Purely Personal Notices From Frederick Readers
Purely personal items report Miss Florence Thomas visiting relatives in Frederick from Washington and others visiting relatives across Maryland and Virginia. Names include Mrs. Charles Walter, Bernard F. Zimmerman, Samuel M. Birely, William Gaither, Edna Vernon, Mamie Nagee, Dr. Thomas Williamson, P. J. Collins, Gertrude Biggs, Wm. Etchison, F. P. Derr, Marie Miller, and various local addresses noted in Frederick.
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Florence Thomas
Washington
Frederick
Charles Walter
East Third Street
Virginia
Bernard F. Zimmerman
Sty
Norfolk
Samuel M. Birely
Thurmont
William Gaither
Fountain Mills
City
Edna Vernon
Baltimore
Mary L. Topper
Patrick Street
Marie Miller
Academy of the Visitation
Linganoré Hills Inn
Bits of verse and city notes from Boston Transcript
A collage of witticisms andEditorial notes on life, home, love, and aging. Excitement over Sunday excavations to Washington D C and Luray Virginia. Fragments praise wisdom and pensions, including $6 a month to John D Jeams of Mt Pleasant county and more to Henry Irving of Middle W D.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Jeams
Mt. Pleas
Thia County
Henry Irving
Middlewd
Admiral Schley Cheers at Louisville Knights Templar Parade
The Louisville parade of 30,000 Knights Templar drew 300,000 spectators as Washington’s No. 3 Commandery, led by Rear Admiral Schley member Sir Knight, failed to march. cheers rang for Schley from all along four miles of line and at a reception, with leaders voicing support amid the Santiago controversy. Grand Marshal Leathers received a message from Schley expressing regret but support for the conclave ceremonies.
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Knights Templar
United States
Washington
Schley
Louisville
Snudge Barker
Beckham
Admiral Sohley
Admiral Schley
W. F. ©. Breckenridge
Admiral Schrey
Santiago
High Price for Slate Land Near Martinsburg
Excitement in Martinsburg West Virginia over slate land sale as 18 acre tract near the new quarry changed hands for $10,000 in cash. Investors note slate quality rivals Peach Bottom, with workers already showing strong quarry results and land previously selling for 5 to 10 per acre.
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Martinsburg
W. Va
John Bowers
Uncle Hez at Opera House Promises Laughter and Fun
A grateful public hails Uncle Hez as the cure for sorrow with a farce at the Opera House next Tuesday September 3. Frank Adams leads a clever company in a rip-roaring show famed for sunshine and humor. A gorgeous free street parade is promised and prices start at 25 cents.
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Uncle Hez
Hez
Frank Adams
Hypnotized by a Copperhead on a Mountain Trail
Samuel H. Slusser of York County Pennsylvania, while picking huckleberries in the South Mountain region, surprised a copperhead serpent lying across a rock. The snake fixed its gaze as he backed away, leaving him powerless until his wife nearby heard his call and approached. the reptile then fled. Slusser remained shaken, believing his life depended on his wife’s timely aid.
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South Mountaina
Samuel H. Slussors
York County
Slusser
Auctioneer to sell shares at Court House sale
Charles B. Fout, auctioneer, will sell at the Court House door seven shares of the capital stock of the Frederick County National Bank. The annual tournament and dates given by the young men of Petersville is being held at Oakland today.
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Charles B. Fout
Court House
Duor
Frederick County National Bank
Petersville
Oakland
Judge Charles T Reifsnider Nominated for Fifth District
The Maryland Fifth judicial circuit Republican convention in Westminster nominated Judge Charles T. Reifsnider of Westminster as associate judge. Born December 1840 in Westminster, he studied law under William J. Ross and was admitted in 1862. He built a strong Carroll County practice before serving as State’s Attorney. he later shifted from Democrat to Republican.
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Fifth Judicial Circuit
Maryland
Westminster
Charles T. Reifsnider
Ostroll County
Reifsnider
Jesse Reifsnider
Pennsylvania College
Gettysburg
Franklin and Marshall College
Lancaster
William J. Ross
Frederick
Carroll County
Lowndes
Joshus Smith
John E. Smith
Charles T. Reifsnider, I Jr
Grim Reapers Work Claims Many In Recent Deaths
Obituary notes from the region report Mrs. Mary E. Early of Highland died August 15 from paralysis after two days illness at age 64 years 11 months and 1 day leaving a husband Samuel and ten children at the funeral August 17. Also Bettie Luckety of Baltimore a sister of Dr. Wm Luckett and Prof Horace Luckett died at 81. The infant Nellie May Yingling of Plane No 4 died at 6 months. Funeral and burial details given for each case with attendants and grounds.
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Samuel Early
Mary E. Early
Highland
George Babington
John W
Frank L
McClintock
Sara
Katharine Lowe
Wondsboro
Annie Hahn
Cindersville
Lauretta Gilbert
Wm. Gilbert
Sarah J. Fogle
Harmony Grove
Minnie EB. Crebbs
Yellow Springs
Allen Murphy
Pear Cincinnati
Dallas Gaver
Samuel Harshman
John Clark
Hezekiah Sommers
James Suman
John Haller
Groasnickle’s Burying Ground
John W. Bussard
Charles Ansherman
Thomas Bittle
Bettie Luckety
Misa
Bettie Luckett
Baltimore
City Hospital
Wm. Luckett
Horace W. Luckatt
Mt. Olivet Cemetery
Nellie May
Mra. Yingling
Dorsey Beal
Rev. Jones
Marvin Chapel
Greats, conventions, and trials fill state news
News items report John M. Devtin Jr. drownings at Ocean City and other regional events. Democrats nominate statewide and county tickets. Foresters of America meet in Baltimore. the Chesapeak e returned to Annapolis. bankruptcy proceedings against Morton Reed & Co. begin. Asbury Riley undergoes leg amputation after horse accident. Baltimore and Ohio railroad experiences heavy passenger and express traffic. residents near Bare Hill are assaulted. Dr A W Harris considered for Maine University leadership. Dr Hanna begins duties in Port Deposit.
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John M. Devtin, Jr
Philadelphia
Ocean City
Wicomico
Darline
Foresters of America
Baltimore
United States
Chesapeake
Annapolianda
Union Reform Party
William G. Applegarth
Democrats
Dorchester
Frank A. Mook
Grafton Tyson
Bare Hill
Mount Washington
Pikesville
Maine
A. W. Harris
Jacob Tome Institute
Royal Arcanum Smoker at Frederick Council Sees Initiation
Royal Arcanum Frederick Council No. 1196 held a well attended smoker last night. Two applicants were initiated into the order. Deputy State Regent Daniel T Ordeman gave a moving address on the order’s benefits. The council adjourned to meet September 10 at 9:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Arcanum
Frederick Council
Daniel T. Ordeman
Rockville Fair Opens with displays and actions
The Montgomery County Agricultural Society opened its annual Rockville fair at the grounds. Exhibitors include W. EK. Birely & Co. of big city with a large fancy poultry display. State's Attorney Talbott ordered Sheriff Williams to halt illegal games on site, prompting one man to repack and remove his slot machine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockville
Montgomery County Agricultural Society
W. EK. Birely
Democratic Club of First Ward Meeting at Houck Building
The Democratic Club of the first ward will hold its regular meeting in the Houck building on West Patrick Street at 8 o'clock tonight. Charlea Waters of the Frederick bar will deliver an address on Schley and the Administration. This morning a large flag was raised at the club headquarters.
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Cpa
Democratic Club of
First Ward
Houck Building
West Patrick Street
Charlea
Waters
Frederick Bar
Schley
Walkersville Lutheran Woman's Missionary Society Meeting
The Woman's Missionary Society of the Walkersville Lutheran Church will hold its quarterly meeting on Sunday evening next, September 1. Addresses will be delivered by Clarence Leatherman of Lewistown and George Myers of Hagerstown.
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Woman’s Missionary Society of the Lutheran Church of
Walkersville
Clarence Leatherman
Lewistown
George Myers
Hagerstown
Local Market Prices Summary
Local market rates list corn at 32.60 per barrel with shelled corn at 50 cents per bushel. No 2 red wheat priced at 68. Steamer price 60 with rejected at 50 cents per bushel. Hay quoted from 12.10 to 14 per ton.
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Martesos
Wi. Sargees
Buggy Breaks Down on Court Street
Dr Franklin B Smith saw his buggy break down this morning on Court Street due to a defective front axle that snapped at the wheel hub.
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Franklin B. Smith
Court Street
Frugal Medical Ad for Syrup of Figs
Miss Laura Albaugh is sick at her home in Mr Pleasant. An old fashioned remedy promotes cleansing the system. The California Fig Syrup Co advertises syrup that purports to ease constipation and improve kidney and liver activity without irritation, claiming to dispel headaches and fevers.
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Laura Albaugh
Mr. Pleasant
California Fig Syrup Co
Reflections of an old maid and oil buzz in Pocomoke
A reflection piece on gender roles contrasts old maid comforts with marriage knots and work. In Pocomoke City a Pennsylvania oil man’s search sparks local optimism and the formation of the Pocomoke City Oil Company, planning at least one well as prominent citizens back the venture.
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Hig
Worcester County
Pocomoke City
Hendricks
Pennsylvania
Pocomoke Ice Company
Farma
Pocomoke
Pocomoke City Oil Company
Anti-Saloon League Meeting at Middletown
The Frederick County Anti-Saloon League held its second quarterly gathering at the Evangelical Lutheran church in Middletown. Rev. John W. Pontius was named president and D. S. Rice secretary. Forty to fifty new members joined, and a mass meeting in Frederick was planned for late October.
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Frederick County
Anti-Saloon League
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Middletown
John W. Pontius
D. S. Rice
C. L. Ritter
Burkitttsville
Frederick
Nicholson
Baltimore
E.8
Todd
George Z. Beas
Eight Carloads of Angora Goats Ship to Cedarville Farm
Eight stock cars with 4000 Angora goats passed through Bowie Maryland en route to the National Angora Goat and Cattle Company's farm at Cedarville. The shipment, sourced from Urolds Texas and Taz, is said to be the largest of its kind. Raising Angora goats in Southern Maryland is a new industry.
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Bowie
National Angora Goat and Cattle Company
Cedarville
Urolds
Taz
Maryland
Appeal Filed to Maryland Court of Appeals in Geesey Case
Agustus M Geesey administrator of George Geesey with attorneys filed in Orphans Court a petition seeking an appeal to the Court of Appeals of Maryland. The appeal challenges an order annulling the second and final account and requiring a new report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agustus M. Geesey
George Geesey
F. L. Stoner
J. F. R. Heagy
Orphans’ Court
Court of Appeals of
Maryland
A. M. Geesey
Philips Fined After Saturday Arrest
Robert Philips was arrested Saturday night by Officer King on fighting charges and appeared before Justice Wood. A fine of $1 was imposed and paid.
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Philips
Robert Philips
King
Wood
Social World House Party at Mr Kylb’s East Third Street
An evening lawn party honoring Adele Green of New York featured Japanese lanterns and a decorated stage. Recitations by Elizabeth Mullinix and several others, vocals by Dorothy Filler and Martha Kemp, and a one act play Precious Pickles capped the festivities. Pauline Harkins of Baltimore celebrated a birthday supper at Braddock Heights hosted by her grandparents Joseph Brenner and wife Enat Sec, with Rev. Father Coleman and Dr. Bork among the guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Kylb
East Third Street
Adele Green
New York
Elizabeth Mullinix
Alice
Mary Kikine
Mary
Dorothy Filler
Isabelle Zimmerman
Edna Schaeffer
Louise Kemp
Bensie James
Henriette McDan
Mk Pawel
Pauline Harkins
Baltimore
Braddock Heights
Joseph Brenner
Father Coleman
Dr. Bork
Damage by lightning destroys Mr Ecker's crops in Maryland
On July 25 lightning struck the farm of Lewis W Ecker at Llawood Maryland. The entire crop and other valuables were destroyed with an estimated loss around 000 dollars. Ecker publicly thanks Frederick County friends for their financial support and kindness.
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Lewis W. ‘Ecker
Llawood
Cineograph at Athletic Park and August events
Local notices announce a Cineograph and moving picture show at Athletic Park on Thursday night August 29 with popular prices, plus a cemetery fundraiser at Rocky Springs Friday and Saturday evenings. Excursions via Baltimore and Ohio Railroad to Washington and to Luray Caverns depart Frederick on September 1 and include round trips with set fares. Also advertised are an August sale by Fitzhugh Lee Chapter and various services and dressmaking. Special Pan-American Exposition trips and G. A. R. encampment travel are offered with specific routes and return limits.
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Athletic Park
Washington
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Frederick
Luray Caverns
Luray
Guray
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Buffalo
Vis Royal Biue Line
Philadelphia & Reading Railway
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Baltimore
Newark
Wilmington
Cal
Camden Sta
Mt. Royal
Del
Philadelphia
Fhat
Hagerstown
Martinaberg
W. Va
Winchester
Lehigh and Wyoming Valleya
Black Diamond Express
Royal Limited
Cail
Cleveland
Battlefield
Baltimore & Oho Railroad
Ohio River
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Daniel Beecher Stowe
China
Simon Stevens
New York City
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Washinaron
W.L. Moors
The
Weather Borean
John Francis Smith
Nat
Broom & Supply Co
Rocky Springs
WN. E. Cramer
Jas. E. Walker & Co. Dry Goods
Neidig & Miller
D. C
George S. Rodock & Company
Europe
Reat
Boston Transcript
Hurrag Forschley
Wayne
Leathers
W. 8S
Scaney
Braddock Height
Relesnider
Grim Reaper
Hargeat
News OF the State
News OF the Churches
the Social World
Laws Party
G. Thomas
Vw. D.C. Sale
Fitzhugh Lee
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Hester
John B. Frazier
South Market Street
Frederick, Md
Wm. C. Boteler
North Market Street
Ita
East Church Street
John Hendrickson
Joh Heaspatoxson
Nedig & Miller
Neie & Miller
Geo.s Roddock
Rodocke & CO
A. T. Rice & Soma
Frederick CO
T. P. Rice
St. C&p
Rice
St. Fredk
Ceresille Mills
Ceresvville Minute Co
W. F. Bonano
MippleTown Supply Co
Stoner
Seylig Bayer
Giezo Ice Uurming
SLY
Neidig & Maize
Clin' Aoney Main
Graduate Pharmaci Me
St. Frederick County
Isanogle & Wagaman
Bene Seys
Arnold
de Haan
Intel
Predenior
F. B. Sappington
Psner
Peice
S. B. Sappington
North City Hall
F. Roland
Sand Sandit Bandini
Willard
Keller
Patrickist
Nancy R. Snook
A. N. Cramer
Larwte Own
Barles B. Four
Srederiock City
Dutrow
Ald
Wm. H. Ramsburg
Rederick
St B. Resenour
Stora
Rlek &T
H. E. Pet Peterman
West
Franklin Street
Geon Baltimore
City Hotel
Dawly
Atlee Radcliff
University OF Maryland
Hisa
James M. Radelif
George A. Gilbert
Moodemue
Towsssxn
Sport & Sox
Bankers and Brokers
Fayette ST
Oppo
Post Office
Baltimore, MD
Jone Hegemann
South
Arkansas Avenue
Beach
MES. K. Hegemann
Atlantic City
N. 3
Jridim
Hotel Renovo
Tennessee Avenue
West Beach
Parmatimelee
E. B. Voorhees
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