Brief Bits From Martineburg Street News and Local Notes
Short local items note streetcars back in Martineburg West Virginia and a dusty East Patrick Street fair. Reports mention crooks at the fairgrounds and police on alert during shooting craps. Spokane Churchman praised for St Marys Hall note and Miss May Clingan. Temperance picnic planned August 30 at Agricultural Fair Grounds with program. Foot crossing repairs on East Patrick Street and a successful test of the Independent Steam Fire Engine. J M Birely crept onto sheriffs ballot list. Adams Express office repapered. Independent Hose Company to meet tonight.
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Martineburg
W.va
Patrick Street
Spokane
Episcopal Church
of Washington
St. Mary’s Hall
May Clingan
Americana
Galiem
Pennsylvania R. A
Independent
Lewis’ Pond
J. M. Birely
Republican Party
Adams’ Express Company
M. C. Haller
Michael Kennedy
Independent Hose Company
Merryland Tract Faces Browns After Nine-Game Streak
Merryland Tract heads into a Monday clash with the Browns riding a nine game win streak. Their strong Virginia imported battery faces Browns duo Rowe and Birely. Beck Numbers failed to appear for a Y M C A game. a picked nine edged them 11 to 6 behind Waiters and Smith. Norris and Esteriy-
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Merryland Tract
Browns
Leason
Virginia
Rowe
Birely
Beck Nambers
Y. M.C
Nambers
Waiters
Smith
Norris
Esteriy
Fire on High Knob Destroys Acres of Woodland
A fire on High Knob burned about thirty acres of woodland yesterday. Residents nearby helped slow its spread and saved surrounding fencing. The blaze scorched dry earth and leaves as winds pushed it northeast toward ground already burned before, with no fuel to feed it, so it is expected to die out.
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High Knob
Social World Dance At Relmar
The Helmer Dancing Association hosts the fourth Bel Mar dance on the Monocacy tonight. Miss Alle Shriner, daughter of Mr. G W Shriner of North Market Street, will be at home to her friends this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Relmar
Helmer Dancing Association
Bel-Mar
Monocacy
Hows
Alle Shriner
G. W. 3. Shriner
North Market Street
George S. Rodock
Charles Quynn
Richard Cramer
Edward Baumeardner
Florence
Baltimore
C. W. Harrison
Frank Harrington
Lime Kiln
W. G. Ramsburg
Hanover
Emanuel Jacobs
Barricaded Door Leads to Separation Case in New Baltimore
Mrs Poffinberger fled a violent marriage with her daughter from Dayton to Middletown. Constable forced entry after her husband barricaded the door. household goods were secured. She plans to return to Dayton. husband described as quarrelsome with a history of attempted suicide by hanging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huabead Besta
John Pofflaberger
New Baltimore
Middletown Valley
Migus
Dayton
Amelia White
Mr. Poffinberger
Middletown
Maryland
Eldeberger
Alexander
Miss Parr
Poffinberger
Emancipation Day Celebrations Draw Big Crowd
About 3,000 people attended Emancipation day events at the Fair grounds. A. J. Reed and W. Ashbie Hawkins spoke on the past and future of the colored man in America. A parade featured the chief marshal, Baltimore Guards, bands, and a Goddess of Liberty wagon. A baseball game saw the Maryland Trotters defeat Excelsior of Washington 17 to 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Reed
W. Ashbie Hawkins
Baltimore
America
Hawkins
Fair Grounds
Marshall
Jenkins’ Hand
Frederick City
B. and C
Pennsylvania
East All Saints Street
Maryland Trotters
Excelsiory
Washington
Stanton
Robinson
Times City
New Grand Commander of the Scottish Rite Named
Phillip Crosby Tucker of Galveston Texas serves as acting grand commander of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of America after Dr. James Cunningham Batchelor's death. Tucker, 67, a prominent Texas lawyer and Mason, is expected to be elected head of Masonry at the supreme council meeting next October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillip Crosby Tucker
Galveston
Tex
America
James Cunningham Batchelor
Tucker
Philp Tucker
Vermont
South
Mag Oler
Bate
Union
Texas
Supreme Council
Church Services and Appointments Across Several Parishes
News notes list upcoming Catholic mass and sermon by Rev. Fr. Monterverde at 1 pm. Daily services and conference plans include U B Church events led by Rev. G J Roudsbunk and Presiding Elder Roudabush. Bishop Paret to consecrate Brunswick Episcopal church on September 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Ctrenit
U. B
Her. G. J. Roudsbunk
P. E
Quinn A. M. E
W.J. Weeks
Liberty Circuit
Paret
Episcopal Church
Brunswick
United Brethren Church
Roudabush
Local social notices of Frederick area visitors and guests
Purely personal notes list residents and guests visiting Frederick and surrounding towns. Among those mentioned are Misses Mamie and Lizzie Full of Hagerstown visiting Mr. and Mrs. Zeigler. Eva Deal of Baltimore in Boeckystown. Donovan sisters and Mat. Donovan of Baltimore in Frederick. Jno Garver and Clark Keefer of Hagerstown visiting Kemp Keefer. numerous others visiting relatives, attending events, or traveling to Baltimore, Chicago, Washington, Gettysburg, and the World's Fair in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamie
Lizzie Full
Higerstown
John B. Zeigler
West Patrick Street
Frederick
Eva Deal
Baltimore
Bockeystown
Lucretia
Mary
Virginia
Helen Donovan
Mat. W. Donovan
Ftr
Frederic
Jno. Garver
Clark Keefer
Hagerstown
Afr
Kemp Keefer
Third Street
Daniel T. Ordeman
Fannie Eyler
Mollie Bartgis
Fannie Pattengall
Fountain Rock
Oshley Stewart
J. Vernon Silance
Mollie Rerfsuider
J. F. Stoner
W. T. Sergeant
C. O. Felton
M. P. Starr
Maryland
Aliss Cora Rodgers
Earle Goldsborough
Walkersville
Tyler Wilson
Chicago
Edward Nelson
East Church Street
C. J. Richardson
Rosnoke
Geo. A. Layman
East Fourth Street
R. Crowther
Bessie Johnson
Flora Langley
Quscar Buracker
North Market Street
May Koontz
Orleans McCarty
Washington, D.C
P. B. Kunkel
Jacob B. Tyson
David F. Schaffer
Ladiesburg
Jennie Hyder
Johnsville
Messrs
Leona Pearre
Thos
P. Pearre
Unionville
Gettysburg
Washington
Addie Johnson
West Third Street
E.D. Shriner
Nesterdas Hotel arrivals list with multiple attendees
A wide roster cites guests arriving at Nesterdas Hotel including G. EB Brattan J. Van Hook J. G. Colgham J. T. Webber Philadelphic ZB Albaugh E B Gewr ook E W Pearre Chas Hughes J S Brooks R W White J P Engle C E Owings C Lb Reige Reber Bb Baltimore Hermann Cincinatti D Tongmecker Harrisburg P A Stuchfeld New Brighton W W Roun tree Virginis Dr Garcesty R D Conz msn std wife Washington G R Gref ion Marietta Obie W B Williamson New York W E Patton Delaware W Gilbert Kalamazoo county Carlin Govsn E Remsburg EB D Geizenrdanter M Riley O Patterson Baltimore A B Ross Williamsport Pa E Rinehart Jady Linwood C Barber Syracuse N Y 6 from the county 4 from the city. Grorr House D J Nyswander To ledo O D E McNaughton Kalamazoo Michigan R Bruf Jr Washington DC 11 from the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nesterdas
G. EB. Brattan
B. van Hook
J. G. Colgham
J. T. Webber
Philadelphic
ZB Albaugh
E B. Gewrook
E. W. Pearre
Chas. Hughes
J.S. Brooks
R. W. White
J.P. Engle
C. E. Owings
Ith
C. Lb. Reige
Reber
Baltimore
Hermann
Cincinnati
D. Tongmecker
Harrisburg
P. A. Stuchfeld
New Brighton
W. W. Rountree
Virginis
Dr. Garcesty
R. D. Conz
Washington
G. R. Grefion
Marietta
Obie
W. B. Williamson
Ew York
W.E. Patton
Delaware
W. Gilbert
Kalamazoo
Carlin
E Remsburg
D. Geizenrdanter
M. Riley
O. Patterson
A. B. Ross
Williamsport
E. Rinehart
Jady Linwood
C. Barber
Syracuse
Grorr House
D. J. Nyswander
Toledo, O
D.E. McNaughton
Michigan
R. Bruf, Jr
Washington, D. C
County
Local Residents Catch Snakes and Eels in Carrollreek Mills
Messrs Romeo Young and Samuel Holtz of West Patrick street set hooks in Carrollreek yesterday and caught two eels and eight snakes. Mr David Freshonr set hooks in the mill race near Lewis pond and caught two snakes and one eel.
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Romeo Young
Samuel Holtz
West Patrick Street
Carrollreek
David Freshonr
Mill Race
Lewis' Pond
Pike's Peak Park Fascinating No 4 Rambler Ride
Harry Park the famed high wheel rider passed through Frederick after an attempt to beat the 24 hour road record in the Washington region. He rode 122 miles to Hagerstown in 6 hours 10 minutes, planning a new 24 hour mark of about 250 miles if conditions allow. Park praised the Rambler’s strength and lightness for rough mountain riding.
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Ris
Harry Park
Esat Patrck
Frederick
Washington
Brannton
Hagerstown
W. Harry Ward
Washington, D. C
Bird Park
Harvey
Baltimore
Park
Virginia
The Dollar of Our Daddies History of the silver dollar
Detroit Free Press outlines the silver dollar’s long chronicle from its 1792 authorization to later changes in weight and fineness. It details design evolutions, key acts, and notable portraits including Annie Williams, with figures up to 1889.
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Good Old Times
The
Detroit Free Press
United States Treasury
Congress
United States Mint
Déiss Annie WV. Williams
Philadelphis
Assault incident on East Pattick street involving John Carroll
A dispute arose yesterday evening between John Carroll of this city and an ex excursionist from Baltimore near the P. R. R. on East Pattick street. Carroll was knocked down several times before the assailant escaped into the crowd.
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John Carroll
Baltimore
Funeral services for ex-senator George Peter at Rockville
Funeral services are held at 4 p.m. today in Rockville for ex-senator George Peter. The remains of John Norton, killed on the railroad at Brunswick, were transported to Baltimore yesterday for interment.
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George Peter
Rockville
John Norton
Brunswick
Baltimore
Will and estate sales reported in Orphans' Court
The will of Eleanor Beatrice Mahoney was filed for record. A report of sales of the estate of Lest Bohrmin, deceased, was filed.
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Eleanor Beatrice Mahoney
Lest Bohrmin
Death of Judge John T. Lowe Remains Laid to Rest
Funeral services for Judge John T. Lowe of Frederick County were held at the M E Church in New Market with Rev W Deeks delivering the sermon. The late judge served eight years as chief judge of the Orphans Court and was a long time class leader. He died of diabetes on Monday at his home having survived by his three beloved daughters. Burial followed at New Market Cemetery with pallbearers including local and distant officials.
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Judge Laws
Judge Lowe
John T. Lowe
New Market
M. E
Rev. W. Deeks
Liberty Circuit
Lowe
M.E. Church
Orphans’ Court
Frederick County
Adngle
T. A. Stevens
Chas Wood
R.G. D Rice
R. H. Grifith
J. W. Sullivan
J. N. Molesworth
Thos. M. Waltz
Lysander Etchison
J. W. Rhinehart
Adam Boyer
L O. Wilts
J. T. P. Mount
Geo. W. Burgess
Jonathan Revard
Hon
Timely Thoughts on the Great Exposition at Chicago
Kate Field's Washington shares impressions of the Columbian Exposition praising its grandeur while noting dark sides. Readers recount scenes from the Midway Plaisance and discuss the Woman's Dormitory water and meals. Reported deaths and injuries on the journey temper the visit as the world’s fair draws crowds.
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Kate Field
Washington
Frederick
Maryland
Midway
Chicago
Charity
Marriage Licences Listed for New Market District Couples
John R Tyler and Hate EB Crampton, colored, of New Market District. Harry Peach and Lloyd Eemonia Elizabeth Crampton, colored, of New Market District.
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John R Tyler
Hate EB Crampton
New Market District
Harry Peach
Lloyd Eemonia Elizabeth Crampton
Purity Promise of Syrup of Figs Highlighted
Purported public praise for California Fig Syrup as a mild laxative boosting kidney liver and bowel cleansing. Claims it promotes health and comfort for users with millions of satisfied customers.
Carpet remnants and Ingram carpets sold cheap
Mullinge and Kemp advertise a sale in the Carpet Room offering a set of rag and ingrain carpet remnants. About 200 ends, one yard each, Ingram carpets, all priced to move. Tor matting ends are going out quickly, with a few good pieces remaining at low prices.
Summer Dress Sale in Dry Goods Department
The dry goods department announces a 30 day clearance of summer dresses and staff items including lawns Charlies fig swxisses mults and more, offered well below regular prices.
New Dress Occu Feas For Early Fall Wear
New fall dress materials opened daily for early fall outfits. Ready to accommodate you with all classes of wool and silk fabric.
Solar disturbances blamed for August weather and auroras
Scientists attribute August weather and brilliant auroras to solar activity. Very dark solar spots appeared on the sun’s southern hemisphere Sunday, visible through smoked glass, with smaller groups noted. A violent eruption bridged by bright light was observed, affecting an area about 3,000,000,000 square miles. A Feb 189% similar group preceded a widespread storm and striking aurora.
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Math
Railroad leaders meet in Hancock on extension talks
Cumberland Valley Railroad President Thomas B Kennedy and surveyor Alexander Murdock with Chauncy Ives Mayor R J Hale and George W Smith Jr attorney for the railroad arrived at Hancock to confer with West Virginia Central Railroad engineers about extending the line. A parrot belonging to Mrs Showman escaped on North Market Street, flew to trees near West Second Street and Dr J A Williamson, then was captured by Julius Grahe as a crowd gathered.
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Thomas B Kennedy
Cumberland Valley Railroad
Alexander Murdock
Chauncy Ives
R J. Hale
Hagerstown
Snd
George W. Smith, Jr
R.R
Hancock
West Virginia Central Railroad
H.B Showman
North Market Street
Maulsby
West Second Street
J. A. Williamson
North Blarket Street
Julius Grahe
Accident Injures Baltimore Ohio foreman Virts eye
R T Virts foreman of the Baltimore Ohio Railroad repair gang in this city sustained a painful accident yesterday afternoon about 4 o clock while supervising stone breaking a small piece struck his right eye and medical opinion could not determine if sight will be saved. The District Lodge No 4 of LO G T will meet tomorrow in Purity Lodge Hall with about twenty five delegates. The Purity Lodge elected Matilda Bielfeld Core Suman J J Bieffeld D Hice sherwatez Etta Brust Nettle Norris G W Tyson and Jacob L Engelbrecht.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. T. Virts
Baltimore God Ohio Railroad
Virts
G. Te District Lodge
LO. G.T
Purity Lodge
Citizens National Bank
Matilda Bielfeld
Core Suman
Messrs
J. J. Bieffeld
D. 5
Woman's College Notes and New Principal in City Hopes
Prof. Apple, the new principal, visited the city to assist with school intervals. He plans countywide visits and will not move his family here until the first of the month. The college opens next month amid suspicious circumstances as several pupils have already been secured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's College
Apple
Woman’s College
Ancient and Interesting View of Early American Notices
In the Hagerstown Herald aai Torchight selections from 1822 1823 offer Frederick readers a glimpse of hotel advertising Middletown rooms for rent at the sheriff office and a Bank dividend rate of three percent. An 1822 article criticizes the House of Representatives for opposing a 9000 appropriation to repair the National turnpike. A steam boat on the Arkansas river prompts a national remark on inland navigation. Real estate transfers cite William E Bere and wife to Charles, 1 acre, and Henry Culler to Lille F. Culler in Jefferson, 25 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown Herald
Aai Torch-ight
Middletown
Hageratown Bank
Alexander Neill
Sherrif
Frederick
House of Representa Iives
Arkansas
William E Bere
Charles
Henry Culler
Lille F._ Culler
Jefferson
St Johns Alumni Meet At Institute August Night
St Johns Alumni will gather at the institute on Tuesday night August 15 by order of Edgar L. Miller president. A special B&O train will run from Frederick to Mt. Airy on August 13 for the camp meeting with return by 5 p.m. Tickets 55 cents and reduced rates during the camp. Keller and DeLash have baled hay straw and cut hay in stock with delivery to the city.
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Calica
St. John's
Edgar L. Miller
Mt. Airy
Airy
B&o R R
Frederick
Keller & DeLashmatt
East
Patrick Street
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