Personal notices of local visitors and travels
Purely local society column lists Miss Sadie Hahn visiting Brons wick and numerous others visiting relatives and friends in Baltimore Washington Lovettsville Virginia Martinsburg Oceanic London and several returning from trips. Names include Hahn Wachter Houck Lampe Hochbach Dutrow Hallar Goldsborough Doll Cramer Jones Baumgardner Trandle Brust Miver Detrick Hildebrand Ed Bowers and others with brief notes on visits and travels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sadie Hahn
Bronswick
Bessie Hahn
Adamstown
Roy Wachter
Baltimore
George Houck
Harmony Grove
Allen Lampe
East Fifth Strait
Lovettsville
Katherine Hochbach
Biue Ridge Summit
Cornelia Dutrow
West Second Feet
Washingm
Thisty
Lizzie Hallar
East Second Street
Henrietta Goldsborough
Walkersville
Washington
Thomas Herr
G. H. Beaufelter
Westatrick Street
Blanche Lampe
East Fifth Rest
Relates
Virginia
George William Cramer
Ofashington
Ja. Chas. J
C. T. F. Howard
Harry Lakin
New York
G. Frank Lakin
Frederick
Emma Hottel
Maryean
Fort Collins
Col
Wm. S. Miller
Patrick Street
Blanche Hildebrand
Central Dry Goods House
Sen
Joe Ed. Bowers
Pennsylvanis
Kas and Company
Saginaw
Mich
J. M. Kingman
Doraanitis
Maggie Carney
Orfolk
Hiartha
London
Carrell
Miss Boyd
Andrew Boyd
Social Dance Scenes At Braddock Heights And Linganore Recital
Yesterday afternoon crowds gathered at Braddock Heights for a large social dance with music and dancing running until 11 pm. Mrs. A. S. McDaniel and Pra tor George Ed. Smith joined by Mr. Jones and Mrs. Jones performed a recital at Linganore Hills to a large attentive audience. A Dickerson youth dance was announced with Frederick Select Orchestra to provide music in Lawrence Thite’s woods tonight. Cheap publicity offered as 25 cents for a wide circulating notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braddock Heights
Linganore
A. S. McDaniel
George Ed. Smith
Dickerson
Lawrence Thite
Thisvening
Frederick
State Republicans Nominate Ticket in Hagerstown Convention
The Republican county convention in Hose Hall Hagerstown nominated Sheriff Samuel P. Angle County Commissioners S S Stauffer and Joseph M. Newcomer House of Delegates Charles G. Birga Joseph W. Wolfinger Wolfgang Newcomer Benjamin F. Charles Barry K Startzman Surveyor Elmer E. Piper The Prohibitionists announce no ticket in Montgomery county while backing a pro local option legislative slate The Democratic ticket in Chestertown includes Jesse Cooper for treasurer Thomas J. Fletcher for sheriff and Ayres Brice for county commissioners
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hose Hall
Hagerstown
Samuel P. Angle
Williamsport
S.S. Stauffer
Sharpsburg
Joseph M. Newcomer
Ringgold
Charles G. Birga
Joseph W. Wolfinger
Smithsburg
Wolfgang Newcomer
Boonsboro
Benjamin F. Charles
Big Spring
Barry K. Startzman
Elmer E. Piper
Betts
Staley
Montgomery County
Prohibition Party
Anti-Saloon League
William R. Windsor
William E. Brown
House of Delegates
Anti- Saloon League
Clifford H. Robertson
Chestertown
Jesse Cooper
Charles L. Dodd
George Bell
Jefferson D. Bacoh
William Nicholson
Stonewall J. Johnson
Thomas J. Fletcher
Louis
Ayres
Capt
Harvey Brice
Harrison H. Gresam
Maryland Briefs and Local Notices
Resignation of LDephy Saenio in Howard county announced. Edward E. Ewing editor of the Midland Journal dies at Rising Sun aged 77. Farms in Prince Georges county sold to Illinois buyers to relocate to Maryland. Miss Finifrock’s drowned body recovered after lake explosion. Democratic chairman Vandiver calls county chairmen meeting for September 3. Steel draw contract for South River bridge awarded to Laner and Harper for 8925. James Hoskins shot and killed at Patterson Creek by deputy sheriff Frank Luckie. Dr. Andrew H. Whitridge buys 10 Park Ave Baltimore for 13000. Madeline L Gary to wed in November. Receivers appointed at Towson for Suburban Coal and Timber and at Buffalo for Muskoka and Chequas. J. Hall Pleasants dies at his country home in Baltimore county in his 70th year. John H. Butler’s execution date near as his condition improves before hanging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vines Ldephy Saenio
E Vansant
Howard County
Aaboels
Air
Edward E. Ewing
Midland Journal
Cecil County
Rising Sun
Prince George’s County
Illinois
Maryland
Miss Finifrock
Lake Roger
Blue Ridge Mountain
Vandiver
Democratic State Central Committee
South River
Anne Arundel County
Laner & Harper
Baltimore
James Hoskins
Patterson Creek
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Frank Luckie
Andrew H. Whitridge
William M. Elliott
Park Avenue
Madeline L Gary
Towson
Suburban Coal and Timber Company
Baltimore County
Buffalo
N.Y
Muskoka
John H. Butler
Riley Still at Large in Ridgeville Tunneling Case
The Board of County Commissioners authorized States Attorney Worthington to offer a reward for information leading to the arrest of George Riley the Ridgeville tunnel walking boss who killed John Ryan a snub boss on the night of August 14 Riley is described as about 45 years old medium height with a gray mustache stout about 165 pounds and missing right hand sometimes using an iron hook or an artificial hand to replace it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riley
Board of County Commissioners
Worthington
Auy
George Riley
Ridgeville Tunnel
John Ryan
Mormon Missionaries in Woodstuck Sell Books Quietly
Two young Mormon missionaries, about 24, active near Woodstuck for weeks, travel soliciting and distributing literature. They avoid self-identification, stay at homes for a day or two when possible, then depart once their faith is discovered. They claim to be ministers of the Church of Christ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodstuck
Mer
Storms Cause Wide Damage Across Maryland and Delaware
A cloudburst swelled the Potomac and Susquehanna rivers wiping out bridges and washing away a Maryland Delaware crossway between Iron Hill and Newark. Crippled roads, flooded farms, and cattle losses hit Cecil and York Haven areas with $18,000 cofferdam loss and extensive property damage. A 15 year old boy is missing after horses were washed away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potomac
Susquehanna
Iron Hill
Newark
Del
Baltimore County
Vogt
Middletown
Sean
George Dooffing
Parkton
Cecil County
John McKearns
Susquehanna River
York Haven
County Bridge Contracts Awarded to American Bridge Co
The Board of County Commissioners awarded contracts for two iron and steel bridges over Catoctin Creek at Ringgold’s Ford and over Tuscarora Creek at Adamstown to American Bridge Company. The larger bridge costs 3498 and the smaller 275. August 26 is set to hear objections to damages to land of Mrs. Alice H. Woeaster assessed at 225. On October 1 the board will redeem 10600 in 4 percent turnpike bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Catoctin Creek
Ringgold
Jefferson
Burkittsville
Tuscarora Creek
Adamstown
American Bridge Company
Alice H. Woeaster
Immense August Meteor Falls Near Colorado River
A spectacular meteor blazed across the August sky and fell near the Colorado River in Arizona. The explosion was heard as far as Yuma and its debris covered a wide area. A heavy storm followed, bringing a rapid temperature drop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado River
Arizonia
Yuma
Local Injuries and Illness Update From Town
Mr Charles B Shope injured at Bowers lumber yard shows improvement. Mrs Samuel Y Doll previously ill is now able to move about her room. Adolphus Rameburg hurt in the Myersville and Qatcotin Railroad freight wreck was brought home to his father’s residence and is much better today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles B. Shope
Bower’s
Samuel Y. Doll
Adolphus Rameburg
Myeraville
Myersville
New Ball Game Poised to Challenge Baseball
A new sport named pelota, long the national game of Spain, is gaining popularity in Havana. It has not yet reached the United States in a way that threatens American baseball, but it is poised to make a bid for American patronage and dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Havana
Emmert Farm Sold Near Hagerstown at Auction
Col. Jacob E. Fisher sold the Emmert farm of 305 acres on the Boonaboro pike about four miles from Hagerstown to Isaac Emmert for 70 dollars an acre. The total auction amount reached 21 380 dollars, with Mrs. Elisa Emmert as executrix of the estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmert
Jacob E. Fisher
Hagerstown
Elisa Emmert
Boonaboro Pike
Isaac Emmert
Social Worker From Baltimore Seeks Homes in Frederick
Misa Neliye Lu Detrick of The Henry Watson Children's Aid Society of Baltimore will be in Frederick through August 29. She is available at 72 Patrick Street East for anyone offering foster care or seeking guidance on child welfare for small children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Neliye Lu Detrick
Henry Watson
Supper Party Promises Seasonal First at Middletown
Mary Jane hosts her first supper party of the season tomorrow afternoon with fifty guests. Qar will depart at four o clock sharp and supper will be served in antique style in Middletown. A run to Braddock Heights will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Jane
Qar
Middletown
Braddock Heights
Fruit grower injured by fall and stone blow
John A. Nicodemus of Edgemont was seriously hurt after tripping on stairs and a 100 pound bluestone package struck his head, crushing facial bones and injuring his system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Nicodemus
Edgemont
Youthful Couple Elopes to Cumberland For Marriage
Charles Albert Fox aged 16 of Carmichaels and Gertie L. Price aged 13 of Ries Landing were married by Rev. W. A. Melvin in Cumberland yesterday after obtaining a license with their legal ages listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Albert Fox
Carmichaels
Gertie L. Price
Ries’ Landing
Cumberland
W. A. Melvin
Frederick Team Heads to Chambersburg for Hagerstown Game
The Frederick baseball club travels to Chambersburg to face Hagerstown. The home club expresses strong confidence in winning and bringing home the $250 prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Chambersburg
Hagerstown
Figs Syrup Promoted For Gentle System Cleansing
An ad notes Syrup of Figs from the California Fig Syrup Co as a gentle remedy to cleanse the system, awaken kidneys and liver, relieve headaches and fevers, and overcome habitual constipation without irritation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Fig Syrop Co
Schley Court in Washington Navy Yard Eyed by Admirers
The Schley Court of Inquiry sessions at the Washington Navy Yard draw intense interest as Schley’s counsel vow to vindicate him. Admiral Howison’s alleged bias and the defense’s strategy are debated while Secretary Long may rule on the matter. Admiral Schley receives many letters yet few public statements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schley
Washington Navy Yard
Santiago
Wilson
Flofansa
Benegered
W. Wells
West Indies
Washington
Wells
Navy
F. W. Hackett
W. 5
H. L. Howison
Boston
W. T. Sampson
Admiral Howison
Secretary Long
Admiral Schley
Captain Parker
Judge Wilson
Shoreham Hotel
Ioia
Admiral Sampson
Ocrcas
Sampson
Caas
Maryland
Brief Bits and Whimsical Observations from August
A collage of light notes and quips from the Philadelphia Record and others. Bits on fairs, moonlight, obituaries, horse shows, banana strikes, and a joke about a songwriter and grammar lessons. Mentions T. F. Mason of Point of Rocks and Warrenton Va horse show exhibitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maude
T. F. Mason
Point of Rocks
Warrenton
Jamaica
Messrs
Murray & Storm
Buck
France Turkey diplomatic ties break over quay purchase
Special Dispatch reports a rupture in Franco Turkish relations this morning. The dispute centers on the quay purchase and related diplomatic tensions between Paris and Ankara.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Turkey
Quay
Episcopalian Monk Leads Brooklyn Street Agitation Choir
Father Paul James Francis a 38 year old Episcopalian monk heads the Franciscan Order in Graymoor New York with a twenty voice choir. No services at All Saints due to rector absence and no service at Evangelical Lutheran for same reason. Harvest services planned in Zion Charlesville St Paul Utica Milla and Pleasant Hill churches on September dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul James Francis
Ainners
Williamsburg
Brooklyn
N. Y
Father Francis
Maryland
Episcopal Church
Graymoor
Garrison
Hudson
All Saints Episcopal Church
Kuhlman
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Utica
Rev
S. M. Hench
Zion Church
Charlesville
St. Paul's Church
Utica Milla
Pleasant Hill
Heat Wave Persists With Promising Yet Uncertain Forecast
The article notes continuing scorching heat with little relief expected. It cites St Bartholomew’s Day as a weather milestone and cautions of possible violent thunderstorms after that date. Despite heat, signs point to a cold, long winter ahead.
Democratic Club Meeting and Local Notices Tonight
Democrats are invited to the Honck building West Patrick Street at 8 pm for a meeting with General Baughman in attendance and John E R Wood to deliver an address President Joan T Brst. Also notices of optician Isador Lake from Saks Optical Company and free eye examinations at City Hotel August 26 27 with no charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Club
Honck Building
West Patrick Street
General Baughman
John E.R. Wood
Joan T. Brst
Isador Lake
Saks’ Optical Company
Washington, D. C
City Hotel
Frederick
Railroad Zuanners Tunnel Work Near Harper's Ferry
The Potomac tunnel one mile west of Harper's Ferry is being torn out completely and will only be cut when completed. The 100 foot tunnel through solid rock was cheaper to remove than enlarge. Three tracks will run through it after completion. The Hitchcock tunnel near Swanton is enlarged with a new arch replacing the old 26 foot wide arch with a 20 by 25 foot opening for safer passage of workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potomac
Harper's Ferry
Hitchcock
Swanton
Local Market Prices and Pension Granted
Mart prices show corn per barrel 2.50 and shelled corn 50 cents per bushel. Wheat No 2 red 69 cents, steamer 60, rejected 60 cents per bushel. Hay at 2.20 dollars and 14 dollars per ton. Pension granted to John D. Jeans, colored, of Mt Pleasant, at 36 dollars per month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mart. K. J.B. W. Hargett
Icna
John D. Jeams
Mt. Pleasant
Patterned Dinner Sets From S. B. Sappington
Advertises pattern 100 price dinner sets as the best English goods. Claims jugs are unaffected by light and designed to make the table look handsome. Mentions Sappington store location door north City Hall with a note about January 3rd.
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the Daily News
Sales
Savoy
Mary Worthy Montage
Furxey
William IV of
Logland
Jules Michelet
Paris
Jol Tandall
Leslie Coombs
Leungton
Minnesota
San Francisco
C. Raue
Philadelphia
Wasumarox
L. Moore
Weather Bureau
Arpet
Matti
G. Buckey
Ditogen
St. Asadar Lake
Democrats
Ohn Hendrickson
Noeidig & Miller
Montgomery
Kent
News OF
USA
Schley Court
Gounse
Hare
Howilson
Long
News OF the Churches
Doll's
Benefit of Hospital
Cara
Boteler
North Market Street
Church Street
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Royal Blue Line
Philadelphia & Reading Railway
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Wilmington
Camden
Mt. Royal
Martinsburg
W. Va
Winchester
Pullman
Lehigh and
Wyoming Valleys
Royal Limited
Cail
Cleveland
Baltimore & Oho Railroad
Ohio River
Baltimore & Ohio
Raul
John Hendrickson
Bishop
Joax Hendrickage
Neaie & Miller
Sne
Neidig & Mauss
Clinton E. Main
Market St. Frederick County
Isanogle & Wagaman
BrAxe Books
Arnold
Isahogle & Wagaman
F. B. Sappington
ER Seis
S. B. Sappington
North City
GRO. S Rodock & CO
Eavy Brussels
China
Rodock & C
A. T
A. T. Rios & Sons, Funeral Directore
Frederick, MD
Frederick CO
T. P. Rice
B. Fourth Sr
D. &. Rice
Fred. Co
Oebesville Miniixa Co
W. FB. Ronann
Dean Liz
Minpietown Supply Co
W. F. Roland
Potomac River
RB. R
Willard
Keller
E. Patriobiet
Fyaner
R. Bnooe
Lewistown
A. N. Cramer
Fables
Frederick City
Wa. H. Ramsbors
Geazidawtt
Yarver R
Wrederick
B. Rosenour
Fstick St
Geardawtt
Peterman
West Franklin Street
Baltimore Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital
Atlee Radcliff
University OF Maryland
James M. Radcliff
Frederick, Rd
George A. Gilbert
Nicodemus
North Market
Issz
Bownsery Scott & Son
Sankbers and Brokers
Payettie
Fpse
Hegemann
South
Arkansas Avenue
Secord
Beach
Good Family Hotel
URS
K. Hegemann
Atlantic City
N. J
Feadquarters
Tennes
Auston
HOTEL
Renovo
See Avenue
Terma E. B. Voorhees
Ommeroml Printing
N&w
Nipurenas Oon
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