Marydel incorporation bill and local notices
Local Delegate Shults introduced a bill to incorporate the town of Marydel. Also notes Pancake Day Lincoln birthday banquet for Caroline Council Jr. QO U A M, Bullock & White buying Pure Oil business, revival services, chest clinic dates, Rotary conference plans, and county disease reports. Fire company officer slate announced along with history of the 1904 Baltimore fire and tributes to press figures Emerson and Carrington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shults
Marydel
Lincoln
Caroline Council, Jr. QO. U. A. M
Bullock & White
Pure Oil
D. BR. Link
Piney Grove Church
W. T. Archer
Law Building
Denton
Federalsburg
Wm. Bullock
Leslie Ellwanger
Miami
Florida
Caroline
Alderson
Baltimore
Wilson
Rotary International
Cumberland
Rotary
Maryland
District of Columbia
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Caroline County
Goldsboro
Greensboro
Ridgely
Hillsboro
Anna Frances Seward
Caroline Ebling
Virginia Holsinger
Jane Wine
Tootsie Goldsborough
Betty
Haketable
Katherine Hirs
Blanche Walston
Marjorie Beauchamp
Rebecca Voshell
Choptank Club
Andersontown
Emory D. Kimmey
George W. Beck
Louis R. Dukes
William Towers
Sherman L. Tribbitt
William H. Neal
William Finn
Melvin C
Hopkins Place
Redwood) Street
Hurst
Charles
Lexington
O'Neill's
Central Savings Bank
Jones Falls
Lombard
Fayette Streets
West Bank
Small couple announce birth of Phoebe Jane in Denton
Mrs. Fred Small of Pat Intka Florida and former Denton residents announce the birth of a daughter, Phoebe Jane. The Caroline County Federation grants honorary membership and a gold gift in appreciation of Mrs. Small's club leadership. Community notices list relatives visiting, weddings, and social events across Denton and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Small
Pat Intka
Fla
Denton
Phoebe Jane
Federalsburg Homemakers Plan April Dress Show
Federalsburg Community Club met at Mrs. Claude How ard home Feb 1 with ten members. They planned to compete in the Homemakers Dress Show in April, appointing Mrs. A B Rosser to select material under two dollars. First place finisher will compete at the County Show in Denton in April. Miss Spafford spoke on window color schemes using fine lace panels and dimitys. The club adjourned with March location to be announced. They served fruit salad, coffee and snacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federalsburg Community Club
Claude Howard
A. B. Rosser
Denton
Spafford
Federal Community Club
John Rosser
Maryland
Henderson and Bradshaw Couples Wed in Goldsboro
Henderson Miss Mary Robb and Mr Richard Roden of Bradshaw Md were married in Goldsboro by Rev C R Curtis then left for a trip to Washington and Petersburg They will reside in Bradshaw after February 16 Miss Gladys Medford and Mr Henry Marvel were wed at the Fairlee parsonage Rev S L Hanby officiating Several families visited and hosted gatherings over the weekend Revival services are in progress at the M E Church here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henderson
Mary Robb
Thos. Robb
Richard Roden
Bradshaw
Goldsboro
C. R. Curtis
Washington
D. C
Petersburg
Gladys Medford
J. B. Medford
Near Town
Henry Marvel
Clinton Sylvester
Chester
Kenneth Price
Greensboro
Howard Sylvester
Carroll Jones
Harrington
Dodson Elliott
Dover
J. F. Quillen
Medford Kimble
James Gallo
Wilmington
Templeville Social Notes and Local Death News
Attendees at Dover Teachers Training include Mrs. Fred Maske Mrs. Guerney Knotts Mrs. Melvin Kinnamon Mrs. Amos Wyatt and Miss Mary Knotts. News arrives Sunday of the sudden death of Mr. Paul Slez of New Jersey son in law of Mr and Mrs Frank Bezerics. Mrs. Slez formerly Miss Margaret Bezerics. Mrs. Eugene Everett visited with her sister Mrs. Herman Brandt of Baltimore who is very ill. Mr and Mrs F A Ross of Wilmington Del spent the weekend with aunt Mrs Kate Q Knotts. Mrs. Elijah Dean and son William of near Ruthsburg were guests of Mr and Mrs Gurney Knotts Sunday. Mrs. Kate O Knotts, sick last week from a fall, is improved. Miss Nell Knotts of Hurlock spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Herbert Knotts. Mr Herbert Knotts and son Harry were Baltimore visitors Friday and Saturday. Mr Melvin Kinnamon attended a P O S of A meeting in Baltimore last week. Mr Amos Wyatt works this week at Seaford Deal as a station agent. Miss Louise Sittig was on the sick list last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Pusey
Linwood
Atherholt
Boothwyn
G. W. Downes
Frank Downes
Marcus Hook
J. C. Scott
James
Georgetown
Del
G. C. Cohee
Wilson
West Denton
Elmer ‘Downes
Downes
Win. Crouse
Thos. 0. Crouse
Western Maryland College
College Alumni Association
Baltimore
Lord Baltimore
T. O. Crouse
C. H. Sylvester
Cedar Rapids
Caroline
Douglas le Fevre
Chesapeake City
Wm. Bullock
A. J. Chaffinch
Easton
Pearl McAllister
Anna M. White
Dover
Emily Bullock
Sallie Morgan
Wilmington
Templeville
Fred Maske
Guerney Knotts
Melvin Kinnamon
Amos Wyatt
Mary Knotts
Paul Slez
New Jersey
Frank Bezerics
Slez
Margaret Bezerics
Eugene Everett
Herman Brandt
Nell Knotts
Hurlock
Herbert Knotts
Harry
Seaford
Deal
Louise Sittig
Harold Holsinger
E. G. Jenkins
Jones
Pet Milk Company
Greensboro
Barry Connor
Rufus King
Jonathan Harrington
Harvey Holsinger
Houston Pennington
Near Town
B. F. Rickards
Jessie Lynch
Florence Seward
Harry Rutter
Queen Anne
Leonard Dean
Rachel McKenny
Ridgely
Charles Hammond
Victor Camper
Abraham Lincoln
Sarkis Papa‘jian
The
Reformed Church
Addie Griffin
M. W. Wiley
Carroll Meredith
Ima Cooper
Alvin Smith
Rosenast
Merchantville
Valdan Chapin
Jenkinstown
John Swing
James P. Swing
James Swing
Cambridge
R. L
C. W. Birch
Philadelphia
D. J. Moore
Worton
I. E. Mason
Chestertown
Robert Dean Jr
Washington College
Charles Dean
Maryland University
Robert Dean
Louise Culver
Harold Hatfield
Frank Seward
A. W. Saulsbury
Salisbury Hospital
Mary Connelly
Ella Pearsaul
Wayne
Edward Pearsaul
Dudley Price
Trainer
Samuel Price
William Sterling
T. C. Cahall
Arthur Baker
Charles Samis
Lew Lane
Reformed
Florence Layfield
Carlton Lane
Sam Lane
Frank Flounders
Charles Hobbs
Carroll Unsworth
New [York
Samuel ‘Towers
Leo Callahan
B. Appleford
Church Hill
Charles Cherry
L. R. Brumbaugh
Christopher Bigger
Denton
Lindsey Bodney
Charles Reese
Maple Avenue
Everett Blades
Olive K. Walls
Talbot
Howard Eley
Stevensville
Grace
Tri-County
Eber Foster
Elizabeth
N. J
W. C. Stevens
Stevens
Sullivan
Sard
Providence Richardson
Lee H. Richcreek
Ruth Sewell
Louise Skinner
Paul Brown
Naomi ,Barton
Centreville
G. S. Lightner
J. Willard Sullivan
Leroy Sard
Dora Sewell
Eugenia Morgan
Robly Hackett
Jane Stayton
Keplar Barnette
Ocean View
Louise Short
Roydon Strannahan
Enoch Strannahan
Paul Dobson
University of Maryland, College Park
Thomas Dobson
Robert Clark
Ralph Sharp
Ira A. Dill
Drexel Hill
Pao
Emil Sapp
Robert William
Felton
R. H. Dill
Pauline Wyatt
William Wyatt
T. C. Curry
Bridgeville
Chester
John and
Thomas Luff
Chris Luff
C. N. Starkey
Sadlersville
S. D. Carrow
Harry Luff
Harrington
Iown
Margaret Sipple
Charles Pippin
Children Organize miniature government at Denton Chautauqua
Denton aims to elect a Mayor Town Clerk Law and Order Commissioner Service Commissioner and other municipal posts as part of the 1928 Junior Chautauqua opening next week. The event engages ages 6 to 14 with songs games stories and civic education based on expert guidance from Dr. Josephine Baker O H Benson and Elbert K. Fretwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Josephine Baker
O. H. Benson
Elbert K.fretwell
Ridgely Club Reports 1928 Progress and Local News
The weekly Ridgely News Letter covers the Boy's 4-H Club meeting at Harold Holsinger's home with full attendance, the 1928 project value at $1525, and a Pet Milk Company talk by Mr. Jones of Greensboro. It notes the senior class play Applesauce set for February 26 at the Community Theater, new business managers, plus a long list of social visits, sermons, and local notices across Ridgely and nearby towns.
Ladies Aid entertained by Mrs Kate Cahnell at Assembly Hall
The Wednesday afternoon gathering of the Ladies Aid featured a program after the regular business meeting followed by a social hour. Numerous local residents and visitors were mentioned in the social notes including Jarrell family members, Mr. and Mrs. Linwood Bennett, and others from Wilmington Towson and Philadelphia. A Methodist Church music and story program is planned for next Sunday at 7:30 p.m. all are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Cahnell
Assembly Hall
Addie Jarrell
Wilmington
Eloise Jarrell
State ‘Normal School
Towson
Robi. Jarrell
T. J. Lambert
Baltimore
M. BE. Church South
Louise Milby
Chas. Schaube
Neese
Madelyn
T. Noble Darrell
Bill Marvel
W. J. Murphy
Greensboro
Dover
Grant DeWitt
Denton
Sewing
Omar Shively
June Bennett
Near Town
Lawansky
R. E. Jones
Town
G. C. Johnson
Bill Ross
Mary Roe
Hillsboro
Myr
T. N. Jarrell
South
J. S. Lapham
Clayton
Del
Louise Dennison
Hillsboro Queen Anne Letter Highlights Local Socials
Local column notes entertaining dinners and Sunday dinners at various homes. Families and visitors from Easton Wilmington Carney s Point Towson Western Maryland College Denton Matthews arrive or host gatherings. Community Club meetings draw good attendance while illness keeps members home.
Williston News: Local Folks Visit and Celebrate
Henry Cook of Baltimore spent last week with sister Mrs Frey and father Mr H Cook Sr who recently bought the late Com Doerr bungalow nearby. Congratulations to Mr and Mrs W C Todd on their fiftieth wedding anniversary. Dorothy Neal wintering with grandmother Mrs Anthony in Denton visited her parents. A G Gelletty hosted a party for daughter Pauline. Pauline Gelletty, senior at Howard Hospital, visited parents last week. S E Hignatt and daughters toured O M Hignutt’s home on Sunday. O G Hignutt hosted friends from Dover Milford and Denton. Mrs Catherine Clark entertained Mrs Speckman of Philadelphia at Potter Mansion. Rolen Wheatley motored to Oxford Valley to visit Merritt Wheatley. William Love and wife visited Love's parents. Williston Community Club met at Mrs Thune’s home. John Cahall moved near Denton. Mrs Phoebe Neal is quite ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Cook
Baltimore
A. R. Neal
A. G. Gelletty
Pauline
Pauline Gelletly
Howard Hospital
A. G. Gelletly
S. E. Hignatt
Mary Louise
Frances
O. M. Hignutt
O. G. Hignutt
Dover
Milford
Denton
Catherine Clark
Speckman
Philadelphia
Potter Mansion
Rolen Wheatley
Oxford Valley
Merritt Wheatley
Wm. Love
Mr. Love
W. T. Love
Williston
Harmony Social Notes Highlight Neighbor Visits
Harmony community entries list gatherings and hospitality. Natt Frampton hosts with Towers Todd and families. Virgil Turner hosts with Fountain, Frampton, and William Layton. Walter Lister family visits, William Murphy from Andersontown guests S Storey. Walter Lister's daughter Eleanor travelers with Todd, Jesse Lasier family visit Thomas. Mrs. Russell Morgan improves. Margaret Steenken visits Ruth Turner. Charles Fenrins visits Byron Fearins at Prices. Harry Fearins and children on the sick list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Natt Frampton
Towers Todd
Walter Lister
Charlie Fearins
Virgil Turner
Walter Fountain
William Layton
William Murphy
Andersontown
S. E. Storey
Eleanor
Jesse Lasier
Olin Thomas
Russell Morgan
Margaret Steenken
Ruth Turner
Charles Fenrins
Byron Fearins
Harry Fearins
Death of Harry M. Hubbard in Bethlehem at 71
Harry M Hubbard died at his Bethlehem home on January 28 after years of poor health and a three week bed confinement due to flu complications. He leaves three children Ollie Perry of Preston Fred Blades of Centreville and Dalton Hubbard at home. Funeral services were held at the church on January 31 with interment at Linchester cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry M. Hubbard
Ollie Perry
Preston
Fred Blades
Centreville
Dalton Hubbard
Linchester Cemetery
Community Club sets year with Home Decorations program
The Community Club held its first New Year meeting with strong attendance. Mrs. Everett Blades named chair of entertainment and refreshment. Olive Walls discusses Home Decorations and Furnishings and a six lesson demonstration series to start soon. Local chair Mrs. Charles Rhodes to assist.
Life led me to a wood and to a hill poem lines
The excerpt presents a reflective verse in which the speaker seeks words and love, guiding the reader through solitude and prayer. It contrasts seeking wisdom through quiet speech with bearing a cross on a hill, hinting at sacrifice and enduring faith.
Harrington Professor Swain Dies After Long Career
Professor George E. Swain a 59 year resident of the area and Harrington educator, was found dead in his room last Saturday. A longtime math teacher and disciplinarian, he taught in several district schools and was active in local organizations. He is survived by two brothers and a sister, with interment in Hollywood cemetery. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. E. H. Collins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George E. Swain
Hatfield
Mr. Swain
Kent County
Leipsic
Powells
Thomas
Cedar Grove
Mastens Corner
Asbury
Farmington
Houston
Harrington
Swain
George Short
Johnstown
Chief Bender
Harrington Public School
M. E. Church
Harrington Fire Company
Harrington Council No. 4, Jr
Tribe of Red Men
Ninth
State Highway Department
Harry P. Swain
Columbus
Ohio
Arthur Swain
Middletown
Samuel Short
Hollywood Cemetery
E. H. Collins
Local People and Visitors Reported Around Wilmington and Nearby Towns
Greensboro residents and relatives from Wilmington and surrounding towns were noted in social mentions. Roydon Strannahan sustained minor injuries when his truck collided with a water fountain in Wilmington last Saturday. Several others, including Paul Dobson visiting from the University of Maryland and Robert Clark returning from time with his children, were listed among guests and travelers.
Local Family Notes Lead to Wesley M E Conference
Burrsville reports social visits including Arthur Layton and Wes ley Thawley families from Farmington and Denton dining with R H Stafford. Rev Henry Caldwell from Washington College spent leave with family as Wesley M E charge prepares for quarterly conference Feb 23 with Rev Omar E Jones presiding. Other visitors include Elmer Evans of Philadelphia and Harrington guests Harry and Emmett Raughly as well as Henry Hurd and Herbert Ellwanger visiting their parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Layton
Farmington
Wesley Thawley
Denton
R. H. Thawley
Mollie Cahall
Crawford Garrett
R. H. Stafford
R. H
Johnh. Thawley
Henry Caldwell
Washington College
Chestertown
Wesley M. E
Wesley Church
Omar E. Jones
Clayton Luff
John Smith
Alfred Baughley
Elmer Evans
Philadelphia
Evans
John Parris
Harry and
Emmett Raughly
Harrington
Annie Raughley
Messrs
Henry Hurd
Herbert Ellwanger
Wilmington
Adams Cross Roads Socials and Sunday School Notes
Adams Cross Roads hosts Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Adams with guests in a music and games evening. Visitors include Miss Sadie Devore Miss Blanche Stetler and Mr. and Mrs. George Turrel of Philadelphia for a weekend at Fred Fountain’s. Clarence Lowe hosts a goose dinner. Bernice Adams hosts friends. Edna Adams visits Mrs. Lowe. Bloomery Sunday School meets at 10 AM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Adams
Horace Robinson
Walter Liden
Sidney Collins
Sadie Devore
Blanche Stetler
George Turrel
Philadelphia
Fred Fountain
Clarence Lowe
Bernice Adams
Edna Adams
Bloomery
Preston matters of interest in the Fourth District
News of special import to our readers in the Fourth District notes school play practice for a late February or early March performance titled Fixing it for Father. Social visits, dinners, and travels are reported among local families and friends, with several residents visiting Baltimore, Wilmington, and Miami for events and hospitality.
Orphans' Court Grants Several Admin List in Caroline Case
The Caroline Orphans Court met Tuesday with Judges West Harper and Shawn. Letters of administration were granted for Charles H Clark and Sarah C Carter estates. Appraisers were named for Clark and Carter estates. Inventory and guardianship filings were made for Noble Payne and John R Taylor. Final guardian accounts and admin accounts were filed for several estates including Harcum Sullivan and deceased Clara Sullivan. Bonds were approved and creditors notices ordered for all pertinent estates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court For
Caroline
West, Harper and Shawn
Charles H. Clark
Joseph E. Clark
Register of Wills
Harry H. Nuttle
Ernest C. Collins
E. Gertrude Still
Charles E. Noble
Descedent
Clare N. Payne
J. Noble Payne
Patty Payne
Sarah C. Carter
Emma L. Wayman
C. Leslie Walls
Samuel G. Nuttle
Nellie B. Todd
John R. Taylor
Walton P. Taylor
C. Clarence Deen
Sadie Harcum
Clarence Harcum
Harry L. Sullivan
Clara Sullivan
Denton Optometrist Dr Charles A Whisler Dies
Dr Charles A Whisler a denton aste ropath and optometrist died at his home after a long illness. Born October 3 1876 he established practice in denton about 16 years ago and served a large patronage. He was twice married and survived by his second wife Lizzie Myer and son Forbes Whisler. first wife’s children Raymond and Lloyd Holsinger. Funeral services were held Thursday at the Church of The Brethren with burial in Denton cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Alfred Whisler
Denton
Denston
W. M. Wine
H. H. Zeigler
Denton Cemetery
Who Reads the Bible Most Women or Men Bible Bee
A Bible Question Bee will decide who reads the Bible most among women and men. The event is scheduled for February 12 at 7 30 p.m. in the Poplar Neck Sunday School room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poplar Neck
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Connecticut
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John B. Carrington
New Haven Journal Courier
Carrington
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United Press
United States
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New York State
Publishers’ Association of Connecticut
Ansonia Sentinel
Audit Bureau of Circulation
the Sentinel
Hartford Courant
Arehey
Phoebe Jane Small
Jane
Tuckahoe
F. E. Fleming
Joseph Taylor
Mary Frances
Wm. Sherwood
J. C. Sherwood
Mary Virginia
L. H. Richcreek
Isaac Sparklin
Irwin
Garrettson Smith
Carney’s Point
Mary L. Smith
Linford Larrimore
Cordelia
Marjorie
G. H. Tarburton
H. W
Charlie Skinner
Marie Shortall
Earl Wothers
Jean
Wothers
Roberta Rowe
H. W. B. Rowe
Edgar Blades
Clifton Hicks
Blanche Chaffinch
Blanche Horsey
Neck
Bethlehem
Burrsville
Adams Cross Roads
Father
Joseph Harris
Margaret Purcell
John Noble
Frank Patchett
Herman
Theodore Schmick
Ruth le Compte
Trappe
Seymour Jenkins
Levin Morris
Reese Dean
Business College
Francis Garris
Benjamin Wright
Hayward Dean
Lloyd Harding
Frank Turner
Harry B. Wright
J. R. Downes
Newark
W. E. Collins
Ralph
Perry Collins
Clayton Taylor
Edward Derrickson
W. Henry Beck
T. Clayton Taylor
Margaret Reynolds
Union Memorial Hospital
Fletcher Sisk
T. B. Marden
Hayward Deen
Benj. Wright
Joseph Garris
Max Chambers
Earle Nelson and Sons
Nelson
Ladies Aid
Bethesda M. BE. Church
O. A. Bartley
Medford Burgess
Rose Burgess
Elizabeth Douglas
S. E. Douglas
Albert W. Sisk
Leon Todd
S. Payne
Elmer Blades
Katherine Cox
Orphans’ Court Proceedings
C. A. Whisler
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