Local News and Social Notes From Dorchester Area
Local department reports taxes due while county commissioners set meeting for the 26th inst. Visits by Miss Ella Chance of Philadelphia and Mrs. N. Roe, Denton relatives, plus several other townsfolk. Notes on church remodeling, camp meetings, hotel stays, and local commerce including Posner’s recent fire response and shipment news from Day Brothers & Co. Community announcements cover baptisms, meals, wheat and corn prices, and assorted visits, travels, and local events.
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Ella Chance
Philadelphia
N. Roe
W. BR. Emerson
Denton
John Sletten
Seaford
John D. Plummer
Greensborough
George W. Martin
Lony
The
Grove
Day Brothers & Co
Disappearance Reported of Cambridge Man Calvert Orem
Cambridge resident Calvert Orem is missing since mid July after traveling to Baltimore to sell grain to commission merchant Alexander Wood of East Satt Street. He previously vanished briefly last winter amid business reverses. A Cambridge man reported the loss to police and a resident in Florida confirmed a letter claiming he was in Florida.
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K. J. Harris
Cambridge
Calvert Orem
Myr. Orem
Baltimore
Alexander Woodall
East ‘Satt Street
Ife
William R. Emerson
Journal
Emerson P.O. Florida
Judge Robinson Denies Congressional Candidacy
The clipping from the Cratteville Observer confirms Judge Robinson of the Court of Appeals is not a candidate for the Eastern Shore Democratic Congressional nomination. He stated in Baltimore that he is not a candidate now or under any circumstances, a firm declaration reflecting the denial reported by publishers.
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Judge Robinson
Court of Appeals
Baltimore
Abandoned Denton Webbs horse and carriage found
Early last week an abandoned horse and carriage were found on the public road between Denton and Webbs. Sheriff Shields took possession and a notice was published. Mr. Houston of Sussex county Delaware claimed the team, saying it was stolen from him at a Georgetown camp meeting on the preceding day. He suspects local thieves from Georgetown.
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Denton and
Webbs
Sheriff Shields
Journal
Houston
Sussex County
Delaware
Georgetown
Vine Specimens of the Printers Art Sale bills on display
The office previews fine specimens of printers art including sale bills bill heads note heads letter heads statements cards blinks notes and more. Visitors are invited to call and view the displays at the office.
Concord Camp Prospects Grow at Caroline Meeting
A large encampment forms at Concord Camp in Caroline County with tents from Greensborough Denton and Smyrna and guests from Baltimore Philadelphia and other towns. Religious services are held midweek with Rev. Tabler Robinson Easley Dixon and Green in attendance. The Sunday School temperance program urges family and school involvement to sow temperance seeds for future generations.
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Concord
Caroline
Kent
Sussex
Delaware
Greensborough
Mr.Tabler
Dhurrsville
Jes. Robinson
Fannington
Mr. Easley
Pederalsburg
St. E. Dixon
Addie Smith
Patterson
Church of Christ
Christ
Green
W. MM. Green
Cooper and Thawley
Fim
Maryland Farmers in Conclaves A Vigorous Policy
The Maryland State Farmers Alliance met in Baltimore in the main Hall of the Y M C A and began with a secret session to organize. Delegates from twelve counties, totaling over 2000 members, discussed growth, finance, and plans to unite against trusts and monopolies amid a broad policy push for farmers.
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Maryland State Farmers’ Alliance
Young Men’s Christian Associative Building
Baltimore
Trugh Mitchell
Charles County
Alliance
T. Canfield Jenkins
Mitchell
Wembeta
Prince Georgie’s
Charles, Calvert
St. Mary’s
Aig Arundel
Caroling
Allegany
Howd
Dorchester
Talbot
Queen Anne’s
Maryland
State Exchange Plans Probed As Adjournment Hangs
The president urged Maryland farmers to resist monopolists and a committee was formed to develop plans for the suggested state exchange. The proposal to establish a State exchange was referred to another committee for action and timing.
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Mitchell
Reynolds Named Governor as Reynolds Wins Nomination in Delaware
A Delaware Democratic convention nominated Robert J. Reynolds for Governor and John A. Causey for Congress after a platform speech denouncing Republican policy. Ex Governor Charles C. Stackley was chosen permanent chairman. The platform urged civil liberty, criticized McKinley tariffs, and called for a state constitutional revision. Reverend Green condemned camp meeting Sabbath traffic. Obituary notices and local notices follow, including a house fire and an accident involving Rev John Irwin.
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T. F. Bayard
Charles C. Stackley
Bayard
Congress
Treasury
House
Delaware
L. J. Handy
Smyrna
Robert J. Reynolds
Peter L. Cooper
Caleb S. Pennewell
Reynolds
John A. Causey
Mr. Causey
Saulsbuarys
Tanimnense Reductions In Price For 60 Days Only
Shannahan Wrightson Hardware Co announces limited term sales on Webster Wagons two horse priced 230.00 Economist Hand Plows complete 9.00 Economist Sulky Plows complete 15.00 Plow Sulkies complete 5.00 Little Diamond Cultivators with fallow bar listed around 25.00 Offers run for sixty days with savings on key farming implements.
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Shannahan & Wrightson Hardware Co
Webster
Ccccesersea Ees
Markele and Reed wed by Rev R W Odd in Denton area
Frederick H. Johnson married Lydia F. Reed on the 3th inst by the Reverend R W Odd. Daisy Pinkine, 19, wife of James Vinking, dies at home near Denton Bridge from typhoid pneumonia.
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Jonxson—Rerp
R. W. ‘Odd
Frederick H. Johnson
Lydia F. Reed
August Furniture Sale Brings Record Low Prices
A major furniture sale opens in August with Saturday closures for summer and prices rising on mirrors and oak lumber. The ad promises a broad stock of new elegant pieces at half to two thirds of current values, urging critical comparison and noting out of town shoppers can travel to buy. The sale lasts only through August.
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Wade
Washington College Preparatory Department details
The fragment describes Washington College and its Preparatory Department for entrants to the college. It notes college buildings enlarged and improved, on a hill overlooking the Chester River, claiming a healthy location and total expenses from state up to $158. References Dr Cilas W. Redd.
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Degsen
Alt Sala
Colluse Cloces
Cheterte An Cea
Chester River
Mary
Cilas
W. Redd
Priseticn
Road Notice in Caroline County Public Road Petition
Notice is given that Carly Day after this date the undersigned petitioned the County Commissioners of Caroline County to open a public road. The route runs between the lands of Lizaie Nueliol and June Wright and others, from the land of K D Park to the land of TY Austett and to the public road. The petition names several landholders and authorities including George Wishepake Wal, Saba Thomas, Lizzie Nichols, August Pend, and others.
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Anderighed
Caroline Counnty
Dries
Robert Handy
Liaaie Nueliolnod
Ewright
Sarah
Thoma
Dackson
Alex
Mr. Ringgold
James Gree
Dame
Wright
K. D. Park
Austett
Notice to Creditors in Caroline County Court
Notice to creditors of Elenor Wright late of Caroline County Maryland. Letters of administration granted by the Orphans Court of Caroline County. Claims must be presented with proper vouchers to the executor by February 28. Failure to comply may bar claimants from any portion of the estate. H. W. L batts Executor of Elen r Wright deceased.
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Caroling Counts
Orphans’ Court
Caruiee Conn
Maryland
Caroline Conbly
Doralis
Devas Poe
H.W
Eltena
Road Notice From Tin County Courthouse
A legal notice dated August 16e0 announces that the authorities will change the Lett Crispty road, affecting Bluewery Bridge area near Pont of G. EL Seyebaden. The notice specifies a thirty day window for public comment and outlines the new route alignment proposals.
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Tin County Counnl
Bluewery Lridge
Pont of
G. EL Seyebaden
EL Ocean
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