Local War News and Cultural Events in Caroline County
Caroline County reads a busy schedule of wartime actions and community events including soldiers being drafted, a district game warden plan, and a broad range of theater shows at Parker's New Theatre in Denton. The paper notes upcoming lectures by De S. Parkes Cadman, free concerts, Mothers Day observances, and a Busy Week with athletic days, clean-up drives, and Red Cross drives. It highlights the Lusitania anniversary, local car ads, and multiple performances including The Witch of Fairy Dell. Communities prepare for May events and scrutinize Liberty Loan subscriptions while continuing schooling and youth activities. The reading lists a large roll of local organizers and church leaders orchestrating war support and thrift stamps drives.
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Journal
Caroline County
L. Ro Towers
Walter V. Wright
Caroline
Parker's New Theatre
Denton
Federals Bare
Whawley's Hall
Tuckahoe Neck
Red Ilank Tribe
Bucrsville
Camp Meadean
Darcheter
Biw
Talbot County
Easton Theatres
Parker's Theatre
de S. Parkes Cadman
Masonic Hall
Cadman
Venton
Red Cros
Red Cross
Ehugh
Fifth Street
Main
Wirth Steet
Parker’s New Theatre
Catbot County
Mary Pickford
Alice Brady
Clara Kimball Young
Dr. Wyatt
M. E
Mother Heart of God
Epworth League
Personal and Social News Highlights From Denton Area
Military education themes mark the piece as Mr. Garey expands naval and army preparatory work amid rising forces. Social notes follow with Mrs. Trice’s return from Baltimore, travel with Elwood McCarter to Washington and trips to Houston, Dallas, and New Mexico.
The Raughtey Will Case Opens in Circuit Court
The Raughtey will case, soon to be a celebrated matter, will be heard in the Circuit Court for Queen Annes County next Monday. Plaintiff James T. Raughley, aided by T Alan Gainsborough, seeks to set aside Shadrach J Ranghley's will on alleged incapacity and undue influence. If successful, the suit challenges a deed transferring property to Alfred Raughley, a Harrington relative. Rauphley firm named. Lewis & Knotts for Alfred.
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Queen Anne's County
James T. Raughley
T. Alan Gainsborough
Shadrach J. Ranghley
Harrington
Alfred Raughley
Rauphley
Tuckahoe Neck
Lewis & Knotts
Evans Loses Suit Against Railway in Court of Appeals
Edward S. Evans lost his case against 2B C A Railway as the Court of Appeals affirmed the Circuit Court ruling. The accident occurred in Pittsville when Evans’s car was struck by a train, ejecting him and injuring him as a companion escaped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Evans
Court of Appeals
Edward S. Evans
2B. C. & A. Railway
Circuit Court
Queen Anne's Court
Caroline
Apellate
T. Alan Galdsborough
Evans
Henry R. Lewis
Pittsville
Mrr. Evans
Bim
Tramn
Draftees to Goto School in Maryland Training Plan
Five hundred men from Class 1 in Maryland were announced to be sent at government expense to receive special training in mechanical work and automobile repair. Four from Caro Line will go to Pittsburg and two to Pennsylvania State College.
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Maryland
Caroline
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania State College
Local Notes and Obituaries Roundup
Hobbs area visits report Mrs Hattie Collins and Miss Fannie Jopp toured from Chester to Clayton and Dover. Private Irwin Jopp announced safe arrival overseas. Obituaries: Robert H. Thomas aged 83 near Harrington May 1. Mr Thomas Pritchett near Dickman May 2 aged about 78. Mrs Edward Jester near Three Bridges May 4. Delaware bay trout up to 2.05 per bushel. L T Thomas trip to Baltimore. C D Cottison buys a new Ford. The mercury reached go in the shade last Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie Collins
Chester
Fannie Jopp
Denton
B.S. Robinson
J. R. Richards
Millington
Clayton
Dover
Irwin Jopp
Harrington
Robert H. Thomas
L. H. Thomas
Delaware Bay
Thomas Pritchett
Dick Man
Ward
Sussex County
L. T. Thomas
Baltimore
Edward Jester
Mercury
C. D. Cottison
Ford Auto
Hillsboro Benefit Play For Junior Red Cross
An entertainment at Hillsboro school will be held Monday evening May 13 at 3 oclock for the Junior Red Cross. Mr O M Hilmutt and family of Williston visited J W Whawley. Phowston Russom of Baltimore visited Albert Cahal. Irene Gorsuch of Queenstown stayed with Miss Hicks. Carlton Todd of Baltimore spent the weekend with Clifton Hicks. Miss Pennington recently returned from Washington. Mrs Beagen visited relatives in Chester Pa. Elsie Nicks spent time in Baltimore and Washington. Gladys Gale visited Baltimore friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Tillsboro School
O. M. Hilmutt
Williston
J. W. Whawley
Phowston Russom
Baltimore
Albert Cahal
Irene Gorsuch
Queenstown
Iste Hicks
Carlton Todd
Baltiore
Spen
Clifton Hicks
la Pennington
Washington
Richard Beagen
Chester
Flsie Nicks
Gladys M. Gale
Local visits and travel notes from Wilmington residents
Mrs. Carrie Williams of Wilmington visited her mother Mrs. Joe Payne. Mrs. Ina Patton left in the first week for California to visit her daughter there. Mrs. Eliza Corhan visited relatives in Baltimore last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Williams
Wihnington
Joe Payne
Ina Patton
California
Eliza Corhran
Baltimore
Ridgely Ladies Aid elects Mrs Gibson president
The Ladies' Aid of the M. E. Church chose Mrs J W Gibson to lead, replacing Mrs J R Bicking who moved to New Castle. Several new members joined, and plans aim to shift meetings to social, house-to-house evenings on the last Wednesday each month.
Social guests and birthday observances noted in town
American Cuener hosted Elva Griffith and Ernest with Fannie Bey Martha Walshes Dessie Jones Addie Williams from Wilmington Chestnut Grove and Albert Jones Raymond Andrew Earl Smith Horace Robinson Sidney Collins also John Stoward hosted a small group for Lawrence Claude's birthday April 25 Martha Griffith visiting Alis J T Warien Greensboro subscription appeal appears.
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Elva Griffith
Ernest
Fannie Bey
Martha Walshes
Dessie Jones
Wilmington
Addie Williams
Chestnut Grove
Albert Jones
Raymond Andrew
Earl Smith
Horace Robinson
Sidney Collins
John Stoward
Lawrence Claude
Martha Griffith
Alis
J. T. Warien
Greensboro
Morning topic and war council ceremony at church
Preston church service announces a morning topic on the Purpose of the Chineh War Council That Is Being Laimehed with patriotic music. At 5 p.m. the tar tar will present banners to the trustee. Col A W Sisk will accept them. Congressman Josiah Ken of Cambridge will give a patriotic address. Choir aided by Phoeb School Glee Club. all cordially invited. Mrs J T Dennis hosted Ladies Aid with husbands present. no manical program, ice cream and cake served.
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Preston M. EL Church
Tomorow
Chineh War Council
A. W. Sisk
Josiah £. Ken
Cambridge
Phoeb School
J.T. Dennis
Ralph Ledman
Vovernment
Venice
Nor Talk
Joe J. Garris
Warige
Bitdine
Lucretia Smith
Canyale
Harry Whiteley
Smyrna
Olin Todd
Kiston
Peter de Wilde
Mins
Hiatt Nichols
Harmony Sunday School and meetings at the Grove
Harmony notes report Sunday School at 2 p.m. with Rev J MeLun Brown preaching. Ma Mamie Ivins leads prayer, and Mrs Atward Lot entertains with a Grove Aid event drawing about 150 attendees. Mrs J W Cohee and Mr Glo Collyng elected delegates to the Sunday School convention in Beterdsbaar on May 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harmony
Preachines Ata Tn
J. MeLun Brown
Christian Pindeaver Ato
Mamie Ivins
James Wresht
Ian
J. W. Cohee
Canop Mewlr
Pentadensy
Liutweek
Vic Cop
Local Social Notes From Nearby Towns
Maryde Mroo and Mrs BL Gh Heather of Kila delphis attended the funeral of her brother Mr J Rickards of Menu. Mrs Martha Rickard and daughter Mrs W Shelling spent a week at the home of Mr V2 PL Medford, Dr and Mrs Ph PD Nave and families of Piet New Meuket were visitors in Marvelville. Mroo and Mrs J Ro Wiben of Wilmingon called on Mrs Deb fiend Sun. Mr and Mrs 1 PR Enon of Che wohl were visitors in Abarrdel Mendis. Mrs fo PR Scotton and Mr Kan ileather spent Sunday in Chopeh Pid. Mr Dear Prickett of Camp Dix spent the weekend with the parent. Mroo and Mrs Oho Thamesne spending a few days in Padtuune. Misses Ruth ffall and Maceuver Sand spent Sunday in Wilmineton. Rev BE L Collin of Wilmineton was in town Monday. Miss Lyeba Jones spent the weekend in Phindelphoa. Miss Annyup of Dover spent Sunday at home. Miss Roth flasbs spent in the week at Chewoki.
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Maryde
Mroo
Heather
Kiladelphis
J. Rickards
Menu
Martha Rickad
Daaghter
W. Shelling
V2 PL
Medford
Ph PD
Nave
Ousters
Piet New Meuket
Marvilel
Sandkry
J. Ro Wiben
Ruth € Ffall
Maceuver Sand
Wilmineton
BE. LE Collin
Lyeba Jones
Phindelphoa
Annyup
Dover
Roth Flasbs
Chewoki
Withistan and Mis Mis Olivia Rae Attend Gathering
Willistan Mis Olivia Rae took her daughter Miss Beta to Withinetan last week for a new centre setup at Hearing. Mr Co Rice hosted a Sunday event. Mrs A L Meredith and Mrs Brink Yeoman were elected delegates to the Sunday School convention. Master Addison Welch is at home spending winter. Mrs Cahall and A L Bank spent Sunday with Master Buckholder. Louise Arringdhale visiting sister Miss TV M Chathnich Miz and Miss PR Vy Sullasair visited in Baldiniore.
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Olivia Rae
Beta
Withinetan
Co. Rice
Mire
Kacy Meredith
Nellie Sullivan
Federalyburs
AL Meredith
Mian Brink Yeoman
Addison Welch
Cahall
Mas
Louise Arringdhale
Mis. TV
Chathnich Miz
Mis. PR Vy
Poplar News social notes from Sunday gatherings
Mro and Mrs. RON Chambers ante con, Wilie, were Sunday guurste of their daughter Alis. WL AL Johnon, Con cord. Mrs. Clarence Russ and children spent the weekend with her parents, Mro and Mrs. J. K. Cheessian. Mr. Varnell Gadow of Hadamiore visits his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Caidon, Mrs J. I. Cheesam plans a week with her son Mia Mas Cheespoin in Centreville, Mr. Oliver Cumine spent Sunday with his mother, Mrs. Elli Carmine.
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Mro
Ron. Chambers
Wilie
Sunday Guurste
Alis
WL AL Johnon
Concord
Clarence Russ
Hildien
J. K. Cheessian
Varnell Gadow
Hadamiore
Frank Caidon
J. I. Cheesam
Mia Mas Cheespoin
Centreville
Oliver Cumine
Elli Carmine
Shields A Fatally Precise Marksman At Camp Meade
A Greensboro soldier named W. A. Shields, in the 766th machine gun company, reportedly achieved a bullseye score at 200 yards and a higher mark at 300 yards during target practice at Camp Meade. The account notes he never fired a shot in anger before and highlights civilian social events and War Savings Stamp Drive details, including Caroline county’s quota and local school progress.
Local Social News and Visits From Weekend
A Red Cin sewing circle opened on Wednesday afternoon with Geo. Wilson chairing and Madward Brown as secretary and treasurer Rev and Mr AL Zimmerman of Navan Del were weekend visitors at Vic and Mrs S P Brown. The Ladies and Society were entertained by Mr and Mrs Ed Drew on Wednesday afternoon. Mrs Emily Peter and Wis Frank Hollis remain convalescent after sickness. Alice James Mek and daughter Noliet returned to Martens Pleck after a brief stay. Hitde Pred Tohi injured eye in a home accident. Mr J G Cleaves and daughter Miss Molle are visiting relatives in Philadelphia.
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Thomas F. Garey
Caroline County
Baltimore
George W. Trice
Turlock
Waltimore
Elwood McCarter
Mr. McCater
Washington
McCarter
J. Edwood, Jr
Dallas
Houston
Texas
New Mexico
Atlanta
New Orleans
James Oscar Plummner
Elsie Odella Craft
Denton
Eihcott City
J. Edward Snyder
Emory M. EE. Church
Camp Meade
Vernie W. Latshaw
James Arthur Johnson
Federalsburg
Laurel
Mil
J. S. Wickline
Ife
West Virginia
J. Durie Trice
Dover
Duality Shop
Benjamin Lawless
Raywood
Alice Lawless
Camp Merritt
Commonwealth Casualty Company
Philadelphia
Ferdinand Bagnant
Adeline Collins
West Philadelphia
Lena Barwick
J. A A. “Frazzare
John C. Rutter
George Culver
Long & Beall
John H. Baees
A. A. Christian
J. W. Phlimmer
Baltimore Hospital
Geo
Bo Wilson
Madward Brown
AL EP. Zimmerman
Navan
Del
Vic
S. P. Brown
Lidies
Edwid
Emily Peter
Frank Hollis
James Mek
Niolet
Martens Pleck
Hitde Pred Tohi
J. G. Cleaves
Miss Molle
Philadelpha
Over the Top in Fine Style
A local letter from TR. Cy Horsey praises Greensboro district for surpassing a target with 3600 subscribers, noting an impressive subscription effort of 250 and an overall strong response. The missive asks editors to publish the item in this week’s column.
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Che
Greensboro
Cy Horsey
County Sunday School Convention Set for Federalsburg
The Caroline County Sunday School Association will hold its annual convention at the Federalsburg Methodist Protestant Church next Wednesday. Sessions begin with song and prayer, featuring Rev. C. C. Trosell of Ridgely as keynote speaker on Training for the Soldiers of the Cross. A slate of talks follows by Rev. Dr. E. Morris Ferguson, Miss Maggie Wilson, and Rev. S. A. McCollum, with multiple conferences in the afternoon and evening addresses on The Sunday School Standard and A Man's Job. President Nuttle invites all county Sunday School workers to attend.
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Downey
Swarthmore Chautauqua
Menry K. Lewis
J. S. Nichols
W. K. Norris
Fisher
J. L. Everngam
FD Cavey
I. J. Wright
J. A. Mackintosh
Rebecca Satterfiehd
T. P. Fisher
E.W. McDowell
Umpere
Church
Caroline County Sunday School Association
Methodist Protestant Church
Federalsburg
C. C. Trosell
Ridgely
Soldiers of the Cross
E. Roland Seeder
Nobbs
E. Morris Ferguson
Maggie 5. Wilson
Miss Wilson
Ferguson
McCollam
Trapping Strong Season Boosts South Carolina Fur Trade
In southern Maryland style reporting, trappers on marshes across Talbot county had a highly successful winter. Muskrat pelts commanded high prices with buyers paying up to 35 per pelt and some trappers earning hundreds from single nights. Marsh rents rose, some trappers worked for themselves, and one Talbot buyer reportedly paid over 35,000 dollars for more than 25,000 rat pelts, enriching local trappers.
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Caroline
Easton Star-Democrat
Talbot
Trappe
Orphans Court Proceedings Names Executors and Admin Actions
Judges Liden Moore and Covey presided. Letters of administration on Sarah E Thornton personal estate granted to T Alan Goldsborough with bond filed. Notices to creditors ordered. Inventory and appraisement filed and approved for Margaret Jane Blades estate. Clark executors filed release from Lola Clark and Frank Covey trustees. Solomon Wilson administration granted to Harvey L Cooper with bond. appraisers named. Laura S Sigler will for probate filed. May is smiling fate theme ends.
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Orphans’ Court
Liden, Moore and Covey
Sarah E. Thornton
T. Alan Goldsborough
Charles Blades
Alva Blades
Margaret Jane Blades
Clayton KE. Clark
J. Norman Clark
James M. Clark
Lola G. Clark
Frank P. Covey
Solomon Wilson
Harvey L. Cooper
Ernest G. Cooper
Laura S. Sigler
Deaths of Garey Richards and Hopkins noted in region
Notices report the deaths of T F Garey of Denton and Jacob Richards of Philadelphia with details of their careers and survivors. Also noted is the death in Bombay, India, of Rev George F Hopkins, age 63, a Delaware born M E Church missionary with two marriages and links to Dover and Carlisle.
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Messrs
T. F. Garey
Jacob Richards
Rev
G. F. Hopkins
Money in Hag-Raising and Pasture Plans
A Western farmer weighs farming cycles and urges hog raisers to diversify after corn planting. He recommends an acre of soy beans per eight to ten shoots or replacing with cowpeas if seed is scarce, or using alfalfa or sweet clover for pasture until harvest. Strong hog prices are noted as supporting profitability.
Horse Runs a Long Distance Through Denton
A horse hitched to Mr. J. E. Wilsons carriage ran away on Hobbs Thursday afternoon, galloping through Denton and toward Tuckaho Neck. William Wolf and Monroe Crouse chased in their machines, attempting to halt it with a blanket. Arthur Perry finally mounted the front of a vehicle, attached a rope to the carriage, and, after cutting power and applying brakes, the exhausted horse stopped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Wilson
Hobbs
Denton
Tuckahoe Neck
William Wolf
Monroe Crouse
Arthur Perry
Sheep Raising to Be Revived in Maryland Counties
A revival of profitable sheep-raising is planned as farmers in Caroline and other Maryland counties turn attention to the sector. A meeting discussing the effort was held at the Hotel Bennett in Baltimore on Wednesday last.
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Caroline County
Maryland
Bennet
Maltimore
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