Denton Advertisements And Local Notices Highlight Farmland And Events
Local column lists Long & Beall ads on page 6 and J H Nichols Co displaying spring goods. John Howard executor advertises two Denton houses for public sale. Rounds Ladies Orchestra to perform February 18 in Denton Lyceum. Clergy services announced with Rev Gantt and Rev H G Budd. A fire destroyed a home near Mardela Springs. Springfield State Hospital report issued. White sale at Moeragan’s begins next Tuesday. Western Maryland peach outlook discussed. Barn fire near Hannony. farm tenant O F Wilkins affected. Carbo agricultural lime ad and Denton orders via J Mackintosh. Billy Sunday converts celebrated in Philadelphia revival reach Baltimore. Prof W W Newcomer entertainment at Parker’s Theatre. Senator Cooper proposes rate suspension powers for Public Service Commission. Roadside shade and fruit tree planting urged. Colored ministers push tax on camp meetings. William T E Bosley, Baltimore banker and founder of Queen Anne’s Railroad, dies at 66. Piano display at millinery store by Mirey and Suster. Scietaethod di—— and Denton dealer note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long & Beall
J. HL. Nichols & Co
John Howard
Denton
Lyceum
Mr. Gantt
Fillsboro
WLC UT. UL
Emily DeFord
H. G. Budd
Doser
M. EL
George W. Betson
George W. Wiley
Mardela Springs
William Chambers
John Te Everaganr
Andersontown
J. C. Clark
Springfeld State Hospital
Moeragan’s
Maryland
Caroline
Sarah A. Wilkins
Hannony
O. FL Wilkins
Carbo Agricultural Lime
Carbo Agricultural Lime Co
Wilmington
Del
Peninsula
Billy Sunday
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Monumental
Red Men
W. W. Newcomer
Parker's Theatre
Newcomer
Cooper
Public Service Commission
Commission
Delerate Fooks
William TE Bosley
Queen Anne's Railroad
M.D. & Woo
Mi. Bosley
Fina
Tony
Clas. AM. Suez Piain Co
Milhnery
Mire
Tlvaine
Suster
Anna Anthony
Ma G. Ht
Horner
Elliaye
Cantimer
Pretty Canadian wedding ties Davis daughter to Wilcox man
On December 23 in Wilcox Sas katchewan Canada Mass Leona Elizabeth Davis wed Ernest Herbert Thomson of Wilcox formerly of Ontario The ceremony used Church of England rites Attendants included Charlie Davis and Miss Tressa Britten The couple plan to reside at Nevill Sask The bride is known in Caroline where her parents once lived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. K. Davis
Wilcox
Saskatchewan
Canada
Mass Leona Elizabeth
Ernest Herbert Thomson
Ontario
Charlie Davis
Tressa Britten
Miss Britten
Easton
John R. Griffin
Tuckahoe Neck
Bessie C. Kinder
Edgar J. Kinder
Sussex
Charles ‘T. Handy
O. V. Handy Brothers
Philadelphia
Palm Beach
Trandy
Highland Avenue
West Philadelphia
Caroline
Harry S. Hubbard
P. Howard Hubbard
Baltimore
Corn Club
Maryland
Easton Star-Democrat
Bond Issue Proposed For Denton Greensboro Preston Schools
Citizens from Denton Greensboro and Preston met the School Commissioners to discuss overcrowded rooms and propose a county bond issue of 375000 to build new school facilities in each district. State and county superintendents were to draft a bill for the Legislature, with delegates Fooks and Wright ready to assist. A referendum path exists via a ten percent petition before June 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Greensboro
Preston
Court House
Stephens
Noble
Fooks
Wright
Farmers Institutes Planned Across Caroline and Nearby Areas
Farmers institutes will be held in Caroline and nearby points on Tuesday February 14 and Thursday February 16 with sessions at Preston Hlarlock Canova Denton and Ridgely. Topics include soil fertility farm manures and fertilizers damming poultry marketing home gardens orchards alfalfa clovers and drainage. A J Norman the lava demonstrator spoke Monday evening in the ML Sunday School team and J J Anthony of Queen Annes County will discuss alfalfa at the Farmers Club today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline
Preston
Hlarlock
Canova
Denton
Ridgely
A. J. Norman
Lava Demon Stater
Farmers’ Club
J. J. Anthony
Queen Anne's County
Hickman Notices and Social Roundup
Early on Tuesday Miss Ellen Hignutt died after a long illness. Funeral services were held at the M. Church on Thursday at 2 oclock. Notices mention weddings, visitors from Philadelphia, revival services, and local residents visiting kin in Hickman and Harrington. Several names appear among town activities and family connections.
Podds Celebrate Thirty Fourth Wedding Anniversary
Willhiston notes Mr and Mrs W C Podd entertained friends Saturday to mark their thirty fourth anniversary with cards games and music. Rex J E A Sith attended after a sprained ankle. Guild members plan a Valentine social at AO M Hignatt home. A L Banks nears papering his remodeled house. Ladies Guild met at the Hig mutt home. visitors Mia Wool Paylor Windy Phill and Bruce G Stevens spent Sunday in Harrington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Podd
Guild
Dladhers
AO. M. Hignatt
A.L. Banks
Ladies’ Guild
Mia
Gilbert Higmutt
Wol.paylor
Windy Phill
Bruce G. Stevens
Harrington
Ridgely News Briefs Mixed With School Illness and Fires
Drs Madara Stone of Ridgely and Downes of Preston examined a primary school on Listweeh Friday and culmated thirty throat tests. fourteen children showed diphtheria. Several families were affected and the school closed until results were known. Teachers traveled to Baltimore to visit other schools amid widespread illness. Social and religious activities continued with mixed success. a community event raised plausible funds but illness limited performances. A death occurred: Mr. Wood, 72, a Pennsylvania Railroad pensioner, buried in Ridgely cemetery after services. wife survives. Construction adds a new dwelling along Parst avenue. local baker’s oven accident disrupted business temporarily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madara
Stone
Ridgely
Downes
Preston
Listweeh
Qlrantine Fasteen
Newman Wilon
Mike Ludwig
Matthews
Wiley
Smith
Yost
Baltimore
Royer Guage
Win Willias Shipman
Tn Brother
Mul Stephen Shipman
Denton
Joho We. Wood
We. Phabbarthaf
Lane
Lang
Mire
Nelon
Luther Cotter
Thi Nema
Toweet Parst Avenue
Local Notes Roundup of Social Visits and Travel
Henderson area residents report return from Philadelphia and Camden after two week visits. Hartsville couple Freeborn Klwanger hosted relatives, with Min and Mrs WG Carrow. Mildred Gooden returned home from Betterton visit with Miss Viola Hickman. C M Gooden of Westville Del visited Jo A Gooden family. Ladies Vid Society was hosted by Kate Montague. Ida Pratchett of Wollington visited her mother Vic John Pratchett. R E Ober visited his father in Philadelphia. Helen Heather of Maryland spent night with Edith Goodwin. Mrs GB Sweeney visiting Reynolds Moore in Philadelphia. Virgie Bennett of Goldsboro visited town Sunday. Kate Downes visiting relatives near Dover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle
Grace Richard
Philadelphia
Camden
N. J
Freeborn Klwanger
Hartsville
Min
WG. Carrow
Mildred Gooden
Viola Hickman
Betterton
C. M. Gooden
Westville
Del
Jo A. Gooden
Ladies
Kate Montague
Ida Pratchett
Wollington
Vic
John Pritchett
R. EL. Ober
Helen Heather
Muarydel
Edith Goodwin
B. Sweeney
Reynolds Moore
Virgie Bennett
Goldsboro
Kate Downes
Dover
Local Social Roundup From Last Week
Mr Wr. FY Lyden and family and Mr. Albert MicAmee and wife motored to Masten to treat at Maton hospital. Miss Ethel Johnson and Mr Pester Isaacs visited Miss Roberts Bowdle. Vincent nuptials occurred Thursday. Chas. Culver moved from Chestnut Grove. Mr and Mrs. C T Sutherland hosted near Concord. Mrs. Josephine Wouter and Mr Wyatt visited at Win. Hubbard’s home. Mrs. Wom brice, recently ill, stayed near here. Elon Wight and Daly moved to a new home. Wright kin nearby. A. L. Miller notes an interesting ad on page 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wr. FY Lyden
CT Wo Sutherland
John Chathnciter
Concord
Josephine Wouter
Wyatt
Win Ho Hlubbard
Brice
Elon Wight
Daly
Oa Tam Neu
Mr Wright
Faneceln
Mr Wan
Bydent Satte Thease
Hea
Greensboro Society Sifts Through Weekend Gatherings
In Greensboro last Sunday evening Rey Manuige preached on Freedom and Power for the people, delivering a helpful sermon on the Prodigal Son. Visitors at Mr and Mrs Edward Pillbarty’s home Thursday evening enjoyed music, games, and refreshments. Wheeler and Massee Ward guests were noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rey. Manuige
D.relel
Mro
Edward Pillbarty
Mrs Vana Pitenatr on the Hunt for Provision
Local residents report Mrs Vana Pitenatr facing tight supply and rising prices as households rely on hunting trips to secure provisions amid shortages. Community members note cautious spending and shared resources shaping daily life.
Orphans Court Proceedings on Various Estates and Guardianships
Judges Liden Moore and Covey preside in Orphans Court last Tuesday. Administrators Frederck W Fountain and Walter Fountain gain mortgage release for Zebdial Fountain estate. Executors Jarman present inventory for Thomas H Jarman. distribution approved. Jarman administrator Beulah Bunlet estate distribution approved. Swann executors Paine Meed present first and final account. Turner guardian accounts for Turner minor approved. Faulkner and Jones present rents and final accounts for William Faulkner. record ordered. Prats and Cephus present inventory and approval for Leonard Pratus estate. sale order granted. Lat and Lud respond to suit by Her man Lute. Adams Gardner petition seeks additional inventory for Agnes Gardner. Annie Seeders authorized to assign certain mortgages. Distribution of Cecilia Andres estate ordered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederck W. Fountain
Walter Af. Fountain
Zebdial Fountain
Clinton B. Jarman
Lewis A. Jarman
Thomas H. Jarman
Chiaton Bo Jarman
Beulah Bunlet
Cora May Swann
Paine Meed
Maggie V. Turner
If. Turner
Samuel C. Faulkner
Lemuel MM. Jones
William EH. Faulkner
Lavere Prats
Charles BP
Cephus
Leonard Pratus
Arden
Bernard Lat
Blarvey Lud
Susan Latt
Man Goldsborough
Herman Lute
Alonzo Gardner
Fred K. Owens
Agnes Hl. Gardner
Alonzo BL. Gardner
Annie Seeders
R. Owens
Roland Seeders
Este
Ceba Andres
Lanna
Andrew
After the War What To the Editors of the Journa
A Seventh-day Adventist letter from Hide Kirken Dall argues war is hell and worse than hell, predicting postwar chaos, church dominance, Sunday laws, and civil surrender to spiritual authority. The writer warns of regimes eroding liberty and urges uncompromising civil principles to prevent catastrophe. An advertisement notes weather delay for personal property sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
Constantine
Europe
Hide Kirken Dall
Seventh-daydventist Church
Dr H N Rickards Convicted In Manslaughter Trial
The Baltimore Criminal Court tried Dr M Rickards for a fatal operation on Miss Pillian Smith of Chestertown. The jury found him guilty of manslaughter after delays due to absent witnesses. Bail was set at 6000 dollars. Rickards and witness James Meredith were involved in a boat confrontation that led to arrests. Meredith testified of being assaulted with a chair and struck by Rickards aboard the steamer Tred Avon before exchange of police escort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Rickards
Criminal Court of
Baltimore
Pillian Smith
Chestertown
Harry B. Wall
Caroline
Queen Anne’s
Wolf
Dr. Richards
S A
Roland R. Marchant
Flbl Wolf
Rickards
James Meredith
Pasengers
Meredith
Richards
Vickers
Lannan
Broadway
Carey
Justice Smith
Dr. Rickards
Leon
Church Leader Dismissed. seeks why in Utah mission
Rev H B Bryan dean of Trinity Cathedral Easton who is in Utah on a mission has been dismissed by letter from Bishop William Forbes Adams of the Protestant Episcopal Diocese of Easton. The January 7 1916 letter ends his assistant minister post on January 34 1916 with no further stipend. Through attorney Murry Lloyd Goldsborough Bryan prepares to sue to learn the cause. The Living Church notes Bryan’s eloquence and plans missionary work in Eastern Utah for a year or two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Bryan
Trinity Cathedral
Easton
Utah
William Forbes Adams
Bryan
Dean Bryan
Murry Lloyd Goldsborough
Living Church
Milwaukee
Dinner Guests and Local Social Roundup
HiNsborn hosts a succession of visitors and dinners with families from Denton Wilmington Betterton Queen Anne Clayton Goldsboro and Baltimore. The report notes Sunday and Tuesday dinners and a fourth quarterly conference where the pastor was invited to return for a third year along with visits by several local residents and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas B. Sparklin
Josephine M. Downes
Denton
Hibbard Payne
Wilmington
Howard Owens
Betterton
W. C. Stevens
G. R. Mays
Queen Anne
I. T. Sparklin
H. M. Thompson
P. W. Downes
Johnson
Margaret C. Jarrell
Andersontown
W. L.thompson
Rey
Letter From a Canadian Subscriber
Mrs KB Davis writes from Saskatchewan Canada about a harsh winter with record cold in January ranging 36 to 62 degrees below zero, heavy storms and deep snow. She notes Western Canada had good crops last year and high prices with stubble wheat up to 47 bushels per acre and multiple crops from one plowing. She adds horses often go through winter without water, subsisting on snow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KB. KR. Davis
Caroline
Saskatchewan
Canada
Western
Weather Prophet Predicts Frigid February From Insects
A weather observer cites old signs noting a down or head down spider and a long whiskered caterpillar moving south in January as forecasts of a very cold February. Aunt’s saying supposedly confirms the chilling forecast. Next time, subscribe for county news.
Hobbs Week Flows With Notices Of Residents Moves
Mr F Paisley plans to sell and move his family to the State Normal near Towson next week. Ed Spence of Kingston Ohio visits his Caroline kin and quarantines 25 head of cattle for tuberculus. Diphtheria cases prompt quarantines at Moore and Towers homes. Annie L Prettyman of Philadelphia marks her birthday. An dersontown oyster supper and bazar proves financially successful. New diphtheria case closes J D Baileys school near Oaks. Lena Howard visits Anderson town. J R Chaffinch pursues poultry raising. Mrs Billing aids sister Iva Russell. George W Huffer of Baltimore visits Andersontown. Explosion at Carney Point drew onlookers. Neal and Kelley visit Baltimore. Washington visitors include B B Allen. Mrs Seeders visits her mother Mertiken. E M Paisley from Milton visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Paisley
State Normal
Towson
Ames Chapel
Ed, EE. Spence
Kingston
Ohio
Green Township
Ross County
J. W. Merriken
Seeders
Spence
Hobbs
John Moore
Fisher
T. H. Towers
Annie L. Prettyman
Philadelphia
Journal
Andersontown
J. D. Bailey
Oaks School
Lena Howard
West Denton
Chas, Howard
J. R. Chaffinch
J. R. Billing
Iva Russell
Burrsville
George W. Huffer
Baltimore
C. W. Huffer
Carney’s Point
J. O. Neal
O. E. Kelley
B. B. Allen
Washington
Social notices from a Maryland town gathering week
Mrs. Harry Clark hosted a supper for several locals including Mrs. Elizabeth Lightner and Misses Hattie Dukes Mary Clough Minnie Calloway and Edna Morgan on Wednesday evening. Several visitors and returning residents are named with weekend stays and visits in Wilmington Centreville Easton and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Clark
Elizabeth Lightner
Hattie Dukes
Mary Clough
Minnie Calloway
Edna Morgan
Mildred Short
Hickman
Turpin Mitchell
Wilmington
Herbert Hammond
Ladies’ Aid
G. C. Moore, Jr
Easton
S. J. Barton
E. H. Dashiell
Charlie Barton
Centreville
Sara Cannon
Pollie Calloway
Elizabeth Jones
Entertainment at M E Church features Clarke and Ross
Prof Clarke of Chestertown and Miss Ross of Clayton performed Monday night at the M E Church. Proceeds benefited the public school and Sunday School. M E Sunday School officers elected include Superintendent J T Griffith and assistant S C Faulkner with secretary Mary Cahall and treasurer Viola Bowen. Mary Knotts named missionary secretary and Florence Faulkner as organist. Rev G Ford of Smyrna preached last Sunday morning to an appreciative audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
Prof. Clarke
Chestertown
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the Local Department
Elina Rogers
Federalsburg
Covey & Noble
Delaware Hospital
L. M. Replogle
Carliste
DO. FL King
CG AL Pente
Blair Rairigh
Iae
Rairigh
Remington Anns Company
Eddystone
Charles TL. Redden
Grip
Harold Andrew
State Road Service
Chicago
W. F. Corktan
Union Church
FL. AL Paine
Harvey EL Sewell
Gladys Wright
Cambridge
R. OB. Patton
Cleveland
Farmers’ Institutes
Lena ‘Vorbert
Viola Mesick
Milford
Mass Lada MecKnat
Hinrington
Marguerte Reynolds
Hickinin
Ruth Adams
William Reynolds
S. W. Hughes
Hickman M. FE
Chineh
M. Lawless
BL Lawless
Me. Thurman Adams
Bridgerile
Mary Hersey
Willhiston
THE
Coluwin
Vorbes
Dicfortane
Alice Henrington
Keba Clank
Edna Chipman
Carnes
Blue
Cat Ward
Maggie Byans
Wanne
Pesan
Yhvania
Oreell Soulsbury
Pablo Allegre
Cuba
Donnerly
Pearl Turbitt
Selby Smith
Jacob Landers
Ceciton
Vision
Norman Paulkiver
Elavey Eldsinper
Brethren Church
Cline Saith
Goldey's
Manda
Mrg Mo Trowne
Smithville
A. L. Milter
Wheeler
Masse Bie
Antu Ward
Vana Pitenatr
Sone
Out Buy
Orphans’ Court Proceedings
Liden, Moore and
Covey
Orphans’ Court
Fred Paisley
H. N. Rickards
Bob Whites
Bob White
Sylvester Judd
Biological Survey
Margaret Morse Nice
Clark University
Sitle
HiNsborn
Noble T. Jarrell
Madeline Neese
Clayton
W. F. Dawson
George M. Morgan
Frances M. Tubbs
Ella Pennington
H. W. B. Rowe
Katie and
Grace Vesty
Ed. B. Davis
Edith Hopkins
Floren
Caroline County
Axti-Bonpixa Coa itTer
Public Service Commission of Maryland
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company
Baltimore City
Peninsula Light and Power Company, Incorporated
Office of E Commission
Carline County
B. T. Fendall
T. A. Schlegel
R. R. No
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