Local Department Notes and Community Happenings
Sheriff Shields installs a drive pump in the jail yard. Rabies in Wye Neck dogs prompts caution as orphans’ court set for December 31. Smyrna merchant Carl Willumsen vanishes with creditors’ cash. Eaton residents Solomon Pippin family plan Baltimore move for business. Tuckahoe Neck hunters enjoy bright days as reynard runs. Steamer Joppa delayed by fogs. Greensborough Dramatic Company to perform Engaged at Mozart Hall on Christmas night. Postmaster terms and candidates for Centreville postmastership noted. A shooting match and pigeon buying at Denton. Teachers’ Association two days at Denton Academy. Winter weather forecast, marriage announcements, and other local items. Correspondence covers Federalsburg Christmas preparations and community events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheriff Shields
Wye Neck
Orphans’ Court
Carl W. Willumsen
Smyrna
Solomon Pippin
Eaton
Baltimore
Tuckahoe Neck
Reynard
Joppa
Denton Academy
Phillip Jones
Ida Pattin
Bridgeville
M. E
Christmas Preparations Sweep Preston and Nearby Towns
Preston and neighboring communities bustle in festive attire as marriages loom and church events fill calendars. Poplar Neck school plans a library fundraiser next Monday with a gold dollar cake lemon squeeze and peanut party, plus prizes for the ugliest man laziest man and prettiest girl. Hillsborough Lyceum formed with officers Wm E Barton president George Sherwood vice president Capt Williams treasurer and T C Beaven secretary. The Acad emy teachers and pupils stage a December 23 entertainment to raise funds for an organ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston
Choptank
Main St
Railroad Avenue
Julia Kelly
Poplar Neck School
Poplar Neck
Hillsborough
Hillsborough Lyceum
Messrs
Wm. E. Barton
George Sherwood
Capt. Williams
T. C. Beaven
Notable visits and political moves reported in town
Cal R J W Garey filed for the port of Baltimore surveyorship with rumored Republican support except Kent. A A Christian of Pulaski Virginia appointed assistant clerk of the Virginia Legislature. George M Russum eyed for territorial judge post. Miss Mamie Hughlett returned home to Talbot from Denton and Whiteleysburg. Dawson Baughley Goslin in town with General Assembly ties. Walter Richardson formerly JOURNAL now Sharp's Island lighthouse keeper in Denton. Editor W Scott Roberts of Cesare ville Record spent Sunday with James H Straughn. George Conly of the steamer Gratitude seen in town. Miss Katie Hobbs, Preston schools principal, spent Sunday here. Jas Wauters of Hobbs' Corner visited Milford. Dr Wm T Kelly made a professional visit to Caroline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cal
R. J. W. Garey
Washington
Baltimore
Kent County
A. A. Christian
Pulaski
Vews
Virginia
Christian
Greensborough Free Press
Mamie Hughlett
Denton
Whiteleysburg
Talbot
John F. Dawson
George W. Baughley
E. E. Goslin
General Assembly
Walter Richardson
Sharp’s Island
W. Scott Roberts
Cesareville
Katie Hobbs
Preston
Jas. Wauters
Hobbs’ Corner
Milford
Wm. T. Kelly
Caroline
County Commissioners Move to Seize Overdue Tax Funds
President William E. Lord announced that about 360000 of county funds are now with former and current collectors. State's Attorney Lewis is to notify all collectors to finalize collections by January 1. Noncompliant collectors will face lawsuits as the board ends leniency and starts strict recovery to relieve school and public accounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William E. Lord
Board of County Commissioners
Lewis
Decision Keeps Mortgagor Liability In Property Case
In a City Court ruling Judge Stewart held the mortgagor remains liable despite a lapse of twelve months after default and notice. The decision finds the mortgage note not merged with the covenant to pay the debt. Verdict against Harris J. Chilton for 32517.68. Baltimore Sun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter B. Brooks
John C. Brooks
Derick Fahnestock
Harris J. Chilton
Stewart
Chilton
Baltimore Sur
Merchants Reopen Marydel Store After Change
Messrs. David T. Rickards and Edward F. Pearsaul reopened the Marydel store recently run by Messrs. John T. Dailey and Joseph S. Dailey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David T. Rickards
Edward F. Pearsaul
Marydel
John T. Dailey
Joseph S. Dailey
The Great Festival of Christendom and Its Meaning
A discussion of Christmas rooted in Isaiah prophesy and Luke’s gospel, tracing the Christianization of humanity, the origin of peace and goodwill, and the contrast with Confucian ethics. It notes the advent narrative, the timing of December 25, and early church practices, persecutions, and the evolution of holiday customs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luke
Jesus
Nazareth
Essaias
Jesus Christ
Judea
Christ the Lord
Confucius
Solon
Augustus
Actium
Antony
Rome
James
Christendom
Christ
Diocletian
Washington Letter Highlights in Senate and White House
The Washington Letter notes two Senate emigration bills aided by government support, hints at the McKinley tariff bill, and comments on past tariff politics. It reports Gen. Clark receiving a gold watch, Chief Justice Fuller as a public speaker, upcoming elections cases, Lamar’s Richmond address on Jefferson Davis, Reed naming House committees, Mrs. Scott-Lord’s death, and Randall’s steady improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Butler
Gibson
Ways and Means Committee
House
Gen. Clark
House of Representatves
Fuller
Lincoln Music Hall
House Committee On Elections
Justice Lamar
Supreme Court
Richmond
Virginia
Jefferson Davis
Reed
Scott-Lord
Harrison
White House
Randall
Christchurch church growth and Christmas services noted
Since Rev Giles B Cooke assumed charge at Christchurch Denton seven persons have joined by confirmation and attendance has risen. Christmas week services are listed with Advent Fourth Sunday December 22 morning prayer 1030 Sunday school 230 evening prayer 700 Christmas Day 1030 Holy Communion St Stephen’s Day 26 4 pm St John’s Day 27 700 Bible class Innocents Day 28 330 pm. Rev Cooke to administer Holy Communion at St Stephen’s Chapel Federalsburg December 26 1030 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Folsom
Canton
China
Nebraska
M.E. Church
Carrie Darbee
Oak Grove
James R. Elliott
Federalsburg
Gethsemane M. P
Meridith
Y’s
M. E
E. F. Davis
Jos. Frampton
Corinne Mowbray
Trenton Normal School
Giles .B. Cooke
Christchurch
Denton
Mr. Cooke
Giles B. Cooke
Christ Church
St. Stephen's Chapel
St. Stephen’s
Pretty wedding in Harrington Presbyterian Church
Silas A. Simpson and Miss Letitia Shaw united in marriage at 9 30 Wednesday morning in Harrington Presbyterian Church. The ceremony was led by Rev. John Worthman of New Jersey with assistance from Rev. George L. Hardesty. Ushers included Henry Hardesty Edward Anderson Fred R. Qwers Ben H. Johnson Louis C. Jones and Dr P M Money. The couple left for an extended wedding tour after the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Harrington
Silas A. Simpson
Letitia Shaw
Neice
Postmaster Shaw
John Worthman
New Jersey
George L. Hardesty
Wilmington
Henry Hardesty
Edward Anderson
Philadelphia
Fred R. Qwers
Dover
Ben H. Johnson
Denton
Louis C. Jones
P. M. Money
Marriage of Greenbury Barcus and Martha Jackson
A notable wedding near Greensborough Wednesday evening joined ex County Commissioner Greenbury Barcus and Miss Martha S Jackson. Ceremony at the bride’s father T L Jackson home with Rev Dr Morris officiating. Guests attended. bride wore garnet velvet with geranium leaves and a calla lily. Reception and supper followed. evening enjoyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barcus
Miss Jackson
Goldsborough
Greenbury Barcus
Martha S. Jackson
T. L. Jackson
Dr. Morris
Greensborough
Orphans Court Grants Administrations and Sales Orders
Last Tuesday the Orphans' Court granted letters of administration to Mrs. Margaret E. Wyatt for the estate of W. Reese Wyatt. The registrar approved bonds and other letters of administration and orders to sell. Executors Dawson and Betson filed accounts of sales, both approved, and Jas. W. Holt obtained an order for notice of dividend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret E. Wyatt
W. Reese Wyatt
W. C. Todd
Mr. Todd
John F. Dawson
Walter Massey
G. W. Betson
M. S. Mutchler
Jas. W. Holt
Baltimore grain market dull as poor quality grain dominates
The Baltimore grain market remains dull with poor quality grain predominating. Millers pay 86 to 88 cents per bushel for what is labeled good fultz wheat. Corn brings 31 to 38 cents per bushel for white and yellow varieties. Buckwheat meal trades at 1.90 to 2.10 per 100 pounds.
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Baltimore
Holiday Excursion Tickets On the P R R
The Pennsylvania Railroad will sell holiday excursion tickets at two cents per mile for travel between system stations. Sale runs December 21, 1889 to January 1, 1890, with return validity through January 4, 1890. Excludes tickets between New York and Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, and those pairs with other listed cities.
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P. FR
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
New York
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Washington
Bell Clothing Co Ad Promises Big Deals on Suits
A bold sales pitch touts a fair deal and biggest bargain of your life with suits and overcoats priced from 5 dollars and a limited run of 300 business and dress suits plus 350 overcoats selling at 9.99. The ad claims 25 percent savings and urges shoppers to visit Pratt Street near Hanover Street for cash outfits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell Clothing, Co
Cash Outfitters
Pratt St
Hanover St
Port Wine Grape Vines Brought Here by New Jersey Grower
Mr A Speer of New Jersey first imported Port Grape wine vines from Douro Portugal and planted vineyards in New Jersey. His Port Burgundy and Claret are highly regarded by Philadelphia and Washington society and are sold by druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Speer
New Jersey
Douro
Portugal
Philadelphia
Washington
Fur Beaver Overcoat Offered at Low Price
Economy is hailed as path to prosperity in an ad promoting a fur beaver overcoat silk lined at 59.99. It claims savings and a cut price on a fine of 5.00 down to 3.75 with a convenient Pratt Street location for Cash Outfitters Tell Clothing Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tell Clothing Co
Cash Outfitters
Pratt St
Hanover St
Death of Captain William W. Richardson veteran steamboat man
Captain William W. Richardson, a veteran sailor and steamboat man, died at Oxford on Friday of last week at about 77. He was well known in the county for his years in the steamboat business and as captain of the upper Chop tank vessels in earlier life. The cause was erysipelas. The remains were interred in the Catholic cemetery on Sunday, Rev. Father Cornelius officiating.
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Win
W. Richardson
William W. Richardson
Oxford
Richardson
Cornelius
County Commissioners Meet Appoints Constables and Purchases
The county commissioners on Tuesday appointed Thomas H. Flaharty as constable for Preston precinct in the Fourth district and Nehemiah Cohee as constable for the First district. They authorized listing James Scott as a pensioner. They accepted the Second district road built by Dr. Betson and the First district road by Wm. M. Price. George Macklin of Kent County Del bought 105 acres timber on Elijah Todd’s farm for charcoal pits to start January 1. Conrad Dayton bought pine land from John Payne in the same district to convert timber to charcoal. Reading Circle certificates: Mrs Charlotte Newell says Maryland State Teachers' Reading Circle certificates are ready for teachers who completed the first year’s books.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas H. Flaharty
Preston
Nehemiah Cohee
James Scott
Betson
Wm. M. Price
George Macklin
Kent County
Del
Elijah Todd
Macklin
Conrad Dayton
Johu Payne
Charlotte Newell
Maryland State Teachers’ Reading Circle
M. B. Stephens
Everett land sale at Templeville in Queen Anne county
Russell and Lewis attorneys for Thomas James assignee of mortgagee sold two tracts known as the Everett land in Queen Anne county at Templeville on Saturday. The property was bought by Mr James for 51700 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russum & Lewis
Thomas James
Templeville
Everett
Queen Anne County
James
Banquet Hosted by Nanticoke Lodge Members
Rev Riley Williamson of Nanticoke Lodge No 172 Federalsburg hosted a banquet for the local Masons and a number of ladies and gentlemen. Several members from neighboring lodges attended the gathering on Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riley
Williamson
Nanticoke Lodge No
Federalsburg
Mrs Sarah A Cain Dies At 76 After Long Church Membership
Mrs Sarah A Cain, aged 76, died December 12 and had been a member of Aethel M. P. Church for over fifty years. Funeral services were largely attended at her old Vernon-area homestead on Sunday morning. Also notes: Blackiston's advertises a stock of new and cheap goods including ready-made clothing at cost for cash and Christmas jewelry. George & Redden request settlement of all accounts to date. Hardware offers a handsome lot of frobes.
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Sarah A. Cain
Aethel M. P. Church
Vernon
Blackiston’s
Denton shoppers urged to visit local general merchandise
Wil C Satterfield announces in Denton Missouri on December 12 1880 that the incentives in general merchandise are enough to make the few miles there a bagatelle and invites nearby residents to call.
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Denton
Holiday Underwear and Accessories Sale at Cen temeri’s
In Nations alone we are offering Men's Ladies' and Children's underwear 25 percent below usual price in gloves from Cen temeri's finest to the heaviest working glove. The line is complete with novelties for the holidays such as Lambrequins Table and Stand Scarfs Tidies Ribbons Laces and more.
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Centemeri
Bargains Across Dry Goods Boots and Furniture Line
In Dry Goods German Henriettas 46 inches wide g5c 40 inch all wool Henrietta 55c 46 inch all wool Henrietta 65c 38 inch all wool Serges 56c newest stripe all wool Suitings 38 inches 55c Boots and Shoes range from 50c to 3.85 Furniture line includes Silk Plush Mohair Suits to stool chairs This advertises extensive sales across fabrics boots and furniture with wide price variety.
Stove and Hardware and Clothing Sale Ad
Stoves ranges of all makes from Speer’s to the cheapest at percent below list prices. Also a good line of shelf hardware. All kinds of clothing ready made and to order at all prices and a nobby line of hats.
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Speer’s
Xmas Novelties Toys and Watches for the Holiday Trade
At W. C. Satterfield's a full line of Xmas novelties toys and watches for the holiday trade. The confectionery offers oranges nuts and fruits and candies at low prices. Also available are wallpaper and general merchandise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Satter Field’s
Also Mentioned on This Page
Denton Journal
the Local Department
Greensborough Dramatic Company
Mozart Hall
Michael Keating
W. E. Thompson
Centreville
Hopper
A. K. Craser
Brick Hotel
Hartley
Clayton Call
George M. Tylor
Hollywood Farm
Boonsborough
William Shaw
Tyler
Media
M. M. Higgins
Hudson
Easton
Shreve
Cobourn
S. A. Benson
William H. Council
Baltimore and Ohio R. R. Co
Ohio River
Henry W. Hynson
Ridgely
First District
Henderson
Richard Tilghman
Augustine Thompson
Benédict Leonard Calvert
State of
Maryland
Congressional Express
William Collins
Talbot County
House of Delegates
Republic
Collins
Zachariah Willis
James S. Willis
Mr. Willis
M. E. Church
Richard Willis
Mary B
Henry Fisher
Marsh Hope
Richard P
Kansas
Francis A
James S
Leonard
Friendship
Samuel Sparklin
Garrettson Turner
Thomas Turner
Daniel Sparklin
Foster
Matthew Patton
James Gambrill
Stowell
Ed. Fields
Davis and
Chambers
Stowell’s
Clara Harris
George J. Meekins
F. F. Lyden
Burraville
Farmers’ Alliance
Robert H. Dill
Albert Harrington
Wesley
Union
Santa Claus
Burke
Horace G. Cowan
Seak
Personal
The
Baltimore Herald
George M. Russum
Mortgagors
Bilipson—Shaw
Baltimore Grain Marketa
County Commissioners’ Meeting
Ttval ‘Estate Sales
Masoniie
Hanquet
George & Redden
Wil. C. Satterfield
Posners
Posner Bros
Baltimore, Md
Posner
Burrsville
Tilghman Harvey
Burrsville, Md
M. W. Green & Sons
Blacksmiths and Horseshoers
Denton, Mo
A.D. Smith
Miles W. Green & Sons
Blackiston's
Blackiston
Grain Congress
Congress
Button
Pollock
Bulto
W.J. Blackiston Denton
Hamilton Taster & Sons
Baltimore Street
Light Street
Thite Markle
Organ and Piano Co
Boston
Chicago
Mason
Hamlin
Macon & Hamlin
Mason & Hamlin
Manon& Hanlin
Syu
NEW York Weekly Herald
United States
Hest
James Gordon Bennett
New York Herald
New York City
Counties
Dmolmul
Goddess Brothers
North Charles ST
Steam Works
Chartes
Papiig
Tesut, Sata Owe
Newspapi
Fifik
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