Public roads reform discussed. Kent County paving bids eyed
The Denton Journal notes road repairs and cost concerns across Maryland counties. Kent plans to advertise for proposals to repair roads, inspect counties, and award contracts to the lowest responsible bidder. It cites Queen Anne's County as a tested model and mentions broader debates on efficient, thorough systems. Also referenced are peach crop risks, teacher salaries in the county, and political notes on U S Senate actions, Delaware legislature, and appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kent County
Maryland
Kent
Caroline
Queen Anne’s
Delaware
Lautsbury Hobbs
Publc
Court House
S. Houns
James G Blaine Dead Ex Secretary Passes Away in Washington
James G Blaine, former three time Speaker and U S Senator, died at his Washington home after a long illness. He was hailed as a giant of American politics and a leading figure of his party. The report notes his lasting esteem among citizens and his prominent roles in two administrations and as a presidential candidate.
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James G. Blaine
Washington
Blaine
Richelieu
House of Representatives
United States
Chase of the hounds and hunting scene story
Mr. Joseph Larrimore set a chase for Monday morning at 10 30, releasing thirty-five dogs and followed by thirty-four riders. The hunt lasted four hours, ending with Reynard taking refuge in Queen Anne's. Caroline county elder John M. Cannon, age 84, lies ill but slowly improves as measles spread through the village. Benjamin Coursey recovers after weeks of illness.
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Joseph Larrimore
Reynard
Queen Anne's
Johm M. Cannon
Caroline County
Benjamin Coursey
Seymour man fined and jailed for vote buying in election case
In Jackson circuit court Judge Samuel Voyles fined J. W. Holmes 325 dollars, jailed him 10 days, and disfranchised him for 16 years for violating the election law by attempting to bribe voters at the November election. Holmes, 70, a wealthy Republican, faced the verdict in Seymour, Indiana. The case underscores increasing scrutiny of vote buying in both states.
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Seymour
Ind
Jackson
Samuel Voyles
J. W. Holmes
Editor Satirizes Easton Ledger Marriage Mixup
The Rev G D Edmonston at Grove parsonage Caroline on the 24th alt presided over a wedding where both parties were grooms and the bride proved to be a groom as well. Edmonston joined Miss Rebecca Thomas to Mr Charles H Bridegroom in a ceremony marked by a surprising gender twist.
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Haddaway
Easton Ledger
G. D. Edmonston
Grove Parsonage
Caroline
Edmonston
Rebecca Thomas
Charles H
Wade
H. Hallett & CO
Portland
County approves examiner report on Fifth district road
The county commissioners on Tuesday ratified and confirmed the examiners report on a proposed new public road in the Fifth district. It begins near Joseph Morris residence on the Federalsburg Reliance road and runs to a point on the Dorchester line.
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Fifth District
Joseph Morris
Federalsburg
Reliance
Dorchester
Death of Chief Justice Comegys in Dover
Ex Chief Justice Joseph P. Comegys died at Dover at six o’clock after a long period of unconsciousness. A London ventriloquist Dr Porter played a joke on a visiting insurance representative at the Central Hotel, shouting fire to elicit a panicked response before revealing the ruse.
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Comepyns
WinsonGcton
Del
Joseph P. Comegys
Dover
Central Hotel
Porter
Amfilford News
Sabbath toiling, praying wife and weary craftsman
Fragments show a poem about a woman mending shoes on the Sabbath while a priest questions her, a later saintly memory of a woman’s pious labor, and notes on social customs, travelers, and local letters. Included are items on dinner etiquette envelopes, Mr. Way seeking climate, and a court house debate with Hobbs and Brown. Weather verse closes the clipping.
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Mrs. van Koert Schuyler
Ladies’ Home Journal
W. Scott Way
Middletown
Del
California
Florida
Journal
Saulsbury Hobbs
Linen Damask Table Cloth Loom Exhibit At Bargain Exchange
The Red Convention exhibition draws crowds as A E Stiller & Son from Sorau, Prussia presents a new loom and linen damask cloths for display and sale. A Columbus themed design on natural flax linen, 71 inches square, unbleached then whitening with laundering. Replica cloths planned and priced to be fixed.
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A. E. Stiller & Son
Sorau
Prussia
America
Christopher Columbus
Columbus
Crown of
Sprain
Robber Captured in Porter's Store Case Confesses
A suspect named James Haws, age 1, was captured Thursday night and jailed in Benton after confessing to the robbery of Mr. Artington T. Porter. He says Ed Mitchell and a Milford man of ill repute named Rhody Bush persuaded him, and authorities deem his confession credible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Artington T. Porter
Benton
James Hows
Ed. Mitchell
Atias “Rhodybush
Milford Durkey
Flax-Linen Special and Bargain Linen Stock Sale
A flax only linen showcase touts flax purity while excluding cotton jute and ramie. The sale highlights new printed cotons, Organdie and Madras varieties with prices from 15c to 65c, plus deep discounts on men’s made to measure trousers and suits and overcoats.
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Cali
Madras
Official duty stated by Treasurer on lawful action
The Treasurer asserts there is no option, stressing the matter is not personal but a clear official duty under positive law.
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