Local Church Notes and Meetings Across Town
The Rev D J Beale will preach at the Presbyterian church tomorrow morning and evening. Young People Society at United Brethren meets Monday with officer nominations. election on April 27. Paritone Eugene H Clowes of Virginia to sing at Episcopal and Reformed churches tomorrow. United Brethren hold usual services. M B Church Young People plan Bible reading with scripture passages tied to members' birth dates. Lutheran Endeavor discusses Shou God Seest Me Psalm 139:1-12, Jeremiah 23:34. Trinity B F E holds services with sermons on The Stig mate and David Sizh ing for Dove wings.
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D. J. Beale
D. D
Presbyterian Church
Young People’s Society of the
United Brethren Church
Eugene H. Clowes
Virginia
Episcopal Church
Reformed Church
Adamstown
G. W. Kiracofe
Young Peoples’ Society of the M. 2B
Adolphus
Jeremiah
C.L. Kennard
Trinity Bf. E
David Sizhing
The Work of Death Mrs Koogle Dies in Middletown Valley
Mrs Annie Koogle widow of Daniel Koogle of C died Saturday morning in Middletown Valley aged 51 years. Daughter of Matthias Flook she left seven children. Funeral Monday from Lutheran Church Ty Hoffmeier officiating. interment in adjoining graveyard. Hiram Ridgely dies at about 63 after paralysis illness. wife survives.
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Koogle
Annie Koogle
Daniel Koogle
Middletown Valley
Matthias Flook
Lutheran Church
Ty ¥. Hoffmeier
Hiram Ridgely
Middletown
Presbytery of Baltimore to Meet at First Church in Baltimore
The 224th stated meeting of the Presbytery of Baltimore will open next Monday evening at the First Presbyterian Church on Park avenue and Madison street. Business includes the annual report to the General Assembly and election of commissioners to Detroit in May. A proposal to create the office of deaconess will be considered. The Sabbath School Association anniversary is set for Tuesday evening with address by Rev. A J Powhend D D. Meetings are open to the public. Also noted is a camping ground search by Adjutant General Howard's party traveling by special train to visit Bay Ridge Annapolis Frederick Junction Green Spring Walther and others as possible camping sites.
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First Presbyterian Church
Park Avenue
Madison Street
General Assembly
Detroit
Sabbath School Association
The
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Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
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Bay Ridge
Annapolis
Frederick Junction
Green Spring Walier
Governor grants pardons to two Frederick County convicts
Upon court recommendation the Governor pardons Gideon Seffe and Peter Alexander who were convicted in the Frederick Circuit Court for breaking into a warehouse and sarcepy at the February term 1890 and sentenced to two years in the penitentiary.
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Attornney
Frederick County
Gideon Seffe
Peter Alexander
Frederick Couity
Gospel Meeting and Training Class Announced
The notes list a workers training class at a morning hour and a gospel meeting at 3 36 p m in the gymnasium. The association orchestra will assist singing with the topic Four Perfect Foundation from First Corinthians. A special meeting is set for Monday at 8 o'clock to elect four directors.
Bound for Texas and a big reception at Little Rock
A chaotic dispatch reports crowds greeting President Harrison in Belleview and Little Rock Arkansas. It notes a Memphis committee and local officials hosting ceremonies, the president’s speech praising diversification in agriculture and industry, and a Sunday no demonstration demand. Also mentions Washburne’s plurality in April elections and local civic scenes along the route.
Native American unrest noted with Special Agent Conner visit
The report describes Indian unrest and demoralized police on the reservation after recent outbreaks. Capt. Penney urges reunions with Washington officials and General Miles to restore peace, while noting ample rations but poor economy in preparation choices.
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Indiaa Sas
Onyater
Penney
Afiks
Washington
Miles
Noble
VERY QUEER LEGISLATION Ordinances Changed After Their Passage
A district committee in Reaptxc Pa investigates alterations to a building ordinance made after posting. Mayor Merritt testifies he ordered stricken lines on advice of the city solicitor while the solicitor denies it. City Clerk Fetter confirms mayoral orders and erasures in other ordinances. The panel adjourns as revelations cause a sensation.
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Rourke
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Family Row Ends In Gunfire And Self Inflicted Wounds
A Leclaire household quarrel left Newton Nesbit, his wife, and the injured man’s mood unstable as a gun was fired. Nesbit’s wife fired back, wounding herself as Nesbit, a steamboat sreman, faced an unhappy marriage, while another news item reports Joseph Walton jailed for alleged cider sales to a minor and West Bradford, Pennsylvania notes. Also, the Lawrenceville bridge debate ends with toll removal after a jury awards $9,600, and William Blaney escapes Baltimore jail before his June execution. A lightning strike on Gamannet church steeple in Criskrei, Maryland, scatters slate and damages nearby properties.
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Leclaire
Here
Newton Nesbit
Nesbit
West Catster
Joseph Walton
West Bradford
George Walton
Walton
Chinaware to bear county of origin label
Wasaircroy April 13 Acting Secretary Nettleton orders that every chinaware piece imported into the United States must be marked with the county of origin. Grip in Reading's Shock April 18 The grip invades Reading public schools, forcing several teachers to leave in the southern and southeastern sections. The Parish Prison Tragedy April 18 The grand jury investigating the Parish prison tragedy sits in session as it continues to hear testimony.
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Wasaircroy
Nettleton
United States
Reading
Reape
New Opians
Grand Jury
Lynching Threats Over Bram Case Spark Small Town Tension
In Rowlandsville a mob gathers under the shadow of an alleged Bram connection to the Richards burglary. Sheriff searches Bram residence with no results. Bram seen in Perryville. authorities plan identification in Elkton and formal murder charges follow. The case fuels fears of vigilante action despite official probe.
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Berna Sus
Lefe Rowland Mills
Bram
Georyge Brow
Elston
Richards Gely
Bram Bes
Rowlandsville
Boyd
Richards
Lynch
Scuffle Injury Fears For Allen O Rlyers
Manager Hill mourns a severe outcome after his clash with Allen O Rlyers. Rlyers remains alive but doctors warn the injury is permanent and highly dangerous.
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Hill
Crscesxatt
Allen O. Rlyers
Be it Gone Bills and Senate Actions Reported Favorably
Fragmented transcription details Senate actions with mentions of favorably reported items, payments, contracts, and appropriations. Notes on hospital connections near Norristown and local calendars for next week. Executive session confirmations and nominations noted.
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Utschdel
Ube
Norristown
Yo'cluck
Ind
Atantinogdon
Prisoner and constable killed in reckless leap on railroad
Suddy Wilson, being escorted by Constable McDonald at Jearnette station Greensburg, jumped from the Pennsylvania railroad train after freeing his handcuffs. Both were struck by a freight engine as the fast line passed. McDonald survived with injuries, Wilson died from mangled wounds. Wilson was wanted on an assault and battery charge from his wife.
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McDonald
West Newton
Suddy Wilson
Greensburg
Jearnette
Wilson
McDound
Com
Fatal Trestle Wreck Claims More Victims
Battione April 18 Charles E H Watts a train hand crushed and burned in the Maryland Central wreck died yesterday at Johns Hopkins hospital. Fourth victim in the disaster William Hawkins of York Pa injured but expected to recover. Funeral of Benjamin Sprucebanks and burial of John J Martin, both train hands, reported.
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Charles EH. Watts
Maryland Central
John Hopkins Hospital
William Hawkins
York
Benjamin Sprucebanks
John J. Martin
Readjusted Freight Rates in Reading District
ReadinG pa April 18 freight crews on the Lebanon Valley branch of the Philadelphia and Reading railroad will receive payment for a trip and a half but now be paid for a trip and a fraction. The change aligns wages with crews on the main line and is viewed as a significant cut by workers.
Smallpox on the Fulda Arrives at Quarantine
The North German Lloyd steamer Fulda with 921 steerage passengers reached quarantine after a case of smallpox. Weather in New York was described as warmer with strong winds. Nuggets of news note the Danaway brothers were executed at Tollega. In St Paul the judiciary committee reported the McHale antirights bill back without recommendation. In Evanston, Rev. Charles W Bennett, a theology professor, died of Bright's disease and other complications.
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Chicago
Charles W. Bennett
Historical Theological
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Evanston
Bright
Professor Bennett
East Bethany
Finance and Trade in April Markets Report
A late-April finance and trade summary notes bitter weather hindering some demand while overall trade remains near year-ago levels. Iron output shrinks, copper and tin soft, cotton exports high, wool dull, and retail prices heavy in the East. Western cities show mixed activity with Ohio and Pennsylvania markets, and nickel steel plate tests planned in Maryland.
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Philadelphia
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Justice fails to advance bail for Evans case in Arkansas
Fragmented report shows grand jury action in Arkinton district court involving Levins and Evans. The judge, Reed consented, freeing Levins on bail while case details and related judgments affect Merchants' Bank defunct assets in Atlantic City. End of article notes creditors and administrators in the Evard estate.
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Lasoena
Athune
Qty
Grand
Tle Arkint
Reed
Levins
Jude Reed
Bendsins
Short Smith E.dvb
Jose T. Irving
Robert Laud
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Equpincor
John T. Hood
Merchants’ Bank
Atlantic City
Lewis Evans
Annie T. Evard
Robert T. Evard
Oliver R. Dunkle
Mary Metzlorff Sentenced for Murder in Second Degree
Mary Metzlorff, fourteen years old, was convicted of murder in the second degree for poisoning Louse Broadwaters. She received fourteen years in the penitentiary. She also admitted killing her brother to rid herself of a stepmother, who had disliked her intensely.
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Mary Metzlorff
Baltivore
Mary
Maury
Arenio
Brattow
Fire destroys two Absecom residences in Atlantic City area
A fire at the residence of Kichami Doughty near Absecom caused by a gasoline stove devastated the home and burned a servant. Losses include $15,000 on Doughty’s house and $33,000 on Parker Tilton’s home, with $319,000 in gold in Doughty’s house some recovered. One servant injured, hospitalized. Separately, four men from WW A Saved & Co. of Louisville allegedly brought to the U.S. under contract, violating the Alien Contract Law. case referred to Louisville district attorney.
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Atlantic City
Kichami Doughty
Losas
Parker Tilton
Gil
Doughty
Cowden Hospital
Wasuixetoxs
Lester
Treasury
WW. A. Saved & Co
Louisville
United States District Attorney
Note from Rome on Blines note sparks interviews in city
Rome April 18 The complete note of Sec tari Bliine arrived in Rome yesterday. Upon learning of the reply, Marquis di Radini the United States minister, Hon A G Porter and other officials were besieged with interviews about the New Orleans dispute.
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Rome
Sectari Bliine
Marquis di Radini
United States
A. G. Porter
New Orleans
Kinety Persons Drowned Off Caroline Islands Wreck
San Francisco April 18 report says the steam clipper Manowai Brive bare after leaving Sydney with news that the ship Nip Se Gatha was wrecked near the Caroline islands, resulting in the drowning of ninety persons. Baseball yesterday.
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San Francisco
Markets Fall Flat in Philadelphia and New York Trading
The Philadelphia market opened dull with minor advances for Pennsylvania and steady Reading. General mortgages and preference income bonds showed strength while Lehigh Valley rose on reports the company would not cut its anthracite coal price despite a commission ruling.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
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