Everngain's white sale boosts weekend bargains
The February 15 start of Everngain's annual white goods sale promises savings on basic home goods. Local events include a bake sale at the Old Parsonage, a Denton church sermon, and a memorial project in Hobbs cemetery. Community notices cover guild meetings, junior orders, agricultural fair dates, a lamb docking demonstration, and a Chautauqua lineup. Obituaries note William Carroll Stevens, age 49, of Cordova and Ridgeley, who died in Saranac Lake after a varied civic career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everngain
M. E
J. W. Kirk
Denton
A. W. Short and Co
Norfolk
Del-Mar-Va
Salisbury
Pocomoke
Harrington
Del
Tasley
Kellar
Luther Short
Hillsboro
Maryland
K. A. Clark
Denton Chautauqua
Gambles
Frank B. Pearson
Eselwyn Larson
Francine Drake
Florence Folsom
Daddy Long Legs
Frederick Trappe
S. S Henry & Co
Everngam
W. Ford
Market Streets
Seaford
J. Priestley Jackson
Breeding
C. A. McCue
University of Delaware
Caroline County
Ridgely
Laura Amos
National Dairy Council
Philadelphia
Dorothy Emerson
University of Maryland
William Carroll Stevens
Frank and
Emily Stevens
Cordova and Ridgely
Henry and
Eliza Warner
Talbot
Mary Neal
Williston
Saranac Lake
N. Y
Branch and Hallanan
Saranac Lodge No. 178
Saranac Lodge
Rebeccas
Saranac Valey
N. Y. State Grange
Washington Parsons
Chas
Everett
Wales Thompson
Alfred White
Chas. Napper
Will ‘Kane
Saranac Methodist Church
J. A. Robinson
Saranac Cemetery
Mattie Lobdell Stevens
Katybelle Stevens Blackburn
Brooklyn
Local Masons Hold Banquet in Denton
The tenth annual Temple Lodge No. 128 A F and A M banquet drew about 175 members and guests to Masonic Hall in Denton last Thursday evening. The event featured a program with Rev T O Crouse D D giving the invocation, Wes ley E Thawley unable to attend, toastmaster Hon T Alan Goldsborough, and tributes to Washington and Lincoln. Music by the Del Mar Va Entertainers accompanied a lively program including eulogies, stories, and a final benediction by Rev Melvin E Wheat ly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Temple Lodge
A. F
A. M
Denton
Masonic Hall
Caroline Chapter
Order of the Eastern Star
del- Mar-Va
Peninsula
T. O. Crouse
D. D
Reuben M. Raleigh
Wesley E. Thawley
T. Alan Goldsborough
Goldsborough
Washington
Lincoln
Francis W.kirwan
Margaret Beck
Eleanor Towers
Julia Wilson
Kathleen Moore
Ruth
Wheatley
Paul P. Truitt
Sharptown
Leon M. Pearson
Philadelphia
Melvin E. Wheatly
Ellen Brown
Caroline High School
Kathryn Hirs
Loyal Sons Bible
Methodist Protestant Sunday School
Roland Satterfield
Katherine Thawley
University of Delaware
Elizabeth Donohue
Wilmington
Emily Cooper
Preston Towers
Cambridge
Pearl Taylor
Swarthmore
West Denton
William D. Uhler
Baltimore
Brick Hotel
Mrs Elizabeth C Dukes Dies in Denton Funeral Held
Elizabeth C Dukes widow of Levi T Dukes a longtime leader in the Denton M E Church died at her home on Saturday February 4 after a devout life. She was born October 19 1844 in Caroline County Maryland and survived by ten children including Isaac L and several Dukes in Philadelphia and Denton. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 30 p m with eight grandsons as pallbearers and honorary pallbearers from the church Official Board. Burial followed in Denton cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth C. Dukes
Levi T. Dukes
Denton Methodist Episcopal Church
M. E. Sunday School
Dukes
Luther W
Julia A. Jewell
Caroline ‘County
Maryland
Isaac L
Myrtle M
Hattie S
Elizabeth S
Minnie A. Dukes
E. W. Liden
Denton
John L
Clarence Dukes
Philadelphia
Chas. B. Bell
M. L. Coulbourn
H. A. Roe
John L. Everngam
F. Baynard
C. Leslie Walls
Walter Sparklin
Earle Smith
Melvin E. Wheatley
T. QO. Crouse
Denton Cemetery
A Tribute to Elizabeth C. Dukes in the Community
A tribute honors Elizabeth C. Dukes for quiet tireless service to others. The reflection quotes Webster on enduring impact, noting her influence shaped by principles and a just fear of God and fellowmen. Her legacy is described as immortal in the minds she touched.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth C. Dukes
Webster
Denton Chautauqua Appeals for Library Drive Boost
Denton Chautauqua plans a fundraiser to raise funds for the school library aiming to surpass last year's total of 65 dollars by reaching 100 dollars. The campaign seeks community support and volunteers to boost contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton Chautauqual
Harmony Church Sunday Service and Sunday School Notice
Divine service at Harmony Church tomorrow morning at 10 45. Sunday School at 9 45. Rev T O Crouse minister. Shoes for all the family on sale Feb 16 at Everngams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harmony Church
T. O. Crouse
Everngam’'s
Smithville Social Roundup Remembers Local Gatherings
Smithville residents hosted and visited multiple neighbors with guests from Seaford near Bethel and Federalsburg. Families including the Merediths, Smiths, Tubbs, Adams, Lyden, Hines, Tulle, and Wrights attended dinners and Sunday visits while several locals, such as Mrs. Sid ney Collins and Mrs. Henry Lare, were listed on the sick list.
Burrsville Church Services and Epworth League Meeting
Services on Sunday February 12 at Wesley M E Church with School at 10 a m and worship at 11 a m sermon Through a Glass Darkly Hickman M E Church Sunday evening song service at 5 30 preaching at 8 o'clock Epworth League meets February 16 at Howard Hopkins home with officer elections and business. Several local residents and travelers are noted visiting and attending meetings in nearby towns and homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley M. E
Hickman M. E
Epworth League
Howard Hopkins
G. L. Blades
Harlan Blades
J. W. D. Tubbs
J. Wesley Blades
Harrington
J. W. D. Tub
Fred Lewis
Harvey Griffith
A. T. Garrett
Laura Porter
Drexel Hill
Wilmington
Will Wilson
Henderson Church Services and Local Visits
Morning services at the M. E. Church with Sunday School at 10 and preaching at 11 led by E N Wright from near Denton. Nearby residents and visitors including the Pritchetts, the Macaulays, the Satterfields, and others were mentioned as guests or visitors in town and at civic events such as the Ladies Aid gathering hosted by Mrs. W. F. Clark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
E. N. Wright
Denton
Edward Thomas
Clarence Pritchett
Wilmington
John Pritchett
Mary Robb
Dukes
Esther Clayville
Hazel
Dorothy Macauley
Baltimore
William Seward
Marcus Hook
Joseph Satterfield
W. F. Clark
John Cooper
William Goodwin
Lillian Meredith
Dover
John Quillen
Grace Griffith
Jean Melvin
Goldsboro
James Richards
Radio Program From WRC Announced for Friday Night
The Washington WRC radio schedule lists at 9 30 p m Eastern Standard Time on Friday February 17 the Lord Calvert Quintette led by director Henri Sokolov The selections include Valse Amoreuse Londonderry Air Punchinello Cello Solo Cantilena Veil Dance From Queen of Sheba and Brahms Scherzo By G Quintet and Scherze.
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WRC
Washington
Lord Calvert Quintette
Henri Sokolov
Berger
Londonderry Air
Punchinello Herbert
Veil Dance
Quintet—Scherze
Brahms
Everngam's Sale on Men’s Suits and Overcoats
A large sale of men’s suits and overcoats is set for February 1 at Everngam’s. The event promises deep discounts on a wide selection for men seeking updated outerwear and formal wear.
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Everngam
Weekly Ridgely News Letter Highlights Local Clubs
The Methodist Ladies Aid met at the Church House with plans for a Dollar Social and a Washington's Birthday event. Community Club discussed 4-H banquet and a song contest. A farce, The Albany Depot, was set for February 14 with proceeds to the Ladies' Aid. Local deaths include Mrs. Frank Taylor, with funeral in Ridgely. Visitors and moves described among Ridgely residents.
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Methodist Ladies’ Aid
Church House
J. T. Moore
Mary Laird
Viola Jones
Elsie Matthews
Valentine
Catherine McElwain
Orrell Saulsbury
I. T
J. J. Ivison
T. C. Cahall
Ronald Lane
T. L. Day
John Hoffman
Albany Depot
D. Thompson Swing
Harry Swann
M. A
Ladies’ Aid
Woman's Home Missionary Society
T. A. Smith
America
Harry Starkey
Thomas Starkey
Near Ridgely
Marcus Hook
Baptist Church
E. C. Baker
Baltimore
Frank Taylor
Harry Robinson
Mary
Harvey Robinson
Federalsburg
Viola Heaps
Vera Sharpley
J. M. Haymaker
Denton
Mer
Floyd Porter
Railroad Avenue
Maple Avenue
J. P. Swing
L. M. Goodwin
College Park
Robert Dean, Jr
Washington College
Fred Flounders
T. S. Day
Landers Jones
Donelson School
Thompson Swing
Mount Joy
Philadelphia
John Applebaum
Ahoskie
North Carolina
Blanch Crosl
Christopher Biger
Harrison Holsinger
Will Smith
Edna Detwiler
Germantown
January High School attendance leads yearly record at Caroline
Caroline High School reports January attendance at 97.64 percent for the whole school, led by the Junior room at 98.76 percent. Tardiness totaled 29 in the High School and 33 in grades. Honor rolls list seniors Faith Burkett and Eleanor Towers, plus many juniors sophomores and freshmen. First semester failures totaled 23 with several failing multiple subjects. some makeups anticipated. The Senior Play is planned for March 2 and Chautauqua runs February 18–21.
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Faith Burkett
Eleanor Towers
Margaret Beck
Frances Lee Cooper
Beatrice Deen
Anne Green
Kathryn Illis
Bernice Lawless
Kathleen Moore
Pocahontas Somers
Edith Towers
Julia Wilson
Jane Wine
Ray Collison
Paul Greenley
Ruth Culver
Ruth Wheatley
Guy Faber
William McDaniel
Virginia Longfellow
Charles Moore
Wilson Swartz
Forbes Whistler
Corey Brown
Mary E. Alburger
Barbara Arnold
Vera Briegs
Olive Butler
Lillian Deen
Mildred Flaharty
Eliza Goldsborough
Ruth Greaves
Dorothy Neal
Mary Orme
Salome Somers
Elizabeth Wine
Elizabeth Walls
Paul Leese
Kathryn Hirs
Lillian Dean
Daley
County Nurse's January Report Summary
County Nurse reports a January clinic at Preston on the 6th under Dr F O Rein hard of Baltimore examining 15 white and 16 colored babies. Dr Nicklas tuberculosis clinic in Denton on the 10th examined ten cases. Eight schools visited inspecting 2380 children and notifying parents of defects for correction. Follow-up work among TB cases and school children, all cases visited by midwives. 80 visits total. Miss Jackson attended the annual meetings of Maryland State Association of Graduate Nurses, Maryland League of Nursing Education, and the State Organization of Public Health Nurses on the 25th 26th and 27th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston
F. O Reinhard
Baltimore
Nicklas
Denton
Maryland State Association of Graduate Nurses
Maryland League of Nursing Education
State Organization of Public Health Nurses
Orphans Court of Caroline County transacts probate business
Caroline County Orphans Court met in regular session with Judges West Harper and Shawn. Proceedings included accounts filed for estates of Emory E Turpin James B Wilkinson R K Jefferson Catherine Lee Duffey and Agnes Waddell will probate set for February 14 1928 and various estate actions including stock assignment and real estate sale ratifications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
Caroline County
West
Harper and
Shawn
Peter E. Causey
Emory 5
Turpin
Ernest Armstrong
James B. Wilkinson
Donald E. Jefferson
R. K. Jefferson
Charles Jarrell
Oscar Clark
Catherine Lee Duffey
Rodger W. Duffey
Agnes H. Waddell
Ella B. Ward
A. m
George W. Rhodes
Edna A. Connelly
William Henry Rhodes
Anna Henzen
Emil Henzen
Tiane H. Morris
Margaret J. Morris
Olivia M. White
James P. White
In Memoriam for D Warner Hignatt and Frances Stevens Hignutt
In sad remembrance of my dear father D Warner Hignatt who died November 13 1927 and my mother Frances Stevens Hignutt who died February 5 1926. A loving daughter Olivia I Lord sends heartfelt lines of grief, memory, and hope of meeting again beyond death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Warner Hignatt
Olivia I. Lord
Frances Stevens Hignutt
Tome
Red Men's Banquet Attended At Preston
The Red Men banquet at Preston on February 3 drew a large crowd as the High School Auditorium displayed pine trees leaves and tepees. A program of songs readings and short talks pleased attendees. On Sunday the New Church in Preston will hold a service titled How To think of God.
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Preston
Lincoln Day sermon at Hillsboro Queen Anne M E Church
Rev William P Taylor will speak on the Lincoln Christ life parallel Sunday at 10 45 a m with 9 45 a m Sunday School and 7 30 p m song service led by Epworth League followed by an evangelistic sermon. Several local residents are noted visiting hosting and attending events including a Silver Tea and a December bazaar fundraiser by the Ladies Aid Society.
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Lincoln
William P. Taylor
M. E
Christ
Abraham Lincoln
Epworth League
T. Sparklin
J. F. Brant
Mary L. Smith
Camden
N. J
Near Town
G. L. Wilson
Ridgely
W. A. Holt
8. S. Thompson
Ladies’ Aid Society
M. E. Church
C. T. Sawyer
Edith Sparks
Philadelphia
Milford Kline
Blanche Chailfinch
Edgar Blades
J. Norman Clark
Accamac
Oscar Rice
Nevitt Rice
Centreville
Ruth Greaves
Denton
Virginia C. Harwood
H. R. Covell
Home Demonstration and 4-H work reported in multiple communities
The report covers nine communities with women club activities and two fall clubs, plus two basketry demonstrations, newsletters, and two county rallies. Fifteen communities support Girls' Club work with ten leaders, many clubs supporting clothing, foods, and canning projects. About 1400 jars stored by 15 girls. 96 percent earned certificates. County rallies average seventy girls. a county camp with Dorchester county. Club Week at College Park. Camp Vail in Springfield. Local leaders meet regularly, with new permanent leadership. Outlook remains encouraging with goals for 1928 including more clubs, demonstrations, rallies, and a larger Rural Women's Short Course.
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4-H Federation
Dorchester County
College Park
Camp Vail
Springfield
Mass
Caroline County Farm Bureau Progress and Programs
Caroline County Farm Bureau advances educational work among local farmers with programs in Dairying Poultry Tomatoes Soil Improvements and Marketing. The Cooperative Association shows growth with total business rising from about $65,000 in 1926 to $86,000 in 1927, reflecting farmer confidence in purchasing through their organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline County
Cooperative Association
Adams Cross Roads Social Notes and Conference Postponement
Miss Sadie Eva Devore and Blanche Stetler of Philadelphia visited sister Mrs. Fred Fountain over the weekend. The last quarterly conference, postponed from January 28 due to a snow storm, was held Wednesday. Miss Marian Adams entertained friends at dinner and again at rock at her home Thursday evening. Rev. C H Atkins visited Mr. C W Adams on Sunday.
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Sadie
Eva Devore
Blanche Stetler
Philadelphia
Fred Fountain
Marian Adams
Rock
C. H. Atkins
C. W. Adams
Enigma Puzzle Yields Lettered Solution From Numbers
A cryptic riddle lists numbered clues with defined words to write letter by letter under each number. It ends with the solution line “Religion is the most thrilling adventure that life offers,” suggesting a thematic puzzle tied to wording and sequence.
A Wonderful Mother Remembered And Honored Verse
A tribute to a beloved mother and friend praising her kindness loyalty and upright character. The speaker commends her judgment honesty generosity and the wide esteem she earned from all who knew her.
Mrs Andrew Injured In Tuesday Car Crash Near Greensboro
Mrs John Andrew a Bethesda School teacher was burned and bruised after her car skidded last Tuesday morning between Greensboro and Goldsboro. Found unconscious by a truck driver, she was treated by Dr W W Goldsborough.
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John Andrew
Andrew
Bethesda School
Marydel
Dover
W. W. Goldsborough
James Swann
Greensboro
Goldsboro
Kenneth Smith Price
Olin Price
Beatrice Wood
Henderson
Greensboro Baptist Church
Ledbetter
Mabel S. Hastings
Ruth S. Cooper
M. B. Cooper
L. W. Taylor
Eleanor
Billy
Wilmington
Charles Rich
Mabel
Philadelphia
Medford Price
Cambridge Hospital
Louise Swann
Dorothy Swann
Mamie Tribitt
Carney’s Point
Charles Nichols
Earl Nichols
Chester
Harvey Porter
Marcus Hook
Mary Butterworth
Sarah Cole
Prices
Grace Gottwall
Maude Edwards
J. W. Porter
Baltimore
Federalsburg man barely survives blizzard ordeal
Alton Elrick of Federalsburg nearly froze to death during the January blizzard while tending stock three miles from Smithville. After being found in a numb state near a stalled roadster, he rode a horse back to the farm, then walked to the car and collapsed. He was revived at Tristram D. Nabb’s farmhouse near Smithville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alton Elrick
Federalsburg
Smithville
Tristram D. Nabb
Elrick
J. B. Elrick
Alton
James
Mr.Nabb
Poem fragment laments harm to boys in city streets
A fragmentary verse pleads for protection of children, asking drivers to watch for little boys and condemning harm to any child as a grave crime. The anonymous lines emphasize guardianship and the societal duty to prevent tragedy in town.
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Anon
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Grace Tulle
Harlow Tubbs
Floyd Smith
Raymond Meredith
Alvin
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Linwood Todd
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Edward C. Wright
Oscar Alford
George O’day
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Bethel
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Henry Davis
Kemp Adams
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Fritz Randolph
Charles Neal
Edwin
Bloomery
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Henry Lare
Burrsville
Caroline High School News
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Memoriam
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Tuckahoe
Queen Anne
Ladies’ Aid and Missionary Society
G. B. Stewart
Emmett Barton
Louise Short
Charlie Barton
Harry Gibson
Horace Morgan
Robby Hackett
Keplar Barnette
Addie Morgan
H. Reynolds
Greenwood
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T. A. Lynch
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Frances Clark
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