Local ads mix flour prices and car sales in Denton
The page lists Ideal flour prices 2.54 for wheat and 1.62 for corn, plus Buick autos at F H Hirs. Goodyear tires sold by EL Hirs, mention of Maryland Day closures, shad season prep, tomato and fruit pricing, church events, entertainments, and a theater schedule with Wood Hart and Clayton performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodyear
Denton Auto Co
Maryland
F. H. Hirs
Buick
United States
EL H. Hirs
Retiring Rev Webster to settle in Denton
The Rev. 2 H Webster will retire from active ministry and reside in Denton after five years as pastor of Denton M E Church. He later served in Hillsboro. Numerous local social notes list visits and returns from relatives and friends in Baltimore Philadelphia Camden and Wilmington with several residing in Denton and Willow Grove Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
2. H. Webster
Denton
Denton M. E. Church
Hillsboro
C. H. Redden
Meadville
C. Y. Myers
Myers
Owen C. Garey
Chicago
Paul Roe
M. K. Newnan
Victor
Camden
N. J
Nannie Murphy
Hurlock
Everahain
John T. Carter
W. D. Taylor
T. R. Green
L. B. Towers
Dover
Geo. F. Robinson
Baltimore
Howard Shields
T. H. Hollingsworth
Gilbert Hagadone
C. C. Cole
Department of Agriculture
Frank A. Redden
Wilmington
Emily Johnson
Willow Grove
G. H. Wilson
Philadelphia
Father and Son Dinner Held by YMCA in Queen Anne
On Friday April 6 at 7 30 p m under the YMCA auspices a Father and Son dinner will unite two communities in Assembly Halk One for inspiration fellowship and fun The aim is better mutual understanding and to value the father son bond The executive committee includes D H Knotts chairman and Mrs H W B Rowe chairwoman plus Mrs G J Wilerson W E Sylvester of Hillsboro and Mrs G F Jump Hugh Brown of Queen Anne Tickets are seventy five cents for men and boys over 16 with a playful prompt borrow a boy if you lack one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men’s Christian Association
Queen Anne
D. H. Knotts
H. W. B. Rowe
Knotts
Roe
G. J. Wileson
W. E. Sylvester
Hillsboro
G. F. Jump
Hugh Brown
Interchurch World Movement seen as united evangelical effort
A Baltimore Pastors Conference broadened ministers view of the Interchurch World Movement growth aims and purposes. It traces its roots to church educators including John R. Mott and S Earl e Faylor and outlines plans for nationwide county conferences with a Denton meeting set for April 9.
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Baltimore
Inter-church World Movement
Interchurch World Movement
United States
John R. Mott
S. Earle Faylor
Denton
Meeting Set for Salisbury by Maryland Agricultural Society
The Maryland Agricultural Society Exec utive Council in Baltimore on February 24 accepted Wicomico county farmers and business leaders invitation to hold the next annual meeting in Salisbury on November 16 17 18 1920. It will be the first Eastern Shore gathering and follows a successful Hagerstown meeting last fall as the council broadens its outreach. Local Salisbury businessmen grangers and farmers associations urged the event, predicting an enthusiastic and successful session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland Agricultural Society
Baltimore
Wicomico County
Salisbury
Hagerstown
Care in Canning Demanded by Tri-State Packers
The Tri-State Packers Association adopted a resolution urging legislatures to pass laws ensuring puré tomatoes and opposing juices. J. H. Andrews of Andrews Packing Company in Hurlock says Dorchester and Caroline county canners oppose such legislation, claiming they already struggle under the Bureau of Chemistry rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tri-State Packers’ Association
J. 2. Andrews
Andrews Packing Company
Hurlock
Dorchester
Caroline Counties
Bureau of Chemistry
Jail Delivery Stymied by Prisoner Escape Attempt
Sheriff Dulin faced a thwarted jail delivery on Saturday night as five colored prisoners and one white inmate remained secured. Carter, charged with cashing a check twice, had fashioned a knife blade into a saw and nearly severed a window bar, risking a mass escape.
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Dulin
Carter
Guild Social at Williston Church Saturday Evening
The Guild will hold an entertainment and social at Williston Church this Saturday evening at 8. Recitations readings and vocal and instrumental music will be featured. A silver offering at the door will aid starving Armenians. Please bring an extra nickel. Refreshments prepared by the ladies will be gratuitous. Commodore H Doerr plans a bungalow on land from Col Arthur Willis property by the Choptank river. Miss Nelson, recently ill, returns to school with Mrs Mabel Baker Maloney as substitute. Mr and Mrs Phil Senner return from Philadelphia. Guests visit from Roselle NJ. Frank Howans ill then home. Catharine Thawley visits grandparents. Krabill moves family to Willoughby property. Mrs Harry Wooters recovering.
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Williston
Commodore H. Doerr
Col
Arthur John Willis
O. M. Hignutt
Krabill
Willoughby
Harry Wooters
Hobbs Community Club Meeting Notes and Local Topics
Hobbs Community Club met May 18 with Mrs D W Davis. Norman and Miss Jones from State Agricultural College attended to discuss girls clubs and hot school lunches. Papers on home gardening and covering unsightly buildings were read. Baby chick care and new member additions sparked discussion. Hobbs Manufacturing Company begins season. Ladies Aid of Ames to meet.
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Andersontown
Lillie Roe
Lulu
Mildred
J. W. Waldridge
Evelyn
Bealton
Fld. Adan
Sadlersville
Hobbe
Hobbs Manufacturing Company
Ames
Chaffinch
Local Residents Travel and Visits Reported
John IWolt of DuPont Co. assigned to Charleston to assume a responsible post. Miss Dorothy Covell of Centreville visits her parents. Mrs. W. S. Whitely of St. Michaels guests of sister Mrs. J. C. Sherwood. Miss Mary Gardener of Chester spends weekend with sister Mrs. Richard Heaven. Mr. and Mrs. Earle Wothers of Onsford visit J. E. Wothers. Miss Edith Straughn of Denton weekend guest of Miss Elabeth McDowell. Mrs. Robert Cahall and the Dorothy Dreemen visiting Greensboro. Mrs. G. L. Wilson spends part of week in Baltimore. Mrs. John Flolt returns from Wilmington Del.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Iwolt
DuPont Company
Charleston
D. C
Dorothy Covell
Centreville
HH. RK. Covell
W. 5. Whitely
St. Michaels
J.C. Sherwood
Mary Gardener
Chester
Richard Heaven
Earle Wothers
Onsford
J. E. Wothers
Edith Straughn
Denton
Elabeth McDowell
Rlbert Cahall
Dorothy Dreemen
Greensboro
William Favinger Dies at Smithville Home
William Favinger died at his Smithville home Saturday evening leaving a widow and three children. The funeral was held Monday afternoon at Bloomery M. E. Church with Rev. AL Frye officiating. Nearby residents and relatives are noted in a sequence of brief community notices.
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William Favinger
Tie
Bloomery M. FE Church
AL BL Frye
Altha
Grace Adams
Baltimore
Washington
Virgil Wright
Chester
G. S. Liden
Federalsburg
Clarence Parker
Charles R. Neal
Thelen
Weekend Visits Across Towns Reported
Templeville and Wilmington families shared visits with relatives. Mrs. Jester and son Clarence stayed with I. J. Moore’s family in town. Mrs. Knotts hosted her mother Mrs. Davis and sister Mrs. Vippin from Kenton. Edna Cahall entertained her daughter and grandchildren near Sadlersville. Dudley Moore visited his parents near Millington. Vansant family from Clayton visited friends here. Bowen and Knotts women visited Sullersville. William Kinnamon of Marcus Hook spent Sunday at home.
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Washington Jester
Clarence
Wilmington
Jester
I. J. Moore
Herbert Knotts
George Davis
Kenton
Irons Vippin
Town
Edna Cahall
Noah Merchant
Sadlersville
Dudley Moore
Millington
Joseph Moore
J. A. Vansant
Margarette
Clayton
W. O. Bowen
Nell Knotts
Sullersville
Community Club and Society Notes From Ridgely
The Ridgely News Letter reports the Community Club met with 29 members and 2 new entrants plus 1 visitor. Many items fill the minutes including talks cut short, social events, library donations, illness, travel, and schooling updates from Mrs Saulsbury Mrs Withan Beaver and Miss Grace Jackson.
Woodennhawk social rounds and local visits noted
Mr and Mrs E E Pritchett hosted a pleasant Saturday evening with piano and violin. Guests included Clarence Christopher and Louise, who visited Mrs Christopher’s parents. The Milford guests Fred and Thomas Pritchett stayed with Mrs E F E Pritchett. Jernest Short and Thomas Short visited Ebr rington relatives, William M Carroll stayed with Miss Belle Williams near Farmington, Harvey and Ernest Short visited Milford friends, and William Wright visited his brother near Felton. Emmanuel Pritchett bought a new prayer piano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Pritchett
Clarence Christopher
Louise
Thomas Short
Ebrrington
William Nf. Carroll
Belle Williams
Farmington
Harvey
Ernest Short
Milford
William Wright
Felton
Emmanuel Pritchett
Social Notes From The Mar Marcus Hoak Area
Hickman Mrs Hattie Mehuney Wilson of Marcus Hoak Pa visits her parents Mr and Mrs L Meloney Aliss Grace Adams after visiting Washington returns home Mrs August Zimmerman Nassau spends week with her parents Mr and Mrs S P Brown Illness prevails likely from harsh winter Mrs Harry Bowdle back on her feet after illness Farmers begin work Carlton Hardesty back out Now is the time to subscribe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie Mehuney Wilson
Marcus Hoak
L. Meluney
Aliss Grace Adams
Washington
August Zimmerman
Nassau
S. P. Brown
Harry Bowdle
Carlton Hardesty
Greensboro Community Club forms in Jr O U A M Hall
A community club organized Tuesday in the Jr O U A M Hall with about 35 women. Officers elected: President Mrs O W Barton VP Mrs Reynolds Secretary Mrs Otto Zacharias Treasurer Miss Mildred Ginn. A constitution was adopted and monthly meetings planned with several committees named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jr. O. U. A. M. Hall
O. W. Barton
Reynolds
Otto Zacharias
Mildred Ginn
Anderson
East Greensboro
Helvetia Milk
Leach
Irvin Brumbaugh
Philadelphia
A. A. Christian
Charles Rich
Mabel
William Clark
Goldsboro
Eastan Hospital
J. W. Burge
Millington
Aronday
Finns
John Yobin
Josephine Moore
W. J
Wilmington
T. C. Horsey
Virginia
Athaetic City
Elizabeth Jones
Queen Anne
Grace Jarman
Jas
Orrell
Little Daughter
Baltimore
Chitford Burge
Small Son
Middletown
Del
Sallie Woolward
Denton
Gene Reading
New York City
Guy Pippin
Springtime visits and health notes from the community
Spring has arrived with new life as residents report visits and health updates. Mrs. John Shewbrooks and daughter spent a week with Mrs. Annie Shewbrooks in Camden Delaware. Miss Rebecca Medford improves after eye treatment. and others, including Miss Flora Ball and Miss Maude Starkey, made weekend or day trips to Philadelphia, Dover, or Goldsboro while Rev. Stallings attends conference in Wilmington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Shewbrooks
Annie Shewbrooks
Camden
Del
John Cohee
Aner Ross
Wyoming
Malcom Pritchett
Tand Mais
Thomas Pritchett
Lowell Hunmuiuer
Dr. Smith
Philadelphia
Anna Jump
Maude Starkey
Dover
O R. PL Moore
Goldsboro
Harmony social visits and weekly prayer meetings noted
Mr and Mrs Fred Payne and son Robert joined Mr and Mrs Leon Voda Miss Ola Tribbett Mr John Tribbett Mr and Mrs Luther Covey and Virginia Covey and Mr Clayton Satterfield for Sunday with Mr James Hi Covey. Hastings of Salisbury visiting Herman Vailey. Cottage prayer at Emory Lynch home Thursday evening. Albert Willis and Belle Dean visited Easton Wednesday. Sara Wilkins of Easton stayed with Belle Dean Sunday. Prayer meetings held every Tuesday night at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Payne
Robert
Leon ‘Voda
Ola Tribbett
John Tribbett
Luther Covey
Virginia
Clayton Satterfield
James Hi. Covey
Raleigh W Hastings
Salisbury
Herman Vailey
Emory Lynch
Albert Willis
Belle Dean
Easton
Sara Wilkins
Roe and Cheezum Families Gather for Weekend Visits
Mr and Mrs Frank Roe of Williams burg spent weekend with Mrs J J Cheezums parents. Miss Mary Cheezum visits sister Mrs Clarence Russ in Bailey s Neck and friends near Trappe. Mrs H O Cheezum at Denton with Baker family. The 76th Century Choir to meet April 7 at Mrs J F Cheezum's home. Louise Cheezum visits sister Mrs Clarence Russ. JOURNAL ads, bring results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Cheezum
Clarence Russ
Bailey's Neck
Trappe
H. O. Cheezum
James Baker
Denton
J. F. Cheezum
Louise Cheezum
A Lovely Aurora Borealis Seen by Caroline Hundreds
Hundreds of Caroline residents witnessed a stunning aurora Monday night described as a vivid curtain of fire spanning the northern to eastern skies. Weather Bureau officials called it the most striking display they have seen, with colors shifting from yellow to pink and blood red, lasting past midnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Government Weather Bureau
Lake Montibello
Maryland
Bobby Burns
Thompson Wardware & Supply Co Incorporates in Hillsboro
The Thompson Wardware and Supply Co of Hillsboro Maryland incorporated on January 1 1920 with authorized stock of 50000 and added new members led by G Lawrence Wilson named secretary treasurer formerly with Thilisdaio Queen Aone Bank. The firm plans expansion covering larger territory and new lines. agencies in Caroline Talbot and Queen Anne counties for Franklin and Reo trucks close. a new garage and showroom near completion yields space for twenty five cars. they also sell Lawson tractor the Full Jeweled tractor noted for power and long life able to do the work of fifteen horses and drive a thirty two inch thresher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson Wardware & Supply Co
Hillsboro
Maryland
G. Lawrence Wilson
Thilisdaio-Queen Aone Bank
Came
Wilson
Caroline
Talbot
Queen Anne
Franklin and Reo
Lawson
Parcels Post Wagons Shift to Love Point Route
Easton area motor parcel post trucks will switch from the Claiborne Annapolis Ferry line to the Love Point Ferry route around May 1. The change, reported by the Easton Star-Democrat, aims to speed service and shorten the distance to Baltimore and Washington. The Love Point company seeks a special schedule with the Post Office Department, keeping Easton as headquarters while the Claiborne route is dropped. A special mail boat is planned to restore the early Baltimore mail service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Love Paint
Easton
Easton Star-Democrat
Claiborne-Annapolis
Love Point
Claiborne Ferry
Baltimore
Unique Entertainment at The Plains
On St Patrick's Day St Gertrude's Academy Ridgely presented two hours of music song and story to a delighted audience. Miss Evelyn Yvonne Marcelle Ridgely starred as vocalist and inventor of a living musical instrument named human o phone. Her explanation of the mechanism and the music drew much amused enthusiasm from observers.
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Plains
St. Gertrude’s Academy
Ridgely
St. Patrick's Day
Evelyn Yvonne Marcelle Ridgely
Legislative notes outline Denton bills and statewide actions
Senator Nuttle proposes a real property transfer rule before recording to aid county bookkeeping. Denton officials and counsel travel to Annapolis to track an electric plant bill. Proposals include 60 000 bond requests for two school buildings Greensboro and Denton. A constitutional amendment aims at four year House terms. Covey seeks to regulate fees for justices and constables in Caroline. A central purchasing agency bill clears House. Brumbaugh pushes Denton sewer expansion. Small trader and theatre license fee hikes cited. Caldiers bonus bill reportedly likely to pass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nuttle
Denton
Annapolis
Greensboro
Covey
Coroline County
Brumbaugh
Annapolis Dispatches
Spring cleaning for barns to curb disease spread
County Agent Thom observes that early spring weather slows field work but offers a chance to sanitize barns. He urges cleaning sheds, burning rubbish, removing water, lime application, and thorough disinfectant spraying to reduce flies and disease germs like hog cholera and tuberculosis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Woman's Institute to Hold April Sessions in Caroline
Mrs Edith G Norman home demonstrator announces the first Caroline county Woman's Institute with four programs for women of Caroline on April 15 and 16 in Denton and Federalsburg. Programs include music speaking demonstrations and recitations by speakers from Washington Department and Maryland State College. Open to men. Thursday evening is especially invited. Watch local papers for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith G. Norman
Woman's Institute
Denton
Federalsburg
Caroline
Norman
Washington Department
Maryland State College
Caroline County
Lavy Court Notes and County Road Concerns
A Harmony delegation urged County Commissioners to fix roads from Harmony to American Corner Bethlehem and Ganey's. Commissioners will not abate State taxes. Personal assessments are rising, potentially boosting the tax base by over a half million dollars. The public accountant’s report is pending. the clerk was asked to expedite.
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Lavy
Harmony
American Corner
Bethlehem
Ganey’s
Public Accountant
Luzader
Peach Leaf Curl in Maryland Orchards
In Maryland many peach trees were defoliated by peach leaf curl last year. Growers often skipped spraying due to lack of scale, but spraying while the trees are dominant is advised regardless of scale presence. Bluestone mixed with water offers a cheaper alternative to lime sulfur for leaf curl control, though it does not affect scale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
C. E. Temple
Tribute to Dr Britton D Evans in Psychogram
A tribute poem by Hilly Horan lauds Dr Britton D Evans whose intellect and kindness calmed anger and malice. The piece recalls his gentle hand and cheery laugh, noting his life now rests in Heaven while the Saviour understands his earthly sufferings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britton D. Evans
Hilly Horan
Weather report notes many cloudy days in 1919
The weather bureau records show that in 1919 there were far more cloudy days than sunny ones. The statement highlights a year dominated by overcast skies and persistent cloud cover across the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Weather Bureau
Orphans Court Business Notices Filed Tuesday
Judges West Harper and Shawn attended the Orphans Court as administrators and trustees filed releases, accounts, inventories, and appraisals for estates including Sigler Ledman Willoughby Harman Wood Mesick Bowdle Stowell Sylvester and others. The last will of Richard Comegys was set for probate on Tuesday March 36 1920 at 1 o clock with next of kin notified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West, Harper and Shawn
Orphans’ Court
Fred R. Owens
Eliza J. Sigler
Carrie S. Carter
Annie Canter Sinclair
T. Sewell Noble
Norman Ledman
Sarah E. Willoughby
Calvert C. Mertiken
Carrie Sylvester
Virginia Melvin
John W. Wood
T. Alan Goldsborough
Arthur J. Messick
Caroline S. Messick
Caleb J. Bowdle
Harry L. Bowdle
Thomas F. Johnson
Henry T. Nuttle
John W. Stowell
Henry F. Stowell
William W. Noble
Bettie C. Sylvester
Richard C. Comegys
Industrial financing expands with Commercial Truck Co stock
LL R Dollings Co adds Commercial Truck Co of Philadelphia to its financing list and offers first preferred stock at 7 percent to conservative investors. For details contact Jas. O. Wright, county manager, Preston, Md. Phone 62. In other notes, Mrs. Elizabeth Cohee dies at Willow Grove aged 93. Funeral held with interment at Easton. Weather and local items followed with brief notices on spring, suffrage, and regional church decisions. Shad prices cited at $1 in Peninsula towns. Pa
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LL R. Dollings Co
Commercial Truck Co
Philadelphia
Jas
O. Wright
Preston
Elizabeth Cohee
Benjamin L. Cohee
Willow Grove
Thomas L. Cooper
Petersburg
Margaret J. Cobee
Anna V. Stelle
C. M. Stelle
Cordova
Easton
Sinepuxeut Bay
Diocese of
Delaware
Delaware Episcopalians
Peninsula
Farm products and local export urged by USDA guide
The article discusses how farms should align with community practices and export opportunities. It notes limited demand from new producers may allow expansion for certain crops and livestock, including dairy, cattle feeding, pork production, and seed crops, depending on local conditions and by products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Department
Card of Thanks for Elizabeth Dennis family
We thank neighbors and friends who kindly assisted through illness and bereavement in our family Elizabeth Dennis and son John appreciate the support and kindness during this difficult time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Dennis
John
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the Local Department
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Third St
Moore’s School
VPM
John IH. Emerson & Co
Christ Church Guilt
EH. Hirs
Maryland Queen
Tomato Growers’ Association
Court House
LB. Towers & Bro
G. T. Redden & Co
Steve Gorsuch
E. H
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Thawley
M. P
Jesse Whitby
Tuckahoe Neck
John H. Emerson & Co
Blue Ridge College
New Windsor
Church of the Brethren
Charles Dickens
M. P. Church
W. H. Young & Son
Caroline County Sunday School Association
Abner Brown
J. F. Smith
Wilhton
Parker's New Theatre
Ethel Clayton
William
Hart
Steere
Z. H. Webster
Hobbs
G. L. Wilson
John Flolt
Smithville
Templeville
Ridgely News
Milton Smith
Saulsbury
Withan Beaver
Carlile Bennington
Los Angeles
Cal
Epworth League
Grace Jackson
Ridgely High School
T. W. Jones
Landers
Clara Landers
Thurmont
New York
H. I. Dean
Miss Dorothy
Homen School Association
J. W. Gibson
J. J. Bunting
Harry Gibson
Delmar
Clara Denny
Ruthsbury
Maple Avenue
Paul Netl
Irene
Ethe Hevalow
Ross Dulin
McCullough
Mr French
J. C. Madara
Beryl
Constance Harry
St Patrick's
Sta. Gertrude’s
Ruth Weir
Boston
Albert White
State Farm
Hlottman
Clinton Roberts
Oxford
Edward Pearsaul
Bhattie Hagadone
Naltmore
Henry Wilkinson
Walter Marvel
Ulartley
Willard Jones
Lore Lynch
Kingston
N. Y
Bertie Dukes
Hartley
Charles Treland
Woodennhawk
Marydal
George Parshall
Raymond
Kate Heather
Rebecca Medford
Mariam Clarks
Phila
Elizabeth Ehad
David Taylor
Exnston
J. B. Wilson
Jun Sparks
Q. Sparks
Flora Ball
Norris Ball
Mr. Stallings
Wihnington
Frank Roe
Williamsburg
J. J. Cheezu
the Woman's Institute
Orphans’ Court Business
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