Political chatter and local notices from a 1890 issue
A jumble of editorial remarks and society notes. It praises unity between Democrats and Republicans, mentions Cyain Man Duss of the Iowa State Democratic Committee predicting victory in a Republican stronghold, and notes President Harrison and family at Cape May. Also references Senator Gray of Delaware and Gov. Gray of Indiana as potential presidential and vice presidential nominees, derides defaulters, congratulates business leaders backing a railroad project, warns speculators about a mortgage, notes property valuation shifts near the Choptank River, and reports congressional probes into immigration laws. Mentions New York Sun and Grover Cleveland tariff views with partisan undertones.
Senator Walter Smith declines Democratic chairmanship
The Democratic Party cannot appoint Senator Joan Walter Smith as chair due to business constraints. The piece argues a capable Democrat could lead, while praising Smith and noting many skilled politicians remain to guide the party to victory amid issues on pensions, tariffs, and monopolies. It predicts Maryland may gain three more Democratic Congressmen, possibly six, with a changed House seating new members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Walter Smith
Democratic Committee
Smith
United States
Maryland
Pension attorney forecasts growth from new veteran bill
Corporal Tanner projects about 100000 this year from pension work and aims to reach 400000 annually as he files claims. He notes many advance applications for a new pension measure not yet passed. The bill would grant eight dollars per month to any late war veteran with ninety days service who is disabled, adding about 40000000 yearly to the pension list. Each applicant pays ten to secure proper consideration, signaling a lucrative outlook for attorneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corporal Tanner
Tanner
Morrill “Service
Senate
Conference Committee
Brandenburgs at GAAnamaker's offer 20c yard deal
June 2 feature at GAAnamaker's promotes more than fifty Brandenburgs styles with white figures on garnet, blue ground stripes, and full line of light colors. The ad praises fine printing and even weave, claiming flawless surface without knots or slubs and silk like touch, comparing Brandenburgs favorably to rivals, priced at 20 cents per yard.
Half a yard special fabrics and vivid textile descriptions
An inventory of fabrics with unusual widths and varied prices highlights Thorty-inch Batiste at a bargain, silk Cheviot blends, Ceylon and Llama Flannels, and a range of Scotch Cottons Madras Oxford Cambridge. Emphasis on softness, washability, and suitability for women’s dresses men’s shirts and children's wear with multiple color options and styles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madras
Oxford
Cambridge
Penang
Wanamaker Special Rackets Offer Great Value
A Sears like pitch boasts Wanamaker Special rackets rival top makes at a third of the price. Various models listed from juvenile to Germantown Special with cork handles, all claiming superior frames gut and stringing. Also notes a wide range of baseball cricket croquet archery gear at Wanamaker prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanamaker
Belmont
Wissahickon
Fairmount
Germantown
Ardmore
Tue JouRNAL county newspaper note
A short county newspaper item notes a price of one dollar and mentions the publication context. The readable text is fragmentary and provides minimal specifics beyond circulation price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tue Journal
Foreclosure Sale of Caroline County Farm Land
Public auction will occur in front of the Denton court house door between 1 and 4 pm. The mortgaged property lies in Caroline county near Anthony’s mill on the road to the almshouse, land once seized by George Bell and later acquired by George Bell from John Anthony, and connected to multiple mortgage transfers ending with Joshua M Anthony as assignee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marehall
Mutchler
Court House
Denton
Marshall S. Mittehler
Caroline County
Maryland
Choptank
Greenborough
Mount Andrew
Powell
Lloyd's
Joshua Porter
Court House Park
Txet No. 3
P. I. Church
James FE. Bell
Marrict Bell
William F. Bell
Joshua Bell
Henry Blackiston
Said Blackiston
J. W. Bryant
Said Bryant
Fouls Glacier
Henry Glaser
Louisa Glacier
Saulsbury Hobbs
Stubbs
Joshua M. Anthony
Janes KE. Bell
Harriet Bell
William Francis Bell
Anthony
George Bell
John
Robt. Anthony
Joseph LP. Patchett
John Rumbold
Mary F. Rumbold
CG. W. Bradley
Warris Chapel
Tuckahoe Creek
Ernest Downes
J. Boon Dukes
Benjam Kinnamon
Jos. G. Griffin
Robert W. Anthony
Mollie
George W. Spurry
T. Pliny Fisher
Burrville
Pearson's Cilance
Lloyd's Regulation, &c
John S. Slaughter
Downes
Anthonys Mill
Wesley's
Emmett Downes
Sallie LE. Downes
Margaret
J. E. Tyler
James L. Pippin
Mahala Pippin
Circuit Court
Alexander Harcastle, Jr
Lawrason Riggs
Goldsboro
Henderson
Mr. Spence
W. M. Price
Marydel
Bascomb Gundell
Mary A. Daily
John Daily
Charles Spencer
Matilda Spencer
Equity
Luther H. Gadd
Bazaar Draws Shoppers With Wide Dry Goods and Fashion
A local merchant promotes a large Bazaar with a vast assortment of dry goods, clothing, carpets, shoes, and notions. He highlights ladies dress goods, ready made clothing, a strong shoe stock, and low prices. The notice also details a 1890 mortgage sale of three Caroline county tracts totaling about 538 acres, including Anthony's Mill, with specific parcels and improvements, to be sold at public sale in Denton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Wesley Bordley
F. N. Phillips
Brick Hotel
Talbot County
M. F. Allaband
Ernest Downes
Caroline County
M . Evans
Stevens
Corbin
Acme and Clark
Planet, Jr
Pennsylvania
Buckeye
W. W
Ebster Ag
Also Mentioned on This Page
Henton
Howard Melvin, Eorror
Cyain Man Duss
Iowa
Quay
Senaion MonGan
Senator Gray
Delaware
Gov. Gray
Indiana
Philadelphia
Congressional
Baltimore
New York Sun
Grover Cleveland
Cleveland
New York
Newspaper Hadrive
Gaanamaker’s
Prisavelrura
Administrator's Sale
Denton, Maryland
IGEO
W. Betson
Marshall S Mutehler
Inwiy
Lloyd's Regulation
H.C. Phillips
Rochester
N. Y
Easten Shore of
W. P. Ghaffingh
Bryant A Fisher, Attorney
Pliny Fisher
J.W. Clark
Nisi
George M. Russum
Henry R. Lewis
Robert M. Hopkins
Catharine FE. Hopkins
Luther HW Gadd
Luther HW
Gadd
Parker
Steinway & Sons
Mason & Hamlin
New England
A. B. Chase
Mason & Hamlin, Wilcox & White
A. B. Chase, Farrand & Votey
Otto Sutro
Seaford
Del
Jagents
AEAL
Anthony’s Mills
Isaac Harris
Fannier
Joan W. Crank
Goldsboro’ Station
Delaware and Chesapeake Railway
Phil. H. Tuck
Mourtyage
James If. Costin
Fred
Hyde
Denton, Md
Kelee
F. Sloan & Bro
Light St. Wharf
Baltimore, Md
Moore's Mill
Sandtown
Ervin's Church
William Richard
Richard
Samuel F. Pearson
Pearson
John Bright
John W. Hutson
William Brice
Benjamin
Samuel Sylvester
Goldsborough
Sandy Island Bridge
Samuel F. Peatson
Orphans’ Court
Henry F. Willis
Henry N. Willis
Joshua B. Clark
aAdm’rs
Charles H. Cohee
William M. L. Conhere
W.T. Roberts
H. C. Gooden
Arrants
Mary A. Livermore
A. D. Wothington & CO
Hartford
Conn
James N. Todd
Heal Dt
Peninsular
Buffalo Pitts
Reeves Stacker
Shannahan & Wrightson Hardware Co., Jin. BD
Dubreuil, Mubray CO
Baltimore Street
Holt’s
Wsborouge , Maryland
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