Peninsula notes from Maryland and Virginia farming regions
A Maryland and Virginia regional roundup reports J Ed Nichols paying top market prices for lard, Barton secure of federal pension, and sale of Russia's Goal Luck farm near Cambridge. It notes abundant steam coal from G C Moore, a resignation at Choptank school, and a strong strawberry season. Local items include weddings, faculty changes, new justices of the peace, wheat yields, camp Smith militia encampment, a box factory injury, train arrival plans, street fire safety ordinances, and postal route contractor changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Ed. Nichols
Harvey C. Barton
Federalsburg
Cambridge
Russia
F. H. Vincent
G. C. Moore
Queen Anne
Mias Anah L. Blades
J. 5
Wickline
Falling Springs
W. Va
M. Bates Stephens
Easton
Baltimore
Thomas L. Dawson
Denton
F. Adelaide Staylor
Dr. Reid
Washington College
Chestertown
John P. Fleetwood
Edward F. Davis
William A. Noble
Riggs
Queenstown
Camp Smith
Frederick W. Towns
Roe & Redden
West Denton
George P. Hargrove
Joshua Miller
Cecil County
Hargrove
Elkton
J. Ross Conoly
Charles I. Stengle
Norfolk
Mr. Stengle
Wilmington M. E
R. J. Ledunm
Pleasant musical evening at Fisher home on Gay Street
Sees eee Datbe Misses Mary J and Nellie W Fisher hosted a musical Tuesday at their Gay Street home. Guests from Athl Bethlehem Pa included Miss Marion Shimer and Miss Eden Shimer. The decor featured daisies and illuminated grounds. Performances ranged from violin and vocal solos to piano and ballet sequences. Prizes honored guests for wall art guessing games. Numerous local residents attended while other notes mentioned promotions and visits from soldiers, graduates, and travelers, including Lt. George Fisher and other Friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary J
Nellie W. Fisher
Gay Street
Marion Shimer
Eden Shimer
Athlehem
Violla Salo
Cece
Dean
Eamerson
Melvin
Anderon
Lauder Oe Langer
Marian Shimer
Ferryman Joti
Cree Koilney
May
Eoerd Gatsoin
Piddler
Sie
Godank
Alice Autla Smith
Shinter
S—Piano Soto
Aire de Ballet
Elsie Sylvah
Marian Shiner
Mary J. Fisher
May L. Gootee
Leonora Valliant
Sallie V. Wilson
Mary Jones Fisher
Nellie Wilson Fisher
H. C. Fisher
Roland P. Fisher
Edward M. Noble
Edna Shimer
Ormond Downes
Tennyson Wilson
Carolyn Wilson
Easton
George E. Saulsbury
Wilson Saulsbury
Iva Whitby
Nellie E. Wilson
Harry Whitby
Louise Dukes
Cora Dukes
Anna Dukes
Charles Griffith Dukes
New Orleans
Nellie Richardson
Enoch Garey
Nellie Valliant
Mary Garey
W. P. Draper
Ernest Cooper
Alday Whitby
KR. Earle Fisher
United States Army
Fort Meade
South Dakota
McKinley
Fisher
George M. Fisher
Martha E. Fisher
Denton
Washington College
Chestertown
Luther H. Gadd
George Arthur Fisher
Fort Leavenworth
Kansas
Caroline
Charles G. Dukes
J. Boon Dukes
Kansas City
Ida Wilson Downes
G. A. Mills
South Amboy
New Jersey
James Voss
Burrsville
Voss
J. Howard Pastorfield
Church Hill
Carroll Pastorfield
William F. Crout
Baltimore
P. I. McShane
James G. Redden
Philadelphia
Edwin H. Brown
Centreville
Dent
John Lane
Greensboro Buzzards Roam Amid Stale Meat Scare
The Greensboro scene notes a bold buzzard stealing a live chicken as local birds grow impudent. The District Epworth League Convention of the colored M E Church is underway this week. Mrs J Holland and three children from Church Hill visit Mr W H Simpson. Miss Bertha Shull visits aunt Mrs W E Ayres. Mrs W H Simpson and companions visited Mr J C Harrington on Thursday. The Lock Social hosted by the Epworth League was a grand success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
Epworth League
M. E. Church
J. Holland
Church Hill
W. H. Simpson
Bertha Shull
W. E. Ayres
the Plains
Standard Twine Offered by H M Thompson Hillsboro
H M Thompson of Hillsboro advertises a quantity of the best grade Standard twine priced at eight cents per pound. It presents a compact local notice style typical of period classifieds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Thompson
Hillsboro
Denton prepares for grand Fourth of July celebration
Cove to Denton plans a day of parades starting at 10 2 with marching bands from Euston Centreville and Denton. A flag ceremony presents colors to the town. Key events include a speech by Ton Irving Handy a baseball game between the Y M C A team from Baltimore and a local nine, and a fireworks display with illuminated balloons at night. Rail and steamer excursions, food options, and reduced railroad rates accompany a full day of activities for crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cove
Denton
Euston
Centreville
Main Street
Gay
Franklin
Main
Court House
James T. Richardson
Henry R. Lewis
Egy
Irving Handy
Delaware
East
South Sixth Street
Baltimore
Davis
Marine
Downes
Charles
Price
Avalon
Orphans Court Grants Letters and Appointments in Estate Cases
At Tuesday's Orphans Court meeting letters of administration on the estate of Dr. John W. Roberts were granted to Augusta M. Roberts and Somers Blake. Bond approved. Appraisers named and creditors to be notified. Inventory and appraisement for John F. Straughn presented and approved. Executors of John W. Wood presented first and final account and distribution approved. Guardians appointed for Ruth Wood. Administrators of Bennett Todd and Caleb C. Wheeler presented accounts and lists of debts with sales approved. Guardian accounts for Andrew Clark and guardians of Mary F Nannie E and Madison Towers approved. Hearing on E Barton Clance vs William J Barton continued to next session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
John W. Roberts
Augusta M. Roberts
Somers Blake
Charles C. Biddle
John P. Holsinger
William H. Norris
John F. Straughn
John W. Wood
George Emmet Wood
Ruth Wood
Francis 8. Todd
Ruth A. Todd
Bennett Todd
Annie E. Wheeler
Elmer B. Wheeler
Caleb C. Wheeler
Sarah J. Clark
James E. Stafford
Andrew Clark
Walter Todd
Guardlian
Mary F
Nannie E
Madison
E. Barton Clance
William J. Barton
William E. Barton
A Good Cough Medicine and Local Endorsements
A Chamberlain's Cough Remedy advertisement touts its reliability as druggists in Van Etten NY and others report satisfaction after five years of use for coughs colds and post grippe coughs. For sale by RK Colston Denton Hugh Duffey Hillsboro and T W Smith Ridgely. There is a coolness between Mr Heat Ware and our Messrs Gauze Underwear. J EB Mciors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
J. Goldawith
van Etten
N. Y
la Grippe
Mr. Heat Ware
J. EB. Mciors
Court Records for June Transactions and Marriages
Court records list June real estate transfers in Caroline County with numerous parcels, sizes, districts, and nominal or stated values. Marriage licenses issued include six couples. two weddings are noted with local clergy and attendees.
Cape May Express Schedule From Queenstown to Rehoboth and Cape May
The Queen Anne's Railroad runs a special Cape May express from Queenstown to Rehoboth and Cape May on Tuesdays Thursdays Saturdays and Sundays with fixed departure times and limited intermediate stops. Regular trains operate as well. Weekday and weekend connections exist with Cape May from Cape May and Denton routes. Special low rate excursion tickets and parlor cars are offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape May
Queen Anne’s Railroad Comepany
Queenstown
Rehoboth
Sunidays
Rand
Denton
Obituary for Sallie A Murphy at 75
Obituary notes the death of Sallie A Murphy on May 12 at age 75. It laments the loss, vows to keep her memory, and speaks of faith and eternal rest. The poem-like tribute expresses mourning and love from family members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sallie A. Murphy
Jesus
Death of Mr. George Vincent DiMs bore at Dean home
Mr. George Vincent DiMs bore died Friday at the residence of Mr. C H Dean Sr. Funeral services were held last Sunday at M E Church South with Rev C T Kenbard officiating. Music pupils of Miss Bessie Jarrell gave a recital at Queen Anne home of Me Garretson Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Vincent
C. H. Dean
Hell
M. KE. Church South
C. Th. Kenbard
Bessie Jarrell
Garretson Smith
Queen Anne
MacMullin
Ad. Morgan
Calvert Williamson
Baltimore
Ladies’ Aid Society
M. I. Church South
Reed
Miss Bessit
Charles Jarrell
Washington
Hopkins
Stephen Jump
Mary Sparklin
Canden
Wyoming
Del
Ralph Thompson
St. Louis
A. M. Litzenberg
Wilmington
Denton Nine Defeats Sickman In 15-6 Baseball Game
Last Saturday at Denton the Denton first nines faced Sickman with Denton winning 15 to 6. Hickman Cornet Bans received new uniforms on Tuesday and are pleased. Mr. and Mrs. O. C. Blades of Choptank visited relatives nearby. W.2. Peters builds a new hall and office beside his Mill Street store. Miss Sallie White of Bridgeville visits Ella and Stella Noble. Little May Cahall has improved after illness. Farmers are harvesting wheat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Sickman
Hickman Cornet Bans
O. C. Blades
Choptank
W. 2
Peters
Mill Street
Sallie White
Bridgeville
Ella
Stella Noble
Little May Cahall
Brethren Church to Host Children's Day Services Sunday
Ridgely church will hold Children’s Day services next Sunday night June 30 at 8 o’clock. Mrs Ed Golt and son Frank return from a visit with relatives in Queenstown. Frances Dempsey of Dover vacationing with Mrs A W Carnstine. Taylor of Wilmington visiting Mr J N Hemmons. Mrs Arthur Peacock of New York visiting her mother Mrs Starkey. Maggie Andrews visiting relatives near Easton. Prices reduced. closing stock includes shoes and dry goods. Sighest prices paid for country produce. T D Wintiass Dobbs Mil selling twine at 8 cents per pound and Manilla at 10 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brethren Church
Ridgely
Ed. Golt
Frank
Queenstown
Frances Dempsey
Dover
A. W. Carnstine
Taylor
Wilmington
J. N. Hemmons
Arthur Peacock
New York
Starkey
Maggie Andrews
Easton
T. d. Wintiass
Dobbs
Mil
Elopement Near Rathsburg Ties Off With Marriage
Miss Goldie Simpson aged sixteen and Norman Walls aged nineteen eloped from the Simpson farm near Rathsburg. After a delayed stroll and a missing trunk, the couple obtained a marriage certificate in Delaware and were duly wed, sparking local excitement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rathsburg
Goldie Simpson
Edw. Simpson
Norman Walls
Wm. Foster
Mr. Simpson
Young Walls
Simpson
Miss Goldie
Miss Simpson Anh
Delaware
Sons of Rest member faces club discipline over conduct
A machinist from a large company faces swift action for multiple code breaches at the Sons of Rest. He missed roll call, woke early for labor, traveled to farms and back, and showed somnolence from overwork. The notice warns members to heed attendance limits. local ads list sewing machines and bindings for sale by W. R. Breeding in Williston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sons of Rest
Munch
Reliable Caro area man sells household article
WarnED A reliable man in Caro line county to sell a household article essential to all homes. Address T B B Box 72 Baltimore Md.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline County
Baltimore, Md
Sunday School Worker Attacks Provocative Gospel Changes
A letter to the editors denounces a columnist for opposing evangelical reform on the Peninsula. It rebukes attacks on modern methods, defends traditional churches, and mocks the writer for citing scripture out of context while urging reverent support for established denominations and the role of Sunday Schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunday School Worker
Apostolic Holiness Association
Preston
Matera Church
Adam
Solomon's
Juan
God
Also Mentioned on This Page
D.& CX
Q. A
A.K.K
Loo A. M
W. M
DX C.R.R
P. M
UP. M
D & Clr.m
R. Earie Fisher
Securies
Greenaboro
Orphans’ Court Proceedings
Honora U. H Wough
Janes IL
Nichols
George Tait
George L. C. Tait
William H. Voshall
Morgan A. Fuller
William J. Downing
Merrill E. Hastings
William D. Taylor
Amanda Wright
S. Amanda Wright
John Stevens
John R. Whaley
Hickman
Amne H. Downes
Expeutrix
Denton Methodist Protestant Church
Charles W. Wright
Mary J. Neal
Choptunk
Abraham R. Wright
Gootee S. Neal
Robert Jarrell
George Shively
Goldsboro
Mary E. A. Dawson
Annie U. Wallis
William E. Brown
John T. Carter, Jr
Annie UH. Downes
Executrix
Sarah I. Nichols
Anna U. Pount
Clark C. Ivins
John F. Webb
Thomas H. Green
Matthew Garey
Levi Spicer
Joseph E. Hinmel
Reuben Ga
Currie Moore
R. John Raughing
Martin M. Higgins
John Ornett
Alexander Huteling
Charles W. Carter
Mary E. Carter
James E. Todd
Jacob T. Mowbray
Charlotte M. Moore
David Bruinton
Frank H. Wright
John Jenkins
John H. Hamilton
Maggie F. Hurlock
John H. Gibbs
Mina Vebbron
John Thompson Moore
Laura Lelia Turbitt
Harvey Jones
Maggie Dixon
William R. Eggers
Cora Patton
Samuel L. Tooker
Lelia Agnes Barnes
Jmrties
Cora
Jas. B. Patton
Wmn
Rutherford Eggers
Donaldson
Grove
BE. C. Kelley
Jerome Frampton
Raymond Charles
Chas. Snayder
Mamie Snyder
Atlantic City
Eggers
W. Fayette St
Alice Larcimore Gale
John C. Guile
Trinity Cathedral
Haston
Edward St. Rich
William Reddie
Hannah R. Gale
Bnd
Edith M. Gale
Jeunette Gale Henry
Oscar YF. Sturmer
William T. Williams
Charles HT. Teonard
Arthur D. Grace
Christ
Euaimple
Tre Melvins
Church News
A.D. Melvin
Maryland
M. P
Matthew EX
Wen
Pentecostal Grove Campground
Denton Mission
A. A. Price
Trappe
E. Hubbard
Buffalo
Thawley
Apostolic Holiness
Henderson
Pentecostal Grove
Bible Students of
Cincinnati
Henderson Mission
Mr. Tull
Oxford
Harris’ Chapel
M. E
MM. P
Vienna
DiMsbore
Wickman
Manilla
J. I. Barrow
Mathsburg
the Sons of Ment
Fitler
Standard
W. R. Breeding
Williston
Sanday
Troy
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