Local items from Denton and vicinity mix news and ads
The column cites prices for wheat corn and eggs, new cars for sale, a Pat ton’s Club meeting, fertilizer talk, and a Packard purchase. It notes road resurvey plans, a bequest to Howard Hubbard, church programs, a child’s death, a performers’ town hall program, and local business moves with J. Bolgiano & Son, plus a bridge project in Chapel district and remarks on Trusts and public road funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Blackiston
T. Alan Goldsborough
Patton’s Club
Q. Horsey
A. Baughley
Harrington
Thomas H. Everngam
Denton
Hillsboro
Waldorf
Annie E. B. Todd
Ladies of Christ P. E. Church
Louise Towers
Winnie Towers
West Denton
Pneumos
Guy Brothers
Bullock
Bullock's
A. N. Ward
Todd
Skirven
Carter
Talbot
Chapel District
Queen Anne
Jesse Hubbard
Howard Hubbard
Winnie Fountain
Emma Hubbard
Easton Star Democrat
Preston
J. E. Smith
Williston
Jesus Christ
Alday Clements
Crumpton
Chestertown Bank
R. J. Bowen
Caroline
J. Bolgiano & Son
Bowen
William W. Greene
Trinity Parish
Protestant Episcopal Church
Church Creek
Taylor's Island
Cambridge
Delaware
Woodrow Wilson
Frank M. Soper
Magonlia
Soper
Wilmington
Wilson
Walter B. Miller
Salisbury
State Roads Commission of
Maryland
Dover
General Assembly
Coleman du Pont
Ocean City
Virginia
Social Calendar Highlights Odd Jail Invitation and Local Weddings
A unique social summons from Sheriff and Mrs. Cooper drew over twenty ladies to appear at the jail on February 26 at 2:30 PM for Mrs. Owen Blades’s honor. The note promised polite treatment and work to ease confinement, while townsfolk mingled and enjoyed a cherry tree motif alongside dance and music. Nearby visits included Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Cox and others at the Brick Hotel, with many attending Sunday gatherings and engagements. Miss Mary Stevens and Mr. Lewis Seigle wed in Philadelphia, and Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Jefferson announced their daughter Mabel’s engagement to Frederick B. Sylvester. Community visitors, travels, and a slate of social events filled the week as Rev. G. S. Raleigh returned from evangelistic efforts in Ohio and Miss Mamie Elliott wed Rev. Elliott at Salisbury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen Blades
Herbert Cox
Easton
J. Tilghman Wright
Joe Cox
Bernard Guthrie
Robert Cox
Hitl
Alice
Mary Stevens
H. Franklin Stevens
Denton
Lewis Seigle
Philadelphia
Weston A Rip
Charles H. Jefferson
Chestertown
Mabel
Frederick B. Sylvester
Hillsboro
J. L. Stevens
Stevens
Harrington
Baltimore
New York
Handy
M. P. Hubbard
S. A. Johnson
Milton
H. C. Hobbs
Ladies’ Aid
Robert Jarrell
Clifford Cortelyou
Geo. C. Johnson
Goldsboro
W. T. Jarman
Camden
E. J. Boyce
Minnie Sylvester
Maryland University Hospital
W. H. Quillen
Randolph
Bridgeville
Del
Louise Milby
Susan Milby
F. J. Wharton
New Castle Bank
Goldsboro Bank
Bessie Butler
Lola Jones
S. E. Gibson
Bridgetown
Orphans Court Proceedings Reports In Probate Matters
Judges Clark Rawlings and Stevens presided as administrators for Annie E Ringgold Elisha P Ringgold Matthew Lawless Samuel Bilbrough and others filed accounts and releases for record The will of Lillie Murphy was proven and admitted to probate Annie E Todd named administrators of Charles E Todd Bond filed creditors notice appointed appraisers named For real estate matters Warren McKnatt Sipple and Hobbs filings and guardianship orders noted
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
Clark, Rawlings
Stevens
William H. Ringgold
Charles E. Jones
Annie E. Ringgold
Elisha P. Ringgold
Matthew Lawless
Bernard Lawless
Elizabeth Wood
Annie Lawless
Alice Lawless
Samuel J. Bilbrough
Samuel Bilbrough
Thomas L. Bilbrough
Catharine Richard
John A. Bilbrou
Lillie Murphy
George R. Horsey
Annie E. Todd
Charles E. Todd
Henry T. Nuttle
Edward E Nuttle
Jonathan F. Warren
T. Pl
Federalsburg Farmers Institute Draws Local Attendance
A considerable gathering from the area attended the farmers institute held in Federalsburg on Tuesday, reflecting strong local interest in agricultural topics and community events.
Socials and visits noted in Marydel town record
Marydel residents and guests gather at a heart party hosted by Florence Faulkner of Templeville. The week ends with multiple visits from Cheswold, Smyrna, Cheswold and Newark. Wedding rumors surface while locals report accidents, illnesses, and weekend family visits.
Bethlehem Oyster Supper Raises Fifty Eight Dollars
Bethlehem reports a Friday and Saturday oyster supper earning 58 dollars. A cake contest featured two contestants, Mary Brodes of Bethlehem and Mary Wright of Preston, with Miss Brodes winning a 29 dollar prize cake. Brodes hosted friends Tuesday evening to celebrate support, then served ice cream and cake. Miss Clara Todd substitutes at Choptank school this week. Earle Nichols of Bridgeville and Howard Wright of Easton visited local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethlehem
Mary Brodes
Mary Wright
Preston
Miss Brodes
Clara Todd
Choptank School
Ethel Ottinger
Earle Nichols
Bridgevile
J. B. Todd
Howard Wright
Easton
Raymond Todd
Cedar Grove School Debating Society Forms New Officers
Hassle Chapel Cedar Grove school organizes a debating society with President G R Percy Vice President Emmanuel King Secretary Miss Rebecca Satterfield Critic Harvey Larrimore. Last meeting featured a spelling match with top performers Mrs P W Downes Willie McFarland Harvey Larrimore Valliant Byron. Byron proved invincible. A debate on Washington versus Lincoln followed with Hutchinson Cannon and Rebecca Satterfield arguing Washington and Percy and Horsey Lincoln. Cedar Grove plans a future debate or spelling challenge with a neighboring school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hassle Chapel
Cedar Grove School
G. R. Percy
Emmanuel King
Rebecca Satterfield
Harvey Larrimore
P. W. Downes
Willie McFarland
Valliant Byron
Byron
Washington
Lincoln
Hutchinson Cannon
Pennington Horsey
Cedar Grove
American Corner Mr J B Howard and wife new home near Laurel Grove
Mr J B Howard and his wife have moved into a new residence near Laurel Grove. The couple occupy the newly established home as their latest local living update.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Corner
J. B. Howard
Laurel Grove
Greensboro Church Notes Fourth quarterly conference held
St Pauls M E Church met Tuesday with District Superintendent Watt in chair. Lena A Lewis was secretary and the roster lists numerous district stewards and trustees. Committees were appointed including missions education hospitality and auditing. Other items note Boy Scout visits, sermon topics, and local social events. John C Cade and Anna C Ober were married at the M E parsonage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's M. E. Church
Watt
Lena A. Lewis
Messrs
J. H. Bernard
Wesley Jarrell
W. Orrell
John N. Dill
J. H. Mitchell
Thomas P. Green
George Sharp
W. P. Day
Charles E. Butler
Warren Richards
M. A. Simpson
Martha Whitby
Elva Pippin
Annie E. Jackson
Hattie Massey
Lida Hubbard
Miss Lewis
Josephb. Orrell
W. J. Moore
R. J. Boughley
L. M. Dill
S. J
Ethel Jackson
Leacy Roe
H. L. Cohee
J. N. Dill
Ladies’ Aid Society
Greensboro
Boy Scouts
Ridgely
the Reformed Church
A. M. Rahn
St Paul's M. E. Church
Burr
Mozart Hall
J. C. B. Hopkins
Trappe
Talbot County
O. P. Simmons
M. E. Parsonage
Warren Burr
Large farming meeting draws packed opera house crowd
A major farm meeting filled the opera house on Tuesday with full seats. Speakers included Miss Burie on Farm Economics Engineer Haswell on Drainage of Soils Oscar Collier on Corn J T Williams on Tomatoes and C L Opperman on poultry farming. A road accident occurred on a State road Saturday when John Satterfield’s trotter and two carriage occupants overturned a muddy street scene noted by the correspondent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera House
C. L. Opperman
R. S. Hill
H. C. Whiteford
John Satterfield
State Road
Funeral attendance spans multiple towns in Voss, Dill bereavement
Mrs. M. C. Parris and sons Thomas and James of Philadelphia, Mr. Robert Cochran and daughter Edna of Crisfield, and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Turner of Ridgely attended the funeral of Mrs. Voss on Monday. Miss Florsie E. Dill, after two weeks with friends in Wilmington and Philadelphia, was summoned home by telegram for her grandmother Mrs. James Voss's death. Harvey Jacobs of Trenton, N. J. returned home after visiting his parents T. R. and Mrs. Jacobs. Mary Chance has returned home near Greensboro after visiting her sister Mrs. Nos Cleaves. Mrs. William Harvey left for Dover Del. to visit former pastor Rev. H. S. Johnson. Nettie Lister and daughter of Hobbs are visiting Tilghman Harvey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. C. Parris
Thomas and
James
Philadelphia
Robert Cochran
Edna
Crisfield
Charles Turner
Ridgely
Voss
Florsie E. Dill
Wilmington
James Voss
Harvey Jacobs
Trenton
N. J
T. R. Jacobs
Mary Chance
Greensboro
Nos Cleaves
William Harvey
H. S. Johnson
Dover
Del
Nettie Lister
Hobbs
Ma. Rahan
Boy Scouts
Simon’ Jal
Reformed Church
Rahn
Ridgeliy
Simons’ Hall
Paul Haltaman
the Reformed Church
Elmer Coblentz
Messrs
I. T
A. G. Saulsbury
Fred
Frank Flounders
Louisville
Owen Lynch
Baltimore
Ridgely Dramatic Company
I. T. Saulsbury
St. Louis
Dr. Taylor
Maron & Swann
Burrsville
Miss Curry
Mary C. Parris
Thomas G. Parris
John Voss
Kent County
Methodist Episcopal Church
Ae— E
Wesley M.—E
T . E Gil
Wesley M. E Church
Melvin E. Wheatley
George L. Hardesty
Hobbs Hosts Birthday Dinner for George P Neighbors
Mrs. George P Neighbors hosted a Thursday birthday dinner for her husband aged fifty seven with guests including Thadeeus Snowberger James Neighbors Charles Butler Roland Neighbors Frank Adams Elizabeth Melvin and Robert Neighbors plus Mrs Clara Staunton of Folsom Pa. Other items note moves visits and local social events including a Sewing Circle gathering and a Temperance talk by Parson Bailey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George P. Neighbors
Thadeeus Snowberger
James Neighbors
Charles Butler
Roland Neighbors
Frank Adams
Elizabeth Melvin
Robert Neighbors
B. J. Cohee
Clara Staunton
Folsom
Diatheria
Lee Butler
Chas. H. Murphy
Andersontown
S. J. Chaffinch
J. W. Ricards
HH. Clay Lobbs
Denton
Johnson
Milton
S. Clay Hobbs
J. E.towers
B. F. Horney
Philadelphia
Caroline
Chas. Butler
Algie Neighbors
Centreville
B. Allen
Washington
Hobbs
Parson Bailey
J. E. Adams
A. G
Baltimore
Ed. Murphy
Sykesville
Chas. Murphy
Alva Griffith
F.willoughby
Fisher
Gertrude Willoughby
Greenwood
EM. Willey
Nand Davis
Federalsburg
C. E
F. Murphey
E. C. Bright
First District
Jennie Kelley
Social Roundup Visits and City News
Mr and Mrs Rebt Jarrell Sr and Jr of Goldsboro plus Dr Rebt Downes and family of Preston stayed with Dr and Mrs H W A Rowe Sunday. Newlyweds Joseph Taylor spent days with relatives before returning near Trappe. Milliners Grace Pennington and Mary Hicks visit Baltimore for openings before southern work. Katie Vesty Easton and Hattie Hagadone Ridgely guests of E B Davis. Mrs E L Thompson leaves for Delaware and Pennsylvania. Albert Link Baltimore guests of W L Mason. Mrs Wm Locke Philadelphia visits. H M Thompson attends Baltimore automobile show. Rev R T Coursey visited Centreville Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebt. Jarrell
Rabt. Jarrell, Jr
Goldsboro
Rebt. Downes
Preston
H. W. A. Rowe
Joseph Taylor
Trappe
Grace Pennington
Mary Hicks
Baltimore
South
Katie Vesty
Easton
Hattie Hagadone
Ridgely
E. B. Davis
E. L. Thompson
Delaware
Pennsylvania
Albert’ Link
W. L. Mason
Wm. Locke
Philadelphia
H. M. Thompson
R. T. Coursey
Centreville
Preston farmers institute features corn contests and talks
Several hundred farmers and fruit growers attended sessions at Preston. Prizes in the agricultural exhibit went to Alex Booth first, W. G. Wright second, and G. Lacy Butler third. School winners included Lloyd Cannon, Norman Wright, and A. Jacobs. Dr. R. S. Hill spoke on legumes subject. E. J. Oswald discussed fruit trees. C. J. Opperman on poultry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Institute
Preston
Agricultural College
Alex. Booth
W. G. Wright
G. Lacy Butler
Lloyd Cannon
Norman Wright
A. Jacobs
Lillian Cox
J. T. Anthony
R. S. Hill
H. C. Whiteford
Harford
Washington County
C. J. Opperman
State Agricultural College
Covey family weekend visitors from New Jersey
Grove Mr and Mrs Martin Covey and children of Paulsburg New Jersey were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Jas H Covey. Mr and Mrs William De Ford and son William of Denton were Saturday and Sunday visitors of Mrs Clayton Taylor. Miss Neva Covey of Paulsburg New Jersey was guest of Miss Maude Butler part of this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Covey
Paulsburg
N. J
Jas. H. Covey
William de Ford
William
Denton
Clayton Taylor
Neva Covey
Maude Butler
Local Health and Travel Notes from Fowling Creek
Fowling Creek reports on residents with health updates. Roland Thomas is improving after a dangerous illness, with friends hopeful for full recovery. Belle Dean also shows improvement after a serious illness. El bert Deen and son were in Baltimore last week. Dr John Duhadway is constructing a bungalow on his farm nearby. Olin Thomas has returned to Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fowling Creek
Roland Thomas
William HH
Deen
Elbert
Baltimore
John Duhadway
Belle Dean
Olin Thomas
Philadelphia
Farmers Institute in Denton Highlights Home Seed Saving
Several hundred attendees heard Dr. Richard S. Hill discuss the Maryland Agricultural College while Mr T J Williams urged saving home grown tomato seed. Whiteford and Reiter spoke on sugar corn seed selection and concrete farming benefits, with prizes awarded for school bread exhibits and corn sample judging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Institute
Court House
Denton
Richards. Hill
Maryland Agricultural College
Koe Oswald
Chewsville
T. J. Williams
Preston
Williams
Connecticut
Whiteford
Harford County
G. H. Reiter
Chicago
Mary Hurnite
C. L. Opperman
Maryland
Hill
Ridgely
Hillsboro
Catherine Taylor
Caroline High School
Mildred Downes
Thawley’s
Mildred Andrew
Cornelius Roe
John Williams
Burrsville
Albert Morris
Afternoon and Evening Mail Service Demand in Denton
Denton business leaders urge restoring afternoon mail from Denton to Pennsylvania Railroad and evening mail from the railroad. They push for routing via the State road to Greensboro with automobile mail delivery to gain later morning departures and earlier city arrivals year round. Many people express concern and call it vital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Pennsylvania
Greensboro
Local residents visit kin and relocate for railroad work
Henderson and nearby families keep social ties as Mrs Wm Goodwin and Mr W L Goodwin visit Mr Chas Seager near Chestertown. Miss Lola Bowen from Baltimore stays with Miss Elphonsie Goodwin. Albert Willis moves from Kirlwood to work for the railroad. W L Goodwin of Chester visits his parents. Isabel Carrow visits her parents Geo and Mrs Carrow. Kate Montague visits daughter Mrs Marton Bennett in Wilmington. Geo Carrow attends Mrs Sarah Deane funeral in Dover. Harry Bostick of Felton visits Mrs J F Quillen. H C Moore of Hartly visits Mrs C E Hollingsworth. C Ef Clayville visits Mrs Geo Johnson at Goldsboro. F B Sweeney returns from Philadelphia. Jos Capek of New York visits locally. Sallie Moore of Magnolia visits relatives here. Lula Marvel visits Mrs Chas Marvel near Wyoming. Laura Dill visits friends near town. W G Garrow of Cape Charles visits relatives here. G H Wilson spends the…
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Goodwin
W. L. Goodwin
Chas. Seager
Chestertown
Lola Bowen
Baltimore
Elphonsie Goodwin
Albert Willis
Kirlwood
Chester
W. H. Goodwin
Isabel Carrow
H. C. Moore
Hartly
C. E. Hollingsworth
C. Ef. Clayville
Geo. Johnson
Goldsboro
F. B. Sweeney
Philadelphia
Jos. Capek
New York
Sallie Moore
Magnolia
Lula Marvel
Chas. Marvel
Wyoming
Laura Dill
W. G. Garrow
Cape Charles
G. H. Wilson
Fox chase on Walter George farm near Trinity
On Tuesday fox hunters released a fox caught Monday on Walter George’s farm after a long chase. The animal, believed to be the same fox seen earlier at Parker’s, eluded the 30 hounds with a 30 minute head start and vanished after about two hours. Also notes farmers’ institute at Federalsburg and improving spring weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity
Walter George
Reynard
Trinity Colored School House
C. Swain
E. B. Wright
D. H. Melson
L. Short
Trinity Neighborhood
Farmers’ Institute
Federalsburg
On the Roll of Honor Winter Pupils High Marks
An additional list of pupils with high marks during the winter term includes Caroline High, Alice Brumbaugh, Gladys Westerfield, Frances Tubbs, Alice Tubbs, Gertrude Morgan, Wesley Thawley, Caroline DeFord, Charles Shawn, Irene Wallace, Lester Kauffman, Ida Butler, Alda Gordon. Smithson group lists Frank Walker, Helen Carmine, Amelia Berger, Antony Worm, Blanche Collins, Ruth Christopher. Ridgely group lists Sara Neff, Pauline Wiley, Thompson Swing, Mary Laird, Luther Short, Miriam Cahall, William Davis, Edward Pearsaul, Pearl Thawley, Margaret Shaw, Hilda Meeds, Anna Richard, Dulah Marvel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline High
Alice Brumbaugh
Gladys Westerfield
Frances Tubbs
Alice Tubbs
Gertrude Morgan
Wesley Thawley
Caroline DeFord
Charles Shawn
Irene Wallace
Lester Kauffman
Ida Butler
Alda Gordon
Smithson
Frank Walker
Helen Carmine
Amelia Berger
Antony Worm
Blanche Collins
Ruth Christopher
Ridgely
Sara M. Neff
Pauline Wiley
Thompson Swing
Mary Laird
Luther Short
Miriam Cahall
William Davis
Edward Pearsaul
Pearl Thawley
Margaret Shaw
Hilda Meeds
Anna Richard
Dulah Marvel
Two Johns Visit Queens Anne’s With Towers Family
Mr. W. F. Towers and his daughters Miss Elizabeth Towers and Miss Irene Towers spent Saturday and Sunday with friends in Queen Anne's County, enjoying hospitality and local sights during their weekend excursion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Towers
Elizabeth and
Irene Towers
Queen Anne's
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Local Department
Chestnut Grove
The
Farmers Institute At
Marydel
Maggie Smith
Olive Hammer
Linwood Cohee
Florence Faulkner
Templeville
E. H. Morris
Emma McKnett
Edgar McKnett
May Smith
Sarah Glass
Cheswold
Smith
Della Taylor
Newark
S. B. Dolby
Geo. Ross
Julia Foreaker
Smyrna
Fred Jarman
Floyd Hummer
Elizabeth Heather
Olive Hummer
Ennis
Kenton
Ruth Tomlinson
Roseine Scotton
St. Pauls
Grove
Earth
ER. Gootee Stevens
Williton
Gootee Stevens
Elizabeth Stevens
Arthur John Willis
Potter's Landing
Mary Virginia Willis
Colonel Willis
William W. Crosby
Elmer E. Wheeler
H. Earle Smith
William D. Abler
Clarence Stevens
Bruce Stevens
William Stevens
John Stevens
Hickman
William E. Liden
Smithville
Denton National Bank
H. A. G. Westerfield
Concord Cemetery
G. S. Thomas
Concord
Jesse H. T. Hubbard
Hubbard
Caroline County
Hester A. Flaharty
W. R. Fountain
Emma 5. Hubbard
P. Howard Hubbard
Cordova
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!