Local newspaper talks up railway deal and community cooperation
The Frederick News reports on a proposed Martinsburg Power Company reform linked with Hagerstown Frederick Railway interests. The exchange could strengthen service and cut production costs. The piece also notes community events and the value of local business cooperation through associations and trade groups.
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Mutual trust through social gatherings spurs town unity
The piece argues that after forming an association, active work dwindles as members retreat to criticism. It suggests informal gatherings like picnics to unite business men, break stiff barriers, and foster friendly relations. Regular casual meetings build town spirit and cooperation beyond formal meetings.
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Felow
The Voice of the Press The Greater Railroad Gain
The New York World notes that Eastern rails did not gain all requested rate increases from the Interstate Commerce Commission and Western lines may fare similarly. It cites Daniels and Harlan pushing for larger advances while condemning political influence from Rock Island and Frisco scandals as separate criminal matters. The piece observes a shift toward allowing upward rate movement and downplays specific rate details.
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New York World
Interstate Commerce Commission
Daniels
Harlan l
Rock Island
Frisco
Nowas
Snake encounters and village gatherings gathered in county notes
Miss Annie Castle fended off a seven foot blacksnake while picking huckleberries at Braddock. The same day Garman Vo Mulehelt and Harvey Mitchell captured a four foot rattlesnake near Edgewood. A birthday watermelon party for Mrs. Glenn Roy Martin at 309 South Market brought together thirteen guests. Fahrney reunion drew several hundred in Hagerstown with speeches and a recital by Miss Wishard. Florence Baumgardner owns two chairs aged about two centuries, built without nails.
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Annie Castle
Braddock
Alice Smith
Daniel Smith
Glenn Roy Martin
South Market Street
Lewla RB. Martin
Shippensburg
Ella Summers
Elizabeth C. Martin
Odette Summers
Messrs
Claride W MecGaha
Andre M. Mariamlan
Washington, D. C
Harold Krantz
Irving Summers
Frederick Etter Martin
Thomas Grimes
Herman C. Whitter
Tuscarora
Florence Baumgardner
North Market Street
Fight brewing for dairymen of Frederick County
State health authorities plan to enforce Maryland health laws in Frederick County dairies after Dennis Shankle ordered state doctors off his property. Dairymen's Association, formed last week, vows to contest enforcement. Written notices will require improvements such as fly screens. compliance means no prosecution. If Shankle rejects a written order, charges for resisting a state officer may follow.
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Frederick County
Dennis Shankle
Near Pleasant HW
J. 8. Fulton
Billingstea
State Health Department
Dairymen's Association
Shankle
Deed Transfers and Marriage Licenses Report
Property in 16 acres 2 roods and 3 square perches deeded to Roger H. Gelsbert by Margaret FE Miller et al. Marriage licenses issued for William H Black and Nettie E Naill and Elis W Hartman and Maggie E Routs both with listed ages and residences. Scotland unveils world first electrically operated drawbridge handling opening closing and traffic guarding duties.
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Margaret FE. Miller
Roger H. Gelsbert
William H. Black
Nettie E. Naill
Mr. Airy
Elis W. Hartman
Maggie E. Routs
Providence
Scotland
The Worth of a Smile From National Magazine
A poem extols smiles as essential to humanity. It contrasts a smiling face with missing features of daily life and urges universal cheer. The verse asserts mankind is blessed to smile, lifting spirits above beasts and even angels, and urges continual smiling to ease burdens.
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National Magazine
Plan Community Fairs in Montgomery County under USDA
Plans are underway for multiple community fairs in Montgomery county directed by Miss Evans of the U S Department of Agriculture. The first event will occur in Clarksburg on Saturday August 21 followed by a fair at Potomac on Monday in public school buildings. Enjoyable Lawn Fete held on Mrs N J Wilson’s East Patrick street lawn benefited St Johns school with lanterns palms and flowers and included ices cake and caramels for sale. Third Street Property Brings 2975 Mary M Kemp administratrix deb
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Montgomery County
Miss Evans
Department
Clarksburg
Potomac
N. J. Wilson
East Patrick Street
St. John's School
Third Street
Jacob Rohrback
Mary M. Kemp
George Shultz
West Third Street
Eva M. R. Nusz
Wiliam
Dar Her
Circuit Court
Frederick County
Maryland
Court House
Frederick City
J. Roger McSherry
Mary E. Noland
Maria Washington
George Washington
Samuel Werthemer
Nathaniel J. Wilson
East Church
Jacob Pell
John Ae Ritchies
Johnson’s Mill
Prudence Shipton
David Neland
Marsland
Jacek Doh
David
Webster
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David Xviand
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Marty Mall
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Walletia Statningarest Corner
Minutes of merriness and comic quips cross decades
A Detroit Free Press snippet mocks marital sniping and political wit with a vaudeville flare. Puck quotes joke exchanges about a son’s strength, a parent’s affection, and a grand op era star’s vanity, noting the odd clash of culture and performance.
Twenty Years Ago Today in Frederick Haunts Local Scene
Local items from The News August 14, 1895 note Mantz Poll at the Baltimore baseball grounds while visiting Frederic, the first sugar corn load for canning passed from Samuel Hoke’s farm, a large Sherman Williamson farm blaze near Catoctin, a horse struck by lightning near New London, and Italian fruit dealers departing for Baltimore.
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Mantz Poll
Western Union Telegraph Office
Baltimore Baseball Grounds
Fredericy
Samuae Hoke
New London
Charles Cashour
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