World traveler Crippled Newspaper Man Circles Globe
Joan and Thomas, linked to Evansville Advocate and Mr. Vernon Republican, are on a two year world tour. Thomas, 33, travels by hand cranked five pound tricycle chair, carries 25 pounds of baggage, and walks with crutches due to a born knee issue. He left April 15 with about 1,900 miles covered so far and expects to earn $2,000 on return, needing $500 for expenses. He plans to visit New York, London, Rome, Egypt, India, China, Japan, Australia, and more, earning by typesetting and writing for the press. He is due in New York September 19 and Liverpool by October 1, then continues via Europe, Africa to San Francisco for his homeward voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan &. Thomas
Evansville
Jnd
Advocate
Vernon
Frederick
Thoma
Pitenberg
Harriburg
Chambersburg
Greencastle
Hagerstown
New York
London
Brasmela
Rome
Egypt
India
China
Japam
Borneo
Australia
Sandwich Tsigudi
California
Liverpool
Europe
Africa
Au- Mradint
San Francisco
Washington
Baltimore
Sen
The Shooting Contest in Interstate Meet at Frederick
Shooters from Baltimore travel to Frederick August 28 and 29 for an interstate shooting contest. Top team prize is 50 dollars and second 15 dollars. Delegates include Horace White B Clarides J A Hartner James R Malone Dr S J Fort and W Hood from the Baltimore Shooting Association, with two Standard Gun Club teams named from R B Bond T H Evans J M Hawkine G B Lopus John Dovall E A Storr W E Bockbee F M Franklin G H Oa W S Clements L O Prive BF.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Frederick
T. H. Evans
J. MM. Hawkine
EB. Lopus
John Dovall
E. A. Storr
W.E. Bockbee
F. M. Franklin
G. H. Oa. W. &. Clements
L. 0. Prive
Robbery at Doubs Merchandising Store
Thief broke into the J. C. Mira merchandising store at Doubs and forced entry from the cellar into the storeroom. Loot included a large bar, cash, jewelry, a watch fob, gold spectacles, a coat, stamps, and a small loan amount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. c. Mira
Doubs
Entanee-Barag
Sean
Christian Workers Camp Tent Meeting Near Smoketown
The Christian Workers from Hagert town pitched tents and began a camp meeting in the Smoketown woods, expected to last eight to ten days. They will move next to Braddock Heights and then to Frederick, with additional notes from Eskle’s Mill correspondence in Keadysville Record about Mr. Frederick Roach and Mrs. Addie Naille in Frederick City on August 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Workers
Hagerttown
Smoketown
Myerevills
Braddock Heights
Frederick
Eskle’s Mill
Keadysville
Manent
Frederick City
Frederick Roach
Tigers Out
Addie Naille
John Naille
Baltimore Soldier Receives Medal of Honor for Dabney's Mills
The War Department reports First Lieutenant Francis M. Smith of the Maryland Infantry earned the Medal of Honor for gallantry at Dabney's Mills Va on February 5 1865. He stayed with his regimental commander under heavy fire aiding the wounded and ensured safe evacuation. Smith, a Baltimore post office mails superintendent, had a long service record in the First Maryland Infantry from 1861 through 1865, and was brevetted Captain for actions at Five Forks. The medal was forwarded by registered mail and confirmation requested.
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Baltimore American
Alepaich
Washington
Francis M. Smith
Maryland Infantry
War Department
Dabney’s Mill
Isfely
Congress
Francis KA. Smith
Salih
Firat Maryland Infantry
Leutenant
Fiva Forks
Petersburg
Five Forks
Cold Harbor
John W. Wilson
Dabney
Uno
Smith
Horace
Wilson
Iowa
Wak Department
WasataTon
Jana
Epwin A. Stanton
Secretary of War
Washinarton
D.C
Francia M. Smith
First
Baltimore
Bevan
Dabney’s Mills
C. Armsworks
A. Arar
Frederick Boy
David F. Smith
Megara
David HB
Charles W. Smith
Temple of Fancy
Schley
John McF. Lyeth
Maurice Albaugh
United States Service
Maryland Volunteers
Maryland
Calon
Flest Regiment
Army of the Potomac
Tvo
N. T. Ceshane
Weldon R. B
John R. Wilson
Col. Johnson
Charleston
California
The
Weldon
R. R
Frederick County
J. Mathias
Gomera Deoalson
Ageio
Bowerman
Dr. Siasin
G. KR. Warren
Gettysburg
Amy Lo
J. W. Kirkley
Affecton
Ealeem
G. K.warren
Geol
Fifth Army Corps
Changes in Man Evident in Evolutionary Theory
The Boston Traveler outlines theories that primeval humans bore more teeth fewer skull bones and different brain folds. It notes shifts from oval to globular skull shapes backward jaw projection shortened tusks ears eyes nose and sensory focus toward logic and sympathy while cautioning lingering savage instincts and pride in human ascent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horne
Electric Railway Scheme Aimed at Washington to Ellicott City
Mr P H C Birely of Birely Bros received a prospectus for an electric line from Washington to Ellicott City with branches to Silver Spring and Laurel, connecting with Baltimore and Ohio. The plan includes water and electric services for suburbs and asks Frederick residents about a Frederick Brighton route to link to Washington. Market notes cover prices on eggs, butter, poultry, meats, vegetables, and fruit with a cottage cheese mention and cider interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. H.C. Birely
Birely Bros
Washington
Billcott City
Washington, Sandy Springs
Baltimore
Tecows Park
Ellicott City
Frederick
Brighton
Birely
Delicious Saemmer Drink Recipe From An Old Paper
A historical recipe describes making a hot weather drink by boiling water and sugar, adding lemon and tamaric acid, cooling, beating eggs, adding flour, flavoring with green essence, and bottling. The text also mentions a drink with syrup and soda and ends with a note about Philadelphia papers debating horse gear distances.
Burning Sister Charged in Minneapolis Fatal Fire
Lola Perkins was arrested in Minneapolis on August 2 for allegedly killing her sister Lola Hawkins by setting her on fire on August 9 to collect life insurance of 87,000. The charge, sworn by Dr. Todd, notes suspicion Mrs Hawkins died after a lamp overturned, though some believe the death was accidental.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brne Beckley
Geo. Rodock
Minnsapolis
Lola Perkins
Lola Hawkins
Todd
Apple growers plan cider shipments to New York state
Tabies Tarard notes a poor apple crop last season forcing imports from New York. This year New York faces a short crop while local growers see a bumper harvest and plan to ship cider and apples directly to New York from regional steam presses, leveraging large cider establishments in that state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York State
New York
Remedy Cures Diarrhoea Claim From Michigan Letter
Mrs Rhodie Nash suffered night cramps and severe diarrhoea. After blackberry cordial failed, Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy relieved her after the first dose. A neighbor also recovered after four doses. Letter from Mary Jaley of Sidney Michigan credits the remedy. Availability noted by local药 distributors A Pear Frederick W Rady Mi Airy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maa
Mary Jaley
Sidney
Mich
A. Pear
Frederick
Meetings of Cubans in This Counter Vigorously Criticized
A lengthy dispatch reports Cuban insurgent leaders Estrada Gomez and others holding meetings in which Spain is insulted and funds raised for expeditions. Washington notes U S neutrality bounds while Cuba’s rebel cause is condemned. The piece also cites El Nacional’s claim of 100000 troops and ships to blockade Cuba, and Salcedo and Campos advances. Other items include a missing pastor in Pennsylvania, tramps driven from ABERCOLA, and Peru peace prospects with arbitration hoped between Peru and Bolivia. The Universal Peace Union convened with Alfred H. Love elected president and regional officers named.
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Mapgip
Fegard
Estrada
Forester Basi
Stars and Stripes
Spain
Government of
America
Enited
Europe
United States
Ug Ranch
Jesus
EL Nacional
Cuba
Salcedo
Corunna
Martinez Campos
Wea
Maximo Gomez
Peru
Washington
A J. McKenzie
McKentzie
Hisstay
Bolivia
Universst Pesce Unies
Mystic
Conn
The
Universal Peace Union
Alfred H. Love
S. W. Whipple
New York
Daisy Earle
Boston
George W. Minter
Minter
Iil
Frederick W. Hipple
Weaterly, AL
Mary Frost Ormsby
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U.S. Volantwers
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Jupiter
Tom Haller
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Haller
F. M
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Philadelphia
Sacha
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Proderick, Md
Cary
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Renner & Kemp
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Atlantic
Curt
Hotel Majestic
Max Bierpbaum
Dave Martin
Moree
Glees
Pitrssiite
Moat Iuportiant
Mlint Glass
Mippies Nouotes
Knoxville, Cumberland Gap
Louisville
Wynne
Cumberland Gap
Abe Small
Savanxan
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Winston
N. C
Hiotera
Treits Montha
Sleven
Pottstows
Kether Woengal
Sceantos
Milner Morris
Nisntic
Montrose
Montrose Baptist Church
Atichet
Binghamton
Abecola
Sutcitte
Jone
de Clare
Ada Pim
Melmorh Street
Elizabeth Crompton
Miss Crompton
Avery
An Bown
Nashville
Winchester
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McClaren
Arledge
Artedge
Arroona
Irvans Tannery Company
Losa
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South Market St
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