Local notes include visits, prices, and births in Dorchester
Next Thursday is Thanksgiving with Miss Ella Flatson visiting Queenstown and Mrs. Barnhart visiting Wilmington. Dubious local items include chicken pox in Federalsburg public schools, a Dorchester jury term average cost of 2000 dollars, and a Preston New Church society building project. Mentions of pensions, marriages, sales, and travel fill the page with dense names and places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Flatson
Queenstown
John
Barnhart
Wilmington
Sallie V. Stevens
Baltimore
Federalsburg
Dorchester
New Church Society of
Preston
Republican Campaign Fund
Delaware
Jarrell & Nichols
William F. Lard
Choptank
Katie Hobbs
Denton
Bell Clothing Co Offers Warm Health Preserving Suits
Vital notice advertising men's suits from 6 dollars, with health preserving and cold resisting features. Also promoting men's overcoats from 35 dollars and highlighting Bell Clothing Company on Pratt near Hanover Street in Baltimore Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell Clothing Company
Pratt
Hanover St
Baltimore
Mad
Warm clothing for boys at Bell Clothing Pratt store
Winter winds approach daily and Bell Clothing Company urges readiness with boys warm clothing. Warm suits priced from 2.40 dollars and warm overcoats from 1.40 dollars. Located at Pratt adjoining Hanover 5 St Baltimore Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell Clothing Company
Pratt
Hanover 5
Baltimore
Thanksgiving Eve Supper at Choptank Church Factory
The ladies of Choptank Methodist Episcopal Church announce a supper on Thanksgiving Eve and the following evening at the factory location. Arksey oysters and seasonal delicacies will be served. Proceeds support the church Sunday school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of Choptank Methodist Episcopal Church
Silver Wedding Cards for Col. and Mrs. Downes
Celebration cards issued for the twenty fifth wedding anniversary of Col and Mrs Philip W Downes. The happy social event will occur on December? in Denton where the couple have lived since their marriage. It is expected to bring together many friends from across the Shore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip W. Downes
Deedra
Five Pothars Damages in Dorchester Court Case
Charles E. Hutchins sued Car line county for damages after a horse fell through a bridge on the Denton Hillsborough road. The Dorchester jury returned a $5 verdict for Hutchins after a trial extending to Monday. County counsel was E S Hobbs. Hutchins was represented by J N Todd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Hutchins
Caroline County
Dorchester Court
Hutchins
Denton- Hillsborough Road
E. S. Hobbs
J. N. Todd
Revival services began at M. E. church South last Sunday night
In Hillsborough revival services opened at the M. E. church South with Pastor Mitchell seeking distant aid later in the week. Carpenters work on the hotel. Last Friday John Wisher and Bob Smith hunted rabbits. a rabbit startled Wisher who shot Smith in one hand and both legs. Dr. Saulsbury dressed the wounds. Smith was reported doing well. Both men are colored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Church
Mitchell
John Wisher
Bob Smith
Snoyjth
Wisher
Smith
Saulsbury
Epileptic Fit Strikes Local Farmhand John Swann
Mr John Swann a farmhand near Potter's Landing suffered a severe epileptic attack Saturday night lasting several days leaving him in a near maniacal state. He was found by Mr In W Williamson writhing in his room and groaning after returning from Potter's Landing. He has since recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Swann
In. W. Williamson
Potter’s Landing
Williamson
Death of T K Robson editor and Easton Star owner
Thomas K Robson editor and proprietor of the Easton Star died of stomach cancer in Dorchester Mass on Tuesday He was born in Baltimore in 1821 and long a leading county businessman He edited the Baston Star since 1949 and was a Democratic politician on the ticket for the House of Delegates His body was taken to Baston for burial on Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas K. Robson
Easton Star
Dorchester
Mass
Easton
Baltimore
Just Over the Line In Queen Anne
Mr C W Diggans has recovered from a three week illness and can be out. Mr W E Mason, an elder of Queen Anne, has been ill a week but is slowly improving. Queen Anne will gain a new store, promising more business and enterprise. Henry Rhodes of Ridgeley will own it. Charles B Lee left for Massey Maryland to take an assistant agent role. Lev is a first class operator and wished success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Diggans
W. E. Mason
Queen Anne
Henry Rhodes
Ridgely
Charles B. Lee
Massey, Md
Lev
Clubs To Local Option Towns Ellicott City Democrat
In Eastern Shore towns local option laws are evaded by clubs organized under state corporation statutes. Prominent clubs bear cultured names yet serve as undisguised bars dispensing ardent at regular prices. Initiation fees allow unlimited consumption, threatening local option integrity. Courts lack statutory power. State Senator Brown seeks clubs extermination as nuisances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Queen Anne's County
How to Dress Poultry Shipper Guidance
A poultry shipper advises that dressed poultry should not be packed for transport and must be kept entirely cold. It should be placed in clean straw with the breast bows and wings and legs kept close to the body. Discoloration must be avoided and the neck skin should be pulled and tied over the severed portion with strong thread.
Mrs Genettly Edges Through Partial Surgery Near Williamson Wharf
Mrs J F Genettly living near Williamson wharf choked during dinner and could not swallow for three days. Doctors Downes and Yackett used a snurgent instrument with sponge to remove the obstruction but anesthesia limited success. Attending physician reports partial improvement and ability to take nourishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Genettly
Williamson Wharf
Miss Mollie Deakyne Ties The Knot In Smayrna Wedding
Miss Mollie GC Deakyne of Smayrna daughter of G A Deakyne and Me G Itrank Cronies was married at the bride’s home on Wednesday by Rev J K Stephenson. The bride wore tulle and satin with nephite rose corsage. Attendants were Miss Eenna Richards and Mr W S Colpit. Mr and Mrs Goolee left by five o clock train for a tour north. Present were G A Deakyne of Denton Annie Lord and Tila Saulsbury of Tuekuhoe Neel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mollie GC. Deakyne
Smayrna
G. A. Deakyne
Police Case Against William Taylor in Assault and Robbery
William Taylor, a young colored man, was brought before Justice Hutson on Thursday charged with assault with a gun on Mary Crops ly, who lives with Mr. G Merrill Taylor near Preston. He faced a second charge of attempt to rob after forcing entry into the house where two little girls were present and the rooms were ransacked. Mary confronted the intruder, who fired but missed. Taylor was held in 500 bond for court. State's Attorney Lewis attended. T Pliny Fisher defended. Charles E Klarvis was fined 1 and costs in two cases for disorderly conduct by Denton Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Taylor
Weyler
Lewis
T. Pliny Fisher
Charles E. Klarvis
Denton
Death by Shooting Near Grove Parent-Residents Mourn
Robert Minning, 36, of near Grove, died Sunday morning from a gunshot wound in a pine thicket near his home. A coroner’s inquest found death by shooting, accidental or intentional. He leaves a wife and six children. neighbors and authorities note his recent mental health struggles and rabbit hunting plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Minning
Grove
Mitchway
Fowing Creek
Preston
Ivo Huepian
Justice Dixon
Alex Fleming
Lie
Federalsburg Notes Local Visits And Thanksgiving Parade
Miss Nellie Teffron returns to Baltimore while Dr J C Clark visits friends there. Prof Stephenson visited his Cornet class Tuesday and Wednesday. Mrs Celia Mowbray of Preston is in town with her grandson Dr J C Clark. Misses Carrie Jederson and Jennie Grey visit Miss Alice Coliin at Potter's Landing. Frank Green of New York spent part of the week with Winter Davis. Pink Noble of New Haven County visits his mother Mrs Skate Noble. Gostin returned from Taylor's Island in Dorchester after a week away. Republicans plan a grand Thanksgiving parade here to celebrate the national victory. Ladies Foreign Missionary Society enjoyed a pleasant evening at Miss Myra Warris. C T U sent boxes and a barrel of liguy evergreens to Memorial Building Bazar. many nonmembers contributed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Teffron
Baltimore
J.C. Clark
Stephenson
Celia Mowbray
Preston
Carrie Jederson
Jennie Grey
Alice Coliin
Potter's Landing
Frank Green
New York
Winter Davis
Pink Noble
New Haven Coun
Skate Noble
Gostin
Ladies’ Foreign Missionary Society
Myra Warris
Death notice of Ardon T Ross in Pempleville
Ross Ardon T. died at his home in Pempleville on November 2 1883 aged five years four months eleven days son of B rank and Mary FF Ross The brief notice records the family detail and date of death as published in the local column.
Republicans in Denton Circle for Baltimore Port Job
The article notes Denton area Republicans eager for patronage under Mr Clarrison's administration. It names George M Bussum and other Maryland figures like Captain Burehinal Hodson and Col EL Mullikin as possible port of Baltimore collectors, praising Russum's prior campaigns and pushing Col KR Garey of Denton as surveyor. It reflects partisan claims on spoils and anticipated admin changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Baltimore
Caroline
George M. Bussum
Burehinal
Kent
Thomas S. Hodson
Somerset
EL. Clay Mullikin
Warbot
Russum
Hodson
Gibson
High
New York
New Jersey
Harrison
Jor
KR. J. W. Garey
The
Union
Col. Garey
General Harrison
Sherman
Greensboro Letter Noted Local Ventures And Affairs
Mgr. A J Rich returned from Rochester New York last Monday and reported an enjoyable trip. Jarman Son received a varied assortment of stoves and furniture this week. Verrell and son Henry, who were in New York during the summer, have returned home. Mrs D S Brockway, ill for several weeks, is convalescing. Philadelphia Coach Supply Company leases a site near the depot to begin a spoke factory. Curry will succeed James E Lewis in the mercantile business at the depot after January. Ladies hosted a Martha Washington Tea Party in Mozart Hall yesterday evening with continuing events planned tonight. D J Zacharias nearly caused a horse to be killed crossing a bridge when the road gave way. the cart entered first and the horse suffered no serious injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Hie
Ar, Dituies Kk
Curry
James E. Lewis
Is.q
Jdanutmuryt
Martha Washington
Mozart Elall
D. J. Zacharias
Real Estate Transfers in November Deeds Listed
November deeds placed on record show multiple transfers. Nichols to Willis for one fourth acre at 1700 dollars and Willis to Nichols for 83,000 value. Towers to Williams for 37 acres at 100 dollars. Nebecker to Jefferson for 72 acres at 3500. Van Gesel to Coffin for 20 acres at 900. Gibson to Clark for 244 acres at 2490. Saulsbury to Shaw for 215 acres at 4000. Van Roden to Robinson Nichols for 814 acres at 85 per acre. Carter to Major Stokes for 7863 square perches at 539. Stevens to Patton for 0 acres at 400. Whiteley to Newcombe for one third acre at ???. Russum and Kemp to Blackiston for 12 acres with no stated consideration. Wilson Dean to Butler for unspecified quantity at 300. Brown to Kaudin for half interest in 35 acres and 36 perches at 125. Harding to Downes for 5 acres at 100. Bryant to Price for 000 square feet at 380. Collins to Ledaum for 7 acres at 190. Davis to Webster for 6 acres at 120.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. Nichols
Charles F. Willis
Wizabeth R. Willis
James AL. Nichols
Richard A. Towers
Levin P. Williams
George Nebecker
Charles W. Jefferson
John T. van Gesel
Elizabeth BK. Coffin
George M. Russum
Thomas T. Kemp
Charles H. Blackiston
Wilson Dean
Mary KE. Butler
John B. Brown
Gifford M. Kaudin
Willian H. Liarding, Jr
Property transfers list with acreage and sums
A sequence of land and property transfers listing grantors and spouses, buyers, parcel sizes in acres and perches, and consideration amounts. Names include George M. Russum, Perry D. Taylor, Henry S. Beales, Gabriel F. Friend, Charlies W. Jefferson, Plymouth Russum, I. W. Bryant, Luther M. West, Ridgely town lot, Edward H. Maroy, Marshall 8S. Muttehler, Lilburn H. Steele, John Meredith, Tilgh nan Nuttie, Julia A. Morgan, Joshua Y. King, Daniel Crouse, Mary F. Rich, Robert Jarrell, Greensborough town property, David S. Moore, Julia J. Maloy, Elizabeth C. Sullivan, James A. Covey, Elon S. Hobbs, Philip W. Downes. No general narrative. fragmented deed list with deeds, estates, and values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George M. Russum
Perry D. Taylor
Henry S. Beales
Gabriel F. Friend
Charlies W. Jefferson
Plymouth Russum
I. W. Bryant
Luther M. West
Ridgely
Edward H. Maroy
Marshall
Muttehler
Lilburn H
Elizabeth C. Sullivan
James A. Covey
Elon S. Hobbs
Philip W. Downes
Dover Assembly Talk Hints at Leadership Picks
Rumors on Dover General Assembly setup propose Dr. Lewis as Senate president with Duan as clerk or Ferguson and Hawkins for similar roles. House prospects name Smyrna's John Hoffecker for speaker with Downham also in the mix. Knowles and Plunkett seek the clerkship. News includes Easton gossip on cowboys and local political antics, plus a Kent grand jury plan and land sale in Worcester County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly
Dover
Senate
Dr. Lewis
Frank M. Duan
Will G. Kirbin
Ferguson
New Castle County
John D. Uawkins
Ixent
House
John H. Hoffecker
Smyrna
McKendree Downham
Georgetown
H. Greeley Knowles
John P. Plunkett
Easton Gazette
Easton
North Milford
Elliott
David Greenly
Walcott
Greenly
Grand Jury
Kent
Cecil County
Warrison
Worcester County
Efiel Grange
Joseph Drexel
New York
William G. Strickland
Fred Gerber
Colt. Gerber
Baltimore and Delaware Bay
Diptheria Cases Near Hickmantown Prompt Action
From Smithville come reports of several diphtheria cases near Hickmantown with one death, a six year old son of Mr Charles Alford. The article urges timely action by the county board of health. Also notes Mr Wm T Hignutt buying machinery for his Baltic mill including a homing mill and buckwheat huller. Rev W W Redman has led revival services in Bloomery M S Church for two weeks. Miss Etta Chaftinel visits relatives this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hickmantown
Charles Alford
County Board of Health
Wm. T. Hignutt
Balticmore
W. W. Redman
Bloomery M.S. Church
Etta Chaftinel
Baltimore
A Woman's Discovery Promises Cure for Consumption
A Shelby County medical testimonial claims a seven year struggle with a fatal illness ended after Mrs. Luther Luts used Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption. The letter from W C Mamrick Co of Shelby NC says one bottle cured her and she slept through the night. George and Kedden's Drug Store offer trial bottles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Kings
Luther Luts
W. C. Mamrick & Co
Shelby, N.C
George & Kedden
Married in Denton and Cambridge by Clergy
Notices of two marriages appear. One records Charles W. Todd wed Priscilla Butter in Denton by Rev James H Rich. The second notes Thomas Llughlett Jr of Talbot county and Lydia Anna Ross of Cambridge married at Chris Church Cambridge with multiple ministers assisting. A Baltimore ad touts Salvation Oil and Smiths Chill Syrup as malaria cures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toop—Butleer
Denton
James H. Rich
Me. Chas. W. Todd
Priscilla Butter
Luc Lert—Ress
Chris Church
Cambridge
Theo. P. Barber
F. B. Adking
James L. Bryan
Thomas Llughlett, Jr
Yalbot County
Sliss Lydia Anna Ross
Baltimore
Salvation Oil
Willian Schellhngs, Jr
Pennsylvania
December Book News to feature holiday books illustrated
Philadelphia edition notes the December Book News of 112 pages with full lists of holiday titles for big and little readers and promises savings on purchases. It highlights cords as a new dress goods weave with multiple shades, widths from 49 to 50 inches, priced from 75 cents to 2.50 dollars, noting recent price drops elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Book News
Fabric offerings priced by weight and type
The preview notes Serge at 42 and 50 inch Cassimir in delicate twill priced at 75c and 1. The Drap des Dames, 46 inch, is the heaviest and strongest, priced from 75c to 1.25. A selection of varied weights lies between them.
Dresses at bargain prices tempt with patterns and serges
A sales pitch offers liberal dress patterns priced at 3 to 4 dollars with 300 styles to choose from. Half dollar yard goods, serges, and all wool fabrics are described as sturdy and well dyed, many previously costing more, with enticing 50 cent options noted.
Handkerchief Harvest Offers Wide Linen Selection
Eighty four feet of counter space showcase Handkerchief samples from Wanamaker. The display features linen handkerchiefs for men women and misses including embroidered printed and scalloped styles with many price points from 10c to 3 per dozen. The new Paris inspired Iris Linen copies and silk cornerpieces add seasonal variety as buyers crowd the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Joun Wanamaker
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the Local Department
J. Boon Dukes
the Plains
James P. Melvin
Selicott City Democrat
Emma Satterthwaite
A. G. Saulsbury & Bro
L. H. Gadd
A. J. Gadd
Sadlersville
J. Marion Emerson
Ausonia
Conn
J. H. Emerson
William KE. Harris
Harris
W. W. W. Wilson
Greensborough
Mr. Price
Wilson
J. 5. Kelley
W. T. Kelley
Mercantile and Commission
G. W. Pleasanton
Milford
E. H. Maley
Nannie Ross
Thomas H. Hughiett, Jr
Aston
G. G. Tibbetts
Booth’s Bay
Maine
George W. Jewett
F. D. Lee
Alexandria
Christ Church
Lee
J. M. Knotts
Jeneth
L. P. Corkran
George A. Deakyne
England
George Denkyne
Torrey
T. Harrison Garrett
Maryland Steamboat Company
Clerk Gadd
Daniel Bowdle
Addie Henry
Jone A. Banning
Ida B.thomas
Thomas J. Woolner
Hester A. Willoughby
Charles W.todd
Priscilla Butler
Albert Jebaugh
Elie J. Cook
Feenry M. Wright
Bertie H. Charles
Hubert J. Frazier
Ella Butler
John W. Blades
Rosa Christopher
Bising
Hillsborough
T. K. Robson
Ellicott City
Democrat
Adeo— Pearyne
Federalsburg Notes
Memorial Building Bazar
Mgr. A. J. Rich
Rochester
N. Y
Peninadar
Smithville
A.G. Saulsbury & Bro’s
Mammoth Establishment
Saulsbury § Bro's
Saulsbury & Bro
the Davis
Bes
DAVIS
Davis S. M. Company
T.w.&c. F.smith, Agts
Rindgh Uy, MD
T. W. Smith
T. Fred. Garry
Tom
INWDY
Fred OF
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Efeinds
Fred. Garey
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