Local farming and town notices sparkle in Denton page
Local notes report rising fruit and ripening strawberries, cattle sales at Sadlersville, property sales including the Brick Mill farm for 2500, and new Page autos. Roads bid calls, Chautauqua tickets, and a Maryland Delaware merger for anti saloon work headline civic life. Baseball wins and upcoming games, volunteer fire officers, and district officials are listed amid town affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Cape May
W. J. Blackiston
M. H. Downes
Sadlersville
Aimee Jane
J. R. Chaffinch
J. R. Ricards
Harvey L. Cooper
Gilbert Hignutt
Williston
J. H. Pastorfield Co
W. Temple Smith
Sapp
C. H. Redden
State Roads Commission
Greensboro
Goldsboro
Elizabeth C. Dukes
Isaac L. Dukes
Tuckahoe Neck
Anti- Saloon League of
Delaware
L. B. Towers
Charles E. Andrews
Choptank
Tax Commission
Tda Nichole
Olin Hubben
Orphans’ Court
Edward Hubbert
A. Smith
Sylvester Smith
Walter T. Wright
Queen Anne's
Caroline County
W. H. T. Wilson
Denton Volunteer Fire Company
S. F. Cole
Marc Bryant
F. Baynard
Wedding in Centreville Prompts Eastern Shore Society Splash
Miss Henrietta McKenney Holton wed John Gosborn Shearer at St Pauls Church Centreville in a lavish ceremony noted as the county's most pretentious in years. The event featured a 28 person wedding party and a unique drill procession through the church. The bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs William Layton Holton. Various local residents and guests were listed after the ceremony with updates on social visits, teaching positions and health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's Protestant Episcopal Church
Centreville
Henrietta McKenney Holton
William Layton Holton
John Gosborn Shearer
St. Paul's
Queen Anne's County
I. B. Knighton
Anne Arundel
Jeannette Linthicum
la Plata
May Hamblin
Pittsville
Lillian Mattingly
Bushwood
Mary Cresswell
Washington
O. B. Martin
August Stabler
College Park
Ella P. Robinson
Millington
George W. Morris
Ridgely
Kent Island
Baltimore
Morris
Caroline
Florence
Roberta Harper
Federalsburg
Wilmington
West Chester
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Mary Jones Fisher
Westlake School For Girls
Los Angeles
Western Maryland College
Jane 5Th
Roth
Jerome Rockhold Cox
Preston
N. D. Richards
Charles
Charles W
H.clay Hobbs
Thomas R. Green
Frederick R. Owens
Dover
Maggie Wilson
P. Roland Fisher
Wey
O. T. Baynard
F. Baynard
Clara Knight
Port Deposit
H. A. G. Westerfield
S. P. Shipman
Virginia
Wm. E. Lord
Denton
J. T. Richardson
R. W. Emerson
Thos. H. Hollingsworth
Talbot
Z. H. Webster
Milton
5. E. Holt
Catskill, N. Y
To Teach the Art of Canning in Maryland Clubs
Representatives from six counties gathered at Caroline High School for a Girls Canning Clubs demonstration led by Superintendent Stephens. O B Martin and Miss Mary E Creswell from the Agricultural Department spoke on home canning training. Barnite notes about 275 Maryland girls enrolled, each growing a tenth of an acre in tomatoes, with surplus high grade material for club channels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles
St. Mary's
Anne Arundel
Caroline High School
Stephens
O. EB. Martin
Mary E. Creswell
Agricultural Department
Barnite
Maryland
Greensboro Bonds For Water Works Won In Town Vote
In Greensboro a water works proposition carried by 21 votes with 64 in favor and 43 against. Commissioners are authorized to issue bonds and build a plant costing up to twenty thousand dollars if needed, though 17 or 18 thousand may suffice. Clinton B. Jarman previously built a water plant serving many residents with high quality water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
Clinton B. Jarman
Farmers Day at M A C Promises Improved Demonstrations
Farmers and families are invited to Maryland Agricultural College for Farmers Day on May 36th. The event will be more attractive than last year with numerous demonstrations and experiments at the Station farm, including testing crops, fertilizers, lime applications, and breeding plots, plus special afternoon exercises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland Agricultural College
Local Notes and Social Roundup in Hobbs Area
Hobbs residents share family visits and trips with relatives in Easton Baltimore and Denton. Several couples and individuals are noted with engagements, arrivals, and returns from travels. Rumor of wedding bells adds local anticipation in the community.
Goslin’s Lawn to be bought for town park plan
Money is being raised to acquire Goslin’s Lawn for a public park. Henry Morris bought Senator Goslin’s residence and 60 acres. price undisclosed, he will move soon. The Ridgely News reports local events including hospital news, social visits, church meetings, sports, and town developments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Thompson
Seaford
Elizabeth Cahall
Hurlock
Katie Truitt
Elsie Neal
East
F. & M. Telephone Company
Addie Gale
Harry Wright
Choptank
W. T. Eddington
Milford
Del
Harvey D. Williams
Sadie Holt
Florence Bradley
Pierson Stant
Elizabeth Jenkins
Debating Society Debate in Smithville Schoolhouse
Smithville youths held a Saturday debate at the Smithville school house on the topic that observation teaches more than reading. W R Keele opened for the affirmative, Lewis St James for the negative. judges favored the negative amid a roughly split audience. Meetings suspend until autumn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smithville
W. R. Keele
Lewis St. James
John Rathell
Oscar Alford
Messrs
Claude
Walter Lyden
Denton
Ladies’ Aid Society
August Croll
Marie Parker
Bridgeville
Templeville Social News Notes and Visits
Templeville contains funeral attendance for Robert Pippin killed in the Wilmington Clayton wreck. D T Richards and Miss Pearle Cooper were out-of-town visitors. Miss Emma McKnett spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs J W McKnott in Sudlersville. James Knotts and family visited Mrs Kate Knotts. A W Hawley sold his farm and will build a house in Sudlersville. Virgie Sparks returned after a Wilmington trip. Lola and Viola Bowen visited Marydel. Ethel Starkey spent a week near Sadlersville. Helen Heather spent the weekend with her parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rons Pippin
Robert Pippin
Wilmington
Clayton
D. T. Richards
Pearle Cooper
Emma McKnett
J. W. McKnott
Sudlersville
James Knotts
Kate Knotts
A. W. Hawley
Virgie Sparks
Lola and
Viola Bowen
Marydel
Ethel Starkey
Sadlersville
Helen Heather
Goldsboro Straws and Elections Highlight Town News
Strawberries arrive ten days late with seven crates shipped on Thursday. Town election favored Robert Jarrell Alfred Dennison C. W. Cahall Edward Smith and J. W. Murphy. Auto growth rising with about twenty cars and more expected. Rev A B Sapp returns to Potomac work after visit. Epworth League social at Smith Hotel reported pleasant. Delegates J S Lapham and W T Jarman to S E Convention in Denton. Milk cooling station ships over two gallons daily. Mrs Jarrell and son Edward visit Preston. Mrs Anna Orrell visits Chestertown and Mrs Roy Butler Easton followers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Robert Jarrell
Alfred Dennison
C. W. Cahall
Edward Smith
J. W. Murphy
Denton
J. R. Downes
Preston
Edward
Anna Orrell
Chestertown
Roy Butler
Easton
Local Social Roundup From Hartley and Nearby Areas
Hendersons and Hollingsworths spent Sunday with the Moores near Hartley. Quillens and Brigh t took a Wilmington trip in Quillen’s car. Carroll Jones returned to Wilmington with his sister Ibelen visiting relatives. Mrs Carrow hosted S S Carrow in Greensboro over Sunday. Edith Goodwin stayed with her sister at Goldsboro earlier. Quillen family joined the Bostics at Felton. Reynolds Moore and son from Philadelphia visit FLOB Sweeney. The first strawberries of the season were shipped from this place on Tuesday. I H Samis visited Cordova over Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. M. Downes
Martin
Cheswell
Georgia
Baltimore
Washington
Frazer
Federalsburg
T. A. Smith
Ridgely
C. L. Opperman
Berwyn
Lewis Knotts
Effie Marvel
A. W W. Thompson
C. J. Hollingsworth
L. A. Gooden
Edith Gooden
Hr. C. Moore
Hartley
J. F. Quillen
Henry Shultie
Charles Quillen
Thomas Brigh T
Wilmington
Mr. Quillen
Carroll Jones
Miss Ibelen
W. F. Clark
S. S. Carrow
Greensboro
Edith Goodwin
William Hudson
Goldsboro
Harry Bostic
Felton
Reynolds Moore
Philadelphia
Flob
Sweeney
I. H. Samis
Cordova
Local Social News Recap From Town Folks
Mrs William Reynolds of Philadelphia spent a few days with her parents Mr and Mrs T Melaney. Mr and Mrs Clem Melaney and Miss Margaret Carroll visited Mr and Mrs Frank Fountain last Sunday. Mrs Tom Cleaves and son Clayton stayed with her sister Mrs Earl Cahall Greenwood last week. Mrs Hester Noble visits her daughters Mrs Geo Wilson and Mrs J C Wroten. Mr and Mrs Chambers Lewes visited her parents Mr and Mrs John Haymion. The town prepares for a children service on June 7. Mrs Fred Tarbert, long sick, shows signs of improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Reynolds
Philadelphia
Chambers
Lewes
John Haymion
Fred Tarbert
Trinity Church News and Local Notes
Epworth League services were led last Sunday by Mrs. Wagner. Mothers Day program held Sunday morning. Dr. R. K. Stephenson expected to preach tomorrow morning. Strawberries promising with pickers already assembled. Miss Margie Banning of Philadelphia visited parents. Farmers planting corn and saving hay. several have bought automobiles. Miss Lucy C. Fields returned to Oxford last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity
Epworth League
Wagner
R. K. Stephenson
Trinity Church
Margie Banning
Philadelphia
Lucy C. Fields
Oxford
Local notes and social updates reach Cincinnati area
Rev. J. E. Smith will not be with us tomorrow due to a pressing engagement in Ohio. Mrs. Carrie Crosby returns home after visiting relatives in Baltimore and New York. Friday evening's performance of Fun in a Photographer's Gallery drew good laughs. Orland Horsey of Easton visited his grandfather John Horsey on Sunday. O. H. Henry and family moved into the Mrs. Belle Willis property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Smith
Cincinnati
Ohio
Carrie Crosby
Baltimore
New York
Orland Horsey
Easton
John Horsey
O. H. Henry
Belle Willis
Social Guests Visit Prominent Delaware Hosts
Queen Anne and Frances Clark with Montgomery of Wilmington visit the Rhodes family. A. M. Altwater of Baltimore visits her parents the Hamilton Shorts. Layton Fowler of Philadelphia guests Miss Madge Jump. R. H. Hicks spends several days in Baltimore. S. J. Barton visits relatives in Philadelphia.
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Frances Clark
Montgomery
Wilmington
Chas. Rhodes
A. M. Altwater
Baltimore
Hiram Short
Layton Fowler
Philadelphia
Madge Jump
R. H. Hicks
S. J. Barton
Prof Monroe to Speak on Tomatoes at Kerr Nursery
Prof Monroe of Maryland Agricultural College, an expert in tomato and vegetable growing, will speak Tuesday evening at Mr Bye's J. W. Kerr nursery after the evening train. He and Mr Bye invite all farmers to attend a round table discussion on vegetable culture for an hour or two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prof. Monroe
Maryland Agricultural College
Mr. Bye
J. W. Kerr Nursery
Notable Chautauqua Week Guests and Town Boost
Notable figures including William T. Ailis Ross Crane Miworth Plumstead Bishop Joseph Berry and ex Governor Folk will attend Chautauqua Week June 8 14. A motor party to promote the event and town colors is planned with car owners invited to lend vehicles. Shamokin Daily Dispatch reports lively Chautauqua scenes and strong early ticket sales as Denton boosts its townwide entertainment effort.
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William T. Ailis
Ross Crane
Miworth Plumstead
Joseph Berry
Ireland
Emerald Isle
Joseph W. Folk
Frank Dixon
Signor Calefary Victor
Ele
America
Tuskegee Singers
Jubilee Singers
Nashville
Tennessee
United States
Denton
Ouling
Chautauqua Association
Shamokin
G. A. R. Opera House
To Protect the Roadside Trees in Maryland
The State Legislature enacts a roadside tree law empowering the State Board of Forestry to plant, care for, and improve trees along highways. It bars trimming or removing trees without permission and prohibits advertising on trees or on public highway properties, with penalties for violations. The Board plans public guidance to help districts beautify roadsides. Subscribe now.
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Maryland
State Board of Forestry
The Potter Mansion Caveat Abandoned in Will Case
The will caveat by Mrs. Henrietta Stevens Mills in Queen Annes County has been abandoned and will not be tried. The record shows Mills received 600 dollars and agreed to pay costs and counsel fees in Caroline and Queen Annes counties. The Williston brick mansion, tied to the Potter family, is noted as an early 19th century treasure on Coquericus Creek, with connections to General Jackson and generations of notable Caroline County figures.
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Potter Mansion
Mary Virginia Stevens
Queen Anne's County
Henrietta Stevens Mills
Centreville
Baltimore American Notes
Williston
Steven
William Potter
Caroline County
Zabdiel Potter
Coquericus Creek
Willis
Potter's Landing
Choptank
Andrew Jackson
Baltimore Star Spangled Banner Centennial HQ Opened
The city commission appointed by Mayor James H. Preston opens headquarters at 107 to 113 East Baltimore Street for the Star Spangled Banner Centennial. Nearly a million dollars will fund decorations, illuminations, the industrial parade, and a historic pageant. President Wilson may attend the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Commission
James H. Preston
East
Baltimore Street
Wilson
Fort McHenry
Francis Scott Key
W C T U Convention At Tilghman Island
The W C T U tri county convention covering Caroline Talbot and Dorchester was held at Tilghman Island with inspiring talks by Mrs Haslup state president Mrs Don Blain and Mrs Ray state L T L organizer. New unions formed at St Michaels Oxford and Bozman. Officers reelected Marianne Hardcastle S A Wilson Anna Nevius Merrick Mary 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline
Talbot
Dorchester
Tilghman’s Island
St. Michaels
Oxford
Bozman
Haslup
Don Blain
Washington
Ray
Young People's Branch
Tilghman
Marianne Hardcastle
5. A. Wilson
Anna Nevius Merrick
Mary 5. Jump
Baltimore Pushes For Regional Reserve Bank Plan
The Baltimore campaign for a regional reserve bank gains momentum with a petition for a review of the Organization Committee’s Richmond selection. A forty member committee from seventeen big business associations and the Associated Boards of Trade of Maryland leads the effort, backed by leading lawyers and experts. A pamphlet highlights Baltimore’s advantage, claiming five times Richmond’s finance, trade, population and property values.
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Regional Reserve Bank
Baltimore
Organization Committee
Richmond
Reserve Board
Big Business Associations
Associated Boards of Trade of Maryland
Baltimore Regional Reserve Bank Committee
Misleading claim prompts Mint reply to thousands
A nationwide hoax claimed each U S citizen should receive 34.90 from the Treasury as a per capita share of money circulated by Uncle Sam. Letters pour in from all regions, with many sent to the Mint. The Bureau prepared a form letter to correct the misconception and has been replying to the eager applicants.
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Mint
United States
Uncle Sam
Treasury Department
Bureau of the Mint
Getmer Guaranteed Hose facing strong sales today
J H Pastorfield Co states reason for rising demand is customers receive more value for their money with Getmer Guaranteed Hose than any competing stocking, suggesting ongoing promotional success and consumer trust in the brand.
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J. H. Pastorfield Co
Jurist Conrad Praised in Peninsula Social Circles
Judge Conrad, a popular jurist and litterateur, is noted for his legal and literary prominence in Caroline county and Maryland. He delivered an engaging sermon at Bloomery ALF Church in Southern Carolina last Sunday on the day’s Sunday School lesson, with a Weymouth to Sunday Star photo.
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Conrad
Peninsula
Bloomery Alf
Caroline
Caroline County
Maryland
Sunday Star
Wilmington
Judge Conrad
Sunday School Gathering and Community Church News
The Caroline County Sunday School convention met Tuesday and Wednesday at the Denton Methodist Episcopal Church with Harry H. Nuttle re-elected president and officers George A. McDaniel and C. S. Kauffman. Talks covered The Key to the Situation, Rural Possibilities, The King's Jewels, Approved Workmen, Folds at Home, District Organization, Superintendent Qualities, Organized Adult Class, and The King's Orders. St Elizabeth's Catholic Church to host a strawberry and ice cream festival May 28 to fund an organ. Rev. T. F. Beauchamp to preach at Bloomery Church tomorrow at 3 pm. St Elizabeth's children to celebrate first communion May 24 at 10 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline County
Methodist Episcopal Church of
Denton
Harry H. Nuttle
George A. McDaniel
C. S. Kauffman
C. T. Wyatt
Middletown
Frank Wagner
Federalsburg
Maggie
Wilson
W. Kindley
A. M. Rahn
Ridgely
Miss Wilson
G.S. Raleigh
I. Elmer Perry
Delaware Sunday School Association
Wilmington
C. M. Elderdice
St. Elizabeth's Catholic Church
Thomas R. Green
Prize for Safety Inventions Contest Opening
Labor nationwide welcomes a new Bureau of Labor Safety and a contest offering 1500 dollars to three inventors for life and limb protecting devices for machinery. First prize 1000 dollars, second 300, third 200. A distinguished commission will judge, with June closing the contest. Open to all ages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Labor Safety
Department of Labor
Victor J. Evans
Washington
Marshall
Champ Clark
Houston and
Wilson
Agricultural and Labor Departments
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Robert Mackay
H. C. Young
Railroad Man’s Magazine
Popular Electricity
Evans
Remembrance of Joseph M Everngain and Ivah Barcus
In loving remembrance of father Joseph M Everngain who departed this life May 1913. Also memory of Ivah Barcus aged 16 months and 22 days who passed away May 7th. Parents express sorrow yet cherish memories and faith in paradise. Include note requesting $13 for carriage harness set from J T Frampton and Son of Federalsburg Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph M. Everngain
Ivah Barcus
Ivah
Christ
Paradise
J. T. Frampton & Son
Federalsburg
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the Local Department
the Roads Commission
O. E. Weller
Walter B. Miller
Andrew Ramsay
Thomas Parran
John M. Perry
J. Frank Smith
Mr. Perry
Mr. Smith
Shockley
Solomon Neal
Neal
James T. Bright
Journal Today
Broad Chesapeake
Hickman
Wine
Lucas
C. Fountain
Stokes
Denton Nine
Hobbs
E. M. Willey
W. T. Loockerman
Herman Hill
Willard
Bertha Dyer
Arrington
C. M. Culham
S. Love
M. Love
L. Griffith
American Corner
Emma Worth
Stillsboro
J. R. Richards
Daltimore
H. M. Warrington
H. W. Hughes
C. E. Collins
Charles Howard
Andersontown
Henry Necker
J. Ormond Neal
Raymond Burger
Packard Motor Car Co
A. J. Billing
Ivah L. Smith
Alvin Satterfield
Harrington
THE
Ridgely News
Therlifty
M. I
Watt
Walker
India
Fort
General Conference Finance Committee
Mr. Angel
Gloversville
Masten
W. E. Habbart
L. S. Matthews
Queen Anne
Central Avenue
Walter Hoffman
Hawthorne
M. E
Mr. Shaw
Holy City
the Reformed Church
Viola Jones
Iris Smith
Templeville
Chautauqua News Matters
Ion, Ansty
C. Cosnan
Other Church
T. F. Beauchamp
Concord Circuit
Bloomery Church
St. Elizabeth's Parish
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