Baltimore county politics and Democratic convention notes
Saturday May 12 1888 report recalls R Green the sole nonBaltimore county vote against Belt annexation. Baltimore County citizens honor his stand. Democratic State Convention convened at Ford's Opera House with delegates to St Louis and electors listed. Commentary urges unity across eight Shore counties to back Caroline and avoid ostracism, favoring a harmonious caucus and justice for long delayed nominee support.
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Ford
Opera Trouse
St. Louis
Gorman
German H. Hunt
L. Victor Baughman
John B. Brown
Hodges
Henry Page
William Sidney Wilson
Worcester
Thos. Humphries
Wicomico
N. Chas. Burke
Baltimore County
Jas. R
Caroline
Taxpayer Letter Defends Caroline County Rail Bond Plan
A reader defends a proposed railroad bond bill in Caroline County, arguing legally that county commissioners subscribe to stock and pay from the act, not the county treasury. He asserts construction means road building and stresses safeguards against improper bonds, urging trust in judges and officials to ensure public benefit and lower future freight and passenger costs.
Baltimore and Cape Charles Railroad Impact on Cecil and Caroline
The article argues the March freight advance by the road will cost peach growers due to higher rail rates while shippers gain from the new line. It claims land values along 245 miles of track will rise 100 to 200 percent, offsetting bond interest and funding, with Cecil County pledging fifty eight thousand dollars to the company and Caroline expected to benefit similarly. The piece urges adoption, citing land value increases, market access, and emigration incentives.
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Journal
Free Press
Caroling County
Caroline County
Philadelphia
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Elkton
Delaware and Chesapeake Railroad
Baltimore and
Cape Charles
Caroline
Cecil County
Goldsborough Withdraws From Congressional Nomination
Easton Democrat reports Hon G W Goldsborough of Caroline county withdraws from the Congressional race in the district while serving as State Senator. The editor lauds his faithful service at Annapolis and urges honoring him by supporting his return to public office for the county’s benefit.
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Easton
G. W.goldsborough
Caroline County
Dr. Goldsborough
Senate
The
Democrat
Honest Remedies and Bargains Advertised in One Notice
The column promotes Syrup of Figs as a remedy from George and Redden’s drug store and touts Bell Clothing House offerings in Pratt adjoining Hanover Street Oehm's old stand. It highlights large sales, great facilities, and cheap prices for men youths and furnishings.
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California
George & Redden's
Bell Clothing House
Pratt
Hanover St. Oehm
Shepherd Plaids Two-Color Wool Checks in Eleven Colorways
Quiet color bits described as Shepherd Plaids. medium to small sizes offered. Side light glints from wool giving a jumbled effect. Neat two-color pattern under a yardstick. Eleven color couples available. Price 75 cents from 1 dollar.
Flannel and footwear sale highlights old fashion fabrics and shoes
A vivid period sales page touts French Sateens and American Lateens in many colors and patterns. Sulphur on black designs, greens, navies, and garish combos are pitched beside Outing Flannel and Ceylon Flannel. Shoes for tennis and seaside, plus a sample of May Book News, matting, and Chinese goods fill the market scene with varied offerings and low prices.
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Middle Market Street
Rhode Island
Yankee
Voters Heard On Ballot Wording For Railroad Stocks
Opponents of subscribing to the capital stock of the Baltimore and Cape Charles Railroad and the Baltimore and Eastern Shore Railroad will have on their ballots the words as printed or written. The wording appears in a public notice indicating the ballot instruction for shareholders.
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Baltimore and
Baltimore and Cape Charles Railroad Company
Baltimore and Eastern Shore Railroad Company
Seizure and public sale of real estate for debt
The above described real estate seized in execution at the suit of Wesley Brewington assignee of John W Brown will be offered at public auction in two parcels to the highest bidder for cash on the named day to satisfy the writ and costs. First, two acres will be offered. if unsold to satisfy debt, interest and costs, the remaining one acre with a single story dwelling will be sold to the highest bidder for cash. MICHAEL R LOCKERMAN Constable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Brewington
John W. Brown
Michael R. Lockerman
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Hos
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Belt
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SPA Ps
Royal Baking Powder Co
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Batiste
Congress
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Jouwn Warnamaker
Graham & Fesler
Masonic Sfall
Denton
Sflife
National Medical Association
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Harvard Medical College
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Jersey
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General Assembly of
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Aabee
Wim
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the Light Rua
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Uruggista
Constable’s Sale
William H. Watkins
William Brewington
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Luke Brewington
Liber L. HE. G
Poplar News School
Marsh Creek
Capt. C. S. Carmine
Peter Cory
Jarrell, Nichols & Cox
Choptunk
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M. McCarter
Said Creek
Josiah Helsby
Said Helsby
Jarrell
Nichols & Cox
Poplar Neck School House
J. B. Fletcher
C.H. Whithy
J.T. Lednum
Ayer
Robert F. McKeon
New Gretna
N. J
Thornton Edwards
Lonely Dale
Ind
F. L. Morris
M. D
Brooklyn
N. Y
Agar
J.C. Ene
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Matt Bold
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Owen C. Blades
Equity
Kerby
Elon
Hobbs
F.C. Nickerson
Charles C. Nickerson
F.C. Nickerson & Co
James M. Moffett
Thomas B. Curry
Coroline County
N. F. Butler
Journal Office
ALG
Saulsbury & Bro
Ridgely, Md
John W. Downes
Henderson
A. Graham
J. E. Tylor
Easton, MD
Two Johns
New York
Boston
Baltimore
Gero. F. Stoan & Bro
Light Street Wharf
Baltimore, MD
A. W. Sise
A. W.sise
Nisi
J. Francis Lednum
Ve. Walter Hubbard
Circuit Court
A. D
Luther H. Gadd
Irwin & Son
National
Suzet Metal Roowrina Co
East 20Th St
New York City
Green House
W. Pratt 8St
New No
W. Pratt
FVPR
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