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News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1891

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3

German Syrup Endorsed By Readers Across States

Edom Texas reader Joni F. Jones reports six years use of German Syrup for sore throat coughs and chest pains and calls it the best medicine for colds. Carnesville Tenn reader B W Baldwin says German Syrup is the best for coughs and colds and recommends it to everyone. The note references the former residence of Chas W. Hoss and Goszcorr.

Joni F. Jones Edom Tex B.W. Baldwin Carnesville, Tenn Ory

Creamery Fire Near Hagerstown Destroys Shank Bros Plant

Fire consumed the two story creamery of Mesers J H Shank & Bro on the Williamsport pike near Hagerstown, probably ignited from a roof area. Lessee Harry Heyser escaped before dawn and insurance covered most losses. Shank Bros and other occupants held policies as well. A separate incident saw Ebberts of Cockeysville detained after disguising as a man to seek work at McMurray factory, amid larceny charges. A divorce decree was filed in the case of John Henry Linton vs Francis E Linton.

Hagerstown Frederick Copntians Mesers J. H. Shank & Bro Myersville Williamsport Pike Harry Heyser Armstrong Agency Shank Bros Ay. J. &. Emmer Ais Ebberts Cockeysville Frederick Ettire Market Street McMurray Obenderfer Via John Henry Linton Francis EB

Brice Citizenship Controversy Threatens Ohio Seat

August report from Waskieron notes that Republican leaders consider unseating Senator-elect Calvin E. Brice of Ohio over questions of his citizenship. Brice has claimed residency in New York and Ohio at different times, prompting potential political contest and further strategic moves by Ohio and national figures.

Ouxy Frou Ohio Waskieron Senate Calvin E. Brice Sir. Brice Ono New York City Ffatalik Ulaimel Brice Olno Alen County Afr. Brice Supreme Court of New York Guay Republican National Committee Quay States Senate Congress Senator Quartel

Shot While Resisting Arrest Meurais Tenn

Police Captain T Chaver shot and instantly killed Bob Parker on the Raleigh road near the city as officers pursued a stolen harness suspect. The incident followed warnings and the suspect allegedly drew a weapon before the captain fired. One killed in the encounter.

Meurais Tenn T. Chaver Bob Parker Charles Waldron Raleigh Road Cleaver Oo Balicia

French Minister Appointments Updated for U S and Spain

Paris reports M Patenoire named French minister to the United States succeeding M Theodore Roustan who moves to Spain. Roustan will serve as minister to Spain while M Patenoire takes the U S post.

Paris M Patenoire Morocco M. Theodore Roustan United States MS Roustan Spain

Exitor Jones Dead and Great Publisher Emerges

Obituary notes the death of Exitor Jones born August 16, 1811 in Poultney Vermont. He befriended Horace Greeley in youth and co founded The Times with Henry J. Raymond and Edward B. Wesley in 1857. Jones married in 1836 and remained deeply involved in his paper until his death. Gilbert Jones and Charles R. Miller to succeed as editors.

George Jones George Jonvs Poultney Wales Horace Greeley Amos Bliss Veen Mr. Jones Greeley Jones New Yorkery Afr The New York Tribune Mfr. Jones Afr. Jones Albany Henry J. Raymond Edward B. Wesley Times Air. Wesley Mr. Raymond Troy N. Y Gilbert Jones Schuller Charles R. Miller

Disemboweled at a camp near Pencer Ville incident shock

Pleasant Brown a colored man and Thomas Beckwith a white man clashed during a game of cards at the colored camp rear in Montgomery county. Brown seized Beckwiths revolver and with a razor cut Beckwith across the abdomen. Beckwith was treated by Dr Batson and sent home with doubtful recovery. The camp closed last Sunday night. Separately Geo W Bennett and Nash E Cramer settled a barn fire loss with S C and C G Cramer for 1475, the full insurance amount.

Pleasant Brown Henry Doreey Pencerville Montgomery County Thomas Beckwith Brown Beckwith Batson Geo. W. Bennett American Fire Insurance Company Philadelphia Nash E. Cramer S.C C. G. Cramer Johnsville

Senator Gorman’s New Home Plans Near Leulvet Howard

Baltimore architect Jackson C. Gott works on a new residence for United States Senator Arthur P. Gorman to replace the burned one. The planned home will be adjacent to the former site in Howard County about three miles and a quarter from Leuvel. Tobacco profits cited: Prince William grower farm yielded 9,80 pounds last year with 79,150 pounds sold for £8,140.98, Welton estimates net gain near five thousand dollars from the crop.

Gorman Mrr Jackson C. Gott Baltimore United States Arthur P. Gorman Horne Howard County Leuvel Tobaco Prince Priiae Welton

Middlepoint Affected by Recent Storm Damage

Middlepoint in the county’s northwest area suffered damage from yesterday’s storm. Berry pickers in the morning faced great difficulty keeping on their feet due to the storm’s violence.

Middlepoint

Setting a Good Example by Local Farmer

Mr. John T. Best of the county area hauls waste stone from his farm and removes it along the county road, presenting a model for neighboring farmers to keep roadways clear and well-kept.

John T. Best Thia Farm

Death Toll at Cold Spring Harbor Excursion Disaster

A Brooklyn excursion boat crowd of about 175 was struck by a squall at Cold Spring Harbor. Fourteen died and over thirty were injured as the upper deck collapsed onto passengers including many women and children. The barge, owned by Geiser of Brooklyn, was found unseaworthy. coroner's jury censured the owner for negligence.

New York Cold Sperm Harbor Brooklyn Geiser Willimmsburs Cold Spring Harbor Jery Ats Calsessness Sober House Laigerfinck Graham Avenue Miss Gatz Ewen Stage Streets Carl Schneider Mr. Siho Ke Dyn North Sixth Street Willamsburg Shabot Afra Martha Seaman Brookyn

President Harrisons Relatives Stay At Hamilton Hotel

President Harrisons relations Mrs B H Eston sister Miss Kate Sneake Mrs J A Buckner and son Wm T Buckner traveled from Mountain House to Hagerstown and are stopping at Hotel Hamilton for a day or two Last evening they visited Mr James Dindlay at 7 Oeree Tammany, a Harrison relative.

Harrison B. H. Eston Kate Sneake J A. Buckner Wm. T. Buckner Ine Mountain House Hagerstown Hamilton Oeree Tammany James Dindlay Harrisons

McMurray Packing Improves Plant as Corn Season Opens

The McMurray Packing Company advances its establishment with extensive improvements and new machinery to boost output as the corn packing season begins today at the plant.

Canning McMurray Packing Company

Camp Meetings Open At Asbury Grove Camp

The Asbury Grove Camp near St George on the Western Maryland Railroad opens tomorrow. It serves the colored Methodist Episcopal Churches and draws mainly Baltimore members.

Asbury Grove St. George's

Damaged Peach Trees Reported by Mr Sprigg Ijams

Mr Sprigg Ijams on the Baltimore pike near Sealeyarilie reports extensive damage to peach trees from yesterday morning's storm. The report notes weather-induced losses on his property along with potential impact on nearby orchards.

Sprigg Baltimore Pike Sealeyarilie

Pleasant Paragrapha About Fhe Who Come and Go

Purely personal notes list visits and travels of residents and visitors. Names include D Uedeieger Cuger Katie Bru ous Frank T. Rhodes Miss Mamie Neidhardt and families. Falls in a city social column detailing trips to Asbury Park Atlantic City Baltimore Chicago Emory Grove Camp and Liberty with short departures to Knoxville Knoxville and Baltimore area.

Uedeieger Haercy Vear Predenck Cora Slyer Wespoeth Assemiyns Wit Namwpport E.C. Cuger Katie Bruous Madison Street Knoxville Bronewick Levettside Virginia William Ho Reaper Tadastry Kansas Smisses South Maret Street Jacob Peeter Baltore Frank T. Rhodes Washington, D.C F. Rhodes Herr Gormyn Hedron Geo. Ed. Smith Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Samuel Culler Jeferson Baltimore James Stephenson New Market Thia County Atlantic City X. J Episcopal Church H. E. Reifsnider Richmond C. F. Eckloff and Son Washington Houck East Third Street Wey Asbury Park M.j.grove Mamie Neidhardt Robt H. Campbell Edwin I. Shope Washington, D. C N. J A.d. Gill Hss Washington Grove Mins M. Gree RadcHff Emory Grove Camp George D. Potts Cincinnati Ohio George M. Potts A. Fearhake Druid Hill Park Elias Flynn Hagerstown Buonden Lucchessi Liberty Daniel Stauffer

Yesterday's Storm Strikes Towns and Baltimore

Yesterday's storm damaged fruit and corn in Sildale and Rocky Springs. A lightning strike near John C Stone's farm damaged a locust tree and ignited a blaze near a large barn. In Baltimore a vivid lightning flash caused telegraph outages and killed gardener Peter Haeck while his son Charles survived. The Cycle Club incandescence was burned, and a washout blocked horse cars. Lightning struck Charles Dayal's residence, killing two palm trees and terrifying the family. A resolutions committee was appointed by the United Steam Fire Engine Company to draft remarks on B K Krise and others.

Sildaletown John.c. Stone Rocky Springs Baltimore Peter Haeck Gardner James Fisher Sheppard Asylum Charles Haeck Baltimore Cycle Club Ennisw Place Howard Charles Dayal Anne Arundel County

Paralyzed Liberty Woman Suffering Stroke

Mary Gallaher Birs of Liberty aged 82 years had a sudden sight stroke of paralysis on Sunday morning while staying near Walkerville. She was moved to her home that evening and is reported to have partially recovered.

Birs Mary Gallaher Liberty

Poet and Diplomat James Russell Lowell Dies in Cambridge

James Russell Lowell LL.D. famed poet essayist and diplomat died at his Cambridge home after a long illness. Once diplomat to Spain and Britain he had a prolific career as a writer editor and Harvard professor. Born February 22 1819 in Cambridge Mass he studied at Harvard and published early verse and critical works before turning to law and later poetry. He served as ambassador to Spain in 187? and minister to Great Britain in 188? and was honored by Oxford and Cambridge with degrees. He married Mary White and later remarried. one daughter survived.

Bin James Russell Lowell Welcott Lowell Elmwood John Lowell Lowell Institute of Bouton Cambridge Ansa Benae Bers Sunaios Lowell Loval Harvard College Bostoun Robert Carter The Pioneer Fme Brittany Bir. Lowell Shaunfal Mrr. Lowell Harvard University Basvant North American Review Atlantic Monthly Spain Great Britain London Oxford Mrr Mariz White Watertown Maria Dunisp Maine England Thom Congressman Burnets

MISS ELSIE DE WOLFE TO DEBUT AS PRO Actress

The New Society actress Miss Elsie de Wolfe plans a professional debut in Sardou's Thermidor at Proctor's Theatre New York in October. Daughter of Dr de Wolfe, she is one of New York's 400 and has trained eight months for this role under Abgries Hrabman's production. She contrasts stage fun with acting as a business and notes Sardou's precise direction in Paris rehearsals.

Royal Road Dr. de Wolfe Miss de Wolfe Abgries Hrabman Sardou Proctor's Theatre New York Paris Oret Hig Iis

Picnic Draws 3000 to Liberty for Tariff Reform Club

A Democratic Tariff Reform Club picnic at Liberty drew about 3,000 attendees. City participants included Carlton Bhafér Col Tlystes Hobbs and Jacob Rohrback among many others. Speakers listed were John P. Poe from Baltimore William Al Me t of Cumberland Col L Victor Baugman and Carlton fer. The tournament occurred in the morning with afternoon speaking in progress.

Democratic Tariff Reform Club Liberty Carlton Bhafér C. Lawrence H. D. Etchisar A.T. Esder Hamilton Lindsay Col.Tlystes Hobbs Frank L. Stoner John L. Jordan Charles D. Doll Jozeph W Gaver Chas. N. Hargett J. Roger McSherry William Anderson Jacob Rohrback Otko J. G.- Alfred P. Works

Remains of B E Erise Returned for Funeral Rites

The late B E Erise was brought from Leadville Colorado this morning by the B and O R and taken to the residence of his parents on Market Street attended by six members of the United Steam Fire Engine Company. A short service was held by Rev E H Eschbach before interment in Mechanicstown. Pallbearers included S Urner L Cramer C Birely and E 41 Elive. F Behroeder arranged the funeral in the city.

B. E. Erise Leadville Colorado Horth E.H. Eschbach Mechanicstown Messrs. S. Urner L. Cramer C. Birely E- 41 Elive F. Behroeder

Baseball News On Third Street Lot Victory For YMCA

A game last evening on the Third Street lot pitted a picked nine against the YMCA team. The YMCA won 6 to 4 behind battery Haller and Baer. The Bentztown Bards play Michael's Sports tomorrow evening at 6 on Der's lot.

Haller Baer Bentztown Bata Michael Der’s

Hackleberry Crop Shipped by John W King of Middlepoint

Mr John W King of Middlepoint ships 6071 quarts of hackleberries this season to various points and estimates an annual harvest of 100000 quarts with a value around 5000 dollars.

John W. King

Local Ailments Report From West South Street Area

The Sick Mr. George Schell of West South Street is suffering with poison in his face. Mr. John Miller of West South Street is confined to his home with rheumatism. Mr. Frank Clingan, son of L. Chin a, who has been quite sick, is able to go out and about again.

George Schell West South &J John Miller West South Street Frank Clingan L. 5 China

Thermometer Readings At Dr Hewes Drug Store Reported

The thermometer at Dr Hewes drug store showed 74 degrees at 1 PM and readings listed for morning and afternoon times including 79 81 and 59 with various odd symbols. The text records times such as 6, 11:30, 7:30, 16:30 and 14:20 with inconsistent numbers.

Theruumewiess Farias Dr. Hewes Drug Store

Boy Bitten by Dog on East Third Street

At 10 o clock this morning an eight year old child of Charlee F Houck East Third Street was bitten in the face by a dog owned by Mrs Sae fert. A physician was summoned and cauterized the wound.

Charlee F. Houck East Third Street

Travel tale of snow tunnel ride from Ironton to Ouray

Mr. Harvey F. Cayior formerly of Union Bridge recounts a journey by rail travelore salesman through a snow tunnel forty feet long. He claims July 26 saw a tunnel collapse below the Lannel with snow depths of 30 to 40 feet in northwest Colorado.

Harvey F. Cayior Union Bridge Row Travelire Ironton Ouray, Co Lannel

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