Local merchants advertise oils, furniture and coal
Denton area ads boast Johnson wax products and floor care gear, Allen heaters and parlor stoves, furniture and dining suites, and Aladdin lamps. Local rental units, wedding notices, and a Christmas church service are listed. A few county notices report communicable diseases and a ducking-boat drowning near Cambridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
M. K. Newnam
Denton
Allen’s
Denton Journal
Wright Apartments
H. W. Hughes
R. H. Stafford
Burrsville
Allen
Cole
Portor
Majestic
Caroline County
Greensboro
Ridgely
Church of the New Jerusalem
Reading Circle
Williston
Epiphany Mission
Preston
St. Andrew’s Mission
Hurlock
Nuttle Lumber & Coal Co
Easton Furniture Factory
Piney M. P
Alfred Smith
E. C. Hallman
Methodist Episcopal Church
Temple Lodge
A. F
A. M
Morning Star
Ladies Aid Society
Methodist Protestant Church
Harry
J. K. LeCompte
Emil Plutschak
Ernest Gadow
Caroline’ County
Denton Social Roundup Holiday Entertains and Visits
Mrs. Ernest C Collins hosted a Christmas bridge luncheon with many guests including Mrs J Norman Scott of Bridgeville and Mrs Victor Dean. Community Club and PTA held Christmas programs with pupils from Denton schools receiving gifts. Numerous local residents and visitors celebrated Christmas with family, travel, and social gatherings in Denton and nearby towns.
Goldsboro Social Notices From Salisbury To Delmarva
Miss Kathryn Cole of the Normal School at Salisbury spends vacation with her parents Mr and Mrs Clayton Cole. Mrs Annie Donophan dies near Felton burial at Snow Hill Maryland. John Sylvester moves into remodeled home on Railroad Ave. Alvin Melvin attends funeral of uncle George Davis Milford Delaware. Howard Jarman Mollie Diggans Berlin visit Mullikin home. Alberta Ross Wilmington spends days with daughter A C Smith family. Walter Elliott attends funeral Joshua Elliott Ridgely. Christmas services attended Ingleside. M E Smith visiting daughter in Stamford Connecticut. W J Murphy hosts relatives at dinner. School entertainment held Tuesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest C. Collins
Bridge
J. Norman Scott
Bridgeville
Del
Victor, Dean
Claude Howard
Mark J ;Hignutt
Byron Griffith
Federalsburg
W. J. Bonner
Hamilton Grace
Preston
Alda Whitby
W. B. Deen
Austin Murphy
Walter J. Kelly
Atlantic City
Walter Semlow
Semlow
Virginia Green Semlow
Isaac H. Starkey
Hobbs
Milwaukee
Wis
Lillian Hopkins
Earl Love
Pat
Summers Carroll
Oscar Willey
Paul Maloney
Leon
Ted. Norris
Arthur ‘Raleigh
Earl Davidson
Newark
N. J
Denton
T. Pliny Fisher
Paul F. Cover
James Pollard
Wilmington
Milton
H. Clay Hobbs
Fletcher Wright
W. H. Nuttle
Harry Whitby
Lawrence B. Towers
Wm. R. Trippe
Baltimore
E. T. Tubbs
Mary Bacon
Martin C. Voss
R. Emmett Baughley
Olivia P. Roe
Glen Mills
Philip Nuttle
Elizabeth Baker
Helen Norris
Lucy V. Garey
Francis Yeoman
Sadlersville, Md
Andrew Freeland
Philadelphia
J. Woodall Green
Addie. Wilson
Kathryn Cole
Salisbury
Clayton Cole
Annie Donophan
Felton
Snow Hill
John Sylvester
Railroad ‘Ave
Alvin Melvin
George Davis
Milford
Howard Jarman
Mollie Diggans
Berlin
James Mullikin
Alberta Ross
A. C. Smith
Walter Elliott
Joshua Elliott
Ridgely
Ingleside
M. E. Smith
Stamford
Conn
W. J. Murphy
Joseph Spence
Sidney Collins
Ernest J
Ernest Meade
Harmony
Concord
Frank Adams
John Williams
Calvin Williams
Walter Liden
L. N. Todd
Frank Wright
Mildred Scott
Bloomery M. E
J. B. Bullock
Easton
Horace Robinson
F. M. Adams
Painted faces and literacy in newspapers noted
The text reflects on how Indians once frightened pioneers with painted faces and how modern girls imitate this style. It also comments on illiteracy, noting that people who cannot write their names read poorly spelled names in newspapers and may complain.
Orphans' Court Proceedings in Caroline County
The Caroline County Orphans Court met with Judges West Towers and Fleetwood. Guardianship letters were granted to Josiah A. Beck for Anna Reed Evelyn Reed and Rosetta Reed. Accounts, inventories, and real and personal property appraisements were filed for several estates. The last will of Lewis Thomas was probated with Maria H. Thomas named executrix. Releases and appraisals were filed for multiple estates and guardianships. An order allowed executors to retain funds to cover pending litigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
Caroline County
West
Towers
Fleetwood
Ruth Reed
Joseph Reed
Anna Reed
Evelyn Reed
Rosetta Reed
Jesse Reed
Josiah A. Beck
Robert K. Noble
Benjamin R. Reed
Frank Nuttle
Fred Nuttle
James H. Davison
Chas
J. Davison
J. Calvin Smith
Barin
Tha Smith
Enos F
T. Noble Jarrell
Charles B Harrison
Martha B. Noble
Pearl Clark
Martha A. Clark
Charles B. Harrison
Katie B. Parker
Emily L. Smith
W.O. Smith
Visitors From Nearby Towns Refresh Local Ties
Henderson and Mrs Ed Thomas and others from Wilmington and Greensboro visited relatives on Tuesday. The Cartwrights from Wilmington stayed with Montague family last Sunday. George Carrow visiting Foster Clark after staying with his daughter near Greensboro. Annabel Clark returns home for Christmas holidays from Dover. Medford couple of Smithville visited Spence family. Annabel Clark hosted by Katherine Potts at Church Hill. Mildred Gooden of Wilmington spent Sunday with Dr H Gough. Dover residents John Quillen and Dodson Elliott visited town. S S James of New York City visiting relatives. Guy Wills from Philadelphia spent the weekend with Edgar Thompson and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed. Thomas
James Richards
Clarence Pritchett
Billy
Wilmington
Harvey Karcher
Greensboro
Chas
Cartwright
Alice
Bill
O T. A. Montague
George Carrow
Foster Clark
Annabel Clark
Dover
J. B. Medford
Smithville
Joseph "Spence
Katherine Potts
Church Hill
Mildred Gooden
Hickman Edward J Adams dies after long illness
Edward J Hickman Adams aged 60 of Hickman dies after long illness on November 30. He was the son of the late Daniel C Adams and Deborah Adams of Delaware and had lived in the area since 1898 after marrying Eva Linden. Survived by widow eight children and one grandchild. Funeral services held at Bloomery Church conducted by Reverends Hanby Jump and Littleton. interment in Bloomery cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward J. Adams
Hickman
Mr. Adams
Daniel C
Deborah. Adams
Delaware
Eva Liden
Willis Liden
Norman’ M
Roland A
Carol W
Harold L
Helen McBride
Mildred McBride
Francis McBride
Wilmington
Del
Bloomery Church
S. L. Hanby
Concord
W. L. Jump
Burrsville
C. W. Littleton
Bloomery Cemetery
Tag Day receipts for Caroline County reported
Alma B. Fisher chair reports total Tag Day receipts for Caroline County amounting to 316.68 with city totals including Andersontown Hobbs 10.50 Denton 100.00 Federalsburg 40.46 Goldsboro 27.50 Greensboro 100.00 Hillsboro 1.00 Ridgely 15.00 Williston 2.50 and other entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline, County
Andersontown-Hobbs
Denton
Osack
Federalsburg
Goldsboro
Greensboro
Hillsboro
Preston
Ridgely
Williston
Alma B. Fisher
Tal
Deaths and pageant mark Ridgely week
Obituary notes the death of Mr. Joshua F. Elliott at 65 on Maple Ave with funeral led by Rev. Leolan Jackson and Rev. L. S. Matthews, burial at Church Hill. Also reports a Christmas pageant at St. Pauls Reformed Church, the death of Walter J. Hoffman, a Christmas program at the High School, and a series of church and civic events including a proposed double road project and upcoming services. Elliott mentioned as longtime Ridgely bookkeeper. Hoffman survived by siblings. pageant cast listed. community events detail church activities and holiday observances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joshua F. Elliott
Maple Ave
Leolan Jackson
Stevensville
Ridgely
L. S. Matthews
Jesus
B. F. Holsinger
W. J. Ewing
E. F. Pearsaul
M. C. Meredith
Calvin Lynch
J. P. Ewing
Church Hill
Elliott
Queen Anne’s County
Wilmington
Methodist Church
Herbert Keeneman
Bethlehem Star
Olive Butler
Angel of Light
Mary Frieze Ringgold
Violetta Morris
Mary Smith
Elizabeth Klotz
Katherine Allfather
Evelyn, Cohee
Angel of the Star
Dorothy Butler
Evangeline Briscoe
Anna Weaver
Madge Thomas
Louise Cole
Margaret Wilson
Jeanette Beekman
Hilda Weaver
Mary E. Wharton
Shepherds
Frank Walker
Thomas Koeneman
Paul Butler
J. E. Weaver Jr
Otis Wharton
Nevin Altfather
Angel of Dreams
Helen Butler
R. R. Ringgold Jr
Harry Altfather
H. E. Koeneman
Gaius
Weaver Jones
Beatrice Bower
Mary
Joseph
J. W. Allfather
Melchair
A. G. Skoeneman
Casper
Samuel Thomas
Balthasar
Clarence Ely
Behrens
Walter J. Hoffman
Somersetcounty
Maryland
Oakland
St. Paul’s Reformed Church
B. A. Behrens
Greensboro Cemetery
Hoffman
Ida
Sara
Christian E
John E
Spence Anniversary and Community Notices in Smithville
Smithville residents mark Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Spence fiftieth wedding anniversary with relatives and friends at their home. Local clubs plan January meeting and officer election in 1931. Various residents host dinners, visits, and church events across Harmony Bloomery Easton Milford and Balt imore in a snapshot of community life and social rounds.
Twentieth Century Club Enjoys Full Attendance at Pritchett Home
The Twentieth Century Club filled Mrs. W. E. Pritchett’s house with a full turnout and surprises about who the members’ pals are. Miss Spafford demonstrated sauces for vegetables. The next meeting is at Mr. and Mrs. David Cheezum on Tuesday the 30th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twentieth Century Club
W. E. Pritchett
David Cheezum
Ladies Aid
M. P
Choptank
O. C. Blades
Concord School P T A Elects Officers in 1930 Meeting
The Concord School held its first patron meeting Tuesday night November 25, 1930 to elect officers for 1980 1931. Miss Louise Beauchamp led prayers after a song. Officers elected: President Mrs Eva Covey Vice President Mrs Ruth Smith Secretary Mrs Pearl Scott Treasurer Miss Louise Beauchamp. A Thanksgiving program followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord School
Louise ‘Beauchamp
L. Hanby
Eva Covey
Ruth Smith
Pearl Scott
Louise Beauchamp
Hillsboro Queen Anne Letter: Holiday Visitors Across Twin Towns
Miss Naomi Holland and Miss Emma Holland visit family over holidays. Howard Owens visits for Emma Beauchamp who spends winter with them. Roberta Rowe and Francis Rowe return home from Berlin and Delaware College to mother Mary Rowe. Mary Virginia Sherwood from State Normal Salisbury stays with her parents. Local residents travel to Front Royal Dover Philadelphia Easton and Baltimore for gatherings and visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naomi Holland
Benacom’s Business College
Emma Holland
Elizabethtown
J. R. Holland
Howard Owens
Betterton
Emma Beauchamp
Roberta Rowe
Berlin
Francis Rowe
Delaware College
Mary Rowe
Mary Virginia Sherwood
State Normal School
Salisbury
Jas. Sherwood
William Thompson
Front Royal
Harold Jump
F. E. Fleming
Jas. Hicks
Miriam Gale
Dover
J. N. Clark
S. N. Smith
Dorothy Jump
Philadelphia
Geo. A. Poole
Smith
Easton
Elizabeth Evans
Joseph Taylor
G. B. Stewart
H. S. Fisher
Herbert Rice
Coudersport
Edgar Blades
Powell, Short
Anna Stevens
Denton
Milford Kline
W. A. Holt
Baltimore
Mabel Wright
Powell Short
Christmas Entertainment and Church Services Summary
The Methodist Episcopal Church South led by Rev. A A McNeer held Sunday School at 9 30 a m and worship at 10 45 a m and 7 30 p m. A Thursday prayer meeting continued. Christmas activities were scheduled for Tuesday night. Local residents hosted gatherings and visits over the holidays including Mr Thurman Nelson and Mrs Emma Short with relatives in Washington and Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Episcopal Church South
A. A. McNeer
Thurman Nelson
Nelson
Morton
Ruth Reynolds
Milford
Everett Blades
Baltimore
Emmett Barton
Remembrance of My Dear Husband J Paul Moore
In sad but loving remembrance of my dear husband J Paul Moore who departed this life April 25 1930 eight months ago. Dear husband it is lonesome without you. I think of you daily and hourly. Eight lonely months have passed since I bade you farewell. Your pleasant way and smiling face are a pleasure to recall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Paul Moore
Regional Bankers Discuss Cutting CD Rates on Eastern Shore
A Denton meeting of Group 5 Maryland Bankers Association reviews reducing certificates of deposit to 4 percent from 444 percent. The plan would end time deposits and apply 4 percent to savings. T. Clayton Horsey of Caroline County Bank named to lead a questionnaire committee. J. Roland Chaffinch chairs, with Spencer Wright Henry Turner and Allen A. Harris named as members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bankers of
Kent
Queen Anne's
Caroline
Talbot
Denton
Maryland Bankers’ Association
T. Clayton Horsey
Caroline County Bank
Caroline County
Caroline Counties
J. Roland Chaffinch
Deniton National Bank
Spencer Wright
Centreville National Bank
Queen Anne's County
Henry Turner
Easton National
Allen A. Harris
Chestertown Bank of
Maryland
Kent County
Harmony A patrons meeting at local church
A Monday evening meeting at the church drew a full house with good entertainment and a children’s treat. Miss Jennie E. Todd and Mr. Robert Stanton of Federalsburg were married December 18 at Harrington parsonage, Del. Thomas Rol in Denton is ill in Easton hospital. Grace Baker and Wilmington friend visited Mrs. Roland Todd. John Cohee won an Aladdin floor lamp in Preston. Lizzie Richard moved into P W Willis’s house. Wesley Butler is home with quinsy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie E. Todd
H. C. Todd
Robert Stanton
Federalsburg
Harrington
Del
Roland Thomas
Denton
Easton
Grace Baker
Christmas Programs At Bloomery Church Scheduled
Adams Cross Roads Bloomery residents plan a Tuesday evening Christmas entertainment at Bloomery Church open to all. Woodenhawk pupils and teacher performed a Christmas program with Santa Claus on December 23. Alvin Seely, a Dover college student, returned home Friday for Christmas holidays with his parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomery
Bloomery Church
Woodenhawk
Santa Claus
Alvin Seely
Dover
Greensboro Families Gather for Christmas Week News
Greensboro social notes list dinner guests from Goldsboro and Wilmington and others visiting local residents. The Greensboro School pupils presented a Christmas program in the high school auditorium to a large crowd. Several relatives and friends share holidays across towns including Buena Vista Virginia Philadelphia Swarthmore and Clayton with local hosts.
Organized Warfare Against Germs In Frederick County Schools
Frederick County health officials publish a school campaign manual by Dr. E C Kefauver detailing four simple rules to cut spit and excreta borne diseases among children. Students bring handkerchiefs, use separate towels and cups, wash hands, and avoid shared items. Teachers enforce drills to make hygiene a habit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
E. C. Kefauver
Kefauver
Local Social Notes Highlight Starkey Family Visit
Ridgely hosts Mr and Mrs C Q Starkey and relatives including Roland Knotts Mary Knotts and Mrs Roy Stafford and Temple son Templeville. Rev Bernard King from Lonaconing preached at the Church of the Brethren. R Ernest Smith of Baltimore visited after recent Easton trip. Virginia Holsinger and Caroline Ebling from Salisbury Normal School spend vacation at home. Minnie Koeneman of Philadelphia visited her in law relatives, A G Koeneman family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Holsinger
Caroline Ebling
Salisbury
Minnie Koeneman
Philadelphia
A. G. Koeneman
Preston Christmas Gifts and Local Delights Among Town Folks
A cedar community Christmas tree donated by Mrs. Emaline Wright replaces the town lawn tree with plans for a spring permanent one. The Placed tree was hauled by Phil Wright and town helpers. Visits include Herman Schmick and Marian Lane to Ridgely, and a New Theatre play. Various locals recover from illness, attend entertainments, visit relatives and travel for holidays, with many family gatherings and school events noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emaline Wright
M. E. Lawn
Phil Wright
Herman Schmick
Marian Lane
Walter Mitchell
Ridgely
Herbert Fooks
E. Lloyd Fooks
Easton
M. E
Preston Osteen
Col
A. W. Sisk
Inez Noble
Miami
Joseph Gallagher
Victor Dean
Federalsburg
P. E. Douglas
Mason Cheezum
Rudolph Schmick
Carl Bradley
Hurlock
Elizabeth Douglas
Winchester
James Trice
Wilmington
Thomas Trice
Baltimore
John Noble
Bridge
Helen Smith
Frances
W. H. Alderson
Marie Proctor
Peninsula highway map updated for 1931 release
The Del Mar Va Eastern Shore Association issues an enlarged peninsula highway map dated January 1, 1931. It highlights Del Mar Va trails from Wilmington to Cape Charles, covers adjacent areas to Norfolk and Philadelphia, and notes new ferries Cape Charles to Pine Beach and Annapolis to Matapeake. Proposals for Lewes to Cape May Point are shown as planned. Copies are mailed to members and available to others via Salisbury Maryland headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Del-Mar-Va
Wilmington
Elkton
Cape Charles
New York
Miami
Delaware
Maryland
Virginia
Pine Beach
Norfolk
Annapolis
Matapeake
Lewes
Del
Cape May Point
N. J
New Peninsula
Salisbury
Local Notes From Denton And Nearby Areas
Mr and Mrs Robert L Moore of near Denton visited Mr and Mrs Charles Starkey on Monday. Miss Nellie Briscoe of Baltimore spends vacation with her parents Dr and Mrs B W Briscoe. Mr Robert E Smith long ill at Easton Hospital is thought to mend. Mr and Mrs Frank Kibler welcomed a son on Tuesday December 23. Miss Margaret Swing had a sharp illness earlier this week but is recovering. Miss Anna Frances Seward is home from Western Maryland College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert L. Moore
Denton
Charles Starkey
Nellie Briscoe
Baltimore
B. W. Briscoe
Robert E. Smith
Easton Hospital
Frank Kibler
Margaret Swing
Anna Frances Seward
Western Maryland College
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Local Department
Orphans’ Court Proceedings
Harvey L. Holsinger
Troy Ashcraft
Wadesboro
N. C
Roy Tawes
Quetia
Tawes
Richmond
Reformed Church
Central Ave
R. K. Stephenson
Smyrna
Middletown
Woman’s Home Missionary Society
Norman Wilson
Harry Hemmons
Ami
Leroy Sard
Eva Adams
Tuckahoe
Queen Anne
Memoriam
Helen Moore
Bankers
Adams Cross Roads
Lewis Jones
Lewis Carrow
D. Carrow
L.R. Taylor
Clayton Porter
Greensboro School
Mary Catherine Porter
Southern Seminary
Buena Vista
J. W. Porter
Anne
Charles Nichols
Ruth
E. Curry
Jean‘atte
Margaret Cross
Washington, D. C
M. P. Cross
John Godwin
Barclay
Chas. E. Walls
Elsie Strannahan
Mary Thawley
Swarthmore
Norman Starkey
Sadlersville
Charles W. Starkey
Algren Manufacturing Co
Harvey Dunning
Clayton
John Luff
George Hughes
D. J
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