Wheat prices up and muskrat season ends this week
The town notes higher wheat prices and cheaper eggs while herrings enter markets. Spring gardening begins with pea planting soon. Last day to file income reports without penalty is next Wednesday. Local ads include clover seed at 16 dollars a bushel and 5 cent King Humbert canna bulbs via parcel post. Muskrat season closes next Wednesday and trappers report averages around 1.50 per pelt.
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Piao
William Bullock
R. H. Stafford
Burrsville
King Humbert
Parcel Post
Christine B. Wilson
Hillsboro
Lt.co
W. H. Nuttle
Tuckahoe Bridge
A. E. Miller
Brooklyn
N. Y
Bessemer
George Koenig
Franklin Street
J. Dukes Downes
I. S. Hollingsworth
Nutile Bros
Parker’s Moving Picture Place
Samuel G. Nuttle
Denton
Senate
Nuttle
Alcenus E. Cooper
Maryland
Everagam
Greensboro
Ridgely
Federalstorg
Goldsboro
Hobbs
Federalsburg
Concord
Kelloge
Caroline
M. E
Cambridge
W.W
L. R. Evans
West End Avenue
W. C. Forrest
C. ‘T. Janney
Race Street
W. FE. Hills
Hotel Dixon
T. S. Holt
Commute
J. A. Leach
Russell Davis
W. E. Matthews
Ewell Parks
F. C. MacSorley
Carlton MacSorely
Locust
Oakley Streets
EL L. Pickens
C. T. Janney
S. N. Pilchard
Winfield Webster
Locust Street
W. H. Revelle
Robert Hall
Academy Street
C. BD. Sharpless
A. R. Cooper
Willis Street
Frank White
Z Lo West
J. P. Outten
James Robertson
Glasgow Street
Full of Years They Sleep in Denton Obituary Roundup
Mrs Rebecca A Emerson widow of John H Emerson a Denton newspaper man from fifty years ago died at her daughter's home aged about 80 She was active in charity and a Methodist member Survived by daughter Mrs Pastorfield son J Clarence Emerson Lynbrook NY and step son J Marion Emerson Ansonia Conn Funeral held at home with Rev V E Hills Interment in Denton cemetery Pallbearers named Also noted are deaths of Mrs Jane Gerry James C Collins Mrs Charlotte C Baggs Mr Edgar A McKnett Mr Henry Hutson Mrs James Hobbs Captain L Martino and Mr George F Robinson with brief survivor details and funeral arrangements
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebecca A. Emerson
John H. Emerson
Denton
J. Howard Pastorfield
Emerson
Samuel Dunning
Methodist Episcopal Church
Pastorfield
J. Clarence Emerson
Lynbrook
L. I
J. Marion Emerson
Ansonia
Conn
California
V. E Hills
Charles A. Dunning
Harry A. Roe
George H. Wilson
Thomas R. Green
S. P. Shipman
James H. Nichols
Ferdinand Baynard
Gerry
James C. Collins
Robert R. Edgell
Fifth District
Walter J. Kelly
Ernest C. Collins
W. E. Hills
Federalsburg
Charlotte C. Baggs
Edgar A. McKnett
Henderson
Easton Hospital
Templeville
A. W. Chairs
Henry Hutson
Gus Wooters
Philadelphia
Wooters
Thomas H. Draper
Greensboro
James Hobbs
Walter Cohee
Charles
John
Arlie
Frank
Saulsbury Hobbs
L. Martino
Nanticoke
Seaford
George F. Robinson
Catskill Mountains
Myrtle Shields
State Game Department to Import 16000 Bob-White Quail
The State Game Department reports closing a contract to import 16,000 bob-white quail from Mexico for Maryland. Caro line will receive birds and at least 300 will be released in the county. Rabbits will also be introduced soon, with local hunters hopeful for rapid game growth from propagation efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Game Department
Mexico
Caroline
For sale at bargain prices Two New town Coal-burning Brooders
Thompson Hardware and Supply Co. of Hillsboro Maryland offers two new coal burning brooders in bargain sale, traded for Reliable Oil-burning brooders and praised for doing the work properly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson Hardware and Supply Co
Hillsboro
Harmony Gunfire Scare Shocks Town Residents
Late Thursday night into Friday morning residents of Harmony heard rapid gunfire from firearm and revolver. Storekeeper J L Todd believed a break in and fired, later finding window marks from a blunt instrument. The town updates include local socials, moves, and illnesses among residents.
Birthday party for Mrs. Mary Bawdle at aunt’s home
A birthday surprise was held for Mrs Mary Bawdle at her aunt Mrs F H Thomas home last Friday evening. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Gifford Bawdle Mr and Mrs Sphie Harrington and children Mr and Mrs W E Pritchett Mr and Mrs J A Pritchett Mr Nat Legates Mrs Janie Hall and children Mr Irvin Legates and children. Games, cake and lemonade featured. A schoolhouse event on Friday March 7 invites all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Bawdle
F. H. Thomas
Gifford Bawdle
Sphie Harrington
W. E. Pritchett
J.A. Pritchett
Nat. Legates
Janie Hall
Irvin Legates
Emiline Bowman
Washington
Janie Porter
Baltimore
Holecheck
J. A. Bryan
J. Brode
Wright
Choptank
Ralph Brades
Philip R. Hall
Wilmington
J. E. Brades
Charles Christopher
Mantie Hubbard
Bloomery social notes and local visits recap
Mrs John Kern hosted a gathering including Mr Arthur Adams and several ladies. The Bloomery Ladies Aid met at Mrs W Tiley with plans to meet March 28 at Mrs Elon Wrights. Mr and Mrs Joseph Spence held a birthday celebration for Mr Spence. Elma Tiley hosted a friend from Seaford over the weekend. Clarence Parker and daughter Marie visited Fed eralsburg with the Lyden family. Mamie Still visited Ethel Adams, Roger F Adams and Claude Adams visited from Baltimore. Pauline Adams stayed with her sister Mrs Thurman Adams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kern
Arthur Adams
Kathryn Spence
Mamie Still
Anna Mae Spence
Ethel Adams
Mildred Scott
Elizabeth Hallock
Floyd Smith
Kemp Adams
Reese Adams
Bloomery
W. Tiley
Elon Wright
Joseph Spence
Spence
Elma Tiley
Miss Allen
Seaford
Miss Tiley
J. W. Tiley
Clarence Parker
Marie
Federalsburg
G.S. Lyden
Bridgeville
Roger F. Adams
Claude Adamis
Baltimore
Local Residents Visit and Travel Notes
Mrs W W Howeth of Hurlock and Miss Elizabeth Howeth of Reid's Grove hosted Mrs Harry T Nichols. Mr and Mrs C E Williamson with children visited Edwin Lowe near Federalsburg. Linden Stafford returned to steamboat work after winter at home. Louise Wright of Preston stayed with Mrs Jesse Jones. Mrs Jas H Jester returned from Cambridge. William Vashell of Centreville visited here. Captain Frank Carroll of Hurlock visited. Bruce Butler and family moved to a farm near Harmony. William Collins and Alpheus Andrew on the sick list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Howeth
Hurlock
Elizabeth Howeth
Reid's Grove
T. J. Taylor
East New Market
Harry T. Nichols
C. E. Williamson
Edwin Lowe
Federalsburg
Linden Stafford
Louise Wright
Preston
Jesse Jones
Jas. H. Jester
Cambridge
William Vashell
Centreville
Frank Carroll
Bruce Butler
Harmony
William Collins
Alpheus Andrew
Missing pocketbook blamed on possible inside or outside thief
Miss Hubbard’s pocketbook taken from the school building amid rumors of repeated thefts. Mr and Mrs Chairs welcomed a baby boy and Mr and Mrs Starkey a pair of boys. Sermon series begins at St Pauls Church with subject The Heel of Achilles. Women’s Missionary Society met with Junior Society program. Bowens family updates, BE Church conferences planned in March in Washington and Cambridge. Judge Clark and wife return home after months away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's Church
Harris Chapel
Women's Missionary Society of
S. J. Barton
FE. S. Bowens
Eastonn Hospital
M. BE. Church South
Washington
M. BE. Church
Cambridge
FS. Rowens
Victor Smith
Rowens
Mail Service Improved for Hobbs via Ridgely Route
Congressman Goldsborough secures extending star route No. 13185 service from Ridgely to Hobbs Maryland effective March 16 1922. The Deylon to Hobbs mail schedule shifts to arrive earlier by more than seven hours and deliver daily papers on publication day.
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Goldsborough
Deylon
Ridgely
Hobbs
Mar
T. Alan Goldsborough
House of Representatives
Denton
Maryland
H. OH. Bitaany
State Forester touts loblolly pine in Caroline County
A meeting at Preston featured J A Cope assistant State Forester presenting lantern slides and a moving picture on loblolly pine value. He urged landowners to plant loblolly over oak or spruce, noting faster growth and higher returns. Free guidance offered via the county agent W Collins Theatts or State Forester in Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston
Woodlands
J. A. Cope
Federalsburg
Cope
W. Collins Theatts
Baltimore
Despite party in Andersontown hosts visitors at home
A party of fourteen from Andersontown visited Mrs. June Walling last Friday evening and enjoyed progressive rock followed by a dining room supper. Mr. James V1. Fisher, aged and esteemed, is critically ill at his Denton home. Elizabeth Wooters and Viola Harris of Talbot county stay with Mr. and Mrs. William E. Cody in West Denton. Visitors from Baltimore and Atlantic City noted. Funeral attendance by J. Clarence Emerson of Lynbrook. Various relatives and guests named visiting in town.
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Andersontown
June Walling
James V1
Fisher
Denton
Elizabeth Wooters
Viola Harris
Talbot County
William E. Cody
West Denton
J. Dukes Downes
Worthington Downes
Baltimore
J. Clarence Emerson
Lynbrook
L. 1
Almont Baggs
Atlantic City
John F. Haggs
Lawrence Bb. Towers
Frederic N. Nichols
Philadelphia
J. B. Port
Mechanicsburg
Lucretta V. Stevens
Otis Smith
Eastville
Rachel Lucas
J. Ira Fisher
Willow Grove
Marie Judge
Louise Dukes
Ladies' Art Society Enjoys Pleasant Afternoon Meeting
The Ladies' Art Society members gathered Wednesday afternoon for a social hour after a business meeting with refreshments enjoyed by many attendees. Mr. and Mrs. Whital Laramore and children Edward and Virginia visited Mrs. Laramore's mother Mrs. Roxie Breeding on Monday. EE W Brown and Miss Adams were weekend visitors in Wilmington and Washington, William Croll was in Baltimore Friday and Saturday, and Miss Minnie Sughes of Philadelphia is visiting her mother.
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C. W. Jackson
Day
R. E. Fountain
C. I. Anderson
Anderson
Miss Forbes
Willie
Socrates Snooks
Norman Wilson
Charles Stevenson
Luther Weaver
Greensboro
A. M. Rahn
Fonmer
Steiff
Will Carleton
Sarah Hoffman
Harvey Holsinger
Henry Wilkinson
Frank Seward
Cambridge Hospital
Seward
Anna Jump
Marydel
Temple
T. L. Day
Texas
Baltimore
Ridgely
William Sharpley
Chincoteague
Mary Laird
Alice Bennington
Ethel Cade
Wilmington
Ladies’ Art Society
Isaac Noble
Whital Laramore
Edward
Virginia
Laramore
Roxie Breeding
EE. W. Brown
Minnie Sughes
Philadelphia
Local Newsnotes From Goldsboro District
Mr. Ross Daling was taken seriously ill and sent to Easton hospital, where he is now much improved. Mrs. L. F. Neese of Wilmington visited her daughter Mrs. Noble Jarrell. Mrs. George Sylvester visited Mrs. Thomas Alkhand near Sandtown. Mr. Robert Porter Jr. and wife of Philadelphia are visiting his parents. Sickness is reported in the area and shad is predicted to be scarce this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross Daling
Easton Hospital
L. F. Neese
Wilmington
Noble Jarrell
George Sylvester
Thomas Alkhand
Sandtown
Robert Porter, Jr
Philadelphia
Happenings in Hillsboro Community Activities Report
Community events fill a busy Hillsboro week with the Lodies Aid Society meeting at Mrs. Frank Fleming’s home in Tuckaho Neck, a Tri-County High School spelling contest winners list, plans for a March 17 box social, a Hillsboro school Washington and Lincoln birthday program, bake sale for athletic supplies, and numerous local visits. The Orphans Court proceedings note multiple administrations and estate matters with several executors and appraisers named. Local clubs, church confirmations, and social visits accompany these official records.
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Lodies’ Aid Society of
Hillsboro
M. E. Church
Frank Fleming
Powell Fleming
Tuckahoe Neck
Tri- County High School
Centreville
Thomas Clepper
Bertha Rice
Louis Sneed
Frances Poole
Katherine Kline
Bernice Wooley
Roberta Rowe
Dorothy Knotts
Hillsboro School
Messrs
T. S. Slaughter
EH. Gale
James Sloan
Oscar Briscoe
John Chaires
Denton
Ed. Furbush
Sparks
Susie Thompson
William
Philadelphia
Florence Covell
Harry Covell
G. W. Davenport
P. E Church
Hl. Z. Beaven
Florence Heaven
J. S. Williams
Middletown
G. M. Gale
H. M. Thompson
Kate Gibson
Oxford
Sallie Worth
Harry Sparks
Easton
Oaks School February Perfect Attendance And Upcoming Spelling Bee
Pupils with perfect February attendance were Ruth Hubbard Edward Davis Hopkins Thomas Helen Towers George Wathers Catherine Towers. One day absentees were Howard Davis Ralph Hayard and Walter Murphy. A spelling bee at Oaks on March 13 with storm contingency. proceeds for the school. Cream cake candy pies on sale. Several local visits and social notices follow including Mrs Ricards in Washington, Baker at the station, and local guests. Hobbs Manufacturing runs full time. Buy a car on easy terms with William Bullock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oaks School
Ruth Hubbard
Edward Davis
Hopkins Thomas
Helen Towers
George Wathers
Catherine Towers
Howard Davis
Ralph, Hayard
Walter Murphy
J. R. Ricards
Washington
Ricards
B. B. Allen
Baker
James Wheatley
Federalsburg
Herbert Trice
John Trice
Christian Endeavor
M. Merriken
Sarah Davis and Sons
Edward
Louis and
Howard
L. H.thomas
Alston Long
C. T. Williamson
Millard Hartzell
Bridgeville
M. VP
Manning Merriken
Ethel Collison
Anna Cohee
Mary
E. M. Willey
Delaware
Hobbs Manufacturing Company
Denton
Local Families Visit and Community Notes
Mr and Mrs Johnnie Andrews and family and several relatives visited Mrs Stephen Fluharty on Sunday. A sick list includes Carl Warm Emma Reese Martin Schmick Leroy Lewin Homer Hall and Wesley Christopher with Mildred Hopkins. Janie Porter of Baltimore guest of Ernest Dukes last week. Floyd Coleman moved to new home on Mr Fishells place. Meda Harmon of Preston visited Miss Lelia Willoughby. J E Brodes visited Charles Christopher and Jake Bryan of Baltimore visited sister A R Willoughby. Violet Marine of Harmony visiting Aunt Mary Worm. H M Towers family spent Sunday at Hickman. Sunday School planned for 10 am tomorrow. Lucy McWilliams returned home from Baltimore. A Prager visiting Long Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnnie Andrews
Arthur Fluharty
Earl
Joe Fluharty
Orland
Mildred
James Fluharty
Clayton, Webster
Thomas
Stephen Fluharty
Carl Warm
Emma Reese
Martin Schmick
Leroy Lewin
Homer Hall
Wesley Christopher
Mildred Hopkins
Janie Porter
Baltimore
Ernest Dukes
Floyd Coleman
Fishell
Meda Harmon
Preston
Lelia Willoughby
J. E. Brodes
Charles Christopher
Jake Bryan
Funeral for Burrsville resident Patrick Hackett
Patrick Hackett, about 55, died Sunday after long illness. He moved from Ohio 18 months ago and lived on a local farm. Funeral held Wednesday at Wesley M. E. Church with Rev. Forrest. interment in the church cemetery. Survived by wife and one daughter, Mrs. Hackett, who is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dearth nearby. Also notes on Caroline circuit conference, Ames Church service, and local illness updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Hackett
Hackett
Ohio
Here
Wesley M. E. Church
Mr. Forrest
Acknowledgments for Church and Lodge Floral Tributes
We thank friends for kindness during our beloved husband and father's protracted illness. Official Board of Denton M. E. Church and Temple Lodge A F and A M express gratitude for beautiful floral tributes. Sincere thanks from Mus. 72 H. Wellsten, Murs. E. M. Fowler, Mrs. L. J. Haurinctox, Mus. T. B. Freenay, Mrs. H. E. Connect, Miss HELEN WEDBSTEt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ofcial Board
Denton M. E. Church
Temple Lodge
A. F
A. M
H. Wellsten
E. M. Fowler
L. J. Haurinctox
T. B. Freenay
H. E. Connect
Helen Wedbstet
Admission Of Thirty Into Caroline Council No 175 Jr O U A M
A Monday night ceremony admitted thirty new members to Caroline Council No 175 Jr O U A M in the Law Building then Masonic Hall after an initiatory team from Vigilant Council Laurel Del directed by Dr L R Outten and the Firemen's Band led by Prof C P Snyder provided music and lunch followed by a detailed list of the initiatory team and band members marked by local names and titles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline Council
No. 175
Law Building
Vigilant Council
Laurel, del
L. R. Outten
C. P. Snyder
Masonic Hall
Dr. Outten
Laurel
L. R. Cutten
Herman Evans
Lin Melvin
P. C. King
William King
Howard Moore
Raymond Thompson
Francis Wetherby
Richard Moore
Fred Wilkinson
Lester Moore
Thurman Davis
Lawrence Campbell
George Pollitt
Dickson Campbell
William Oliphant
Olive Campbell
Prof
William Mc Hearne
W. T.bennett
Sirman Calloway
Elon Windsor
Thomas Brimer
John Oldfield
W. A. Eason
Knowles Callaway
Crawford Wright
John Collaway
James Wright
Edgar Outten
Roland Figgs
Charley§ Mitchell
Ebert C. Bailey
Marion Calloway
Arthur Windsor
School Attendance Law Under Fire in Letter to Journal
A reader attacks the school attendance policy as overbroad and urges parents to enroll children. The letter cites ages seven to thirteen require full year attendance and thirteen to seventeen require one hundred days, noting five arrests already this month in Caroline County. One Wuto Is INTERESTED.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline County
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Florence
Elizabeth Deen
John Christopher
Smithson School House
S. E. Storey
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Anak Carroll
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F. King
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Lard
Sullivan
New Bridge
Ray Turner
Gilbert Swann
Dorothy Davis
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Charles Lovell
Pittsburg
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C. L. Herzog
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George Imler
Harry Bowen
George TV. Slughes, Jr
Chester
Lee Bennington
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Marcus Hook
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J. T. Stevenson
Grabill
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Kessick
Cora Allen
New York
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Joseph Epstein
Cordova
Sewing Circle
J. C. Madara
Frank Simons
Smithville
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Choplank
Queen Anne
Hickman
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Alexander Murray
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Harvey H. Dean
Lee Mitchell
Register of Wills
Louisa J. Faithful
Harvey L. Cooper
Bond
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J. W. Funk
William Manship
William J. Richards
Co Tinne E. Mowbray
Charles E. Cannon
Sarah E. Cannon
Brantley H. Trice
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Somerset
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