Local Department notices seize Kenton and beyond
Sheriff updates merchants on licenses and local civic items. Kenton resident Tarburton gains pension aboard Uncle Sam. Postmaster A H Huffington named at Bivalve Worcester. Seaford Review editor to move to Georgetown. May 3 license issuance to buyers announced for Denton. Peach crop outlook in New Jersey cited. Governor Jackson contributes 500 toward Cambridge M E Church debt. New stock millinery at Mrs S A Holbrook. James Williams of Kenton fracturing a jaw after a horse accident. Railroad track detour near Bethlehem. John Satterfield reports three legged chick born from eggs. Efotel Avon contract awarded for new hotel at Laston. Daily papers noted during Wilmington M L Conference session. Deekens writes tariff and finance setter on Easton editor’s column. Sacks owned by Wheeler Transportation Line urged return to agents. Kent County Agricultural Club notes peach buds likely survive. Henderson railroad agent to Bear station. Clark to succeed. McIlvaine sisters relocate to Greensborough for millinery and dressmaking. Slapstick quip about quick-cure Salvation Oil. Senator Higgins slate lists Wilming ton postmaster Stone, Georgetown collector Layton, Wilmington DA Churchman, Kent county US Marshal Smith. Winter lingers but spring plows and nets prosper. Census enumerators near. head-of-family refusal may lead to $30 fine. Sheriff Fenimore sells Kenton farms for modest sums. Col Wm Henry Legg praised for oyster protection role. James T Raughley seeks Baltimore Collector role. political chatter notes loyalty shifts.
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Seaford “Review
Georgetown
Dodson
Denton
New Jersey
Jackson
Cambridge M. E. Church
Laster
A. Holbrook
James Williams
Kenton
Baltimore and Eastern Shore Railroad
Bethlehem
John Satterfield
Efotel Avon
Laston
M. P. Flowers
Milford Mews
Chronicle
Wilmington M. L
F. A. Deekens
Federalsburg
Easton
Wheeler ‘Transportation Line
Kent County
Nation
Senator Higgins
Wilmington
George W. Stone
Daniel J. Layton
P. Q. Churchman
United States
J. Colby Smith
Fenimore
Robert J. Farrow
Kenton Hundred
Richard T. Cann
Charles C. Boyer
George Boyer
J. S. Daily
Mary A. Daily
Templeville
Dover Inder
Henry Legg
Surveyor’s Office
Baltimore
Col. Legg
Ellicott
Wilmington E. Conference Session at Milford
The Wilmington Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church met in Milford with Bishop E G Andrews presiding. It covers Maryland Virginia and Delaware with 173 ministers and 28 861 members. Holy Week services are listed at Christ Church Denton and St Stephens Chapel. Separate notices mention local church events and diary items from the Caroline circuit.
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Milford
Wilmington
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
E. G. Andrews
Maryland
Virginia
Delaware
W. L. S. Murray
Lastan
John France
Dover
J. A. B. Wilson
Salisbury
T. QO. Asers
Andrews
Christ Church
Denton
St. Stephen’s Chapel
St. Stephen's
St. Paul's Reformed Church
Ridges
C. S. Arnett
Charries A. Smith
Narrow escape after night attack on Mr W J Meredith
Correspondence from Gohbleborough details a late night encounter as Mr W J Meredith was attacked at his stable door by an unknown man with a cudgel. The assailant fled after a pistol discharge as Meredith, unarmed, evaded harm. The item also notes local social and civic moves, including church events, railroad talk, and upcoming conferences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gohbleborough
W. J. Meredith
Mr. Meredith
Meredith
Goldsborough
Henderson Lyceum
J. C. Thrasher
Denton Journal 1860 Advertisements and Leaders Noted
A historical excerpt from the Journal of October 13 1860 highlights Denton MD era figures. It lists attorneys J Hopkins Tarr Thomas Kemp Jr Daniel Bloxsom and sheriff James Redden, merchants James Saulsbury and Dens. notes Kent steamer ads and Easton Denton Felton Stage Line by Samuel Grace. Also mentions tailor T P Simpson auctioneer Benjamin Long and others. editor Albert G Gullet.
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Alexander Hardcastle
Denton
J. Hopkins Tarr
Thomas H. Kemp, Jr
Daniel Bloxsom
William Redden
Union
Kent
J. H. Kirwin
Caroline County
Medford’s
Providence
Guilpin’s Point
Potter's
James KK. Saulsbury
T. P. Simpson
Benjamin Long
J. 2
W. W. Heritage
James G. Redden
RK. P. Russum & Co
Easton, Denton and Felton
Samuel Grace
Philadelphia
D. Fields
Willard Saul
Early Strawberries to Reach Market Earlier This Year
The strawberry crop in this section is expected to ripen several weeks sooner due to a mild winter. Market openings typically in June should shift to mid May this season, with other garden produce also arriving earlier if weather stays favorable.
Warmers Alliance Meeting Date Change in Den Ton
Caro line County Alliance will convene in Denton Maryland on Tuesday April 11 replacing the second Tuesday in April. Geo F Quiport serves as President.
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Caroline County Alliance
Denton
Maryland
Geo. F. Quiport
Townsenil Letter Highlights Hillsborough Pastoral Ties
A letter from Rev. Mr. Townsend dated March 25 1890 to the Hillsborough charge praises four years of harmonious relations with parishioners. He recalls prompt support and a joyful farewell mood, noting a gift from the congregation a triple plated silver water pitcher. The letter also mentions potential reassignment and expresses goodwill for the church’s future.
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Townsenil
Mitrono, del
Hillsborough Charge
Hillsborough
Parson Axe
Belle Hubbard
Gro. W. Townsend
Shame on the idle tattlers warns against slander
Maryland news reports Governor transmitting Comptroller’s note alleging misappropriation of state securities by State Treasurer Archer. A joint committee of three delegates and two senators was appointed to investigate. Archer remains critically ill at Belair, Harford County, with a state bond of 200000 securing the account.
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Maryland
Annapolis
Baughman
Archer
Senate
Belair
Harford County
Tax collectors held responsible in Caroline bill proposal
Delegate Boughley has introduced a bill in the Legislature to hold State and county tax collectors in Caroline county responsible after one year for all sums placed in their hands. The bill requires sworn quarterly reports on January and July first Tuesdays detailing amounts collected. failure to collect could lead commissioners to appoint others. The bill has not yet become law.
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Boughley
Caroline County
Land Records Show Broad Ownership Changes In Renal Estate
Land records list numerous transfers across towns including Choptank Burrsville and Denton, with values from 2.50 to 1100 dollars. Names include Jesse A. Wright John K. Watson Mary E. Thaw Jes Solomon Satterfield and others, detailing acres roods perches and property types. Also notes marriage licenses for multiple couples and river steamer hull certificates as inspector Wright reports. Delegate Goslin cites a lengthy session of old tasks in the Ways and Means committee.
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Renal
Jesse A. Wright
John K. Watson
Zebdial
James Carey
Francis A. Porter
Mary E. Thaw Jes
Burrsville
Thomas Carmine
Caroline S. Messick
Ella Dunning
Solomon Satterfield
William S. Ridgely
Samuel Hutchins
William S. Rdgely
William E. Barton
Rebecca W. Lewis
Hillsborough
Clarence E. Messenger
Henry B. Messenger
Federalsburg
Annie M. Richardson
Rachel Cooper
Denton
Layard W. Wilson
Martha A A. Hughes
Joseph F. Sisk
Jonathan W. Kerr
Elisha Wright
Bennett T. Wright
William T. Hignatt
Rudolph G. Anklam
Henry Emory
Mary L. Vountain
Thomas H. Brown
Alinda Adams
Solomon K. Hammond
Mary 5
Galloway
C. W. Wright
Goslin
Ways and Means
House of Delegates
Local Waitlors Propose Aid for Maryhind Agricultural College
Mr Goslin introduces a bill financing Maryhind Agricultural College with 8000 dollars due July 1 and 36000 a year later. Most of the funds would be used to reduce a 13000 debt. The appropri ation was debated, an amendment to strike it out rejected, and Gov Jackson signed a penitential bill. Remaining items include indexing public records under Campbell system and a stove heating bill passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goslin
Maryhind Agricultual College
Coro line county resident praises Baltimore fertilizers
The Hon A B Roe of Greensboro writes praising Lister's Chemical Fertilizers for 1889 results A Harvest Queen tomato yield of 400 lbs per acre an abundant crop and the best clover after oats yet He also commends peach tree goods and mentions using Sisters this year The note ends with noting a Salvation Oil appeal and a predicted large crowd to move the Robert E Lee statue in Richmond highlighting civic interest and public events.
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A. B. Roe
Coroline County
Greensboro
Lister’s
Baltimore
Iever
Wharf Improvements at Choptank Steam and Wheeler Line
The wharf at Choptank for the Choptank Steam oat Company has been thoroughly repaired and is in excellent condition. The Wheeler Transportation Line wharf at the same place will soon receive similar improvements.
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Choptank Steamoat Company
Choptank
Wheeler Transportation Line
Washington Letter on Federal election bill and current politics
Carlisle calls the Lodge Federal election bill one of the most objectionable measures, estimating 630,000 officials at 90,000 precincts would be needed and ballots slowed. The Blair educational bill falters, a $55 million appropriation follows. House Republicans split in Mudd vs Compton, while a Commission to study liquor traffic is favored. Tariff debate stalls, Mills-based substitute possible. Paper quality concerns prompt contractor to improve postal card stock. Navy secretary seeks an assistant, Pan American Congress pursues subsidies. Fremont retired list moves, Foraker Grosvenor ballot forgeries deadline extended.
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Washington
House
Mudd
Compton
Ways and Means Committee
Tts
Post Office Department
Carlisle
Congress
Treasury
Cannon
House Committee On Appropriations
Hawley
Senate
Secretary of the Navy
Pan-American Congress
San Franciso
South America
West
Sherman
John C. Fremont
Ohio
Foraker and
Grosvenor
Garrison Barnard Wedding Notices and Kenton Barnard Pair
In the residence of Mr N Barnard the bride's father on Tuesday the 26th inst Rev J D Rigg united Thomas D Garrison of Cheswold Del and Miss Sadie E Barnard of Kent county In Denton by Rev James H Rich on March 12 W N Kenton wed Miss Cora G
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Garrison—Barnard
N. Barnard
J. D. Rigg
Thomas D. Garrison
Cheswold
Del
S.dlie EE Barnard
Kent County
James HH. Rich
Denton
W. N. Kenton
Cora G. Wooters
Slandering notice from Henderson editor on railroad agent removal
A letter signed Josefn T Gouou of Henderson Md dated March 28 1890 denounces an unnamed Wafon publisher for a slanderous claim about removing a railroad agent. Gouou says the writer is cowardly and refuses to sue, asserting the facts and salary increase in Wilmington. The notice urges refutation by shippers and superintendent Mr Mull.
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Wafon
Mulls
Wilmington
Josefn T. Gouou
Henderson, Md
Four New Scotch Zephyr Ginghams Arrive For Sale
Talanamiker's presents four new Scotch Novelty Zephyr Ginghams made for them. Last week the assortment includes twenty six colorings with stripes 29 inches at 6 cents and 42 inch borders at 65 cents. Jacquard figures and lace effects appear in vivid colorings.
Silk versus cotton fabrics and value shirts offered
An ad describes silk style over cotton and promotes shirts at low prices, claiming unmatched quality for the money. It touts Crown and Conqueror lines, linen handling, and handkerchiefs with details on borders and fabrics, emphasizing value and durability.
Linen sales tease wide range of German table linen
A brisk advertorial note extols a large linen stock led by 100 dozen 24 inch Bohemian napkins at 1.204 per dozen, signaling breadth in linen offerings. It highlights German table linen 70 inches wide with new patterns priced at eighty cents a yard, positioning these as a value beside standard stock.
Book News promising wise guide to new books
A midcentury advertisement extols Book News as a trusted monthly guide for selecting new books. It promises impartial reviews by a discerning friend who reads each title closely, helps readers avoid waste, and costs fifty cents per year or five cents per issue with author portraits and substantial pages.
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Think Book News
Seould
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the Local Department
Shields
George H. Tarburton
Uncle Sam
A. H. Huffington
Bivalve
Worcester County
James T. Raughley
Custom House
Marine’s Messenger
Raughley
Timbuctoo
Charles A. Smith
Caroline
M.P. Church
Chestertown
W. P. Stafford
R. S. Williamson
M. P
Reliance
Osford
Grove
R. C. Jones
Balthnors and
Eastern Shore Railroad
General Assembly of
Talbot Dorchester
Wicomico
Caroline Counties
Baltimore and Eastern Shore Railroad Company
Talbot County
Dorchester County
Wicomico County
Shorty
Joppa
James H. Nichols
Wheeler
World of Spirits
Wm. J., Jr
Wm. J
Catherine Layton
Christ
Wesley Cemetery
J. W. Fogle
M. FE
Emma Stephens
Kingston
Somerset County
James A. Stephens
Saulsbury
Elvin Smith
Marrington
Lelia Stafford
Dr. Saulsbury
Concord
Alva Griffith
F. P. Covey
L. W. Pool
Dora M. Johnson
Annie Wooters
Hobbs
Annie Beachamp
Preston
Benjamin
St. Michaels
William T. Kelley
Ford
Justice Hutchinson
Col. McCarter
Bethlehen
New Jerusalem
Col. Douglass
Vereinlsburg
J. W. Easley
Mary Mowbray
Fernandes Davis
William J. Davis
Mollie Flaharty
Hartford, Conn
Sheriff Shields
Eva Salmons
Howard JD. Smith
Presbyterian Church of
Smith
Alfred Smith
Cambridge
P. L. Dawson
Central Railroad Company
Jersey City
Pottsville
W. H. Furman
G. Furman & Co
Commission Merchants
New York
Della Wright
Conference Academy
John F. Dawson
Massey
Smithers
A. D. Smith
Oxford
B.S. Crossy
Mass
Emma Weldon
Smyrna
I’. J. Roe
J. Maryland Willis
Cornell University
A. E. Cooper
Julia
Ghun
Potter's Landing
R. C. Carter
Jonathan T. Warren
J.A. Wright
Thomas FH. Morzan
Thomas M. Cooper
Rachal Cooper
John M. Starkey
Alfred B. Carter
Robert H. Clough
William H. Hubbard
J. ‘Bughman Todd
James H Story
Byron C. Holbrook
Robert R. Shull
Jacob H. Marks
Katie K. Ebling
James A. Willoughby
Rebekah A. Williams
George C. Porter
Rosa Cornrump
Charles Draper
Jennie William
William N. Keaton and
Robert E. Lee
Richmond
Tile “Union
Talanamiker’s
Adlanamaker’s
University
Wotian
Posners
Posner Bros
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