Easton and area travel and civic items mix
Local notices report bicycle taxes in Easton and Somerset and a July 15 excursion to Ocean City with departures from Bethlehem Preston and Eas ton. Mentions a Talbot county fair September 15 to 18, crop notes on yields, and early peaches. Also lists hardware ads, steamer Easton progress, and various accidents, lawsuits, and obituaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Easton
Ocean City
Bethlehem
Somerset
Wicomico
Atlantic Ocean
Preston
Talbot County
Salisbury
Parry
Logansport
Marion H. Dawson
Caroline
Cambridge
Wheeler Transportation Company
Z. T. Hutchinson
Denton Bridge
Leander R. Wooper
Thomas Mitchell
Ridgely
B. H. Brenneman
Dover Road
Roy Longfellow
Delaare Record
Harrington
J. W. Camper
J. E. Horney
Sydney J. Smith
Templeville
Frank Langrell
Samuel K. Langrell
Denton-Preston
Wheatley Holmes
Court House
Personal and Social Happenings Highlight Local Friends
Mrs. James H. Fisher recovers in Baltimore after a major operation with optimistic prospects. Philadelphia lawyer John W. White visits Lansdown relatives while his father Josiah White once lived near Denton. Various residents travel, visit, and attend events from Rehoboth to Dover Bridge, with many short notes on trips, schooling, and health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. Fisher
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Fasten Gazette
White
Josiah White
Denton
Isaac K. Wright
Bridgeville
Wright
James A. Trazzine
May Fisher
Edith Williams
Annie Fisher
Rehoboth
Jonnie
Mary Fisher
L. Virginian Carter
State Normal School
West Chester
Lola Longfellow
Cambridge
Wheatley Holmes
J. Boon Dukes
J. F. Golletty
Williston
Poinl
England
W. H. Deweese
Fred. R. Owens
Harrington
James Merrick
Leslie Merrick
Barclay
J. D. Downes
Clinton Henry
Alice Leverton
Dover Bridge
James T. Mullikin
Trappe
F. W. Towns
Rosa Phillips
Morgan
Hillsborough
W. F. Towers
Monumental
L. R. Hooper
Chilton
Sue H. Kurtz
Female College
Bordentown
N. J
Greensboro
Annie Griffin
Easton
Wilmington
Sallie Stevens
E. W. Williamson
Oxford
Claude Bradenbaugh
Kansas City
Boon Dukes
F. J. Meredith
Berrsville
George Smith
Royal Oak
Thomas Davis
Greensborough
Helen Comegys
Scranton
Geo. M. Russus
Lizzie
Emma Clark
Delaware
E. T.tubbs
Mary Driggus
Harmony and Grove
Ollie Price
Millington
Walter J. Roe
J. Earle Rochester
Orphans' Court Ratifies Real Estate Sales
The Orphans' Court on Tuesday last ratified the sale of the real estate of the late Frederick Ridgely Graham. The court also ratified the sale of the real estate of George W. Hudson colored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
Frederick Ridgely Graham
George W. Hudson
Bridge Piling Accident Delays Tuckahoo River Work Near Hillsbrough
Mr Daniel McNatt narrowly survived when a jarred pile top ring struck him on the head during piling operations for the Hillsbrough bridge over the Tuckahoo river. The first railroad bridge piles were driven Tuesday as Garey and Bryan secure the piling contract. Engineers surveyed Denton streets and plans to raise the Emerson mill dam bridge were noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel McNatt
Tuckahoo River
Hillsbrough
McNatt
Roland T. K. Garey
Robert D. Bryan
Fins
Emerson Mill
Greenwood
Delaware
Denton
Cnts
Henry Irwin
Colonel Downes
Long
Excursion on the Queen Anne's Rone and river outing
An eight o'clock excursion over the udén railroad was run under Engineer Thompson with Lockbridge and Casey assisting. The train departed Willoughby's, stopped at crossings, and carried about a hundred people including wives and children. The Wye Mills Brass Band played as the party reached the pier at 8 40, stayed about an hour, then returned by 11 40. Mr Tabrum and Mr Merritt provided for the ladies, and the event drew strong town turnout with many attendees remaining aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Udén
Thompson
Lockbridge and
Casey
Willoughby’s
Wye Mills Brass
W. Cookman Orrell
Tabrum
Merritt
Price's Crossing
Queenstein
Carolina
Cambridge
Avalon
Minnie Whiteler
Baltimore
Annapolis
Long Wharf
Castle Haven
Wilbur F. Jackson
Phelps
Lecompte
Eckhart
Shallcross
H. B. Messenger
J. W. Stowell
Federalsburg
Emory
Centreville
Russell B
Messrs. Green
Minnie
Colored Odd Fellows of
Denton
N. W. Moore
Denton Colored Band
Ridgely Driving Park
Hugh Brown
Wye Landing
Thomas in Jail as Killing of Ambrose Wilson Is Probed
Cambridge News reports Frank L. Thomas, jailed for the June 20 killing of Ambrose Wilson, faced visits from friends. Dates show prior hostilities and threats, with Wilson allegedly threatening Thomas and Thomas arming himself. defense hopes to prove a morning meeting and Wilson spitting on Thomas before the fatal shooting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank L. Thomas
Ambrose Wilson
Thomas
Wilson
Cambridge News
Mary land maid of honor selection at Richmond reunion
Among twenty seven Maryland girls named as maids of honor for Miss Martha Parker Ramsey at the Confederate reunion in Richmond last week are Miss Nannie Lloyd Sullivan Miss Marken and Miss Nina Massey Scott, all popular in Easton and Talbot county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Martha Parker Ramsey
Richmond
Nannie Lloyd Sullivan
Marken
Nina Massey Scott
Easton
Talbot County
Easton Ledger
Slavery Debate Tangles Illinois Missouri Statehood Timeline
The article traces early 19th century conflicts over slavery in state constitutions, including Illinois copying others with gradual emancipation by age, and Ohio’s resistance to Congressional intrusion. It notes Missouri and Alabama memorials seeking statehood, the Senate balance shift as free and slave states numbered ten and nine, and hints at a sectional fight that would continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Bank
Spebgers
Philadelphia
Spencer
Clouse
Baltimore
John Tyler
McLane
Sergeant
Felix Walker
Kentucky
Old England
Johnson
Virginia
Judiciary Committee
House
Culbreth
Smith
Missouri
Sieur Renard
Province of
Louisiana
Jefferson
Indiana
Orleans
James Wilkinson
Maryland
Arkansas Territory
Congress
Poindexter
Ohio
Tallmadge
Twarrison
New York
Legislative Council
House of Representatives
Alabama
Delaware
Senate
Georgia
Free State
Beware of the Fly-by-Night Commission Men
A warning from the New York Fruit Trade Journal about recurring fly-by-night commission merchants. Gangs operate nationwide buying crops from producers with return mail or wire payments on initial shipments, then wait for larger consignments to “clean up” victims and flee town. They lure producers with high prices and promises of easy profits, but results are often loss and fraud against reputable firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Fruit Trade Journal
Remedy Rescues Lindsley Child With Colic in Minutes
A Franklin Forks Pa child, age one, suffered severe colic and pain until a dose of Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy was given. Distress ended in ten minutes. The ad touts the remedy as safe for children when mixed with water and sugar, and recommends keeping it in every home especially in summer. Available from Wm KE Brown Denton Hugh Duffey Hillsboro and R J Colston Ridgely Md.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Lindsley
Franklin Forks
Wmn
KE. Brown
Denton
Hugh Duffey
Hillsboro
R.J. Colston
Ridgely
Maryland and Delaware delegates at Chicago convention
Notes on Maryland and Delaware delegation roles at the Chicago convention. Key votes split between gold and silver factions. Maryland committee assignments listed, including Poe Warfield McElroy Jones and Wingert. Delaware committee leaders Willard Saulsbury and Dr Lewis noted. Senator Gorman re-elected to National Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Lewis
Beidler
Clagott
Jones
Daniel
Senator Hill
National Committee
Pattison
Hill
John F. Saulsbury
Delaware
Mr. Pattison
The
New Yorker
Maryland
John P. Poe
Edwin Warfield
James W. McElroy
Spencer Jones
John Hannibal
Henry F. Wingert
R. M. Venable
Senntor Gorman
General JR. R. Kenney
Lewis C. Vandegrift
Willard Saulsbury
Dr. Lewis
Senator Gray
Centreville Defeats Denton in Fourteen to Five Baseball Game
Centreville outplayed Denton last Monday afternoon. Morgan scored first for Centreville, with runs by Hob by and Sparklin, while Denton mixed in several in the later innings. The final score stood 14 to 5 after hits by Offutt and Downes limited Denton. Several other local clubs played, including Choptank losing to Hurlocks, and Federalsburg’s Nanticoke team upcoming. Denton’s small boys beat Ridgely 10 to 2.
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Centreville
Denton
Queen Anne’s
Morgan
Hobby
Fisher
Smith
Welch
Alburger
Sparklin
Carmine
Sharp
Downes
McShane
Offutt
Choptank
Hurlocks
Dorchester
Cambridge
Charles
Gambrill
Federalsburg
Nanticoke
Fof
Ridgely
Remedy for Diarrhea Endorsed by Local Editor
Mr W T Smith editor of The Argus Benton Pa recommends Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. He bought a bottle weeks ago and after using less than a third of it reports a magical cure and urges others to try the remedy sold by W E Brown Denton Hugh Duffey Hillsborough and R J Colston Ridgely Md.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. TH. Smith
He Argus
Benton
Chamberlain
W. E.[brown, Denton
Hugh Duffey
Hillsborough
R. J. Colston
Ridgely, Md
Wanted dressmaker sewing by day or week
A first class dressmaker seeks work by day or week. Apply to Mas Alma Clark in Don ton, Ald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mas
Alrna Clark
Donton
Ald
Fourth of July notes from Goldsboro and area
A Goldsboro brief describes light Fourth of July patriotism with flags, local excursions to Williston Cambridge Telechester, and a crash injuring a cyclist’s front wheel after a snake entangled the ride. Reports say peaches and berries promise good quality and price if weather stays favorable, while strawberry yields lag. Farmers busy with berries, peaches, wheat threshing, and corn. several residents noted illness and travel to Philadelphia and Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard S. Booth
Lucy Wilson
Williston
Cambridge
J. W. Murphy
Carroll Elliott
Telechester
Church Hill
Henderson
Slemmer
Robert Jarrell
J. E. Gibson
Philadelphia
J. Spencer Lapham
Christian Endeavor
Washington
D. C
Bertha Graham
Maria Jones
Fanny Jarrell
Monumental
Colored Man Injured in Fourth of July Feud
At Benchamp's campground a fight between Silas Boyce and Edward Pearce left Pearce severely injured after Boyce struck him with a heavy stick. Pearce’s condition improved. Boyce fled, with police in pursuit. The Fourth featured large crowds, races at Ridgely and Cambridge, and various celebrations across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benchamp’s
Silas Boyce
Edward Pearce
Pearce
Boyce
Reesville
Queen Anne’s County
Luther Seager
Ridgely
Sheriff Green
Darkey
Cyclone brings Harbeson resident out after 29 years
William Prettyman Sr of Harbeson visited his daughter in town for the first time since 1867 amid a cyclone threat. The Baltimore Chesapeake and Atlantic Railway plans to place the steamer Tred Avon on the Secretary Creek to Baltimore route, with daily round trips to ship vegetables to Baltimore markets. Caroline County assessors note high land valuations drive tax rates in several counties. Journals print subscriber names and expiration dates on most issues. Mr William A Stewart's new building nears completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Prettyman
Harbeson
H. Burton
2Filford News
Baltimore, Chesapeake and Atlantic Railway Company
Secretary Creek
Choptank
Baltimore
La.m
Maryland
Delaware
Caroline
William A. Stewart
Allen's Foot-Ease advertised for foot relief and comfort
An old advertisement promotes Allen's Foot-Ease powder, claiming it cures painful swollen smarting feet and bunions, makes tight shoes feel easy, reduces sweating and callouses, and offers a free trial with mail purchase available from Allen S. Olmsted in Le Roy New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
le Roy
New York
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Ate
South
Public Business Calendar
Cherry Court
Onrrians
Levy
Juny I
the Local Department
George Thornton
Aaron Cleveland
Grover Cleveland
Immanuel Church
New Castle
Del
Benjamin Franklin
James G. Blaine
Neil Gillespie
Eleanor Dougherty
Neil
Orphans’ Court Proceedings
Bablroud Fradters
Thomas Culbreth
Illinois
Ilingis
Kaskaskia
Hingis
Union of States
Northwest
A. A. Curtis
Father Lyons
Jd. Gibson Gantt
Whitemarsh
Denton M. E
R. H. Adams
Central
W. P. Compton
Chestertown
M. E
F. A. Arters
Mr. Webster
W. F. Adams
Diocese of
Christ Church
Town
A. Jones
A. M. LE
Young Ladies of Bridgetown M. E. Church
Chicago
Whitney
John S. Saulsbury
Saulsbury
Baltimore News
Lewis
Marion de Kalb Smith
Charles C. Crothers
J. F. C. Talbott
Murray Vandiver
Insebatl
Goldsboro
Haces
W. T. A. Lockerman
Talbot
Geo. H. Hart
Milford
Patuxent
W.&e. Brown
ROYAL
Fantal
United States
Royal Baking Powder Co
Wall St
Fjarvey T. Cooper
Aean
Temple, Attorney-At-Law
Kent
Caroline Counties
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