Local Border News Highlights Weddings, Trades and Town Notes
A collection of brief items notes Wheat prices and summer plans for Rehoboth and Ocean City, police chief appointment in Faton, farms sought by trainers, and racing set for Denton Driving Park on July 4. Church services, camp meetings, and steamer trips are listed, with bond sale delays and a string of local notices. Several deaths, marriages, and admin actions are reported along with upcoming store openings and farm sales in Denton area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rehoboth
Ocean City
Love Point
Charles A. Stoops
Faton
Bleckiston
Brick Hotel
Denton
Central Church
Henry
Nuttle
Wilston
Paine
Preston
W. W. Adams
Easton Pgh School
Trinity Cathedral
Camden social wedding and local notices span region
The Camden paper records include the wedding of Walter H. Parrott and Kathryn FE. Troxell at Broadway M E Church with Mr Parrott a Standard Life Insurance director and controller. It also notes a Trinity Cathedral wedding of Nellie Grace Grace and William Moon Shehan and various local social and educational items across regions with several residents and visitors.
Latshaw May Bring Suit Over Florida Injuries
Henry R. Lewis, Esq., asked to lead a suit for damages by W. D. Latshaw who, while staying with Caroline relatives in Florida, was shot through a window after locking himself in a boarding house room. Latshaw says he violated no law and a possible United States Court docket in Baltimore was mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry R. Lewis, Esq
W. D. Latshaw
Caroline
Florida
Latshaw
United States Court
Baltimore
Denton
Birthday Celebrants and Travel Notes in Hobbs
Hobbs residents mark birthdays for J R Chaffinch W W Cohee and M K Collison age 78. Pearl Murphy hosts a party with gifts. E M Willey goes to Federalsburg for a sick sister in law H A Merriken. S P Shipman Edna head to Washington for summer. Harry Willis returns from Baltimore visit. J E Towers and O J Chaffinch go to Washington for two weeks. H J Adams back from Miss Murphy party after buggy demolition. B B Cohee B C Todd G Willoughby return from Baltimore. W P Carroll supplies brick in Delaware. Heavy rains hinder wheat harvest. Ella Andrew arrives from Baltimore en route Chestnut Grove. Tent meeting progress hindered by rains. Peaches on trees look fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hobbs
J. R. Chaffinch
W. W. Cohee
M. K. Collison
Miss Pearl Murphy
E. M. Willey
Federalsburg
H. AR. Merriken
S. P. Shipman
Edna
Washington
Harry Willis
Baltimore
E. Willis
J. IE. Towers
M. Uolbrook
O. Jr. Chaffinch
Ella Andrew
Chestnut Grove
Dr Watt to Speak on Neighbors Mistakes in Marydel
Marydel residents are invited to a Wednesday evening lecture by Dr. Watt on The Mistakes of Our Neighbors. The talk comes after a church service with children’s programs In Verdure Clad and Woodland Ways. Local social notes mention visits by Neese and Jump families and a berry purchase trip to Bridgeville. The Clarke funeral from Morris Plains was interred at Templeville cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marydel
Clyde Neese
Harry Neese
Wharton
Neel Neese
Freeacre
Wilmington
Gen. Neese
Manlin Clarke
Morris Plains
Templeville Cemetery
C. W. Jacobs
Bridgeville
Jacobs
J. Herman Wilds
Kenton
C. P. Jump
Mabel Tharp
Philadelphia
Henry Davis
Temple Jump
Cheswold
Local Students and Town Officials Noted in Linchester
The article lists students from Dickinson College State Normal Western Maryland College and Agricultural College, plus newly elected town commissioners J Frank Lednum Alex Noble N H Fooks G E Williamson and J T Dennis. It mentions a new fire engine sewer plans for Linchester river water, Mrs Martha Ford of Reidsville with daughter Miss Mattie Converse College Spartansburg SC visiting near town, and a Children Day program at the Methodist Episcopal Sunday School led by superintendent J T Dennis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Sisk
Dickinson College
Myrtle Patchett
State Normal
Edith Kelley
Easton High School
Mary Todd
Grace Dennis
Western Maryland College
Percy Douglass
Ralph and
Maynard Lednum
The
Agricultural College
J. Frank Lednum
Alex. Noble
N. H. Fooks
G. E. Williamson
J. T. Dennis
Linchester River
Martha Ford
Reidsville
N. C
Mattie
Converse College
Spartansburg
S. C
Local Graduates and Social Visits Highlight Queen Anne News
Miss Clara Willoughby, daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank J Willoughby, graduated from Western High School in Baltimore. Mrs W R L Thompson and sister Mrs W B Sparks visited Sadlersville with their mother Mrs Thomas Stevens. George C Moore Jr returns from Baltimore to vacation with Hon George G Moore at Queen Anne. Mrs Harry Clark and daughter Mrs John B Taylor visited relatives in Baltimore. Frank Barton of Philadelphia guests of his mother Mrs F T Barton at Queen Anne. Miss Ethel Moore attends Washington College commencement. Mrs George Francis Beaven Mrs M E Eaton and Miss Anna Fleming visit Easton. Mr John P Knotts of Queen Anne graduates Washington College. Mr J G Collins of Philadelphia visits relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Willoughby
Frank J. Willoughby
Hillsboro
Baltimore
Western High School
W. R. L. Thompson
W. 3B. Sparks
Queen Anne
Sadlersville
Thomas Stevens
George C. Moore, Jr
George G. Moore
Harry Clark
John B. Taylor
Queenstown
Frank Barton
Philadelphia
F. T. Barton
Ethel Moore
Washington College
George Francis Beaven
M. E. Eaton
Anna Fleming
Easton
John P. Knotts
J. G. Collins
Electricity to the Fore in three towns gains lights
The Peninsula Light and Power Company, formed by Albert G Tawert Harvey L Cooper and Thomas F Garey Jr in March 1909 expands the Denton Ridgely and Greensboro plant. A 150 horsepower turbine drives a dynamo powering over three thousand lights and more than two hundred street lamps with a gas engine backup. A time switch regulates street illumination and a six percent dividend is planned for stockholders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peninsula Light and Power Company
Messrs
Albert G. Tawert
Harvey L. Cooper
Thomas F. Garey, Jr
Igog
Denton
Maorgan-Smith
Ridgely
Greensboro
President Towers
Droud
W. O. Wolf
Harry Richardson
Harry Gibson
J. W. Pierson
Pierson
Albert G. Towers
Harvey L Cooper
James H. Nichols
T. Pliny Fisher
Ormond W. Downes
J. Kemp Stevens
Thomas A. Smith
Thomas W. Jones
Albert G. Saulsbury
James Malin Clark Dies in New Jersey Hospital
Norristown New Jersey correspondent reports James Malin Clark died June gth at Morris Plains State Hospital from pulmonary hemorrhage caused by tubercular disease. Born in Dover in 1876, he was educated in Wilmington Del public schools and Wilmington Business College. In 1895 he joined the Jersey City office of the Pennsylvania Railroad and in 1896 became private secretary to Dr Britton D Evans Medical Director at Morris Plains State Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norristown
N. J
James Malin Clark
Britton D. Evans
State Hospital
Clark
Dover
Wilmington
Del
Jersey City
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
New Jersey State Hospital
Morris Plains
Federalsborg Building Boom Expands With New Homes
A wave of construction hits Federalsborg as I A Coby & Co. finishes a concrete office building now occupied on the first floor. HC Barton advances on a Buena Vista avenue dwelling. Mrs Williamson’s Maple avenue home ready. Frank Short’s Bank street dwelling nearly done. Jefferson’s concrete Bridge street bakery completed. J T Elliott upgrades his home. F Davis plans relocation and a larger residence on Liberty street. Harry F Flaharty builds on Bridge and Liberty. Robert W Messenger to start a Main street home. John W Stowell to erect a Buena Vista and Academy concrete dwelling. M P Church addition rushes. Methodist Episcopal Church to undergo extensive improvements. Nearby ploughing uncovers twelve Indian stone knives in a field near the farm. The artifacts are eight inches long, two to three inches wide, made from greyish blue rock not common in the area, suggesting long-distance trade. Red Men will gather at the Methodist Protestant Church tomorrow for a sermon by Rev. Charles M Elder dice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federalsborg
I. A. Coby & Co
HC. Barton
Buena Vista Avenue
Williamson
Maple Avenue
Frank Short
Bank Street
Thomas O. Jefferson
Bridge Street
J.T. Elliott
F. Davis
Liberty Street
Harry F. Flaharty
Bridge and
Liberty Streets
Robert W. Messenger
Main Street
John W. Stowell
Buena Vista
Academy Avenues
M.P
Methodist Episcopal Church
George Clark
Death of Mrs. Catherine Hobbs near Burrsville
Mrs. Catherine Hobbs wife of Nathan Hobbs died at her Burrsville home after months of illness. Funeral held Friday at Union M P Church with Rev T J Sard officiating. Burial in cemetery adjoining the church. Survived by husband and son Howard of Delaware. Also notes community events and several local visits and visitors from Harrington Dover and Wilmington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burrsville
Catherine Hobbs
Nathan Hobbs
Union M. P. Church
T. J. Sard
Union Sunday School
Oscar B. Stafford
New York
New Jersey
Lyman Porter
West Chester Normal
F. A. Porter
Mattie Smith
Harrington
Edith Simpson
Miss Short
Dover
A. L. Price
Florrie Dill
Wilmington
Philadelphia
Two Johns Visit Baltimore Return Home
Miss Maude Trice and her brother Mr. Roland Trice have returned home after a visit with friends and relatives in Baltimore. Mr. H. Roland Towers is visiting his sister Mrs. W. B. Cooke in Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maude Trice
Roland Trice
Baltimore
H. Roland Towers
W. B. Cooke
Greensboro notes and regional updates from early reports
Mr Frank Waight and Mrs Davis Bishop were taken to University Hospital Halting for treatment. Mrs M P Goldsborough will spend the summer in Denver with her son. Business community in Bridgeville is seeking to attract the Armour Company to establish a plant there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
Frank Waight
Davis Bishop
University Hospital
M.P. Goldsborough
Denver
Bridgeville
Armour Company
Wheat and Strawberries and Road News From Ridgely
The Ridgely News Letter reports on wheat yields on Mr Detwiler field, the 1856 harvest, and Peruvian guano use. It notes strawberry season results, Armour plant issues, and rumours about next year. Also covers Pearl Holsinger and Charles Snoddy marriage, Fourth of July plans, campus sports injuries, and Goslin’s appointment as Baltimore State Roads secretary with salary details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detwiler
Barwick
Armours
Bohick
Chicago
Pearl Holsinger
Paul Holsinger
Charles C. Snoddy
Ashland
Ohio
Harvey Holsinger
Ridgely
James A. Barwick
Milton
Pennsylvania
Walter Schmidt
Armour Company
Temple Smith
Charlie Stevenson
Union Protestant Infirmary
Baltimore
John S. Bromley
Grace Stevenson
Atlantic City
Washington
Henderson citizen John N Dennison dies in Philadelphia
John N Dennison a respected Henderson resident died at Methodist Hospital Philadelphia from tuberculosis of the hip after months of suffering. He served as Sunday School superintendent and leaves a widow and three children. Funeral services Sunday at M E Church with interment in Greensboro cemetery. P O S of A member to attend in a body. Also notes recent homecoming and travels of local residents and a subscription appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John N. Dennison
Henderson
Methodist Hospital
Philadelphia
M. E. Church
Greensboro Cemetery
Flora E. Slay
Cora Downes
Bethlehem
Rebecca Pippin
Alice Montague
Duck Hill Falls
F. B. Sweeney
Wilmington
Mr. Clayville
Girdletree
C. H. Clayville
Carrie Reed
King's Carnival at Masonic Hall in town
The King's Carnival staged by the Methodist Episcopal Sunday school played at the town hall on Thursday and Friday evenings with about one hundred in attendance. Led by Mr and Miss McCloskey, the show featured a king and court abroad seeking amusements, with a varied program including songs, dances, and tableaux. Cast included Arthur Brumbaugh as King and Lena Garey as Queen among others, with Elma Nichols at the piano. Large crowds attended both nights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Hall
Methodist Episcopal Sunday School
Arthur Brumbaugh
Lena Garey
Reyner Dukes
William P. Draper
W. Carroll Pastorfield
Elsie Roe
Rebecca Satterfield
Mary Nichols
Ruth Walker
Robert Fleetwood
Edwin Breeding
Clarence Frampton
Woodall Green
Orrie Trice
Irving Brumbaugh
William T. Bradley
J. Lester Everngam
John J. Ghingher
George C. Skirven
R.N. McCloskey
Dinah
Carolina
Mr. Bradley
Garden of Roses
Miss Walker
Miss Nicholstots
Katherine Wright
Levy Court Approves City Lighting and Road Petition
In Jevy court Tuesday commissioners Jarrell Wright and Garey presided as an order allowed the electric light company to supply current to the courthouse and install lights on the causeway. Trenchard Faithful filed a petition for a new road in the First district starting at the Bridgetown and Baltimore Corner road to meet the Goldsboro and Baltimore Corner road. Lemuel Jones, constable, filed his bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jevy Court
Jarrell
Wright and
Garey
Electric Light Company
Court House
Trenchard Faithful
Bridgetown
Baltimore Corner
Goldsboro
Lemuel Jones
Notable Preston county property sale and listings
A large sale at Preston featured the Douglass farm of about 345 acres, with 37 lots auctioned for 4604.50 to buyers including Manning Merriken and I C Reid. The homestead 146 acres was bought by Col. A W Sisk for 14100, plus 76 acres on Bethlehem road for 5030 and 74 acres on Grove road for 4800, totaling 28654.50. Additional parcels and future sales are highlighted, with bids from Col. Sisk, Theodore Schulke, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston
Messrs
Harvey L. Cooper
Nelson HW. Fooks
Douglass
Manning Merriken
I. C. Reid
William Gambrill
R. J. Ledman
W. J. Bridegroom
Judson ‘Aylor
A. W. Sisk
Col. Sisk
Bethlehem Road
Theodore Schulke
Grove Road
Charles Flaharty
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the Local Department
Thawley’. M. P
Vesper
Choptunk River
Edenton
Baltimore Sun
Hiursday
Miles Elma Nichols
Muriel Ramdell
Harris’ Chapel
George M. Steven-on
Smgorna
Tle
Stevenson
J. I. Steven-on
Alfred Carter, Jr
Mix
Viola EE. Wood
Ellis Spence
Mary Baynard
Bencit
Superior Porter Hay
Wi- Tittle
Orphan's Court
O Car Clark
Mary J. Chambers
E. T.a
Sumuer
James H. Nichols & Son
Brumbaugh
G. S. Raleigh
Journal
Alan Goldsborough
Christian
Griffin
Tuckahoe River
Tuckahoe Neck
Greenlee
Whiteleysburg
Interast
Camden
Parrott
James ‘Urrou
Walter H. Parrott
Katrhyn FE
Troxell
Broadway M. FE. Church
FE. J. Kulp
Parrottis
Standard Life Insurance Co
Linden Street
Maston
Nellie Grace
William 5. Grace, Jr
Willian Moon Shehan
Talbot County
Joseph Be Seth
Edward R. Rich
Grove Stewart Waddell
Oklahoma City
Minnie Lavina Hawkins
Crawfordsville
Indiana
William A. Quale
Waddell
St. John’s College
Gaynor
Webster 5. Blades
Claude Griffin
Samuel Griffin
Aaron C. Reber
Richland
Rever
Levi Zeiglar
Emma Zeiglar
Ida Elizabeth Cade
Cairo
Minois
Afr
Herman Cade
Ethel
Arthur M. Ramsdell
Manual Training and Mechanical Institute
Rochester
W. If Lowe
Kent Islaand
R. N. Hitchens
Earl Everngam
John Rutter
Frankford
Michigan
Willi D. Uhler
William T. Downes and
Downes
Josephine Mr. Downes
Anna Roe
Ellicott City
N.C. Wardle
W. A. Roe
Katherine Kennedly
Sarah Jones
Starrington
Annie Lewis
Virgil Moore
Thomas Smith
Win. Scott
Pennsylvania Railroad
Charles N. Redden
Druggists’ Association
J. A. Paine
Newark
Sayreville
New York City
J. Frank Turner
George T. Redden
Myrtle Vosmus
Lonaconing
Elizabeth Curtis
Ella George
Randolph Barnhart
Public School
Nawe
J. Walter Huffington
Front Royal
Caroline High School
J. W. Williams
Hurlock
Greensboro High School
Mary Butterword
Leacy Roe
Dora Powel
Lula Clark
Jewe
Addie L. Wilson
Ethel C. Reese
Calvert Merriken
Louise Fleetwood
Mary Fleetwood
Lora Lynch
Mae Price
Edna Morgan
Helen Parker
Mary I. Reynolds
Naomi Ralph
W. Smith
Clara B. Todd
Smithville
Liden's
Laurel Grove
Friendship
American Corner
Concord
W. E. Orrell
George Nichols
Prade
Annapolis
Dickinson
Methodist Protestant Church
Charles M. Elderdice
Ridgely News
Goslin
Uhler
Edward FE. Goslin
State Roads Commission
Walter W. Crosby
E. F. Ruggles
W. D. Uhter
J. N. Mackall
Ife
Commission
Hiie
Crothers
Gaslin
Baltimore News
Caroline County
Gostin
Union Trust Building
Maryland
Elt. Coslin
Levy Court
State
Roap Esqinmiin Utinn
T. Alan Goldsborough
Delaware
5. S. Stone
A. G. Towers
Joseph Hummell
Matthew Garey
A. G. Fleetwood
J. B. M. Collison
J. H. Bowdle
B. T. Seeders
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