Local market notes and community notices in Caroline County
A mosaic of local commerce and gatherings reports cash prices for eggs and corn, scarce apples, and Chickens wanted. It notes a Holy Land pilgrimage pledge, school outings to Love Point, farm and weather updates, carriages sold by Smith & Walls, and plans for a Sunday School festival. A Downes farm move and local political chatter are included, plus a water project for Denton and river-bridge incidents at Dover bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Blackiston
W. R. Muller
Holy Land
W. B. Trice
Concord
Willam P. Stafford
Burrsville
Sunday School of
Christ Church
Love Point
C. Wricht
Furaman
Tuckahoe Neck
H. Alg. Westerfield
Harris Chapel
J. W. Peters
Hickman
Del
Smith & Walls
Tueday
DP. Stock
Vranvis W. Janney
Baltimore
PB. R. Fisher
Peninula
Drouth
Ome Farm
Aeason
William J. Shawn
Downes
Thawkey's Chapel
Joseph Larrimore
Queen Annes
Caroline County Journalim
W. T. Chase
Wilmington
Margaret Prattis
L. J. Hammond
Philadelphia
Methodist Protestant Church
Ambrose
Adams
James A. Barwick
Silton
Caroline County
Caroline
Commissioners
Denton
G. A. McDaniel Company
Second Street
Gay and
Second Streets
Dover Bridge
Easton Star-Democrat
Quiet Denton Wedding and Local Social Roundup
A quiet wedding united Anna Bradge and Edward S. Evans at Mrs. Annie Willoughby’s South Denton home with only family present. The couple, who will live at Love Point, left for Baltimore and Washington after the ceremony. Judges Burke Pattison and Brinsfield visited, politics brewing around Burke’s governor bid. The column surveys numerous visitors and residents, with travels to Philadelphia, Rehoboth, and Baltimore, and notes on social events and local duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Willoughby
South Denton
Anna Bradge
Edward S. Evans
Thomas Evans
Sickman
Joseph Willoughby
Ruth Willoughby
T. J. Lard
Burrsville
Baltimore
Washington
Advertised Letters at Denton Post Office
Unclaimed letters for week ending July 15 listed for pickup at Denton post office. Names include Miss Edith Eli Miss Flossie Holmes Mr Harry Fountain Mr John Carkle Miss Ethel Thornton Mrs A L South worth (2) Mrs Robert Ingersoll Mr Thos J Biddle. Call and say they are advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Edith Eli
Flossie Holmes
Harry Fountain
John Carkle
Ethel Thornton
A. L. Southworth
Robert Ingersoll
Thos. J. Biddle
Marydel camp meeting readies ten day August event
Under Rev G R Neese the Marydel camp meeting committee prepares for a ten day camp in Dailey's woods starting August 41st. Notable features include Rev Ralph T Coursey from Wilmington, the Philadelphia Quartette, temperance day by W C T U, Epworth League rally, ample parking for teams and cars, a renoved boarding tent, and a bread stall selling ice cream and drinks with Sundays served except during services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. R. Neese
Marydel
Dailey
Ralph T. Coursey
Wilmington
Philadelphia
Epworth League
Encampment Board Re-elected And Local Notes
Templeville reports the board re elected with Rev G R Neese as chairman Gurn sey Knotts secretary and A F Heather treasurer The camp privileges include tent reads and allowances for Floyd Hummer and Thomas Robinson along with boarding tent operations The text notes a large encampment ahead Local society updates mention weddings relocations and visits as well as a Baltimore initiative paying ten cents per quart for dead flies to children under 16
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Templeville
G. R. Neese
Gurnsey Knotts
A. F. Heather
Floyd Hummer
Thomas Robinson
John W. Davis
Salisbury
Philadelphia
Rena Cooper
Atlantic City
Charles H. Sylvester
Caroline County
Sylvester
Carrie Pippin
Greensboro
Kate O. Knotts
Mary
Roy Stafford
Millington
Florence Faulkner
Margaret Smith
Helen M. Heather
Maple Grove Farm
Josephine Pennewill
Wilmington
Baltimore
Ridgely Festival Pleasures Boost Town Spirit And Trade
The Ridgely festivals last Thursday and Friday brought in strong crowds and lighted grounds. The Hillsboro band aided the Ridgely group with music as Rev. W. E. Habbart and Rev. Turner spoke words of cheer. Net proceeds from the events are not yet known, but about 135 dollars were reported. The dairy market sees butter prices rise to 35 cents a pound while showers aid crops. A union picnic is planned for July 29, with music and games. Various local notices follow including sickness, theft, and social visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillsboro
Ridgely Band
W. E. Habbart
Crisfield
M. Church
Boston Dispatch
Herzog
New York
Ridgely
Joseph Simon
Mathews
Easton
Charles Marvel
Kent Island
William Marvel
John Wooters
Order of Heptasophs
Love Point
Emmanuel Baptist Church
Hillsboro Social Notes Highlight Visiting Friends
Miss Helen Mason spent days with Mrs. John Mackintosh in Denton and returned with the Misses McClayton who had visited Mrs. Mackintosh. Virginia Holt came home from Baltimore where her brother Arthur Holt is recovering. Mrs. W. L. Thompson hosted a card party for Mrs. Ralph B. Thompson of St. Louis. Clarence Burchinal and brother William visit their grandmother Mrs. Lady Sparks in Wilmington. Mrs. H. M. Thompson led the Ladies Aid Society of the M. E. Church. Wolcott Gooden of Wyoming Delaware visits cousin Fred Jump near Queen Anne’s, while Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Rorapaugh host Donald in Hillsboro. Mrs. Calvin Reed of Wyoming visits sister Mrs. J. E. Wathers. Mrs. Annie Bloxsom of Denton stays with her aunt Mrs. Rebecca Flowers in Queen Anne. Mrs. Annie Rutledge of Baltimore visits Mrs. C. E. Stewart. Mr. H. M. Thompson makes a business trip to Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Charles Burke
John R. Pattison
Zora Hl. Brinsfield
Denton
Irinsfield
Judge Burke
Judge Pattison
Cambridge
Burke
Pattison
Court of Appeals
W. W. Hubbard
Chestertown
National Association of Fertilizer Manufacturers
Baltimore Sun
Hubbard
Hubbards
Fourth
W. C. Pasterfield
J. Dukes Downes
Rehoboth
William H. Alexander
The
Weather Service
Baltimore
Mason
Ruth Thawley
Wilmington
Mark Bennett
New Castle
J. L. Stevens
Josephine M. Downes
Frank P. Covey
Delahy
H. A. G. Westerfield
Lila Gerry
Cecil
W. Ross Stevens
Galden College
Clarence Long
Adelaide
Crisfield
James A. Stephens
William H. Bower
Merchantville
N. J
Irene Roe
Chapel
Sallie Mason
W. O. Ledman
Hattie Holden
Florence Nolden
Salem
Mass
FP. R. Owens
M. Luther Coulbourne
Myrtle Coulbourne
Philadelphia
Wilbur Sewell
Pearl Griffin
Strayer's Business College
Alexander Hardcastle
J. Howard Covey
New Jersy
Emily Tierce
Baltimore County
Rachel Griffin
Peabody
G. Ditty
Milwaukee
A. I. Cooper
Gertrude Deen
Rita Kemp
Norfolk
FF. T. Little
F. J. Wright
Pen Mar
Alda P. Whitby
Atlantic Hotel
Helen Mason
John Mackintosh
McClayton
Clarence Burchinal
William
Lady Sparks
H. M. Thompson
Ladies’ Aid Society
M. EL Church
Wolcott Gooden
Wyoming
Delaware
Fred Jump
Queen Anne
Que
Ernest Rorapaugh
Donald
Hillsboro Hotel
Calvin Reed
Little Son
Del
J. E. Wathers
Herbert Collins
Annie Collins
Alice Bloxsom
Rebecca Flowers
Annie Rutledge
C. E. Stewart
Camp meeting roads worsen as rain looms
Minnie Thawley and her daughter Nellie visit relatives in Viola and Felton. With camp meeting season near the roads are in terrible condition for the event. A correspondent warns of forty days of rain. The plea ends urging people to subscribe now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andersontown
Minnie Thawley
Nellie
Viola
Felton
Community Notes From Ames and Nearby Areas
Sunday Christian Endeavor services led by Mrs. M F E Holbrook. no services until after camp meetings. Manning Merriken recovering after heat near Preston. School trip to Rehoboth with Sennett and circuit schools. New parsonage interior whitewashed by G H Laws of Harrington. Ames church ladies to sell ice cream and cake July 28 on the station green. W P Carroll shipped over twenty calves and sheep. Peaches and corn shipped from the area. Heat affecting residents though no fatalities locally. Mrs S Corkman visiting Federalsburg relatives. Robert Fisher from Orangeburg visiting grandmother S A Smith. M Merriken painting sister Annie Seeder’s dwelling near Andersontown. Frank Willoughby visiting daughters Lola and Gertrude in Baltimore. Dilly Ayres remains feeble at Satterfield home. Minnie Price of Harrington visiting Elizabeth Billings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor
M. FE. Holbroook
J. Hi. Merriken
Manning
Preston
Sennett
Rehoboth
G. H. Laws
Harrington
Ames M. BP. Church
W. P. Carroll
S. Corkman
H. R. Merriken
Federalsburg
Lower Caroline
Robert Fisher
Orangeburg
S. C
S. A. Smith
M. Merriken
Annie Seeder
Andersontown
Frank Willoughby
Lola
Gertrude
Baltimore
Dilly Ayres
J. W. Satterfield
Minnie Price
Elizabeth Billings
Local social notes highlight Delaware guests and health updates
Ex-Sheriff Riley Melvin and wife of Felton along with the Hopkins family of Dover were guests of Homer Melvin and sisters Della and Verdie in a touring car trip. Mrs A L Russell returns from seaside with son Leland Russell. Mrs Jacobs off Maryland University Hospital gains strength after six weeks. Adam Holsinger and Dorothy visit Ridgely hosts A L Russell. Edna Cochran visits Crisfield. Union M P Sunday School attends Rehoboth. W P Stafford improving after illness. Mrs Fred Orwell now able to be out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riley Melvin
Felton
Del
R. A. Hopkins
Bessie
Melvin
Dover
Homer Melvin
Della
Verdie
Hopkins
A. L. Russell
Russell
Leland Russell
Wilmington
T. R. Jacobs
Maryland University Hospital
Baltimore
Adam Holsinger
Dorothy
Ridgely
Florrie Dill
Edna Cochran
Crisfield
Union M. P
Rehoboth
W. P. Stafford
Fred Orwell
Dry weather hurts corn crops and local notices
In American Corner the dry spell is cutting corn yields in the area. Miss Jennie Trice is on the sick list. Miss Estella Love of Easton is visiting friends this week. Mr. Manute Trice reports the loss of a valuable horse last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Trice
Estella Love
Easton
Manute Trice
Traveling to the Old World by Rev Dashiell
Rev E H Dashiell writes of a pleasant Atlantic voyage in June 1911. The account details departure from New York, encounters with wind and calm seas, and memorable views of the Azores including Pico and St George. He describes early sunrise, sacred music aboard, and reflections on nature, God, and the expanding horizon as the ship nears Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Dashiell
Atlantic
New York Harbor
Dashiell
Mr. Fuller
Tam
Fuller
Theodore Cotonio
New Orleans
Palermo
Naples
Italy
America
Long Island
Ammerica
Tver
Onon
God
New York
de Flores Islands
Orphans Court Clears Several Probate Matters
In the Orphans Court session Judges Clark Liden and Fleetwood approved releases from heirs at law for administrator Philip A Marvel of Henry D Marvel. Katherine N Hardcastle's will admitted to probate and Alexand er Hardcastle Jr named executor. Bonds filed and approved. Creditors notice ordered. John E Wilson Oscar Clark appointed to appraise personal estates. Clara E Hubbard named administratrix of Roy E Hubbard bonds approved. Thos F Garey guardian to Everett H Garey bonds filed approved and funds expend. Thos I Garey administrator c t a of Elizabeth Dixon Nutt le distribution approved. Frank Webster administrator of Alexine P Mowbray deposits ordered. Petition of Philip A Marvel deposits directed. Earie C Knotts appointed to fill Washington College free scholarship vacancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
Clark
Liden
Fleetwood
Philip A. Marvel
Henry D. Marvel
Katherine N. Hardcastle
Alexander Hardcastle, Jr
John E. Wilson
Oscar Clark
Clara E. Hubbard
Roy E. Hubbard
Chas. E. Andrews
W. M. Wright
Thos. F. Garey
Everett H. Garey
Thos, I. Garey
Elizabeth Dixon Nuutle
Frank Webster
Alexine P. Mowbray
Washington College
Earie C. Knotts
Local residents visit family and return home
Mrs Ruth Allen and children of Wilmington visit her parents Mr and Mrs James Kemp. Mrs Agnes Williams and children from Chestnut Grove return home after time at Rehoboth. Mr Dave Bannon makes a brief trip to Baltimore. Mrs Frank Conley and daughter Ruth of Federalsburg visit Mrs Charles Culver. Mrs Bell Todd and son Kempe visit her parents. Elwood McCool of Wilmington visits uncle John Rosser. Harvey Walls spends time at Milford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Allen
Wilmington
James Kemp
Agnes Williams
Chestnut Grove
Rehoboth
Dave Bannon
Baltimore
Frank Conley
Ruth
Federalsburg
Charles Culver
Bell Todd
Kempe
Elwood McCool
John Rosser
Harvey Walls
Milford
Festival at Hickman Church Grounds Saturday Night
A festival will be held on the grounds adjoining Hickman Church Saturday night July 22. Everybody is invited with proceeds for church. Rain has broken the weather. smiles return. Mrs. Harry Jewell and children of Philadelphia visit relatives here. Rev. T J Sard reported an interesting sermon last Sunday. The Epworthians have decided to have no more services until September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hickman Church
Harry Jewell
Philadelphia
Epworthians
Neighbors note Henderson death of William M. Price
William M. Price of Henderson was found dead on a public road, heart trouble cited as the cause. He fell while walking home from Mrs. Emma Newlee’s farm after feeling ill Sunday evening. An inquest was deemed unnecessary and the funeral occurred Wednesday at 8:30, with interment at Concord. He leaves two daughters and siblings, was a former County Commissioner and active Democrat. Rev. Milan H. Spicher, longtime church and community figure, also dies at age 47 in Tuckahoe Neck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William M. Price
Henderson
Emma Newlee
Price
Charles E. McIlvaine
Philadelphia
George H. Wilson
George W. Price
Denton
Luke Andrew
Cordova
Robert D. Windsor
Hesalsa
Martin Price
Milan H. Spicher
Second Street
Spicher
Murray
Mabel Smith
Virginia
Church of the Brethren
J. H. Beer
Tuckahoe Neck
Mr. Spicher
Pennsylvania
Wheat Profit in Caroline County Despite Low Yields
Dr. F P Herr of Ridgely says wheat remains profitable in Caroline, best on large farms. Ninety growers harvested 3743 acres yielding 63196 bushels, about 17 bu per acre. At 80 cents per bushel with $8.50 production per acre, net per acre is 3.66, with straw added profit rises. Even with high costs and low yields, wheat farming shows a good margin in the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline
Caroline County
F. P. Herr
Ridgely
Stoo
Wr. Herr
Family visitors from across cities line card
Mrs Mervine and her sons Albert and Emmett visit her brother C E Willis in Philadelphia. Harry Richardson and wife of Denton spent Sunday with Mrs M J Hignatt. Marie Anthony of Denton returns home after visiting Miss May Willis. Etta Essex and aunt from Baltimore, visiting W C Todd, have returned home. Mrs Thomas Hamilton Jr and children of Baltimore are visiting Mr and Mrs William Taylor. Elizabeth Covey visits with her sister Mrs Rock Coleman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Hamilton, Jr
Baltimore
William Taylor
Elizabeth Covey
Rock Coleman
Miss Mamie Goodwin Visits Philadelphia Relatives
Miss Mamie Goodwin of Philadelphia visits her parents Mr and Mrs Wim Goodwin. John Wilson of Baltimore spends part of the week with his brother G H Wilson. Myrtle and Mary Newlee visit Philadelphia friends. Mrs Addie Sutton of Chester visits here. The piece comments on swimming knowledge and urges teaching all children to swim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamie Goodwin
Philadelphia
Wim. Goodwin
John Wilson
Baltimore
G. H. Wilson
Myrtle
Mary Newlee
Addie Sutton
Chester
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Local Department
Burke and Pattison
Mr. Brinsfield
Lena Cox
Thos. F. Cox
Elizabeth Cox Davis
Hardy
FE. G. Breeding
Johns Hopkins University
W. R. Breeding
Alice Logan
Mary Gullette
Vienna
T. J. Williams
Ethel Davidson
Adda Hill
Seaford
Katie Truitt
Milton Cox
Thomas
Perris
Texas
Elizabeth Jenkins
F.lt. Brooks
Louise
Union Bridge
E. J. Winder
H. EE. Kinder
Thomas Kempe
Irving Riggs
E. E. Goslin
Charles Lawrence
Harry Hackett
Myra Wright
Choptank
A. R. Messick
Geo. Spicer
Hazelwood Spicer
John H. Williams
Agnes Mowbray
Ivanston, NL
Silas Sparklin
Kahn Stevens
California
G. G. Ewell
Mazie
Roberta Everngam
Harry Eddington
Bethel
Raymond Elderdice
C. M. Elderdice
Agnes Elliott
Alonzo Elliott
Elizabeth Warren
Myra Harris
E. F E. Goslin
the Ridgely News
M. P
Tuckahoe
Zedoc Draper
Slabtown
Warren Vansant
Joshua Porter
John Ornett
Edward
Joseph W. Case
S. Grace Greenlee
Ocean City
Maud Green
Nettie Longfellow
Poplar Heights
Ira Cannon
Indiana
Doc Thornton
William Brashears
J. F. Jarman
William H. Greenlee
Addie Cohee
Eva Hughes
Elsie Clark
Bridgetown
Charles Rich
Bella Jarman
Annie Seward
Ford Coursey
Linwood Cohee
Ball Park
Alex Gadd
Hobbs
Azores
Fayal
Pico
St. George
St George
Europe
Dassienn
Williston
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