Democratic Ticket for Chief Judge in Kent Circuit
The Kent County convention nominates James Alfred Pearce for chief judge with Judge Frederick Stump and William Richardson Martin on the ticket. The group enjoys broad support across five counties and expects a strong campaign to deliver a handsome majority. James Alfred Pearce is praised for integrity and legal attainments. Stump is respected for impartial decisions. Martin is a trusted, conservative advocate. Henry R. Lewis withdrew before the convention. his absence noted but support remains for the ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Alfred Pearce
Frederick Stump
Cecil
Kent
Queen Anne’s
Talbot
Caroline
Stump
William Richardson Martin
Henry R. Lewis
Lewis
Hopper
Queen Anne's
Reform Costs From Maryland Election Reform of 1896
An analysis argues the 1896 Republican election reform increased state and county expenditures by over 100000 in added ballot boxes and registration costs. It claims illiterate voters faced oathless scrutiny and warns taxpayers paid for partisan reform without improving registration or the ballot. The piece cites 152993 voters registered outside Baltimore city and estimates losses of time and money across counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee of the
Democratic Editors’ Association
Baltimore
Baltimore City
Pearce Nominated for Chief Judge in Second Judicial Circuit
James Alfred Pearce a former Maryland senator and Kent lawyer born 1840 in Chestertown is nominated for chief judge of the Second judicial circuit. A Democrat and former Kent State’s Attorney, he is praised for legal memory and courtly manners. Frederick Stump, born March 17 1838 near Perryville, Cecil County, is also mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Alfred Pearce
United States
Maryland
Kent
Second
Princeton
Court of Appeals
Kent County
Cecil
Pearce
Frederick Stump
Perryville
Cecil County
Australian voting reform sparks allegation of corruption
The quoted passage condemns a voting law change for omitting the essence of the Australian system and opening a door to corruption, arguing that honest registration and a pure ballot were promised but not delivered.
Work for Deakyne's Nomination for Comptroller
Caroline county misses a seat on the judicial ticket, boosting our county's bid for the comptroller nomination. Democrats at the State convention will weigh arguments in Mr. Deakyne's favor, citing his county treasurer training as ideal for immediate office duties. An undivided effort is urged to secure his nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline County
Deakyne
Palmer reports plenty of Watson Society foster children in Caroline
William C Palmer agent of the Henry Watson Children's Aid Society spent about twenty days in June visiting fifty children in Caroline County who have found good homes. He noted all are well cared for and educated under parental guidance. A local committee receives home offers, helping farmers place destitute children and uplift their lives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William C. Palmer
Henry Watson Children’s Aid Society
Caroline
Our
Palmer
Journal
Our Territory
Maryland
W. Frank Ford
Hillsboro
Thos. H. Everngam
Concord
Walter Todd
Preston
The Sin of Omission and Advertisements From 1896
A poem on omission contrasts with acts of kindness and duty. The column includes testimonials for Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with claims of rapid cures and multiple endorsements from West Virginia and Kentucky towns. Local sales agents and contact names are listed. Also notes lime products for agriculture and a July wheat delivery notice.
Wanamaker's Philadelphia Offers Tested Housewares
Wanamaker's in Philadelphia promotes daily kitchen contrivances for endorsement and sale. The house furnishes tested goods before acceptance to avoid trouble for customers. The store emphasizes fair pricing and easy choosing with foundations in the basement and a consistent business line from basement to roof for visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanamaker
Philadelphia
Unclear numeric ledger fragment from historical page
Fragmentary OCR line shows a series of times and monetary-like values such as 8 35 £ 8 42 £ 8 51 9 00 913 9 16 £ 927 5 06 4 56 460, with no clear context, names, or events to identify. The readable data resembles a schedule or financial snippet, lacking identifiable persons, places, or organizations.
Married Couples Tie Bonds in Hillsborough Services
Married notices record two weddings at the Southern Methodist parsonage Hillsborough. Clarence E. Kirby and Rosa Kirby of Talbot county wed June 16 1897. Samuel W Ludwick and Bertha Green of Caroline county married June 30 1897. Both ceremonies were officiated by Rev. William L. Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kinsy~ Kirby
Southern Methodist Parsonage
Hillsborough
William L. Smith
Clarence E. Kirby
Rosa Kirby
Talbot County
Lupwick—Grein
Samuel W. Ludwick
Bertha Green
Caroline County
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Denton Journal
Melvin
Steele & Johnson
Judicial
William 8. Martin
Cated
William R. Martin
Richardson Martin
Snow Hill
Worcester County
Richardson
Delaware College
Milford Delaware
Easton High School
Franklin
George M. Upshur
Cambridge
Easton
Isaac C. W. Powell
Edward D. Martin
Martin
Florence Starr
Robert Starr
S County
Anne Arundel
Baltimore Com
Dorchester
Garrett
Beeseee
Howard Wae
Kent Aeeee
Montgomery Or
Prince George
Somerset Wee Ee Ae
Wicomico O
Worcester
C. B. Bush
Gilmer County
W. Va
Chamberlain
Hugh Duffy
Colston
Ridgely
W. E. Brown
Denton
LeGore
J. W. LeGore
Woodboro
Chamberlan
Busn & Kyisney
Auburn
Greensboro
It. C. M. Lucyn
Mark H. Smith
Denton Bridge
Wanamaker's
Gem Freeze
Boyd
Bissell
John Wanamaker
Pma
Queen Anne's Railroad CO
Tabue
Balto. Perry
A. Mjp. M
A. Mjp
Leave
P.m.ja. M
Queenstow
Bloomingda
Wye Mills
Willoughby Queen Anne Hillsboro Downes
Tuckahoe Denton Hobbs Hickman Adamevill Blanchard Greenwear Owens Banning
Ellendale
I. W. Troxet
C. C. Watzer
Gen
Fr't & Puss. Agt
W. A. Butler
Arro
MUP Ag
JAS. T. Mullin & Sons
Wilmington
iNichols
Finn
Alzo Perenles
James H. Nichols
W. R. Breeding
Williston
McCormick Machines
Mecormick
McCormick
Nmiccormick Harvesting Machine Co
Callon
Jonathan Evitts
MarvLand
Nisi
James Bryan
Caroling County
A. D
Edwin GC. Fields
Edwin C. Fields
Francis Kelly & CO
Market St
DEL
Nichols
Francis Nichols
Nichols P. D
Axonzo O. Buss Co
Washington, D. C
U.S. A
Alonzo O. Bliss Co
Washington
D. C
Sam Goop
Emil Muller
Berlin
Glyza Chemical Company
Washington, D.C
Smith Good
Denton, Md
Peerless McHinery
Imperial
Columbia
M. Wingard
J. H. Benjes
Prorietor
Pratt BT
Wormerly Buck’s
Philippe
William W. Noble
James FP
Fountain
Circuit Court For
Pliny Fisher
Edwin OC. Fields
America
Nassau Sc
New York
John F. Burkett
Mary E. Carroll
John R. Birkight
Sallie A. Birkight
Circuit Court
William Stevens
Lacy Stevens
P. W. Downes
Thomas N. Todd
Tilghman Andrew
Tilghman Nuttle
Andersontown
Jonathan W. Kerr
Levin J. Blocksom
William E. Liden
Georaer H. Braven
Register of Wills
Henry KR. Lewis
J. Kemp Stevens
First Avenue
Fifth St
T. W. Smith
P. R. Fisher
Denton, Maryand
Downes Building
Brick Hotel
Denton Brig
He Nichols
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