In History: Geoffrey Platagenet and Salem Witches Events
On August 19 history recalls Geoffrey Platagenet of royal kin and a death by horse trampling in Darts. The Salem witch trials execute John Proctor and others in 1692. Lenox, Rumford, Whitney and a 195 national assembly under Czar Nicholas appear in brief notes.
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Geoffrey Platagenet
Tuichard Coeur de Lion
Arthur
Salem
Mass
John Proctor
Badget Bishop
Greorge Burroughs
Martha Carte
Jan Willard
James Lenox
Lenox Library
New York City
Constitution
Guerriere
Count Rumford
Bavaria
Benjamin Thompson
Alassachusetts
Joseph Dwight Whitney
Starvard University
New London
Conn
Czar Nicholas Rf
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Fire destroys Cumberland Steel Plant at Cumberland
A Cumberland Steel Company plant on Williama Street burned at 10 o clock at night. The factory employed 90 workers by day and cigar shifts, but none were present during the blaze. Loss estimated at 350000 with 106000 insured. The stock included 3000 tons of fine steel and many steel appliances. Officers Barwyo McKsig president W J Muncaster vice president Albert Charley secretary. Fire confined to the single structure.
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Steel Company
Cumberland Steel Company
Ank Sowa
Williama Street
Flnc
Sijnoth Amarioz
Australia
Barwyo MoKsig
Groff Denies Sale Of Greif Hotel Property
Mr David Groff and Mr Greff address rumors of the Greif Hotel property sale. Groff says no sale has been arranged and a stranger asked about sale at a price, while Greff says he has heard rumors but knows nothing definite.
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Groff
David Groff
Greif Hoel
Grof
Eheo
Greff
Ir. Greff
Wabash Railroad
Bust
Funeral of George F. Seldling Held in Worth Patrick Street
The funeral for the late George F. Seldling was held yesterday at 2 pm from his home on West Patrick Street. Rev. Dr. Orthorne Ingle conducted services. Pallbearers included Harvey Zimmerman, Wm W. Pickett, Charles F. Kacek, Howard J. Ekins, George H. Railing, and Wm. H. Bron Ble. Burial followed at Mt Olive Cemetery. Funeral director was Schrosdar.
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George F. 8. Seldling
Weaat Patrick Street
Oathorne Ingle
Harvey Zimmerman
Wm W. Pickett
Charles F. Kacek
Howard J Ekins
George H. Railing
Wm. H. Bron Ble
Mt. Olive Cemetery
FW. Sohrosdar
Fonaryi
Buckey Celebrates 79th Birthday at West South Street
G Jacob Buckey steps into his 79th birthday at home on West South Street. A lifelong resident, Buckey worked as a moulder at Buckey & Firestons foundry and spent twelve years in the Baltimore Custom House inspector’s room. He also served as a municipal police officer under Mayor William F. Chilton.
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G. Jacob Buckey
West South Street
Buckney
Buckey & Firestons
Bright Bits: Gardener Miller Harvests 8 Garilower Plants
Mica Nora Miller of East Patrick street reports eight garilower plants growing in her garden, measuring 52 loohea in oirommfer ence.
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Mica Nora Miller
East
Patrick Street
Lawyer Paul Kieffer Sets Practice in New York
Paul Kieffer formerly on the faculty at the Woman's College of Frederick and recent Oxford graduate with a Bachelor of Civil Law has located in New York joining the law firm of Keener Lewis and Layng.
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New Yourk
Paul Kieffer
Hagerstown
Woman’s College of
Committed to Monteva Hospital for treatment
Benjamin Daly was committed to Gonteyne Hospital this morning by Justice O HO Rokatein for typhoid fever treatment. He was conveyed by Constable Lewis F. Carter. Mountain Chief Judge Jamaa McSherry returned to Braddock Heights after a few days at his city home.
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Monteva
Benjamin Daly
Gonteyne Hospital
Thia
Justice O HO. Rokatein
Lewis F. Carter
Jamaa McSherry
Braddock Heights
Negotiations Open on Engine Use on Washington Railway Track
Aldermen met to decide action after a steam engine ran on the Washington Fredericksburg and Gettysburg Railway track in violation of the franchise. The board urged the company to halt engine running or face track tearing. Officials considered granting 90 days for changes with a bond, awaiting final vote.
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Board of Aldermen
Washington
Feaderick and
Gettysburg
Francaisa
William P. Manleby
Smith
Freley
Lowenstala
Houren Street
Oo Mesor Geys
Lowenssein
Conader
Charles Wertheimer
Ard
Franklin B Smith
Tressarrr
Ite Wartheimar
Shia Sims
Tha
de. Smith
Alog
Me Weitheimer
Stockholders Meeting for Washington, Frederick and Gettysburg Railway
A special meeting in Ithle City on a Saturday saw stockholders vote to amend bylaws and adopt new financial plans. Directors are empowered to seek funds to build and equip the road, amid assurances of fidelity and strong management. There is concern Frederick interests may impede progress toward an electric railway serving Frederick, Thurmont, and Emmitsburg.
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Washington
Geo
Sno Friendsl
G. Mantz Basant
Washington, Frederick and Gettynburg
Spsois
Acd
Taha
Frederick
Eatity Polfoice
Thurmont
Emmitsburg
Kenna Returned to House of Refuge by Sheriff
J M Hendrix superintendent of the House of Refuge arrived Saturday and captured Clay Kenna who had escaped from the institution. Sheriff Martz assisted in returning Kenna to the House of Refuge.
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Kenna
J. M. Hendrix
House of Refuge
Clay Kenna
Martz
Jeosa Grove Excursion Camp Meeting Closing Days
An excursion by Jeosa Grove marks the camp meeting closing days at Asbury Park Ouccan Grove and Long Branch via Pennsylvania Railroad. August 23 round trip from Frederick priced at $509. Train departs at 9 00 a m.
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Jeosa Grove
Asbury Park
Ouccan Grove
Long Branch
Pennsylvania Railroad
Frederick
Visits and Relatives Highlight Littlestown Roundabout
Miss Margaret G Wiener visits Littlestown while Anna Wiener travels to Luray. Howard L Smith leaves for the Jamestown Exposition. Mrs J Olshe Kisffar and daughter visit relatives in Sagerstown. Various Baltimore and Westminster residents visit or return home, including Drana BMirs J T Pyles, Harmony Grove. the Gittings and Messrs in Braddock and Harmony Grove. and guests at East Patrick Street and Harmony Grove.
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Margaret G. Wiener
Littlestown
Anna Wiener
Esss
South Street
Luray
Howard L Smith
J. Olshe Kisffar
Sagerstown
Fioranos Morgar
Baltimore
Jusmue Miller
Haat Taira Street
Alger
Catassio
Bass Patios Atreat
L. Stearn
York
John Urner
Gav. Bouck
Harmony Grove
Old Mra
Gladhill
Lemlog
West South Street
Charles &, Goodell
Graham Goodell
Patrick Stress
Washington
Winter BM. Fieming
Poonet & Williams
Weederich
George B. Smith
Pesil
Washinston
Jamestown
Richmood
Gittinger
Myre
J. Hodges
Shepherstown
W Va
Brightside
Braddock Colony
Hume
Frank Hargett
Friacd
William I. Reynolds
Tuabsroulovis Society
Monterey Springs
George B Mf Foanot
Fosnut & Williams
Fredshak
Briddock Heights
Hagarstown
Lewla Motter
Harrisburg
Motter
Tasac M. Foster
Thia City
J. Wesley Wanrich
Hartiburg
Wau
Har Als—Ter
Mary Digkerioh
Robbers Attack Yard as Corn Stolen Near Braidouk
Henry Hatt reports Wednesday night robbery along the trolley line near Braidouk. A man fled after a shotgun discharged but no one was hit. Next morning neighbors found the corn removed from Hatt’s crib and his yard watched for further robberies. Advertised letters listed at Predexink post office with call for “advertized letters.”
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Henry Hatt
Braidouk
Vielsad Hie
Mr. Hett
Devilbiss Abrecht Nuptials Quiet Baltimore Ceremony
Bir James Clarke Devilbiss wed Miss Margaret E. Abrecht in a quiet ceremony yesterday afternoon at 230 o clock in Baltimore. Rev J D Kinzer officiated at 1524 East Bradley Street, with a post ceremony supper at 2626 Boone Street. The couple returned to their city home. both are locally known, he as a grocery clerk and she as a popular young woman.
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Devilbiss—Abrecht
James Clarke Devilbiss
Mles
Margaret E. Abrecht
John Abrecht
J. D. Kinzer
East Bradle Street
Baltimore
Prank Abroods
Boone Rirest
Jurors Drawn In Various Districts By Judge Motter
Jurors drawn by Judge John O Motter include J frying Mackley replacing William L Martin in Mechanicstown, David D Pearre replacing Luther E Harne in Linganore, Isaac O Zimmerman replacing B Charles Rann in Ballonger district.
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John O. Motter
J. Frying Mackley
Wm. L Martin
Mechanicstown
David D. Pearre
Luther E. Harne
Linganore Diatrics
Isaac O Zimmerman
B. Charles Rann
Ballonger Diatrict
Sunday Encuraion on Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
A Sunday excursion carried passengers from the city to two major hubs, with 180 persons headed to Washington and 81 to Baltimore aboard the Baltimore and Ohio train. The event highlighted regional travel patterns and prevista demand for rail service.
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Baltimore and Onto
Washington
Baltimore
Religious Sunday School And Minister Notices
Religious week notes show local church services and absences of pastors across multiple congregations. St John’s held low masses and rosary while several churches reported no services due to pastor absences. Sunday schools operated at various times. A Braddock Heights service featured solos and a speaker, with Trinity Church holding morning and evening rites and Epworth Leagues.
Death of Dr A J Corning Funeral Held Tomorrow
The funeral of Dr A J Corning of Bolton Street Baltimore will be held tomorrow morning with services by Rev E H Robbins from Brown Memorial Presbyterian Church He died while vacationing with his wife and daughter at York Beach Maine He was 67 born Windham New Hampshire long prominent in Baltimore druggist and chemist circles past president of the Osmvert Drug Company and Maryland Pharmacists Association Survived by widow daughter Margaret J Corning and three sons John W Charles F R and Allan J Corning Jr Also note death notices for John Blessing two colored infants and D of L meeting attendee Daisy McDouglas headlined.
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A. J. Corning
A. J Corning
Bolton Street
Baltimore
E HB Robbins
Brown Memorial Presbyterian Schurch
Corning
York Beach
Windham
N. G
Woods, Weeke & Co
Thas
Gorning
Osivert Drug Company
Staryland Pharmaceuticzs Association
National Pharmaceutical Association
Misa Margaras Wosdride
Misa Margaret J. Corning
John W., Charles FR
Alliion J. Corning, Jr
John Blessing
Middle Town
Middletown Valley
Ziv Blasslug
Shalbyville
Ind
Hoe
Holdo M. Hall
Altos Hall
Middle Alley
Mr. Johnson
Thomas P. Rice
Rachel E. Nelson
John Nelson
F. C. Carroll
Thomas P. Rica
Employes Outing for Doll Brothers Store Staff
The Doll Brothers store employees plan an outing tomorrow evening. The store closes at 8 30, a special car leaves at 4 to Myeraville, return to Braddock for dinner at Hotel Braddock, then amusement at the heights and return by 10 30. Big Slating Contract Discussed. John Hartman secured a slate contract for St Marp's Garage II, needing about three carloads of slate.
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Doll Brothers
Braddock
Myeraville
Heights
John Hartman
St. Marp
Lonaconing may get a new opera house
News from Lonaconing notes a possible local opera house. Washington county preachers held meetings to aid the local option. The Knights of Pything reported a $25,000 sample in Hagerstown. Sixty men filed for 19 places on the Republican ticket in Allegany county.
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Lonaconing
Washington County
Ihe Knights of Pything
Hagerstown
Republicao
Allegany County
Woollawn
Moating
Cecil County
Paarro
Japtor
United American Mechanics
Frontburg
Frank Willasbrennar
Allazany
Lonsvoning
Minara
Oliveland Disa
Oriafisid
Warran Ward
Jenlousy
David L
O. J. Wolfinger
Old Forge
Otty
Abardsen
Nelson Worthington & Bros
Sunday School Picnic at Braddock Heights on Aug 23
Local notice reports the Methodist Episcopal Sunday School picnic at Braddock Heights with free transport. Details list departure times from the barn, 2:05 pm car, and 1:45 pm pickup. Also mentions moonlight excursion to Jefferson on Aug 21 and moving pictures at Braddock, plus Salvation Army meeting Sept 1 at Wildwood Park Mount Airy.
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Us. i
Methodist Epicopal Sunday School
Breddock Heights
ComaiTrex
Jefferson
Fraderick
Braddock
Gara
Braddock Helghie
Parnos & Sobeck’s
Moving Pictures
Auditorium
Soprano Misa Laliberte Leaves for Metropolitan Opera School
Misa Veronics D. Laliberte of Hagerstown plans a Sept 16 departure to New York to study at the Metropolitan Opera School under Herr Conried with instructors like Mme. Jaeger of Vienna. The four year program may compress to two or three, given prior progress, aiming toward grand opera. Also notes an 11 day excursion from Frederick to Asbury Park Ocean Grove or Long Branch via Pennsylvania Railroad, Aug 23, $56 round trip, 9:00 a.m. departure, including four carnival days at Asbury Park.
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Misa Veronics
D. Laliberte
Hagerstown
Frederick
New York
Metropolitan Opera School
Herr Conried
Mmo. Jseger
Vienna
Miss Laliberte
Ava
Asbury Park
Ocean Grove
Long Branch
Pennsylvania Railroad
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