Denton area notices highlight sales and elections
Local notes report grain prices and farm activity, with Werry-growers preparing for business and J R Fredericks seeking labor for a mill. Ads announce Den ton property for sale, eggs fetched by price at W J Blackiston, and a range of upcoming events at Wright Department Store and Denton Literary Club. Town officials warn tax and sewer rent notices, frost impacts noted, and county road work continues under Engineer Schnepfe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline
J. R. Fredericks
Werry
W. J. Blackiston’s
P. EH. McShane
Denton Property
McIlvaine & Sister's
Ivis
Garey
Personal and Social Items From Denton and Nearby
Rev E P Roberts pastor of Elkton Methodist Church was summoned to Annapolis to the bedside of his son who sustained serious injuries while playing baseball His notes say injuries not so serious as reported The young man’s right kidney was hurt and he would stay in hospital a week or two Miss Vera Wright resigned as Emergency Hospital Superintendent to join Presbyterian Hospital in New Orleans Mr Robert W Messenger of Federalsburg listed as delegate to Alabama good roads convention May 23 26 Mrs Sophie G Underwood editorial writer of Woman’s Home Companion visiting her parents in Denton Road Contractor Barrett has returned to Bordentown New Jersey Mrs Emerson Polk of Pocomoke City visiting Mrs A G Towers Miss Emily Pierce and Miss Pearl Griffin visiting Easton Miss Mary Nichols visiting Easton Pension Examiner Charles Jacobs in Denton on government business
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. P. Roberts
Elkton Methodist Church
Denton
Annapolis
Mr. Roberts
J. Gooden Sapp
Wyanet, HL
Victor Sapp
Kansas City
Willow Grove
J. S. Sapp
Vera Wright
Presbyterian Hospital
New Orleans
Crothers
Robert W. Messenger
Federalshurt
Sophie G. Underwood
Woman's Home Companion
J. W. Kerr
Walter D. Mode
Wiknington
Mode
Frank Cole
Samuel Griffin
Philadelphia
Anna Sewell
Barrett
Bordentown
New Jersey
Joseph G. Griffin
Elva Stoope
Easton
Arthur M. Ramsdell
Wong Branch
Walter B. Stehl
Gantt
T. Alan Goldsborough
Milford
Emerson Polk
Pocomoke City
A. G. Towers
Ruggles
Massachusetts
Charles Jacobs
Emily Pierce
Pearl Griffin
Oscar Clark
Hugh
Baltimore
Mary Nichols
van Cleve
Boston
Caroline High School athletic meet yields wide show of talent
The Caroline High School track meet on campus Tuesday drew a crowd and featured strong showings. Winners included Willie Rickards in standing broad jump and standing high jump, Paul Roe in running broad jump, Woodall Green in running high jump, Paul Roe and Willie Rickards in the 65 yard dash, Wallace Hersey and Stanton Clark in the half mile relay, and Arthur Perry, Corhiclius Roe, Blair Raleigh in running bread jump for Hays 5 feet and under. Judges L Reyner Dukes, John Rutter, and Clifford Z. Trazpare. Prizes of 1 dollar per event were presented by Superintendent Noble, with Frances Tubbs winning the tennis prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline High School
Willie Rickards
Lester Everngam
Paul Roe
Woodall Green
Wallace Hersey
Stanton Clark
Hays
Arthur Perry
Corhiclius Roe
Blair Raleigh
Messrs
L. Reyner Dukes
John Rutter
Clifford Z. Trazpare
Huffington
Superintendent Noble
Frances ‘Tubbs
Noble
Governors Inspect Eastern Shore Roads Visit Denton
Governor Crothers and State Roads Commissioner J M Tucker toured the Eastern Shore to review highways. They dined at the Brick Hotel in Denton with local business leaders and pressed for speedy completion of the Greensboro road, promising to authorize immediate county construction despite current funds being allocated. The pair then proceeded to Easton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crothers
J. M.tucker
Denton
Greensboro
Caroline
State Commission
Tucker
Easton
Burrsville Community Social and Illness Notes
Burrsville residents reported Sunday visits from W E Jacobs and family of Harrington and Baynard and son Lawrence. Wilton Porter and son William stayed with W T George near Griffin. W E Cahall T E Cahall and Frank Wyatt ill at home. A L Russell hosted son Leland Russell of Wilmington and A J Russell of Philadelphia visited Mrs E E Russell. A T Garrett bought a new saw mill outfit with a traction engine. Rilla Griffin of Ardmore Pa visiting sister A M Dulin. James Clymer, previously ill, convalescing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Jacobs
Baynard
Lawrence
Harrington
Town
Wilton Porter
William
W. T. George
Griffin
W. E. Cahall
T. E. Cahall
Frank Wyatt
A. L. Russell
Leland Russell
Wilmington
A. J. Russell
Philadelphia
E. E. Russell
A. T. Garrett
Rilla Griffin
Ardmore
A. M. Dulin
James Clymer
Local Notes and Social Skim from Hobbs Area
Hobbs residents anticipate a San Diego visit by Miss E M Merriken who plans marriage to Robert Everett Flinn of Descanno California. Lima bean planting delayed by cold. E W Smith of Philadelphia recovering from injuries. Smith's Oyster suppers in Smith's hall earned about 35 dollars. Fence work adds to Mrs M E Holbrook property. J H Beauchamp leaves Anthony mill to run Linchester mill near Preston. J R Whaley and Tilghman Meluway visit Farnhurst. Ed EF Murphy of Norristown guests with parents. Ames Ladies Aid met at Mrs M L Holbrook’s. Christian Endeavor led by F Paisley on The Advancing Kingdom. Florence and Charlie Stuart visit Greenwood. R M Messick of Bethlehem reviews canning. Parsonage foundation blocks in place. Shad plentiful in Hobbs market. Corn planting well underway. some farmers done.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hobbs
J. He Merriken
E. M
San Diego
California
Robert Everett Flinn
Descanno
E. W. Smith
Philadelphia
Susanah Smith
Smith's Hall
M. E. Holbrook
J. H. Beauchamp
Anthony
Linchester Mill
Preston
J. R. Whaley
Farnhurst
Del
Whatey
Tilghman Meluway
EF. Murphy
Norristown
Charles Murphy
Ladies’ Aid
Ames
M. LE. Holbrook
Christian Endeavor
F. Paisley
Florence
Charlie Stuart
Greenwood
Lillia
Mary Carter
R. M. Messick
Bethlehem
Epworth League officers elected at home meeting
Epworth League business session hosted by Mrs C E Todd last Friday elected officers for the group and reports indicate social activities and a May 14 anniversary celebration at Concord Church. New officers include President Harry Nuttle and vice presidents Estella Todd and Lida Murphy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Ben Welch
Walton W. Dukes
Thomas M.todd
Charles H. Nuttle
Stella Kelley
Emma Nuttle
Nora Vanscoy
India Williamson
Mary Nuttle
Cecilia Parke
Eva Wright
Minerva Todd
Lizzie Robb
Lessie Wright
Winnie Johnson
Amanda Griffith
Miriam Todd
Ruth Vanscoy
Dorothy
Bb. AG. Cohee
C. FE. Beachamp
Ladies’ Aid Society
Myrtle Cohee
Emma Carroll
Epworth League
Concord Church
Hillsboro Social Notes Highlight Local Visits
Hillsboro area residents host and visit friends across Queen Anne and nearby towns. Mr. and Mrs. William T. Powell of Harrington spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Knotts in Queen Anne. Mr. H. M. Thompson toured Anne Arundel county on telephone business. Mr. and Mrs. G. Lawrence Wilson entertained Mr. and Mrs. J. R. McSor ey at dinner. Miss Hildred Tvans of Sadlersville visited aunt Mrs. W. L. Beaven in Queen Anne. The Ladies' Five hundred Club was hosted by Mrs. H. L. Beaven. Miss Kathleen Knotts visited Miss Virginia Wheeler in Baltimore. Mr. Joseph Taylor of Oxfords stayed with Mr. Garrettson Smith over Sunday. Mrs. Lillian Mancha visited Mrs. Isaac T. Fleetwood near Denton. Miss Gladys Gale visited relatives near Cordova.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William T. Powell
Harrington
Knotts
Queen Anne
H. M. Thompson
Anne Arundel County
G. Lawrence Wilson
J. R. McSorey
Hildred Tvans
Sadlersville
W. LB. Sparks
Five Hundred Club
H. L
Beaven
Kathleen Knotts
Virginia Wheeler
Baltimore
Henderson Birthday Party Honors Miss Della Walls
Henderson society notes recount Miss Della Walls hosting friends for an eighteenth birthday with music games and late refreshments. Mrs C E Hollingsworth and Miss Edith Gooden visited Mrs Laura Harwood near Hartly, while Miss Katie Downes returned home from a two week visit near Massey. Miss Lola Jones visits Miss Lola Jackson in Greensboro. Mr Edward Walls visits relatives in Denton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Della Walls
C. E. Hollingsworth
Edith Gooden
Laura Harwood
Hartly
Katie Downes
Massey
Lola Jones
Lola Jackson
Greensboro
Edward Walls
Denton
Ridgely News Letter reports business prospects and town growth
Ridgely shows potential for a Ridgeway Refrigerator Company branch with T A Veasey elected president. Town leaders discuss site options, band formation, a Baptist baptism ordinance with eight to be baptized, and new hires at the Pennsylvania Railroad. Fruit prospects look good, land sales advance, ice factory and creamery operate, student sports in Easton 8 6 setback, and local real estate activity surges as demand for dwellings increases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridgely
Ridgeway Refrigerator Company
Philadelphia
T. A. Veasey
Ridgeway Company
Greenbury Ridgely
Karl Hammond
Leo Mcpinney
Harrison Holsinger
Earl Brinsfield
Trappe
Armour Co
Emmanuel Baptist Chirch
Harry Gibson
Peninsula Light and Power Company
Denton
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Jack Frost
Alex, Marvel
Oxford
Railroad Avenue
Easton
Texas
James ‘Temple
Ridgely High School
Rickards
H. D. Ritchey
M P Church Hosts Minister Family Return Reception
The M. P. Church members held a reception for the minister and family on their return from vacation with about fifty attendees reporting a fine time. Several community updates follow about local residents' travels, employment changes, and illnesses including Mr Irving Riggin taking a bookkeeper post with Jefferson & Ifott Ice Co. and Leon Dill's illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. P. Church
Irving Riggin
Wilmington
Jefferson & Ifott Ice Co
Harvey Long
Henry
Berlin
Leon Dill
Louis St. James
Laurel
Katherine Jennings
Wilmer Gullett
Salisbury
Chas. Clarke
Martha Lewis
W.L. Davis
Raymond Quillen
Clyde Wilson
G. C. Ewell
Philadelphia
Smithville Sunday School Elects New Officers
Smithville reports its Sunday School reorganized on April 30 with officers elected: Superintendent Clarence Adams, assistant superintendent William I. Hubbard, secretary Kathryne Spenck, assistant secretary Edna Adams, treasurer Grace Hubbard, assistant treasurer Mrs. Croll, organist Nellie Adams, librarian August Croll. Visitors Mr and Mrs S P Brown and family of Hickman and Mr and Mrs William Hollis and daughter Sadie of Greenwood attended, plus Mr Ollie Williamson of near Bridgeville visited relatives. William F E Lyden bought a Maxwell. Mrs Garey Hubbard is sick. A local quip cautions against overheating and rapid cooling fading with chill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Alford
Ollie Williamson
Bridgeville
William FE. Lyden
Maxwell
Garey Hubbard
Heads Another Local Enterprise In Sixth Street factory plans
Mr Garey and Mr Fred R Owens push a shirt manufactory in the Florcastle Company's building on Sixth Street with about fifty jobs for young women. The State Horticultural Department and Agricultural College report unprecedented success in spraying and pruning demonstrations and plan central demonstrations for cool moth and plum curculio in every county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garey
Flordcastle Company
Sixth St
Fred R. Owens
State Horticultural Department
The
Agricultural College
Horticultural Department
Caroline County
T. B. Synoxs
Orphans' Court Proceedings Probate and appraisals detailed
In the Orphans' Court on Tuesday Judges Clark Liden and Fleetwood admitted the will of Frederick Smith to probate and granted letters testamentary to Osear Clark with bond approved and creditors notice ordered. Appraisers W Fletcher Pennington and Thos BD Starkey named for the personal estate. Minnie J Tyice guardian to J Elwood McCarter presented guardian account. Ilannah V Pritchett and Virdie Mosley administrated Alonzo Pritchett presented accounts of sales first and final administration and a distribution. these were approved. Matthew Lawless Jr administrator of Matthew Lawless presented sales account approved. Edward E Insley custodian presented Phoebe J Insley will for probate. Ida W Johnson executrix presented account of sales approved. Frank Webster administrator of Alexine P Mowbray presented debts first and final accounts and distribution approved. Webster trustee for sale of real estate filed trustee account and audit and distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
Clark, Liden
Fleetwood
Frederick Smith
Osear Clark
W. Fletcher Pennington
Thos. BD. Starkey
Minnie J. Tyice
J. Elwood McCarter
Ilannah V. Pritchett
Virdie Mosley
Alonzo Pritchett
Matthew Lawless, Jr
Matthew Lawless
Edward E. Insley
Phoebe J. Insley
Ida W. Johnson
J. Willard Johnson
Frank Webster
Alexine P. Mowbray
Local Farm Transfers and Sales Across Counties
Andrew Towers sold Gilpin's Paint farm to Dewitt Boland of Philadelphia for 3300 dollars. Boland plans improvements and residence. Harvey L. Cooper to auction Tyler or Stutzman farm on May 23 covering goo acres. T Alan Goldsborough to sell Marine farms on May 23. J E Ellwanger bought Thomas Henry Draper old homestead a 126 acre farm near Camp Grove. C Clarence Deen and others conveyed two acres in Eighth district to Hezekiah Wisher for 1500 dollars. J Olan Clark sold 54 acres near Oakland to George W. Burkle for 4590 dollars. Walter Moseley sold small farm near Ridgely to Frank Hickman for 1809 dollars. Samuel G Nuttle purchased the W T Vickery farm of 48 acres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew ‘Towers
Dewitt Boland
Philadelphia
Gilpin
Mr. Boland
Harvey L. Cooper
Tyler
T. Alan Goldsborough
Sir
J. E. Ellwanger
Thomas Henry Draper
Camp Grove
C. Clarence Deen
Hezekiah Wisher
J. Olan Clark
George W. Burkle
Clark
Oakland
Walter Moseley
Frank Hickman
Ridgely
Samuel G. Nuttle
W.T. Vickery
Gruensboro Building Progress And Local Visits
A new dwelling on Railroad Avenue near Gruensboro, by J A Bernard, is nearing completion and will be occupied by Mr Dill of Wilmington in September. Visitors included Mr and Mrs John Gibson of Seaford and Mrs W A Roe and daughter Edna at Thomas Henry Draper’s home. Mr RR Shull sustained an injury from a fall from fodder when his horse unexpectedly started. Mrs S D Carrow and children visited her sister Mrs Alonzo Cohee in Henderson. Rev Dr Watt led the first quarterly conference at St Pauls M E Church. S N Harris sold his beef business to Mr Thom Dabson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gruensboro
Railroad Avenue
J. A. Bernard
Dill
Wilmington
John Gibson
Seaford
W. A. Roe
Edna
Thomas Henry Draper
RR. Shull
S. D. Carrow
Alonzo Cohee, Henderson
Dr. Watt
St. Paul's M. E. Church
S. N. Harris
Thom Dabson
Laymen's Missionary Movement convention events outlined
The Laymen's Missionary Movement convention hosts a two day program beginning May 6 with women's and men's meetings at the M E Church led by Rev Yutaka Minakuchi and Hon Joshua Levering plus a convention supper at Masonic Hall. A luncheon and public meetings follow on May 7 featuring Charles A Pratt T Dwight Sloan and Rev George Stevenson with Dr Sloan. The Easton Diocese holds its Middle Convocation at Cordova on May 16 with services led by Rev J Gibson Gantt and topics on Christ in the home and world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. E. Berry
Philadelphia
Levering
Minakuchi
Masonic Hall
Charles A. Pratt
Richmond
T. Dwight Sloan
Baltimore
M. FE
Pratt
Sloan
George“Sext. Stevenson
United States
Prat
Yutaka Minakuchi
Denton
Frederick
Hagerstown
Cumberland
Washington
Berlin
Cambridge
Easton
Salisbury
Washington, D. C
Walliam Jennings Bryan
Bryan
Paul
Rome
Diocese of
Church of the Good Shepherd
Cordova
J. Gibson Gantt
Wilmington
Maine
Congress Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Portland
J. A. Arters
Salvation Army
Home For
Mr. Gantt
Christ Church
New Rheumatism Theory Ties Cure to Tonsil Removal
Dr H I Peterman, head physician at South Baltimore Eye Ear Nose and Throat Hospital, told a Medical Faculty gathering in Osler Hall that uric acid and exposure are not primary rheumatism causes. He claimed tonsil removal cures nearly all cases, citing six recent successes and stressing the importance of his technical talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. I. Peterman
South Baltimore Eye
Ear, Nose and Throat Hospital
Baltimore Medical College
Osler Hall
Peterman
Baltimore
Hicks Predicts a Stormy May Forecast
The article quotes Rev Hicks predicting a stormy May with increased cloudiness and prolonged weather disturbances. He warns of intensifying storms, strong winds, thunder and rain, and even earthquakes as May transitions to the rose season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hicks
R. R. Hicks
New Primary Election Law and Greensboro Obituary Notes
The piece outlines the new primary election law applying to all counties, detailing how candidates, delegates, and party committee members are to be elected, ballot printing, and fees. It also reports the death of Mr. Charles H. Pritchett of Greensboro, noting his long undertaker business, family, and his impact on the community. It includes biblical commentary on Amaziah, Uzziah, pride, and moral lessons from church discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supervisors of Elections
Court of Appeals
House of Delegates
Orphans’ Court
Mrs. Nolan Steele Hosts Miss Garey Event
Mrs. Nolan G Steele entertained several friends in honor of Miss Mary Garey. Attendees included Miss Florence Dill Miss Ethel Cahall Miss Mary Rorland and Mr Arthur Cahail. Byron H Ross of Wilmington visited his parents Mr and Mrs George M Ross on Tuesday and Wednesday. Helen Cohee and Erman Smith of Philadelphia returned home after visiting Mrs Pharley Cohee. Frazier's school having closed, Miss Mary Garey has returned home near Denton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nolan G. Steele
Mary Garey
Florence Dill
Ethel Cahall
Mary Rorland
Arthur Cahail
Byron H. Ross
Wilmington
George M. Ross
Helen Cohee
Er¢man- Smith
Philadelphia
Pharley Cohee
Frazier
Denton
Noble Birthday Surprise Among Hickman Friends
Relatives and friends of Mrs. G. F. Noble surprised her last Friday evening with calls to celebrate her birthday anniversary. Music and singing led by Mrs. Ed Brown. Guests enjoyed refreshments in the dining room. Mrs. J. T. Breeding has returned home after weeks with her children in Philadelphia. Mrs. W. D. Taylor of Denton visited sister Mrs. J. Stevens. Mr. Will Croll was in Baltimore this week.
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the Local Department
Redden & Sparks
Elm. Garey
Fifth Avenue
Abbott & Thomas, Hickman
Wright Department
Journal
W. H. Klair
Somers Blake
Hradley
Cecil County
Can
Can, Inc
L. R. Thawley & Bro
Francis W. Janney
PR. Fisher
Harry S. Clark
Queen Anne's
Virginia
Rebecca Satterfield
Lizzie
Muriel Ramedell
Denton Literary Club
Baltimore City
Samuel L. West
Edwin R. Downes
J. B. Wright
F. P. Medfords
H. F. Andrew
Ad Mission
Smith & Walls
Washington Vaudeville Co
Mme
Ryan
Bradley
Crouse’s
Schnepfe
Queen Anne's County
Emerson Roberts Hurt
Ube FR
Burrsville
Hillsboro
Joseph Taylor
Oxfords
Garrettson Smith
Lillian Mancha
Isaac T. Fleetwood
Gladys Gale
Townstitt Ly Kng
R. E. Smith
George H. Sinler
B. Kauffman
Aimee Jones
Italy
Federalsburg
Laymen’s Convention
Maryland
Thos
Symons
E. Matthews
Charles H. Pritchett
Pritchett
Dene Dover
Edward C. Parsons
Charles F. Holland
Philadephia
Joash
Amaziah
Dead Sea
Judea
Judah
Salt
Jehovah
Israel
Jerusalem
Uzziah
Eloth
Red Sea
India
Solomon
Jeroboam
David
Josephus
Ahaz
Uaiah
Earth
Heaven
Goldsboro
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