Notable Maryland political figures in Carroll and Worcester counties
Col John Walter Smith of Worcester county a Worcester native and former congressman candidate for governor at about 63 years of age is described as popular on the Eastern Shore. He is a woolhandler, dry goods firm senior member, and promoter of the free school-book bill. Dr J W Hering of Westminster, a former Maryland banker and state senator, is praised for leadership and impartial rulings. Isidor Rayner, Baltimore born, UVA graduate, former congressman and noted orator, is highlighted for his long public career and campaign appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Walter Smith
Worcester County
Snow Hill
Jiu Yk Senate
Colonel Smith
Col. Smith
Woohanker
J. W. Hering
Westminister
Hais
Carrell County
State Senate
Maryland Bankers’ Association
Ocean City
Carroll
General Conference
Methodist Protestant Church of the United States
Isidor Rayner
Baltimore
University of Virginia
Maryland House of Delegates
Congress
Rayner
Maryland Statues for Statuary Hall Progress
Editorial notes outline Maryland statues for Statuary Hall to honor Charles Carroll and John Hanson. Commission to solicit designs from leading sculptors, with contracts by November 1 and installation about a year later. Legislature allocated 24000 dollars. statues placed between Maine and Massachusetts near the old House of Representatives Clerk’s door. Talbot Republicans report a hot primary. slate listed for State’s Attorney Mulliken and others, as Baltimore’s fall election outlook noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Capitol
Washington
Charles Carroll
Carrollton
John Hanson
Continental Congress
Lowndes
Stanuary Hall
Maine
Massachusetts
House of Representatives
Maryland Horticultural Society publishes report pamphlet
The Maryland State Horticultural Society has issued its report of papers from its Baltimore meeting. It will be mailed free to any person sending two cents to Secretary Prof W C Johnson at Maryland Agricultural College College Park Md. The pamphlet runs over fifty pages with valuable papers. The Democratic and independent presses endorse the ticket, while some Republican papers criticize the platform. The wope will hold their primaries today and the county convention next Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland State Horticultural Society
Baltimore
W.C. Johnson
Maryland Agricultural College
College Park
Wope
Kent County
Miscellaneous Items From Local Notes and Obituaries
The estate of General William McKenney reports a wheat yield of 75 500 bushels this year, higher than last year but lower than 1897. W. F. Allen ships 42 000 quarts of Lucretia dewberries netting 1 600 dollars. Charles R. Bliss drowns off Ocean City after being caught in an eddy. Dr L D Kelley receives a life dentistry license in DC and may return to Easton. Western Maryland College releases a portfolio of views as a souvenir. The Corkran wedding anniversary draws many relatives. Cambridge real estate grows as Windy Hill develops into a town on the Choptank. Local fatalities include John Harrington of Felton and Mrs Lydia A Hughlett of Talbot. Cambridge switchboard damaged by storm. Francis J Henry Jr and James Sheldon noted. Wilmington work plans and county news urged. bicycles prominent at exp meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William McKenney
Queen Anne's County
General McKenney
Ocean City
Charles R. Bliss
New England Mutual Life Insurance Company
Washington, D. C
Bliss
L. D. Kelley
Washington, D.C
District of Columbia
Easton
W. T. Ketley
Euston Star-Democrat
Thomas H. Lewis
Western Maryland College
Franklin Pierce Carkran
Corkran
Cambridge News
Windy Hill
John Harrington
Felton
Lydia A. Hughlett
Talbot County
Wughlett
Cambridge
Francis J. Henry, Jr
James Sheldon
Henderson
Wihlington
Exmp
Mother credits remedy with saving her daughter's life
Tam the mother of eight children recounts severe dysentery in her young daughter last summer. She used Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy after seeing an ad and it proved to be one of the best medicines in their home, saving the child from great suffering. She urges other mothers to know its value and lists local sellers Hugh Duffey Hillsboro Denton Angely W. E. Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tam
Chamberlain
Geo. F. Burpick
Liberty
R. I
Hugh Duffey
Hillsboro
R. J. Colston
Angely W. E. Brown
Denton
W. E. Brows
Rickards & Co
Marydol
Bosehee
Boschee
Spain
David Taylor
Wind Ridges
Greene Co
Hugh Coffey
R. 4
Colston
Ridgely
W. E. Brown
Camp meetings stir Dorchester churches debate closure
In Cambridge and Dorchester county churches a dispute grows over whether camp meetings should be closed during the gathering season. Ministers warn such outdoor meetings drain attendance and hinder spiritual life, while some clergy oppose attending for political reasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camebridge
Dorchester County
Caup
Bess Cham
Aul
Cau
Chmn
Eachange
August Furniture Sale Promises Big Savings at Wanamaker's
Wanamaker's in Philadelphia advertises an August sale on 125000 pieces of furniture with many items offered at substantial discounts. Prices are rising due to higher lumber wages and material costs, and selected pieces are marked as under value. Bedroom suites start at 8.75 with many items reduced to clear stock before reorders.
Reduction Sale Offers Bargains in Clothes and Fabrics
The ad promotes widespread discounts on lawns, pique, gingham, percales, black goods, serges, poplin, silks, pique shirts, cuffs, waterproof collars, all wool suits for men and boys, and boys suits. It touts lower prices, special bargains, and invites customers to inspect blue serges and tailor made pants, promising better goods than ever and urging visits to compare prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jast, Mullin & Sons
Notice to Taxpayers of Caroline County Levy
By order of the Caroline County Treasurer notice is given that taxes for county and state purposes for 1899 are due and payable, with a 5 percent September discount and 6 percent if paid earlier. Treasurer Chas H Whitby will receive taxes at principal towns in election districts, and interest accrues from September 1 on unpaid bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly
Maryhind
Caroline County
Chas. H. Whitby
Orrick
Tur
Hoane
Denton
Maryland State Normal School
Washington College
O'Ehock P.m. Hy
MM. B.stephens
Main Street
Hentai Kinnamon
Bali
Maryland Proclamation on Constitutional Amendment in Annapolis
Proclamation by Governor Snoyp Laws-NES orders publication of a bill proposing a constitutional amendment adding a new section to Article Four. It specifies funding for Baltimore City judges, election submission details, and newspaper publication requirements ahead of the 1899 general election in Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wirrers
General Assembly of
Maryland
Annapolis
Baltimore
Supreme Bench
Baltimore City
Seerton
Apul Oth
Rurrerors
Snoyp Laws
Nes
Maryhind
General Assembly
Chimberlan's Cokic Cholera and Diar Rewedy Adverts
Advertising text touts Chimberlan's Cokic Cholera and Diar Rewedy as a universal bowel remedy. Claims assurance of refunds if unsatisfied and markets the product as precunt safe and reliable across towns including Wagh futey Willsboro Ridgely and Den ton with names like R J Uolton W. E. Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chimberlan
Willsboro
R J Uolton
Ridgely
W. E. Brown
Denton
Notice to creditors in Caroline County real estate sale
All persons with claims against the fides from the sale of real estate in the above entitled cause must file them with the circuit court clerk for Caroline County on or before September 13, 1899. After that date the auditor T Pliny Fisher will proceed to apportion the funds in the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James N. Todd
Circuit Court
Carolina County
Caroline County
Uscar Clark
T. Pliny Fisher
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Melvin
Steele & Johnson
Joshua W. Hering
Carroll County
Hwaltmorre Clay
Baltimore American
Spepres
Wbhmit
Cvithin
R. J. Culston
Philadelphia
Wanamarick
West
J.C. Godwin CO
N. Washington Street
Boston, Md
Bhatia Goenthy
Sant Wend
Leben Cacy
Tag
le Main
Greensboro
Federalsburg
Preston
American Corner
Americus Fertilizers
Williams & Clark Fertilizer CO
Charles F. Smith
Ridgely, Maryland
Stoyg Lawndes
Ador
Grorge E. Lownnee
Wilmington
Murderkill River
Suk Splendin
Frederica
Will Lea Ing
Rethraig
Chester
WF. P.acors, Cate
Too An
Winns
Thoursday
Wan Lama
Pima Naw CO
Pub Onries
Nisi
Chattineh
David
Knotta
Trustees
Yen
Dlebury Knotts
Corotine County
Wlp
Chatineto
David TE. Knotts
W. Hours
CILAS
W. Hobbs
Chara N. Toda
Toea
Lehigh Valley
M. EB. Stephens
Detwiler
Jamea Ahearn
Mary Ahearn
T. Wutchinson
Denton Bridge
Concord
William Loockerman
Ald
J. UX
Rom
Queen Anne
Sianch
J. UL & Rok
Sairn
Riponey
Umarbres
Narky Clark
J.H
R.e.smith
Olzp
Rekiabee
Patapsco Guano CO
COON
S. C. Bone
Don Wetsend
Waverly Estate
Ralpit Romlnson
Vannes CO
Talnot County
Patapsco
Guano
Haltimory
Tom Vltimore
Jos K. Caule
Henry Hughes
G. Stevens
Williston
W. N. Deen
Fowling Creek
Joolhon Apice CO
Toledo
Obie
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