Easter Holiday Advertisements Spark Local Trade Buzz
Local merchants announce sales and goods from clover hay to shoes and groceries. Farmers Supply Co plans carload oats and Ful Oped poultry feed arrivals. J. Sandridge & Co. secured road contract at 31 000 per mile. officials discuss school building and seed supplies. two men killed by lightning near Woolford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Hughes
Long & Beall
Sheriff Dulin
Anderson & Bailey
Nuttle & Smith
Draper & Slaughter
New Bridge
Farmers Supply Co
J. Sandridge & Co
Grove
Fowling Creek
T. Alan Goldsborough
Goldsborough
James Nichols
Charles Camper
Woolford
Dorchester
United States
High School Public Discussion League of
Maryland
Federalsburg
Ridgely
Windy Hill Orchard Company
Windy Hill
Trappe District
Town Hall
Denton and Ridgely
Edward Lambert
Delaware & Chesapeake Road
Philadelphia
Dercum
Lambert
States
Pennsylvania
Associated Press
Morganstown
W. Va
Roy C. Smith
Morgantown Public Schools
Department of Agriculture
New York
New Jesey
New England
South
Williston
Denton Social News Highlights Local Guests and Weddings
Denton residents shared gatherings and engagements with visits from families including Miss Eloise Sisk and Mr W Cookman Orrell engagement notice. Local marriages included Miss Edna M Wright to Mr Ralph Coursey in Baltimore. Visitors from Baltimore Wilmington and Philadelphia noted. many Denton residents returning home for Easter and holidays.
Junior Order Officials Visit Caroline Council
Charles N Satterfield State Vice Councilor William F Malin Past State Councilor and R F Elburn Past Councilor of Chestertown Md paid an official visit to Caroline Council Junior Order United American Mechanics Monday night. Each gave talks on the organization work nationwide. The order runs a national orphans home caring for over seven hundred orphans from deceased brothers who are educated at home and later given vocational training. Caroline Council is healthy and growing and deserves earnest consideration for its good work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles N.satterfield
William F. Malin
R. F. Elburn
Chestertown
Caroline Council
United American Mechanics
Knotts Dithers on State Senate Run Amid Talk
The Journal last week cited Attorney J. Owen Knotts as having announced a State Senate bid, but by Thursday he had not yet decided or issued a formal statement. Friends urge him to run, and a final decision is expected. John T. Carter of Denton has announced candidacy for the county clerkship on the Republican ticket, a leading party figure in the county.
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the Journal
J. Owen Knotts
State Senate
Knotts
John T. Carter
Denton
Carter
The Strawberry Crop Outlook On Eastern Shore
The outlook for strawberries is favorable with potential heavy production if frosts stay away. Eastern Shore regions and Delaware show increased bearing acreage and many farmers plan to set out large plantings for next season. Strawberry plants are in high demand as a valued crop in Caroline county.
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Delaware
Caroline County
Federalsburg Methodist Protestants elect board and extend pastor
At a recent church board meeting of the Methodist Protestant Church in Federalsburg the Rev J L Nichols who has served the people here for the past two years was invited to return next year. The old board of trustees was re elected with C W Jefferson H B Messenger J P Patchett J B Sullivan J L Christopher G C White I H Morris and J E Bennett. Stewards named include Mrs J B Wright Mrs J L Christopher W L Wheatley C W Jefferson H B Gambrill Harry White and E M Baker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Protestant Church
J. L. Nichols
C. W. Jefferson
H. B. Messenger
J. P. Patchett
J. B. Sullivan
J. L. Christopher
G. C. White
I. H. Morris
J. E. Bennett
Stewards
J. B. Wright
W. L. Wheatley
H. B. Gambrill
Harry White
E. M. Baker
Easter Sunday Offerings And Local Notices In Town
The Ladies Aid collects Easter Sunday eye offerings with eggs to be left at Mrs. W T Jarman s house. Several residents are mentioned with sickness and visits including Mrs James Shively Mrs J E Saunders and Mrs Luther Johnson. Neva Wharton reports $34 stolen on street cars. Easter sermons and services planned at the Methodist church and Sunday School. Various visits and health updates follow, noting residents in Wilmington Goldsboro and Marydel plus local happenings and construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
W. T. Jarman
James Shively
J. £. Saunders
Luther Johnson
J. A. Rood
Ingleside
Ed. Graham
Barclay
Red Men's Lodge
Greensboro Lodge
Methodist
V. Coy
Ross Duting
William Satterfield
Devolston Cartwright
Wilmington
Messrs
Clifford
Wilbur Cortelyou
Robt. Jarrell
Noble Shively
Greensboro Delegation Seeks Junction of Maryland and Delaware Pike Systems
A Greensboro party met the Levy Court in Dover last Tuesday to discuss linking the Maryland and Delaware pike networks. They favor a route from Greensboro through Whiteleysburg to Felton. While joining is likely, the exact connecting road location remains undetermined.
Stafford Birthday Guests and Local Church Progress
Burrsville hosts relatives including George Ross W A Stafford and families for Mr Stafford birthday as evangelistic meetings at The Peoples International Holiness Church continue with five backsliders reclaimed. Emile Sapp and son from Edwardsville visit Parris and give updates on Harry Bullock convalescence after a gasoline explosion. Parran Russell and Evelyn Harrington visit, Ruth Harvey hosts, and Mrs R Wesley Ross attends with H A Porter family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Otis Stafford
George Ross
W. A. Stafford
Vernon
Del
A. T. Garrett
Crawford
R. H. Stafford
Robert H. Jr
Stafford
Peoples International Holiness Church
Emile Sapp and Son
Edwardsville
John Parris
Harry Bullock
Parran Russell
Greensboro
Alda Griffith
Evelyn Harrington
Harrington
Ruth Harvey
R. Wesley Ross
H. A. Porter
Harmony News Highlights and Local Visits
Harmony reports Mr and Mrs Fred Payne and son Robert with Mr and Mrs N H Todd on Sunday. Mr Emerson Collins of Wiknington visits his ill father S H Collins. Miss Mildred Collins weekend in Philadelphia. A large turnout at last week’s spelling bee. Patrons meeting set for March 3. Mrs Albert Willis visiting Wilmington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Payne
Robert
Sean Todd
N. H. Todd
Emerson Collins
Wiknington
S. H. Collins
Mildred Collins
Philadelphia
Albert Willis
Wilmington
Ridgely News Briefs Show Community Activity and Illnesses
Miss Vianna Detwiler recovering after illness in Louisiana. requires month bed rest and eighteen months’ vacation from work. Community Club reports 26 attendees. topics include Ellis Island immigrants and government spending. Local socials raise funds. churches report losses from a robbing thief. Easter window displays praised. many residents travel or visit relatives. several illness and medical updates across Ridgely. Apple trees begin to blossom as spring progresses.
Local News Briefs From Grove and Wilmington
Grove notes Miss Ethel Ireland returns home after three weeks with her Philadelphia aunt. Mrs. Joe Clark in Wilmington with her hospitalised daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Arlan Lane welcome a new daughter. Mrs. Arlan Lane contracts measles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Ireland
Philadelphia
Joe Clark
Wilmington
Arlan Lane
Local social notes from Hurlock and Wilmington visiters
Smithson and Mr and Mrs Coulbourn of Hurlock spent Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs R F Coleman. Miss Valima Perry of Easton visited her parents Mr and Mrs W R Perry. Mrs Charles Gear and two children of Wilmington are visiting here.
Community Club Hosts St Patrick Day Meeting at Manning Merriken Home
Hobbs and Andersontown Community Club enjoyed a St Patrick Day gathering at Mrs Manning Merriken home with president Mrs H M Nuttle presiding. Attendees included Mrs A T Nuttle Mrs Carl Collison and others. plans shared for April meeting and Easter program at the local church.
Marydel Community News Brief
Rev Edwin Gardner returned home Friday after a few days in Frankford Del. Mrs Gardner's mother is convalescent. Several residents on the sick list include Mrs Wm George Miss Effie Heather Miss Emma Emerson Mrs R P Moore and Mrs Celia Sparks. Spring warmth gave way to coal fires and overcoats Tuesday. Meggers Wallace Stafford and Wesley Walls returned to Wilmington after weeks with their parents Mr and Mrs Harry Vane. Mr and Mrs Olin Ford hosted visiting son and daughter. Mrs Standerson returned from New York. Mrs Malcolm Pritchett visiting her parents. Mrs Robert P Moore seriously ill. Helen Heather spending Easter vacation in Philadelphia. Frank Medford returned from business trip to Philadelphia. Mr and Mrs Walter Ross and children visited town. Anna Jump made a business trip to Philadelphia.
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Denton
W. H. Nuttle
Hobbs
Caroline Redden
Nuttle
Garey
Edna M. Wright
Edward C. Wright
Tuckahoe Neck
Ralph T. Coursey
R. T
Kelley-Lester and Shannahan & Elliott
Joseph M. Bartlett
Centreville
John E. Bailey
Tanline
John Edmond
Wye Mills
Emily DeFord
Levin H. Hubbard
Sarah Andrew
Federalsburg
M. EE. Parsonage
Concord
A. B. Frye
J. E. Stevens
Cal
Langrelt
N. J. Cain
Frederica
N._ Dulin
Oscar Smith
West Denton
Ray W. Deen
Sadie E. Warfield
Cambridge
M. Wade Hughes
Wilmington
R. Boone Beauchamp
Alice
Clara Tubbs
Baltimore
Ella Carter
H. L. Cooper
Lucile
Florida
Adeline Fisher
Chautauqua Association
Mary Shawn
Queen Anne's
Esta Roe
Philadelphia
J. R. Rochester
G. R. Percy
Eliza Downes
Alex. Booth
Elizabeth Dukes
Henry Wilson
Vianna Detwiler
Los Angeles
Louisiana
Miss Kedna
Beatrice Bower
Ellis Island
T. C. Cahall
Sam
Helen Haymaker
J. MM. Haymaker
Emma Cecilia Emerson
Carlotta Silver
St. Gertrude’s Academy
Myr
C. W. Jackson
Wilson
North East
Grace
Harold Fountain
West Chester
Marian Lambert
Reformed Church
Walter Bennington
Melvin
Douglas
Alice Pendleton
Viola Jones
Mary Moore
Henderson
Methodist
Kline
William Cooper
Marcus Hook
L. D. Truitt
S. A. Troxell
Rockwell
N. C
The
Richard Blackburne
C. E. Anderson
Marie
Mary Jackson
Greensboro
Alice Meredith
Easton
Maud Hardesty
Ruthsburg
M. C. Meredith
Harry Hemmons
Chas. W. Jackson
Charles L. Hobbs
Ridgely
J. D. Davis
Bridgeton
N.J
Lee Mitchell
J.C. Kinnamon
Goldsboro
George Cherry
T. L. Day
Frank White
Grace Thompson
Marie Ames
Ohio
Paul Hoffman
Edwin Gardner
Frankford
Del
Gardner
Wm. George
Effie Heather
Emma Emerson
R. P. Moore
Celia Sparks
Meggers
Wallace Stafford
Wesley Walls
Harry Vane
Olin Ford
Standerson
New York
Malcolm Pritchett
Isaac Smith
Robert P. Moore
Helen Heather
Frank Medford
Walter Ross
Anna Jump
Templeville Social News Highlights
Templeville residents report guests visiting from Greensboro and Sadlersville. Frederick Limning and family returned from Long Island after wintering with children. D T Richards shows health improvement after weeks ill. K E Stafford opens ice cream parlor. James Knotts and George Davis visited local friends. Lite Cooper Davis improves from illness. Gurney Knotts visited Centreville.
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Frederick Limning
Long Island
N. Y
D. T. Richards
Charles Walls
Greensboro
B. F. Starkey
K. E. Stafford
James T. Knotts
Sadlersville
Kate O. Knotts
George Davis
Lite
Cooper Davis
Gurney Knotts
Centreville
Fire destroys concerto barn at American Corner farm
The concert barn on Harry Mack's farm south of American Corner burned Saturday night. Mrs. Mack spotted flames around midnight and Mr. Mack saved his horses and cattle. The building had insurance, but the automobile, machinery, hay, and other contents were uninsured. Hutchinson Trice's store-house at American Corner is under repairs and improvement, with Mr. Lord of Federalsburg to run the mercantile business. William Curtis Andrew, a resident near American Corner, is a Democratic candidate for sheriff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Mack
American Corner
Lord
Federalsburg
Wm. Curtis Andrew
Local notices from Smithville list moves and builds
Smithville society notes report Mr Tucker moving from the Southerland property to Williston and Mr James Sherdan taking the Tucker vacancy. Mr Herbert Bullock plans a large barn and automobile house, built by Mr James Wooters. Mrs Minos Wright’s funeral was led by Rev A B Frye at Bloomery M E Church Monday. W IE Hubbard visited his Newport News son. The little son of Mr and Mrs Vincent was buried at Harrington last Monday. Many locals suffer colds and grip while Mrs William Pennypacker is very ill.
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Tucker
Southerland
Williston
James Sherdan
Herbert Bullock
James Wooters
Minos Wright
A. B. Frye
Bloomery M. E
W. IE. Hubbard
Newport News
Vincent
Harrington
Train travel drops after rate increases
The article notes that current train passenger numbers are significantly lower than before the fare hike, reflecting reduced ridership and impact of higher prices on travel demand.
Deaths of several well known local residents
Obituaries report the deaths of Frederick Hyde aged 74 of Gay Street Denton, David H. Knotts of Queen Anne, Corinne Mowbray of Federalsburg, and William H. Bower of Merchantsville with funeral details. Surviving relatives and funeral arrangements are noted for each, including spouses and children where mentioned.
Planting Trees Preparations For Quick Growth And Care
Many readers plan to plant trees now and should prepare sites before receipt. Allocate space per species, with apples needing 20–30 feet, peaches 15–20, pears plums dwarfs and cherries similar. Dig a large root bed, prune long roots, trim broken ones, enrich soil with well rotted manure and potash rich wood ashes, and add bone meal. Unpack and heel in received trees, watering the trench, and protect roots from sun and wind during planting. Keep roots moist and plant promptly to ensure thriving growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Express Company
Easter Blessings and Subscriptions Invite Kindness
A short optimistic verse encourages spreading loving deeds to brighten hearts. It links daily tasks with Easter sunshine and offers a nudge to subscribe now for more positive messages.
Apple Tree Planting Advocated by Col. Sisk on Eastern Shore
Col. Albert W. Sisk has thousands of apple trees in Maryland and neighboring counties and seeks Western Maryland orchards. He notes cooler days aid buds and predicts a strong fruit season. Apple growing is a growing, profitable business in Maryland with farmers urged to adopt best varieties and orchard practices.
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Albert W. Sisk
Maryland
Col. Sisk
Caroline
Orphans Court Proceedings Administrative Actions
In the Orphans Court on Tuesday Judges West Harper and Shawn presided. Mary W. Clark administratrix of Emily P Willis deceased filed an inventory and appraisement of personal property approved by the court. Various estates including Emily P Willis James H Mitchell Edon Von Staden Anne Baynard and William Andrew reported inventories sales and orders of ratification and publication. Liberty bonds and war savings stamps were authorized to be sold at appraised prices. George W Bailey estate saw a bill of complaint filed with exhibits and an order of publication granted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
West, Harper and Shawn
Mary W. Clark
Emily P. Willis
John H. Mitchell
James H. Mitchell
William T. Andrew
Susanna Steffy
William Steffy
Catherine S. Downes
W. Frank Jarrell
Merrick Clements
Fred R. Owens
Hiram LeRoy Bailey
George W. Bailey
Calvert C. Merriken
Masked robber invades home. Beulah arrested then freed
On Saturday night a masked intruder demanded money from Ira and Elmer Butler near the Holiness campground. About fifteen dollars were handed over after threats. Hoyt Beulah was arrested by Sheriff Dulin, later released on bond after an alibi hearing. Attorney Owens represented Beulah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira
Elmer Butler
Holiness Campground
Istal
Hoyt Beulah
Beulah
Dulin
Charles J. Everngain
Buller Brothers
Owens
Card of Thanks and Bereavement Notes
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude for kindness during bereavement. Includes mention of Mr And Mrs C A Carron and Thomas Dunn of Massey, age 95, who drives to the creamery daily. Also notes former Sheriff Robert Calder, age 94, of Kent, who does farm work regularly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Dunn
Massey
Robert Calder
Kent
Easter services and events at Cambridge churches
A busy Easter program unfolds across Cambridge churches with worship at the Methodist Episcopal Church featuring Hummel, Handel, and Gounod offerings, and evening performances including Zundell pieces and Hine. Williston and Preston churches promote sermons on The New Morning and Man's Resurrection amid choir and student volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Episcopal Church
Hummel
Gabriel
Handel
Zundell
Hine
Gounod
Williston Independent
A. Meredith
C. H. Towers
Carl Towers
Reba Rice
Milo Crane
Ruth Meredith
Evelyn Towers
H. Sullivan
Cambridge
Tabernacle
Church of the Brethren
Blue Ridge College
Preston Church
J. E. Smith
Williston
Methodist Protestant Church
J. A. Dudley
Christ Church Guild
Christian Endeavor Institute
Chestertown
Fine Lawn Trees Highlight Linden And Other Shade Growers
An article extols varied lawn trees with blooms, led by the Linden or Basswood for rapid growth, symmetry, shade, fragrance, and bees. It notes American Linden, Japanese Pagoda, Yellow Wood, Tulip Poplar, Horsechestnut, Catalpa, Kentuck y Coffee tree for its quirks, and urges Maples especially Norway Maple for shade and flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Far East
Catalpas
The Farmer's Opportunity the Best
The piece warns that over half the U S population lives in cities and most rely on others for food. It argues urban growth threatens production and distribution capacity and urges a return to farming to safeguard the nation's future. It emphasizes agriculture as a fortunate vocation for those who pursue it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Week's Health Report Forms Medical Notice
For the week ending March 21 the county reports new communicable disease cases. Influenza two cases in Greensboro. Bronchial pneumonia one case in Greensboro and one case near Greensboro. Lobar pneumonia one case in Hillsboro.
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Greensboro
Hillsboro
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Communi Club
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Dover
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Bridgeville
L. W. Taylor
Laura Warrington
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Effa Plummer
Railroad Avenue
L. J. Jones
Burrsville
Ridgely News
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Lancaster
Kenton
Joseph Lee
Helen
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C. Baker
Mary. Laird
John Swing
Smithson
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Manning Merriken
St. Patrick's Day
Fl. Hl. Nuttle
Al.t. Nuttle
A. W. Betts
Martin
J. R. Ricards
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Coriine Thomas
W. H. Cord
J. E. Merriken
Christian Endeavor Service
Carl Collison
James H. Wheatley
Miss Swing
Esther Willey
Q. J. Chaffinch
B. B. Allen
Washington
L. H. Thomas
Irene Corkran
Monumental
E. M. Willey
Ladies’ Aid
Fred Paisley
Marydel
Templeville
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William Pennypacker
Frederick Hyde
Gay Street
Veo Hills
Denton Cemetery
Pall
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I. C. McSorley
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F.C. McSorley
J. E. Mowbray
O. P. Mowbray
Lane G. Nuttle
Merchantsville
N. J
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Bower
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Martha E. Fisher
George M. Fisher
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Orphan's Court Proceedings
Butler Brothers
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