Local Commerce Notes Across Caroline County Denton Denton
The column details market activity and upcoming events as Caroline County residents trade wheat at 2.60 a bushel and corn at 21.70, with local merchants offering reduced prices on oil stoves and shoes. It notes Harwood’s plan to open a new A and P store in Denton, a new weather record claim, ball games at Federalsburg, cedar shingles offered by Towers and Bro, and various farm and community notices including canning houses, poultry prospects, and medals for WWI veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith & Walls
Doputy
James Temple
Towers & Bro
Caroline
Harwood
Denton
Beney
Y1z
Wrights Wharf
Baltimore
Chestertown
Reformed Church
Ridgely
L. B. Towers & Bro
Long & Beall
Maryland Queen
Weather Bureau
Bartlett
Federalsburg
White Haven Dry Docks
Benjamin F. Steward
Choptank
I. S. Sollingsworth
James IL Nicholen
Andersontown
Concord
Earle Oto
Malcolm Bye
Byron Cade
Redden & Company
Cade
Centreville
Marriage Licences and Social News From Denton Area
Marriage licences issued to Linwood Hubbard and Elsie R. Jarman of Greensboro T Sidney Collins of American Corner and Edna H Liden of Federalsburg Emory Woshell of Felton and Viola Shultie of Goldsboro plus James A Smith of Denton and Gula Faulkner of Burrsville. Several couples wed as Rev J L Sparktin united Miss Edna Hazel Towers Liden and Thomas Sidney Collins in Newark Del with plans to reside there. Additional weddings include Mary F Williams and Basil R Taylor at Federalsburg and Bethlehem residence. Local visits and travels highlighted include Rev Wood and family in town and trips to Wilmington. Other notes cover teaching assignments, illnesses, and social visits among Denton residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linwood Hubbard
Elsie R. Jarman
Greensboro
T. Sidney Collins
American Corner
Edna H. T. Liden
Federalsburg
Emory Woshell
Felton
Viola Shultie
Goldsboro
James A. Smith
Denton
Gula Faulkner
Burrsville
Edna Hazel Towers Liden
Federalburg
Thomas Sidney Collins
Newark
Del
John L. Sparktin
Wyoming Methodist Episcopal Church
Collins
George E. Wood
Miriam
Wood
M. E
Bethel
Wilmington
Caroline
Mary F. Williams
Basil R. Taylor
Bethleheim
Christ M. P. Parsonage
J. L. Nichols
Bethlehem
Lloyd LE
Young
H. C. Wilds
Washington
Mise Esther Ledman
Preston
Richmond
John Marshall School
R. C. Smith
Morgantown
W. Va
Cambridge
Will Pickering
Johm
Howard
John Stattum
Fdpar Pierson
Lucy Pierson
May Hopkins
Fannie Robinson
Emory Pierson
Mise Bescie Hughes
Tolcheter
W. C. Highfield
J. L Livenberg
T. F. Johnson
George Doerr
Manchester
N. H
New York
Everngam
Geraldine McWilliams
Salisbury
Amy
Fra Echard
Hurlock
Lource Fisher
Viola Nichols
Viola Tunner
el. Nichols
State Population Figures for Maryland from Census Bureau
The 1920 Census places Maryland’s population at 1,449,610, up 154,264 or 11.9 percent since 1910. Baltimore holds more than half the state population with 733,826 residents. Outside Baltimore 715,784 live in state sections, 18,042 fewer than in the city’s share.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
United States Census Bureau
Baltimore
Balimore
Washington
Local Social Notes From Wilmington Area Visits
Henderson and Mrs Bickling of Wilmington visit Mrs Clough near town. Mrs Jones and Mrs Hudson spend Sunday with sister Mrs Fogwell of Goldsboro. Walls and daughter Evelyn visit A H Gooden and Mrs Irven Kenton visits Walls. Golt and daughter Louise visit TY Hall at Cordova. Howard Bickling and H L Melvin family spend Sunday at Tolchester. DeKnight and late son visit relatives in Wilmington. Mrs Norris and Miss Newlee of Indiana visit the Gruwell family. Mrs Pederson and son of Wilmington visit Mrs Jensen and family. Hazel Davis of Denton spends week with Mrs Redman. Nellie Long visits cousin Margaret Long at Marcus Sook. Mrs M Smith of Marydel spends Wednesday with Mrs Walls. Walter T Redman visits friends in Denton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. N. Walls
William H. Golt
Louise
TY. Hall
Cordova
Howard Bickling
H. L. Melvin
Tolchester
Howard DeKnight
Wilmington
Norris
Miss Newlee
Indiana
Community Club Lawn Picnic At Mrs Griffiths Farm
The Federal Community Club held a Friday lawn picnic at Mrs Greenbury Griffiths farm with many members and neighbors. Dr Bomberger spoke on organizing rural communities, others gave talks on county cooperation, readings were shared, and cake tea ice cream and punch were served as neighbors enjoyed a moonlit evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Community Club
Greenbury Griffith's
Bomberper
Maryland State College
Walte
Talbot County
Thomas
Norman
Bomberger
Walls
Mr. Thomas
Clark
Adam and Exe
Hazel Towers
Peter Sorghom
Mrs Kate Nichols Dies After Weeklong Illness at Hickatan
Mrs. Kate Nichols widow of the late James L. Nichols of Hickatan died at her daughter’s home after a week’s illness. Funeral services were held at the home by Rev. W. L. Jump with interment at Woomery. Local residents visited, and several relatives are noted among Saturday’s social activity events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Nichols
James L. Nichols
Hickatan
Frank Murphy
W. L. Jump
Woomery
Roland Seeders
Florence
Minerva
Miriam Todd
New York State
Marietti Butler
Christian Endeavor
Ethel Comegys Wall
Maggie Baker
Baltimore
Sue Smith
Rkirwin Smith
T. Edwin Paisley
Philadelphia
Fred Paisley
A. W. Wetts
Union M. P. Clinch
James H. Ward
Salisbury
Hickman Birthday Party Honors Mr Dosey Bowdle
A birthday party for Mr Dosey Bowdle was hosted with Miss Kay Layton as hostess. Cousins Hazel and Floster Brown visited with Lynnie Wright. Helen Stevens returned from a Wil vacation. Mollie Cleaves visits Mrs Judson Ramsdell in Farington. Ella Johnson of Baltimore visits her mother Mrs Breed ing. Kay Layton of Philadelphia visits cousin Evelen Stevens. Evelyn Cohee of Greenwood visits aunt Mrs T A Cleaves. Howard Brown took a quick trip to Denton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dosey Bowdle
Kay Layton
Misees Hazel
Floster Brown
Lynnie Wright
Helen Stevens
Wilmington
Mollie Cleaves
Judson Ramsdell
Farington
Ella Johnson
Baltimore
James Breeding
Philadelphia
Evelen Stevens
Evelyn Cohee
Greenwood
T. A. Cleaves
Howard Brown
Denton
Local Visitors Reported From Wilmington and Nearby Cities
Rev George Williams and family of Wilmington were guests at the home of Mrs Williams sister Mrs Harry Whiteley. Dr F J Wright and family of Denton visited Mr Levy Voshell Sr last week. Captain Charles W Wright of Baltimore has been visiting Preston and vicinity. Mrs Ella Clark of Washington visited her aunt Mrs Willian Luff. Miss Bertha Shull of Greensboro visited Miss Nellie Slains this week. Mr Henry Barrow of Baltimore visited relatives in town last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Williams
Wilmington
Williams
Harry Whiteley
F. J. Wright
Denton
Leyi Voshell
Charles W. Wright
Baltimore
Preston
Ella Clark
Washington
Willian Luff
Bertha Shull
Greensboro
Nellie Slains
Flenry Barrow
Harmony Visits and Ongoing Tent Meeting Highlights
Miss Alice Chambers returns from Newark relatives with Mr. and Mrs. W Todd Miss Pearl Thomas and Mr Luther Todd. The weeklong tent meeting continues with strong turnout An all day gathering is planned for Sunday Miss Manta Todd of Wilmington visited her parents Mr and Mrs G Todd Mrs Lars Triblett of Denton spent Sunday with Mrs Helle Dean Mrs Mappie Tribbett visited Mrs Belle Dean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Chambers
Newark
W. Todd
Pearl Thomas
Luther Todd
Manta Todd
Wilmington
Mire
G. 5
Todd
Lars Triblett
Denton
Helle Dean
Mappie Tribbett
Belle Dean
Ridgely News Letter Kept Busy With Local Visitors and Incidents
The Ridgely News Letter recounts a visiting airplane near town from Norfolk by the K L C Airplane Co and lists locals who observed it. It notes a traffic accident at Second Avenue when a milk cart rider Aleck Macon was injured and the horse killed. The issue also covers recent travels, hospital and school visits, church group meetings, and several families visiting relatives in nearby towns.
Local social notes list visiting relatives and illnesses
Mrs J C Madara of McDaniel visits sister in law Mrs Roger Ringgold. Misses Carrie and Enna Gerhart of Philadelphia visit Mrs Jas W Simon. Miss Margaret White ill at start of week but improving. Miss Amanda Saulsbury shopped in Baltimore. Mr Samuel Bear spent week in New York. Rev Frank White spent weekend in Wilmington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Madara
McDaniel
Roger Ringgold
Carrie
Enna Gerhart
Philadelphia
Jas. W. Simon
Margaret White
Amanda Suaulsbury
Laltimore
Samuel Bear
New York
Frank White
Wilmington
Church News Highlights Morris Campaign Ends with Large Baptisms
A Greensboro letter reports the Caroline county Baptist evangelistic campaign at the Baptist Tabernacle led by Evangelist Melvin G. Morris of Baltimore concluded with the largest baptismal service in the county’s history. Over 35,000 attended from the Eastern Shore and Delaware, with 1,500 witnessing baptisms at C. M. Pippin's ice pond. A Baptist church will be organized tomorrow. Rev. Cookman Haker to be first pastor. Morris plans another campaign in October. Labor Day sermon to be delivered at M. E. Church by Rev. W. E. Hills. A monument fund drive for Bishop Wim Forbes Adams to begin at Spring Hill Cemetery, Easton, by a committee. Barratt’s Chapel anniversary set for Sunday Sept 26 officiated by Rev. F. B. Stiort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
Caroline County Baptist Evangelistic
Baptist Tabernacle
Melvin G. Morris
Baltimore
Eastern Shore
Delaware
Tabernacle
C. M. Pippin
Cookman Haker
Morris
W. E. Hills
M. E
Wa. Ui
Adkins
Dudley G. Roe
Samuel L. Shannatann
Wim
Forbes Adams
Spring Hill
Easton
Barratt
Frederica
F. B. Stiort
New Drainage Law Creates County Drainage Commissioners
A new Suite law applies to reclaiming low lands. If landowners fail to agree on drainage, any owner may petition the county commissioners to appoint a three or more person drainage commission. The panel will hire a surveyor, estimate costs and damages, determine each owner’s share, and, if needed, condemn rights of way under eminent domain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Seaford and surrounding visits noted in Vernon social
Vernon reports Mrs R Wesley Ross and guests from New York visiting Prof A L Harrington and family Seaford while Mrs Walter Coverdale visits Milford. A birthday surprise party for James Outten delighted many. Clara C Elart from Philadelphia to visit relatives. Sara Coulbourn accepts Wilmington secretary post. Mrs Evans of Virginia visiting son Jack Sapp family. Robert I Dill recently guest of daughter Smile Sapp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VY. W. CG. Aa
Evans
Virginia
Jack
Robert I Dill
Smile Sapp
Philadelphia Visitors and Nearby Social Visits
Mr James McCarty and Mrs William Syites and children of Philadelphia visit Mr and Mrs Walter Mc Carty. Mr and Mrs Calvin Murphy Mr and Mrs Robert Murphy and family spend Sunday with Mr and Mrs I H Towers. Melvin Danoho of Baltimore visits his brother Elmer Don with Mrs Emma Reese of Chester visiting Mr and Mrs Alpie Willoughby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McCarty
William Syites
Philadelphia
Walter McCarty
Calvin Murphy
Robert Murphy
1H. M.towers
Little Melvin Danoho
Baltimore
Elmer Don
Emma Reese
Chester
Mrs
Alpie Willoughby
Handley Family Returns From Philadelphia Visit
Bethlehem notes Bethlehem residents Mrs. Guy H Handley and son have returned to Philadelphia after a pleasant visit with sister Mrs. W W E Pritchett. Mr and Mrs W I Pritchett and Mrs G U Handley and son joined relatives near Cambridge for a Thursday gathering. Mrs Mary Carmine of Philadelphia visits Mr and Mrs W F Pritchett. Canning season to be short due to low tomato prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy H. Handley and
Philadelphia
E. Pritchett
W. I. Pritchett
G. UH. Handley
J. A. Pritchett
Cambridge
Mary Carmine
W. F. Pritchett
Local Burrsville Family Visit Highlights Summer Day
Burrsville residents Mr and Mrs Fred Coliee and children Dawson and Marie plus Miss Blaer Irwin of Denton joined Mr and Mrs Arthur Scott and children Arthur Jr and Ella from Tuckahoe Neck for Sunday visiting Mr and Mrs W A Cohee. Miss Mattie Woodward from near Stillboro spent the week with Miss Margaret Thawley of Burrsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Coliee
Dawson and
Marie
Blazer Irwin
Denton
Arthur Scott
Arthur, Jr
Ella
Tuckahoe Neck
H. L Smith
Nellie
Emily
Greenwood
W. A. Cohee
Mattie Woodward
Near Stillsboro
Margaret Thawley
Burrsville
County Officials Debate Squirrel Law and Hunting Ethics
In a letter to the Journal, County Commissioner Lapham advises shooters to hold fire while clarifying the new squirrel law. J. Sounecun Lavina argues the measure harms conservation, notes breeding patterns, and urges repeal at the next General Assembly session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lapham
Caroline County
General Assembly
LeCompte
Baltimore
J. Souxcun Lavina
Voter proposal for a government by the people in Caroline
A reader urges voters and taxpayers to evaluate state and county laws that may conflict with federal law. He suggests a postal ballot on a bill, letting residents vote “for” or “against” via typed postcards, funded by local savings, to shape Caroline county representation and law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Spencer Lapham
United States
Maryland
Senuner
N. H. Nuttle
Hobbs
Arthur Brumbaugh
Greensboro
Charles I. Andrews
Chaptank
Leopard F. Covey
Federalsburg
General Assembly
Caroline County
Caroline
Jase
Ratlbied Season Opens With Poor Cock of Marsh Birds
The Choptank upper marshes see little hunter activity as open season begins Wednesday. Mils are rarely hunted, wild oats remain unripe, and the birds are described as poor with only a bunch of pin-feathers. There is no sport, profit, or taste in bagging such game.
New Telephone Rates Across Several Town Exchanges
The Public Service Commission sets new per month rates for Ridgely Federalsburg Greensboro and Preston. Options include unlimited business lines at 3.00 and 2.00 for four party lines with 1.75 rural, plus 2.00 individual residence and 1.50 four party residence and 1.25 rural residence. A 5 cent toll will apply September 1 between Ridgely and Hillsboro. Measured service at 3.50 with 50 calls included is optional. H M Thompson district manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Telow
Ridgely
Federalsburg
Greensboro
Preston
Public Service Commission
Hillsboro
H. M. Thompson
Confessed car thief restitution promised by Hullingers
Jerome A. Cox of Preston regained his stolen automo bile after Fred Hulliger and his brother Henry Hullinger confessed at Harmony tent meeting that they, with Rodman of Wilmington Delaware, stole the car three years ago. The trio drove it to Wilmington then Long Island where it was sold for 160, restitution and legal penalties were promised, amid claims the draft registration pushed them toward crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cox
Preston
Jerome A. Cox
Peston
Concord Camp Meeting
Harmony
Church of God
Fred Hulliger
Henry Hulliger
Rodman
Wilmington
Delaware
Concord
Long Island
Henry
Fred Hullinger
Saturday Night Shoppers Bring Denton District to Life
Denton draws many Saturday evening visitors as autos fill the shopping district until midnight. Farmers and busy families prefer night shopping after a long week, finding it pleasant and orderly with little street disturbance. Once noisy visitors and modest bailiff action are now nearly forgotten as Sheriff duties feel underpaid in Caroline county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
John Barleycorn
Caroline County
Orphans Court Insists Caveators Win Administration of Wright Estate
Dorchester county Orphans Court on Thursday sustained the caveators of John N. Wright s will and granted representation in the estate s administration during the contest. T Alan Goldsborough and Frederick N Fletcher were appointed administrators. The caveators include Mrs F H Elder Frank Wright and Henry M Wright with counsel Goldsborough and Marine. The executrix named was May Wright. The estate is valued around 200000 dollars, about half personalty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
Dorchester County
John N. Wright
T. Alan Goldsborough
Denton
Frederick N. Fletcher
Cambridge
F. H. Elder
Philadelphia
Frank Wright
Federalsburg
Henry M. Wright
Ohio
A. Stengle
Emerson C. Iarrington
May Wright
Devil in Modern Society lecture by Rev. Morris
In Greensboro the topic The Devil in Modern Society will be explored tomorrow evening by Rev. Melvin G. Morris at the Baptist Tabernacle. The address and start time are not specified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
Melvin G. Morris
The
Baptist Tabernacle
You Can't Keep a Good Thing Down Maryland Queen Flaur
The short note highlights Maryland Queen Flaur proving resilience by staying strong and steady amid challenges. It frames the subject as a persistent figure in local circles with an upbeat tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Flaur
Orphans Court Grants Admin on Charles E Turner Estate
In the Orphans Court Tuesday Judges West Harper and Shawn presided. The Register of Wills granted letters of administration on the personal estate of Charles E Turner to Della Turner with bond filed and approved and appraisers named J D Davis and Robert E Smith. Mary L Emerson executrix of Ralph Waldo Emerson filed an account of sales and final account of administration and distribution. Nellie A Marine and Thomas R Marine filed an interest account and second distribution. Calvert C Merriken trustee for sale of real estate filed second and final account ratified and confirmed. Adah E Hignutt and Fred R Owens filed releases from Adah E Hignutt and others. James B Todd administrator of William E Todd filed releases from multiple parties. James E Todd petitioner authorized to deposit funds for Morris Frampton minor in Provident State Bank of Preston to age twenty one or per court order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
West
Harper and Shawn
Charles E. Turner
Della Turner
J. D. Davis
Robert E. Smith
Mary L. Emerson
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Nellie A. Marine
Thomas R. Marine
William R. Marine
Sarah E. Willoughby
Calvert C. Merriken
Adah E. Hignutt
Fred R. Owens
George W. Higenutt
Albert F. Hignutt
Clayton F. Hignutt
Harold C. Hignutt
Edwin W. Hignutt
James B. Todd
William E. Todd
Armie R. Chambers
Mary J. Chambers
Herman Andrew
Clarence Andrew
William E. Todd, Jr
Mildred Frampton
Lillian Bildstein
Luther Andrews
James E. Todd
Morris Frampton, Minor
Provident State Bank of
Preston
Litigation over Farm Ownership in Denton
Judges Adkins Hopper and Wickes heard testimony in Denton in the case of Mrs Annie Meredith versus Elmer Horsey. The dispute centers on ownership of the Meredith farm, part of the late John Horsey estate. Meredith claims the farm was given to her. the Horsey estate papers show deeds and a will favor Elmer Horsey. The deed and will validity have long been contested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adkins, Hopper and Wickes
Denton
Annie Meredith
Alphonso Meredith
Elmer Horsey
Beulah Family Involved In Weekend Collision
Mrs Claude Harding of Beulah near Hurlock was seriously injured when the Harding car collided with the Hallowell car driven by Russell Hallowell and Fred Hubbard of Federalsburg. The Harding vehicle overturned trapping Mrs Harding. she was later taken home. Their son Claude Harding Jr. was badly hurt. other occupants escaped injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Harding
Beulah
Hurlock
Russell Hallowell
Fred Hubbard
Federalsburg
Peaches Ship From Delaware Farms To City Markets
Kent county Delaware reports a strong peach crop with shipments from farms near town flowing by wagon to the Station. The fruit looks particularly tempting this year as market deliveries continue steadily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kent County
Delaware
Dover News
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Smith<oo
Hall
Tie
Aston
Caroline Post
American Legion
Coles
Sara Baynard
Lessie Hughes
Marcus Hook
Coushn
Ellrry Jester
J. E. Spence
Agnes Sapp
Harrington
John W. Gootee
Waverly
Valpinia
Martha EB. Fister
Martha Callison
Emory D. Kim
Mel
Hickman
Ridgely News
K, L, C. Airplane Co
Norfolk
Mechanics Building
Lexington
Longfellow
Thomas Jones, Jr
John J. May
Little Squam Lake
Camp Winnetaska
White Mountains
Vor
May
Fain
T. W. Jones
W. J. Woodcock
Sara
A. W. Tlower
Henry Ower
Frank
Allentawn
Mesere
Hloatsman
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Venton
Jenne Marvel
Laurel
Aleck Macon
Second Avenue
Albert Saulsbury
Coyne Electrical School
Chicago
Rebecca Saulsbury
Virginia Judge
James IE. Harley and Son
Airs
Arthur H. Harley and Son
Norristown
Er. C. Harley
Saulsbury
Whetwr
Robert Headley
Swedesboro
New Jersey
Ladies Aid of the Methodist Church
Tr. L. Day
T. F. Smith
Havre de Grace
A. W. Thompson
Lawrence Lynch
C. E. Anderson
Kenton
Charles EE. Turner
Pennsylvania Railroad
Charles Davis
Atlantic City
F. Kk. Pendleton
Deborah Wharton
Manlove Wharton
Alva
Melva Sharpley
Chincoteague
Harry Laird
J. M. Waymaker
James Kramer
Evelyn
Valentine Lee
Paul Neff
Wm. Lane
Queenstown
Charles Parsons
Jas. Hevalow
Teressa Smith
South Carolina
Teressa Fountain
Viola Skinner
Harry Lane
Pauline
Bessie Sparks
Paul Holsinger
Bernard Sparks
Charles Sparks
Oscar Neff
Paul
Irene
Margaret Flayes
Delaware Hospital
Virginia Hayes
Roland Fountain
N. J
R .E. Fountain
Earl Hammond
Lucille
Harry Swann
Joseph Goldstein
Coursey Hemmnons
Church News
Smithgow
Goldsborough
Fletcher
the Farmers and Merchants State Bank
S. E. Hignutt
Provident State Bank
Ald
J. A. Trazzare
Goldsboro Bank
Robert Jarrell, JR
Denton National Bank
W. I. Norris
Peoples Bank
WM. Pepper Constable
Maryland Trust
Elkton
ST. Paul
J. Fred Emerson
Denis Brown Arestle
Rennert
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