Local notices mix with weather and events in Denton
Read on page 1 about a Home Economics Club subject The Home Garden and a big shoe sale by J I Everagain. Frances Willard memorial service at M I Church. Farmers Institute reviews. Bake sale at Methodist room under Brick Hotel at 2 p.m. No services at Christ Church due to rector attending a wedding. Majestic ranges sale at W H Hollis Co. Farmers institutes discussed. Fire at Martins Towers store. Snow and cold return with subzero readings. Jr O U A M banquet at Brick Hotel with speaker Mr Mennet ick. Various sermons and lectures announced for Preston Williston and Denton. Gulf Refining Co. notes McDaniel promotion and artesian wells. Court of Appeals decisions, and rumors of airship sighting over Williston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everagain
Frances Willard
M. I
W. C. Tou
Farmer's Club
Ladies’ Aid Society
Methodist Protestant Church
Christ Church
Denton
Hlaas Tailoring Co
J. H. Nichols & Co
W. H. Hollis & Son
Preston
Farmers’ Institutes
Denton and
Ridgely
Talbot
Hynson
Martin S.towers
Clarence Morgan
Mercury
Mason
Caroline Council, Jr. O.U.A.M
Brick Hotel
Mennetick
J. E. Smith
Williston
Smith
Prince of Peace
Kev
Crouse
Gulf Refining Co
Philadelphia
Geo. A. McDaniel
Maryland
Delaware
AlcDamel
B. F. Jester
Robert Watt
Easton
Burtsville Charge
Central MM
Sheppard’s
M. F
Greensboro
Curtis Bay
Mad
McDaniel
Artesian Well Drilling Co
McDaniel Ha
Court of Appeals
T. W. Porter
Harry Porter
James el. Nichols
Mary C. Saunders
J. Olan Clark
Focal Court
Athrived
Nierhols
Chark
Alan Goldsborough
Porter
Henry K. Lewin
Fr. R. Owens Nichols
T. Alan Goldsborough
Summers
Henry Kk
Lewis
Clark
Linston
Norfolk
Aight
Atlantic Ocean
Ocean City
Alrass
Baton
Tau
Marriages and social notes span Maryland and beyond
Baltimore resident Albert Gantt plans to wed Miss Sallie Carr at her father’s home with Rev. Gantt officiating. Several regional weddings follow including Edith Mae Legar and Thad Deus R. Thigpen in Delaware and Anna Ruth Griffith and Clinton C. Neal near Denton. Attendees include Governor Harrington’s circle and prominent packers from Louisville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Gantt
Baltimore
Sallie Carr
Anne Arundel County
Benjamin Carr
Gantt
J. Gibson Gantt
Crown Cork and Seal Company
North
Calvert Street
James P. Legar
Bridgeville
Del
Federalsboro
Edith Mae
Thaddeus R. Thigpen
Mt. Olive
N.C
Evergreen
Howard Davis
Union M. EF. Church
Anna Ruth Griffith
Towers Wharf
Clinton C. Neal
Denton Methodist Protestant Parsonage
J.C. Crouse
Neal
Denton
Caroline County
Harrington
Albert W. Sisk
M. Hates Stephens
Blarvey L. Cooper
Nelson I. Fooks
J. Alda Jackson
School Committee and County Board Set to Meet
The School Committee and County Commissioners will meet at the Court House on Wednesday at 10:30 AM to discuss funds for repairing school houses in Denton Greensboro and Preston. They aim to repeal the $500 personal property exemption and the local tax discount to save about $8,000 without raising taxes or bonding the county. Members listed include Robert Janell Jr J Clayton Thorsey J Frank Lednain Rufus P F Noble Harry M Thompson Thomas J Day Clarence Deen and Lawrence Blowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Denton
Greensboro
Preston
Caroline County
Pentlemmen
Robert Janell, Jr
Clayton Thorsey
J. Frank Lednain
Rufus PF. Noble
Local Notes from Woodenhawk and Nearby Persons
Woodenhawk area reports list of residents visiting relatives and friends, with several moves and resumptions. Isaac Melvin and wife traveled to Hurlock to visit her parents. Horace Pepper resigns as teacher. Rh Moore fills Millsboro post. Esther Adams visiting her sister near Farmington. Martin Noble recovering from band injury. Lizzie Hastings visiting cousin near Trinity. Mia Borris and family occupy Joe Parker farm near Adamsville. J C Adams family hosted Saturday night. Sick list includes Mrs Reed and Mrs Short. Alpheus Adams injured a finger at work. Orrie Adams and wife welcomed a baby boy. W K Wright visiting brother in Efarrington. Edgar Breeding occupies Parker farm. Henry Webb from Greenwood visited. Bessie Adams visiting Wilmington. Rhoda Harris improving. David Devore visiting Philadelphia. John Chatlinch was a Bridgeville visitor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodenhawk
Isaac Melvin
Hurlock
Horace Pepper
Georgetown
Del
Raymond Moore
Millsboro
Esther Adams
Hugh Vincent
Farmington
Martin Noble
Lizzie Hastings
Charles Melson
Trinity
Mia
Addison Borris
Adamsville
Joe Parker
J. C. Adams
Jason Reed
Knest Short
Alpheus Adams
Orrie Adams
W. OK. Wright
Efarrington
Airs
Edgar Breeding
Parker Farm
Hany Webb
Greenwood
Bessie Adams
Wilmington
Rhoda Harris
David Devore
Philadelphia
John Chatlinch
Bridgeville
Henderson Wedding Planned For Ethel Annetta Moore
Henderson announces the wedding of Ethel Annetta Moore to Alda Montagne of Henderson on February 22 at the home near Sadlersville. Also noted are visits and hometown travels of local residents including Mrs S S James in New York and Mr Wilson Parvis in Wilmington, with several relatives visiting kin in Greensboro, Philadelphia, and Kenton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Moore
Ethel Annetta
Alda Montagne
Henderson
Sadlersville
S.S. James
New York
Mn Tec, Gooden
Wilson Parvis
Wilmington
B.C. Parvis
Develson Cartwright
Local notes from Bridgeville and nearby areas
Hobbs and Snowburger families visit the Neighbors in Caro line relations. Andersontown chicken thieves reported. Wiliam Laden of Smithville celebrates 33rd birthday with health strong. Ex-Judge Liden recovering from grip with seven children. Philadelphia visit by Mrs. Albert McNamee and I. N. Spence family spend weekend with parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam FE. Laden
Smithville
Liden
I. N. Spence
Joseph
Philadelphia
Bethlehem Ladies Aid Meeting Notes
Bethlehem report from last week shows two new members joining the Ladies Aid at Mrs Pritchett home. A business session ended with cake and ice cream served. Upcoming meeting set with Mrs Clarence Dean, Thursday in March. Members Prank Thomas Payton Thompson and Claude visited Mr Pritchett. Parish lights repaired by Alya Blades now satisfactory. Mary Patchett has recovered enough to go out. Martha Hubbard remains ill at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WL Pritchett
Clarence Dean
Mardyth
Thomas
Payton
Thompson
Con
Claude
Wook Pritchett
Alya Blades
Mary Patchett
Martha Hubbard
Ridgely News Column Reports Local Builds and Events
Local column notes start on a new Ridgely bakery behind George Skiughter’s property on Railroad Avenue and a remodel of the Smith building into a sales room. The Farmers Institute discusses soil fertility and alfalfa with Mr Keese of Wisconsin, predicting growth in the area. Community activities include talks, church events, club meetings, sick lists, and social gatherings around the High School and nearby venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridgely
George Skiughter
Railroad Avenue
Soulaires
Ah. Forbes
Spong
Smith
Ma. Vorbes
Farmers Institute
Keese
Wiinais
Reba Clark
Werr
Cormer
Central Avenue
Third Steel
Alice Bennington
First Avenue West
Herr
Cyrus Mead
Atsach
A. G. Saulbury
Entertan
J. Olan Clark
Fox hunting club in Whiteleyburg hosts large event
Reports describe a Fox hunting club near Whiteleyburg and Sandtown with about 75 dogs and 30 horsemen. Part of the tale notes routes from Sandtown to Harrington and mentions a William E F Scott with a half evaporated cherry crop from his mother canned 43 years ago. Marginal social visits include Miss Jennie Wyatt near Denton and Mr Willie Scott near Denton visiting relatives near Harrington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whiteley
Burg
Sandtown
Harrington
William EF. Scott
Jennie Wyatt
Denton
Mia
Mass
Sempleville Ladies Society meeting at Mr Wmn Moore home
The Ladies' Vad Society met at the home of Mr. Wmn Moore last Wednesday evening. They discussed needed repairs to the Church Guilding and planned to raise funds. District President LH Latterly visited the local camp PLO S of AL last Tuesday evening and met with recently elected officers. Miss Oltie Canalllas returned Gamat view to friends at Middletown, Mr. Wilfowman and on the ek het.
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Vad Society
Wmn. Moore
PLO. S. of
Oltie Canalllas
Middletown
Wilfowman
Valentine party and social notes from Preston and area
Preston Miss Elizabeth Kelley hosted a valentine party for PILS senior class with games punch and cocoa served at ten o'clock Guests included Misses Iva Christopher Cora Mudge Erma Griffith and Messrs Fletcher Wright Edwanl Benson Howard Hanis Preston Council marks its tenth anniversary with a supper at Lednum's hall on February 22 All members may bring a guest Speakers expected Some Maryland delegates opposed Sunday sale of bugs cigars soda water ice cream and candy Epiphany reorganization elected Elizabeth Phobips president TH Hollis secretary Mrs N T Fooks traveled to Annapolis for Governor Hartington's reception Others returned from illness and travel with social and club notes filed through the week
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Kelley
Lednuim
MEL Sunday School
Maryland
DHS
S. C. Douglas
Elizabeth Phobips
TH. M. Hollis
N. T. Fooks
Annapolis
Joseph P. Clarris
Eunice Pool
John S. Skinner
Cambridge
Clyde Eley
N. Hl. Pooks & Co
Emma DD. Worthington
Federalsburg
Elizabeth Philips
Addie Laws
Mabel Howard
Salisbury
Manning Merriken
Vederalsburg
Elbert Douphys
Mary J. Parker
Gaby
Ruth Douglas
Williston Guild Parcel Post Sale and Social Event
The Guild will hold a parcel post sale Saturday at the storehouse owned by Mr J W Towers. There will be reuse selling of packages a spelling match and refreshments. Mr Bog Stevens and Ma WL Banks are having interiors decorated by C E Beauchamp. Miss Minnie A Thawley of Denton and Mr Harry Sullivan of American Cover visited. The Guild will meet at Mrs Harry Clark’s Friday night. Ma James Towers is seriously ill at Easton Hospital. James Henry has moved to Denton.
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J. WH. ‘Towers
Bog. Stevens
Ma WL Banks
C. EL. Beauchamp
Minnie A. Thawley
Denton
Harry Sullivan
C. I Beauchamp
G. Horner
Stien Piano Company
WL ‘Tlove
Libert Wright
Philadelphia
C. E. Atkinson
Guild
Harry Clark
James ‘Towers
Easton Hospital
James Henry
Hilsboro Guests and Visiting Relatives in Town
Mrs Frank Seward and daughter Anna Frances, with Mrs Will Carlisle of Philadelphia, stayed with Mr M L Mason last Friday. N C Straughn and children visited Mr and Mrs W B Sparks Friday evening. Miss Mary Neva Seymour from Trappe spent the weekend with Miss Alina F Thompson. Miss Olive Hummer of Marydel visited Sadie Wothers over Sunday. Miss Faaura Mason of Easton spent part of the week with Mare Mason. Mrs H H W Rowe and Mrs Gen B Stewart visited in Baltimore last week. Mr Harry Fisher spent part of last week with Euston friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mer
Clarence Frampton
Sabillisville
Frederick County
Arizona
Frampton
Ella M. Carter
Woman's College
Lutherville
J. Carter
Trecella St. Clair
St. Joseph
Mich
William H. Anderson
Auction Bridge
Greensboro
Hillshop
Ridgely
Denton
Enoch B. Garey
US S. AL
Charleston
D. C
Arthur Hayes
Phoenix
West
Arlie Longfellow
Carter Farm
Vashti S. Garey
James A. Garey
Cape Town
South Africa
Harry N. Scott
Cambridge Hospital
Fisher
Clyde Spivey
Sarah
Petersburg
J. S. Hollingsworth
Philadelphia
Thomas
Crouse
Baltimore
Leslie Merrick
Pennsylvania
Frank Seward
Anna Frances
Will Carlisle
M. L. Mason
N.C. Straughn
W. B. Sparks
Mary Neva Seymoure
Trappe
Alina F. Thompson
Olive Hummer
Marydel
Sadie Wothers
Trinity Me. J. W. Banning and son visit near Seaford
Trinity Me J W Banning and son William Danning spent Saturday as guests of Banning near Seaford. Little Miss Jeannette Reed improves from pneumonia. Mrs J Wheatley, recently ill, is improving at home. Edward William Wagner spent the weekend with Denton friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity
J. W. Banning
William Danning
Amdress
Banning
Seaford
Jeannette Reed
J. Wheatley
Edward William Wagner
Denton
Journal Almanac Praise From Readers in Philadelphia
Mr F R W Smith of Philadelphia and formerly Caroline expresses thanks for the Journal Almanac calling it very useful at home. Edward Cook agrees the Almanac shows careful thought and is very useful. Miss A L Prettyman also thanks and appreciates the Almanac highly.
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Ne Journal Almanac
IYI
F R. W. Smith
Philadelphia
Caroline
Edward Cook
A. L. Prettyman
Legislature Bills Propose Private Executions in Maryland
Two bills before the Maryland Legislature seek to change how executions are carried out, agreeing on a single point: all future executions shall occur in private. The proposals aim to restrict public access and set a secluded setting for capital punishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Ministers Conference in Denton Draws Large Attendance
Mr Al J Norman reports plans mature for a ministers conference and mass meeting in Denton on February 22. State agent Mr G H Alford and Field Agent Mr Jesse A Jones may attend. Dinner at noon to be served by the Home Economics Club. sessions start 1 am at the Court House. Emphasis on corn demonstration and seed corn selection for Caroline county with aims of higher yields and profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al J. Norman
Denton
Mer. G. H. Alford
Jesse al. Jones
Department of Agriculture
Court Louse
Home Economics Club
Caroline County
Evangelist Vickers Warns on License for Camp Meetings
Evangelist W H Vickers writes to the Har timore American opposing a 1916 bill taxing camp and bush meetings in nine Eastern Shore counties. He says license requirements threaten religious liberty, compares to marriage licensing, cites racial unequal treatment, and urges that churches or individuals should not be burdened by such laws. He recalls ancestors’ fight for liberty and laments potential exclusion from the Kingdom of God.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vickers
W. H. Vickers
Caroline
Eastern Shore
Queen Anne's County
Orphans Court Proceedings Recorded in Local Session
Judges Liden Moore and Covey sat in the Orphans Court last Tuesday. The court approved letters of administration for Walt Sparks and J Owen Knotts on Caroline Sparks estate, bonds, and appraisers. It also approved the probate of Ellen Shig nutt will, letters testamentary to George W Hignutt and Lee Hignutt, bonds, appraisers, and notices to creditors. Executors Ulignuatt and Hignutt presented inventories and sale orders. Guardian Clayton Horsey presented guardian accounts for Sallie and Alexander McKnott. Executors Faulkner released claims. Todd administrators distributed personal estate. Court ratified audit for Charles M Stuart real estate sale. Nuttle presented distributions and releases. Court to reconvene Monday February 21.
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Liden, Moore and Covey
Orphans’ Court
Walt Sparks
J. Owen Knotts
Caroline Sparks
J. Frank Lane
William N. Cooper
Ellen Shignutt
George W. Hignutt
Lee Hignutt
Clinton Cool
Kirkman W. Short
Register of Wills
George W. Ulignuatt
Ellen Hignutt
Clayton Horsey
Sallie
Alexander McKnott
Lennel M. Jones
Samuel C. Faulkner
W. Brewster Deen
Edward E. Nuttle
George Schmick
Laura W. Andrew
Mary E. Day
James Andrew
Chesapeake Bay as Mother of Waters lecture praised
Captain Charles W. Wright, US steamboat inspector at the Baltimore Custom House, delivered an instructive talk on the Chesapeake Bay as the Mother of Waters. He described the bay’s 50 larger and 150 smaller branches, shared details of aboriginal settlers, tides, the Pamunkey Indians under Chief Bradbury, and compared the bay favorably with other waters. Wright rhymed the names of the 150 daughters, and the Academy of Science will publish his address.
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Chesapeake
Charles W. Wright
United States
Custom House
Baltimore
Chesapeake Bay
Mississippi River
Waters
Bradbury
Father Wilson
Washington
Captain Wright
Our Great Bay
Shakespeare
Statford
London
Academy of Science
Capt. Wright
McKnatt Law Suit Settled in Delaware Supreme Court
The case involving the will of Ebenezer McKnatt was settled out of court. Charles McKnatt paid the devisees $4 000 and all costs after the Delaware Court of Chancery had set aside a deed to Charles on grounds of unsound mind and abuse of confidential relations. Representation included I Alan Goldsborough Henry Ridgely ex Attorney General Robert H Richards R R Kenny W Watson Harrington and James H Hughes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKnatt
Supreme Court of Delaware
Ebenezer MecKnatt
Delaware Court of Chancery
Ebenezer McKnatt
Charles McKnatt
Court of Chancery
Supreme Court
I. Alan Goldsborough
Denton
Henry Ridgely
Dover
Robert H. Richards
Wilmington
United States
R. R. Kenny
W. Watson Harrington
James H. Hughes
Charles MckKnath
The Charming Miss Doyle at Denton In February
Miss Mary A. Doyle has drawn strong praise for stage success and character portrayal. Her pleasing voice, Trish brogue, and expressive change from callous Englishwoman to mercenary lover and Irelandn peasant Peg highlight her talent. Hear Miss Doyle at Denton on Thursday evening, February 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Doyle
Mary
A. Doyle
Ethel
Jerry
Peg
Denton
Coldest Week Yet With Single Digit Lows
Monday saw a high of 19 degrees and a low of 5. Tuesday rose to 26 with a 1 degree low. Wednesday’s high and low reached 16 and 16 respectively, as reported by H. B. Mason, Weather Observer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Mason
Dr Kelley Dies Sudden At Preston Home
Dr Lincoln D Kelley aged about fifty, a well known Preston area dentist and former Internal Revenue official, died suddenly at the Kelley homestead near Preston. He was found on the floor by a sister with signs of prior hemorrhage. Funeral held Thursday with burial in Friends cemetery. Survived by widow Mrs Lucy W Kelley and three children. Also notes Easton citizens Samuel Patchett, 87, prominent retiree, and longtime Easton resident, died at his daughter’s home. He leaves a daughter and grandson H Powell Patchett. Burial at Easton. services by Rev White. George Thomas Hobby, 87, died near Hillsboro February 12. former instructor in New York City and 16 years with Brooklyn Daily Eagle. Survived by six children, 14 grandchildren, six great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln D. Kelley
William T. Kelley
Preston
Wiliam T. Kelley
J. Springle Kelley
Julielman
Dolly Kelley
Kelley Homestead
J. R. Downes
Kelley
Internal Revenue Department
Baltimore
Easton
Samuel Patchett
Lila Willis
Patchett
Caroline County
Walter H. Thompson
H. Powell Patchett
Philadelphia
Miller's Lodge of Odd Fellows
Ebenezer Methodist Episcopal Church
W. S. White
George Thomas Hobby
Hillsboro
Yonkers
N. Y
College of the City of New York
Brooklyn Daily Eagle
George T
Louis H
Dover
N. H
Edward B
Vincent
Brooklyn
Howard
Alice Hobby
DuPont Urges Maryland Start On Delaware Road
Mr duPont writes Senator Harrison of Worcester that a road from the Maryland line to Georgetown Delaware was begun with contracts and rights of way secured to near Milford. He says winter delays halted concrete work and expects completion within six weeks after spring opens. He notes 14 to 16 miles finished and urges Maryland partners to begin work toward Berlin now that Georgetown is contracted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
duPont
Coleman duPont
Harrison
Worcester
Delaware
Maryland
Georgetown
Milford
Maryland Line
Berlin
Another Engine Falls Through Bridge on Anthony's Branch
A traction engine owned by George L. Jopp fell through a bridge on Anthony's Branch near Col. Thos. H. Slaughter farm on Saturday. Workers Wm. Wooters and George Bell barely injured, Bell being freed with difficulty. Engine and bridge damaged. county crews later removed the engine and repaired the road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony’s Branch
Col
Thos. H. Slaughter
George L. Jopp
Wm. Wooters
George Bell
Jopp
Bell
Not So Dull Farm Duties For Young Hands
A boy recounts a busy farm afternoon: feeding chickens, collecting eggs, gathering hay for horses and cows, drawing water, tidying the kitchen, bedding down cows, setting the table, and chores in the cellar. The writer dismisses the notion that such work is dull and argues a normal boy would not balk at these tasks unless busy with another plan.
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W. T. Goodwin
Chester
Mes
Sweeney
Edith Gooden
Nathan Clark
Kenton
Hobbs
Thad
Snowburger
George
Burt Smith
James EB. ‘Wodd
Susan Smith
Anderson Redden
Andersontown
Conn Scott
S. M. Lyden
Herbert Bullock
Albert McNamee
Bethlehem
THE
Ridgely News
AJ M. Rahn
Camerow
Tne
Pred Plounders
Carrol
Meredith
Lewes
Mets
Alfred Thompson
Will Richards
Adams Pountain
Mulford Swing
Altmore
WOTU
Laird
John Swing
Diehl
Central
Sempleville
Hilsboro
MR. Norman
Mr. Patchett
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