Local notes list festivals, roads, and fairs across Caroline
The week brings a busier Caroline scene with a Baltimore Corner school festival on Friday June 6, road projects including Ridgely to Bridgetown paving at $30 771.50, and the state road oiling outfit at work from Federalsburg toward Church Hill. Chautauqua tickets sell fast for the Denton program, while a Maryland State Firemen’s Association meet heats up Frostburg June 7 8 and 9.
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G. T. Redden & Co
F. J. Wright's
W. M. Wiley
Ridgely
Everngai's
Baltimore Corner School
Baltimore
Caroline
L. B. Towers & Bro
West
Denton
Newman D. Richards
Phillips & Neal
Bridgetown
State Road
Federalsburg
Church Hill
Law Building
Wm. A. Smith
Denton Volunteer Fire Company
Chautauqua
Palace Theatre
Toth
Maryland
Maryland State Firemen’s Association
Frostburg
Court House
Market Street
Fifth
Franklin
Milbourn & Milbourn
Chester
Perryville
Havre de Grace
Eastern Shore Baseball League
Charles H. Truitt
Delmar
E. B. Knowlton
Dolores Goldsborough
Mary Goldsborough
Easton
T. A. Goldsborough
Charles J. Butler
Wesley E. Thawley and
W. Drewster Deen
Denton Social and Personal News Highlights
Miss Martha Lynch and Steven Weimert wed May 20 in Denton with plans to reside in Marcus Hook Pa. Local social life features include a well attended Tuesday street dance for the Denton baseball club, visits from assorted relatives, commencement at Western Maryland College, and numerous friends visiting Denton from Wilmington Baltimore and Philadelphia.
Cairo florist shop earns wide notice in Missouri tale
The Cairo Evening Citizen reprints a Cape Girardeau Chronicle story about Harry Cade’s new florist shop near Denton. The white enamel storefront, illuminated display windows, and rotating purple green blue lights attract attention. The shop purchases stock in Chicago, serves retail and shipping, and employs several staff, reflecting local energy and demand for beautiful goods.
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Cairo
Cape Girardeau, Mo
Harry Cade
Caroline County
Henry M. Cade
Denton
Missouri
Chicago
Fire destroys Mrs. Wharton barn and outbuildings at Goldsboro
A Friday blaze back of Mrs. Wharton’s barn in Goldsboro consumed the barn and all its contents including outbuildings, a car, and ice cream house. Estimated loss about 2000 pounds with no insurance. The dwelling was saved after heroic work by residents. The cause remains unknown. Community sympathy extended. ice cream house will be rebuilt. Also notes several social items and local sports results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marydel
Neese
Wilmington
Noble Jarrell
Local Transfers And Social Notes From North Main Street
Mr A W Brumbaugh bought the Massey home on North Main from Mrs Josephine Massey of Ocean City. Brumbaughs of Ridgely will soon occupy it. Mr Marker and family moved to East Greensboro occupying the former Russell home as Russell accepted a job in Baltimore. Mr A A Christian and family spent the week at Riverdeen. Miss Margaret remained visiting sisters Mesdames Ada Smith and Irvin Jumbaugh. Town folks motored to Tolchester on Decoration Day but the park was closed. Mrs Addie FE Pritchett and Miss Maude visited relatives near Port Deposit. Mrs Cahee of Henderson spent part of the week with daughter Mrs Clarence Jackson. Mrs Rachel Brown remains ill. Mr and Mrs J C Brown of Lebanon PA were weekend guests of Mrs Sallie Horsey. The Bridge Club was entertained by Mrs E C Carter after Miss Mildred Ginn spent the weekend in New York City.
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A. W. Brumbaugh
Massey
North Main Street
Josephine Massey
Ocean City
Henderson
Clarence Jackson
Rachel Brown
J. C. Brown
Lebanon
Sallie Horsey
Sridge Club
E. C. Carter
Mildred Ginn
New York City
Leonard Dean
Harry Chambers
Bessie Chambers
Effie Lowe
R. F. Eaton
A.W. Dukes
Wilson
Centreville
William Gambel
Wilmington
J. J. Burlington
Baltimore
W. E. Sipple
Greensboro
Epworth
Ridgely
Kennedyville
Millington
Charles Starkey
Bridgeville
Lewis
Mr. Anderson
Voultz
Waltimore
Rampmeyer
C. W. Smith
First Avenue
Second Street
Joseph O'Neal
Beacom’s Business College
Federalsburg
Arthur Scully
Samuel Thomas
Wesley Collegiate Institute
Fred Flounders
Fred Madara
St. John’s College
James Swing
Johns Hopkins
Roland Fountain
East Orange
N. J
R. E. Fountain
John M. Swing
Epworth League
Elliot
Flan
James Raven
Evelyn
David Blum
Jamin
Epstein
Mesdames Epstein
Blum
Raven
Walter Bennington
Melvin
Alice Bennington
I. E. Mason
Viola Jones
Alice Pendleton
Sydney Fountain
Walter Reed Hospital
Washington
Milton Smith
William Vernon
New York
T. W. Smith
Grace Vernon Smith
E. Lee Morris
Isaac Morris
M. F.+ parsonage
St. Gertrude's
New Academy Library
Ida Betson
James Boyer
Tom Dill
Coatsville
Denton Visit Rows With New York Travelers
Mr and Mrs Harold Depew of New York and friend Mrs Pierce recently toured to Denton in Depews Packard then to Williston to visit the brothers home. Frank Depew and family joined them en route through Talbot Dorchester and Caroline counties then returned home on Tuesday. Local week’s visitors include S Dooling and Miss Rumbald of Preston Rufus Poole and five children of Cordova Charles H Whitby and daughter Iva James H Thawley and children of Denton O M Hignatt with Thawley children Catharine Eloise of Denton attended Easton memorial exercises Harry Haskins of New York visiting the Maloney and Howard households has returned home Mrs Ridell of New York is guest of Mrs James Harker for an extended visit.
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Harold Depew
New York
Pierce
Denton
Tires and Tubes Sold at Hairs’ Garage Headline
A local ad notes Kelly-Springfield tires and tubes available at Hairs’ Garage. The listing also promotes fountain pens and Eversharp pencils from Wright’s, indicating a small mercantile assortment.
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Kelly-Springfield
Hairs
Fj. Wright
Ridgely Community Club elects officers and plans June sale
The Ridgely Community Club elected new officers for October terms including President Mrs. T. W. Jones and Vice President Mrs. Lawrence Lynch. A June 17 auction at Rickards' garage is planned to raise funds for club activities with a 10 percent commission, and members are urged to donate items. The report also notes Memorial Day singing, church services, and various local visits and openings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. W. Jones
Lawrence Lynch
J.T. Moore
Wescott Porter
Nelson Richards
A. 5. Thompson
Carolyn Mancha
Rickards
Elsie
Ada Matthews
I. FE. Mason
Margaret McCloud
M. C. Meredith
A. G. Saulsbury
Local Visits and Community Notes in Haston Area
A series of short items records visitors and events in Haston and surrounding areas. Highlights include Mr. Burton Wilkinson meeting the President in Washington, Mr. Gilbert Hagadone from Baltimore spending the weekend with his mother, and multiple residents hosting or visiting relatives. School hours updated for berry-picking and a new candy fruit ice cream store opening in the Eliott building. Class Day program slated for Friday evening June 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haston
Saulsbury Bros
Burton Wilkinson
Washington
Gilbert Hagadone
Baltimore
Mary Hagadone
Robert Headley
S. T. Saulsbury
Allen
Chestertown
I. T. Seager
Edward Pearsaul
Delaware
E. C. Kemp
Eliott
Harry Robinson
Marcus Hook
Evelyn Lane
Pearl Dill
Goldsboro
Robert Pippin
Monsante
Bridgeport
A. W. Thompson
Wilmington
Selby Smith
Seniors Enjoy Weekday Charge of Junior planned events
The last year junior class organized a seniors outing to Chestertown for the Eastern Shore Athletic Meet with a dinner at Voshell House and a doggie roast at Talbot, followed by a movie in Easton then a return home. Other notes include Episcopal service changes and various local appointments and visits.
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I. S
Chestertown
Voshell House
Talbot
Easton
P. Hls
J. P. Harris
Alward Chamberlaine
Baltimore
Harry Hollis
Preston Council, Jr. O. U. A. M
I. S. Harkins
J. W. Cahee
Preston Council
Methodist Episcopal Church
Lucretia Smith
J. J. Garris
Easton Hospital
William D. Noble
N. H. Fooks
Mt. Airy
J. P. Warris
Harris
J. A. Colbert
Jerome
Cox
New York
Edwin Sisk
Detroit
A. W. Sisk
Federalsburg Meet Honors And Local News
Teacher Mrs Thomas and pupils attended the Federalsburg athletic meet. Badges awarded to Silver Ruth Hubbard Mary Moore Helen Towers. Bronze to Ivah Moore Lida Williamson Margaret Lister. Esther Willey visiting Virginia before returning home. her Temperanceville school closed. May perfect attendance awards to Lida Williamson Catherine Towers Hopkins Thomas George Wothers Ruth Hubbard. Mrs George Gain hosted Ladies Aid. J R Ricards to host in June. Philadelphia visitors Lawless Maher with Lawless family. MacDonald visiting Caroline. Sennett of Marcus Hook a guest of J Ricards. Children's service planned for June 11 evening.
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Thomas
Federalsburg
Ruth Hubbard
Mary Moore
Helen Towers
Ivah Moore
Lida Williamson
Margaret Lister
Esther Willey
Temperanceville
Virginia
Catherine Towers
Hopkins Thomas
George Wothers
George Gain
J. R. Ricards
Matthew Lawless
Edward Maher
Philadelphia
Marcus Hook
J. Ricards
Eastern Shore Track Meet at Washington College Summary
Eastern Shore track meet at Washington College Chester town drew 390 contestants from seven counties. Federalsburg and Easton tied for first, with Denton and Federalsburg high schools posting top scores in events from sprints to relays. Officials from Caroline included Noble and Wheatley among others.
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Washington College Chestertown
Caroline
Federalsburg
Denton
Ridgely
Preston Jr
W. Mitchell
F. Hoffman
C. Norris
Preston
Easton
Hedin
For Sale Tomato plants N C Wright Denton Md
Tomato plants offered by N C Wright at 4195S Second St Denton Maryland. Also notice of a new line of ladies and gents watches at F J Wrights.
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N. C. Wright
Second St
Denton, Md
F. J. Wrights
Federation Meeting Here In Denton Church Report
The Federation of Women’s Clubs met at the Methodist Protestant Church in Denton with large attendance. Officers included Mrs. A. K. Small Jr as president and Mrs. J. F. Short as secretary. Delegates reported on the State Federation convention and Eastern Shore Federation meeting. A $20 anonymous gift was announced for the county almshouse inmates. Next meeting for forming a county health organization will be June 21 in Denton.
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Federation of Women’s Clubs
Methodist Protestant Church
Denton
A. K. Small, Jr
J. F. Short
Federalsburg
J. W. Stowell
Baltimore
Eastern Shore Federation
Hurlock
Arthur Smith
Greensboro
E. M. Noble
Emily Kellogg
Fred R. Owens
Health Department
Ann Anthony
T. M. Todd
Andersontown
J. H. Hemmons
Ridgely
Robert Eddington
Blades
Choptank
Orphans Court Proceedings Summary In Probate Court
In Orphans Court Judges West Harper and Shawn presided. Administrators and executrices filed first and final accounts and inventories for Annie Hart Stowell Samuel H Collins Rebecca Emerson Manlius Trice and others. Trusteeship accounts and appraisals were approved with notices to creditors.
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Orphans’ Court
West, Harper and Shawn
John W. Stowell
Annie Hart Stowell
Carrie W. Collins
Samuel H. Collins
Brantley H. Trice
Manlius S. Trice
Mary L. Pasterfield
Rebecca A. Emerson
Harvey L. Cooper
Mary L. Pastorfield
J. Twiford Williams
Jacob O. Williams
Ezra Cook
Wesley E. Thawley
A. J. Chue
Marion L. Beck
Charles W. Sigler
Jacob Ira Griffith
Edward E. Nuttle
Martin L. Sullivan
Cora R. Cook
Ferdinand Cook
Training Camp at Camp Meade this Summer
A citizens military training camp will run one month starting July 27 at Camp Meade. Capt J C Sandlin and Lt Kirklighter visited Denton to spark interest among young men. Dr PR Fisher will provide information and free medical exams. Applicants must meet strict physical and moral requirements, have smallpox and typhoid vaccinations, and consent to a medical survey. Government will cover rail, clothes, and meals. Pearls at F J Wright's.
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Camp Meade
J. C. Sandlin
Kirklighter
Denton
PR. Fisher
U. S. Army
Navy Marine Corps
Reserve Corps
Army Medical Corps
Found Dead in the Tuckahoe
The body of William Erskine about sixty was found in the Tuckahoe river with wounds to the mouth and head. He and Thomas Johnson, from Cordova, had gone to Covey's Landing and Caras line county. Johnson, later drunk, slept in a boat. Erskine disappeared en route to the Covey’s Landing farm. An inquest found death from a cerebral hemorrhage due to a blow. Foul play is suspected. Erskine leaves a wife and children. rumors of moonshine activity near Covey’s Landing noted.
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William Erskine
Tuckahoe River
Mr. Erskine
Cordova
Thomas Johnson
Covey’s Landing
Caras Line
Johnson
Erskine
Covey's Landing
Charles Stevens
Charles Dean
W. N. Palmer
Talbot
H. W. B. Rowe
Hillsboro
Easton
Caroline County
Epworth League hosts literary program in Burrsville
The Epworth League of Wesley Church entertained at Mr. and Mrs. Norman Outten's home on May 25 with readings, song, and a duet. Guests included Mr. Charles T. Harvey and Mr. Harry Zorovic of Brooklyn, a World War Comrade. Children’s Day services are planned at Wesley and Union churches in June. Local residents and visitors were noted as well as a four legged chick owned by Mrs. Otis Stafford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Wesley Church
Norman Outten
Elma Blades
Wm. Wright
Elizabeth Adams
Hugh Vincent
Esther Adams
Wright
Charles T. Harvey
Harry
Wesley M. E. Church
William Beauchamp
Annie Straub
Philadelphia
Union M. P
Dearth
Carrie
Wilmington
Missionary Lecture at Denton M P Church by Dr Klein
An illustrated lecture of interest to the public and Methodist Protestants will be given Monday at 8 pm in the Denton M P Church Sunday School room by Rev F C Klein secretary of the Board of Foreign Missions. The free lecture uses photos taken by Klein from Japan China and India during his mission years. A gospel tent meeting follows on June 11 at Rev T W Harmon's Preston residence with assist from Rev L B Edge and wife of Norfolk Va. Services at 10 am 2 pm and 8 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton M. P
F. C. Klein
Board of Foreign Missions
M. P. Church
T. W. Harmon
Preston
L. B. Edge
Norfolk
Memorial Exercises at Den ton Cemetery by Caroline Council
Memorial services were held in Den ton cemetery on Sunday afternoon under Caroline Council Junior Mechanics. Attendance was estimated at 800 to 1,200, a record for the area. Deceased Juniors and soldiers were honored with flowers. Rev. Vinal E. Hills and Rev. James A. Dudley spoke, with prayer by S. P. Shipman. A quartet including I. R. Fleetwood J. A. Dudley Elias Hinderer W. S. Rutter performed, and the Denton Orchestra provided music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Caroline Council
Junior Mechanics
Vinal E. Hills
James A. Dudley
P. Shipman
I. R. Fleetwood
J. A. Dudley
Elias Hinderer
W. S. Rutter
Denton Orchestra
In Memoriam for Thomas P Towers
In sad but loving remembrance of my dear husband, Thomas P Towers, who departed this life three years ago, May 30 1919. He is waiting by the river, just across the silver stream. Where sweet flowers are ever blooming And the banks are ever green. By his wife.
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Thomas P. Towers
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Oxford
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Meade
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Tuckahoe
Burrsville
Harry Whitaker
Salem
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