He Raised the Money How Henry Johnson Was Enabled to Visit Frederick
Henry Johnson a Baltimore mulatto sought to take his girl to Frederick for emancipation day. Lacking funds he unhooked a team in Calhoun alley Baltimore sold horse to Thomas McDonald for 10.50. George Myer’s horse valued at 1d. Johnson arrested at Camden Station after a 3.20 am train arrival. At hearing he claimed to have bought the horse for 6 from an unnamed man and gave no clear owner. He was committed for court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Johnson
Baltimore
Frederick
Calhoun Alley
Thomas McDonald
North Pacs Street
George Myer
North Ann Street
Myer
Southern
McGee
Bir
McDonald
Johnson
Trott
Camden
Justice Schenkel
Social world delightful dance at Shriner home
Miss Allie Shriner hosted a large party of friends at her North Market street home with floral decor lights and Chinese lanterns. Guests included the Bowluses Dutrows Haders Ritchies Leveys Markeys and several others in a lively evening of refreshments and dancing. A Kel Mak dance near Monocacy drew many from Frederick with a special train and Rhodes Orchestra entertaining before a 1 o'clock close. A youth dance followed at West Third street hosted by Mr and Mrs Levy in an impromptu gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allie Shriner
G. W. B. Shriner
North Market Street
Jessie Bowlus
May Bowlus
Bettie Cranmer
Daisie Dutrow
Conella Dutrow
Johnson Dutrow
Elizabeth Bader
Pauline Bader
Susie Garrett
Charlie Hayden
Dollie Hayden
Herbert Kreh
Lynn Ritchie
Willie Levy
Walter Levy
Roger Levy
Roger Mottet
Bessie Mottet
Shirley McGill
Emily Maulsby
Mary Maulsby
Join Markey
Eleanor Markey
Berthe Kemp
Phoebe
Grace Neidig
Calvin Page
Nettie
Georgie Ritchie
Claude McCreery
Edward
Meredith
Buchanan
Charlotte Smith
Clinton
Randolph Shepherd
Medeline Shipley
Robert Tyson
Julia Williamson
Edas Vernon
Heloise Young
Thomas Wolfe
Kel Mak
Akel-31st Dancing Association
Frederick
Straits of Rhodes
C V_& Levy
West Third Street
Immense hydrangea blooms at Kemp residence
A large clump of hydrangea grows in Mr C E Kemp's yard. The crown jewel is a single bloom soaring above the rest, measuring twenty nine and a half inches in circumference and eight and three quarter inches deep, in a peach pink shade. It is a grand specimen of the hydrangea otaksa variety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Kemp
Many Residents Take Short Trips To See The World’s Fair
A flurry of social notices lists Miss Orlanda Burcke and others traveling to Rockville, Baltimore, Columbus, Chicago, and Washington for visits and the World's Fair. Names include Miss Rachel Hager, Miss May Kennedy, Miss Agnes Hohman, Dr Edward Nelson, Mrs George W Grove, and numerous families from Frederick and surrounding counties. Travel plans and familial visits stretch across multiple towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orlanda Burcke
Rachel Hager
May Kennedy
Agnes Hohman
Beltimore
Rockville
Mary Sefton
Hagerstown
Bessie Claybaugh
Carroll County
Edward Nelson
East Church Street
Pearl Fader
Arle Nusz
Samuel Darrow
E. Kik. Zimmerman
Emmittsburg
Beszie Louderman
Baltimore
George W Grove
Hettie Shipley
Columbus
Ohio
Mc. J. Gith
FL. W. Cole
Samuel Bafer
West Patrick Street
Nellie Ruse
Nellie Bussmans
Mollie Railing
Grace E. Schleizh
Baltimore City
Hallie Dertzabacgh
Louiss Eckstein
Emma Anderson
Washington, D. C
C.H. Eckstein
West Second Street
Mamie D. Archer
Camden
N. J
Folger McKinsey
C. F. Goodell
Charles Wertheimer
Chicago
Julia Litllefield
Washington
Louise Clingan
Second Street
East
Netra Stauffer
Second St
Brrs
Dorsey Jones
Liberty
Harry Miller
David Kolb
Philadelphia
Atlantic City
Irving S. Bizer
Cyrus
P. R. RB
Maggie Roden
Elle Lewis
W. A. Kolb
A. P. Marsh
Greenmount
J. W. Strasberger
Strasberger
Johnsville
Wm. Sterkle
Emanuel Jacobs
North Market Street
Menonie
Nellie Kehler
Jacob Layman
Florence
Howard County
Frederick
E.V. Layman
Mr. Layman
Ars
Charles Stunkle
Point of Rocks
Jane Burch
Terra Cotta
W. Va
Edgar
Dorsey Owings
Back & Mathias
Miss Trenham
Urbana
Gamorill
J. M. Radcliff
Miss Buck
Harry Nuser
West Third Street
Pittsburg
Messrs. Elser
Middletown Valley
P.R. R
Harris
Whip
Jefferson
Misa Cora
George Wm. Smith
Stella Smith
Annie Howard
Richard Laws Lee
Eli Hewitt
Hunichen
Mt. Airy
Wm. F. Wise
Norfolk County
Edith Crozer
Crozer
That City
M. J. Grove
Lime Kiln
Messrs
Holton Wolfe
Charles Blake
Yesterday's Hotel Arrivals Overview
A list of guests staying at the Gross House and local hotels includes Cruz Gorsi, W. E. Crane, M. L. Lechilder, J. F. Adams, J. Hartman and many others from cities such as Philadelphia, Baltimore, Cumberland, York, Waynesboro, Reading, Winchester, and Lancaster. The record notes counts by county and city residents and mentions several named individuals and firms among the arrivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cruz Gorsi
W. E. Crane
Philadelphia
M. L. Lechilder
Hagerstown
HE. Clemson
J. F. Adams
J. Hartman
E Houghton
L. R. Moore
J. B. Shayes
Miss Talbott
Geo. Thomas
Baltimore
G. D. Smeltzer
Oklahome City
J. G. Rogers
Cumberland
R.F. Wilson
J. T. Rubii
C. P. Rattedge
W.C. Burk
Samuel Ball
York
Miss Waters
Mt Airy
Dr.l.s Bishop
Waynesboro
W. P. Miller
Wahington
Carnirs Horse
M. E. Horine
Readjing
R.B. Yeakney
Winchester
W. E. Ross
Lancaster
Charles L. Holloway
Edward Isreal
G. W. Sellers
J.B. Weikerit
City- Gross House
J. Lamar
Howard
H. A. Hines
Pierce Leadridge
Hanover
Minor Accidents Report From Middletown
Aged resident Mir Evies Coblentz narrowly escaped serious injury after losing footing at his stair head while carrying a ham. He fell to the bottom with no broken bones but facial contusion. Next, Mr Isaac Harp moved George W Hopp’s Geiser thresher when his horses bolted, David Summers applied brakes, 230 yards later a track wheel broke. no injuries to the thresher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evies Coblentz
Middletown
Isaac Harp
George Whopp
Mir
Ropp
David Summers
Browns to Clash With Maryland Tract Nine Next Monday
The Browns will face Maryland Tract Nine next Monday afternoon at 4 o clock in a highly anticipated game. Maryland Tract Nine has won ten straight this season, having defeated Boliver Thursday, and will field an imported battery from Alexandria. Rowe of the Browns is set to pitch, with Frederick boasting the league’s top talent as both teams vie for supremacy in Western Maryland baseball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browns
Aryland Tract Nine
Maryland Tract
Blue
Maryland Tract Nine
Browes
Boliver
Frederick
Maryland
Merryland Tract Nine
Alexandria
Rowe
Asra Hela
Chambersburg
Midway Plaisance
Hicks
Papa Rhodea
Seo
Pastor Philip Willard Dies After Train Accident at Mexico Pa
Rev Philip Willard venerable Lutheran minister of Mexico Pa and his grandson A B Willard were struck by a fast express near the station. The younger child Allen Bruce Willard died hours later. Rev Willard died the day after from injuries and shock. The elder Willard born Sept 29 2009 in Jefferson, served multiple charges, founded Loysville Orphans Home, and retired to Mexico with his son. Interred Evergreen Cemetery Gettysburg July 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Williard
Mexico
Philip Willard
A. B. Willard
Bird Willard
Pennsylvania Railroad
Allen Bruce Willard
Samuel S. Willard
Perry County
Mr. Willard
Jefferson
This County
Geo. Willard
Susanus Culler
Penn College
Gettysburg
Manchester
Westminster
Lovettsville
Danvilie
Loysville
Miflintown
Schuylkill Haven
Loysvile
Mexico, ¥ A
Allen Bruce
Willfsrd
Juniata County
Father Williard
Evergreen Cemetery
Rumors and News from Somerset to Maryland
A roundup of regional items notes the Susquehanna River level, political race denial by J Frank Turner, and allegations of extravagance by Allegheny County officials. Cumberland H and C rolling mills suspend. deaths of Mrs Mary D Winemiller and Rev John Martin. Crabbers detained by Virginia and Maryland authorities, drought damage in Anne Arundel crops, and a Kent County fine for bicyclists. A bridge dispute in Frostburg and a binding loss in a wood shop are also mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somerset County
Susquehanna
J. Frank Turner
Talbott
Alleghany County
Cambrialton Company
Cumberland
Mary D. Winemiller
New Windsor
Carroli County
Anne Arundel
Saeriff
Acecomac County
Maryland
Tangier Sound
Baltimore
Kent County
Wm. R. Percy
Frostburg
Conti
Potomac
Agence
Snow Hill
Clarence
Middletown Progress and Animal Concerns Amid Construction
Reports reassure that the Frederick and Middletown Electric railroad delay is temporary while a large workforce builds the Middletown Water Works. Water pipeline from the reservoir to the town edge covers two miles. A mad dog has bitten over fifteen dogs in the county, causing widespread fear as residents stay indoors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Frederick
Frederick County Republicans Propose Five County Commissioners
Frederick County Republicans in the county convention on the 23rd will nominate a full commissioners ticket. They publish an opinion by John Motter William H Hinks and Hammond Urner that the proposed constitutional amendment was not properly submitted and that the legislature cannot alter the constitution by its own act. They argue a five member board is legally required this year and plan to print their candidates on ballots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Lastic
Republican Central Committee
John ©. Motter
William H. Hinks
Hammond Urner
General Assembly
Republican County Convention
Frederick annual tournament and dance at Claggett grove
The Frederick county annual tournament and dance were held at Mrs. Claggett's grove near Petersville. A large committee oversaw arrangements, knights paraded, and Miss Mildred Nelson was crowned queen with several maids of honor. The event ended with an all-night dance after a coronation address by H D Etchison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Marshall Hideary
Kaleht
Catoctin
Robert Nelson
Kinlock
H. Boteler
Lone Star
Keene Claggett
Merryland Tract
R. Billesry
Valeland Grove
Garnett Nelson
Rodney
John Boteler
Olive
Thomas Claggett
Buck Raven
Hammond Gross
Waverly
Notley Williams
Woodley
Henry Clagett
Miss Maycap Returns From Travel To Atlantic City Philadelphia York
Personal mention notes Miss Maycap returning to Frederick from a two week trip to Atlantic City Philadelphia and York. She enjoyed the hospitable stay of Jacob Heintz and Charles Eliane, former Frederick residents. She brings Miss Leia Smith of Batestown, remembered as a bright and accomplished young lady by many locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maycap
Frederick
Atlantic City
Philadelphia
York
Jacob Heintz
Charles Eliane
Old Frederick
Leia Smith
Baterstown
Mr Henry Abbott Heads Gospel Meeting and Excursion Plans
Mr Henry Abbott to conduct the gospel meeting of the association tomorrow afternoon at 3:30. Arrangements with the B&O Railroad for the association’s third annual excursion to Washington and Mr Vernon to lead the latter part of the month. A committee met last night to finalize plans. Fare will be very low and a good time is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.C. A
Henry Aboott
Washington
Vernon
Axcuimiifeé
Oakland Grove to Host Another Tournament Amid Rain
Messrs George Hofman George C Case and George Higdon chair arrangements for a tournament at Oakland Grove the same grounds as the fourth held last Friday. A fine rain moved along the Potomac Valley yesterday with rain extending from Harper's Ferry westward and near Martinsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hofman
George C. Case
George Higdon
Oakland Grove
Potomac Valley
B. and O
Harper's Ferry
Martinsburg
Free Certificates and Scholarships Issued to District Winners
Mr EL Bobbits lists numbers entitled to free grade certificates including 9 11 12 1 4 5 6 7 8 10 17. Herbert Murphy wins Western Maryland College free scholarship among 10 applicants. Hallie V Groshon of Frederick City and W R Burgee of Park Mrs win State Norms School free tuition. Exam papers for teachers of colored schools have not yet been examined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EL. Bobbits
Western Maryland College
Herbert Murphy
Walkeraville
Hallie V. Groshon
Frederick City
W. R. Burgee
Park Mrs
The World’s Fair Chatter and Town Woes in August
A lively column ruminates on the World’s Fair and local life amid scarce fruit and dry streets. It notes bank strain delaying plans, the hot weather curse, and the town’s quirky interactions with markets, railways, and temperance events while peppering humor about politicians, slogans, and local characters.
Runaway Horse Spooks On East Street Near Patrick Street
A horse owned by Mr. J. Whisner attached to a cart became frightened and bolted from East street at noon yesterday. It turned toward East Patrick street, struck a house at O Leary's lane, then dashed a short distance before colliding with another vehicle, causing no notable damage.
Pure and Wholesome Quality Promoted
Advertises Syrup of Fire as a California liquid laxative remedy praised for gentle cleansing of kidneys liver and bowels. Claims to promote health and comfort for all who use it and appeals to widespread popularity and effectiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prabilc
California
Garpet Room Carpet Remnants Sold Cheap at Auction
Rag and ingrain carpet remnants offered in two yard pieces and matting ends. All must be sold at very low prices with some good pieces remaining for buyers to grab at bargain rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jzo
Dry Goods Dept Clears Summer Dress Stock at Low Prices
The dry goods department advertises a clearout of summer dresses including lawns challies fig Swisses mull fabrics and related items. The sale lasts 30 days and offers significant discounts off regular prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mulls, Co., &c
World’s Fair excursion trains advertised by Baltimore and Ohio
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad offers special excursion trains to the World’s Fair from Baltimore and Frederick with round trip fares, schedules, and stops listed. Tickets valid for return journeys up to twelve days, with sightseeing options to Washington and Mt. Vernon. Contact W. T. Moulinaix and local ticket agents for details.
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Baltimore
Chicago
Here
Saray
Whip River
Givintry
Atlantic
Atlantic City
Ohio
Ametica
Day of Sale
Sac
Washington
W Walt
O Ts
Potomac
Mt. Vernon
Tomb
Wrashington
Frederick
W. T. Moulilaix
B&o
Rae R. Frederick
B & O. Ticketeen
Frightful Accident Near Middletown Involving Wagon And Coal
Farmer John Sigler escaped serious harm when his eight ton coal laden wagon toppled off a Catoctin mountain bend. The horses bolted after a snapped rubber bar, and Sigler was freed with help from neighbor Daniel Lighter and Louis Miller. The coal load was dumped, wagon repaired, and Sigler walked away with only minor facial bruises. Potts and McCardell are noted as ill in Frederick society notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sigler
Middletown
Frederick
Catoctin Mountains
Afr. Bigler
Mr. Sigler
Daniel W. Lighter
Louis P. Miller
Jefton
Sigler
George W. M. Keller
Real Estate Transfer to Fitzgerald and Richards
Real Estate and Improvement Co of Baltimore City transfers a parcel of land in Brunswick to Thomas Fitzgerald and Milton Richards for 350 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Real Estate and Improvement Co
Baltimore City
Thomas Fitzgerald
Milton ¥. Richards
Brunswick
Temperance Phole Fair Grounds Bid Notice
Social item notes bids to sell temperance drinks and lunches at the Fair Grounds on August 31 with bids opening Tuesday at noon. F B Sappiegton signs the notice while promoting Frederick store advantages like coolest and best lighted store rooms and low profits to attract buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sappiegton
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Fredericke
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