Local items note business moves and ads
The article lists varied notices from Wright’s and Almoco coffee ads to public and county matters. It mentions the steamer Vesper repair, coal and potatoes for sale, and auctions and real estate updates. Local officials, library leaders, and teachers are referenced with a mix of upcoming meetings and personnel changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright's
Vesper
Library Association
Stevens
A. Beachamp
Lee
Richard T. Carter
C. Leslie Walls
Wright’s
Elizabeth Pippin
George C. Skirven
Postmister Green
Miss Nellie Dunning Hosts Birthday Party Guests
Miss Nellie Dunning celebrated her fifteenth birthday with a large group of young friends at Fifth Avenue residence on Monday evening. Guests included Misses Anna Fisher Maggie Redden Ethel Gantt and many others, with gifts such as a diamond pin and a pearl ring noted. Additional society notices list transfers and visits of local people to and from Washington Philadelphia Baltimore and nearby towns, with several attending college events and commencements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Dunning
Fifth Avenue
Anna Fisher
Maggie Redden
Ethel Gantt
Ernestine Todd
Marguerite Mith
Mary Nichol
Mildred Ramsdell
Muriel Ramsdell
Leoni Sowell
Evvn Sewell
Annie Carter
Rachel Griffin
Helen Roe
Katherine Anderson
St. Louis and Columbus
Nan L. Mildren
Frederick County
George A. Sigler
Eloise Margery
Leroy Sigler
Baltimore
R. T. Carter
F. T. Benson
Western Maryland College
Charles H. Willis
Willis
Belmont
Ohio
George L. Wallace
Queenstown
J. R. Rochester
Philadelphia
Annie Rochester
H. F. Stevens
Mary
J. G. Underwood
New York
Ella Anthony
Anna
Reese Griffin
Hoboken
Denton
George T. Melvin
Annapolis
Maggie Allaband
NewCastle
Caroline
Fannie Young
Mt. Airey
George A. McDaniel
Thomas B. Greenley
Kentucky
Velma Hollis
Preston
Somers Blake
Helen Richardson
R.G. Auklam
J. R. Griffin
Boston
Samuel Griffin
Berlin
Mary Weaver
Nellie Johnson
W. S. Norris
Federalaburg
W. B. Smitten
Washington
Goldsborough Declines State's Attorney Nomination
T Alan Goldsborough states he will not seek the State's Attorney nomination. He notes his party has a candidate and expresses belief he has given his wisest service. He adds he would serve if his party lacked a candidate and signs as T Alan Goldsborough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Alan Goldsborough
Miss Florence Henry Dies in Baltimore Visit
Miss Florence Henry daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert G Henry of Cambridge died during a visit in Baltimore last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Henry
Robert G. Henry
Cambridge
Baltimore
Hillsboro Notes Highlight Local Figures And Guests
Dr Thomas Greenly of Louisville oldest AMA member attends Atlantic City meeting while in Hillsboro he visits Rev and Mrs Beaven at the rectory. A Children’s Day program at Hillsboro M E Church features 29 numbers with praise for superintendent Mr George Moore and assistants. Multiple local residents are listed as visitors, guests, or travelers including Miss Laura Melvin and Mrs Mary Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Greenly
Louisville
George Francois Beaven
American Medical Association
Atlantic City
Hillsboro
M. E
Geo. Moore
George C. Moore
Talbot County
House of Delegates
Talbot
Charles Chipley
Anchorage
Easton
Laura Melvin
Denton
George F. Beaven
Edgar Blanch
J. P. Wilson
Helen M. Bright
Chester
Edward
Monumental
John W. Smith
Baltimore
Geo. UG. Smith
Kemp Williams
Mobbs
Thomas H. Jones
Mary Sylvester
Western Maryland College
Harry Gibson
George E. Smith
Cheptank Beats Bethlehem 7 to 6 In Weekend Game
Cheptank hosted Bethlehem last Saturday and lost 7 to 6 in a close baseball contest. Cordova residents Mrs Georgia Perry and daughter Sallie visited Mrs C B Andrews this week. Charlie Stevens of Trappe spent Sunday with his uncle C B Andrews. A L Dunham of Denton and M M Willey of Airey visited locals. Mattie Price of Cambridge visited her parents. Laura Flaharty and daughter visited Talbot friends. Capt C W Wright of Baltimore visited local friends. Bertha Blades visiting Baltimore this week. Capt R P Corkran of Baltimore was with his family. Mrs Watson Fluharty visiting Talbot friends. Addie Edgell left for Jamestown this week.
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Bethlehem
Georgia Perry
Sallie
Cordova
C. BE. Andrews
Charlie Stevens
Trappe
A. L. Dunham
Denton
M. M. Willey
Airey's
Mattie Price
Cambridge
Laura Flaharty
Talbot
C. W. Wright
Baltimore
Bertha Blades
R. P. Corkran
Watson Fluharty
Addie Edgell
Jamestown
Typhoid Claims 12 Year Old Near Federateburg
David Swiss, 12, son of George Swiss, died of typhoid fever last week. His remains were taken to New Jersey for burial. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Prouse and children of Philadelphia returned home after visiting town. Charles Handy of Philadelphia visits his parents in town. Children’s Day services were held in both churches with large audiences. Strawberry shipments from this station remain strong with prices above average. Edward Stevens moved from Main Route No. 5 to the house vacated by Mr. O Day. Charles O Day and family have moved to Federal Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Swiss
George Swiss
New Jersey
Harry Prouse
Philadelphia
Edward Stevens
Williamasburg
O'Day
Williston Church Adds Chairs as Sunday School Grows
Williston reports growth with new chairs for comfort in the church. Sunday School meets Sabbath at 2 p.m. with good attendance and large offerings. The town remains prosperous with strawberries, gardens, and poultry. Mrs. Kennedy of South Carolina visits her parents, Estella Meredith returns from Queen Anne, Mrs. Ball Lauer back from Monumental City. Daily steam boat service now available. Local fishermen still report fine shad catches.
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Williston
Wm. Kennedy
South Carolina
J. W. F. Cooper
Estella Meredith
Queen Anne
J. Ball Lauer
Monumental
Israel’s Escape From Egypt Lesson Analysis
A Sunday school study of Exodus 13 to 14 highlights Israel’s miraculous escape from Pharaoh’s army at the Red Sea. Moses’ faith, divine protection, and the pillar of cloud and wind led Israel while Egypt’s pursuit ended in catastrophe. Miriam’s song follows the victory.
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Israel
Egypt
Moses
Aaron
Pharaoh
Red Sea
God
Jehovah
Io Willi
Christ
Jordan
Josh
Elijah
Elisha
Josephus
Miriam
Nile
Sherlock Holmes Ends Series With The Second Stain
The JourNAL runs The Adventure of the Second Stain as the final in Holmes stories by Sir Conan Doyle. Doyle’s distinctive style probes human impulses and hearts, portraying both good and wicked drives. A new series, The King of Diamonds, begins, followed by talk of Wright’s coffee blend.
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Journal Today
Conan Doyle
Wright's
Wedding Glories At Covey Home And Related Unions
A Cordova area society item notes Miss Mary Katherine Covey wed Joseph Garris of Portsmouth Virginia in the Covey parlor with Rev H K Wilson officiating. Ushers J Lee Covey and Harry Wright, maid Ida Covey, flower girl Kathleen Atwall, and wedding music by Mrs Walter Wright accompanied the ceremony. The couple depart for New York and residence in Portsmouth. Additional notices record Charles Howard Jr and Ollie Callins marriage in Trenton with Rev Gardner officiating, and Mattie Day to Charles Lincoln Herzog in Ridgely with reception at the Day home. The church notes cover Rev J Gibson Gantt as delegate to the General Convention, bishop's address, and elections of clergy and lay deputies. Concluding items mention upcoming weddings and church activities and services in nearby towns.
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Joshua Covey
Friendship
Mary Katherine
Joseph Garris
Portsmouth
H. K. Wilson
Laurel
Del
J. Lee Covey
Harry Wright
Choptank
Ida Covey
Kathleen Atwall
Wilmington
Walter Wright
Garris
Federalsburg
New York
Charles Howard, Jr
Ollie Callins
Methodist Episcopal Church
Trenton
Mr. Gardner
Lohengrin
William T. Kelley
Howard Taylor
Martin Howard
Ashbors
Fred Cellins
Fred Covey
E. W. Deen
Thomas Lockwood Day
Ridgely
Mattie
Charles Lincoln Herzog
M. E. Church
Day
Port Deposit
Mr. Gantt
Denton
Adams
Easton
Richmond
Church In America
E.R. Rich
David Howard
J. Gibson Gantt
W. B. Stehl
W. G. Beaven
Wilson Sutton
Howard England
Wm. A. Coale
W. H. Gibson
W.S. Muse
H. W. Waters
Thomas Perry
Jno
S. Barnhart
Robt. J. Showell
E. S. Valliant
Thomas Mansey
Richard C. Jones
Gas City
Ind
Caroline County
Dickinson College
Carlisle
A. C. McGilton
Queen Anne’s Church
Tailbot Democrats Nominate for Talbot County offices
Talbot Democrats in convention nominated a slate led by CState's Attorney J. Harry Covington of Easton and County Commissioner James P. Elliott of Trappe. Sheriff A Eugene Walsh of Trappe, and House of Delegates candidates George C. Moore Chapel J W Edward Mortimer St Michaels William Jackson Bay Hundred, Elijah West Chapel, William Myers Trappe, Frank Harrison St Michaels. County Surveyor John H Craig Trappe. Delegates Dobson Wooten Harrington Ligy will back J Frank Turner for Clerk of the Court of Appeals. at the national convention Edward Lloyd Kemp Ali Smith Bateman Morris Callahan Hughlett Henry and Joseph Lowe back Adkins and Crothers.
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Alga Smith
Wilfred Bateman
W. D. J. Morris
Nicholas
Callahan
T. Hughlett Henry
Joseph Lowe
Adkinsand Crothers
Diamond State Telephone line extends from Denton to Federalsburg
Denton to Federalsburg via Willis ton and Concord to begin soon with many new subscribers. Names listed include O M Hignatt B G Stevens Robert C Rice Rev J I Cannon Clarence E Beauchamp Thomas H Everngain W W Dukes J Walter Beauchamp James H Neal Elmer E Harrison W C Todd Eli Harrison Albert Satterfield Frank W Redden and others. Additional subscribers added on Greensboro toward Felton Burrsville Whiteleysburg and Goldsboro lines along with Denton exchange new customers.
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Denton
Federalsburg
Williston
Concord
Messrs
O. M. Hignatt
B. G. Stevens
Robert C. Rice
Rev. J. I. Cannon
Clarence E. Beauchamp
Thomas H. Everngain
W. W. Dukes
J. Walter Beauchamp
James H. Neal
Elmer E. Harrison
W. C. Todd
Eli Harrison
Albert Satterfield
Frank W. Redden
Greensboro
Felton
Davis Bishop
Samuel J. Bilbrough
Samuel Bilbrough
Bilbrough
Orphans Court Petition in Shaw Estate Case
In Orphans Court Tuesday M Letitia Sampson and others distributees via attorney Fred R Owens filed a petition against Ruth Hanby and Ralph Shaw. They claim the deceased Sarah M Shaw advanced funds to W E Shaw during life and seek these advances charged against Ralph Shaw in distribution. An order directed subpoenas and set answer deadline for the respondents on the 25th inst.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
Sarah M. Shaw
M. Letitia Sampson
Fred R. Owens
Ruth Hanby
Ralph Shaw
W. E. Shaw
Vanilla and lemon flavoring sold by the ounce
A notice from O. M. Hignutt announces sale of vanilla and lemon flavoring by the ounce due to a complaint about strength. It guarantees purity and offers sale in any quantity.
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O. M. Hignutt
Williston
Will of Judge Travers admitted to probate in Cambridge
The will of Judge Levi D. Travers was admitted to probate in Cambridge on Tuesday. It bequeaths substantial real estate on Taylor's Island to his children Levi D. Travers Jr and Mrs. Daniel B. Prettyman of Taylor's Island and Mrs. Dr. J. L. Noble of Preston, plus grandchildren Duncan, Lee, and Wm. D. T. Noble among others. A committee of Harlock Heptasophs led by F. P. Corkran, B. F. Johson and T. J. Hackett prepared resolutions on the death of W. Grayson Smith, a prominent member of the order.
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Levi D. Travers
Cambridge
Taylor's Island
Levi D. Travers, Jr
Daniel B. Prettyman
Taylor’s Island
J. L. Noble
Preston
Duncan, Lee
Wm. D.T. Noble
Harlock Heptasophs
F. P. Corkran
B. F. Johson
T. J. Hackett
W. Grayson Smith
Meath of Miss Sermont dead at 64 in Hickman
Miss Sarah B E Hignutt died at her Hickman home after eight months illness at age 64. She and sister Miss Ellen Hignutt lived together for over 30 years. Brother George W. Hignatt of Concord survives. Funeral services were held Wednesday by Reva W B Guthrie and John Rosser. burial on the home farm between Hickman and Bloomery.
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Meath
Sermont
Sarah BE. Hignutt
Hickman
Ellen Hignutt
George W. Hignatt
Concord
Reva. W. B. Guthrie
John Rossier
Home Farm
Bloomery
Ridgely Md House for Sale in Beat Residence Section
Correspondence invited for an up-to-date home in Ridgely Maryland. Six large rooms with toilet and summer kitchen, chicken houses, on two corner lots 100 by 130 feet in the beat residence section. Ham mons and Tempay solicit inquiries.
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Ridgely
Tragic death of five year old in Wilwington incident
Five year old Marvin Winfield Lewis died after falling into a washboiler during a visit to grandparents in Wilwington. He succumbed Wednesday morning after being found Saturday morning. The report notes widespread rain and poor corn planting prospects for area farmers amid late season weather.
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Goldsboro
Marvin Winfield Lewis
John Lewis
Wilwington
J. C. Burnett
Drs. Malone
Goldsborough
Delma Elliott
Birthday party at Carroll Elliott's home noted
A birthday celebration at Miss Elliott's brother Carroll Elliott's home drew many young people for a pleasant evening and gifts, including a fifty dollar check from her father W. T. Elliott. The town reports poor road conditions west and northwest, heavy rains, and calls for better drainage as strawberry crops develop.
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Carroll Elliott
Miss
Archie Sapp
Randolph-Macon College
Virginia
Wilbur Watling
Wilmington
M. E
Jessie Jones
Geo. E. Smith
Mary Gray
Chestertown
Harvey Morris
Philadelphia
Bridge over Choptank progress slowed by tides
Greensboro work on the concrete bridge over the Choptank river advances slowly due to high tides and bad weather. Completion may be late fall. The structure is designed as a substantial permanent bridge expected to outlast others built by old methods. Public works favor permanence despite higher initial costs. Contractor Pippin leads preliminary carpentry.
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Caroline County
Pippin
Ridgely Strawberry Shipments Hit Peak Prices At 8 Cents
Ridgely reports peak strawberry season on Monday with twelve carloads shipped. W W Seward patches yielded 13 500 quarts worth about 1300 dollars. Several other heavy shippers moved thousands of dollars in sales. Exchange sales for the first three days of the week totaled 12 287 48 dollars. berries ripened slowly and more crates would have sold with warmer weather.
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W. W. Seward
Local Socials Report From Hurlock and Nearby
American Corner, Mr Ollie Connelly attended the commencement at Hurlock on Friday and Saturday last. Miss Maud Trice spent Saturday and Sunday with Misses Nettie and Nellie Sullivan. There will be Sunday school here at 9 o'clock, followed by preaching at 10 30 tomorrow. Miss Bertha Collins spent Sunday with Miss Lillie Trice.
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Ollie Connelly
Hurlock
Maud Trice
Nettie
Nellie Sullivan
Bertha Collins
Lillie Trice
Miss Bowdle Visiting Aunt in Bethlehem
Bethlehent, Miss Helen M. Bowdle of Wilmington has been visiting her aunt Mrs. W.W. E. Pritchett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen M. Bowdle
Wilmington
Ww. E. Pritchett
Packing and Marketing Cantaloupes Declares Netted Rockford Strain
The article describes growing and marketing cantaloupes in a large county busines s. It highlights the Netted Gam or Rocky Ford cantaloupe with fine texture flavor and weight about 1 1 1 pounds. It advises grading by size and placing fruit in cases with ribs running lengthwise for display and market position. Only heavily netted fruits should be marketed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Ford
Parker and Son Deny Price Increases on Fresh Meats
B. W. Parker and Son issue a statement denying any price advance on fresh meats. They say they have not joined a trust and are not raising prices, but are instead slaughtering their own Western cattle to meet demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trust
B. W. Parker & Son
Wall Paper Patterns and Shades for Sale
The listing offers wallpaper patterns at 5d per piece and gilt shades at 80 cents each. A buyer is directed to contact Thomas Messer at 1015 West Baltimore Street for purchases and inquiries.
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Thomas Messer
Baltimore St
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Henderson
Vithan Clark
WU. M. Wignutt
Georgetown Water Co
Lewes Water Company
al J. Hayes
Andersontown
Henry 8. Lewis
Denton Library Association
H. H. Murphy
F. R. Owens
Trustees of the Poor
Jacob “A. Mowbray
Noble
Reyner Dukes
Isaac L. Dukes
Everngar
E. M. Willey
Hobba
Cheptank
Federateburg
Tailbot Democrats
Orphans' Court Proceedings
Rittennft
Maryland
van Dorn
van Dorn Iron Works
Cleveland
Hall Way Or
Dolson
Bethlehent
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