Talbot County News Highlights Local Events And Notices
Local items include Red Cross Week start, a farm sale of 186 acres by Charles B. Harrison, and various civic events. Reports cover candidates and nominations in Talbot county, car agency news, war measures session, Boy Scouts festival, high school graduation at Caroline High, road repairs after rains, and public notices on drafted men and exemptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Gale
State Roads Commission
Charles B. Harrison
Talbot County
William Bullock
Paige
America
Boy Scouts
Main
Fifth Streets
Henry P. Turner
Caroline High School
Masonic Hall
Caroline
Harry S. Clark
Ladies’ Mite Society
Thawley’s Chapel
Margaret Hutson
Caroline County
William Hutson
Phillips
Chautauqua Association
James E. Willis
Frank Willis
Cordova
Tuckahoe River
Covey’s Landing
Beck
Warfield
Tri-County High School
Queen Anne
Elizabeth Fisher Brown
Mary Edna Fleming
Edward Roy Hopkins
John Lay Beaven
Farmers’ Club
A. J. Norman
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Boy Scouts of
Denton
Redden
J. E. Smith
Preston
Williston
Talbot Court
Alpheus Nichols
Nichols
Mervin
Journal
Court House
W. W. Davis
Baltimore
J. H. Nichols
J. H. Wilson
Noble
Wilsie M. Smith
Helen B. Wisong
Howard T. Quigg
Greensboro
Carroll George
Matthew Garey
Claud Cool
Lula Roe
Jennie Beer
Willifred Deweese
Majorie Todd
Frances Johnson
Margaret Pastorfield
Octavia Lewis
Mary Spicher
Washington
Personal and Social News from Denton Era Weddings
Denton society notes report Miss Ella Dunning wed Mr. John C. Rutter of Philadelphia at Denton M E Church with elaborate flowers. Related marriages include Miss Valerie Von Dorsner Marbury to Capt. Lewin Barroll of the Maryland National Guard in Baltimore. Clerk Towers lists several marriage licenses and local enlistments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valerie von Dorsner Marbury
William L. Marbury
Lewin Wethered Barroll
Maryland National Guard
Hope H. Barroll
Chestertown
Memorial Protestant Episcopal Church
Baltimore
William M. Dame
Clerk Towers
Charles Steinback
Ida Daffin
American Corner
John P. Simpler
Minnie Palmer
Cambridge
James M. Stubbs
Kent County
Del
Bertha E. Meredith
Goldsboro
John C. Rutter
Philadelphia
Ella Dunning
Denton
Charles W. Higoutt
Gertrude E. Hignutt
Near
Hickman
Eugene G. Anderson
France
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Atlantic
Virginia Marvel
George Marvel
Gilbert Cantwell
Winfield T. Nichols
E. Lynn Stevens
Coast Artillery Service
Clifford T. Trazzare
Ambulance Corps
Sara B. Willis
Charles H. Willis
Hazel Everngam
Charles J. Everngam
West Chester Normal School
Robert Rice
Robert C. Rice
Washington
Harry S. Clark
J. L. Everngain
S. G. Nuttle
State Normal School
Mildred
Messrs
Norval
Cleave Ramson
Huntington Valley
John R. Statum
West Chester
Ross Stevens
Billy
Wilmington
G. Lacey Stevens
R. D. Jones
George A. Kranz
Kranz Smith Plano Company
J. Dukes Downes
B. L. Lewis
Harrington
Henry R. Lewis
H. A.G. Westerfield
Mary J. Fisher
Greensboro
Western Maryland College
Charles W. Hobbs
John Hopkins Hospital
Clyde Spivey
Suffolk
Chautauqua Closes With Mikado Performance
A tent filled with spectators witnessed a Mikado performance at the Chautauqua closing session. The show pleased the audience and the closing requests for a return next year were mixed due to war conditions, leaving the future uncertain.
Local Notes On Weddings and Visits Across Towns
Hobbs reports the June 6 wedding of Cyrus Alderson Timmons of Chestertown and Annie E. McKnot t a Felton High School teacher officiated by Rev. W L Jump at the bride’s home. The piece also recounts obsequies in Frederick for Thomas Courtney attended by C W Huffer, road trips to Clayton, Towson graduation events for Alice T, Ames Sunday School review by Sennett of Marcus Hook, hail damage affecting Howard County wheat, and various visits and car trips among residents from Baltimore, Concord, Milton, Preston, and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyrus Alderson Timmons
Pennsylvania Railroad
Chestertown
Annie E. McKnott
Felton High School
W. L. Jump
Hobbs
C. W. Huffer
Andersontown
Frederick
Thos. Courtney
E. Towers
J. R. Ricards
Clayton
Marcus Hook
S. S. Sennett
Howard County
Robt
Griffith
Little Son
Baltimore
H. Hill
B. B. Cohee
New Castle
Del
Chester
Philadelphia
B. Smith
C. A. Williamson
Concord
E. M. Paisley
Milton
I. H. Starkey
Ames
J. H. Merriken
Jas. Brian
J. R. Chaffinch
Cathell Ward
F. Patchett
Preston
W. Lord
Hillsboro
Marydel News Highlights School Play and Local Events
A Saturday musical presented by Mrs. Ruth Dybeck pupils featured Ruth H Dybeck Alfreda Dybeck Ar dean Everett Ruth Dailey and other students. Marydel ladies plan a June 30 festival and bazar to aid Red Cross. Teachers prep for Newark summer school. many travel and family updates follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Dybeck
Ruth H
Alfreda Dybeck
Ardean Everett
Ruth Dailey
Clarence Engberg
Elizabeth Hall
Maud Stafford
Margaret Shewbrooks
Marion Reed
Henry P. Money
Floyd Moore
Nell Knotts
Helen Comegys
Elizabeth Heather
Iola Montague
Mary Moore
Bianka Kunze
Marydel
Philadelphia
Milbourn
Edith Davis
Smyrna
Burt Kaler
Chas. Jacobs
Surprise party honors Miss Anna Hig nut in Concord
Friends gathered last Saturday evening to honor Miss Anna Hig nut with a surprise party. Attendees included families and many neighbors, with names such as Cahall Hignutt Nichols and Griffith among others. Mrs. Emily Johnson of Greenwood visiting her daughter-in-law Ida Johnson. Mr. and Mrs. Roland Dukes returned from a week in Hickman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goncord
Anna Hignut
T. E. Cahall
Lester
Mark Hignutt
Mary Lyden
Lynnie Whight
Ruth Vanscoy
Mildred Satterfield
Theresa Keel
Pauline Nichols
Lulu Roe
Elva Griffith
Ethel Ross
Anna Ross
Anna Bowdle
Esther Smith
Agnes Hignutt
Anna Hignutt
Local Social Roundup and Weekend Visitors
Bethlehem residents Mrs Thompson and daughter from Seaford returned home last Saturday evening after visiting Mrs Alva Blades. Mr and Mrs Walton LeCompte of New York visited Mr D I Patchett. Miss Isabel Carroll spent the weekend in Easton. Farmers are busy in the area putting out plants. The Children's Day service drew a large crowd with many attendees unable to enter the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson
Seaford
Alva Blades
Walton LeCompte
New York
D. I. Patchett
Isabel Carroll
Easton
Preston High School June Commencement Honors Five Grads
Preston High School held its commencement exercises on June 14. The graduating class includes Erna Florence Griffith, Cora Evelyn Mudge, Lloyd Purnell Cannon, Francis O Lee Cheezum and Howard M Harris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston High School
Erna Florence Griffith
Cora Evelyn Mudge
Lloyd Purnell Cannon
Francis O'Lee Cheezum
Howard M. Harris
Commencement and social notes from Ridgely High School
The Ridgely News column covers class night in the high school auditorium with a play and songs, commencement exercises led by Mr Mayer, and speeches by Rev J R Bicking. It lists many local residents visiting, traveling, or attending events, plus berry harvest updates and weather notes.
Local visitors and guests from multiple towns
Templeville reports Mrs J Vansant and daughter Marguerite of Clayton spent part of the week with her parents Mr and Mrs Win Sparks. Mrs A Greer of Philadelphia and Mrs J Jacobs of Kenton are guests of Miss Elizabeth Perkins. Mrs Adolph Hantwerker of Philadelphia visits her mother Mrs Edna Cahall. Miss Ruby Jewell spent the weekend with Miss Pearle Cooper. Mr Roland Knotts of Ridgely visited relatives here Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Templeville
J. Vansant
Marguerite
Clayton
Win. Sparks
A. Greer
Philadelphia
J. Jacobs
Kenton
Elizabeth Perkins
Adolph Hantwerker
Edna Cahall
Ruby Jewell
Pearle Cooper
Roland Knotts
Ridgely
Local Social Notes Include Visits and Reach Outings
Henderson and Gooden families hosted and visited relatives around Dover and nearby towns. With multiple Wilmington and Chester residents returning from visits, a Holiness Mission ten day meeting is under way with Mrs. Nace of Conshocken in charge. Various residents from Marcus Hook Wilmington Moorestown Smyrna and Denton are mentioned in weekly social mentions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Goodwin
Martha Johnson
Wilmington
S. C. Johnson
P. C. Harris
Moorestown
N. J
C. H. Clough
Edward Thomas
John Pritchett
Irwin Kenton
W. N. Walls
Lillian Meredith
J. F. Quillen
W. L. Goodwin
Chester
Esther Teat
Pittsburgh
Edith Godwin
Smyrna
G. H. Wilson
Denton
T. A. Emerson
Easton
Federalsburg High School graduation and local obituaries
Federalsburg High School held graduation exercises Wednesday night with Rev. Dorsey Blake delivering the address to the class and Frederick J. Willoughby named valedictorian. Diploma recipients included Cecil R. Blake Alice Collins Douglas Galloway Roland Handy Wilhelmina Horn Edgar Hubbert Robert Jefferson Ruth Willoughby Clarence Williams Frank Wright Jr Neil Closson and Mary Motz Nellie Hackett Esther Griffith. The funeral for Elizabeth I Flaharty widow of Daniel R Flaharty occurred Friday. She passed at her son Harry F Flaharty’s Federalsburg home aged 78, survived by Armat Logan Philadelphia William Morse Pacemoke City Gootee Neal and Harry F Flaharty. Solomon Brewington, a Black man, was taken to Cambridge Hospital Friday in critical condition after a general fight at a Black picnic. Brewington was stabbed by John Hudson Hurlock and another man was knocked out with brass knuckles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federalsburg High School
Dorsey Blake
Frederick J. Willoughby
Cecil R. Blake
Alice 8. Collins
Douglas F. Galloway
Roland C. Handy
Wilhelmina M. Horn
Edgar J. Hubbert
Robert R. Jefferson
Ruth A. Willoughby
Clarence Williams
Frank Wright, Jr
Neil Closson
Mary E. Motz
Nellie C. Hackett
Esther E. Griffith
Elizabeth I. Flaharty
Daniel R. Fluharty
Local and visiting residents amid county bond drive
In Caroline county Maryland residents and visitors are mentioned across towns from Chester to Cordova and Denton. Substantial Liberty bond subscriptions exceed one hundred thousand dollars with Denton National giving thirty thousand and Federalsburg banks twenty two thousand. Banks across Caroline state efforts to place bonds with the public as war preparations continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline
Caroline County
Denton National
The
Peoples National
Caroline Bank
Greensboro
Federalsburg
Provident Bank
Preston
Ridgely Bank
Hillsboro-Queen Anne Bank
Sunday Visitors and Local Notices in Smithville
Smithville reports Sunday guests Mr and Mrs Chester Scott and daughter Mildred at Mr and Mrs John Chaffinch near Concord. Miss Nina Lockerman returns from Georgetown Delaware. Children’s Day services planned at Bloomery on Sunday June 17 at 8 o clock. Little Garrett Lyden broke his arm recently. Our school closed Friday of last.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smithville
Chester Scott
Mildred
John Chaffinch
Concord
Nina Lockerman
Georgetown
Del
Bloomery
Garrett Lyden
Sunday guests at American Corner event
Miss Elva Griffith hosted Sunday afternoon guests including Misses Bessie Griffith Lynnie Wight Ruth Vanscoy and Messrs Raymond Smith Dorsey Nichols and Claude Howard. Mr and Mrs George Griffith and family and Miss Martha Griffith visited Queen Anne relatives on Sunday. Miss Rhoda Downes of Philadelphia stayed with her mother Mrs E Downes of this place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elva Griffith
Bessie Griffith
Lynnie Wight
Ruth Vanscoy
Raymond Smith
Dorsey Nichols
Claude Howard
George Griffith
Martha Griffith
Rhoda Downes
Philadelphia
E. Downes
Four-Year-Old Roland Edge Hurt Near Depot
Roland Edge, four, son of Levin Edge, was badly cut on a wire fence near the depot several days ago. Boy Scouts of Greensboro secured applications for Liberty Loan bonds valued in the thousands. Miss Pearl Mason of Centreville was a recent guest of Miss Louise Swann.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roland Edge
Levin Edge
Boy Scouts of
Greensboro
Pearl Mason
Centreville
Louise Swann
Fine Tribute to Mr. Norman
Sorrow marks the death of Mr. A. J. Norman as tributes befit a community leader. Rev. Dr. T. O. Crouse delivered funeral reflections praising his professional zeal as a county agent and his broad civic impact. He lived a purposeful life, inspiring with faith and public service, now remembered with deep esteem and affection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Norman
Chautauqua Assembly
Norman
T. O. Crouse
Wordsworth
Corn Crop Tips for Higher Yields Through Soil Care
The article urges shallow frequent cultivation to preserve moisture and deter weed growth, creating a dust mulch to reduce evaporation. It advises top-dressing with nitrate of soda or ammonium sulfate at 60 to 2 pounds per acre to boost nitrogen, claiming this could raise yields by about five bushels per acre across vast corn-growing areas.
Bond meeting in Easton features pledges from officials
A large Eas ton bond meeting Monday included speeches by General Seth Judge Adkins and Insurance Commissioner Shehan. Both Adkins and Shehan expressed willingness to pledge all they owned to purchase bonds if required by the Government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Easton
Seth
Judge Adkins
Shehan
Orphans Court Proceedings Summary of Estate Matters
Judges Liden Moore and Carey presided in the Orphans Court on Tuesday. Betsy A. Wright renounced all bequests in her late husband Jesse Wright’s will. Lena M. Jefferson soon authorized to invest minors’ funds in a mortgage. Emma C. Wharton’s accounts and debts were approved, with authorization to use a minor’s distributive share for maintenance. Adah Atwell’s will filed for probate with probate set for June 19. Walter M. Wright authorized to sell a small estate lot. Clayton E. Clark and J Norman Clark ordered to sell real estate. additional bond filed. William J. Moore’s will filed for probate. Letters of administration granted to Joseph H. Carroll for Marion P. Keets. bond approved. Creditors’ notice ordered and appraisers appointed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
Liden, Moore and
Carey
Betsy A. Wright
Jesse Wright
Lena M. Jefferson
Rachel
Ruth W
Adelia Jefferson
Emma C. Wharton
William C. Wharton
Nerva Wharton
Adah Atwell
Henry R. Lewis
Harry S. Sparks
Cause of Crime Rise Warns Judge Kavanagh at Chautauqua
Chicago judge Kavanagh argues crime in the United States vastly outnumbers Canada and Europe. He cites parole and public sentiment as factors shielding criminals and calls for education of citizens to resist leniency and punish crime, warning against electing known offenders to positions of trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chautauqua Assembly
Kavanagh
Chicago
Canada
United Kingdom
United States
High Prices for Park Pork Could Boost Farm Profits
The article reports experimental pig costs ranging from 3.8 to 6.5 cents per pound depending on forage, with 12 cents per pound wholesale pork expected or hoped. It highlights Clemson feeding results, suggests Carolina farmers with ample land can keep costs under 6 cents, and notes improving market demand and packing plants under construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clemson Agricultural College
Caroline
Poem of memory and eternal reunion at sea
A reflective verse by Nellie E. Price of Choptank Maryland laments a lost beloved. The speaker imagines stars, moonlight, and sea winds as witnesses while longing for reunion in a heavenly city with reference to the Father’s house and the jasper sea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jasper Sea
Nellie E. Price
Trustees of the Schools Appoint New County Board Members
The County Board of Education has appointed numerous school trustees for towns including Marydel Henderson Goldsboro Edinburgh Baltimore Corner Moore's Lawe's Greensboro Barcus Bridgetown Garey's Camp Grove Burrsville Central Caroline High Williamson Oaks Williston Willoughby Andersontown Hickman Hynson Harmony Grove Choptank Poplar Neck Hubbard's Bethlehem Federalsburg Houston's Branch Nabb Hillsboro Thawley's Saulsbury's Cedar Grove Ridgely Laurel Grove Concord Chestnut Grove Friendship American Corner Howard's and others, naming each appointee with town or district affiliations and noting the Board of Education as the appointing authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
County Board of Education
Marydel
T. E. Heather
J. W. Shewbrooks
J. F. Stafford
Henderson
A. B. Cohee
W. F. Clark
L. C. Cole
Bee Tree
S. P. Conley
Irvin Coleman
Goldsboro
J. A. Jackson
W. T. Jarman
Charles F. Schaube
Edinburgh
Amos Everett
Barclay
Norman Seward
Joseph Gsell
Baltimore
W. E. Jones
W. R. Schuyler
J. H. Hughes
Moore’s
J. S. Edwards
T. L. Bilbrough
G. W. Richard
Lawe's
W. A. Bennett
Greensboro
Charles Adams
J. E. Curry
J. E. Nichols
T. C
Liden
Walter Fountain
Hobbs
John Trice
E. J. Adams
Central
James W. Voss
Denton
Lewis Gordon
M. L. Wyatt
Caroline High—Board of Education
W. I. Norris
C. Leslie Walls
Frank L. R. Nuttle
Williamson
E. T. Orme
Wm. E. Scott
Geo
F. Stutzman
Oaks
E. M. Willey
J. 5
Slaughter
Isaac Starkey
Williston
R. C. Rice
W. C. Todd
C. H. Towers
Willoughby
Trewin T. Schlegel
F. T. Willoughby
Hall Butler
Andersontown
H. H. Nuttle
J. D. Neal
J. Atwood Todd
Hickman
S. P. Brown
Preston
W. T. Kelley
C. B. Harrison
J. T. Blades
C. E Andrews
John Cox
W. H. Cheezum
J. E. Cheezum
J. P. Covey
Hubbard
Benj. F. Moore
Bethlehem
W. W. Prettyman
Richard Engle
A. J. Messick
J. E. Brodes
N. Legates
Federalsburg
T. H. Chambers
T. S. Holt
H. B. Messenger
Houston
A. Cahall
Frank Newell
Liw
L. Collins
Nichols
L. F. Covey
John Kent
Henry Nagle
Nabb
T. D. Nabb
W. F. Williams
J. M. Lord
Hillsboro
George H. Beaven
G. L. Wilson
Charles Jarrell
Thawley
Wallace Clark
H. S. Clark
Wm. B. Higgins
Saulsbury
J. H. Woodward
W. D. Satterfield
Henry Porter
Cedar Grove
J. H. Cannon
Wilbur Butler
W. H. Larri
Denton Red Cross Week Plan And Meeting Notice
In line with President Wilsons proclamation for Red Cross Week June 18 25 the Womens Preparedness and Survey Commission urges local circles to raise donations and churches to collect on Sunday June 24 a Denton Red Cross organizing meeting will convene at the Court House Monday June 18 at 8 oclock all interested are urged to attend
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ald
Red Cross
Wilson
United States
Women's Preparedness and Survey Commission
Denton
Court House
Melvin Buys Advertiser Republican Paper in Annapolis
Mr George T Melvin president of the Annapolis Banking and Trust Co announced the purchase of the Advertiser Republican, a well equipped Democratic newspaper in the state. The plant includes modern improvements and a book binding establishment. The price is not stated but believed around thirty thousand dollars. Melvin returns to editorial work after years as State printer and former editor of the Journal in Denton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin
Annapolis
George T. Melvin
Annapolis Banking and Trust Company
Advertiser-Republican
Denton
Chalmers Car Sold By Denton Machinist Davison
The Chalmers car, praised as an ideal family vehicle with luxury and endurance at a lower price, is sold by Denton machinist Davison. A number of Caroline families use the car and find it delightful. Ask any owner for their experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chalmers
Davison
Denton
Also Mentioned on This Page
Alpe
the Local Department
Mr. Rutter
Miss Dunning
Armour
Denton M. E. Church
Leghorn
Georgette Crepe
T. Earle Everngam
Irwin Saulsbury
Robert Griffith
Reyner Dukes
Jane Redden
C. P. Duuping
W. S. Rutter
George Moore
Olin Jump
Marydel Church
Margaret Smith
Ridgely News
Helen Haymaker
Caroline Service
Milton Royer
Kathryn Schaube
Grace Thompson
Mervyn Seward
Ronald
Paul Hoffman
Dudley Davis
Charley Haymaker
W. N. Zobler
Mary Best
Minerva Buck
Lancaster
H. L. Holsinger
Troy Ashcroft
Wadesboro
N. C
Ord Raleigh
William T. Brazure
Clarksville
Frank Taylor
Brazure
Edna Chipman
Summit Poultry Farm
Laurel
C. E. Turner
Ovid
Barbara Smith
Alexander Russell
Leland Russell
Newark
N. Jj
Charles Kramer
James Kramer
Walter Hoffman
Baptists
Jumptown
Stephen Raymond
Weehawken, N. J
Lucy Raymond
Jennie Smith
Mildred Seward
Virginia Mays
Clarksburg
Helen Mason
Minnie Hatfield
Milford
E. E. Dragoo
William Davis
West Point
Military Academy
F. P. Herr
Florida
Harry Hemmons
J. T. Moore
Hartley
Selby Smith
Hotel Ridgely
William Herzog
Co. L. Herzog
Mabel Jones
Bridgeville
Sara Neff
May Porter
John Sharp
J. C. Madara
Fred
Arthur Herzog
Owen Ford
H. Lay Beaven
James Thawley
Katherine
Mildred Tarburton
Hopkins
J. E. Wothers
Sadie
E. W. McDowell
Annie Jump
Ladies’ Guild
Virginia M. Mays
Helen D. Mason
MR. Norman
Ritchie
Westminster Democratic Advocate
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