Brief Bits of Curiosities and Oddities in News
A collection of eccentric notes from a historic paper, citing quirky items and minor events. Highlights include abolished punishment in Colorado, repeated sieges of Constantinople, bicycle chatter, early free horaries in New Hampshire, fashion chatter from Wes at Whincerleg, a hare dome visit to Dickinson College, relic hunters driving college enrollment to a record, and light social commentary on trousers, print exposure, school needs, widower remarriage, literary pursuits, and a Vancouver medical mystery. Harvard funds memorial windows in St. Ravier’s Church, London, honoring John Harvard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Constantinople
New Lampehire
Haberdashers
Wes
Fhs
Dickinson College
Collee
Manda
Worcester
Afasa
Ceet
Hhaca
Hia
iIn
Vancouver
Dors Marks
St. Lou's
Harvard University
St. Raviers Church
London
John Harvard
Philomathean Literary Society Meeting at Kemp Hall
The Philomathean Literary Society met at Kemp Hall with President Ritter presiding and Etchison as chair. A public debate was announced for April 29 at Remp Hall on imported publications and a tax by the federal government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philomatrass
Philamazthean Literary Socety
Kemp Hall
Ritter
Etchison
Ecclety
Remp Hall
Edear Howlns
Gyros
Thomas
Lioyi T. MscGil, Jr
Jeesb Robtback
Jadzee
Messra
Dorsey Ershison
Alfred Ritter
J.J. Derfi
de C. F. Goodell
B. B. Ramsburg
Apul
L. T. Mactil
M.G. Umer, Jr
Roger Woor
Iscab Robrtazs
Gogoeil
Cyris Thoma
Abraclan
Advertising Novelties At Tae Newa Sample Lot Available
Tae Newa advertises a large lot of samples featuring latest advertising novelties including ties fans cards and unique designs. Inspect the variety and consider advertising ideas with up-to-date features. Orders for spring printing are not yet requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tae Newa
Tae Newe
Court of Appeals upholds reversal in Shafer estate case
Frederick County court rules Eva L Shafer's $750 debt to the estate should not have been charged to executor Peter W Shafer The opinion, delivered by Judge Roberts, reverses the Orphans Court and directs the debt to be charged against the estate rather than the executor, with costs to be assessed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva L. Shafer
Court of Appia’s
Peasion
Peter W. Shafer
Martin T. Shafer
Orphans’ Court
Frederick Conaly
Peer Shafer
Peter Shafer
Biuself
Golpz
Peter W. Ehifer
Court of Appeals
Roberts
Orphany’ Court
Frederick County
W R. Youne
Kry
Peter, Shafer
Orphins’ Court
Alegiae
Peter W.shafer
Prtitson
Martin
Shafer
Jonge Young
Execuor
Peter Ehsfer
Personal notices from Liberty and vicinity
PURELY PERSONAL. Mr. Jas G C Sappington student in 4 Weeks college at Baltimore is at present at the home of his mother Mrs Tene Sarpelgton Liberty. Murr F. Warner Salisbury Md visiting her parents Mr ardhire G W Gardner near Liberty. Fer J M Gil and son Robert Chestertown visiting friends in Liberty. Mr Orrick Cunningham Philadelphia spending a few days with his grandmother dirs Lucy A Kim Liberty. He left today for Cumberland. Mrs J Nelson Armstrong formerly Skull and niece Inez Haney Washington DC who were visiting Mrs Armstrong's parental home in this city on B O Ave have returned home. Messrs Polyce and A J Hudely Southern Virginia and Toledo Ohio spent Sunday with the Misses Conrad. Imest here. Mrs Virgie B Reyer and little ones Berryville Va who have been visiting her parents Mr and Mrs J D Cosard left for home Wednesday morning. Mr Lewis Cain Hansonville this county has entered upon the study of law in the office of Mr John C Mitter. Mr and Mr Robert B Nicodemus returned to Frederick from Baltimore last evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas G C. Sappington
Baltimore
Tene Sarplegton
Liberty
F. Warner
Salisbury
Ardhire
G. W. Gardner
J. M. Gil
Robert
Chestertown
Orrick Cunningham
Philadelphia
Lucy A. Kim
Cumberland
J. Nelson Armstrong
Skull
Inez Haney
Washbington
D. C
Hudely
Virginia
Toledo
Ohio
Conrad
Virgie B. Reyer
Berryville
J. D. Cosard
Lewis Cain
Hansonvile
John C. Mitter
Robert B. Nicodemus
Frederick
Batimore
Safest Meat Sacks Offered by Peerless Piper Brand
Farmers urged to protect meat with Peerless Piper Meat Sacks. Sacks come in three sizes priced 1, 3, and 5 cents, advertised as economical and worm-proof. Available from Great Southern Printing Company in Frederick Maryland if local merchants do not stock them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Conthern Printing Company
Frederick, Md
Veterans of Firat Maryland Veteran Volunteer Infantry Hold Annual Banquet
Surviving members of the Firat Maryland Veteran Volunteer Infantry Association gathered at Mechanic Hall Baltimore for their annual banquet and business meeting. Officers elected included Gen. David L. Stanton president and Stanley Young vice president. toastmasters and war reminiscences highlighted the event. a relic straw hat from Col Nathan F. Dusbane was displayed in a framed case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bas Vivore
Firat Marsland Volunteer Infantry
Firat Maryland Veteran Volunteer Infantry Association
Corp’air
Frank M. Smid
George
Thomraca
Burt
Etanton
R Sacer
Geryce
Ed Holz
Thos. Baerwood
J. A. Weinweight
J. & Walker
William Taylor
Stanley Young
N.c. Bal
P.M. Smith
Joseph H. Bursel
Lamert’. Marin
Allence
J. Fnomas Tracey
Elton
Nathan TF. Dus~bane
Wedon Hallroad
J. Rod Young
Bredericks
Advice to depositors from The Liscoln National Bank of New York
The Liscoln National Bank of New York issues guidance to depositors on safe banking habits. Do not draw checks without funds, avoid kiting, and never exchange checks with strangers. Always pay with cash or funds on hand, and clearly identify payees when mailing payments to prevent fraud. Treat bank officers with courtesy, and understand banks may not honor overdrafts or accommodation notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liscoln National Bank
New York City
John Jones & Os
Boston
Verdict in Soap Wrapper Case Against Union Soap Company
Gogtenheimer and Weil won a verdict for 865 in Baltimore Superior Court yesterday against Samuel RB and John KE Sage, formerly of Frederik, trading as the Union Soap Company, to recover for can wrappers and labels printed for the company. The claim was 119 dollars. the company resisted, claiming the printing contract was unauthorized and the Turkish bath scene on the wrappers was immodest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gogtenheimer and
Weil
Superior Court
Baltimore
Samuel RB
John KE. Sage
Frederik
Union Soap Compay
Psey
Alleged Coal Mine on Pen Mar Mountains Reported
Captain A C Balth noted a very black sediment near a spring on Pen Mar mountains while hunting and found coal lumps. One sample weighed three pounds of bituminous variety. Mr Smith says two more black sediment springs lie nearby at the foot of a timbered, steep hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pen Mar
A. C. Balth
Smith Ays
Baseball game between Junior Stars and Stripes ends 47 to 15
The Junior Stars defeated the Stripes 47 to 15 in a one sided baseball game. Austin Heffner pitched for the Stars with David Bowing catching, Raymond Loy at first, Paul Basskacl in center field, while for the Stripes Edward Reich pitched, Arthur Kreh played, Frank Payne at first base, Roger Levy in center field, and Harry Baler was the umpire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stars and Stripes
Shesters
Austin Heffner
David Bowing
Raymond Loy
Bace
Pasl Basskacl
Stripes
Edward Reich
Arthur Kreh
Frank Payne
Roger Levy
Harry Baler
Officers Elected at Jacques de Molay Commandery No 4
At the ested conclave of Jacques de Molay Commandsty No. 4 K T officers elected for the ensuing year Wiz Samuel G Duyail eminent commander Francis B Sap pington generaliss m2 George Edward mith capsalo general Joseph W Gaver prelate Eise B Ramsburg senior war der Richard S J Darrow junior war den Wilbur H Duvall treasurer w Nash Young recorder Wm L Moseriy sentinel
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacques de Molay
K.T
Wiz
Samuel G. Duyail
Francis B.sappington
Generaliss
George Edwardmith
Joseph W. Gaver
Eise B. Ramsburg
Richard S. J. Darrow
Wilbur H. Duvall
W Nash Young
Wm. L. Moseriy
Sentinel
Pigeon Hatched a Chick Near Libertytown
Mr Amos Warner of Libertytown owns a carrier pigeon that had been sitting for three weeks. On inspecting the nest the bird was found incubating a chick. It appears a chicken reached the pigeon box and laid an egg that hatched into a yellow chick weighing a dozen units.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos Warner
Libertytown
Charge of Mail Carriers Isolated Territory Update
Mr. George W. Beard has taken charge of the mail tonight from Labeled to Frederick as the expired term of Mr. Edward S. Smith ends. Hood’s Sarea parila is promoted as a nourishing tonic. Rich health and vigor are claimed as the trial proceeds in the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Beard
Red Erick Lo
Edward S. Smith
Terahig
Hood
Fatal Injuries Of Railroad Brakeman Near Spring Grove
John Fox, a Pennsylvania Railroad freight brakeman, died after being crushed between a locomotive and a freight car near Spring Grove. He died at home after being treated by Dr. Ira J. McCurdy. Funeral set for tomorrow at 2:30 p.m. from his home, with interment at La Hebert over the PRR. He was a member of the PRR Relief Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cara
P. R. HK
le Wae
John Fox
Pennsylvania Mailroad
Atricus
Spring Grove
East Sixth Street
Tae
Yourgan
Ira J. McCurdy
Srat
Ale Foneral
Tis Ste
Deaths and Obituaries from Staunton Area
Staunton and vicinity mourn several deaths including Mrs Henrieta Gailey a long time resident who lived a full life and was thrice married with ties to Brandenburg and Lailey families. Winnie Daniels aged two the daughter of Professor M K Daniels died and Mrs Barah Herron of Thurmont Maryland passed away suddenly at about sixty years old. The Brandenburgs were noted for hospital and charitable work in Norfolk during a fever outbreak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lailey
Staunton
Virzinte
Henrieta
Gailey
Mare
Marsisnd
Frederick County
Afr. Holzman
Winchester
Van
Tenn
John B. Brandenburg
Staun
Brandenburg
Norfolk
Branderborg
J. W. Brarderbarg
T. J. Crowder
Etanton
Daniela
Charles G. Walter
ES Herson
Barah Herron
Thurmont
This County
Frank Heston
Western Maryland Railroad
Health report shows Frederick City gains in March
Health Officer Dr Maynard notes excellent city health for March with lower infant deaths and a focus on cleanliness. Interments totaled 15 with deaths 13. causes include Bright's disease, typhoid fever and measles. Contagious cases list typhoid 8, scarlet fever 2, diphtheria 2, measles 1. Also reports 145 deeds and 2 mortgag es filed in March, 44 marriage licenses issued, 12 marked don t publish, and two license requests permitted by guardians due to age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Maynard
Bright
Snis
German Baptist Brethren Committees Prepare For June Meeting
A large gathering of the German Baptist Brethren committees met in the Citizens' National Bank room to plan the June annual meeting. Dr P D Fahvrey demonstrated a kettle cooking test, lunch was served, and members reviewed bids for supplies and provisions, with about thirty attendees. They also toured the fair grounds as part of the day’s activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
German Baptist Brethren
Citizens’ National Bank
Commiltes
P. D. Fahvrey
Gravity road planned at Braddock Heights
Middletown Register describes a gravity rail road being built at Braddock Heights for visitors amusement. The track starts at the hill's west entrance and loops to beyond the dancing pavilion, then travels to the east side past the observatory before returning to the starting point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braddock Heights
Vistors
Saya
Middletown Register
Cost of Education and State School Report
A Maryland report of the State Board of Education for year ending July 1896 shows city and county pupil counts, teacher totals, and public school costs. Secretary Pettyman lauds free text books as a major advance while noting distribution inequalities and calls for higher teacher training standards. Debate persists over funds and duties among State officials and county commissioners, with objections to shifting funds to school buildings and fears of overtaxation in Washington County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
State Board of Education
Baltimore City
Ene
Pettyman
Tis
Prdic
Wathen
Anne Arundel County
Pesraon
Washington County
Wheel Club prepares permanent setup and meet tonight
The committee on coronation by Iowa for a wheel club will report and a permanent organization will be effected. Any man of good moral character may join the club with privileges upon paying 5 per year. All wheelmen urged to attend. The Lyceum meets tonight at 8. The business meeting next Monday will discuss a new construction for the Association. Appointments were made to committees for anniversary and nominating candidates for the board of directors with an election set for Monday evening April 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Associa Fon
Gymessium
Associatiac
Acive
Echelbercer
W. C. Birely
G. O. Rounds
G. Lb Rester
Mliton Woodward, Jr
B. F. Zimmerman
Georges M. Lough
G. BR. Wickham
Thos. Zimmerman
Reary Abbott
Edgar E. Moore
W. D. Zimmerman
Lyceum
Property Deeds and Pension Granted in Local County Records
Deeds transferring land and rights of way among Hezekish Murphy, James P. Besson, Charles M. Rudy, John W. Younking, Elizabeth B. Croan, John P. Jones, John D. Leng, John W. Cornun, Emory L. Cobleniz, John H. Stine, Marlin B. Rewshare, Clara V. Kepter, Charles W. Forr, Cephis B. and Henry D. Lazin, Alexander Ranneberger, and Victoris Michsel, with prices ranging from $1 to $2,000 and parcels varying in size. Pension granted through Reno Harp and EY Frost to the three minor children of the late Francis Shores, of near Jefferton, at $3 monthly plus back pay totaling $227.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hezekish Murphy
James P. Besson
Trac’s Or Parce
Charles M. Rudy
Wfe
John W. Younking
E.c
Elizabeth B. Croan
John P. Jones
More Or Lear
John D. Leng
John W. Cornun
Mory L Coblen
Tastee
Clara V. Kepter
Charles W. Forr
Cephis B
Henry D. Lazin
Alexander Ranneberger
Victoris
Michsel
Reno
Harp
EY Frost
Francis Shores
Neer Jifferton
Bicycles and dues advertised by local association
The Frederick Building Association issues dues payable on Saturday nights at the Dol & Albaugh office starting April 3 1897. An ad promotes Chipsley tandem bikes praised as strong and easy riding and offers new and used bicycles at sacrifices with a limited weekly price of 33 dollars. Also mentions Smiths Temple of Fancy and 144 North Market Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Bulding Association
Dol & Albaugh
Pates
Rey
Smith's
Temple of Fancy
Market Street
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the Daily News
Wat—Thomas Jefferson
Shadwell
Albermaine County
Paris
Finley Brees Morse
New York
Charlesmen
Maas
Mel Morse
Benjamin West
Fulton
Freesz Abt
Bazory
WRI
Albert Piks
Washington
Magsachusetts
Tait
David M. Stone
New York Journal of Commerce
Beviamin T. Tweed
Cambridge
Mass
Waesixerox
D.C
W. J. Moons
Breau
Tors’ Mothee
Rand L. A. Valentine
Adare, Cather
N. Market St
Baliing
Enreeeen Ship Py
A. B. Barget
Ahoges
Neal Cramer
Ohn Hendrickson, Darensess Sueaseee O. O. Carty
Decison
Wa. R. Youse
Urnbans’ Court
Young
Sohn Fox
Dzatil
Hontifs
Ghfipley
The
Slager Manufacturing Company
N. Market 8T
City Hell
L. ER. Mullinix
China
Menda
L. K. Martins
John Hendrickson
Lalkng Jaceby&—Black and Colors
Ladiej
Buches
Agaly
Lin&n
K&nington
Siore
Jonx Henpakxson
FF. V. Staub
F. V. Sracz
North Market Street
Doll Brothers
Doe! Brothers
DO. Barorizzi
W. Mareet
Se Bailing Grocery C Co
Duchess Coffee
Beachey
Inc
Baltling Grocery CO
Hmaech
Tre Boss Bock
Birtholo May Blew CO. Bick
Lealees
JOEN
Cor
West Patrick and
TolteeTaph Bt
Rodoce
Neng
Rodos Rsg
Jock
Tovelyst & Piaite
Agerad Bure
Liamies
Indi
Dslua
Ebades
Ridock & Ntidn
A. T. Bice & Sons
A. T. Rios & Sons
North Masket Street
James E. Walker
Jos E. Walker & CO
Maj Ksiy
Zach
Jas
Warcze
Neawford Bioxoll
Crawford
Bava
PUP
Weldlees Steel
Pinama
Alloops
CONRE
Absorneon
Sauue Das
Cvar
Tew Isles Wheels
Cleve
Tga Pace
Bos Trimidin
Cel Sro Cach Bayeres
Ance Illinery
Andy Illivinsky
Olions
Mes. CO. Zimmerman's
W. Patrick ST. Parderick
City Hotel
mehzRiot and
SOTEL
Irginis Ussiers
C. D. Dat
J. J. Remsburg
Joan J. Bemsburg
P&g
Grom Bccez
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