Caroline county news notes and local updates
Caroline county community page reports farm weather and crop notes. Mentions Red Cross membership 2044, water pipes on commission after freeze, game birds, and local police appointment at Carney's Point New Jersey. Church services and club meetings outline shifts in attendance due to severe weather. Postmaster upgrades, tax talks, and public notices include wage tax reminders and county reassessment plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline County
Caroline
Clarence Hignutt
Carney’s Point
N. J
Jin
Della Cooper
Matt Schuyler
Federalsburg
Imman H. Train
Ridgelyre Camp
Ade
Smith
Crouse
Thethodist Protestant Church
Home Economics Club
Court House
Cooper
Denton
Holiday Social and Marriages in Denton and Vicinity
Holiday notes recall a Denton party hosted by Mr and Mrs C A Pentz with music recitations games and a taffy dining ritual. Announcements include the marriage of Margaret Jane Screen to William Harvey Shockley in Lonaconing and several county weddings. Additional social items mention visits, dinners and upcoming Red Cross members in Hillsboro with lists of names and local events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Pents
Denton
Thifty
Thomas Wheeler
First Methodist Church
Lonaconing
Mary Screen
George Clinton Shockley
Allegany County
Crouse
Elwood B. Lane
Helen Bishop
Harvey G. Harris
Mary V. Lister
James Patrick
Minnie E. Dowles
Bethlehem
John WV. Crawford
Augusta B. Beil
Bordentown
N. J
Frank Henry Walker
Pauline Emma Dietert
Smithson
Sherman Culver
American Camer
Kane Countbourn
Reliance
Elmer Barcus Lane
Greensbiro
Gilbert C. Sepgar
Daisy Frazier
Williston
EF. M. Stack
Scranton
Caroline County
Busines
Elmer Downes
Roland Howard
Marcus Hook
Mark Howard
Fred Howard
American Corner
Oral Christopher
Marie D. Andrews
Fasion
Wf. White
Isaac J. Moore
Florida
Palmetto
Howard Eckhart
Lee Anderson
Ralph Cover
T. P. Fisher
M.S. Bauman
Atlantic City
T. R. Green
Sue Smith
R. B. Howard
Shinley Roe
Canp Meade
A. G. Towers
Baltimore
Thomas C. West
Gilbert Hignutt
Severe Cold and Ice Block Eastern Shore Rivers
Several days pass with heavy ice halting river navigation and bay boats along the Eastern Shore of the Chesapeake. Temperatures plunge to record lows since 1899, with fuel shortages and high prices for coal and good wood. Water pipes freeze in many Denton homes as temperatures drop across the week, with descriptions of prior blizzards and continued extreme cold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shoe
Cheapeake
Denton
H. U. Mason
Revival Meeting Prolonged By Cold Weather
In Marydel the revival meetings run slowly due to frigid weather. Rev. Thomas C. Davis, from Milford, is to assist starting Monday January 7 with Rev. Reed overseeing. Community aims to involve all locals, despite coal and wool shortages and a general quiet spell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Reed
Thomas C. Davis
Milford
Marydel
Davis Cones
Harry Gibson
Harry Monrone
Queen Anne
Millsboro
R. P. Moore
W. J. Ree
Edendale
O. B. Reed
Harvey Hutchins
New Jersey
Daniel Hutcline
William Carlisle
Henderson
Clarence Phillips
Thomas Chapel
Edith Davis
Mabel Smith
Hartley
Harry Rudder
James Scotten
Samuel G. Hoyer
Philadelphia
Isaac Smith
James Hummer
Byew Castle
Coal Shortage Strains Greensboro Trade And Fuel Supply
In Greensboro the coal situation remains precarious as local dealer C B Jarman distributes his remaining stock to prevent outright shortages. No acute suffering reported. Mrs J E Willis hosts her Sunday school class with American flags, evergreens, and a calla tion. the eighteen members present gift Mrs Willis a gift. Soldier Will Totheroh, recently to Camp Meade, home briefly. reports comfortable camp quarters and morale high. Scout Dudley Davis visited Scoutmaster Skull. class of scouts nominated. Mrs Edgar Anderson and daughter from Ridgeville visiting Greensboro relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Jarman
J. E. Willis
Camp Meade
Dudley Davis
Edgar Anderson
Ridgeville
Greensboro
Christmas entertainments and community notices at Ridgely
The Ridgely News Letter covers a Methodist Sunday School Christmas program with recitations and tableaux including Somewhere in France and The Wisemen and the Star. Proceeds aid Armenian and Syrian children. Also reports obituaries, church services, neighbors’ visits, travel, hospital news, and local social events with numerous residents and relatives named.
Thankful notice from Hairy S Clark family
The family extends heartfelt thanks to friends who offered sympathies during their sudden bereavement. Mr. and Mrs Hairy S Clark express appreciation for the support received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hairy S, Clark
Community Christmas program at Union M. P. Church delights crowd
Superintendent Collison and workers staged a Christmas program at Union M. P. Church on Wednesday evening drawing a full house despite an epidemic of chickenpox. Santa distributed treats to all children and the M. E. Sunday School group also received goodies. the pastor Rev. Mr. Jump received a purse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collison
Union M. P
Santa Claus
M. E
Jump
Alfred H. Ross
Thomas Sipple
Arhe Saulsbury
R. M. Harvey
Edith Simpson
Dorothy Saulsbury
Thomas FE. Cahall
John Nichols
Pauline
Robert H.fhawley
Mollie Cahall
Harry A. Porter
New York
R. H. Thawley
Camp Meade
Wesley
Garey’s Mill Pond
Enos Cleaves
William Chance
Ridgely
Harvey Jacobs
Marcus Hook
Joseph Simpson
Wilmington
Chester
M. P
Rachel M. Harvey
Delaware
Clyde Styner
Marcus Blook
John Parris
Marion Ireland
William
Easton
Margaret Thawley
Bradie Fountain
F. A. Russell
G. Lo Blades
Red Cross growth at Preston Christmas drive gathers many names
The Preston Red Cross Circle lists numerous new members from both white and colored groups joining during the holiday drive. It notes several relocations in the area, student travelers from local schools, and skating on Linchester pond as the season’s activity winds down.
Christmas Program Draws Large Crowd at Local Churches
Annual Sunday School programs at M. E. and M. P. churches were held on Sunday and New Year’s Eve with the M. E. program praised for a fine showing. Junior choir entertained at the M. P. Church. Miss Dorothy Dulin hosted friends on New Year’s Eve. Guests included Mrs. C. M. Waldron and family from several nearby towns. Skating has been good and several locals crossed the river. Visited by Chas. Andrews and family. J. J. Stafford at his parents’ home. J. R. Tull and Richard Gabler home for holidays. Various locals hosted dinners and guests over the holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nariman Faulkner
A. J. Taylor
Betterton
Jesse Taylor
Wesley Collegiate Institute
Landes
MFL
J. Mc Haysmaker
Bertha Shull
Greensboro
Stella Mathews
Atn Faston
C. C. Troxell
Allentown
James Malatieu
Milton
Chester
Seaford
Ridgely
George Imler
Ella
Mary
Philadelphia
Addie Williams
Grace
Agnes Authors
Kenton
Catherine Clark
Richard Blackburne
Hevalow
Bridgetown
Harvey Holsinger
Wadesboro
N.C
Dulin Clark
Centreville
St. Mary's
D. P. Holsinger
California
Jora Lynch
Rosendale
New York
J. R. Lynch
John Bromley
J. T. Stevenson
Edna Detwiler
Gelletty
Williston
Stella Matthews
Detroit
Beatrice Bowers
Wilpington
Isabel Swing
Gladys Smith
Mervyn Seward
N. J. Bell
Wilmington
Tom Swann
Sherman Hubbard
Mrie
W. E Hubbard
Carroll Collison
Robinson
Little Son
Narvel
Butter
Mr. Payne
Elizabeth Billings
Florence Seeders
Blanch Chaffinch
Mildred Roe
Della Wooters
Alice Butler
Blanch Hitler
Edith Robinson
Helen Hubbard
Roth Hubbard
Messrs
Elmer Butler
Harold Roe
Earl Chaffinch
Virgil Dukes
Harold Brooks
Roland Starkey
Loyd Butter
Emmett Chance
William Stafford
J. A. Willoughby
Elbert Edgell
Williamsboro
Lacy Meredith
W. E. Hubbard
Fletcher Stafford
Milford Neck
J. W. Trice
Andersontown
E.A. Seeders
Dover
M.evil. Collison
Chas
J. Carroll
Cordova
M. E. Nuttle
H. T. Nuttle
Owen Geisel
Gertrude Henning
Central
W. J. Jump
J. R. Chaffinch
Cathel Ward
F. Patchett
Preston
O. J. Goatee
B. Lb. Cohee
Wm. Dulio
Nichols
Morgan Farm
F. N. Smith
Ernest Whitman
Bellevue
Annie G. Adams
South Carolina
H. L. Adams
W. H. Lord
Ursula Slaughter
M. E
M. P
M. FE
Dorothy Dulin
C. M. Waldron
G. 5S. Waldron
Cambridge
Hazel Waldron
Moorestown
N. J
Lee Waldron
Carney’s Point
Vis
Chas. Andrews
Estelle Wright
Beulah Hawes
J. J. Stafford
L. P. Stafford
Arthur Fred Jones
N. J. Goswellen
Frances Price
J. H. Jester
Gertrude Kemp
Denton
J. R. Wright
Denton Red Cross Members Listed This Week
A Denton Red Cross roster for the week includes Mesdames J. E. Nichols M. M. Luzader Chris Bigger Roland Garey Robert Butler Harry Richardson Misses Pauline Nichols Mildred Fluharty Louise Downes Rev Roy T Thawley and Messrs Hugh Richards Perry Flaharty Cooper Spence Ira Burlea l Richardson Cora Tribble and other colored members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston Red Cross Circle
Mesdames
Agnes Waddell
E. T. Moore
Betsy A. Wright
A. C. Hubber
Owen C. Blades
J.B Todd
J. C. Milleman
Rose Burgess
George Fhibarty
W. T. Kelley
M.G E. Harrison
Win. Collins
Walton Taylor
Hudson Taylor
C. E. Collins
H. C. Todd
Win. Dulin
A. B. Todd
Fulton Noble
Patchett
Scott Waddell
Joseph Harris
A. S. Spies
Johu Blades
C. C. Deen
R. C. Thieroff
Harriet Harris
Harry Taylor
Reginald Dulin
Norah Corbett
Frank Langrell
Alexine Ledman
Daisy Timmons
E. M. Nelson
Frank Collins
Elmer Blades
G. F E. Christopher
Mary A. Ford
Martha Collins
Denton Red Cross
J. E. Nichols
M. M. Luzader
Chris. Bigger
Roland Garey
Robert Butler
Harry Richardson
Pauline Nichols
Mildred Fluharty
Louise Downes
Roy T. Thawley
Messrs
Hugh
Jeceqs
Ichard A. Perry
Ell Flaharty
V E.G. Cooper
Hr. N
Y&e Spence
Ira Bur
Goldsboro Memorial List Grows With Many New Additions
The Goldsboro Red Cross added numerous names to its membership list including J. W. Shively, J. H. Williams, Luther Johnson, H. J. Morris, E A Bauder, Marguerite Griffin, Addie Jarrell, Violet Williams, Anna Ayers, J. Spencer Lapham, J. Frank Lane, and many others. The article notes house moves among residents, Epworth League meeting at W. T. Jarman, coal shortages in cold weather, and a New Year watchnight gathering at J. W. Shively's with Baltimore visits by Jarrells and Lane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Goldsboro Red Cross
Medames
J. Frank Lane
J. W. Shively
W. H. Quilfen
A. J. Chue
Martha A. Clark
J. H. Williams
Luther Johnson
Bessie R. Milby
D. C. Green-lee
H. J. Morris
H. Sylvester
EA. Bauder
Misses Marguerite Griffin
Addie Jarrell
Violet Williams
Anna M. Ayers
Messrs
PC. Purvis
Carroll Laramore
Roland Cartwright
Noble J. Hickling
Harry E Saunders
D. D. Cartwright
C. D. Cale
Levi Thorp
W. L. Cooper
J. B. Medford
B. Ross Duling
Jake Passwater
Luther Bennett
Rev
Roy Musser
E. C. Smith
F. J. Morgan
Geo. B. Marvis
A. Hudson
W. H. Mitchell
Priestly Porter
Frank Cole
John Nichols
R. R. Hutson
Gaylon Chue
A. D. Quillen
Benj. Lumm
Walter Sparks
Geo. Gould
Mary L. Matthews
Mollie Wilkerson
Frank Henry
Jas. E. Johnson
Hollis Sadler
Hurley Brown
Jas
B. Wilkerson
Eliza Henry
A A. D. Wilkerson
John W. Matthews
Casper Wilkerson
Mitchell Henry
LD. C. Greenlee
John Shively
Thomas Cahall
Greenlee
G. C. Johnson
Martin Bennett
H. Williams
Johnson
Wiley Bell
Mr. Bennett
A. F. Meeks
Sapp
State Street
Benjamin Hevalow
Alex Butler
Mr. Bell
G. E Smith
M. H. Singer
William Dennison
Hazleville
Del
Eli Kenton
Town
Robert Clark
Jones
Beck
Oscar Clark
Charles Blickling
Old Town
Wilmington
Layton Russum
Queen Anne's
Bickling
Epworth League
W. T. Jarman
Elijah Smith
J. Spencer Lapham
Florida
Robert Jarrell, Jr
Baltimore
Local farm transfers and visits around Williston area
Smithville notes several farm relocations including Harry Lord moving to John Horsey farm near Williston from Chas. Culver’s, J. B. Scott and Norman Meredith moving to Federalsburg, Frank Adams purchasing Daniel Bowdle farm, and others filling vacated properties. Local social visits include Rich mond visitors Winfield Hubbard and couples visiting relatives, Miss Claudia Thomas and Mr. Leon Bradley guests of Miss Kathryn Spence, and various holiday gatherings with neighbors and kin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smithville
Harry Lord
Chas
Alford
John Horsey
Williston
Culver
J. F. Bullock
Lord
J. B. Scott
Federalsburg
Norman Meredith
Frank Adams
Daniel Bowdle
Howard Wright
Dew
Chestnut Grove
Clarence Bowdle
Nabb
Almos Morris
Joe Hignutt
George Tucker
Adams Brothers
C. M. Williamson
Mr. Ryan
T. H. Porter
Winfield Hubbard
Richmond
Claudia Thomas
Cambridge
Leon Bradley
Near
Hurlock
Kathryn Spence
James Neal
Sallie Neal
Andersontown
C. R. Neal
Effa Alford
Howard Alford
Virgil Wright
Chester
L. N
Druggist Johnson Sells Denton Pharmacy to Ledman
A Denton store once run by Druggist Oscar J. Johnson has been sold to W. O. Ledman. Johnson retires and thanks the public for liberal patronage while recommending his successor to continue the business and invite renewed support. He also urges readers to subscribe now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Oscar J. Johnson
Johnson Pharmacies
Denton
W. O. Ledman
Johnn
W. C. Ledman
Transfers Of Real Estate Changes Of Property Ownership
A record roundup lists numerous property transfers including Peoples Industrial Association to William W. Horner in Denton priced at 250 dollars and James E. Williamson to Ira J. Downing for an acre in First district at 50 dollars. Multiple pairs show buyers and sellers with district locations and sums, including Federalsburg, Greensboro, Hillsboro, and Denton properties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoples Industrial Association
William W. Horner
Denton
James E. Williamson
Ira J. Downing
Harvey L. Cooper
Gilda
Kenton
Clementina Kirsch
Victor Kirsch
Charles B. Harrison
Joseph Worm
George W. Langrel
J. Calvin Smith
Greensboro
Victor F. Kirsch
Fred Kirsch
Lydia W. Eddington
Thomas S. Holt
Federalsburg
Thomas L. Day
Joseph B. Orrell
Edward B. Vincent
Nellie M. Smith
Ira B. Williams
W. Harris Legg
Hillsboro
Daniel G. McMullen
Walter Sapp
S. F. Raleigh
James H. Nichols
Orvall Mann
Charles M. Turner
G. L. Wilson
Wm. F. Pennington
Charles M. Walker
James T. Spicer
Eli Kenton
Wallace W. Dennison
Anna Hubbard
Percy E. Collins
Hilda P. Corkran
Lizzie Flaharty
Thomas R. Green
William E. Cheezum
Joseph E. Hummel
Carl Behr
John F. Howard
Edward F. Smith
Elizabeth E. Thompson
Samuel C. Faulkner
Della V. Scully
Willard F., Cannon
William CL. Mitchell
Charles E. Stewart
Levi Spicher
William C. Wright
Third District
Anna B. Cooper
Wilmer B. Parker
Henry R. Lewis
Wilmer C. Parker
Robert A. Small
James Calvin Smith
Ralph E. Ober
Edward L. Gooden
William H. Camper
James R. Phillips
Percy C. Douglas
W. E. Flaharty
John W. Barker
Earl T. Robinson
Lacy F Draper
R. Kemp Jefferson
Adelia M. Jefferson
Sarah M. Anderson
William G. Wooters
William B. Howard
William J. Beaver
Ridgely
Orphans Court Proceedings Probate Lists and Accounts
Judges Liden Moore and Covey heard orphans court business. Laura E Turpin estate admitted to probate. Executors Clark filed final distributions and debts. Morse administrators filed accounts and partial admiralty. Mary Rawlings Della administratrix filed distribution of Joseph Ann estate. Letters of administration issued for Lillian Kent. Bond required to creditors. Edward Nuttle and others appointed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans” Court
Liden, Moore and Covey
Orphans’ Court
Laura E. Turpin
Clayton E. Clark
J. Norman Clark
James M. Clark
William A. Morse
Sarah A. Morse
Mary B. Rawlings
Della
Joseph Ann
Lillian E. Kent
Anc
Edward E. Nuttle
Imp
Tom
Also Mentioned on This Page
William Bullock
Shore
Tax Commission
Str
J.I Zinp Stevens
Thomas F. Gormly
Wilmingm
Gormly
Sennett Todd
Armour Company
Todd
Peoples Ink
W. H. Anderson
State Agricultural College
A. J. Norman
Almaerwin
S. Norman
Internal Revenue
Denm
Ceralsburg
Tuckahoe Neck
Anna
Roland
D. ‘Rouse
Stow Cemetery
Cohee
William 4
Jlee
Frank Ayer
Abraham Rolle
J. EK. Woolfer
George Torrode
William Plunmer
Sadie
Katie Wilson
Reynolis Wilson
Red Cross Circle
Mesaaures
Richard Evans
Davis
M. R. Peacock
G. B. Stewart
H. M. Thompson
Howard Knotts
Harry Fisher
Joseph Carroll
John Holt
E. L. Thompson
Allie Thawley
June Kemp
Edward Anthony
John Ferrick
Joseph M. Short
W. E F. Pennington
Lillian Mancha
Guerney Tarburton
James Sloan
Walter Sharp
Percy Hynson
W. L.thompson
Elwood Fleming
J. R. McSorley
HE. Z Beaven
Thomas Sparklin
John Hammer
George Ford
W. L DeFord
F. 2. Connelly
Ralph Holland
John Lundy
A. D. Branford
Alfred Hamner
James Hicks
Heupene Lynch
Saulsbury Sparks
Arthur Holt
W. B. Sparks
James Thawley
Charter Boyles
Ludwig Asche
James Neighbors
W. E. Sylvester
J. B. Council
James Smith
F. Id. Jarret
Howard Hopkins
F. A. Deford
Roberta Rowe
Francis Rowe
Meta Lundy
Myers Lundy
Christine Wilson
Kathryn Jarrell
Charles Sharp
Jack Canolt Flynn
George Wilson
Lawrence A. Wilson
Ladies Aid Society
M.el Church
Holl Store
Luther A. Short
J. M. Short
O. M. Wignutt
Janie
Thawley
Esther
Elizabeth McDowell
Richard Zook
Hoopston, HS
Florence Beaven
H. M. Thorpon
Ladies’ Aid Society
Buffalo
Hackett Morgan
Bel Air
Irwin Sparktin i
Wihnington
Ridgely News
Methodist Sunday School
France
Orlan Lobb
Ridgely Cemetery
Hobbs
Thelma
Orla, Jr
Luther West
Mercy Hospital
Mr. Hobbs
Lillian Smith
Edgar Simith
Canvaa
J. R. Bicking
W. T. Temple
Harry Swann
Milton Smith
Maud Gibson
Viola Jones
Evelyn Lane
Gertrude Deyo
Mary Slaughter
Annie Turner
Pauline Wiley
Margaret Swing
Pianit
Ada Matthews
J. C. Madara
Camp Anniston
Alabama
Washington
Fred
Viana Detwiler
Spokane
Walter Ames
Omerry
Morton Holsinger
Charles Snoddy
Charles Spirks
Jumptown
Joseph Retton
Roland Towers
Towers
Marguerite
Katherine Smith
W. R. Thomas
C. Deen
nSmc
Hr. Ae" Mole
Tay
Thomas Todd
Leroy Tuff
Joseph Gallagher
Tuff
Richard Phillips Thas
Berlin
Mr. Taylor
John Fletcher
Kirby Wrightson
Alex Booth
Ferrill Reynolds
Jesse Wright
East New Market
Lillian Cox
Miriam Wrightson
Esther Ledman
Mary Wright
Elva Cheezum
Elizabeth Kelley
Linchester
Cnoptank
Goldsboro
Charles Howard, Jr
Annie Seeders
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