Denton and Caroline area news highlights
Denton milk prices rise August 11. Camp meetings fill tents at Manlandoldiers and Taylors Woods with addresses by Rev J W Dutcher and Rev C T Wyatt. Local farms report sales including Cole farm and McWhorter farm purchases. Parker's Theatre promotes Over There with showings in Greensboro. Reverend Grey sends mission report from Rajputana India.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Manlandoldiers
Stafford
Burrsville
Udenton
State Horticultral Society
Havec de Grace
F. J. Wright
Nuttle Milling Co
H. Fade Smith
Broot G. Cooper
Cole Farm
Queen Annes County
Brdcetown
McWhorter
Templesille
Charles Rolph
Church Hill
Red Cross
Choptank
Snyder
Thurlock
Crane
Walter Case
Rbeacam
Business College
Church of God
Taylors Woods
Preston
J. W. Dutcher
Parker
James W. Gerard
Germany
M.ook
Newnam
Railroad Avenue
Greensboro
James W. Thawley
Thawley
C. T. Wyatt
Caroline
Europe
Concord
Maggie Wilson
Wallace Clark
T. O. Crouse
Lena Lewis
Jama S. Martin
Easton
William R. Martin
Double Mills
Preston Church
J E. Smith
Williton
Texas
Robert W. Downes
Sergeant Downes
Charles H. Morgan
Marcus Hook
Umelhty
Elizabeth Trice
Hickman
Herman Hill
Besse Sard
Hobbs
Lewis Thawley McNeal
Esther E. Brownell
John Ray Young
Wilmington
Louie Fletcher Heauting
Federalsbury
Parker's New Theatre
Arthur L. Grey
Talbot
Philena
Rajputana
India
Democrat O
Faston
Mr. Grey
Mision Church
Baton Star Democrat
Chines F. Divideon
Fasten
Walbot
Davidan
Caroline County
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Caroline school teachers named in year appointment list
A long list details appointments of teachers across several schools and districts with principals named. It covers Caroline, Henderson, Goldsboro, Edinburgh, Baltimore Corner, Greensboro, Barcus, Bridgetown, Camp Grove, Burrville, Liden s, Central, Denton High and Primary, Oaks, Williston, Willoughby, Andersontown, Hickman, Harmony, Sauithson, Grover, Preston, Poplar Neck, Hubbard s, Bethlehem, Pederalburg, Nichols, Nabbs, Hillsboro, Thawley s, Sailsbury, Cedar Grove, Ridgely Hiph, Ridgely Primary, Furman s Grove, Laurel Grove, Smithville, Chestnut Grove, American Coiner, Howards, and Council of Defense notes. It also reports defense council activities and nurse recruit efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marydel—Maud Hummer
Mre
Elsie Lockjaw
Minerva Todd
Henderson
Laura Knotts
Iva Williamson
Olivia Coffin
Bee Tree
Hedwig Loch
Goldsboro
Mabel Baker
Olivia Roe
Mildred Seward
Edinburgh
Nina Boyce
Baltimore Corner
Miriam Pendleton
Moore’ S
Lillie Doty
Anna Richard
Lowe’ S
Ethel Eveland
Greensboro
Laura Cochrane
Mary Wooters
Sallie Green
Elise Roe
Florence Fank
Bertha Shull
Barcus
Ethel Meredith
Bridgetown
Mildred Norris
Garey's
Mary Clark
Camp Grove
Clara Clark
Burrville
Mary Raughley
Liden’s
Lois Krabill
Central
Lulu Roe
Denton High
Phineas Morris
Elizabeth Pippin
Helen Roe
Mary Clough
Lola Willoughby
Mary Raleigh
Lucy Garey
Denton
Laura Melvin
Myrtle Dukes
Pauline Wiley
Sadie Allen
Oaks
Maranda Holbrook
Williston
Jennie Heer
Willoughby
Hazel Davis
aAnderontown
Alice Seeders
Hickman
Phoebe Dehner
Harmony
Elsie Reick
Sauithson
Ebie Bilbrough
Grover
Nettie Land
Preton
Ruth Brown
Hilda Turner
Miriam Dennis
Katherine Cox
Mildred Nuttle
Isa Griffith
Hope Headley
Poplar Neck
Emeline Bradley
Hubbard
Henrietta McMmatan
Lillian Cox
Susan Ouidort
Lavinia Cronse
Nichols
Hilda Covey
Nabbs
Marguerite Wilson
Hillsboro
Josephine Blades
Thawley’s
Martha Clark
Sailsbury
Blanche Laird
Cedar Grove
Susie Marvel
Ridgely Hiph
H. D. Evans
Gladys Smith
Addie Wilson
Lydia Jones
Isabel Swing
Ridgely
Sr. 2. Pareone
Caroline's Fair Price List shows varied grocery and meat items
A historical price snapshot lists sugar flour cornmeal rice and canned goods with unit prices, plus beef and pork cuts like rib roast chuck roast sirloin and round steak, and smoked and unsliced bacon. Several items show OCR-affected names and odd spellings but indicate a local market catalog style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simon
Chun
Coms. Co
Leading canners honored by Mrs Bramiine and Miss Talmage
Two leading canners of Caroline county were guests of Mrs. John aA Bramiine and Miss Talmage of North Post. They are Messi A J Messick and Fulton Noble, accompanied by their wives and Mae Cleota Meick, former pupil of Miss Talmage. Ceril News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline County
John Aa. Bramiine
Miss Talmage
North Post
Messi
A. J. Messick
Fulton Noble
Mae Cleota Meick
Mies Talmige
Ceril News
Harmony Mourns as Civil War Vet Wesley Towers Dies at 79
Mr. Wesley Towers, Civil War veteran, died at his son in law A B Yodd s Harmony home after a long illness. He leaves two brothers and six children including Toward Towers and Harry Towers. The report lists local residents, injuries from a shop explosion, and ongoing recovery of Frerett and Willis. The dry season hurts crops while others visit relatives and plan summer visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Towers
A.B
Towers
Andrew Towers
T. P.towers
Denton
Toward Towers
Easton
Harry Towers
Wilmington
George Rodgers
Reliance
Greyson Wright
Preston
Norman Taylor
Bethlehem
Alva J. Todd
Harmony
Cannon
Martha Willis
Master Frerett
Willis
Joseph Willis
North Wales
W. BP. Willis
John Hurst
Solomon J. Uneland
Claude Lynch
Roland Towers
Ocean City
Audrey L.taylor
Baltimore
C. E. Collins
Tem. Frampton
Wahington
J. F. Christopher
Jasper Harper
Harlock
Cabin Creek
Corkran
Shadrach Stevens
Edwin K. Sisk
Albert W. Sik
Ordnance Department
Carrie Haesinger
Kirby Wrishton
Edwin Meed
Sherman
Phillips
Wriehts Whart
Sunday School Convention Ends With Reports And Notices
The Ridgely News Letter outlines a two session Sunday School convention at the Reformed Church with devotional leadership by Rev. Neece and Rev. Musser. Proceedings include talks on school needs, training in every school, adult rural classes, and youth work, plus notices of weddings and local travel as attendees return home. The Orphans' Court heard estate inventories and probate actions, including administration grants, caveats, and appraisals of real and personal property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reformed Church
GR. Neece
Greensboro
E.W. McDowell
Maggie Wueon
Baltimore
Lena Lewis
Lancaster
Nem Mis
Albe Bennington
S. J. Shaw
Brilvely
Palton
Esther
Min Cline Smith
Charles
Harrisburg
J. Elimiler
Methodist
J.C. Madara
Madara
Camp Mall
Master Landers Jones
Hon. Prettyman
C. W. Prettyman
Turner
Re Ed Mountain
Wilmingston
Philadelphia
the Reformed Church
Simon’s Grove
Wedneday
AL G2 Saulebury
Rehobo
Liden, Moore and Covey
Orphans’ Court
Tae Thomas
Charles W. Hobbs
Ann Thomas
Charles 5S. Butler
Georgia A. Butler
J. Owen Knott
Thomas I. Jarman
Clinton
Jarman
Lewis A. Jarman
Fred R. Owens
Charles KE. Starkey
William Crittendon Starkey
John W. Stephens
M. Bates Stephens
William 2. Cahall
William I. Samertick
John P. Wreht
Willis Wright
John W. Wright
John Hayman
Finn Hayman
Edward Hayman
Howard Hopkins
Hlowad Tabb
Local Notes: Marriages, Birthdays, and Family News
Hobbs sees W Hughes move a tenant house for Hill occupancy next year. Marcus Blook’s Chas Morgan wed Hickman’s Elizabeth Price at the parsonage by Rev We Lo Jump. Susan Harrington of Pennsylvania celebrated her 76th birthday. Werman Hill and Bessie Sard wed in Denton. Patchew family visited Dr Ward in Wilmington. Esther Willey joined her parents returning from Claiborne. Hobbs Manufacturing received a large car of tomato cans. L F H Thomas family visited his aged father at Harrington. Lola Fountain of Burreville was a Sunday guest of Elizabeth Pilling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hi. W. Hughes
H. C. Hobbs
H. Hill
Chas, Morgan
Marcus Blook
Elizabeth Price
Hickman
We. Lo Jump
J. H. Merriken
Susan Harrington
Pennsylvania
Werman Hill
Bessie Sard
Hobbs
Denton
Esther Willey
Claiborne
Hobbs Manufactwing Company
L. FH. Thomas
Harrington
Lola Fountain
Burreville
Elizabeth Pilling
Burrsville Social Roundup Notes Family Visits
Burrsville residents and guests mingle as Masters Hierman and Leland with Miss Hester Morgan stay with grandparents Mr. and Mrs. John Smith and aunt James Morgan. Townsend Rust returns from Greenwood while Jernice Wooters visits Denton and Mire hosts. Porter and family motor to Oak Grove. Mrs Nettie Morean and brother Edward visit. Dukes and children join James I Morgan’s family. Stafford family visits. Earl Webber buys a car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burrsville
Masters Hierman
Leland
Hester Morgan
John Smith
James Morgan
Townsend Rust
Greenwood
Rust
Wm. Wooters
Jernice
Denton
New Carret Clover Seed Sold in Burrsville
Seed dealer R. H. Staftoard of Burrsville Maryland offers new carret clover seed with potential buyers urged to inquire locally for quantities and pricing details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Staftoard
Burrsville, Md
Local Social Notes from Hillsboro and Nearby Areas
Hillsboro society page records visits and guests throughout the region. Families such as Stevens, Byran, Sparklin, Wothers, and Fisher share weekends and weeks with relatives in Sadlersville Wilmington Marydel Ridgely and Centreville while scouts camp near St George s Del and residents of Hopewell Easton and Seaford frequent local hosts including Sparktin, Thawley, and Peacock during spring gatherings and student exchanges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Stevens
Margaret
Hildred Byran
Sadlersville
W. Ot. Sparks
Muta Stevens
Seward
Smith
Wilmington
J. T. Sparklin
Miccel Margaret Layton
Marydel
Emily Beaumont
Ridgely
Sadie Wothers
Jerome Alarding
Ruth
Harry Fisher
Donald Willis
Penn's Grove
John Tait
Herbert Beaven
Centreville
Florence Beaven
Hazel Thawley
Whateyville
J. W. Thawley
Wool. Mason
Natherine
Hopewell
C. EE. Stewart
Richard Evans
Me. R. Peacock
Mt. Airy
Carlton Smith
Sparktin
J. Roe
Bethlehem Junior Aid social at Mr Joseph Prachett home
Bethlehem notes a large Junior Aid crowd enjoyed a pleasant evening at the home of Mr Joseph Prachett last Thursday. The next meeting will be held with Mass Don Berger on Thursday evening August 15 and additional local social news follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joeph Prachett
Don Berger
Clinton Thomas Carroll
Mary Melissa Sellers
Southern Methodit Parsonage
Sauock
Tabler
Clara
Orland Wuribt
GC. Deen
Harmony
Oand
Mire. Carroll) Anderson
Queen Anne
Mir
W. H. Patchett
Chinton Caroll
Camp Meade
He Just Naturally Peels The Swann Hole Mystery
A rural boy vanishes repeatedly during chores by the pond and yard, reappearing moments later as if blown by the wind. His mother senses danger but cannot anticipate his next disappearance, while the boy hums, whistles, and sings through each fateful vanish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eswann
Service Physical Examination Call List
Registrants are summoned for a physical examination on Wednesday July 11. Names include Robert Stewart Irwin and Iain William Burkey of Denton, Norris Covington of Federalsburg, Oscar Turner of Federalsburg, Thomas Truvhes of Henderson, Frank McAKawn of Federalsburg, William Marvel of Ridgely, Walter Nashold Greensbaro, Clinton Jarman Greensbaro, Alonzz Waren Federalsburg, Charles Pall Bethlehem, Charles Williamson Choptank, Robert Peny Ridgely, Rossie I Lowell Ridgely, Robert Harnest South Jr Ridgely, Harvey Dickerson Federalsburg, Lorenzo Smith Ridgely, Win Collins Federalsburg, Sherman Thomas Preston, Alfred Johns Preston, Lee Denton, Harry Satterfield Denton, George Whiner Ridgely, Herman Guerford Goldsboro, Chuhe Piatus Federalsburg, Theos Beulah Denton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Stewart Irwin
Denton
Iain William Burkey
Norris Edw
Covington
Federalsburg
Oscar W. Turner
Thomas Flenty Truvhes
Henderson
Frank J. McAkawn
Willian D. Marvel
Ridgely
Walter Mek
Nashold
Greensbaro
Clinton Bites Jarman
Alonzz Waren
Charles Virgil Pall
Bethlehem
Goldsboro
Chuhe Piatus
Theos Beulah
Underground Waters of Maryland Caroline County Study
The Maryland Geological Survey details Caroline County’s underground water belts across the Wicomico and Talbot plains, noting Calvert and Eocene horizons as main artesian water sources. It explains shallow wells from Pleis tocene sands, discusses nonmontisarian waters, and cites specific wells at Federalsburg, Greensboro, Denton, Hillsboro, Ridgely, and West Denton with depths and water types.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland Geological Survey
Chesapeake Bay
Brandywine
Sunderland
Wicomico
Talbot
Caroline
Caroline County
Federalsburg
Denton
Talbot Plains
Tuckahoe Creek
Choptank
Calvert
Thee
Hillsboro
Ridgely Sota
Greensboro
Ridgely
Pederalsburg
Privel
Whale County
West
Matawan
Fedéralsburg
Preston
Messrs
Joseph Berger
Bethlehem
Wm. J. Wright
G. T
Redden & Co
Green & Merrick
Whitby & Son
Ora Patton
W. E H. Davis
H. B. Messenger
F. P. Roe & Bro
Riverside Hotel
J. M. Swirg & Bro
Stewart & Jarrell
John Scully
A. W. Thompson
Denton Lady in Golden West Writes of Montana Trip
Mrs Downes recounts a cross country journey from Philadelphia to Montana. She notes Standing Rock Reservation, Roosevelt's ranch site, Butte copper mines, Great Falls smelter, Judith Basin wheat, Lewistown growth, and oil drilling near her son's home. She mentions weather, scenery, and humorous Ford car remark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Philadelphia
Butte
Standing Rock Indian Reservation
South Dakota
Dakotas
Roosevelt
Old Miles City
Harlowton
Rockies
Yellowstone River
J. H. Mitchell
Grace M. E. Church
Federalsburg
Boulder Hot Springs
Great Falls
Buu
Judith Basin
Lewistown
Nendal
Moccasin Mountains
Joseminr M. Downers
Christina, Mont
Marriage of Lewis Thawley McNeal and Esther E Brownell
Mr Lewis Thawley McNeal of Camp A A Humphreys Virginia and Miss Esther E Brownell daughter of Mr and Mrs G W Brow nell were married on Sunday morning by Rev G L Helsby. Mr and Mrs Melvin E Wheatley and three children of Concord visited Rev and Mrs J M Mitchell in Millington last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Thawley McNeal
Camp A. A. Humphreys
Esther E. Brownell
G. W. Brownell
G. L. Helsby
Melvin E. Wheatley
Ruth
Melvin, Jr
Gertrude
Concord
Edward J. Clark
Kent County
Maryland
William Jones
Washington College
Caroline
Wm. J. Richards
Dorothy Miller
Clifton Forge
Virginia
Eva May Smith
Newark
N. J
L. C. Smith
James S. Whitby
Baltimore
Charles H. Whitby
George F. Stafford
Cambridge
Universal mileage books to go on sale nationwide
Universal mileage books will be offered August 1 at three cents per mile, each book covering 1000 miles. Coupons may be used to pay sleeping and dining car charges and excess baggage transport on government controlled railroads. Conductors will collect the war tax when mileage scripts are presented.
World War I Era Rousing War Chant
An excerpted call to arms urging readers to mobilize for battle with bayonets and swords to drive back the German forces and defend France. The language reflects wartime propaganda tone and strong nationalistic appeal.
Kent and Queen Anne's Fair Promises Large Race Field
A Kent and Queen Anne's fair notice states July 30 start with the largest entry list yet. Eleven entries in the free for all include Jay L. Mack Joe Hoy Betty Pony Luther Patch en Red November Hedgewood P atchen Handy Jim and Bertha Fopy. Horsemen claim this is the best half mile field in Maryland or Virginia with fine racing expected. Stallion Harry J. 5 owned by I J Stoker will race the record exhibition mile on Thursday as Midway aims to be the Shore’s largest and best.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kent and Queen Anne's Fair
Jay L. Mack
Joe Hoy
Betty
Pony
Luther Patchen
Red
Hedgewood P Atchen
W. B. Dickerson
Handy Jim
Bertha Fopy
Maryland
Virginia
Harry J
I. J. Stoker
Wilmington
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Local Department
Apu
Caroline School
Council of Defense
Maryland Council of Defense
U.S
Reeserve
Flora Pollock
Court House
Pollock
The
Food Administration
Maryland Council of Defence
Cecil
Howard Lee Corkran
Williamsburg
Dorchester County
Secretary
Ridgely News
Miss Frye
Bettie Duke
Harrison Holsinger
B. PL Richards
Charles Starkey
Roland Knotts
Henry C. Rawlings
Rix R. Gates
Tacvey L. Cagper Pond
Chutes T. Writhy
Tob. Dukes
Thomass. Starkey
Weaver FL Starkey
Efenrs R. Lewis
William C. Starkey
Willian J. Eanerson
Queen Anne's
Mioe
Willian P. Todd
Walter Marrot
Camden
Mir Thomas Parrett
Bridgeville
Little Tilshavin
Marguerite Bryan Se
Weir
Mire
J. EL. Brodes
James A. Parrott
Burrsville Hillboro
Newton
Francet— Ea
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