Tax reform proposed by Denton taxpayers to streamline taxation
A large group of Denton taxpayers urge the General Assembly to pass a law creating a reform in tax collection. Senator Dawson is expected to draft the bill. The plan would have the county treasurer collect all taxes within a set period, furnish a faithful bond, and close standing accounts yearly. It promises savings and improved management of roads and schools, while noting objections about election promises.
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General Assembly
Dawson
The Way to Wien Editorial on Democrat Unity
The New York World urges Democrats to unite for victory in November. It argues that states with Democratic majorities can secure electoral votes and win the presidency if harmony is maintained. It warns that factionalism risks losing to a united but divided party and calls for convention unity.
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New York World
Gorman Seen as Formidable Dark Horse for Presidency
A Baltimore Sun Washington correspondent predicts Senator Gorman of Maryland as a strong potential dark horse in the presidential race. The piece argues New York would likely back Gorman once Hill loses ground, and notes Cleveland’s popularity could boost Gorman’s bid. With Hill's support waning and Cleveland’s backing, a united Democratic bloc could secure the nomination.
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Baltimore Su
Washington
Gorman
Maryland
New York
Cleveland
Hill
Democratic split prompts third party bid in NC
Con L L Pour of North Carolina leaves the Democratic party to join a third party movement. Raleigh News and Observer argues the move harms Democrats and urges loyalty. Other papers note autograph seekers torment President Harrison and suggest Rutherford B. Hayes is no longer bothered. Pennsylvania delegates show Cleveland as first choice with Pattison second. Detroit Free Press and others push Senator Hill as politically finished. Chicago Evening Post notes two possibilities German or Palmer.
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Con. L. L. Pour
North Carolina
Raleigh ,News and Observer
Mr. Polk
Pennsylvania
Cleveland
Pattison
Grounded by the old grindstone by the shed
Reminiscence recalls a childhood spent near the shed where a dented grindstone hummed and turned with effort. The father’s admonitions about oil, elbow grease, and danger persist, while memories of orchard days, school hours, and mischief mix with the stone’s relentless motion.
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Father
Abmany
Notary
Banquet Honors Senator Gibson at Talbot County
A Friday night banquet at the Hotel Avon honored Senator C. H. Gibson hosted by Democratic friends of Talbot County with many guests including Governor Frank Brown and numerous lawmakers and dignitaries. Toasts praised Gibson and the Democratic Party, while the hall featured portraits of Gorman and Gibson. The letter from Caroline discusses district improvements, towns Marydel Henderson and Goldsborough, and calls for continued progress at the coming election.
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Gibson
Hotel Avon
Talbot County
Frank Brown
A. P. Gorman
Spencer C. Jones
Irons
Henry Page
Herman Stump
Welles Rusk
Isidor Rayner
William M. McKaig
Barnes Compton
I. Freeman Rasin
Edward Lloyd
J. G. Berrett
D. S. Barry
Frank
Richardson
J. W.smith
J. F. Ford
T. J. Keating
Lewis N. Hopkins
Murray Vandiver
Willoughby N. Smith
J. R. Trimble
J. Meek. White
William H. Richardson
J. R. Guard
Hon
C. R. Leonard
J. M. Wooters
William, Collins
Col
Oswald Tilghman
Hedge Thompson
F. H. Johnson
W. O. S. Dimpfel
F.C. Fenhagan
Owen Norris
I. Tunis
L. W. Trail
F.C. Goldsborough
Charles S. Carrington
Charles R. Wooters
J. G. Norris
M. T. Goldsborough
John C. Febiger
T. B. Rogers
William E. Shannon
T. A
Democratic Party
W. E. Stewart
G. E. Haddaway
Maryland
Gorman and
Aimerican
Death of Easton couple Mason mourned in funeral
John M. Mason furniture dealer and undertaker dies after weeks with Brights disease and blood poisoning at age forty three. His wife Mrs O Mason, daughter of Thomas J Clark, dies a few hours earlier after ministering to him. They are buried together. four children survive. Mason family also includes relatives in Caroline county. The item closes with a Denton ad for Dunnock's Hamburgs line.
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John MM. Mason
John M. Mason
Easton
Bright
O. Mason
Thomas J. Clark
Mr. Mason
Caroline County
Plans to form a new county fail without boundary changes
Editorial notes that upper Dorchester citizens seeking to form a new county from Dorchester and Caroline cannot succeed unless other Shore counties are realigned. A suggestion, to equalize Caroline and Dorchester by annexation, aligns with agricultural interests of Dorchester and Caroline. Also mentions historical oaks in England and a Dover court ruling affecting a Delaware levy list, plus Blaine's letter on James G. Jr.'s matrimonial issues.
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Dorchester County
Dorchester
Caroline
E. E. Goslin
Dorset
Clipstone Park
England
Westminster Abbey
Saulsbury
Dover
Two Hundred Spring Dress Goods at Fifty Cents a Yard
Philadelphia February 29 1892 a local retailer touts over two hundred new spring fancy dress fabrics priced at 50 cents a yard. The advertisement highlights smooth-faced checks illuminated diagonals chevrons camel hair cheviots and chevron stripes to entice buyers with vivid fabric selections.
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Philadelphia
Ginghams parade from Glasgow to Massachusetts in stock sales
A vivid ad copy details vast gingham stock with All-wool checks and crepon from 52 to 42 inches, priced from 15¢ to $1.25. It touts 14 and 9 shade crepons and urges shoppers to choose among colonial and regional styles while claiming unbeatable bargain fervor and stock grandeur.
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Glasgow
Massachusetts Bay
Providence Plantations
Public equity suit seeks voiding of Wright to No Wright deeds
The Caroline County circuit court in equity orders publication of notice for four weeks to a Delaware resident defendant. The bill alleges Frank Wright conveyed land to John N Wright with no valid consideration to shield creditors. It asserts pretended mortgages and deeds were intended to hinder creditors and seeks annulment and deanction as void. The case identifies parcels in Caroline County adjoining James Wright and John AL Williams and others, with judgments against Frank and Henry M Wright and writs of fieri facias on the lands. The complainants cite recorded deeds in Liber G No 56 and Liber L1G Nos 56, with Exhibits C through E detailing judgments and executions. The court requires appearance by April to show cause.
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Frank Wright
John No Wright
Edward Wallen
Finbk Wright
John On. Wright
D. G
CarePne
Safe
NanticoLe River
Bloomery
Elijah Todd
John N. Wright
Japd
Caroline County
Will
Edward Willen
Sussex County
Delaware
Luther H. Gadd
John W. Steves
Luther
Gadd
Frank Weight
Henry Mlo Wright
John W. Stevens
Henry M. Wright
Frank Wrights
Edward Witlen
State of
Circuit Court
Edwin C. Fields
Edwin
Fields
Jas
N. Tobp
Fannie BL Wright
EL. K. G
Caroline
Henry W. Baker
Jamuiry
Liberty J. G
Bann
Hi. M. Wright
TH. M. Wright
HM. Wright
H. M. Wright
IL M. Wright
Fannie E. Wight
Court of Equity
Iso
New Dresses and Costumes Ready for Show
TZza introduces a modern stock of women’s ready-made garments with exclusive new dresses. No old pieces, all fresh and economical, including coats and dresses priced at $40 and up, featuring the Moujik Russian coat, Bell Skirt and Tyrolese bodice styles.
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Tzza
French Linen Sheets and Linen Accessories for Sale
Linen sheets measure 2144x25 eight yards with hemstitching at both ends priced at six fifty per pair. Hemstitched pillow cases 22x44 inches sell for one dollar a pair, bolster cases at 1.25 each. Towels vary from soft moss-like 24x45 inches at 25 cents each or three dollars per dozen. 200 dozen Devon Huck Towels, full bleach, washed, 16 cents each. size 18x36 inches.
Suitings and Trousers Arrive at Merchant Tailoring Store
Nearly one hundred styles of new suitings and trouserings are ready, not patches on cards but full pieces from Europe and America. Skillful fitters guarantee a satisfactory spring suit on short notice, with prices at 20 or 25 dollars for suits and 9.50 for trousers, offered by Jotun WAANAMAKER.
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Europe
America
Jotun Waanamaker
We Are Prepared to Contract for Peas and Tomatoes
Redden and Co announce readiness to contract for peas and tomatoes dated February 20. The notice names the firm and sets the formal procurement intent and date.
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Redden & CO
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Wien
Efarrison
Rutherford B. Hayes
Philadelphia Times
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F Ree Press
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German
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Fewsparree
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Denton
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Associated Press
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Talanamaher
Calanamaher
Isaston
Luther I. Gadd
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Lignty
W. P. Chaffinch’s Store
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Neal County Mutual Insurance Company
Lia Buietles
United States
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Baltimore
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Iaington
Txavipasck Department
Commissioners’ Ofice
Annapolis
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Corn and Flour Exchange
Journal
Caroine
Young
M. J. Young
Dunnoge’s
W. E. Duxxock
WS. Powell
Garoline CO. Farmers
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Fluiarty
Denton National Bank
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Thomas C. West
T. C. West
Carner
Potter Steele
Connne T
Philip W. Downes
AJR
Wriguife
R.C. Carter
Merchant, Journal Office
Denton, Md
Tile
B. Stephens
J. W. Saulsbury
Williston
Luther IL
Fannie BE. Wright
Edwin CG. Fields
Jas, N. Foon
Caroling County
Geo. A. Dearyne
Offeland
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John Q. Barnes
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