Pension frauds and costs loom in Civil War era notes
A compact digest from the Daily News includes commentary on the growing Civil War pension list, its $146 million annual cost, and the role of fraud and claim agents. It cites figures on total pensions paid since 1790 and post 1865, comparing with European budgets and urging prepped advertising for campaigns.
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Grant
McKindey
Francis E. Lappe
Congress
Leupp
Pension Bureau
Europe
Political quips mask changing public opinion
A column of satirical lines mocks political figures and events. references include a Detroit Journal note on the trout and flats, a Washington Star remark on presidential candidates, a Milwaukee Sentinel jab about ex presidents, a Baltimore Herald hyped prodigy linked to Bryan, and Omaha’s Jackson Club inviting David B Hill on September 7 amid shifting tides in political reputation.
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Mr. Bryan
The
Jackson
Omaha
David B. Hill
Uo Lusher
Baltimore
Minutes of Merriness and Plain Speech Fragments
A collection of humorous quips and dialogues from various papers. They mock mystics, talk of a wheezy baby, a plain new cook, a vivacious woman and gossip, plus a plumber and poet comparing their trades and a footpad theft anecdote featuring a policeman’s assist.
Voices of the press on politics and progress
Selections from Chicago Tribune Boston Herald St Louis Globe Democ rat Baltimore American discuss populist schemes in Central and South America political curbs advertising and prosperity trends women as city improvers highlighting the impact of women in urban beautification and municipal projects.
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Numan
Columbia
The
Chicago Tribune
Central and
South America
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Baltimore American
Chestertown
Town and
Moments With The Muse The Quaker Graveyard
Poem fragment describes a quiet graveyard scene with nameless graves and plain surroundings. It contrasts stern life restraint with occasional joy as autumn colors fall on graves. Included is an advertisement for Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets promising a one day cure for colds.
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E. W. Grove
Old Fashioned Names And Reunion Notes
Brief bits mix epigrams on life and aging with a McNeill's Rangers reunion report at Moorefield West Virginia. It notes Ringgold Battalion presence, Col. A J Greenefield, Captain Jes nee McNeill, and ties to Allegany Maryland, Cumberland, Bloomington and Piedmont.
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McNeill
Rangers
Allegany County
Maryland
Cumberland
Crook
Kelley
Bloomington
Piedmont
Baseball Tie Sparks Overtime Rematch Planned
Frederick and Hagerstown played at Wolf Park Cham borcourg yesterday and tied 7 to 7 after a confusing sixth inning death ball. Umpire Bollar was struck by a thrown ball while judging a play and Judd was moved back, prompting a misposted 8 for Hagerstown. Managers Beacht and Kailor ordered a replay to be scheduled this week.
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Frederick
Hagerstown
Wolf Park Chamborcourg
Riddlemoser
Bollar
Judd
Beacht
Kailor
Local Nuptials Report From Washington and Baltimore
The article lists several marriage notices. George Thomas and Eliza Ann Brooks of Washington were married August 14 at John Wesley's Chapel Libertytown with a reception at her home. Robert G. Claypool and Evan Lloyd wed at a Baltimore parsonage. they will reside at 291 Old York Road. Maurice Burdette of Howard County and Sarah Emalie Glave of Frederick County married at the Reform parsonage. Bernard Crutchley of York, Pa. and Mary Morgan of Frederick were quietly married at the novitiate parlors.
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Thomas—Brooks
George Thomas
Washington
Eliza Ann Brooks
John Wesley
Howard County
Sarah Emalioe Glave
This County
E. R. ‘Eschbach
Crutchley—Morgan
Bernard Crutchley
York
Frederick
Mary Morgan
Father Coleman
Linwood Camp Adds Clergymen as Linwood Grove Program Extends
Linwood Camp at Linwood Grove in Quarrell county continues with new arrivals of several state and Pennsylvania clergy. Rev Clark delivers an eloquent sermon using the modern block system of railroad signaling. Brinton Baer of Findlay College preached on August 20 and 21, with further talks planned. The camp will now run through Sunday, August 25, with a notable program in preparation.
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Linwood Camp
Linwood Grove
Qsrrell County
Pennsylvania
Clark
Brinton Baer
Findlay College
Clase
Daughters of the Confederacy Prepare August Sale
Fitzhugh Lee Chapter held a morning meeting to finalize plans for the August 29 sale. The session also served as the weekly gathering a pleasant social hour was enjoyed.
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Daughters of the Confederacy
Fitzhugh Lee
Lightning Strikes Mt Zion Church Causing Roof and Tower Damage
A Mt Zion church near MecRaig was struck by lightning causing about $125 in damage. The tower was wrecked and slate fell from the roof. Insurance coverage is noted, though some text appears garbled.
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Mt. Zion
MecRaig
Nomination Withdrawn of General Stockdale for Judge
General L Stockdale of the West Minster bar has withdrawn his candidacy for associate judge of the Fourth Medical circuit after announcing his bid earlier. The withdrawal ends his official bid and leaves the race open for other candidates.
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L. Stockdale
Westminster Bar
Fourth Medical Circuit
News of the Churches Camp Meeting Extended
The colored camp meeting near Chestnut Grove three miles north of Liberty town has been extended over next Sunday.
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Chestnut Grove
Libertytown
Handsome Present Sealed From Island Gift To Clerk
Clerk of the Circuit Court Douglas H. Hargett received a handsome white stuffed seal from his friend John Hildebrand. The seal originated from the Island of Saint Perrie.
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Douglas H. Hargett
John ©. Hildebrand
Island of
St. Perrie
Local notes from Hyattstown and area visitors
County correspondence reports Mrs Hattie Windsor of Baltimore visiting her brother P O Dut Tow and family. Charley Capil of Washington guests Miss Elsie Gardner. Mrs Bessie Hammond and children of Washington visit Mr and Mrs Levi Price. Joseph Smith and wife of Baltimore visit friends here. Miss Meiter Yace of Washington with the Dutrow sisters. Georgie Dutrow of Martinsburg visiting her parents. Mary Ronsona and family moved to Baltimore. Milton Critchley of Frederick visits his sister Rebecca Pyles. Miss Beckie Brown, returning to West Virginia, visited Mrs William Darrow. Mrs Luther Watkins returns from a week in Baltimore. Deed of trust by Miltons McDaniel, dealer on South Market Street, for creditors. Frank L. Stoner and Dr H P Fabrney trustees. McDaniel's property to be sold to satisfy liabilities estimated at 7500 dollars.
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Hyattstown
Hattie Windsor
Baltimore
P. O. Dut‘Tow
Charley Capil
Washington
Elsie Gardner
Bessie Hammond
Levi Price
Joseph Smith
Meiter Yace
Dutrow
Misa Georgie Dutrow
Martinsburg
W. Va
Mary Ronsona
Milton Critchley
Frederick
Rebecca Pyles
Beckie Brown
William Darrow
West Virginia
Luther Watkins
Miltons. McDaniel
South Market Street
Frank L. Stoner
H. P. Fabrney
McDaniel
Butler to Die at Baltimore Jail Scaffold
John E. Butler, a condemned prisoner, spent yesterday in a quiet mood and said he will meet his doom bravely. The execution is set for 9 o clock tomorrow morning in the yard of the Baltimore City Jail.
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Butler
John E. Butler
Baltimore City
Sale Tomorrow by G W Reddick Auctioneer
Benjamin White assets near Poolesville offered for sale including fine horses, cattle, and farming implements. Also notes local illnesses on East Fourth Street and a health ad for Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy with testimonial and local seller A L Pears.
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G. W. Reddick
Benjamin White
Poolesville
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