Harris fair opens next Tuesday with sales and hunts
Local notices announce Harrington fair opening next Tuesday with a carriage for sale in excellent condition and reduced price tires from E H Hirs. Shiloh camp begins August 1 for ten days. Denton and Federalsburg report communicable diseases. commissioners issue bonds in Denton. Queen Anne’s county plans a combined farmers picnic and horse and cattle show at Centreville August 23 drawing up to five thousand attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrington
E. H. Hirs
Pola Negri
Palace
Denton Camp
Mudd
J. Frank Short
Federalsburg
Maryland
Preston
Denton
Mary E. Wooters
William H. Wooters
Greensboro
M. G. Morris
W. O. Bennett
W. Br
Everagain
State Roads Commission
Strother, Brogden & Co
The
Century Trust Co
Thomas Clayton Frame
Francis B. Cahn
Keneshaw Mountain Landis
United States
Easton
Federal Park
Judge Landis
J. Franklin Baker
Landis
Easton Baseball Club
Harvey L. Cooper
Ritchie
Carville D. Benson
Baltimore County
Cooper
Thomas J. Keating
Second Judicial Circuit
Queen Anne's County
Centreville
Enterprise
Hoys
St. Mary’s Industrial School
Ernest W. Grubb
Maryland Teatrod
Grubb
Social notes of Denton residents on visits and travels
Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Davis and daughter Caroline depart for a two week motor tour through Pennsylvania and New York to Niagara Falls. Numerous Denton residents and guests are listed visiting relatives, attending weddings, or vacationing in Rehoboth, Wilmington, Baltimore, and Philadelphia, including Miss Mildred Bowdle and Mr. Thomas Marker’s July 14 wedding at Holy Cross Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. Davis
Caroline
Wilmington
Pennsylvania
New York
Niagara Falls
J. Wesley Kee
Panama
United States
John O. Davis
Near Town
Kee
Thomas Marker
Dover Station
Mildred Bowdle
Elmer Bowdle
Marydel
Holy Cross Church
Dover
Joseph A. Lee
Joseph B. Orrell
Philadelphia
Virginia Lee
Joseph
Benjamin F. Johnson
W. Ross Stevens
Billy
Jean
Stevens
G. Lacey Stevens
Katherine E. Page
Baltimore
Walter Sparklin
Rehoboth Beach
Thomas R. Green
Walter Semlow
Maryland
Charles W. Sylvester
Chincoteague Island
M. Wade Hughes
Chevy Chase
R. Boon Beauchamp
Mildred Nuttle
Hilda Harwood
Temple University
Shannon Cramer
Washington
Oscar Clark
Paul Harsey
Ais
Hayward S. Harsey
Vinal E. Hills
Denton
Charles L. Trice
Fanily
Lott
Texas
T. L. Trice
Edwina Downes
Large Real Estate Sale of Hutchinson Trice Lands
W Brewster Deen as trustee sold the late Hutchinson Trice estate comprising 775 acres across Fourth and Eighth districts. Parcels included Two Johns tract to Norman Trice for 2500, road parcels to Lawrence B Towers for 1500 and 3020, marsh land to Towers for 150, stores and wharf to T Frederick Towers for 320, Fulton lot to Towers for 500, Wood Wharf parcels to Wooters and the Bowdles for 1000 and 1025, Tinker's Hill to Wooters for 65, Gilpin Point to James Trice for 87.50, Hutchinson crossroads to William Deen for 390, timber to Towers for 2325, home farm to Towers for 3500, storm house and American Corner dwelling to James Trice for 1930, polling place at American Corner to James Trice for 200. Total sales $20,017.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Brewster Deen
Hutchinson Trice
Two Johns
Preston
Denton
Norman Trice
Bureau
Two Johns Wharf
Lawrence B. Towers
T. Frederick Towers
Wood Wharf
John W. Wooters
Clifford C. Bowdle
Mary A. Bowdle
Tinker’s Hill
Gilpin’s Point
James Fred Trice
Hutchinson's Cross-Roads
William H. Deen
Hutchinson
Eastern Shore Apple Crop Hurt Across Maryland
Maryland orchardists report uneven apple yields with many blooms failing to set due to a wet cool spring. Excessive rain fostered pests and disease, with spraying often washed away by precipitation. Some varieties on the Eastern Shore promise better crops, while others suffer from spotting and poor fruit set. A lost level rod in a canvas cover near the Denton to Downes Station road was reported with a reward offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Denton
Downes Station
Rewardis
Journal Office
Hendersons and Others Enjoy Tolchester Outing
Henderson family and relatives spent Sunday at Tolchester. Others visiting included Mr. Milton Dill who sprained his ankle playing ball and is out of action. Henderson beat Sadlerville 8 to 10 in a local game. several residents hosted visitors from Philadelphia, Wilming ton, Marydel, and Smyrna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alda Montague
F. B. Sweeney
Katherine Taylor
Carroll Meredith
Grover Jarman
Tolchester
Milton Dill
Sadlersville
Henderson
Wilbur Griffith
Marcus Hook
McKinley Wilkinson
Easton
Chas. Griffith
Watter Schoppe and Son
Philadelphia
Ed. Schoppe
Elsie Rohman
Smyrna
Leslie Meredith
S. C. Johnson
Wilmington
Naomi Stafford
Marydel
Esther Clayville
Alden Smith
Mary
Ot Doves
Kate Downes
Ruth Cole
Marian Ogle
Frederick
D. M. Gooden
Central Church Social Notes and Local Moves
Central Church and Sunday School close for Rev Wright's vacation. Mrs Wyatt hosted guests from Pittman New Jersey and Drexel Hill Pennsylvania. Local family travel plans and hospital visits noted. Wheat threshing finished for the season. Mite Society to meet Friday at Mrs Spence's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. L. Wyatt
William Pedrick
O. E. Simmons
Pittman, N. J
Ivan A. Dill
Drexel Hill
E. H. Sapp and Sons
Felton, del
R. H. Dill
Greenshoro
Henry R. Lewis
Ann
Denton
Central Church
FE. N. Wright
James Voss
Wilmington
Evelyn Wyatt
Pittman
Haddonfield
Atlantic City
N. J
Otis
Rogers
Easton Hospital
Roberta Butler
Ashland
Mite Society of
Central M. E
Kate Spence
Ridgely News Letter Highlights Local Visits and Areas
Local notes report visits by Mrs. Walter Barnes and daughters Emma and Drusilla to Mrs. T. L. Day in Ridgely. Quoted social rounds include Mr. Frank Purt from Philadelphia and Mrs. Sallie Covey of Denton, with other families visiting Wilmington and Chestertown. Road work on the new stone road progresses, and community theater listings, hospital visits, and factory notes at Saulsbury’s are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Barnes
Emma
Drusilla
Trappe
T. L. Day
Day
Frank Purt
Philadelphia
Sallie Covey
Denton
Harry Hemmons
S. Yorkdale
Washington
Hemmons
J. C. Hemmons
Wilmington
Yorkdale
Albert W. Saulsbury
Saulsbury
Applebaum
Rose Gate
Earl Hammond
Lucile
Elizabeth
Winifred Hammond
New Stone Road
Downes
Ridgely
J. J. Ivison
Hell's Hole
Robert Smith
Annapolis
Miss Hetty
Rawlings
Willard Jones
Atwood Moore
Vincentown
New Jersey
George Lynch
Dorothy
Mt. Holly
Lawrence Lynch
Church Home Hospital
Baltimore
L. S. Matthews
Stella
Frank Matthews
Trainer
Pennsylvania
Samuel King
Quarryville
Juniata College
Rey
Holsinger
Bernard Sparks
Bessie
Pauline
Sutton
Lucy Arnold
Albert Leatherman
George
Grace Leatherman
Tutwiler
West Virginia
Melvin FE. Wheatley
Norman Wilson
Charles Whitely
Celia Kelley
Preston
Mildred Gross
Branch Benzin
Wye Mills
Roy Mitchell
Ida Betson
Ridgely Hotel
Detroit
Teresca Smith
Gladys Rickards
Olan Clark
Allan Farsons
Harrington
A. 5. Thompson
Melvin E. Wheatley
Walter Bennington
Centerville
Gilbert Swann
Margaret Turner
Centreville
W. E. Matthews
Smyrna
W. M. Wiley
Jonas Shaner
Warren Richard
Greensboro
James Walker
Bethlehem
Kraemer
Ridgely Catholic
Hewas
William Ewing
Verpie Sparks
Martha Painter
Sadler¢ville
Waters
Arthur Scully
James Scully
Haltimore
William Marvel
Helen
J. T. Stevenson
Delmar
Dorothy Beaumont
Beatrice Bower
Margaret Kirwan
Crapo
Grace Dyer
Atlantic City
Parsonage Guests and Local Notices Include Weekly Visits
Fairfax residents Mr. and Mrs. Philip Cummins hosted relatives. Visitors included Mrs. Laura Porter of Burrsville and Crumpton guests of Rev. and Mrs. Cummins. Master Donald Willing visited from Willington. local preaching set for 3 PM tomorrow. several sick and traveling residents noted amid busy threshing. No Christian Endeavor services until August 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Cummins
Fairfax
Charles F. Cummins
Laura Porter
Burrsville
C. F. Cummins
Quillen
Crumpton
Co. F. Cummins
Donald Willing
Willington
F. N. Smith
Sarah Davis
Burt Smith
Burrsville Summer Guests And Service Suspension Notice
Burrsville society notes list several families visiting The Dew Drop Inn including Mrs Lulu Mills and Miss Dorothy from Camden and Mrs May Murphy and Elizabeth from Philadelphia. Other guests include Mr Emmett Raughley and Mr Harry Raughley of Harrington and W C Raughley of Chester Pa. Det Rev C F Cummins says all Church of Union M P services are suspended until Aug 17. The sick list features Mrs Herman Halteman and Master Clayton Stafford. Elizabeth Wine of Denton visited town for a weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Warren
T., Jr
Dew Drop Inn
Lulu Mills
Dorothy
Camden
N. J
May Murphy
Elizabeth
Philadelphia
Warren
Annie Raughley
Mary E. Raughley
Emmett Raughley
Harry Raughley
Harrington
W. C. Raughley
Chester
Wallace Redden
Louise
Harald
Snow Hill
Laura Porter
Laura
Mabel Porter
Marshallton
C. F. Cummins
Union M. P. Church
Herman Halt
Mrs Anita Weathers Visits Williston Friends
Mrs. Anita Weathers of New Orleans left Williston after visiting Mrs. Percy W Chase. She plans time in New York with friends before returning to New Orleans. Miss Macon of New York will extend her visit with Mrs Chase, enjoying the town’s beauties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williston
Anita Weathers
New Orleans
Percy W. Chase
Atlantic City
Miss Macon
New York
Mrs. Chase
Death of Mr A A Wyatt at near Templeville
Mr A A Wyatt of near Templeville died at his home Sunday about 12:30 pm. Funeral was held there Wednesday, with interment in Harrington cemetery. The narrative lists numerous relatives and visitors from Greensboro Philadelphia Kennedyville Dover Sadlersville Newark Baltimore Henderson and Perryville as part of extended family and social gatherings surrounding the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Wyatt
Templeville
Harrington Cemetery
Joseph Isaacs
Wallace
Greensboro
John Simpson
Arthur
Philadelphia
Charles Isaacs
M. S. Pritchett
Malcolm
Kennedyville
M. Smith
Dover
J. N.smith
Walter Stevens
Margaret
Peggy Yarnal
Sadlersville
Emma Jump
Owen Moore
Newark
T. H. Davis
Martin Simpson
Paul Smith
Maurice Carrow
Temple Smith
F. P. Medford, Jr
Perryville
F. P. Medford
Naomi Stafford
Hather Clayville
Henderson
Wallace Stafford
Baltimore
Hilda Farrow
Hartley
A. L. Harman
Rosine Scotton
T. O. Ford
Margaret Burris
Charley Isaacs
Fred Heather
Sara Glass
Orphans Court Admits Wooters and Dever Wills to Probate
In the Orphans Court on Tuesday Judges West Harper and Shawe presided. The last will of Mary E. Wooters was filed by custodian T. Clayton Horsey and admitted after proof. The last will of George A. Dever was filed by custodian William K. Dever and admitted after proof. Isaac T. Sparklin qualified as executor, with bond approved. Creditors were ordered notified. Appraisers Harry S. Fisher and Edward Jarrell noted. Administrator ta David P. Anderson Roland T. Anderson filed a separate debt list and first final account, approved and recorded. Administrators Mary B. Potts Sarah C. Jarrell and Lida J. Jarrell filed first final accounts, approved and recorded. Guardianship of minor James H. Perry: guardian Arthur W. Scully filed second account, approved. Releases from Ira Ly Butler and J. Robert Butler to distributees approved. James C. Mulliken and Ella G. Toulson estates: inventories and appraisements approved. Jacob H. Weer estate: inventories and appraisements approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
West, Harper and Shawe
Mary E. Wooters
T. Clayton Horsey
George A. Dever
William K. Dever
Isaac T. Sparklin
Thomas. Sparklin
Harry S. Fisher
Edward Jarrell
Roland T. Anderson
Cta
David P. Anderson
Sarah C. Jarrell
Lida J. Jarrell
Mary B. Potts
James H. Perry
Arthur W. Scully
Guardian
J. Robert Butler
Sarah C. Butler
Ira Ly Butler
James C. Mulliken
Ella G. Toulson
Jacob H. Weer
Laura G. Beer
Concord Camp Opens With Rev Atkins and Howard Sisters
Concord camp begins Friday with Rev C H Atkins in charge and the Howard Sisters leading music. Daily services start 10:30, 2:30, and 7:30, except Monday and Saturday. List of preachers across August includes N Prichard, G E McDorman, E N Wright, W F Dawson, J C McCoy, W C Bennett, Mrs Karnell, Wucksop, Smoot, Connelly, Charles Herbert Cannon, W L White, O I Jones, and W W Davis with Farmers Day and a children's service led by the Howard Sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
C. H. Atkins
Howard Sisters
N. Prichard
G. E. McDorman
E. N
Lord Family Hosts Weekend Guests in Concord
Mr and Mrs Walter Lord entertained Sunday guests including Mr and Mrs Albert Cahall, Mr and Mrs Fletcher Bryan and son James, Mr and Mrs Alex Lord and children Mildred and Helen, Mr Summers Carroll, Grace Thawley, Hilda Lord, Addie Lord, Lloyd Covey and Ernest Todd. Also visiting were Mr Wallis Carroll and his daughter in Milton. Mr Fred Lord of Baltimore has returned home on vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Lord
Albert Cahall
Fletcher Bryan
James
Alex Lord
Mildred
Helen
Summers Carroll
Grace Thawley
Hilda Lord
Addie Lord
Lloyd Covey
Ernest Todd
Dover
Wallis Carroll
Milton
Fred Lord
Baltimore
Grove Friends Hope For Mrs Cohee's Quick Recovery
Friends and relatives express wishes for the speedy recovery of Mrs. Benj. L Cohee who is critically ill at Cambridge Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benj. L Cohee
Cambridge Hospital
Hillsboro and Queen Anne Guests and Visits
Hillsboro and Queen Anne feature a steady stream of guests and family visits. Philadelphia residents Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sawyer and daughter stay with Mrs. Sawyer’s mother Mrs. Allie Thawley, and Masters William Cooper and William Thompson return from Camp Davenport after four weeks. The community notes vacations, church plans, and local visits involving many residents from Baltimore, Washington, Ridgely, Cordova, Easton, and nearby towns with several social gatherings at St Paul’s Church and area households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Sawyer
Philadelphia
Trappe
Shannon Cramer
Horace Duffey
Washington
Charles Jarrell
Gilbert Shaw
Chester
Othelia Shaw
Cordova
Mildred Tarburton
Asbury Greaves
Denton
Edgar Blanch
Baltimore
Nettie Lee
Maryland
Florence Heaven
J. N. Clark
G. Tarburton
Atlantic City
A. T. Cahall
Houston Russom
Nick Knott
Florence Knott
Ridgely
Ruth Lucas
Queenstown
Virginia Blades
Mary Cooper
Regional Visitation and Family Visits Across Delaware and Nearby Cities
Easton residents Mrs. McKnett and son Leonard visit. Herbert Price and Lucy spend weekend in Wilmington. John Sharp and family from Wilmington visit relatives here. Helen Williams of Wilmington visits aunt Ida Betson. Mary Samis of Easton visits sister Mrs. James Lewis. Gaitley hosts Robert Pyle of Wilmington. Frank Long with father in Selbyville. James Lane of Philadelphia visits Fred Madara. Mary Laird returns from Rehoboth after weeks away. Mrs. S S Stone entertains two Baltimore sisters. Straw stacks noted between here and Denton. Carlton Marvel and family visit Annapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Long
Selbyville
James Lane
Philadelphia
Fred Madara
Mary Laird
Rehoboth
S. S. Stone
Baltimore
Hhere
Denton
Carlton Marvel
Annapolis
Residents Share Weekend Visits Across Towns
Mr and Mrs Edward Adams and daughter Anna Mae visit Mr and Mrs J C Coulbourne. Mr and Mrs Roland Ferrins and family visit Mr and Mrs Eugene Ferrins on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Gorman Bailey and daughters Edna and Katherine motor to Cambridge on Monday. Mr and Mrs Al Wradley and son Arthur visit Mr and Mrs Zack Bradley on Sunday. Mr and Adams and Mr J C Coulbourne motor to Ocean City on Tuesday. Mr Roland Ferrins visits Denton on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Adams
Anna Mae
J. C
Coulbourne
Roland Ferrins
Eugene Ferrins
Gorman Bailey
Edna
Katherine
Cambridge
al. Wradley
Arthur
Zack Bradley
J. C. Coulbourne
Ocean City
Denton
In Memoriam for a Father Passed July 22
Funeral notice memorial from Mrs. A. D. Ivins honors her father who died on July 22. She notes his troubles ended and his work on earth finished. She longs for reunion in a heavenly rest and mentions a person remaining near his grave to adorn it with flowers for Christ’s grave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
A. D. Ivins
Poultry and Farm Advice From County Agent Bulletin
Poultry notes warn early moulters are poor layers and should not be forced for fall egg prices. Late moulters recover quickly. avoid forcing pullets too young. Wheat advice flags cockle in threshing and suggests pure Mammoth Red or Pennsylvania 44 as cleaner seed varieties. Hog cholera season nears. avoid feeding pork scraps. keep sanitary pens. Stored grain insect control favors carbon bisulphide fumigation with strict fire precautions. use proper handling and ventilation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Health Protection Costs Saved Maryland From Typhoid
Dr. John S. Fulton highlights state health efforts saving money by preventing typhoid through water protection waste disposal food safeguards and free vaccines. Since January 1924 over 7 600 vaccine doses prepared and 3 000 sent to flood districts helped prevent outbreaks with no reported cases during critical weeks. Vaccination urged for all Marylanders with vaccine access via Dr. R. C. Salter. Also notes Maryland Horticultural Society July 28-30 in Washington County coinciding with American Pomological Society visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John S. Fulton
State Department of Health
Maryland
R. C. Salter
Bureau of Bacteriology
West
Saratoga Street
Baltimore
Maryland State Horticultural Society
Washington County
American Pomological Society
Kentucky
Appointment of County Teachers Lists Many Names
The County Board of Education announced a lengthy list of new teacher appointments across numerous schools and districts. Names include Marydel Maud Hummer, Grace Rutter, Edith Richard Goldsboro, Bertha Shull, Lillie Doty, Minerva Reber, Catherine Beatty, Eva Williamson, Elizabeth Evans, Helen Mills, Elise Roe, Edith Richardson, Edith Wing, Ruth Trice, Alma Dean, Elsa Rieck, Rebecca Hurst, Alma Baker, B C Willis, Margaret Custis, Travis Bolin, and many others across Bridgetown, Denton Primary, Central, Choptank, Federalsburg, Ridgely, and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Board of Education
Marydel
Maud Hummer
Henderson
C. M. Wingate
Grace Rutter
David McMenamin
Ruth McCrea
Ruth Cole
Elsie Bilbrough
Bee Tree
Edith Richard Goldsboro
Bertha Shull
Lillie Doty
Minerva Reber
Baltimore Corner
Catherine Beatty
Moore’s
Eva Williamson
Elizabeth Evans
de Greeftsboro
P. C. Phillips
A. S. Cat Princial
Elizabeth Pippin
Stephanie Ord
Carlotta Kinnamon
Dey E. Webster
Mildred B. Nuttle
Ruth Noble
Mary B. Raleigh
Elizabeth B
Virginia Davis
Denton
Laura Melvin
Louise Short
Sadie Allen
Hilda Cade
Williamson
Nellie West
Oaks
Esther Willey
Williston
Elizabeth Cannon
Willoughby
Esther Kelly
Andersontown
Ruth
Federalsburg
B. C. Willis
Margaret Custis
Travis Bolin
Wilmer F. Davis
Blanche Jackson
Victor R. Fritz
Louise Nuttle
Mee Thompson
Caroline Davis
Hilda Elben
Maude Ford
Logan Griffith
Alice Harper
Christine Wilson
Hickory Hill
Bessie Beer
Houston
Rita Hallowell
Hillsboro
Josephine Blades
Ethel Eveland
Cedar Grove
Hazel Coleman
Ridgely High
Mary D. Wooters
Mildred Massey
Paul Hofftmaster
Alma Clarke
Mary E. Laird
Ridgely
Maryland State Finances in 1923 Examined by Commerce
Department of Commerce reports Maryland spent 22.23 million dollars in 1923 for expenses interest and outlays, 14.419 million on general operations, 1.36 million interest, 6.365 million permanent improvements. Revenue totaled 20.026 million, with debt obligations covering excess spending. Property and special taxes formed 31.8 percent of revenue, business licenses 37.6 percent, earnings of general departments 19.7 percent. Net indebtedness stood at 23.098 million, per capita 15.39, with assessed property value 1.782 billion and per capita levy 3.27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Commerce
Maryland
Shipments Report For Pennsylvania Railroad Peninsula
Figures show last Saturday fruit and vegetable shipments including berries 17700 baskets and apples 35584 baskets, white potatoes 13510 barrels, cucumbers 757 hampers, pears 3 baskets. Year to date totals list berries 4404928 baskets and apples 357656 baskets with other produce. Compared with prior year, berries and other crops show stronger totals. watch for August furniture sale by M. K. Newnam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad
Peninsula
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the Local Department
Jane Blackiston
River Springs
Sue Smith
J. Roland Chaffinch
Roland V. Reed
Central
Ridgely News
Louise Cohee
Johnston
W. H. Willey
Harry H. Nuttle
T. H. ‘Towers
Christian Endeavor Service
Orphans’ Court Proceedings
Concord Camp
Grove
Queen Anne
Tuckahoe
A. B. Brown
Maryland State Sunday School Association
St. Paul's Church
Ruthsburg
Willis Lang
Ivan Moston
C. Lain
H. B. Flowers
St. Paul's
Harris Chapel
St Paul's
J. H. Schooley
Edith Richards
Fahey
Jump
Lottie Morgan
I. S. Culver
Hebron
Angie Legg
C. H. Dean
Harry Knotts
George Eaton
Trice
Ellwood
Extension News
Health Protection
Board of Education
M. K. Newnam
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