Autumn county notes show farm activity and new ventures
Wheat and corn prices cited as farm markets move. Various local topics include new farm purchases by George P. Reddell in Kent county and Ed Burke taking Zacharias farm milk shipments north. Denton street improvements, canning outputs, and a big community dance under electric lights are noted along with obituaries and local club meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Thompson
Taltot
Journal
M. H. Downes
George ‘Fp. Reddell
Kent County
Delaware
Norris
John H. Fletcher
Caroline County
Samuel Norris
Easton
Baltimore
Denton
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company
Utoist
Peninsula
Webster
John Huntlaway
Warrington
Lewis
State Accident Commission
Jacobs
Lora Wisher
Mack Ross
Tios. Baker
Dina Miller
Forest Stanford
Caroline Packing House
Ed. Burke
Zacharias
Aml Bay
Main Street
Larry Siebeneck
J. Frank Curry Photo Stock Co
Philadelphia
Bradley
Caroline County Farmers’ Club
Court House
Baltimore News
United States
First Mail
Caroline
Willian D. Uhler
Pennsylvania State Highway Department
New York Times
Pennsylvania
Oater
Gthe R. Wright
Hurlock
Board of County Commissioners
Dorchester
Wright
Arnest Hurlock
Eastern Shore Volunteers
Grand Opera House
Federalsburg
William K. Irehawn
Red Men's Hall
Matrimonial and Social Notes From Local Ledger
Local society column highlights Mr Richard Oldenberg of Berlin a wireless operator on the Neckar visiting Baltimore amid wartime travel restrictions. Couples and families mingle across cities including Baltimore Philadelphia Denton and Cambridge with events at Concord M I Church and Golden College noted among visits illnesses recoveries and obituaries.
New Assessment Plans For Maryland Real Estate
Maryland tax supervisors met with the State Tax Commission to receive final reassessment instructions. The Court of Appeals decision cleared obstacles, enabling faster progress. Assessors will use owner data when available, otherwise court records and knowledge from the community, with valuations based on full, reasonable worth rather than extreme highs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Tax Commission
Court of Appeals
Frederick County
Maryland
Commission
To Beautify Court House Square in Denton
At the request of the County Commissioners Mr A J Norman has asked Prof W W Ansen to visit Denton on Saturday October 14 to advise on plantings for the Court House Park. The plan aims to replace aging trees with new trees and shrubs and improve the lawn. interested residents should register preferences with the Commissioners or County Agent before October 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House Square
A. J. Norman
WW. Anspen
Maryland State College
Denton
Court House Park
Court House
Local Guests Attend Mrs Harvey's Home Visit
A list of visitors including Rev and Mrs C J Murdette Hobbs and West Thompson family Centreville, and others from Willis ton and Baltimore. Stokes Brothers build frame structure for local colored congregation. Wesley E Whawley returns to Baltimore to resume law studies. Porters return to Baltimore. lightning kills three hogs of W F Cheenum. revival meetings led by Rev C J Burdette at Union M P Church. Rev J W Fogle guests at Tilghman Harvey’s last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buresville
C. J. Murdette
Hobbs
J. West Thompson
West, Jr
Balwund Dewing
Centreville
Commodore
Henry Doerr
Williston
Sherman Piyantt
France
R. M. Harvey
Stokes Brothers
Wesley E. Whawley
Baltimore
University of Maryland
Lyman Porter
W. FE. Cheenum
C. J. Burdette
Union M. P
J. W. Fogle
Death of prominent Preston merchant John Parker
The sudden death of John Parker on the 23rd stunned many friends. He was a son of the late William and Rebecca Parker of Dorchester County and a leading merchant in town. A worthy member of the M E Church, he was twice married, first to Mollie Dail and second to Magpie Lowe, and survived by children Oscar Merritt Mrs George Pinharty Mary Naomi Parker. Funeral services were in the M E Church led by Rev J T Richardson, with interment in Beulah cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Parker
William and
Rebecca Parker
Dorchester County
Parker
Ile
M. E. Church
Mollie Dail
Magpie Lowe
Oscar
United Stes Navy
Merritt
George I'Inharty
Mary
Naowmi Parker
M. E
J. T. Richardson
Beulah
Ames News Briefs and Local Visits
Hobbs area notes list Albert L Miller and Cecil Morgan from Baltimore visiting Mrs. Jopp then returning by rail. Jopp hosts family. Eckstorm acts as relief agent as Ricards is bedridden. Sallie Bryan of Baltimore visits niece Mrs. J R Chaffinch. Pollard brothers of Ridgely visit their brother Janes. Ladies Aid of Ames to be hosted by Mrs Charter Howard. Dr Ward rents PL Paisley property for 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert L. Miller
Cecil Morgan
Baltimore
G. L. Jopp
Jopp
Ricards
J. W. Eckstorm
Stevensville
Sallie Bryan
J. R. Chaffinch
John and
Thomas Pollard
Ridgely
Janes
Ames
Charter Howard
J. R. Starkey
Wickman
Wrights and friends share Sunday visitations
Mr. and Mrs Grace Wright and children Maude Willie and Norman of Preston spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs George Rogers. Mr and Mrs Floyd Harper of Harlock were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Ira Wheatley. Rev and Mrs J A Leach and son Charles visited Mr and Mrs Frank Carroll. Mr George Rogers visited friends in Laurel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Wright
Maude
Willie
Norman Wright
Preston
George Rogers
Floyd Harper
Harlock
Ira Wheatley
J. A. Leach
Charles
Frank Carroll
Laurel
Ridgely News Column highlights local notices and visits
In the Ridgely area residents attend anniversaries and church events at Banett's Chapel. Local families from Denton to Baltimore visit, travel, and report health updates, marriages, and home improvements. Mrs. Paul Holsinger seeks treatment in Washington, and numerous social calls and church activities fill a busy week.
Bethlehem Junior Aid Meeting Recites, Social Follows
Bethlehem Junior Aid entertained last Thursday evening with Miss Isabel Carroll presiding. Attendees included Pressie Thal Jerie Lepates Timeline Bradley Mildred Lane Jessie Cahee Henrietta McMahon Mamie Fredericks Maud Phadino Hilda Legates Irene Carroll Joseph Pritchett Gilbert Gilson Roy Legates Gilbert Lane Edward Patchett Hayward Legates Dester McNeil Willie Wright Eddie Butler Otto Branchley. Recitations by Flossie Lalsang Soto Miss Hilda Lepates and Miss Irene Carroll. Refreshments served after the business meeting. Mr LePage and Robind Carroll of Wilmington visiting the finers quitents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lahel Caaroll
Pressie Thal
Jerie Lepates
Tmeline Bradley
Mildred Lane
Jessie Cahee
Henrietta McMahon
Mamie Fredercks
Maud Phadino
Hilda Legates
Irene Canell
Joseph Pritchett
Gilbert Gilson
Roy Legates
Gilbert Lane
Edward Patchett
Hayward Legates
Dester McNeil
Willie Wripht
Eddie Butler
Otto Branchley
Flossie
Hillsboro Visitors and Summer Departures in Town
Hillsboro notes include HC Pauttey of Washington DC visiting with his sons Hugh and Depew who stayed with their aunt Mrs Chas Jarrell. Various residents plan job moves, visits, and returns from Camden New Jersey Philadelphia Wilmington Federalsburg and Easton with multiple local households hosting relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Thawley
Garretthon Smith
Mary Neal
Wihnington
LT. Sparks
Angie Beaven
J. R. Chathineh
Hobbs
Grace Collins
Wederalsburg
Chantes Rees
Clayton
W. P. Fleming
J. RK. MacSorley and Son
Federalsburg
Mins Nan Greaves
Centreville
Pal Greaves
Goldsboro Tomato Purchases At Power Market
A Delaware seller at Goldsboro Yhorsaay sold a basket of tomatoes for seven cents at Power Market. The same tomatoes fetched liphoas gu cents a basket. Harvey Farrow, a commission merchant, bought 3,000 baskets at Dover Monday at around 55 cents each and 5,000 baskets on Tuesday at up to 73 cents. The tomatoes were shipped to Snyder Preserving Company in Greenwood, Delaware.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldsboro
Templeville guests attend church picnic on lawn
Moses Maude Benton and Pearle Rit tenhouse of Roothsbury are guests of Mass Virgie Sparks. The M E Sunday School held its annual picnic on the church lawn Saturday afternoon. Mr Adolf Hantwerker of Willington spent the weekend with his parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Templeville
Moses Maude Benton
Pearle Rittenhouse
Roothsbury
Delightful surprise party for Miss Anna Ward in Greensboro
A Thursday evening gathering in Greensboro honored Miss Anna Ward with a very pleasant surprise party. A large group of young people attended and enjoyed the event, which was described as a fine time. Mase Mane Quillen, visiting relatives locally, has returned to Wilmington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
Anna Ward
Mase Mane Quillen
Wilmington
Olive Rebecca Marydet Marries Samuel Braymond Machen
Mr and Mrs on Turner announce the marriage of their daughter Olive Rebecca Marydet to Samuel Braymond Machen of Baltimore Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marydet
Tummer Annoumee
Thei
Olive Rebecca
Sammel Braymond Machen
Butimore, Md
Registration meeting forms Democratic district committees
A large Democratic State Central Committee meeting in Hep taseph Tall outlined registration plans and formed district committees across eight districts. Members listed include W. George Smith, Harry Daley, L. Living Jane, Thomas Green, and many others tasked with enrolling voters and organizing party operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic State Central Committee
Heptaseph Tall
Roth
W. George Smth
W. N. Bowen
Harry 5. Daley
John 2. Jones
George TH. Wilson
Samuel WP. Conley
Robert Jrell, Jr
Walter Sapp
William L. Cooper
L. Iiving Jane
Thomas M. Green
W. W. Goldborough
T. Clayton Llorsey
Dn Flor
Malone
Temple Smith
J. Calvin Smith
Thomas P. Green
Ebner Cote
John By Jarman
William P. Manlove
Howard R. Pritchett
A.W. Brambaugh
Nathaniel Horsey
Burt Dobbs
TP. Dobson
Louis Kubler
George Kibler
August Brogley
James Thomas
Martin Norris
Thompson Gibson
Jacob Gibson
J. R. Hughes
George Eliason
John T. Clark
John Moore
George I. Edwards
George Nichols
John HK
Z. Potter Steele
W. 5
Cronse
E.G. Cooper
John F. Netley
Josiah A. Beck
J. Kemp Stevens
John G. Redden
E. Saulsbury Garey
Alp. Whitby
T. Somerset Slaughter
J. Ed. Nichols
M. el. Downes
W. L. Parker
W. T L. Beck
Charles E. Carroll
Robert I. George
W. B. Deen
T. Alan Galdsborough
R. Henry Stafford
J. l. Webber
W. Hl. Satterfield
D. W. Davis
G. Hignut
Corsine Carroll
W. T. Neanchamp
Frank Dennis
W. J. Rickards
J. Owen Knotts
Henry R. Lewi
Earle Smith
Phonias A. Cleaves
Janes C. Fountain
George J. Jopp
W. l. Anderson
James Temple
C. C. Merriken
John A. Mackintosh
N. H. Fooks
C. Andrews
C. B. Tharrison
A. F. Sisk
W. T. Harding
Joseph Berger
AD. Ivins
T. S. Gallagher
S. E. Douglas
Ralph Ledmin
HW. M. Matis
Ben F. Moore
Henry Morris
George W. Stant
Victor Dean
C. Bob Turner
Frank Bradley
Charles W. Blechett
George Clark
Harry McMahon
Nolan McMahon
Thomas Roe
J. Roben Vleewood
Charles Rice
Willialm
Satterfield
Willian EB. Pbggins
F. Ed. Jarrell
W. Long Thompson
David Raton
John W. Allfather
Eugene Lynch
O. G. Johnson
Joseph Larrmnore
Lenny Wilkinson
John K. Lynch
Alan Cherry
FM. Stevenson
W. A. Starkey
MM. Downes
Paul Ebling
Th. Day
W. Vr. Temple
George Kaussman
Victor Kirsch
Stone
TH. MM. Cade
M. Oc. Smith
R. E. Smith
C. Cahell
J. D
Orphans Court Grants and Appraisals List of Admin Actions
Judges Liden Moore and Covey presided as letters of administration were granted to Daniel M Gooden and Mdath K Gooden for Hinton C Gooden with all heirs renouncing. Appraisers W Foster Clark and J J Quillen named. Notices to creditors ordered published. Multiple estates filed inventories, accounts, and sales approvals. Caveat proceedings on James G Carroll will framed for Circuit Court trial by jury. Elizabeth Pratt and Charles J Cephus filed first and final accounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hinton C. Gooden
Daniel M. Gooden
Mdath K. Gooden
W. Foster Clark
J. J. Quillen
Adram C. Wharton
Gus
Emma C. Wharton
Slugh Duffey
Lyman RK. Porter
Francis A. Porter
Mary L. Porter
Nettie M. Wooters
Laman RR. Porter
Tilghman F.taylor
Clement Drake
Oliver T Blades
James G. Carroll
Henry R. Lewis
Elizabeth Pratt
Charles J. Cephus
Leonard Prattis
Dry Mash for Poultry Feeding on Range
Dry mash for poultry is a supplement to grain and provides extra feed on range. It should be kept accessible but fed in a proper device to avoid waste. Wet mash risks spoilage and overeating, while dry mash can also waste if poorly fed.
Methodist and Sunday School Events Schedule Across Peninsula
Various churches announce services and programs for Sunday through next week. Concord hosts a 30 service and 10 30 preaching. Epworthians explore money and character. Chestnut Grove holds Sunday School at 2 and preaching at 3 with evening Prangelieal services. Thomas Chapel on October 5 marks the 152d anniversary with Rev C T Wyatt as speaker at harvest home service at 3. The Brethren Church hosts a Saturday-Sunday Sunday School convention with out-of-town workers. M E Church features C T Wyatt sermons for parents and youth. M E Church afternoon Sunday School, Methodist Protestant Church hours adjusted to 9 45 11 and 7 30. Wyatt helps organize Easton District Epworth League chapter in Frappe. Brethren convention rally day at Denton M E. Southern Convocation meets at East New Market next week. Caroine county attendees join Barritts Chapel anniversary. L A H U district convention set for Beulah October 24 25 26.
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W. E. Habbart
Paul
L. S. Matthews
Willard Shipman
5. P. Shipman
Denton
Howard Gottwals
Fom
Washington
Ann
Paul Hlobinger
Carrie Powell
Jonas Shaner
Joseph Carroll
Pennsylvania
Margaret
Magaret
William Michener
Bette M. Conway
Noristown
Arived
Rilgely
Hitler
TF. Sniler
Cenhrat Avenue
Second Street
Smith
Samel Lane
Alkve Re
Second
Thad Street
Mane Bubuner
Baltimore
Baptist Women's Misionary Society
Jumptown Baptist Church
Ridgely
Bb. Piike
Woodbury
Bedford County
Feofader
Mbert Gendt
Jack
Charles Herzog
Cincinnat
Jame Swinp
Easton Hopul
Mary Chirk
Morn Phiu
New Jersey
C. Pures
Hope Santsbury Wais
New York City
Vass Tabel
Lutherville
Miaryland
Bark Hanamend
Withington
Bitte Dauphter
Lucile
Harrington
Roger Ringyokd
Grice Jackson
Collegedale
Par
Fred Forester
Wilmington
Alice Wyatt
Witham Lane
Oweenstown
James Hevvalow
Mirian Cahall
New Goldsboro
Lula Hevalow
Ralomare
Fred Diefenderfer
Easton Hospital
B. Diater
Oakland
Paul Ridgely Habbart
George Dutton
Newark
Del
PA Smith
Sarah Matshta Nett
Peabody Institute
Norman Faulkner
Fued Plennders
C.F. Smith
Cameron
Bates
AL G. Salsbury
Geo. Eaymond
Ulatfield
Warmington
Win
Fearson
Centreville
Rehoboth
Florence
Carrie Noble
Anna Fisher
Frank Fountain
Roland
WL Noble
Elmer Pignitt
Chas
Dbreeding Hive
Kaltimore
EsteHe Reynolds
Greenwood
Fvelton
Dover
Concord
Epworthians
Chestnut Grove
C. T. Wyatt
O. B. Reed
Church of the Brethren
C.D. Bonsack
New Windsor
Mikis &K. Ober
Elizabethtown
Ac M. A1. Hahn
M. I
M. E
C. ‘T. Wyatt
Methodist Protestant Church
Easton
Epworth League
Frappe
Diocee of Easton
East New Market
Nest
Caroine County
Barratt's Chapel
Beulah
Seeding Lawn Grass Best In Early Autumn
Seeding lawn grass is best in September and early October with well prepared ground. Autumn sowing aids root establishment and weed suppression. Kentucky blue grass dominates mixes with redtop rye and white clover. Use 4 to 5 pounds per two square feet and lightly roll after covering.
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Kentucky
United States
Hog cholera free in Caroline county urged inoculation urged
Thus far no cases of hog cholera have been reported in Caroline. Sanitary precautions reduce risk, and serum inoculation can prevent illness if given before symptoms appear. Adjacent counties show success with inoculation. Local agent Norman says hogs offer the best county livelihood with favorable climate crops soil and markets. Many residents are adopting registered stock for starting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline
Norman
Democrats Reminder on Registration Dates in October
The notice urges registration on October 3 and October 10 from 3 a.m. to 7 p.m. It explains that mov ers must transfer registration from their previous district to their new one and register where they now live. Do not miss this duty or risk losing privacy protections.
Circuit Court Plans Short October Term With 51 Trials
The October term opens Monday with docketed items including 51 trials eight civil appeals eleven criminal continuances and eleven criminal appeals. Notable cases involve Mrs Jenni S Lord health doubts delaying her trial and various suits against railroad and county entities. Jurors are summoned for the eight districts, with lists of names provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie S. Lord
George L. Jopp
T. Alan Goldsborough
J. Owen Sxnotts
Charles H. Scott
Charles E Scott
Constable
H. Wright
J. Kemp Stevens
W. J. Rickards
Scott
J. Owen Knotts
Wright
Willie T. Carrol
Kate E. Flubarty
James G. Carroll
Lewis
Carroll
Goldsborough
Flubarty
Frederick Rickards
Sister
J. N. Rickards
W. J. Richards
Cora Murphy
James Murphy
National Council of the Junior Order of United American Mechanics
Preston
First District
Harry S. Dailey
Ezekiel C. Gooden
Thomas H. Butler
John R. Jones
Robert Jarrell, Jr
J. Spencer Lapham
John W. Greenlee
Willian A. Roe
Jacob E. Gibson
William A. Spicher
Louis Brogley
Martin J. Norris
Robert H. Ober
John F. Cannon
Frank E. Adams
Clinton Cook
John H. Thawley
Ernest G. Cooper
William F. Reich
John W
John K. Lynch
Clinton Roberts
A. G. Saulsbury
J. M. Haymaker
Adams
Holsinger
James J. Lane
Winnie I. Alford
Charles W. Smith
Walton Trice
William T. Andrew
Frank Collins
C. Harvey Towers
Letter From the State Game Warden Promotes Wardens’ Posts
E Lee LeCompte the State Game Warden urges Caroline county to appoint a capable warden and asks readers for suggestions. He directs Deputy Wardens to enforce laws against selling undersized fish and outlines size limits for perch pike rock bass tailor white catfish sturgeon and related offenses. He calls Maryland fish dealers to adjust sales practices under new restrictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Lee LeCompte
Caroline County
Maryland
Oldest Man in Caroline County Dies at 107
John Armiger colored age 107 died Monday at his son’s home near Burrsville. Born a slave in Virginia he gained freedom long ago and lived last years active on the farm. Interment was in Grim Age graveyard near Burrsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Armiger
Caroline County
Burrsville
Grimage
John
Virginia
Beauchamp First Jones Second in Ridgely Shooting Match
September 25 Ridgely shooting match ended with Beauchamp first and Jones second. Fifty targets per gun. Final scores: Beauchamp 46, Jones 45, Kauffman 42, Slawkins 42, A. G. Saulsbury 41, Longfellow 41, Kiminey 35, Simmons 35, Fowler 35, Collins 33, Boone 32, Pritchett 32, Holsinger 32, I.F. Saulsbury 31, Smith 29, Bentley 28, Stone 27, Rugh 27, Opperman 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beauchamp
Jones
Ridgely
Kauffman
Slawkins
A. G. Sanlsbury
Longfellow
Kiminey
Simmons
Fowler
Collins
Boone
Pritchett
Holsinger
1.F. Saulsbury
Smith
Bentley
Stone
Ruleigh
Opperman
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Pennsylvania State Normal School
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New Windsor College
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Milwaukee
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Latty
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Hazel O'Day
Cambridge Hospital
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Love Point
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