Trade and politics mix in early newspaper tidbits
Trade remains flourishing nationwide despite executive changes. The Board of Public Works dismissed charges against Captain Mitchell of the oyster police and steamer Lelin, citing witness unreliability. Judge Bartol resigns as Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals. a 15 year term election will follow. Colored Republicans of Somerset County push for equal rights, denouncing party slavery and urging unity to advance the cause.
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Board of Public Works
Charles I. B. Mitchell
oyster
Lelin
Samuel AC. Seward
BaRtToL
Court of Appeals
Bartol
Somerset county
Moses
Princess Anne
Let Us Be Faithful in a County Election
The readers are urged to consider the November vote as a choice between Democratic and Republican paths. It stresses enduring party principles, loyalty across generations, and the significance of the community’s welfare as fathers and sons prepare to vote, upholding ancestral Democratic guidance.
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Caroline county
Democratic County Rallies for Unity and Reform
In Caroline County Democrats urge loyalty to the party ticket, insisting principles remain constant and urging support for honest, capable candidates. The piece also notes cabinet-formation debates in Washington and Latrobe’s hints at a future governorship with businesslike reforms and tax reductions.
Visions in the Air Ghosts and soldiers seen on the Peninsula
Eye witness reports from Royal Oak and Sussex Delaware describe bands of angels and a marching army glowing in the night sky. Reports spread to Laurel Talbot County and beyond with varied interpretations from portents of end times to reflections of militia en route to Yorktown. A man named Coverdale also saw the same figures, while a shooting incident at a farm ends with Wilson fled and Wright wounded lightly.
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PENINSULA
Wilmington News
Royal Oak
Sussex county
Delaware
Willam West
Georgetown
eac
West
stanze
Georgetown Inquirer
Coverdale
the Inquirer
Laurel
Garfield
Talbot county
Clara’s Point
Yorktown
Pennsylvania
Tenant Landlord Dispute Over Grazing Stock
Harrington October 4. Andrew J Wright who rented William Butler s farm near Harrington since January 1 sub let an apartment to Mr Wilson agreeing to let Wilson s stock graze on the land as long as pasture was wood. The drought killed the grass and Wilson was notified to remove his stock but failed to do so. Wright on
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Harrington
Andrew J. Wright
William Butler
Mr. Wilson
Wright
Wilson
Public school tax distribution across Maryland counties
The comptroller apportioned the white and colored public school taxes for Maryland counties and Baltimore City, payable after Oct 10. Totals show Allegany to Washington counties, Prince Georges, Queen Annes, and others, with Garrett included in Allegany. An additional allocation funded the State Normal School whites and colored, plus its principal salary.
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ANNAPOLIS
Baltimore
Allegany
Anne Arun
Baltimore city
Baltimore coun
Caroline
OS Carroll
Cecil
Charlea
Dorchester
Frederick
Garrett
seeene sarece Harford
Howard
Kent
Montgomery
Prince George’s
Queen Anne's
He. Mary's
Somerset
Talbot
Washington
Allegancy
State Normal School
Marriage of Daughter of Governor Reported
A report claims Miss Clara Hamilton daughter of the Governor wed J H Stanhope a Baltimore clerk at Pen-Mar in a ceremony conducted by Dr Murray of Westminster Nev Friends deny the union saying the girl is at a New York school Stanhope obtained a license in Westminster last August and the marriage occurred at Pen-Mar with Dr Murray present The girl is said to be about seventeen Stanhope not over twenty
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Clara Hamilton
J. HE. Stanhope
Baltimore
Pen-Mar
Westminister
Murray
A. S
Govenor
New York
Stanhope
Court House
Westminster
Miss Hamilton
Murry
Ile (Stanhope
Wim Cat Insurance Risky Policies Hit Delaware
An agent for several Pennsylvania life insurers is conducting risky life insurance business in Delaware. Margaret Fury, near Perry's Tabern, Brandywine Windred, is at least 80 with policies totaling 35000 and plans for another 35000. Margaret Spencer of Wilmington holds 5000 in life policies and is frail. Additional policies of 2000 to 5000 exist on Adam Young, 78, Brandywine village, and Margaret Clouser, Wilmington.
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Wim-Cat INSURANCE
Pennsylvania
Delaware
Margaret Fury
Perry's Tabern
Brandywine Windred
Margaret Spencer
Wilmington
Adam Young
Brandywine village
Margaret Clouser
Guiteau Case Tightens as Garfield Shooting Studied
The District of Columbia jury heard testimony on Garfield's wound with Surgeon General Barnes, George W. Adams, and Policeman Kearney, and Dr. Lamb on autopsy. Guiteau indicted for murder. New Jersey opts out, leaving trial to DC authorities. George Scoville, his brother in law, to act as counsel. Defense claims insanity.
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Guitray
District of Columbia
Garfield
Barnes
Child Found Drowned in Slop Barrel Near Embert Farm
A two year old boy of Mr Soloman Narris from Embert's farm three miles from town was found dead Friday in a slop barrel at the farm. The barrel once half buried stood on a cask holding about sixty gallons. The child disappeared during the day prompting a search. It was recovered head downward in the slop, drowning occurred.
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Cutty
Soloman Narris
hos
A. Embert
Warris
tittle
Centreville Observer
Swarthmore College Students to Receive Books by Dates
Swarthmore College students from each class are to assemble at the Chestnut Grove House in Media near the railroad station to collect books and resume studies. Seniors and juniors on the 6th at 6 o clock, sophomores and freshmen on the 7th, college preparatory on the 10th, class A on the 11th, and classes 3 and C on the 12th.
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SWARTHMORE COLLEGE
Chestnut Grove
Cambridge Republican State Convention Chooses Leaders
At Cambridge on Wednesday J A J Creswell presided as convention chair Mc nomination for state comptroller went to Thomas Gorsuch of Frederick State Central Committee re elected Henry Stockbridge as chairman Henry Lingenfelder of Baltimore became secretary replacing J Emory Weatherby Grant bloc held full control of the convention.
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Cambridge
J. A. J. Creswell
Thomas Gorsuch
Frederick
State Central Committee
Henry Stockbridge
J. Emory Weatherby
Henry Lingenfelder
Baltimore
Grant
Anti-stalwarts lead New York state convention slate
In the New York state convention, anti-stalwarts held a large majority while Conklingites accepted the defeat with quiet formality. The gathering was orderly with Senator Miller named temporary and Chauncey M. Depew the permanent chairman. A slate ticket was nominated.
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New York
Conklingites
Miller
Chauncery M. Depew
United never to drift Afar Garfield monument quote
A historical newspaper excerpt quotes a sentiment on national unity and enduring peace honoring President Garfield. It emphasizes that through blood and divine rule Americans will stay united as long as America is ruled by Americans, framing unity as a grand monument beyond mechanical achievement.
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Garfield
America
Baltimore's Oriole Celebrates With Grand Pageant 1881
Chevalier Baltimone invites Caroline county residents to Baltimore for a multi day celebration. The plan includes a five and three quarter mile parade from Druid Hill Park to the starting gate, grand military displays, and a fireworks show. Railroads offer half price tickets and evening steamer service runs at eleven.
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Dean Eptrors
Caroline county
Druid Hill Park gate
New Orleans
Druid ILiil Park
Baltimore
Druid Till
Park gate
Light streets
CHEVALIER
BALTIMONE
Delaware and Chesapeake Rail way repair to Oxford commence
The relaying of the Delaware and Chesapeake Railway rack has begun at the north end and is expected to extend to Oxford, with the entire line undergoing thorough repair.
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Delaware & Chesapeake Railway
Oxford
White Lehman and Alford Covey Nuptials in County
Notices record two marriages in Caroline County. John I. White wed Ea Lehman at the bride’s home on September 29 with Rev. A A. Fisher officiating. John F. Alford married Mary I. Covey at Geo. Smith’s residence on August 31, officiated by Rev. A A. Fisher.
Obituary Notices for Willis Kennard and Jarman Deaths
Obituary notices report the deaths near Bridgetown and Oaklanoid with typhoid and pneumonia. Geo W Willis aged 20, son of D Willis, dies near Bridgetown on the 20th. Kennard dies in the county on the 21st from typhoid and pneumonia. Wm T Jarman dies near Bridgetown on the 25th of typhoid fever.
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WILLIS
Bridgetown
Geo
W. Willis
D. Willis
KENNARD
Qaklanid
JARMAN
Bridgetow
Wm. T. Jarnino
L. T. Vosmus Sells Celebrated Sticit Piano and Organa
Denton Mil is a music dealer offering the Sticit Piano and three high grade Organa models direct from manufacturers. He sells at very low cash prices or on time with terms available. For prices and details, contact LL. T. Vosmus, educator in vocal and instrumental music.
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L. T. Vosmus
LL. T. Vosmus
Denton
Mil
Bonrington Route Special Inducements Featured
Important to travelers offered by Bonrlington Route promises special inducements via a prominent advertisement found elsewhere in this issue.
Suits Made to Order at Ball Shannaban Grace’s Market
Suits crafted to measure with guaranteed fit as nine of Cassimere showcased in the market at Ball Shannaban Grace’s.
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cassimere
Ball
Shannaban & Grace's
Ball Shanashan Grace offers cheap silks and cashmeres
A London ad copy invites customers to visit Ball Shanashan & Grace to judge for themselves the low prices on black silks and cashmeres. The tag urges shoppers to come in and compare before purchasing.
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Ball, Shanashan & Grace
Sheep thefts alarm Church Hill farmers in Queen Anne’s
In the Church Hill district of Queen Anne’s county several farmers report multiple sheep stolen over a two week period. Capt. C. F. Iollingaworth loses six, Samuel Brown six, and Franti Bishop five. The thefts occurred in one week and the animals were market ready. Easton area sees unusual sickness blamed on poor meadow drainage. Dorchester county shipbuilding remains brisk. Elkton’s A P Shockley claims 892 rails secured on ten sides.
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Church Hill
Queen Anne’s
C. F. Iollingaworth
Samuel Brown
Franti
Bishop
Dorchester county
A. P. Shockley
Elkton
Market Reports on Southern Wheat and Western Corn
Markets show light Southern wheat offering with a firm tone. Fancy No. 1 samples sold around 145 to 163, including lone berry at 155 to 163. Maryland red offered 100 to 160. White Southern corn weak with small lots at 0 slots and no yellow reported. Western market quiet and steady, most trading in November deliveries at 76 to 77 cents. Outs and rye prices listed around 1.13 to 1.14.
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Maryland
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