Brief Bits of Local and General Interest
A two and a half foot snake was killed in the Brash factory yard. Mrs Jane McMurray of Frederick received two patents for canned corn marks. Mrs George W Grow of Booth Market street has repairs under way. George Selching of West Patrick street bought a new Dayton. Gapland post office now has a new letter case with sixty eight plain and four lock boxes. Ice house theft at Emmitsburg took about fifteen hundred pounds of ice. Lime Rock lighthouse keeper Ida Lewis, over fifty, draws visitors to Newport harbor. English authors plan entertainment for American women writers in London, including Mrs Burton Harrison and others. Senator Camden of West Virginia to retire this term. Sebato Saito of Boston first Japanese to apply for naturalization in that city. Blue-eyed men deemed highly sentimental by physiognomists per New Orleans Times Democrat. Sculptor Nikolaus Geiger completes Barbarossus statue for Kyffhäuser monument, eighty feet high when unveiled in 1896. Growler grip, a small satchel, sold uptown holds about two quarts inside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane McMurray
Frederick
George W. Grow
Booth Market Street
George Selching
West Patrick Street
Dayton
Gapland
Albert Smith
Emmitsburg
Lime Rock
Newport Harbor
Ida Lewis
London
Mra
Burton Harrison
Amelie Rives -Ghavler
Moulton
Wiggie
Gurney
Camden
West Virginia
Sebato Saito
Boston
New Orleans Times Democrat
Nikolaus Geiger
Barbarosis
Kyffhauser
Mountain Sickness Experiments On Fowls In Vacuum
French savant M Regnard conducted a vacuum experiment with two fowls to simulate high altitude. One fowl worked and showed distress while the idle bird remained unaffected. At 24 000 feet pressure both birds collapsed, but the idle bird recovered after release, suggesting fatigue contributes to mountain sickness alongside thin air.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Regnard
Himalayas
Mars Antics Bright Star Draws Attention
A large bright star in the southeastern sky has attracted attention for several nights. Observers note a pulsating double light from Mars, which is nearer Earth than in years and will come even closer through autumn. Mars rises around 10 p.m. and will appear earlier as it nears. A noted astronomer says Mars is normal and not paired with any other celestial body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mars
Earth
A Fine Picnic At Coppermine Delights Local Guests
Letters from the people praise the Coppermine picnic held August 18 as a grand success. The event drew a long line of vehicles from 10 p m to p m and left attendees with fond memories of good cheer and community effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the News
the Coppermine
Biome Life in India Child Marriages and Widows Exposed
Purashotam Raj Te Jang a Brahmin author writes in The September Forum about India child marriages and the widow's remarriage prohibition. He presents an American explained view based on over a year in the United States studying social customs and institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Purashotam-Rao Te_ Jang
United States
Telang
Funeral Service for Joseph Proctor Held at Lisle Residence
The funeral took place yesterday at 3 o clock at the residence of Thomas Lisle. Services were held at Asbury M E Church with interment at Greenmount Cemetery. Pallbearers included John J. Wilson Richard Wilisms J Edward Powell Geo B Lisle and Chas Wilton. The Rev J T Owens officiated. J C Carty was the funeral director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Proctor
Thomas Lisle
Asbury M E
Greepmount Cemetery
John J. Wilson
Richard Wilisms
J. Edward Powell
Geo. B. Lisle
Chas. Wilton
J. T. Owens
J. C.carty
Baltimore County Patient Cleared for Discharge
Superintendent F Main of Monte Vale Hospital reports John Reynolds, a Baltimore County patient, has recovered sufficiently to earn a livelihood and should be discharged from the institution this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hontevne
Baltimore County
John Reynelds
Great Baseball Game Promised Between Cuban Giants and Hagerstown
A big baseball game is set for September 1 in Hagerstown featuring the Cuban Giants against the local Hagerstown team. Frederick pitcher James Robinson of the Maryland Trotters will start for the Cuban Giants. The ad ends with a health pitch for Hood's Sarsaparilla.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
Frederick
James Robinson
Maryland Trotters
Sponseller’s Toes Horse Thief Evades Frederick Authorities
A man stole a horse and buggy from Eugene Sooneelier’s livery stable and fled toward the country after lodging at Mrs Catharine Hahn’s boarding house. He claimed origins from Hagerstown and Frederick, but offered varying stories and jumped his board bill. Mr Spenseer alerted neighboring towns as authorities widen the manhunt for the thief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sponseller
Eugene Sooneelier
Baltimore
Jpouzeller
Givescy
Whirlwind Canvass in Allegany District Primary Fight
Mrs. Wellington and Mr. Pearre stage intense personal canvass for the sixth district congressional nomination. Wellington interviews voters in Frostburg area while Pearre delivers speeches and travels between districts. Wellington targets colored voters to counter Pearre's rallies as both vie for primaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Pearre
Allegany
Messrs
Frostburg
Wel-lngton
Peerre
Pesrre
Protracted Meeting at Hyattstown Christian Church Sunday
Rev. M S Hoye of Beaver Creek will lead a protracted meeting at the Hyattstown Christian Church starting Sunday August 26. Due to Rev E L Watson’s absence the 9 E church prayer service will be led by A Fearhake and the P S C E services are set for 7:45 this evening in the Evangelical Lutheran old Sunday school room. The Mt Tabor Lutheran Mite Society at Rocky Ridge plans an open air service Sunday August 26 at 2 p.m. in the grove by the Biggs brothers warehouse with an interesting literary program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.S. Hoye
Beaver Creek
Christian Church
Hyattstown
E. L. Watson
Emory Grove Camp
A. Fearhake
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Mite Society
Mt. Tabor
Two Weddings Quietly Held At Local Homes
A pretty wedding occurred at Carlton Main's Fountain Rock residence on August 16 uniting Charles F. Main and Mary M. Brosdrup in the Reformed church ceremony led by Rev. A Schulenberger. A second nuptial took place August 19 at A Keeney's Center ville home as Charles A. Keeney wed Annie Beard, with a collation following.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlton Main
Fountain Rock
Charles F. Main
Mary M. Brosdrup
A Shulenberger
Reformed Church
A. Keeney
Centerville
Charles A. Keeney
Annie ©. Beard
A. Schulenberger
Arrivals Noted Since Yesterday Noon
A list of arrivals includes Orry Hore Black Mrs E Gross Miss M Gross D Hammond F White Jon DeBeer A Cahn L Todd from Baltimore das Hamlin Hagerstown J Seabold Millersburg PA R Thomas wife and children D Thomas J Jones G Allen Mm Biter Philadelphia J Hines Mr Joy Fes Winton W Reside Chambers ig Padl Young NG D Haines CACetenetiles J Hanos Ohio J Theeler Reading Bruce Worthington Winches ter AP Canfield Willamsport C W Wheeler Washington S Lampe Yor W Hoyt New York county Cannas Hetsz JM Durrow Blue Ridge L L Wise Baltimore Frank Hunt W B Scrivens Washington J Hagget Philadelphia L T Hilten C Hyatt Montgomery county J Purdum Mit Airy county J Grorr Housz P Ryan Win coi David Davis Philadelphia county iz
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orry Hore
G. Black
E. Gross
D. Hammond
F. White
Jon. DeBeer
A. Cahn
L Todd
Baltimore
Das. Hamlin
Hagerstown
J. Seabold
Millersburg
R. Thomas
D. Thomas
J Jones
G. Allen
Mm.Biter
Philadelphia
J. Hines
Blue Ridge
L. L. Wise
Frank Hunt
W. B. Scrivens
Washington
J. Hagget
L. T. Hilten
C. Hyatt
Montgomery County
J. Purdum
Mit
Fire destroys staple owned by Mrs Adelsber Bes near Lutheran Church
Fire yesterday afternoon in a Staple owned by Mrs. M. E. Adelsber Bes beside the Lutheran Church in Boetsburg consumed the building. A small child of Mahlon Whitmore slept inside and was rescued by his sister who suffered facial burns. Sparks damaged nearby roofs but quick action prevented spread. The building was fully insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Adelsber Bes
Boetsburg
Ste Wes
Mahlon Whitmore
Private dance at Mr. Gideon Ramsburg home
A private dance will be held tonight at the residence of Mr. Gideon Ramsburg near Mt Pleasant in this county. A pound party follows at Mrs. J. A. Ramsburg's residence on East Fourth Street this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gideon Ramsburg
Mt Pleasant
J. A. Ramsburg
East Fourth Street
Court grants verdict in Zel lers ve. Wm. Baller appeal
The circuit court docket occupied judges yesterday and today with verdicts in several cases. In the appeal from Justice Alfred Ritter for Chas E. Zellers versus Wm. Baller the verdict was rendered for the appellee Hasler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Chas E. Zellers Ve. Wm
Potatoes Ravaged by Worms in Harford County
A worm infestation is harming potato fields across Harford County. The report notes crop damage as farmers seek control measures and relief from this agricultural threat.
Deaths of Buxton and Maxfield in local notices
John T Buxton aged 58 died August 18 after a lingering illness in Plane No 4. Funeral was August 16 at Marvin chapel with Rev Coe and Rev Daghiell officiating. Interment Marvin cemetery. Elizabeth Maxfield aged 988 died August 18 at Ridgeville home of her niece Mrs C A Smith. Funeral August 20 at 11 a m Rev May officiated. Interment Central cemetery.
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W. T. Boston
John T. Buxton
Yeste
Plane No.4
St Marvin Chapel
Coe
Daghiell
Nathan Chaney
Frank Bartholow
Eldridge Burgee
Wm. Shaw
Joseph Cain
Gnasaway Hood
Lewis
Marvin Cemetery
Elizabeth Maxfield
C. A. Smith
Ridgeville
May
John Ryan
Thomas Smith
H. B. Wilson
J. Baker
Wm. Worwood
J. A. Crockett
Central Cemetery
L. T. Lewis
The Key Monument Benefit Fountain Sale Tonight
B S J Darrow will donate proceeds from soda water sales at his fountain tonight to the monument fund. The town can enjoy a good drink and aid the Franck Scott ey monument movement. Reserved seats for a City Opera House concert and play on Monday are at A R Yeakie's store priced 30 cents, gallery tickets 25 cents. The program promises a special musical portion and a bright sparkling comedy. The St John’s Catholic Church picnic is held today in Cronise’s woods Harmony Grove.
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Air
B.S. J. Darrow
Monument Fund
City Opera House
A. R. Yeakie
Franck Scott Ey
Daingerfield Suicide Shocks Alexandria Family
Col Daingerfield a wealthy Alexandria resident shot himself in his Colum bia Street home after a year of illness and despair. He died at 10:30 am with Dr Howard pronouncing the case hopeless. He was grandson of Bon Reverdy Johnson and married Virginie Key, leaving a widow four sons and one daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Daingerfield
Henry Daingerfield
Daingerfield
Alexandria
Virginia
Alek
Prince and Columbua
Mr. Daingerfield
Howard
Dr. Howard
Daingerie
Bon
Reverdy Johnson
Baltimore
Mies Virginis X Y
Washington
S J. Mary's County
Francis Scott Key
Barbour
Understanding Knot Versus Mile Speed in Maritime Terms
The piece explains the difference between knots and miles per hour, noting a knot equals about 6082 feet and a mile equals 5250 feet. It states three and a half miles roughly equal three knots and cautions that a ship described as 20 knots actually travels just over 23 mph, preventing inflated speed claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Krota
Miles
Umbrella Folklore Signals Courtship and Marriage
The article explains umbrellas as signals in courtship with meanings from dripping to marriage. It notes that trailing, underarm carrying, or borrowing imply various fates including lying or loss of sight. It also mentions a proverb about exchanging umbrellas and a warning about brain-softening. It then describes Carroll creek widening by municipal workers to prevent future flood damage to nearby properties.
Republican Convention Seats Delegates in Frederick County
The Hepublican party of Frederick county holds a convention to select delegates for the District Congressional nominating convention. The event takes place at Junior Hall tomorrow morning and is expected to run several hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hepublican Party
Frederick County
Real Estate Transfers Reported in Local Notices
Daniel M. Ball and wife transfer water right to Geo. W. Cockerly for $1. 2. Mary J. Houck and husband transfer a tractor parcel of ground in Woodsboro district to Lydia A. Blessing for $300.
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Daniel M. Ball
Geo. W. Cockerly
Mary J. Houck
Lydia A. Blessing
Woodsboro
Constable Fires at Suspected Thief on West South Street
Constable Brengie fired several shots at a 15 year old suspect, John Vanhorn, in a nighttime incident on West South Street. The youth was not injured. Also, brief notices on medical syrup and the death of James P. Coseap, aged 49, in Baltimore with funeral details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brengie
John Vanhorn
West South Street
Conbad
James P. Coseap
Baltimore
Frederick
Elegant Seamless Hose Offered At 25 Cents For Two Pairs
A local advertisement touts elegant seamless hose at 25 cents for two pairs and extra heavy bicycle hose at 250. It notes a tea from Ceylon praised for delicacy of flavor purity and strength, claims one pound equals one and a half of top teas, and provides a phone number and street mention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ceylon
Monument soda water tonight at Dutrow's
Plenty of cabinets now for all customers hereafter at McCardell's as local mention notes a key monument soda water event tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCardell’s
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A Pearly News
Philip of Valois
France
Becworth
Richard II
Plantagenet
Tudor
Henry
Duke of Northumberland
Jane Grey
William Whistow
Tran Tator
Joserhas
Delaware
Warren Hastings
Dalesford
Worcevershore
George Wiasnington de Lone
Abu
Eadwee
Actal
Washmneton, D.C
M. W. Hamzereros
the Weather Bureau
Roiler Flour
Bhriner Milling Co
Boys Walsts
John Hendrickson
Datrow’s. Key Monument Benefit
Datrow’s. Soda Water
Key Monument
Besant & Knott
Amann
ALA
D. H. Best
HB. F. Schttdt
Shacr
Maryland
Allegany County
Washington County
Buckeystown
EF. W. Lewis
St. Mary's College
Sandsyard
Durcax
Hood
News of the Churches
News OF
Harford County
Peffer
Westminster
Carroll County
Almehouse
Gertrude Clarkson
Jasob E. Shirk
Charleton
Kent County
Oskland
Jacob Shirk
Lancaster
Western Maryland
Cherry Run
Edward 4. Coubray
Queen Annes County
Prince Georges County
Upper Marlboro
Washington Grove
Galthersburg
Taylor
J.G Seliman
Lendover Station
Baltimore and Potomac Road
Baltimore and Cumberland Road
Brown
Howard and Carroll County
Sykesville
Anne Arundell County
Hart Bros. & Co
Pocomoke City
Wicomico County
Coxeyltes
House of Correction
Teast
Talbot County
Dr. Barber
Congress
Dorchester
G. L. Goldsborough
Queen Anne’s County
Jos. Mallalleu
Samuel A. Wallen
Crompton
Magee
St. Mary’s County
Benster Washington Wilkinson
Thomas Pumphreys
Anne Arundel County
Orphans’ Court
Annapoli
Anne Arundel
Washington @ Tuck
Annapolis
Pieen
St. John’s Catholife Church
Cronise’s Woods
Harmony Grove
Sheiner Milling Coo
Market Street
Ceereesville
A. Seheiner Billing CO
Ceresville Roller
Carroll Creek
Bentz and Weat Patrick Streets
Rambler
Mullins
Mullinix & Kemp
Bb Ek
Bution
Feederick
Wanamare
Philadelph A
John Hreaspsioxson
F. V. St Aub
Ceron
Fea
V.stais
Rorth Market
Ectaciy
Dutrow's
Dutrow
Key Monument Fund
J. R. L. Hardesty
Ear and
Thurreday
Ttgn Ce
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Mount Gretus
East Liberty
Bryn Mawr
Northern Central Railway
Lutherville
Philadelphia and Erie Railroad
Railing Grocery Co
THE
N. Market
James H Walker & CO
Waleer & CO
James B&b
Walker Aco
A. T. Rice & Sons
Wensnar
R.L. Harley
R. L. Harley
Piblic
South Market St. Frederick, Ma
Apollo
Maye Alec
Bay Flow Blowing Company
C. H. “Vans & Bons
W. C. Eldridge
G. Eldridge
C. Eldridge
Fehederick
B. H. Bladeston
B. A. Buncaston
Miller & CO
Wes Miller & CO
P. B. Pyter
Citt Coal
Cumberland
Baltimore Vein
Lyrens Valley
Ree
George's Creek
Shriner's
WMS
Miller & G
Ofice
Patrick Street
Water Street
Depo
JOB Printing Office
Eer
Bodocke & Neidig
Lst
Dame A Ucte
Te Heatly
Epd
Gac
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