Local News From Our County February 1917
Saturday morning slim notes from the county report grip cases rising and wheat and corn prices. local business updates include Regal cars bought by Bullock and West Denton shirt factory resuming with new machines. church notices, schools reopening, and many small town happenings. includes duck season closure and marriage licenses. plus a fatal steamboat death investigated at Locust Point and a court abduction case in Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bullock
Regal
Federa'sbury Ice Company
Salisbury Ice Cream Company
West Denton
Harvey L. Cooper
Caroline
W. A. Wee
Central
M. Church
Wise
Denton M. E.church
M. E. Plummer
Frank Breeding
Viola Brown
Hickman
John H. Fletcher
Preston
Sophia Griffith
Goldsboro
Alfred Nelson and
Emporium
Watt's Creek
Nelson
J. W. Funk
William Bullock
Thawley’s School
Victrota
A. J. Norman
Luzader
Newcomer
Farmers’ Club
Hickman Grappe
Messrs. Hoffman
Ridgely
Easton Ledger
Nichols
Easton
J. Lemuel Stewart
Baltimore City
Denton
Stewart
Crouse
Court House
Frank R. Wilson
Federal Farm Loan ‘Bureau
Washington
Wilson
Wright and White
Federal Steamboat Inspection Service
Wesley Webb
Edenton
Baltimore and Ohio
Locust Point
Webb
Caroline County
Tomato Growers Organize in Caroline County
About 150 tomato growers met in the Court House at Denton and formed the Caroline County Tomato Growers Association. A seven member board directs activities with S. G. Nuttle as president J. H. Smith as vice president and W. W. Newcomer as secretary treasurer. Two acres will be planted this season and charter membership remains open for 30 days with the first directors meeting set for 1:30 this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline County
Court House
Denton
J. H. Smith
W. W. Newcomer
Board of Directors
Eastern Shore meeting to discuss regional self help
A call signed by nine Shore representatives announces a February 8 Easton meeting at Hotel Norris to form a regional organization. Delaware and the Eastern Shore of Virginia seek admission as organizers decide if the group will cover the Maryland shore or the entire peninsula.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Easton
Delaware
Virginia
Maryland
Peninsula
Messrs
A. W. Sisk
Caroline
William Mason Shehan
Talbot
William T. Warburton
Cecil
W. B. Cooper
Kent
Edwin H. Brown, Jr
Queen Anne
L. B. Phillips
Dorchester
Gordon T. Atkinson
Somerset
L. W. Gunby
Wicomico
John W. Staton
Worcester
Hotel Norris
Lords Celebrate Two Milestones With Friends and Music
Last Thursday evening Mr and Mrs Walter E Lord hosted a small party for Mrs Lord on her thirtieth birthday and for the fortieth anniversary of Mr and Mrs W H Lord. Guests included Rev Melvin E Wheatley and many family friends. Music and refreshments marked the pleasant event. A horse owned by Mr Fletcher Hignutt was killed after colliding with a tree last Friday. The community follows the Concord Church singing school each Friday evening led by teacher Mr Luzader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter E. Lord
Afr
Fletcher Hignutt
Concord Church
Luzader
Mark Hignutt
W. L. Hreeding
Ridgely
Harold Roe
Denton
Raymond Hignutt
Edith McMahon
Mildred
Alice Satterfeld
W. R. Keel
Wilmington
Theresa Keel
Frank Adams
Henderson Isabelle Reynolds Died After Tuberculosis
Henderson Isabelle Reynolds age one died last Wednesday after weeks of illness from tuberculosis. Funeral services were held Sunday at Henderson M. E. Church with Rev. Museen of Goldsboro officiating. Interment followed at Greensboro cemetery. Various relatives and friends visited and stayed with the family, including Mr. and Mrs. Geo. King of Wilmington and others from nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isabelle Reynolds
William Reynolds
Henderson M. 1
Museen
Goldsboro
Greensboro Cemetery
Geo. King
Wilmington
L. M. Jones
Jones
Town
Harvey Bickling
C. H. Clough
T. A. Montague
Geo. Moore
Sadlersville
W. H. Goodwin
Carney's Point
W. G. Carrow
Greensboro
J. B. Medford
J. F. Quillen
A. B. Cahee
G. H. Wilson
Aberdeen
S.C. Johnean
Ames Sunday School Reorganizes Twenty Five Years On
The Ames Sunday School, thirty five years strong, reorganized Sunday with H. L. Adams named superintendent and J. R. Ricards as assistant. Rev. J. M. Holmes of Hanington Del spoke to an attentive audience. Miss Coulbourn of Marcus Hook returned home after visiting family nearby. J. R. Chaffinch bought the building from G. L. Jopp, recently acquired from J. H. Starkey. Ladies' Aid met Wednesday afternoon presided by Cathell Ward. Mrs. Seeders visited her parents, the Merrikens, last Wednesday. Mrs. J. A. Billing and daughter Esther visited near Brownsville Del. Weather from Dewey Ariz. is warm and pleasant. Mrs. F. Patchett of Preston visits her father Dr. Ward and sister Miss Cathell. B. F. Robinson and F. N. Smith returned from Wilmington. J. W. Satterfield of Millard Neck visited Caroline relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethlehem M. E. Church
Bertie Legates
Nathaniel Legates
Lawrence Coulbourn
Near Beulah
Lohengrin
James R. Christopher
Louise Harrington
Claude Thompson
Elsie Coulbourn
Mary Brodes
Roland Carroll
Wilmington
Hayward Legates
Horace Gambrill
J. T. Richardson
Coulbourn
Beulah
Sherman Sc. Hignutt
W. Ro Fountain
Prank Doerr
Concord
J. E. Sith
Philadelphia
O. M. Hignutt
Henry Doerr
Williston
Mirs
J. W. Thawfey
Catherine
Hillsboro
Mabel Baker
Federalsburg
Mr. Smith
Frances Virginia
Sophie Griffith
Alfred Griffith
Goldsboro
John H. Fletcher
Preston
Roy Musser
Fletcher
Preston Hiveryman
Harry S. Clark
Fuckahoe Neck
Jancey
Baltimore Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital
Donald Allen
Bridgewater
Jennie Harbin
Washington
T. B. Fishes
Geo. F. Robinson
Baltimore
Everett Pepper
Tuckahoe Neck
Martin van Rodney
Emily
QO. J. Redden
Harriet Anderson
Church Hill
Hobbs
Ames Sunday School
H. L. Adams
J. RB. Ricards
J. M. Holmes
Hanington
Del
Ames
Marcus Hook
J. R. Chaffinch
G. L. Jopp
J. H. Starkey
Cathell Ward
Seeders
J. H. Merriken
J. A. Billing
Esther
Brownsville
Dewey
Arizona
Federalsburg set for peninsula revival by Berge sisters
In Federalsburg the Methodist Protestant Church hosts Rev. Thomas C. Jones for a three week series following his Reliance revival. The Berge sisters promise a month long June stay, with a large tabernacle and regional evangelists. A big Bible class with nearly two members already plans Sunday services, alternating between Methodist denominations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas C. Jones
Ridgely News Column Sick List and Social Notes
Local column lists residents ill with grip whooping cough and pneumonia, visits from Denton and Wilmington residents, canners' convention attendees in Wilmington, travel to New York Florida Snow Hill and Baltimore, church events sewing circles and seniors fundraiser, plus community updates on weddings, moves, and local birds.
Social Evening At Miss Spence's Party
Miss Anna Mae Spence hosted a Saturday party with many guests including Mr. and Mrs. George O Day and Hazel Alford Wright families, Myra Wright and others. Music and games highlighted the evening as Miss Wright returned from a visit with Robert Wright near Liberty. Paul Meredith has taken a job in Norristown Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Mae Spence
George O'Day
Hazel
L. N. Alford
Elizabeth
Myra Wright
Ruth Vanscoy
Lynna
Wright
Viola Messick
Lena Talbott
Blanche
Maggie Meredith
Mary Lyden
Nettie Tribbett
Messrs
Bruce Wilson
Horace Robinson
Earl Alford
Claude Howard
Sidney Collins
Dorsey Nichols
Arthur Wright
Raymond Smith
Orland Clossen
William Parker
G. Nuttle
Denton
Charles. Jefferson
EK. E. Nuttle
Federalsburg
J. W. Sutherland
Pete Short
W. C. Russell
Chester Scott
Robert Wright
Liberty
Paul Meredith
Norristown
Illness and visits feature in Millington area
Miss Emma Adams and R F Adams E W Adams and William Carroll drove to Millington Sunday to see Priscilla Carroll who is very ill. Mr and Mrs R F Adams and family hosted Miss Corella Johnson Anna and Ola Chaffinch and Fred Johnson Saturday. Alex Noble and family of near Concord visited here. Mrs J W Peters of Washington visits her mother Mrs D C Adams. Mr and Mrs Fred Fountain hosted friends Sunday. Pauline Adams was a Bridgeville visitor Sunday. George Chaffinch was a Hurlock visitor Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Adams
R. F. Adams
E. W. Adams
William Carroll
Millington
Priscilla Carroll
Corella Johnson
Anna and
Ola Chaffinch
Fred Johnson
Alex. Noble
Concord
J. W. Peters
Washington
D. C. Adams
Fred Fountain
Pauline Adams
Bridgeville
George Chaffinch
Burrsville Notes on Local Nurture and Travel
Mrs J Quis Stafford and son Clayton, after four weeks in Brownsville Del, return from tending farmer Alfred Hopkins. Several residents visit relatives or recover from illness, including Hannah Parris ill near town and John W Stephens with pneumonia. Others travel or host guests in Burrsville and nearby areas.
Greensboro Scouts Expand Into Younger Troop Under Brumbaugh
Community notes praise Mr R R Shull for years of building Greensboro boy scout groups and guiding good principles. A new younger troop led by Irvin Brumbaugh plans classes and drills in updated quarters. A February 11 service by Rev H T Quigg highlights youth work and scout movement. The Lyceum Festival arrives February 2026 with Berkeley Sextette and other acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. R. Shull
Little Lads
Greensboro
Irvin Brumbaugh
H. T. Quigg
Lyceun
Berkeley
Anderson-Eekoff Garland Co
Yodlers
Leonora M. Lake
Frank Dixon
Rosani
Cornelius Baggs
Hotel Strand
Atlantic City
N. J
Blanche Jackson
Wilmington
James Earle
I. &. Willis
Bethlehem Sunday School Reorganizes Officers
The Bethlehem Sunday School elected officers: Superintendent Payton Thompson, assistant Richard Carroll, secretary Lillian Blades, treasurer Joseph Pritchett, missionary treasurer Effa Todd, organist Flossie Hall. Local residents entertained guests, hospital visits noted, and several members reported improving health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Payton Thompson
Richard Carroll
Lillian Blades
Joseph Pritchett
Effa Todd
Flossie Hall
H. M. Parrott
A. J. Messick
Harry Gault
Walbrook
J. H. Parrott
R. M. Messick
Washington
Caroline S. Messick
John Brodes
Easton Hospital
Florence Todd
John Todd
A. J Andrews
Tri- Packers Association
Wilmington
Isabel Carroll
Alice Blades
Mitchell
Local Farming News From Edinburgh Village
Edinburgh residents report farmer Frank Cuppett plans to move back to Johnstown Pennsylvania. Thomas Emerson buys a neighboring farm and boosts improvements. Some farmers consider spring automobile purchases. Jensen and Shiveley sale drew many buyers Saturday. William J. Faulkner ill with bronchitis. Norman Seward hosted relatives from Delaware while Joseph Giellis visits Wilmington and New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edinburgh
Frank Cuppett
Johnstown
Thomas Emerson
Jensen & Shiveley
William J. Faulkner
Norman Seward
Delaware
Joseph Giellis
Wilmington
New York
CANNER VERSUS PRODUCER
Letter to readers argues a fair price for tomatoes and corn, proposing a profit sharing plan between cannery and farmer to balance risks and returns. It cites yields in Caroline County and Maryland, urges cannery to share profits or losses, and calls for an agreement to prevent one side from shouldering all risk. Paul Neff signs off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detalf
Cannerymen
Messenger
Caroline County
Canneryman
Maryland
Department of Agriculture
Francis Lynch
Paul
Neff
Supper at Hillsboro by St. John's Guild
The Ladies' Guild of St. John's Episcopal Church in Hillsboro announces a supper at Hotel Hillsboro on Saturday February 3 offering oysters chicken salad and a full supper for 35 cents An inviting evening with a fancy table ice cream cake candy and a pleasant time for all The public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillsboro
Ladies’ Guild of
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Orphans Court Proceedings On Wills And Administrations
Judges Liden Moore and Covey presided in Orphans Court Tuesday approving renunciation of Thomas E White as executor and granting letters of administration to Thomas E White and Edward E Nuttle with bond. Appraisers named and inventories filed. Chaffinch estate final accounts and probate of Thomas L Chaffinch will. bond approved. Williamson estate admin motion to join in real estate conveyance. Brown estate testimony left to be taken. appraisers appointed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans
Liden, Moore and Covey
Mary BE. White
Thomas E. White
Edward E. Nuttle
Thomas L. Chaffinch
Alexine J. Chaffinch
Carrie M. Hassinger
Aaron K. Wrightson
G. Edgar Williamson
Samuel G. Brown
J. Owen Knotts
Walter Sparks
James E. Wilkerson
Theodore Shulke
August Shulke
Preston farmers plan mass meeting for new farm organization
About 50 residents in the Preston district were invited to a mass meeting on January 20 to discuss forming a farmers organization. A county agent appointed a committee to draft a constitution and by laws, with a plan to report at Ledman Hall on February 3. Grange and Farmers' Club members echoed interest and pledged welcome to the new club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston
Ledman Hall
Federalsburg Grange
Denton Farmers’ Club
Community Notes From Queen Anne and Nearby Towns
Queen Anne residents report visitors returning home after visits with local families. Mrs D H Knotts hosted Mrs Ernest Downes and daughter Margaret of Christena Montana. C H Dean and relatives in Baltimore have gone home. Miss Mildred Morris of Bridgetown returned from visiting Miss Mildred Short. Mrs Harry Jump visited relatives in Greensboro and returned home. Miss Edith Corkran Easton returned after visiting Miss Helen Hicks. Miss Helen Hubbard returned after visiting Miss Elizabeth Jones. Mr S Brisco, Easton Point visitor, has returned. Mrs M Harvey Wooters and James H Calloway are sick. Mrs Wm Stevens ill with bronchitis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Rhodes
Love Point
Charles Rhodes
D. H. Knotts
Ernest Downes
Margaret
Christena
Montana
C. H. Dean
Baltimore
Mildred Morris
Bridgetown
Mildred Short
Harry Jump
Greensboro
Edith Corkran
Easton
Helen Hicks
Helen Hubbard
Elizabeth Jones
S. Brisco
Easton Point
M. Harvey Wooters
James H. Calloway
Wm. Stevens
Social Notes From Philadelphia And Easton Visitations
Miss Lulu Beaven of Philadelphia spent last week with her parents Mr and Mrs Geo H Beaven Mrs E B Davis entertained the Ladies Aid Society Thursday afternoon Mr and Mrs W E Sylvester attended the automobile show in Baltimore last Miss Helen Fleming visited Miss Beatrice Cannon near Ruthsburg Grace Vesty of Easton is visiting her sister Mrs E B Davis Mr and Mrs C E Stewart were Baltimore visitors last week Miss Ella Pennington was in Philadelphia over Sunday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lulu Beaven
Philadelphia
Geo. H. Beaven
E. B. Davis
Ladies’ Aid Society
W. E. Sylvester
Baltimore
Helen Fleming
Beatrice Cannon
Ruthsburg
Grace Vesty
Easton
E, B, Davis
C. E. Stewart
Ella Pennington
Templeville Marriage and Local Social Roundup
Miss Edna Cahall daughter of Mrs E Cahall and Mr Adolph Hantwerker formerly of this town but now living in Wilmington were married in Wilmington on Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Gilbert Davis of Ken ton spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs John Davis. Misses Pearle Cooper and Emma Mc Knott spent Saturday in Centreville. Mr N Bowen spent Saturday with his daughter Mrs Homer Benton. Mr Earl Moore has secured employment in Wilmington. Mumps are prevalent in this community. Citizens inspired by Brighten the Corner sentiment need not open windows to cheer neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Templeville
Edna Cahall
E. Cahall
Adolph Hantwerker
Wilmington
Gilbert Davis
Kenton
John Davis
Pearle Cooper
Emma McKnott
Centreville
N. Bowen
Homer Benton
Earl Moore
Necrrological notes from Queen Anne and nearby towns
Obituary notices recount the deaths of Mrs. Etta Diggins of Queen Anne and several Denton area residents. Details cover family ties to Denton figures, funeral services led by Rev. Jones and Dr. Wyatt, interments at Hillsboro and Concord cemeteries, and remembrances of their character and community roles. Surviving relatives include siblings, children, and grandchildren across Maryland towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Diggins
Queen Anne
Denton
Ridgely
Eliza Beauchamp
Joshua L. Beauchamp
R. Boone Beauchamp
T. O. Crouse
Denton Cemetery
L. R. Beauchamp
Harrington
Hibbard A. Paine
New York
Madge Beauchamp
Wilmington
Robert Roe
Oxford
Levi LD. Roe
Talbot
Sarah A. Williams
Charles E. Collins
Harmony
Concord
T. O. Crouse Officiating. Mrs. Williams Was the Widow of R. Kemp Williams
Edith Williams
Williams
Miss Purt
Andersontown
William W. Booker
American Corner
Concord M. E. Church
Melvin E. Wheatley
Memorial for Mrs Eliza Beauchamp by Denton Ladies Aid
At a regular meeting the Ladies Aid Society of the Denton Methodist Protestant Church appointed a committee to prepare a memorial on the death of Mrs Eliza Beauchamp. The memorial praises her church devotion and amiable nature, notes her as a loving mother and gracious companion, and offers sympathy to her children and relatives with a blessing from God. Signed by Lavinia R Crouse Fannie A Mackintosh Exxa S Fisher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
Denton Methodist Protestant Church
Eliza Beauchamp
Lavinia R
Crouse
Fannie A
Mackintosh
Exxa S
Fisher
Strawberries as a Crop for Dorchester Farmers
Mr. John G. Mills urges Dorchester county farmers to expand strawberry planting after reviewing last season’s one day shipments by town. Carloads per town ranged from 5 to 75 with Bridgeville at 50 and Selbyville at 75, yielding roughly 27 600 quarts total per day and about 527.50 per carload to growers. Bridgeville and Selbyville alone distributed over 29 000 and 39 000 dollars respectively on peak shipment days, underscoring potential revenue from broader strawberry cultivation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John G. Mills
Dorchester County
Mr. Mills
Marion
Pittsville
Salisbury
Laurel
Seaford
Bridgeville
Selbyville
Millsboro
Mills
Peninsula
Caroline
Dorchester
Williston Social Notes Include Local Visits
Mrs Albert Neal and daughter Dorothy spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Linwood Cohee. Mrs Sarah H Andrews remains in poor health, bedridden since November. Mr and Mrs J W Thawley visited Sunday evening. Miss McE Baker visited on Sunday. Temple Smith leased the Sandtown cannery for three years from H L France of Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williston
Albert Neal
Dorothy
Linwood Cohee
Sarah H. Andrews
Navy
Ember
J. W. Thawley
Mc E. Baker
Temple Smith
Sandtown
H. L. France
Philadelphia
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Local Department
Cr. T. Wyatt
Samuel Lewis
L. A. Lewis
Charles H. Willis
Ohio
Emily DeFord
S. F. Raleigh
J. Owen Knott
Jennie Stafford
Harrisburg
Yoopa
THE
Ridgely News
J. W. Gibson
Selby Smith
Harry Swann
Charles Ireland
Edgar
Isabel
Albert Saulsbury
Ruth
Herbert Price
Orla Hobbs
Wesley Bowers
Amanda Henscoter
Clyde A. Pentz
Grace Jackson
Collingsdale
C. W. Jackson
Ns Plaice
Rebecca Lane
Jackson
Paul and
Harrison Holsinger
J. M and D
M. Swing
T. L Day
Orrell Saulsbury
Frank Flounders
Brazure
Frank Taylor
Snow Hill
Clarksville
C. L. Herzog
Martha
Florida
McDaniel
J. C. Madara
George Hearter
Callao
A. Detwiler
S. 5. Stone
T. W. Jones
John Thomas
Bluebirds
Cardinals
Laura Godwin
Milford
Smithville
Woodenhawk
Burrsville
J. Quis Stafford
Clayton
Alfred Hopkins
Thomas Downham
Wyoming
Mollie Cahall
Roh. Thawley
Thomas Fe, Cahall
Walter George
William Cheez
Euos Cleaves
Win. Chambers
William
William EE
Cheezum
Samuel Young
Hannah Parris
John Thawley
Ed. Fountain
Harlan Blanés
John W. Stephens
Sarah Breeding
Iva Russell
Roy Stafford
R. E. Jarman
Andrew Bages
Schaube
T. P. Green
Ober
Henderson
Bethlehem
Paul Joneff
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