Trappe served as
the center of commerce for most of lower Talbot
County and had a surprising number and variety of
stores. It would lose its lower county dominance
early in the 20th century when automobiles and
improved roads made transportation to Easton and
other areas more practical.
Trappe
Dec. 23, 1852
Mr. Joseph Caulk
1852 Dr.
to Charles E. Adams
Dec 20 To 1 pr.
shoes 2.00
1853 Dec. 7
" 1 pr.
shoes 2.25
1854 Jany 25
" repairing
boots .50
July 18
" repairing
boots .50
Mar 24
"
repairing shoe
.12½, 29th 1 pr shoes 1.31¼
1.43¾
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"
repairing shoes 1.31¼. 2 pr @ 2.25-
5.81 ¼
12.50
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