Towns advertise spring goods and bills in local notices
The page lists multiple ads and notices from Preton and surrounding towns. Advertisers include Exverngam's Store with spring goods, H M Thompson promoting a Quick Meal, George Morgan Lynson offering house goods, and Lane & Lang awarded a contract for a new telephone building. Officials discuss charter amendments for Ridgely and Hillsboro, and a Maryland Day program is planned with speeches by Rev Henry Davies and Rev J Gibson Gantt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rededva
TV Lenton
W. J. Blackston
H. M
Greenboro
Bezua
Provident Savings Bank of
Preston
Provident State Bank
Fooks
ES. Waller
Bradley
Clarence Hall
Dover Bridge
Easton Gazette
Western Maryland Railway Company
Eastern Shore Development Steamship Company
Polk
Rockiwalking
J. H. Dyer
J. H. Nichols & Co
Today
Preton
John F. Smith
Williston
Messrs
Z. Potter Steele
William J. D. Lucas
Bruce G. Stevens
James R. Christopher
General Assembly
Lane & Lang
Ridgely Builders
Holt Construction Company
Denton
Pilchard
Wocomoke City
Pippin
Greensboro
Sparks
Lane
Queenstown
Linchester River
Stephens
Maryland
Henry Davies
Easton
Ridgely
J. Gibson Gantt
Ministers vie for Maryland Conference presidency in April
Rev. Dr. Walter R. Graham and Rev. Dr. John S. Bowers are named for the Maryland Annual Conference presidency to be determined at the April session in Laurel Delaware. Sheridan has served five years and Graham fifteen. Bowers is a candidate amid other church notices and social items.
Seed corn tests show only half sprout this year
Mr Alexander Booth of Tuckahoe Neck tests 144 ears and finds 14 cars with only one third sprouting while remaining grains are weak. A second 144 ear sample yields 29 ears with two thirds viable. Combined results suggest about 50 percent of corn will sprout. farmers urged to improve seed selection. Straw berry plants offered by N Vanscoy at 1.25 per thousand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Booth
Tuckahoe Neck
Booth
Community notes on residents visits and local events
Rev and Mrs Warren Burt received a warm welcome home after a conference trip. Nearby families and friends hosted gatherings at the phonage house warming. Pastor Burr praised the reception and will lead regular services tomorrow. Several residents, including Mrs Ruby of Chambersburg and Mrs Andrew Baggs, visited relatives and Baltimore friends. A gypsy camp left town and local social visits continued, with school meeting held Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Burt
Burr
Ruby
Chambersburg
R. R. Shull
Addie Russell
Alice Moore
J. [. Hopkins
D. Carlan
Sadlersville
Mildred Green
Townsend
Susie Hitch
Vienna
John Weaver
S. D. Carson
Alea
Gadd
Cordova
Dawson
Baltimore
Local News Roundup From Caroline County
Last week s heavy rains disrupted travel in Caroline with culverts and bridges impassable and rural delivery greatly retarded. The old Anthony s mill structure was damaged by 500 600 dollars. John Singer reported two horses died of an unknown illness. Sunday School lessons have become an engaging weekly feature. Several residents including John Moore Clara Satterfield F Murphy and J Bailey were ill but convalescent. Al Billings attended the M E Conference in Wilmington and visited Philadelphia. Mrs Frank Horner of Philadelphia visits her sick mother Mrs Walloughby nearby. S L Jones and son Sr Jr of Andrewville Del visited Hobbs for business. Manning Merriden and daughter Elizabeth of Preston were guests early week. Eva Mae Ricards Bridgeville visits J R Ricards brother. T Towers made a five day trip to Baltimore. Mrs R A Merriken visits Mrs Annie Seeders.
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Caroline
Anthony's
John Singer
John Moore
Clara Satterfield
F. Murphy
J. Bailey
al Billings
Wilmington
Philadelphia
Frank Horner
Mary Wall
T. H. Towers
Baltimore
R. A. Merriken
Annie Seeders
Rainstorms cause damage near Chestnut Grove
Heavy rainfall last week washed out a local bridge cutting off passage and shortening a mail route. Residents recalled it as the heaviest rain in years. Miss Viola White returns home from visiting sister Mrs. William Satterfield. Mr. Fred Lewis of Vernon guest of Mr. Walter Everngain. Miss Mary Caball was guest of Miss Minerva Willson last week. Subscribe for THE Journal.
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Chestnut Grove
Viola White
William Satterfield
Fred Lewis
Vernon
Walter Everngain
Mary Caball
Minerva Willson
Gracious old Caroline citizen passes at 94
Mr Matthew Chilton of Caroline county dies at his daughter’s home in Denton area age 94. He lived a long quiet life in Maryland politics and business, with a large family network including nephews in Philadelphia and Frederick, and he was interred at Denton Cemetery after a funeral led by Reverends Westerfield and Ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthew Chilton
Caroline County
Witliam K. Scotton
Hife
Chilton
Mr. Chilton
Hooper
West
Texas
Dr. Grrenney
Kentucky
Caroline
Peninsula
Maryland
H. A. G. Westerfield
A. N. Ward
Denton Cemetery
Ridgely Band to entertain at Simon's Hall March 25
The Ridgely Band will give an entertainment in Simon's Hall Monday night March 25. Local officials and prominent townspeople assisted in arranging the event to boost the band and provide a lively program for attendees. Several community updates follow including departures, medical news, and local weather impacts from heavy wool sales and recent rains.
Local Social Notes and Road Washouts in Templesville Area
Marydel and surrounding residents hosted visitors including Elva Moore Ifirry Neese Lita Teather and Dug gins at Maple Grove farm near Templesville last Sunday. Several bridges on local roads to Mount Zion and Martley were washed out by Friday's heavy rain. Denton guests V. U. Cooper H. A Pane and Mrs. Fisher visited Mrs. Dailey midweek. Heather family members returned from Cheowold to Marshel. Mrs. Nease came back from Princess Anne for her ill daughter. Walter Munroe and his son aided Mr. and Mrs. Moore in Millsboro. Etta Heather plans weeks with relatives in Philadelphia and New York. Mr. Weather and family visited Wilmington relatives. Miss Cora Pippin and Maud Hummer toured Wilmington last week. Beulah Neville of Summit Bridge is the guest of M. Shva Moore. Harry Willis of Wilmington spent the weekend at the parsonage. Myrtle Heather and Lily Weather spent the weekend together. Stella Ward visited Laston for the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waitman Smithers
Chesapeake & Delaware Canal
Chesapeake City
Smithers
Denton
John Smithers
Delaware
Chesapeake
Delmar Smithers
O. T. Baynard
Methodist Hospital
Philadelphia
Mr. Baynard
Marydel
Elva Moore
Ifirry Neese
Lita W. Teather
Duggins
Heathers Brother
Maple Grove Farm
Templesille
Mt. Z10n
Umber-On
Ntartley Road
Ve. U. 1. Cooper
H. A Pane
R. P. Moore
Etta W. Heather 1
New York
Vob Weather
Uplesite
Cora Vi. Pippin
Maud Hummir
Wilmington
Beulah Neville
Summit Bridge
M. Sh
Baltimore Socials and Visits Highlight Week
Mrs Asbury Sharp of Baltimore aided by her grandmother Mrs Charles Kemp as she lies ill. Rees Fleming hosted friends for a Friday birthday. Beatrice Cannon of Ruthsburg visited Helen Pleming near town. Beulah Jauasell hosted the Ladies Arch of the M I Church. Gootee Collins of Philadelphia visited his mother Fila Collins. St John s Episcopal Guild entertained by J Lay Beaven. Mrs Harry Wright of Choptank visiting sister I W S Rowe. F Asbury Greaves a Wilmington visitor. Mrs Richard Evans seeks treatment in a Baltimore hospital.
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Asbury Sharp
Baltimore
Charles Kemp
Philadelphia
Fila Collins
Guild of
St John's T Piscopal Church
J. Lay Beaven
Harry Wright
Choptank
I. W. S. Rowe
F. Asbury Greaves
Wilemington
Richard Evans
Family visits and local weather impact noted
Mr David Messer of New Jersey visits with family here. Mrs W O Towers and daughter Irene stay with Mrs Towers' parents, Mr and Mrs James Callahan, Queen Annes. Rain this week damaged roads and bridges. Mr Domi Nichols is listed as ill.
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David Messer
New Jersey
W. OT. Towers
Irene
Mrs Jama Poole Dies After Wilmington Hospital Operation
Mrs Jama Poole wife of George W Poole of this town died Friday after an operation for abdominal trouble at a Wilmington hospital performed Tuesday She was a daughter of the late William Parker of Dorchester county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jama Poole
George W. Poole
Wilmington
William Parker
Dorchester County
Eyes Carefully Examined and Glasses Fitted at Wrights
F J Wright, an optician in Denton, offers thorough eye examinations and precise glasses fitting for comfort and clear vision. Located in Denton, Wright emphasizes personalized service and accurate prescriptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Wright
Optician
Denton
Places of the Preachers in Wilmington Conference
Long list of laymen and minister delegates elected across districts for the Wilmington Conference. Appointments announced by Bishop Wilson include numerous district superintendents and church assignments in Wilmington and surrounding towns, with Dover and Salisbury districts heavily covered and a note that no invitation was received for a meeting next year. The next session location to be decided by a new conference entertainment bureau.
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Wilmington
John W Coley
Wilminton
Cloules HL. Jefferon
Chestertown
William Sioalsbury
Dover
John G .Lownsend
Selbyville
Albert Wy Sisk
Cuolme
Waltham Veo Tield
Wihnoanstin
William J. Ricords
S— J Fonderson
St Johns
O. S. Rice
W. HT
Bigs
Vonury
MarcNichol Brancywine
Polsemoor
F. I. Carpent Coonmin
J. J. Richardson
Pubiic
J. R. Bickling
T. H
Weley
Mardela Springs
J. W. Hardesty
Supply
Marion
Tulghman Smith
Millsboro
G. R. Ellis
Millsville
J. C.turner
Mount Pleasant
J. M. Mitchell
Mount Vernon
J. J. Bunting
Nanticoke
W. C. Poole
Newark
W. H. Revelle
Ocean View
C. H. Williams
Quancock
J. W. Tovle
Parconburg
E HH. Collins
Phosbus
L .T. McLain
Salisbury
Grace Church—H
Dulaney
Bureau of Conference Entertainment
Federalsburg Pastor Elderdice Reappointed After Notable Year
Federalsburg reports Rev. Charles M. Elderdice finishes fourth conference year at Federalsburg Methodist Protestant Church with 102 conversions and 62 full members. Funds raised total $6,000, a $1,800 Sunday School room built, and payroll raised to $700. Congregation self-sustaining. new electric lights, organ, carpet, and front steps installed. Also notes plans for flour mill and packing plants, local legal case, factory sale, social events, and residents visiting Philadelphia and Baltimore areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles M. Elderdice
Federalsburg
Maryland
J. Walter Noble
William Eddington
Thomas H. Chambers
William D. Dukes
Pierce
Albert Sheppard
Denton
Patchett
Maryland House of Correction
Jesse Legar
Philadelphia
Grover Ewell
Norris
Miller & Sons
Baltimore
W. H. Davis
M. P
Lydia
Bertie Caulk
Sharptown
T. J. Williams
J. R. Carroll
Donald Jefferson
Carlisle
QO. W. Spicer
J. O. Williams
Ward Edgell
Heavy Rain Storm Damages Caroline County Bridges
A severe rainstorm last Sunday caused extensive damage in Southern Caroline with two major concrete bridges wrecked near Paulkner’s branch and Washington branch. Dozens of pipes and culverts were displaced, several bridges washed out, and road work will take weeks at a cost estimated around eight thousand dollars. Damage also spread to farms, outbuildings, and utilities, including a damaged earthworks at a local electric plant and a toppled smoke-stack at Andersontown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline County
Paulkner's Branch
State Road
Federalbury
Paine
Tuckahoe Neck
Denton
Ridgely
Greensboro
John F. Kelley
Hobbs
W. T. Thawley
Federal probe targets illicit liquor traders in town
A deputy marshal brought Charles J. Stanford to Baltimore for a hearing on liquor sales without a government license. John W. Clark testified for the government. Revenue officers have monitored suspected speakeasy operators. John T. Moore aided investigations and more arrests are expected. The Circuit Court term looms with likely local option and license cases, possibly advancing to a federal trial in Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Charles J. Stanford
Baltimore
United States Court
John W. Clark
John T. Moore
Government Service
Uncle Sam
Circuit Court
In Memoriam Poems for Willis and Cohee
In memory of J Otto Willis born September 17 1887 died March 15 1912. A friend notes his blue eyes and ascent to heaven with verses about eternal day and praise. Also remembered is George W Cohee who died March 21 1909 with lines from his wife Laura A Cohies mourning loss and faith in heaven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Otto Willis
James S
Mary E. Willis
Friendship
Edw. Cook
George W. Cohee
Laura A. Cohies
Bethlehem Social At Mrs Harding’s In Mississippi
Bethlehem Miss Clara Harding entertained friends at her Smithson-area home last Saturday. After late hours of games refreshments were served. Attendees included Bold Harl Hubbard Todd Harding and many others. Bethlehem and Smithson schools will join Maryland Day exercises at Smithson school Monday featuring a spelling match.
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Bethlehem
Clara Harding
Smithson
Bold Harl
H. W. Hubbard
Janie Legates
Roberta Bowdle
Clara Todd
Maude Harding
Mary Blades
Elizabeth Hall
Mamie Fredericks
Matty Todd
Mamie Reese
Sophia Reese
Clara Hopkins
Messrs
Frank Adams
Hany Hall
Philip Hall
Martin Harding
Harvey Harding
Raymond Todd
Charles Perry
Harry Hopkins
Harold Lewis
Clinton Carroll
Ollie Thompson
Norman Todd
Roland Todd
Edward Engerman
James Flaharty
Frank Walker
Maryland
Smithson School
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the Local Department
Loob. Towers
Walter R. Graham
John S. Bowers
Laurel
Del
Sheridan
Graham
John Seward
Blanchard
Lille M. Carter
W. G. Carter
Ames Church
J.T. Bailey
Arthur Carter
Qear Kelley
Col
A. W. Sisk
Florida
Cuba
S. J. Seneca
Rockledge
Fla
Palm Beach
Havana
Ape
Joshua B. Baughley
Hester Lillie
Thomas Herbert Wyatt
Burrsville
John ‘F Porter
Key West
Neptune
Walla Lo Amo
Cumberland
Dean Rich
Trinity Cathedral
Our
Talbot
Mire
J. J. Beasley
Miss Garnet
North Carolina
Beasley
Emily DeFord
William D. Uhler
State Road Commission
Eunice Todd
Smithville
E. W. Liden
Mary Stevens
R. T. Cahall
Greenwood
J. R. Howard
Laurel Grove
Leonard Statum
Naomi Adams
Bernice Woodward
Woodward
Adams
Blanche Horsey
Saulsbury Garey
Winfield Nichols
Dickinson College
Ridge Satterfield
James
James H. Nichols
Thomas L. Trice
C. E. Downes
C. Harry Whitby
Frances A. Johnson
W. R. Mowbray
Lewes
Pennsylvania
C. Percy Dunning
Maria Wilson
Daugher
L. R. Hooper
Samuel G. Nuttle
Joseph Simpson
Edith
W. JD Cheezum
Mass Elizabeth Love
Matthews
Lima Jacobs
Bertha Baker
Mass Florie Dall
Lee Wyatt
Harvey Fleetwood
Augustus Fleetwood
Prank Russell
Mi W E. Rusell
Coursey Hammond
Arrington
Mass Lva
Hamston
Mass Petri McAfullen
Jehu
N. Vanscoy
R. F.D
Federalaburg
Journal
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Jacob Charles
Beulah
William JD Bradley
Charles
Lizzie Phoebus
Eva Hastings
Galestoun
Ellwood Conley
Lotta Charles
Dorchester
Emalene
Ollie
John
Elijah Sapp
J. W. Smith
Harrington
Simon's Hall
Cender-Hot
Darumimer
Conn Clion
Ridely
Othalo Aluilent
Notnam
Fo Mobalon
Corlosa Baptist Church
James McCloud
Willeton
Susie Larbaitton
George da
Wilma
Ton
Vero Fias
Louis Salean Studichi
Hwuay
Schoo i
Miro Waillhun Moirsveb
Iston
Mondis
Miss Lille Preemin
Fiiena
Laston
Hailsboro
Wimington
R. K. Stephensor
Armory
Asbury
T. J. Lord Beckwith
O. TI
James Kirles
Lpworth
J. A. Hudson
Bridgeville
W. C. Bennett
Battsule
M. LE Wheatley
Cambridge
Clinton
T. Wyatt
Camden
A. G
Westerfield
W. L. White
New Market
Little Creek
Dr. Willis
Magnolia
J. J. Cochranes
Milford
Milford Neck
C. LB. Kitchen
Milton
W. O. Hurst
Nassau
J. W. Sutton
Wilmer
Jaggard -7
Rehoboth
H. B. Kelso
Suem
S. W. Grant
Seaford
CL. Jone
Robert Waty
Bayside
John White
Bozmian
C. W. Strickland
Cecilton—J
Centreville
Henry Covington
St. Michaels
W. P. Northrup Smyrna
W. LD. Parry
Smyrna Circuit
W. E. Mathews
Sull Pond
F. X. Moore
L. P. Corkran
Tilghman’s Island
J. T. Price
George —P. Jones
Annamessex
W. F. Atkinson
L. TH. Dashiell
Berlin
I. R. Vandyke
Bethel
J. W. Gary
Bishopville
W. G. Harris
Cape Charles
Sloward Davis
Chincoteague
O.T. Baynard
Claremont
W. B. Horner
Crisfold
W. E. Habbart
Deal's Island
J. W. Jones
Delmar
S. N
Pitchard
Ipworth and
Umion
Farrmournt
F. N. Faulkner
Trankford
G. W. Hastings
Fruitland
C. T. Jones
Girdletree
J. H. Wilson
Gumbora
James Hebron
J. Hf
Marshall Holland
Iland
Z W. Wells
Wm. Shortell
5. H. Andrews
Minnie Todd
J. E. Smith
Wm. Crosby
Wittow Grove
Walter Harvey
Palmyra
J. L. Cohee
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