Local notices and community events in Denton area
The State Game Department will distribute 3 600 young rabbits in the counties this year. Mr Alda P Whitby is new supervisor of assessments, succeeding Alfred W Thompson. Snow reduced bird deaths. The Nuttle Milling Co will pay $1 30 per bushel for milling wheat at their Denton mill next week. Thawley community hosts a box social on Thursday night February 16 in Thawley's Hall. A Valentine social is set for Monday evening February 13 at the Denton M P Sunday School room. Lincoln's birthday tomorrow and other anniversaries are noted. Sheriff Andrew delivered Robert Ross to the Maryland House of Correction and Lee Webb to the Henry Watson Children's Aid Society. Rev and Mrs Mealing aiding revival services in Milford M E Church. Eaton baseball enthusiasts plan a minstrel show in Denton to raise funds for the season. Mrs Amanda Potts dies at 83 in Ridgely. G Edward Eaton dies on way to Cambridge Hospital aged 31. J David Smith, 83, dies near Oakland. funeral at home. Several cases of communicable disease reported in Caroline county for week ending Feb 6. Kent county auditors propose almshouse farm sale. net losses cited. Philadelphia funeral of Mrs William A Robinson attended by local relatives. Movement to improve Penn Railroad passenger service between Philadelphia and Eastern Shore. County Commissioners finalize list of roads for State Highway improvements. Raymond Smith committed to Denton jail on $3,000 bail for alleged assault on wife Lottie Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nuttle Milling Co
Denton
Thawley
Thawley's Hall
Queen Anne's County
Ridgely
G. Edward Eaton
Greensboro
Cambridge Hospital
Eaton
Helvetia Milk Condensing Co
Wellsboro
J. David Smith
Oakland
L. R. Brumbaugh
A. C. Reber
Caroline County
Nichols
Goldsboro
Federalsburg
Kent County
W. D. Fleetwood
M. P. Allen
O. Gilbert Hignatt
I. R. Fleetwood
Philadelphia
Cambridge
Hlarlock
Easton
State Highway Commission
Marydel
Burrsville
Hillsboro
Baltimore Corner
Railroad Avenue
Preston
Bridgeville
Raymond Smith
Thomas F. Cox
Lottie Smith
Smith
Topkis Bros
Messick
Lewis & Knotts
Seaford social notes and local visits update
Seaford items report illness in the Breeding family of New Theatre prominence. Irene Towers and W Ernest Murphy wed in Greensboro and toured Wilmington and Chester. Local notables Cornelius Comegys reelected Lackawanna Bar Association president. Extended travels and visits include Kauffmans to Lancaster and Harrisburg, Beck’s return from Baltimore, and several Dinon/Denton and Philadelphia visitors and hosts through the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seaford
Wilmington
W. Ford Breeding
Ellis Clark
Port Deposit
Hugh Clark
C. T. Trazzare
Doris
Delmar
Stephen P. Shipman
Norfolk
5. P. Shipman
E. Lynn Stevens
Anniversary and society notes from the Cahall celebration
Mr and Mrs Albert Cahall marked their tenth wedding anniversary with a gathering of many locals including C E Stewart H M Thompson Charles Jarrell W E Sylvester G L Wilson J C Sherwood I T Sparklin Harry Covell Charles Rhodes C H Dean E S Bowens and others A winter term honor roll at Hillsboro school lists several students led by Sarah Revelle Mildred Tarburton Elinor Knotts Evelyn Walls Virginia Blades Beulah Clopper Emma Holland Mildred Gale William Cooper Wilford Passwaters Russell Fleming William Thompson Francis Rowe Naomi Holland Mary Virginia Sherwood and Rumsey Mullikin The Communi ty Club held a regular meeting with three new members admitted Teas and readings followed by more refreshments A large town delegation attended county federation meetings in Greensboro and more club activities are planned including an apron bazaar and a bake at the club room on February 11 with proceeds from aprons candy tea and cocoa The local movie theatre reopened with new pictures announced A number of residents visited or were away in nearby towns and colleges with several getting sick or traveling as noted in the weeklong series of notices
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Cahall
C. E. Stewart
H. M. Thompson
Charles Jarrell
W. E. Sylvester
G. L. Wilson
J. C. Sherwood
I. T. Sparklin
Harry Covell
Charles Rhodes
C. H. Dean
E S. Bowens
H. P. Flowers
H. R. Hopkins
H. C. Flowers
Mildred Tarburton
Elinor Knotts
Evelyn Walls
Virginia Blades
Beulah Clopper
Emma Holland
Mildred Gale
William Cooper
Wilford Passwaters
Russell Fleming
William Thompson
Francis Rowe
Naomi Holland
Mary Virginia Sherwood
Rumsey Mullikin
S. N. Pilchard
W. B. Sparks
H. L. Beaven
G. L Wilson
H.W. B. Rowe
James Sherwood
H. L. Fisher
Helen Fleming
W. I. Revelle
Nancy Jane Kline
Charles Kline
Guild
Harry Messick
Olin Waller
Wilmington
Holt
County Federation
Greensboro
Aid
Caroline High seniors host social and spelling bee
Caroline High School patrons held a social in the Assembly Hall on Monday evening featuring senior performances such as songs and skits. A spelling bee was halted due to lateness, with several members named among the top contenders. Officers, committees, dues set at ten cents monthly, and a 57-member enrollment were announced, with plans to recruit new members at the March meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline High School
Wm. Denny
T'rof
Deweese Carter
DeFord Beasley
Malcolm Hye
Selina Sue
Jessie Betson
Straughn
Norris
Wilson
Ramsdell
Nuttle
Brown
Hobbs
Thomas
Orme
Harry E. Ramsdell
Stephanie M. Ford
Harris B. Thomas
Norman Straughn
Elmer Orme
Mabel Duffey
D. W. Davis
F. E. Yeoman
Mary Hobbs
W. S. Norris
A Petition From 5000 Ladies on Local Option in 1874
Mrs T L Trice preserves a verse petition presented to the Maryland Legislature in 1874 urging local option. The poem rates members stance on the bill and mentions Gordy Johnson and Dr Hood as pro tax or anti liquor figures. It notes her father James J Gordy served Dorchester County and praises the county line on the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. L. Trice
Maryland
House of Delegates
Gordy
Johnson
Dr. Hood
Queen Anne Socials and Meetings Set in Hillsboro
Queen Anne circles, Ladies' Aid, and Ebenezer M E Church plan social events and programs in Hillsboro with preparations under way for the Hillsboro Queen Anne session starting Feb 21. Community Club organizes for a Saturday feast as 52 members enroll, while others travel and visit. Judge Clark and wife return from Denton as roads improve.
Marydel Church Worker Injured in Train Collision
Thomas Polson, a prominent church worker, was struck by a work train edge of town last Thursday. He suffered a broken arm and head injuries, was taken to the parsonage then to Easton Hospital on Friday. Local social notes mention visits and illnesses among residents including Miss Virginia Smith and Mrs. F P Medford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Polson
Polson
Wilmington
F. P. Medford
Ridgely News Letter wedding and community notes
Miss Mary Roberta Dukes married Leonard Dean at Ridgely Methodist church with Ada Matthews on music and several local ushers. The couple will reside in Ridgely. The Ridgely area’s churches host fundraisers and social events, including a Methodist Ladies Aid rhyme fundraiser, Baptist Ladies Aid, and community club meetings. Local residents attend recitals, lectures, and hospital news includes a nurse trainee and illnesses among children. several visitors from Baltimore, Canada, and New Brunswick are noted.
Laphams Return From Lakeland and Local Water Update
Goldsboro notes the return of Mr. and Mrs. J. Spencer Lapham from Lakeland Florida after a three week visit. Artesian well completed with pump installed. Citizens enjoy cool drinking water. Miss Marguerite Griffin and Dottie Smith ill but improving. Frank Lane converting pool room for auto show and supply. Noble Jarrells visited Wilmington and Philadelphia. George Johnson visited Wilmington. Ross Daling in Philadelphia last week. Alda Jackson spent Sunday with Ridgely friends. Time to subscribe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Spencer Lapham
Lakeland
Florida
Marguerite Griffin
Dottie Smith
Frank Lane
Noble Jarrell
Wilmington
Philadelphia
George Johnson
Ross Daling
Alda Jackson
Ridgely
Local pupils honored for high averages and anniversaries noted
In Mrs. Bessie Cheezums room third graders Paul Greenley Ray Collison Hazel Forrest Catherine Beauchamp and Laura Porter posted top averages with all spelling perfect. Winter term averages listed for select primary students. Community notices report a Mite Society gathering at Porters Hall January 27 with refreshments and upcoming meeting at Vernon. A twenty fifth wedding anniversary for Ferdinand Baynard celebrated in Denton was attended by family, and Epworth League business and social events followed at the Thawley home. Several local residents are ill or absent. staff changes include Mary Lee resigning and Mrs Alfred Baughley assisting the school term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Cheezum
Paul Greenley
Ray Collison
Hazel Forrest
Catherine Beauchamp
Laura Porter
Paw! Greenley
Harry Porter
Mite Society of Union M. P. Church
Porter's Hall
Austine Stafford
Vernon
Ferdinand Baynard
Denton
John Parris
James Parris
J. H. Thawley
R. Henry Stafford
Robert H., Jr
Epworth League of the
M. E. Church
Jon H. Thawley
Henry Walters
Alfred Baughley
Kent Island
Mary Lee
McClosky
A. T. Garrett
Harrington
Wiliam Neauchamp
William Horsey
Felton
Ladies Aid roster and local social notices in 1922
The Ladies Aid held a delightfully entertaining meeting hosted by Mrs George Noble on Wednesday afternoon with a literary program and elections naming 1922 officers President Mrs Isaac Noble Vice President Mrs C C Stevens Secretary Mrs Edward Browns Treasurer Mrs Th A Cleaves Ice cream and cake followed. Multiple social visits are noted including Miss Mary Parker hosting Mildred Roe Minerva Haymon and others and Mrs Albert Stokes hosting on Monday. Local residents and visitors are mentioned including Mrs James Farrell from Philadelphia Mrs Roxie Breeding ill and guests Mrs William Keel Earl Greenwood Mr Henry and wife Mrs Ida Fountain ill but improving. Dr Wise to preach at Hickman on Sunday February 19 at 3 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Noble
Isaac Noble
C. C. Stevens
Edward Browns
Th A
Mary Parker
Mildred Roe
Minerva Haymon
Gootee Brown
Herman
Clayton Hignatt
Albert Stokes
Harry Bowdle
Gladys Bowdle
James Farrell
Philadelphia
Roxie Breeding
William Keel
Earl
Greenwood
Jason Reed
William Cavander
Smithville
Clayton Hignutt
A. Hignutt
Concord
Clayton Cleaves
Layton
Dorsey Bowdle
Denton
Bethlehem Social Notes Highlight Local Visits
Bethlehem residents report a series of family visits as Orland Blades returns to college after time with parents Mr. and Mrs. Alva Blades. Mr. and Mrs. Winnie Sellers and brother visit Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Carrol. Mrs. Joseph Pritchett visits her mother Mrs. W. F. Carroll. Miss Mildred Collins and Ruth Taylor share a weekend with Miss Irene Carroll while Mr. and Mrs. Lee Smith visit friends and relatives in Bethlehem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orland Blades
Alva Blades
Winnie Sellers
Clinton Carrol
Joseph Pritchett
W. F. Carroll
Mildred Collins
Ruth Taylor
Irene Carroll
Lee Smith
Bethlehem
Transfers of Real Estate in Early 1922 Ledger
The first six weeks of 1922 record numerous real estate transfers across Calvert, Denton, Ridgely, Federalsburg, and surrounding districts. Notable moves include Samuel J. Bitting purchasing 37 acres. Samuel G. Nuttle acquiring 112 acres. and multiple deeds involving Haymaker, Cannon, Wheatley, Clark, and Hoffman properties. Values range from 100 to 12,000 dollars, with parcels spanning First to Eighth districts and several towns such as Ridgely and Denton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvert C. Merriken
Samuel J. Bitting
James T. Earle
Samuel G. Nuttle
Joseph M. Haymaker
Ada M. M. Callahan
Ridgely
Harry W. Lane
August Keenaman
William F. Cannon
Peter T. Clark
James A. Fishell
Adam H. Prattis
James H. Nichols
Anna F. Luff
Denton
George Slaughter
Thomas Gross
Lucetta T. Kennard
Josiah A. Beck
Augusta Gibbs Et al
Alton Murray
James J. Neal
William W. Murphy
James L. Wheatley
Hayward
Horsey
Oscar Clark
Fred R. Owens
James L Wheatley
George R. Horsey
George J. Morgan
Luther Bennett
Elizabeth R. Bennett
Frederick B. Nuttle
Laura S. Garey
W. Carroll Pastorfield
Thomas Olin Ford
William H. H. Stewart
Mark Howard
Eighth District
John H. Lane
E. W. Adams
Charles J. Harrison
Albert S. Handy
Charles Jarrell
Hillsboro
Clayton D. Cole
Charles FE
Queen
Orphans Court Grants Administrations and Appraisals
In the Orphans Court on Tuesday Judges West Harper and Shawn presided. The Register of Will granted letters of administration for Georgia A. Downing to Ira J. Downing and W Brewster Deen. bond filed. creditors notice ordered. appraisers named. Similar actions followed for Charles W. Andrews to Effie L. Hignutt with appraisers named. Joseph W. Long letters testamentary to Mary Elizabeth Long with appraisers named. inventories and accounts filed and approved. multiple administrations listed with debts and final accounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
West, Harper and Shawn
Register of
Willis
Georgia A. Downing
Ira J. Downing
W. Brewster Deen
Philetus Jefferson
John N. Wright, Jr
Register of Wills
Charles W. Andrews
Effie L. Hignutt
Bond
G. Hignutt
Harry Richardson
Joseph W. Long
Mary Elizabeth Long
Harry W. Davis
Wilmer S. Noble
Henry R. Lewis
J. Owen Knotts
Howard L. Thomas
John W. Stowell
Henry F. Stowell
Tribute to Mrs Isaac T Fleetwood and church notes
Memorial tribute to Mrs Isaac T Fleetwood dated January 27 1922 praises her devotion and kindness to family and neighbors. The item also reports Wilmington Conference church matters including probable pastoral changes March 22 27 in Cambridge and discussions on district superintendents and retirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac T. Fleetwood
Smyrna Clayton Farm Bureau Publishes 1922 Wage Scale
Caroline county farmers and farm organizations learn of a fixed 1922 wage schedule from the Smyrna Clayton Farm Bureau. The plan lists monthly wages from 15 to 30 dollars with board, housing, and horse care accounted as separate values. Foremen may receive 5 to 15 dollars extra per month at the employer’s discretion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline County
Denton Women Voters Meet After Philadelphia Trip
Mrs O G Hignatt returned with her parents from Denton to attend a funeral in Philadelphia for her aunt Mrs William A Robinson. A League of Women Voters meeting is set for Saturday at 2 30 PM at Mrs D W Davis home in Denton. Williston Community Club attended the Greensboro Federation meeting on Thursday. The Denton Community Club met at Mrs Albert Neals home yesterday. Miss Ruth Maloney visited her maternal grandparents Mr and Mrs F Howard last week. Mrs Ritter is visiting Mrs India Rice for a period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. G. Hignatt
Albert Neal
Ruth Maloney
F. Howard
Ritter
India Rice
Legislative Notes Highlight Senate's Busy Day
Sixteen bills passed Tuesday by the Senate, the session’s largest day of actual accomplishments. One statewide health depart ment measure regulates midwives, another halts recording certain land papers, and a third broadens women's rights in the Protestant Episcopal Church. Thirteen local measures won unanimous votes including two Caroline bills dividing the Sixth district and funding a Denton school building. Two House-approved measures await the Governor’s signature, increasing Baltimore city representation. Caroline delegation split on those. Senator Towers voted no last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Health Department
Land Office
Protestant Episcopal Church
Caroline
Denton
House
Baltimore City
General Assembly
Messrs
Smith and
Voss
Charles
Towers
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Local Department
State Game Department
Alda P. Whitby
Alfred W. Thompson
Arcrive
Florence Beaven
C. Kemp Stewart
Maryland University
Louise Gray
Chestertown
Baltimore
W. A. Holt
Journal
Queen Anne
Woman's Missionary Society
Henry Morgan
Ladies’ Aid Society
S. J. Barton
Swarthmore Chautauqua
Moving Picture House
Echo
Ebenezer M. E. Church
Judge Clark
Town
Harris’ Chapel
THE
Ridgely News
Ridgely Methodist Episcopal Church
Mary Roberta Dukes
Leonard Dean
Ada Matthews
Fred Dukes
Centreville
Tom Temple
Frank Long
Charles Hobbs
Frank White
W. J. Habbert
Dean
North
John Swing
John Davis
Washington
Frank Stayer
Ladies of the Baptist Church
Ladies’ Aid and Missionary Circle
E. Krauss
Morris Dragoo
Nora Bright
S. Rt. Porter
Hemmons
Baptist Young People’s Union
Morris Iragoo
Cora Ireland
Clara Ireland
Miss Pindar
Dragoo
Bright
John Grabill
Ray MacGibbon
Frederickton
New Brunswick
J. T. Stevenson
Harry Gibson
Anti- Saloon League
Ilfe. Krauss
Baptist Church
Fred Flounders
Fred Madara
St John's College
W. E. Habbart
Trenton
N. J
Mont. Wiley
M. F. King
Constance Barry
Meaniel
J.C. Madara
Leona Marvel
Mildred Redden
Abe Epstein
Clarence Lane
I. FE. Mason
Hickman
Pearl Hipnutt
Sam Carey
Wise
Grove
Grove M. P
Willie E. Collins
R. B. Adams
Mrya Hubbard
Dorothy Carroll
Bertha Collins
Gertie Carroll
Beretha Taylor
Ellis Collins
Clarence Butler
Wotl Collins
Charley Perry
Arthur
Clayton ‘Taylor
Marie
Roy Hubbard
Elbert Taylor
Charlie Carrall
F. J. Phillips
Lillian Mae
Douglass Todd
J. HL. Straughn
Willie LE. Collins
Leonard
T. Alan Goldsborough
Harry C. Collison
Charles W. Callison
J. Dukes Downes
Lawrence B. Towers
Frederick P. Roe
Genevieve C. Roe
Margaret McCloud
Albert G. Saulsbury
Harvey L. Cooper
Joshua Henry Seney
Thaddeus M. Cox, Sr
Herbert T. Haltaman
Frank H. Meredith
Paul Holsinger
Harvey L. Holsinger
Lillian K. Stanford
George W. Murray
John J. Jeavons
Isaac N. Morris
Clara M. Black
George T. Redden
Anna M. Meredith Et al
Eugene G. Anderson
John W. Noble
Ethan A. Roe
Silas Sparklin
Lighth
Myrtle Lattice Wheatley
John T. Holt
Huett Truxon
Isaac Deverage
Frederick T. Cada
Harry R. Merriken
Hynson
Robert Fleetwood
J. Earl DeJonge
West Denton
M. E
A. B. Frye
Church Hill
W. E Hills
W. H. Briggs
W. HH. Revelle
W. C. Forrest
O. H. Connelly
Millington
G. W. Williams
Mt. Vernon
W. T. McGuire
Ocean City
C. W. Strickland
Piusville
W. F. Dawson
Princess Anne
T. F. Beauchamp
Selbyville
T. N. Given
White Haven
O. B. Reed
Chesapeake City
M. D. Nutter
Hillcrest
G. T. Alderson
Elkton
Ivan.hoe Willis
Marshallton
New Castle
J. W. Gray
Cherry Hill
W. F. McDowell
Pocomoke City
Middletown
M. E. Wheatley
J. W. Wooten
Fruitland
Tilghman
Vaughn
Collins
Salisbury
Robert Watt
William A. Wise
William R. Mowbray
Dover
General Conference
Milton McCann
New Jersey
G. W. Richmire
Arizona
George P. Smith
W. E. Matthews
G. W. Stallings
F. J. Cochran
P. H. Rawlins
W. W. Redman
Williston
Farmers Federation
Caroline County Farmers Federation
Court House
Voight
Kenyon-Dickenson
County Board of Education
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