Local Elections and Millinery Sales Dominate Caroline News
Caroline county reports October tax discounts and state fund distribution while town merchants unveil autumn millinery displays at Miss Jennie Stafford and MecHsaine Sisters. Denton hosts a grand mass meeting October 25 with Hering Straus and Magruder speakers amid local property sales and a new concrete bridge nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Wrights
Dover
MecHsaine & Sisters
Melsanie & Sisters
Otto Schalk
Denton
Bel Air Notes Election and Social Roundup
The Bel Air column records Dr Chalmers Brumbaugh elected to chair in mathematics at Baltimore City College after two years as Bel Air High School vice principal, with praise for his demeanor and dedication. It also chronicles several weddings and social visits including Celesta Reibold and Clayton Clark, Miss Edith Harper’s marriage to Prof Nicholas Orem, and other residents’ activities and moves in and around Denton, St Michaels, Dover, and Easton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bel Air
Chalmers S$. Brumbaugh
Bel Air High School
Baltimore City College
Brumbaugh
Bribaugh
B. B. Brumbaugh
Denton
Concord Parsonage
Celesta Reibold
Baltimore
Williston
Clayton E. Clark
M. Clark
Delia Mowbray
Federalsburg
Edward Hubbard
Easton
John C. Harper
Near St. Michaels
Nicholas Orem
Talbot County
Christ Protestant Episcopal Church
St Michaels
O. W. DeVenish
United States
Kenney
John F. Saulsbury
Dover
F. 5. Hardesty
Felton
Mildred Lee Lewis
Lewis
John W. Long
Duesday
Dashiell
Mary E. Hobbs
Philadelphia
James H. Nichols
Mary
Helen Roe
Hare Family Visits and Local Social Notes
Williston and Mrs. Wm Hare of Philadelphia return home after visiting Mr and Mrs A Meredith near ihid place. Miss Mary Meredith and Miss Nannie Towers visited Miss Nettie Horsey in Iaston Virginia. Sherman Hignutt returns to Wilmington for commercial studies. Miss Nannie Towers spent time in Monumental City. Miss Dela Mowbray visits Mrs Alice Joxsom. Miss Estella Meredith visits Queen Anne relatives. Rhoda Marine to begin teaching at Concord near Monday. Mrs Sallie Williams guests of Mrs John Horsey. Mr and Mrs J W F Cooper visiting Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Hare
Philadelphia
A. Meredith
Ihid-Place
Mary Meredith
Nannie Towers
Miss Meredith
Nettie Horsey
Iaston
Sherman Hignutt
Wilmington
Attack on Gertrude Zechman Heard Near Adamsville
Gilbert Summers met Miss Gertrude Zechman on a road near Adamsville on Thursday and allegedly attacked her with felonious intent. Zechman’s father arrived, aided by Charles Buttner, and beat Summers severely, leaving him injured. Zechman was arrested on Saturday and held on nominal bail by Delaware authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert Summers
Winchester
Greenwood
Gertrude Zechman
Adamsville
Charles Buttner
Summers
Mr. Zechman
Delaware
Rally services at Concord M. E. Church on Sunday
Concord M E Church announces rally services Sunday October 6 at 730 PM. Baltimore singer Warry Stallings will perform and assist. Stallings will sing at Harmony in the morning and Chestnut Grove in the afternoon. Harmony Ladies Aid met at Concord parsonage with full attendance. A new graded school building at Concord near completion will open Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord M. E
Warry Stallings
Baltimore
Stallings
Harmony
Chestnut Grove
Ladies’ Aid of Harmony M. E. Church
Concord
Laurel Grave and Howard visit amid farm precursors
Mr L B Howard of Atlantic City visits brother John Howard for ten days. Local farmers in the area prepare for wheat seeding as spring work begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurel
L. B. Howard
Atlantic City
John Howard
Elderly Philadelphia girl dies after short illness
Burraiiter Eleanor Hedges, daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Davis of Philadelphia, died Wednesday night last week at the home of her grandparents Mr and Mrs M Bates Smith after a brief illness. Funeral services were held at Union M P Church last Saturday morning with Rev I S Johnson officiating. Guests from Philadelphia and nearby towns have been visiting and returning home. Various locals and friends were mentioned as visitors and guests in the lead up to and after the funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
M. Bates Smith
Frank Rea
Minnie Thawley
Crisfield
Lucy A. Cahall
John Smith
Sharptown
William Cooper
Anna
W.l. Robinson
Simpson
Near Here
Freddie Creadick
Harrington
Clifford Price
Blanche Price
Wilmington
Near
Effa Hurd
Woodside
Del
Willoughby Nowell
Theresa C. Guthrie
Prospect School
Leslye Cheezum
Myrtle Price
Viola Cahall
Parrotts Return From Jamestown Exposition Trip
Rev and Mrs Th L Parrott return from a pleasant Jamestown Exposition trip with stops nearby. Guests visiting Roanoke residents include Mr and Mrs William Blackwell and Miss Lillie Cressey.
Reorganized Calvary M. P. Church Endeavor Elects Officers
The Young People's Christian Endeavor Society at Calvary M. P. Church elected officers led by President Oltie Connelly and Vice President Harry Sullivan. Officers include Lacy Griffin recording secretary Hattie Daffin corresponding secretary Louis Monath treasurer Bertha Collins organist Lydia Nichols assistant organist. Services next Sunday include Sunday School 930 am preaching 230 pm Christian Endeavor 730 pm. Local agriculture notes report late wheat feeding and a good tomato crop with a functioning new telephone line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People's Christian Endeavor Society of Calvary M. P. Church
Presdent
Oltie Connelly
Harry Sullivan
Lacy Griffin
Hattie Daffin
Louis Monath
Bertha Collins
Lydia Nichols
Calvary M. P
Christian Endeavor
Local social notes from Henderson area
Mrs. M. W. Gooden and daughter Rachel returned to Wilmington after visiting Mr. H. C. Gooden. Mrs. H. Dill of Wilmington visited Mr. 13. F. Dill and went home. Mrs. D. M. Gooden spent Tuesday with her mother, Mrs. Lydia Hughes, in Hollandsville. Mrs. Frank Harris of Wilmington visited her mother, Mrs. Major Cohce, and Mrs. Susan Montague of Easton visited Mrs. Wm. Gruwell near town. Mr. James Glass spent Sunday in Aberdeen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan Montague
Easton
Wm. Gruwell
James Glass
Aberdeen
Marydel Hosts Foretaste for Circuit Court Next Week
Rev. FE H Derrickson, his wife and daughter Myrtle of Marydel, were entertained by Mrs. Caleb Boggs and Mrs. M J Smith of Cheswold on Friday ahead of Circuit court sessions next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marydel
FE. H. Derrickson
Myrtle
Caleb Boggs
M. J. Smith
Cheswold
Real Estate Transfers and Septem ber Licenses
Real estate transfers recorded in September list dozens of parcels with purchasers sellers and prices across Linchester Seventh Third and Ridgely districts. Marriage licenses issued include Herman Jefferson Connolly and Daisy Andrews Jay Robinson Christopher and L Velma Carroll and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John ‘T. Fleetwood
Solomon S. Collins
Federalsburg
Annie S. Lewis
Frederick Harlow
Hickman
Mary E. Carter
William Ff. Brown
Sarah Emma Bradley
Edward P. Gadow
Linchester
N. Alvin Smith
Barantha Smith
St. Ete
John R. Whaley
W. R. Peters
William E. Orrell
Anna E. Hopkins
Greensboro
William R. Comegys
Annie Wright
Albert T. Andrew
Lawrence L. Cherbonnier
George T. Redden
Thomas J. Williams
Joseph H. Caulk
Robert Bullock
Richard J. 5. Bullock
Josephine M. Downes
James E. Wright
Denton
W. F. Pennington
G. W. Buckle
Herman Jefferson Connolly
Choptank
Daisy Frances Andrews
Preston
James Robinson Christopher
L. Velma Carroll
Bethlehem
John Stranahan
Ida M. Harvey
Joseph H. Johnson
Milton
Katharine Hobbs
Hobbs
Clayton E. Clark
Selester V. Raybold
Williston
Milton Lee
Baltimore
Mary Wheatley
Ridgely
Local Market Briefs and Community Notices in Ridgely Area
Ridgely and surrounding reports note tomato packing averages around ten cents per basket with contract price at fifteen cents. Wedding at Glen Yarnie for Mr. J. Harry Hemmons and Miss Maud Mancha. residence moving to Central Avenue after Western New York trip. J W Simons adds a large hardware store expansion with skating rink on second floor. Funeral of Mr. Win E Temple draws large crowd. interment at Church Hill. Mrs. M W Yearley to Baltimore for interment. funeral by Pritchett. A W Smith & Sons face material delays. fifty thousand feet due soon. A W Thompson finishes removing false work from Greensboro bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Reformed Church
Church Hill
M. W. Yearley
Baltimore
Pritchett
Greensboro
A. W. Smith & Sons
A. W. Thompson
Federalsburg News Highlights Road Upgrades and Tax Outlook
A writer praises improved roads near Federalsburg and predicts substantial increases in Caroline County property values at next assessment, benefiting taxpayers. Local politicians in Denton are criticized for a political maneuver aimed at voters. Also noted are W. A. Adams adding a shuttle to town, Emancipation Day impact on canning, and Gambrill & Son starting a house on Academy Street with Harry Flaharty adding an extension to Main Street residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline
Denton
W. A. Adams
Canning Houses
Gambrill & Son
Thomas Christopher
Academy Street
Harry Flaharty
Main Street
Hobbs News Highlights and Social Notes
Hobbs resident Mr Selby Roop remains unable to work after stepping on a nail ten days ago. Rev. F T Benson preached to a Hobbs congregation at Ames Church on Sunday. Tomato crop wanes while factory supply exceeds demand. Mrs Irene Corkran returned home after weeks with her daughter Mrs Harry Merriken. Mrs J A Merriken visited her daughter Mrs Ben Seeders. Mr and Mrs Jacob Horsey of Wilmington visit Hobbs. Mr and Mrs Will Nichols and daughter spent weekend with relatives. Mrs Sarah Dutton of Baltimore visited her brother Mr E Adams. Mrs E L Adams, previously ill, is recovering. Miss Carolyn Hobbs spent Thursday at Rehoboth Beach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selby Roop
T. Benson
Hobbs
Ames’ Church
Irene Corkran
Harry Merriken
Preston
J. A. Merriken
Ben Seeders
Jacob Horsey
Wilmington
H. C. Hobbs
Will Nichols
Sarah Dutton
Baltimore
E. Adams
New Rail Road Avenue Building Nears Completion
Mrs Redhead’s new building on Rail road avenue nears completion to be occupied by Mr John Henry and family. Mrs Nora Corbett and daughter of Baltimore will winter in Preston as guests of Mrs Lou Todd. Mrs Isaac Noble and daughter return from Atlantic City. Rose Burgess and son spend a week in Baltimore with relatives. Richard Phillips of Berlin visited his parents. Miss Carter runs a millinery store in the Johnson Building. Fletcher Sisk is visiting Vienna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson Building
Fletcher Sisk
Vienna
Tomatoes and Wheat Seedings Ahead in Goldsboro
Farmers push to harvest tomato crop while wheat seeding lags, with yields projected at five to eight tons per acre. Mr Jarrell reports about 5,000 baskets on hand though labor shortages caused some losses. District visitors and ill residents also noted in Greensboro and Hillsboro areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldsboro
Jarrell
Charles F. Jarman
Wilmington
Greensboro
H. W. B. Rowe
Hillsboro
Robert Jarrell, Sr
Wm. H. Bartlett
Joshua Leads Israel Across Jordan to Promise Land
The Sunday School lesson outlines Joshua's rise as Moses' successor, chosen by God to lead Israel into Canaan. It contrasts Joshua's leadership with Moses, notes the requirements of courage and obedience, and emphasizes God's promise to never fail or forsake his servant. The lesson concludes by linking Joshua to Jesus, who leads believers to heaven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joshua
Moses
God
Israel
Jordan
Canaan
Christ
Land of Promise
Heavenly
Heaven
Jesus
Egypt
Josh
Oaks School Needs A Second Room For Pupils
The Oaks community reports thirty eight pupils in one room and fears crowding if enrollment grows after the cann ing factory closes. Residents urge the School Board to provide an additional room and teacher, promising steady attendance and active teaching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oaks
Undertaker Pippin Tried for Unpermitted Burial in Centreville
Charles T. Pippin, Marydel undertaker, faced trial before Judge Woodford in Centreville last Friday for burying bodies without required permits. Dr. L. Marshall Price and Dr. W. T. Henry testified as witnesses. Pippin was acquitted on two charges but found guilty on a third, fined 10 dollars plus costs totaling 15.45 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles T. Pippin
Marydel
Woodford
Centreville
L. Marshall Price
State Board of Health
W. T. Henry
Queen Anne's County
Pippin
Harvest church notices and events in Denton area
Church News reports a harvest home service at Christ Church with large attendance. M P Church and M E Church schedule class meetings, services, Sunday School, and youth activities with prayers and sermons. An old time love feast and holy communion are planned at Denton M E Church, plus Rev McGilton addresses. East Baltimore call for Rev DeVenish. Harmony Ladies’ Aid oyster supper October 11 12. Haydon’s rink supper October 9. M E Sunday School to hold afternoon sessions. Williston M E Church to host Dr McGilton sermon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Church
Denton
Tuckahoe Neck
Junior Christian Endeavor
Young People's Christian Endeavor
M. E
Frank P. Covey
A.C. McGilton
O. W. DeVenish
Christ P. E. Church
St. Michael's
M. E. Church
Hillsboro
Church of the Holy Evangelists
East Baltimore
Protestant Episcopal Church
United States
Richmond
J. Gibson Gantt
Ladies’ Aid Society of Harmony
Matrons
Methodism
Hayadone
Methodist Episcopal Sunday School
McGilton
Williston M. E
Orphans Court Proceedings on Administrations
In the Orphans Court last Tuesday Henry B R Lewis and Fred R Owens, administrators of William C Maloney, presented and had approved an inventory of the estate with sale ordered. Letters of administration granted for Charles F Smith to Susana Smith and William Kirwin Smith. Appraisals by Clinton Cook and Henry T Nuttle. notices to creditors ordered. William Turner estate proceedings heard with John W Williamson and Charles W Flaharty appointed to appraise. William H Wright sought letters for George A Wright. special session held. George A Wright administration granted to William H Wright. John E Wilson and W J D Lucas named appraisers. notices to creditors. Mrs Sallie A Williams applied for administration of Levin W Williams estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
Henry BR. Lewis
Fred R. Owens
William C. Maloney
Chas. F. Smith
Susana Smith
William Kirwin Smith
Clinton Cook
Henry T. Nuttle
George A. Wright
William H. Wright
John E. Wilson
W. J. D. Lucas
Sallie A. Williams
Levin W. Williams
Nursing the Sick Opens Broad Path for Women
A Philadelphia School for Nurses offers a Two Years Free Course at 2219 Chestnut Street with room board uniforms and all home comforts. The program trains nurses in homes of the poor and moderate income, ending with a paid return fare home. An eighteen month option exists with six months at home. Enrollment for four hundred resident students next year begins now. Scholarships aim to reach young women from smaller towns and rural districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia School For Nurses
Chestnut Street
Philadelphia
Young Democrats Seek Another Registration Window
Young Democrats and other eligible voters who should be transferred will have another registration opportunity next Tuesday to complete the process. The notice emphasizes timely action and directs readers to participate in the registration drive.
Local obituaries note Parks and Jarman in Denton area
George Lucas Parks son of Mr and Mrs George H Parks died at his grandmother’s home after tuberculosis followed pneumonia. He aged 19 and was returned from Southern California to Maryland for burial. Funeral at Methodist Protestant Church with multiple ministers, interment at Denton cemetery. Nathan M Jarman of Tuckahoe Neck died of typhoid fever. services at his residence with Rev. John W Jones and Rev. H S Johnson, burial at Denton cemetery. William E Temple Sr of Ridgely died aged 72 after paralysis. former Sheriff, legislator and official. survived by widow and three children. William H Simpson of Greensboro died at 66. funeral at his Greensboro home. Mrs Caroline Kelley aged 96 died at Royal Oak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Lucas Parks
George H. Parks
Mary E. Clark
California
Easton
Maryland
Methodist Protestant Church
F. T. Henson
H. S. Johnson
T. H. Wright
A. C. McGilton
Denton Cemetery
Nathan M. Jarman
Tuckahoe Neck
John W. Jones
Ridgely
Jarman
Thomas Jarman
John F. Jarman
Greensboro
Robert E. Jarman
James S. Jarman
William T. Jarman
Marion E. Jarman
Goldsboro
Charles F. Jarman
Wilmington
Howard B. Jarman
Berlin
William E. Temple
J. H. Beauchamp
Caroline Kelley
Royal Oak
Anti bribery pledge proposed in Wicomico County
The Sun reports a Republican plan led by William H. Jackson known as Uncle Bill to cap campaign spending at 1000 dollars per side in Wicomico. The proposal requires sworn disclosure of contributions and expenditures within six days after the election and prohibits rewards or inducements to voting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore Sur
William H. Jackson
Maryland
Delaware
Bill
Republican State Committee
Wicomico County
Democratic State Committee
Republican State Central Committee
Republican Committee
The
Sun
Wicomico Democrats
Caroline
Talbot
Wicomico
Jackson
Burkett and Andrews Ladies Visit Local Residents
Mrs Fannie Burkett Carl Burkett Mrs Harvey Robinson and her young son from Easton visit Mrs L J Andrews. Mrs W N Andrews of Philadelphia visited relatives here this past week. Mrs I W Speakers from Patterson New Jersey now visiting relatives. Miss Nellie Hill spent Sunday with her parents at Williamsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannie Burkett
Carl Burkett
Harvey Robinson
Little Son
Easton
L. J. Andrews
W. N. Andrews
Philadelphia
I. W. Speakers
Patterson, N. J
Nellie Hill
Williamsburg
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Centor Journal
the Local Department
Toni Itoes
James
Pederalsburg
Jennie Stafford
State School Fund
Atkinson
Caroline County
KP Covey
Pexing
Schalk
Baltimore County
Frea Uier Nuttle
Pennell Cooper
Palmyra
XN. J
Dolly
Cooper
Greensbro
New Jersey
Hawkins
Samuel Ewing
State
Wm. Carpenter
Greenbury
W. Wiliamon
Justice Steele
Carpenter
Williamson
J. F. Porter
John T. Carter, Jr
Thomas Sharp
Blanington
Porter
Messrs
Oxford
Shadeland
Edward Wilkes
Annie Jr
Jack Crow
Touri
Trenton
Joshua W. Hering
Isaac Lobe Straus
C. C. Magruder
Hering
Straus
Magruder
INE
WSPBA
Mr. Brumbaugh
Th. L. Parrott
William Blackwell
Lillie Creasey
Roanoke
Ernest Jackson
Frances
George C. Sherwood
W. E. Denney
Wye Mills
S. N. Pilchard
Pilchard
George F. Beaven
Stella Virginia Fiske
Katherine Waters
J. A. Mackintosh
Virginia Holt
Nelson
Queen Anne
Charles I. Stewart
Ary
John F. Russom
Circuit Court
William C. Bradley
Julian F. Shellbrooks
C. W. Jackson
John S. Walters
Maggie Cox
David S. Ramsdell
Katie D. Morgan
J. Dukes Downes
Josephine Ross
Jacob A. Heller
Sallie Wilson
Solomon Wilson
George M. Clark
Daniel R. Adams
G. H. Williamson
Maryland and
W. Carroll Faulkner
Mary J. Faulkner
William E. Flaharty
Mary E. Horsey
Richard A. Towers
Charles W. Etflwanger
Joseph Schrieber
H. L. Cooper
Isaac L. Lukes
Isaac L. Dukes
Thomas C. Melvin
Sallie C
Libbie Smith
Frank Long
Charles E. Washburn
Annie Dixon
J. Andrew Mitchell
Jacob C. Madara
Lawrence
Joseph M. Wright
Luther J. Walker
James H. Reese
M. F. Kibler
B. W. Parker
A. Roe
Walter Downes
Charles W. Cahall
William Stevens
John H. Vickery
Hf. J. Cooper
Stephen S. Stone
Harvey L. Cooper
Fannie Foster
HH. L. Cooper
T. A. Smith
J. A. Sigler
Thomas W. Jones
T. L. Day
Swing & Co
John W. Funk
Henry D. Hinman
A. G. Saulsbury
A. UD
E.G. Saulsbury
Amanda D. Saulsbury
A. G
I.T. Saulsbury
E. L. Adams
Carolyn Hobbs
Rehoboth Beach
Church News
School For Nurses
Realms
Elysian
Newton
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