Brief Bits From A Fractured Ledger Of Oddities
Budget of bright teems of local act general interest. Rhubarb ripe, overclats shed, geass crop not promising. QTSss TOW score near future. Hermetically sealed wine flasks found in Pompeii. Young girls dream Easter bonnet. Paria has 5000 women heads of mercantile houses. Xpricot trees bloom. large crop expected. Concord Kentucky has two female paper hangers thriving. Cat load of trees shipped to Middletown via F and B Road. Local schools close next Thursday until September. Walkarerine concert at Wellers hall this evening. George W Farman sues Martha Jane Harmen for divorce. Pawnee Bill’s Wild West season may open in Philadelphia or Baltimore. B V Anders relocates to Middletown for printer’s trade. Cleaning up season urges removal of fish and rabbit from premises. Reader asks if a rooster crowing is instinct or habit. Metro Life Insurance Co moved to Etchison building third floor. Nervous about scaffold, says a murderer. Manayunk Philosopher notes faults and forgetfulness of Belgk bora. Paris aristocrat spends 5000 flowers yearly. banker spends 800 monthly. Telegraph circuit mastle 8400 miles San Diego to Boston cut. Imperial University of Tokyo begins exhaustive history of Japan. Bicycle crews impact horse trade in Washington state. horses sell for 1 or 2 dollars. Horseflesh popular in Isiger towns. 7620 horses slaughtered in Berlin. total year 1896 18164.
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Paria
Concord
Middletown
F.& BL
Tod Ay
Wellers Hall
George W. Farman
Eisgeratown
Martha Jane Harmen
Pawnee Bill
Philadelphia
Baltimore
B. V. Anders
Hamilton
Bis
Nataial
Metropolitan Life Insuranes Compay
Etchison
South Market Street
Garing
Paris
Feye Bis
San Diego
Boston
Imperial University of Tokyo
Japan
Holy Week Church Notices Across Harmony and Surrounding
Harmony and nearby towns announce Easter services and parish events. Rev. T. F. Acfmeler preaches in Harmony while many churches schedule Holy Week services, Sunday School elections, and evangelistic gatherings. Rededication at St Pauls Myersville, reception for Rev Dixon, and a phonograph concert at Lime Kiln M E Church also noted.
Fire Destroys Plow Upon Smoke Noticed at Farm
A smoldering blaze erupted in a barn after a shop exit as a plow and other items burned. Mr. Smith reported the fire and authorities were notified, with efforts to contain the flames underway.
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Mr. Smith
Hiz
Iseuing
The Regan Unknown Joseph Frey Coroner's Jury Investigation
The coroner's jury presents findings in the case of Joseph Frey. Details summarize the investigation outcome and any identified causes or contributing factors.
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Regan
Joseph Frey
Original BibL Interceping Relic of the Sanior Fire Company
A framed copy of the original document for the Janior Fire Company 43 is shown at Steiner Brothers' drug store. Incorporators include Ezta Houck Samuel Derr Bara Dadieman George W. Webster and others. the date 1640 appears on the item. A 187 gate attorney Wm EB Hinks helped introduce a bill to rename the company to Zanior Steam Fire Engine Company.
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Sanior Fire Company
Maryland
Janior Fire Company
Steiner Brothers’ Drug Store
Measre
Ezta Houck
Samuel Derr
Bara Dadieman
George W. Webster
William Yeakle
Mayer Yeakle
A. K. Mantz
James Bartgis
John T. Rigney
Wiliam
Stop That Thing Stop That Thing Stop That Thing
A county visitor on Enet Patrick Street yesterday nearly spurred a collision with an electric railroad as a motor car pulled by a team approached. He leaped clear from his wagon and shouted three times for the vehicle to stop, then saved his animals from the danger.
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Enet Patrick Street
Middletown Literary Society Plans Public Meeting
The annual meeting of the Middletown Literary Society will be held in the High School Building First Place on Easter Monday night at 7:45. J. E. B. Wood Jr. of the Frederick bar will deliver the address. A complete literary program and Middletown Orchestra music will accompany the event.
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Middletown Literary
Tirst Place
J. E. B. Wood, Jr
Frederick Bar
German Baptist Tabernacle Bids Sought at Fair Grounds
The Business Men's Association committees in charge of the German Baptist tabernacle construction at the Fair Grounds have advertised bids to be opened at noon Thursday Aprilish The Flats and specifications are on exhibition at Rice and Halier's store.
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the Baptist Tabernacle
Business Men’s Association
Fair Grounds
Rice & Halier
Sore
Trustees Decide to Use School Land for Violation Fines
Brunswick public school trustees authorize using land held by the district to pay fines for liquor law violations. The school will remain open for eight periods a month after term end to accommodate the plan.
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Brunswick
Heve
Finea
Tharmont Election For Board Crews On Monday
The annual election for four commissioners and the president of the board will be held in Tharmont on Monday between 2 and 6 p.m. No issues have been raised for voting beyond personal choice.
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Tharmont
Large Local Mill Sold at Auction for 16000 Dollars
A steam milling property on Carroll Street, owned by James H. Gawdril, fetched 16000 dollars after starting bids at 12000 in a crowded sale at City Hotel. Mrs. Margaret E Hood won the bid for the 250 barrel per day mill built four years ago, amid strong turnout. The sale was conducted by mortgagee Harvey R. Lease.
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Harvey R
Gambill
Tus Nuwe
All Saints Street
Urcer
Reedy & Urner
Solisftors
Frederick Notnagte
YMC A Bicycle Club Elected Colors and Plans
The YMCA Bicycle Club met with President J B Apple presiding. Rules for club runs were adopted and olive and old gold chosen as colors. A cap contract was authorized for three dozen caps. New members joined and a tenure club will form Tuesday. Court work is underway with trees, fences being removed and grading to begin Monday.
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Rov
Freeman Dixon
New P&tor
The
Presbyterian Church
Y.M.C.A. Bicycle Club
Apple
J. T. Thomas
Suill
Messia
B. T. Shipley
F. Lester Smith
A. Gleaixer
W. T. Chew
W. W. Saunders
Lyceum
Balimore City College Awards DAR Medal for Essay on Early Maryland
Redal presented to Edwin G. Addison the Daughters of the American Revolution medal for the best essay on Mary Snod and Maryland's early history. The prize was donated by Mrs. John Rushie of Frederick. A committee including Rev. Osborne Ingle judged the entries from Maryland schools. Addison’s thirty page essay entitled the early history of the State won unanimous approval.
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Francis A. Soper
Balthmore City
Edwin G. A
Daughters of the American Revolution
Mary Snod
John Rushie
Frederick
Tate
Ritchie
Osborne Ingle
Cumberland
John
A. Lynch
Charles W- Ely
Tilton
Mauleby
Cassye
Calvert
Addison
Death of ex Senator Daniel W Voorhees
Ex California United States Senator Daniel W Voorhees of Tadlang died this morning. Frederick citizens will recall that Voorhees was one of the counsel in the Black-McKaly case tried in the circuit court there years ago.
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Nuws
Washieton
D. C
Daniel W Voorhees
Tadlang
Frederick
Voorhees
Black-McKaly
Ofrenit
Woman Taken to Baltimore for Surgery After Accident
Miss Vivia C Walker daughter of Prof G Walker of Browningsville has traveled to Baltimore for surgery after injuries from a recent gateway accident. Initial report indicated no serious injuries but internal complications developed.
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Vivia C. Walker
G. ¥. Walker
Browningsville
Baltimore
Narrow Escape From Chimney Collapse at Wood Shed
Frisby Wolf of Hagerstown was chopping wood at night when a high wind toppled a chimney on a wood shed. Wolf escaped death but suffered painful bruises to the head and back and a torn eyelid. He is reported as brother of George A. Schroeder of this city.
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Frisby Wolf
Hagerstown
Mr. Wolf
Airs
George A. Schroeder
Palm Injury From Circular Saw Teeth
Mr John C Stone of Middletown reports his right hand caught in a circular saw blade. The incident left the palm sore and painful as he handled the rough device.
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John C. Stone
Middletown
Tecenby
Grant Named Relieving Agent for B and O Railroad
Mr. Hugh L. Grant of Oakland Maryland has been appointed relieving agent for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad on the Brunswick to Grifton route with headquarters at Cumberland.
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Hugh L. Grant
Oakland
Brunswick
This County
Grifton
W. Va
Cumberland
Fredco Council No 46 D C Meets Conveys Second Degree
A large Fredco Council No 46 DC meeting last night conferred the second degree on three candidates in the council chamber. Mail route sublet: J A Boring sublets Hagzerotown Myeraville route to Ignatius Creer Boonsboro for 300 dollars. Boring’s contract price was 278 dollars.
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Wa. O. Dal
Fredconia
J.A. Boring
Hagzero— Town
Professor Finok Invited to Shoreham Dinner with Senators
Professor C F Finok has received an invitation to dine at the Shoreham Hotel in Washington on Monday next with Senator Welllegion and the state congressional delegation. Mr Finok expects to be present.
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C. F. Finok
Shoreham Hotel
Washington
Senator Welllegion
Mr. Finok
Petition Aims for Four Points Post Office Change
A petition to the Festmaster General requests establishing a post eflica near Marels mill in this county to be called Four Points. Efforts are also underway to reestablish the Clemsonville office.
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Marel’s Mill
Four Points
Clemsonville
Portrait Presented to All Saints Orphanage President Ross
The board of managers presented a fine portrait of former president Ann G. Ross to All Saints Orphanage. Jacob Derr of Boonsboro suffered a severe stroke and her recovery is doubtful. B. Furry of Jobnaritie shipped 36 700 dozen eggs valued at 4600 dollars last year.
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All Saints’ Orphanage
The
Integra
Ann G. Ross
Irs
Jacob Derr
Boonsboro
Egne
B. Furry
Jobnaritie
Egge
Personal arrivals and visits in Frederick region
A wave of visitors and returning residents highlights the week in Frederick and nearby towns. Emma and Eile Houck return from New York. Miss Caroline Wolf visits from Pittsburg. Mr. Robert Alchesty of Newark, N J visits Frederick. Miss Elsie Birely in Frederick with Mrs Grace Miller. Miss Clara Landers returns from Baltimore and Washington. several others travel to and from Buckeystown, Thurmont, Hagerstown, and Chambersburg while relatives host gatherings and recover from illness.
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Eile Houck
New York
Caroline Wolf
Pittsburg
Robert Alchesty
Newark
N. J
Frederick
Thomas H. Aaker
Moble Iglehart
Annapois
Margaret Qegan
Elsie Birely
Grace Miller
Branawick
M. MM. Brooner
Virgtats Brunner
Washington
W. 8. Bricker
Chambersburg
Fue
Frederick Yeaterday
Mies Nronfe Hooper
Miles Beauish Bradhaw
Airy
J. F. Abler
Hagerstown
Mire E. Brent
Brunswick
Earl Nicodemus
Waynesboro
Buckeystown
H. B. Geber
Clara Landers
Thurmont
Baltimore
Orest Bowers
Cumberland
Lue Johnson
Adamatown
Billeary
Petersvile
Marshall Hilleary
Pearsville
Misa Bess Metz
Waters’ Pharmacy
Thormont
Messrs
Herbert and
Winter Kendricks
Washington City
Stephen B. Uoblentz
Middletown
Eleanor Harry
Funeral Services for Miss Sarah Beckenbaugh and Mr Charles Kebne
The funeral of Miss Sarah Beckenbaugh was held yesterday at 3 o'clock at the Reformed Chapel with Rev. E R Rechbach and Rev. S M Hench officiating. Pallbearers included Geo C and W L Gardner and Adem Hailing. Interment followed at Mt Olivet cemetery. A T Rice Sons funeral directors. The funeral of Mr Charles Kebne occurred this morning at 10 o'clock at St Johns Catholic Church with Father Gi raad officiating. Pallbearers listed. interment in St Johns Cemetery. F Schroeder funeral director.
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Sarah Beckenbaugh
Reformed
E. R. Rechbach
M. Hench
Geo. C
W. L. Gardner
Middletown
Adem Hailing
David Wills
Mt. Olivet
A. T. Rice & Sons
Charles Kebne
St. John’s Catholic Church
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Meters
C. Sanner
UC. Orrtaon
G. Befauver
George Bhafer
Eli Wolf
D. Shook
St. John’s Cemetery
F. Schroeder
Special Election Voting Hours for City Water Supply
The polls for the special election to decide an increase in the city water supply will open Thursday and Friday from 9 am to 5 pm and 6 pm to 9 pm. Voting takes place in the new City Register office Dorh room on the ground floor of City Ash building.
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Thoreday
City Register
Dorth
City Ash
Oysters and Fresh Salt Water Crocesses Sold in Beckley
Local vendor W. P. Haller offers oysters and fresh salt water crocesses at wholesale and retail from 15 East Becond Street with Potomac tow shad and herring. The notice also promotes reduced rail fares to New York for the Grant Monument dedication with special tickets April 26 27 and return by April 29, plus single fare for uniform military company travel.
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