Denton in Bloom as Chautauqua Week Nears
Local Cherries ripen and crowds gather for Chautauqua in Denton while W. J. Blackiston and J. H. Pastorfield Co promote Regal shoes and soft apparel. Dr. Robert Roth opens a Denton medical office. Easton reports diphtheria cases closing schools. Peninsula Light to provide Sunday current starting tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Blackiston
J. H. Pastorfield Co
A. B. Smith
Ridgely
Denton
W. T. Warburton
Great Council of Red Men of Maryland
Elkton
M. B. Stephens
Robert R. Roth
Masonic Building
Easton
West Australian wedding links theater world and social circle
A wedding at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Perth unites Randolph Barnhart and Frances Benns with reception by C. Coleman. Barnhart plans a seaside holiday post celebration. Separate Easton ceremony unites Martin Bildstein and Lillian Frampton at SS Peter and Paul Church. Attendants and guests listed. locals noted visiting and stenography hires in Baltimore and Cambridge social rounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
Perth
West Australia
Randolph Barnhart
Frances Benns
W. Grenike
Gertrude Bennes
William Sparton
C. Coleman
Barnhart
Sea Side
John S. Barnhart
Denton
SS. Peter and Paul's Catholic Church
Easton
Martin Bildstein
Joseph Bildstein
Lillian Frampton
W. J. Emerson
Father Murphy
Samuel Smith
Marie Bildstein
O. P. Mowbray
John W. Sheldrake
Hartington
Coriane Mowbray
Federalsburg
S. G. Nuttle
Mary E. Murphy
Baltimore
H. L. Cooper
W. H. T. Wilson
Chautauqua Committees Named For Summer Effort
Miss Grace Hershey of the Chautauqua Association attended and guarantors met at the Court House. Committees include Ticket sales chaired by J A Mackintosh with many members, Hospitality led by E M Noble, Promoting chaired by C H Redden, Sunday Services led by J G Gantt and T O Crouse, Junior Chautauqua led by Lavinia Crouse, and Advertising led by John A Mackintosh. Committees to begin duties promptly aiming to surpass prior seasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chautauqua
Grace Hershey
Chautauqua Association
Court House
J. A. Mackintosh
F. P. Covey
C. H. Redden
Jennie Lord
Emma Clark
T. H. Wyat
J. E. Nichols
J. L. Everngamn
W. O. Lednum
A. W. Brumbaugh
H. M. Thompson
J. D. Davis
A. G. Saulsbury
H. S. Dailey
George H. Wilson
Robert Jarrell, Jr
R. H. Stafford
Commodore Henry Doerr
J. Frank Lednum
H. B. Wright
H. W. B. Rowe
John Rosser
G. L
M. Bates Stephens
H. A. G. Westerfield
T. O. Crouse
J. Gibson Gann
J. W. Funk
Emma ‘Clark
T. P. Fisher
Henry Doerr
Harness Thieves Captured In Delaware Theft Ring
Two young men, Elmer Lindell and John Ross, likely from Delaware, were arrested in town early Tuesday and jailed. Separated cells helped Sheriff Temple obtain confessions about numerous harness and related thefts across nearby counties. Victims include George A. Deakyne, Charles Clark, Samuel McMullen, and Edward Webber with a bicycle loss. The sheriff hopes to recover property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Lindell
John Ross
Delaware
Sheriff Temple
Caroline
Temple
Lindel
Ross
George A. Deakyne
Charles Clark
Samuel McMullen
Edward Webber
Locating Intangible Property Across Counties
Allan C. Girdwood and E. Stanton Bosley lead a statewide drive to tax intangible holdings. They tour county seats to standardize administration and distribute self-explanatory forms for property holders to list bonds, stocks, deposits, notes, debts, private securities, and mortgages under oath for public inspection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allan C. Girdwood
State Tax Commission
E. Stanton Bosley
Tax Commission
Local Notes on Sunday School and Arrivals in Burrsville
Burrsville reports Rev B F Jester reorganizing the Sunday School at Sheppard's and using Chilton's school house for services until the church is repaired. Several residents are noted visiting relatives and guests including Nellie Smith Edith Simpson William Chambers Wim E Choo and others. Mrs Etta Beauchamp injured in a fall remains seriously afflicted as of the latest update.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. EF. Jester
Sheppard's
Chilton
Nellie Smith
Near Frederica
Edith Simpson
East New Market
Joe Simpson
William Chambers
Wim, E
Denton
Etta Beauchamp
W. E. Cheetum
Walter George
Helen
Harwood
Federalsburg
Mildred Porter
Burdette
Caroline
M. P. Church
Harry McMullen
Viola McMullen
Kenton
Rachel M. Harvey
Pennsylvania
W. T. Shockley
Oscar and
Paul
R. Henry Stafford
Parris
Philadelphia
Laura Sapp
Wyoming
Local Social Notes and Travel Highlights Across Delaware and Maryland
Hobbs visits Milford and Thlouston then returns to Greensboro to stay with the Langrell family. Chaffinch Neal and Jopp travel to Baltimore, disembark at Love Point, then drive home in Neal’s Paige. Dr W H Marsh of Solomon’s Island visits relatives near here with niece Marianna Hawkins of Baltimore. J A Todd J D Neal and Annie Seeders buy cars and seek jitney service to Denton. George M Merriken celebrates 33rd birthday in San Diego. J H Pollard travels to East and back for a Ford. Helen Willis attends the funeral of her uncle in Baltimore. Hobbs Manufacturing buys gum timber from T S Slaughter. E M Willey visits Baltimore over the weekend. A brief rain Monday evening is noted. Arizona reports heavy rains via Mrs Flinn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Neal
W. H. Marsh
Solomon's Island
Marianna Hawkins
Baltimore
J. 5. Slaughter
J. A. Todd
Annie Seeders
Denton
Geo. M. Merriken
San Diego
California
J. H. Pollard
Edgar Willis
Helen
Willis
Hobbs Manufacturing Company
T. S. Slaughter
E. M. Willey
Arizona
Flinn
Harmony Sunday School reorganized and officers elected
Harmony notes list the April reorganized Sunday School with Superintendent A. B. Todd and officers. Delegates to the Federalsburg convention are Mrs. W. H. Deen and Mrs. Annie Collins. Local families visitings and farming, weather, and a new automobile purchase are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marguerite
Katherine Smith
West Denton
Raymond Deen
Roland Towers
F. F. Collins
Preston
C. E Collins
Aid
C. E. Collins
G. S. Todd
C. C. Deen
Baltimore
Harry Arringdale
Denton
John Christopher
Social Notes From Hillsboro And Nearby Towns
Hillsboro hosts Mr and Mrs Garrettson Smith and daughter Mary Neal visiting relatives near Andersontown. Baltimore visitors Messrs Houston Russom and John Phipps call on friends in Hillsboro and Queen Anne. Easton guests Katie Elizabeth Vesty Evelyn Sherwood stay with Mr and Mrs E B Davis. Mary S Cooper and son William visit Andersontown. Belle Connolly of Easton visits Mr and Mrs F A Greaves. Helen Fleming spends weekend with Rosa Allen near Denton. Mrs Wm Locke of Philadelphia visits Mrs Alice Thawley. Mrs J R MacSorley spends part of week in Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garrettson Smith
Mary Neal
Mary Nuttle
Andersontown
Belle Connolly
Easton
F. A. Greaves
Helen Fleming
Rosa Allen
Denton
Wm. Locke
Philadelphia
Alice Thawley
J. R. MacSorley
Baltimore
Ridgely News Column Highlights Local Happenings
The Ridgely News Column reports on the Maryland Classis of Potomac Synod meeting at St. Pauls Ridgely with sermons by Rev. Clayton H Ranch and Dr. Joseph H Apple focusing on womens education. Ridgely dairy expansion and new milk station began May 1 delivering to Philadelphia. Local sports include Ridgely beating Greensboro 2 to 0 and Denton colored team coverage. Community notes cover fountain placement, church activity, visiting families, car trips, and local illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Classis of
Potomac
Synod of the Reformed Church
St. Paul’s Reformed Church
Ridgely
Clayton H. Ranch
Baltimore City
Joseph H. Apple
Hood College
Frederick
Philadelphia
Quaker City Dairies Company
Greensboro
Denton
Trinity
New Town Board
Swann’s
Railroad Avenue
Davis
Central Avenue
T. L. Day
New York
Herzog
The
Reformed Church
A. Detwiler
Barbara Knopp
Emma Sitler
Leetonia
Ohio
Sadie Sharp
Longwoods
Maggie Tribett
A. W. Thompson
C. L. Opperman
Washington
Church of the Brethren
Lawrence B. Towers
A. QO. Saulsbury
Roland Fountain
Baltimore
S Mattie Brasure
Clarksville
Delaware
Frank Taylor
David M. Swing
Edith Thomas
Henderson
Althea
Mary Robinson
A. G. Saulsbury
T. A. Smith
Frazier
Federalsburg
Henry Wilkinson
Stone
Centreville
Carrie Ryerson
Paterson
New Jersey
A. W. Marvel
Carlton
Oxford
Milton Smith
the Baptist Sunday School
Ada Matthews
Goldsboro
Haymaker
C. H. Dean
Barclay aggregation falls to Tem plyville in 16 to 10 defeat
Templeville hosts the Barclay group Saturday afternoon as five runs in the first inning promise an easy win. Tem plyville rallies to a 16 to 10 final. Workmen tend nearby cemetery grounds, improving conditions. Misses Conley host a large lawn party last Saturday. Wm Moore returns from Wilmington after eye cataract surgery. Elizabeth Perkins returns from Philadelphia trip. Annie Orrell of Goldsboro visits Mrs Knotts in Kenton, while Mr and Mrs Knotts host Kenton friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barclay
Templeville
Conley
Wm. Moore
Wilmington
Elizabeth Perkins
Philadelphia
Annie Orrell
Goldsboro
K. O. Knotts
W. H. Knotts
Kenton
Queen Anna Tri County Society Meeting Notice
The Tri County Literary Society will meet Tuesday evening May 11. The Ladies Aid of the M E Church South was entertained Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mr T B Sparklin. Mrs Harry Clark and Mrs Eli Smith visited relatives in Baltimore this week. Mr S T Culver Hebron spent the weekend with town friends. Mr and Mrs G L Jump spent several days in Baltimore. Mr and Mrs Charles Rhodes spent the weekend in Centreville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peninsula Light and Power Company
Hartley
Delaware
Caroline County Farmers’ Club
Court House
S. L. West
E. R. Downes
Caroline County
Baltimore
Emma Bloxsom
Tuckahoe Neck
Denton
Journal
J. H. Pastorfield Co
Maryland
the Patriotic Order Sons of America
Centreville
F. J. Wright
D. H. Deaner
Pennsylvania
W. H. Hinman
Deaner
W. Grason Winterbottom
Cambridge
Emilie A. Basshor
Senator Rayner
State Roads Commission
John H. Emerson
Calvin Whiteley, Jr
United Railways and Electric Company
Whiteleys
Whiteleysburg
Harvey L. Cooper
George S. Raleigh
W. Carroll Pastorfield
T. R. Green
R. Leslie Merrick
Ridgely
L. B. Towers
A. W. Thompson
Raleigh
Board of Town Commissioners
Chesapeake Construction Company
Preston
Civic League of
Peninsula
PHY
Queen Anna
Tri-County Literary Society
M. E. Church South
T. B. Sparklin
Harry Clark
Eli Smith
S. T. Culver
Hebron
G. L. Jump
Charles Rhodes
Local Residents Travel and Visits Across States
Greensboro residents Mr. C. H. Pippin Mrs. Effa Plummer Misses Alzira Downes and Ruth Plummer and Mr. Levin W. Taylor of Preston drove to Wilmington and back Sunday. Dr. W. W. Goldsborough took Mr. Benjamin Hughes to Easton Hospital for appendicitis. Mrs. George W. Steinmann of Baltimore visits sick sister Mrs. R. L. Hastings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Pippin
Effa Plummer
Alzira Downes
Ruth Plummer
Levin W. Taylor
Preston
Wilmington
W. W. Goldsborough
Benjamin Hughes
Easton Hospital
George W. Steinmann
Baltimore
R. L. Hastings
Leah
Lillian Ginn
H. L. Cohee
Laurel
Easton
Box and shadow social set for Fountain Brothers hall
Hickman hosts a box and shadow social at Fountain Brothers Hall on Saturday night May 8. Ladies bring boxes and gentlemen full purses. ice cream and cake will be on sale. Local social news lists visiting relatives and townspeople from Baltimore Philadelphia Love Point Ridgely Harrington and Townsend with garden damage from a recent hailstorm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fountain Brothers’ Hall
John Tookey
Baltimore
Mollie Cleaves
Eugene Reynolds
Philadelphia
T. H. Meloney
Nettie Haymond
Laura Baynard
Baynard McGinnis
William Layton
John Passwaters
Margaret Breeding
Mildred Breeding
Will Bullock
Concord
George Wooley
Vivian
Love Point
William Carroll
Denton
W. Layton
George Noble
Townsend and
Wilming
Local residents and visitors update for Henderson area
Mr L S Pritchett returns home from visit with parents Mr and Mrs W L Pritchett. Mrs J Elliott Cleaver and son Elliott spend part of week with Mr and Mrs A P Gooden. Mrs Elmer Baughley visits father W N Walls. C A Michener buys Slay farm near town and moves there this week. Miss Katie Downes visits mother. W L Goodwin of Chester visits parents. Mrs C B Boyer, home from Wilmington. Miss Edith Maslin visits Katie Downes. Mrs W F Clark and Mrs Kate Downes visit Dover. Miss Mildred Gooden returns from Wiltming ton. Mrs S S James of New York visiting father H C Gooden. School closed due to diphtheria. Mrs Salem Blades visits relatives in Easton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Baughley
Denton
W. N. Walls
C. A. Michener
Slay
Town
Katie Downes
Millington
Kate Downes
W. L. Goodwin
Chester
W. H. Goodwin
C. B. Boyer
Wilmington
Edith Maslin
Massey
W. F. Clark
Dover
Mildred Gooden
Wiltmington
5. S. James
New York
H. C. Gooden
Marydel Players Stage Two Plays at Mozart Hall
Marydel residents enjoyed two amateur productions, Which Will He Marry and Mr. Bob, at Mozart Hall Greensboro on Wednesday night. The Marydel Ladies Aid met, admitted a new member, and planned a strawberry festival for Saturday May 23. A. F. Heather started a Marydel Dover route three times weekly linking the towns. Charles Jacobs returned from Lakeland Florida. Mothers Day will be observed on Marydel charge Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marydel
Bob
Mozart Hall
Greensboro
Ladies’ Aid of
A. F. Heather
Dover
Charles Jacobs
Lakeland
Florida
County athletics in Baltimore district meet at Denton
The Public Athletic League of Baltimore directed a county championship at Denton with 16 schools and nearly 300 contestants. Events covered boys and girls from all counties including tennis goal ball and walks. Points counted for relays and individual events, culminating in pennants for Denton High School with 154 points and Ridgely 137, Federalsburg 333, Preston 20, Greensboro 114, among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Public Athletic League
Baltimore
S. A. McDaniel
Denton H
F. Madara
Ridgely H
A. Alla
Band
L. Andrews
A. McDaniel
M. Davis
A. Allaband
L. Downes
RE. L. Bennington
Ridgely High
K. Pinder
J. D. Davis
Denton High
B. Cade
P. Baynard
A. Mc
J. Holt
Federalsburg H
R. Horsey
R. Whisler
CC. George
J. Barnhart
C. Lurty
M. Garey
L. Cheezum
V. Downes
K. Willis
C. Lurry
R. Groft
G. Butler
D. Davis
Federalsburg
G. Smith
L. Knotts
W. Hynson
E. Diefenderfer
H. Roe
Price
Krouse
P. Ewing
C. W. Jackson, Jr
KR. Lane
Ridgely
E. Chaffinch
Preston
J. Lane
R. Lane
R. Simon
W. Davis
C. W. Jackson
W. Downes
N. Trice
J. Williams
Greensboro
O, Shockley
C. Jarrell
R. Dyer
B. Vansant
P. Hoffman
H. Weaver
M. W. Corkran
W. Beer
G,. Beck
Lel Turner
L. Kauffman
R. Price
L. Short
M. Andrew
M. Swing
G. Beck
P. Horsey
H. Reineger
M. Roger
B. Fountain
Camp Grove
F. Skinner
E. Galloway
E. Jackson
E. Calloway
Butler
R. Lynch
B. Roberts
N. Butler
Redden
E. Hild
L. Marvel
M. Hughes
A. Lucas
D. Wouters
R. Handy
F. Wright
M. Royer
A. Lord
Denton High School
Ridgely High School
Federalsburg High School
Preston High School
Greensboro High School
Den
Badge Winners From Area Schools Listed
A compiled list identifies badge winners from multiple schools including Primary School Ridgely Camp Grove and Willoughby. Notable names include Denton High Ridgely High Greensboro High Federalsburg High and Oak winners among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll George
Uriah Gordon
Denton High
Roland Handy
John Holt
Federalsburg High
Willard Hynson
C. W. Jackson
Ridgely High
Charles Jarrell
Greensboro High
Louis Knotts
Clarence Lurry
Fred Madara
Carlton Marvel
S. Alton McDaniel
Harry K. Nichols
Reuben Price
Edward Ringgold
Robert Schaffert
Williamson
Frank E Shields
J. Oscar Shockley
John D. Slaughter
James Snow
Ridgely
Roland Starkey
Oaks
Harold Thomas
Henry Weaver
Raymond Whisler
John Williams
Frank Wright
William Davis
Orphans' Court Proceedings Involving Executors and Guardians
Judges Clark Rawlings and Stevens hears accounts of administrators and guardians. Hurst presents final account for Charles M. Stuart estate. Downes heirs receive letters testamentary. creditors notified. appraisers appointed. Bernard Towers authorized to assign mortgage. Handy executors authorized to assign mortgage. Noble guardians authorize mortgage assignment. Gallagher administrators present final account, approval recorded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
Clark, Rawlings
Stevens
Solomon J. Hurst
Charles M. Stuart
Edward D. McCay
John W. McCoy
Eli Umphries Downes
Henry Clay Downes
William Hignutt
Fred Beauchamp
J. Oscar Bernard
Albert G. Towers
Joseph H. Bernard
Charles F. Handy
Clarence T. Handy
Otis V. Handy
George E. Noble
Sarah E. Noble
Alice A. Noble
Mamie Gallagher
Teresa Gallagher
E. Ta
John Gallagher
Box and Shadow Social at Woodenhawk School House
A Friday night box and shadow social at Woodenhawk school house drew a mixed crowd of young and old. Boxes and shadows sold well, with proceeds going to a local picnic fund. Nearby social notes mention visits by Mr. R. F. Adams and family to Cambridge for a day with son Alva Adams, Mrs. Clinton Wheatley’s recovery after a sisterly visit, and several residents traveling to Bridgeville and Dover for social visits. Strawberry patches in the area are reported as looking fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodenhawk School House
R. F. Adams
Cambridge
Alva Adams
Clinton Wheatley
Lake
Mercersburg
Edna
Althe Adams
Ola Scott
Grace Hubbard
Bridgeville
Pauline Adams
Elma
Martha Tiley
Ola Chaffinch
John Chaffinch
Louis Hignutt
Hattie Everngain
Concord
Jason Reed
Fire destroys Jones store and home in Edinburgh
Fire of unknown origin swept through the Jones property in Edinburgh on Sunday about nine o nine. The family barely escaped in night attire as the dwelling and store burned completely. Mrs. B Shepherd of Wilmington is visiting her sister Mrs. Clifford Hyrons. Miss Alice Rose spent the weekend with her parents at Centreville. Mr. William Faulkner died Wednesday night after a long illness at age 87.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
B. Shepherd
Wilmington
Clifford Hyrons
Alice Rose
Centreville
William Faulkner
Local Notes From Grove and Surrounding Areas
Grove reports Mrs. Harding of Hurlock visiting daughter Mrs. Charles Wright. Mrs. C. W. Bradley shows slow improvement after illness. Mr. Lucas Kelley remains in poor condition. A new minister and family have arrived at the parsonage. The Christian Endeavor Society is growing in members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove
Harding
Hurlock
Charles Wright
C. W. Bradley
Lucas Kelley
Christian Endeavor Society
Freight charges reduced by public service commission
The Public Service Commission cut fertilizer freight rates on the Pennsylvania Railroad route Cambridge to Federalsburg. It also reduced lumber and shocks rates from Hebron to Maryden to 1.68 pounds per net ton and lowered charges on gum logs blocks and timber from East New Market Linkwood Airey and Thompson to Ridgely Hurlock and Chestertown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Service Commission
Pennsylvania Railroad
Cambridge
Federalsburg
Hebron
Maryden
East New Market
Linkwood
Airey and
Thompson
Ridgely
Hurlock
Chestertown
Palm Beach Mohairs Offer Tailored Suits and Cloth Deals
Notice invites readers to visit for tailor-made Palm Beach Mohairs from £8 to $5, with 30 percent discounts or an extra pair of trousers with every suit. Stresses 100 patterns and reduced cloth stock as summer sale appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palm Beach
John H. Emerson
Denton
Church News Highlights From Hillsboro And Denton
Rev J H Beer succeeds Rev G S Raleigh. Mothers Day services across Denton and Federalsburg. Church work includes marking lot ownership and interments at St Pauls Hillsboro. Rev Gantt urges automobile Sunday to bring parishioners and friends to Christ Church. Brethren elects officers and sets communion. May 11 12 district Sunday School event at Federalsburg features Dr Thomas Crouse and Rev W L White. Gantt re elected dean Middle Convocation Stevensville to meet Denton in October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
Hillsboro
Mr. Gantt
Hopkins
Richard Beaven
Annie Jump
Mr. Gan
H. A. G. Westerfield
Mr. Goff
Denton
Episcopal Church
Ridgely
Preston
Federalsburg
Christ Church
St. Paul's
J.gibson Gantt
Church of the Brethren
J. H. Beer
G. S. Rairigh
C. P. Holsinger
C. A. Whisler
N. L. Rairigh
Christian Workers Meeting
T. O. Crouse
Emma Clark
J. A. Mackintosh
Caroline County
Thomas O. Crouse
W. L. White
Easton
Maggie Wilson
Baltimore
Gantt
Stevensville
Wm. H. Darbie
H. B. Bryan
Revolutions of Respect Note on Laura Wix Death
The Denton Methodist Protestant Church Ladies Aid Society records a memorial for Miss Laura Wix praising her loyalty to the church, musical gifts, and generosity. A copy is sent to her mother, expressing sympathy and prayers for comfort. Committee members Jennie P. Moone Exa S. Fisher and Anna Clark Clough sign the minute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
Denton Methodist Protestant Church
Laura Wix
Jennie P. Moone
Exa S. Fisher
Anna Clark Clough
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Local Department
Burrsville
Hobbs
Ridgely News
Hickman
Ton
Kate Shane
Hester Noble
Stewart Haymond
Lucian Breeding
T. A. Cleaves
Geraldine Lynch
Estelle Reynolds
Harrington
Public League of Baltimore
Woodenhawk
Edinburgh
G. S. Raleigh
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