Town and County. Week of events in the county
A roundup of local happenings includes an all day shoot between Rising Sun and Lisle gun clubs, injuries from falls on ice, a Willing Workers supper raising about 70 dollars, property sales in Elkton and Port Deposit, band instrument deliveries, a fire at a henhouse with 500 chickens killed, and various public notices. Also reports on church invitations, river commerce resuming, and road mending contracts open for bids.
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Texas
Rising Sun
Lisle
George W. Albaugh
Cecil National Bank
Port Deposit
Oxford Fire Company
Aberdeen
Harford County
G. L. Stable
Darlington
Weddings and visits brighten town life slate
Mrs H B Patten and Mrs H G Roberson visited Baltimore relatives. Edith Brokaw of Providence stayed with Misses Hanna and Maude Kirk. The town hosted a Leap Year Social and a Social Sewing Circle. A purse theft occurred when a thief broke a window at Mrs Elizabeth Wilson’s home and stole Armenia Wilson’s purse containing 6.00. Residents urged stiff measures for night prowlers to curb such thefts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Brokaw
Providence
Hanna and
Maude Kirk
Misses Armenia
Edna Wilson
Young Ladies Home Mission Circle
Elizabeth Wilson
Armenia Wilson
Miss Wilson
Will of John W Simpers Proved In Orphans Court
The will of John W Simpers late of North East was probated. he leaves all property in trust to his son Jesse H Simpers during life and afterward to grandchildren Mrs William M Pogue Mrs Edward Jones and John W Simpers and to daughter in law Clara Simpers share and share alike. Jesse H Simpers named executor. Will dated November 15 1907 witnessed by Samuel J Reeder and Isaiah Biddle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Simpers
North East
Orphans’ Court
Jesse H. Simpers
William M Pogue
Edward Jones
Clara Simpers
Samuel J. Reeder
Isaiah Biddle
Havre de Grace to Maintain Old Bridge Funding
The Havre de Grace City Council pledges $300 yearly for the old Pennsylvania railroad bridge over the Susquehanna as a public through fare. Promoters include Murray Vandiver and others. Harford County adds $500 annually and Cecil may match. The Pennsylvania Railroad will donate the old bridge and $75,000 toward rebuilding, with total cost about $150,000.
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Havre de Grace
Susquehanna
Murray Vandiver
Pusey
Robert Garrett
Samuel C Rowland
Richard Dallam
Harford County
Cecil
Pennsylvania Railroad
Four Juveniles Hear Malicious Mischief Charge at Elkton
Four small white boys named Gus Carr Benjamin Harman Earle Kimble and Stephen Murphy were arrested and brought to Elkton for a hearing on malicious mischief after breaking windows at the Columbia and Port Deposit Railroad scales house in Conowingo. Justice Gilpin spared imprisonment due to youth and sent them home with a stern reprimand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Carr
Benjamin Harman
Earle Kimble
Stephen Murphy
Elkton
Scales
Columbia & Port Deposit Railroad Company
Conowingo
Gilpin
Buffington's Ad Promises Reliable Goods at Low Prices
If you wish good reliable goods at the very lowest prices for which they can be sold go to Buffington's. This short promotional line invites shoppers to seek value and dependable merchandise at Buffington's, suggesting strong price appeal.
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Buffington’s
Safe Blowers Hit West Grove Post Office
Crackmen blew open the West Grove Pennsylvania post office on Monday night wrecking the interior and taking about $100 in money stamps and valuables. They escaped in a W. P. Hoopes team found later in Wilmington. A letter with a $500 check and other mail were recovered. Stamps totaling 1000 were safeguarded at the West Grove bank. No clues yet on the burglars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Grove
W. P. Hoopes
Avondale
Wilmington
Dantz
Ouarryville Beaten in Rising Sun Team Shoot
Rising Sun Shooting Association held a long postponed all day shoot. German led with 150 of 160, while Coleman 132 Worthington 138 Gifford 123 England 129 McCush 120. Rising Sun beat Quarryville by 11 points in a seven man per team event.
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Ouarryville
Rising Sun Shooting Association
Coleman
Worthington
Gifford
Seed Corn Tested Free By Calvert Agricultural High School
The Farmers School offers free germination testing for 50 ears of corn from Cecil or Chester county farmers. Label ears 1 to 50, remove six kernels from each as directed, wrap each six separately, and mail to Prof. H. O. Sampson at Calvert Maryland with a self addressed envelope for testing and return of results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvert Agricultural High School
Farmers’ School
Cecil
Chester County
H. O. Sampson
Calvert, Md
Buffington's Ad Promotes Fine Staples and Groceries
A period aimed notice invites shoppers to Buffington's for fine staple groceries, fruits, canned goods, and confectionery, highlighting a wide selection for daily needs.
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Buffington’s
Petition Circulates for Bay View Mail Box Transfer
Residents in the Bay View area circulate a petition to establish a local mail box to facilitate transfers between rural carriers and reduce delays in mail delivery.
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Bay View
Port Deposit Store Company Lamps Sale Notice
The Port Deposit Store Company lists Rayo Nickel Lamps at 1.38 dollars each for sale. The notice announces availability and pricing for customers.
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Port Deposit Store Company
Maryland Road Bill Proposes Salaried Six Member Commission
Thursday legislation introduces a state roads bill creating a six member salaried commission with power to condemn and map routes. It authorizes 250000 to start work, limits annual loan use to 1,000,000, and requires seven year completion with road maintenance and tree planting.
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Benson
Straus
Biddison
Baltimore County
State Geological Survey
Conowingo Ferry Company Incorporation Bill
Mr Whiteford of Harford proposes to form the Conowingo Ferry Company to operate from Shure's Landing in Harford to a Susquehanna river point at the state line. The firm will be distinct from the Susquehanna Power Company which will build a bridge to replace a burned structure. Authority to own and run boats is granted. Incorporators are B Gilpin Wilson James T Jones Michael A Fahey J Fred Crew of Harford and W W McGuigan of Cecil. Capital stock is $2500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Whiteford
Harford County
Conowingo Ferry Company
Shure’s Landing
Susquehanna River
Susquehanna Power Company
Susquehanna
B. Gilpin Wilson
James T. Jones
Michael A. Fahey
Senate considers state wide anti spitting bill by Straus
Attorney General Straus drafts an anti spitting measure after talks with Tuberculosis Commission and Board of Health and introduces it in the Senate. The bill bans spitting on public conveyances and in public buildings across the state. By March 2, 555 House bills were introduced with 335 still in committee. March 20 is the final day for introducing bills. The Cecil County Commissioners assistant treasurer clerk bill passed the House on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Straus
Tuberculosis Commission
Board of Health
Senate
Cecil County Commissioners
Peninsula Tomato Growers dispute pricing with canners
Farmers on the Maryland Delaware peninsula clash with tomato canners over price per ton and basket rate. Growers demand 15 cents per basket or $9 per ton and refuse long unloading waits. Some will not contract and seek open market sales at the railroad, hoping to reclaim baskets and earn higher returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Delaware
Port Deposit Store Displays White Goods Hamburgs and Laces
An attractive line of white goods, Hamburgs, and laces was on display at the Port Deposit Store Company, showcasing a variety of domestic textiles and decorative fabrics for shoppers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Deposit Store Company
Cecil County Circuit Court clears cases in Elkton term
The March term opens with juries drawn, Rathledge v Holden and Merritt ends with a $30 verdict for the appellees. Peterman wins $65 on his claim of a horse injury in the public road. Kane v Western Union damages suit continues as jurors hear testimony. Grand jury returns true bills for several defendants including Talbott Garrison Jones Johnson Caswell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil County
Elkton
William H. Adkins
Robert Rathledge
Holden and Merritt
Warwick
Rathledge
Joshua Clayton
Albert Constable
Holden
Merritt
Hopper
Adkins
County Commissioners of
John H. Peterman
Peterman
John Y. Daniels
W. T. Boulden
Hiester’ Hess
Peter
R. M. Smith
Baltimore
Jacob Johnson
Joseph Caswell
Agriculture At Delaware College Farmers Short Course
The farmers short course at Delaware College Newark closed last week with practical work in scoring corn seed inspection judging small grains mixing and using spray materials pruning trees and vines. Demonstrations covered judging draft and coach horses and examining horses for soundness. Attendance exceeded expectations with over thirty men, mostly farmers, showing strong college farmer ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware College
Newark
Delaware
Eden Lodge Wins Prize At Maryland Odd Fellows Session
At a special session of the Grand Lodge of Maryland in Elkton Eden Lodge degree team won first honors in the best degree staff contest among Delaware and Maryland lodges. Baltimore’s Liberty Lodge staff contributed, with about 400 present including Delaware and Maryland Grand Lodge representatives. Eden Lodge brought a six piece orchestra and sang Maryland My Maryland.
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Wilmington
Buffington Advertisement Offers Practical Suggestions
Buffington presents practical tips and suggestions for readers seeking guidance. The ad emphasizes simple steps, trusted methods, and actionable advice aimed at everyday tasks and decisions. It invites engagement and application in daily life.
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