Easter millinery and local notices fill Denton page
Read J H Nichols Co ads New Easter headwear at McIlvaine's Hat Shop Meckvaine's hat shop urged for Easter fashions Mr Oscar Clark buys a Chalmers touring car New Easton to establish a chair factory with 50000 capital Mrs Ida S Hollingsworth buys Easter millinery Rev W E Habbart asked to return to Ridgely church next year County Commissioners to review tax assessments Denton M E Church services Rev Crouse sermons on Jerusalem entry and Bond subject. local accidents and marriage licenses report plus civic and fraternal news from Denton Easton and surrounding towns
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Nichols & Co
McIlvaine
Oscar Clark
Chalmers
Meckvaine
Ford
Venton Auto Co
New Easton
Charles Howard, Jr
Krabill
Denton
Idas S. Hollingsworth
W. E. Habbart
Ridgely Church
Ladies’ Aid Society
M. F
G. Lacey Stevens
Ida S. Hollingsworth
Phildelphia
Lonaconing Methodists
Thomas Wheeler
Denton M. P
Adkins
Jennie S. Lord
Vashti S. Garey
James Garey
Johannesburg
South Africa
Robert B. George
Tuckahoe
David Messick
Hickman
Annie Lucas
Roy J. Simon
Pittsburg
Ruth Porter
Marcus Hook
Jerusalem
Crouse
M. Fb
Bond
Reyner Downes
Bridgetown
Queen Anne‘s County
Frank Flowers
R. S. Wright
Minnesota
Maryland
Delaware
Bridgeville
Joshua Council
Royal and
Easton
Masonic Temple
N. B. Harper
J. W. Payne
Harry B. Wright
Preston
J. Alan Massey
Greensboro
Henry R. Lewis
John L. Everngain
Denton M. E. Church
Wilmington M. E
Denton Church
Harry A. Roe
Frank P. Covey
John L. Everagain
C. T. Wyatt
Freedmen's Aid
Children’s Fund
American Bible Society
Domestic Missions
Temperance
Anti-Saloon League
Conference Claimants
Endowment Fund
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society
The
Methodist Protestant Church
Starr Methodist Protestant Church
Baltimore
T. O. Crouse
Octavia Lewis
Carroll George
Federalsburg
Margaret Pastorfield
Matthew Garey
Obituaries Note Several Local Residents Pass Away
Necrological notes report the death of Mrs. Sarah H. Andrews in Williston at 70. Also listed are Miss Jo Russell of Burrsville and Mr. John W. Davis of the Aaron Willoughby homestead, with obituaries and funeral details. Emma Hubbard of Easton, aged 64, widow of John Edward Hubbard, is noted among the deceased along with service details and family connections. Obituaries highlight family ties, church affiliations, and local cemetery interments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah H. Andrews
David Smith Andrews
Williston
Andrews
Miss Fleetwood
Parnell Fleetwood
Delaware
Walter W
Pennsylvania
William Charles
William Sherlett
J. A. Roe
Talbot
Q. M. Hignutt
Frances W. Hignutt
Catherine W. Thawley
Easton M. FE
Spring Hill Cemetery
Easton
Oa Russell
Burrsville
W. N. Conaway
Wesley Church
Miss Russell
T. J. Lard
Wesley Cemetery
John and
Elizabeth Russell
Frank B. Russell
Denton
Aaron Willoughby
Thomas O. Crouse
Davis
Elten Russell Johnson
Elton
Emma Hubbard
Washington Street
Engagement announced for Mildred Evans and Julian Townsend
The engagement of Miss Mildred A. Evans of Georgetown Delaware sister in law of Congressman A F Polk to Julian E Townsend of Selbyville has been announced Their wedding will likely take place during Easter week at Miss Evans mother home Townsend oldest son of Governor John G Townsend Townsend owns a large canning plant in Georgetown Also noted are illness travel and social notices involving local residents including Mrs Albert W Sisk serious illness and transfusion at Church Home Infirmary Baltimore and various visitors and social events across Denton Dover and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred A. Evans
Georgetown
Del
A. F. Polk
Julian E.townsend
Selbyville
Miss Evans
Mr. Townsend
John G. Townsend
Townsend
Albert W. Sisk
Church Home Infirmary
Baltimore
Gay Street
Denton
S. L. West
Philadelphia
Olan West
T. C. West
T. E. Walcott
Maryland Agricultural College
G. L. Olliver
Washington
Social guests list from Sunday visit at Fountain home
Mr and Mrs Fred Fountain hosted as guests Mr and Mrs Horace Adams Mr and Mrs Orrie Adams and two children on Sunday. Mr John Chaffinch of Harrington visited his parents Mr and Mrs George Chaffinch on Sunday. Miss Pauline Adams hosted Misses Elma Tiley Marie Parker and Hazel Tull on Monday. Mr Geo Chaffinch is slowly recovering after several days on the sick list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Fountain
Horace Adams
Orrie Adams
John Chaffinch
Harrington
George Chaffinch
Pauline Adams
Elma Tiley
Marie Parker
Hazel Tull
Geo. Chaffinch
Surprise and kitchen shower at local socials
The article recalls a surprise party for Miss Ethel Kelley on Tuesday evening March 20 with attendees including Bessie Ivins Mary Wright Elsie Kelley Minnie Ivins Edith Redd Addie Wright Lena Ivins Martha Lynch and many others. A kitchen shower for Mr and Mrs Raymond Williamson followed with a large group of friends and relatives. Visitors include Mrs Laura Covey and daughter from Denton and Miss Isabel Carrall with Mildred Collins before noting further social mix and gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Kelley
Bessie Ivins
Mary Wright
Elsie Kelley
Minnie Ivins
Edith Redd
Addie Wright
Lena Ivins
Martha Lynch
Jennie Jones
Alice Chambers
Mamie Ivins
Messrs
Clarence Wright
Russell Morgan
Rolando Todd
Orland Dukes
Albert Craft
Webster Todd
Lee Nichols
Claude Lynch
Russell Andrew
Paul Kelley
Percy Chambers
Clarence Willis
Kirwin Chambers
Raymond Williamson
Noble Taylor
Roy Subbard
Maud Butler
Edna Todd
Kathryn Baker
Mary Corkran
Clara Butler
Hattie McConnell
Roy Lane
Lloyd Brodes
Milton
Denton
Isabel Carrall
Mildred Collins
Conspiracy gang leader Brinsfield captured in Atlantic City
Detectives from Federalsburg Atlantic City and Atlantic county arrest Guy Brinsfield, said to head a conspiracy gang wanted in many states. Brinsfield, son of a Dorchester merchant, was indicted last July for conspiracy against a railroad, with evidence traced to Detroit. Also reported is a note of a Dorchester physician's son involved. In Federalsburg a Nanticoke bakery wagon crashed into a cedar near Longwoods injuring driver Christopher, who was treated and sent home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry A. Joster
Atlantic City
James Baker
District Attorney's Office
Atlantic County
New Jersey
Charles A. Noble
Federalsburg
Guy Liinsfield
W. W. Brinsfield
Galestown
Dorchester County
Young Brinsfield
Grand
Brinsfield
Nanticoke Bakery
Longwoods
Easton
Cordova
Christopher
Obituaries and social notes from Hobbs area churches and towns
Obsequies held for Miss Noah Russell in Wesley Church with J A Billing and family in attendance. Railroad meeting at Hurlock with J R Ricards and Ed Brown. Mrs Ricards visiting Washington with sister Mrs B B Allen. C EE services led by Miss Cathell Ward with Great Home Missions theme. John Davis near here died of heart trouble. Frank Longfellow of Whiteleysburg visited Ames and J Butler. Joseph Ward of Salisbury visited Dr J H Ward. Ames Ladies Aid hosted by Mrs J R Ricards. W E Spence of Central celebrated natal day on Friday the 23rd. Mrs E M Willey visited Baltimore for weekend. Mrs J E Adams convalescing after illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. EE
Cathell Ward
John Davis
Frank Longfellow
Whiteleysburg
J. R. Ricards
W. E. Spence
Central
E. M. Willey
Baltimore
J. E. Adams
Nichols Ladies Aid Meeting at Mrs A J Andrew Home
The Nichols M. E. Church Ladies Aid held a gathering Friday March 23 at the home of Mrs. A J Andrew. Attendees included Mr and Mrs W C Cuming, Mr and Mrs Nagel, Mr and Mrs F I Covey, Mr Robinson Nichols, Mr and Mrs Homer Marine, Misses Marie Turner Ida Nagel Hilda Covey Ruth Covey Mary Marine Sallie Mary Winnie Andrew, Messrs Kemp Wright Herman Howard Andrew Charlie Vernon Calvin Marine Peter Nagel. Inez Marine visited her grandmother Mrs Charley Brown near Williamsburg. Howard Covey of Chestertown spent Monday with his sister Mrs F Covey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kemp Wright
Herman
Howard Andrew
Charlie
Vernon
Calvin Marine
Peter Nagel
Inez Marine
Charley Brown
Williamsburg
Howard Covey
Chestertown
Mn B. F, Covey
Concord Social Notes Mention Local Visits and Weather Delays
Mrs Ida Johnson and son Roger visited her daughter Mrs C E Thawley near Williamsburg. Farmers delay spring work due to wet weather. Mr Fletcher Hignutt spent weekend with relatives near Greensboro. Mr W T Hignatt and son Emmett were in Baltimore earlier. Miss Theresa Keel visiting aunt in Burrsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Johnson
Roger
C. E. Thawley
Williamsburg
Fletcher Hignutt
Greensboro
W. T. Hignatt
Emmett
Baltimore
Theresa Keel
Burrsville
Henderson Man Amos Coffin Joins Sun Shipbuilding
Amos Coffin formerly of Henderson has been appointed to a position with Sun Shipbuilding Company in Chester Pennsylvania. He previously worked for several years with the Pennsylvania Railroad Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos Coffin
Henderson
Sun Shipbuilding Company
Chester
Coffin
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Ridgely News Notices Bride Grooms and Local Events
Miss Iris Smith wed Mr Risdon Fountain in Baltimore as Miss Sylvia Smith plans to move to Ridgely with her brother Cline. Maryland Day at the High School featured a Bible gift to the school and Boy Scout talk. Numerous locals married, traveled, and attended church events while others recovered from illness and planned social gatherings.
Easton Visitors and Local Weekend Guests Mentioned
Hilshoro reports Misses Virginia Shannahan Ruth Poole and Mary Frampton of Easton visited friends last Friday and Saturday. Misses Helen and Eleanor Morris of Queenstown stayed with Miss Gladys M. Gale over the weekend. Captain A D Branford will leave Monday to command the steamer Corsica. Mrs W H Bull of Easton was a guest at the New Hillsboro over Sunday. Mrs W L Mason visited Miss Laura Mason in Easton last week. Mrs H W B Rowe visited relatives in Goldsboro this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Shannahan
Ruth Poole
Mary Frampton
Easton
Helen
Eleanor Morris
Queenstown
Gladys M. Gale
A. D. Branford
Corsica
Mn W. H. Bull
New Hillsboro
W. L. Mason
Laura Mason
H. W. B. Rowe
Goldsboro
Mary land gears up for war prep enlistment census
Governor Hartington appoints five men per county to the Preparedness and Survey Commission with Carl R. Gray as chairman. Caroline county appointees are Hl. L. Cooper chairman Ef. A. Roe Te HH Chambers Nathaniel Horsey and J. M. Swing. Enrollment acts as a census, not an enlistment, with exemptions due within five days. Local committees name volunteer enumerators to begin work early next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Germany
Hartington
Preparedness and Survey Commission
Carl R. Gray
Caroline County
Hl. L. Cooper
Ef. A. Roe
National Guard
Superior Court
Baltimore City
Flag Presentation at Christ Church Sunday Service
A silk flag donated by Vestryman T Alan Goldsborough was presented at Christ Protestant Episcopal Church. Master Thomas Alan Goldsborough delivered it to Rev. J R Marley Cass as the flag was consecrated at the altar and carried in the processional. The sermon included prayers for the President and nation. The service reviewed Lieut Garey and Lieut Elis new military manuals for government training camps endorsed by Major General Leonard Wood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Church
Christ Protestant Episcopal Church
T. Alan Goldsborough
Thomas Alan Goldsborough
J. R. Marley Cass
Garey
Enoch Barton Garey
Denton
Citadel
Charleston
5. C
O. O. Elis
Plattsburg
Leonard Wood
To Speak on Temperance in Denton by Mrs Dietrick
Mrs Emma Dietrick, a state and national W C T U organizer, will speak in Denton on April 11. Maryland Union president Mary R Haslup commends her as a good speaker and tireless organizer, and Delaware Union president Lena M Messick praises her intelligent, forceful temperance talks delivered at many public meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Dietrick
Denton
In Memoriam Fanny Ellen Corkran Infant Daughter
In loving remembrance of Fanny Ellen infant daughter of Ollie and Wilda Corkran who died March 23 1917 aged 8 months. Farewell Ellen though not forever a glorious dawn awaits at the resurrection morn. By mother and father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fanny
Ellen
Ollie
Wilda Corkran
Dorchester Visitors and Local Household News
Windy Hill reports Mr. and Mrs. Frank Humer and Mr. Roland Blades of Dorchester visiting Mr Hummer's parents Sunday. Mrs Roxie Saulsbury returns home after a short stay with friends in Caroline. Mr and Mrs Charles Jones of Cambridge visiting their sons here. Miss Lula Price spent Sunday with her parents. Mr Howard Eason is not improving at this writing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Conway
Cambridge
Edward Long
Denton
Ella Carter
Maryland College For Women
Lutherville
Thelma Everngam
Girls Latin School
Baltimore
P. W. Carey
State Hospital
Sykesville
Esta Roe
Conference Academy
Dover
Russell Anderson
Wilmington
M. J. Woodford
Roberta Everngain
Goucher College
Norwood Pawn
Marcus Hook
Windy Hill
Frank Humer
Roland Blades
Dorchester
Hummer
Roxie Saulsbury
Caroline
Charles Jones
Lula Price
Howard Eason
Snyder Expands Plant to Sell Five Million Tomato Baskets
To Tomato Growers. T. A. Snyder Preserving Co. doubles capacity at Greenwood plant on Delmarvia Peninsula and will market five million baskets of tomatoes in 1917. Snyder offers wartime prices, appealing to farmers to sell on the open market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenwood
Delmarvia
T. A. Snyder Preserving Co
Snyder
Ady
Perry Trusty dies in Ridgely while in service of Day and Herzog
Perry Trusty a colored man died in Ridgely on Tuesday of last week while employed by Messrs. Thomas J. Day and Charles L. Herzog. In early life he served in the family of the late John F. Dawson who reared him.
There is No More Sea in John’s Vision Sermon
A Sunday sermon at the Methodist churches reflects on Revelation 21 1 linking Johns exile on Patmos to the prophecy There is no more sea The pastor threads themes of isolation mystery and hope noting the sea as symbol of unrest separation and danger while affirming a future with no sea in the new heaven and earth The talk blends biblical interpretation with comforting imagery for believers and contrasts earthly fear with heavenly peace
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Episcopal Church
Methodist Protestant Church
I. O. Crouse
Wyatt
John
Patmos
Aegean Sea
Domitian
Jesus Christ
Asia Minor
Aegean
Ephesus
Cornwall
England
Canaan
God
Hila
Holy City
New Jerusalem
Jeremiah
Isaiah
Christ
Orphans’ Court Proceedings in County Sessions
Judges Liden Moore and Carey presided as the Orphans’ Court met Tuesday in probate matters. Wills of Sarah H Andrews and B Frank Edgell were filed, proved, and admitted to probate. Administrations granted, appraisals filed, and notices to creditors ordered. various accounts and sales ratified. caveat to Shadrach J Baughley was forwarded for Circuit Court trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
Liden, Moore and Carey
Sarah H Andrews
Register of Wills
Clinton B. Jarman
Beulah Butler
James E. Truitt
Dora Dulin
Annie E. Heather
Mary B. Rawlings
Della Hughes
Joseph H
Charles B. Harrison
King J. Todd
B. Frank Edgell
Edward EE. Nuttle
Herman Wright
John A. Smith
Shadrach J. Baughley
Circuit Court
William E. Liden
Gootee S. Liden
Big Damage Suits Headed to Caroline Circuit Court
Two Greek businessmen from Chestertown sue three hardware merchants over a $25,000 auto crash that damaged a Chestertown Tolchester bus on September 2. The case, to be heard at the April term, questions auto and road conditions and notes no accident insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline County
Christos Aleyiza
Nicklaus Avlamis
Chestertown
Herry R. Graham
Merrick Clements
William C. Sutton
Easton Court
Tolchester
Betterton
Betterton Road
Still Pond Creek
Still Pond
Community Social Notes From Queen Anne and Vicinity
Mrs. Horace Morgan and Mrs. J. E. Morgan host a weekend gathering in Wilmington. Elizabeth Lightner visits sister Mrs. E. H. Dashiell in Wilmington. Edna Morgan weekends with Mrs. Cecil Wilson in Hebron. Rev. B F Hupman attends a Roanoke conference. Mrs. Byron Barton returns to Hopewell. Mrs. Charles Rhodes spends the week in Wilmington. Marian Covey weekends in Centreville. Nelia Dukes guests Easton friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Anne
Horace Morgan
Wilmington
J. E. Morgan
Elizabeth Lightner
E. H
Dashiell
Del
Edna Morgan
Cecil Wilson
Hebron
B. F. Hupman
Roanoke
Virginia
Byron Barton
Hopewell
Charles Rhodes
Marian Covey
Centreville
Nelia Dukes
Easton Friends
Transfers Of Real Estate In Denton County Ledger
Recent property ownership changes filed at the Clerk’s office show numerous transfers. Transactions include James E Spence to George W Price in Denton, various district acreages, and sums ranging from hundreds to thousands of dollars, with Harvey L Cooper prevalent as trustee or executor in many Denton district deeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. Spence
George W. Price
Denton
Thomas H. Chambers
Harry M. Carroll
Federalsburg
Ellis Murphy
George Frier
George P. Edwards
James T. Greenlee
Emma B. Craig
William M. Hope
James B. Wright
James H. Rickets
Harry Bilbrough
Joseph C. Snedeker
John W. Beauchamp
John R. Andrew
James E. Williamson
Grace M. Blades
Agnes R. Case
Robert S. Wright
Harvey Ll. Cooper
Eli Stanford
Harvey L. Cooper
James H. Nichols
Lawrence B. Towers
Harvey
Lawrence H. Towers
Sherman Flamer
J. Kemp Stephens
Benjamin B. Cohee
Orlando J. Redden
Charles E. Noble
Christian H. Still
Albert G. Saulsbury
Wm. T. Thornton
Della Hughes
Charles R. Pratise
Wm. B. Ricketts
Mary J. Spicer
James F. McConnell
Alex
Noble
Joseph J. Garris
Preston
John W. Payne
Ada M. Atwell
Sherman L. Tribbett
Resolutions of Respect for Mrs. Allaband
A joint committee of the Ladies Aid Society and the Young Women's Guild of the Methodist Protestant Church prepared resolutions upon the death of Mrs. Christenia A. Allaband. They express sympathy to her husband and children and honor her life, noting her devout conduct and inspirational example. Greensboro notes and local social items follow, including meetings and visits around Goldsboro and nearby communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William R. Allaband
Ladies’ Aid Society
Young Women’s Guild
Methodist Protestant Church
Christenia A. Allaband
Easter Sunday Services at Grove Church
Special Easter services listed with 6 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. sermons by local pastors, 3 p.m. led by Rev. J. T. Cummings, Tilghman, and 7 p.m. service including the Lord's Supper and member reception. Rev. T. S. Holt of Federalsburg also preaches. Public welcome.
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Local Department
Woodenhawk
Concord
Ridgely News
Iris Smith
Ridgely
Risdon Fountain
Sylvia Smith
Charles Cannon
Ruthsburg
Sylvia
Cline
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Bradley
Boy Scout Movement
Kay Simons
Pilsbury
Oscar Simons
John Porter
L. 5. Matthews
EE. E.dragoo
Easton Hospital
Norristown
Harley
Stella Matthews
Central State Normal School
Mtt. Pleasant
Michigan
Detroit
James Scully
Seaford
Calvin Lynch
Newark
Talbot County
Rose Lynch
Row
Lancaster
Reformed Church
Harry Fisher
Pinder
Church of the Brethren
Hilda Turner
Charles LE. Turner
Alfred Thompson
A. W.thompson
Anne Smith
Margaret Saulsbury
R. B. Downes
Fannie Wise
J. O. Clark
Cora Morris
Methodist Ladies’ Aid
Thompson Swing
Delaware College
Roland Fountain
Jonas Shandr
Margaret Swing
Isabel Swing
Maryland College
Mary Strong
Anna Lynch
Carliste Bennington
M. E
Hilshoro
Dr. Wyatt
Sallie C. Smith
Rachel A. Lucas
Exmma Rutter
Florence G. Perry
Esrara Clark
Mattie M. Moore
Ladies’ Aid of
Old Maid’s Association
Mozart Hall
Anna Davis
Addie Pritchett
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