Brief Bits of Local News and Odd Facts
The page notes a cake walk at Groff Hall, B&O R R staff cuts in this city, Rev S A Hedges speaking at Kee-Mar Chautauqua in Hagerstown, Mabel Paige company seats at the theatre, new postmaster papers for Keedysville, a photographer taking portraits of the troupe, a breach of promise case in court, dogs impounded with few redeemed, Le Grange Lodge attending Wolfsville picnic with Boonsboro Band, drought worries farmers, a Greenland whale heart is a yard wide, ice cream first made in Paris, 1876 Centennial admissions total 9 910 966, Rev Sam Jones locating hell near Hagerstown, bathing club formed by young ladies at Antietam, remaining school vacation time, full moon next Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. A. Hedges
Jefferson
Kee-Mar Chautauqua
Hagerstown
Mabel Paige Company
Yeakle’s
McKair
Maryland
Posteffice
Simon PB. Steele
Keedysville
A. Murrey Thomas
South Market Street
Mabel Paige
Opera House
le Grange Lodge
Wolfsville
Boonsboro
Paris
Philadelphia
Sam Jones
Hell
Antietam
Work of Death Mrs Merryman
Joe J Diffenbaugh of Fern Rock reports the death of his daughter Mrs Alee A Merryman near Logansport Indiana at her home aged 43. She leaves a husband and two children ages 10 and 6. Prof James A Dittenbaugh sails from Chicago World’s Fair to Westminster with her remains and funeral set for Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merryman
Joe J. Diffenbaugh
Fern Rock
Westmindter
Odest
Alee A. Merryman
Terank Meryman
Loganspor
Ind
James A. Dittenbaugh
Chiesto
Westinster
FO Ants
Welkersville
Elerion Staines
and Rizs
Charles Rice
Weé
A. Conner
Funeral of Mrs. Margaret Masser at Shookstown
The funeral of Mrs. Margaret Masser was held yesterday afternoon from the residence of Mrs. Elizabeth Masser near Shookstown. Rev. H. W. Boffmeier of Middletown officiated. Pallbearers were Joseph Hart, John Blank, J. L Loriz, and James Day. Interment followed in Rocky Springs cemetery. A. T. Rice & Sons were funeral directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mergaret Masser
Elizabeth Masser
Shookstown
H. W. Boffmeier
Middletown
Joseph Hart
John Blank
J. L Loriz
James Day
Rocky Springs
A. T. Rice & Sons
Funers
Wheelman recounts scenic ride from Ridgeville to Middletown valley
A Washington wheelman known as A. J. K. describes a ramble through Frederick toward Ridgeville and the Blue Ridge. He notes fragrant blossoms, ivy bordered stone fences, and chipmunks, then ascends toward Middletown valley with sweeping views of farms, forests, and a sudden rain shower over the hills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Ridgeville
Middletown
Epi
Murgein
Cumberland
Lucky Young Man Wins Free Scholarship to St Johns College
Roscoe Sweadner of Liberty, son of ex Sire John Sweadner, awarded a free scholarship to St Johns College Annap. He studied in Liberty public schools and earned the honor through careful scholarship and the recommendation of former legislator Mr Freak Seppins ter. St Johns College opens the third Monday in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roscoe Sweadner
John Sweadner
Liberty
S. John’s College
Annap
Sweadner
St Liberty
R Freak Seppinster
St John’s College
Parker Will Probate Granted to Die man Executor
Orphans Court records show Saville Ramsburg released as guardian of Charles II Ramsburg. The will of William Parker, deceased, was filed for probate and letters testamentary granted to Louis H. Die man, executor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saville Ramsburg
Charles Ii
Ramsburg
William Parker
Louis H. Dieman
Salvation Army Bush Meeting Planned Near Mount Zion
The Salvation Army will hold a bush meeting in the woods of Mr. Elias Smith at west Mount Zion next Sunday. Local congregants are invited to attend the outdoor gathering for fellowship and reflection in a rural setting hosted by Elias Smith.
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S. A
Salvation Army
Mr. Elias Smith
West Mount Zion
A Tramp Question in Carroll
Charles Myers, arrested Monday for being a tramp and using abusive language toward Mr. Lawrence Zepp, faced a Wednesday afternoon hearing before Justice G. W. Crapster in Westminster. Myers, a Lancaster County harness maker, says poverty and dull trade forced him to travel selling harnesses, denies intent to threaten Zepp, and claims Zepp's cane prompted him to draw a knife. both men are over 70. Myers awaits grand jury action at November term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll
Charles Myers
Lawrence Zepp
G. W. Crapster
Westminster
Myers
Lancaster County
Zepp
Mr. Zepp
Frederick Social Notes Roundup of Visitors and Wellness
Miss Nannie Goldsborough returns home after time with relatives in Baltimore and Washington. Notables including Albert Ritchie and Madison Nelson depart for a Boston trip. Washington D C visitor Annie Sullivan stays with Hannah Crimmins and Baltimore guests at Dr Charles Gainsboroughs residence in Walkersville. Various locals host and visit across Frederick and nearby towns with guests from Martinsburg Hagerstown Towson and Harrisburg. World’s Fair visitors G F Goodell and C Wertheimer return home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nannie Goldsborough
Baltimore
Washlington
Albert Ritchie
Madison Nelson
Wm. McMullin
Charles Helfenstein
Annie Sullivan
Washington, D. C
Hannah Crimmins
Hanson and
Parrish
Charles Gainsborough
Walkersville
Nota Wever
Martinsburg
W. Va
Doll
Frederick
Cunningham
John Street
Sturmsburg
W. Vs
Samuel C. Miller
Hagerstown
Mabel Paize
Furnour
Col
Ulysses Hobbs
Washington
Montgomery House
Rock
Geo. W. Seibert
G. F. Goodell
Bfr
Charles Wertheimer
Chas. Smallsrood
Mary Rinehart
Washington Grove
Osborn Yellett
Towson
Wm. S. Pleasance
Chas. Miller
Graham
Grace
Litcie Houer
Cora Hightman
Royd
Taylorsville
Horiie
Barkinsville
Rebecca Wilcoxon
Cairn Bridge
Gettysburg
Mis
Romer Young
West Patrick Street
Smithburg
Social Garden Party and Dances Spark Local Evening Notes
A garden party at Miss Carrie Braver’s Bentz street residence honored Miss Alamie Beall of Poolesville with lantern lighting and evergreen decor. Guests included several local misses and gentlemen, with a late supper and reflections of a picturesque scene. Another dance near Liberty hosted Baltimore guests with a large afterdance crowd and supper at midnight. A Belmar dance series night featured light revelry, romantic strolling, and Rhode orchestra tunes guiding the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Braver
Bentz Street
Alamie Beall
Poolesville
Montgomery County
Ahce Keefer
Virgie Flautt
Nellie Rigdon
Virgie Cromwell
Ollie Baum
Ed. Afbauzh
Liberty
Baltimore
Ksugh
Butler and Robinsons Violi
Mary Bers
Mr. Baumgartner
Vincent Finglize
Eses
Mamie Dixon
Mamie Baugh
Belmar
Relmar
Luas
Monocccs
Rhode
Real Estate Transfers Involving Beall Virta Enterprise Company
Basil Beall and wife transfer a house and lots in New Market to William N. Oghorn for 150 dollars. John F. Virts conveys a Branewick lot to Ellen Virginia Virta for 5 dollars in love and affection. The Enterprise Company sells a parcel of ground to Henry P. Bilson for 1650 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tranefers
Basil Beall
William N. Oghorn
New Market
John F. Virts
Ellen Virginia Virta
Branewick
Enterprise Company
Henry P. Bilson
Mabel Paige Delights City Opera House In Fauntleroy
A near full opera house applauds Mabel Paige in Mrs. Francis Hodgson Burnett's Little Lord Fauntleroy with a strong supporting cast led by Frank Morehouse. The performance features deft singing and dancing, with music by Herbert Dillon and encores for Paige Patze Rabisch and Homer. Life Lord Fauntleroy repeats Saturday matinee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Paige
City Opera House
Bill Grounds
Opera House
Frederick
Francis Hodgson Burnett
Little Lord Fauntleroy
Miss Paige
Little Lord
Hye
Opera
Mabel
Frank Morehouse
Earl
Hanfred
Mabel Patze
J.C. Rabisch
Homer
Herbert Dillon
Stoelf
Lord Fauntleroy
Deaf Muttes Bid Farewell To Mr. Veditz In Baltimore
The Baltimore Society of Deaf Mutes hosted a reception for Mr. G. W. Veditz at the society hall on Wednesday night. Veditz, a longtime teacher for the deaf at Frederick, departs to head a deaf school in Colorado Springs. The gathering drew many attendees and conveyed strong affection and regret over his departure. Speakers included society president Mr. F. Leiter and remarks by Veditz about his time with the community. Notables present included Mr. and Mrs. Gill, Mr. Amoss, Miss Barry, and teachers Miss Schuman and Miss Kriegel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore Society of Deaf Mutes
G. W.veditz
Society
Baltimore
Veditz
Frederick
Colorado Springs
Col
F. Leiter
Pittsburg School For the Deaf
Weditz
Gill
Amoss
Miss Barry
Frederick School For the Deaf
Misa Schuman
Mise Kriegel
September Weather Observations at Baltimore Station
Dr G P Cronk state weather observer presents September data from Baltimore, twenty two years of records. Mean temperature 68. Warmest September 1881 at 77, coldest 1871 at 63. Highest 101 on September 7 1881, lowest 39 on September 30 1981. Precipitation 0.394 inches, 10 days with at least .01 inch. Greatest monthly precipitation 10.52 inches in 1876, least 0.09 inch in 1884. Average clear days 11, partly cloudy 11, cloudy days average. Prevailing winds north. Highest wind velocity 88 mph September 26, 1992.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. P. Cronk
Baltimore
Gage
S. Fire
A Beautiful Chrincu Christening At St John’s Church
Yesterday at 1 pm at St John’s Catholic church a christening for Mary Freeces Har mum Wilson, infant daughter of Augustus Wilson of Orleans, was conducted by Rev. Fr. Coleman SJ with Col. and Mrs L. Baughman as sponsors. A dinner followed at City Hotel and a floral cradel decor highlighted the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s Catholic Church
Augustus Wilson
Orleans
Fr. Coleman
S.J. Col
L. Baughman
Mary Freeces Harmum Wilson
Dolla
Plenary of Amusement At City Opera House And Circus
Last night Frederick presented a varied program with Little Lord Fauntleroy at the City Opera House and the Welsh Brothers Circus on the Northwest Addition. The show repeated Wednesday’s success with multiple acts drawing great applause and laughter as the avitalistic routines and Hynining drill delighted patrons. Attendance was very good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Litlle Lord Fauntleroy
City Opera House
Northwest
Myerstersons Motivilation Pig Faces Severe Injury
A seven week old pig owned by Daniel Losgavecker in Duopebore returned home after a day away with its upper jaw missing, rendering it unable to eat. The fragmentary report notes the animal’s misfortune and seeks to clarify how the injury occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myerstersons
Daniel Losgavecker
Dia
Bell Team Parade Delights Quiet Moonlit Street
A calm moonlit night was briefly disturbed at ten o'clock by a six horse cell team parade. The procession moved from Mi iDWD to Patrick street near the ice factory and returned shortly after as its bells rang out musically, drawing the town’s attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mi Idwd
Patrick Street
Time by the Forelock in Store Window Fashion Ads
In contrast to today’s warmth merchants display fall and winter dress goods in their store windows. The recent advertising in The News proves winning the race by catching the audience with timely fashion previews and bold storefront displays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tris
Toe News
Democratic Committee Sets Primary and Convention Dates
The Democratic County Central Committee will meet tomorrow to select dates for the county primaries and county convention, outlining the schedule and deadlines for party activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Committee
Democratic County Central Committee
Tested the Pump At Reservoir By City Officials
Mayor Fleming and Aldermen Eisenheuer and Brookey oversaw a test of the new water pump at the reservoir. The device will replenish the supply during dry periods, reducing reliance on fire engines, with a satisfactory test and expectation of a steady water supply barring accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fleming
Eisenheuer and
Brookey
Flim Dum Game Defrauds Sherwood Farmer
In Sherwood, Baltimore County, farmer Edward Rider fell victim to a confidence scheme dubbed the flim dum game. A well dressed man and a second associate lured Rider with a land deal and a fake stock of money, winning his $5000 bet and $3000 bank funds, then disappearing. Rider later opened a box at home to find only a wrapped piece of wool, with no leads to the con artists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherwood
Baltimore County
Edward Rider
Mr. Rider
Uke
Woose
Rider
Tie
Diiz
Das
Blue Grass
Constable Captures Youth For Grand Jury Contempt
Yesterday Constable C. Russman of Catoctin District brought Samuel Emory of Hauvers District to the city. Emory, about 19, faced contempt of court for not answering a grand jury summons. He had fled the state after threats against a house door, was tracked to Pennsylvania near Thomastown, captured, and returned on foot. He appeared before the court and was severely reprimanded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Russman
Catoctin
Samuel Emory
Hauvers
Emory
Wiggille
Roseman
Pennsylvania
Thomastown
Runaway Horse Damages Wagon Near Yellow Springs
Yesterday morning near Spout Springs Yellow Springs a horse pulling a bogey carrying Dr. Lamar and Mir. Palmer of Wolfsville bolted. It struck Mr. Hartsock’s wagon causing damage to both carriage and buggy. The Dr. and Palmer walked to town. Mr. Hartsock was bruised lightly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spout Springs
Yellow Springs
Dr. Lamar
Mir. Palmer
Wolfsville
Monster eel seen at Patapsco falls exhibit
An eel nearly four feet long and weighing about three pounds was caught by Benjamin F Jenkins at Patapsco Falls in Oella Tuesday night. The monster fish drew a crowd as a curiosity and was said to surpass any similar catch in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamain F. Jenkins
Patipsco Falls
Oella
At the Fair Registration at the Maryal Building
Mrs Henry Willisme Miss Caroline McGreery Mrs S D Barrick Bliss Minnie Barrick Bliss Jante Williams L Freet Luckett T P Cole and W S J Plumae registered yesterday at the Maryal Building Worlds Fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Willisme
Caroline McGreery
S. D. Barrick
Bliss Minnie Barrick
Bliss Jante Williams
L. Freet Luckett
T. P. Cole
W. S.J. Plumae
Maryaol
Pure and Wholesome Quality Remedy Syrup Figs
California liquid laxative Syrup of Figs praised for taste gentle effect on kidneys liver and bowels. Claims to cleanse the system effectively promote health in users and offer the best end remedy for many.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Iti
Steam bicycle by Konrad von Leyenburg inventor
Konrad von Leyenburg a Dresden Polytechnic student has built a steam bicycle promising 12 to 14 mph. He arrived in New York on vacation and seeks patents in Germany England and the United States. The machine weighs about 80 pounds and costs about $100 more than a conventional bicycle. It uses a galvanized iron boiler with asbestos insulation and a long exhaust tube. Fuel is petroleum or benzine stored above the front wheel and steam is recycled through condensers along the rear wheel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Konrad von Leyenburg
Royal Polytechnic School
Dresden
Saxony
New York
Germany
England
United States
Confiscate Gapland: Ned Hay Urges Civil War Era Plot
Col Ned Hay sat in Gapland last week wiping his brow over Washington City and pondered a near summer White House. He quips that President Cleveland could receive cabinet visits by telephone each night at five thirty and be back in Washington by nine. He notes mosquitoes at Buzzard's Bay and mocks the two hundred miles to the Capitol, asking why Congress does not confiscate Gapland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wen
Frederick Town
Stonewall Jackson
Cumberland Valley
Frederick
Gaplad
Ned Hay
Gsapland
Washington City
Cleveland
Grover
Washington
Buzzard's Bay
White House
Capitol
Buzzard
Congress
Their New Hose Carriage In City Fire Company Contract
The Independent Hose Company has closed a contract with Sir Charles T. Holloway of Baltimore for a new hose carriage. It will include two wheel sets a service set and a parade set. The carriage is due by October 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independent Hose Company
Charles T. Holloway
Baltimore
Rag and Ingram Carpet Remnants for Sale
MOLEGNIZ and ZEMP offer a set of Rag and Ingram carpet remnants with about 60 ends, one yard each, from Ingram Carpets, all priced very cheap. The matting ends are moving quickly though a few good pieces remain. all must be sold.
Summer Dress Clearing in Dry Goods Department
The dry goods department announces a 30 day clearance of summer dresses and fabrics including lawns Charlies Fig Swisees Mulle and related items, reduced far above regular prices to attract buyers.
Local notices and upcoming sales and events in city area
Local items advertise Bockey’s Dry Goods display at City Hotel with a Baltimore price line. A Washington and Vernon excursion on August 30 offers three days travel for $1.50 and $2 for return. A lemon tea for Walkersville Episcopal Church collections is announced. Also local suppliers offer hay and straw delivery from 22 East Patrick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wache'a
Bockey
City
Ous
Baltimore
Joe Teulman & Co
Clailers
Butaw Street
Episcopal Church
Walkersville
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Bero
SCX
Lear
Wasnisetox
D. C
M. W. Haxrixctox
the Weather Bureau
Ang
Lewis
Te Queen of
Pranee
Engish
J. Winebrenec
B. J. Schroeder
Geo
Wm. Cramer
Caion Manufacturing Company
Jake Hendrickson
B. V. Bockey
E.L. Boblitz
Groff Hall
Board of Airectors
Beautiful Frederick
Blue Ridge
Barbara Frietchle
John N Hendrickson
Fuc
Walt. Wait
Wate
Rodook & Neidig
Frovecs, & Neidig
Fale
Dreig Matshials
Phiesyler
Rodock & Neidig
T. Rice &Sons
T. Rick & Sone
North Market
Frerdericke, MD
Ali
E. J. Meer
Boaceborn
U. B
E. J. Meese
Boonsborn
Fredericks
P. Bergstresser
Lutheran Church
Eprone
Quton A.M. E
C. G. Young
Chambersburg
Probee
Petersville
Joan Hossparerson
HiRb
James E. Walker
Walker & CO
James BE. Walkeg
Molegniz
Zemp
DRY Goods Department
United Scan Fire Engine Company
Washington, D.C
L. T.O. Fracier
Beck
J. . Sensetr
F.C
Vernon
Washirston
Jesse Wallington
Heller A DeLishmutt
East Patrick
B. EH. Buacgstox
Merenayt Taro
N. Manszi
Taird
Abd.ulais
Ox Dale
Bird Street
Pace
Erat 4Th Street
Prederek
Marzland
Ronpi
Middle Alber
Batt Sth
Middle Alley
Sremeath Streets
Frederick City
Macyiagg
Charles B. Castie
George A. Gilbert
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