Talbot County News Highlights and Local Notices
A dense county page reports events from Denton Federalsburg and surrounding towns. Miss Mudd browses millinery in the city. seed rye sells at 1.10 per bushel from Nuttle Milling Co. Trappe wins the Talbot County Baseball League pennant. Denton firms receive tomatoes by rail until Oct 19. Community events include Barrett's Chapel anniversary, soccer results, a fire call, obituaries, and a courthouse docket. Multiple notices cover bankrupt stock payouts, bazaar plans, sales totals, and upcoming mass meetings with an oyster roast. Local disease reports, church conventions, and lectures fill October into mid month. Funeral details follow for Mrs. John T. Harris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Moon
Miss Mudd
The
Journal
Nuttle Milling Co
Trappe
L. B. Towers & Bro
Denton
Barrett's Chapel
Federalsburg
Denton Fire Company
Hillsboro
Clifton Hicks
Harry V. Noble
Scott's
Clarence True Wilson
Washington
R. L. Collings Company
Pennsylvania
Joseph Mallalieu
Millington
Mallalieu
Ladies' Aid
Concord
Andersontown- Hobbs
Bernard Ringpold
Ridgely
Ladies’ Aid of
Concord Church
S. Carroll Johnson
Henderson
Clarence E. Rice
Williston
Susie E. Patton
Charles B. Harrison
Provident State Bank of
Preston
Caroline
Greensboro
Maryland Christian Endeavor Union
Cambridge
Christian Endeavor
L F. Hildebrandt
Atlanta
Palace Theatre
International Bible Students Association
James A. Stevens
John S. McDaniel
Talbot
Hugh Jett
Mulliken
John T. Harris
East
New York State
Denton Cemetery
Orphans Court Proceedings List Various Executorships
In Orphans Court Tuesday Judges West Harper and Shawn presided. Executors filed releases and accounts for multiple deceased and estates including Fisher Andrews Dean Scott Cooper Redden Harrison and others. Orders to sell personal property and real estate releases and inventories were presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
West, Harper and Shawn
T. Pliny Fisher
James H. Fisher
J. Ira Fisher
Annie E Andrews
Melvin Andrews
Charles Andrews
Charles H. Dean
Wiliam E. Callahan
Idas B. Scott
Harvey L. Cooper
John B. Scott
Frank A. Redden
S. Emma Redden
Charles B. Harrison
James Dickinson
Eloise Waters
Josephine Jahns
Local Japanese Relief Fund Contributions Totals 690.67
The Caroline County Chapter American Red Cross reports Japan Relief Fund gifts from Federalsburg 208.60 Denton 131.82 Greensboro 100 Ridgely 70 Preston 68.50 Hillsboro 50.75 Goldsboro 40.75 Marydel 10 Henderson 10 totaling 690.67. Free will offerings from Denton and vicinity include Chautauqua tent 648.2 Denton Community Club 25, several individuals totaling 131.82.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan Relief Fund
Caroline County
American Red Cross
Federalsburg
Denton
Greensboro
Ridgely
Preston
Hillsboro
Goldsboro
Marydel
Henderson
Denton and
Vicinity
Chautauqua
Denton Community Club
H. A. Roe
Mary Hobbs
C. M. Black
T. F. Towers
Miss Matthews
Z P. Steele
Z. P. Steele
M. F. Downes
F. R. Owens
Thawley
Denton Rector Called to Centreville
Rev. Alward Chamberlaine, rector of multiple Maryland churches, has received an unanimous call to become rector of St. Paul’s Centreville. He has not yet decided, weighing the call in prayerful consideration. Previously, he declined a Los Angeles post to focus on Caroline county church work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alward Chamberlaine
Christ Church
Denton
St. Paul's
Hillsboro
Holy Trinity
Greensboro
Epiphany Mission
Preston
St. Paul's Parish
Centreville
Chamberlaine
Los Angeles
Calif
Surprise 22 Relatives Honor Mrs Dill on Birth Day
Greensboro residents celebrate Mrs R H Dill with a surprise gathering of 22 relatives including Ira A Dill M L Wyatt E H Sapp H R Lewis R H Wyatt C H Wyatt O A Nichols and Rev Melvin G Morris who was named Maryland’s top Baptist minister for the year. Morris later received a $50 check from the W G Seal Memorial Fund. Meanwhile scaffolding at the Greensboro Baptist Church collapsed injuring Morris who is now bedridden. David Morris and SN Harris fell but suffered minor bruises. K C H Reynolds of Helvetia Milk moves to Wellsboro Pa to run a new plant. L J Walz will replace him. Laird Goldsboroughs depart for Washington for the fall and winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Dill
Greensboro
Ira A. Dill
Drexel Hill
M. L. Wyatt
Denton
E. H. Sapp
Felton
W. G. Seal
K. C. H. Reynolds
Helvetia Milk Company
Wellsboro
L. J. Walz
Laird Goldsborough
Washington
Social visits and movements around town this week
A series of local social visits are noted with many out-of-town guests. Philadelphia residents Mr. and Mrs. Howard Beanyan and son Graton visited Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Shively. Other guests included Dr. C. C. Neese and wife and Mrs. Leon Ennis of Wilmington and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Wright of Preston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Beanyan
Graton
Alice Dennison
Philadelphia
John Craig
Wyoming
J. W. Shively
C. C. Neese
Leon Ennis
Wilmington
Harry Wright
Preston
Noble Jarrell
Lee Macomber and Son
Lima
N. Y
O. M. Macomber
Ross
Burrsville
William Melvin
W. T. Jarman
Baltimore
Washington
Mt. Vernon
Barrett's Chapel
Frankie Davis
Frankford
Del
Kathryn Shockley
Devolston Cartwright
Mullican
Robert Jarrell
Edward
Howard Thomas
Porter
Oyster Supper Planned by Union Grove Ladies Aid
The Ladies Aid of Union Grove Church will host an oyster supper at Union Grove School on Thursday and Friday nights October 18 and 19. Tickets cost 25 and 50 cents. Also noted are local social visits including families touring Baltimore in Baers’ Chevrolet and new Ford roadster purchases by Wesley Bradley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid
Union Grove Church
Union Grove School
George Baer
Roland Towers
Baltimore
Baer
Edward Lord
Clayton Taylor
Wesley Bradley
Rum mage sale to aid first grade chairs
The Ridgely News Letter reports a rummage sale planned by the Community Club to fund kindergarten chairs for first graders. Mrs. Norman Wilson hosts as chair. many local residents, including Miss Elsie Matthews and Rev. L S Matthews, attend meetings and events. A new Ridgely district dentist from Baltimore will open his office Monday, and community activities include church pageants, library sales, and a Harvest Home service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stayer
Michigan
West
Norman Wilson
Elsie Matthews
Denton
L. S. Matthews
J. J. Ivison
Paul Sewell
Viola Jones
Lawrence Lynch
John Davis
W. A. Brackett
Baltimore
Harrison Holsinger
Paul Holsinger
Third Avenue
Ridgely
The
Reformed Church
Hoch
Theological Seminary
Lancaster
God
Hoffman Brothers
Queen Esther
Columbia
Woman's Home Missionary Society
A. G. Lauisbury
Herbert Jones
Library
Henrietta Swann
Malory Wistead
Epworth League
Ruth Wheatley
Anna Frances Seward
Junior League
Mr. Wheatley
Betterton
Ladies’ Aid
Will Smith
Melvin Wheatley
Arlie Hobbs
First Avenue
Fourth Street
Harry Stayer
Leonard Dean
Centreville
Mollie Cecil
Community Amusement Corporation
Myrtle Thompson
Alan Parsons
Neal Richardson
Hatfield
Georgetown
Laura Aldrich
Wyoming
Sallie Covey
T. L. Day
Day
Covey
Thomas E. Houseman
Edward
Agnes Bestpilch
William Ringgold
Herbert Lane
Ringgold
William Towers
James Howenstein
Narberth
J. M. Swing
Howenstein
Charles Starkey
S. E. Parsons
Cambridge
Wilmington
Mesdames
A. G. Saulsbury
T. W. Jones
Nelson Richards
Eastern Shore Federation
Federalsburg
Frank Long
Dover
Harper Lang
Lane & Lang
Mabel Jones
Viola
Local society notes span Whiteleysburg to Federalsburg
Mr Mervyn Seward aviator and wife visit his parents in Whiteleysburg with relatives Frank Seward and Hobbs families. Miss Anna B Jump sells hats in Temple's store. Mrs Fred Flounders shops in Baltimore. Fred Jr from Annapolis joins. Wilkinson's attend Bar rats Chapel anniversary. Mrs J C Madara at Constance Barry wedding in Baltimore. Grace Dyer Leroy Sard visit Mardella Springs. Frank Porter of Wilmington visits Elliott family. Sewing Circle gathers with Mrs Margaret McCloud. An airplane flies over Ridgely eastward. Mrs Harvey Holsinger spends ten days in Washington DC. Library hours shift to afternoon. Howard Holsinger and family praise field of dahlias. Mrs Burton Wilkinson visits Eas t. Josephine Cahall weekends Federalsburg. Charles Starkey visits Marydel. Rachel McKenney visiting Marydel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mervyn Seward
Frank Seward
Frank Hobbs
Whiteleysburg
Belle Andrews
Anna B. Jump
Marydel
Temple
Fred Flounders
Baltimore
Fred, Jr
Annapolis
Henry Wilkinson
Barratt’s Chapel
J. C. Madara
Constance Barry
Grace Dyer
Leroy Sard
Mardella Springs
Frank Porter
Wilmington
J. F. Elliott
Margaret McCloud
Ridgely
Harvey Holsinger
Washington, D. C
Howard Holsinger
Burton Wilkinson
East
Josephine Cahall
Federalsburg
Charles Starkey
Rachel McKenney
Local Social News From Towne Itinerary
Miss Annabel Clark Juanita Cole and Sara Gooden social with Norman Melvin Harry Leslie and Stanley Pass Sunday entertainment by Miss Gladys Roth in Oxford. James Small returns to Casco Maine after seven weeks at the canning factory overseeing corn packing. Hicks families from Hillsboro visit Sanders home. Katie Sweeney travels from Atlantic City to Florida. Ed Thomas of Wilmington visits Pritchett parents. Carroll Jones family and Lillian Meredith spend Saturday in Wilmington. Chas Quillen returns near town after Wilmington visit. Emma Steelman of Denton guests Emma Newlee Friday. Amy Sweeney of Philadelphia visiting her father. J O Bernard to begin canning pears next Tuesday. T H Gough repainting their home. Mrs James Richards of Wilmington visits town Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen Roe
Clayton Roe
Tuckahoe Neck
Everett Chipman
Delmar
Sharptown
Niagara Falls
Irvin Theis
Valentine Theis
Denton
Ruth Parker
F. P. Parker
Burrsville
M. E. Parsonage
C. N. Jones
Gilbert C. Clark
Elaine
Carney's Point
N. J
F. A. Clark
Madeline Clark
Marian
Elizabeth Wray
Gerald Truitt
Ernest Drexsler
Philadelphia
John O. Davis
Walter D. Newcomer
Burbank
Cal
Chicago
Salt Lake City
Arthur Allston, Jr
Wilmington
C. H. Whitby
Dentonians
Baltimore
J. Ira Fisher
Willow Grove
T. Earle Ewing
Easton
Frank Doerr
Annabel Clark
Juanita Cole
Sara Gooden
Norman Melvin
Harry
Leslie
Stanley Pass
Waters
Gladys Roth
Oxford
James Small
Casco
Maine
James Hicks
Clifton Hicks
Hillsboro
William Sanders
Katie Sweeney
Atlantic City
Florida
Ed, Thomas
John Pritchett
Carroll Jones
Lillian Meredith
Chas. Quillen
Emma Steelman
Emma Newlee
Amy Sweeney
Rally Day and church events at St Pauls explore youth
Sunday featured Rally Day and Go to Church Day at St Pauls with Mrs Reod delivering a missionary talk in Sunday School. Collection exceeded 12 dollars under Superintendent H H Morgan. Morning and evening services included duets by McBride and Lightner and a talk by Prof Shea for youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's
McBride
Harris’ Chapel
R. L. Whittig
Beltsville M. E
Tri- County High School
Brunswick
Barnes
Harry Flowers
Baltimore
John Chairs
Local families spend weekend visiting relatives
Mr and Mrs Harold Dew and daughter Virginia of Federalsburg visited Mrs M J Hall. Mr and Mrs Charlie Jones of Salisbury spent time with sister Mrs M J Hall. Alfred Coleman of Marcus Hook and Naomi Coleman with Howard Keen of Wilmington visited Mr and Mrs R F Coleman. Joe Flaharty and Mildred and Orlando visited Mr and Mrs Floyd Coleman. Austine and granddaughter Miss Turner of Baltimore visit daughter Mrs Charles Christopher. A R Willoughby and family visited Mr and Mrs Outten in Choptank. Many townspeople went to Baltimore on an excursion. Margaret Mundt spent Sunday with Blanche Fluharty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Dew
Virginia
Federalsburg
Charlie Jones
Salisbury
Jones
M. J. Hall
Alfred Coleman
Marcus Hook
Naomi Coleman
Howard Keen
Wilmington
R. F. Coleman
Joe Flaharty
Mildred
Orlando
Floyd Coleman
Austine
Miss Turner
Baltimore
Charles Christopher
A. R. Willoughby
Easton Claiborne road bridge progress eyed for Christmas
Travelers over the Claiborne Ferry may use the new Easton Claiborne road before Christmas. Contractor Farmer completed concrete work to Oak Creek and began Easton side. Bridge progress slowed by B C A railroad complications. If finished within thirty days road may open from Kirkham to shore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claiborne Ferry
Easton-Claiborne
Oak Creek
Easton
Kirkham
Happenings in Sixth District Community
Miss Mary Virginia Sherwood won second prize in sewing at Timonium Fair with Miss Emma Holland receiving honorable mention. Local visits include Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Lilly and Mr. and Mrs. Stephen McGinnis of Wilmington with several Baltimore and Kent County residents. Community notices report revivals, hospital stays, weekend guests, and multiple travels among families and churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Virginia Sherwood
Emma Holland
Raymond Lilly
Stephen McGinnis
Wilmington
Guerney Tarburton
Howard Owens and Sons
Jetterton
Emma Beauchamp
T. B. Sparklin
Theodore Yel
Chester
Harry Thompson
S. N. Pilchard
Salisbury Hospital
Howard Owens
Betterton
Ray Thomas
Colonial Beach
James Sloan
Thomas Kennard
Harry Dulin
Easton Hospital
Newton Smith
F. A. Greaves
Denton
Richard Sawyer
Margaret
Allie Thawley
Roberta Barton
Charles Cannon
Baltimore
Warfield Seward
Thomas Seward
Ladies’ Aid
Mary Diggins
Queen Anne
William Kauffman
Centreville
Oscar Rice
J. Lay Beaven
Asbestos
J. R. Downes
Preston
H. W. B. Rowe
W. T. McGuire
Sadie Wether
Edna Fieming
Harry Wright
H. W
Rowe
Francis Beaven
Washington College
Josephine Kirkman
Grasonville
Ralph Holland
Barrett's Chapel
Annie Jump
Florence Beaven
Norfolk
Parent Teachers Association Meets Over School Conditions
A community notice urges Denton residents to attend a Monday October 15 meeting at 7 45 p m in the High School Auditorium to discuss Caroline High School conditions for 1923 24 and advocate for a new up to date school with modern equipment to benefit three hundred children and future citizens. The letter stresses lighting and overall facilities and calls for citizen participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent-Teachers’ Association
Caroline High School
Denton
Orphans Home Campaign Seeks 35000 for Easton Home
The campaign to raise 350,000 for enlarging the Children's Home of the Eastern Shore in Easton starts Monday the 15th and ends Saturday the 26th. The home, non denominational in intake, invites public and Episcopal Church support with pledges in five semi annual installments beginning January 1, next and ending January 1, 1926. Caroline county is asked to give 2,000.00. The additions would raise capacity from 28 to 39 children, aiding the Juvenile Court system in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Easton
Episcopal Church
Caroline County
Coming Winter to Be Normal Says Meteorologist
James H. Spencer of the United States weather station in Baltimore predicts a normal coming winter despite nut crop signals and unusual squirrel hoardings. He cautions against long range forecasts and notes that signs usually fail beyond short-term outlooks while stressing practical weather awareness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. Spencer
United States Weather Station
Baltimore
Spencer
Culling the Poultry Flock for Profit and Longevity
The article explains selecting between laying hens and nonlayers to maximize eggs and meat. Hens that molt first are best for meat, as their egg production drops. keep nonmolting hens for ongoing egg production. General purpose breeds decline after two years, Leghorns after three, suggesting fall culling and replacement with pullets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Flying Squadron Hits Denton for Three Day Session
The Flying Squadron with headquarters in Indianapolis, an educational group promoting uplift and law enforcement, opened a three day Denton session. Frank S. Reagan of Rockford spoke on taxation at Church of the Brethren, criticizing liquor tax increases and urging taxes be lowered. Dr. D. Leigh Colvin of New York addressed law enforcement and prohibition at the Methodist Protestant Church. Oliver W. Stewart, squadron president, closed the meetings at the Methodist Episcopal Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Indianapolis
Church of the Brethren
Frank S. Reagan
Rockford
D. Leigh Colvin
New York
Methodist Protestant Church
Oliver W. Stewart
Methodist Episcopal Church
Farm Bureau urges bigger local memberships in county
Greensboro Preston and Federalsburg held their monthly Farm Bureau meetings last week with small attendance but strong belief that more time can be devoted to the organization. Efforts will add attractions to draw members, and locals are urged to enlarge membership as the bureau grows from its rush-season start and public interest increases. Subscriptions are encouraged now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
Preston
Federalsburg
Farm Bureau
Twenty Fifth Anniversary of Denton Methodist Protestant Church
Denton Methodist Protestant Church marks its 25th anniversary with a week of services starting Sunday. Rev. J A Dudley leads, with former pastors returning for gatherings. The program includes rallies, preaching by Rev F T Benson and Rev A N Ward, a church banquet, musical events, Love Feast, Harvest Home Day, and a silver offering. G I Humphreys and Rev C E Dryden will address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
J. M. Dickey
B. P. Truitt
D. M. Dibble
Thomas Wheeler
F. T. Benson
A. N. Ward
J. R. Gaar
T. O. Crouse
J. A. Dudley
D. D
Methodist Protestant
Christian Endeavor
Western Maryland College
D. W. Austine
G. I. Humphreys
C.E. Dryden
Kent County road projects near year-end completion
State Highway Department estimates show all but two of the Kent County road projects under construction will finish this year. Viola to Canter bury and Houston to Milford Harrington roads are done. Harrington to Burrsville and Kenton to Cheswold remain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kent County
Del
State Highway Department
Viola
Canterbury
Houston
Milford Harrington
Harrington
Burrsville
Kenton
Cheswold
Felton
Hollandsville
Hardy
Pearson's Corner
Smyrna
Terrapin and Bullfrog Trade Fades In Maryland
Maryland faces sharp declines in diamondback terrapin and bullfrog populations. Demand from hotels dwindled harvests, with frog prices around $1.50 a dozen fading. Eastern Shore watermen and former terrapin farmers vanish as terrapin and crab supplies shrink. A banquet discussion spurred several prominent locals to form a company planning a terrapin farm startup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Eastern Star Officers Join Maryland Denton Chapter
Grand Lodge officers of the Eastern Star of Maryland met in Denton on Thursday evening and formed the local chapter. About 85 people attended, with representatives from Baltimore Michaels Easton East New Market and Federalsburg. Among the grand officers were Pearl M. Boor W L Rob inson and William F Boyd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Star of Maryland
Denton
Order
Baltimore
St. Michaels
Easton
East New Market
Federalsburg
Pearl M. Boor
W. L. Robinson
William F. Boyd
Contractors Townsend and Roac Win Bridgeville Road Contract
Townsend and Roac, contractors who are building the road through Bridgeville toward the Maryland line via Scott's store, have received the contract to build the road down the old Bridgeville Federalsburg highway. Work to start after the old contract is finished if weather permits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Townsend & Roac
Bridgeville
Maryland Line
Scott's
Federalsburg
Inauguration of St. John's College President Garey
The inauguration of Enoch Barton Garey LL D as president of St John s College Annapolis will be held Thursday October 25 at 3 00 p m The ceremonies will be followed by dinner at 7 00 p m and a reception by President Garey at 9 00 p m
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enoch Barton Garey
St. John’s College, Annapolis
Garey
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Local Department
Harry T. Moore
Canada
G. L. Stevens
Homer Rice
Laura M. Brashears
Blanche Hobbs
Anne Lewis
Orphans’ Court Proceedings
Local
Wesley
Norman Outten
Maregaret Thawley
E. N. Wright
Edna Outten
League
Larrimore
Union M. P
Samson
Harry Murphy
Andersontown
David Ellwanger
Greenwood
Dean Fountain
Charles H. Fountain
W. J. Wright
L. G. Wright
Inez Wright
Choptank
Clarence Hunter
Near
Margaret Simpson
Mary Smith
Vernon
Clarence Collison
Harry Cheezum
Landsdowne
T. Wilton Porter
Marshallton
Elizabeth Fountain
Frederica
Edith Fountain
J. Otis Stafford
Grove
Ridgely News
J. O. Bernard
T. H. Gough
James Richards
Smithson
Alma Baker
Bethlehem
Grace Collins
Hilda Elben
Sara Bell
S. S. Thompson
Leonard Turner
Trainer, Pa
Edgar Blades
Harry Fisher
Kemp Stewart
A. T. Cahall
Farm Bureau News
Delaware
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