Autumn Notes and Local Happenings in Caroline County
A roundup of farm pricing and seasonal signals. wheat at 1.05, corn 80, apples and cider mills active as harvests begin. Local notices include treasurer trepass cards for sale, postmaster reminders, and Halloween ahead. Community events cover chicken supper, Edison Day anniversary, and a chautauqua lyceum series with Brush the Great as opener.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallowe'en
W. J. Blackiston
O. F. Smith
Denton
A Very Pretty Wedding at Templeville
A very pretty wedding was solemnized at the Templeville M E Church on Thursday at two o'clock. Mr. Grover Cleveland Moore of Baltimore and Miss Mary Emma Robinson of Templeville were joined in marriage by Rev. W. M. McCann as friends and relatives filled the church. The couple left for a wedding trip aboard the 3.50 train and will reside in Baltimore where the groom works in the post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Templeville M. E
Grover Cleveland Moore
Baltimore
Mary Emma Robinson
Templeville
W. M. McCann
Pearle Cooper
Virgie Sparks
Irwin Moore
Wilmington
John Robinson
Helen Armstrong
William J. Armstrong
Price's Corner
Clifton Murrogh Stelle
Stelle
Cordova
St. Andrew's Protestant Episcopal Church
John Holt
Easton
Turner-Stelle Grocery Firm
Caroline Holt
Easton Star- Democrat
Philadelphia
Store Your Apples to Stabilize Market and Profit
Department specialists urge growers to use cold storage to steady the harvest market and extend the selling period. They warn that market glut could rot thousands of barrels or force disposal at net losses.
Marydel News: Home Improvements and Local Happenings
A series of Marydel updates note A F Heather plans extensive improvements to his corner property now occupied by George and moving to his town home after year start. James Smith completes a new Delaware side residence and will relocate early next year. Grover C Moore’s Baltimore wedding brings Wilmington visitors J Irvin Moore. Old residents McGinnis recover, milk station work by Austin and Hecker draws farmer interest. Hotel Price pierces new proprietor, a fine boy born. W M McCann delegates to Dover convention. Ruth Hall and Helen Moore visit Old Home Week in Wilmington. David Richards family travels to Oxford last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. Heather
Marydel
George
Heather
James Smith
Delaware
Smith
J. Irvin Moore
Wilmington
Templeville
Grover C. Moore
Baltimore
McGinnis
Messrs
Austin and
Hecker
W. M. McCann
Dover
Ruth Hall
Helen Moore
David Richards
Oxford
Local Social Notes Highlight Town Visits and Family News
Hickman and Cahall families plus several relatives spent Sunday with the Cleaves in town. O'Day returned home after a month with her daughter Annie Somers in Bridge. Mrs. John Stevens improves after rheumatism. Dover visitors S. P. Brown and W. R. Peters in town briefly. Shane and children from Love Point visit relatives nearby. Wilsons buy a Marshall and Wendell piano. Stephen Adams of Delmar vacationing with kin. Ethel Breeding visiting cousin Sadie Porter near Denton. Margaret Carroll visits town early week. Rev. Marion Marine visits his father in Federalsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Cahall
Annie
Geo. Zott
Fritz Zott
Leon Zott
Thomas Cleaves
Win. O'Day
Annie Somers
Bridgeville
John Stevens
W. R. Peters
S. P. Brown
Dover
Winl, Shane
Children
Love Point
Geo. Wilson
Stephen Adams
Delmar
Fown
Ethel Breeding
Sadie Porter
Denton
Margaret Carroll
Marion Marine
Federalsburg
Hillsboro Social Notes Tell of Visits and Trips
In Hillsboro a group led by Mr. Wm. Arthur Holt and sisters Virginia and Ethel enjoyed a chestnutting trip through Nolt's woods with friends from Queen Anne Ridgely and Denton. Alma E Thompson returned from a few days with Ruth Meredith near Denton. Mrs. I. T. Sparklin hosted the Ladies Aid Society of the M E Church last Thursday. Warner Brashears of Wilmington visited Garrettson and Mrs. Smith. The Guild of St Pauls Episcopal was hosted by Mrs. H Lay Heaven. Anna Holt of Easton stayed with Mr. and Mrs. William P. Fleming. Carlton Smith of Claiborne spent time with Garrettson Smith. W. L. Thompson was in Philadelphia part of the week. Annie Jump visits her brother at Sail Pond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Arthur Holt
Virginia
Ethel
Queen Anne
Ridgely and
Denton
Nolt’s Woods
Alma E. ‘Thompson
Ruth Meredith
I. T. Sparklin
Ladies’ Aid Society
M. EF. Church
Warner Brashears
Wilmington
Garrettson Smith
St. Pauls Episcopal Church
H. Lay Heaven
Anna Holt
Easton
William P. Fleming
Carlton Smith
Claiborne
W. L. Thompson
Philadelphia
Annie Jump
Sail Pond
Smithville Socials and Church Note sightings
Smithville residents host guests including Mr and Mrs John Chaffinch with daughters Blanche and Helen and Mr and Mrs Peter Short. Rebecca Merriken visits Federalsburg. Charles Lewis family visits L Ford. Alex Wright of near Friendship visits Williamson. W E Liden visits E W Liden in Denton. Rev William McQuire preached. Adams Brothers paint mill property. Theresa Keel visited Denton relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Chaffinch
Blanche
Helen
Peter Short
J. W. Sutherland
Rebecca Merriken
Harry Merriken
Federalsburg
C. R. Neal
Charles Lewis
Hattie
Edward
L. N. Alford
Alex. Wright
J. H. Williamson
W. E. Liden
E. W. Liden
Denton
William McQuire
Adams Brothers
Theresa Keel
Social News From Queen Anne Area
Queen Anne residents report visitors and travels this week as Edward Flowers and his wife spent days with friends in Wilmington and Philadelphia. Edna and Addie Morgan vacationed with A J Messick in Bethlehem. Mrs S J Barton returns from Philadelphia visit. Harry Clark and M E Wilkinson visit relatives in Philadelphia. Mildred Short and Sarah Cannon spend weekend in Ruthsburg. Lillian Grubb of Sadlersville visits Mrs C H Dean. Helen Marker of Smyrna visits Eva Barnes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Anne
Edward Flowers
Wilmington
Philadelphia
Edna
Addie Morgan
A. J. Messick
Bethlehem
S. J. Barton
Harry Clark
M. E. Wilkinson
Mildred Short
Sarah Cannon
Ruthsburg
Lillian Grubb
Sadlersville
C. H. Dean
Helen Marker
Smyrna
Eva Barnes
Blood Tonic Promises Healthier Horses in Stall Ads
An advertisement from Greensboro hardware dealer John Clark promotes Fairfield's Blood Tonic and Regulator for Horses Only. It claims regular feeding will increase weight, improve coat, expel worms, and raise a horse's value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
John Clark
Hardware
Greensboro
Little Girl Run Over by Automobile in Ridgely
Rhoda Thomas a thirteen year old girl living near Downes was struck by an automobile Tuesday evening. She ran behind a wagon and attempted to cross the road when hit the driver carried her to Ridgely for a doctor who found her badly bruised with no bones broken. The column notes various local events including a Hearons Sisters concert a Salvation Army meeting a Halloween fete by the Forget me not Band of Mercy school openings church services and social visits among Ridgely residents with numerous trips and appointments across nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhoda Thomas
Downes
Ridgely
Hearons Sisters
Anna Hearons
Frances
Charlott
Winifred
Salvation Army
Philadelphia
Forget-me-not
Band of Mercy
Hallowe'en
Fountain Fund
J. M. Carter
Cecil Emerson
Wilbur Emerson
Baltimore
Benningtons
the Plains
Washington
Reformed Church
Jesus
Elijah
Mount Carmel
J. K. Lynch
Annie
Wilmington
George Rhodes
Helen Walker
Newark
Catholic Church
Simon's Hall
Henry Detwiler
Alfred Thompson, Jr
Mr. Detwiler
Church of the Brethren
Swing & Company
Frank Long
Port Deposit
Alfred Ripka
Manayunk
A. W. Thompson
Harper Lang
Harry Lane
Lane
Julia Clifton
Harry Lyons
Seaford
James Mallalieu
Charles Herzog
Hfarczels
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A public notice urges readers to subscribe to the Journal to receive full county news coverage. The call highlights local reporting on government, courts, schools, and community events available in the paper.
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Journal
Community Notes From Bathinhem Area
Bathinhem residents hosted Misses Fdna Morgan Ruth Plum mer Elsye Eisenhart and Mr Levin Taylor on Sunday. Rally Day services drew attendance with an extra temperance service at 7 30 p m. Visitors Walter Parrott and wife of Camden NJ returned home after visiting his parents. George Harrington and family moved to St Michaels to run a grocery. Mr and Mrs Andrew Trice of St Michaels visited D L Patchett. Thomas Parra and wife of Bridgeville spent Sunday with J I Parroll. Maude Flarding and Horace Gambrill drove to Chestertown Sunday. Ladies Aid met at N Legates last Thursday. Isabelle Carroll spent weekend with her parents. Mrs John Sands visiting Baltimore ten days. Mary Ward visited Denton Saturday. Mary Patchett visiting Maston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer G. Wilhelm
Laura J. Breeding
Burrsville
J. W. Krabill
Denton
C. C. Nickerson
New York
Lillian
Easton Gazette
Geo. Schoenhals
Roy Melvin
Elizabeth
Baltimore
C. J. Colona
Ella Nuttle
Florence Byrnes
Minneapolis
Gertrude C. Deen
Public Service Commission
Isaac Fleetwood
Louise
Philadelphia
Sophie G. Underwood
Kerr
Patton
William Elban
Hilda
George W. Porter
Harper
H. J. Stevens
Hurlock
C. J
Pennsylvania
Willa Noble
Federalsburg
Willoughby Nowell
Nan J. Towers
Myrtle V._ Shields
F. . Covey
C. F. Bre ¢N
Bridgeville
A. J. Messick
Fdna Morgan
Ruth Plummer
Elsye Eisenhart
Levin Taylor
Walter Parrott
Camden
New Jersey
George Harrington
St. Michaels
Andrew Trice
St Michaels
D. L Patchett
Thomas Parra
J. I. Parroll
Maude Flarding
Horace Gambrill
Chestertown Sunbuty
Ladies’ Aid
N. Legates
Isabelle Carroll
John Sands
Mary Ward
Mary Patchett
Maston
Local Visitors and Church Rally Announced in Greensboro
Greensboro notes show Mr and Mrs W F Flaharty and sons from Frackville Pa visiting friends. St Pauls M E Church to hold Harvest Home and Rally Day services with a Sunday School rally that evening. Mrs Minnie Funk of Philadelphia visiting Mr A E Shields. Other locals include Shockleys returning from Reading and Philadelphia and various guests at Clark and Shockley homes. Langrell moves to Maple avenue and Pearsval family returns to Ridgely.
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A. C. Shockley
Reading
Philadelphia
Helen Marker
Grace Wooters
Overbrook
B.S. Clark
Alfred Watson
Hoyce
Catharine Cox
Marydel
Bertha Shull
Edward Pearsval
Ridgely
Orphans' Court Admits Chambers Will for Probate
Judges Clark Rawlings and Stevens presided. Isaac J Chambers deceased probate granted to Annie R Chambers and Isaac J Chambers Jr with letters testamentary and bond approved. Creditors notice ordered. Alva B Todd and John Williamson named appraisers. Administration of Laura I Downes and Louis Haverkamp estates granted with bond approved. J Frank Ledman and G Edgar Williamson named appraisers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark, Rawlings
Stevens
Isaac J. Chambers
Sails
Annie R. Chambers
Alva B. Todd
John Williamson
Laura I. Downes
William A. Roe
Bond
Louis Haverkamp
Chas. B. Harrison
J. Frank Ledman
G. Edgar Williamson
Mite Society Social At Choptank Church School House
The Choptank M E Church Mite Society held a social at the school house Wednesday evening with many members and friends. W M Wright served as master of ceremonies and announced a program of charades music and recitations. A vocal duet by Misses Louise and Dorothy Wright drew applause. W J Wright spoke and refreshments were served. About seven dollars was realized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mite Society of the
Choptank M. E. Church
W. M. Wright
Louise
Dorothy Wright
W.J. Wright
Boy Scouts Halt Railroad Traffic In Buried Treasure Prank
In Federalsburg a troop of Boy Scouts damaged the Cambridge and Seaford Railroad electrical system while digging a ground pot they believed held buried treasure. Traffic halted for hours until a railroad detective identified the boys. After a talk they promised to avoid railroad property and the case was dropped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge & Seaford Railroad
Helsey
Young Hunters Fined in First District
Carroll Wilkinson, fourteen, was found hunting on W J Gruwell lands and brought before Squire Lapham. His father paid 3.50 in fines and costs. Hann Daniel, twenty three, was cited for hunting an unspecified game and fined 1 with costs by the same official.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll Wilkinson
Parvis
W. J. Gruwell
Squire Lapham
Hann Daniel
Bunn
Carriages Unloaded by J T Frampton & Son Federalsburg
A new shipment arrives from J T Frampton & Son of Federalsburg featuring carriages with all leather top and wool lining offered at 60 dollars. The ad emphasizes quality construction and value for buyers seeking durable, weatherproof coaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Frampton & Son
Federalsburg
Old Thomas Chapel to mark 116th anniversary services
Old Thomas Chapel near Marydel prepares for a full day of worship and an old time harvest home for its 116th anniversary tomorrow Sunday the 18th. The program includes feasts sermons by Rev Milton McCann and Rev O T Baynard, music, and a laype choir. Bishop Berry sent a greeting. no services at Tem pleville or Marydel tomorrow. The Dover District Epworth League holds its twenty fifth annual convention in Bridgeville next Tuesday and Wednesday with Rev H A Westerfield as president and Larry E Nuttle as treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Thomas Chapel
Marydel
W. Miller McCann
Bny
Berry
Templeville
Marydel Tomonon
Lave
Milton McCann
Smyrna
Young Peoples’ Meeting
W. W. Chanes
Kenton
O. T. Baynard
Dover
W. MM
McCann
Dover District
Epworth League
Bridgeville
M. E. Church
Il. A. G. Westerfield
Denton
Larry E. Nuttle
Andersontown
Cure Hog Cholera Fight Gains Momentum in Congress
The article notes 1914 hog losses surpass 6 million hogs worth 35 million, with waste of over 700 million pounds of meat. It cites a Department of Agriculture serum and a 500000 federal fund for nationwide eradication, led by Senator John Walter Smith pushing for action. The piece portrays slow government response but commitment to eradicating hog cholera and increasing meat supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Congress
Department of Agriculture
Second Congress
John Walter Smith
Last of the Court Cases in October Circuit term
The October term of the Circuit Court ended last Saturday after a week. The B B W R R vs James W Shively trial was deemed not legally sufficient for a verdict. Wright vs Yeakel, an automobile case, was tried and held sub curia. Jack Perkins, colored, jailed two years for second degree murder. Charles Miller, colored, sent to the House of Correction after a prior larceny conviction. Miller’s theft led to a new sentence and Cheltenham rejection due to age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Journal
James W. Shively
Henry R. Lewis
Railroad
T. Alan Goldsborough
Mr. Shively
Shively
Goldsboro
Wright Vs. Yeakel
W. Brewster Deen
Alan Goldsborough
Wright
Henry R. Lewes
Fred R. Owens
Yeakel
Jack Perkins
Maryland
Charles Miller
House of Correction
Miller
Cheltenham House
Local Talent Presents The Three Chauffeurs at Masonic Hall
Local talent performs The Three Chauffeurs a three act comedy drama at Masonic Hall on October 23 under the Ladies Aid of the M P Church. Miss IL June Breimeier directs a story of a girl’s house party with disguises and merriment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Hall
Ladies’ Aid
M. P. Church
IL June Breimeier
Gertrude Castleton
Marvin Iunter
Betty Marshall
Kitty Kennedy
Betty
Larry Spencer
Advertised Letters at Denton Post Office
Letters remain uncalled for at the Denton post office for Margarett Carroll Mr. Fred JD Rich Miss Dolly Crosby Mr. Linden Gould Mrs Elntore Sharke Mrr I H Trice George Massy Mr Charles B Warring ton Mrs Magpie Jones Mr Walter Moulton Miss Estella Mannas Mrs Laura Klemer Miss Elizabeth Whitby
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton Post Office
Margarett Carroll
Fred JD. Rich
Dolly Crosby
Linden Gould
Elntore Sharke
I. H. Trice
George Massy
Charles
Maryland Week Set for November Armory Exhibition
Registration figures returned to supervisors on Maryland Week plans. A record attendance is anticipated across counties with rail excursions proposed. The Maryland Week Exhibition will run November 17 to 21 at the Fifth Regiment Armory under the Maryland State Horticultural Society, with allied groups holding meetings daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Baltimore
Good Old State
Fifth Regiment Armory
Maryland State Horticultural Society
Maryland Crop Improvement Association
Maryland State Dairymen's Association
Maryland State Beekeepers’ Association
Armory Gymnasium
Oldest Undertaker in America Sparks Political Funeral
Representative M M Neeley of West Virginia retorted that the Democratic party is the continent s oldest undertaker. He warned that the old Republican party would die on November third and that the funeral would be conducted without music or mourners as a rebuke to Minority Leader Mann. Neeley predicted vindication of the Wilson administration in the next election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Democratic Party
M. M. Neeley
West Virginia
Mann
Congress
Neely
Wilson
Whig Party
Old
Free Soil Party
Greenback Party
Republican Party
Postmaster General Burleson to address road congress in Atlanta
Burleson takes interest in road improvement and will speak at the Fourth American Road Congress in session in Atlanta Georgia during the week of November He notes public roads as a local utility with broader national significance due to rural delivery with 47000 carriers parcel post proving its value and the rise of over 1.5 million automobiles and auto trucks in the United States The shift links good roads to parcel post and national prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burleson
Atlanta
Georgia
Parcel Post
United States
Break Up Beauchamp Camp At Beauchamp Woods
In an advertising column H J Beauchamp orders tent owners in Beauchamp's woods colored camp ground to remove tents. He notes annual gatherings have caused disorder with more shooting than shouting and says he will end the camp to save court costs, hoping law abiding colored people and the public agree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beauchamp
H. J. Beauchamp
Roup Remedy Promoted by Fairfield Hardware
Fairfield's Roup Remedy is advertised to protect poultry from roup by adding to drinking water. The text notes an alternate application by direct throat dropper if birds are sick and credits John Clark of Greensboro Hardware.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
John Clark
Hardware
Greensboro
U S Eyes Food Aid Tied to German Consent
Washington reports no new offers of men and no action since the note offering good offices. US plans relief food for Belgium in German-occupied areas only if Germany agrees to let supplies in and not seize them for troops. Navy bids opened for two new battleships amid broader war-wary times. Pension office costs drop due to deaths. 1914 pensions paid far under appropriation. Average pensioner age 70.7 with fourteen aged 94.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Europe
United States
America
United States Pension Office
Commissioner of Pensions Saltzgaber
Pension Office
Cost of Education per Capita and Wagon Route Savings
The County Auditors report explains education costs per pupil at 13.98 dollars, driven by higher teacher salaries and lower attendance. It compares consolidated wagon routes with separate schools, noting six wagons cost 1,973.63 dollars, saving 399.64 dollars versus six open schools, with better wagon attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Brower
H. S. Fisner
Tuos
W. Jones
Death notice of Miss Leila Gerry in Ladies Circle minutes
The Ladies Circle records the death of Miss Leila Gerry, praising her Christ like spirit and active support despite a short membership. Resolutions express sympathy to her family, note the Circle loses a devoted member, and request publication of the resolutions. A memorial couplet awaits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Circle
Leila Gerry
J. T. Carter
W. O. Lepnust
H. E. Situ
Fairfield's Blood Tonic and Egg Pro for Poultry
John Clark at Hardware Greens endorses Fairfield's Blood Tonic and Egg Producer for Poultry Only promising 20 percent more eggs or money back. Slogan claims hens sing and profits rise with the feed supplement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ahen
Fairfield
John Clark
Greensboro
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Elizabeth Dukes
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W. A. Stewart
Edison
Irwin T. Saulsbury
B. Frank Edgell
Samuel Colgain
Goldsborough
Farmers’ National Congress
Fort Worth
Texas
Endicott Johnson & Co
J. H. Pastorfield Co
Easton Democrat
Harrington
George R. Salisbury
Inez Manufacturing Company
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Lincoln
Geor . W. Bailey
Quaker Church
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Alaska
Lyceum
Denton Fire Company
Brush, the Great
Brush
Chautauqua
Ora Samuel Gray
the Gales
T. P. Fisher
Anna
Laura Garey
George H. Elliott, Jr
H. A. G. Westerfield
Lucy F. Fisher
Lord
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Abram Detwiler
Youngstown
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M. FE
Reading Circle
J. P. Swing
Black's Station
R. G. Dean
Dr. Watt
D. M. Swing
C. Haymaker
Beatrice Bowers
Smith & Son
Frank Taylor
Andrews
J. J
Mason
William Sigler
Holsinger & Son
Dorothy Flounders
Clayton Rae
Bathinhem
Thomas Chapel
Henderson
Greensborone
Denton Fist
Preston Ee Ee
Parcel Post and Good Roade
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