Wedding and social notes from Greensboro and beyond
A Busy social page details Elizabeth Billing marrying Frederick N. Smith in Greensboro with Evelyn Clark as bridesmaid and E W Smith as best man. The couple plan residence in Hobbs. Other items mention Elizabeth Flynn and Lawrence Blades wedding in New York, the Thawley home turkey dinner, and assorted visits, travel, and engagements across Denton Chicago Baltimore and Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Alfred Billing
Greensboro
Elizabeth
Frederick N. Smith
Hobbs
Evelyn Clark
E. W. Smith
Philadelphia
Elizabeth Ann Billing
J. A. Leach
Berlin
Louise Swann
Paul C. Phillips
Smith
Marie Alice Flynn
Chicago
Katherine Flynn
Lawrence Blades
J.T. Blades
New York City
Flynn
Northwestern University of Chicago
Blades
U.S. Naval Academy
Brooklyn
N.Y
Wesley E. Thawley
Holt
Hillsboro
Arthur Holt
Miss Ford
Caroline High School
Riverton Avenue
H. Webster
Denton
Helen Hardcastle
Albert J. Bertram
Wilmington
Thunsday
Louise Gray
Mes
Wesley E. ‘Thawley
O. Hugh Clark
Oscar Clark
Ethel Foss
Nillsboro
F. A. Greaves
J. W. Plunmer
Washington, D. C
William Plumnmer
Emily Kellopg
Mooniay
University of Maryland
Alice Allaband
Western Electric Company of
Alice Wilson
Rock Hall
M.A. Bryan
John W. Clark
Proposed Shore Transit bus hearings on Eastern Shore routes
Public Service Commission sets January 22 hearings on Shore Transit Company permit renewals for routes on the Eastern Shore. Pennsylvania Railroad will participate, linking Salisbury to Claiborne with B C A steamers to Annapolis. Plans include routes Preston to Church Hill and Cambridge to Denton via Shiloh and Murlock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Service Commission
Shore Transit Company
Mmotor
Eastern Shore
Pennsylvania Railroad
Salisbury
Claiborne
Baltimore, Chesapeake and Atlantic Railway
Pennsylvania
Annapolis
Love Point
Shore Line Transit Company
Preston
Caroline County
Church Hill
Queen Anne's County
Denton
Cambridge
Shiloh Campground
Murlock
Farry Boulevard Proposed in Maryland Senate
Senator Lawrence K Towers of Caroline proposes a hill to authorize a Farry Boulevard from Love Point in Denton linking main Eastern Shore roads and a fast ferry from Baltimore to Love Point. The bill would finance the boulevard by bond issue to allow immediate, unified construction as one project rather than piecemeal. The procedure parallels that used for the Robert Crain highway in Southern Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Love Point
Denton
Maryland
Baltimore
Lawrence K. Towers
Caroline County
State Roads Commission
Robert Crain
Court Hears Bankruptcy Case In Eastern Shore Brokerage
The January Court with Judges Wickes and Keating heard debtor in bankruptcy proceedings involving Eastern Shore Brokerage Company stockholders. Trustees named are Henry R. Lewis J. Owen Kaotis and Wesley I. Thawley. Attorneys T Alan Goldsbrough Frederick N Fletcher Leonard F Wailes appeared for stockholders. Court adjourned to meet on the 23rd for April jurors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wickes and
Keating
Fastern Shore Brokerage Company
Henry R. Lewis
J. Owen Kaotis
Wesley I. Thawley
T. Alan Goldsborough
Denton
Frederick N. Fletcher
Cambridge
Leonard F. Wailes
Salisbury
In Memoriam for W. Carroll Died January 6 1923
In fond remembrance of kneW Carroll who died January 6 1923. Gone but not forgotten. Loved in life, remembered in death, by his wife Margaret Carroll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kne
W. Carroll
Margaret Carroll
American Corner Ladies Aid Social and Visits
The American Corner Ladies Aid met at Mrs. Olaf E. Smith’s home with ten members and eight visitors. One new member joined. A February meeting will be hosted by Mrs. Tene Trice. Numerous local guests and relatives attended gatherings and dinners at several homes, with quilting, social visits, and family moves noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olaf E. Smith
Tene Trice
L. R. Towers
Lewis Edgell
Sherman
Easton
William ‘Noble
Denton
C. W. ‘Towers
Leon
Near Here
T. J. ‘Todd
Federalsboro
Olas E. Smith
Edward
Harlan Blades
Burrsville
Lacy Griffith
Smithville
Frank Collins
Owen Howard
Charlie Culver
Sinna
Eazell Baker
Greensboro social events and visits noted in town
The Red Men hosted the Daughters of Pocahontas for a Tuesday hall gathering on Railroad Avenue with a supper and music. Guests included Mrs L C Jarrell recently convalescing in Baltimore. Several residents attended events in Philadelphia and London area, visiting relatives and attending clubs and shows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Railroad Avenue
L. C. Jarrell
Maryland General Hospital
Baltimore
Jarrell
Mroo
Irvin -Brumbaughl
Addie E. Pritchett
Federalsburg
Harvey Porter
Wilmington
H. E. Jarrell
John Jarrell
Ridgely
Effa Plummer
Addie DD. Morgan
Queen Anne
Mite Society Hosts Meeting and Social in Burrsville
Burrsville Mr and Mrs J A Porter entertained Mite Society of Union M P Church members and friends on Friday January 11 with hymns prayer scripture recitation readings and desserts. February meeting set at Mr and Mrs Elias Piersons. Nearby dinners hosted by several residents include Mr and Mrs Harlan Blades Mr and Mrs Harry Murphy and son and others with guests from Andersontown Ridgely and Dover areas. Rev C N Wright hosts his mother visiting from Choptank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Porter
Mite Society of Union M. P
Minnie Slaughter
Herman Halteman
Laura Belle Hopkins
W. L. Bullock
William Beauchamp
Minnie Price
Elias Pierson
Harlan Blades
Harry Murphy
Andersontown
David Ellwanger
Near Hollis
Blades
C. AL. Fountain
Charlie
Clarence Voss
Revo
M. E. Wheatley
Childden
Ruth
Gertrude
Melvin
Ridgely
Revival at Methodist Church Closes After Week of Large Crowds
Goldsboro reports a successful revival at the Methodist Church with nightly attendances and several converts. The pastor invites baptized members and new joiners next Sunday. Local families travel plans noted include the Laphams heading to Lakeland Florida and Ed ward Lapham accompanying to Wareham NC. Others discussed trips to Philadelphia and St Petersburg Florida for sicknesses and wintering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lapham
Lakeland
Florida
Edward
Wareham
N. C
E. J. Saunders
Philadelphia
Alice Happle
C. T. Griffin
W. J. Mareshy
Alfred Saunders
Luther Bennett
Samuel Reed
St. Petersburg
A. C. Smith
Wilmington
Ray Seaman
Ridgely Parents And Teachers Meeting Highlights
The Ridgely Primary School meeting drew a large crowd with a reading class demo by Mrs. Swayer, music, and first grade students illustrating with blackboard drawings. Talks covered parental expectations of teachers and athletics, followed by a vote backing moderated athletics. Community concerts, lectures, and socials filled the week with local figures, church visits, and civic group plans noted throughout.
Goodwin's Birthday Party Honors Miss Maxine Goodwin
A Saturday night party hosted by Mr and Mrs William Goodwin celebrated their daughter Maxine turning 18. Guests from Greensboro Goldsboro Marydel and Henderson attended. Ice cream and cake were served as well wishers extended greetings for many more happy birthdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Goodwin
Maxine
Greensboro
Goldsboro
Marydel
Henderson
Baltimore
Wilmington
Clarence Barcus
Annie Gooden
Lula Marvel
Nathan
Walter Cole
Bridgre Town
Beryl Hudson
Easton
William Pfhnton
Urafsto
Federalsburg Firemen Elect New Officers for 1924
Federalsburg fire department elected officers for 1924 led by President J Frank Short and Fire Chief Ira Johnson. Other posts include secretary treasurer George Wrown pipe foreman W A Howdle and hose directors Jacob O Williams. The report also notes Nanticoke Lodge banquet at Masonic Temple with John R Sweeney and Mrs W H Carson entertaining, plus church revival plans and a January 13 address by Congressman John C Ketcham on preserving the Lord's Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federalsburg
J. Frank Short
George W.rown
Ira Johnson
Wilmerts. Noble
Stewart Hallowell
Arthur Johnson
Etlwood Coulbourne
John [Rodes
Vincent McCrea
Roy Nichols
W. AW. Howdle
Frank Irad
Jey
Frank Smith
Robert W. Messenger
Robert Jefferson
Masonic Temple
John R. Sweeney
Biltimore
Amtrs. W
Labor
Baltimore
Jobn
Sanford
Harvey VI. Long
Union Methodist Church
J. R. Charles
F.C. MacSorley
Cardinue
Christ
Chaunch
Union Church
Gibby
John C. Ketcham
Michigan
Community Club fixes biweekly meetings at local school
Friday gathering at Mrs Mary Reynolds home approved shifting to every other Thursday in the High School Auditorium. Calendar of Preston events read by Mrs W W Alderson. Next meeting set for January 24 at Mrs A W Sisk home with Red Cross nurse Catherine Lee likely to speak. Dorchester Md and Sussex Del counties share funding to shell the line road between Reliance and Darbys Bridge two miles long.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Reynolds
W. W. Alderson
Preston
A. W. Sisk
Muss Natherine Lee
Talbot County
Red Cross
Elu
Dorchester County
Sussex County
Del
Delaware
Maryland
Reliance
Darby's Bridge
Hillsboro and Queen Anne Social Roundup
Social notices from Hillsboro and Queen Anne describe a card party hosted by Miss Louise Gray in Denton, with guests including Mr. and Mrs. S. Newton Smith and several Holt siblings. The piece covers visits, dinners, church events, a wedding at the parsonage of Mr Gaylord Wouter Ivens and Miss Clara Ouita Hoyles, and the funeral of Mr Stephen Jump aged 86, plus church services and local travel news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Anne
Hi. J. Stephens
Baltimore
Hillsboro
M. I
J. A. Duidhey
Denton
Queen Anne and
Harris Chapel
St. Paul's Church
Gaylord Wouter Ivens
Clara Ouita Hoyles
Harry Kemp
Ibe
Stephen Jump
Junip
Ife
M. E. Church South
St. Paul's Sunday School
Charles Barton
Representative Flowers
Annapolis
Frank Baker Free Agent After Yankee Release
J Franklin Baker once a Yankee star on the Athletics infield and longtime home run leader is now a free agent after unconditional release by New York. His career peaked with World Series heroics for Connie Mack and the Athletics, later eclipsed by Babe Ruth. Baker ends active play with a 1916 to 1922 run and retires to possible independent baseball or managerial work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Franklin
Baker
Moe
New York Yankees
Yankees
Connie Mack
Ele
Athletics
Giants
Mack
Casey Stengel
Babe Ruth
Ridgely
Bucky Fereog
Newark
Prisoners Escape in Denton Then Re-captured Near City
Four inmates broke jail around six on Tuesday evening by loosening a window bar and tying blankets into a rope. Lawrence Scotten Ray Barney William Boyd and Percy Ricketts fled toward Chester Pa but were pursued after Barney went home and the others took a Denton Auto Co. car. Barney was captured and returned to jail, others followed. car recovered. Ricketts led the group and planned the escape with a monkey wrench and pliers used by a boy to aid the break. Charges include forgery burglary and breaking and entering jewelry store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Scotten
Ray Barney
William Boyd
Percy Ricketts
Barney
Tuckahoe Bridge
Denton Auto Co
Roland Thomas
Chester
Beck
Thomas
Dr. Fisher
Temple
Wilmington
Sheriff Temple
Denton
Ricketts
Dbarmey and Ricketts
Boyd
Scotten
Orphans Court Action Highlights Estate Proceedings
In the Orphans Court on Tuesday Judges West Harper and Shawn presided. Executors Mary W Dill and Edgar W Dill of Luther N Dill deceased filed first and final accounts and related debts, approved. The court directed Edward E Nuttle and Eastern Shore Trust Co to disburse funds under B Frank Edgell estate. T Alan Goldsborough filed multiple accounts for Caroline S Messick estate. approvals noted. Thompson E Gibson and William L Cooper estates filed respective accounts. John L Everngam to amend Stevens estate accounts. Charles B Harrison filed inventory and sale order for Sallie Hignatt estate. Josephine Edgell will admitted to probate through custodian Fred R Owens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
West, Harper and Shawn
Mary W. Dill
Edgar W. Dill
Luther N. Dill
B. Frank Edgell
Edward E. Nuttle
Eastern Shore Trust Company of
Federalsburg
Ora FP
Tull
Harvey Evans
Louis Monath
Wesley E Dixon
T. Alan Goldsborough
Caroline S. Messick
Thompson E. Gibson
William L. Cooper
Lucetta V
Josephine Edgell
Fred R. Owens
Twentieth Century Club Elects Officers for 1924
The Twentieth Century Community Club met with Mrs. William Dillon on the 6th with good attendance. Miss Dulin of Baltimore attended. Officers chosen for 1924: Mrs. O. C. Blades president, Mrs. James B. Todd vice president, Mrs. J. T. Blades secretary and treasurer. Next meeting with Mrs. James Cheezum on January 23. The Ladies Aid of the M. P. Church at Choptank hosted January 1 at the Spence home. Plans for a donation to the pastor and family were made. Next gathering with Mrs. William Whiteley on February 5. Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Blades returned from a two week visit with son W. S. Blades in Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horsey & Carroll
Denton
James A. Mitchell
Christ Episcopal Church
C. H. Bullock
Market Street
William H. Laramore
Josiah A. Beck
T. Alan Goldsborough
Emmanuel Church
Chestertown
McIntosh
Senate
Rl A. Daffin
Towers
P. E. Church
Denton Holiness Clurch
Masonic Hall
Eastern Star
George W. Fooks
Wicomico
Messrs
Nelson H
E. Lloyd Fooks
Preston
Parent Teachers
Kirkwood
Wilmington
J. M. Lindale
Delaware
Mr. Lindale
Caroline
Bethlehem
Egypt
J. E. Smith
Williston
Afernoon
Heaven
Caroline County
Federalsburg
Bridgetown
Greensboro
Curtis
House of Delegates
Andrews
Kauffman
Chesapeake Bay
William $. Elbin
Tuckahoe Neck
Knotts
Easton
Denton National Bank
J. Roland Chaffinch
J. Frank Wright
Ernest G. Cooper
F. J. Wright
J. Lester Everngam
J.J. Nichols
Twentieth Century Community Club
William Dillon
M. P
Choptank
J. F. Spence
William Whiteley
J. T. Blades
Mr. W. S. Blades
Baltimore
Feed School to Be Held in Caroline County
Extension Service will hold a three day Feed School in Caroline County on January 23 to 25 with stops at Ridgely Greensboro and Preston. Three sessions daily at 9 am 2 pm and 8 pm will cover growing leguminous crops led by Prof Oldenburg followed by a dairy feeding lecture by J A Conover. Farmers praise the series for practical guidance on home feeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline County
Ridgely
Greensboro
Preston
Prof
Oldenburg
State Extension Service
J. A. Conover
W C T U Mourns Death Of Sister Emily DeFord
The W C T U expresses sorrow at the loss of faithful sister Emily DeFord and extends sympathy to her bereaved family S V S Wensrin M E McCreery M L Fittern January 1924 Subscribe for the JOURNAL and get all the county news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emily DeFord
SV. S. Wensrin
M. E McCreery
M. L. Fittern
Journal
Condition Of County Banks In Caroline County 1923 Report
Ten banks in Caroline County show a primary reserve over 600 000 dollars and a secondary reserve of 842 000 dollars. Loans and discounts total 4 142 090 dollars, with deposits exceeding 4.79 million. Capital stock stands at 299 450 dollars and surplus around 480 000 dollars, yielding over 133 000 dollars in interest to depositors in the past year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline County
Gilteedge
United States
County P T A Meeting Boosts School Welfare
Officials from Denton and nine associations including Preston Federalsburg Greensboro Goldsboro Denton American Corner Howard's Friendship Harmony and Concord attended the January 16 session. Officers elected were W I Norris Denton chairwoman Mrs Harry Hemmons Ridgely vice chairwoman and Mrs W H Carson Federalsburg secretary. The next meeting is February 1 at 2 p m in the Denton Court House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darent
Board of Education
Denton
Preston
Federalsburg
Greensboro
Goldsboro
American Corner
Howard's
Friendship
Harmony and Concord
Harry Hemmons
Ridgely
Lee ‘Jefferson
Federalsburg Association
Abs
Wash Wright
W. H. Carson
Court House
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the Local Department
Farry Boulevard
Mary Labstein
Bridge Club
THE
Ridgely News
Swayer
Wooters
A. G. Saulsbury
Stayer
Milton King
T. W. Jones
Orrell Laulsbury
Lord
Ent
Jane
University Extension Service
Ladies Aid Society
Episcopal Church
C. W. Jackson
Gilbert Swann
JB. Mason
Henry Wilkinson
Melvin Wheatley
Harper Lang
Matthews
Alice Dennington
Vera Sharpley
George Fitz
Lancaster Theological Seminary
Reformed Church
James Simon
Mont Wiley
Myra Jackson
Miss Griffin
J. H. tHleimmon
Carolyn Mancha
Frank Long
Anne Smith
Dover
Mannie Smith
Norman Wilson
Hlnrry Hemimans
Louise Wilson
Middletown
Margaret Wilson
Harvey Holsinger
M. A. Cotter
Ridgely Catholic Clutch
Calvin Lynch
Methodist Sunday School
Meer
K. Mason
Richard Blackburne
Samuel ‘Troxell
C. Ro Johnson
Rnow
Anna Lynch
William Cohtee
Join Scully
Stella Matthews
Detroit
Firmes
Mollie Richards
Rebecca Lee
Smyrna
Howard Rhodes
Washington
Denny Rhodes
T. L. Day
Charles Starkey
Ben Starkey
Templeville
Paul Sewell
West Philadelphia
T. A. Smith
Dutton
Della Turner
Goodwin
College Park
Mulford Swing
Mary Detwiler
C. D. Lynch
Annie Lynch
Dorothy Beaumont
Bernard Conley
Mtr
Henry Rhodes
Kraemer
New York
Nettie Arnold
Virginia
Sadie Wilson
Epworth Leine
Ruth Cole
Mer
Frank Plitchens
Felton
Frank Sweeney
Linwood Mehkner
Marcus Slook
Fletcher Bright
Kirk Jarman
Clayton
J. W. Gibson
Sanyena
Relea Gilbert
Milton Dill
Tuckahoe
S. Newton Smith
Miss Holt
Ethel Holt
Wesley IL Thawley
Thawley Sparks
Harry S. Sparks
U. S. Navy
Cuba
Wesley E.thawley
Cons
Asbury Greaves
Louise
R. R. Zook
Hoopeston
Ilinois Canning Company
Florence Beaven
J.I. Sparklin
Irwin
Ralph Nolland
Ralph Meredith
Robert Crosby
Vlanders
New Jersey
W.P. McGuire
Seward Smith
J. ‘Jt. Sparklin
Gurney ‘Farburton
W. F. Dawson
Charles
Frank Baker
Newman D. Rickards
Jan. Ty
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