Local notices and events fill Easton area page
A collage of notices details residents moving in, sales and auctions, church matters, political rallies, and local meetings. Highlights include Vestry calling Rev Woolford, a public sale near Preston Md, a new storefront glass front by O E Rochester, and a fruit packers season market. Also reported are Democratic rallies in Greensboro, a bank of public vendues, and several social notices from Hillsboro to Goldsborough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Gesel
Charles Stevens
J. S. Crossy, Jr
Troy
Wilmington Academy of Music
Pawnee Bill
Easton Fair
Elizabeth Parnell
Denton
John F. Dawson
Greensboro
EK. C. Fields
Federalsburgh
O. E. Rochester
H. Flaharty
Minnie Wheeler
Tuckahoe River
Christ Church Vestry
William G. Woolford
Grace Church
Wicomico
Anne Townsend
F. I. Mosher
The
Birdsall Co
Charles B. Harrison
Preston
St. John’s College
Goldsborough
D.S. Waldron
Grove
Bethlehem
St. Paul’s Church
Hillsboro
Holy Communion
Adams
Q. H. Hornbogen
Sigman
Caroline
Daniel Cook
Charles Sauer
Easton
Easton Democrat
Turner and Jennings Wed in Baltimore Theirs Is a Local Marriage
Mr Thomas Turner and Miss Mamie Jennings were married in Baltimore on Wednesday night the 24th inst. The Democrats plan a grand mass meeting Saturday November 3 with Representative Gibson and other speakers expected.
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Thos. Turner
Mamie Jennings
Baltimore
Representative Gibson
Bell Clothing Company Offers Low Priced Suits and Coats
The ad promotes best made men suits from 6.00 to 318.00 and men s overcoats 5.00 to 20.00 at Bell Clothing Company Pratt Street adjoining Hanover Baltimore. Boys overcoats range 2.25 to 14.00 and Bovy s suits from 2.50 to 12.00. The Presidential Election is framed as less important than affordable clothing.
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Bovy
Bell Clothing Company
Pratt Street
Hanover
Baltimore
Raspberry branches and ripe fruit shown to the JOURNAL
Captain R W Stewart on Wednesday presented the JOURNAL with raspberry branches full of well ripened fruit of the second growth. A strawberries, fully ripe and survived frost, were also presented by Mr Charless Smith a few days ago.
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R. W. Stewart
Journal
Charless. Smith
Cordova Town Progress Knights Growth in 1900s Era
Painters work on Dr. C. M. Steele residence, with occupation expected soon. John Holt completes new store ready for goods. A schoolhouse addition expands to house higher grades.
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C. M. Steele
John Holt
Butler Held for Court in Assault Case
William Vance Butler, a burley middle aged black man, was arrested Saturday by Sheriff Williams on indecent assault charges involving his sixteen year old mulatto step-daughter from last summer. He was admitted to bail of five hundred dollars for court appearance. States Attorney Lewis attended and Col. Downes represented the defendant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Vance Butler
Williams
Mulato
Butler
Lewis
Col. Downes
Traction engine crashes through bridge at milldam
Last Thursday night Brown and Bro. traction engine broke through Hignutt milldam bridge and toppled into the fore bay with full steam up, causing bridge demolition but little other damage. James J. Thawley is reappointed justice of the peace by Gov. Jackson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown & Bro
Hignutt’s
James J. Thawley
Gov. Jackson
Third Democratic pole-raising held at Goldsboro
In Goldsboro Saturday afternoon the First district Democrats raised a flag bearing Cleveland Thurman and Gibson with a streamer before a large crowd. County Commissioner Barcus presided and Joseph T. Daily served as secretary. Dr Griffin W Goldsborough and State's Attorney Henry R Lewis spoke. an oyster roast followed the outdoor mass meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline County
Goldsboro
Cleveland
Thurman
Gibson
Barcus
Joseph T. Daily
Griffin W. Goldsborough
Henry R. Lewis
Dukes Exhibits Two-Year-Old Percheron Horses
Mr. Levi T. Dukes of Tuckahoe Neck claims the county’s largest two-year-olds after driving fifty bushels of wheat to Denton to settle a weighing dispute. The pair, Cleveland and Harrison, are Percheron stock, black and gray, each tipping the hay scales at 1 045 pounds. They have worked on the farm since mid June and were two years old at the time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levi T. Dukes
Tuckahoe Neck
Denton
Clevelands
Harrison
Richmond Exposition Half Rates via Pennsylvania Railroad
The Richmond Exposition, three weeks underway, showcases tobacco products minerals and fine stock with many features. The city and its historic associations attract visitors. Pennsylvania Railroad offers round trip tickets every Monday and Thursday through November 19, with return validity to November 26 1888 at a single fare.
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Richmond
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Death of Miss Annie Saulsbury at Oakford
Miss Annie Saulsbury 24 oldest daughter of Wim E Saulsbury died at Oakford in Tuckahoe Neck after sudden hemorrhage following a June church festival. Educated at the State Normal School she taught at Harris’s School. Funeral at Thawley’s M P church with Rev Arnett officiating and interment in Denton cemetery. A large circle mourns her loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Saulsbury
Wim. E. Saulsbury
Geo. W. Spurry
State Normal School
Harris’s School
Tuckahoo Neck
Thawley’s M. P
Arnett
Denton Cemetery
Saulsbury
Local District Notes On Canning Trade And Town Changes
In the Fourti district improvements and a thriving canning trade lift employment as farmers report good tomato yields though beans and corn show mixed results. Wrights depart, Sisk and Dennis plan new stores, Mrs Sisk builds a Preston home, and two couples wed at Powling Creek church with ties to longtime local families.
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Choptank
Preston
Bethlehem
Goove
Fowling Creek
American Corner
Messrs
Wright & Wright
Wright
Eliver R
A. W., Sisk
Messrs. Wright
J.P. Dennis
Mrs Stewart Entertains Denton Matrons Host Bean Bag Party
Truly Denton matrons brighten town social season with a bean bag party at Mrs R G Stewarts. Prof James Swann won the gentlemen’s prize muffler while Mrs Robie Hobbs took the ladies’ prize a handsome handkerchief. Colonel L H Gadd claimed the booby prize and a supper followed as guests praised the hostess.
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Denton
Russum
Gadd
R. G. Stewarts
L A
Stewart
J. A. Gadd
James Swann
Robie Hobbs
Ladie
Col
L. H. Gadd
G. Stewart
R. J. W. Gary
Mary Stewart
Fannie Jump
Eleanor Turner
May Chillon
May Fisher
Helen Holmes
Robie Kebbs
Alice Melvin
Clara van Gesel
Sallie Stevens
Prof
T. G. Dawson
G. W. Pleasanton
W. B. Stephens
T. P. Fisher
J. Id. Downes
Elon S. Hobbs
Earle Fisher
J. Dukes Downes
Out With the Indians Mr Edwin C Fields Arrives Home
Edwin C Fields, agent for Gros Ven tres and Asinaboine tribes, returns to Federalsburg on leave. He reports about 1600 Indians, a reservation south of the Canadian line, and notes farming progress, schooling, food rations, and upcoming relocation. Cattle and rail access rise as native life shifts near Fort Belknap, Montana Territory.
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Edwin C. Fields
Caroline County
Gros Ventres
Asinaboine
Federalsburg
Fields
Canadian Line
Fort Benton
Fort Belknap
Montana Territory
Orphans' Court Action and Scholarship Appointment
The bench heard renunciations by Margaret A. Lowe and W H Lowe of administration rights. An estate valuation and sale authority were approved. Hobbs trustee sale of Daniel Stevens property confirmed. A vacant Washington College scholarship was filled by R E Fisher after committee examination and comparison with applicants.
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Orphans’ Court
Jas
Thos. Lowe
Esma Lowe
Margaret A. Lowe
W. H. Lowe
Elon S. Hobbs
Daniel Stevens
Z. P. Steele
BR. I. Fisher
R. Os. Fisher
Eastern Shore Campaign and horse race at Masons Corner
Democrats in Talbot Queen Anne and Caroline counties gather at Masons Corner Chapel near Hillsboro for an Anniss meeting with E T Brown of Centreville speaking. A Livoo mnatch race features Sol Pippin’s Lady Bennett and Anderson’s Scissors on Wednesday at 2 at Hillsboro. Mayor Latrobe predicts Gibson’s strong support. Capt. William H Watkins of Federalsburg dies aged 73. Carroll and Chilcatt marry at Mr Mrs parsonage with Rev Wilson officiating.
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Masons Corner
Sol
Pippin
Tom
Anderson
F.C. Latrobe
Latrobe
Baltimore
Easton
Evening News
Charles Hf. Gibson
Whith
Win. HW. Watkins
Federalsburg
St. Michaels
Talbot County
Col. Wallace
Gettysboro
MM. E. Church
Cleveland, Thurman and Gibson Club
Watkins
Tne Ledger
Win
Carroll
Mary E. Chilcatt
Caroline County
W. W. W. Wilson
Marital Notices in Preston and Local County Wedding
Married announcements list FP Fsokopei Fsokppe and Mary Wil loughby wed in Preston by Rev Wright on the 16th. Charles-Combee reports M W Charles, grandson of Madison Williams, to Kate F., daughter of John F., and sister of Rev M L Cohee, on the 24th at 6:00 am.
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Fsokopei
Willoughby
Preston
Wright
Edwards
Fsokppe
Mary EE. Willoughby
Charles—Combee
M. W. Charles
Madison Williams
Kate
John F
M. L. Cohee
Infant Deaths in Denton and Smithville Records
In Denton, Bertha Ewing infant daughter of Samuel and Mary Ewing died of pneumonia at twenty months. Near Smithville, Myra Todd, daughter of L N and Lizzie V Todd, died of croup at about three years. In 1888, Nannie Clark, infant daughter of Charles T Y and Ida D Clark, died at three weeks and three days.
Greensborough Notes and Society Items
Our principal was ill and could not teach last Monday. Mary Rich, longtime Greensborough resident, has sold her property and will move to Centreville to live with her son Charlie. Susie Pearson, daughter of John B. and Elizabeth Pearson, died, and a large funeral was held at her father's home with interment in the cemetery.
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Grove
M.P
Bettie Lord
Mary J. Barcus
Greenbury Barcus
Goldsborough
M. P
Greensborough
H.S. Fisher
Hilsborough
Fisher
Geensborough
Mary Rich
Centreville
Charlie
Rich
Susie Pearson
John BE
Elizabeth Pearson
Bell Clothing Co Ad Promises Quality Boys and Men's Wear
The Mother's Candidate is the Clothier who gives her boys the best and warmest clothing at the lowest prices. Prices include a boy suit for £2.50, better at $5.00, best from $1.00 up, overcoats priced evenly, men's suits from $6.00 to $18.00, and overcoats from $5.00 to $20.00. All made locally. The Bell Clothing Company, Pratt Street adjoining Hanover, Baltimore.
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Bell Clothing Company
Pratt Street
Hanover
Baltimore
Mass Meeting at Easton Highlights Democratic Campaign
In Easton Maryland a Democratic mass meeting at Music Hall drew a crowded audience for about three hours. Senator Wilson arrived from Maryland and stayed with Col Thomas Hughlett. Congressman Gibson traveled from Baltimore with Sut ton Latrobe and Col L Q Washington. Gibson and companions stayed at Ratcliffe with Mrs Trollyday. Other speakers included Col Edward Lloyd and Mayor Latrobe. Representative Nutton delivered a strong address. Malaria's conqueror Smiths Chill Syrup advertised at end.
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Easton
Gibson
Music Hall
KE. K. Wilson
Maryland
Thomas Llughlett
Baltimore
Sutton
Missouri
F.C. Latrobe
Col. L. Q. Washington
Virginia
A. P. Gorman
McMillan and
Butler
Talbot County
Col
Edward Lloyd
William Collins
P. A. Morgan
Senator Wilson
Latrobe
Nutton
Housekeeping Art offers exclusive Side Band Dress Stuff
Collanamaker's in Philadelphia reports a large edition of their illustrated Housekeeping Art, with practical home beautifying tips and price lists. Side Band Dress Stuff starts at 75 cents, including Loulé Serge in multiple colors, described as modest and exclusive. Heavy serge, 50 inches wide, offers good value at 50 cents per yard in several shades.
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Philadelphia
Novel Seasonable Upholstery Goods Displayed in Store Corner
A large section of the upholstery department offers Bresilienne Tapestry Table Covers, Silky designs, Persian and German Tapestries, Chenille and Jute Velour, plush and felt covers for pianos and tables. Prices range from 75 cents to several dollars, with mentions of square and upright piano coverings and related decor. Legacy catalog tone notes sales and extensive color and texture variety.
Damask Fabrics and Quilts Offered at Low Prices
The ad touts Wanamaker TM Damask at $1.25 a yard with matching napkins $2.25, plus a fine Damask at $2 a yard with 34 napkins $8.50. A Cotton Quilt is advertised at $2, previously $3, and claims better value with said materials and quality notes.
October Book News Adopts Bigger Circulation Goal
A Philadelphia Wanamaker catalogue style notice touts October Book News as a growing magazine with strong reader renewals and hopes for a substantial circulation increase to 100,000. It invites subscriptions at 50 cents yearly, promises a complete catalogue with spring and fall prices, and offers mail shopping brought to the home.
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Wanamaker
Fresh Ulster styles feature dark plaids and silk sheen
New Ulster styling arrives with dark shades and indistinct small plaids. The overplaid effect comes from the spocky glint of white and colored silk threads. Fall weight, strong and handsome, 54 inches, priced at $2.50. Beavers Astrakhans Seal.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Baltimore & Eastern Shore Railroad Company
Queen Anne
W. T. Warburton
Thos.s. Hodson
Congress
J. C. Mullikin
J. E. Tyler
J. M. McCarter
G. M. Russum
J. P. Forrester
Wilson
Burrsville
Harris
Potter’s Landing
Bloomery
Cordova
Pennsylvania Railroad
Fourti
Mrs, Stewart
Fite 'Tuckahoe
Dover
Euston
Arthur Love
Tritton
Smith
Gobelins
Hann Maver
Ridghly
Wagner
EE. Prater St
Rome
Baltimore City
Mark
Reme
ER Sedain
Houston
Texas
Jacobe
Martin
Dayton
Ohio
St. Jacobs
B. F. Sertner
Irvington, Ill
Egbert Teneyed
Jas. T. Goodner
Columbus
Jacobs
Sofhia Pfrifer
Gare
Towands, Ill
Simon F. Anderson
G.W. Howard
Druggleta
Onova
Royal Baking Powder
Wall Street
N.Y
Epps
Sepeice Gazette
James Epps & CO
Homepathic
Cremtec
London
England
Ayer
Re Wild
Hutto
Columbia St
Cambridgeport
Mass
J.C. Ayer & Co
Lowell
Mase
Jennie Fleming
Chas
Nf. Fleming
Wm. BE. Jenin
Chancery
Chas. H. Fleming
ALC
Hobbs
Ruggista
Clisis
Drexels
Sucet
Roses Fl
Perpfune
Atall
A. G. Yates
DR. C. ML. Eccles
Hillsborough
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