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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1888
Page
3
Denton Journal county news roundup May issue
Saturday May 26 edition of the Denton Journal provides a county news roundup soliciting items from across all parts of the county under this heading.
Local happenings from Denton and surrounding towns
A digest item notes new storehouses in Ridgely, Denton town hall needs painting, and a strong strawberry crop. Reports on May registrations, county visits, and a June finish for a new wood mill in Oak Grove Del. Mentions planned marriage rumors for C N Gibson, visitors from Virginia, deaths in St Michaels and Sadlersville, and strawberry shipments from Tuckahoe Neck. Cecil county grants funds to seven towns, with Port Deposit receiving the top sum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Grove, del
Cecil County
Port Deposit
Monthly Crop Report notes declines in winter wheat
The Department of Agriculture reports cool, dry conditions reducing winter wheat in Central States with Atlantic coast regions mixed. Pacific coast shows medium development, Southern States little change. State averages list declines in New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, and Kansas. Apples harmed, peaches fair, berries promising. local improvements and efforts to improve farm appearances noted. Gove Atkinson, 88, recently active. pink eye affects many regional horses. readers asked for a cure. Joseph P. Davis and daughter visit Northern Vermont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Central States
Atlantic
Pacific Coast
Pennsylvania
New York
Ohio
Michigan
Indiana
Missouri
Kansas
Virginia
Texas
Baltimore Markets Report Wheat and Corn Prices
Baltimore markets show wheat trading around 98 with longberry at 99 and corn at 673 with a 68 to 6i range. Oats move from 37 to 41 and rye from 76 to 80, reflecting mixed grain shifts across the session.
Cornet Band Considers Incorporation Plan
The Cornet Band discusses becoming an incorporated body as Mrs. Chas Nickerson of Aston visits Miss Kate Stobbs. The Federalsburg Dramatic Company rehearses for an entertainment set in about two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornet Band
Chas, Nickerson of
Aston
Kate Stobbs
Federalsburg Dramatic Company
English sparrows as pests prompt wholesale slaughter
The English sparrow is described as a troublesome pest that eats cabbage, lettuce, and other plants. The article argues these imported birds annoy citizens, and while useful in some areas, they have become a perfect nuisance, suggesting widespread slaughter to protect vegetation and other bird species.
Repairs Close M. Is. Church Service Time
The M. Is. Church undergoes thorough repairs so no services will be held for a period. Rev. Geo. W. Townsend and wife visited Salisbury during the past week. Town streets are being put in thorough condition under supervisor Jas. D. Fleming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Is
Geo. W. Townsend
Salisbury
Jas. D. Fleming
Voters Again Reject Railroad Subscription Plan
The public again decisively opposed a railroad subscription, with a majority only slightly smaller than two years ago. Official tallies show districts vary in support, culminating in a hostile overall majority of 232 against the subscription.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pur
Algetiast
Wmej
Delegates and Editors Greet Politicians at Delaware Meeting
Delegate John Walter Smith of Worcester leads a robust group with Chas. S. Wooters and Gen. Jos. B. Seth as standout entertainers. Six-Governor Lloyd attends, editors Winchester Haddaway Woodall and others present to advocate favorites. Prominent visitors include Senators Tunis and Seth, Toudvine, Sheriff Hletcherson and Rep Brice, with local notes on delegate traits and newspaper backing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Walter Smith
Worcester
Gibson
Chas. S. Wooters
Jos. B. Seth
Lloyd
Winchester
Easton Democrat
Haddaway
The
Ledger
Woodall
Chestertown Transscript
Henry
Cambridge Chronicle
Mills
Cambridge News
Sadler Roberts
Centreville Observer
Phunmer
Greensborough Free Press
Goslin
Caroline
Parsons
Wicomico
Smith
McMnaster
Somerset
Tunis
General Seth
Twaibot
Toudvine
Hletcherson
Brice
Kent
H. N. Dashiel
Princess Anne
W. Topper Gibson
Centreville
Bell Clothing House Bargains on Pratt Street Balto
An extensive line of bargains in men's boys and children's clothing ready made and made to order at Oehm's Old Stand Pratt Street. Wanover. Convenient yet inexpensive location promises the lowest prices in Baltimore. Take advantage of the circumstances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell Clothing House
Oehm
Pratt St
Wanover
Balto
Maryland 51st Congress Nomination Convention Confirms Gibson
The Democratic convention in Denton for Maryland's first district met at noon Thursday to nominate a candidate to succeed Charles H. Gibson in the Fifty-First Congress. Delegates debated several nominees including Marshall Muttehler, Daniel Henry Jr., Harrison Vickers, and Robert Brattan, with lengthy balloting. After 55 ballots Gibson led late, finally securing the nomination amid noisy cheers and parliamentary maneuvering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Chas. Hf. Gibson
Denton
Worcester
John Walter Smith
Menry
Vickers
Mittehler
Gibson
Masonic Tall
Luther N. Gadd
Democratic State Central Committee
Caroline County
Alr. McMaster
Somerset
Lloyd
W.T. P. Turpin
Queen Anne
McMaster
Hulme
Kent
Smith
Gov. Lloyd
Caroline
J.C. Morsey
Dorchester
John W. Fletcher
N. P. Dashiel
R. C. Smyth
Wicomico
Levin J. Gale
Wm. Dickerson
Talbot
P. A. Merrau
Worsey
Stephens
Marshall S. Muttehler
Goslin
Mutehler
Daniel M. Henry, Jr
Slay
Harrison W. Vickers
Urie
Robert F. Brattan
Ormond Sfammond
Falbot
Lion
Charles St. Gibson
Cleveland
Carlisle
Breckenridge
Afr
Temple
Dickerson
Henry
Mitchler
Brattan
Queen Anne’s
Wicomire
Mr. Brattan
Jenry
Enry
Mutchler
Nomination Motion Passes With Unanimous Voice Vote
Gov Lloyd moved to make the nomination unanimous while Caroline and Kent urged speed to second the motion. The committee to inform the successful candidate includes Goslin Slay Temple Hammond Webb Truitt Tull Smith. Prominent visitors listed include Senator Tunis Gen Seth Wetherill Wooters Bateman Hedge Thompson Carrington Gibson Hopper Gadd Bryan Pattison and many others from Dorchester Wicomico and Somerset.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov. Lloyd
Caroline
Kent
Worcester
Mr. Gibson
Ki. E. Goslin
W. M. Slay
W. J. Temple
Ormond Hammond
J. A. T. Webb
G.W. Truitt
Clay Tull
J. W. Smith
Olin Bryan
Queen Anne's
Pattison
Johnson
Brinsfield
Newberry
I. S. Houston
F. N. Vincent
Jere
Paul Jones
Somerset
Toadvine
Parsons
W.5s. Moore
Wicomico
Jos
J. Gilpin
S. ‘I. Wickes
M. ‘I. Goslee
F. Fountain
Josash Massey
C. Justis
Arie Townsend
Baltimore
Alum Baking Powders List Prominent in Public Reports
A long list names many baking powders alleged by authorities to contain alum including Kenton Davis Silver Star AJ& VD Forest City Henkle One Spoon Ne Plus Ultra Patapsco Enterprise Empire Can t Be Bent Gold Eureka Veteran International Cook s Favorite Puritan Sun Flower Albany Favorite Jersey Golden Sheaf Buckeye Burnett s Perfect Peerless State Crown Silver King Wheeler s Welcome Carleton Old Colony Gen Crystal Scioto Centennial Zipp s Granh Crystal Windsor Geo Washington Sovereign Fleur de Lis Daisy Feather Weight. Prof Wiley chief chemist says alumin baking powders should be prohibited by law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenton
Davis
Silver Star
Aj& VD
Forest City
Henkle
One Spoon
Ne Plus Ultra
Patapsco
Enterprise
Empire
Gold
Eureka
Veteran
International
Cook’s
Puritan
Sun Flower
Albany
Jersey
Golden Sheaf
Buckeye
Burnett's Perfect
Peerless
State
Crown
Silver King
Wheeler's
Welcome
Carleton
Old Colony
Gen
Crystal
Scioto
Centennial
Zipp
Windsor
Geo
Washington
Sovereign
Summer Fashion Display Promises Cool Comfort
PHILADELPHA, Monday, May 21, 88. The store showcases summer trim with light dresses, bright silks, parasols, curtains, sporting and outing shoes, bonnets, hats, and rattan goods. It highlights housekeeping items for making ice and an object lesson in June to September needs. Sateens expand from 1059 styles to new arrivals from the Custom House in many colors and patterns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelpna
Price Wigs of Albatross See Slight Clip
The Albatross price wig line shows a small cut from 60 to 50 cents, about twenty percent overall. The note adds the color line remains full with no culling or gleaning observed.
Ginghams Marketed At Reduced Prices
A short notice on ginghams named Scotch Zephyr and noted as honest brands. The commodity moved from 40 cents per yard last week to 25 cents now for 30 inch fabric.
Wool and Cotton Plaid Suiting for Sale
Advertisement notes wool and cotton plaid suiting with small checks and over plaids, mostly cotton. Described as matching fine English wool suiting in color and style. 120 pieces at 35 inches wide. Priced absurdly low at 12.4 cents, half price.
Unusual Parasols Sale From Makers to You
A unique intermediary advertises a vast parasol sale with many styles and colors not shown before. It promises prices cut by half and claims the list is only a part of regular stock, signaling this will be the most notable parasol sale yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Emory & Feddeman
Centreville
William B. Rambo
Maryland
Delaware
Jonathan Evitts
White
Wicomico
Harrington Enterprise
Fta
George Kennan
Uewree Kennan
Century
Kennan
Russia
Siberia
Rennan
Siberian
Mr. Kennan
UG. A. Frost
Mail-order Catalogue Offer for Spring and Summer 1888
Send your address and we will forward our Spring and Summer 1888 Catalogue. It promises easier mail shopping and details on available goods, enabling customers to place orders by mail with convenience.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Charlies
Viet Our Millinery
Jarrell
Nichols
Syracuse
Oliver
Diamond
Norris
Dearborns
Osborne
Robert McCoy
Nathan Rambo
Upper Merion
Norristown
Bridgeport
Montgomery County
Archive
Denton Journal
the Local Department
Ridgely
Denton's
Federalsburgh
Hon. C. N. Gibson
Lillie Richardson
Chincotergue, Va
T. C. West
Joseph Harrison
St. Michaels
J.G. Griffin
Tuckahoe Neck
Cambridge
Dewitt Clinton Spear
Sadlersville
M. Se. Church
Mr. Galloway
Talbot and
Dorchester Counties
Jarrell & Nichol
Joe Griffin
M. Sk. Church South
Ingleside
Thrasher
Garey’s Woods
Denton Academy
Ella Downes
First National Bank of
Tiarrington
Sharp
Teller Redden
Messrs. Morgan and Boggs
Sussex National
Dover
Easton Star
Whiteley’s Grove
Whiteleysburg
Sheppard’s Chapel
Wm. Rentsehler
Ladies of Harris's
M. 1S
Indies
Jarrell & Nichols
Hickman Notes
W. R. Peters, Sr
C. W. Todd
J.I. Breeding
J. I. Thomas
Gove Atkinson
It.q
Joseph P. Davis
Northern
Vermont
Federalsburg
Hillsborough News
G Gibson
Carolin
M. B. Stephens
Das
C. Worsey
E. E
Gosslin
Tenry Lloyd
John G. Fletcher
J. W.T. Webb
Samuel Woolford
Wicomteo
G. W. Truitt
L. J. Gale
Tiane IL
Wm. E. Shepherd
H. P. Dashiel
Z. W. Webster
W.P. McMaster
Mr. Temple
Congressman Begin
Caroline Trucker
Lewibe
Wiley
Washington, D. C
Jwder
Heavenly Father
Fry
Alanamaker’s
Gollanamaker’s
Saxony
Ste
Covesshcoie Obell
Joan Warnamaker
Surgee Oo
Detroit
Columbia Lan
Yale
Wellesley
Oberlin
University of Penn
Michigan University
Chatauqua &c
Mark Twain
Richard Proctor
W. W. Astor
Judah P. Benjamin
Judge Gibson
E. H W. Cook
State Normal School
Dr. Brown
Prospectus Post
Loisette
Fifth Ave
Ely
Sal
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Ros Ly
Milil
Obice
Greenwich St
New York City
S.A. MeOmer & Co
Rocheser
N.Y
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