Democratic Ticket for Congress: John Walter Smith in First district
The editorial endorses John Walter Smith of Worcester County as Democratic standard bearer in the First district. It urges a vigorous statewide campaign, argues for returning the district to the Democratic column, and attacks the Republican one-term record as lacking statesmanship while advocating universal money standard of gold and silver with no discrimination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Walter Smith
Smith
Congress
Republican Party
Union editor misreads county finances and compares costs
The piece argues the Union misstates county printing costs, noting the Journal received 269.50 while the Union earned 463.99 for the same year. It accuses the Union of bias and outlines alleged increases in election, attorney, and clerk expenses, urging readers to review the county auditors’ report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Board
Democratic
Journal and Company
Courier
Political Scene and Campaign Moves in Maryland
The Baltimore American notes Eastern Shore voters swing and the First district’s fragile party loyalty. It cites Barber’s 1896 corruption scare, Mudd’s renomination by Fifth district Republicans, and Barber’s withdrawal from renomination. It hints at Wilbur F ackson as likely Republican candidate and mentions a Chicago plan to fund an American Girl battleship via subscriptions from women. McCoy the prizefighter claims wood-sawing builds muscles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore American
Barber
Sydney E. Mudd
Maryland
Gorman
Isaac Barber
Fastern Shore
Pees
Wilbur Fackson
Chicago
Flags and history mix in a divided nations view
An essay notes the fading North South divide and recalls President Cleveland's plan to return old battle flags to Confederate veterans. It lists flags of major nations by adoption dates and explains the US flag's evolution. A testimonial endorses Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for infant illness with local sales mentions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Governor Foraker
Ohio
New York Mail
Express
Chamberlain
C. L. Bocas
Stumptown
Gilmor
Wide assortment of linen and tableware on sale
The advertisement features bleached German linen tea cloths and damask dinner cloths in multiple sizes with fringed borders and modern towels in several colors. A heavy bleached room linen rolls at 40c a yard. Silver plated tableware offers spoons forks and knives at low prices. A book sale highlights eighteen cent editions of classic works including Dickens and Scott titles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dombey and Son
Dickens
Mill On the Floss
Eliot
the Grange
Miss Higgins
Airs
Ellot
Hector Malet
Edwin Drood
Norway
Ballantyne
Muntchelli Katertelto
Melville
Scott
Sir Renan
Feix Holt
Mariselle
Marlitt
Queens of
American Society
Mrs. Ellet
John Quincy Adams
Seward
Waverley
Scott Adam Bede
Guy Mannering
Maryland supervisors appoint election judges in seven districts
The Supervisors of Election for Caroline County appoints judges and clerks for the coming year across Stevxn, Yarro, Sixth, Seventh, and Eventh districts. Named are M. L. Weaver, James V. Mophins, John Mitchell, Raward Carter, Samuel Griffin, Davis Wright, Harry Mason, Dr Theodore Sanishuny, James H. Barrow, Frank H. Thomas, Fernandes Davis, Charles Jefferson, David B. McCrea, Herman Noble, Henry Curtis, Mark Bryant, Paul J. Davis, George H. Imler, Chas F. Smith, and more. The appointments require appearance at the Denton office on Sept 6 for examination and registration officers to meet Sept 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stevxn
M. L. Weaver
Greensboro
James V. Mophins
John 3. Mitchell
Raward E. Carter
Yarro Dristeier
Samuel Griffin
Venton
Davis Wright
Andersontown
Harry B. Mason
Denton
Theodore Sanishun Y
Burrsville
John W. Bradley
Preston
Thomas H. Sluharty
James H. Barrow
Frank H. Thomas
Firry
Fudges—Fernandes Davis
Federalsburg
Charles W. Jefferson
David B. McCrea
Herman Noble
Henry Curtis
Ridgely
Repub
Hican
Mark Bryant
Democrat
Paul J. Davis
Hillsboro
Reublican
Robert B. George
Supervisors of
Caroline County
Canton
Board of Supervisors
W. I. Norris
Cierx
Maryland
Church Street
Eaid Town
Thomas S. Holt
Mary Collison
Thomas Hackett
Protestant Episcopal Church
Mary V. Morgan
John M. Beaven
Belingly Queenstown season opens with rate offers and amusements
The Belingly Queenstown resort near Chester in Queenstown opens June 1 1898 with special rates via Queen Anne's Railroad for Sabbath schools and other groups. Grounds are laid for tennis croquet and baseball for patrons. Hotel meals at popular prices, with fishing boating and crabbing. C C Waller Baltimore rates. M J Marx hotel manager. Also local news of a cholera morbus attack on Rev W B Costley of Stockbridge Ga and remedies. sales of mules horses and a grain drill offered by Ernest Downes Hillsboro Md.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belingly
Queenstown
Chester
Sanday
C. C. Waller
Light Street
Baltimore
M. J. Marx
Wanamaker's Philadelphia Closes Early on Saturday
Wanamaker's store in Philadelphia will close at 12 45 PM on Saturday during August. The notice specifies the early closing timing for the summer period.
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Philadelphia
Daily New Furniture Carloads Open to All
New furniture unloading daily to supply mid summer needs. Back contracts with makers push mid-summer sales. Twenty years of supplier evaluation guide orders. only half of top makers receive shipments. Varnish and glue, big claims, and wood quality under shells reveal true value.
Frontage and Lot Lines Near Smith Good in Denton Town
Unimproved property now occupied by Smith Good extends along Second Street in Denton. The lot adjoins Smith Good to the south, fronts 423 feet and runs 127 feet deep.
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Denton
Second
Academy
Smith Good
MidSummer Clearance Sales Offer Deep Discounts on Apparel
Three Creat MidSummer Clearance Sales promote clearing odd lots and broken sizes in summer goods. Suits made to order, originally up to 25 dollars, now 11 dollars. Mens shoes, Fine Calf Viet Russets and Tan, priced from 1.50 to 2.50 depending on prior pricing.
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JAS. T. Mullin & Sons
School Board Notice from Devon Missouri 1898
The public schools of Caroline county will reopen on Monday September 12th. White applicants with teaching appointments must attend an examination at the School Board office on Saturday September 10th at 9 a.m. Colored teachers will be examined September 17th in the Denton High School principal’s room at 9 a.m. The exam covers spelling reading writing arithmetic English grammar geography U S history physiology algebra geometry one book constitutions of the United States and Maryland public school law Maryland history and teaching methods. By order M B Stephens secretary and examiner.
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School Boar
Devon
Caroline County
Denton High School
U. S
United States
Maryland
M. B. Stephens
Notice of dissolution of House and Uhler firm
Mutual dissolution of House and Uhler is announced with Wm. D. Uhler to settle any remaining business. The business will continue under the firm name Uhler and Hughes, effective August 15, 1898. A. F. House and William D. Uhler sign the notice.
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House & Uhiler
Into
Wm. D. Uhler
WM. D. Ubler
A. F. House
Uwhier & Hughes
Bargains in 10c to 75c Household Goods at Cooper's
Classified listing notes 10c pillow cases muslin and unbleached items, 4c toweling crash, 36 inch curtain scrim at 5c, all calicoes including Simpson Black and Gray muslin, 8c powder, 1 box soap three bars, 734 lard, stock from Cooper Bros as space is made for new stock.
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Denton Journal
Jelvin
Steele & Johnson
Worcester County
McCoy
North America
John Wanamaker
J. H. Nichols & Son
Denton Bridge
Forast
Nathan Clark
Henderson
Harry W. Temple
Hendersen
Gclerks
Thomas A. Watson
D. N. Gooding
John M. Swing
John K. Lynch
George H. Imler
Chas. F. Smith
Joseph F. Roop
Reynolds Y. Collins
Leonard Covey
Er. W. Liden
W. B. Costley
Stockbridge
Ellenwood
State
Hugh Duffey
R. J. Colston
W. E. Brown
Lane
Tlmie Bickford & Huffman
Ernest
Downss
Wanamaker's
Wilmington
Derton
Circuit Court
James N. Todd
Clara N. Todd
T. Pliny Fisher
Marsland
Gay
Peeone
N. Alex. Hutson
Choptank
Augo Tds
Wood
SchHool Board
Ochin
Acme
Ren
Tee
Belgium
Oehm
Ocim’s
Acme Hall
Baltimore & Charles Sts
Baltimore, MD
Valuan
John A. Morgan
Fannie I. P. Todd
B. C
Court House
T. Pliny Eisher
J. H. Barrow
Preston, MD
W. H. Murphy’s Warehouse and Store
Farmington, del
San
Lalbol Convest Fale
Easton
JOS
B. Harrington
Sec’s and Treas
Easton, Md
Prudential Insurance Company of America
Newark
N. J
Gilbert R. Walter
Builders Exchange
Paris
Pruccist
Denton, MD
Dorchester
Queen Annes
Geo
F. Galloway
M. D
Central Office
Y Deralsburg
Uhler & Hughes
Eibigde
Lonsdale Cambrie
Rumford’s Yeast
Whittemore
E. Levering’s Coffee
E. Enterprise Coffee
Cooper’ Bros
R. S. Crew
Denton’s
Niss
George A. Meakyne
George M. Russian
Enoch George
Infant
Equity
George A. Deakyne
George M. Russum
Charles W. Hobbs
P. H. Golt, W. H. Denny
S. N. Smith, JR
W. F. Pennington
Eugene Lynch
W.H. Anderson
H. C. Hobbs
W.R. Peters
M. L. Blanchard
W.S. Lord
J. Culver
Custis Burton, BE. W. Ingram
Wrye Station
Greenwood
Ellendale
Milton
Lewes
Q. A. RB
William M. Conn
Queenstown, MD
WM. Hopps & CO
R. B. Bonn
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