Local items span sales, births, and elections
A broad district column notes Farmers Supply Co. selling heavy corduroy pants, carload dairy salt, and a Denton Auto Co. Ford representative. Revival services proceed at Oak Grove Baptist with Rev G Morris and Evangelist Pattison. Maryland election results favor Democrats with Gordy winning Comptroller and a Democratic Senate majority. A found baby drama and a Bishop Adams monument dedication are described, plus church revival topics and schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmersi Supply Co
Kent County Circuit Court
Farmers Supply Co
Alda P. Whitby
Denton Auto Co
John T. Carter
Emily DeFord
Universal Book and Bible House
Philadelphia
Hix Song
Denton
Federalsburg
Long & Beall
Calvert C. Merriken
Methodist Protestant Church
J. M. Pattison
Queen Anne’s
United States
Great Britain
Kent Sparks Price
J. Medford Price
Buibsburg
Maryland
St. Paul
Atlanta
Georgia
Boys’ Clubs of America
Queen Anne
J. E. Clough
Easton
John Gardner Murray
Enoch
Adams
Willam S. Gordy, Jr
Oliver Metzerott
Baltimore City
Senate
House
Caroline
Church of ‘the Brethren
Seventh Street
Garst
Christ
Christian Workers Meeting
Local Weddings and Social News from Denton Area
Charles L. Jarrell Jr and Anna Christian Carter wed at Church of the Holy Trinity in Greensboro with Rev. Harris B. Thomas officiating. Guests included Margaret Christian and Hall Barton as maid of honor and best man. Reception at A. A. Christian home then trip to Philadelphia and New York. Additional notices cover Miss Margaret Jane Redden and William S. Denny marriage in Denton, Mereiam Lee and Dr. B. Bruce Brumbaugh wedding in Washington, and social updates on local residents and visitors in Denton and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles L. Jarrell, Jr
Anna Christian Carter
Edward C. Carter
Church of the ‘Holy Trinity
Greensboro
Harris B. Thomas
Margaret Christian
Hall Barton
Centreville
Dorothy Rawlings
Keene Saulsbury
Troy
Fusselbaugh
Baltimore
Carlton Carter
A. A. Christian
William S. Denny
Balti
Main Street
Denton
H. B. Thomas
Christ Protestant Episcopal Church
Mary Redden
J. Owen Knotts
New York
Atlantic City
William Lee Smith
Whitelock Street
Miriam Lee
B. Bruce Brumbaugh
Washington
Dr. Hesser
Jane Chaney
I. Vernon Brumbaugh
Brumbaugh
Elkridge
W. Harry Jopp
Billy
Emily
Wye- Mills
Jopp
R. A. Henning
Stephen P. Shipman
Norfolk
S. P. Shipman
James E.higautt
Caroline
James FitzGibbon
Marietta Anthony
Ira Downes
Calvin Langrelil
William Betts
J. L Stevens
Frederica
James Wesley Jopp
Wye Mills
William P. Draper
N. W. Voss
Wilmington
J. W. Voss
Ralph Cover
T. Pliny Fisher
Henry Wilson
John E. Wilson
R. N. Hitchins
Layman J. Redden
Blair School
Miv
E. Saulsbury Garey
James W. Voss
Local social notes from Burrsville and surrounding area
A string of birthday and surprise parties marking anniversaries and visits fills Burrsville society pages. Highlights include Thawley birthdays with friends, Red Hawk Tribe delegates attending a Wilming ton council, guests visiting from Philadelphia and Wyoming, and PTA officer elections at Camp Grove school. Multiple families host gatherings while residents travel to Goldsboro Denton and Willow Grove. John Parris remains seriously ill nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Thawley
Emory Pearson
Everett Smith
John M. Wooters
George Taylor
I. C
Great Council
Wilmington
Pearson
Thomas E. Cahall
Edna Caball
Charles Brown
Cahall
Riley Brown
Wyoming
Viola Fell
Philadelphia
John Nichols
Miss Vauline
Clifton Nichols
John H. Thawley
Wm. H. Parris
Parris
Camp Grove School
John Wooters
Claude Olson
Mildred Breeding
Holiness People
Harry Collison
A. T. Garrett
Powell Hopkins
Rachel Price
Brownsville
Charles W. Collison
R. H. Thawley
Wesley E. Thawley
Goldsboro
Harvey Collison
Charles Murphy
Denton
Pearl Baynard
Willow Grove
Harrington
John Parris
Will Wilson
Local Social Visits Reported Around Wilmington Area
Mr and Mrs Jesse Richardson and Mrs Morris Bartlett of Wilmington spent Tuesday with several local families. Numerous couples from Wilmington and Cordova visited relatives and friends in Ridgely Marydel and Berlie. Election day passed off very quietly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Richardson
Morris Bartlett
Wilmington
J. W. Gibson
J. R. Melvin
J. N. Smith
Marydel
Harry Karcher
Marie
John Pritchett
Martin Jensen
C. E. Hollingsworth
Anna Gooden
Revival service in Goldsboro seeks 150 attendees nightly
In Goldsboro a revival at the Methodist church invites 150 attendees each night during the meeting. Mrs J T Stevenson of Dover and Miss Ida Cooper of Cordova visit their brother W T Cooper. Frank Lane and Noble Jarrell, now Ford agents, build a storage house. Several local moves and visits are noted as well as a train accident that cost John Milby two cows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Stevenson
Dover
Ida Cooper
Cordova
W. T. Cooper
Frank Lane
Noble Jarrell
Ford Car
Bryan Shockley
Baby
Chestertown
Thomas Shockley
Charles Jarrell
Greensboro
Methodist Church
John Milby
Bethlehem Ladies Aid Oyster Supper Recovers Funds
The Ladies Aid of Bethlehem thank all who contributed and helped. About ninety dollars was raised. Visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Legates and family from Elkton, with Mrs. Charles Blades. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Blades and daughter visit Mrs. Gifford Bowdle. Alva Blades visit Seaford relatives. Dr. Wise preached a sermon last Sunday. Mrs. Lee Smith of Hurlock spent the weekend with Miss Ruth Taylor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Legates
Elkton
Charles Blades
Ralph Blades
Gifford Bowdle
Alva Blades
A Poor Oyster Season Struggles With Mussel Infestations
Oystermen in tidewater counties face an unprecedented season as prices sink to multi year lows and mussel contamination forces tongers to harvest three bushels to produce a gallon of shucked meat. Veteran crewmen report the worst conditions in memory as shell stock fails to develop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tidewater
Local arrivals and visits brighten Preston area
Preston and Mrs. J. W. Nusbaum and family return from Camp Bragg N C to their home near Preston where Mr Nusbaum served as Camp Bragg Laundry superintendent for over a year. Dr Wise district superintendent preached a strong sermon at the M E Church last Sunday morning. Medford Burgess of Baltimore spent Sunday with relatives, and Joseph Wright of Baltimore visited relatives near town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Nusbaum
Camp Bragg
N. C
Preston
Nusbaum
Wise
M. E
Medford Burgess
Baltimore
Joseph Wright
Farmers Supply Co Offers All Feeds At Low Prices
Feeds of all kinds available at greatly reduced prices from Farmers Supply Co. Lard cans described as bright and new, also from Farmers Supply Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Supply Co
Forty fifth birthday masquerade for Howard Holsinger celebrated
The report notes a masquerade party on Thursday evening last week to mark Howard Holsinger’s forty fifth birthday. Other local items include visits from James Swing Jr of Maryland University with Joseph Wilde, plus illness and social visits among residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cess
Howard Holsinger
James P. Swing, Jr
Maryland University
Joseph Wilde
Stanley Grabill
J. T. Stevenson
L.S. Matthews
John Davis
Alice Flounders
Harvey Holsinger
Samuel Thomas
Wesley Collegiate Institute
M. C. Meredith
Pierce Saxton
Wilmington
Oliver Pherson
C. E. Anderson
Arthur
Kenton
David Foster
Marcus Hook
Mrs Kemp buried from her son in law’s home
Mrs. Kemp mother of Mrs. Chas Stewart aged 81 was interred from the home of her son in law Mr. Charles Stewart on Wednesday afternoon. The service was led by the Hillsboro M E Church pastor, of which she was a member. A future church talk by Rev. Hummer on youth dangers was announced with an invitation to young people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Heckler
Philadelphia
Vianna Detwiler
Edna Detwiler
Wilson Jackson
North East
Walter Booker
Washington College
Harrison Holsinger
Pittsburg
Dyer
Denton
Walter Bennington
M. D. and W. Railway
Hillsboro
Bowens
J. H. Shooley
M. E Church South
Goldsboro
C. H. Dean
Centreville
Angie Legg
Stevensville
Addie Morgan
Henry Morgan
Easton
Tomato seed as byproduct from tomato processing
Nearly every pulping factory generates waste tomato seed amounting to one two hundredth of a bushel. With hundreds of tons produced by each plant, waste seed totals over a thousand tons in large eastern and midwestern mills. Scientists find fixed air and press cake can become valuable new products. Auto tires and related items are noted by Farmers Supply Co.
Hillsboro News Highlights Local Visits and Obituaries
Hillsboro items note visits from George and Raymond Evans and others, memorials for Rt Rev William Forbes Adams, and a Halloween bridge accident spurring calls to add lighting. Community room reads, school lunches, a piano donation, and many residents’ doings are listed alongside funeral notices for Mrs. Jane Kemp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Evans
Harrington
Del
Raymond Evans
Easton
M. A. Peacock
Airy
E. Knotts
Cordova
Richard Evans
H. Lay Beaven
John Holt
Carrie Holt
William Forbes Adams
Hallowe'en
Tri-County High School
Jane Kemp
Chas. E. Stewart
Alward Chamberlaine
St. Paul's Church
Ladies’ Aid Society
M. E. Church
James Sherwood
J. R. MacSorley
Onancock
Virginia
Kemp Stewart
Maryland University
Kemp
Annabel Moore
Baltimore
Harry Fleming
Fifield
Tuckabeo Neck
Vernon Baker
Ladies' Guild
The
Episcopal Church
G. L. Wilson
Tyson Heather
Marydel
W. B. Sparks
Emma L. Thompson
Pennsylvania
James Hicks
Elsie Hicks
Philadelphia
Captain Branford
W. D. Fleetwood
Denton
October school attendance reaches 90 percent at twenty two schools
For October, twenty two schools hit the 90 percent attendance mark including Nichols at 99 and Baltimore Corner 97. Awards go to Nichols Rural and Hillsboro Elementary for overall attendance. six colored schools reach 80 percent with Denton leading at 86 and the colored banner awarded to Denton school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nichols
Baltimore Corner
Lowe's
Denton High
Hillsboro
Smithville
American Corner
Denton Grammar
Williston
Federalsburg High
Hickman
Ridgely Elementary
Ridgely High
Nabb's
Camp Grove
Oaks
Denton
Mission
Castle Hall
Washington
Federalsburg
Tuckwhee
Paris gown and speaker charm Democrats’ election note
A letter to the editors criticizes Democrats and a Wednesday speech on national affairs. It suggests the audience slept through the presentation and credits the speaker’s Paris gown and coiffure with boosting his personality and effectiveness.
Whiteleysburg Visit With Ellwanger Family Card
Whiteleysburg residents Mr. and Mrs. James FitzGibbon of Washington Mrs. Maurice Miller and two children of Wilmington and other friends visited Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Ellwanger of Whiteleysburg The notice promotes a nearby grocery run by H. E. Ramsdell inviting calls from Fifth and Sixth street residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whiteleysburg
James FitzGibbon
Washington
Maurice Miller
Wilmington
Samuel Ellwanger
Fifth and Sixth Streets
H. E. Ramsdell
School Athletics Feature Emphasizes Regional Soccer Wins
Last weekend's high school soccer battles across the Eastern and Western Shores feature Denton Federalsburg 7 1 defeat, Salisbury 2 1 over Delmar, and Pocomoke victories at Berlin and Snow Hill. Trappe, St Michaels, and Easton efforts heat a Talbot county title race with St Michaels facing Easton next Tuesday for likely championship honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sun
Denton
Federalsburg
Caroline
Clark
Salisbury
Delmar
E. Brown
Sharptown
Delmar Boys
Wicomico
Worcester County
Pocomoke
Berlin
Snow Hill
Sudlersville
Tri-county
S. Brinsfield
Sadlersville
Talbot County
Trappe
St. Michaels
Michaels
Easton
This Year's County Exhibit Plans for Caroline County
At a Caroline County Farmers Association meeting a county exhibit was praised and support pledged. Prizes will be ribbons, not cash, and displays will group by category rather than by district. Special exhibits include crop diseases and controls, women's work topics, and a poultry focus. Booths for commercial firms will be rented to help cover costs. An upcoming pig and cattle sale by Boys' Club members may be included, with details from the County Agent in Denton, Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peninsula Horticultural Society
Globe Theatre
Berlin
G. Hale Harrison
Peninsula
Headlee
National Farm Bureau
North American Fruit Exchange
Caroline County Farmers’ Association
Boys’ Club
Denton
Orphans Court Proceedings Involving Administrators And Guardians
In the Orphans Court Judges West Harper and Shawn preside over cases. Carlton Lord and Cora E Lord as administrators of Walter H Lord deceased filed a sales account of personal property approved by the Court. John Hulliger administrator of John L Hulliger deceased filed inventory and appraisement and an order to sell was granted. Elizabeth P Bradley guardian of James T Moore minor was authorized to use funds for maintenance. Enoch S Clark administrator of Charles R Remsen deceased filed inventory and appraisement with an order to sell. Thomas F Brown administrator of Sallie E Brown deceased received an order to sell personal property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
West, Harper and Shawn
Carlton Lord
Cora
E. Lord
Walter H. Lord
John Hulliger
John L. Hulliger
James T. Moore
Elizabeth P. Bradley
Enoch S. Clark
Charles R. Remsen
Thomas F. Brown
Sallie E. Brown
Few Berries on Holly Wreath Trade Warned
Agents across North and South Carolina Virginia Maryland and Delaware report holly berries are scarce this year due to last spring’s cold weather. Brokers will ship the usual wreaths to eastern and midwestern cities using artificial berries to replace the real ones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North
South Carolina
Virginia
Maryland
Delaware
Obituary notices from Avondale and surrounding towns
The Avondale Herald notes include the death of Robert Francis Maloney aged 72 from heart trouble while awaiting a train at Lansdowne on October 27 1921. Also remembered are Hillsboro veteran Richard Evans 78 and veterinarian Dr Gabriel K Ebling 60 who died after brief illness at Tuckahoe then Ridgely. Robert C Rice 63 of Williston former county sheriff dies after lingering illness. services in Denton cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avondale
Robert Francis Maloney
Harrington
Del
Lansdowne
Elisha
Amelia Meloney
Martin W. Meloney
Mary J. Cahall
Sarah Ann Calley
William H. Meloney
Martha W. Cannon
James E. Meloney
Ada C. Stephenson
E. Tilghman Meloney
Elizabeth E. Greenfield
Caroline County
New Garden Burying Ground
Meloney
Wiley Sisters
Margaret Rigdon
Pennsylvania Avenue
R. Frank Maloney
Hillsboro
Richard Evans
Mr. Evans
Eastern Shore Volunteers
Hick
Elizabeth Ross
George W
Harrington, del
Raymond E
Easton
R. M. Peacock
Mount Airy
N. E. Knott
Cordova
Evans
Greenmount Cemetery
Gabriel K. Ebling
Caroline
Berks County
Tuckahoe
Centreville
Ebling
John
Paul
Reuben
Deborah
Ridgely
Orem Cecil
Eli
Middletown
Dei
Daniel
Marcus Hook
Amos
California
Church of the Brethren
L. R. Brumbaugh
C. F. Cherry
Denton
Robert C. Rice
Williston
Pennsylvania
Tuckahoe Neck
Clarence Rice
Robert Rice, Jr
Washington
E. L. Pickens
Denton Cemetery
Adams Family Travels and Social Visits Across Cities
Smithville residents Minnie and Altha Adams of Wilmington visit sister Blanche Adams. Edna and Grace Adams visit friends in Baltimore and Washington. Myra Wright hosts a Tuesday evening gathering. Mr and Mrs Clarence Parker are spending a few days in Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie and
Altha Adams
Wilmington
Blanche Adams
Edna
Grace Adams
Baltimore
Washington
Myra Wright
Clarence’ Parker
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Local Department
Ebert R. Nuttle
Helen Hagadone
James Baxley
Manokin
E. T. Orme
A. J. Robinson
Harvey E. Sewell
Enoch.b. Garey
Harold C. Nuttle
Card Club
A. E. Cooper
Burrsville
Bethlehem
Ridgely News
Abbu San
Old Japan
Lawrence Lynch
Harry Bowen
Helen Haymaker
Alice Pendleton
Yu-girl
Abby
Ada Matthews
Duches Fujino
Yugir
Ohano
Elsie Matthews
Abbu
T. C. Cahail
Okuku
John Moore
Holsinger
Althea Robinson
Viola Jones
Mary Slaughter
Joe Lynch
Alfred S. Thompson
Japan
J. M. Haymaker
Harry Hemmons
Community Lyceum
Metropolitan Glee Club
Princess Nadonis Indians
Louis Williams
Electrical Entertainer
Jeanette Kling
Davis’ Drug Store
Methodist Ladies’ Aid
T. L. Day
America
Frank Seward
Ford
Jacob
Myrtle Thompson
Norman Wilson
Stayer
F. A. Stayer
J. K. Lynch
William Lynch
D.C. Lynch
Stephen
Owen Lynch
Lucy
Irene
Catherine Lynch
Frank White
Ceal
Grace Thompson
Norristown
Frances Smith
E. E. Messenger
W. F. Porter
Porter
Thompson
Hugh Laird
Helen
Sara
Margaret Amos
Delta
Laird
Alice Bennington
M. Fremont
L’ Enfant
Des Moines
Black Hawk
Col. D. Appleton
Harry Gibson
Hannah
Charles Stevenson
House OF
Crunk
Ico
Treas
Supnirr Tsun
Henderson
Ailpenen
Mal
Ocean
Grace Collins
John Shively
Louise Gray
Wesley Thawley
Katherine Duffey
H. M. Thompson
William Revelle
Anna B. Jump
W. H. B. Rowe
Ramsdell
Sixth Street
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