Town and County Weekly Events Pick Up in County
A roundup of local happenings reports Boy Scouts outings at Red Point and Town Point, church meetings, a Del Fire Company carnival grossing over 13000, a Nazrene camp meeting at Copson Park, farm tuberculosis tests, hog cholera outbreaks, and various social visits, weddings, and engagements across Elkton Rising Sun and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holly Hall Farm
Elk Creek
Elkton
Church of the Nazrene
Washington-Philadelphia
Copson Park
Leslie
Fire at Chesapeake City devastates Sawtelle building
Fire in the Sawtelle building on Bohemia avenue spreads amid high congestion. Elkton Newark and Middletown departments assist as Chesapeake lacks a water system and pumps water from Back Creek. The drug store owned by S. S. Sawtelle and an A. P. Stores unit, plus an apartment, are largely destroyed. Dr Delmar Smithers property nearby suffers minor damage. Loss about 18000 with partial insurance coverage. Fire likely started in the rear of the store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chsapeake City
Sawtelle
Bohemia Avenue
Elkton
Newark
Middletown
Back Creek
S. S. Sawtelle
A. & P. Stores
Delmar Smithers
New Electric Current Rates Cut Light Use Charge
The company cuts the light rate to 12 cents per kWh with a 10 percent discount if paid by the 10th, making net about 11 cents. Heating current rises from 4 to 5 cents per kWh effective July 1, and heating needs three to four times as much power, offsetting the light-rate reduction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Maryland Electric Company
Susquehanna Good Roads and Improvement Association Formed
Residents of Darlington in Harford County organize the Susquehanna Good Roads and Improvement Association. Edward M. Allen is elected vice-chairman Fred Jones becomes secretary and treasurer. An executive board of seven includes four others with Havre de Grace and Darlington representation. Membership fee set at one dollar annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darlington
Harford County
Susquehanna Good Roads and Improvement Association
Edward M. Allen
Fred Jones
Havre de Grace
Little Girl Drowns at Peach Bottom
Jean Murphy daughter of Mr and Mrs Ray Murphy of Hanover drowned Monday evening while visiting relatives at Peach Bottom. She played near the river with siblings on a board slipped into two feet of water and could not be rescued. Thurman Shank recovered the body Tuesday morning still clinging to the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Murphy
Ray Murphy
Hanover
Peach Bottom
Three Bandits Captured After Post Office Robbery
Byron Rawson stops a trio after they robbed a Berkley post office and store, stealing $300 and merchandise. The men fled in stolen cars across Harford and Baltimore counties, two were wounded in chase, Butterfield had recent parole from a Baltimore city burglary sentence.
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Byron Rawson
North East
Berkley
Harford County
Bel Air
John Nehus
Eastern Avenue
Nehus
Balto
Robert Kirkley
Los Angeles
Cal
John Butterfield
Tenth Street
Clarksville
Churchville
Bryan Rawson
Ralp Weber
Mr. Rawson
Kirkley
Rawson
Butterfield
Dewey Bowman
Robert Thomas
Austin
Charles Richardson
Havre de Grace
John Butterrfield
House of Correction
East Lombard Street
Baltimore
Deaths: Carpenter Jackson Passes in Wilmington at 51
Carpenter Jackson of Rising Sun died in Wilmington on July 16 at age 51. He was the son of the late John Jackson. The remains were brought to Hopewell Cemetery for interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carpenter Jackson Carpenter Jackson
Rising Sun
John Jackson
Wilmington
Hopewell Cemetery
Wrist Injury Ends Play for Rising Sun Player
During a July 18 game at Rising Sun between Rising Sun and Elk Mills third baseman Gerald Dunbar took a pitched ball to the wrist. Initial pain gave way to an X ray showing a fracture of a small bone. He remains in splints and is out of the game for a period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rising Sun
Elk Mills
Gerald Dunbar
Dunbar
Jerry
Obituary of Orlando Owens Leader in Delaware Rail Service
Orlando Owens died July 28 at his Wilmington home after a long illness. Born April 23 1853 in Charles Town he joined P W and B Rail Road May 1 1871 as a passenger brakeman and was promoted to passenger conductor April 10 1885 retiring September 1 1918 as a Delaware division conductor. He was unmarried. Interment followed at Principio cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orlando Owens
Wilmington
Del
Mr. Owens
Charlestown
P. W. & B. Railroad
Delaware
Principio Cemetery
Mutual Building Association Elects Officers at Elkton Meeting
At the annual stockholders meeting of the Mutual Building Association of Cecil County held in Elkton officers were reelected. William H. Mackall remains president with S C Sykes as vice president, David Scott as treasurer, Philip M Groves as secretary. Directors include Robi C Thackery Joshua Clayton Irvin T Kepler Dr W H MecNight Joseph H Sloan A Victor Davis and William T Vinsinger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Mutual Building Association of
Cecil County
Elkton
William H. Mackall
S. C. Sykes
David Scott
Philip M. Groves
Robi. C. Thackery
Joshua Clayton
Irvin T. Kepler
W. H. MecNight
Joseph H. Sloan
A. Victor Davis
William T. Vinsinger
Obituary of Harrison Cruikshank Sun Journalist Dies
Harrison Cruikshank 47 a staffer of The Baltimore Sun died July 27 at South Baltimore General Hospital after an operation. Born in New Jersey he was son of the late Rev William Harrison Cruikshank and Julia McLean Cruikshank. He worked at the Philadelphia Ledger the Wilmington News and The Baltimore Sun and served in the wartime Historical section at Washington. Survived by his widow three daughters a son his mother and a sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison Cruikshank
Baltimore Sun
Baltimore General Hospital
Washington
Nurses Home Enlarged at Union Hospital Elkton
Work to merge two houses on Union Hospital grounds into a single nurses home has started. The project, funded by Joseph Condon who donated 500 dollars, will free hospital rooms for patients and add convenience for the nursing staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nurses Home
Union Hospital
Elkton
Joseph Condon
Mrs Hannah R. Ragan Dies at 70 in Oakwood
Mrs Hannah R. Ragan wife of John W. Ragan of Oakwood died Friday July 31 from enlargement of the liver at age 70. Survived by husband five sons and four daughters including Harry Rowlandville Luther Rising Sun John A Conowingo Earle Conowingo Charles Rising Sun Viola wife of Joel King Conowingo Elva wife of Harrison Collinger Peach Bottom Carrie wife of John Trimble Peach Bottom Bessie wife of Howard Carroll Chester. Funeral held Monday with services at her late home at 1 p m and interment at Brook View Cemetery.
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Hannah R. Ragan
John W. Ragan
Oakwood
Harry
Rowlandville
Luther
Rising Sun
John A
Conowingo
Earle
Charles
Viola
Joel King
Elva
Harrison Collinger
Peach Bottom
Carrie
John Trimble
Bessie
Howard Carrol
Chester
Brookview Cemetery
Rules Against Broken Bottles On State Roads
Attorney General Thomas H. Robinson forbids broken bottles on state roads to protect road workers after serious injuries. State Roads Commission chairman John N. Mackall had ordered their use along white lines during painting. Colonel Baughman of the State Automobile Commission said the practice violated state law and his protest was sustained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas H. Robinson
John N. Mackall
State Roads Commission
Baughman
State Automobile Commission
Orphans Court Bonds Approved In Probate Actions
Bond approvals listed for Minnie Burlin Williams as administratrix of Catherine Burlin John P Ward as administrator of Thomas K Burns Daniel J Wiley as administrator of Winfield Hitchcock Franklin P Con rey as administrator of Annie L Con rey Henry George as administrator of Kate L George. Accounts Passed include Henry George administrator of Kate L George and Virginia Woodrow executrix of Stephen Woodrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Burlin Williams
Catharine Burlin
John P. Ward
Thomas K. Burns
Daniel J. Wiley
Winfield Hitchcock
Franklin P. Conrey
Annie L. Conrey
Henry George
Kate L. George
Virginia Woodrow
Stephen Woodrow
James Eshleman Dies at 68 After Long Illness
James Eshleman of near Liberty Grove died Tuesday morning August 4 after a prolonged illness. He was 68, a Lancaster County native who lived most of his life in Cecil County as a farmer. Survived by widow, son James Eshle man Jr., and two daughters Mrs. Chas Hall and Mrs. C T Kimble, with three grandchildren. Funeral Friday August 7 at his residence at one o'clock followed by interment at Fairfield Cemetery.
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Community Fire Company of
Rising Sun
Parkesburg
Fire Company
Community Fire Company
W. Paul Keen
Oxford
Coatesville
S. E. Clayton
Havre de Grace Fire Company
Oxford Fire Co
Aberdeen Fire Co
Delta Fire Co
West Grove Fire Co
Kennett Square Fire Co
North East Fire Co
Elkton Fire Co
Chesapeake City Fire Co
Port Deposit Fire Co
Bel Air Fire Co
Principio Furnace Fire Co
Havre de Grace
Kennett Square
Delta
Chesapeake City
Principio Furnace
McNew
Baltimore
Soule
Chester County
Lancaster City
James Eshleman
Liberty Grove
Eshleman
Lancaster County
Cecil County
James Eshleman, Jr
Chas. Hall
Unionville
C. T. Kimble
Port Deposit
Fairfield Cemetery
Elkton man loses finger in saw accident
Richard Smith of Elkton had the end joint of a finger severed and two other fingers badly injured when his hand came in contact with a circular saw he was operating.
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Richard Smith
Elkton
Maryland Tuberculosis Clinic Notice in Rising Sun Public Hall
A chest diseases clinic run by the Maryland Tuberculosis Association will be held in the Public Hall Rising Sun on Tuesday August 18 at 10 30 AM. Individuals with cough blood spitting fatigue weight loss indigestion hoarseness or related symptoms should consult their family doctor and obtain permission to attend.
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Rising Sun
Church Social Aimed at West Nottingham this Wednesday
A church social is planned at West Nottingham on Wednesday evening August 19. The event invites community members to gather for fellowship, food, and activities hosted by local parishioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Nottingham
It's bad weather that reveals a good seaman
A terse old saying hints at seamanship exposed by storms and rough seas. The line reflects how challenging conditions highlight skill and courage of sailors, suggesting weather tests character and proficiency at sea.
Seek Annullment of Marriage In Elkton Circuit Court
Marie L. Burbage nee Jackson seeks an annulment of her marriage to William C. Burbage. Docketed by Joshua Clayton, Esq., the suit filed in Elkton Circuit Court alleges the marriage at Elkton on July 25 occurred when Marie was fourteen. The complaint claims duress and lack of competence by the defendant and seeks nullification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Shaw
Fort du Pont
Wilmington
W. R. Moon
Elkton
Elizabeth Solke
Delaware Hospital
Shaw
Elktor
Florence Knopp
Baltimore
Samuel Knopp
Bel Air
Court of Commor Pleas
Edith Weldon
Louis K. Liggett
Joshua Clayton
Marie L. Burbage
Jackson
John W. Jackson
Wilmington del
William C. Burbage
Marié L. Burbage
William ©. Burbage
Ernest E. Weaver
Marriag
Lost diamond sunburst worth pearls missing in Elkton
Dr. W. E. Brown of Easton Maryland traveling to Elkton with his wife reported a missing diamond sunburst set with forty two pearls. The article notes the jewelry is very valuable and adds a casual remark about the value of a dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkton
W. E. Brown
Easton, Md
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M. E
Boy Scouts of
Mt. Pleasant
Colora
Russell Reynolds
Town Point
Elk River
Cecil County Firemen’s Association
Proctor
Wilson Avenue
Main Street
Stubbs Hill
York County
U. S. Department of Agriculture
James Woolford
Andy Gardner
John Gladden
Lucinda Thompson
John Hollingsworth
Albert Groves
Mark Manlove
Warwick
State Road
Perryville
C. B. McMullen
Allan A. Atchison
West Ninth Street
Robert Andrew
Herbert Andrew
Luke Goodyear
Maryland
Union Avenue
Warren
Revolution Street
State Road Commission
Northern
Maryland Electric Company
Mary Rawlings
Misses Maxwell
Alle Alleband
Chicago
Alice Pugh
Landowne
Mrs
A. M. McNamee
Mrs. Boyle
John Boyle
Captain Richards
Camp Dix
Augustus Brumfield
Rebecca Love
Wm. T. McClure
Philadelphia
Florrie McDougal
Marcus Hook
Clyde England
Charles Nields
Florence Worthington
Mary Cherry
Miss Louise Worthington
S. Taylor Wilson
Easton, Pa
Clara Koons
Grace Wilson
Fanny Hindman
Sara Hindman
Wm. Reynolds
Samuel Moore and Son
Lizzie and
Case Moore
T. B. Moore
McCauley
Henry Schofield
Rock Springs
Walter Campbell
Marshallton, del
Edna L. Campbell
Manlove D. McMullin
Appleton
Harry C. Sniderman
P. B. & W. Railroad Company
E. Pearl Mowery
Lancaster
Elkton M. E. Parsonage
W. G. Harris
Josephine A. Weaver
Roy H. Ulmer
Gertrude H. Payne
B. W. Payne
Newport
John W. Simpers
Newport M E. Church
J. L. Sparklin
Edith D. Payne
Clifford H. Simpers
Harry DeSwann
Hellam
Democratic State Central Committee
Ritchie
Paul Clark
Charles P. Clark
North East Man
Mutual Building Association
Maryland Tuberculosis Association Clinic
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