Local notices mix in Carroll County events and sales
Local items announce wheat and corn prices, the Holt Construction Co purchases four auto trucks, and Mrs. F B Pickering becomes Home Economics Club president. Sheriff Beck reports few slackers in Caro line while church services and Red Cross tag day unfold. Public sales, school donations, and church sermons fill the week with community notices and upcoming events.
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Holt Construction Company
F. B. Pickering
Home Economics Club
Beck
Caroline
Williston Church
Rev Westerfield Dies at Port Deposit Age 50
The Rev Harry A G Westerfield prominent minister of the Wilmington M E Conference died last Sunday at his wife's mother's home in Port Deposit aged about 50. He served Chesapeake City Rising Sun North East Asbury Wilmington Elkton and Denton. Survived by his widow and three children Gladys Janette and Harry G. Funeral held Wednesday at Port Deposit and burial was in Hopewell cemetery.
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Denton
Westerfield
Gladys
Janette
Harry G
Port Deposit
Hopewell Cemetery
Tomato plant trade surges across the region
Millions of tomato plants have been bought in Southern Caroline and shipped to the middle West by express in carload lots. Growers report strong prices and ample local supply, with packers alert to this year’s vast output and favorable weather expected to sustain high prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline
Middle West
Express
Burraville Social Roundup of Local Visits and Recoveries
Burraville residents shared weekend visits and health updates as families traveled to Wilmington Baltimore Philadelphia and Centreville. Guests included Wilton Porter and Lloyd Porter with the Cheezums and Walter George. Laura and Margaret Thawley with Robert Stafford. Calvert Harvey and children. J West Thompson Edmund Dewing and Burr. Helen George recovering in Federalsburg. Roy Chance and daughter. H A Porter returning from New York. Nellie Melvin Barlow Ruth Harvey. Ray Stafford. Michael Lollar and Mrs F A Porter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University Hospital
Baltimore
Calvert C. Harvey
Philadelphia
Mary E. Breeding
J. West Thompson
West, Jr
Edmund Dewing
Burr
Centreville
Helen George
Federalsburg
W. E. Cheezum
Roy Chance
Truvilla Jacobs
H. A. Porter
New York
Nellie Melvin
Miss Barlow
Harrington
Ruth Harvey
Ray Stafford
Wilmington
A. Thurman Garrett
Michael Lollar
Pittsburg
John W. Stephens
F. A. Porter
Gettysburg
Hillsboro Residents Engage in Visits and Socials
Hillsboro residents guest and host across states and towns in a busy week. Dover and Clayton visitors join local families including Mr and Mrs Wm Taylor and Miss Alice, and Miss Virginia Jones. A surprise party honors Miss Helen Mason as locals share summer plans with families in Hopewell Baltimore and New York trips noted.
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Wm. Taylor
Alice
Dover
Virginia Jones
Clayton
W. F. Fleming
W. L. Mason
Katherine
Hopewell
Mesdames Harvey Jones
Chas, Rees
W. H. Greenwall
H. M. Thompson
R. W. Beaven
John Lundy
Baltimore
Thomas Rees
New Castle
Del
W. P. Fleming
Helen Mason
Walter Hicks
Little Son
Washington
J. E Hicks
R. B. Thompson
New York
W. L. Thompson
Elsie Vesty
E. B. Davis
J. E. Wathers
Knotts kin and friends visit Templeville noting travels
Templeville society gossip lists Sunday visits from Mrs. Katie O Knotts and relatives from Millington Ridgely and Sadlersville. Emma McKnott and S Pearle Cooper attend a University of Virginia summer session while Charlie Bilbrough Greensboro guests and Homer Benton Sadlersville visitors are mentioned. T S Pippin Jr and S C Faulkner buy new touring cars. Florence Faulkner visits Wilmington relatives and Virgie Sparks stays with Hartly friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katie O. Knotts
R. C. Stafford and Family
Millington
Roland Knotts
Ridgely
Jas. T. Knotts
Sadlersville
Emma McKnott
S. Pearle Cooper
University of Virginia
Charlie Bilbrough
Greensboro
Homer Benton
W. N. Bowen
T. S. Pippin, Jr
S.C. Faulkner
Florence Faulkner
Wilmington
Virgie Sparks
Bethlehem Ladies Aid Meeting at Mrs Harrington’s
The Bethlehem Ladies Aid gathering hosted by Mrs. Sphie Harrington featured members Willie Pritchett Edna Waddell Elsie Thompson Georgie Collins Jane Legates Ola Legates Sallie Cohee Jessie Cohee Celia Pearson Louise Le gates Janie Hall Mrs Peason Hilda Legates Anah Carroll Iphie Harrington Refreshments of ice cream and cake were served The next meeting will be at Mrs Georgie Collins July 12th at two o clock Carl Fraytag and son Carl of Baltimore are visiting Mrs Anab Carroll Isabel Carroll plans to return home with her for a stay
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sphie Hartington
Willie Pritchett
Edna Waddell
Elsie Thompson
Georgie Collins
Jane Legates
Ola Legates
Sallie Cohee
Jessie Cohee
Celia Pearson
Louise Legates
Janie Hall
Mrs. Peason
Hilda Legates
Anah Carroll
Iphie Harrington
Carl Fraytag
Carl
Baltimore
Anab Carroll
Isabel Carroll
Scottville Society Notes and Local Visits
Smithville and surrounding area report families returning home after visits with relatives. Calvin Scott and Theodore visited N. H. Scott near Bridgeville. Ladies' Aid to meet June 26 at Mrs. Jacob Smith. Roberta Bowdle back from Wilmington trip. Wm. S. Hubbard and John Adams bought new cars. Pearl Meredith ill at home nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin Scott
Theodore
N. H. Scott
Bridgeville
Ladies’ Aid Society
Jacob Smith
Roberta Bowdle
Wilmington
Del
Wm. S. Hubbard
John Adams
Pearl Meredith
Berge sisters open Foederalsburg tabernacle revival
In Foederalsburg the three week revival opened Sunday with weather drawing crowds over 3000 for afternoon and night services. Singer evangelists the Berge sisters of Vineland NJ lead the revival with Rev John J Bunting of Seaford delivering the opening sermon. Boy Scouts served as ushers as churches of all denominations join in the community effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foederalsburg
Berge
Vineland
N. J
John J. Bunting
Seaford
Carnival in Ridgely Hosted by Willing Workers
The Ridgely Willing Workers of the Reformed Church invite residents to a Saturday night carnival on June 30. Ice cream, varied booths, and an electric light tree with hidden prizes promise free entertainment by a local band. Committee members include Mrs. Ed. Pearsaul and others. The event also notes strawberry harvest outcomes and local church news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridgely
Reformed Church
Ed. Pearsaul
Sarah Hoffman
Frank Simons
Jennie Smith
Gertrude Deyo
Lucy Raymond
Walkill
N. Y
Stephen Raymond
Catherine Deyo
John Schoonmaker
R. E. Smith
T. C. Troxell
Theological Seminary
Lancaster
The
T. A. Smith
Frazer
Dutton
Newark
Delaware College
T. A. Smith, Jr
New York
Mr. Parker
Cordova
Baptist Church
Rehoboth
Laird
Pendleton
Alice Pendleton
William Carlile
Philadelphia
Frank Seward
J. C. Madara
Wilmington
C. E. Turner
Barbara Roberts
Lauretia Nash
Ruthbury
Roland Fountain
Chester
Paul Neff
Kennett Square
J. R. Bicking
James Lynch
Laura Sigler
Baltimore
Local notices and obituaries from Andersontown area M D
Mr and Mrs F Stafford rode by car last Saturday to Milford Neck hosted by Mrs Stafford s parents Mr and Mrs J W Satterfield then returned Mrs M E Holbrook visited in Baltimore last week returning with sister Mrs Chaffinch Mrs Chaffinch has been with her niece Mrs Allen in Washington Delaware s aged citizen Mr William Tharp of lower Kent county near Vernon died June 14 age about 80 Information by telegram confirms death Mrs Rose Gootee of Pitcairn Pa widow of Clinton Gootee obituary services for Nettie Groff in Baltimore attended by Mrs M E Towers Mrs M E Holbrook and Mrs O J Chaffinch A large group from Andersontown area attended Tharp s funeral Sunday morning Miss Gertrude Willoughby of New York visited her parents Mr and Mrs F N Willoughby Wilbur Bennett returned from Cambridge Hospital after appendicitis operation An automobile delegation from Hobbs attended Federalsburg new tabernacle service Hobbs Manufacturing added a modern conveyor D W Davis and H T Nutt lle each erecting silos near Andersontown Charles Stevens of Hickman traveled to Baltimore last Thursday
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France
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Red Cross
Charles B. Harrison
Hog Creek Mill
H. W. Hughes
Nuttle Milling Company
Sheppard's Church
Arthur Pritchett
John Reed
Ridgely
Davison
Maxwell
Juniata Paving Company
Philadelphia
Stevenson's Corner
Chestertown
Norman Higman
Caroline
T. O. Crouse
Denton M. P
Thomas W. Simmons
Hillsboro
Clarence W. Egan
Baltimore
Friendship M. E. Church
Egan
Joseph Parker
Bridgeville
Burton W. Parker
Holt Construction Co
Shell
Lowe Schoolhouse
Whiteleysburg
Beck
Carroll
South Carolina
Denton
John L. Everagain
Carter Block
Nut
William Brewster Deen
Billy
W. B. Deen
University Hospital
Roy T. Thawley
Red Lion
Del
Denton M. E
Wyatt
J. E. Smith
Preston
Lamb of God
Williston
Denton Post Office
Gertie Gross
Elizabeth Wilmer
Clayton Coursey
Frank Boston
Eurena Banks
Ruth E. Brown
M. P. Hubbard
John Henry
Chas
H. Grimm
Caback James
Elizabeth Allen
Viola Trice
C. A. Nichols
Beulah Parratt
J. W. Stowell
Fedealsburg
Court House
J. Kemp-Stevens
Mary Hobbs
Harry A. Roe
Charles Fletcher Bryan
Dover
Elizabeth Trice
Federalsburg
Reliance
Easton
David H. Bryan
Bryan
Lulu Odella Goswellen
N. B. Goswellen
Choptank
Thomas Edward Phelps
E. T. Phelps
Cambridge
First Baptist Church
T. B. Hill
Washington College
Norwood Warner Voss
Caroline County
Voss
James W. Voss
Hebrew Hospital
R. F. Noble
Marie
M. J. Shroyer
Michigantown
Ind
Federallburg M. E
H. Earle Smith
Thomas R. Green
Sue Smith
St. Mary's County
Mr. Smith
Maryland
John C. Rutter
Harry Russell
Henry S. Wells
Henry S. Wells, Jr
Caroline Redden
Pennsylvania Chautauqua Association
B. F. Field
W. G. Field
J. W. Field
M. J. Woodford
M. Bates Stephens
George F. Robinson
Robinson
Howard Shields
Helen
Mildred Shepherd
May Allee
Rising Sun
W. R. Allaband
F. B. Nuttle
Minnie Thawley
Cecil Robinson
Springfield
Mass
Christ Church
Lola Fleetwood
Waverly
Oron F. Smith
Gertrude Gilbert
Indiana
Rebecca Satterfield
Lucetta Sisk
F. Stafford
John Davis
Milford Neck
Cambridge Hospital
Hobbs
New Tabernacle Service
Hobbs Manufacturing Company
G. L. Jopp
Syracuse
N. Y
D. W. Davis
H. T. Nuttle
Andersontown
Charles Stevens
Hickman
Commencement at The Plains St Gertrude's Academy Exercises
The commencement exercises at St. Gertrude's Academy on June 14 in the new auditorium featured salutatory by Agnes G Boytes and valedictory by Anna Schaefer. Bishop Monaghan presided as others present included Rev Fink and several listed clergy. Mementos and diplomas were awarded for penmanship certificates and general excellence among named students from Wilmington Philadelphia Dover and other towns.
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the Plains
St. Gertrude’s Academy
New Academy
John J. Monaghan
D. D
Wilmington
Del
Agnes G. Boytes
Anna Schaefer
America
Alexander Fink
Academy
Palmer
A. N. Palmer Co
Margaret M. Hauck
Philadelphia
Genevieve Fegan
Washington, D. C
M. Clare Hauck
Cecelia Mullen
Elkton
Leona Latimer
Bernadine Hatcherson
Chestertown
Irene Callahan
Wye Mills
Ellen Malloy
Helen McFadden
Mildred Canning
Marie Thomas
Helen Hunter
Dover
Alma Kane
Ethel McFadden
New York
Gladys Lane
Queenstown
D. J. McCarrin
Agnes Boyles
Bishop Monaghan
Agnes G. Boyles
Anna F. Shaefes
J. J. Monaghan
Edward Mickle
Cape Charles
J. M. Walsh
Cambridge
Chas. McGoldrick
Centreville
M. Carter
Ridgely
J. O'Connell
Clayton
Knight
Salisbury
Fitzpatrick
Milford
James Comiskey
Dr. Evans Honored At Newark Banquet June 1917
Three hundred citizens gathered at the Robert Treat Hotel Newark New Jersey June 2 to honor Dr Britton D Evans head of the New Jersey State Hospital A banquet featured silver souvenirs printed 1892 1917 and a dinner menu with his portrait The Morris County Press praised the statewide turnout and the hospital director whose twenty five years of service to the state and humanity were celebrated The tribute came from his friends in Caroline county his birthplace and reflects the esteem for his leadership and care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Evans
Robert Treat
Newark
N. J
Britton D. Evans
New Jersey State Hospital
B. D. Evans
New Jersey
Morris County Press
Evans
Caroline
Hillsboro Fourth Celebrated with Auto Parade and Red Cross Drive
Hillsboro hosts the main Caroline county Fourth of July event an afternoon auto parade and tournament plus a flower festival to raise funds for Red Cross work. Hundreds expected from Caroline Talbot and Queen Anne with addresses by speakers and a ladies hosted supper. Committee members include Dr H W B Rowe H M Thompson G L Wilson George C Moore C H Dean George B Stewart Henry E Morgan W C Stevens R W Heaven Charles Rhodes H C Flowers J R McSorley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillsboro
Caroline County
Caroline
Talbot
Queen Anne
Red Cross
Great Order
Dr. H, W. B. Rowe
H. M. Thompson
G. L. Wilson
George C. Moore
C. H. Dean
George B. Stewart
Henry E. Morgan
W. C. Stevens
R. W. Heaven
Charles Rhodes
H. C. Flowers
J. R. McSorley
Baltimore liquor shipments face Virginia dry area ban
Baltimore liquor dealers learned this week that transportation firms would stop moving liquor packages to dry Virginia areas and beyond Maryland after Wednesday. National law already blocks such shipments, but state legislation would be required to halt Baltimore to the Eastern Shore deliveries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Virginia
Maryland
Sealing Jars Highlights Waste Lid Discipline
A brief note emphasizes that every preserving jar gets a lid to curb waste. It stresses consistent sealing to preserve contents and reduce spoilage. The compact reminder links proper storage to resource conservation.
Greensboro Conservation Club Forms In High School
A Friday session in the Greensboro High School led to forming the Greensboro Conservation Club with officers Mrs. A. W. Comfort president and Miss Bertha S. Shull secretary, plus treasurer Mrs. J. C. Smith. A Girls' Canning Club organized with Dorothy Rawlings as president and Maude Hughes as secretary, while plans for summer work and a canning lesson were reviewed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro Conservation Club
T. C. Horsey
Merwin
Greensboro High School
S. N. Pilchard
H. T. Quigg
Addie Shockley
Dorothy Rawlings
Esther Meredith
Maud Hughes
Ethel Eveland
Blanche Jackson
J. T. Clark
George J. Kibler
Louis Hammer
Hillsboro
Baltimore
Kibler
New Chalmers
A Tribute of Respect by Denton Methodist Aid Society
Resolutions by Mrs. Mary M. Mowbray Mrs. Rachel A. Lucas and Mrs. Ella S. Fisher pass by the Ladies Aid Society upon the death of Mrs. Sarah M. Johnson. The committee expresses affection esteem and sorrow, sympathy to her husband and children, and directs copies to the family and to the Denison Journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary M. Mowbray
Rachel A. Lucas
Ella S. Fisher
Ladies’ Aid Society
Denton Methodist Protestant Church
Sarah M. Johnson
Denion Journal
Death of William H Alberger of Federalsburg
William H Alberger a prominent Federalsburg resident and former blacksmith and wheelwright died at his home Sunday afternoon aged about 80. An ex Union soldier and M E Church Mason he was active in town affairs and survived by his wife and three daughters. Funeral held Tuesday with Rev F C McSorley officiating and burial in Federalsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Alberger
William H.alberger
Federalsburg
M. E. Church
Alberger
Ridgely Strawberries Falter Prices Hit Eastern Shore
Ridgely Maryland strawberry growers face sharp price declines and losses as fields rot and land is shifted to corn and other crops. The region’s famed market may fade within two years as prices drop to seven or eight cents a quart, with large producers like Armour relying on contracts and daily auctions for profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridgely
Maryland
Delaware Peninsula
Baltimore News
Seo
Armour
Armours
Orphans Court Proceedings Across Estate Matters
Judges Liden Moore and Covey presided Tuesday. Administrators filed first and final accounts, inventories, and sales orders. Will probates include Adah Atwell and Rosie Bower. creditors, appraisers, and subpoenas addressed. various estates settled or continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
Liden, Moore and
Covey
Emma C. Wharton
William C. Wharton
Fletcher J. Wharton
Edward E. Nuttle
John F. Alford
William H. Garey
Owen C. Garey
Reuben Garey
Jesse Wright
T. Alan Goldsborough
Betsy A. Wright
Adah M. Atwell
Henry R. Lewis
Charles H. Whitby
Lemuel R. Clough
J. Owen Knotts
Samuel G. Brown
Rosie Bower
Joseph H. Carroll
Marion P. Keets
Eastern Shore Portrait From New York Sun
A New York Sun correspondent praises the Eastern Shore region from Easton, describing its size two miles at widest, extensive water frontage, and fertile farms. Wheat, corn, tomatoes, strawberries, peas, peaches, and apples are noted as profitable or abundant crops with favorable weather promises for a strong market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Happy Land
New York Sun
Easton
Eastern Shore
United States
Pennsylvania Line
Cape Charles
Far West
Local Notes on Health and Visits at Town Center
Thomas Humer underwent appendicitis surgery at Emergency Hospital. Agnes Cheezum and Mary Cox visit Caroline friends. Several men work at Trappe for Mr. Kirby in the pea factory. Fred Cox, previously ill, shows improvement. Alex Whitely and wife visit Caroline friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Humer
Agnes Cheezum
Mary Cox
Kirby
Fred Cox
Alex, Whitely
Wife
Young Maryland soldiers to enter camp around July 25
Report notes that several young soldiers recently enlisted in the First Maryland Regiment are expected to go into camp about July 25, with preparations underway. The item highlights the new recruits and the planned training period ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Timely notes on canning methods and safety
A detailed guide from U.S. Department of Agriculture specialists on home canning emphasizes speed and cleanliness. It covers preparation from field to can, tomato processing, blanching, sugar use, and sterilization steps for jars and cans, including hot water bath and steam pressure canners with specific timing and pressure guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Department of Agriculture
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J. E. Curry
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