Caroline county notes cover auctioneers and school bills
Caroline county notes report Delegate Kauffman intro duces a bill licensing auctioneers and Delegate Andrews' measure to raise the State's Attorney salary passing the House. Denton firm offers electrical and seed products. The Maryland Delaware Coast Railroad plans gasoline car service by April 20. Upcoming events include school building approval, athletic days, a Mother's meeting, and a county P T A session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline
Nuttle Hardware Company
Andrews
Preston
Neal Richardson
Denton
Christ Church Guild
Denton Drug Co
Williston
Lawrence H. Towers
Legislative Committee On
Annapolis
Concord Campground
Maryland Banker Association
Atlantic City
Hotel Traymore
T. Alan Goldsborough
Ridgely
Reliance
Greensboro
M. Bates Stevens
County Board of Education
Caroline Schools
Stephens
Doaard
William C. Andrew
Denton Journal
A. G. Gullett
Curtis Andrew
Christ
J. E. Smith
Maryland and Delaware Coast Railroad
Maryland, Delaware and Virginia Railroad
Jesse Rosenfeld
Caroline County
Parent-Teachers’ Association
Court House
Miss Healy
National Educational Association
Chicago
Denton Community Club
D. W. Davis
T. Pliny Fisher
Mary Hobbs
Edwina Nichols
Mary Nuttle
Bernice Wooters
Mary EF
Walls
Local ministers assigned to homes for M. E. Conference
A long list details ministers paired with residences in Wilmington for the approaching M. E. Conference. Notables include Caroline Council banquet at Brick Hotel with toast master C. S. York and speeches by C. N. Satterfield and Rev. N. O. Gibson, plus telegram from T. Alan Goldsborough. Other items mention social visits, appointments, and community events in Delaware.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
M. E
J. E. Parker
Adam Stengle
Twenty-first Street
S. L. Hanby
Harry Hanby
Wawaset Avenue
W. O. Bennett
Duncan Thatcher
West Sixth Street
M. E. Wheatley
R. E. Deleha
North
Harrison Street
W. T. McGuire
S. W. Burnite
Clayton Street
Jefferson Street
Hall
Caroline Council
United American Mechanics
Brick Hotel
C. S. York
C. N. Satterfield
Chestertown
N. O. Gibson
C. S. Kauffman
T. Alan Goldsborough
Washington
Edwin O. Wright
Preston
Anna Wright
Association of Stock Exchange Firms
Broadway
New York
Frederick F. Lyden
John A. Coulthard
Lyden
Caroline County
Denton
Caroline Redden
Swarthmore Chautauqua
Riverton Avenue
Nannie C. Murphy
W. Benjamin & Sons
Exmore
Harry Arringdale
Harmony
Albert T. Reichman
W. H. Jump
Kent County
Del
Ida Hollingsworth
Ethel Sparks
Ingleside
N. C. Strauphn
George Herbert Wilson
Baltimore
Death of Tilghman E Kelley in Preston at 81
Tilghman E. Kelley longtime Preston resident and Civil War veteran died Monday at 6 30 am from age related infirmities. He served in the Eighth Maryland Regiment and fought in fifteen battles. A Republican, he was county commissioner general assessor and as Sheriff and Legislature candidate. Survived by widow Inez Hollis and sons G K Kelley E C Kelley O T Kelley and Charles W Kelley. Funeral held in Preston with burial at Federalsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tilghman E. Kelley
Preston
Eighth Maryland
Caroline
Inez Hollis
William H. Hollis
Margaret Harrison
G. K. Kelley
E. c. Kelley
O. T. Kelley
Aston
Charles W. Kelley
Wilfur
Federalsburg
Parsonage Wedding Draws 73 Guests At Concord
In Concord last week Rev. C. H. Atkins and his family were surprised by a Thursday evening arrival of 73 people at the parsonage for a wedding. Guests brought donations of money clothes and food for the preacher and wife. Refreshments were served and all enjoyed a warm gathering with open doors and a welcoming latch on the outside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Atkins
Farm Bureau and Poultry Association Move Egg Shipments to Baltimore
Farm Bureau members and Atlantic Coast Poultry Producers Association plan to ship their egg crop within months to a Baltimore egg market and exchange. The change ends the current arrangement forcing shipments to New York for sale by Atlantic Coast interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Atlantic Coast Poultry Producers’ Association
Baltimore
New York
Henderson Village Follies at Eden Hall
Tapochon Campfire Girls present an entertainment in Eden Hall on Saturday evening March 15 at 730 with admission 15 cents. Ice cream cake sandwiches and novelties sold. Attend and bring pocket books to support the girls’ good work. Several local residents and visitors are listed as excursion participants and attendees at various town events and visits to nearby cities. The Campfire Girls also plan a St Patrick’s social in Eden Hall on March 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tapochon
Eden Hall
Henderson Village
A. B W. Cohee
Kirk Jarman
Carroll Meredith
Gladys Medford
Ethel Melvin
Beatrice Wood
Delema
Edith Reynolds
L. M. Jones
Wilmington
Atlantic City
Lydia Learned
Mary
Marie
Dover
L. A. Gooden
Ladies’ Aid
Lizzie Dill
James Clark
Indiana
Nathan Clark
Edward Coffin
Olivia
Middletown
James Rickards
John Pritchett
Langford Sanders
Ingleside
Myrtle Bryant
Conrad Wingate
Federalsburg
Edith Palmatory
John Cooper
Chester
James Bennett
Jay Reed
Dorothy
Marcus Hook
Lilyard Jones
Rising Sun
R. Jones
Pearl Wyatt
Templeville
Sara Gooden
Epworth League
Herbert Wilson
Denton
James Johnson
Robert Edge
C. H. Clayville
Philadelphia
Choptank church ladies host meeting and quilt plans
The Ladies' aid of the Methodist Protestant Church at Choptank met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Williamson on March 4 with a committee to draft resolutions of respect for a deceased member. They planned to finish a baby quilt using leftover names. The next gathering was set for April 1 at the Blades home. The Twentieth Century Community Club met at the Blades residence on March 8 with Miss Nellogg discussing colors and shapes. the next meeting was set for March 18 at Mrs. John Hopkins. Mrs. George S. Ditty, visiting her parents, left for Cleveland, Ohio, to join Mr. Ditty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Choptank
Edward Williamson
Owen C. Blades
Twentieth Century Community Club
J. T. Blades
Nellogg
John Hopkins
George S. Ditty
Ditty
Cleveland
Ohio
Sunday Guests and Family Visits Across Queen Anne's County
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Willey and son Burton plus Mrs. Ida Towers visited Mrs. James Macakbee in Queen Anne's County for her birthday with guests from Baltimore and Centreville. Other gatherings included the Jesters and Willeys at W. B. Willey, Kelleys with Joseph Harris near Preston, Anna Willey from Marcus Slook with the Willeys, Williamson children with Henry Jester, Roland Towers of Chester PA with his mother Ida Towers, and John Knox of Chester, Ida. Mrs. Howard Koop remains ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Willey
Burton
Ida Towers
John Knox
Chester
Ida
Howard Koop
Ridgely Gossip and Local Updates from Recent Week
Ridgely notes report visits by Fred Dukes of Centreville to sister Mrs. Leonard Dean on Saturday Emma Snowberger visits her son in Norfolk Virginia and Lou Wheeler dies at Cambridge Hospital Tuesday B F Richards returns after ten days ill Frank Long visits Wilmington Sunday Dorothy Beaumont teaches Federalsburg James Simon recovers from illness Ridgely Catholic Church to be remodeled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Dukes
Centreville
Leonard Dean
Emma Snowberger
Norfolk
Virginia
Lou Wheeler
Cambridge Hospital
B. F. Richards
Frank Long
Wilmington
Dorothy Beaumont
Federalsburg
James Simon
Ridgely Catholic Church
Dorothy Flounders
State Normal School
Carlile Bennington
Sallie Clark
Alexander Dawson
Philadelphia
August Keeneman
Melvin Hubbard
William Mitchell
John Lane
John, Jr
Ridgely
Melvin E. Wheatley
Cambridge
Richards Groff
M. C. Meredith
State Capitol
Clifton Morris
James Walker
Ridgely Ladies Aid to Pay Parsonage Obligation
The Methodist Ladies' Aid Society voted to assume the church debt of fifteen dollars for the district parsonage. The meeting included reading of twelve financial committees, a reading by Miss Maude Ford, cake and ice cream, and forty-two members with visitors present. Also noted are local social visits, theatre preparations, and community notes about residents and upcoming events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Ladies’ Aid Society
Henry Wilkinson
Maude Ford
Pete
Marie George
M P Sunday School reorganized with officers named
The M. P. Sunday School reorganized on Sunday morning with officers led by Superintendent H A Porter and secretary Mrs Pearl Baynard. New class leader Chas W Collison and others elected, with a reorganized trustees group. Also notes on League service at Wesley and a Christian Endeavor Society organized at Union M P Church with officers led by Mrs L A Porter. Several local visits and guest appearances are listed, including families from Hobbs Dover Greensboro and Swarthmore. The school week included a sick teacher absence and Dover visits by Baynard and Lewis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. P
H. A. Porter
M. F. H. Collison
Pearl Baynard
C. W. Collison
Elias Pierson
A. Boughley
Kelith Simpson
Chas
W. Collison
Herman Halteman
Philippians
Christian Endeavor Society
Union M. P. Church
L. A. Porter
Lewis Slaughter
Harry Cheezum
Con
Oliver
Darby
al. E. Wright
Inez Wright
Flon
Wright
Edith Simpson
Herman Allen
Seaford
Lewis
Dover
Motorcycle crash in Goldsboro injures Kelley and friend
William Kelley and a Wilmington friend came to Goldsboro on a motorcycle and collided with a team on the way back to John Mitby's. Kelley suffered a broken collar bone while his companion had minor scratches. The motorcycle was badly damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willian Kelley
Wilmington
Goldsboro
John Mitby
Kelley
C. N. Jarrell
Maggie Jarrell
Greensboro
J. H. Schooley
Robert Jarrell
Rebecca Lane
Towson
Newnam
Denton
Walter Sapp
Devolston Cartwright
Mullican
W.T. Hartranft
Louise Gray
Thomas Gray
Seward
Ridgely
Edward Lapham
Howard Srayan
Philadelphia
E. J. Saunders
C. L. Jarrell
Aid Society
Dr. Silver
J. Frank Lane
Baltimore
W. T. Jarman
Smyrna
Mattie Bennett
Local families host gatherings on Sunday in Den ton Smithville and area
Mr and Mrs Lacy Griffith of Denton and Mr and Mrs Horace Robinson of Smithville were guests of G I Griffith and Olaf L E Smith on Sunday. Will Ross of nearby area visited Mr and Mrs Horace Robinson at Smithville. O Hl Howard hosted Mr and Mrs Mark Howard and family at supper. Olaf Smith and son Edward were guests of EL Towers on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lacy Griffith
Denton
Horace Robinson
Smithville
G. I. Griffith
Olaf LE. Smith
Will Ross
Near Here
O. Hl. Howard
Mark Howard
Olaf Smith
Edward
EL. R. Towers
Orphans Court approves guardianship and estate filings
In the Orphans Court on Tuesday Judges West Harper and Shaun presided. Mary Melvin the administratrix of How ard Melvin deceased filed an interest account list of operative debts and partial administration account which were approved and passed. Edward FE Nuttle guardian to George Fred Washington minor filed his final account of guardianship approved. The last will and testament of Selby Ray Smith deceased was filed in Court by Andrew D Stanton custodian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
West, Harper and
Shaun
Mary Melvin
Howard Melvin
Edward FE. Nuttle
George Fred Washington
Hillsboro and Queen Anne Social News Highlights
Social notices from Hillsboro and Queen Anne list numerous visits and visits by residents. Guests include Nannie Spencer and sons Hal and Raymond in Hillsboro, and Mrs Purdy of Baltimore. Local church tasks, bake sales, and missionary collections feature, with community events and personal updates throughout.
Thawley's M. P. Church reorganizes Juniors class
The Juniors Sunday School class at Thawley's M. P. Church was reorganized on Sunday March g with officers led by Franklin Meredith as president and Miles Reed as vice president. Other posts include secretary Freeland Clopper treasurer Mary Jane Winchester assistant treasurer Frederick Wright and teachers Miss Florence Reed and Mr Thomas Clopper. Services announced include Sunday School at 10 a m and preaching at att a m. Visitors noted include W O Swann of Queen Anne visiting Cade near Denton and Clifford Wright of Tuckahoe Neck enlisting in the Baltimore navy. Frederick Wright back from illness and Emily Willis of Denton visiting Florence Reed. subscription appeal closes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thawley’s
M. P
Franklin Meredith
Miles Reed
Freeland Clopper
Mary Jane Winchester
Frederick Wright
Florence Reed
Thomas Clopper
Emily Willis
Denton
Garden planning tips from Farm Life seed advice
A long gardening column covers manure use before plowing the plot and heavy spreading, winter scattering, and a stable fertilizer boost. It recommends gooseberries, currants, poultry-proof fences, common and uncommon vegetables, hotbeds, soil preparation, tool spraying, and care for beans and peas to avoid weevil holes, plus involving children and flowers.
Reclaiming Land Through Long Marsh Ditch Bill
Maryland Senate sponsor Senator Dudley G Roe proposes an 8600 5000 plus 3000 funding plan by Queen Annes and Caroline counties to renew Long Marsh ditch draining thousands of acres in Queen Annes and Caroline. Engineers say modest expenditure restores drainage outlet along the county boundary and preserves productive land abandoned due to silt buildup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Dudley G. Roe
Queen Anne's
Caroline County
Caroline
Caroline Counties
Kelly huber case remanded by maryland court
Maryland Court of Appeals reverses a Caroline County Circuit Court verdict in Evelyn S. Kelly v Huber Baking Co. The decision nixes the defendant’s fourth instruction on contributory negligence and remands for a new trial, citing improper jury instructions in the second, fourth, and fifth prayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Appeals of Maryland
Circuit Court
Caroline County
Evelyn S. Kelly
Huber Baking Company
Court of Appeals
Appellee
Kelly
Police hunt for Leon Schmidt in Queen Anne search
Baltimore officers and detectives trailed fugitive Leon Schmidt to Queen Anne and Hillsboro after the shooting death of Patrolman Frank Latham in Baltimore. Despite exhaustive search and local official consultations, no trace of Schmidt was found or known in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon Schmidt
Frank Latham
Baltimore
John F. Boniarski
Charles H. Burnham
F. P. Coleman
Robert H. Bradley
Joseph J. Jeffres
Queen Anne
Schmidt
Hillsboro
Latham
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Denton
Local Salisbury Economy Push Promotes Home Businesses
In a Denton Salisbury Advertiser note, residents are urged to support local merchants to keep money circulating within the community. Spending outside town drains resources, while buying from Salisbury firms sustains banks, investments, and local growth, aligning with a shared town family spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salisbury
Extension News: Miss Campbell Schedules Club Meetings
Miss Jessie Campbell, appointed January 1 1924 as District Agent and Nutrition Specialist, plans talks for Caroline county women’s clubs in the third week of March. Her program includes Greensboro March 18 8 p m Federalsburg March 19 2 p m Andersontown Hobbs March 20 2 p m Preston March 20 8 p m and Denton March 21 2 p m. Women in the communities are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Campbell
Caroline County
Miss Campbell
Greensboro
Federalsburg
Andersontown-Hobbs
Preston
Denton
Miss Grace G Jones to Lead Denton Revival at Methodist Church
Miss Grace G Jones evangelist will conduct a week long revival at the Methodist Protestant Church in Denton beginning next week with Rev R Y Nicholson of Cambridge preaching. Attendance was dampened earlier by bad weather but interest grows as the meeting runs through Sunday March 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace G. Jones
Miss Jones
Methodist Protestant Church
Denton
R. Y. Nicholson
Cambridge
Liverpool
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the Local Department
Concord
Laurel Grove
THE
Ridgely News
New Theatre
Stone Road
Fourth Street
C. W. Jackson
Herman Glanding
Howard Glanding
Mary Jackson
Charles Jackson
Dorothy Rawlings
Walter Seager
Price's Station
Prince
Iiridgetown
Charles Jarrell
Cher’s Corner
Rebecca Swing
Maplewood
New Jersey
John Swing
Irvington
Harvey Holsinger
Frances Pennington
Alice Bennington
Walter
Vera Sharpley
Chincoteague
Miss Sharpley
A. W. Thompson
Harold Hatfield
Georgetown
Alan Parsons
Harrington
Lee Bennington
Alice
Lee Hennington
Mildred Rowe
Cordova
Miss Rowe
Walter Bennington
Norman Wilson
Bennington
William Marvel
FE. J. Saunders
Charles L. Hobbs
Bank of Ridgely
Elizabeth Sparks
Virgie
Burrsville
Orphans' Court Proceedings
Tuckahoe
Nannie Spencer
Halland and
Raymond
Purdy
Harry Fisher
John Seymour
Paul Seymour
Lucile
Robert Seymour
W. ‘T. McGuire
Ada Cogpesball
Algg
Hummer
Christine Wilson
Bertha Rice
Tawsop
Milford Kijve
Nancy Jane
Clifford Callaway
Vuckahae Neck
A. G. Hummer
Wilbur Fleming
Title Guarantee & Trust Co
Willard Jones
Sallie Worth
Annie Longnecker
Easton
C. R. Hicks
McGrew
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Mary Elaine Greaves
W. O. Hunter
H. R. Covell
Elizabeth Evans
N. E. Knott
Virginia Blades
Jane Stayton
T. B. Seward
Marydel
Herman Hay
St. Paul's
Harris Chapel
Baltimore League
Shea
Worcester
Mass
Junior Missionary Society
C. H. Stewart
Stewart
Howard Sewell
E. S. Bowens
Mattie Price
Tuckahoe Neck
Kelly-Hubercase
Caroline Court
Extension News
S. C. Rhode Island
S. A
Mr. Hoffman
Frank T. Coulbourn
Harrington, del
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