Local notes on crops shops and events in Caroline
The Caro line reports a good pea crop and strong strawberry activity with Caroline Beauties grown by Henry Jopp. Advertisements note a Buick touring car sale, W H Hollis & Son stock, and a new ice plant by Green Merrick. Daily pricing updates on wheat and corn, plus notices of sales, travel schedules, Chautauqua tickets, and local obituaries and ceremonies at Denton and Easton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline
Hirs
W. HH. Hollis & Son
Preston
John Deere
C. H. Bullock
J. Virgil Moore
Green & Merrick
Escanaba
Hrick
Henry Jopp
F. J. Wright
J. Howard Pacterfiell
Jersey
Wakefield
Denton Gardens
L. B. Towers & Bro
Lauvels
Robert R. Roth
Denton
Masonic Building
Jose W. Porter
Greensboro
Rosa Morris Fry
G. W. Nashold
Glendower
George W. Kelley
Tom Watson
Kelley
Baltimore
Marriage of Me Smith and Miss Fleetwood
Denton social notes report the marriage of Mr Oron F. Smith and Miss Ada Fleetwood at Waverly Virginia, three years of nursing school completion for Miss Lula R. Nichols in Garfield Memorial Hospital with honors, and various visitors and visits among Denton residents led by rearings and birthdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Me. Smith
Miss Fleetwood
Lula R. Nichols
Denton
Garfield Memorial Hospital
W. J. Nichols
Bishopville
S. C
Washington
Caroline
Orphans Court Grants Administration in Dragoo Estate
Judges Clark Rawlings and Stevens met Tuesday to approve letters of administration for John A Dragoo. Margaret M Dragoo presented inventory and appraisement, with sale order and creditor notice. The court also authorized executors to pay a mortgage and to sell a mortgaged property for Edward Hubbert and Joseph H Bernard estates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark, Rawlings
Stevens
Orphans’ Court
Margaret M. Drageo
John A. Dragoo
Edward Pinder
George R. Horsey
Margaret M. Dragoo
Ida Nichols
Olin Hubbert
Edward Hubbert
J. Oscar Bernard
Albert G. Towers
Joseph H. Bernard
Love Point Company Reorganized After Stockholders Meeting
Love Point Beach and Park Company reorganized at Centreville law office. New directors named: William J. Price, J Fill Legg, Howard & Price, Charles J. Tucker, and J H C Legg replacing Walter T. Wright, James T. Bright, and H W B Mitchell. Legg named president with Price as vice president Tucker secretary treasurer. Reorganization followed Hate Love Point case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Love Point Company
Love Point Beach & Park Company, Incorporated
J. H.C. Legg
Centreville
William J. Price
Capt. J. Fill Legg
Howard & Price
Charles J .Tucker
J. H. C. Legg
Walter T. Wright
James T. Bright
H. W. B. Mitchell
J. H.C. Lege
Charles E.tucker
J. Fill Legg
Legg
Parties and visits fill Hickman community notes
Social events mark the week with gatherings at the Stevens home for a birthday and a Hickman party. visits from Mrs. Ella Johnson and Matie of Philadelphia. Hills list a relatives visit. a school picnic at Liden's school house. Mr and Mrs Al Ritchie host a birthday event. Francis Neal returns from Philadelphia with a Ford automobile. Hickman school closes May 28. Geraldine Lynch hoped as next year’s teacher. Villages people host guests from New York and Ridgely. Children’s Day on June 6 at Hickus M. J. Church. Minerva Haymond visits relatives. Nettie Haymond visits. Mrs. Mary Feresy improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Stevens
Hickman
Pauline
George Haymond
Greenwood
Hinnier
Ella Johnson
Matie
Philadelphia
James Breeding
Ritchie
Charles Stevens
Francis Neal
Geraldine Lynch
William Cr
Hobbs Visitors and Regional Travel Notes
Hobbs station welcomed a Canadian party under Mr Snyder seeking a home by purchase or rent and hosted by Mr 5.7 Jepp. Philadelphia's E W Smith left Hobbs for Waverly Virginia to attend the Smith Fleetwood wedding on June 2 returning via Washington to Denton. Mrs E Patchett of Preston joined sister Miss Cathel Ward in Greensboro last Friday and visited Philadelphia before returning. FE M Willey and family attended the Federalsburg high school commencement on June 3. Mrs Charles A Clemmer of Weirton visits her parents in Concord Oaks. Oaks school closed last Friday and children treated. barefoot boy now at liberty. Mr and Mrs Stephen Irons of Wilmington visited uncles C H and L Butlen. Mr and Mrs Wallace Harper of near Greensboro were Sunday guests of aunt Mrs L Butler. Latest Strasburg Pa weather reports cold. not as warm here. Miss Mary E Nuttle of Anderon town visited Baltimore early week. J R Chaffinch was in Baltimore last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. I
Chautauqua
Rachel B. Satterthwaite
Guion Miller
Easton
J. M
Gerardus, Satterthwaite
Kansas
Wilson M. Tytor
J. Edward Tytor
Washington
Miss Satterthwaite
Friends Cemetery
John J. Peppercorn
Goldsboro
Silver
Mercy Hospital
Baltimore
Smith Good
Good
Caroline County
Canada
Denton
Goo
Tomorow
The
Honee
West Denton
United American Mechanics
Improvert Order of Red Men
FP. Cole
H. A. G. Westerfield
T. O. Crouse
J. Gibson Gantt
S. P. Shipman
H. E. Otto
Philadelphia
FE. M. Willey
Federalsburg
Charles A. Clemmer
Weirton
West Virginia
W. W. Dukes
Concord
Oaks School
Liberty
Stephen Irons
Wilmington
C. H. and
L. Butlen
Wallace Harper
Greensboro
L. Butler
Strasburg
Mary E. Nuttle
Anderontown
J. R. Chaffinch
Social News Briefs From Local Week
Queen Anne hosts a house party with Misses Emily and Laura Knotts and friends. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Brindell, of New York, spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. G C Moore. Mr E A Barton, of Philadelphia, stayed with his sister, Mr J E Morgan. Geo Magrogan of Leonardtown visited town. C W W Dean attends a Michigan auto show. Special fountain pen offer advertised by F J Wright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emily
Laura Knotts
Jack Brindell
New York
G. C. Moore
E. A. Barton
Philadelphia
J. E. Morgan
Geo. Magrogan
Leonardtown
C. WW. Dean
Michigan
Rain Delays Ridgely School Board Graduation Plans
The Ridgely news column reports heavy rain hindered the Seventh District School Board’s attendance at commencement exercises where Prof Handy from Easton was to speak. Students performed essays and songs, diplomas were presented, and the class book titled Ttle-Mesce was showcased alongside a class-night program and a baccalaureate sermon at the Methodist Church. Local visits and community events filled the period, with ongoing notices of church dedications, festivals, and gatherings amid wet weather.
Death of Mrs. Lillian Rice Sullivan at age 29
Mrs. Lillian Rice Sullivan daughter of R. C. Rice died Saturday at 29. Nurse Edna Steeley from Grelle Pa cared for her for over two years and has returned home. Mrs. Sullivan's mother died less than two years ago. A church strawberry and ice cream festival will be held on church grounds Saturday if weather permits, otherwise Monday evening. Commodore Henry Doe bought a Buick from Shahnahan Wrightson Easton. Other local visits and gatherings noted includes Mr and Mrs S E Hignutt at Decoration Day and Mrs Julia Camper hosting guests from Concord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Rice Sullivan
R. C. Rice
Gilbert Hignutt
Gertrude Kemp
Rosa Allen
Frances Tubbs
Ethel Gantt
Commodore Henry Doe
Shahnahan & Wrightson
Easton
Martha Hambleton
Windy Hill
Local residents travel and visits around town
Greensboarn and nearby residents including Etta Plummer Ruth Planner and Bessie Mitchell motor to Wolchester on Sunday. Clinton Grey and Richard Lister family hosted Decoration Day guests. Various relatives and friends from Wilmington Philadelphia Baltimore Centreville and New York visit or reside in town with multiple stays and returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mescames Etta Plummer
Bessie Mitchell
Gertrude Watler
Milched Ginn
Ruth Planner
Col. Pippin
Horace Fr. Case
Joseph Bo Orel
Levin Wy ‘Taylor
Wolchester
Clinton Grey
Willington
Richard Lister
Near Town
Horace FL Case
Philadelphia
Mrc
Janell
Tone
Mis. J. P. Reading
Baltimore
Wyoming
James Langston
New Yok City
Stephania Foil
Ettel Cade
Veuita AL Dillis
Edna Vaughn
Cheswold
Florence Pippin
Wilmington
Miss Evalluphes
Hllmington
Local social notes from Chestertown and area
Henderson and others attend races at Chestertown on Monday. Local residents Mr LHL Samis plans to return home in Cordova as school principal for another year. Wilmington’s Mr Chas Wilson visits sister near town. W L Goodwin of Chester visits parents part of the week. Noble Pippin of Middletown visits parents. Mrs S S Jones returns to New York after a visit with her father. Miss Masine Goodwin visits sister in Goldsboro. Ladies' Aid met with Emma Melvin. W F E Bright appointed assistant station agent for summer. Olivia Coffin visits Philadelphia. Isabel Carrow visits Greensboro friends. Edith Goodwin visits Kenton friends. C H Hi Clayville spends Tuesday in Wilmington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messi
J. R. Melvin
J. B. Melvin
T. Bickling
PN. Smith
Wek
Chuk
J. Quillen
Chas
Quillen
Medford
A. Montague
Chestertown
Lhl Samis
Cordova
Chas. Wilson
Wilmington
D.C. Parvis
W. L. Goodwin
Chester
W. I. Goodwin
Noble Pippin
Middletown
Amd
R. 1
Pippin
S. S. Jones
New York
C. Gooden
Masine Goodwin
Olivia Coffin
Philadelphia
Isabel Carrow
Greensboro
Edith Goodwin
Kenton
C. Hi. Clayville
Wi Hlington
Bethlehem and Preston Youths Host Weekend Socials
Bethlehem residents and visitors including Miss Isabel Carroll and Miss Viola Corkran gathered for dinners and a Sunday visit with Miss Isabel Carroll. Two baseball games were scheduled for Saturday with Preston and Bethlehem, and Cadova and Bethlehem, at 1 30 p.m. and 3 30 p.m. A Children’s day service is planned for June 13. Various locals visited, returned residents reported, and friendships noted as spring social life continues.
Templeville Wins Big on Templeville Diamond Saturday
Loyal fans gathered under lowering clouds to watch Templeville defeat an opponent 7 to 1 on the Templeville diamond. The second game is scheduled for Marydel today as local figures and visitors spent the weekend with friends and relatives in the area.
Picnic at Edinburgh School Delights Local Community
Edinburgh residents gathered at the Edinburgh school on Saturday for a well received program. About one hundred people attended as Mr and Mrs Joseph Gsell plus family and Miss Alice Rose Margaret Gsell and Mr Lawrence Johnson visited Mrs Dan Heck and family following the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edinburgh School
Joseph Gsell
Alice Rose
Margaret Gsell
Lawrence Johnson
Dan. Heck
Burrsville News Letter Highlights Local Visits and Events
Mr Ernest Raughley of Dover spent the weekend with his mother Mrs Annie M Raughley and returned home with his daughter Miss Anna who has been with her grandmother. Mrs Enina Masten of Alasten's visited her daughter Mrs Atmos Layton returning home with her late granddaughter Jeanette Layton. Mr and Mrs FL A Viven and daughter Mildred of Camden NJ returned to their home after visiting Mr and Mrs C N Fountain. Mr and Mrs Charles Cahall and son Ralph Cahall and a lady friend of Philadelphia were entertained at Miss Mollie Cahall's. Lyman R Porter of Maryland University is vacationing with his parents. Decoration Day was quiet. cemeteries decorated. Mrs Nellie L Price and son Milton visited near Harrington with Alfred Price. Mrs Ida Haker and daughter Arta of Harrington visited Mrs Annie Price. Arlie Saulsbury spent Wednesday with her parents T U Sipple. The annual school picnic was held Friday with an interesting program. Edith Wood of Milford returned home after visiting. Nellie Melvin of Maple Grove visited Ruth Harvey. M P Church trustees planned interior repairs. Wandie Price of Wilmington visited her mother near town. N A Porter and family visited Nick Dulin near Greensboro Sunday. First quarterly conference of M E Church scheduled. I O R M Tribe 52 attended Todd's Church. Town residents attended horse racing at Harrington. Clifton Lord now with Almour Packing Co. at Ridgely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Handy
Easton
Esther: Shaw
Mary Laird
A. M. Rahn
Paylor
Rahn
Domestic Science Cliss
Sylvia Smith
Esther Shaw
Isabel Swing
Emily Pendleton
Ethel Snow
Dorothy Haymaker
Lane
Methodist
W. S. Habbert
Walter Davis
Frank Devareaux
Ebensburg
John Griffith
Pittsburgh
Hannah Davis
John J. Davis
W. M. Wine
Woodside
Del
Church of the Brethren
New Goldsboro
G. M. Downes
Simon’s Wools
J. T. Stevenson
Bromley
New York City
Grabill
Baltimore
MacGibbon
Federalsburg
W. E. Habbert
Carolyn Mancha
Washington
Harry Hemumons
Charles Herzog
Mabel Collins
Philadelphia
T. F. Imler
Hershey
C. L. Opperman
Barrows
Berwyn
Art Morrow
Oxford
Iris Smith
Ernest Raughley
Dover
Annie M. Raughley
Anna
Enina Masten
Alasten’s
Atmos Layton
Jeanette Layton
FL A. Viven
Mildred
Camden
N. J
Iave
C. N. Fountain
Charles Cahall
Ralph Cahall
Friend
Mollie Cahall
Lyman R. Porter
Maryland University
F. A. Potter
Nellie L. Price
Milton
Alfred Price
Harrington
Ida Haker
Miss Arta
Annie Price
Arlie Saulsbury
T. U1
Sipple
Brownsville
Edith Wood
Milford
Nellie Melvin
Maple Grove
Ruth Harvey
M. P. Church
Wandie Price
Wilmington
Town
N. A. Porter
Nick Dulin
Greensboro
M. E. Church
Todd's
Onur Town
Clifton Lord
Almour's Packing Co
Ridgely
Local residents share visits and outings around Hurlock
Rottance and Hackett families plus friends traveled to Salisbury and Cambridge on Sunday. Social guests include Elizabeth Rice of Philadelphia and Miss Mamie Marine visiting Mrs. Lida LeCompte near here. Wesley Towers stays with George Rogers. Church services for Children’s Day set for June 6 at Wesley M E Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hooper Hackett
Elizabeth Rice
Earle Bradley
Salisbury
H. F. Bradley
Robert Godfrey
Kennerly Hackett
Luke
L. K. Hackett
Manship Vincent
Stella Hackett
Philadelphia
Mamie Marine
Lida LeCompte
Here
S. A. Leach
Cambridge
Severn Bradley
Hurlock
S. Russell
Bessie Handy
Wesley Towers
Harmony
George Rogers
Wesley M. E. Church
Elina Bradley
J. T. Wheatley
Esther Stolder
Baltimore
Golda Bradley
Myrtle Stack
Two Services At Methodist Church Highlight Graduation Year
Last Sunday the Methodist Episcopal Church hosted two large services with strong attendance. Morning services drew 60 members of the Jr. Order of American Mechanics, inspiring the congregation. evening featured Preston High School graduates adding energy to the day. The church was adorned with flowers and flags, and the choir offered fitting selections. Graduation exercises for the Class of 1919 were held Friday in Town Hall, with praise for a splendid cohort poised for work or further study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Episcopal Church
Jr. Order
American Mechanics
Preston High School
Sunday Visits and Local Happenings in Smithville
Smithville residents hosted guests from nearby towns including Concord Hickman and Philadelphia. families visited friends at Craftt and Neal homes while Parker entertained visitors from Denton. A children's service is planned at Bloomery M E Church on Sunday evening June 13 as Daniel Williams remains ill at his home nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smithville
John Chaffinch
Blanche
Helen
Concord
Chester Scott
Wm. Croll
Hickman
August Craftt
Willie Neal
Philadelphia
Wilmer Parker
Denton
Bloomery M. E. Clunch
Daniel Williams
Straw berry trade boosts Federalsburg market and shipping
A Feralsburg letter notes busy strawberry buying with brokers on Main Street near the station, prices up to 10.56 per crate for Chesapeakes and 4.80 per 48-gnart crate for Gandys, drawing growers to sell locally. A brick scow sank near Wicomico river, losing 52,000 bricks for Hurlock & Co. Elderdice plans wheatfield work in Oklahoma for a New York publishing project. The Eastern Shore Trust Companies banquet in Cambridge featured Dr. Cadman. A Kemp Wright horse crash near Mr. Bryan’s auto, none injured. Orson Martino of Idlewild Power lost a growth from an eye. received hospital care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Feralsburg
Federalsburg
Main Street
Besries
Gandys
Chesapeakes
Seaford
Bridgeville
Atlas Lankford
Sharptown
John W. Hurlock & Co
Wicomico
Eastern Shore Trust Company
Cambridge
S. Parkes Cadman
Maryland
Kemp Wright
John W. Bryan
Bryan
Roberta
William St. Joimeon
Orson Martino
Idlewild Heat, Light and Power Company
Salisbury
Dorchester Collides With J A Palmer Jr In Chesapeake
The Dorchester, a Baltimore Chesapeake and Atlantic line steamer, was struck by the fishing steamer J A Palmer Jr off Sandy Point at 3 30 am last Friday. All 44 passengers were unharmed, many evacuated to Baltimore aboard the Old Bay Line steamer Virginia, and the Dorchester was beached in sinking condition as investigations loom into heavy damage and potential litigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorchester
Baltimore, Chesapeake and Atlantic Railway Company
J. A. Palmer, Jr
C. E. Davis Packing Company
Fleeton
Sandy Point
Baltimore
Virginia
J. E. Woolford
Cambridge
Palmer
P. R. Fisher
Denton
In sad remembrance of my dear husband Lucas H Kelley
In loving memory of Lucas H Kelley who died May 9 1915 at age 27 years 7 months and days. His wife Maude Kelley writes of a brighter home in Heaven and the void left by his departure, recalling family fireside memories and constant longing for the beloved husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucas H. Kelley
Maude Kelley
Local Socials Report From Denton And Nearby Areas
Mr Isaac Melvin and companions toured to Denton in his new car Monday evening. Mr and Mrs George Zott entertained many young folks Tuesday night. Misses Elma Tiley Martha Tiley and Pauline Adams visited Miss Ola Chaffinch Sunday. Mr Albert Stokes rode to Redden Del on a motorcycle. Misses Ruth and Esther Adams were Greenwood visitors Sunday while Mrs Jason Reed slow to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Melvin
Lillie Melvin
Adda Chaffinch
Bessie MacDonald
Sammie Melvin
Denton
George Zott
Elma Tiley
Martha Tiley
Pauline Adams
Ola Chaffinch
Albert Stokes
Redden
Del
Ruth
Esther Adams
Greenwood
Jason Reed
Commencement Exercises At Caroline High School
Rev Dr Thomas Crouse preached the baccalaureate in the Methodist Protestant Church for the 1915 class. The ceremony included class plays and a Tuesday commencement with essays, orations, and diplomas presented by Edward Nuttle. Speakers touched on faith, self control, and the value of education for future service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas ©. Crouse
Caroline High School
Choor
M. ©. Church
Commonwealth
God
Jesus Christ
Crouse
Masonic Hall
Roland Reed
Cornelius Roe
Ella Carter
George Beck
George Shawn
Gilbert Clark
Harlan Blades
Paul Horsey
Clara Skirven
Clara Clark
Mildred Nuttle
Helen Hagadone
Mary Ober
Lita Spicher
Hazel Everagain
H. A. G. Westerfield
Mildred
Grorce Becx
Lila Brienen
Ae Evernoam
Thelma Evernoam
America
Ella Carrter
E.geanos T. Baannant
Haelan
Wlan
Ax Reep
Henry Clay
Mildred Nettle
Clank Skirven
Arthur Persy
Caroline County
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the Local Department
Oron F. Smith
Ada Fleetwood
Henry J.fleetwood
Waverly
M. E. Chinch
Smith Wee
F. T. Tagg
Methodist Protestant
Hotel Rennett
Monroe Passapae
Mire
Mary Hutchinson
Passapae
Milton Green
Woodall Green
Thomas RK
Green
Ollie Wright
Naomi
Choptank
E. E. Nichols
William G. Field
J. W. Vield
R. M. Messick
Irene Wallace
Braddock Heights
Everett White
Ele Shutte
C. H. Stewart
Maud Stewart
W. A. Stewart
Mary White
Hanson Todd
Eva Deputy
Thelmaever Agai
Belind Frampton
Charlotte Sterling
Crisfield
Florence Funk
Mary Neal
Thomas O. Crouse
J. Bradford Shawn
Pearl Mason
E.R. Nuttle
William Finn
Public Service
Towers
O. W. Downes
W. Draper
Marydol
Templeville
P.O. 5
Hartley M
FE. C. Dailey
Seward Dailey
Marydel M. E
Henry Davis
W. M. McCann
Captain Hall
Ridgely News
Williston
S. [E. Hignutt
Commodore
Doerr
Julia Camper
Alex. Noble
Greensboarn
Bethlehem
Mircses Viola Cocluan
Lama Mudge
Cora Mudge
Mildred Collins
Flarmony
Maude Harding
Edward Patchett
Elmer Towers
Virgil Hall
Zora Cannon
Isabel Carroll
Isabel Caroll
Viola Corkran
Cora
Laura Mudee
Harvey Hlaiding
Charlie Penny
Harry Hopkins
Clinton Carroll
Cadova
Anna Burnite
Norman B.taylor
W. Tl. Briggs
Win
EL Pritchett
A. J. Messick
Chindia
Mary Brodes
Grace Cannan
Mary Todd
Isibel Carroll
Wm. Pritchett
Alva Blades
Marydel
Jus. Lowenstein
Wade
Ross Howenstein
Narberth
K. OQ. Knotts
Luwin Moore
Wm. Moore
J. Davis
Edge Moor
J. A. Lane
Wm. Knotts
Millington
Joseph Moore
L. Dill
A. BP. Everett
Florence Faulkner
Edinburgh
Burrsville
Woodamawk
Niewsparer Hrdrivyf
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