Local Department and Community notes in Maryland
Baltimore markets report farm grain prices. ice embargo halts Choptank steamers and upper river navigation. Templeville notices include illnesses and a sudden death. Roberts Saxton reports a Centreville Obser ver wedding. Miss Saxton wore Henrietta cloak to St Martin's. Several local weddings and church notices, quarter conference elections, and Greensborough nuptials follow with detailed attire and reception notes.
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Sii
Templeville
Jno. Daly
Bowen
Elizabeth Everett
Lucy Temple
M.E
Roberts Saxton
Sadler Roberts
Centreville
Land purchased for Episcopal residence site near Easton
A committee chose a 2 hectare plot on the southern suburb of Easton for thediocese residence. The land lies between Paytons and Gailineham properties and near Tucccon Street. The selection names Bishop urmin, Rev W Borven and other local figures as part of the site decision.
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Diocese of
Maston
John C. Pintle
Sourthern
Laston
Tnncon
Mia. W. AL. Taylors
Messrs. Paytons
Gail
James Alfred Pearce
Tle. Bateman
Edwin E. Brown
Pls
Reynolds
Ledger
Joe Fenens
Greensborough
Satterfield
Ferren
Jesse
Greensboro
Free Press
Kent
Green, Orr & Parsons
Lynch’s Station
Jas. W. Chapman
Tiston
Chas. M. Jump
Ldwandl N. Roe
A. A. Pascault
Alexis Gr. Pascault
Joseph B.seth
Wtorpers
Julius A. Dubnon
Waileon RK. Boyd
Dach UN Nst
Senate
Terrible Fire Traps Teacher Jno Powell
Centreville Record reports that Jno Powell, a former Carolina teacher living in Ingleside, died days after a fire outbreak in his room. Neighbors rescued him from smoke as flames burned the floor and bed. he suffered severe distress before fire suppression. Powell had moved to this county a year or two ago from North Carolina.
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Jno. Powell
Ife
Powell
Caroline
Centreville
Orphans Court actions and estate filings noted
The Orphans Court met with Judges Downes Liden and Hobbs present. James R Manship filed an answer to the caveat on Ezekiel Eaton estate. Monday February 6 set to frame issues for Circuit Court trial. Mollie E Gibson widow of Joseph Gibson awarded 150 under 1884 Act. Sarah F Fountain presented debts inventory. Manship presented ward Minnie Louise Everngain receipt. William J Williamson estate distribution approved. J M Freedly renounced executor role. Marshall S Mittehler bond for sale of Lewis Shafer estate approved.
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Orphans’ Court
Downes
Liden
Hobbs
James Rt. Manship
Ezekiel Eaton
Circuit Court
Mollie E. Gibson
Joseph Gibson
Sarah F. Fountain
John KR. Fountain
James R. Manship
Minnie Louise Everngain
Wm. J. Williamson
Mary Williamson
Goldsborough Denies Assessor Promise in Political Prophesies
Senator G W Goldsborough responds to a Greensboro letter signed Demount, denying claims he promised an assessor position or any change in the county school board. He rebukes the slaughter-house brigade rhetoric and urges party unity to protect Republican strength.
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Tut Joans
Ghreensborough
Llinzantt
Match
Board of County School Commissioners
Hignutt
Goldsborough
Mittehler
Downes
Hiignutt
Bal
G. W. Goldshorough
Hopkins reports voyage from Moville to Bourbay aboard Barresiv
Reverend George F Hopkins writes from Glasgow Scotland dated January 13 describing arrival at Moville Ireland and transfer to Glasgow then plans to sail for Liverpool and Bourbay aboard the Barresiv a 6400 ton Anchor Line steamer with about 100 passengers. He notes rough Atlantic crossing with rain snow and wind and advises careful eating for enjoyment. Also mentions Geo M Russum Jr delivering Washington bio at Ruthsburg Methodist church February 22 and missionary sermon in M J Church. Charles Adams son of Bishop Adams heads to Vicksburg Mississippi for business.
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George F. Hopkins
India
Glaastow
Scothland
Moville
Ireland
Lovelock
Minde Greenock
Stotland
Ghisgow
Liverpool
Bourbay
Geo. M. Russum
George Washington
Methodist Protestant
Ruthsburg
J. A. B. Wilson
M. J. Church
Charles Adams
Bishop Adams
Vicksburg
Misa
Demise of Capt Edward C Carter noted in obituary
Obituary notes report the death of Capt Edward C Carter a prominent farmer near Whiteleysburgh after a brief illness. Also noted are the deaths of Mr Henry A Messenger and Mrs Mary Booker with brief benedictions on their lives and funerals, reflecting community respect and mourning.
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Edward C. Carter
Whiteleysburgh
Dis
Downes
Carter
Betson
Goldsborough
Captain Carter
Denton
Baltimore
George F. Beaven
Henry A. Messenger
Massachusetts
Messenger
Presbyterian Church
G. W. Bourke
Hinsdale
Mary Booker
James W. Booker
Ingleside
Village man wins Louisiana Lottery prize
Mr H W Vickers Luck of Chestertown drew the Louisiana Lottery prize of 75,000 dollars. He had recently received a five dollar debt payment and bought a New Orleans Lottery ticket. After traveling to New Orleans and converting the prizes, he invested in Reading Railroad stock, which rose, boosting his net profits and total gain to a substantial sum.
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ST. W. Vickers
Chestertown
Vickers
Tie
New Orleans
Philadelphia
Reading Railroad
New Orleans National Bank
New York
Reading
Mr. Rayner's Debut in the House of Representatives
From the New York Sun is a report on Isador Rayner of Baltimore making his second floor breakout on a bill authorizing payment for a contested plan. Rayner’s confident speech and dramatic presence win praise, marking his first notable success as a new member. He then scored a similar win on the Australian Exposition Resolution, signaling his rising role in the Baltimore delegation and Talbot County appointments in the Baltimore Custom House are noted as merit appointments.
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Isador Rayner
Baltimore
United States
Lynnhaven Bay
Virginia
Rayner
Nissous
Mr. White
Wade
Talbot County
Baltimore Custom House
Progress in Caroline County Maryland in Past Twenty Years
The Baltimore Sun highlights Caroline County on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, noting rapid improvement in farming, immigration from Northern states, and growing industries. It cites soil variety, fertile tracts like Tuckahoe Neck, wheat yields up to 48 bushels per acre, extensive fruit packing, canneries, evaporators, a pine forest belt, and new mills. Population about 16,000. land values from 5 to 76 dollars per acre. transportation via rail and steamboats linking to Baltimore, Philadelphia, and New York.
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Caroline
Caroline County
Queen Anne’s
Delawae
Dorchester
Talbot
Queen Anne's
Denton
Tuckahoe Neck
Choptank
Tuckahoe
Hillsboro
Suils
Great Eastern Cies
Delaware
Baltimore
Philadelphia
New York
Baton
Mdoare Piimetique
W.iterr
Fullflower
A. B. Roe
Joseph H. Bernata
Greensboro
Marydel
Bethlehem
American Corner
Greensboo
Lillsboro
Federalsburg
Pennsylvania
New England States
Canada
Tax reform urged by Maryland county officials
Six county board members led by James C. Horsey Clement Noble and George W. Ernst urge overhauling the tax system in Caroline County Maryland. They argue real values exceed assessed values unequal taxation and misapplied license taxes burden small merchants. They cite examples of errors and thirty year decline in property values and call for thorough corrections and reform.
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James C. Horsey
Clement Noble
George W. Ernst
Maryland Tax Commission
Caroline County
Maryland
Amon
Agua
Board of County Commissioners
Paunty
Proposed annual assessments to reform county taxes
The writer argues most merchants fail financially and urges county officials to study current practices. A tested substitute, annual assessments, would elect local assessors to value real and personal property, reducing cost and inequity. State tax changes and broad licensing proposals are discussed, including licenses for brokers and goods like spirits, tobacco, and traction engines, with critique of current real estate recording practices.
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Apul
Seemp
Thas
Caroline County
New York
India Silk and Pongees at Andersons’ in 1833 sale
Dated Monday February 2 1833 announces advance shipments of India silks and pongees in 27 inch width at 1 dollar a yard with many designs and colors. New 32 inch dress ginghams offered with over a hundred styles priced 25 cents and Andersons’ ginghams 46 cents. Peerless sateens priced about 121 2 cents.
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India
Galte Don Quirote
Tzigane
Mahogins
Gobelin Porcelain
Narricourt Rouge
Vulcan
Sierre
Prairne Orient Hussar Vestale
Proadius
Table and Linen Deals Highlight Bargain Yardage
A brief sale note describes table linens offered at 50 cents a yard for 64 inch cream or 62 inch white fabric. It also advertises 72 inch table linen at 1.10 a yard, marked down from 1.25. The ad emphasizes large value and broad selection across linen goods.
Wanamaker for $1.45 yard Cloaking sale explodes prices
A vintage advertisement touts cloaking textiles and linens with huge markdowns. It features Double Damask Table Linen, French Linen Sheets, hand stitched handkerchiefs, and numerous cloaking fabrics with dramatic price cuts.irty
Harvest Sale Offers Brand-New Coats and Suits at Unheard-Of Reductions
A Baltimore store proclaims a grand Harvest Sale with no old stock and drastic prices. Overcoats range from $5 to $25, suits from $7.30 to $35, boys’ suits and coats offered at steep discounts, plus furnishings like English neckwear and fur gloves. The week aims to inaugurate the grandest clothing sale ever seen.
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Baltimore
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Thomas M. Cooper
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Wm. F. ‘Towers
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Oakland
M.E. Church
ES. Turpin
W. P. Day
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San Francisco
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Friedman & Lauter Jung
Indiana
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Iowa
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Salvation Oil
Easton
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New Jersey
Harrington
Hillsborough Dramatic Association
Town Hall
Chautauqua “Flame College
Near Forts
Pederalsburg
Carnie Miller
Edward Saulsbury
Ridgely
Senator Goldsborough
Personal
H.W. Vickers Luck
Mr. Rayner
The
New York Sun
Daltimore Sun
Shore
the Sun
Andersons
Wanamaker’s
Harvest Sale
West
Baltimore Street
Charles
Baltimore, Md
David Kennedy
Bright
E. P. Mizner
Burget
Stump
Kennedy
Rondout
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Augusta
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American Publishing CO
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