Local Department notices of winter scenes and town life
Snowy shoppers roam the stores as Christmas buys rise. Merchants tout woolen goods, hot meals, and coins sewed on velvet ribbons. Bylines mention clergy, ship captains, bridge work, a new Catholic church at Secretary Creek, and local marriages and public notices across Kenton and Dorchester counties.
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James Swann
Julius Dodd
Delaware City
M. EE
Avon
Easton
Wheamas Baily
Santa Claus
G. W. Collison
W. M. Green
E. Church
Dunnock’s
Our Lady of Good Counsel
Secretary Creek
Curtis
Ott, Mickle
Henr
U S Senatorial Rivalry on the Eastern Shore
The Eastern Shore senatorial race narrows to Col. John Waller Smith and Gov. Jackson as the two main contenders for the Maryland seat. Allies, allies' views, and county loyalties shape the contest with Pearce, Brown, Gibson, Wirt, and others in play while watchers expect a finish between Smith and Jackson. Senator Gorman remains noncommittal, deferring to voters.
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United States
John Waller Smith
Governor Jackson
Congress
Messrs
Smith
Jackson
James Alfred Pearce
Kent
John B. Brown
National Capitol
Judge Robinson
Court of Appeals
Queen Anne’s
John S. Wirt
Cecil
Pearce
Colonel Smith
Gibson
Levy Court Authority Okays Bed Burn At Tow ers Home
County commissioners on Tuesday authorized Dr J C Clark to have burned the bed and bedding at John Towers residence Fifth district where a young man died of diphtheria. They ratified Irwin road examiners report Third district and ordered highway built. contract awarded to Henry Irwin at 125 dollars. Armstead Williams appointed keeper of the courthouse and grounds for the year. Andrew Baggs Greensborough constable filed bond with Harry Roe and John Stevens as sureties. Michael Finn named keeper of Denton bridge. Charles Turner Sr Second district named Ridge ly constable.
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J. C. Clark
John Towers
Irwin Road
Henry Irwin
Armstead Williams
Merrick and Carter to wed at St Andrews Chapel
Invitations issued by Mr and Mrs James Merrick of Queen Anne county announce the marriage of their daughter Miss Mary Merrick to Mr Luther M R Carter at St Andrews Chapel Sadlersville Md on Tuesday afternoon December 76 at three o'clock In Denton Mr J Ira Fisher and Miss Carrie E Lord to wed at the bride’s parents Tuckahoe Neck home Tuesday evening next week Other local notices include marriages at Little Creek M E Church and various residents reporting health and travel updates
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James Merrick
Queen Anne County
Mary Merrick
Luther M. R. Carter
St. Andrew’s Chapel
Sadlersville
J. Ira Fisher
Denton
Carrie E. Lord
Wm. E. Lord Esq
Tuckahoe Neck
Wm. James
Dover
Mary Hopkins
Little Creek M. E
Henry M. Cade
Obituary notices from Centreville and Denton region deaths
Mrs Maggie Plummer of Centreville dies of consumption at forty one, formerly Miss Glanding of Caroline county, wife of former Queen Anne sheriff Thomas H Plummer. Mrs Elizabeth Hutchinson dies after paralysis at her son Captain Zeb Hutchinsons residence, funeral at Denton cemetery led by Rev G W Townsend. Miss Bertie Bloxsom laid to rest at Denton after arriving by steamship Ida, Rev Townsend presided. Dr Melancthon Ruth, US Navy, dies at Naval Hospital near Philadelphia. related to Mrs Charles Stevens of Denton.
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Maggie Plummer
Centreville
Glanding
Caroline County
Thomas H. Plummer
Queen Anne County
Elizabeth Hutchinson
Zeb Hutchinson
Denton Cemetery
G. W. Townsend
Bertie Bloxsom
Denton
Ida
M. E. Church
Melancthon Ruth
United States Navy
Naval Hospital
Philadelphia
Charles Stevens
There’s Money in It Senator Gibson and Senate Perks Explored
The piece notes Senator Gibson from Maryland will receive a sizable salary starting March 3 and a December 7 seating, plus mileage, stationery, a barber, and a clerk. It mentions Senator Wilson’s death on February 24, 1899, and the widow receiving pay for the interim.
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Charles Hopper Gibson
Maryland
Wilson
Senate
Gibson
Easton Md
Winter Evenings Reminiscences and Civic Advice
Winter evenings bring memories of past dramas and the deceased actors who rest under the mound. Boys should prize winter nights for pleasant scenes and lessons shaping the future. Parents are urged to make home pleasant to deter wandering, noting that vice gathers on streets while virtue grows by the fireside.
California Peach Tree Tariff Blocks Nurseryman’s Trade
Caroline Trees in California notes that John Barnhart, a prominent nurseryman, faces strict controls as California bans peach trees from east of the Rockies without close inspection. The yellow disease fear motivates the policy, harming California growers who have no yellows to contend with.
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John
Barnhart
California
Rocky Mountains
Peninsula
Large fruit brandy season ends in Delaware
Delaware closed its fruit brandy season after 27 stills for peach and apple brandies operated at peak. The season's output was the largest yet in the state, with 26 additional stills on the Peninsula outside Delaware. Deputy Collector Daniel Benton oversaw Delaware stills while H C Dodson monitored Maryland section operations.
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Delaware
Daniel Benton
H.C. Dodson
Maryland
Rumor Notes Local Moves And Developments In Marydel
Correspondence from Marydel lists residents moving to farms and new properties, including Squire Scotten to his farm two miles out, M Swing and family to Easton, John W Boyer eyeing the George property, and others shifting homes. Also covered are a major fire at John W Brown’s Federalsburg barn incurring about four thousand dollars loss, with two horses, two mules and two cows burned, no insurance, and suspected arson. Rev George W Todd buying R C Harris residence and planned occupancy once vacated by Farris tenants.
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Phil. Scotten
M. Swing
Easton
John W. Boyer
George Property
New Year
John W. Moore
Wilmington
Boyer House
George Jones
Jones Hotel
F. Medford
S. Pippin
Queen Anne
Heather
Mrs. Guessford
John Pippin
James
Belton
John W. Brown
Federalsburg
Mr. Brown
Idlewild
George W. Todd
R. C. Harris
Queen Anne Debating Society Hosts Thoughtful Friday
The Queen Anne Debating Society recently met with the topic that fear of punishment outweighs reward. Pleasant moonlit nights spark comments on street lighting. Miss Pearl Smith and Bertie Fisher plan Christmas return from Conference Academy. Local illnesses rise with la grippe cases. L. L. Beatty reports a thriving school. Ralph Bingham may visit for a January 7 entertainment. Chas Rhodes shopped for Christmas goods. Mrs. N. E. Clark remains seriously ill.
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Queen Anne
Pearl Smith
Bertie Fisher
Conference Academy
L. L. Beatty
Ralph Bingham
Remarkable Old Age In The Village
Mrs Mary Hubbard widow of Samuel Hubbard aged about eighty five remains active visiting relatives and recalling old times. She is the daughter of John Rumbold and mother of William Hubbard of Easton. Local notes mention Wright Bros Choptank factory adding hosiery making, Christmas entertainments by Methodists, new duties for R N Lednum in Denton, and a rush of grip cases. Dunnock’s offers the lowest candy prices.
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Mary Hubbard
Samuel Htubbard
John Rumbold
William 1, Hubbard
Easton
Death of Mrs Elizabeth Sylvester near Goldsborough
Mrs Elizabeth Sylvester wife of Samuel Sylvester died December 8 at age 53. A tribute in the Dover idea eulogizes her as a devoted follower of Christ and notes her serene memory as a mother. Hartock Shiloh church reopened with repairs fully funded, praised pastor Rev Litsinger and supporters.
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Elizabeth Sylvester
Samuel Sylvester
Goldsborough
R.S
Dover Idea
Christ
Shiloh Church
Litsinger
F. T. Turpin
William Woolen
Poe Sworn Attorney General as Whyte Reenters Private Life
Ex Governor William Pinkney Whyte retires from public life while Mr Poe takes the role of Attorney General. Whyte is praised for his service and speculation hints he may return in the future. The note highlights a public sale at Powell's Point farm, property details, and local taxes proposed on timber wagons and saw mills. Excursion fares to Christmas holidays are announced by the Pennsylvania Railroad.
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Poe
Willam Pinkney Whyte
F.C. Goldsborough
James A. Roe
Easton
Powell's Point
Chapel District
Skipton
Talbot
Nicholas Goldsborough
Powells Point
Skipton Creek
William Rose
Gen. Wim. McKenney
Centreville
Ohio River
Oswald Filghman
E Henry M. Wright
Fork
Dorchester
Pr A. Matthews
W. Q. Bradley
Philadelphia
Dorset
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
West
Morning Hymn Spirit of Life and the Universal Shrine
Poem invokes Spirit of Life to descend on morning hills and waking vales. Seeks joy, awe, and reverent love, asking to merge senses with eternity and align heart with divine law and universality.
Closing Quotations in Philadelphia Stock and Produce Market
The Philadelphia stock market closed active with Reading securities leading the session. Preference bonds rose sharply with Arsta and other issues gaining. the fiscal year questions were debated as bids for Reading, Lehigh Valley, Pennsyl vania, and other lines showed varied values.
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Finchanges Paavenpura
Dec
Reading Securities
Arsta
Lehigh Valley
G. Mr
SLY N. Pat. Com
Ds TI N. Pac
Pennoyivonia
WM. Y.& Pao
HL & BT
Leligh
B.tecom
St. Paul
General Markets Rundown From Prinanecenta Dec 17
Market notes show flour and wheat futures with mixed prices across regions. Beef and pork steady. eggs quiet. Grain bids and asks listed for December to March, with several price differentials and regional references including Minnesota Pennsylvania New York Canada and western markets.
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Minnesota
Corn—Steaty
Dull
Se Ige
Seige
New Mesa
Fion
New York
Pennsylvania
News Condensed Roundup From December Events
A Pekin dispatch says imperial wins end Mongolian revolt. Hong Kong gale destroys many Chinese vessels, workers drown. Lord Dufferin named British minister to France. Texas Congressman Ciuberson linked to interstate commission post. Davitt and O’Brien attacked at Waterford. Rio Janeiro governor resigns under government pressure. Sebastian Missmer retires as bishop of Green Bay. Enterkin wreck kills 28 of 31. Florence St John loses divorce suit. Transatlantic arrivals reach 31,553. Sandusky fire chief dies. Merrian eyed for VP by Minnesota Republicans. Baseball League and Association consolidate to one circuit. Russia donates to famine relief. California sugar factories close. bounty set. Norcross identified as bomber suspect. A. W. Johnson robbed and nearly crushed by train. Senator Quay may accept another term. Butler progresses slowly in recovery. Dudley, Ga wreck kills two. Huey compromises with Adams Express. Italy asserts church rights amid Italian independence. Dining car crash near Linn, Ohio. two cooks die. First snowfall at Bordentown. Judge Sinclair dies. New York GOP calls meeting at Fifth Avenue hotel. Edward Field charged with embezzlement up to $2,000,000.
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Pekin
Mongolia
Hong Kong
Lord Dufferin
France
Lord Bulwer-Lytton
Ciuberson
Texas
Green Bay
Wii
Florence St. John
M. Miring
Haston
Traansatlantic
Dakotas
Quay
General Uutler
Chicago
Bur- Hugton
Quincy
Dudley
Welsh
McGovern
Huey
Adams Express Company
Saint
Italy
Pittsburg
Fort Wayne
Brookfield
New York Republican State Committee
Fifth Avenue Hotel
Tt City
Edward M. Field
Cyrus W. Yield
Ludlow Street
New York
South Sprencxe Wedding Notices at Rev Lucas Residence
At the residence of the officiating minister Rev Mr Lucas on December 6 Noah Smith and Maggie Spence were joined in marriage. At Hartsville on December 16 Mr William A Johnson and Emma Messick were united in matrimony at the residence of James D Stafford officiated by Rev Mr Lucas.
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South—Sprenxce
Lucas
Noah Smith
Maggie Spence
Senate and House clash over committees and nominees
The session detailed committee assignments with Republicans keeping key chairmanships while Democrats gained on others including public lands, claims, and rewards. nominations were presented for judgeships and the war secretary post was discussed amid strategic politics and cross-party talks.
Respected Lanuebent Merrick Dies in Trappo
Lanuebent Merrick, a noted Talbos county resident, died at his Trappo home from pneumonia after long illness likely Bright's disease. He held several trusted offices and was a prominent local figure. Also notes death of Mrs. Seth in Cecil county aged 104, blind for 15 years, and widespread illness reports from Westminster. Annapolis notes clerk J Frank Fad assumes duties with deputies sworn in. theatre illness halts Janaas chieck’s Harvest Moon engagement. Calvert election dispute and Maryland World’s Fair planning updates, plus market quotes for wheat and corn.
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SAP Enon
Solo DE Seth
Thomas Seth
Indy
Cecil County
John Seth
Baldwin
Seth
Hayter
Springfield County
Westuinsten
Westminster
Pers
Annapolis
J. Frank Fad
Court of Apspeals
R.V. Clayton
James P. Binys
Clayton
Spencer C. Jones
Bauttsork
Mme
Janaaschieck
Albaugh
Lycen Theatre
Entaw House
Mananger Lawrence
Tuerno
Nansehek
Munger Alburgh
Richwnaud
Bantinone
Beiscae
Brooke
Crane
Seventh Judicial Circuit
Calvert County
St. Leonards
Sudge Briscoe
Jackson
Battinonk
Dee
Maryland
Lolely
Iutrobe
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Do & C. RR
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the Local Department
Tere
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Williston M. FE
Thomas Foster
Tuckahoe Bridge
John W. Powell
Queen Anne Station
J. T. Kemp
Jol Eaton
Dexter
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Uvion
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Dorchester County
Charles B.carter
Valeria Mace
J. Frank Turner
Board of County Commissioners
Maryland Hospital
U. S
Smith, Gibaon
Venrce
Tsrown
Toadvine
Wicomico
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Bay
Kent and
Queen Anne's
Persimmon
Gorman
Mr. Hodges
Eastern Shore
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Washington
Aa. RK. Wright
I. C. Lockerman
Concord
Thomas FE. Heather
Lots
Michael Finn
C. A. Stoops
G. C. Radcliff
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Caroline Trees
TNE
Marydel
Gaecen Anne
Chas. Rhodes
N. E. Clark
Previou
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Choptank
Hollis Hall
R. Nace Lednum
Lednum
Lednun Bros
Isaac L. Noble
Twitishborough
Apsus Pennae
John W. Knotts
Ladies’ Bee Society
Southern Methodist Parsonage
A.C. Taylor
Virginia
R. W. Duffey
Hillsborough
S. M. Morgzan
M. F. Knotts
C. E. Jarrell
Dunnock
Hartock
State and Peninsula
John Collier
Samuel Neal Merrick
Trappe
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Philip J. Crew
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General Markets
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Atchison and Santa Fe
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N.C
Rendall
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Pekdad
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Wavehington
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Cameron
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Ure
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Pas
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Putnam
Maine
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Connecticut
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Penbsy
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Potomac Front
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Stephen B. Elkins
West Virginia
Elkins
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Blaine
Tim
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Harrison
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Fitch
Jolson
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Stevens
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Reed
Ayhe
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Bnt
State Department
Treasury Department
Ifcon
Bultdiere Daraln Markets
J. T, Mullin & Son, Tailors, 6Th & Market
Clothiers
Veck
Ms. Book & Croolsfran
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