Local Department notes visits and events in Denton
Baltimore visitors Mrs Sidney Cline and Mrs J H Emerson travel records. Denton items include Rev Apple sermon at Ridgely and local lectures. Baseball score 46 to 9 for Denton over Ridgely. announces auctions, advertisements, and rail steamer schedules plus local fires and bank resignations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
J. 11. VanGese
George C. Stevens
Light Street
St. Pauls Reformed Church
Ridgely
Dr. Apple
Lancaster
Geo. E. Haddaway
The
Easton Ledger
Denton
River and Harbor Bill Passed by House in Close Vote
The House approved the river and harbor bill by 161 to 69 after a higher total allocation than initially reported. The bill now appropriates about $19.19 million, up from $18.99 million, reflecting no prior rivers and harbors funding and adjustments across Northern and Southern states and specific Maryland entries. Secretary of War to prepare cost estimates for Maryland waters including the Eastern branch of the Potomac and multiple rivers and harbors.
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House of Representative
Maryland
Corsica River
South East River
la Trappe River
Still Pond Harbor
Tuckahoe River
Sassafras River
Isik River
Caroline County Debt Opinion to Editors of Tuk Journal
A letter to the Tuk Journal voices opposition to a proposed Caroline county railroad debt of 366000 with annual interest 3960. The writer warns of tax burdens for forty years, corruption through salaries and lawyers, and a tricked bill uniting two railroads. He urges taxpayers to consider the mortgage on homes and farms and to vote cautiously next Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuk Journal
Caroline County
Caroline
Caroline Railroad
Market Prices for Grains and Commodities
Haitimore Markets list corn white yellow oats rye and longberry wheat with price quotes. Jultz longberry and 99 price note appear among oats and rye ranges 39 to 82 cents. Prices shown include 1.00 for corn and 66 to 67 for corn variants.
Republican State Convention Held in Easton
Easton May 17 The Republican State Convention met at noon with Senator Woodson as permanent chairman. Delegates-at-large elected were Brooks King Burchinal and Dixon Col all from Baltimore except Burchinal from Ixent. Electors at large chosen were Snowden Ifill and J R Bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Easton
Woodson
Messrs
Brooks
King
Burchinal
Dixon
Baltimore
Ixent
Lion
Messrs. Snowden Ifill
J. R. Bond
Wilmingon conference to hold semi annual meeting at M I church
Greensborough bulletin reports Rev. Price of Illinois conference filled the pulpit at M F E church. Wilmington conference preachers plan their 19th semi annual meeting at M I church with an extensive program. Also noted: five year old Lawrence Jewell hurt his leg but no bones broken. Mrs Beaty hosts birthday celebration for Lavinia Comegys. J L Rich repaints storefront. Miss Emma Brindle visits Zadie Jarman.
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M. FE
Mr. Price
Illinois
Wilmington
M. Is
Lawrence Jewell
Samuel Jewell
Malone
Greensborough
Beaty
Lavinia Comegys
J. L. Rich
Emma Brindle
Cordova
Zadie Jarman
Framptom obituary and Todd infant death notice
May 10 1888 obituary for Mrs Owen F Framptom aged 33, funeral at M E Church Easton at 3 30. May 8 1888 notice of infant Percy D Todd aged one year three days, son of David and Susan Todd.
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Owen F
M. E
Easton
Topp
Percy D. ‘Todd
David and
Susan ‘Todd
County school trustees appointed for ensuing year
County School Commissioners named a large slate of trustees for many districts including Marydel, Bridgetown, Greensboro, Oak’s, Laurel Grove, Harmony, Union Grove, Preston, Chestnut Grove, Federalsburgh, Hicks, Boonsboro, Hillborough and Saulsbury’s. Names include M. V. Heather, James Green, W. A. Richards, J. Vansant, W. Roe, T. Bartlett, G. Porter, Dr. Geo. Betson, J. La Rich, J. YP. Stafford, Trustin Pippin, Henry Maneha, Luther Gadd, A. Schaabe, Thomas Slaughter Jr, J. M. Anthony, J. W. Saulsbury, M. F. Allnband among many others appointed to serve as trustees for the ensuing year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marydel
M. V
Heather
James Green
W. AW. Richards
Henderson
Ilc
Gooden
Wes2
Carrow
EL Newlee
Bee Tree
W.T. Roe
Bimeon Blood
J. H. Vansant
Castle Hall
Wm. Dennison
Robert Jarrell
Greenbury Barcus
Moore
Robert Taylor
David Eavenfin
John 2. Wyatt
Evan Morgan
Denton
Luther UH. Gadd
Charles Stevens
Thomas M. Cooper
Whiteley
A. Schaabe
Johm Case
Chas. Ellwanger
Oak’s
Thomas IL. Slaughter, Jr
J. M. Anthony
Jonathan EK
Towers
Potter's Landing
J. W. Saulsbury
C. M. Hignutt
W. C. Maloney
Willoughby
Hugh Cole
Poplar Neck
C. Carmine
BR. Buckley
W. RB. Smoot
Hog Island
A. A. Griffith
J. W. Dean
Bethlehem
R. M. Messick
J. A. Parrott
J. Z. Lebaum
Friendship
Hl. M. Smith
W. F. Williams
J. Covey
Nichols
R. Nichols
Wm. Bowdle
Wm. Nichols
Concord
Chas. E. Pratt
Hickory Hill
John A. Williams
J. B. W. Nichols
I. M. Wright
Boonsboro
James D. Wilson
Geo. W. Tyler
Henry Bell
Long’s
E. Lord
John C. Jarrell
J. W. Carroll
Hillborough
Dr. Thos. Hackett
Geo. F. Beaven
C. IL. Fleming
Thawley
S—M. F. Allnband
R. S. Clark
W.ol. Thawley
Saulsbury
Misguided Editorial On County Bond Bill And Rail Road Plan
A reader questions a Greensborough Free Press editorial arguing for a county bond vote to fund a railroad. The letter disputes tax impacts, projects land value gains along the route, and urges farmers to support the bond for long term taxation relief.
County Bond Offer Aimed At Road Relief And Prosperity
The article urges citizens to support a bond measure to relieve high taxes and boost personal prosperity by funding a road. It warns this may be the last chance, arguing capitalists will not invest unless public backing exists and clarifies that if the road is not built, residents owe nothing. Vipr or Supna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Emory & Feddeman
Centreville
William B. Rambo
Maryland
Delaware
Jovman
Greensborough Free Press
Jericho
Far-Fetched Reasons Against County Bond for Road
A letter to the editor argues the bond bill does not require finishing to the Caroline county line or any completion of a railroad. It questions who pays and who controls funds, warns the bill gives broad powers to incorporators, and urges readers to vote against the $66,000 county subscription.
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Tirk Journal 7
Caroline County
Caroline
Vido
Vide
Ridgely
Baking powders and purity of food discussed by authorities
A medical critique denounces phosphatic baking powders for adding daily phosphate to the diet. It praises Royal Baking Powder for pure acid from cream of tartar and minimal residue. The piece warns against alum and lime phosphates and urges food free of pharmaceutical additives and impurities.
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Royal Baking Powder CO
Perdy
Wall Street
N.Y
Dehny's old stand now Bell Clothing House ad
Men seldom improve when they have no models but themselves to copy. The handsome man will be found in garments from Dehny's old stand now the Bell Clothing House on Pratt Street adjoining Hanover in Baltimore. A beautiful line of suits at ten dollars. Style, durability, and genuine low prices are the great cards.
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Denton
Ridgely Boys
Court House
James D. Fleming
Nillsborough
Sandalwood
J. E. Smith
J.T. Comegys
East Denton
Gay Street
Hirshberg, Hollander & Co
Baltimore
J. K. Dill
Dehny
Bell Clothing House
Pratt St
Hanover
Pinthapreura May 14 8s Our Generations
The column notes abundant items unaltered by space and urges readers to visit for unprinted bargains, claiming acres of deals never published and printers’ bills that might surprise. It emphasizes readers should come to supply their wants despite newspaper coverage limits.
No physic with our food debunked in gentle critique
A pamphlet or column argues against marketing foods with added drugs claiming superior health benefits. It states phosphates alum lime arsenic calomel are useful in medicine but not cure-alls. It warns physicians would frown on treating all with such drugs daily and stresses prudent use.
Cartalogue Offer for Spring and Summer 1888
The notice invites readers to send their address to receive a Cartalogue for the 1888 Spring and Summer season. It promises to ease mail order for shops and businesses by providing catalogs directly to their location.
Surahs Sale Brings Unexpected Price Drop at St. A
A dealer advertises Surah silk pieces offered at seventy five cents instead of one dollar. The seller claims certain Surahs never sold above a dollar, previously rare and valued highly, and notes a last week price drop of a quarter as production shifts occur with a manufacturer of 24 inch Surahs converting looms to new stock.
Clanamaker’s Silk Grenadines and Black Sarahs Sale
An old advertisement notes prices on out-of-season fabrics. It highlights 26-inch Black Sarahs at 75 cents and silk Grenadines with velvet stripes offered at 50 cents per yard, promising quick dye and solid weight for durable wear.
Coaching Umbrellas Discount Offers Spark Interest
A batch of new coaching umbrellas priced at $5 attracts buyers, matching the $7.50 level seen thirty days earlier. The update signals a shift in value perception and a potential sales uptick as customers compare current and past pricing.
Shawls and Scarfs in Fresh Light Tones Displayed
A roomful of light airy graceful wraps for fireside mountain drawing room or piazza wear. We had more last season of delicately tinted coquettish pieces than ever before now surpassed. Cashmere Shetland China Silk Canton Crepe Barege Chudda Silk Persian Seed Wool offered fresh exquisite perfect 50c to 20 dollars.
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Shetland
London tie maker sends four in hand sample
A London tie maker sent a Four in Hand scarf sample with varied patterns and a cable code. Our acceptance was rapid, goods shipped by fast steamer, arriving to fill counters and parade in a Chestnut Street window. The extra quality China silk scarf features navy white and blue grounds and polka dot designs. Yet you’ll wonder when you see the goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Chestnut Street
Damasks and Towels Featured in Cream Damask Sale
Readable fragments describe Cream Damask in various sizes from 62 to 77 inches at prices around 75 cents to 2 dollars, Bleached Damask options, and related Linen items. Also notes Huck towels and multiple towel sizes with price ranges, inviting close inspection of styles and quantities.
Welt leather shoes advertise Wanamaker wear well
The ad touts Welt leather for shoe uppers with concern for stock quality. It promotes Seashore Oxfords in russet Welt at $1.75 and softer satiny Goat Oxfords at $3.50. The Wanamaker Wear well line is presented as superior value, calf vamp, kid top, smooth insole, Congress and lace, warrantied, with delivery options and foot width guidance.
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Wanamaker Wearwell
Congress
Wanamaker
Thirteenth and Market Streets
City Ball Square
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New York, Phila
Jarrell
Nichols - Easton
New York
Indy
Denton Journal
the Local Department
Stewart Lynn
J. H. Holt
Holt
Mr. Lynn
R. T. Carter
Denton National Bank
T. C. West
J. Dukes Downes
West
E. R. Downes
Anniston
Aln
Lola Willoughby
Williamson
Mollie Mulaney
Bridgetown
Jumptown
Delaware and Chesapeake Railway
George B. Roberts
Robert Craven
James B. Groome
Samuel Wetherill, Jr
S. M. Felton
Wistar Morris
Edmund Smith
John P. Green
Geo. W. Massey
E.S. Hobbs
Federalsburgh
Mary Hollis
Preston
Kent
Medford’s Wharf
Ida
Dorchester
Noah Walker & Co
Syracuse
Oliver
Diamond
Norris
Dearborns
Osborne
Robert McCoy
Nathan Rambo
Upper Merion
Norristown
Wm. B. Rambo
McCoy
Rambo
Bridgeport
Montgomery County
Haitimore Markets
Republican Politics
Greensborough News
Public School Matters
Tdlananaher’s
Suieng Wfe
National Medical Association
Adnesa
P.O. Box
Doeton
Mass
W.il Parker
Harvant Medical College
Boston
Clanamaker's
Ders
Pobelin Terriecotta
Uray Ary Cardinal Brown
Crescent
L. T. Volmes
Yakoler & Co
Phila
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