Local Department Notes and Community Updates
Baltimore visitor Careaud. Annapolis guest Melvin. Bryant buys Linden Ave home in Baltimore. Hodson to address Denton Republicans. Johnson recovering from flying slab injury at Poper's mill. Brannock death in Kent County, sister of Thomas Garey. Moore's mill gates damaged by rains, under repair. Express Co. forms line with Choptank Steamboat Co. Local students to St Johns College and Dover Academy. Wyatt presents two large peaches and a tomato weighing 2 pounds 5 ounces. Engagement of Thomas Hughlett Jr and Nannie Ross. wedding on Nov 1. Mancha buys stake in Maryland Republican. future management with Ridgely and Melgin. Wright wife dies after fall breaking limb at 75. Pattison and Lillian Staplefort wed. Henderson letter on school conditions. district schoolhouse dilapidated. Todd purchases Easton Democrat. Winchester to Philadelphia. School vacation verse. Third district Queen Anne Democrats organize club. Eastern Shore Railroad surveyors reach Salisbury. Potential Dorchester and Worcester funding dispute over road. Ridgely salutes Congressman Gibson. bachelorhood joke. Kerr on yellows symptoms in fruit trees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hodson
Denton
Johnson
Poper’s Mill
Nannette Brannock
Kent County
Thomas F. Garey
Thomas Hughlett, Jr
Fesston
Nannie Ross
Cambridge
Yarry S. Mancha, Esq
Maryland Republican
Messrs
Wm.s. Ridgely
George T. Melgin
Elisha Wright
Concord
John R. Pattison
Dorchester County
Lillian Stapletort
Christchurch
Governor Lloyd
Josephine Staplefort
Queen Anne County
William W. Busteed
W. Scott Roberts
Olin Bryan
James Smith
John B. Brown
Eastern Shore Railroad Company
Salisbury
Sharptown
Delaware
Wicomico
Bell Clothing House Ad Establishes Reputation
The advertisement promotes Bell Clothing House on Pratt Street adjoining Hanover Street in Baltimore as a reliable source for clothing. It emphasizes superior quality, low price, customer care, and a money refund if not satisfactory, claiming years of dependable service and a high standard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell Clothing House
Pratt St
Hanover Street
Baltimore
Philadelphia visitors and local departures noted
Mr and Mrs Davis of Philadelphia visit Miss Annie Wright. Mrs John Mark Davis returns to Baltimore after visiting relatives. Miss Addie Jefferson returns from summer vacation. Henry Wright Jas B Wright and Mrs John Fleetwood travel to Ohio where brother Will lies dying of consumption. Rev Mr Blackwell preached his last sermon and left for Pennington New Jersey. plans to study at Princeton next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
Philadelphia
Annie Wright
John Mark Davis
Baltimore
Addie Jefferson
Henry Wright
Jas B. Wright
John Fleetwood
Ohio
Will
Mr. Blackwell
Presbyterian Church
Pennington
N. J
Princeton
October Circuit Court Jury List for Caroline County
The October term jury list for Caroline County Circuit Court includes Edward BR Goslin Wan Dennion Wim Noble Geo W Sinth Chas UH Flemimiz John F Carter Martin F Allaba A Murry Fisk Wm C Latterfies High Duily Zebdial Horsey Jno W Stevens Jas L Bulock Alew Blake Samuel J Doser John Manlove 22d Willoughby Leonard T Vosimt John T Fleetwood Franciz S Todd Win Stevens Wm TH Beachan Ld W Gates Paul J Hoffman T W Porter R M Messick Stoseh Harrison W J Clark JA Noble Peer N Collins James Green Martin V Heather Lavin W Pool W IL Than les Geo W Camper KOS Frampton sia Sparklin UH Davie J W Saulsburs Lh W Pirker Tobert Jarrett Win P station F B Suambaugh Cha Elwanger Geo W Riughley JH Garrett H Mancha W LE Watkins
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline County
Edward BR
Goslin Wan
Dennion Wim
Noble
Geo
T. W. Porter
R. M. Messick
Stoseh Harrison W. J. Clark
JA. Noble Peer N, Collins
James Green Martin V. Heather Lavin
W. Pool
IL Than Les Geo
W. Camper
KOS
Framptonsia
Sparklin J. UH
Davie J. W. Saulsburs
W. Pirker
Tobert Jarrett Win. P. Station
F. B. Suambaugh Cha
Elwanger
Geo, W. Riughley J. HH. Garrett H.S. Mancha
W. LE. Watkins
Genevieve Opens Frank Leslie's Sunday Magazine
Frank Leslie'sSunday Magazine for October highlights the continuing tale Genevieve and the Guenot troubles in France. It features Mrs Alexander's touching Faithful in Duty, 2u hens by C B Todd about a faithful dog, and illustrated pieces such as Pioneer Missions in Central Africa with explorer portraits, plus Key and Dieu lafoy travels, a Talmage sermon The Age of Swindle, and a wealth of poems and engravings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Leslie
Genevieve
France
L. E.C
Francis Scott Key
Edward M'Cann
Mme, Dieulafoy
Talmage
Fall stock at Bell Clothing House of Baltimore
The Bell Clothing House on Pratt Street adjoining Hanover advertises a large fall stock with suits for men priced from 6 to 15 dollars and overcoats at similar prices. It promises a wide selection for laborers to merchants and officials, with affordable prices and central location in Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central
Baltimore
Bell Clothing House
Pratt Street
Hanover
Orphans Court Hears Estate Actions In Sept Session
The Orphans Court met Tuesday with Judges Downes Liden and Hobbs present. Jonathan E. Towers administrator of Jas L Dixon deceased presented inventory and appraisal of the deceased’s personal estate which was passed. An order allowing a widow Caroline Dixon under 1882 statutes was recorded. The petition of Joseph Lonzo and response of Ridgely and Howard administrators of Rev G W Ridgely led to an order directing conveyance of real estate to the petitioner, and conveyance of other real estate to George W Shepperd. In Wm H Hollis administrator of T C Stack for a decree to sell the real estate was granted appointing Hollis trustee. Jump Todd attorneys for Lida A Garrett prayed citation for executors of Wm G Horey to answer the petition. Geo M Russum administrator of John E Storr presented a report of sales of real estate ordered filed and conditionally ratified. Mary A Daily administratrix of John Daily presented account of sales of personal estate passed. The court will meet again Tuesday September 20. Read: Did you know that two thirds of the people on this Peninsula take Smith Chill Syrup for malaria in all forms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphan’s Court
Downes, Liden and Hobbs
Jonathan E. Towers
Jas. L
George W. Shepperd
Shepperd
Wm. H. Hollis
T.C. Stack
Hollis
Messrs
Jump
Mary A. Daily
John Daily
Amme Anstett
Zick
Anstett
Denton
Geo. A. Deakyne
Ridgely
Austette
Ife
Henry Cade
Fulmer
Judy
Lewis
Justice Hutson
Anstett Farm
Lizzie J. Muller
Mr.o
An-tett
Lia
Antett
Lis
Witnes
Lucher and Wisp Euchre Party Draws Mixed Prizes
George M Russum hosted a Tuesday euchre event at Main Street Denton with Mrs John Rice of Baltimore and Miss Etta Atkinson of Somerset County. Miss Atkinson won the ladies first prize, while Miss Downes claimed the autograph album after a late drawing. Gentlemen prizes went to Mr Anderson and Mr Hobbs with a bound volume awarded to Mr Anderson and Mr Russum earning a pistol with ammo in the gentlemanly draw. An elaborate meat supper and beverages followed. Participants included Gen M Russum Col Ja L E Gadd P Steele Mrs Rice Miss Atkinson Miss Clara VanGeel Miss Alice Melvin and many others from Denton and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George M. Russum
John Rice
Baltimore
Etta Atkinson
Somerset County
Main Street
Duse
Miss Atkinson
Helen Llulmes
Clara Downes
Clara van Geel
Alice Melvin
Wil
Anderson
Elon
Hobbs
Rusum
Gen
M. Russom
Ja. LE. Gadd
P. Steele
Li ID Gadd
St O’elock
Misses Simpers
Atkinson
Sliss VanGesel
Matrimonial Agency Opens Russia to America Trade
A German newspaper notes a new international matrimonial business recruiting Russian maidens for American farmers. The agency claims to supply capable women to sparsely populated Western regions where households need industrious, willing housewives to share in farm life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Russia
Gibsons Campaign Leads in First District Rally
Annapolis Republican Hon Charles J Gibsons campaign opens in the First Congressional district amid expected enthusiastic support. Projections show Gibsons carrying the district by over two thousand, with Old Woiceser winning by about twelve hundred. Wicomico adds 500 to 1000, Queen Anne not less than six hundred in May. Caroline and Kent counties back Talbot, while Dorchester and Somerset bolster Jodson to counter the wave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annapolis
Charles J. Gibsons
Old Woicceser
Wicomico
Queen Anne
Gibon
Caroline
Kent
Talbot
Ann. Gibson
Jodson
Dorchester
Somerset
Death of Esma Lowe in Greensborough
Esma Lowe, aged 67, died at his Greensborough residence on Sunday after a long rheumatic illness. A prominent public figure, he held several trusted posts and served with Maryland Senate attendance since 1860, with only two exceptions. He leaves a widow and five grown children, including Wm. Lowe, Mrs. Anthony, Mrs. Green, Miss Lowe, and others. Interment was in Greensborough cemetery on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mama Lowe
Greensborough
Lowe
Maryland Senate
Wm. IL. Lowe
Joshua M. Anthony
Thomas Pp. Green
Delaware
Writeleysburg
Lv. Lowe
Greensborough Cemetery
George & Redilen's Oddities and Bargains
A 19th or early 20th century ad lists a miscellany of cheap goods at George & Redilen's. Items include a six-cent tooth brush, a one-cent bar of soap, sousing blocks, photographs, and a game such as Old Maid. The fragment suggests a general store sale with low prices and assorted merchandise.
Tragic death at Anstett farm ends quarrel tale
A coroner jury in Denton, Maryland found Mrs Amme Anstett died from a self inflicted pistol shot after a heated dispute with husband Zick Anstett. Neighbors and family described chronic temper and recent threats. husband testified she fired on him, he fled, then she collapsed. Jury urged Grand Jury inquiry.
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Antett
Speth
Necenseus Elenal Mig
sAmme Anstett
Ayoster
Anstett Firme
Sle
Denton
Stais
Sind
Shea
Adoud
Mr. Cade
Befe
Eastern Shore Railroad directors hold Easton meeting
An Easton meeting of Baltimore and Eastern Shore Railroad directors weighed routes from Preston to Salisbury and via Vienna or via Sharptown. Delegations urged their lines as chief engineer Thorp reviews options. stock subscrip tions lag by about 375,000. Construction could start in ten days, targeting a July finish for Ocean City season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Easton
Baltimore and Eastern Shore Railroad
Preston
Salisbury
Vienna
Sharptown
J. M. Thorp
Bay Shore
Hoad
Ocean City
Direelor
Lic Houston
Wodon
Dr. Jewell
J. W. Webb
J. A. Uigsius
Thos, Hackett
Walter Thompson
William Percy
A. Bounds
Samuel J. Bounds
Thos. L.taylor
Caroline
Dorchester
Wicomico
Gods Own Country Visit Praises Eastern Shore Hospitality
Representative Mansur visiting Cordova in Wibot county Maryland praised the Eastern Shore as God’s own country. He spoke of hospitable people and plentiful local fare including perch grapes oysters fried chicken and crabs while noting cordial greetings from residents and officials. He recalled names of locals who welcomed him during his first trip to Talbot County and to Hotel Manor. News notes several local obituaries and death notices from Maryland towns, including Cahall Bransock and Wright, with ages and brief lines of verse or prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mansur
Cordova
Wibot County
Coupressman Gibson
Washington
Talbot
Atelife Manor
Chas
He Roe
Cluntes BR. Wooters
Chas. M.dump
Alga Smith
P. Addison Morgan
Misouri
Astern
Maryland
Baltimore Sun
Yercilers Institute Held In Caroline County Denton Meeting
The first institute of Caroline County teachers, called by Examiner Stephens, met in Denton for four days amid rain and a crowded program. Prof. Smith, Prof. Chaplain, and Prof. Conrad led sessions on opening schools, drawing, printing, and English composition with lectures, readings, and a musical evening before adjournment with thanks to Prof. Newell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline County
Stephens
Denton
Tueday
Conrad
Maryland Agricultar College
Phas
South
Normal School
Chace
Alis Hawkett
Mi. B
Kelley
Chaplain
Talbot County
Smith
Mason and Dixon Line
Vnd
Ehnor
Talbou
Chaplain Neat
Profs. Saith
I. N. Foreman
May Fisher
KR. Lewis
Clara VanGeed
Laura Melvin
T. P. Fisher
Prof. Swann
Mel May Fisher
Angels of Peace
Baltimore
Newell
Alse
Trade houses and bank names in Baltimore listing
TW Fisher and Co and a network of merchants along Camden Street in Baltimore are referenced with related firms such as Hurst Purnell and Co Caron and Co Fisher Cath and Co and Manufacturer's National Bank. The note suggests a directory fragment indicating commercial links and local banking entities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Maree End
Hurst, Purnell & Co
Caron & Co
Fisher, Cath & Co
Manufacturer’s National Bank
Dr Teacle and State Vione Agent Case at Baltimore Reformatory
A fragment notes actions involving Dr Teacle and State Vione Agent at 702 Park Ave Baltimore within a reformatory and charitable institution setting. The terse wording references medical or legal oversight and persistent institutional involvement. Names and exact roles remain unclear due to garbled OCR text.
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Teacle
Park Ave
Baltimore
Mal
Ste Reformatory and Charitable Institution
Ub St
Democratic Funds and Jeffersonian Reform in 1888
The piece argues third parties draw from Democratic funds but true reform lies in Jeffersonian principles. It credits Thomas Jefferson as the premier reformer and says the St. Louis convention confessed sins by shifting from class government toward the charter of liberties he upheld. It warns agitators against separate action and asserts Cleveland supporters back honest, unified governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Jefferson
St. Louis
Jefferson
America
Union Labor Party
United Labor Party
Cleveland
Beeret
Blaine
Chicago
Merald
Ford's Of Articles on Blaine and St Patrick Banquet
The Kansas City Times recalls a past New York Star editorial by Patrick Ford. Ford warned that Blaine’s Irish American outreach could insult intelligent Irishmen, noting his demagogic pose and potential presidential bid. The piece reflects on changing opinions and the adage that wisdom may lie in hindsight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Star
Blainiac
Patrick Ford
Ford
Blaine
Ife
Mr. Ford
Mr. Blaine
Kansas City Times
The Plumed Knight Suspected in 1928 Race
A Chicago convention showed Blaine was viewed as the stronger leader and the only one able to win in 1928 while supporters fear confronting the idea that the candidate, not the party, was beaten four years ago. The piece notes Blaine's eager followers and their reluctance to face this question.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blaine
Harrion
Chicago
R. Louis Post- Dispatel
Leaky Republicans and political circulars leak names
A reflective note from Alta California comments on leaked Republican party materials including a league circular and letters from Ingalls and Mahone. It jokes that secrecy is rare in this first rate year, noting the leaks imply attempts to pressure protected manufacturers for campaign funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican League
Ingalls
Phevs
Mister Mahone
Vilnia Republicanus
Alta Caliternia
Miners’ Harrison Demonstration Fails in Rain
Telegraph reports a planned miners demonstration in support of Harrison failed due to rain. In Ohio, Hocking Valley miners have extended a reception to Mr Thurman, which is to take place despite Republican opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
Telegraph
Hocking Valley
Thurman
Crent
Tiot
N. Y
Solid South Flapdoodie in Dudley’s Campaign Comment
The New York World mocks Col Dudley for claiming the Republican National Committee will refrain from canvassing the South to prevent bloodshed, while promising to break the solid South if Republicans gain power. It notes past Isos and Presidents, asserting the South remains hostile to GOP meetings despite prior attempts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Dudley
Republican National Committee
South
Col
Dudley
Gen
Garfield
Dudless
Dorseys
Chandlers
Sturt
Grant
Hayes
Arthur
Indiana
New York
Eclipse of Harrison Triumph Tour Sparks Republican Pride
Reports from the road describe Mr Blaine known as the Republican chief making a triumphal homeward tour with speeches from his carriage rear platform. Meanwhile a descendant of W H Harrison sat in solitary state at his Indianapolis home as Chicago nominated him for one presidency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
Blaine
W. H. Harrison
Indianapolis
Chicago
Wanamaker's Open All Day Saturdays
Wanamaker's invites visitors to spend time in the city not only to shop but to rest and meet. The store advertises reading and sitting rooms, telegraph and mail facilities, and free parcel care while welcoming customers whether or not they buy.
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Wanamaker's
Joan Wanamaker
Chestnut
Tenteenth
Market Streets
City Hall Square
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the Local Department
C. L. Careaud
W. FE. Dunnock
George T. Melvin
J. W. Bryant
Linden Avenue
Moore’s Mill
Hillsborough
U. S. Express Company
Choptank Steamboat Company
J. Kemp Stevens
Will Hynes
This Place
John W. Temple
Templeville
St. John’s College
David S. Ramsdell
Conference Academy
Dover
Robert Wyatt
Garey
Henderson
John Y. Todd
Winchester
Todd
Ceria
T. G. Ridgely
Ruthsburg
Charley
J. W. Kerr
Enn
Peninsula
Lucher
Matrimonial Agency
Mr. Gibsons District
Esma Lowe
George & Redilen’s
IE Deatil
Mrs. Anstett
Eastern Shore Railroad
Cailald
Mary
Julia A. Cahall
Jesus
Bransock
Connelly’s Mill
Nannette M
Samuel C. Bransock
Wincar
Smithville
Yercilers’ Institute
Helen Holmes
Mies Greer
Reuben Garey
Model School
Esay
Miss Kelly
TW. Fisher & Co
Camden St
United States
Walhe
The
Financial Chronicle
Standard Oil Company
Tab K
Louisville Courier-Journal
Democratic Funds
Tat Ford
Qoya
Royal Baring Powder Co
Zliv
Wall Street, N.Y
Idlewild Park
Chase
Pung
Icthree
Tor Colty
Cuirene
Queen Ano
QO Clis
Pee A
Chis
Pac Ie Sane
Hunning
Fourtie DA
Ess
Marslind
Grand Brass Bana
Choptank
Oxford
Fair
HB. Wooters
Wanamaker
Ashinotan College
Chestertown, Md
Hich
Chetertown
Cheter
Taitien
Thomas N. Williams
Pearce, Secy
Chestertown
Marvelous Emor
Dante
Greentef Thompson
Prof
A. Lotset UE
Fith Ave
BY Suee Preeee
Ferna Wer
Lehrvyarark
Sud
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