Hartford County News Update and Local Incidents
The Daily News reports events from Hartford County including a shooting at a camp meeting in Cecil County where John Sayer was killed by a colored man named M ake Hazzford. It notes W F Snyder named Baltimore and Ohio Railroad traveling passenger agent, and receivers of the Baltimore and Susquehanna line planning to meet interest obligations due in September. Special Deputy Collector James A. Diffentaigh is slated to be appointed, with Newton S. Cook supervising as special deputy.
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Mske Hazzfsrd
Reni County
Gathsic
Matthews
Jobs Baker
Balt!more and Sale Railroad
Janes A. Diffentaigh
Cratem House
Newton 8
County Fairs and a Remedy Catalog Across a Fragment
Fragmented ad and fair listings describe county fairs in multiple towns with dates in September and October, and a string of patent medicines. Notable mentions include Electric Bitters for health, Dr. Kilburn’s Peppermints, Faria Clover Root, Saloh’s Catarrh Remedy, and various testimonials from individuals in Chicago and Maryland.
Brief Bits of Local Interest and Notable Notes
Budget of bright topics reports 9 percent amputations not fatal and St John’s Literary Institute term begins tomorrow. Shellharks promise bumper crops of peaches and grapes. Western Union seeks government payment between sixty thousand and one million dollars. A Warren Pa woman bit off part of her tongue after a wheel fall. locals joke about husbands buying wheels for wives. Parsonsmore Edward settlement to be under Unitarian guidance with humanitarian aims inspired by Mrs Humphry Ward.
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St. John's Literary Institute
Western Union Telegrapd Cempany
Warren
Pepsis
Parsmora Edward
Meade
Humphry Ward
Robert Elsmere
County Correspondence at Paterville and Broad Run
A county letter from Paterville notes visitors from Bawpion Va and local farming updates. Wheat at $1.50 a bushel, a leading farmer John M. Abalt reports 40 tons. school teacher Chas Moore to teach Sugar Leaf Public School. several local social events and picnics are announced with details on weekly meetings and church activities. Life in Broad Run includes weather, crop notes, and community updates, plus local health ads and a closing remedy notice.
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Pateruville
Ande
Sin Garrett
Bawpion
W. A. Gardner
Port Perry
Francis BacKior
John M. Abelt
Abalt
Joe B. Prizs
Paoplesville
Thia
Misiis
Washtocton
H. H. Beall
Acme
Chas. Moore
Sugar Leaf
Freaks of Lightning and the Vestinotion of Property Losses
A historical clipping discusses lightning destroying property and occasionally causing deaths in Maryland. It cites the weather bureau and several theories for barns enduring more strikes after harvest. The piece notes that dry stubble and packed crops create warmth and moisture aiding conduction, while isolation of barns increases exposure to lightning.
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Mary
C. P. Crosk
Weather Bureau
Palimore
Esreb Sodeky
Reston
Ateport
Pac Dureau
Barrett
Bureau
Electric Road Improvements at Middletown Terminus
Work began last week on two warehouses at the Middletown railroad terminus built by J A Doub & Co and John E W Hargett the grain buyer of Frederick. Foundations laid for a dovell log structure opposite the Bowers Lumber Co building. Bridges are being installed over the embankment, and the railroad company is installing driveways into its freight yard. Bread prices may rise as wheat and flour costs climb, with bakers considering a hike if wheat reaches $1.50 per bushel.
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J. A. Doub & Co
Bowers Luauber Co
Middletown
John Gardner
John E. W. Hargett
Frederick
Bowera Lumbar Company
Afr
Jonas Doub
James
John W. Beschley
Rairoad Company
Middetown
Rickets
Bowers Lumber Company
News of the Churches Mercer’s Camp at Braddock Heights
Mercer’s Park hosts a large camp meeting by Quinn A M E Church of this city. Rev H M Johnson delivered an afternoon sermon on Let your light so shine. Rev L R Beckett spoke in the evening. Tonight Rev Mrs Elizabeth Ayers, Baltimore evangelist and only woman preacher in the Baltimore Annual Conference, will preach and stay for the week. Historic caravan runs until 10 p m from the park.
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Mercer’s Camp
Mercer's Park
Braddock Heights
Qunn A.M
Ciy
M. Jobrsom
L. R Beckett
T. H. Laurence
Elizabeth Ayers
Baltimore City
Baltimore
A. M. E. Church
St Mary's College opens 1897 retreat and upgrades
The St Marys Seminary at Emmitsburg announces the annual retreat beginning September 1 with studies resuming September 8. Officers for 1897-98 include Very Rev. William L. O'Hare as president and Rev. Dominic Brown as vice president. the faculty is expanded with Octavian McGovern, A. M., teaching Latin and Greek. Significant improvements to college buildings are described, including a new handball alley, gymnasium renovations, new furniture for the philosophy department, and refurbished reading room and dormitories.
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St. Mary’ College News
Mary’s Seminary
Emmiteburg
William L. O'Hare
Dominic Brown
A.L
Bernard
Bradley
A. M
Camels
Azn McGovern
Harrisburg
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