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Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1897

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3

In a Bad Way Brashears Wounded in Hunting Accident Near Woodville

Joshua Brashears lies in critical condition after a misfired shot by William Davis while hunting squirrels near Woodville. The two men were separated. Davis mistook Brashears who was concealed by bushes for a squirrel and fired. Davis expressed remorse and tried to relieve Brashears' suffering.

Joshua Brashears Wm. Davis Woodville Brashear Itter Squirrel Fred

The Work of Death Found Dead at White Oak Springs

Mary Ellen Kesfer aged 57 was found dead in her brother's residence at White Oak Springs on Wednesday morning. Heart trouble is believed to have caused a fatal attack during the night, and she was interred at Hews Church burying ground near Eschelburz with F Echroeder as undertaker.

Mary Ellen Kesfer White Oake Springs Cea Hews Church Eschelburz F. Echroeder

Reefer B. Young Rites Held at Araby Chapel

The funeral of Reefer B. Young occurred yesterday at two o'clock in Araby. Services were conducted by Rev. C. W. Stine. Pallbearers included Alfie J. Fegeshe Edgar G. Nall Aaron E. Staley George I. Schaeffer Harry Myers and Lewis E. Harmen. Interment followed at Mount Olivet Cemetery. A. T. Rice & Sons served as funeral directors.

Reefer B. X Yoang Araby Araby Chapel C. W. Stineepting Alfie J. Fegeshe Edgar G. Nall Aaron EL. Staley George Ib. Schaeiier Harry Myers Lewis E. Harmen Mount Olivet Cemetery A.T. Rice & Sons

Sick list notices in Brunswick county

The Sick. Mrs A. Carlin is on the sick list. Mr John L Jordst, clerk of the circuit court, is at home in Brunswick sick. Mr George Mulborn, sick for seven weeks, remains ill at his home on North Market Street.

Carlin John L. Jordst Brunswick Thia County Elck George Mulborn North Market Street

Fear of Conviction After Securing Charlee ay MeOgy

A Jefferson correspondent to the Myersville Guide reports fear that despite effort and expense to secure the negro Charlee ay MeOgy, authorities may fail to convict him. The note reflects doubt about a successful prosecution and public concern over legal outcomes.

Jefferson Myersville Charlee

Boss Wellington Beaten At Ocean City Convention

The Baltimore area reports the Republican State Convention in Ocean City where Senator George L. Wellington was decisively defeated for party leadership. Frederick county backed Dr. Tuck, while the plan to replace Wellington with a new head failed amid tense exchanges and a call to adjourn to Baltimore. Captain E F Clay Neill is noted as a longtime party figure observed by delegates.

Broderick County Ocean City George L. Wellington Frederick Wands Atlantic Hotel United States Wellington State Central Committee Ocean Mealater Wellngton Clabaugh Ralne Baltimore Senator Wellington Jack P. L. Goldsborough Congressman Mudd Duke Benster Republican Party Baltimore Herald EF. Clay Neill Maryland

Merrymakers Company Roster Listed in Admission Row

The Merry makers roster shows Frank B. Rhodes as proprietor and manager with Edw. C. Eichel berger as first advance and Robert L. Lorentz as second advance. Also listed are Pete Raymond Harold Holmer F. E. Signor J. Ed Byers Nat Lefigwell J. C. Rabisz Al. Berger A. M. Blackaller and Misses Clavie Latamers Ione Tulles Nelle Manning and Mayme Childress.

Merrymakers The Frank B. Rhodes Edw

Mowen to Run Weekly Guide in Myersville Area

Mrs. D. H. Mowen transfers the Weekly Guide to Joseph W. Gaver, a long time county clerk’s office clerk. Gaver will take charge next week and run it as a Democratic pacer.

D. BH. Mowen Bmyersville Tate County Joseph W. Gaver Gaver Democratic Pacer

Judge Dismisses Case In Hagerstown Gambling Charge

Justice Peter B. Smail Jr. yesterday dismissed the case against James BR Metcalfe, manager of the Hagerstown Stock Exchange, who was arrested on the charge of keeping a gambling place.

Peter B. Smail, Jr Hegeratown James BR. Metcalfe Hagerstown Stock Exchange

Manley Transfers 1 Acre Land to Dougherty in Frederick County

Property deed records show Rev John B Manley transferring 1 acre and 18 perches in Frederick county to Marty H Dougherty for 7500 dollars. The estate of the late Jessa Baile valued between 80000 and 100000 dollars.

John B. Manley Marty H. Dougherty Frederick County Jessa Baile

Knights of Pythias Weds Lodges In New Jersey Ruling

Vice Chancellor Pitney’s opinion in Tren ton New Jersey holds that two subordinate Knights of Pythias lodges disaffiliating after the Supreme Lodge banned German in rituals do not affect Maryland lodges. The New Jersey case states funds should revert to the Grand Lodge after charter surrender and mentions Baltimore’s split into an independent body.

Jersey Pitney Court of Chancery Trenton N. J Knights of Pythias Supreme Lodge Maryland Supremes Lodge Hermonte Baltimore Frederick Road Bridge New Jersey Pythiss Grand Lodge of the Siste

Races at Charlestown Teem Pastime Summary of Charlestown Meet

Races at Charlestown featured about one thousand spectators yesterday afternoon. Events included half mile novice with Harry Watson taking first and J C Walker second, along with riders from Maryland and New York. Other races covered included a club member only half mile handicap won by E V Douglas of Washington with Gilbert Rodrick second, and amateur quarter mile won by Gilbert Rodrick of Frederick. Additional events: one mile handicap amateur won by E Douglas with Washington’s CounsIman second, two mile handicap amateur won by Gilbert Rodrick with E Douglas second, riders such as J M Brish and J G Ellgott noted.

Charlestown Harry Watson J. C. Walker Alflon Bark Frederick Thomas Vanine New York Club Membra E. V. Douglas Washingon Gilbert Roderick W. H. Hoff J. Gellett Gilbert Ko~arick J. M. Brish E. ¥. Douglaz Washington J. Gelnout Amsterr E. ¥. Douglas CounssIman Secord W. H. Hof J. G. Effigott Gilbert Ridrick Gilbert Rodrick BE. N. Douglas B. Couxs Iman

Hae Accepted by Maryland School for the Deaf

Ailis Alton Lowman daughter of Dr Samuel F Lowman of Leliereburg has accepted a teaching post at the Maryland School for the Deaf in Frederick. Formerly at Devil's Lake North Dakota she left due to severe climate and distance from home. She has lived with Rev D E Moylan and friends at Tismsville Frederick County for nearly a year and will begin duties on September 15.

Donald McLess New York Judge Bitebie R. Eschbeck Br. R Duteow Bestor Ida Morrison Laurel Bix Thomas Gallagher McKaty Tate F.C. Norwood Isabelle V. Norris Liberty Halifax Nova Scotia Glenn Litsinger Baltimore Willam Mesla Newark Del M. P. Parsonage Mies Mollie Mehrling Frederick Nean Aston Montgomery County J. Brooke Boyle Lemzonvitle Roland Rodrick William Ferguson Washington, D. C Bessie Tyson Lucy Bruce Shepherdstown W.wa F. G. Grove Albert Carter Cherry Bil Cecil County Henry A. Perkins Riehl’s Mills Madeline Eillian J. Frank Pamppel Hae Ailis Alton Lowman Samuel F. Lowman Leliereburg School For the Ges Devil’s Lake N. D Maryland School For the Deaf Hiss Lowman School For the Deaf North Dakota D. E. Moylan Tismsville Frederick County

Notable Near Tragedy After Stream Crossing

While crossing a swollen stream near New London Rev J Polly Marsh fell when his buggy and horse plunged into the water. The buggy was upset, the top torn off, and Marsh was carried downstream for a short distance before freeing himself. The horse escaped with minor injuries and Marsh was unharmed.

New London J. Polly Marsh

Runaway Horse Routs in Washington Weekend Incident

A spirited horse ridden by Miss Lola Paxton of Washington ran off near the Jefferson Pike two miles from Frederick. The rider kept her seat as the horse bolted with Braig applying a rein, while a bystander nearly fainted at the outset.

Lola Paxton Washington Mike Hattie Hichols Jefferson Pike Frederick

Track worker falls from hand car at Germantown

George H. Robertson of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad was severely injured when he jumped from a moving hand car at Germantown yesterday afternoon. The car passed over his chest and he suffered internal injuries and a broken arm. Dr. J. M. Simpera of Germantown attended him and he was sent home by an eastbound freight train to Gaithersburg, Montgomery County.

George HR. Robertson Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Germantown J. M. Simpera Gaithersburg Montgomery County

Rabies Suspected in Walkersville Dog Belonging to J W Plunkard

A dog owned by J W Plunkard of Walkersville Frederick county was taken to the Pasteur department at Baltimore City Hospital yesterday with suspected rabies. The animal was recently bitten by another dog believed mad and is held for developments under Dr A W Clements state veterinarian supervision.

J. W. Plunkard Walkersville Frederick County Pasteur Department Baltimore City Hospital A. W. Clements

Middletown Picnic Brings Western Maryland Hosts

The twelfth annual Sunday School reunion, largest gathering in Western Maryland, will be celebrated in Sirs. Young's grove west Middletown tomorrow. Speakers include Rev. Siber, famed Gettysburg evangelist, and Dr. W. C. Bowwlsr of Washington, with many attractions announced.

Maryland Bell Sirs Young’s Large Grove West Middletown Eptakera Siber Weil Gettyeburg W. C. Bowwlsr Washington

Grand jury term eases city police grind

The grand jury has kept peace and order in the city, with lawbreakers quiet during the term and magistrates spared from heavy business as in busier periods.

Cty

Missing Farmer Located In Toledo Ohio

Mr. George Alvah Shank a young farmer who went to Baltimore on a Frederick excursion last week and failed to return has been located in Toledo Ohio. He has two wives and two children at Bi yersville and the disappearance remains unexplained.

George Alvah Shank Baltimore Frederick Toledo Ohio Biyersville

Philadelphia sighting and health claim notes

In Philadelphia at the Bingham Hotel Mr B A Rager saw Wa A Mansdeld on the street. The ad touts Hood's Saren parila as a blood cleansing remedy claiming thousands of cures for severe scrofula.

B. A. Rager Philadelphia Bingham Hotel Wa. A. Mansdeld Hood

Temperance Day Draws Five Thousand At Frederick Fair Grounds

Temperance day at the fair grounds drew an estimated five thousand attendees from Montgomery, Carroll and Howard counties. Rev L F Myers presided in morning, Rev T F Dixon in afternoon. John G Woolley of Illinois spoke. Zion Band and Walker’s choir provided music. dinner followed a day of readings and recitations.

Fair Grounds Committee of Parity Lodge I O.G. T Montgomery Carroll Howard L. F Myers St. James Lottersa Gourd Frederick Mule Mt. Zon Rand David 8. Rice L. PF. ML. Myers T. E. Copes Walker Heapes MS. Zion Band Eapes T. Freeman Dixon Presbyterian Church of Frederick Mt. Zion Band T. FL Dixon S. A. Hedges Hleapes John G. Woolley Mlinois Zion Band Hespes

Pleasant Socials and Manor Dance Highlight Local Week

A Saturday tea at B F Gammaker’s Liberty home drew many friends from Oak Orchard Unionville Sams Creek and Baltimore among others. The New Market Literary Club enjoyed a lively evening at Monrovia with music and games. A Manor woods dance drew a large crowd. Frederick Select Orchestra provided music. A bicycle run from Frederica to Lugano Hills farm is planned this evening departing at 6:30 from Mr W P Mecaiaby’s residence.

Tza B. F. Gammaker Liberty Dilts Bettie Little Ensor Joseph Ensor John Ensor Oak Orchard Sundergill Unionville Cost Hoser Sams’ Creek Jessie Addie Armscost John Waters Davghter Baltimore Jesse Myers New Windsor Scott Clemson Misa Kolz Mites Watt Union Bridge Relgle Newport Misa Fannie Marsh H. G. Radcliff I. W. Beshi Hunichen Manor Woods Frederick Frederica Luganore Hills Farm Wm. P. Mecaiaby

Fifth Regiment club to play Frederick at Athletic Park

The Fifth Regiment club of Baltimore travels to Frederick to meet the Frederick club at Athletic Park. Eddie Beatin arrives and will start as pitcher for Frederick, with Stub Brown to pitch for Baltimore. Beatin to face Bennett and Brown to oppose Owens as the game is called around 4.15 this afternoon.

Baltimore Frederick Athletic Park Eddie Beatin Stub Brown Biltimore Bennett Predgerick Beatin Owens Brown

Picnic Posters Promoted by Tas News Office

Posters for picnics and tournaments offered in various sizes and colors. Prints advertised promptly at low prices with samples and pricing available at Tas News office, a leading printer for all kinds of work.

Tas News Taz News

Frederick Couple Receives Marriage License

A marriage license was issued in Washington yesterday to Lewis Al Coreen and Annie Houp, both of Frederick County. Wheat prices in Frederick today stood at 6 to 7 cents per bushel.

Washington Lewis al. Coreen Annie Houp Frederick County Frederick

Republican Editors Meet at Ocean City Editorial Association

The Republican State Editorial Association of Maryland met at New Concordia Hall Ocean City with President Gyres F. Flook of the Frederick Examiner presiding. Members present discussed business. The next meeting will be in Frederick at President Flook’s office on the third Monday in September with Flook hosting a day at Braddock Heights. Washington newspaper men are expected.

Ocean City Repubblical State Editorial Association of Maryland New Congresa Hall Gyres F. Flook Frederick Examiner Heatine Busines Flook Frederick Braddock Heights Warner Washington, D.C Washington City

Merrymakers Company to Present Seven Repertory Plays

The Merrymakers, traveling through America, bring a seven night program to the City Opera House starting Monday. Management chose seven well rehearsed plays to ensure quality, offering satisfied performances at working man prices of twenty, twenty, and thirty cents.

America Merrymakers Company City Opera House

Tragic Crossing Fight Near Falling Waters

A Friday night brawl near Falling Waters on the West Virginia side of the Potomac left a boy named Snyder badly defeated and possibly dying after an altercation with Euinn Yanigan and Madda Johnson two Black neighbors. The girls had teased him and he retorted with a racial slur triggering the attack.

Falling Waters West Virginia Potomac River Williamsport Snyder Euinn Yanigan Madda Johnson Yillase

Come to the Treat at Smaith's Temple of Fancy

A local notice invites the public to a bargain display on Saturday night August 28 2007 at Smaith's Temple of Fancy. The ad promises unique goods at very low prices and asks attendees to bring friends though little money will suffice.

Smaith

Pole Raising by Fairmount Council in Liberty Event

Fairmount Council No. 18 6 A A M Liberty raised a sixty foot pole in front of their hall on Friday evening with little difficulty and no mishap. On Saturday a large American flag was frosted to the breeze from the top of the pole.

Fairmount Council Liberty

Baltimore wheelman aims 400 mile run to Crawford, West Virginia

Oo the Wheel reports W. W. Clayton of Baltimore started at three o'clock Wednesday morning for a 400 mile round trip to Ait Crawford West Virginia, planning thirty nine hours. He passed Alfadlatowne on the return trip at 1:27 yesterday afternoon, ahead of schedule.

W. Clayton Baltimore Ait Crawford W. Va

Free Excursion and Picnic Transit from Frederick Friday

Special Notice announces free dancing at Braddock Friday night with bus service from the trolley line end for Frederick residents attending the Middletown picnic in Young's grove. WHI will meet all trains. B F Groff livery Middletown lists a $1.00 excursion to Washington on Sunday August 29 via the B&O Rail Road with special trains to Frederick Junction Bucksyston Adamstown etc offering visits to Soldiers Home Corcoran Gallery and Navy Yard grounds withelectric car access to Mr. Vernon.

Frederick Middletown Young's Grove B.F. Groff Washington National Capital Weehington Corcoran Arsenal Navy Yard Vernon

Carriage wheel demolished in temperance fair incident

At the Frederick temperance picnic a boggy and a carriage collided near the Fair Grounds yesterday afternoon. One rear wheel of a carriage driven by Charles Mariz was demolished. The boggy driver was from the county. In front of J E W Hargett’s feed store an acorn statue fourteen and a half feet tall drew attention. The acorn, raised on Alanah Rodgers’ Buckeystown farm, stood by Carroll and East Patrick streets this morning.

White Frederick Temperance Picaic Fair Grounds Charles Mariz Counin J. E. W Hargett Carroll and East Patrick Streets Alanah Rodgers Buckeystown

Governor Lowndes Sells 1200 Bushels Wheat At $1 A Bushel

The governor sold his crop of 1200 bushels grown on Biz Rawlings farm to a dealer at one dollar per bushel amid coolness. The Hagaretiwn Ice Factory received an order from the B&O R R to supply 1206 tons of ice this season. A fire engine pumped water from Carroll creek into a large goatsak at Isebells works. Ephraim Eyler will decline to serve as judge of the Liberty district election. Picnics will be held tomorrow at Middletown Retreat Grove and Honck's woods Mt Pissant.

Lowndes Biz Rawlings Hagaretiwn Ise Brunswick Carroll Creek Barger Ephraim Eyler Liberty District Middletown Retreat Grove Honck’s Woods Mt. Pissant

Smith's Temple of Fancy Offers Low Rubber Goods

Local mention notes rubber stamps and supplies priced lowest at Smith's Temple of Fancy. Emphasizes prompt attention and quality craftsmanship in engraving and related work.

Estray John D. Horioc A.P. Morrin Lee Straffer Bohool Wees L. F. Engelbrecht Smith Smalth’'s Temple of Fancy Aoreereteta O, Garte Temple of Fancy

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