Brief Bits of Local and General Interest
Budget of Bright Items notes 6,000 building and loan associations in the United States with 1,800,000 shareholders and assets totaling 500,000,000. Invasion of British fees noted 48 times in 3,000 years. Zoological Record cites 60,000 described animal species. Salem Mass opened the first chemical factory in 1821 amid local protests over fumes and alleged fatalities. Hans Schuessmann dispatches letters marked only it with tiny sketches and town-quarter designations. August weather brings warm days cool nights and mornings. Temperance picnic tomorrow is expected to draw a large crowd.
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United States
Salem
Mass
Hans Schuessmann
Vienna
Social World Dancing Picnic Near Buckeystown
A dancing picnic will be held in the Manor woods near Buckeystown. Frank Schilling, who escaped from the House of Refuge, was recaptured and recommitted by Magistrate Biser. Simpson aided in the arrest weeks ago, and Schilling is stated to have aged out.
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Manor Woods
Buckeystown
Frank Schilling
House of Refuge
Simpeon
Biser
Mornio
Simpson
Electric Road Wreck Recovery and Plans Near Frederick
The electric road over Sunday wreck is under repair with cars back on schedule and trials by Brill Manufacturing and Electric Appliance Company reps. Officials hint safety fixes prevent repeat of past accident as President Smith and Heywood seek a new passenger coach destined for Frederick by Saturday.
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Brill] Truck Company
Electric Appliance Company
Frederick
Smith
Heywood
Philadelphia
Hagerstown Globe
VTEB
Deaths of Frederick Esterly and Mrs Magaba
Frederick Esterly infant son of Mr and Mrs George Eatery died at home on North Market street at 7 30 pm from whooping cough aged 3 years 19 days Funeral from the house Interment in Mount Olivet Cemetery Mr John Magaba died at his residence near Goresti e Va on Wednesday the 19th aged 83 with long illness of consumption Survived by husband five daughters one son and brother David Magaba Remains buried Leesburg cemetery Rev Wilson Presbyterian Church officiated
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Bradley Isanogie
Charles Wiles
Isdy
Cartle Btone
Breeze Point
Shookstown
Thomas Gittinger
Frederick
Homer Elliott
Baltimore
D. J. Hicheel
Mt Olive Cemetery
Filvius Eturgia
St. Louie
Frank M. Hardt and Brothers
Philadelphia
East Church
Misa Mollis Brockey
Long Branch
Jolide Lochner
B. Rogenqur & Bons
Washington
Colonial Beach
Misa Laura Grove
M. J. Grove
Morefield
W. Va
Wm. K. Carlisle
Chicago
BE. L. Cramer
John Gadier
Geo. Sanner, Sr
Charles P. Levy
Atlantic City
Harry Myers
A. H. Zimmerman
St. Paul's M. E
Hagerstown
A. J. Gil
Emory Grove Camp
United Brethren Church
Walkersville
A. H. Rice
Bitter Mnany Hestia
Rice
Rena Agente Bene Taina
Smtr
Frederick Esterly
Frederick BR
George
Eeterly
North Market Street
Houss
Mount Olivet
John Magaba
Gorestiie
David Magaba
Hontevue Hospital
Leesburg Cemetery
Mr. Wilson
The
Presbyterian Church
Frederick pool champion Stewart in exhibition match
Mr Pred A Stewart of Banimore the championship pool player of Maryland and the District of Columbia opened a pool tournament in Frederick at the Buffalo arena. The first match saw Harry Smith edge Thomas Baumgartner 7 to 6 with Stewart announcing an exhibition against the winner. Spectators witnessed Stewart’s cue work as he easily defeated his opponent by a wide margin. The event continues tonight with the winner facing Hicks Gieserer and prizes from F X Gunter Company for best showings. Stewart billed as the anticipated champion of Marsland and D C will entertain boxing or wrestling challengers after the pool contest.
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Pred. A. Stewart
Banimore
Maryland
Coombls
Frederick
CN Bagera
Tas Beifsto
Stewart
FX Ganter
Buffalo
Ax Nizhtu
Memre Harry Smith
Thos. Baumgartner
Hacer
Leo
Smith
Tonizhe
Hicks Gieserer
F. X Gunter Company
Bia
Marsland
Columbis
Biewart
Dwelling Burned in Oreageratown Fire
Mr W J Speak constable of Gran gerstown district lost his residence to a Thursday noon fire August 20. Two upstairs rooms furniture and $40 for a client were destroyed. Mrs Speak was away in Pen Mar and returned to find their home recently improved and enlarged ruined. Fire started from a chimney. neighbors could not reach the upper furniture due to heat and lack of water. If wind differed more houses might have burned.
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W. J. Bpeak
Grangerstown
Speak
Pen-Mar
Letters From The People On Buckeystown District Fight
Porter Rocks Maryland letters discuss a local political contest between Motter and Haffner factions. DeLashmutt pledged Motter support if elected, demoralizing Haffner backers. Outcome framed as Motter victory with Hafner interests sacrificed to appoint the Central Committee.
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Bugeetstown
Tax News
Porter Rocks
Buckeystown
H. C. Henshaw
Adamstown
C. W. Wright
J. B. Rice
John A. Delashmuit
Motter
DeLashmautt
Haffner
Dr. Hafner
Central Committee
Guo. B. Cantan
List of Farm Fairs Across Several States this Fall
A fragmented notice lists agricultural fairs across multiple towns and dates including Leesburg Virginia August 25 27 Rockville Maryland September 1 4 Timpulum Massachusetts September 1 4 Lees Grove West Virginia September 1 4 Winchester Virginia September 9 11 Elkton Maryland September Hanover Pennsylvania September 8 11 Beston Maryland September 15 18 Upper Marlboro Maryland September 20 to October 2. Additional fairs appear in Pennsylvania October 5 and Frederick Maryland October 18 16 October Mid Maryland October 20 23.
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Leesburg
Rockvnle, Ma
Timpulum
Lees Grove
W. Va
Winchester
Elkton
Hianover
Beston
Upper Marlboro
Frederick
Mid
Train Service Between Frederick and Baltimore Schedule Update
A new timetable effective August 17 speeds the Frederick to Baltimore run. Trains depart Frederick at 6:30, 8:10, 1:60 p.m., 4:30 p.m. and arrive Baltimore by 9:?? a.m. and 11:10 a.m. at 40 p.m. 7:10 p.m. Returns depart Baltimore at 6:?? a.m., 12 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 5:25 p.m., with Frederick arrivals around 6:50 p.m., 10:50 a.m., 3:56 p.m., 6:50 p.m., and 9:06 p.m.
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Frederick
Baltimore
Baltimors
Ohio
Atiam
Cites Coming as Bill Distributed in Frederick
A note from Frederick states that a bill was distributed this morning announcing Java Robinsons show to be exhibited here on Wednesday September 9.2.
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Frederick
Java Robinson
Weather and crops in Maryland reflect drought impacts
The week saw below normal temperatures with a 24 degree minus departure in Baltimore. A light frost on the 18th damaged tomato vines in northern central Maryland while light rainfall eased dry conditions. Late crops shortened. pastures declined. peaches from Washington county harvests remain strong with good quality. Northern central Maryland reports benefited rains but still faces shortages. early corn strong with cutting begun. clover nearly all cut. fall plowing slowed by dryness. Frederick County notes good straw yield but drought last week. rain needed for further improvement.
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Baltimore
Maryland
Garrett
Washington County
Miraculous Escape From Third Story Fall
Hiram Randolph Hall, aged five, fell from a third story window on West Fifth Street Monday afternoon. He landed on a wooden porch, was unconscious and limp but suffered only minor injuries including a slight sprain to the left arm. A nearby colored man and others rushed to aid and a physician was summoned. The child recovered without serious harm.
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Hiram Randolph Hall
Hiram Hall
West
Fifth Street
Bo Friary
Watermelon Fest Parade and Prizes Announced
The Watermelon Fest will be held tomorrow with a bicycle parade and exhibition of prizes at Brish, McKinies and Hobart Clad store. Johnsville Republicans met Monday as Taft organized McKiniey and Hobart Clad with 100 members. Mr Wm Heugh, 85, joined as one of the district’s oldest residents. Club officers named: Thomas R. Bond president, W G Grimes secretary, E G Saagh treasurer.
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Mocenaentig
Morrow
Cuccessar
Messrs. Brish
McKinies
Hobart
Johnsville
Taft
McKiniey
Wm Heugh
Thomas R. Bond
W. G. Grimes
E G. Saagh
Bicycle's Fate Prompts Inquest at Montgomery County
A drowned man found in a muddy pool below the Great Palisade near Montgomery County, described as a white male about 22, wearing bicycle attire, with no identity yet. An inquest returned death by drowning, cause unknown, after witnesses noted the missing bicycle wheel and possible foul play suspicions. A watch with initials was found on the body, aiding potential identification.
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Grest Palis
Montgomery County
Samuel Ferrin
Mons
Kim
Washington, D. C
Lo & Mater
Pratt
Polomse
Befars
Great Temperance Demonstration Tomorrow at Fair Grounds
Public notices urge attendance at the Great Temperance Demonstration tomorrow at the Fair Grounds with speaker Beauchamp the noted orator. Inclement weather postponed the Brad dock Heights farmers picnic to Tuesday September 1. Atlantic City excursion details and fall rail rates are listed with dates and ticket info.
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Fair Grounds
Hain
Chine
Beauchamp
Empea
Braddock Heighia
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Ross
Relch and Newman
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T. Smith Meat
Luther
Derr
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W. A. Mansfield
Muiinery
S.r O. C. Carty
Piragnor
Electric Road
Burdays
Seoday
Pennsylvania Railroad
Brill Manufacturing Company
N. J. Wusor
Middletown
Prederick
Braddock Heights
D.C. Kefauver
Kefsover
Erermor
Little May
Wm. E. Filler
Flayieg Poub
Tood
Oakland
City Opera House
Baffier
Frederick Wheelmen
Frederick Wheelmen Will Take Place and Will Be mWury Leouilius
Bicycle Club
West Patricksirest
Maryland State ‘Weather Bureau
Frederick Coumu Kotes
Aenea
Isla
Early Corp
Duraow
Hagerstown Deptembe
Farmere
Tacaday
James H. Gam
Shriner Milling Co
Isidor Saks
Moseneur's
Tinet
Cape May
Bea Tale City
Williams‘ Grove
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
East Liberty
Bryn Mawr
Northern Central Railway
Latherville
Withen
Philadsipna and
Eris Battrosd
Peepler
Mulliniz & Kempy
Slegent
Monox & Ku
Joan Henonkxaon
Staub
Sineger
North Market
S&t
Gjiria
Don. Baorszns
Alaska
Cove
Duponta Schultz & Kings
Link Call and
SRE
Cmrrai Hazowari Co
rpaeiPase
Rodoue & Neidig
Benken
D.co
Odocke
Wridig
Rice & Sone
A. T. Big Far
Astana
Telepaoma
James E. Walker
Js E Walker & CO
Jas. H. W Arez & DL
Butterick
W. S. Miller
Oras
Miller &500
East Patrick Street
Bartholomy
Rochester
N.fy
Apollo
Batsview
Dukeharts
C. H. Evana & Boma
Deelers
John A
Lipps
Cor
Wass Patrick
Telegrape
Bummer Garden
C. D
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A. A. Bhargett
Aves Oe
Eoval
A.B. Huser
BSS
Paco
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