Progress and Politics in Dorchester and Oklahoma Bill
A 1889 survey reports Dorchester County dissatisfaction with the road system and calls for fewer higher paid road Supervisors. Oklahoma bill supporters celebrate House passage amid a looming Senate battle. John Bushyhead warns of a presidential veto if it clears the Senate. John Wanamaker's advertising spend is noted as proof of strategic insight. Senator Saulsbury is replaced by Higgins in a party angle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorchester
Vews
Dorchester County
Spianger
Oklahoma
House
Senate
John Bushyhead
Cherokee Nation
Speaker Carlisle Aims to Relinquish Long Held Office
Carlisle expresses pleasure in giving up his office after a long tenure and is seen as one of the most impartial Speakers. Cleveland vetoes yet another measure. A widow denied a pension from her 1883 typhoid husband case. Senate rejects British Extradition treaty 35 to 15, crossing party lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlisle
House
Cleveland
Senate
Samoan Trouble and Cabinet Gossip in 1889 News
In Philadelphia and Washington, President Cleveland and Secretary Bayard handle the Samoan issue with pride amid cabinet speculation. Ben Butler backs Mahone for Postmaster General while Butler and Mahone help shape Republican power dynamics. A House tariff compromise faces time limits as Utah and other states contemplate admission. Book News and modern appliances highlight a busy press scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Butler
Mahone
Cleveland
Bayard
Bismark
Allison
American Shipping League
League
Whitney
Representative Boutelle
Maine
Navy
Navy Department
Senate
Agricultural Department
Coleman
Representative Houck
Tennessee
Butler
House Committee On Ways and Means
John Wanamaker
Republican Corruption Fund
Grand Army of
Washington
House Committee On Territories
Utah
Springer
Arizona
Wyoming
Idaho
Mortgagee Sale of Valuables at Poplar Neck Farm Denton
Public sale of the Culbreth and Lowe mortgage property at Denton Court House door at 2 P M. Parcels include two tracts of Poplar Neck with 30 acres woods and 800 1000 peach trees and 250 acres with 2400 peach trees and orchards. Bid via parcels then as whole, near Goldsborough Henderson on Delaware and Chesapeake Railway line, a home or investment opportunity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldsborough
Henderson
Delaware and Chesapeake Railway
Mechanical Chopper Promises Precise Meat Cutting
A chopper designed by dannamaker claims to cut meat, herbs, and vegetables quickly and cleanly. It handles beef tongue tripe veal mutton pork poultry suet chunks and more, passing only passable bits through. It can mince a pound of raw meat in under a minute and cooked meat in under two. See demonstrations in the basement near the dairy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Black Silk and Wool Fabrics Hit Mid-Priced Mark
A casual listing notes black silk and wool fabrics like camel hair at 65 cents per yard, selling about half of initial prices. It mentions 46 inch wide grades and a new all-wool batiste at 50 cents, 40 inch black Cashmere at 75 cents, both under value, promising many similar Black Goods options.
Real Estate Sale Under Maryland Deed of Trust
Public sale in Denton Maryland on March 12 1880 from 2 to 5 PM offers two parcels owned by Laura A Cohee and George W Cohee. Parcel 1 is a 24 by 30 foot lot with a 10 foot corner past, near American Corners, valued around £500 with near new improvements. Parcel 2 comprises 20 acres adjoining the first property with a dwelling and outbuildings, in decent repair, both offered separately or together to maximize bid. One half cash or secured note due in 30 days, balance in nine months with security. Possession at ratification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Robert Elsmere
John Ward
Brooklyn
Eagle
San Franciso Advocate
North American Dee
Burlington
V. 7
Heston Commonhealth
Apostolic Guide
Austin
Tee
American
Philadelphia — Episcopal Recorder
Margaret Deland
Alphonse Daupet
Feaf
Laura A. Cohee
George W. Cohee
Court House
Denton
Maryland
American Corners
Federalsburg
Mary A. Noble
George Morgan
Sarah E. Redman
James N. Toddd
J. W. Crank, Jr
N. B
Notice to creditors in Cohee estate for four month claims
Creditors of Laura A. Cohee are urged to file their claims with vouchers in the clerk of the Circuit Court for Caroline County within four months from the above day of sale. James N. Todd, Trustee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura A. Cohee
Circuit Court
Caroline County
James N. Todd
Solomon D. Cranor
T. Pliny Fisher
Denton Town Property Seized In Sheriff’s Sale Notice
Two writs of fieri facias issued in Caroline county court direct sale of Richard J. Shields real estate in Denton Maryland on Gay street beside Howard Jones property. The house and lot, part of aDeakyne trustee deed, will be sold publicly in front of the Denton Court House on a specified date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fleri Facias
Caroline County
Saulsbury Hobbs
Emmett Downes
Luther H. Gadd
Richard C. Carter
Richard J. Shields
Denton
Maryland
Gay Street
Howard Jones
Catherine D. Davis
George A. Deakyne
Richard T. Shields
Court House
Foreclosure Sale Notice for Hog Range Farm in Caroline County
By deed of mortgage dated April 24 1876 from Mary L Croasdell and John T Croasdell to William 4H Blader and recorded in Liber L H G No 51 folios 489 490 491 the undersigned will sell at public sale in Bethlehem town Caroline County at 2 o clock PM the tract called Hog Range in the Fourth Election District adjoining Captain James W Bowdle Thomas Cook and others the lands where the Croasdells now reside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary L. Croasdell
John T. Croasdell
William
Carolina County
James W. Bowdle
Thomas Cook
Mary L. Cronsdell
Hog Range
Caroline County
Marydel
Mount Zion
W. W. Rickards
Matilda Vane
Charles H. Conly
William H. Bickling
William Dennison
P. W. Downes
WM. Dennison
Chas. H. Conly
Wal H. Bickling
Wesley Dendelsbeck
Isle John Daily
Hartnett’s Corner
H. C. Gooden
Jacob Rickards
Wi. T. Roberts
Auditor's Notice In Equity Court Caroline County
Auditor's notice filed in the Circuit Court for Caroline County in equity proceeding. The notice informs interested parties of proceedings, adds case reference, and directs actions or filings as required by court rules.
County Sealed Proposals for Road and Marsh Creek Bridge
Notice by county commissioners in Denton for sealed proposals due February 26 1889 to build a new county road from Poplar Neck School House to Marsh Farm with culverts and bridges including a large Marsh Creek bridge specifications detail timber sizes, materials and completion to the satisfaction of the commissioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
J. B. Pletcher
Whitby
Jas. I. Ledman
Poplar Neck
Marsh Farm
Oe C.S. Carmine
Peter Covey
A. L. Farnham
J. L. Douglass
Marsh Creek
Cuid Douass
Preston
Medford's Wharf
Blade
Poplar Neck School House
Medford’s Wharf
W. EF. Towers
Late Collector's Sale Valu able Real Estate
Public notice of public auction on February turn 1889 at the Denton courthouse front door for 23 acres in Caroline County to satisfy 1886 and 1887 state and county taxes. Property seized from Elizabeth Gifford, connected to a mortgage from Stephen Gifford and wife to Julia A Bowen. Taxes listed: 1886 and 1887 totals with costs. title papers at purchaser expense. Burton W Parker, late collector.
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Elizabeth Gifford
Preston
Caroline County
Stephen Gifford
Julia A. Bowen
Skillington Creek
Poplar Neck
Hog Island Wharf
Creeck
Court House
Denton
Burton W. Parker
Renal
John Payne
Elijah Hignatt
Maryland
Repainted Maryland Institute Shown Off After City Support
The Maryland Institute’s building recently received a full repaint in attractive colors, funded by a Mayor and City Council appropriation. Theodore Oster supervised with high quality New Jersey Enamel Paint, praised for its use on prominent structures including The Aimerican and Sun buildings and Ford's Grand Opera House. General agent P. Knight of Lombard Street reported long use of the paint since 1871, offering free color cards and urging consult before painting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CP. Knight
New Jersey
Maryland Institute
New Jersey Enamel Paint Co
Caim
CV. Knight
Lombard Street
Charles ‘C. Fulton
Mainy
Knight
Institute
Baltimore
Theodore Oster
New Jersey Enamel Paint Company
Aimerican
Sun
Ford
Grand Opera House
Carrollton Hotel
Oster
P. Knight
E. Lombard Street
Weirs
H.C. Longnecker
Towsontown
Re Union Plans Reported by Army Society Committees
Compact Baltimore American note cites space limits from extensive committee reports on organizing the Army of the Potomac re union held in Baltimore. Delegates discussed schedule, attendance, and logistics. The piece signals fuller coverage to follow as pages allow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Society of the Army of the Potomac
Balti
A Woman's Discovery in Shelby County
A county woman long plagued by consumption believed cured after one bottle of Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption. Mrs. Luther Lutz reportedly slept after the first dose and was said to be miraculously cured after three months of coughing and insomnia, with a trial bottle available at George and Kedden's Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Sult
Bippus
Indiana
Lena
Abraham Hare
Bellville
Ohio
George & Redden
Dr. Kings
Luther Lutz
W. C. Hamrick & Co
Shelby, N.C
George & Kedden
Bucklen Arnica Salve Advised For Common Ailments
Bucklen's Arnica Salve advertised as the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped skin chilblains corns and eruptions. Promises satisfaction or money back with price 26 cents per box. Sold by George & Redden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George & Redden
Elegant Residences Offered Nationwide with Free Sample Cards
Hundreds of elegant residences nationwide are highlighted as Sample Cards are offered gratis upon application by mail or other means. The notice promotes free sample cards and suggests broad availability across regions.
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Denton Journal
Howard Melvin
Epttor
ErLton
Saulsbury
Higgins
Pan Cleveland
ROYAL
Ad Smestare
AL Baking Powder CO
Wall Street
N.Y
Cdlanamaker
Robert B. Culbreth
Sarah G. Culbreth
Esma Lowe
Margaret A. Lowe
Isaac 3. Lapham
Atc’ Oelock P. M
Henry C. Culbreth
George MM. Russum
Henry Rh. Lewis
Atty’s
Henny Irwis
Ddanamaker’s
Eiouse
Sheriff's Sale
Mingan Ho
YU Uy
R. Kemp Williams
Bethlehem, MD
Silas Lane
Russum & Lewis
Attorneys-At-Law
Denton, MD
J. Doon Dukes
Hetty Dooling
J.P. J. Hubbard
Inwix, Auct
Philip W. Downes
Sarah A. Cranor
Office of the County Commissioners
Mid
Nisi
Frederick Stump
Smith
Maryland Institute For the Promotion of the Mechanic Arts
Joseph M. Cushing
Provident
The
Baltimore Evening News
Bran
Baltimore American
Ros
Mark
Remegyypain
Fort Madison
Towa
J. Jacobs
J. H. Duffers
Canajoharie
N. Y
St. Jacobs
Willet F. Cook
Lowell
Mass
David Lawence
Charles A. Vodeler CO
Baltimore, Md
Priod Mr
Caroline County Medical Association
Thomas Hackett
Enoch Grover
Bucklen
Armstrong & Cator Building
Maryland Institute Building
Ford’s Grand Opera House
Caroltn Hotel
Manston House
Baltimore County Union
W. J. Blackiston
Rusching
M. J. Young
Glothier
Masonic Built
Rolains
America
Maryland Iron
Maryland White Oak
Roland
Roland Plow Works
Howard Street
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