Local department Betterton board of trade noted
Somerset county tax rate set at 1.64 pounds. Soft coal offered for threshing. New State Normal School to be built at Salisbury. C L Walls hardware to close 6 pm in July and August except Saturdays. Sheriff Andrew issuing dog licenses with penalties for unlicensed canines. Old permits expired June 16. Sheridan preached at Harmony M P Church with male quartet from Denton. Kent and Sussex Fair Association promises a larger Harrington fair with new features. Sheriff Ira K Caulk of Talbot resigns amid criticism over prison substitution. Hail storm damages crops in Tuckahoe Neck. Ridgely moving picture parlor plans discussed. J E Cahall of Centreville negotiating land north of Second Street. Song service at Mrs Savity’s in Smithville on July 8 with N Vanscoy and W E Bullock. John H Chambers estimates cost to grow wheat in Queen Anne’s county at 18.80 per acre with breakdowns. Omar D Crothers announces Democratic candidacy for Second Judicial Circuit. J H C Legg and Judge Keating potential candidates. Harrington-Burrsville road contract work underway. cement laid on Denton-Greensboro State road. June wheat prices lower but expectation of bigger harvest due to better weather. Rev Dr George Clarke Peck to speak at county-wide Lord’s Day meeting July 11 in Denton. Lord’s Day Alliance officers listed. New county agent TM Goodwin appointed to Caroline to succeed W Collins Thomas. Thomas to remain until August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betterton
Board of Trade
Somerset
L. B. Towers & Bro
State Normal School
Salisbury
C. L. Walls’ Hardware
May Fisher
Andrew
Sheridan
Maryland Annual Conference
Harmony M. P
Denton
Kent and Sussex Fair Association
Harrington
Ira K. Caulk
Talbot
House of Correction
Tuckabee Neck
Ridgely
J. E. Cahall
Centreville
Second Street
Omar D. Crothers
Elkton
J. H. C. Legg
Thomas J. Keating
Keating
P. B. Hopper
McNichol Construction Co
Harrington-Burrsville
Kauffison Construction Co
Maryland
Townsend
Denton- Greensboro
Baltimore
George Clarke Peck
Caroline County
T. Pliny Fisher
F. C. MacSorley
W. S. Norris
TM. Goodwin
Denton and
Caroline
W. Collins Thomas
Goodwin
New York
University of Maryland
Farm Bureau
Thomas
Queen Anne's
Personal and Social News Interesting Items About Friends
Denton and surrounding areas see a wave of visits and travels as residents and their relatives tour Baltimore Washington and Atlantic City. Numerous names- locales include New Orleans Riverside County School and Johns Hopkins University appear among social guests and host exchanges.
Ebenezer M E Church Schedule and Local Visits in Hillsboro
Sunday services at Ebenezer M E Church in Hillsboro include Sunday School at 9 30 a m morning worship at 10 39 a m and evening worship at 8 p m with a sermon on Is God Good Reverend A G Hummer leads Sunday school and the pastor preaches the morning sermon. Local residents make or take trips to Wilmington Cambridge and Salisbury while visitors include Rev John F Von Herrlich of New York City and Rev Dr S N Pilchard with Dr Norris Pilchard in Salisbury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ebenezer M. E
A. G. Hummer
Frank Fleming
G. B Stewart
Willard Russell
Cambridge
F. F. Carpenter
Harry Messick
Betty
Ann
Wilmington
Holt
Dickinson
John F. von Herrlich
New York City
McGuire
Gray
Ronald
Seaford
Wilbur Fleming
W. P. Fleming
J. N. Clark
Mr. Clark
S.N. Pilchard
Norris Pilchard
Salisbury
Floyd Ward
Fairlee
Grace Collins
G. H. Tarburton
Webber and Son
Baltimore
Hobbs and community notes from local scene
Mrs J R Ricards led the Christian Endeavor service Sunday evening with Mrs L H Thomas chosen as next week's leader. Visitors included Thurman Oden and son Bernard of Baltimore, and Henderson residents Alston Long, Tirzah Frazier and William Frazier visiting Mrs Sarah Davis. Others traveled to Tolchester for the Fourth and to Rehoboth for weekends. Local residents billed for visits with relatives in Philadelphia Newark Salisbury Easton Adamsville and Federalsburg. An annual fireworks display was given by Master Hopkins Thomas. Burton Smith of Baltimore is visiting relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas 3. Symons
University of Maryland
Denton
J. Carroll George
Baltimore
John L. George
Mary Raleigh
Elizabeth Stone
Johns Hopkins University
Mary Straughn
Philadelphia
Temple University
Clarence Chaffinch
Earle Chaffinch
Gay Street
Frederick Towers
Alan Goldsborough
Camp Davenport
Talbot County
Ella George
J. W. Perry
East Denton
Laura Covey
Howard
Chester
F. P. Covey
Robert B. George
Ella Downes
Lynchburg
Clyde Spivey
Suffolk
Grace York
C. Shannon York
J. Frank Wright
Braddock Heights
Delia Melvin
Bridgeport
Plimbimmon
Ocean City
George A. McDaniel
Frederick
James Wise
Dover
J. Owen Knotts
J. H. Summerfield
T. F. Johnson
Rehoboth
J. A. Reynolds
J. R. Ricards
Christian Endeavor
L. H. Thomas
Thurman Oden
Bernard
C. S. Larrimore
Alston Long
Tirzah Frazier
William
Henderson
Sarah Davis
C. D. Callison
Carlilie Roe
Federalsburg
Harold Brooke
Louis Butler
J. S. Raymond
Newark
Del
Helen and
Ruth Hubbard
Paul Moore
Tolchester
EM. Willey
Louise
Catherine Cohee
J. R. Chaffinch
QO. J. Chaffinch
Hopkins Thomas
Burton Smith
Local Notables and Church Events Highlight Week
Mr James Rowens and wife left for Charleston after a New York honeymoon. Dr J Howard Wells will preach at Harris Chapel Sunday at 3. Queen Anne and Harris Chapel hold quarterly conference. Community Club heard Miss Thawley on Symptoms of Disease. St Paul’s morning sermon titled American 1923 Suggested by the Fourth of July. Ladies’ Aid met with Mrs Price. Mrs Barnett to New York for the Fourth. Miss Pauline Neighbors visiting Miss Grace Rood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Rowens
Charleston
W. Va
New York
Talbot
Queen Anne
Queen Anne and
Harris Chapel
St. Paul's Church
Price
Barnett
Pauline Neighbors
Grace Rood
Seedless Apple Tree in Sussex County Gains Fruits
An apple tree near Piney Grove in Sussex County owned by Frank P. Rogers, a farmer, bears seedless apples. The seven year old tree previously yielded few fruit, but this year it is said to be full of young apples, possibly the only one in Southern Delaware or the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware
State
Frank P. Rogers
Piney Grove
Sussex County
Ridgely News Letter Bride and Community Notes
At the Methodist parsonage Miss Althea Robinson wed Karl Rowe of Federalsburg in a small ceremony witnessed by family. The issue also records a child’s funeral, numerous visits, trips, camp plans, and local social happenings in Ridgely with many neighbors and relatives named.
Caroline High School Class of 1923 Graduates Twenty One
The Caroline High School announces that twenty one students formed the graduating class of 1923. The group includes several who plan further study and others who will enter local professions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline High School
Local Social and School Notes from the Baltimore Area
A roundup of residents and visitors with ties to Baltimore and Maryland towns. Scholarships awarded to Clifton Morris at Bryant & Stratton Baltimore. Families host gatherings in Philadelphia Germantown and Easton. Students and teachers move between Strayer Philadelphia and local schools. Carnival income reported at 2049 dollars. Numerous visits to Wilmington Centreville Denton Templeville Trappe and Marydel.
Matrimonial Notes From Elkton And Vicinity
Mrs Harman of Marydel announces the marriage of her daughter Claudia Virginia to Grafton Robert Heather on June 30 at Elkton with Rev Dean Harris officiating. Miss Roe of Chester town and Hayward Benjamin Kennard wed at Elkton by Rev G H Lockerbie. Mr and Mrs Clem K Chance announce the engagement of Mabel Marie Chance to S E Passwater of Bridgetown, with a wedding planned in August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henrietta Harman
Marydel
Claudia Virginia
Grafton Robert Heather
Elkton
Dean Harris
Washington, D. C
Albert Robinson
Washington
Sunbury
Nataline May Roe
Chestertown
Hayward Benjamin Kennard
G. H. Lockerbie
William E. Roe
Wye Mills
Clem K. Chance
Grasonville
Mabel Marie Chance
E. Passwater
Bridgetown
Public Sale of 27 Acre Denton-Area Farm July 1
A twenty seven acre farm fourteen miles from Denton on the State road will be sold July 1. The high, well cultivated land features a two story eight room dwelling with porches and many outbuildings including barn, dairy, creamery, corn house, granary, machine shed, garage, and multiple sheds. An orchard and walnut trees exist. The sale includes eight smaller tracts on July 16 with easy terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Independence Day in Denton Parade and Carnival Draw Big Crowd
Independence Day in Denton featured a 2 PM parade led by Charles G. Dukes on a decorated horse and a goat mascot, with Floats, bands, and clubs earning prizes. A baseball game at Towers Park drew a record crowd as Denton beat Ridgely 12 to 10. The Denton Fire Company carnival ran into lighting trouble, leaving the town in darkness until morning, but organizers plan to extend the carnival through the next week with strong attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Charles G. Dukes
Marc Bryant
Boys' Club of
Christ Church
Fire Company
Federalsburg J Band
Elizabeth E. Pippin
George T. Redden
W. S. Norris
Frank L. R. Nuttle
Prises
C. S. Kauffman
R. W. Walworth
American Union
Camp Fire Girls
George Porter
Jane Wine
Boys' Club of Christ Church
Arthur Reinhold
Ridgely
Towers’ Park
Bayliss
Holland
Slaughter
Jones
Culver
Scott
Carnival
Denton Fire Company
Community Club
Preacher Wells to Speak at Methodist Church Next Sunday
Rev J H Wells D D will preach at the Methodist Church next Sunday night followed by the second quarterly conference. Numerous locals and visitors are noted in recent social mentions including Mr Harry Williams visiting Wilmington and Miss Viola Williams staying with friends in New Bern. Several trips and family visits are recorded to Wilmington and Greensboro with multiple women named Mrs and Misss visiting kin and attending gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Wells
D. D
Harry Williams
Wilmington
Viola Williams
New York
Robert Jarrell
Robert, Jr
Andrew Quillen
Baltimore
C. T. Griffin
Addie Simpson
Chester
George Shively
Clark Smith
W. W. Dennison
Wallace and
Thelma
Wyoming
Walter Sylvester
East Barndy
Murphy
Jack Montgomery
Bennett
Maud Clark
Maud King
Greensboro
Thomas Shockley
Devolston Cartwright
Harford Woman Eyes Maryland State Senate Bid
Miss Mary E. W. Risteau of Harford county, a former House delegate and first woman in Maryland's General Assembly, may run for the State Senate. She currently serves on the State Board of Education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary E. W. Risteau
Harford County
House of Delegates
General Assembly of
Maryland
State Senate
State Board of Education
Death of Mr Charles H Whitby in Denton
Death of Charles H Whitby at his Denton home after Brights disease illness. Born January 24 1847 he served as Caroline county treasurer for eight years and later ran a West Denton cannery with son Alda P Whitby. Survived by wife Annie Plummer and children Mrs Robert Ledman Miss Iva Whitby Charles H Whitby Jr and Alda P Whitby. Funeral at home Sunday 2 PM conducted by Rev J E Smith with interment in Greensboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Whitby
Caroline County
Denton
Bright
James Madison Whitby
Mr. Whitby
Rgos
Alda P. Whitby
West Denton
J. E. Smith
Greensboro
Milford Baseball Case Appeals Ruling Over Class Players
The Eastern Shore Baseball League directors met in Crisfield Tuesday to review President M B Thawleys ruling that Milford must void all games won since June 9 for using more than three class players. The meeting drew 35 Shore moguls from each club and sustained the decision, placing Milford at the bottom of the standings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. B. Thawley
Eastern Shore Baseball League
Milford
Crisfield
Thawley
Chamber of Commerce
Eastern Shore League
Shore
Farms at Harrington Burrsville Denton Greensbo roads
Splendidly located farms at the Harrington Burrsville and Denton Greensboro roads, 14 miles from Denton with eight daily Denton Greensboro bus trips to the Pennsylvania railroad station at Greensboro. Regular truck service to the Greensboro milk condensing station and potential daily freight and passenger truck to Wilmington and Philadelphia. Small payments and easy terms for young buyers. Plat available at Harvey L. Cooper’s office or J. L. Everagain’s store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton-Greensboro
Denton
Harvey L. Cooper
J. L. Everagain
Death of Mrs. E. M. Garey in Denton
Mrs. Laura S. Garey widow of Edwin M. Garey died suddenly of apoplexy at her son in law and daughter Dr and Mrs Dawson O George residence in Denton. She was daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Edward Saulsbury and survived by three daughters Mrs Frederic N Nichols Mrs Dawson O George and Miss Lucy Garey of Denton and a son E Saulsbury Garey of Obisonia Pa. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 1 o clock at the home, with interment in Denton cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Garey
Laura S. Garey
Edwin M. Garey
Dawson O. George
Denton
Garey
Edward Saulsbury
Frederic N. Nichols
Lucy Garey
E. Saulsbury Garey
Obisonia
Denton Cemetery
State primaries unlikely in Maryland governor race
The piece notes that Democrats and Republicans expect uncontested gubernatorial nominations this fall, with Governor Ritchie and Attorney General Alexander Armstrong unopposed. It recalls prior eras of heated conventions and rare unopposed statewide tickets, contrasting past elections and the rise of direct primaries after 1910.
Orphans Court Proceedings Document Involves Estate Inventories
In Orphans Court Tuesday Judges West Harper and Shawn presided. Fred Noble Wright as executor of Laura Rebecca Wright filed inventory and appraisal of the deceased’s personal property. Harvey L. Cooper as administrator of Sallie E. Harley filed an account of sales. Sadie E. Harley deceased filed a first and final account of administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
West, Harper and Shawn
Fred Noble Wright
Laura Rebecca Wright
Harvey L. Cooper
Sallie E. Harley
Sadie E. Harley
Annual Lawn Fete at Centre Ville Church Dates
The Annual Lawn Fete at Centre Ville Catholic Church is scheduled for Friday July 76 and Saturday July 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centreville
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Clarence and
Clyde, Jr
S. J. Stayer
New Orleans
Edward Hoffman
C. A. Pentz
M. C. Taylor
James E. Dick
George Kline
Harrisburg
Atlantic City
Henry Jopp
R. Henning
William E. Cady
John M. Cady
Walter M. Royal, Jr
J. Kemp Stevens
New York University
Riverside County School
Riverdale
On- Hudson
W. L. White
C. E Brown
Bridgeville
T. L Day
C. N. Jones
George W. Price
Jeanette
Jedbury
S. C
R. D. Mellard
Edith Wright
Laura Lucas
Webster
Francis Lucas
Charles Triplett
St. Joseph
John H. Baggs
Marietta Anthony
Wm. Lee
Annetta R
Wm. H. Smith
Albert R. Neal
Williston
E. Clyde Walls
Church Hill High School
Columbia University
Dorothy Neal
Virginia McMahan
Clarence E. Chaffinch
Baltimore Business College
Charles Ramsdell
Ashland
N. J
Hannah Garey
Louise Nuttle
Marguerite McCann
Dublin
Anna Wilson
Ingleside
Mary Bacon
Laurel
Bower
Marian
Esther
Merchantville
Martha Fisher
Arthur G. Fisher
Lakewood
J. Woodall Green
Little Child
Thomas R. Green
O. C. Hinkle
I. R. Fleetwood
Lee Plummer
Brooklyn
N. Y
J. W. Plummer
SAARE
Hillsboro
Hobbs
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Ridgely News
Lems
Althea Robinson
Harry Robinson
Karl Rowe
Melvin E. Wheatley
Mary
Rawe
Federaleburg
Francis Dragoo
Morris Dragoo
Baptist Church
Mr. Morris
Ridgely Cemetery
Anna Sprye
John
Melvin Wheatley
Melvin
Ruth
Maryland State Sunday School Association
Camp Royal
Tom Rickards
Methodist School
Selby Graff
Reformed School
Stayer
Ann Arbor
Michigan
Pittsburg
Cleveland
Toledo
Fred Dove
Fred
William Humbert
Daleville
Virginia
Mary Klotz
Mollie Richards
W. H.smith
M. H. Thomas
Brown Elliott
Herbert Lane
Leonard Deen
Pindar
Talchester
Evelyn Frampton
I. E. Mason
Burton Wilkinson
Coney Island
Cape May
Elizabeth Sparks
William Sparks
Vergie Sparks
van Sant
Clayton
Paul Neff
Walter Bennington
Robert Headley
Acton
Germantown
S. T.saulsbury
Sara King
Sallie Holsinger
Elizabethtown
Pennsylvania
Frank Long
Harvey Holsinger
Fred Flounders, Jr
Walter Mitchell
Melvin Hubbard
William Mitchell
Elizabeth Hammond
Easton
Winifred
Harry Lane
Edward Hill
Norma Cooper
Veda Hoffman
Conover Crouse
Loreen Hubbard
Bernice Hendricks
George Anderson
Ida Culver
Hazel Towers
Elizabeth Porter
Byron Cade
Blanche Croll
Rebecca Cohee
Theodore Orme
Dorothy Miller
Florence Morgan
Florence Hills
Linden Duffey
Helen Carey
Ruth Satterfield
Nellie Thawley
Carolinean
Clifton Morris
Bryant & Stratton Business College
Howard Holsinger
James Madigan
Leona Saxton
Jessie Reber
Strayer
Business School
I. T. Saulsbury
Headley
Masters Thomas and
Landers Jones
Trappe
A. G. Saulsbury
Charles Starkey
Harry Welch
J. H. Mason
Cahall
Madge Thomas
Madge Hollingsworth
Starr
Geneva Johnson
Anne Smith
Milburne
L. 5
Mathews
E. C. Harley
C. E. Turner
John Swing
Paul Hemmons
Dorothy Lane
Charles Guessford
Easton Hospital
J. C. Madara
Mary Madara
Goldsboro
Ritchie
Alexander Armstrong
Armstrong
E. Brooke Lee
Caleb C. Magruder
Court of Appeals
Harry W. Nice
Amos W. W. Woodcock
Lloyd Lowndes
Lowndes
John Walter Smith
Edwin Warfield
Warfield
Senator Weller
William T. Warburton
Albert A. Doub
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