Wreck on Pennsylvania line at Hellam injures brakeman
A south bound freight collided with an opened switch on the Frederick division near Hellam causing cars to plunge and derail. Brakeman George Murphy of Littlestown sustained a serious hip injury likely to impede mobility for life. Other notes mention illness in a local family and a marriage license for Charles Shipley and Catharine Qebcherz of Frederick.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Hellam
Frederick
George Murphy
Littlestown
Deine
Personal notices of visitors and local arrivals
Purely personal items recount visitors and residents: Basan Weddle and sister from Bier ling Illinois visit for their mother’s illness. Carrie Castle and sister travel to Rosnoke. F W Carlisle of Washington was in town. Miss Snyder of Wton visits Miss Fannie Shipley. Mrs C M Bancker and children return from Baltimore. Arthur Dornblaser of Hagerstown in the city. Mrs Busan Weddie and Mrs Julia Reexer from Illinois attend their mother’s bedside. Thomas Sponselier takes a livery-post with his brother Eugene. A note on road improvements urges railroads to lower or waive freight rates to aid construction effects. A Somerset Standard anecdote tells of Coxey’s Army blocked by a toll gate guarded by a woman demanding payment from the marchers.
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Basan Weddle
Bierling Ilinois
Eliza Eil
Carrie Castle
Rosnoke
F. W. Carlisle
Washington
Miss Snyder
Wton
Fannie Shipley
North Market Street
C. M. Bancker
Baltimore
Hare
Arthur Dornblaser
Hagerstown
Clty
Busan Weddie
Julia Reexer
Ilinois
Birs
Exiga Kil- Man
Eset South Street
Thomas Sponselier
Eugene Sponselier
Strange Hydrophobia Case In Colesville Witnessed Attack
In Colesville Montgomery county Breamn Perry an older colored man was attacked by a rabid dog while walking with a pet. The rabid dog torn his clothes and some saliva possibly entered his eye. His eye inflamed days later and doctors Green and Megiader declared it hydrophobic. He had a fit during their visit. Hotel arrivals noted in the same column list several travelers including Orry Here. and multiple others in Baltimore Philadelphia and New York with county mentions.
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Breamn Perry
Colesville
Montgomery County
Bicken
Green and
Megiader
Aghe
Electric Road plans begin with Middletown meeting
Frederick and Middletown Electric Railway officers met to start stock subscriptions this morning. President Geo W Smith said the road depends on the people and American ownership would be ideal. outcome awaits two weeks to see if the project proceeds.
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Frederick
Covery's Cohorts and Coxer Visit Doubts
Doubt arises regarding Coxer's planned Frederick visit. Reported era barkins and caser bosts at Camberland are viewed by Hisgetstown payers as suggesting he aims for a route via Georgetown. If true, Frederick may miss the visit unless people travel to Point of Rocks or Brunswick.
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Covery
Coxer
Frederick
Barkins
Cazer
Camberland
Hisgetstown
Georgetown
Point of Rocks
Brunswick
Steam Packet Pays March Wages on Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
The steam packet of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal paid its employees for March last week, easing spirits but leaving many hearts conflicted as the vessel navigated the waterway.
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Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
Daily Fashion Hint on Jackets and Skirts of 19th Century Style
The article describes changing outer garments with short jackets, double breasted fronts, large colored pearl buttons, bouffant sleeves, and thin covert cloth. It notes round bodices for street wear, plain belted carriages, and skirts over four yards, with flounces and braid, plus a biscuit zibeline gown with velvet Eton jacket and beaded embroidery.
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Kashion
JET Homer Cofte
Eton
A Veteran's Verdict War End Disclosure by Journalist
A well known soldier and correspondent delivers a bold disclosure as the war ends. Drugeiets everywhere react to the veteran's verdict and the war's conclusion.
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Drugeiets
The Millionaires Tax Tax Burden on Notable Rich in 19th Century
The proposed income tax would require famous financiers and estates to pay substantial annual amounts including John D. Rockefeller $122,225 William Waldorf Astor $178,000 Russell Sage $90,000 J. Pierpont Morgan $25,000 Andrew Carnegie $20,000 Vanderbilt heirs and other tycoons facing payments ranging from a few thousand to over a hundred thousand dollars in a sweeping levy on wealth.
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Congress
John D. Rockefeller
William Waldorf Astor
Russell Sage
Jay Gould
Wm K. Vander Dilt
Henry M. Flagler
Louis C. Tiffany
C. P. Huntington
Wm. Rockefeller
Eliot F. Shepard
Hetty Green
Moses Taylor
Singer
J. Pierpont Morgan
Elbridge TF. Gerry
Andrew Carnegie
Victor Newcomb
Geo. .W. Vanderbilt
Wm. GC. Whitney
BD. O
Eugene Keiley
Levit P. Morton
Dodge
John H. Inman
Henry Clews
Austin Coxbin
Abram S. Hewitt
Chauncey M. Depew
Duchess of Marlborough
Chas. Hartman
Morris BK
Jessup
Henry B. Haile
Indian Head Chopped Off Noise Stirs Medical Ethics
A blunt tale contrasts Indian and white medical practice. An Indian doctor allegedly faced decapitation after failing to cure a patient, highlighting strict local enforcement of traditional medicine. The piece then promotes Champhin’s Colic Remedy and Shiich’s Cure with notices of where to buy.
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Withas
Pleasant Valley
Cal
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the Daily News
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Emma Hamm
Geo. A. Schroeder
Charles F. Shipley
Catharine E. “‘Qebcherz
Frederick City
California
Francisco
New York
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Geclemec Sidic
B.H Best
Bincoath Market Street
Chesr
Pearre
Frederick, Md
Agricultural Department
Clien’sr
Coxey
Somerset Standard
Brownsville
Browne
Orry
W. H. Waltz
Columbus
Ohio
J. D. Merritt
Pitsburg
A. J. Parsong
H.C. Lupton
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M. B. Garrett
Cincinnati
J. O. Hswoth
F. A. Moubay
A. H. Todshall
Philadelphia
Rolleston
Belford
Williamsport
Wm. Boiler
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Evangelical Lateran Church
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Indiana
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Miles
Walomon Verell
Marton
Ind
Dr Miles Medical Co
Duhhart
Russia
Oae
George A. Gilbert
North Market St
Cott,olene
N. K. Fairbank & CO
Chicago
ST. Louie
Glimer Schley
East Patrick Street
Eliza Cole
Schley
Helc
J. C. Cramer
Madison Street
Ernes
Hoefetter
Bodo
D.W. Fuller
Cansioharie
Dr. King
G. A. Dyke
New Discsverr
Jong
Albert L. Pearre
Apothecary
Greally
N. J. Wilson & Soe Excelsior Stove House
East Patrick 8T
Catarre Cons
A. K. Pearre
South Market Street
Patrick
ASD
Sieiner Bros
J. A. Williamson
Locscon
A. Ferguson
Lexington
Mehlidim
W. BH. Rudy
Mt. Airy Druggists
Shiich
Nelaton
Fees
Lilly, Rogers &O
Balithore, MD
da Ne Laon
Paris
John ‘Wining
J. A. Williamson, Wrederick, Aid
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RY. Perc
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Rensburg
Carlin Bouse
Tieff Pianos
New Orleans
Issis
Chas. I. Syeeff
North Liberty St
Vigor
Eas
Erie Medical CQ
Buffalo
N.Y
E. Patrick St
Mdi
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Brussels
Cook Remedy CO
Sexton Grand
Tron King and
Noble Cook
Frederick Stove
E. Patrick
D. Thomas
ASS Tov
DE Washburn, Crosby Co
TL. M. Hildebrand
Child’s Excelsior Sleeping Coach
Grand Rapids
W. H. B. Etchison
Hos
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Omer
W. L. Douglas
W. J. Douglas
Brockton
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Yeakle City Hall
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D. Fahrney & Sod
Hacerstows
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