Local summer weather returns with price cuts and notices
The issue notes warm weather, a 25 cent hair cut at Kimmey's barber shop, below cost hosiery, and back to pre war prices on items. It lists school start dates, millinery arrivals, tax collections, a civil service exam in Denton, community events, and a fatal automobile accident in which William Clough, 22, died after a wagon collision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimmey
Anderson & Bailey
C. R. Pitts
Anderson & Bailey's
E. Hughes
D. L. Byrd
Baltimore
Denton
Wesley Collegiate Institute
Dover
W. Irving Mace
Cambridge
Social News Roundup of Visits and Travels from Oakland
Long list of visiting friends and relatives in the area with travels to Gettysburg Washington Baltimore and Ocean City. Names include C W Ream Kendall Lumber and Coal Co and various Anthonys Sparklins Schaf芬chs and Harrisons. Several residents return from trips to Washington Parkesburg Lancaster and Baltimore with lectures weddings and university notes.
Rural Carriers Organize in Denton Meeting
Caroline rural letter carriers reorganized as a county unit of the National Association. Temporary chairman 3B. B. Cohee and temporary secretary Henry Detwiler led to a permanent slate with Harrison Bennett as president J. F. Marrifield as vice president B. B. Cohee as secretary treasurer delegates to the Baltimore convention were Charles Howard Den ton and T. H. Davis Maryden with L. E. Lynch Ridgely as alternate. Other carriers present included James R. Melvin Henderson Rix Garey Greensboro C. P. Dunning Denton and H. E. Reinegar Ridgely. County carriers are invited to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline
Denton
National Association
B. Cohee
Henry Detwiler
Harrison Bennett
J. F. Marrifield
B. B. Cohee
T. H. Davis
Maryden
Charles Howard
Alumni Association Formed at Caroline High School
Members of the classes of 1919 1920 and 1921 met at Miss Virginia Davis’s home to organize The Caroline High School Alumni Association A constitution was approved and officers elected President Elias Nuttle Vice President Ralph Horsey Secretary Mary Shawn Treasurer Layman Redden First Counselor Hugh Clark Second Counselor Louise Nuttle Third Counselor Helen Roe The group aims to keep graduates connected and invites others to join with a $1 annual dues sent to the treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Davis
Caroline High School Alumni Association
Elias Nuttle
Ralph Horsey
Mary Shawn
Layman Redden
Hugh Clark
Louise Nuttle
Helen Roe
Couple from Baltimore and Goldsboro wed at Methodist parsonage
Frank V. Zoeller of Baltimore and Mary W. Smith of Goldsboro wed at the Methodist parsonage with Mitchell Bush and Emma Bush in attendance. Revival services at the Methodist church begin mid October with a series of sermons starting in September. Local residents visit, paint work is done on public buildings, and several trips between Wilmington, Baltimore, and Cambridge are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank V. Zoeller
Baltimore
Mary W. Smith
Goldsboro
Methodist
J. H. Schooley
Walls
J. H. Schopley
Marion Jarman
J. E. Bennett
Hythen Pardee
Penns Grove
Charles Clark
Covey
Chester
Anna Mitchell
Frank Lane
Roy
Seaman
Middletown
DeWitt
Cambridge Hospital
Joe Roche
Balimore
Nerva Wharton
Myra Saunders
Bowers Beach
Charlie Jarrell
Federalsburg Social Roundup Includes Visits and Weekend Activities
Miss Caroline Jefferson from Johns Hopkins Hospital spent the weekend with her mother Mrs T O Jefferson, joined by Miss Ruth Bacon. Elizabeth Cooper and Mr and Mrs Paul Cooper of Wilmington visited Mrs Cooper’s parents, Mr and Mrs Daniel Bowdie, with other relatives including Harold Hersey and children. Mrs Oliver Keys entertained Mrs E LeCompte of Preston and Miss Hilda Harwood of Denton. Rev Thomas C Jones of Dover was guest of Mr J B Wright. Union M E Sunday School held a Cedar Grove picnic. Mrs T S Hale and son Robert visited Cecil County relatives. Local baseball team reorganized and played Vienna last Saturday. Mrs Agnes Sullivan of New Bern, NC, visits Mrs W A Mowbray. Miss Margaret Merriken returned from Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harmony M. P
R. R. Deen
Seward
I. S. Hollingsworth
W. E. Hills
M. E Church
G. T. Redden & Company
West Denton
Burrsville
James H. Hyatt
D. D
Baltimore
Wilmington
Edgar M. Stitzman
Denton
Dorchester
N. J
Stutzman
George Stutzman
Lancaster
Greensboro High School
Henry P. Hopkins
Hattie Moore
Marydel
Mary Bryan
Bridgetown
Beatrice Bowers
Ridgely
Maud Cropper
Bethlehem
Stella King
Margery Nichols
Houston
Louise Tull
Federalsburg
Grace Sullivan
American Corner
Eighth District
Elizabeth Stone
State Road
Frank Boland
Gilpin’s Point
Preston
Harmony
William Clough
Charles H. Clough
Henderson
Caroline Jefferson
Johns Hopkins Hospital
T. O. Jefferson
Ruth Bacon
Elizabeth Cooper
Paul D. Cooper
Harold Hersey
Eugene
Elizabeth
Daniel Bowdie
Oliver Keys
E. LeCompte
Hilda Harwood
Thomas C. Jones
M. P
Dover
J. B. Wright
Union M. E
Cedar Grove
T. S. Hale
Robert
Cecil County
Vienna
Agnes Sullivan
Newburn
N. C
W. A. Mowbray
Margaret Merriken
Jesse Reber
Beulah Marvel
A. W. Marvel
Newtown
Mr. Reber
A. C. Reber
Minerva
Ada
Marie Ames
Milton Roger
Earl Stafford
Tuckahoe Neck
Harold Fountain
C. W. Jackson
Fountain
Dorothy Rawlings
Greensboro
Jackson
James Wilson
William Klotz
Elsmere
H. F. Klotz
Sadlersville
Lucy
Master Owen Lynch
Claire Dixon
Washington
Anna Lynch
Wm. Cooper
J. W. Thomas
Rehoboth Beach
Del
Thomas
York
Albert
Mr. Baker
Margaret Hayes
Philadelphia
Gilbert Hagadone
Robert Headley
Robert, Jr
I. T. Saulsbury
Althea Robinson
Cambridge
Leona Marvel
Mildred Butler
George Baker
Glennie Downes
Marcus Hook
Gripp
William Davis
New York
William Walters
Hobbs
Edgar Gallagher
Robinson
Ellen Brown
Keene Saulsbury
Dorothy Beaumont
Christine Wilson
Hillsboro
Henrietta Swann
Grenlock
Geo. Dever
Chas. Hobbs
Roland Fountain
Newark
Wrightson
Easton
Gilbert Johnson
Felix Boone
Burge Family Visits Doctor for Abscess and Moves
Greensboro report notes Clifford Burge and son James receiving care from Dr. Davidson in Easton for an abscess on the neck. The Burges plan to move into Eliason property on Railroad Avenue. Also listed are trips and visits by local residents to Elkton Wilmington Baltimore and Oxford with Effie Plummer and Miss Maud Patchett among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Burge
James
Davidson
Easton
Messrs
C. H. Pippin
Byron
Paul Poore
Elkton
Pippin
Providence
Maryland
Eliason
Wind Storm Damages Johnson Home In Friday Night Incident
A severe wind storm tore through the area Friday night damaging the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Johnson with windows and doors ripped up. Loss described as heavy but insured. Sunday visits included I W Noble and family, Samuel O Day party with J H Passwaters in Hillsboro. Florence Morgan and Hazel Passwaters returned from local visits and Laurel Camp hosted several local youths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Johnson
I. W. Noble
Doretta Margaret
Samuel O'Day
J. H. Passwaters
Hillsboro
Florence Morgan
Helen Melvin
Hazel Passwaters
Laurel Camp
Local family visits and weekend trips noted
Mr and Mrs Edward Jester and three children Edward Jr Alan and Louise of Burrsville were recent visitors of Mr and Mrs R F Coleman. Mr and Mrs Coleman and family spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs William Helfrich at Windy Hill. Mr and Mrs Elmer Donoho and children spent the weekend with relatives in Salisbury. Mrs Velma Messick spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs J R Christopher. Mr Harry Hall has returned home from a visit in Ocean City. Miss Lucy McWilliams is visiting her aunt in Easton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Jester
Edward, Jr
Alan
Louise
Burrsville
R. F. Coleman
William Helfrich
Windy Hill
Elmer Donoho
Salisbury
Velma Messick
J. R. Christopher
Harry Hall
Ocean City
Lucy McWilliams
Easton
Oysters Face Mussel Invasion as Season Opens
Reports to the State Conservation Commission from four deputy commanders warn a potentially poor oyster season. While young oysters are present, an invasion of mussels threatens harvest, complicating early operations as the season began Thursday, September 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Conservation Commission
Ridgely News Letter notes weddings and local events
Mr Jesse Reber and Miss Beulah Marvel wed at Newtown Pennsylvania with Ridgely guests. Local residents celebrate birthdays, greet friends, and attend church meetings while others travel to Wilmington Baltimore Detroit and New York for visits. The column lists social gatherings, sport results, and upcoming subscription plea.
Methodist Centenary Address in Queen Anne Event
Rev D L Blackmore spoke in Queen Anne on The Methodist Centenary Making Good praising missionary achievement. Alma Osterberg of Cleveland visits Addie Morgan after Labrador trip. Revival begins September 19 at Harris Chapel with Rev W W McIntyre assisting. postponement had shifted start from the 13th. Women’s Missionary Society holds three day session at St Paul’s starting Tuesday the 6th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. L. Blackmore
Washington, D. C
Baltimore
M. E Church South
Alma Osterberg
Labrador
Addie Morgan
Osterberg
Cleveland
Ohio
Harris Chapel
W. W. McIntyre
Ingleside
Woman's Missionary Society of the
St. Paul's Church
Reod
John
Grace
Woodwardville
Maryland
Culver
Arthur Grace
Geo. Moore
Harry Legg
Dean
Mabel Turner
Washington
Richards
Oscar Briscoe
Pennsylvania
Francis Clark
Rhodes
Sphar
Western Shore
Orphans Court Approves Administrators Accounts
In Orphans Court on Tuesday Judges West Harper and Shawn heard administrators accounts for William Steffy deceased and Mary A Blades deceased with inventories and appraisements approved. The Peoples Bank of Denton was authorized to pay Nellie A Marine mother of an infant. Verna Closson minor guardianship funds authorized for maintenance from Federalsburg bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
West, Harper and Shawn
Susanna Steffy
Robert Steffy
William Steffy
William T. Blades
Mary A. Blades
Joseph E. Marine
Peoples Bank of
Denton
Nellie
Verna Closson
Mary E. M. Closson
First National Bank of
Federalsburg
Hobbs Social Guests Visit from Philadelphia and Denton
Mr and Mrs J M Brown hosted a weekend gathering with guests including Mr and Mrs J W Peters of Washington and families from Philadelphia Bridgeville and Hickman. Edwin Paul and Grace Adams joined the group as they motored to the Browns home for a visit. Mollie Savage and granddaughter from Philadelphia spent a week with her brother John Chaffinch. Wayford Brown returns home for vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Brown
J. W. Peters
Washington
Fred Paul
Edwin
Albert McNamee
Annie Britland
Philadelphia
A. T. White
Carl
Charlotte
Bridgeville
E. J. Brown
Melvin and
Henry
Denton
E. N. Brown
Smithville Social Notes Mention Local Visits and Sunday Service
Miss Mildred Scott spent days with Miss Mildred Breeding who visited her aunt Mrs. W. E. Bullock near Concord. Rev and Mrs A B Frye and son of Church Hill stayed with Mr and Mrs Clarence Adams. Bloomery will host Sunday service with Sunday School at 2 and preaching at 3. Misses Jane and Emma Bullock visited Mr and Mrs W E Bullock on Sunday. A number from the area attended Lawara Camp last Sunday. Miss Mildred Breeding is staying a few days with Miss Mildred Scott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Scott
Mildred Breeding
W. E. Bullock
Concord
A. B. Frye and Son
Church Hill
Clarence Adams
Bloomery
Jane
Emma Bullock
Lawara Camp
Bethlehem Families Return From Visits as Tent Meeting Prospers
Mrs James Christopher and two sons Lester and Dorsey return from Baltimore visit to Mrs Charles Burkett. Mr and Mrs Lewis Trice and two sons from Federalsburg spend Sunday with her parents Mr and Mrs W H Harding. Mr and Mrs Geo Austine of Baltimore visit daughter Mrs Chas Christopher. The tent meeting continues with much success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Christopher
Lester
Dorsey
Charles Burkett
Baltimore
Lewis Trice
Federalsburg
W. H. Harding
Geo. Austine
Chas. Christopher
Malaria Cases Rise in Maryland County Areas
Eighty three of the 108 malaria cases recently reported in Maryland outside Baltimore City were in Salisbury. Drs. Fulton and Collinson of the Health Department are studying the situation and conducting a survey of marsh lands in Wicomico County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Baltimore City
Salisbury
Fulton and Collinson
Health Department
Wicomico County
Along the Delaware Line Social Round at Wesley M E Church
The Union Mite Society of the M. P. Church gathered at Mrs. R. Wesley Ross's home for readings, recitations, songs, and a duet, followed by refreshments. Wesley M E Sunday School held its annual picnic with games and a hat trimming contest. Epworth League meeting at the Ross home drew about fifty members and visitors for a literary program and refreshments. Multiple local residents visited, traveled, or hosted relatives, with notes on recent sick lists and property transactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Mite Society
M. P. Church
R. Wesley Ross
Ross Lane
State Line
R. W. Ross
C. W. Collison
Thomas Clancy
Brooklyn
Thomas
Ross Clancy
Ross
T. W. Porter
J. C. Shepherd
Lida
William Schlitter
Billy
Kate Schlitter
William Schoenhaar
Wilmington
John Parris
Archibald Cahall
Harrington
Wesley M. E
T. E. Cahall
R. H. Thawley
Mollie Cahall
Willoughby Nowell
Marie
Earle
Ferdinand Baynard
Sara
Denton
Harry Wittaker
F. A. Wittaker
Walter Wittaker
Salem
N. J
Albert Wittaker
W. C. Forrest
James Tatman
John W. Clouser
Willie Wright
Lewis Slaughter
Day
Dorchester
Easton
C. N. Fountain
Randall Harvey
Osborne Harvey
Philadelphia
Marie Jubb
Leah Pipkin
Baltimore
Pearl Vass
Mary E. Breeding
Harry Cheezum
Addie Barker
Edith Simpson
Here
Annie Baker
Contribute Quickly to Aid Grain for Russian Caucasus
Dr. T. B. Symons reports from the Near East Relief Association that five million bushels of grain are needed to avert famine and seed the Russian Caucasus. Maryland's share is twenty eight thousand bushels. donations are sought promptly at local mills in Federalsburg, Denton, and Greensboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russian Caucasus
T. 8
Symons
Near East Relief Association
Maryland
Eddington
Federalsburg
Preston Farmers Association
Nuttle Milling Co
Denton
Orrell Flour Mill
Greensboro
Caroline
Civil Service Exam Set For Postmasters At Preston Trappe
The U S Civil Service Commission will hold a competitive examination at Easton on September 24 to fill the positions of postmaster at Preston and Trappe. The Preston salary is 2000 dollars. vacancy since January 30, 1921. The Trappe post pays 1900 dollars. term expired July 21, 1921. Application forms 2241 and 223 provide requirements and exam details and may be obtained from the vacant offices or the commission in Washington. Applicants must bring a recent photograph on exam day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Civil Service Commission
Easton
Preston
Trappe
U. S. Civil Service Commission
Washington, D. C
Desirable Property for Sale by Denton Attorneys
Attorneys Henry R. Lewis and J. Owen Knotts advertise two properties for sale in the Journal. The Burton W. Parker homestead on Sixth Street, now on the main concrete highway after paving, is described as highly attractive. Also offered is the Robert Dill property in Burrsville, a valuable land tract with fine improvements. Sale set for Tuesday September 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry R. Lewis
J. Owen Knotts
the Beautiful
Burton W. Parker
Sixth Street
Denton
Robert Dill
Burrsville
Marriages Featured in Denton Area Notices
Multiple wedding announcements from Denton and nearby towns detail brides Clara Watts, Rodney Pierce, Marjorie Anthony, and Rudy May Huey, with grooms Charles M. Watts of Townsend Delaware, Rodney Floyd Pierce of Newport News Virginia, James F. FitzGibbon of Washington DC, and Charles Lester Kaller of Turtle Creek Pennsylvania. Ceremonies conducted by Rev. A W Betts, Rev. J A Dudley and Rev W C Forrest, with post ceremony travel to Philadelphia New York Atlantic City and Turtle Creek home plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Clark
Denton
Clara
Charles M. Watts
Townsend
Del
Carolyn Spicher
A. W. Betts
Philadelphia
Delaware Water Gap
Pennsylvania Railroad
Emily DeFord
Emily DeFord Seney
Rodney Floyd Pierce
Newport News
J. A. Dudley
Pierce
New York
Marjorie R. Anthony
Marietta Anthony
James F. FitzGibbon
Washington, D. C
Washington
Atlantic City
C. A. Huey
Rudy May
Charles Lester Kaller
Postal Trucks of Great Benefit Across Routes
The postal truck service centered in Easton faces proposed discontinuance of two routes, with Caroline’s line abandoned. Congressman Goldsborough secured a temporary revival, and locals petition to prevent changes. Government oversight is expected, with a likely favorable report. A halted 2:27 Elkton departure could shift to 3:57, improving late shipments to New York, Cambridge, and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Easton
Caroline
Goldsborough
Pennsylvania Railroad
Elkton
Post Office Department
New York
Washington
Federalsburg
Cambridge
Maryland Police to Enforce Horse Drawn Light Law
Maryland State police will enforce a law requiring horse drawn vehicles to carry lights, after many offenders ignored warnings. Violations carry fines from five to fifty dollars as hundreds travel nightly with no lights on state roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
John Bishop
Queenstown
C. Tilghman Bishop
Wye River
Talbot
Caroline
Dorchester
Anderson & Bailey's
In Memoriam For Mabel Oleata Willoughby Death Anniversary
In memory of our daughter Mabel Oleata Willoughby who died one year ago on September 3. The verse speaks of sorrow in September and her graveside rest in Smithson cemetery. By father and mother Mr. and Mrs. Alga Willoughby. In sorrowful remembrance of my father who died seven years ago on September 1. Expresses farewell and faith of reunion in the afterlife. From his daughter Mrs. E C Newlee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Oleata Willoughby
Darling
Smithson Cemetery
Mrs. Alga Willoughby
E. C. Newlee
Attorney Sale of Valuable Real Estate in Denton MD
Under a power of attorney from Ernest H Legates and others heirs of Louise Legates deceased dated July 6 1921 and recorded in Caroline county real estate records the undersigned will offer the property at public sale to the highest bidders in front of the Court House door in Denton Maryland on
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest H. Legates
Louise Legates
Caroline County
Court House
Denton
Maryland
Farm land sale in Caroline County Maryland
Notice sets a sale date for a valuable farm in the Fourth Election District Caroline county on the Bethle hem Easton road. It details rough boundaries from the state road, railroad, a stream and fences, with bearings and distances leading back to the starting point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline County
Bethlehem
Easton
Wilson Gay
Lands of Brest Winkle Devised to Louise Lecates Parcels
Parcel 1 begins at a post on the Bethlehem Easton road and runs through fences streams and division lines to define a 1 to 10 acre tract off the state road, part of a will for Louise Lecates with life use and remainder to her children. The sale will occur first in parcels then as a whole to maximize proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brest Glenwinkle
Caroline County
Louise Lecates
Bethlehem
Easton
Willoughby Land
Parcel descriptions for farm including house and outbuildings
Parcel 2 begins at a stone on the state road and follows division lines to a branch stream corner of Parcel 1. It includes 1 2 acres with a 40 by 100 cement floor structure and improvements such as a pear and apple orchard and timber for farm use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. E
Farm and timbered parcel sale near Bethlehem and Easton
Nearly new property in good condition with available timber. Machinery not included but can be bought from owners. Parcel lies within a mile of church, school, stores and railroad, two miles from steamboat wharf, four from Preston, seven from Easton. Land suitable for wheat, corn, grass, fruit and truck. Possession Jan 1 1922 with privileges to incoming tenant. One third cash and balance in six and twelve months or all cash. Sale conducted by James Temple, auctioneer, under J Kemp Stevens attorney for Louise Legates heirs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church
Steamboat Wharf
Bethlehem
Preston
Easton
J. Kemp Stevens
Louise Legates
D. James Temple
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Local Department
C.W. Ream
Oakland
Garrett County
C. G. Hammond
Gettysburg
Ream
Kendall Lumber and Coal Co
Katherine Page
Walter Sparklin
Maryland General Hospital
John Huey
Huey
Violet
Indiana
William Huey
Marchand
Louise Aringdale
T. L. Chaffinch
Arringdale
R. H. Russell
James Howard Russell
Frank
John LeCato
Rehoboth
Edward Harmon
Harmon, Md
David H.tubbs
Annetta R. Anthony
Marjorie Anthony
Jeanette Price
Eleanor Barbara
G. W. Price
G. W. Shaub
E. S. Kauffman
C. S. Kaufman
Elmer T. Orme
Roslyn
G. Lacey Stevens
Eugene G. Anderson
New England
White
Mary Neal
Elsie
George Morgan
Rh. D. Mellard
Bennett Todd
Willard Todd
Williston
Florence Funk
Edgewood Arsenal
Russell Leeser
Sadie Allen
Havre de Grace
Louise Cole
J. H. Baggs
Pearl Lankford
Elizabeth Melvin
Robert L. Anderson
L. F. Pierce
Windsor
N.C
Horace Case
Effie Plummer
Maud Patchett
Arthur Brumbaugh
Oxford
Georgie Butler
L. W. Taylor
Hickman
Smithson
THE
Ridgely News
Miss Marvel
Queen Anne
Orphans’ Court Proceedings
Smithville
Delaware
Civil Service Examinations
Treasury Department
Washindon
D. C
Denton National Bank
Thomas P. Kane
Ae Ke Dom
the Provident State Bank
Trazzare
Lillie M. Hines
Newspap
Rae
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