Local notices and ads from Talbot County paper
Local page items report prices for wheat and corn, farm sales and auctions, plus notices about sermons, club meetings, charitable events, and a large bank transaction. Notables include H L Cooper buying Jelly farm near Downes Station, Epiphany services at Christ Church, and the Mulberry Hill Orchard Company incorporation planning 14 000 apple trees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Wright
Optician
Denton
Christ Church
Mission Church
Frank B. Russell
Easton Star-Democrat
Maryland
J. Gibson Gantt
Trinity Church
Greensboro
Kentucky
Tennessee
Harvey L. Cooper
Holiness Church
Hillsboro
A. A. Price
W. R. Wright
Denton M. E. Church
J. H. Nichols
Francis W. Janney
Baltimore
Eye
P. R. Fisher
Postoffice
Plummer
Caroline
Peninsula
Law Building
John E. Elrick
C. Glime
Smithville
George Neighbors
Roland Neighbors
Orphans’ Court
Pennsula Horticultural Society
Pocomoke City
Andjs
J. W. Kerr
O. F. Smith
Geo. R. Sledge
A. L Duffey
Frederick R. Owens
Stag
Caroline County
William H. Adkins
Easton
Owen
Denton National Bank
Baltimore Sun
Mayland Senate
House of Delegates
E. E Goslin
Nelson H. Fooks
G. Herbert Wilson
Samuel G. Nuttle
Arthur J. Bennett
Mulberry Hill Orchard Company
Talbot
Quiet wedding notices and social links from Denton area
The column reports multiple social items and weddings around Denton and nearby towns. Miss Maude Geneva Anthony wed Harry W. McMahan of Friendship, with presents plentiful and plans to live near Federalsburg. Edward D. Hall and Catharine Elizabeth Shane tied their vows in Bethlehem, with Hall to work in lumber. Millicent Jones and Prof. E. J. Hardesty wed in Wilmington. Several residents visit relatives, attend gatherings, or host events in Williston, Preston, and surrounding communities, featuring a steady stream of family news, engagements, and New Year entertainments. The notes include movements of Ellwanger, Barnhart, Anthony, Roe, and other local families among Denton, Whiteleysburg, and Harmony.
Eastern Shore's Popularity for Summer Boarders
The Star-Democrat notes strong prospects in summer boarding on the Eastern Shore. It cites a Royal Oak man who sent over $300 weekly to an Easton bank for seven weeks, most of which went to savings rather than local supplies. Bay shore farms supply abundant food for city guests, supporting a thriving seasonal trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Talbot
The
Star-Democrat
Royal Oak
Easton
Bay Shore
Ridgely Road Upgrade Urged by Denton Farmers
Citizens from Ridgely and Denton urge county commissioners to provide shells for road work on the Denton to Ridgely route via Downes. Farmers offer to haul materials without county cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridgely
Denton
Downes
A Gard of Thanks to O I of epiasephs
Mr and Mrs James H Brown express heartfelt thanks to members of the Improved Order of episaphs for their generous Christmas gift and support received during the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. Brown
Order of Epiasephs
Students Return to Area Colleges and Local Visits
Misses Mary Todd Grace and Miriam Dennis and Mr Jerome Cox resume studies at Western Maryland College. Ruth Douglas at St. Mary's Seminary Raleigh NC. Carrie Hassinger Amelia Carmine at State Normal Baltimore. Clarissa Rieck at Notre Dame Institute Baltimore Eloise Sisk at Goucher College Edwin Sisk at Maryland University Law. William Noble Howard Andrews at St Johns College Ralph Maynard Ledman at Maryland Agricultural. Ruth Noble home from Gadsden AL Inez Noble home from Yorkville DC both milliners. Ladies Aid gifts to Rev Wilmer Jaggard and wife. Mrs Martha Ford visiting relatives in Mississippi and North Carolina. Harvey Leasure of Baltimore visiting Wrights. Ladies Aid entertainment a success. Bessie Wright at Millington visited. Cathell Carroll of Hatlock visited Miriam Dennis. Dr L D Kelley of Baltimore spent with his mother. Roy Tuff Ralph Poole visited parents. Nellie Vickers Ellwood visited town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Todd
Grace
Miriam Dennis
Jerome Cox
Western Maryland College
Ruth Douglas
St. Mary's Seminary
Raleigh
N. C
Carrie Hassinger
Amelia Carmine
State Normal School
Baltimore
Clarissa Rieck
Notre Dame Institute
Eloise Sisk
Goucher College
Edwin Sisk
Maryland University School of Law
William Noble
Howard Andrews
St. John's College
Ralph and
Maynard Ledman
Maryland Agricultural College
Ruth Noble
Gadsden
Ala
Inez Noble
Yorkville
D. C
M. E. Church
Wilmer Jaggard
Martha Ford
Town
Mississippi
North Carolina
Harvey Leasure
Bessie Wright
Millington
Cathell Carroll
Hatlock
L. D. Kelley
Roy Tuff
Ralph Poole
Nellie Vickers
Ellwood
Henderson Residents See A Week of Moving In and Out
A steady stream of relocations marks the week in Henderson. J R Jones moves from the farm near town to Eli Kenton's vacated house, while Kenton relocates to the farm. Chas Rash moves into Lena Reed's house, and Thomas Bickling shifts to the Zeigler farm with Woodman Stockley taking his vacated place. Wilbur Griffin moves to Stockley's vacated home. S W Dill rents R H Dill's farm and John Shults takes T H Gough's farm. Multiple visits and social calls noted as residents adjust homes and routines amid New Year gatherings and travels to Philadelphia Wilmington and local schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Jones
Eli Kenton
Mr. Kenton
Chas. Rash
Lena Reed
Thos. Bickling
Zeigler
Woodman Stockley
Mr. Bickling
Wilbur Griffin
Wilmington
Hazel Dennison
Millersville State Normal School
Alice Mason
Greensboro
Isabelle Carrow
Harry Marr
Panama
Helen Parvis
GUR RIDGELY NEWS LETTER 1912 New Year reflections
The Ridgely News Letter recalls ringing bells and a false fire alarm at year’s end as 1912 begins with hopes for a prosperous year. It notes numerous local moves, church schedules, and business changes, including store openings and transportation shifts, plus weathered advisories and greetings for a safe new year.
Hobbs Socials and Moves Note Holiday Fun and Transfers
Hobbs social life includes Mr and Mrs 3 1 Colice hosting a Christmas party for Miss O G Goatee of Philadelphia with games prizes and refreshments. Moving day in Hobbs brought several property swaps and personnel changes including J E Towers to J S Robinson and shifts involving Willoughby Hamilton and Meloney.
Local residents return to work after holidays
Miss Tina Harris of Philadelphia and several Baltimore and Carlisle residents among those resuming jobs after vacations with relatives in town. Moves include Mrs. Sarah Williams relocating to Main and Bank, RK Messenger and L W Wheatley exchanges, and Dr. Brooks replacing a vacated residence. Seaford and Vienna visits noted among neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tina Harris
Philadelphia
Ray Davis
Naomi Harper
Delia Mowbray
Baltimore
Harvey Bounds
Dover
J. Russell Carroll
Donald Jefferson
Carlisle
Sarah Williams
Main and
Bank Streets
RK. W. Messenger
L. W. Wheatley
Brooks
C. J. Colona
Hurlock
Julia Spicer
Groom, Marcus
Alice Spicer
Seaford
Hazlewood Spicer
J. R. Charles
Main Street
Winnie Brinsfield
Galestown
Lina Truitt
Ethel Cade
Ridgely
F. L. Williams
G. W. Bounds
Francis
L. C. Noble
Vienna
Charles Smith
Lizzie Dean
Easton
Two Johns Visit Queen Anne's and Nearby Areas
Two Johns, the W F Towers and Mrs Towers, stayed with Mrs Callahan in Queen Anne's on Wednesday and Thursday. The Trice family joined Mr and Mrs Fred Trice for Sunday visits. H R Towers returned from Baltimore with his sister Mrs S K Fulton. Eva Lane has spent time with George Lane. Secretary resident Mrs John Hurst visits her son S J Hurst. C H Towers made a Baltimore business trip last week. Norman Trice returned after a week in Baltimore. Maude Trice has visited relatives in Queen Anne's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Willoughy
Wm. Crosby
Annie Wodd
Marjory Todd
R. C. Rice
Lillian Sullivan
Clarence Rice
Williston
Anthony
Paul Roe
Olivia Roe
J. H. Nichols & Son
Denton
California
Roe
Josephine Kemp
Gertrude Kemp
Trappe
Louisa Arringdale
Harry
Harmony
Chaffinch
B. G. Stevens
Earle Smith
Marie Anthony
Queen Anne’s
S. E. Hignatt
Peoples National Bank
W. C. Todd
Langrell
Two Johns
W. F. Towers
H. R. Towers
Baltimore
S. K. Fulton
Eva Lane
George Lane
John Hurst
S. J. Hurst
C. H. Towers
Norman Trice
Hillsboro Social Roundup Touches Many Towns
Hillsboro hosts and guests fill a week with dinners and visits. Virginia and Ethel Holt attend at the Beaven and Branford homes. families from Philadelphia Federalsburg and Baltimore visit relatives in Hillsboro and Queen Anne. Local ladies host Five Hundred at Knotts in Queen Anne. others travel to Baltimore, Lincoln City and Bowling Green for work and leisure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillsboro
Virginia
Ethel Holt
H. Lay Beaven
G. L. Wilson
Annie Beaven
A. D. Branford
Arthur Holt
Herbert Collins
Philadelphia
Nelson MacMahan
Federalsburg
Annie Collins
Laura
Emily Knotts
Five Hundred Club
Queen Anne
Gladys Gale
Alma Thompson
Marguerite Bright
L. P. Corkran
Rock Hall
C. T. Sauer
Tasley
William H. Thawley
Grace Pennington
Bowling Green
H. L. Jump
Frank Gooden
Wyoming
Del
Gertrude Nace
J. C. Sherwood
Norman Clark
Charles Fleming
Baltimore
Herbert Trice
Stewart & Jarrell
John W. Holt
Easton
Conway Hall residents and visitors noted in town
Prof. Webster Blades from Conway Hall returns to Carlisle after holidays with parents Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Blades. Philip Wright leaves Tuesday for Carlisle to enroll as a student at Conway Hall. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Price of Baltimore visit relatives in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster Blades
Conway Hall
J. T. Blades
Carlisle
Philip Wright
Harry Price
Baltimore
Bethlehem Resident Moves to Messick Property
Bethlehem resident Mr Ed Pritchett, from near Hickman, has moved to a house near Smithson owned by Mr R M Messick. Mr Thomas Hall has been visiting his parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethlehem
Ed. Pritchett
Hickman
Smithson
R. M. Messick
Thomas Hall
Oyster Supper by Goldsboro Ladies Aid Planned
The Ladies' Aid of Goldsboro will host an oyster supper in the new store building on Saturday evening January 6. Oysters and ice cream will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid of
Goldsboro
Greensboro News Matters Highlights Local Society News
The Greensboro Dramatic Club staged Back to the Country Store at Mozart Hall with proceeds supporting the high school piano fund. St Pauls Sunday School reorganized with new officers. revival services and sermons fill the week as Prof J Walter Huffington preaches in Denton and Pittsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mozart Hall
Greensboro
J. H. Mitchell
Lena Lewis
Earl Nichols
Wm. E. Orrell
Martha Whitby
George Mitchell
Alex. McKnott
Joseph Orrell
Lola Jackson
B. B. Shull
C. R. Strausburg
Pittsville
J. Walter Huffington
Denton
Huffington
St. Paul's Methodist Episcopal Church
Warren Burr
Greensboro Dramatic Club
Paul Nickel
Nickel
Minnie Willis
F. E. Beaumont
Chestertown
Woshell House
William E. Greenley
J. C. Brown
Ellen
Nathaniel Horsey
Baltimore
Florence Pippin
Ruth Plummer
Elwood Orrell
Carvil Pritchett
Golden College
T. Clayton Horsey
E. C. Carter
Near Town
John F. Balderson
Tappahannock
Washington
Clinton T. Wyatt
Bayard Genn
Wilmington
Wyatt
Miriam Case
Philadelphia
H. E Jarrell
Lelia Thornton
Elkton
William Malcolm
Boone Jarrell
T. Edwin Willis
Cambridge
J. E. Willis
Ella Seward
Ridgely
Hughlett Naylor
TF. R. Malone
B. F. Jackson
Thomas Attix
Kenton
Hillsboro
Addie Morgan
Queen Anne
Effa Plummer
H. E. Jarrell
Willard Dickinson
Roland Park
T. C. Horsey
Fred R. Malone
Trappe
Sadie Porter
Delma Pepper
Lelia Lucas
Ethel Jackson
J. Calvin Smith
C. E. Bailey
Possible new election ordered for Caroline county delegate
Annapolis correspondent reports it is probable that Speaker Trippe will sign a warrant for a new election in Caroline county for one delegate. Trippe received two contest notifications from Republican challengers Nuttle and Bennett, who each had 1,91 votes, creating a tie. Democratic nominee Lawrence Wilson, defeated with 1,641 votes, may contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annapolis
Baltimore Sun
Trippe
House
Caroline County
Samuel G. Nuttle
Arthur J. Bennett
Lawrence Wilson
Caroline
Walter Conley Moves to Farm Near Marydel
Mr. Walter Conley has relocated to a farm near Marydel, signaling a change in residence and agricultural pursuit for the local resident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marydel
Walter Conley
Local social notes and a wedding in Burrsville
A cordial gathering near town hosted by Miss Mary Thawley and Miss Laura Thawley drew many locals and visitors including families Blades, Thawley, Stafford, Cahall, and others. Sadie Gregg and George Steward wed at the Brethren parsonage in Denton, with a reception at the bride’s parents’ Whiteleysburg home. The couple will reside in Whiteleysburg as Steward runs a mercantile business. Epworth Leaguers were entertained Thursday at the M. E. parsonage and the league was reorganized with cake and ice cream. Mrs. Osborne Harvey has returned to Philadelphia with her mother-in-law, while Mr. Howard Hopkins moved into his new storehouse. Walter Downes visited J. W. Stephens’ home. Elizabeth Billing visited her grandmother Mrs. E. E. Russell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marietta Anthony
Denton
T. J. Lard
Burtsville
Maude Geneva Anthony
Harry W. McMahan
McMahan
Federalsburg
Edward D. Hall
Bethlehem
Catharine Elizabeth Shane
Philadelphia
G. Albert Shane
Concord M. E. Parsonage
George S. Thomas
Hall
J. R. Fredericks
E. J. Hardesty
Myrtle Shields
J. T. Alburger
Nansemond County
Samuel Ellwanger
Master Leslie
Wilmington
Howard R. Fullerton
J. S. Barnhart
A. R. Jones
Florence Jones
O. W. Downes
P. R. Fisher
Buswell
Frank Long
Edward Woodland
Crisfield
James A. Stephens
Frank S. Barnhart
Millington
John S. Barnhart
Gertrude Deen
Reita Kemp
Talbot
Randolph Barnhart
New York
F. P. Barnhart
Letta Allaband
Elsie Leonard
Easton
Nita_Allaband
Letta J. Cox
J. F. Davis
Hartley
Leon Caton
Washington
J. P. Barnhart
Lewis Cole
The
Agricultural College
Addie Wilson
Sophie G. Underwood
A. C. Wine
Bradley Photo & Calendar Co
Nellie
Mary Butler
J. T. Cooper
Virginia Wheeler
Baltimore
Charles G. Griffin
Cora Mercer
Stewartstown
Jennie Lord
Queen Anne
H. Webster
Rising Sun
Susan Saulsbury
Elkton
E. W. Smith
O. H. Connelly
Galena
Virgil Moore
Seaford
Herman Mitchell
J. N. Rickards
Ridgely
Hillsboro
Harry Cooper
Marblehead Farm
Downes Station
Mitchell
R. M. Rigdon
Baptist Church
Georgia
Cordova
Easton Creamery
Richard Blackburn
Walter Lord
Central Avenue
Maple Avenue
Harry Dasher
Coursey Hemmons
Charles Stephens
Boonsboro
Raymon Wrightson
Trappe
J. R. Wrightson
E. E. Dragoo
J. A. Dragoo
Greensboro
Laura V. Stafford
Dover
Ethel Cahall
Willow Grove
Mary Breeding
Nettie Morgan
Pearl Satterfield
Florrie Dill
Daisy Satterfield
Margaret Thawley
Lola Fountain
Arthur Qillings
Hobb
Arthur Cahall
Hardy and Freeborn
Ellwanger
Whiteleysburg
Clifton Nichols
Charlie Butler
Ray Stafford
Harlan Blades
Olaf Smith
Houston Thawley
Brown Thawley
Clark Smith
G. L. Blades
J. H. Thawley
Town
Mary
Laura Thawley
Sadie Gregg
Gregg
George Steward
Benjamin Steward
Brethren Parsonage
Wm. Krabill
Steward
Epworth
M. IE
Osborne Harvey
E. Harvey
Howard Hopkins
Walter Downes
Tuckahoe Neck
Senator Goslin Champions Senator Lee For Senate Presidency
Senator Jesse D. Price of Wicomico was chosen as presiding officer by a caucus of 19 senators with support from Bosley Freeze Bellis Beck Maloy Coady Campbell Andrews Moore Hammond and Price. Senator Blair Lee also sought the post receiving votes from Goslin Harper Benson Dods Wells Milbourne and Lee. Senator Bosley moved Price’s name in a speech praising him while Goslin backed Lee with a strong nomination address. House members chose James McC Trippe of Baltimore City as Speaker candidate by 47 to 13 in a parallel caucus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goslin
Senator Lee
Jesse D. Price
Wicomico
Senate
Bosley
Freeze
Bellis
Beck
Maloy
Coady
Campbell
Andrews
Moore
Hammond
Price
Blair Lee
Harper
Benson
Dodson
Wells
Milbourne
Lee
Baltimore City
Howard
Caroline
General Assembly
Baltimore County
House
James McC.trippe
Forage Poisoning Prevention for Horses in Kent County
Dr Kuhns of the State Live Stock Sanitary Board warns of cerebro spinal meningitis killing horses in Kent and Caroline counties. He prescribes soaking corn in a normal salt solution to kill mold, fresh mix monthly, and an internal horse remedy of phenol glycerine Fowler's arsenic administered daily with feed. He urges farmers to trial the method.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kent County
Kuhns
State Live Stock Sanitary Board
Caroline County
Dover Sentinel
Obituary notes from Maryland region and notable deaths
Necrological notices recount Mrs. Elizabeth Fe. Atkinson of Baltimore who died after illness on December 26 and was buried in Tuckahoe Neck. Details of her lineage, marriage to Dr. Edwin E. Atkinson, and survivors are given along with reflections on her Christian character. Also noted are deaths of Annie E. Wyatt of Caroline county in Wilmington and her family, Captain William Kemp of Talbot county, and Mr. Sheppard Joslin of Hartley, with brief life summaries and survivors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Fe. Atkinson
Baltimore
Atkinson
Tuckahoe Neck
America
Virginia
Maryland
Jonah
Hester A. Kelley
Kelley
Linchester
This County
Society of Fiends
Peter Willis
Camden
Del
Edwin E. Atkinson
Bartlett
Stack
Annie E. Wyatt
Thomas C. Wyatt
Caroline County
Goldsboro
Clinton T. Wyatt
Cambridge M. E. Church
Wilmington
Greensboro
G. T. Alderson
Newark
Warren Burr
Robert E
John F
William T
James S
Charles
Marion Jarman
Mr. Wyatt
Nettie” Thomas
Cambridge
Charles and
Isaac Kinnamon
Henry
Philip W. Kinnamon
West
William Kemp
Federalsburg
J. Price
Easton
Sheppard Joslin
Hartley
Joslin
Automobile Commissioner Announces License Enforcement
The Automobile Commissioner warns police to arrest any car owner on the streets without a 1912 license plate after the tenth of the month. He aims to ensure all owners obtain licenses early and urges strict enforcement by officers. Also notes holiday students have returned and January horticultural exhibit plans at Pocomoke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John FE. George
George
The
Horticultural Society
Pocomoke
Maryland Cuisine Declines From Real Authority
A Baltimore Sun correspondent laments Maryland’s fading fame in food matters noting that the state once led others in cuisine has fallen into disrepute. Dr Harvey Wiley is cited criticizing local food quality amid suggestions and quoted prices from Carroll store near the depot offering savings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore Sun
Maryland
Harvey W. Wiley
Carroll
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Local Department
Wal. W. Poole
New Bridge
Alex. Booth
W. J. Blackiston
Journal
H. L. Cooper
Uty
Preston
Gur Ridgely
Hobbs
Colice
O. G. Goatee
Miss Goatee
A. G. Adams
F. Smith
O. A. Carroll
M. Nuttle
I. Smith
Jack Slaughter
Willoughby
O. G. Gootee
E.W. Smith
Ivah
N. J. Smith
D. E. Todd
Princess Anne
Marion Station
J. R. Ricards
St. Mary's
Arinthea Corkran
Ethel M. Paisley
Ira V. Wine
Bacon, del
S. A. Smith
Irah Smith
Fred
Annetta Anthony
Mollie Anthony
Byron Holden
Queenstown
Ricards
F. Murphey
Emmons Reed
Greenwood
Greensboro News Matters
Burrsville
Maude Harding
Maud Cohee
Ethel Colbourne
Effie Cheezum
Martha Cheezum
Clara Todd
Edna Rogers
Mary Blades
Edward Patchett
Roland Thomas
Norman Todd
Charlie Cohee
Harold Lewis
Andrew Christopher
Clinton Carroll
Martin Harding
Joseph McCurtin
Raymond Todd
Arthur Carroll
Carroll Dulin
Reginald Dulin
Hillard Donoho
Harry W. Hubbard
William H. Harding
Payton Thompson
James Christopher
Ira Lewis
Sarah Carroll
Dorothy
John Willoughby
J. Todd
W. E Todd
D. I. Patchett
Epworth League
Alice Dawson
Mattie Andrew
Capt. Kemp
Justin
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