Local notices and society items from Denton area
Broad county notes report land ads, Christmas goods, church services, a bridge repair, a cannery fire, and social clubs. Mentioned are Silas Lane agent for 101 acres near Bethlehem, Denton merchants, Talbot and Kent county courts, several residents visiting relatives, shifting weather delaying sales, and a mayoral temperance drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silas Lane
Bethlehem
Mgr
John T. Comegys & Co
Holliday
Denton
Federalsburg M
Bell Clothing Company's Men’s Suits and Coats
Vital notice for Bell Clothing Company of Pratt Baltimore offering health preserving and could-resisting men’s suits from $6.00 and men’s overcoats from $35.00. Located adjoining Hanover Street in Baltimore Maryland.
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Bell Clothing Company
Pratt
Hanover St
Baltimore
Warm Clothing Notices From Bell Clothing Company
Are daily coming nearer. Be ready with good warm clothing for the boys. Warm Suits from 2.50 up. Warm Overcoats from 1.50 up. Bell Clothing Company Pratt adjoining Hanover St Baltimore Mad.
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Bell Clothing Company
Pratt
Hanover St
Baltimore
Mad
Fourteenth wedding anniversary for Col and Mrs Gand
A group of friends gathered Monday evening to celebrate the fourteen year marriage of Col. Luther H. Gand and Mrs. Gand. The evening featured music and cards followed by a delicious lunch.
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Col
Luther H. Gand
Cordova Drug Store Opens and Local Court Ads
Mr J H Holt opens a drug store in Cordova in his new building on Street. Joe Dickinson, a colored man, faces charges of unprovoked assault on John Seward and is jailed. Two Indians near Cordova are committed for grand jury action after break in at Morris Booker’s house. Miss Dell Coates of Preston Maryland visits Cordova resident Mrs J F Sisk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Holt
Cordova
Joe Dickinson
Jamp
John Seward
Hotel Arrivals At Brick And Choptank Hotels
The Brick Hotel entertained arrivals this week including W. H. Osborne of Philadelphia J. W. Rice of Baltimore and J. Thomas Lowe of Little Creek Delaware on Monday. Tuesday brought W. C. Edmonds and 8 H. Wilson from Bridgeville plus John P. Stelle of Easton and John J. Dorsch with C. A. Fountain of Baltimore. At the Choptank Hotel registered guests included James Daily of Maryland Dr. V. Emmerson and B. H. Taylor of Grove on Saturday and A. D. Wilcox a U S Pension Examiner in Washington on Tuesday along with Greenberry Barcus Peter Hagadone and others from Hillsboro Greensburg Federalsburg and Wilmington. Thursday saw J H Scott from Wilmington Delaware.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brick
W. H. Osborne
Philadelphia
J. W. Rice
Baltimore
W. C. Edmonds
H. Wilson
Bridgeville
J. Thomas Lowe
Little Creek
Del
John P. Stelle
Easton
John J. Dorsch
C. A. Fountain
Battimore
Choptank Hotel
James
Marydel
V. Emmerson
Milford
B. H. Taylor
Grove
A. D. Wilcox
U. S. Pension Examiner
Washington, D. C
Peter Hagadone
Hillsborough
Greenberry Barcus
Goldsborough
Wm. E. Lord
Hillsboro
R. W. Richards
Greensborough
H. A. Messenger
H. B. Messenger
Federalsburg
J. H. Scott
Wilmington
Fowling Creek Items Highlight Local Club and Meetings
The Whittier Literary Society forms under J A Tribbett as president and J M Willis as secretary and treasurer with a Friday meeting signaling strong interest. Harmony Teachers’ Literary Society met at J R McNash’s home with A G Corkran as chairman and seven members present. Misses Harrison and Bradley from Preston visited. W Penn Willis left for Camden for Southern quarterly Friends meeting. The local singing school declines due to Prof Ryan’s ongoing illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whittier Literary Society
J. A. Tribbett
J. M. Willis
Teachers’ Literary Society of Harmony
J. R. McNash
A. G. Corkran
Harrison and
Bradley
Preston
W. Penn Willis
Camden
Southern Quarterly Meeting of Friends
Ryan
Mill Fire and Town News From Observer
Charles Jarrel’s steam corn mill burned recently due to a spark from the engine. Jarrell, ill, is convalescing. Rev. J C Thrasher closed his meetings with good results as converts joined the church. Local mischief includes carriage searches, whip thefts, and loose horses. A horse was unhitched from Marion Jarman and driven off, finding the road to Merrickton with a damaged carriage top. John W Johnson plans to move to town next year, occupying William Dudley’s house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Jarrel
Jarrell
J.C. Thrasher
Marion Jarman
Merrickton
Thanksgiving Reflections and Local News From the Fourth District
Thanksgiving thoughts share cheer and gratitude for family and friends with full tables and unfilled seats. Three sons of George E. Davis and John H. Collins plan a North Carolina winter in a cabin 16 miles from the post office, hunting and trapping nearby. Mrs. Captain Carmine and daughter return from Baltimore visit. November 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George E. Davis
John H. Collins
North Carolina
Captain Carmine
Baltimore
Burnite Sues Holmes and Shanahans for Damages in Slander Suit
Emory R. Burnite, formerly of Caroline county now in Philadelphia, has filed three suits in the U S circuit court at Baltimore seeking 90 000 in damages. One targets James H Holmes for 340 000, another against Holmes and his wife for 40 000, and the third against Samuel Shanahan and wife for 10 000. The actions allege slander against Holmes individually and alienation of Burnite’s wife’s affections in the other two. Defendants include Holmes, his wife, and Shanahan family. The suit stems from Burnite’s divorce and rumors of his death. declarations to be filed and trial likely next April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W
Howard Bryant
Emory R. Burnite
Caroline County
United States Circuit Court
Baltimore
James H. Holmes
Samuel Shannahan
Shannahan
Holmes
Shanahans
Easton
Burnite
Philadelphia
George M. Russum
Samuel
Shanahan
Fire devastates Pocomoke City in 4.30 o'clock blaze
A devastating fire at Pocomoke City early on the 22d ult destroyed central business district. The fire began in Dr. D J O Truitt’s drug store and spread to drug stores, merchandise stores, a millinery, hardware, confectionery, a tailor shop, the Clark House, Poco moke Hotel, and local newspapers. Assistance came from Crisfield and Cape Charles with rail support from N P and N. The school and churches were saved, few homes burned, town insured, and Salisbury sympathizes with the loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocomoke City
Crisfield
Cape Charlies
D. J. O. Truitt
Dr. Truitt
Lloyd, Dryden & Blaine
E. Fontaine
Salisbury
Stormy weather slows town building work and town news
The recent stormy weather hampers building operations in town. Henry Mancha and wife return from a trip near Baltimore to establish a settlement there with some early success. George Sigler recovers at home and plans a return to Wilmington business. Loyal Legion Co B of YWCTU meet weekly in new quarters above T W Smith’s drug store under Mrs J W Duncan and Miss A D Saulsbury. Percy of Vienna visits sister Belle Percy for Thanksgiving. W J Marvell of Davis Sewing Machine Co Baltimore visits town. Union services held Thanksgiving at the 30 E church with Rev D P LeFevre officiating. Merchants report dull times since the election. Miss A D Saulsbury visiting East Orange NJ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Mancha
E. Ehurch
D. P. LeFevre
St. Paul’s
Free trial bottles spark booming trade at George and Redden’s
George and Redden’s drug store reports a sharp rise in trade due to free trial bottles of Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption. The article touts cures for coughs, colds, asthma, bronchitis, croup, and throat and lung diseases. Trial bottle offered free, large size $1, with every bottle warranted.
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George & Redden’s
Dr. King
Weddings Across Cities Highlight Quiet Celebrations
The report covers several 19th century nuptials: Mr Noble J Walker of Washington DC wed Miss Clara M Ayres of Tuckahoe Neck with family witnesses and a dinner at the bride’s home before leaving for DC. In Philadelphia, Miss Sallie Smythe wed Arthur J Russell at the bride’s brother-in-law’s residence. A Lewes Delaware couple, Miss Minnie Newman and Edgar C Morris, married in the M E Church, with Morris furnished. Another ceremony unites Miss Mary Donnell and Howard Lloyd at St Paul and Biddle streets in Baltimore, and Denton to Camden sees Miss Ella Watson and Edward Boyer wed shortly after by Rev Bunell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noble J. Walker
Washington, D. C
Clara M. Ayres
G. Frank Ayres
Tuckahoe Neck
I. N. Foreman
New London
Della Wooter
Wilmington
Delaware
Logan Pro
M. E
Minnie Newman
Alexander Newman
The
Delaware House
Edgar C Morris
Lewes
Del
Boulonniere
Enterprise
St. Paul and
Biddle Streets
Baltimore
Mary Donnell
Wr. Donnell
Howard Lloyd
Col
Edward Lloyd
Wye House
Talbot County
Frederica Del and Greensborough News Briefs
Greensborough Items notes Richard Comegys and son visiting Smithville New Jersey then return home. Charles H. Carter to teach in Frederica Delaware preparatory school term starts Monday. T H Jarman remodeling his dwelling by raising a back story. New street lamp at the corner store opposite the bridge improves safety after past accidents. Snow storm reminds of last winter blizzard. roads in poor condition. William C Satterfield to install Fairbank scales in front of granary. Thanksgiving business world wide suspended. M FE Church services held in evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Comegys
Richard
Smithville
New Jersey
Charles H. Carter
Frederica
Del
T. H. Jarman
Wm. C. Satterfield
William C. Satterfield
M. FE
Orphans' Court Actions and Administered Estates
Orphans' Court proceedings included the Lowe estate account approval for Esma Lowe, Stayton bond approval for Mary F Stayton, Reed releases to Reynolds, Holland accounts of administration and distribution, letters testamentary granted to John T Fleetwood for Isaac C Fleetwood, appraisers appointed Gostin and Wight, guardian appointed for Horatio M Adams minors, and sale order for W A Holbrook personal property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Thomas Lowe
Esma Lowe
Thomas C. Stayton
Mary F. Stayton
James C. Reed
Annie S. Reed
Robert J. Reynolds
Catherine Reed
John R. Holland
John H. Holland
John T. Fleetwood
Isaac C. Fleetwood
E. KE. Gostin
Henry Wight
Edward L. Adams
Horatio M. Adams
Byron C. Lidbrook
W. A. Holbrook
A Woman's Discovery by a County Lady
A county woman reportedly conquered seven years of disease with Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption after three months of relentless coughing and sleepless nights. Mrs Luther Luts of Shelby is named in a testimonial from W C Hamrick Co. Store agents George and Reddell offer trial bottles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Kings
Luther Luts
W. C. Hamrick & Co
Shelby, N.C
George & Reddell’s
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve advertised as best salve
A vintage advertisement promotes Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as the premier treatment for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and skin eruptions with a guarantee of satisfaction or money back. Priced at 26 cents per box and sold by George and Redden.
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George & Redden
Thanksgiving gaiety in Caroline county with dinners and dances
Thanksgiving in Caroline county featured card parties at Miss Clara Van Coesel home with six handed euchre and whist, a phantom party at Denton Academy, a Thanksgiving hop at McShane's Trail Ridgely, and a leap year hop in Cambridge. Socials included music, dancing, and elaborate suppers, with attendees from Denton, Port Deposit, and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Ridgely
Caroline County
Clara van Coesel
Miss van Gesel
Nettie Stevens
Lobie Hobbs
Clara van Gesel
Vieanor Turner
Laura Melvin
Alice Melvin
May Chilton
Robie Hobbs
Messi
M. Bates Stephens
W. HH. Anderson
Howard Melvin
E.R. Downes
J. D. Downes
B. H. Johnson
Jon &. Hobbs
Potter’s Landing
Katie Hobbs
Prestoc
Mgr
J. Frank Ledman
Bethlechem
Tomatoes prove profitable for Miles River farmers
Easton Ledger reports Miles River Farmers Club on tomato growing. Profits for 20 acres reach 27.30 per acre after expenses, with high returns vs wheat, but losses due to cannery timing and poor cultivation. Proper timing from May 20 to June 20 and thorough, clean culture are essential to success.
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Easton Ledger
Miles River Farmers’ Club
Ccccee
Dress Patterns at Low Prices in Philadelphia Lot
In Philadelphia on Monday November 29 1888 a deal offers 5000 dress patterns with hundreds of styles and colors. Stuffs priced around 75 cents per pattern, with many examples like plaids stripes and various weaves. Large quantities from bulk purchases allow discounts to three quarters or less of regular price per pattern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panladelphia
Ottomans Vyomie
Lainure
Black Silk-Warp Henriettas and Paris Novelty Dress Stuffs
The catalog touts Priestley Silk-Warp and Black All-Wool Henriettas with uniform black shade and easy dyeing. It promotes Paris Novelty Dress Stuffs with audacious, rich designs. The Basement features holiday toys and games, including mechanical wonders and push toys to delight children.
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Priestley
December Book News Offers Holiday Books Deals
The December Book News, a 112 page illustrated issue, lists Holiday Books for all ages. It promises savings on every five dollars spent on Christmas Books with potential five cent savings opportunities.
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Book News
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lyetle Lengtia
Nannie
Hattie Spilman
F. D. Lee
Alexandria
Christ Church
Dover Bridge
Methodist Protestant
Burrsville
Methodist Sunday School
Santa Claus
Messrs
Charles R. Wooters
WJ. Dukes
Accomac County
Virginia
F. W. Redden
Denton Bridge
Personally
Daniel C. Lynch
J. W. Stevens
Camden and
Light St
Baltimore, Md
Millington
Maryland
Kent County Court
Lowery
Satterfield
Harrington
Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Winnie
Henry Hopkins
State
S. H
Richard H. Adams
Franklin Parish
Louisiana
Adams
St. Michaels
Royal Oak
Messrs. Graham & Co
Goldsboro
Centreville
Tuckahoe
Ingleside
John W. Johnson
William Dudley
Emory
Pocomoke
Ridgely News
Smith
Walker—Ayres
Russell—Smythe
Morris—Newman
Liloyd— Donnell
Harris— Parnell
John P. Harris
Elizabeth Parnell
Camden, N. J
W.H. Bunell
M. P. Church
Boyer — Hutson
Ella Watson
W. Alex. Hutson
Edward Boyer
Brenford
Orphans’ Court
Bucklen
Denton Academy
McShane’s Trail
G. Wilbur Kolph
Larry 5
Thompson
H. &. Mancha
P. H. McShane
A. M. Fisk
Lola
Nina Stevens
Mary Trivitts
Annie Wooters
Lula Lakin
Mary Smith
Radie Griffin
Anna Loveday
Misses George
Ralph
Jarell
Nuttle
Chompsonu
Jump
Fleming Mason
Farmington
del. W.it
Lord
Robert George
Ladies of Cambridge
Blake
MONEY
Tomatoes
Esnesen
Ifchtaltiseaete
Cébinanunker’s
Paris
A.G. Saulsbury & Bro’s
Mammoth Establishment
Saulsbury Bros
Saulsbury & Bro
A. G. Saulsbury & Bro
Ridghly
the Davis
DAVIS
Davis S. M. Company
T.W
C. F.smith
Ridghey
MIT Machines
T. W. Smith
Fred. Garey
T. Fred. Garey
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