Local Items and Elections Mark Early Fall in Denton
Local notes report scarce potatoes and a new Buick sold at Hirs Garage, plus fall millinery displays by Miss Anne B Jump. Henry Brown and Henry Hollyday Jr. die. road work begins on Hillsboro Longs road. Anderson Bailey open shoe store. Denton readers hear about a federal game laws booklet and a Carroll County voters convene for Democratic state nominating events in Baltimore with county representatives named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main’s Circus
Long & Beall's
Henry Hollyday
Easton
Hillsboro
Long's Road
Anderson & Bailey
Anne B. Jump
Marydel
E. H. Hirs
Anderson & Bailey's
Hirs
W. W. Newcomer
Town
John Shaffer
Pennsylvania
Newcomer
Dawson O. ‘George
J. Howard
Marshall
Cambridge
Tabernacle
Edward Hupka
Schloss Bros. & Co
J. H. Nichols & Co
W. T. Temple
Ridgely
Henry Brown
Federalsburg
Seaford
Odd Fellows
Denton
Jacob Bice
Delaware and Chesapeake
Pennsylania Railroad
Bice
Goldsborough
Caroline
Harmony
Preston
Goldsboro
William Holton
Centreville National Bank
Holton
William McKenney
Norman M. Faulkner
Sherman L. Tribbett
Ellwood C. Orrell
House of Delegates
Clarence E. Beauchamp
Sadlersville
Caroline Boys
Davis
Fox
Battery
Johnson
Thomas H. Chambers
Thomas L. Day
Harry M. Thompson
Arthur W. Brumbaugh
Law Building
State Central Committee
Masonic Hall
Denton Social News Notes Banquet and Local Weddings
Denton hosts a banquet for the Denton baseball club with managers, umpires, and spouses attending. the Denton Orchestra provided music. William B. Spiva and Harriet L. Murphy wed in Princess Anne Episcopal Church. The week features visits from Col. and Mrs. Abler and Col. Uhler, plus several local social engagements and engagements.
Harvest forecast for Mulberry Hill apple crop
The Mulberry Hill Orchard Company owned by Cover & Co. expects over eighteen hundred late variety apple trees to yield this fall. A spring cold spell did not wreck the crop, and indicators point to a crop nearly as large as last year with good prices. Wholesale dealers in New York and Boston have offered to buy the entire crop at a stated price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mulberry Hill Orchard Company
Cover & Co
New York
Boston
Boston Star-Democrat
Porters and visitors stop by Burrsville scenes
Burrsville residents report visits from Detroit and Wilmington guests. Philadelphia Hadden Heights trips mapped for Mrs. Porter. Local fires injure Parker and Stafford during gasoline incident. Philadelphia visitors and family gatherings noted with Slaughter and Collison households. Eyes treatment returns from Philadelphia. Harvey family returns to Philadelphia. Calvert Harvey buys George Bullock property in town. Miss Thawley visits Atlantic City and Philadelphia. School opens with good attendance under Mesdames Lee and Cheezum. Arthur Kelley hosted by sister-in-law Willis. Edith Simpson returns to Gretna Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Porter
Jack Porter
Detroit
Emerlin Lloyd
Wilmington
Thomas L. Frampton
Thomas
William
Philadelphia
Andrew Slaughter
Jack Slaughter
Henry Stafford
Clayton
Allie Stafford
Willian
Virginia Lee
Bowers Beach
William Hardesty
Seaford
M. F. H. Collison
George Bullock
Margaret Thawley
Atlantic City
Mesdames Lee and
Cheezum
Arthur Kelley
Charles Willis
Edith Simpson
Gretna
Funeral for War Hero Held in Marydel
Private Samuel B Cohee killed in action September 26 1918 in France was honored with a military funeral in Marydel. The service at the M E Church was conducted by the American Legion and interment followed at Greensboro cemetery. Across town the Marydel School opened with Miss Maud Hummer as principal and two assistants. Local notices report deaths, social visits, and education updates among Marydel residents.
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Samuel B. Cohee
France
M. E. Church
Greensboro
American Legion
Marydel
Maud Hummer
Madelyn Westbury
Georgia
Maryland
Herman Cohee
Lynn Cohee
Delaware
Sunday Visitor Notes North Jersey Philadelphia Links
A list of social visits from Goldsboro Philadelphia New York Guttenburg and Hamilton with Detailing attendees at Den nison Schooley Dennison Shively Elliott Legg Hughes Hudson and Weber. The report also mentions a Sunday School attendance urge and a Methodist Church service next Sunday morning amid a rummage sale by the Ladies Aid Society and school opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finn
Philadelphia
Frank Lane
Rebecca
Newark
Alfred Ervin
Wilmington
Noble Shively
Methodist Church
Robert McDonald
Richmond Park
N. Y
W.N. Dennison
Ladies’ Aid Society
Webb and Son
Carroll Elliott
Howard Thomas
Smyrnar
Clara Legg
Wharton
Clayton Hughes
Robert Hudson
Visitors from Philadelphia and New Jersey Call on Cohee Family
Grove West Philadelphia Mrs C W Sullivan and her son Lloyd and daughter Elizabeth visit Mr and Mrs J W Cohee. Mrs Keigle and daughter Irene from Tioga, and Mrs Ruth Whiteside of Choptank also stay. John Cohee’s son Merrick visited. In Pleasantville N J they stayed briefly before returning home via Atlantic City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Sullivan
Lloyd
Elizabeth
West Philadelphia
Keigle
Irene
Tioga
Ruth Whiteside
Choptank
J.W. Cohee
John Cohee
Merrick
Pleasantville
N.J
Atlantiec City
Ridgely News Letter Highlights Local Social and Sports
The Ridgely News Letter summarizes summer departures and returns of residents, neighborhood visits, and social events. The Ridgely ball team defeated Willow Grove thirteen to nothing, with Sadlersville scheduled to play next Saturday. Community activities include Sunday School gatherings, lectures, church notices, and teaching appointments with numerous visits to Wilmington, Baltimore, and Philadelphia.
Ferry opening and regional road plan discussed
A delegation of business men attended a Monday night feast at Love Joint celebrating the forthcoming ferry opening on the 15th. The piece notes a connecting road to Baltimore markets for farmers and merchants, plus local civic interest in improving access between the ferry and surrounding communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Love
Baltimore
St. Paul's
Harris Chapel
W. W. McIntyre
Ingleside
McIntyre
Dr. Hyatt
St. Paul's Church
Tri-County High School
Boland
Stevensville
W. H. Sewell
Wilmington
Arthur Grace
George Moore
Sallie Jump
Philadelphia
Local notes from Choptank and Eastern Shore visits
Deputy Labor Statistician C D Andrews tours eastern shore canning houses while families from St Michaels Waynesboro and Queen Anne visit local residents. Residents greet guests as school opens with Miss Elsie Bickling teaching. Advertisement mentions shoe sale and Basement Brick Hotel by Anderson and Bailey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. D
Andrews
W. O. Blades
Billy
St. Michaels
R. P. Dulin
Walter Todd
Waynesboro
J. T. Blades
W. E. Dillon
Queen Anne
Elsie Bickling
First Canonical Visit Confirms 42 at Immaculate Conception
Rt. Rev. J. J. Monaghan, Wilmington bishop, conducted a confirmatory service for 42 children at Immaculate Conception Church Marydel. The mission grew from Rev. Maurice Cotter’s effort to unite Italians Hungarians Slavs Bohemians and Germans into a functioning parish with Benedictine nun aid and local clergy. The piece also notes sermons at Preston Williston Concord Bloomery and joint church picnics and an Orphans Court proceeding involving estates and guardianships in Denton and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Monaghan
Wilmington
Immaculate Conception
Marydel
Elizabeth Marie Mitch
Gazetta
Catherine Semonski
Anna Margaret Churchman
Elizabeth Rose Semonski
Josephine Marie Bonfanti
Sara Elizabeth Gardner
Leona Catherine Olliver
Vivian Marie Olliver
Anna Qodilla Mitch
Lucy Anna Valdesere
Grace Marguerite McShan
Niagara University
N. Y
Ridgely
Father Cotter
Monaghan
John F. Neifert
S.S. J
Clayton
Delaware
J. E. Smith
Preston
Williston
Concord M. E
Bloomery Church
St. Elizabeth Catholic Church
Denton
St. Benedict’s Church
Plaindealing
Christ P. E. Church
Examinations for Postmasters by Civil Service Commission
The Civil Service Commission will hold an examination at Denton on October 8 to fill postmaster positions at Hillsboro and Marydel. Hillsboro pays $1,000 with a vacancy since January 1. Marydel pays $1,000 with a term expired April 1. A Cordova vacancy may also be filled from these exams. exam possibly at Easton. Salary $1,000. terms as stated. Further particulars from the listed offices or the Civil Service Commission, Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civil Service Commission
Denton
Hillsboro
Marydel
Cordova
Easton
Washington
Mary Lucille Tull Chosen to Teach at Federalsburg High
The Crisfield Times reports Miss Mary Lucille Tull of Marion was selected by the Caroline County Board of Education to teach mathematics at Federalsburg High School, a position she accepted last week. Her departure from Somerset is seen as a loss to the county’s education system, while Caroline gains a valuable instructor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somerset
Caroline
Crisfield Times
Mary Lucille Tull
Marion
Caroline County Board of Education
Federalsburg High School
Miss Tull
Caroline County
Federalsburg
WanTEep Fresh Eggs and Produce at Highest Prices
N. C. Straughn advertises fresh brown eggs and country produce offered at top market rates. Local buyers urged to contact Straughn for immediate purchases and delivery arrangements.
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N. C. Straughn
Students Depart For College From Caroline High Class of 1921
Caroline High School’s Class of 1921 leaves town to attend colleges and schools this fall. Rebecca Swartz enters Blue Ridge College. Dorothy Todd, Maryland State Normal School. Bateman Draper, Western Maryland College. Layman Redden, Blair School. Grace Rutter and Wilson Funk, University of Maryland. Margaret Rathell and Pauline Nichols, Beechwood School. Virginia Davis resumes at State Normal. Aliee Allaband heads to Princeton. Elias Nuttle to Swarthmore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline High School
Rebecca Swartz
Blue Ridge College
Dorothy Todd
Maryland State Normal School
Bateman Draper
Western Maryland College
Layman Redden
Blair School
Grace Rutter
Wilson Funk
University of Maryland
Margaret Rathell
Pauline Nichols
Beechwood School
Kenneth Knowles
Carnell
Virginia Davis
Delaware College
State Normal School
Aliee Allaband
Tome School
Princeton
Elias Nuttle
Randolph Macon Academy
Swarthmore
Louise Noble
Virginia Thomas
Louise Cohee
Catherine Cohee
Blanche Chaffinch
Louise Fisher
Howard Melvin
Harmony Aid Society Meeting at Deen Home
The Harmony Aid Society enjoyed one of its most pleasant meetings at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Deen on Wednesday evening with about 125 guests. Several travelers and relatives are noted visiting or returning, including J. Carl Delange from Toronto and Grand Rapids, typhoid recovery of Litle Howard Mezick, and others such as Mr. Alphonso McConnell visiting his mother.
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Harmony Aid Society
R. R. Deen
J. Carl Delange
Toronto
Grand Rapids
Mich
Mr. Smith
Baltimore
Roland Towers
Alphonso McConnell
Norristown
Jenoie McConnell
Hilda
Carlton Wright
Helle Deen
T. F. Smith
Roland Thomas
Lloyd Mezick
Havre de Grace
Prestons and relatives visit Oakland Grove and Baltimore kin
Preston, Mr and Mrs William Smith of Baltimore, Mr James Bartlett of Talbot and other relatives from Royal Oak visited their cousins at Oakland Grove and with Dr Kelley in town. Mrs Smith formerly Miss Ella Atkinson of Ridgely. Elizabeth William and Russell Kelley of Baltimore spent time with their aunt Miss Julia M Kelley and uncles Dr W T Kelley and Mr J S Kelley, returning home last Monday. Mr Fred Noble attorney at Jacksonville Fla with wife and daughter Mary visited his mother Mrs Isaac Noble and family. Mrs Eta Clark of Washington visits Mrs William T Tuff.
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C. H. Rawlins
Bridgeville
Del
Annapolis
Robert E. Smith
Robert E. Smith, Jr
Baltimore
L. R. Brumbaugh
Harvey Holsinger
Wadesboro
N.C
George Moore
Roy Gallop
Holsinger
Joe Lynch
Pitts
Harry Cade
Mary Virginia
Cairo
Illinois
Herman Cade
Elizabeth Cade
Chicago
Henry Cade
Ridgely
Willow Grove
Sadlersville
Harry Laird
Sydney Fountain
The
Reformed Church
Harry Hemmions
Elaine Saulsbury
Virginia
Randolph-Macon
A. G. Saulsbury
Albert Saulsbury, Jr
Reformed Sunday School
Carter Forester
Charlestown
Carroll Meredith
A. F. Porte
Philadelphia
F. 2. Covey
Hollingsworth
Denton
Washington
J. K. Lynch
Mary Rebecca Saulsbury
Elizabeth
Catherine Shannahan
Sue Latcham
Milford
Laura Godwin
Easton
Third Street
Grace Thompson
Westfield
N. J
Myrtle Thompson
Townsend
Harry Hemmons
Northeast
Gaitley
Thomas Gaitley
Frank Lane
Christian and
Street
Marine Corps
Dudley Davis
Lewis Lane
Dodds
Stevensville
Calvin Lynch
Hazel
Howard
Wilmington
Mary Dasher
Riverview
E. C. Baker
Lee
John
Helen
Samuel Thomas
Wesley Collegiate Institute
William Smith
James Bartlett
Talbot
Royal Oak
Oakland Grove
Kelley
Clean-up Squad in Caroline to assist veterans
Washington dispatches a Veterans Bureau unit called the Clean-up Squad arrives in Denton County on the 22d to aid disabled World War veterans. A medical examiner and vocational officer will review claims, with Red Cross secretary J Spencer Lapham guiding paperwork. A public meeting at Palace Theatre Thursday at 8 pm features Captain Charles E Hummel outlining aims, plus a free film. The squad stays two days with headquarters at the old M E Church parsonage.
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Washington
Denton
Veterans Bureau
War Risk Bureau
Federal Board For Vocational Education
U. S. Public Health
Compensation Claims Department
Caroline
The
Red Cross
J. Spencer Lapham
Law Building
Goldsboro
Palace Theatre
Charles E Hummel
Visi
Marc Bryant
M. E. Church
State Roads Commission Awards Minor Contracts This Year
The State Roads Commission reports a year of awarding contracts for 160 miles of road at about 3.5 million dollars. Concrete costs run near 35,000 a mile, lowered by gravel road projects under contract. Federal aid highway measures are anticipated but funds won’t arrive for six months after passage. Maryland officials approve the compromise Townsend Dowell bill provisions.
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State Roads Commission
Commission
Pennsylvania
Congress
Maryland
Townsend
Dowell
Local Visitors and School Opening Noted in Maryland
Mrs O M Hignut and families from Easton and Jersey City visit Willoughby and Maryland homes while Miss Reba Hurst begins teaching at the local school. Mr Robert Rice Jr returns to Washington to resume studies as the term starts this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. M. Hignut
J. W. Thawley
Catherine
Eloise
Harry Kemp
Willoughby
Miss Ball
Coveland
Easton
Kemp
Lillian Steigler
Gertrude Archer
New York City
E. B. Maloney
Fred K. Howard
Oxford
Reba Hurst
Robert Rice, Jr
Washington
Would Cut Oyster Season As Commissioner Proposes
Harrison W. Vickers, chairman of the Conservation Commission, favors shortening the oyster season by one month by removing September from the calendar. Legislation may be proposed in Annapolis next year. Warm weather keeps oysters in poor condition in September and demand is light, while fleet maintenance during September is an expense the commission hopes to drop.
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Harrison W. Vickers
The
Conservation Commission
Vickers
Annapolis
Greatest bargain on overcoats in limited sale
Bargain sale offers overcoats at ten twelve and fifteen dollars while stock lasts. Coats valued at twenty five dollars but priced to sell quickly. Customer urged to come early to take advantage at Anderson Balley.
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Anderson & Balley
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the Local Department
Brick Hotel
Cavers
Pastorfield
Downes
Clark
Denton Orchestra
William B. Spiva
Harrriet L. Murphy
Princess Anne
O. D. Murphy
Joshua W. Miles
Spiva
Bank of Somerset
William D. Abler
H. A. Hamilton
Harrisburg
Col. Uhler
Keystone State
Uhler
J. Marion Emerson
Charles C. Jump
Ansonia
New England
Edwin Martin
Tuckabee Neck
M. E Church
Cincinnnati
J. Dukes Downes
Tithe Guarantee and Trust Company
George T. Redden
Margaret Jane
William S. Denny
Mildred Edgell
L. K. Edgell
William Neal Hughes
U.S. Navy
Elkton
Adeline Fisher
Canada
T. Pliny Fisher
Carleton Short
New York Herald
A. W. Short
Charles Plummer
J. W. Plummer
Harry Schuyler
Trappe
Florence Todd
C. A. Pentz
Chalmers Brumbaugh
Sherry
B. B. Brumbaugh
Kirkman W. Short
Easton Hospital
Charles E. Shields
Howard Shields
Beniah Baker
Cecil Blake
Naval
U. S. S. Cheyenne
Harold C. Nuttle
S. G. Nuttle
Minerva
Miriam Todd
South River
Clarence Bentz
Laura Newnam
M. K. Newnam
George C. Skir
W. J. Shawn
Mamie Comegys
Burrsville
Grove
Ridgely News
T. W. Jones
Thurmont
John Thomas
Marcus Hook
Stella Diefenderfer
Ethel Parsons
S. E. Parsons
Annie Turner
C. E. Anderson
Marie
Kenton
Frank Seward
Ralph
William Mitchell
Orrell Saulsbury
Evelyn Lane
Sadie Stayer
Harvest Homme
Irene Neff
Nelson Richards
William Cannon
J. D. Davis
Walter Bennington
Frank Long
Selbyville
Keene Saulsbury
Charles Hobbs
Florence Roe Las
George Slaughter
S Wilmington
Watson Booker
Ocean City
Lulu Hevalow
Pauline Eltiomt
Queenstown
Ruth Perry
Lee Bennington
Chester
Emma Day
State Senate
House OF del State Senate
Henderson
Pr c
Preston Meer Ee Anenne
Ridgely Wee
American Corner
Elie Wl
West, Harper and Shawn
Mary E. Detwiler
Harvey L. Cooper
Andrew F. Breeding
Lee Hignutt
Derton National Bank
Ralph Cannon
Edna Ruth Cannon
Albert D. Cannon
Sadie Blough
Ananias Blough
Peoples Bank of
George W. Bailey
Hiram Leroy Bailey
Peoples Industrial Park
Calvert C. Merriken
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