Londonderry mansion eyed as home for Dewey in Talbot
In the June 27 1899 Daily News Talbot county residents discuss purchasing Londonderry near Easton as a potential summer home for Admiral George Dewey. The estate, tied to notable naval families, would be a national symbol and not a local affair, with plans to present the idea publicly.
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Londonderry
Talbot County
Easton
Tred Avon
George Dewey
Poluot
Easton Town
Easton Point
Sargeon Niniavu Pinkney
United Sates Navy
John C. Febiger
Needles
Hambleton
Dr. Pinkney
Miss Hambleton
Col
Samuel Hambleton
Maryland
Febiger
Dspt
Richard Lloyd Tilghman
Navy
Grosses
Charles H.tilghman
Miles River
Franklin Buchanan
Charles Lowndes
Edward Lloyd
United States Navy
Wye House
Wyse
Talbot
John Mitchell Robinson
Maryland Court of Appeals
Ninian Pinkney
Admiral Porter
Department of the Mississippi
Admiral Febiger
Admiral Daniel Ammen
Admiral Dewey
Distressing Stomach Disease Cured by South American Nervine Tonic
A dubious patent medicine advertisement promises a permanent cure for stomach weakness and dyspepsia. It touts South American Nervine Tonic and related tonics as miraculous, claims rapid relief from first dose, and offers refunds if not satisfied. S. Schley & Bro and Albert L Pearre are listed as sellers in Frederick Maryland and Evan Pa.
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Br S. Schley & Bro
Druegisia
Frederick, Md
Shiloh
Albert L. Panke
Tablet marking Fort Henry last Revolution battle completed
A commemorative limestone tablet is completed to mark the last battle of the American Revolution at Fort Henry Wheeling. The inscription credits West Virginia and officials T M Gassing W W Jacksoll T A H Gamm along with Gov George W Atkins on laying the memorial. Ceremony planned for September 11 1699 the 117th anniversary with the tablet set at the curb in front of Alexander’s store site. EBENEZER ZANE correspondence recounts siege details and losses.
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Fort Henry
Wheeling
Weaterley
West Virginia
T. M. Gassing
W. W. Jacksoll
T. A
Elizabeth Vane
Ebenezer Zane
Zane
William Irvine
Fort Pitt
Daniel Sullivan
Cadets Encampment At River Springs Near Charlotte Hall
Charlotte Hall School cadets completed a nine day encampment at River Springs in St. Mary's County near the Potomac. Adjutant General Wilmer supplied tents and Dr. Blakistone hosted, with drills and ceremonies conducted on a sixty acre field and nearby shore. The event combined military discipline with leisure at a popular summer resort setting.
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Charlotte Hall School
River Springs
Wilmer
R. P. Blakistone
St. Mary's County
Potomac River
Fim
William R. DeLashmoutt
Market Notes and Freight Wreck at Dorsey’s Run
Market notes describe good morning trade with country cucumbers and berries, cherries still plentiful, and concerns over cantaloupe and apples. A Baltimore and Ohio freight wreck at Dorsey’s Run delayed the 6.20 Frederick train by over an hour, four freight cars off the track and track torn up. Also advertised are remedies and tonics including Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription for women and De Witt’s Witch Hazel Salve, with testimonials and claims of health benefits.
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Frederick County
Baltimore and Ohio
Dorsey's Run
Alberton
Woodstock
Frederick
Camden Station
Summer Goods Chairs and Home Furnishings Arrive
A new shipment of chairs arrives with a novelty appeal. Grand Rapids goods dominate the floor offering multiple grades and affordable prices. The store also markets brass and white iron beds bedding and children's carriages, positioning itself as a home furnishing headquarters.
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Grand Rapids
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