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The Weekly News presents a twelve page issue with local and county news, features like Mary Jane's letter and Market Scribe, poems and short stories, book binding article, fashion notes, architecture, farming, and a charm ing serial The Face of Rosenfel. Advertisements list attorneys, schools, grocers, and various local businesses, with a public sale and other classifieds.
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Weeely News
Mary Jane
Arthur Hayden
H.C. McCook
John Lubbock
Judie Ghollet
Falmage
Isene
Rosenfel
Toe Newsj
Sre
BRIEF BITS OF DAILY LIFE AND NOTES
The column lists light social remarks, health concerns, weather musings, and local news. It mentions a man who pampered his sweetheart during courtship but tolerates a baby after marriage, notes unsavory odors around the city, snowflake clouds, and a Frederick county pest sale at 30 cents per peck. It cites England’s first snowflake sighting in 1529 and praises a new bicycle bearing to reduce wear. It reports ice price changes in Baltimore and Frederick, a bicycle metaphor about collective effort, and news of William G. Baker Jr recovering after surgery following a Western Maryland College graduation.
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Hagerstown
Frederick County
England
Baltimore
Frederick
Probably a Thief Disturbs Apple Tree at Early Hour
At an early hour Monday morning near the city the family of Aft. D. H. Hargett awoke to find someone in the yard tampering with an apple tree. Mr. Hargett investigated but could not identify the man who hurried away. The matter will likely be referred to the authorities.
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Aft
Letter links Montevue death to Tiffin man's brother
Police Justice Eckstein received a letter from Charles E Welker of Tiffin Ohio asserting the man who died by his own hand at Montevue Hospital weeks ago was his brother John Walker. The writer notes Walker left home after 1865 muster out began Tennessee trip then vanished possibly east with Coxey's Army.
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Eckstein
Charles E Welker
Tif Fo
Ohio
Montevoe Hospital
John Walker
United States Service
Tiffin
Tennessee
John
Texas
Coxey
Walker
Mr. Walker
Montenue
Herals
Purely Personal notices travel across the region
Purely personal notices recount visits and travel. Birs. Geo. Ebert and Grace journeyed to Rockville to visit Mrs. E. Harris and will see friends in Washington before returning home. Frank Goode and Charles W. Ross headed to Bar Harbor. Albert Ritchie of New York vacations with his mother on West Church Street. Miss Green of Washington visits relatives here. Mayor M. L. Reedy of Hagerstown guests of his brother C. O. Reedy in Frederick. Miss Emms Lerch of Baltimore visits Miss Mary Rosemans. Roscoe Sneadzer of Liberty returns from Buckeystown Normal School. G Waring Tyson visits Montgomery County. Mrs. Li. A. Hager returns from a visit with her daughter Bir John Birch at Comus. Miss Maude Trundle visits Dawsonville area. Joseph W. Smith returns from three weeks with relatives in Gaithersburg. Misses Fannie Eyler and Idelis Fogle return from Baltimore visits. Kate Hann of Philadelphia visits Mrs Grayson Ecker near Emweiteburg.
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Ebert
Grace
Rockville
E. Harris
Washington
Frank Goode
Charles W. Ross
Bar Harbor
Albert Ritchie
New York
Judge Ritchie
West Church Street
Miss Green
M. L. Reedy
Hagerstown
C. O. Reedy
Frederick
Emms Lerch
Baltimore
Mary Rosemans
Roscoe Sneadzer
Liberty
Buckeystown Normal School
G. Waring Tyson
Montgomery County
Albert Pearre
Hitcshew Lete
Monterey
Li. A. Hager
Bira
John Birch
Comus
Maude Trundle
South Market Street
Law Court Burdens Smiths and Tyler Plea to Fines
Police Justice Eckstein supervised riflemen as Mayor Fleming presided over a string of petty cases since Monday. Charles Tyson, arrested by Brengle on Patrick street for disturbing the peace, paid a 2.85 fine. William Tyler, alias Hunt Tyler, jailed thirty days for drunken and disorderly conduct after failing to pay a 5.85 fine. James Tyler fined 2.85, paid. Albert Barns, charged with disturbing the peace and using abusive language, fined 9.5 and jailed twenty days.
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Eckstein
Wm. Tyler
Hunt Tyler
Abrecht
James Tyler
Albert Barns
Barns
Five
Haels
Hotel Arrivals List From Yesterday Noon
Hotel arrivals since yesterday noon include Crrxy Horzi A W Moore W B Williamson George J Rosenthal A J Longer W P Miller from New York J G Gilss J W Edwards from Philadelphia Owen Patterson CG L Wilson H Tran ty JA Fate G C Howser R Weiss nger H E Lampus H Snowder W C Simmons W F Knos EB S Edwards from Baltimore J KR Robinson Oscar Bowen Bacerstown C D Shattuck W A Southard Hamburg LL Hanf man Williamsport C Cropsey Washington county 8 Canirs Horez J C Stauiler Wayne sboro Pa Oscar Bowers Hagerstown county 72 Grorr Hovst F W Spotten J H Libhart Columbia county 15
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Crrxy Horzi
A. W. Moore
W. B. Williamson
George J. Rosenthal
A. J. Longer
W. P. Miller
New York
J. G. Gilss
J. W. Edwards
Philadelphia
Owen Patterson
CG. L. Wilson
H. Tranty
JA. Fate
G.C. Howser
R. Weissenger
H. E. Lampus
H. Snowder
Oscar Bowers
Hagerstown
Grorr
The Key Monument Meeting For Frederick Subscriptions
A meeting was held last night in arrange for collecting subscriptions to the monument fund from Frederick residents. Arrangements are made for a general association meeting to confer with district vice presidents at the F C M C A rooms on August 11 from 2 to 4 pm. Monument Association work progresses with encouraging results.
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Frederick
Monument Association
Camp Monocacy Camps at Seven Pines Arrival
Camp Monocacy will pitch tents at Seven Pines on Saturday for a several day stay. The camp members include Thos Wolfe, Roger Motter, Claude McLeery, Robert Tyson, Baas Trundle, Roger Wood, and George Oll.
Middletown Reservoir Contract Cleared for Payment
Contractor Owen Patterson and his counsel Charles Wihop met with the Middletown Burgess and Commissioners at Urner Keady Crner to settle claims over a reservoir leak. Unforeseen shale in the basin base caused extra work, agreed Patterson would cover the extra costs if deferred payments are made, and the reservoir now operates with ample water.
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Freservoir
Owen Patterson
Middletown
Conseel
Charles L. Wihop
Balthmore
Burgess and Commissioners of
Yeaterda
Urner, Keady & Crner
Patterson
Money for the First Army Regimental Payroll
Governor Brown signs off on a payroll warrant after Adjutant General Donglas and Brigadier General Brown reviewed First Regiment rolls by Col Wilmer. One company K of Oakland remains to be heard from, then separate warrants will be issued. Total $8 1879. Oakland unit payroll under five hundred dollars. Delays due to scattered members hinder timely payment.
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Brown
Wilmer
Donglas
Baltimore
Col
Oakland
Col. Wilmer
Oigkland
Maryland
Prisoners Ready for Grand Jury at Local Jail Decked for Term
At the coming court term a large decker will dispose of. Twenty four prisoners are held at the jail for grand jury appearance, with others out on bail. Sheriff Zimmerman reports good health amid warmth, wheat bread replaces corn bread this quarter, and some inmates anticipate the term. John C. Claudin, a long-term prisoner, is an expert rifle shot who yesterday killed four large rats in four shots.
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Sherif Zimmerman
John C. Claudin
Grass Growing In Canal Delays River Traffic
The C and O canal company engages in mowing the bottom and sides between Hancock and Williamsport to clear dense grass that impedes boat movement and raises water levels. A mule drawn mower with deep cutting gears and a derrick lifts the implement for use, improving flow from feeders with low river levels.
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C_and O. canal company
Hancock
Williamsport
Religious committee outlines Sunday Gospel meeting topics
The religious committee held a regular meeting to plan this month’s Sunday Gospel services. Speakers and topics were announced, with Dr. E. R. Rechbauch addressing young men next Sunday at 3:30 on Loyalty to Christ. The association’s regular monthly meeting is Monday at six.
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E. R. Eechbauch
Christ
Grand Army of the Republic encampment expected turnout
The G A R encampment set for September 13 will draw about 56,000 veterans with 15,000 from Pennsylvania and large contingents from Ohio New York and other states. In Pittsburgh and Allegheny County 4,000 to 5,000 are expected with over 11,000 comrades already assigned free quarters from distant points.
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Grand Army of the Republic
Pennsylvania
Inc
Ohio
New York
Pittsburg
Allogany County
Willstone
Five Elkton funerals mark a day of sorrow
News from Maryland reports five funerals in Elkton in one day. Other items note Jos B Boyle taking charge of a western post office, naval cadet prep, a fire at Edward Renehan’s barn, and storms causing damage in Howard county.
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Elkton
Jos. B. Boyle
Westminster Poet Office
Ancapolis Seine Bsulers
Mountain Lake Park
Oakland
J. E. Hill
Ecrool
Howard County
Frank Dulaney
Cumberland
Severn River
Annspells
Edward Renehan
Desperate West Letter Describes Severe Drought
A former Frederick boy now in Chicago writes his mother from the far West that Red Cloud Nebraska has been parched by extreme heat. Corn and grass are ruined and hay crops failed last year, leaving farmers distressed and many moving away. One farmer even let a drove of 70 hogs be driven off on a public highway to find feed and water.
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West
Frederick
Thursday Market Report Notes Good Prices and Plenty
Market edition reports a plentiful morning with ima beans and core in good shape, vegetables abundant, late peas available, tomatoes prime at 40 to 50 cents per peck, eggs at a cent, butter at 18 cents, blackberries four cents per quart, scarce peaches, and rising watermelon and cantaloupe supplies.
Narrow Escape at the Monocacy Bathing Hole
Four young men were swimming in the Monocacy when one became exhausted and nearly drowned. His companions heard his cry as he disappeared beneath the water, then fought their way to shore and rescued him.
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Eneer Hole
Strength of the Condor
The condor exhibits immense strength and boldness, pouncing on small animals. Its blunt claws prevent carrying large prey, so it pins down prey with one claw while tearing it with a strong beak. After feeding, it becomes flightless and ferociously resists capture.
Coalcart Driver Stricken by Cramps at News Office
James Graig, a coalcart driver for Wm. Mille & Co., fell ill with cramps while unloading coal at The News office yesterday afternoon. Dr. CU A. Sharetts treated him, relief came quickly, and he was taken to his home in Shebro.
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James Graig
Wm. S. Mille & Co
CU. A. Sharetts
Shebro
Burglar Alarm Wakes Be Sant Knott Store Crowd
Residents near Be Sant and Knott's store on East Patrice Street were startled last night at 9:45 by a burglar alarm. The gong rattled until 10:30 as Mr. W. T. Besant arrived and investigated. A crowd gathered and speculation grew that a rear window was left ajar or caused to fall triggering the alarm.
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Alarida
Besant & Knott
Patrice Street
W. T. Besant
Relay Rhang To Denver Across the Continent by Wheel
Chief Consul James B Reed of the Maryland Division League of American Wheelmen leads a relay message ride from Washington to Denver. Riders pass a scroll of message at ten mile intervals, with Maryland and Pennsylvania segments, total distance 160 miles, schedule aims for night riding and catching up time.
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Continents
James B. Reed
Maryland
League of American Wheelmen
Cortinem
Washington
Denver
Cal
Cleveland
Cass S. Suscomb
League of Americas
Hacerstowne
Ohio
Cumberland
Pennsylvania
Ualoatown
Wheeling
W. Va
Hagerstown
George B French
H. K. Becker
Uniontown
A.C Williton
Williamsport
Hancock
Frostburg
Grantyilie
Addison
Summerfield
Farmington
Summit
Big Programme and Directory Promises Seasonal Opportunity
Merchants are urged to advertise in the Big Programme and Directory of the Agricultural Fair. The campaign is pitched as the season’s chance for business, with Frank Rhodes designated to provide more information and secure listings.
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Frank Rhodes
Destruction by Lightning Strikes Howard County Barn
Lightning struck the Howard county farm of the late Edward Renehan near Elli cott city on Tuesday afternoon burning the barn and thirty five tons of hay. Horses and farming implements were removed by workers. The loss totals about 400 dollars with 3000 dollars in insurance.
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Howard County
Edward Renehan
Ellicott City
Frederick Turnpike
John W.renehan
Reneban
Baseball doubleheader at South Park and Woodsboro
A game at 615 this evening on Madison Street South Park Grounds features the Crickets versus West South Street nines with Barnes Ely for the Crickets and Riddiemater Butcher for West South Streets. Also today Woodsboro hosts Hanover with Woodsboro strengthened by city players for a likely strong contest.
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South Park
Madison Street
West South Street
Messrs. Barnes and Ely
Riddiemater
Butcher
West South
Woodsboro
Hanover
Baby's accident on West Patrick street injures shoulder
The baby of Mr and Mrs Ephraim Eyler on West Patrick street slipped a shoulder from its socket while playing. Dr F B Smith provided surgical aid.
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Ephraim Eyler
West Patrick Street
F. B. Smith
Bailiff Appointments for August Juries Named
Wa E Nusz of Frederick appointed bailiff to the August petit jury and John W Grinder of Creagerstown Dalif to the grand jury.
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Wa. E.nusz
Frederick
John W. Grinder
Creagerstown
Dalif
Mission speakers hold open air meeting in Frederick
Messrs. Banta and Bunn of the Central Union Mission Washington arrive in Frederick and conduct an open air service on the square last night. The event featured singing and praying and short addresses. They plan to stay several days and hold meetings each evening.
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Arangelista
Messrs
Banta and Bunn
Central Union Mission
Washington, D. C
Frederick
Addison Ingle Marries Miss Charlotte Rhett in Charleston
Rev Addison Ingle missionary to China wed Miss Charlotte Toomson Rhett in St Pauls Church Charleston at noon. Rev Osborne Ingle, father of the groom, assisted. Also contains ad copy for Syrup of Figs and Ceresville Roller Flour touting old wheat and quality.
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Ingle—Rhett
Esames Addison Ingle
China
Charlotte Toomson Rhett
St. Paul's Church
Charleston
3. C
Osborne Ingle
Catholic Club and St John’s Bay Ridge Excursion
August 14 outing to Baltimore and Bay Ridge advertised with a round trip fare of 156 cents for three days. Also promotes an Aug 11 Catholic Club steamboat ride to Bay Ridge for a day off and a pleasant bay cruise.
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St. John’s
Baltimore
Bay Ridge
July filings show deeds and mortgages at Clerk's office
In July the Clerk's office registered 44 deeds 31 mortgages 12 bills of sale 3 releases 3 deeds of release 2 incorporations 2 agreements 1 lease 1 deed of trust The Clerk also issued 20 marriage licenses.
Ardent Lovers of the Beautiful in Baltimore Summer
Several young ladies from Baltimore visiting here for part of the summer arranged to witness the waning moon rise. The piece asserts Hood's Sarsaparilla guarantees a complete cure and claims to be honestly marketed and effective.
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Baltimore
Hood
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