Town and County News Roundup of Harford County
A broad digest reports injuries, personnel moves, and local notices. Wm Broadway of Perryville breaks left arm playing leap frog and is treated in Baltimore. Trolley lines to Coatsville and Kennett Square are discontinued with bus substitutions. Elkton office reorganizations at Northern Md Power and staff additions. Camp Rodney to hire winter caretaker. Local births, marriages, divorces, and legal notices noted along with bridge work plans for Elk River and related projects. Police and court actions include tax appeal cases and prohibition fines. Memorials of anniversaries and social events appear, plus school milestones and 4-H livestock success at the Baltimore show.
High School Girl Elopes. Miss Ileen Boyd Wed in Elkton
Miss Ileen Boyd aged 17 daughter of Mr and Mrs I C Boyd elopes with Paul Breeding aged 33 of North Fork West Virginia to Elkton where they marry. The Boyd family recently moved from West Virginia to the Walter M Cameron farm. She attended Rising Sun High School and belonged to the S Class. This marks a second class elopement in recent weeks. The groom is described as an acquaintance from his home state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ileen Boyd
I. C. Boyd
Sun
Paul Breeding
North Fork
West Virginia
Elkton
Boyd
West Va
Walter M. Cameron
Rising Sun High Se
Ten Ton Tomato Club Yields Report in Cecil County
E B Smith leads Cecil County with 1 ton per acre on 2.93 acres this year. Others hit 11.53 to 11.54 tons per acre. fifteen farmers joined the Ten Ton Tomato Club with an average yield of nine tons. Maryland Ten Ton Tomatoes to continue next year. enroll at the County Agent's Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B. Smith
Cecil
E. D. Kirk
Whitake Iron Company
William Boyle
Maryland
Toma
Keystone 400 Bushel Club Grows in Pennsylvania
Four hundred bushel class fifty farmers in Pennsylvania qualify for Keystone 400 Bushel Club by yielding 400 or more bushels per measured acre. L T Denniston of Pennsylvania State College notes county reports with Lehigh County listing 16 members. Henry Y High tops at 629.4 bushels, while John A hman of Northampton is a close second with 625 bushels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
L. T. Denniston
Pennsylvania State College
Lehigh County
Sipsee Tai
Henry Y
John A. Hman
Northampton County
Bridge Committee Named for Safe Harbor Dam Project
Lancaster Chambers of Commerce selects John H. Wickersham J G Forney and Peter Watt to study urging a bridge atop the Safe Harbor dam linking York and Lancaster counties. Lancaster County Farm Bureau also forms a committee to promote the bridge at Safe Harbor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster Chambers of Commerce
John H. Wickersham
J. G. Forney
Peter Watt
Safe Harbor
York
Lancaster
Lancaster County Farm Bureau
Officers at Oxford Fire Department Elected for Ensuing Year
On December 2 the Oxford Fire Company elected officers for the new year. President J. F. Gibson, Vice President James L. Wicks, Secretary Norman Johnson, Financial Secretary Milton Wicks, Treasurer Charles Kirk, Chief C. P. Rogers, Directors N L Russell James L Wicks J Walter Winchester Jalmer Johnson James Murdaugh and J Pennock Holto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford Fire Company
J. F. Gibson
James L. Wicks
Norman Johnson
Milton Wicks
Charles Kirk
C. P. Rogers
N L. Russell
J. Walter Winchester
Jalmer Johnson
James Murdaugh
J. Pennock Holto
Chester Valley Bus Company Extends Line to Oxford
The Chester Valley Bus Company expands service due to poor train reliability. A new passenger run from Rising Sun to Oxford begins Monday with morning departures at 6 10 AM and evening arrivals at 8 15 PM, return at 8 20 PM. Sunday service starts 7 55 AM with weekday evening hours unchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Raiload Company
Chester Vale Bus Company
Sun
Oxford
Media Pa
Philadelphia
Rising Sun
Church Bequeaths $1000 to Cherry Hill Church
The Methodist Church at Cherry Hill in this county received a $1000 bequest from the late Annie C. Carter. Her will, probated in Philadelphia last week, also allocated parts of a $175,000 estate to three other churches and charitable institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherry Hi
M Annie C. Carter
Maryl
Philadelphia
Philaphia
Cherry Hill
Preston Wins From Rising Sun In Narrow Field Hockey Duel
Rising Sun girls field hockey fell 4 to 3 to Preston High School on a Wednesday afternoon at Chestertown. Preston led early, Rising Sun tied, then Preston added a second goal in the third, securing the win in a closely contested championship tilt. Rising Sun suffered its first defeat after eleven wins this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rising
Preston High School
Weday
Chestertown
Preston
Rising Sun
Rising Suns
State Will Match Federal Aid Road Fund
The State Roads Commission will provide 631 911 to match Maryland 73 125 000 authorized by the Federal aid for road construction in the fiscal year starting 1930. G Clinton Uhl chair announces that the Federal actions were made by the Department of Agriculture to press plans for road construction with President Hoover's public works program. The Federal aid fund is distributed among states and Hawaii by population area and mileage. states must match the amount to receive funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Roads Commission
Maryland
G. Clinton Uhl
Hoover
Hawaii
Hog Cholera Cases Reported Across Maryland Counties
Cholera was found on premises in Maryland in November with 46 total outbreaks, 33 backyard and 13 on farms. Anne Arundel led with 8 outbreaks, followed by Prince George's 7, Montgomery 5, Cecil 4, Frederick Wicomico and Joester 3 each. One outbreak stemmed from bones and scraps, while five traced to new stock purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Anne Arundel County
Prince George's
Montgome
Cecil
Frederick
Wicomico
Joester
Allegany
Calvert
Mary's
Washington
Caroline
Dorchesett
Howard Ueen
Anne
Veterans urged to obtain Adjusted Service Certificates
The notice warns World War veterans that January 2 1930 is the last day to apply for Adjusted Service Certificates for those who have not yet done so. About 85 percent of eligible veterans have received certificates, but many have not submitted applications and are urged by the government to have friends and relatives file on their behalf if needed.
Acquitted of Murder in Havre de Grace Case
Frank Brady, charged with killing detective H. Ambrose Morrison in Havre de Grace last September, was acquitted by Judge Walter W. Preston. The trial at Bel Air began Thursday with jury selection requiring fifteen summoned jurors. the jury reportedly returned a not guilty verdict after deliberation of about twenty minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Brady
H. Ambrose Morrison
Havre de Grace
Walter W. Preston
Bel Air
W. Worthington
Brady
Obituary for Miss Ann Morrison of Newark and Barksdale
Miss Ann Morrison died at the home of her nephew John DeGray in Barksdale on Friday November 29. Daughter of John Morrison she was born in Newark Delaware and was in the 94th year of age. She lived with her nephew for forty years and is survived by another nephew Mark H. De Gray of Black-Ex Delaware. Interment followed at White Clay Creek cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Morrison
John DeGray
Barksdale
John Morrison
Newark
Del
Miss Morrison
Mark H. DeGray
Black-Ex
White Clay Creek
Elkton Man George M Lee Dies in Baltimore Hospital
George Maurice Lee 54 formerly of Elkton died December 1 at Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore from a brain tumor. Born in Elkton he studied drugs and worked at Frazer drug store before running a Baltimore drug business. He never married and was interred in Elkton cemetery on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Maurice Lee
William T
Gertrude Johnson Lee
Elkton
Johns Blopkins Hospital
Baltimore
Mr. Lee
Robert B. Frazer
Mrs. Rachel M. Johnson Dies at 82 in Principe
Mrs. Rachel M. Johnson widow of Wim Johnson died November 29 at the home of her daughter Mrs. William B. Dinsmore in Upper Principe aged 82. She was a daughter of the late Benjamin F. Kirk. Survived by daughters Mrs. Dinsmore Ella Johnson and Mrs. Milton D. Fletcher and Mrs. Thomas McDowell and son Kirk Johnson. Interment was in Ebenezer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rachel M. Johnson
Wim. Johnson
William B. Dinsmore
Upper Principe
Benjamin F. Kirk
Death of FiveYearOld Gladys Grayveal in Seattle
Gladys Irene Grayveal died November 19 in Colubums Hospital Seattle Washington from blood poisoning at age five. She was the daughter of Mr and Mrs W A Grayveal who recently moved from Rising Ree or tages MOPS.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colubums Hospital
Seattle
Wash
W. A. Grayveal
Death of Elk Mills resident J Nelson Davis at 65
J Nelson Davis aged 65 of Elk Mills was found dead in bed at his home Thursday morning. He died during the night from heart trouble. He was long employed by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad and was twice married, his second wife surviving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nean Davis
Elk Mills
Baltimore and Juno Railftoad Company
Benjamin Hornberger Dies at 55 in Parryville
Benjamin Bryan Hornberger died at his home in Parryville Dee i at age 55. He was a freight conductor with the Pennsylvania Railroad for thirty years. Survived by widow Lillie M. Hornberger and daughter Virgie Coal of Perryville. Also survived by his mother Louise Hornberger of Perryville, three sisters Mrs. William Keesey, Mrs. Lena Jackson of Perryville, and Mrs. James Brady of Gunpowder Md., and four brothers George, Frank, Arthur, and Walter, all of Perryville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Bryan Hornberger
Parryville
Dee i
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Lillie M. Hornberger
Daugher
Virgie Coal
Perryville
Louise Hornberger
William Keesey
Lena Jackson
James Brady
Gunpowder, Md
George
Frank
Arthur
Walter
Civil War Veteran John H Johnson Dies in Chester
John H Johnson a Civil War veteran died November 29 at his son's home in Chester Pennsylvania aged 86 He served in Company E 104th Regiment P W and rose to sergeant major He belonged to W S Thompson Post G A R Oxford two post members survive Joseph M Showalter Oxford and Townsend Walters Mendenhall He lived long at Greenhurst and was a blacksmith and farmer Interment was in Oxford Cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Johnson
Tarry
Johnson
Chester
Jonoson
104 Regiment
P. W
Sargeant
W.S. Thompson
G. A. R. Oxford
Joseph M. Showalter
Oxford
Townsend Walters
Mendenhall
Johson
Greenhurst
Oxford Cemetery
Fire Fatality in Havre de Grace Aged Man Dies
The 80 year old Robert Ramsey was found dead on the floor of his Havre de Grace home on Wednesday morning last week. Authorities believe he accidentally ignited his clothing and was overcome by flames. The coroner ruled no inquest necessary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Ramsey
Havre de Grace
Orphans Court Bonds Approved for Guardians and Administrators
J F Tosh guardian of Genevieve Turner Tosh and Janet Ann Tosh and Joshua Clayton administrator of Lewis E Peters along with executrices Henrietta F Hague Anna H Mitchell of Maud H Crothers and Thomas D Mews administrator of Crosby P Mews were granted bonds by the Orphans Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Tosh
Genevieve Turner Tosh
Janet Ann Tosh
Joshua Clayton
Lewis E. Peters
Henrietta F., Hague
Anna H. Mitchell
Maud H. Crothers
Thomas D. Mews
Crosby P. Mews
Cecil County December Term Convenes with Two Week Session
The Cecil County December term opened with Judges Wicks and Keating presiding for a short two week session. The Grand Jury concluded its work after two days and discharged. The case of Sheriff George Clinton Logan over the shooting death of Harvey Crew on November 12 was ignored after witnesses testified. Logan said he fired at Crew to stop him and did not intend to kill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil County
Wicks
Keating
George Clinton Logan
Harvey Crew
Logan
Crew
Colora Dr Hibshman Sermons in Oc toraro Peoples Church
Dr A H Hibshman preached at Oc toraro Peoples Church last Sunday afternoon. December meeting of the Ladies Missionary Society of West Nottingham Presbyterian will be at Mrs J Earl Tyson Rising Sun. Infant child of Mr and Mrs John Lippencott died after brief illness. Marshall Foster ill with cold. Miss Jessie Liddell ill in Baltimore. her mother Mrs John H Liddell visiting. Mrs Mary E Gray served as a diner guy at-eat 8 SEROSS APES
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Hibshman
Octoraro Peoples Church
Ladies Missionary Society of West Nottingham Presbyterian Church
J. Earl Tyson
Rising Sun
John Lippencott
Marshall Foster
Jessie Liddell
Baltimore
John H. Liddell
Mary E. Gray
Eat
Local Family Visits and Holiday Notices Near Porters Bridge
Messrs Poist and Worth family members from Philadelphia and Baltimore area visited relatives, with Emma Poist and Ira Poist noted. Mrs Gray stayed with Miss Sanders. Stork visit announced at Van Dyke home. West Nottingham Academy to close Dec 18 for holidays and reopens Jan 20. Cecil Farmers Club plans Dec 18 meeting with Wilmer Jackson. William Dunlap family to move into J C Emery’s house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
An Ars E Charles
Philad Poist
Adaline Worth
Emma A. Poist
Ira
Bertha M. Tyson
van Biba
Samuel E. Ewing
George Garrett
Baltimore
Grier Murphy
Elmhurst del
Porters Bridge
Mary Gray
Jo Sanders
Liberty Grove
Stork
Harry van Dyke
West Nottingham Academy
Cecil Farmers Club
Wilmer Jackson
William Dunlap
West Nottingham
J. C. Emery
Woodlawn District Calendar and Social Roundup
The Fourth Quarterly Conference will be held in the Church House this Friday afternoon. Mrs. Ernest T. Cullen hosted the Embroidery Club last Saturday. Mrs. Rufus G. Jackson hosted guests including Masters Robert and Rufus Friday to Sunday with her sisters in Baltimore. Roy Perry returned from Vermont after attending his mother’s funeral. Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Owens visited Wilmington with their son Walter and his wife. Mr. John Abrahams of Topeka Kansas, on business in New York, spent Friday night with his sisters and brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church House
Ernest T. Cullen
Embroidery Club
Rufus G. Jackson
Robert
Rufus
Mary
Grace Rawlings
Baltimore
Roy Perry
Vermont
W. E. Owens
Wilmington
Walter
John Abrahams
Topeka
Kansas
New York
Reduced Telephone Rates Cut Way to Savings in 5 States
A new toll schedule cutting rates to U S destinations will save the public more than 5 million dollars yearly and take effect January 1, announced by Walter S. Gifford president of American Telephone and Telegraph. The Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co operating in Maryland Virginia West Virginia and the District of Columbia is associated. The Maryland subscriber saving is about 56000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Walter S. Gifford
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company
Maryland
Virginia
West Virginia
District of Columbia
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Wm. Broadway
Coatsville
Kennett Square
Trolley
Itgested
Public Service Commission
Northern Md. Power Co
Geo. B. Passmore
Oxford, Pa
Southern Pennsylvania Power Co
Kd. Howell Evans
J. D. Craig
Rowlandville
Rodney
Cheapeake Bay
North East
Jon M. Clayton
Assigine
Ireland
Effie Kidd
Pennsylvania Railroad
Hisingtun
Port Deposit
North Hast and
Elkino
Howard S. Vincent
KikKton
Baldwin Manufacturing Company
Malinda E. Winchester
William Win Chester
Prieston
Narford County
Joseph Howard Barber
Rachel A. Burns
P. P. Arnd
Elkton Catholic Church
State Tax Commission
Cowowingo
Harford
Court of Appeals
R. E. Taylor
New Columbia
Wrightsvile
Susquehanna River
Andy
Elk River
Cedar Point
Bridge Street
T. Alan Goldsborough
Congress
Taylor R. Biles
Hot Springs
Ark
J. M. Hunter
Zion Presbyterian Church
Upper Elk Neck
Charles H. Jones
Harry Millard
Stottsville
Inez
Roscoe Simmers
A. B. Stewart
Coatesville
Quarryville, Pa
Mary J. Starkey
William A. Starkey
John Hale
Berlin
Zion M. E. Parsonage
J. W. Prettyman
Cecil Farmers ‘Telephone Exchange
Barper Shap
Cutt. Richardson
Cecil B. Cummings
Reynolds School
Nave
Thomas A. Allison
Harford County
Alce Jones
Albert C. Shadix
Eouu
Cnaries Fitch
Joan Cannon
Elizabeth Lee Scotti
Harvey Scott
Silkton
Richard Cort Dutrow
Frederick, Md
L. G. Keiffer
G. Hamptno Richards
John T. Stevenson
Mary D. Beatty
Piquea
Otterbein Church of the United Brethers
H. F. Rhoad
Erickton
Porters Grove M. P
Ten Ton Tomato Club
Oxford Fire Department
Miss Ann Morrison
Gladys Irene Grayveal
J. Nelson Davis
Benjamin Hornberger
Orphans’ Court
Cecil Circuit Court
Fea Ld iVey
Woodlawn
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