Local Notices andAdvertisements in Caroline County
A digest of local items includes shoe sale at cost from Anderson and Bailey, a 1921 Studebaker for sale with 5000 miles, state budget armory funding for Centreville, new store room for American Stores, obituaries and local church notices, health updates in Greensboro and Ridgely, and multiple community events. Also notes on bus plans, Epworth League activities, and highway cooperation between Maryland and Delaware.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson & Bailey
Studebaker
Ritchie
Centreville
James Malcolm
American Stores Company
D. W. Melvin
A. D. Melvin
Sadlersville
Wilmington
E. C. Prettyman
Del
Methodist Episcopal Church
Harry L. Brewington
Salisbury
Marion V. Brewington
Wicomico News
Epworth League
Washington
United American Mechanics
Caroline Council
Epworth League of
Denton
M. E. Church
John Wesley, Jr
Elsie Matthews
Baltimore City
Gurney Tarburton
Hillsboro
Caroline
Jennie Bowman
Methodist Protestant Church
Bowman
John O. Knotts
Dr. Knotts
Harry Sullivan
Tuckahoe Bridge
Sullivan
Talbot
Shore Transit Company
Senate
Norris
Towers
Agriculture
Fidelity
Annapolis
Delaware Highway Commission
Kent County Levy Court
Delaware
Dover
Caroline Couations
Burrsville
Harrington
Whiteleysburg
Felton
Goldsboro
Marydel
Maryland
Social and personal notes from Denton area residents
Mr and Mrs F A Redden returned from a two week visit with friends in Wilmington Philadelphia and New Jersey. The Denton Community Club held its first meeting of the year January 6 with about fifty attendees. Other items mention marriages birthdays and social visits among locals including weddings of Walton Trice and Lida Neal. visits by Mrs Cheezum and family. card clubs and entertaining guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Redden
Wilmington
Philadelphia
New Jersey
Oakley Redden
Glassboro
N. J
J. H. Death
Audubon
J. W. Field
Denton Community Club
Law Building
Fifly
Walton Trice
Concord
Lida Neal
George R. Neal
Williston
E. L. Pickens
Andersonotown
William E. Cheezum
Harry Clark
Queen Anne
Denton
Sue Smith
F. J. Wright
Wright
W. T. Bradley
John Bennett
Mary Killgallen
New York
Grace Krabill
John N. Jordin
Richardson Park
Del
Katherine Taylor
Mollie Wilkinson
O. J. Redden
Edith Deen
Greenwood
John Statum
Ada Cannon
Salisbury
W. O. Ledman
Marc Bryant
Washington
Death Roll and Local Obituaries Highlight Community Loss
The death roll notes the passing of Louis N. Todd a prominent farmer of the Eighth district near Smithville after a long cancer battle. He leaves a widow Elizabeth Liden and three children and services were held at home with burial in Blomery cemetery. Also reported are the deaths of Earle Butler formerly of Ridgely aged 24 and Mrs Margaret E Schuyler aged 68 with funeral details and survivors listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis N. Todd
Eighth District
Smithville
Cambridge ‘Hospital
Todd
Elizabeth Liden
William E. Liden
Mattie L. Collison
Farmington
Del
jEunice Wright
Federalsburg
Norris Todd
E.L. Pickins
Bloomery Cemetery
George O'Day
Charles R. Neal
Garey H. Hubbard
Frank Wright
William A. Alford
William H. Robinson
Earle Butler
Ridgely
Wilmington
Butler
Emma Plummer
Denton
Daniel Butler
Holiness Church
Margaret E. Schuyler
Bridgetown
Greensboro
John L. Meredith
Masonic Installation at Temple Lodge No 128
At a regular meeting of Temple Lodge No. 128 A F and A M on Tuesday evening last the officers were installed Ferdinand Bayvard as worshipful master J Howard Pastorfield senior warden J Frank Wright junior warden William F Murphey secretary and H Clay Hobbs treasurer New appointments were Benj F Johnson senior deacon E W Breeding junior deacon S G Nuttle senior steward W T Nichols junior steward and T W Bradley tyler After business the members were served fried oysters Maryland biscuit coffee and cigars in the big hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Temple Lodge
Ferdinand Bayvard
J. Howard Pastorfield
J. Frank Wright
William F. Murphey
H. Clay Hobbs
Benj. F. Johnson
E. W. Breeding
S. G. Nuttle
W. T. Nichols
T. W. Bradley
Tyler
Revival meetings at Union M. P. Church grow attendance
Six conversions and six joins, and one baptism noted from revival services Tuesday through Friday. Local visits and guests fill days, with multiple families and individuals visiting relatives in Maryland and New Jersey. Hospital treatment for Mrs. A Garrett referenced.
Community notices from Queen Anne parish and local events
Mrs Geo B Stewart praised for re covering pulpit chairs at St Pauls church. Dre El Lo Woolf to lead quarterly conference Monday 8 pm at parsonage. Nellie Connolly returns to St Gertrudes after holidays. The illustrated sermon postponed due to Hillsboro revival. Coal deliveries expected Wednesday amid moderate winter use. Nellie Connally hosted a party last Tuesday. Mrs Kemp buried from Harris Chapel Wednesday. interment in Denton. Mr and Mrs Dean travel to New York for auto show. Dr and Mrs George Rhodes visiting Mrs Bernard Connolly. Mrs James Cannon to move to Denton this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's Church
Geo. B. Stewart
Dre EL Lo Woolf
Baltimore
M. E Church
Nellie Connolly
St. Gertrude’s Academy
Hillsboro M. E
Harry Flowers
Nellie Connally
Kemp
Harris Chapel
Denton
Dean
New York
George Rhodes
Bernard Connolly
James Cannon
Community Gathers for Five oclock Dinner at Grove
Grove residents hosted a five oclock dinner last Friday with guests Rev. F. J. Phillips and family W. J. Collins and family C. A Carroll and family. Rev J A Dudley of Denton preached at Grove Church and Rev J L Nichols of Federalsburg spoke on successive evenings. Mr and Mrs Arthur Butler moved from Elwood to Grove. Fred Stafford and family of Wilmington visited Mr C W Bradley. Dorothy Carroll returned home after a week with Joseph Clark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Clark
F. J. Phillips
W. J. Collins
C. A’ Carroll
Lillian Mae
Ethel Ireland
John Cohee
W. E. Collins
C. A. Carroll
J. A. Dudley
Denton
Grove Church
J. L. Nichols
Federalsburg
Arthur Butler
Elwood
Grove
Fred Stafford
Wilmington
C. W. Bradley
Stafford
Dorothy Carroll
Greensboro Methodists elect year officers and celebrate birthday
At the annual election in the Methodist Episcopal Sunday School Greensboro officers were chosen for the ensuing year led by J. E. Willis as superintendent and R. B. Rawlings as assistant superintendent. Other posts include Charles Jackson secretary Ethel Jackson treasurer and several librarians junior and primary superintendents and a cradleroll supervisor. A dinner later honored Mr R H Porter on his 60th birthday with ice cream and cake served at 2 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Episcopal Sunday School
J. E. Willis
R. B. Rawlings
Charles Jackson
Ethel Jackson
Ralph Sharp
Joseph Bernard
Samuel Bilbrough
Otto Zacharias
Lena Lewis
J. E. Jordan
James Thawley
Louise Swann
Ridgely Community Club Sees Growth and Losses
The Ridgely News Letter reports the Community Club formed thirteen monthly committees with all members assigned, opening associate memberships for men and planning a Community House. The issue covers lessons on Maryland Government, entertainment by the Princess Nadionis Indians, Ladies' Aid resignations and leadership changes, a building committee revival, and fundraising for the library via the Community Exchange. It notes the death of Mr. Earl Butler and various visits, plus ongoing social and religious activities and a note on brisk weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. W. Jones
Maryland
Frank Stayer
Sarah Hoffman
Elsie Matthews
Harry Hemmons
Nadionis
Antrim Bureau
Marea Morningstar
Miss Wildflower
Kaneka
Day
T. L. Day
S. Hollingsworth
Denton
Pottsville
Pennsylvania
Wilmington
Cecilton
Community Lyceum
EL CG Baker
Ridgely Baptist Church
Overlea Baptist Church
Baltimore
Milton Smith
Frank Seward
Washington
Albert Saulsbury, Jr
Chicago
Community Kitchen Shower for Mr and Mrs Fletcher Hignutt
Friends and relatives gathered Thursday evening to honor Mr and Mrs Fletcher Hignutt with a kitchen shower. The guest list included many named neighbors and relatives. late refreshments followed, with wishes for happiness and prosperity. Miss Dudley of Cordova and Mrs Ida Johnson are noted as visitors, and J L Hughes advertising new Studebaker prices appears in the column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fletcher Hignutt
Lacy Alford
Blaine Bullock
Dorsey Nichols
Mark Hignutt
Roland Trice
Fred Payne
Horace Robinson
Ida Johnson
Wm.t
Robert Payne
Aca
Miss Dudley
Cordova
Agnes Hipnutt
Greenwood
Parsonage Pounding Surprises Local Methodist Congregation
Goldsboro notes report a fifty two person gathering entering the parsonage for a lively evening of games and a severe pounding of the preacher and wife. Several social events follow including Miss Margaret Griffin's birthday party and others as moves and travel are announced among residents.
Rosser Dinner Guests and Elkton Wedding News
Federalsburg reports a dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Arthur B. Rosser with many guests listed. Kemp Harper and Elizabeth Bryant wed near Elkton on January 2, with witnesses Roland Handy and Rachel Jefferson. An old Schuylkill River wood cut was found in a purchased frame. Albert Laing reports illness, and Captain James T. Kemp relocates to the Pennypacker farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur B. Rosser
Lewis ‘Trice
Bof. Dalious
Mrr
Walter Trice
John Rosser
Fred Trice
Victor Reed
Lewis Rice
Paul DD. Rosser
Necalas Laigneil
Carrie Trice
Helen Reed
Margaret
Elizabeth Trice
Lelia
Eva Laigneil
Catherine
Louise Rosser
Jeanette Reed
Ralph and
Everett Rosser
Alfred Trice
Elwood Reed
William
Lester Trice
Kemp Harper
Elisha Harper
Elizabeth Bryant
AL EL Bryant
Elkton
HR. C. Moon
Elkton Baptist Church
Roland Handy
Rachel Jefferson
Baltimore
Washington
Harper
Calvert Todd
Claude Lyden
Schuylkill River
Philadelphia
Albert Laing
The
Courier
Cambridge Hospital
James T. Kemp
Pennypacker Farm
Smithville Road
Social Guests Attend Weekend Gatherings Across Homes
Smithson and Joseph Worm families hosted a large Sunday gathering with friends including the Pragers McMahan and Shane groups and relatives from Long Island. Visitors included Mrs Josephine Word and her children. Beth lehem host Edward Patchett welcomed Charles Christopher and children to dinner. Harmony visit featured Mrs W S McCarty and son. Mrs H M Towers returned from Hickman to care for a ill mother. John Reese and William Kemp mentioned in local notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Worm
A. Prager
Harry McMahan
Ralph McMahan
Charlie Perry
Mamie Shane
Lelia Willoughby
William Lewins
Long Island
Josephine Word
Harry and
Josephine
Charles Christopher
Edward Patchett
Bethlehem
W.S. McCarty
Raymond
Eugene Ferrins
Harmony
H. M. Towers
Hickman
Mraw John Reese
Chester
William Kemp
Bethlehem Sunday School reorganizes with new officers
The Bethlehem Sunday School was reorganized last Sunday with J. P. Thompson as superintendent J. B. Todd as assistant Miss Bertha Irodes secretary and treasurer Miss Agnes Dulin organist Mrs Flora Taylor missionary treasurer New officers also include Mr and Mrs Edward Patchett entertaining last Sunday afternoon Mr and Mrs John Brodes Mr and Mrs Charles Christopher and children Mr and Mrs W E Pritchett Mr and Mrs J A Pritchett and families spent Saturday evening with Mr and Mrs J E Brodes Orland Blades has entered Washington College at Chestertown
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Thompson
J. B. Todd
Bertha Irodes
Agnes Dulin
Flora Taylor
Edward Patchett
John Brodes
Charles Christopher
W. E. Pritchett
J. A. Pritchett
Bradley Studios offer on opening day January 17
Beginning January 17 and for one month, customers receive a number. The holder of the number matching the February 25 Journal will receive free of charge from Bradley Studios one dozen 310,00 photos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jourknal
Bradley
Testing for Tuberculosis in Cattle Across Maryland
The U S Bureau of Animal Industry and Maryland Board of Agriculture launched a cooperative campaign in Caroline county to eradicate bovine tuberculosis. Farmers voluntarily test herds for tuberculin. testing expands via county agents and state federal cooperation with indemnity for slaughtered cattle. The article emphasizes long term human and animal health benefits, milk safety, and economic losses from infection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Bureau of Animal Industry
Maryland State Board of Agriculture
Caroline County
Maryland
Federalsburg
A. H. Bryan
U.S
Denton
United States
Federal
State Department of Agriculture
Baltimore
Tors
Avent
Collins Thomas
U. S. Bureau of Animal Industry
Fidelity Bldg
Bryan
Orphans Court Administers Several Estates in Tuesday Session
In Orphans Court Tuesday Judges West Harper and Shawn presided. The Register of Wills granted letters of administration on John Wright estate to Roger Wright with bond and notice to creditors. Appraisers named Edward and Howard Wright. Additional inventory approved for Joseph F. Smith estate. Ella Boone’s final account for William E. Boone approved. Executors of William A. Corbin released funds to multiple individuals. An inventory and sale order granted for Charles Rash estate. Letters on Alva B. Todd estate granted to Cora H. Todd and A Webster Todd with bond and creditors notice. Guardians Celesta V. Clark and Albert S. Handy authorized withdrawal from Federalsburg Bank for ward maintenance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans' Court
West
Harper and
Shawn
Register of Wills
John Wright
Roger Wright
Edward Wright
Howard Wright
Josiah K. Smith
Ira Smith
Joseph F. Smith
Ella Boone
William IE. Boone
Ezekiel H. Jones
Gertrude Cranor
William A. Corbin
Effie Parks
Wilbert Wroten
Mary Dell Hill
Stephen Wroaten
Mollie Prettyman
Annie E Cavendar
Elizabeth Burns
Carroll Gray
Annie Case
John Hopkins
Frank Corbin
Mary Corbin Hopkins
Gertrude Andrew
John Sayre Miller, Jr
Sarepta Cranor
Frank Neal
Fannie Willin
Sarah I. Jones
Ella Cranor
Mary M. Jones
Montgomery Trust Co
Roland Miller
Charles Rash
John Rash
Alva B. Todd
Cora H. Todd
A. Webster Todd
Ernest Williamson
Clarence C. Deen
Mabel Clark
Mildred Clark
Adaline Clark
Celesta Clark
Celesta V. Clark
Albert
Handy
Federalsburg Bank of the Eastern Shore Trust Co
Postmaster-elect Wright to attend school before taking post
Postmaster-elect Martin M. Wright who is now School Commissioner must attend school before assuming charge of the post office. The Postmaster-General order mandates newly appointed postmasters to study public relations, mail education, complaint handling, and department relations. State designated central accounting post offices will serve as schools under First Assistant Postmaster-General Work, who will supervise the program. Each appointee will later report back to the Department with a review of what he learned to prove his qualification to serve as local manager of the biggest business in the world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin M. Wright
Star Democrat
Department
Central Accounting Post Offices
Hays
Agricultural Corporation outlines aid for Maryland farmers
The Maryland Agricultural Society general meeting explained how the new Agricultural Corporation of Maryland will help farmers cut production costs and enable more direct selling. About 1,000 farmers attended the three day convention at the Southern Hotel, plus visitors from nearby states. C. E. Bryan of Havre de Grace, president, outlined the organization and urged solid farmer backing. F. E. Yeoman of the county serves as a director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural Corporation of Maryland
Maryland Agricultural Society
Maryland
Southern Hotel
Agricultural Corporation
C. E. Bryan
Havre de Grace
F. E. Yeoman
State Roads to Remove Polarine Sign Frames
The State Roads Commission ordered removal of Polarine guide signs recently erected along state roads for violating advertising sign laws. Efforts will be made to modify the signs to meet objections. if not, the frames will be removed at the company’s expense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Roads Commission
Jurors Drawn for April Term of Circuit Court
Judge Philemon B. Hopper convened the January term and drew jurors for April panels. The list marks star selections for service across eight districts with numerous names, including J. W. Shewbrooks, Joseph Harris, Charles Clough, J. Frank Lane, and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philemon B. Hopper
Circuit Court
J. W. Shewbrooks
Joseph Harris
Chas. H. Clough J. Frank Lane
T. Purdy
Richard J T. Milhv
Harry S. Dailey
Jacob B. Melvin
Ezekiel C. Gooden
Bernard B. Luff
J. Edgar Walls
W. Foster Clark
Attendance Achieves 90 Percent Mark in Most Caroline Schools
Twenty one Caroline county schools reach December attendance of 90 percent or higher. Missing reports come from Concord H wh bard s Choptank Dover Road and Tuckahoe. Notable performers include Nichols 100 percent Williston 99 Caroline High 98 and Greensboro Elementary 90. Attendance banners go to Nichols rural Denton Primary town and Greensboro colored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline County
Concord
Hubbard's
Choptank
Dover Road
Tuckahoe
Nichols
Williston
Caroline High
Laurel Grove
Ridgely High
Barcus
Camp Grove
Hickman
Greensboro High
Garey's
Bee Tree
Denton
Chestnut Grove
Whiteley’s
Preston
American Corner
Denton Grammar
Greensboro
Preston High
Smithville
Muskrat fur outlook boosts Eastern Shore industry
The muskrat, once scorned, is valued at 1.25 to 1.50 per pelt this year as the marsh rodent season opens January 1 on the Peninsula. Despite money shortages, fur demand remains strong and the species earns dignified protection against overharvesting.
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Local Department
Union M. P. Church
Mr. Forrest
W. L. Jump
Billy
Florence Robinson
Little
Charles Butler
Janes Breeding
Fleming Starkey
Norristown
West Collingswood
Island Heights
Elmer Trice
Annie Baughley
Margaret Simpson
Edith Simpson
Allan Ruuions
Alva Griffith
Clinton Neal
Woodall
Mary Lee
Henry Walters
A. T. Garrett
Milford Hospital
Lewis Slaughter
B. R. Powell
Gretna
R. H. Thawley
Harry Whitaker
Salem
Ralph Garrett
Easton
Ridgely News
J. L. Hughes
Margaret Griffin
E L Woolf
Ida Cooper
Canbridge Hospital
Marie Clark
J. S. Lapham
Lakeland
Florida
J. W.shively
George Shively
Addie Jarrell
W. L Cooper
Gibson
Harvey
Fletcher Wharton
Flint
Michigan
Wharton
Carlotta Silver
Aberdeen
Smithson
Orphans’ Court Proceedings
the Agricultural Corporation
Judge Hopper
Wm. H. Goodwin
John T. Carter
Wm. L. Cooper Henry Steele
W. T. Jarman
Fred Bickling
Wm. P. Manlove
Thos. H. Hobbs
Wm. M. Garey
George Schrieber
Henry F. Harris
Thos. P. Green
Geo. R. Horsey
William A. Roe Elmer A. Cole
J. Oscar Bernard
Charles Andrew Asbury Hubbard
John B. Nichols
Markle L. Weaver
George F. Cooper
Martin Adams Wallace Harper
Geo. H. Russell
Wm. W. Noble
Chas
W. Collison
Frank L. R. Nuttle
Chas. W. Hobbs
M. Willey
Marion L. Beck
Wm. H. Deen
Geo. H. Wilson
Ren. H. Johnson
Lemuel R. Clough
Lacey C. Murphy
Harry A. Roe
Ernest G. Cooper
John H. Baggs
Linwood Cohee
Henry W. Hughes
Frank P. Covey
John E. Wilson
Elmer T. Orme
Levin C. Reed
M. W. Charles Levi Voshell, Jr
Chas. A. Carroll
Chas. J. Gallagher
Walton P. Taylor
Burton Proctor
Wm. R. Dulin
John E. Todd
John Rumbold
John F. Spence
Roland Thomas
Wm. R. Carroll
A. J. Messick
Levin E. Taylor
Charles Blades
Carrol
K. Dulin
George Baer
Wm. A. Lewin
Chas. M. Walker
Geo. W. Donovan
Nelson McMahan
Henry Beevers
C. Homer Turner
Chas. T. Davis
J. Frank Short
James B. Wright
Clinton S. Poole
T Sewell Noble
H. R. Merriken
T. Fred Brown
W. Lowe Collins
James P. White
J. Mark Wright
Wm. A. Mowbray
John W. Hallowell
Daniel C. Lynch
Harry 3. Fisher
Walter J. Cooper
Wm. B. Higgins
Anderson Redden
Chas, W.’ Roe
Frank P. Fleming
Wm. M. Sylvester
R. E. Fountain
J. Andrew Mitchell
H. S. Jones
Vauchel Downes
Geo. W. Messick
G. M. Downes
John
Ebling
A. G. Saulsbury
Aaron C. Reber
J. Allen Cherry
Wm. A. Johnson
Bernard Lawless
Norman Vanscoy
W. Thos. Hignutt
Walter Howard
John W. Howard
Ernest C. Collins
Harry S. Sullivan
John R. Andrew
T."j. Daffin, Jr
H. J. Beaechamp
Geo
W. Kelley
W. Towers
Lacey Alford
H. Clark
W. Thawley
Wm. R. Rosa
Leonard R.towers
Denton National Bank
Harvey L. Cooper
Charles W. Hobbs
Thomas B. Sparklie
Abraham R. Wright
William H. Deen
M. Bates Stephens
James H. Nichols
John L. Everngam
J. Roland Chaffinch
Frederick B. Nuttle
Harry M. Thompson
Arthur W. Brumbaugh
Lawrence B. Towers
Irwin T. Saul
the Peoples Bank
Henry T. Nuttle
Frank PB. Covey
Thomas L. Day
Paul Holsinger
William Croll
Somers Blake
Albert G. Towers
Thomas F. Johnson
William R. Fountain
George T. Redden
Frederick J. Wright
H. Earle Smith
George J. Kibler
T. F. Johnson
William H. Nuttle
Frances Johnson
Lewis & Knotts
Pepp Petes
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