In History Aug 4 Through Lincoln Era and Notable Deaths
Historical notes recap key figures and events tied to August 4. Highlights include Hayne the American patriot hanged in Charleston and Dowager Empress Frederick of Germany’s death. Other entries recall Samuel Jones Thiden and Shafter’s 1901 movements amid fever wards and China floods.
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l—Treanc’ Hayne
Charleston
Waves Perr
Tas Ie Ae
Wayne County
Ind
Lincoln
Samuel Jones ‘Thiden
Greystone
Floada
China
Shafter
Bante
Empress Frederick
Germany
Emperor Frederick
Kaiser
Tue Dark News In New English Creole Fragment
A fragmented OCR item from a historical page presents a stray line with mixed language bits. It mentions Tuesday and a news label but contains no coherent event, person, or place to establish a clear summary. The readable content remains too fragmentary for a substantive item.
Local social notes from Ridgely and surrounding towns
The column lists residents visiting and traveling, noting Mizg Wirgt Ridgely and Mr Samuel Zi shrine, Captain Bra foot Bete returning home, Rev Sumner departing for Baltimore, Mr and Mrs J D Hendrickson returning from Bon Air Cottage, Frank Hargestleti and companions sailing from Atlantic City, Lillian Schley and Lilien Utarmedle entertained at Braddock Heights, Miss Callie Hant returning from Baltimore, Benettz heading to Chicago for Uncle Josh Spruceby Company duties, and Mrs Myers Bransom Dranesy and others staying at Valley View.
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Ridgely
Samuel Zi
D. . Winsbrewer
Scherey
Washington
G. J. Doll
Second Street
Sumner
Loyels Collage
Baltimore
J.D. Hendrickson
Bon Air Cottage
Briddocks
West Second Artest
Frank Hargestleti
Aslantic City
Newport
B. 1
Lillian
Schley
West Church Street
Lilien Utarmedle
Henry William
Braddoch Heights
Callie Hant
East Church Strat
Wright
Mies Kasuff
Patrick Streit
Benettz
Obiosgo
Ill
Advanat
Josh Spruceby
Shietress Someon
Lightning Strike Destroys Barn Near Middletown
A barn on Mr. Herman L. Rontzahn’s farm near Middletown was struck by lightning before 3:00 a.m., destroyed with crops and equipment, about $3,500 loss insured with Granger Insurance Co. The Hedges residence nearby had fire damage from a root to floor, with minor injuries to a grandson. Lightning also hit Mrs Mary E Keller’s Braddock house, burning two weeks prior.
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Braddock
Middletown
Herman’ L
Granger Insurance Company
Joseph Hedges
Realdenos
Hedges
Algo
Mary E. ‘Keller
Frederick Ath. Sout Club Game Delayed by Rain
The city league champions Frederick Ath. Sout Club were set to play a mixed team of top players from the other three clubs. The contest, postponed by rain, will be staged at Park tomorrow evening with the crowd hoping for a decisive batters’ duel and a fair result.
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Dadnebower
Struggls
Fliethall
Thelr
Melocworihs Madsen
Frederick Ath. Sout
She’ Park
Ole the Batt Ete
Forse’ Ok
Will of Susannah Shaff probate in Jefferson Orphans Court
The will of Miss Susannah Shaff of Jefferson was filed for probate this morning. It bequeaths a Grove farm in Petersville district to Daniel Solomon Shaff, a farm to two nieces Mary Elizabeth Frey and Anna Marin Grove, and a house and lot in Jefferson to William Morrison. Residue goes to nephews Jacob O Shaff and Marica E Shaff. executors named Jacob G Shad and Clayton O Reedy. An codicil adds a farm to two nieces and $500 to a sister. Several relatives who received nothing planned to contest, claiming the testatrix disposed of property she could not.
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Susannah Skaff
Jefferson
Orphans’ Court
Nieves
Mary Elizabeth Frey
Anna Marin “Grove
Petersville
Daniel Solomon’ Shaff
Solomon
Shaff
Jafferson
St. Paul
Testatrix
Festatrix Bas
Steple's Hearing Postponed in Local Case
Harry Nipple, arrested Friday by Officers Hoformer and Easterly, appeared before Justice Wood for a pre hearing. Virginian authorities seeking jail breaking and murder charges failed to appear, sending Nipple back to jail to await Thursday's hearing. Nipple admits being in Soudown county when Craven was ignored but denies guilt. employed Opanssi for defense. Eizis Black, arrested Saturday by Officer Holbraner for cursing near Luther Frazier's residence on West Saint street, was jailed 15 days for a 2.50 fine default.
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Steple
Harry Nipple
Officera Hoformer
Justica ‘Wood
Nipple
Soudown County
Craven
Opanssi
Tar
Eizis Black
Holbraner
Luther Frazier
West AN Saints’ Street
Devos paint beats mixed paint in cottage coating trial
A letter to P. 5 contrasts Devos paint with mixed paint used on homes in Tannersville. The American House shows two coats of mixed paint five years old, while a nearby job with Devos wore better, though both builders note wear over years. The writer warns one gallon of paint can yield different palak per gallon and advises careful choice.
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Devos
Tannersville
Oatekill Mts
Chas
Haner
Wiltes
The Work of Death. A Colored Infant Dies
Ellis infant son of Lottie Williams died at home on West Al Sainte street yesterday. Funeral held today at 2 oclock with interment at Greenmount Cemetery. A T Rice and Sons served as funeral directors.
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Ellis
Lottie Williame
al Sainte’ Street
Greemmount Osterey
A. T. Rice & Sons
Mt Carmel Picnic Draws Big Crowds at Mount Carmel
The Mt Carmel Methodist church Sabbath school picnic in Joseph Miller's woods drew a large crowd on a sunny Saturday. W. S. Ray and George Kauffman organized the event with help from officers and court officials. Harmony Band provided music and speeches by Mr Douglass H. Hargett and Miss Etta Brust entertained attendees. Rev. Mr. Hill delivered a closing discourse and the day ended with praise and gratitude for a successful community gathering.
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Mt. Carmel
Frederick
Douglass H. Hargett
Cirowi
Sws
Hia
Etta Brust
Frederick Femaleigh
Boteler
Hill
New Market
Sanday School
Advertis Letters Remaining at August Post Office
A list of undelivered letters is published with names under Gentlemens and Lapres lists. Recipients must call for advertised letters within two weeks or they are sent to the dead letter office. Letters include Geo. Br. Barns & Sons Winfela Boyd Tim Cookley Win. Donnelson Thos. McVlane D. O. Roderick Miss Raith Carmelios Miss Lottie Creeger Mian Reale Davis Mrs. B. O. Foley Miss May Ailines Mrs. S. J. Richardson Miss Daisy Young.
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Rede
Fie Rederick
Postoffica
Gentlemen's
Geo. BR. Barns & Sons
Winfela Boyd
Tim Cookley
Win. Donnelson
Thos. McVlane
Roderick
Lapres
Raith Carmelios
Lottie Creeger
Mian Reale Davis
Irs
B. O. Foley
Misa May Ailines
J. Richardson
Daisy Young
Marriage of Besli and Spurrier at Harmony city
George Besli of Harmony and Miss Sarah O Spurrier of this city were married last evening by Dr P D Fahrney with Miss Lilly Fout as brides maid and Mr Wm H Wagner as groomsman. The Board of County Commissioners meets to assess fire damage at Montevue Hospital and to award a contract for a Donbos schoolhouse.
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Stubbie
George
Besli
Harmony
Sarah O. Spurrier
P. D. Fahrney
Lilly Fout
Wm. H. ‘Wagner
Board of County Commissioners
Montevue Hospital
Donbos
Steryous Advertising Note in Frederick News Ad
An obscure advertisement note promotes cheap publicity in Frederick, suggesting for 25 cents readers can place want ads. It claims advertising has value, with a playful misspelling emphasizing “news papat Ravertising” and a Cook seeking a situation among offerings.
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Frederick
Murder charge and pursuit of McIntyre in Pittsburg
Garfield McIntyre, about 25, was arrested near Libertytown by Deputy Sheriff Frank L. Carter on a murder charge in Pittsburg, Pa. He allegedly shot William Mitchell after a drunken brawl but denies the charge, claiming another man named Sparks fired. Mitchell and Sparks were wounded. Sparks later died from the shooting. McIntyre was committed to jail awaiting Pittsburgh authorities.
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Garfield McIntyre
Hegio
Frank L. Carter
Oldfield
Libertytown
This County
William Mitchell
Pittsburg
McIntyre
Joanos Kokatein
Pittsburgh
Tida
Mitchell
Prosant
Plaima
Sparks
Ho Oleitna
McLntyre
New Bunco Gams Purchase Noted in Wisconsin Rooster Sale
A fragmentary report notes Henry Paterson buying a rooster from an A and Pk seller north of Yirouqaa Wisconsin. The item is described as a returning red six ery storm.
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New-Bunco'Gams
Henry Paterson
Yirouqaa
Wis
West exn Maryland Railroad to bulldog new bridge
Historical notes from Maryland papers recount a planned bridge at McOoya Ferry by the West exn Maryland Railroad. Obituaries include Worcestor county farmer James T B Spencer who died at his Snow Hill home, and Rev Jacob Weller whose funeral drew over 1,000 mourners after a 40 year ministry. The Patriotic Order Sons of America will meet in Baltimore August 13. A juvenile injury occurs when William Hill, ten, is kicked by a mule at Franklin Mills.
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Westexn
Maryland Railroad
McOoya Ferry
James T. B. Spencer
Worcorter County
Hig
Snow Hill
Jacob Weller
Hancock
Btute
The
Patriotic Order Sons of America
Baltimore
Belair
William Hill
Charles W. Hiss
Franklin Mills
G. Talbot
Baltimore County
Consolidated Coal Company
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Bradley
St. John's College
Dorchester County
Winfield Academy
Carrol County
W. J. Heaps
Talia ‘Beevar
Reesd
Catroll County
Milton Chew
Samuel Brown
Vernon
Rea
Funeral notices and snake show dates Chronicle
Funeral notices list names and addresses with recent services. A performer’s rattlesnake act is noted, featuring a 16-rattle serpent once displayed during shows. Maryland fair dates are announced: Easton August 19 to 21, Tolchester August 26 to 29, Paco Smoke City August 12 to 15, Upper Marlboro August 12 to 14, Timptnum September 2 to 6, Rockville October 7 to 10, Hagerstown October 14 to 17, Frederick October 21 to 24.
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Niagara Falls
America
Baltimore & Ohio
Royal Blue Line
Philadelphia & Reading
Lehigh Valley
Lehigh and
Wyoming
Washington, D. C
Baltimore
Camden Station
Ellicott City
Rockvills
Bronswick
Bagerstown
Frederick
Keedysville
Harper's Ferry
W. Va
Buffalo
Rochester
Ger Glen
Mauch Chank
Nisgars Fe
N.Y. C
Vis “Gorge
Thousand Islands
Niagara
Maryland
Easton
Tolchester
Paco
Smoke City
Upper Marlboro
Timpntum
Rockville
Hagerstown
Burlesque and religious meetings set for Brad Heights venues
A chaotic OCR fragment lists events at Brad Heights including burlesque shows and Lutheran clergy meetings. It mentions Middletown Valley and Myotavile Christian Endeavor activities with midweek gatherings and a Wednesday picnic at various local sites.
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Braddock Heights
Middletown
Valisy
Heights
Matthew
the Manor
Waa
Kemptown
July interments and health notes from Mt Olive cemetery
Amonth's record from Mt Olive cemetery reports interments for July: adults 11, children 2, city 6, county 6, Washington 1, Ohio 1. Catarrh typhoid fever and births were noted with 12 births consisting of 4 males and 8 females among whites and a single Black infant. Superintendent Michael oversees the Olivet interments.
Sunday Excursion Draws Frederick Crowds Shorter Runs
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad excursion yesterday drew fewer riders than usual. Forty two Freder icktonians rode the Baltimore excursion and thirty two stopped it. A Hag eratown special brought twenty visitors to Frederick. New band uniforms for the Woodsboro Cornet Band arrived from B Rosen our & Sons, blue cloth with black trim and gold lettering, to be worn on Band Day.
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Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Woodsboro Cornet Band
B. Rosenour& Sons
Election of Officers for Woodsboro and Frederick Turnpike Road Company
The annual meeting at Coreaville Mills elected five directors D C Winetirener Wm O Neidig Edward D Shriner Parmel Feiser and Noah E Cramer to manage affairs this year. The board then chose D O Winebrener president Nash B Cramer secretary and Edward D Shriner treasurer and superintendent. United Boys Brigade rested in Lancaster after a march from the city to Mt Gretna Pa.
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Woodsboro and
Frederick
Edward D. Shriner
Market Quotations and Real Estate Transfer Notice
The Eastern Milling and Export Company quotes for today include corn at 60 cents per bushel and No 2 red wheat at 65 1/4 a bushel, with bids at 673 1/2 for July wheat. Farm sales report shows Nos E. Cramer selling land to Kate A. Hyatt of Hyattstown Montgomery County, a 50 acre tract with improvements, about two miles north of Thurston, for 2900 dollars.
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Oor! Mart
Eastern Milling & Export Company
Nosh E. Cramer
Kate A. Hyatt
Hyattstown
Montgomery County
Thurston
Daughters of Confederacy Open Assembly Room Event
Fitzhugh Lee Chapter United Daughters of the Confederacy will open its assembly room with a monthly reception and a pleasant musicale featuring a musical program for attendees.
Mayor Irish Requests Expert Repair For City Dynamo
This morning Mayor Irish telegraphed to the Philadelphia office of General Electric Company seeking an expert mechanic to repair the large dynamo at the municipal electric light plant.
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Irish
Philadelphia
General Electric Company
Municipal Electric Light Plant
Local notices announce Aug 6 events and sales
Postponed trolley party resumes Wednesday August 6 at 8 o clock sharp for Heptasophs and guests. St Josephs church annual tournament and picnic moves to August 6. Frederick Business College fall term starts September 1, 1902. Potatoes for sale 75 cents per bushel delivered. St Matthews Reformed Sunday School Manor plans Howard Zismerman’s picnic Aug 6 with a band.
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Prente
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
St. Matthews
Manor
Howard Zismerman
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the Daily News
W. LU. Moorr
Guter
the Weather Bureau
Naidige& ‘Miller Dross Silks
John. Hendrickson
Nou
Tue
Ubely
Charler Myera
Bransom
Mary Bransom
Brooke
Mildred Dranesy
Merritt Dransy
Washington, Sre Geeste
Valley “View
Gottags
Dock Heights
Braddock Strack
Herman
Susannah Shafe
P. 5. Long
F. W. Darez & Co
P.b.—P. L. Hargett & Go
Asll Sar Pains
fibHlye
Séverkiser
Berionavitle
Rymeneal
Hayling Shotland
Oharge
John Hendrickson
Fonlard
Chaney Bros
Joxx ‘Hfewprioxson
NBG Nation
Abion
Clinton & Main
Clinton & E. Maln
Sappington
Afsidzns Ators
F. B. Sappington
City Ball
Watkins
Toronto
H.R.R. B
I, Saks
Thea Saks’ Optical Co
City Hotel
A. T. Rios & Sons
North Market Breet
Frederick, MD
Frederick County
Thomas P.rice
Builders
Willard. C.kellee
Marlydawiy
Joseph W. Gaver
Heath
Court Street
Devilbibs
Abnee
Doll & Albaugh Building
North Market Street
Fredaries, Méletitdawiy D. B. C. Nicodemus
Atiall Boues
Frederick Co
Noah E. Cramer
Caamer
Joan
Ama Farm
Mobler
Crea
Noritiate
Rothers
McHents
Yitery
Bentz
Patrictz
Drellize
Noac B
National Bank
Bos
Ofes
A& S Man
Peete Teth
Referenes
St Once
A. T. Wholesaler
Cinsinnati, Obi
Gettysburg
Guy
B_ Anderson
Esat
Pattick Street
Gao
Ake” Robinson
Amonth
Boys' Brigade
United Boys' Brigade
Mt. Gretna
Lancaster
A. L. Pearra
Frederick Business College
Frederick, Ms
GEO
Rodook
BIG Bioke
Lda
Robdock
T. Bos & Bor
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