Local Church Services Closed Tomorrow and Railway Excursion Planned
The Local Department notes no service at Christ Church tomorrow due to the rector's absence. A Maryland Delaware Virginia Railway excursion to Baltimore departs Denton at 7.33 am and returns at 5.30 pm with a round trip fare of 2.00 dollars.
Marriage of Dr Knotts and Miss Todd in Baltimore
A detailed social note from Caro line county reports the marriage of Dr Earle Paul Knotts and Miss Marjorie Todd in Baltimore on Wednesday evening. Following the ceremony the couple hosted a wedding dinner at the Southern Hotel with Lohengrin played by the hotel orchestra. The bride wore canton crepe with silver lace and carried sweet peas. the couple planned a New York departure and then an ocean trip to Newberry DC where Dr Knotts serves as State Health Officer. The article also covers numerous local social events and visits, listing many residents and their hosts in related gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline County
Baltimore
Earle Paul Knotts
Marjorie Todd
Southern Hotel
Philadelphia
Charles Collison
West Denton
Cody
Alfred Harris
Clarence Wouters
Mary Harris
Edward Williams
William
Laura
Hackett Harris
Z. Potter Steele
Samuel S. Nuttle
William H. Anderson
Fred R. Owens
John A. Mackintosh
George A. Dever
D. Wilson Davis
William J. Rickards
Ernest G. Cooper
J. Howard Pastorfield
Ralph Meredith
Ladies’ Mite Society
Thawley
M.P. Church
Tuckahoe Neck
Ellen Roe
Austin Swann
Hilda Cade
Harry Clark
Jimmie Carroll
Community Club Hosts Play and Local Sports Highlights
Hillsboro and nearby town residents gathered for a Community Club meeting with a playette titled Tom's Arrival. Tri-County High School teams dominated at Sudlersville with a girls volleyball win and a boys baseball 17 to 2 score. A debate between Sudlersville and Tri-County is planned May 16 at 2:30 p.m. at Tri-County High School Assembly Hall, on the topic closed shop benefits the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Dickinson
Harry Fisher
Elwood Fleming
Gladys Gale
Helen Fleming
Tom
Tri-County High School
Sutfersville
Sudlersville
Tri-County
Edgar Blades
Virginia
Ruth Lucas
Mildred Tarburton
Orland Cheezum
Preston
Lay Beaven
P. E. Church
Chestertown
W. F. Pennington
Ella Pennington
Anna Jump
Betterton
Milford Kline
Nancy Jane
Fred Beauchamp
American Corner
Ridgely
Charles Jarrell
Katherine
Isabel Hubbard
Easton
Florence Covell
Centreville
Harry Covell
H. S. Rembert
Susie Thompson
Dilly
Sadlersville
Laura Elson
New York
Harry Jump
Queen Anne
Mary Kline
Hilda Wathers
Perfect Attendance At Oaks School For April
Oaks school pupils with perfect April attendance were Ruth Hubbard Mary Moore Hopkins Thomas Helen Towers Irah Moore Mildred Clarke Catherine Towers Margaret Lister George Wathers Harry Flaharty Hayward Murphy Walter Murphy. Several missed one day: Edward Davis Liden Adams Lida Williamson Wilson Smith Lester Stafford Elizabeth Lister Lester Smith. Local residents visited Mildred Breeding and Josephine Wooters at Easton Hospital. Weather and sickness notes and weekend visits follow. Community prayers sent for Mrs OH Lord and Mrs Isaac Starkey. Esther Willey of Temperance ville visited her parents in town. C T Williamson and family joined Millard Hartzell at Bridgeville. Mrs. A W Betts visiting Wilmington. Alton Long hosted by mother Sarah Davis. Manning Merriken led Christian Endeavor service. Louise Lyden ill recently. Mrs Clarence Brown ill but now out. Nellie Thawley guest of Helen Towers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oaks School
Ruth Hubbard
Mary Moore
Hopkins Thomas
Helen Towers
Irah Moore
Mildred Clarke
Catherine Towers
Margaret Lister
George Wathers
Harry Flaharty
Hayward Murphy
Walter Murphy
Edward Davis
Liden Adams
Lida Williamson
Wilson Smith
Lester Stafford
Elizabeth Lister
Lester Smith
W. E. Hallock
Walter Fountain
Easton Hospital
Mildred Breeding
Josephine Wooters
W. OH. Lord
Isaac Starkey
Esther Willey
Temperanceville
E. M. Willey
C. T. Williamson
Millard Hartzell
Bridgeville
A. W.betts
Wilmington
Calvin Betts
Alton Long
Henderson
Sarah Davis
Manning Merriken
Christian Endeavor
Louise Lyden
Clarence Brown
Nellie Thawley
Edgar Anderson
Cannon Canning Company
Del
Ladies’ Aid
Harry Hemmons
Herbert Jones
A. G. Saulsbury
Athletic Association
Orrell Saulbury
L. M. Godwin
Albert White
Leo Meginney
T. Saulsbury
Ord Raleigh
J. C. Madara
Charles N. Hobbs
Lewis Lane
Dorothy
Philadelphia
Samis
Lane
Dorothy Flounders
Dorothy Davis
Lucy Lynch
Mary Detwiler
Piano Fund
Leonard Dean
McKenna
Norman Wilson
Centreville
Dean
Leroy Sard
Denton
Ida Dyer
Sad
Dyer
Grace
Willard Sullivan
Tabor County
Edgar T. Wherry
Washington
Gertrude Smith
Ridgely
T. A. Re EL
J. H. Smith
Ida V. Smith
E. W. Rhodes
Willoughby
John Rhodes
Love Paint
Mildred Rhodes
Austin Durney
Annie Rhodes
Ford Willis
Joyce
Camden
N. J
Howard Long
Marcus Hook
Arthur Scully
James Scully
Willis
Long
Jarrell Canning Company
Hillsboro
Herman Mitchell
Detwiler Place
Mitchell
J. W. Tarburton
James Temple
Greensboro
Preston Harris
Tarebutton
Norris Kerrick
Baltimore
Epstein
Ernest Reed
Will Richards
Wheatley
Methodist Church
Amanda Saulsbury
Haltimore
Samuel Troxell
George Imier
Brunswick
Maryland
Ewell Porter
Agnes Ruth
Porter
Peter Jarman
Frank Long
Mason
Pauline Wiley
Middletown
Mont Wiley
William Cohee
John Scully
Lawrence Lynch
Harry Knotts
Harry, Jr
Queen Anne
Charles Hobbs
Irene Tarr
Wesley Bower
Ridgely News Letter highlights and society notes
The Ridgely News Letter reports on funerals and visits among local families. Miss Anna Coffin and Edward Coffin attend their grandfather Wesley Steele’s funeral, while many residents host relatives and attend Ladies' Aid and Community Club events.
Goldsboro Week Burdens Told By Local Notices
A series of local events reports deaths at a schoolhouse crossing and on a farm, a near miss in a ball game involving Goldsboro and Ingleside, social visits by Rev. R. M. Wheeler and others, upcoming Marydel vs Goldsboro baseball, real estate sale, barn painting, and illnesses. Notable names include Mr. Christopher, Mrs. Addie Simpson, Rev. N. N. McIntyre, Mr. and Mrs. J. Shively, and Mrs. W. W. Dennison. The frosts damaged early strawberries and a local stenographer job was secured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldsboro
Christopher
Chestertown
School House
Jackson
N. N. McIntyre
Ingleside
McIntyre
John Shively
Wilmington
J. W. Shively
R. M. Wheeler
Church Hill
Vic
Alrs. Moore
Orlando
Fla
Marydel
Addie Simpson
Chester
I A
George Shively
Mary Zeyler
Tane Hughes
George Sylvester
Robert Moore
W. T. Jarman
Norman Smith
Ladies’ Aid Society
Nerva Wharton
Kennett Square
Arthur Cahall
Thomas Cahall
J. W. Steele
Mudd Mill
W.W. Dennison
Choptank Ladies Aid and Local Social Notes
Choptank Ladies' Aid at M. P. Church hosted by Mrs. W. E. Dilton with readings recitations and wit by Juniors. Pastor Rev. F. J. Phillips and Miss Lillian Phillips contributed. Next meeting June 6 at Mrs. Dunham. Mrs. H L A Spies hosted Twentieth Century Community Club with talks by Kellogg and Emalla. Nearby visits and social updates include Rev. E N Wright visiting his mother Mrs. M F E Wright and various local residents visiting, moving, or painting homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. P
Choptank
W. E. Dilton
F. J. Phillips
Lillian Phillips
Dunham
Hla. Spies
Twentieth Century Community Club
Miss Kellogg
Emalla
Mayroth
B. Wash Wright
E.N. Wright
Little Creek
Del
M. FE. Wright
L. KR. Edgell
Easton
J. T. Blades
Wilson
Baltimore
W. M. Wright
Feampton
Trappe
John Price
Walker
J. W. Con
C. FE
Diocesan Convention at Chestertown Addresses Noted
The fifty fourth annual Diocese of Easton convention met at Emmanuel Church Chestertown on Monday evening. Highlights included sermons by Rev. Benjamin T. Kemerer and Rev. George B. Gilbert and youth talks by Rev. Dame and Rev. Clayton. Petition for extending the franchise to women arose but was not acted upon due to legal timing. a summer session was rumored. Delegates to the Sept general convention were chosen and an executive and standing committee announced. Denton attendees praised Chestertown hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Counel
George B. Gilbert
Berkley Divinity School
James Ware
Province of
Washington
Julius Freeman
Church Service League
Diocese of
Marylane
J. Warfield Hobbs
Baltimore Sun
William Page Dame
Memorial Church
Baltimore
Fred W. Clayton
Princess Anne
Young People’s Conference
Frank Wright
Christ Church
Packard
Portland
Oregon
Franklin J. Bohanan
William D. Gould
Hepburn
William C. Marshall
Mr. Thomas
Dudley G. Roe
Thomas Perkins
Thomas Massey
Travers Ruark
W. C. Marshall
C.L. Atwater
F. J. Buchanan
W. D. Gould
John S. McDaniel
E. Thomas Massey
Sidney Webb
Shannahan
Judge Adkins
Geo. C. Sutton
Sidney Potter
James Dashiell
Denton
Chestertown
Burrsville News Roundup of Local Visits and Incidents
In Burrsville several hundred bushels of corn were moved as John L. Thawley and helpers fatally killed 135 rats, most of them full grown. Meanwhile Cahall family visitors moved between Wyoming and Dover, and Camilla Porter, Mrs. Thawley, and Mrs. Garrett visited relatives. W H Young returns from Cambridge Hospital improving, and Union M P Church hosts Rev A W Betts each Thursday. Visitors include Felix Gardner, John Kersey from Kent Island, Chas Cahall from Philadelphia, Willie Wilson from Denton, Calvert Harvey and family from Philadelphia, and Emma Wild visiting relatives in Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John EL. Thawley
Thomas EK. Cahall
Lester
Mollie Cahall
Wyoming
E A. Porter
John H. Thawley
A. T. Garrett
Dover
James R. Shipman
Virginia
AW. H. Young
W. OH. Young
Cambridge Hospital
Felix Gardner
John Kersey
Kent Island
Henry Walters
A.W. Betts
Union M. P. Church
Chas. Cahall
Philadelphia
Willie Wilson
Denton
Social greetings and visiting folks in Williston
In Williston Mrs. J. S. Raymond entertained Sunday guests including her brother Thomas Robinson and daughter Lucy, along with Mr. and Mrs. Steve Taylor of Milford. Others visiting or staying with local residents include Alda and Byrnes Reed, Miss Alda Robinson, Lena Marvel, Evelyn Lane, Ruth Perry, and Master Addison Welch. Eloise Thawley of Denton visited grandparents O. M. Hignatt while Miss Marjorie Todd hosted a buffet for friends. Charles Kline of Ridgely called on relatives and Mrs. J. W. Stowell of Federalsburg recently visited Mrs. John S. Holland in Princess Anne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Raymond
Raymond
Thomas Robinson
Lucy
Steve Taylor
Milford
Eloise Thawley
Denton
O. M. Hignatt
Marjorie Todd
Charles Kline
Ridgely
Orphans Court Proceedings Remain Busy In Estate Actions
In the Orphans Court on Tuesday Judges West Harper and Shaun presided. Letters of administration on the personal estate of J Twiford Williams were granted to Jacob O Williams, with bond and creditors notice ordered and appraisers named. Inventory and appraisement filed for M Ethel Stevens executrix of J Kemp Stevens and sale order granted. Administrations pendente lite for Tilghman Andrew filed inventory and appraisement. Letters of administration on Samuel H Collins estate granted to Carrie W Collins with bond creditors notice and appraisers named. Mary Roberta Dukes Dean filed account of sales approved. Releases filed for Iram G Crouse and Sadie Crouse guardian of Raymond Crouse distributees. Releases from Mary E Fuchs received by Henry Fuchs and Conrad Fuchs distributees. Hannah Davis filed release from Solomon Wise distributee. Jacob O Williams filed inventory and appraisement for J Twiford Williams with order to sell. Guardianship granted to Peter T Morris for Maurice W Williams. bond filed and approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
West, Harper and
Shaun
Register of Wills
J.twiford Williams
Jacob O. Williams
Joseph Trice
Walter T. Covey
M. Ethel Stevens
J. Kemp Stevens
R. Owens
J. Owen Knotts
Pendentelite
Tilghman Andrew
Samuel H. Collins
Carrie W. Collins
Gootee S.todd
H. C. Todd
Mary Roberta Dukes Dean
Mary F. Dukes
Daniel K. Crouse
Charles F. Cherry
Iram
Mary E. Fuchs
Henry Fuchs
Conrad Fuchs
Hannah Davis
Fannie Wise
Solomon Wise
J. Twiford Williams
Peter T. Morris
Maurice W. Williams
Miss Agnes Barton Visits From Miami for Summer
Miss Agnes M Barton of Miami Florida daughter of Dr and Mrs David Barton is in town for the summer months returning home due to her mother's illness. A well known nurse she has lived in Miami the past year and is a prominent nurse there. Now is the time to subscribe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes M. Barton
Miami
Flo
David Barton
Miss Barton
County Spelling Contest Winners From Six Centers
The county elementary spelling contest concluded in Denton with six centers. Winners include Hulda Purnell and Bertha Niznanski from Howards and Marydel schools, plus Elizabeth Johnston of Central and Harry Smith of Marydel among others. county champions span Marydel Greensboro Ridgely and Howard's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Henry Kusmal
Edith Bradley
Rosie Bradley
Hulda Purnell
Bertha Niznanski
Marie Purnell
Rosiene Scotton
Harry Smith
William Griesco
Greensboro
Pauline Wyatt
Mary Hastings
Virginia Dickerson
James Swann
Thelma Bishop
Eleanor Horsey
Purnell Dean
Pauline Adams
Nettie Seward
Lewis Simons
Jonathan Longfellow
Martha Goldsborough
Eleanor Towers
Margaret Deck
Elmer Trice
Emily Alburger
Jennie Jones
Elizabeth Johnston
Clifford Hurlock
Mabel Hurlock
Preston Group
Bernice Prettyman
Margaret Christopher
Reba Legates
Elsie Thomas
Elmer Flaharty
Elizabeth Christopher
Eugene Carroll
Myron Harmon
Kenneth Fooks
Harry Wright, Jr
Federalsburg
Eva Laigneil
Virginia Noble
Evelyn Lancaster
Ralph Brown, Jr
Frances Fickers
Marie Doak
Helen Noble
Mildred Noble
Norris Daffin
Minnie Willin
Ridgely
Wilford Paswaters
Hilda King
Francis Rowe
Grace King
Marguerite Holsinger
Guy Ames
Paul Shoemaker
Catherine Lynch
Edna Crouse
Mary Brumbaugh
Marydel
Howard’s
Bertha Ni
Fatal D. & C. Train Collision Claims Mr Harry I Christopher
Mr Harry I Christopher is killed when a D and C train strikes the automobile he rode in at a crossing in Goldsboro. He was assistant engineer for Kent Construction Company and on a Delaware job. He leaves a widow Florence Nicholson and several siblings including Nor man and Orem Christopher. cause of the accident remains undetermined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry I. Christopher
Goldsboro
Silas E. Christopher
Federalsburg
John Lynch
William Andrew
William Todd
Orem Christopher
Norman Christopher
Wilmington
Florence Nicholson
Chestertown
Kent Construction Company
State Road Builders of
Delaware
Riverside Auto Refinishing Co to Open in Denton Area
Denton and surrounding territory will gain a new auto refinishing business as Riverside Auto Refinishing Co with Geo J Powell as proprietor prepares to begin repainting and refinishing autos trucks and carriages. The firm promises high quality work using the best materials and has secured a concrete building across the bridge awaiting final improvements and bookings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Riverside Auto Refinishing Co
Geo. J. Powell
Powell
Local guests gather for Sunday visit at Lewis home
Mr and Mrs W E Lewis welcomed a group of visitors on Sunday including Mr W J Hubbard of Bridgeville Mrs J L Walker and daughter Nellie Mr and Mrs Geo L Walker of Easton Mr and Mrs John Cox of Choptank Mr P M Hubbard and sister Nellie and Mr J I Lewis of Preston for a social afternoon
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Lewis
W. J. Hubbard
Bridgeville
J. L. Walker
Nellie
Geo. L. Walker
Easton
John Cox
Choptank
P. M. Hubbard
J. I. Lewis
Preston
Federalsburg Teacher Mary Lucille Tull Visits Somerset
Miss Mary Lucille Tull a Federalsburg High School teacher spent last weekend with her parents in Somerset.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Lucille ‘Tull
Federalsburg High School
Somerset
Real estate transfers filed in clerk's office district by district
Transfers record numerous parcels across districts. Notable entries include Harvey L. Cooper as administrator selling 125 acres to Ernest G. Cooper for 2650 dollars and multiple deeds involving the Seventh district and Federalsburg properties with sums ranging from 75 to 12060 dollars. Names include Cooper, Simpson, Joiner, Smith, Jones, Wells, Ritchie, Hughes, Theis, Pastorfield, Merriken, Wright, Taylor, Towers, Fisher, Hallowell, Dalious, Wayman, Wolford and others. Dates not specified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey L. Cooper
Ernest G. Cooper
Fred. R. Owens
Philip Simpson
Mary Jane Joiner
William R. Joiner
Leah LB. Smith
Lewis Behomar
Thomas W. Jones
Chas. T. Schlegel
D. H. Wells
Daniel Ritchie
Jacob R. Hughes
Commissioners of
Greensboro
Sarah J. Clark
Milton F. King
Nancy C. Lantz
John R. Jones
Mary Steiller
John T. Holt
Winoa Redhead
Federalsburg
Valentine Theis
W. Carroll Pastorfield
Calvert C. Merriken
Emma T. Wright
Pratt T. Taylor
Clayton QC
Cushing
Clarence Wilson
Charles Jarrell
J. Calvin Smith
Leah B. Smith
Charles N. Draper
Harry Bilbrough
George C. Johnson
Jesse A. Young
Mary E. Taylor
Madison W. Charles
Henry R. Lewis
Lawrence B. Towers
Denton
Jesse W
Porter
H. Clinton Wright
Henry BR
Lewis
J. Owen Knotts
P. Roeland Fisher
Joseph Holececk
Rudolph Jurceka
Perry S. Messick
John W. Hallowell
Benjamin F. Dalious
Richard Wayman
George Murray
Iva Anderson
Jacob K. Wolford
Elmer Bowdle
Barber Johnson Shaves 10 Men In 7 Minutes 6 Seconds
Federalsburg barber William H. Johnson sets a rapid shave record by finishing ten customers in seven minutes and six seconds. Four chairs circle a mid shop, three latherers prep each man while Johnson rotates through each chair. Shaves range from 16 seconds to one minute on tougher faces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Johnson
Federalsburg
Johnson
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the Local Department
Harris B. Thomas
Senate
Susie S. Thompson
Mary Stevens
W. T. George
Clarence Kentp
Dawson O. George
Edwin W. Breeding
John T. Carter
Walter E. Black
Charlestown
Cecil County
Black
Clara Walker
Dramatic Association
St. John's College
Concord
Caroline
Maryland, Delaware & Virginia Railway Company
Pier 8
Light Street
Pennsylvania
Ellwood
William Richardson Martin
Judge Martin
Talbot County
Latrobe Apartments
Robert Starr
Maria Frances Johnston
Maria Frances
Edward Duffield Martin
Sunday Schools
McDaniel
Earoline Council
No. 175
Law Building
Charles W. Shawn
Raymond Smith
W. K. Scotton
R. Boon Beauchamp
Harvey M. Porter
Roland A. Satterfield
Inside Sentinel
Lee A. Walston
Samuel Reagan
A. B. Parsons
Eastern Shore District Federation of Women's Clubs
Hurlock
Clu
A. A. Hathaway
M. Sanderson
Caroline County Farmers’ Federation
Court House
Farmers’ Clubs
T.E. McLaughlin
Thomas
F. E. Yeoman
Federation
Dr. Knotts
Miss Todd
W. Collins Thomas
Cornelia Lee Ganse
Towson
Lee E. Nichols
Emma Nichols
G. F. McDorman
James Neighbors
Pocomoke City
Edith Walters
Martha Walters
John Falcon
Chicago
F. C. Mac. Sorley
Frank Grammar
Aryn Mawr
Mollie Larrimore
Mary Wilson
J. Atwood Todd
Minerva
Miriam Todd
South River
R. C. Tell
Havre de Grace
Basil Tell
St. Paul
James Wise
R. Leslie Merrick
W. O. Ledpum
Farle Passwaters
Nora Glanding
Bridgetown
John L. Everngam
B. 5S. Wells
Edith Marshall
Wittman
J. Hl. Pollard
FE. D.C. Hegeman
Laurel
Mary Shawn
J. M. Short
J. R. Downes
Rowey
Blanche Laird
Henry Denny
I. T. Sparklin
Holt
Ladies’ Guild
Albert Cahall
Hobbs
Anna Coffin
State Normal School
Edward
Charlotte Hall
Wesley Steele
M. P. Kimble
Betty
L. M. Jones
Harvey Wickling
C. H. Clough
Irwin Kenton
WW. N. Walls
F. I. Sweeney
Henry Beck
Sue Wilson
Wiknington
S.C. Johnson
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Ridgely News
Burrsville
Calvert C. Harvey
Charles T. Harvey
Emma Wild
Williston
J. W. Stowell
John S. Holland
Orphans’ Court Proceedings
Tuckahoe
S. Frank Cole
Cole
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