Local politics and auctions across Maryland towns
The issue reports multiple political meetings and speeches by Congressman Gibson in Somerset and Denton, Republican activities in Ridgely and Denton, and a large Democratic gathering in Talbot. It notes property sales and auctions, farm transfers at Templeville and Federalsburg, and a church dedication in Chester Town. A mysterious flight of Nat Horsey from Satterfield’s farm draws attention along with sheriff sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nat. Horsey
Wm. C. Satterfield
Horsey
Greensborough Free Press
Assaults and a wedding crowd at Cordova church
Thomas Taylor and Chase Miller, both colored, were found guilty of assault with a loaded cane on Robert J. Ross and received four and two months respectively in the Maryland House of Correction. Miller also fined a dollar for drunkenness. Other minor charges were referred to the grand jury. In Cordova, the Chapel of the Good Shepherd hosted the marriage of A C Dunbrack of Kersey, W. Va., to Miss Linda Lee Ridgaway of West Point, Va. The ceremony featured flowers, an evergreen arch, and a floral bell. The couple departed for Easton Point and then by steamer to Baltimore, Washington, West Point, and Keyser, where they will reside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Taylor
Chase Miller
Robert J. Ross
Justice Hutson
Ross
Taylor
Miller
Maryland House of Correction
Rudolph Cephas
Richard E. Smith
Miney Taylor
Miney
J. Milton Atringdale
J. M. Beaven
Wmn. F. Jump
Della Rose
Linda
Sue B. Rose
Keyser
W. Va
Grain Market Wheat Prices Edge Up Despite Unsettled Trade
The Grain Market notes advancing prices for wheat with unsettled activity. Yesterday's papers quote choice hard red winter wheat at 1 20 per bushel and longberry near 1 21, white corn at 50 cents, and old corn ranging from 54 to 57 cents per bushel.
Gareys to Put New Milling Process in Full Time
Mr. T. Fred Garey will operate a new milling process around the clock under the supervision of Mr. J.J. Connelly, a veteran millwright. The plant includes a premier homing mill, a 1 corn and cob crusher, and distinct sets for chopping feed and grinding corn, with completion expected in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Fred. Garey
J.J. Connelly
Garey
The New Ballot Boxes For Maryland Elections
Maryland election law prescribes ballot boxes one foot outside measurement with iron or brass edge restraints and a wooden lid. Each box must have a brass or iron hinge lock and a slit just large enough for one folded ballot, with clear plate glass sides at least one eighth inch thick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Local Notables and Church News Update
Geo W Ernst is recovering after illness and hopes to be out soon. Rev T L Price has trimmed parsonage shade trees. Calvin Satterfield has moved from Houston and rented Frank Moore property to join his father in business. Rev T L Price helped Rev Mr Fogle at Shepards chapel revival. attendance remains limited with modest spiritual progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. W. Ernst, Esq
Rev
T. L. Price
Calvin Satterfield, Esq
Houston
Texas
Mercantile Busines
Frank Moore
Speechworking tour and tariff reform tidal wave
Hon George M Russum travels on invitation of New Jersey and New York committees on a speechworking tour likely to run through the campaign. A bet links Cleveland and Harrison outcomes to a Brick Hotel ride, promising a post election spectacle. Also notes visits by Mrs Horsey and Mrs Hoskins of Denton and health improvement of M S Mutchler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George M. Russum
New Jersey
New York
New York State
Caroline County
Caroline
Kent
Cleveland
Harrison
Union
Horsey
Hoskins
Denton
Benjamin Moore
Delaware Avenue
Wilmington Journal
John F. Russum
Stillsboro
H. E. Smith
M.S. Mutchler
A Cash-Only Plan for Tradesmen and Public Benefit
A reader suggests a cash basis for tradesmen and the public to reduce bookwork. Proposes storekeepers enter no amount under one dollar and close accounts for regular customers by paying cash for small items rather than maintaining lengthy running charges. Claims merchants could stock more regularly and offer lower prices, easing clerical burdens.
Democratic Club Meetings and Upcoming Political Events
The Ridgely Democratic Club held a one hour lecture in McShane's hall by Arringdale of Talbot county. Dr Herr commented as the meeting closed. A mass meeting is set for Oct 27 at Queen Anne station with speakers from this and Caroline counties. A Democratic pole raise and oyster roast is planned at Goldsborough at 2 PM with invited speakers Senator Goldsborough Fleury R Lewis Elon S Trobbs and M B Stephens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridgely
McShane’s Hall
Arringdale
Talbot County
Herr
Elon S. Trobbs
MM. 3B. Stephens
No News Day Reporter's Banter in Hudson City
In Hudson Register light chatter surfaces as a reporter questions a gentleman about news. The man jokes that nothing is new except a warm day, a farm roof project, a brother visiting from Ohio, and a family diphtheria case. A coroner inquiry also lurks behind the small talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson Register
Times
Albright
Ohio
Phavll
Thad
Willie
Quiet county town shows signs of change in Merrickton
The district remains quiet as farmers busy feeding wheat to ease road travel to Greensborogh Centreville Goldsboro and Denton. Thomas Dudley now of Reesville is ill with intermittent fever and typhoid symptoms under Dr G W Parvis care. Rev J C Thrasher travels Goldsboro for protracted services while Rev Albert Chandler hosts meetings at Merrickton and Reesville. Merrickton merchants switch hands with St B Roberts selling to Sill & Phillips J J Wilson to Cox & Bro and Newton & Wallace taking R W Wilson’s former store. The M E Church South at Merrickton to be dedicated soon on the former burned site, a more imposing structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensborogh
Centreville
Goldsboro
Denton
Thomas Dudley
Reesville
G. W. Parvis
J. C. Thrasher
Albert Chandler
Merrickton
Roesville
St. B. Roberts
Siubl& Phillips
J. J. Wilson
Cox & Bro
Newton & Wallace
R. W. Wilson
M. E. Church
Prominent Willsboro figure dies after illness
WULLsboro Hems, Mr WH Gearhart, a longtime and respected citizen, died at his home Monday morning after a long struggle with dyspepsia and a recent bilious attack. Funeral held Wednesday at M E church with Rev J A Brindle officiating. interment at Slillsboro Cemetery. He leaves a widow and four children. The M E church counts him as an active supporter and his fire was insured for ten thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WH. L. Gearhart
Illsboro
Tnst
Gearhart
M. E. Church
Wilmington
Peninsula Methodist
M. E
Fisher
Saulsbury
Garrison Smith
EW Smith
Baltimore
Walter Booker
Greensborough
Federalburgs Captain Watkins Dies at Home
Captain William J L Watkins died suddenly at his home over the bridge last Tuesday morning after a period of feeble health. He fell returning from the wood pile and died within minutes. heart trouble was the immediate cause. He was about 77 years old and a prominent member of the M E Church. He served as captain of Company G, First Eastern Shore Regiment during the Civil War and held the office of Justice of the Peace for twenty years. Ward activities include Democratic Club meetings, M E church service, and a collection for yellow fever sufferers. Real estate sale: Thomas Cain Stuck near Nynsan sold to Dr J C Clark for $128.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William JL. Watkins
Jie
Jefferson
Ife
M. 1
First
Eastern Shore Regiment
Davis Hall
Tiertie Davis
Messenger
Dukehart
Dr. Clark
Corn Based Diet Venerated In Southern Tables
A 19th century piece extols corn and corn products as superior to wheat. It highlights corn bread corn cakes and hominy as healthy staple foods, noting large corn crops and suggesting greater corn use benefits public health and strength especially in the South. It lauds old traditions and skilled cooks among African Americans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Hutch
South
Genevieve and Other Tales in Frank Leslie Issue
The November number of Frank Leslie's Sunday Magazine features the tale Genevieve Or The Children of Port Royal, a Thanksgiving piece A Leaf from the Law of the Nellie by Fannie Ay mar Matthews, A Charm of Halloween by Mrs. Alexander, The Story of Zuunna Missions by Emma Raymond Pitman, Evolution of Gamine by Charles Bacon, and Martyrs of Life sermons in the Wome Pulpit. A pair of sonnets The Hereafter by Bishop Alexander and many poems and brief articles complete the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Leslie
Genevieve
Port Royal
Fannie Aymar Matthews
Alexander
Zuunna
Emma Raymond Pitman
Charles Bacon
Dr. Palmage
Wome
Derry
Raphoe
Petitioners seek dissolution of Invincible Club in Denton
More than forty signers urge Governor Jackson to revoke the Invincible Club charter granted under 1865 law. They allege the club’s literary musical and scientific features are feeble and that the operation has become a nuisance. They demand court appearance to show cause why the corporate existence should cease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Invincible Club
Denton
Petiioners
General Assembly
A Paradise for Boys at The Bell Clothing Mouse
The Bell Clothing House on Pratt Street near Wanover Baltimore offers boy’s suits from 2.50 to 5.00 dollars with options ranging from modest to finest quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell Clothing Mouse
Pratt St
Wanover
Baltimore
Goldmaker's Dress Goods Sale in 1888 Philadelphia
Goldmaker's Philadelphia advertises a dress goods sale on Monday October 15 1888. It highlights serge 50 inches wide at 50 cents, broadcloth at 1 50, cloakings and beavers up to 4 dollars, Sealskin cloth 8 to 17 dollars, and over 240 feet of flannel counters with 65 cent French printed flannels. It emphasizes all-wool or silk-and-wool plaids and vast color variety with numerous patterns and textures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Alaska
America
Fall Edition Catalogue Offers Mail Order Shopping
A complete catalogue of goods and prices is prepared for Spring and Fall the Fall edition is ready. It promises easy shopping by mail and brings the store to your home. Send your name and address on a form to receive the catalogue.
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Spa
Congressman Gibson
Somerset
Brown
Renew
Templeville
D. C. Forbes
Federalsburgh
Arie Townsend
Thawley’s Chapel
Tuckahoe Neck
Hodson
Frank M. Morgan
Greenwood M. E. Church
Philip W. Downes
Main Street
R.T. Carter
Evitts & Holbrook
Messrs. White & Carmine
Bethlehem
M. P
Chestertown
Walter R. Graham
Sheriff Williams
Constable Cooper
House of Correction
Charley
M. E Church
Hillsboro
B. Highly
Trappe
Alrey’s
William J. Hurley
Levin A. Porter
A.G. Saulsbury & Rbro
Prohibition Brethren
Alfred Smith
Harman
D. P. Lefever
Tangier Island
G. L. Hardesty
Talbot
Fasten
Butler
North Carolina
Gorman and Wilson
McMillen
Tennessee
Latrobe
Young Women’s Christian Temperance Union
MacShane’s Hall
Democratic Club
Isaac Hyner
Ledger
J. S. Willis
Morton
Mr. Willis
Wm. McKenney
Queen Anne County
David Smith
The
Danbrack— Ridgaway
Mr. Garey’s Relief Mills
AML
Wullsboro
Hems
Federalsburg
Citizer
William H. Stollis
Thomas Cain
Nynsan
J. C. Clark
Goldmaker’s
Hussar
Canamaker's
Joan Wanamaker
Chestnut
Thirteenth and Market Streets
City Hall Square
Aunaperay
Royal Baking Powder Coo
Wall Street
N. Y
A. G. Saulsbury & Bro
Ridgely, Maryland
Crockery
Chinaware
A. G. Yates & CO
Chester River
Emma. Ford
Queenstown
Pier 7
Light Street Wharf
B. S. Ford
Corsica River
Grey’s Inn
Kent Island
Geo. Warfield
Colored School
Office Board OF School Commissioners
Dextoux
Denton Academy
MM. Ed. Stephens
Wagner's Green
Eastern Shore House
Baltimore City
S'Jacobs OJ
Fowling Creek
Joi
Nichols
Fowing Creek
Babcock & Wilcor
Bate
F. W. Redden
Denton, Mu
Ayer
Robert F. McKeen
New Gretna
N. J
Deere Byla Oe &Co
Lowell, Mann
All Druggisua
Washington College
Orphans’ Court
Kent County
United States
Jas. B. Steele
Register of Wills
Mazarin
Smith
Jina
Et Lange's
Prica Tocts
Atait Arena
Jennie Fleming
Chas. H. Fleming
Wm. E. Fleming
Circuit Court
Chancery
Elon S. Hobbs
Ely
TH On -Sau, Sbd Vfevers S
ELY Brothers
Warren SL
New York City
Drugrista
Nscox &Co
N. Ys Parker
Price
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