Bits From The Region A Mixed Ledger Of Local Notes
Harper named postmaster at Hanseville Frederick county succeeding J E Palmer. Cramer to build a fine residence at Gaithersburg. Gold discovery alleged at Glen Echo Montgomery county vein 20 feet thick 250 feet depth and assays 1439 per ton. Unionville Academy Board of Directors announced for next year. Drought turns stone peaches to wings in Howard county. Joshua M Flook buys Green House Restaurant Keedysville. Flood victim skeleton found in Johnstown river bed. relic hunter pockets gold eagles and $5 gold pieces totaling 380. Two Emmitsburg Railroad repairers discharged to cut costs. tannery rented by Beck Wood Baker. operations to resume. Green grocers sell corn early due to dream. Hensenhauser and Socks ride Montague to Frederick in three minutes. Chas S Snook building a creamery near Cuica. J E Parker of Baltimore installs Edison phonograph in Marshall Fout cigar store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. EK. Harper
Hanseville
Frederick County
J. EH. Palmer
5. B. Cramer
Gaithersburg
Montgomery Advocate
Glen Echo
Montgomery County
George Galiher
P. Lugenbeel
G. E. Harn
J. M. Bostain
George D. Norris
John C. Motter
Unionville Academy and Normal Institute
Howard County
Joshua M. Flook
Keedysville
Green House
Johnstown
Emmitsburg
Messrs
Frank Beck
Wiliam Wood
J. Frank Baker
Badiesburg
Mesers
Thos
Hisenhauer
Montegue
Frederick
Chas. S. Snook
Daniel J. Snook
Cuica
J. E. Parker
Baltimore
Edison
Marshall Fout
August Court Opens in Frederick County with Grand Jury Named
The August term of the Circuit Court for Frederick County opened with Judges McSherry and Lynch. Jurors were called, forming the grand jury led by foreman Sheridan Biggs of Rocky Ridge. John Luther Smith replaced Jackson Carpenter, who was disqualified. The court charged the jury on incendiarism, urging diligence to find the perpetrators. The morning’s defense involved docket review and Charl Sifford’s vacation absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
St Ite
McSherry and
Lynch
Sheridan Biggs
Rocky Ridge
Foreman
Abner D. Doty
Jas. S. Pienkard
John Hershberger
Francis 0. Burke
Charles B. Hull
Bliss A. Groshong
Miles E. Burgee
Raw. G. Morrison
Jac. Luther Smith
Edward Koontz
Jacob E. Palmer
Meredith D. Copesend
Aaron Boyer
Wm. F. Chilton
Frederick D. Barick
Jos. C. Johnson
Baker J. Lamar
Calvin BM. Stern
George W. Biscbenstaff
George D. Norris
Jac. T. Hitzelburger
Wm. H. Doub
James E. Poole
Mournful Frederick Obituary for George M Potts
Frederick mourns the loss of George Murdoch Potts born June 1805 in Maryland. He lived a quiet life as a neighborly, able gentleman and devout church member, last of his Potts line, with three surviving children Arthur George Potts and Mrs C W Ross, funeral at Mt. Gliset Cemetery after 5 pm today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Frederick Arepaselog
Mr. Potts
Potts
George Murdoch Potts
Maryland
Ekwart Potts
Richard Potts
Prince George’s County
Barbadoes
Thomas Johnson
Frederick County
Maryland House of Delegates
Continental Congress
Washington
Montgomery
Court of Appeals
Geo. M. Potts
Fountain Rock
Miss
Elenore Potts
George Potts
Miss Ringold
Major Samuel Ringold
Arthur
Sira
C_ W_ Ross
Ellenore Johns
Arthur Johnes
Rockville
Lfe
Ar. Potts
All Saints Church
Holy Communion
All Saints Churchyard
Court St
Mt. Gliset Cemetery
Carroll County Happenings and Local Accidents
Local brief reports several mishaps and notable events from Carroll County. Aull of Frizelsburg injured by a nine inch fork puncture while removing a heavy barn door. A drowning of a Taneytown district child in a yard spring. A Manchester district boy cut a finger with an axe. Warehime, a Mechanicsville resident, died of consumption at 52. Public sales include Bansack and Nicodemus farms near Westminster and Medford, with prices per acre. Hotel arrivals list county residents and others. The Urner Steam Fire Engine returned to Market Street to boost reservoir water supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
John Aull
Frizelsburg
Bisud Ridinger
Taneytown
John
Wra.Zepp
Manchester
Rezin F. B. Warehime
Woolery
Mechanicsville
David D. Bansack
Cathrine Bansack
A. J Geiman
West Westminster
Bara N. Nicodemus
Laura V. Smader
David Nicodemus
Medford
I Doz. F. Snader
Urner
Pati
South Market Street
Yecterdlay
Mr Ginitty Denies Ties to Miss Moberly Death
Mr W J Ginitty and Mr C G Burger were linked to Miss Nellie Moberly’s death by a prior action claim. A News reporter cited Ginitty confirming a Friday 11 30 a m farewell at the Market and All Saints corner, describing a cheerful mood and a fleeting acquaintance with no marriage promise. He said Burger had no relation to the event and credited the paper for rapid, full coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Ginitty
W. J. Ginlty
C. G. Burger
Nellie Moberly
Young man drowns while swimming near Middletown
A seventeen year old, Theodore Wise, son of Josephus Wise of Bolisar near Middletown, drowned in the Monocacy river while swimming in six feet of water a hundred yards above the Pennsylvania Railroad Bridge. Miller Wachter and a boy named Bell attempted a rescue. Wise clutched Wachter and sank. The body was recovered after help from about fifty men, embalmed, and prepared for funeral at Middletown tomorrow morning at his parents' residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Wise
Josephus Wise
Bolisar
Middletown
Monocacy
Wise
William C. Schaffer
Harmony Grove
Millard Wacher
Bell
Wachter
Pic Nic at Rocky Springs Sunday School Picnic
The annual Rocky Springs Sunday school picnic was held in Gam brill's woods last Saturday with about 1200 attendees. The event featured a phonograph, a Sabbath remembrance stand, singing, prayer, and music by the Yellow Springs Band, with candy for each child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Springs
Gambrill’s Woods
C. W. Sinespring
Yellow Springs
Fresco preparations underway at Emmiteburg Reformed Church
Scaffolding for frescoing the Reformed Church at Emmiteburg is finished. Philadelphia firm L C Scattaglia & Co. will begin painting soon. Church services paused until frescoes are complete and reopening is planned for September 10 with Rev. Alfred M Schaffner delivering a historical discourse on the church’s 100th anniversary. Also, William Patterson, a Brunswick bridge rigger, fell seventy feet into the river but survived after a brief stun, a heavy block of wood accompanying him into the water but he escaped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reformed
Emmiteburg
Messrs. L. C. Scattaglia & Co
Philadelphia
Alfred M. Schaffner
United States
Wm. Patterson
Brunswick
Mr. Patterson
Advertised Letters In Frederick City Post Office 1893
List of remaining advertised letters dated Saturday August 19 1893 in Frederick City post office. Names include Mrs Mary Chatten Minnie ered Miss Birdsmons Miss L Pollock Miss Bertha Woodyata and others. Also notes a colored boy’s ride on a cow in Emmitsburg and a 24 to 25 Emmitsburg defeat at Gettysburg by the Little Potatoes team. McCardell Levy and others from Frederick departed for the World’s Fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick City
Mariy Chatten
Minnie Ered
Birdsmons
L. Pollock
Bertha Woodyata Grst Laves
Lewis M. Fastmen
Evvensoor
George Fraser
J. W. Greer
J. A. Grove
James Hares
EB. A. Johnson
C. Kies
Eddie Marden
Geo
Summers
Emumitsberg
Gettyeburg
Purely Personal Notices From Frederick and Vicinity
Miss Maggie Meeth of Baltimore has returned home after visiting Miss Mary Lee Topper on Patrick Street East. Others visiting friends include Mr. Joe Walsh of The Gem Store, Mr. Lillsbridge Brooks and Miss May Brooks, and Miss Marie Cassin, among many. A parade of Baltimore and Washington visitors, trips to Atlantic City, World’s Fair plans, and local engagements populate the social page along with local baseball notes and upcoming games at Rocky Springs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maggie Meeth
Baltimore
Mary Lee Topper
Patrick Street
East
Ridgeville
Joe Walsh
the Gem Store
Vincent Eegenrode
Harney
Lillsbridge Brooks and Slater
May Brooks
Miles Eudora Good
Davis R. Evans
Marlon
Philadelphia
D. K. Hoffman
East Fourth Street
Robert V. LaDow
Washington
Marie Cassin
Commodore Cassin
Washington, D. C
Rosa
Chapline
West Third Street
Mamie Blecker
K2onsboro
Washington County
W. Bost
Braddock
Edward §. Tyler
Emma Schaffer
Martinsburg
Joshua Main
Rocky Springs
E. G. Haugh
Johneville
Chicago
Mies Ida Devilletas
Liberty
J. M. Gill
Atlantic City
Mesars
James M. Sappington
Sidney Sappington
Mr. Green Sappngton
Unionville
Missea Sallie
Angela Sappledon
Genevieve
Carrie Davis
Thos
W. Shiwell
H. Shdwell
Johnsville
Pittsburg
Daniel Elker
Linganore Mills
Geo. W. Smith
Stiss Carrie Mehrling
Henry Mehrling
W. C. Garrett
West Patrick Street
Carroll County
W. W. Brish
Eugene Getzendanner
Oscar Rhodes
Hagerstown
8. G. Fraley
B. Rosenour
Celia Mehrling
August Mehrling
D. Hauer Quynn
Frederick
Thee, Haller
Atlantic Cry
Reba Mitchell
Robert Lee Realing
Baltimore American
Miss Mitchell
Kankle
West Church Street
Wm. Main
Mamie Kussmaul
Bentz Street
Blue Edge Mountains
C. Houston Elliott
Washington, D.C
Elliott
Adolphus Fearhake
South Market Street
Sophie Dixon
Sophie O'Neil
Fannie Brookey
Tim Brengle
Charles
Urbana
Sallie Whale
Tiffin
Ohio
Child hurt when wagon wheel passed over boy near Gettysburg street
Mrs James Plank of Pennsyl vards visited Emmitsburg with her five or six year old son and two ladies. On returning near the culvert on Gettysburg street the child’s carriage wheel passed over his chest. A doctor found no broken bones though internal injuries may develop with time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanover
James Plank
Pennsylvads
Emmitsburg
Upton John Carter Ghost Story Denied by Local Committee
A Frederick city committee debunks the Upton John Carter ghost tale as unfounded. They identify Ike Tuttle of Montevue as the man seen alive, recounting a visit through Hentztown and Hopeland and corroborating the denial with local witnesses including Andrew Jones and others. The report aims to end sensational speculation among the colored community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upton John Carter
Charles Wedge
Randalls
Wedge
Ike Tuttle
Montevoe
Bentstown
Hopeland
John Carter
Frederick
Ar. Chas
Tuttle
Ke ‘Tuttle
Montevue
Derr
Ike
Hentztown
Davis Richardson
Buckeystown
Richardson
Sion
Bladensburg
Colonel Richardson
Frederick County
Andrew Jones
Thomas Halisay
Rag and Ingrain Carpet Remnants Sale at Malling & Rem
A sale of rag and ingrain carpet remnants at Malling and Rem announces many pieces, with about 200 ends one yard each, all offered at very low prices. Malling ends have been going out quickly, but a few good pieces remain to be snapped up before the sale ends.
Dry Goods Department Clears Summer Dress Stalls
Announcement notes removal of summer dress stalls including Lawns Charlies Pig swieses and Mulls from dry goods department. Clearance lasts twenty days under reduced prices.
Tackle Taken by Unknown Thief Near Woo-cacy
Two local fishermen Messrs David Freshour and Romer Yeung of West Patrick street reported their five meters reels and lines stolen while they searched for bait. They left their gear briefly and returned to find an unknown person had taken the tackle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Freshour
Romer Yeung
West Patrick Street
Woo-cacy
Sale on Cloth Blazers and Summer Goods
A listing describes remaining stock of cloth blazers in navy and black with most summer goods nearly sold. Only a few new ends left at low prices, including French ginghams pong ees and latines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goode
Budock & NE
Republican Primaries in Frederick County Delegates Chosen
The Republican primary meetings across twenty one election districts elected delegates to the county convention in Frederick. Frederick district gathered in the Court House basement with Dr S T Haffner presiding and A C McBride as chairman. 25 delegates and 15 central committee members were chosen. Delegates include John C Motter W Hinks Hammond Urner and others. central committee members named including S T Haffner Hinks Goldsborough Motter and McBride among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Court House
S. T. Haffner
Mrr
A. C. McBride
Reno S. Harp
Paety
Frederick County
Central Committee
John C. Motter
W .Hinks
Hammond Urner
S. T. Hafner
C. E Trai
George W. Grove
Wm. J. Worman
Wm. H Nicodemus
Jos. Cronke
Nathan Tyeon
Schaffer J. Hargett
Noy
Eli Frost
George A. Schroeder
Charles B. Fleming
Milton A. Woodward
A.H. Garrington
Joseph Groff
George W. Glessner
Henry Lampe
Abram Rasenoar
Eithan A. Cramer
George Brant
Edward L. Nusz
Uriah Wachter
T. Haffner
M. H. Hinks
E. ¥. Goldsborough
Wo. W. Fleming
G.8. DeGrange
Joan C. Motter
John A. Marked
Gee. K. Birely
ML. F. Perry
Harry Witter
Accident at Quynn shop ends with accidental gunshot
A. G. Quynn of A. G. Quynn & Co on East Patrick Street was accidentally shot when Dr. C. H. Elliott tried to adjust a loaded 33 caliber revolver. The bullet pierced Quynn’s hand, struck cloth, then fell to the floor. wound dressed by Dr. A. A. Bharretts. A rattlesnake near Emmitsburg was killed by Henry Exler and brought to the Chronicle. it measured three feet with eight rattles and a baton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Quynn
A. G. Quynn & Co
East Patrick Street
C. H. Elliott
Mr. Quynn
A. A. Bharretts
Henry Exler
Emmitsburg
Tueadzy
Chronicle
Potts notice of sale for summer stock
Advertises limited time sale from now until September 187 for summer stock. Contains archaic phrasing and names G. M. Patteral and Potts. Omit flowers. Almost no clear dates beyond month presented as August. Reads like a fragmented newspaper item about a sale.
News of the stat. Colored camp meeting in Anne Arundel
The colored camp meeting drew large attendance in Anne Arundel county. Two new Southern Methodist churches face defeat in Anne Arundel Republican primaries. Kee-Mar Chautauqua lecturers include Rev Sam Jones and Miss Beira Lockwood at Rogerstown. Chalk Point property sale and former owner’s alleged unlawful sale. Rev Jessie Higgins served sermon as rector at Ascension Westminster. George L Austin shot dead near St John Camp Ground in Dorchester. William Phillips of Cambridge killed in the incident. Axelus surrendered. Stevenson trip pleases officials. senate and judgeship questions discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Arundel County
Ceglt
Sam Jones
Beira Lockwood
Rogerstown
Chalk Point
West River
Jessie Higgiss
St. Luke's
Acesb City
Stevenson
United States
Funerals for Nettle Moberly Christian Klug Samuel Wailling and Jno Lewis
Funeral notices from South Market Street announce Miss Nettle Moberly's service at 9 AM officiated by Rev Kubiman with pallbearers named and burial at Bruant Olivet. Christian Klug's service followed at 3 PM with Rev Luther Kahlman and burial at Ste Olivet. Samuel Wailling and Jno Lewis also have services with fire company pallbearers and burials at Mt. Olivet and St Johns Catholic cemetery respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Klug
John H. Freshman
August Mebinlog
John Herresheimer
W. Carney
George W. Vanfossen
A. Herwig
Luther Kahlman
Ste. Olivet
C. Carry
Samuel RK. Wailling
Pall-Sear
Boiced Fire Company
Geo Blumenonr
Fritchie Haner
Geo. Burck
James Baer
Geo. Anderson
Ernest Poole
Beale
Luther Kuhlman
Mt. Gilvet Cemtery
C.C. Garry
Jno. Lewis
J. Marshall
Annette Diffends
Adde Fa St. John's Catholi Cemetery
Fr. Coleman
C. C. Carty
Weather and church notices from Frederick area
Rev T B Bacon of Buckeystown preached at Saints Episcopal Church yesterday. Rev Fr Coleman of St Johns Catholic Church celebrated his 42nd birthday yesterday. A refreshing shower touched Frederick with a cooling trend and a thermometer dip as predicted storms loom two days ahead then calmer weather follows Gouff forecast heavy storms from first to twenty third, then pleasant skies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacon
Buckeystown
Saints Episcops
Fr. Coleman
St. John’s Catholic Church
Hick
Frederick
Gouff
Hay There In Stock For Feed At East Patrick Street
Local notice lists hay wheat and rye straw in stock and available for chop feeding delivery to Eliy area. Contact Helles and DeLash mutt at 22 East Patrick Street for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
USA
Helles & DeLashmutt
Patrick Stree
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the Daily News
Wonday
Spm
Wasavietos, D. C
A. W. Hapercros
Weather Bureau
St. Prumein of
Sales
Borsat
Savey
Su “S Montagu
Turkey
Suytand Bore
Bac Cordtohu
Gene Orsota
San Francisco
Samuel S. Harris
P. E.church of Michigan
Bevel
George A. Gilbert
Isasenes
D. H Best
Rodock & Neidig
East Third Street
Ludger
Bright
Leo
J. JS. Biggs
Chas. Sifford
Paltimore
Hwe AT
J. Reich
Ellicot
Citr
C. Dunkie
J. Berkeit
W.matier
Balio
H. Wolf
C. Einebeit
Landerkin
Washingtor
Grorr Hotss
John D F. Stoner
Uniontown
John Hamilton
S. W.G. Thompson
Frederikc
D. K. McNatghton
F.B. Welty
Welty
Roy and
Edgar McCardell
Chas. P. Levy
Ibis
James
Stewart Desn
Wim. Houck
Jno. Keifer
P. RB. K
Biddletown
Brockhill Vine
Tve
Castie
Kline
Hoffman
Jackson
Doty
Jeferson
Merryland Tract
Browns
Thomas G Mnners
Banded Mobile
Ais
Southern League
Upton John
Gro. T. Day
Cmwas
HH. Yorss
A. Dassey
Tsos
BH. Hant
Andrew Jongs
Mabel Paige
Lord Fauntleroy
Opera House
Montgomery 'Als
Daily Advertiser
California
Malling & Rem
Arpet
DRY Goods Department
John Hendrickson
The
John Heaspxioxsox
Dizd As
James E. Walker
J B Walker & Co
Rodocke & Neidig
Eei RR
JK & Neidig
Morekew
Fai Dees Matimrialz
Hye Wmauvsn
Acking
A. T. Rice &Sons
A. ‘T. Rice & Sons
North Mare
Frederick. MD
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