Brief Bits in a Lively Local Column
Snippet notes on a West Church street axle break in front of a chapel, a prize win at Timonium Fair by Faigan the French coach horse, general word counts in famous books, a century ride by Albert Hargett, a Frederick county justice appointment, a found ladies grey jacket, whirlpool myths, Sons of Veterans planning a ball in October, and tongue in cheek quips about dancing ice cream and rheumatism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SR Badger
William Anderson
West Church Street
Evangelial Reformed Chapel
T_ V_ Stauffer
Faigan
Baltimore County
Max Muller
Milton
Shakespeare
Albert Hargett
Wm. H. Meyers
Frederick County
Ambrose Hemp
Sons of Veterans
Columbus Discounted and Egg Stand Feat Reported
In Cumberland two hens under Mrs Landwehr owner Casper Lanewehr reportedly produced seven eggs that will stand on end, described as ridged like overfed shells. The eggs were demonstrated to Captain W. Griffith of the First National Bank, with promises of more phenomenal results to come.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Cumberland
Casper Lanewehr
Mrzs. Landwehr
W. BE. Griffth
First National Bank
Narrow Escape From Drowning In Mill Dam Incident
About 12 o'clock Tuesday night G. T. and Wm. F. Steiner of the Steiner Bros Mulog Company were drawing waste ways in the mill dam when a cross beam broke and threw them into 15 feet of swift water. A miller helped them to surface and they swam to the bank several hundred yards away with assistance from two expert swimmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. T
Wm. F. Steiner
Gunn
Steiner Bros
Mulog Company
Sunbury Cyclists Headed to Washington by Bike
Messrs. Charles N Reefer and John Hi Shipe from Sunbury Pa arrived in the city yesterday en route to Washington on bicycles. They rested at the Grok House and left this morning for Washington. They will return this evening after a two day trip covering about 180 miles at roughly nine miles per day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles N. Reefer
John Hi. Shipe
Sunbury
Washington, D.C
Grok
Washington
Real Estate Transfers in Frederick Realty Deals
Cornelius J. Rice and wife transfer 12 acres of land to Milton D. Ramsburg for 550 dollars. Charles G. Myera and wife deed a lot in Frederick to Sarah Wertheimer for 1,800 dollars. The notices reflect standard conveyance entries filed in local real estate records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornelius J. Rice
Milton D. Ramsburg
Charles G. Myera
Sarah Wertheimer
Frederick
Circuit Court trial notes in Miller v. P.R.R.
The record shows Counta still engaged with No. 2 as Levi F. Miller sues the P.R. R. The snippet indicates ongoing court action in the circuit court with referenced trial counts and parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Counta Atill
Levi F. Miller
P.R. R
Hottest week noted in Rocky Springs-Auc area
County page reports extreme heat, a sick visit by Mrs John Biser, deaths of trees from drought, and community activities. Meetings of the Salvation Army and Derkards planned, plus a Temperance Demonstration and Sunday school picnic. Numerous siblings, visitors, and local farm work updates follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Speings
John Biser
William Kauffman
Littles
Washington County
Middletown
Joshua Main
Quingy
Why Peaches are Cheap
Harvests in Washington County flood markets with hundreds of thousands of bushels. Prices drop to 10 to 15 cents per basket and 20 to 58 cents per crate for Mountain Rose and Crawford varieties. Shippers lose money sending fruit to Baltimore as a glut drives prices down amid storm-damaged crops. Prices may rise if shipments slow or delays persist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Baltimore
Baltimore News
Commission
Arm Amputation After Car Coupling Accident
Yesterday afternoon Doctors Smith and McCurdy amputated the arm of Mr. Anthony Jarvie. The injury occurred while coupling cars at Legore's Ame kiln near Woodaboro on the P. BR. R. Amputation was necessary due to the arm's bad condition.
September School Openings Safer on Friday Frontier
On the first day of September most schools renew duties while Friday limits work until next week. Frederick College starts fall term with no recitations until Monday. Buckeystown Normal School opens tomorrow with Mr Fleet R Neighbors as principal. Public and high schools Frederick Middletown Walkersville Mechanicstown resume Monday along with private schools Miss Lou Engelbrecht Miss Georgis Poole and Little Ladies Home School. Academy of the Visitation Miss Vernons select school open Sept 11 and Woman's College Sept 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick College
Buckeystown Normal School
Fleet R Neighbors
Frederick
Middletown
Walkersville
Mechanicstown
Purely Personal News From Frederick and Vicinity
Miss Little Hebble has returned home after visiting Mechanicstown. Dozens of local residents including Mrs. A P Marsh and family, Mr C Doub of Baltimore, and Maurice Porter and kin, returned from visits in Carroll and Howard counties. Several others travel to Washington, Chicago, and the World’s Fair with updates on their trips and brief hometown notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ijamsviler
M. E. Church
Daisy Cronenberg
Carroll County
Hattie Pool
Sykesville
Geo. Riggs
C. 3. Riggs
Gideon Bussard
G. H. Browning
Charles King
Wm. H. Purdum
Browningsville
Jane Staley
Frederick
H. Browning
Singamore
Plorence Purdum
H.purdum
Fountain Mills
Beliance
S. N. College
Maurice Porter
Baltimore
James
J. Ed. Bowers
John P. Dennis
Ellicott City
Howard County
Geo. W. Cramer
Braddock
Frederick County
Ile Abo
John
Joshus Cramer
Fea
Gaville
Mias May Frencham
Urbana
Micks Blanche Gambrill
Araby
Chua Buller
Court Street
Washington
Mt. Vernon
Wm. A. Markel
W. W. Birch
M.E. Getzendanner
Anthony Webster
F. J. Schroeder
Maggie Keyser
Mire
David Wolfe
Hagerstown
Charles W. Guthrie
T. G. Simonton
Martha F. Simonton
Daniel Palmer
Maryland
Knight
McDonald
Knight McDonald
Spring Lake
N. J
Misa Maud S. Eckstein
Harlan G. Routzabn
Chicago
Julia Welch
Agness Shuford
Burkittsville
Bader
Grayson Bowers
Charles Carty
Albert Wallis
Jesse Ramsburg
Charles Byerly
Walter R. Dyer
Maggie Shook
Marcie Riggin
Stockton
Getzendanner
West Patrick Street
J. W.J. Carty
P.B. Kunkel
Ollie McCarty
Katie Frazier
Litage Misa
Silver and gold values traced by 19th century chart
A Richmond firm issues a chart by Robert Lancaster Williams showing silver’s fluctuating value relative to gold from 1757 to 1893. It notes the explosion in silver production versus gold, the shifting mint and commercial values, and how Congress changes in ratios affected silver’s price and availability. It highlights 1860 and 1892 production gaps and the parity timeline for silver and gold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
J. L. Williams & Sons
Richmond
Robert Lancaster Williams
Why Raise Weeds on Farms
Weeds should be absent from any farm and though removing them in a single season is hard, persistent effort over two or three years will reduce weeds yearly. Weeds come from seeds. once seeds germinate their mission ends, and destroying young weeds prevents reseeding. Continuous hard work now lowers future effort.
Temperance Picnic Draws Large Crowds at Fair Grounds
The fourth annual temperance demonstration and basket picnic filled the Fair Grounds with country visitors from nearby counties. Delegations from Purity Lodge and several temperance groups joined a parade led by a band. Speeches were planned by figures from Baltimore and Washington, with a 100 voice choir conducted by Prof. G. W. Walker adding musical highlight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fair Grounds
Messrs
F. BR. Seppington
Wm. F. Schmidt
W. R. Dorsey
Sons of Temperance
Christian Temperance Unions
Cadets of Temperance
Purity Lodge
Gipot
RK. T. Smith
Baltimore
W. Hobbs
Temperance
al Mance
Mary Spooks Wheeler
Womars Lecture Bureau
W.C.T.U
J. 3. B. Hartsock
Washington
Maryland
G. W. Walker
Browntogsville
Storm Hits Carroll County with Severe Winds and Damage
Carroll county endured a widespread Tuesday night storm with torrents of rain and a gale like no other. Trees uprooted, vines and shrubs blown away, gardens ruined, and extensive orchard and corn damage reported in Mt. Airy and Westminster areas. A barn roof near Westminster and a 12x20 stable on Pennsyl vania Avenue were destroyed, while fences along Washington road collapsed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll
Carroll County
George W. Davis
Mt. Airy
Mt. Frank Wampers
Westminster
James Doyle
Pennsylvania
Washington Road
White Rock outing and social sprawl at city century
The Social World notes a White Rock visit by Dr. and Mrs. C F Gooddell and others from Washington and Baltimore enjoying scenery before returning late at night. A surprise party led by Misses Aggie and Alce Doli entertained Mr Frank Epply’s North Market Street home with games and refreshments. A dance at Junior Hall tonight is organized by Mrs W C Eller and others with Tyson and Wolf on the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Hook
C. F. Gooddell
J. AL. Radcliffe
A. J. Gill
Edward Heiolein
Ulisses May Dillo
Washington, D.C
Florence Watts
Baltimore
Laure Heinlein
Grace
Blanche Radcliffe
Florence Gill
White Rock
Aggie
Alce Doli
Frank Epply
Alarket Street
Abrs
W. Celler
Dudley Page
Chas. B. Trail
Messrs
Robert Tyson
Thos. Wolf
Barn Fire Destroys Snonffer Farm Barn Near Adamstown
A large barn and its wheat contents on G A T Snonffer's farm near Adamstown was destroyed by a late night fire not discovered until fully engulfed. The fire follows a nearby barn burn of Sir Ienatius Fitzsimmons on Tuesday night. The cause is unclear but suspected incendiary. loss not yet exact, insured for 1500 dollars with Phoenix Insurance Company Hartford, represented by F G Thomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. T. Snonffer
Adamstown
Ienatius Fitzsimmons
Independents Name Committee After Death of Mr Mein
The Independent Hose Company met last night to plan salarie resolutions after the death of Mr Lewis H Mein in Baltimore last Tuesday. A committee of Mesarz C Tyson C Elmer Bader George M Gittinger George H Keyser and Harry Scholl was appointed to draft them. A follow up meeting is set for next Monday at sleight o'clock to hear the committee report on railroad rates and the Washington excursion planned for the 18th of next month to attend the centennial marking of the Capitol cornerstone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independent Hose Company
Lewis H. Mein
Baltimore
Mesarz
C. Tyson
C. Elmer Bader
George M. Gittinger
George H. Keyser
Harry Scholl
Washington, D. C
Capitol
Yesterday's Fotel Arrivals Page List of Names
A crowded roll of passengers and arrivals lists numerous individuals and towns including Baltimore Philadelphia Washington and New York with many surnames and counties noted. The item catalogs people and origins rather than detailing events or actions.
Various Political and Local News Highlights in Kent and Surrounding Counties
Kent county magnate Thos W Ellason dies amid a slate of public works appointments. Republicans elect delegates to state and judiciary conventions. Cecil county farmers fear Texas fever in cattle. Westminster clash leaves Harry Mulvehill badly injured by brother Frank. Cadets from Constellation practice ship take a month’s leave. Governor Brown withholds pardons. Charles county People’s party nominates Hugh Mitchell for State Senate. Calvert county Democrats delay ticket nomination. A man killed himself near Bladensburg on the Chicago express line. Bradendolph brothers held for arson in Indian Spring district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yee Garrett
State Senate
Calvert County
Chicago Express
Bladensburg
Samuel
Edward Bradendolph
Washington County
James McKee
Indian Spring
The Cabbage Worm and Butterfly Control Advise
The white butterfly, parent of the cabbage worm, will be busy this season. Daily collection and destruction of butterflies can prevent many worms in cabbages. Insect powder dusting is recommended. kerosene emulsion is reported by some but may impart odor to cabbage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Budock & Neidic
Watermelon Rivalry and Large Fruit Claims Across Regions
An amateur horticulturist dispute over the largest watermelon features in a lighthearted note. California’s Ara Henderson from Chula Vista is linked to a 1133 pound fruit, a record that Eastern growers struggle to approach. A separate fire loss near Cannonyville damaged Clementine V. Pearre’s property, insured for 2000, with farm stock, crops, implements, household goods totaled to about 4000 to 5000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Ara
Henderson
Chula Vista
Foss. Airs
Clementine V.pearre
Cnnonyville
Montgomery County Mutual Insurance Company
Thomas C. Pearce
Royal
Literary Society Meets To Debate Monopolies Danger
The regular weekly meeting of the Literary Society will be held tonight at 8 o'clock in their rooms. The debate topic is Resolved That monopolies are dangerous to the Institutions of a country. A brief Ute Fary program will also be presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GY. M.G. A
Picnics Scheduled by Mountaindale Baker Valley Schools
Mountaindale and Baker's Valley Sun Gay Schools will hold their picnics tomorrow. The colored Baptists of this city are picnicking today in Cronise's woods at Harmony Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mountaindale
Baker’s Valley
Sun- Gay
Cronise’s Woods
Harmony Grove
Skeleton found at Frederick Brick Works identified as Civil War soldier
Workers at Frederick Brick Works unearthed a large man’s skeleton about six feet tall from a clay bank. The bones were reburied and are believed to be the remains of a soldier buried there during the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skeeton
Frederick Brick Works
Fine Fruit Market Bustles With Abundant Produce
Market this morning drew a large crowd as vendors reported the largest arrivals in years. Grapes peaches corn tomatoes beans and cantaloupes filled stalls with high quality peaches described as finest and cantaloupes in abundance.
Agreement Filed by St Mark's Parish and William Paret
An agreement of the rector church wardens and vestrymen of St Mark's parish Brunswick and the Right Reverend William Paret was filed in the Clerk's Office yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mark's Parish
Bruoswick
William Paret
D.d.lgl
Tons of Beans Shipped by Adams Express in Baltimore
A.J. Kilse & Brother sent 9 624 pounds of navy beans from Baltimore this morning via Adams Express amounting to about four tons. The shipment equals roughly 2005 bushels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messie
A.J. Kilse & Brother
Baltimore
Adams Express
Salt Roof Over Obdorek Lake Described by Geographical A Magazine
A Geographical A magazine correspondent tours Obdorek, Siberia, where a vast salt roof covers a nine by seventeen mile lake. Evaporation thickens deposits yearly, creating a salt ceiling through which observers peer from a boat. The guide warns of rising sediment as springs feed the roof. future geologic changes may transform the lake into a great salt mine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Geographical A Magazine
Great
Salt Lake
Obdorek
Siberia
Forecast for September by Hagerstown Weather Prophet
Papera forecast for September by W Gouff lists stormy opening days with cooler mid month and heat with storms later. Heavy rain and cold waves follow as equinox nears, with electric disturbances and strong winds before a cool fair finish and hints of a cool wet October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
W. Gouff
Disorderly conduct arrests lead to fines and jail time
Terrence McManus and John Wesley Taylor were arrested by Officer Freed for disorderly conduct and appeared before Judge Jackson. McManus paid a $185 fine while Taylor received a $355 penalty and 29 days in jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terrence McManus
John Wesley Taylor
Tsoken
Jasckstein
McManus Wa
Taylor
Defanns
Weather note and court inventories filed in wills
The Weather Prophets predict a storm period starting in the West and continuing into the first days of September with a front expected in September. Orphans' Court inventories of personal property for the estates of William Parker and John T. Nicholson were filed and court orders to sell granted in both estates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hicks
Willam Parker
John T. Nicholson
Wonderful Rocket Torpedo Tested Off Newport
A new submarine rocket torpedo tested at Newport Rhode Island before the naval torpedo board. Invented by Patrick Cunningham of New Bedford it uses electricity and a lateral spiral screw to propel a gas powered rocket. The 17 foot long device began near the bottom, surfaced, then traveled about 1000 feet toward a buoy before sinking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
R.I
Naval Torpedo Board
Patrick Cunningham
New Bedford
Folly
Funeral details for Lewis B. H. Main and Elizabeth Christ
The remains of Mr. Lewis B. H. Main were brought to the city and taken to his father’s residence on West Patrick Street. The funeral is set for 5 o'clock this evening. Mrs. Elizabeth Christ’s funeral was held yesterday at the Methodist Protestant Episcopal Church with Rev. B. Lowe officiating. Pallbearers included John DeLashmatt, C. M. Thomas, Clinton Thomsand, and John Kafer. Interment followed at Mt. Olive Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis BH
Frederick Matin
West Patrick Street
Elzsbeth Christ
Buckeystown
Washington
Methodist Protestant Episcopal Church
Bf. PL
Lowe
Mesars
John DeLashmatt
C. M. Thomas
Clinton Thomsand
John Dkafer
Mt. Olive Cemetery
Local notices on sales and travel deals in Frederick Md
Old Newspapers lists assorted ads for wrapping papers bread supply and wholesale pricing. Advertises 100 lb lots and sub 25 lb lots with per pound cents. Also offers tombstones styles via agent F E Sappington and hay and straw delivery by Keller DeLash mutt. B&O routes promote G A R encampment excursion tickets to Indianapolis and Chicago with round trip prices and official route designation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tue Newa
Frederick, Md
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the Daily News
Frederick Weather Record
Kurortan
Eee
Tan
Ean Temperaire
Wasarsctox
D. C
M. W. Hanemetox
the Weather Bureau
Liam Curtis
Cronise
D. C. Winebrewer
Annie E. Pitts
Geo. Brust & Co
County
Tenna
Peter Crabb
Salvation Army
EH Wolfe
Boonsboro
Derkards
Ait
Phil Hanshew
George Twenty
Brookhill
Masser
Fred Masser
Nell Burger
Philhonur
Chaurch of God
Nice
Doubs
Compher
Point of Rocks
Lescing
Lutheran Sunday Schools
Furnighac
Tankersfield
Ladies Aid Society
O.L. Snouffer
E. WN. Snontfer
Miss Jacobs
Duffields
W. Va
Grace Nichols
Helen Blessing
Wille Cook
Sir. J. D. Hood
Silvz& and Sold
Facta
Valiue
Cire Boren
C. E. Planders
J. Robins
Lamar
Frank Hinds
J. Calin
B.M. Nelson
J. F. Rabuck
Mr. Buckner
Thomas
Jos. Soul
Virginia
J.&. B. Barrock
C. M. Miller
F. Haas
B.croll
Philadelphia
J. B. Black
Buffalo
the County
the Ely
Venta
Thos. W. Ellason
Kent County
Board of Public Works
John Hendrickson
UURE
John Heanpucxson
JEL Walker & CO
James BE
Walker & CU
Mullingiz
Storm Serges
Moroix & Kaxe
N. B
Rodock & Neidig
Neidig
T. Rice & Sons
North Malert Sthert
Feederick
F. E. Sappington
J. E. Sifford
Keller & DeLashmutt
Patrick Street
Indianapolis
Iinear
G. A.B
G. A. KR
B. BE
Blackeston
H. Buscastos
Merchant Tabor
N. Marser Sh
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