Local Department Notes on Boundary Line and Mail Delays
Maryland market and boundary line discussion includes Delegate S Lynn Percy explaining the Dorchester county impact of a boundary line bill. Also notices mail-on-train mail rules cause delays, and a Cambridge banker Wm H Sarton marries Sue Worthington Price in Easton with a private ceremony and plans a wedding trip North.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline Dorchester Boundary Line
S. Lynn Percy
Federalsburgh Courier
General Assembly
Dorchester County
Barton—Price
Wm. H. Sarton
Cambridge
National Bank
Sue Worthington Price
Joseph R. Price
Euston
Aurora Street
Barton
Easton
Real estate sales in Denton include Hog Island sale
On Tuesday in Denton several real estate transactions occurred. John W. Buck of Williamsport Pa bought Hog Island for 1000 dollars. The Moffett Mill property sold subject to prior liens with Col P W Downes as purchaser for 150 dollars. The Cranor farm was bid in by James H Hoffecker of Wilmington at 3530 dollars.
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Denton
John W. Buck
Williamsport
Hog Island
Moffett Mill
Col
P. W. Downes
Cranor
James H. Hoffecker
Wilmington
Leap year parties light up Denton sleighing day
Denton young ladies hosted leap year celebrations last week with sleigh rides on Monday. A group of ladies in charge of a cutter drew attention as they visited local gentlemen at their workplaces. On Tuesday Mr. Wm S Bryan Jr of Baltimore and Mr. E H Brown of Centreville were in Denton for legal business, staying with Col. P W Downes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Wm.s. Bryan,Jr
Baltimore
E. H. Brown
Centreville
Mr. Bryan
Col
P. W. Downes
Dashes Here and There Public Road Petition and Local Items
County commissioners hear a petition for a new public road in district one from Henderson to Mount Zion via local land marks. Legislation moves to repeal an 1886 civil suit venue rule, easing cost and docketing across districts. Talbot papers deny factional strife as Dems rally for Gibson renomination. Trappe district seeks federal aid to deepen and widen La Trappe River channel. Maryland media counts total papers 171. George W. Spurry improves and returns home. Four funny forces headline at Denton Town Hall. Steamer Ida docks at Denton with delayed freight. PRR to sell 2000 mile mileage tickets. Bryant & Fisher advertise loans.
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Hersey
Easton
Talbot
Democratic Party
Messrs
Turner
Seth
Gibson
Trappe
Talbot County
la Trappe
Maryland
George W. Spurry
Denton
Ida
Denton Wharf
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Bryant & Fisher
Leap year masquerade at H. P. Chambers residence
The young ladies of this place held a leap year masquerade at Mr. H. P. Chambers's home on Friday night with about forty attendees. They enjoyed two hours of games, then supper, and continued merriment until midnight. Numerous costumes were described, with selections such as Sunflower, Belle of the Orient, Gypsy Girl, Frost Queen, and others. A euchre party followed on Tuesday, noted as highly enjoyable, with attendees from Preston and Seaford. A smallpox case was reported at Cannon's Crossing, five miles from Seaford.
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Chambers
Helen Chambers
Florence Mowbray
Rosa Price
Maury Mowbray
Currie Hobbs
Clara Stowell
Nellie Burke
Annie Flaharty
Minnie Morse
Columbia
Jennie Caulk
May Carmine
Sallie
Preston
Seaford
Cannon’s Crossing
Baltimore steamers Ida Pratt and Kent reach piers in heavy fog
The Maryland Steamboat Company vessels Ida Pratt and Kent arrived today, loaded with freight and passengers. Capt Leonard reported dense fog in the bay and that the Ida repeatedly aided the stranded steamer Tred Avon, helping to push it off barriers at Bartlett's wharf and between Mares and Doctors points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Ida
Pratt
Bartlett
Tred Avon
Leobard
Chaptank Steamboat Company
Leonard
Civies
Orphans' Court Grants Letters of Administration
A full bench of the orphans court granted Elijah Hignutt letters of administration on the estate of Ann Jane Hignutt. The court approved bona entries. The will of Edward C. Carter was proved, and Charles Elwanger testified as a subscribing witness. Letters testamentary were granted to Stephen R. Downes, bonds set at 5000 dollars. Thomas B. Curry presented the account of sales for Joseph Gibson. Court to reconvene on the 28th.
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Orphans’ Court
Ann
Jane “Hignutt
Elijah Hignutt
Hignutt
Edward C. Carter
Stephen R. Downes
Thomas B. Curry
Joseph Gibson
Laurel Gazette Editor Weds in Bethel Church
From the Baltimore Sun Laurel Del Feb 14 editor and Laurel Gazette proprietor C W Kanney married to Miss Maggie L Morris of Kent county Del at Bethel M P Church near Farmington. Rev G Q Bacchus officiated assisted by Rev Mr Thompson. Ushers included Sergeant Wim McHearn Cadet Charles F E Wooten Thos M Collison and Fred Owens.
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Baltimore Sun
Laurel
Del
C. W. Kanney
Laurel Gazette
Maggie L. Morris
Kent County
Bethel M. P
Farmington
G. Q. Bacchus
Mr. Thompson
Harrington
Wim. Mc. Hearn
Charles FE. Wooten
Thos. M. Collison
Dover
Fred. Owens
Dorchester County
Nellie L. Williams
John A. Williams
Caroline County
Jon Richards
Greenwood
W. Jaggard
Galestown
Cokesbury Church
Charles W. Williams
Thomas N. Rawlins
Dr. Osler
Bridgeville
Washington
Baltimore
Philadelphia
McRichards
Sussex Journal
Willard B. Biggs
Bidge
Lily Nuaudnin
Presbyterian Church
Middletown
Leap Year Confession Prompts Nervous Night Visit
Ella fears a late-night meeting with Charley as Clim tries to reassure her. Ella senses premonition something will occur while Charley has a history of yielding. The NY Sun quote frames the scene and tone.
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Charley
Ella
Clim
New York Sun
Preston Society Notes Highlight Social Gatherings
An impromptu gathering met at the home of Misses Nora and Mollie Collins on Thursday evening and spent a pleasant evening. Misses Annie and Alice Neal entertained friends at their new Preston home last Tuesday evening with The Dutchman's Spelling Bee, dancing and music. Refreshments were served at ten. The Cooking Club held its last meeting at the residence of Mr. J. H. Douglass a few days since.
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Preston Society
Nora
Mollie Collins
Annie
Alice Neal
Preston
Cooking Club
J. H. Douglass
Ridgely Amateurs Stage Two-Play Night in Denton
The Ridgely Dramatic Association performed A Family Fix and The Last Loaf at the Town Wall in Denton drawing praise for strong acting by Dr Herr Miss Lola Stevens Miss Mamie McShane and others. The Greensborough Minstrels followed with a Thursday show. audience size was large and proceeds totaled 355 with another performance planned for Ridgely next Tuesday evening.
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Denton
Ridgely Dramatic Association
A. G. Saulsbury
Dr. Herr
Mamie McShane
Henry Curtis
Miss Curtis
Rich Caleb Hanson
Mr. Stambaugh
Harry
Bert Hungadane
Lille
Miss McShane
Mark Ashton
Lawmakers Discuss Laurel Train Revelations in Cafeteria
Representatives Compton and Breckenridge of Kentucky shared a lunchroom chat about Maryland politics. A passenger claimed Laurel residents work in Washington, with a daily shuttle train to serve their constituents, sparking debate over party alignment and appointments.
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Compton
Breckenridge
Mery
Gorman
Barnes
Washington
Laurel
Iit
Gormat
Cumpton
Deathbed confession sparks printer cautionary note on papers
A dying editor implores readers and staff to value their paper and its ads, urging fair pricing and not printing free ads. The item soon moves to a Dorchester MD wedding report, marriage notices, local personalities, and regional notices, including licensing, church and school updates, and visits by notable residents. The page blends obituaries, society news, and public notices with brief anecdotes from daily life.
Unnamed assailant attacks Mrs Fossett near Dover estate
Mrs Fossett, living with her husband on Chief Justice Camegys estate west of Dover, was attacked Monday night while fetching water. The assailant grabbed her from behind, her husband fired buckshot into the yard, and the couple soon moved into town after the scare. No clue to the offender has been found.
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Dates Fossett
Camegys
Dover
Mr. Fossett
Mrs. Fossett
Louerkerman Street
Maryland and national education and election bills outlined
The text outlines a da bor D1 for compulsory schooling under 10, with work rules for ages 10 to 11 and literacy certificates for those over 14. It covers Hatch bill funding for agricultural experimental stations linked to land grant colleges, Maryland’s allocation, and the role of Alvord. It also details proposed weights and measures changes, election committee sessions, and plans for Maryland election law with minority representation and election board structures. Senator Brown foresees drafting the election bill during recess.
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Campbell
Senate Committee On Agriculture
Alvord
Massachusetts
Washington
Congress
Shire
Maryland
Durham
Treasury
Maryland Agricultural College
Senate Committee
Agricultural College
Thompson
Baltimore City
John B. Brown
Queen Anne’s
Senate Committee On Elections
Gollanamaker's Linen Prices and Silk Trends
PM LapELsna notes sales tactics for linens and silks from Gollanamaker's on Monday Feb 13 1838. The store touts dominance in housekeeping linens sourced across Europe, low net profit, and wide discounts on Damask varieties plus a broad handkerchief line, silks, and shinings with Paris and French silk trends cited.
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Lapelsna
America
Europe
Blaine Will Not Withdraw From Presidential Race
The article argues Mr. Blaine will not consent to be nominated despite Republican pressure. It states his withdrawal would boost his prestige and influence, and that no power can force him to change his stand. It emphasizes his commitment to his stated refusal and compares him to Mr. Tilden.
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Buchan
Blaine
Tilden
Cheap Trip to California by Special B&O Car
On February 27 the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad will run a special first class car to Kansas City with free sleepers to Los Angeles and San Francisco. An agent will accompany the car to assist passengers. baggage will be checked through to Kansas City and the West Coast points. Partial travel to Missouri, Kansas, Texas and Colorado is available. The train departs Wilmington at 11 10 a.m. February 27. Messrs HL Miller and D Bride can provide rates, routes, and berth details. Contact U. Kk Loap, General Passenger Agent.
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California
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Kansas City
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Missouri
Kansas
Texas
Colorado
B&o
Delaware Ave
Wilmington
HL. Aa. Miller
D. Bride
Baltimore
U. Kk
Loap
End to Bone Scraping Claim by Local Patient
Edward Shepherd of Warrisburg says Electric Bitters healed a running leg sore after eight years, avoiding bone scraping or amputation. He credits three bottles of Electric Bitters and seven boxes Bucklen's Arnica Salve, sold locally by George & Redden at fifty cents and sixty cents per box respectively.
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Edward Shepherd
Warrisburg
Bucklen
George & Redden
Silk-faced Velvets and Summer-Silks Retail Prices
Notice highlights Silk-faced Velvets 22 inch varieties at 1 1 2 dollars and Summer-Silks Swiss made with prices squeezed to 60 cents a yard. Mentions checks and stripes in multiple colorings and a Feb Book News issue with low priced books. Portrait feature on Rev. E E Hale offered at 5c to 50c yearly.
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E. E. Hale
City Hall Square joins Wanamaker Chestnut Thirteenth Market streets
City planners link Wanamaker and Chestnut with Thirteenth Street Market and City Hall Square in a proposed pedestrian corridor. Officials say the plan connects retail districts and public spaces to improve foot traffic and civic access.
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Wanamaker
Chestnut
Thirteenth and Market Streets
City Hall Square
IF NOT WHY NOT Buy Dress Goods and More
A fragmented list of merchandise includes dress goods, cook stoves, blankets, chairs, carpets, coats, window shades, laces, muslins, hosiery, boots, hats, gloves, and various household items. Mentions of garments for men women and children appear alongside hardware and tableware in a busy shop catalog style.
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Germantown
Harvest sale promises unheard of savings in Baltimore
A promotional sale offers brand new goods at drastic discounts across men’s overcoats suits and boys wear. Overcoats from five dollars, suits from five to fifteen, boys suits under five, and furnishings such as neckwear gloves and flannel overshirts are listed with substantial markdowns, claiming a rich harvest for buyers with no old stock.
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Baltimore
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