Denton area markets and events sweep through September
Local prices vary as Wheat at 2.60 and corn at 1.70 are listed while Maryland Queen flour is praised. Stores like Towers & Bro advertise corn and cedar shingles for sale. the Lang & Beall September shire sale draws buyers. Weather notes cite August as the wettest, with pears and peaches scarce and ball games planned in Federalsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith & Walls
James Temple
Towers & Bro
Harwood
A&p
Denton
Beney’s Jar Orchestra
Wright's Wharf
Baltimore
Caroline
Chestertown
Reformer Church
Ridgely
L. B. Towers & Bro
Lang & Beall
Weather Bureau
Bartlett
Federalsburg
White Haven Dry Docks
Benjamin F. Steward
International
Choptank
I. S. Morlingsworth
James I Nichols
Tne
Andersontown
Cade
N. J. Cade
Cawley & Son
Denton Hillshare Road
Cawley
Carter
Richards
T. Alan Goldsborough
Centreville
Air
Goldsborough
Hes Son
Alan, Jr
Marriage Licenses and Social News From Denton Area
Marriage licenses issued include Linwood Hub bard 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 James A Smith of Denton and Gula Faulkner of Burrsville Edna Hazel Towers Liden Federalsburg wed Thomas Sidney Collins Newark Del Rev John L Sparklin Wyoming M E Church bride and groom will reside in Newark Several families and visitors noted with engagements travels and illnesses including Rev and Mrs George Wood and daughter Miriam visiting relatives nearby and others from Federalsburg Bethlehem and Wilmington Mentions of teachers and students moving to Richmond Rosemont and Winchester plus social calls among local families and 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
Thomas Sidney Collins
Newark
Del
John L. Sparklin
Wyoming Methodist Episcopal Church
Collins
George E. Wood
Miriam
Mr. Woods
M. E
Bethel
Ife
Wilmington
Caroline
Mary F. Williams
Fed
Eralsburg
Basil R. Taylor
Bethlehem
Christ M. P. Parsonage
J. E Nichols
Lloyd
Young
Con
H. C. Wilds
Washington, DC
Mother Ledmann
Preston
Richmond
John Marshall School
South
Elizabeth Stevens
Chautauqua Association
Rosemont
J. Kemp Stevens
Maryland Population Figures Rise In Census Release
The United States Census Bureau announced this week that Maryland’s population is 1,449,610, up 11.9 percent from 1910. Baltimore contains more than half the state’s residents, with 733,826 people. Outside Baltimore, 715,784 residents remain, 18,052 fewer than in the city. The Agro Census shows 57 percent of Maryland’s population living outside Baltimore. The Baltimore drift remains strong, with the city holding 50.62 percent of the state population. The ten year growth rate exceeds the 1900–1910 period. Use Ideal flour always.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
United States Census Bureau
Baltimore
Agro Cencis
Baltinore
Washington
Social notes from Wilmington area visits
Henderson and Mrs. Bickling visit the Cloughs near town. Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Hudson spend Sunday with sister Mrs. Fogwell in Goldsboro. Walls and daughter Evelyn visit Gooden. Kenton and daughter from Wilmington visit her parents Walls. Golt and daughter Louise visit T. Hall in Cordova. Rickling and Melvin families enjoy Sunday at Tolchester. DeKnight family visits Wilmington relatives. Norris and Miss Newlee from Indiana visit Gruwell. Pederson and son from Wilmington visit Jensen family. Hazel Davis of Denton spent a week with Redman. Nellie Long visits cousin Margaret Long at Marcus Ibook. Smith of Marydel spends Wednesday with Walls. Redman family visit friends in Denton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. i. Walls
Wiliam H. Golt
Louise
T. Hall
Cordova
Howard Rickling
H. L. Melvin
Tolchester
Howard DeKnight
Little Son
Wilmington
Norris
Miss Newlee
Indiana
William Gruwell
H. L. Pederson and Son
Wilington
Jensen
Hazel Davis
Denton
Walter T. Redman
Nellie Long
Margaret Long
Marcus Ibook
J. N. Smith
Marydel
J. L. Walls
Walter F. Redman
Rural Community Club Picnic at Mrs Griffiths Farm
The Federal Community Club held a lawn picnic at Mrs. Greenbury Griffiths home on Friday evening. Many members and neighbors attended despite some misspelled words. Dr Bonberger spoke on organizing rural communities, Walls and Thomis spoke on cooperating with the county agent, Clark read a piece, and Hazel Towers recited Peter Sarthum. A cake table, ice cream, and punch were served, and guests praised the hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Community Club
Greenbury Griffith’s
Bomberger
Maryland State College
Walls
Talbot County
Thomas
Norman
Bonberger
Thomis
Clark
Adam and Eve
Hazel Towers
Peter Sarthum
Widow Nichols of Mickiman dies after week illness
Mrs Kate Nichols widow of the late James II Nichols of Mickiman died at her daughter's home on Monday after a seven day illness. Funeral conducted at home on Wednesday by Rev W E Jomp with interment at Bloomery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Nichols
James II Nichols
Mickiman
Frank Murphy
W. LE. Jomp
Bloomery
Roland Seeders
Florence
Ale Misce
Minerva
Miriam Todd
Beltie
New York
Marietta Doutler
Christian Endeavor
Sim
Ethel Comegys
Magpie Baker
Baltimore
Sue Smith
Kirwin Smith
Edwin Paisley
Philadelphia
Fred Paisley
A. W. Hews
Union M. 1
Janes TH. Ward
Salisbury
Birthday Party Honors Mr. Dorsey Bowdle Hostess Named
A birthday party was held for Mr. Dorsey Bowdle with Miss Kay Layton as hostess. Cousins Lazel and Hester Brown visited their cousin Lynnie Wright. Helen Stevens returned from a Wil vacation. Mollie Cleaves visits sister Mrs Judson Ramsdell at Bearington. Mrs Ua Johnson of Baltimore visits her mother Mrs James Creedings. Kay Layton of Philadelphia visits Helen Stevens. Evelyn Coliee of Greenwood visits her aunt Mrs T A Cleaves. Howard Brown made a quick trip to Denton on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sara Baynard
Bessie Hugres
Marcus Hook
Fannie Robinson
Parry Jester
Washington
J. FE. Spence
Avoes Supp
Harrington
Calvert C. Merriken
John W. Goatee
Waverly
Dorsey Bowdle
Kay Layton
Lazel
Hester Brown
Lynnie Wright
Helen Stevens
Wilmington
Mollie Cleaves
Judson Ramsdell
bEarrington
Ua Johnson
Baltimore
James Creedings
Philadelphia
Evelyn Coliee
Greenwood
T. A. Cleaves
Howard Brown
Denton
Preston Area Visitors Share News and Family Ties
Preston notes show Rev George Williams and family from Wilmington visiting Mrs Williams sister Mrs Harry Whiteley. Dr F J Wright and family from Denton visited Mr Levi Voshell Sr. Captain Charles W Wright of Bal timore is visiting Preston. Mrs Etla Clark of Washington visits aunt Mrs William Luff. Miss Bertha Shall of Greensboro visits Nellie Flamis. Mr Henry Barrow of Baltimore visits relatives in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Z. H. Webster
Methodist Hospital
Philadelphia
G. W. Simmons
Grason Sparks
Wilmington
Caroline
Caroline Thawley
Denton
C. W. Burn
Baltimore
EL EL Nichols
J. Virgil Moore
Seaford
Maud Stewart
George Williams
Willams
Harry Whiteley
F. J. Wright
Levi Voshell
Charles W. Wright
Baltimoaré
Preston
Etla Clark
Washington
William Luff
Bertha Shall
Greensboro
Nellie Flamis
Henry Barrow
Harmony News Notes and Visitor Returns
Miss Alice Chambers returns from Newark visit and is seen home with Mr and Mrs W Todd Miss Vearl Thouims and Mr Linker Todd Also ongoing tent meeting praised with an all day Sunday gathering Miss Minta Todd of Wilmington visits her parents Mr and Mrs G S Todd Mrs Lois Tribbett of Denton opens Sunday with Mrs Belle Dean Mrs Maggie Tribbett visits Mrs Belle Dean
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Chambers
Newark
W. Todd
Vearl Thouims
Linker Todd
Minta ‘Todd
Wilmington
G. S. Todd
Lois Tribbett
Denton
Belle Dean
Maggie Tribbett
Ridgely News Letter sees flying public and visitors
The Ridgely News Letter reports a K L C Airplane Co. craft based near town allowing locals to observe flights. Readers note many passengers including Dean, Ruth Perry, Ray Smith and others, plus a dental convention trip to Boston with weather praised and sightseeing in The Hub.
Social notes list regional visitors and illnesses
Mrs J C Madara of McDaniel visits sister in law Mrs Roger Ringgold. Misses Carrie and Emma Gerhart from Philadelphia visit Mrs Jas W Simon. Miss Margaret White ill early week but improved. Miss Amanda Saulsbury shopped in Baltimore last week. Mr Samuel Bear spent the week in New York. Rev Frank White spent the weekend in Wilmington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Madara
McDaniel
Roger Ringgold
Carrie
Emma Gerhart
Philadelphia
Jas. W. Simon
Margaret White
Amanda Saulsbury
Maltimore
Samuel Bear
New York
Frank White
Wilmington
Baptist Evangelistic Campaign Closes with Large Baptisms
A Greensboro letter reports the Caroline county Baptist evangelistic campaign at the Baptist Tabernacle led by Evangelist Melvin G. Mor tis of Baltimore ended Sunday with the county’s largest baptismal service. Over 35,000 from the Eastern Shore and Delaware attended. about 1,500 witnessed baptisms at C. M. Pippin's ice pond. A new Baptist church will be organized tomorrow with Rev. E. Cookman Baker as first pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
Caroline County Baptist Evangelistic
Baptist Tabernacle
Melvin G. Mortis
Baltimore
Delaware
Tabernacle
C. M. Pippin
Baptist Church
E. Cookman Baker
Morris
W. E. Hills
M. E. Church
Wr. H. Adkins
Dudley G. Roe
Samuel I. Shannahann
Wm. Forbes Adams
Easton
Barratt
Frederica
F. B. Short
Peker
New Drainage Law for Land Reclamation
A new Maryland drainage statute lets landowners seek drainage by appointing a three or more member Drain Commissioners from the locality. The panel, aided by a surveyor, estimates costs and damages and allocates payments by property benefited. If agreement fails, land rights may be condemned under eminent domain rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wny
Maryland
Social Happenings at Seaford and Milford Gatherings
Vernon reports Mrs. KR Wesley Ross and guests from New York visiting Proh A. L. Harrington and family in Seaford, and Mrs. Walter Coverdale in Milford. A birthday surprise for James Catten delighted many. Mrs. Clara C. Hart of Philadelphia visits relatives. Miss Sara Coulbourn becomes Wilmington secretary. Mrs. Evans of Virginia visits son Jack. Mr. Robert H. Dill praised his daughter Mrs. Emile Sapp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KR. Wesley Ross
Thomas Clincey
New York
A. L. Harrington
Seaford
Walter Coverdale
Milford
James Catten
Clara C. Hart
Philadelphia
Sara Coulbourn
Wilmington
W. GC
Evans
Virginia
Jack
Robert IH. Dill
Emile Sapp
Local Visiting Families Share Sunday Hours
Smithson notes James McCarty and Mrs. William Syites with children from Philadelphia visiting Mr. and Mrs. Walter McCanty. Calvin and Robert Murphy families join Mr. and Mrs. N. M. Towers. Melvin Donoho of Baltimore visits his brother Elmer Donoho. Burma Teese of Chester visits Mr. and Mrs. Algie Willoughby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McCarty
William Syites
Phiadelphia
Walter McCanty
Calvin Murphy
Robert Murphy
N. M. Towers
Melvin Donoho
Baltimore
Elmer Don
Mrs. Burma Teese
Chester
Mrs
Algie Willoughby
Philadelphia Visitors Return After Pleasant Visit
Mrs Guy Handley and her son returned to Philadelphia after a pleasant visit with sister Mrs W S Pritchett. W E Pritchett G H Trandley and son with Mr and Mrs J A Pritchett visited friends near Cambridge last Thursday. Mrs Mary Carmine of Philadelphia visits the Pritchetts. Tomato prices low will shorten the canning season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy VI. Handley and Son
Philadelphia
W. S. Pritchett
W. E. Pritchett
G. H. Trandley
J. A. Pritchett
Cambridge
Mary Carmine
Alrs
W. E Pritchett
Burrsville Guests and Local Visits Reported
Burrsville social notes reveal Mr. and Mrs. Fred Colree with children Dawson and Marie and Miss Hazel Ruin from Denton visiting Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Cokee. Arthur Scott and family from Fuckabeo Neck visit. H Lo Smith and daughters Nellie and Emily of Greenwood visit. Miss Mattie Woodward from near Fillsboro spends week with Miss Margaret Thawley in Burrsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Colree
Dawson and
Marie
Hazel Ruin
Denton
Arthur Scott
Arthur, Jr
Ella
Fuckabeo Neck
H. Lo Smith
Nellie
Emily
Greenwood
W. A. Cohee
Mattie Woodward
Near
Fillsboro
Margaret Thawley
Burrsville
Squirrel law debate reflects conservation vs. need
Letter to the editors from J. Spencer Lapua argues the 1920 squirrel law, passed in good faith, harms game by reducing breeding stock. He cites seasonal breeding, mother squirrel losses, and stale meat quality, while praising Warden LeCompte’s broader conservation efforts and urging repeal at the next General Assembly session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tam
Caroline County
General Assembly
LeCompte
Baltimore
J. Spencer Lapua
Voters urged to mail bids on a bill in Caroline county
A letter to editors outlines a plan by El Nuttle and delegates Greensboro, Choptank, Federalsburg to mail voters a typewritten slip on a bill, allowing fore or against replies to a senator. The proposal aims to let voters influence laws and match majority in Caroline county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Spencer Lapham
Jovenaat
United States
Maryland
el. Nuttle
Kabbs
Arthur Brumbaugh
Greensboro
Charles E. Andrews
Choptank
Leonard F. Covey
Federalsburg
General Assembly
Caroline County
Caroline
Rails on Upper Choptank Marshes Open Season Begins
Rail birds on the upper marshes of the Choptank report a quiet opening as open season starts Wednesday. Rails are rarely sought now, their chief food wild oats is unripe, leaving birds poor and yielding little sport or profit.
New Telephone Rates for Local Exchanges
The Public Service Commission sets class 6 rates for Ridgely Federalsburg Greensboro and Preston. Rates include 33.00 for individual business line unlimited and 1.75 for rural business line. residence lines 2.00 and 1.25 with Measured service option at 3.50. Toll between Ridgely and Hillsboro starts Sept 1 with 5 cent charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal
Ridgely
Federalsburg
Greensboro
Preston
Public Service Commission
Hillsboro
H. M. Thomesoyn
Conscience Drives Restitution in Preston Car Theft Case
Jerome A. Cox of Preston recovered his stolen automobile after a three year mystery. Fred Hulliger and Henry Hullinger confessed at Harmony tent meeting that they stole the car with a Wilmington, Delaware plotter, drove it to Wilmington then Long Island and sold it for $160. The Hullingers offered restitution and said draft fears led to crime, seeking leniency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cox
Preston
Jerome A. Cox
Concord Camp Meeting
Harmony
Church of God
Fred Hulliger
Henry Hulliger
Rolman
Wilmington
Delaware
Concord
Long Island
Henry
Fred Hullinger
Saturday Evening Shoppers Draw Denton Visitors
Denton sees heavy Saturday night crowds as autos fill the shopping district until near midnight. Farmers and families come after work for a safe, enjoyable diversion with little street disturbance now. Local officers and the sheriff note sparse duties and modest pay despite the crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
John Barleycorn
Caroline County
Dorchester Orphans' Court suspends will in estate case
Dorchester county Orphans Court sustained caveators of John N Wrights will and granted representation in administration during the contest. T Alan Goldsborough and Frederick N Fletcher named administrators opposed by Ex Governor Harrington and Fletcher. The estate is estimated at $200000, 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. Harrington
May Wright
Devil in Modern Society topic set for sermon
In Greensboro Rev. Melvin G Morris will lecture on The Devil in Modern Society tomorrow evening at the Baptist Tabernacle. The event aims to explore how evil figures in contemporary life and its impact on the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
Melvin G. Morris
The
Baptist
Orphans' Court Grants Letters for Charles E. Turner Estate
In the Orphans Court Tuesday Judges West Harper and Shawn present. The Register of Wills granted letters of administration to Della Turner for Charles E. Turner deceased with bond approved and appraisers named J D Davis and Robert E Smith. Executrix Mary L Emerson filed accounts for Ralph Waldo Emerson estate and distributions. Administrators Nellie A Marine and Thomas R Marine filed interest and second distribution accounts. Calvert C Merriken trustee for Sarah E Willoughby estate filed second final account ratified. Adah E Hignutt and Fred R Owens filed releases for various Hignutt heirs and guardians. James B Todd administrator of William E Todd filed releases for multiple distributees. James E Todd authorized to deposit Morris Frampton minor funds with Prosper State Bank of Preston Md until age 21 or 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
Wiliam R. Marine
Sarah E. Willoughby
Calvert C. Merriken
Adah E. Hignutt
Fred R. Owens
George W. Hignutt
Albert F. Hignutt
Clayton F. Hignutt
Harold C. Hignutt
Edwin W. Hignutt
James B. Todd
William E. Todd
Armie R. Chambers
Mary I. Chambers
Herman Andrew
Clarence Andrew
William E. Todd, Jr
Mildred Frampton
Lillian Bildstein
Luther Andrews
James E. Todd
Morris Frampton
Provident State Bank
Preston
To Settle the Horsey Litigation in Denton
Judges Adkins Hopper and Wickes heard testimony in the case of Mrs Annie Meredith against Elmer Horsey. The suit concerns ownership of the Meredith farm where they reside and the validity of a deed and will, both contested after long litigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adkins, Hopper and Wickes
Denton
Annie Meredith
Alphonso Meredith
Elmer Horsey
Meredith
John Horsey
Auto Accident Injures Mrs Harding Near Hurlock
Mrs. Claude Harding of Beulah near Hurlock was seriously injured when her car collided with a Federalsburg trio including Russell Hallowell and Fred Hubbard. The Harding vehicle tipped and trapped Mrs Harding, her son Claude Harding Jr. was badly hurt, while others were uninjured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Harding
Beulah
Hurlock
Russell Hallowell
Fred Hubbard
Federalsburg
Harding
Hallowell
Peaches Flow to Dover Markets Amid Bumper Delaware Yield
Kent county farmers ship peaches to Dover city markets in steady wagon trains heading to the station. The fruit looks especially tempting this year, with harvests described as a pretty good crop across farms near town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kent County
Delaware
Dover News
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Local Department
Baltimore Sun
Balttimore
Virgil Ulall
Smithson
All
Fle
astontHapital
Pony
Caroline Post
Atencan Legion
Coldier
R. C. Smith
Morgantown
W. Va
Will Pickering
John
Lutter
Howard
John Statum
Pagar Pietcon
Misces Luevi Piercon
May Hopkins
Emory Pietcon
Bessie Hughes
W. C. Highfield
J. L. Litzenberg
P. F. Johnson
George Doerr
Manchester
N. H
F. H. Doerr
Sue Saulsbury
Winchester
F. A Willey
Cheter
Samuel Reagan
Devon
Nannie Murphy
Thelma Everngam
Everngam
Geraldine McWilliams
Amy
Eva Echard
Laurse Fisher
Viola Nichols
Viola Turner
Hobbs
Hickman
Ridgely News
K. L. C. Airplane Co
Norfolk
Dr. Herr
Messrs
Robert and
Charles Dean
Ruth Perry
Ray Smith
Brown Eliott
A. D. Stanton
Jonas Royer
Mechanics Building
Lexington and
Longfellow
Thomas Jones, Jr
John B. May
Little Squaw Lake
Winnetaska
White Mountains
May
Tom
T. W. Jones
W. Woodcock
Sara
Hollilayshu
Henry Hower
Frank
Aflentown
Mesers
Mistes Hoffiman
Mas Merbert Surtees
Trenton
No J
Mise Jenuie Marvel
Laurel
Aleck Mascon
Ain
A Avenue
Horce
Albert Saulsbury, Jr
Coyne Electrical School
Chicago
Rebecca Saulsbury
Virginia Judge
James Uf. Harley
Arthur B. Harley and Son
Norristown
E. C. Harley
J. T. Saulsbury
Robert Headley
Swedesboro
New Jersey
Ladies Aid of the Methods Church
PT. L. Day
T. F. Simith
Havre de Grace
A. W. Thompson
Lawrence Lynch
C. I. Anderson
Kenton
Charles FE. Turner
Pennsylvania Railroad
Charles Davis
Atlantic City
FE. I. Pendleton
Deborah Wharton
Manlove Wharton
Alva
Melva Sharpley
Chincoteague
Harry Laird
J. M. Haysmaker
James Kramer
Evelyn
Valentine Lee
Paul Neffey
Win. Lane
Queenstown
Charles Parsons
Jas. Hevalow
Teressa Swaith
Charles Sparks
Oscar Neff
Paul
Irene
Margaret Hayes
Delaware Hospital
Virginia Hayes
Roland Fountain
N. J
R. F. Fountain
Earl Hammond
Lucille
Harry Swann
Joseph Goldstein
Samuel Wear
Coursey Hemmons
Church News
Vernon
Lapham
Fletcher
the Farmers and Merchants State Bank
S. E. Hignutt
Cashler
J. A. Trazzare
Goldsboro Bank
Robert Jarrell, JR
Denton National Bank
W. I. Norris
Peoples Bank
T. F. Johnson
WM. Pepper Constable
Maryland Trust
Elkton
ST. Paul
J. Fred Emerson
Denis Brown
Rennert
Newspaper
Hokiyr
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!