Local prices and notes from Denton area thrift shops
Local column notes cash prices for Wheat 99c and corn 72c while egg buyers pay top cash. Banking law work advances with Senator Goslin's bill. Muskrat trappers work Choptank marshes as steamboat trade slows. Optician Wright of Denton promotes eye care and glasses fitting. Various notices cover estates, auctions, school events, tomato contracts at ten dollars a ton, a Williston house fire, and a Martha Washington tea at Caroline High School. Weather, shipping, and local business updates round out the page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Blackiston
Goslin
F. J. Wright
Optician
Denton
Smith
Bradley
Charles Stevens
Ridgely
James H. Collins
Williston
Caroline High School
J. Boon
W. H. Hinman
William Seward
Hinman
Boonsboro School
Nettie Butler
Eva Cole
Clarence Pentz
Harry Faulkner
Hazel Phillips
Everngain’s
Frances E. Willard
M. Bates Stephens
Republican State Central Committee
James E. Hignutt
Albert W. Sisk
Walter M. Wright
J. Frank Ledman
Burton Proctor
A. Fletcher Sisk
J. R. Harris
Greensboro
Goldsboro
Charles Clark
Baltimore
Ormond W. Downes
J. W. Kerr
F. P. Covey
Jacob Ghingher
George Davis
Davis
Delaware
Caroline County
Talbot
Mason
F. H. King
Florida
Pretty Felton wedding of Mabel Frazier and P S Baughley
On February 14 at the Frazier home near Felton, Mabel Frazier wed P S Baughley, a Prosperous farmer from near White Leysburg. Rev G W Bounds officiated under an evergreen arch as Miss Edna d Frazier played Lohengrin. The couple left for their home in an auto after a rice shower reception amid gifts from many friends and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James T. Frazier
Felton
Mabel
P. Seldon Baughley
Whiteleysburg
Ednad Frazier
Tuckahoe Neck
King
Elder
George Bucher
Mechanics’ Grove
Pennsylvania
Isaac Long
Lebanon County
Elizabeth K. Perry
David F. Perry
Frank Langrell
Eva H. Hurlock
S. A. Hurlock
Kent County
W. Frank Jarrell
Chestertown Bar
Jarrell
Caroline County
E. C. Macnichol
Margaret van Burkalow
Ralph Davis Smith
Asbury M. E. Church
Wilmington
Del
W. H. Anderson
Bridge Club
Emerson Polk
Pocomoke City
Winifred Wilson
Barclay
Gladys Westerfield
Caroline High School
William M. Slay
Chestertown
Alexander M. Dailey
Dover
E B. Downes
Kenton
J. W. Downham
Viola
Denton
Samuel Lewis
West Denton
A. H. Dean
Lewis
Myrtle J. Kemp
Federalsburg
Baltimore
Albert G. Towers
Governor's Mansion
Annapolis
J. Kemp Stevens
H. A. Roe
Goldsborough
Gertrude Deen
Bermuda Islands
Ross Stevens
National Biscuit Company
M. F. Allaband
New Castle
W. R. Allaband
Norman Straughn
C. Leslie Walls
Ida Statum
Esther
Walter Lord
Concord
Queen Anne's County
Allany P. Whitby
Lynne Stevens
Maryland School of Telegraphy
Bat
Carroll Wilson
J. H. C. Legg
Centreville
E. H. Stafford
J. W. Funk
Elsie Green
Newark
Hobbs Socials and Local Notes Highlight Weekend Fun
A Sherbet social at Mr S Starkey’s home drew couples and families including Mr and Mrs Paisley Carroll Bailey Willey Bailey, and young names Esther Jessie Irma Olive Crawford Bailey Lillian. Skating on Williston and Anthony’s mills ponds enjoyed by locals amid steady attendance. Mrs I Paisley and Miss Annie Adams visited Baltimore via Greenwood and Wilmington. George M Merriken of California reports drought threatening wheat in lower state. Ames Christian Endeavor held at parsonage per President Paisley. Mrs Laura Cohee returns to Darby Pa. Agent J R Ricards with Bridgeville kin. A four foot black snake found in Merriken woods by F Paisley. Melvin Todd and Loraine Saulsbury from Andersontown in Baltimore. J E Horsey ill with grippe and risk of pneumonia. Hobbs ladies shopped at Everngam’s white goods sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Starkey
F. Paisley
W. P. Carroll
J. T. Bailey
E. M. Willey
Esther Willey
Jessie
Irma
Olive Bailey
Masters Crawford
F. Bailey
Earl
Roland Starkey
Lillian
Williston
Anthony’s Mill
I. Paisley
Annie G. Adams
Baltimore
Greenwood
Wilmington
Geo. M. Merriken
California
Ames Christian Endeavor
Paisley
Laura Cohee
Darby
J. R. Ricards
Bridgeville
Merriken
Messrs
Melvin, Todd
Loraine Saulsbury
Andersontown
J. E. Horsey
Hobbs
Everngam
Wilmington man dies of apoplexy and is buried in Greenmount
Mr. Garrettson Smith of Wilmington Delaware formerly of Hillsboro died Monday evening from apoplexy and was buried Thursday at Greenmount Cemetery with Rev. J. W. Prettyman officiating. He was 69, a Delaware native, longtime Queen Anne’s County farmer and hotel operator who moved to Wilmington two years ago. He leaves a widow Mollie Smith and five children. The obituary notes his jovial nature and wide circle of friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garrettson Smith
Wilmington
Delaware
Hillsboro
Greenmount Cemetery
J. W. Prettyman
Smith
Queen Anne's County
Queen Anne
Mollie Smith
Isaac Sparklin
Ethel Brashear
Blanche Smith
Messrs
Garrettson Smith, Jr
Carlton Smith
H. Lay Beaven
St. John’s Church
Albert Cahall
Smithville
Denton
Christ
J. Gipson Gantt
Federalsburg Dredging Opens Nine Foot Channel and Bank Plans
The North West Fork of the Nanticoke river dredging finished near Federalsburg creates a nine foot depth at high water and a new wharf on the Officers property for steamer landings. Preparations for a national bank proceed with a committee seeking merger of current and prospective bank interests. Mr Thomas H Chambers chairman of the Maryland Associated Boards of Trade legislative committee has an amendment to the State road law. Chambers visited East Monday to consult with Board members. Mr and Mrs Norman R Poole hosted a large gathering at their new home for Miss Mary Ing of Baltimore. Mrs E A Beauchamp of Chesapeake City recently visited sister Mrs W E Brown in Federalsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federalsburg
Nanticoke
Thomas H. Chambers
Associated Boards of Trade of Maryland
Chambers
East
Norman R. Poole
Mary Ing
Baltimore
E. A. Beauchamp
Chesapeake City
W. E. Brown
Local Social Notes From Henderson and Surrounding Areas
Henderson residents report visits with family in Wilmington and Dover. Miss Mamie Goodwin of Philadelphia visits her parents, and Miss Edith Goodwin attends a Delaware College dance in Newark. Mr. Ernest Downes from near town visits Wilmington relatives, while Mrs. D. M. Gooden and Mrs. W. H. Goodwin accompany a Dover trip. Miss Ollie Coffin visits Philadelphia friends. J. S. Raymond visits Denton, and Ellwood Jones remains seriously ill. Subscribe for the JouRNAL and get all the county news.
Ridgely News Letter Report of Fire and Local Events
Mr John Porter of Queen Annes County lost his house and contents to fire near Holly Cross Roads while men were away. Insurance on the dwelling was $400, contents uninsured. Community aid and a band concert by Hendershot and Son of Chicago planned for Ridgely. Also notes on school Home Association events, pulpit exchanges, a scarlet clover seed saving machine patent, a local canning factory update, a fatal shooting death, Armour Company housing expansion, and local illnesses with hospital visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Porter
Queen Anne's
T. L. Day
Holly Cross Roads
Richard Blackburn
Ridgely
America
School and Home Association
Maude Hemmons
Herr
H. C. Turner
Thomas E. Terry
Ebenezer Methodist Episcopal Church
Easton
Turner
Ebenezer
Mr. Terry
Thomas L. Day
Messrs
Swing
Greensboro
Thomas
Easton Hospital
Armour Company
Ralph Heagelow
John A. Dragon
E. E. Dragoo
A. H. Samis
Cordova
Social and church notices from Saint Marys and Local Methodist events
St Marys Guild of Christ Church enjoyed a Valentine social at Mr and Mrs H A Paine's home with heart decor and Valentine games. Misses Redden Gilbert and Hobbs offered musical selections. A parsonage at Fifth Avenue bought by the church board for 6750 dollars will house Rev H A G Westerfield and family. Epworth League social featured a literary musical program and refreshments. Rev R K Stephenson preached to a large crowd. Brandywine Church Wilmington has called Port Deposit pastor Rev Frank F Carpenter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's Guild of
Christ Church
H. A. Paine
St. Valentine
Caroline Redden
Gertrude Gilbert
Carrie Hobbs
Methodist Episcopal Church
Ormond W. Downes
Fifth Avenue
H. A. G. Westerfield
Epworth League
M. E. Church
R. K. Stephenson
Frank F. Carpenter
Port Deposit Methodist Church
Brandywine Church
Wilmington
Advertised Letters in Denton Post Office List
Week ending February unclaimed letters in Denton post office announced as advertised. Names include Mrs Verne Smith Mrs Mac Cornish Mrs Ida Cody Mr Thomas J Rillilea Mrs Carrie Achers Mrs Tiny Buley Wallace Mason Mrs Eliza Moore Miss Ella Birdside Miss Lillie Holland Mr S Jones Mr Albert Travel Mr Jones Jumber man L B Harvey Mr John Carlisle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton Post Office
Verne Smith
Mac Cornish
Ida Cody
Thomas J. Rillilea
Carrie Achers
Tiny Buley
Wallace Mason
Eliza Moore
Ella Birdside
Lillie Holland
S. Jones
Albert Travel
Jones
Jumberman
L. B. Harvey
John Carlisle
Strawberry Plant Listing from Federsburg Md Region
Gandy and Crimson Cluster strawberry plants offered at 1.50 per thousand. Seller listed as Vanacoy, R F D, Federsburg, Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vanacoy, R
Federsburg, Md
Demand for New State Highway Route in Caroline
Citizens in the Eighth and Fourth districts urge the State Roads Commission to reroute the Caroline line from the Bureau to Fowling Creek and possibly via Nichols to Federalsburg, planning a solid road from Fowling Creek to Preston with shells or stone. They cite available funds totaling over $4,900 plus pledges, plus substantial county support, and expect action within months amid long-standing travel difficulties on the old road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Roads Commission
Caroline
Bureau
Fowling Creek
Nichols
Federalsburg
Preston
Orphans Court Approves Multiple Guardian Accounts
In the Orphans Court Judges Clark Rawlings and Stevens approve final receipts and several guardian accounts for Emory D. Kimmey Annie E. Kimmey and others. Administrators and executors including Raymond Owens Heather and downs executors present first and final accounts, debts lists, inventories and appraisals approved at sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
Clark, Rawlings
Stevens
James A. Trazzare
Emory D. Kimmey
James A. Trazzarre
Annie E. Kimmey
Joseph S. Raymond
Susan Snow
Martha E. Downs
George Davis
Severe Hereford frost deeper than earlier in season
The herdcat freeze in years pushes temperatures to new lows with water pipes two feet underground freezing in some areas. Plumbers struggle to restore mains supply across peninsula towns. Despite colder weeks, this week saw more trouble as the frost deepens. Ice prospects remain good with ponds yielding one to eighteen inches of ice, while homes stock ice for summer use. Refrigeration grows common as ice demand persists into May and June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peninsula
Farmers Institutes in Caroline County by Dr Hill
Dr Richard S Hill director of Farmers Institutes will hold meetings in Preston on Monday March 4 from 10 to 4 Denton on Tuesday March 5 from 4 to 4 and Ridgely on Wednesday and Thursday March 6 and 7 from to tol The program covers sugar corn field corn good seed strawberries cantaloupes tomatoes dairying fertilizers marketing poultry husbandry seeding for eggs organization alfalfa Women and men invited to attend to aid in making the meetings informative and interesting Questions and views are welcome per Dr Hill
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Institutes
Caroline
Richard S. Hill
Preston
Denton
Ridgely
Hill
Betts and Co Expand Canning Plant in Tuckahoe
Betts and Co, with large canning interests in Milton and Delaware, have leased the canning plant on J Frank Wright’s farm in Tuckahoe Neck. They will double capacity and operate next season. Prothonotary White of Sussex, a firm member, and Mr Betts visited Denton this week. White says sanitary packing has aided markets, improves prices, and strengthens the canning business.
Rhode Island Woman Sells Home to Daffins for 700
Mrs Ellen E Edwards of Rhode Island sold Mr and Mrs T J Daffin a house and lot at American J Corner for seven hundred dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen E. Edwards
Rhode Island
T. J. Daffin
American J Corner
Public improvements bond debate praised for roads and schools
In Caroline County Maryland readers urged using long term bonds to fund new roads bridges and school buildings while keeping tax rates manageable. The piece cites state practice, outlines cost benefits, and highlights planned Denton bridge and crowded schools as urgent projects. A Centreville church canvass dinner is also described.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Maryland
Dorchester
Kent
Prince George
Queen Anne
Baltimore County
Caroline County
Denton
Denton Bridge
Federalsburg
E. M
Energetic Young Merchant Edwin W Breeding Partners Jas Nichols
Edwin W Breeding, now a partner of James H Nichols, is highlighted as one of the county’s youngest and most energetic merchants. He brings six years of sales experience including two with his uncle William R Breeding in Federalsburg and four with Nichols.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin W. Breeding
Jas. H. Nichols
Wm. R. Breeding
Federalsburg
Nichols
Arnold and Williare Perform with George R. Guy's Minstrels
The greatest novelty acrobats Arnold and Williare deliver marvelous work and funny falls. They will appear at the town hall next Thursday evening February 22 with George R. Guy's Greater Minstrels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold
Williare
George R. Guy
Death Roll: Prominent Greensboro Residents Die
The Death Roll notes several Greensboro area deaths including Nathaniel Horsey a prominent Greensboro resident who died last Thursday and was buried Monday in Greensboro cemetery. His widow Miss Mary Quillen and children survive. Also Samuel Bilbrough a well known citizen died Monday morning near Greensboro leaving ten children. Mrs Charles F Sheppard Dover elder in ministry celebrated seventy five with many letters. Samuel W Lingo died January 18 at Frederica leaving three daughters and five sons. Wilbur Eliason of Chestertown died in Philadelphia. Rev Dr Robert Whinna, former pastor of Caroline Circuit died last Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathaniel Horsey
Greensboro
Warren Burr
Horsey
Mary Quillen
Delaware
George Horsey
Cora Russell
Florence Cooper
Thomas L. Bilbrough
John A. Bilbrough
C. H. Bilbrough
Harry Bilbrough
A. C. Bilbrough
Garfield Bilbrough
Charles F. Sheppard
Dover
Philadelphia
Wilmington
Samuel W. Lingo
Frederica
Lingo
G. S. Thomas
Concord
Wilbur Eliason
Chestertown
Thomas W. Eliason
Robert Whinna
Caroline
M. P. Church
Lodge Officers Installed and Anniversaries Announced
District Deputy W A Post of Vienna installed Choptank Conclave No 28 officers including Archon Henry R Lewis and Secretary James A Trazzare. Washington Camp No 80 to hold its third anniversary February 24 with William James Heaps of Baltimore invited to speak. Caroline Council No 175 Jr O U A M to celebrate fifteenth anniversary with a banquet to members and wives on Tuesday evening next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lodge News
W. A. Post
Vienna
O. H
Archon
Henry R. Lewis
John W. Perry
George W. Gravatt
James A. Trazzare
C. Percy Dunning
Benjamin H. Johnson
Newman D. Rickards
Samuel Lewis
Sentinel
Martin Lo Satter
Rev E V Register to preach at M E Church South
Rev E V Register will preach in the M E Church South here tomorrow. The notice calls attention to the church service and the visiting preacher for the local congregation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. E. V. Register
M. E. Church
Strawberry Bulletin Guides Maryland Growers
A Maryland Agricultural Experiment Station bulletin outlines strawberry varieties for testing in Caroline County and practical soil and crop rotation tips. It covers varieties such as Big Victor Chesapeake Chipman Clara Early Ozark Fenfall First Prize First Quality Goldsborough Goree Heritage Howard 17 Longworth Manhattan Matthew Crawford Maryland Meteor Orem Outlander and Wooster and urges sandy loam or heavier soils with deep plowing, crop preceding crops, crimson clover, cowpeas, and significant manure to boost soil organic matter and prepare ground for spring planting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline
Maryland Agricultural Experiment Station
Chesapeake
Chipman
Clara
Ozark
Goldsborough
Goree
Heritage
Howard 17
Longworth
Manhattan
Matthew
Crawford
Maryland
Meteor
Orem
Outlander
Wooster
Governor Goldsborough's Staff Listed in Detail
The Governors staff includes Quartermaster-General Robert Garrett of Baltimore, Chief of Ordnance Gist Blair of Montgomery County, Judge-Advocate-General J Kemp Bartlett of Baltimore, Inspector-General William D Gill of Baltimore, Surgeon-General Herbert Harlan of Baltimore, and aides and colonels across Talbot Wicomico Harford Baltimore counties. Notable members include Marion A. Humphries, Henry Lay Duer, William Tilghman, William Whitridge, W Bladen Lowndes, E M Allen, Edw Carrington Jr, Herman Huffer Jr, and Albanus Phillips, from multiple counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldsborough
Robert Garrett
Baltimore
Gist Blair
Montgomery County
J. Kemp Bartlett
Baltimore City
William D. Gill
Herbert Harlan
Balltimore City
George L. Bartlett
Talbot County
Marion A. Humphries
Wicomico County
Henry Lay Duer
William B. Tilghman
William Whitridge
W. Bladen Lowndes
Allegany County
E M. Allen
Harford County
Edw. C. Carrington, Jr
Baltimore County
Albanus Phillips
Dochester County
Mrs. R C Rice Returns From Philadelphia With Son
Mrs R C Rice came back from Philadelphia on Tuesday with her son Robert who had an appendicitis operation at German Hospital. Mr Rice is recovering well. Mr and Mrs J W Thawley hosted a small St Valentine gathering Wednesday evening. Miss Marie Anthony closed her school and returned home due to grip. Miss Elsie Roe, teacher at American Corner school, is home sick this week. Mr Chas Henry lost another horse this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C. Rice
Philadelphia
Robert
German Hospital
Rice
J. W. Thawley
Marie Anthony
Elsie Roe
American Corner School
Chas
Henry
Road survey near Preston to Grove completed under Anderson
State road engineers led by Mr R A Anderson finished a three mile survey from Preston to Grove on the Denton road. Private subscriptions totaling 2200 have been raised to fund improvements under the Schoemaker law with work to start in spring. Thomas W Harmon of Easton sold his North Wales farm of 346 acres on the Choptank river near Dover bridge to W J Wright of Choptank. Harmon bought the unimproved property four years ago for 2250. selling price reportedly more than double that amount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Anderson
Preston
Grove
Denton
Thomas W. Harmon
Easton
North Wales
Choptank River
Dover Bridge
W. J. Wright
Choptank
Harmon
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