Aging resident near Bethesda ill and not expected to recover
Nearly one hundred year old Melissa Greenfield of Montgomery County near Bethesda is gravely ill and unlikely to recover. Meanwhile Margaret D. Ritchie, once employed at the Patent Office in Washington, has been promoted to the General Land Office with a $900 salary.
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Alies Melissa Greenfield
Bethesda
Montgomery County
Ibis
Alies Margaret D. Ritchie
Patent
Washington
General Land Ofice
To Forma Musicale Host Changed for Tonight
Ladies and gentlemen invited to join a musical formation will meet at the residence of Miss Nannie Routzahn on North Market Street at 8 p m tonight instead of at Dr T S Hader's residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mies Nannie Routzahn
North Market Street
Engagement announced for Miss Mai B Faulkner
The engagement is announced of Miss Mai B Faulkner of Manningburg West Virginia to Mr H Douglass Ful er of Winchester Virginia Miss Faulkner is a niece of Senator C J Faulkner and is well known in social circles having frequently visited in this vicinity
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mai B. Faulkner
Manningburg
W. Va
H. Douglass -Fuler
Winchester
Faulkner
C. J. Faukicker
Long Branch Farmer Loses Fifth Horse in Four Years
Mr. Millard Haugh a prominent farmer near Long Branch reports a valuable horse dying yesterday morning after a prior kick and inflammatory cure. This marks the fifth horse lost by Haugh in four years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millard Haugh
Long Branch
Mr. Haugh
Rumor Denied About Rev J W Hicks Leaving Wife
A local report claimed Reverend J W Hicks of the United Brethren had deserted his wife. The paper confirms the claim is false and notes a letter from Hicks says he and his family are in Boling Green Ohio where he serves, with no departure from his post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W Hicks
United Brethren
Myeraville
Hicks
Boling Green
Ohio
Charming reader Mr Ches F Underhill at City Hall
The New York Times praises Mr Ches F Underhill as a platform reader of charming talents and tact. He delivers humorous selections drawn from human experience and eccentricity, captivating a cultured audience with easy grace, laughter, and sympathy. He appears tomorrow evening at City Hall under the auspices of the FOYMOA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
New York Times
Ches. F. Underhill
Underhill
Foymoa
December Weather Forecast Foretells Pleasant Fortnight
A local weather prognosticator predicts two weeks of pleasant weather after a chilly December spell. The forecast cites December 15 and 22 as key dates and notes a traditional rhyme about December's changeable temperament. The piece questions which forecaster will prove accurate.
Comparative Inactivity Across Trades As Markets Waver
Thanksgiving week brings uneven activity in various lines of trade with confidence waning only slightly. Reports cite lower prices in most brands due to gold outflow and speculative trends, while railroad talks, Inter State Commerce Act debates, and potential freight-rate changes shape expectations.
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Iew
Chicago
Pears
Congress
Enit
Leid to Rest at Olivet Cemetery
The funeral for the late Mr. was held at 2 o'clock yesterday in West Palace Street. The interment was at Olivet Cemetery by the Rev. Dr. Esthbaca. Pallbearers included C. W. Ross, Geo. Markell, V. S. Bronner, D. V. Staufer, Eugene Getzendanner, and A. L. Boteler. GC. C. Carty, undertaker.
Tour of Inspection by School Examiner Worthington
School Examiner G H Worthington led a countywide inspection tour of public schools starting today with visits to multiple campuses. A separate gathering of 4 soldiers was held at the barracks tonight, drawing between 700 and 800 attendees. Interments at Mt Olivet Cemetery in November totaled 9, including 5 from the county, 2 from Baltimore, and 1 from Virginia, with 2 interments from rain.
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G. H Worthington
S. A
Mt. Olivet Cemetery
Baltimore
Virginia
Fire destroys Hewitt slaughter house near Norbeck
A fire in Montgomery County destroyed the slaughter house owned by Ed Hewitt near Norbeck at about 2 a.m. Saturday. Four dressed beeves were within the building. The blaze is believed to have been the work of an incendiary.
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Montgomery
Ed. H. Hewitt
Norbeck
Montgomery County
Hotel Arrivals at Principal Hotels Since Noon Yesterday
CITY HOTEL lists SI Patterson WA Barry New York BH Watere HS Mobley S McCamb Balto WE Price WE Norris Wash CF Spotswood Va W Va W Mour doch Pa county 12. CARLIN HOUSE shows W OH Klicesmith WA Applewaite o LaPorte G P Neilson H Jandorff Balto J 8 Eekenrod Bancrows R FE Wilson Pa county 21. CENTRAL HOTEL entries include G B Perkiss S R Scoggins C R Pur dy W S Hanson C R Jones Balto T G Davenport Ky county 9.
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S R Scoggins
C R Purdy
W S Hanson
R Jones
Balto
Religious Notes From Area Churches
Religious notes describe autumn leaf anchor decor at Reformed Church and plans for Christmas music by Pheenor and Sunday School. Holy communions noted at Presbyterian and All Saints churches. a thanked letter from Bishop Parei is read at Sunday School. Baptism by Rev Taylor drawn a crowd, revival services continue at United Brethren, transfer services announced for Peteraville to Knoxville, and services set for Burkittaville next Sunday.
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The
Missionary Society
Presbyterian Church
All Saints’ P. E
Parei
Virginia
St. Mary’s
Evan. Reformed Church
Taylor
Colored Baptist Church
West All Saints Street
Bruner’s Mill
United Brethren Church
Hast Third Street
Young People’s Society of the Above
the Reformed Church
Peteraville
Reformed Church
Ex-Confederate Blumenauer to be buried at Loudon Park
Michael Blumenauer, a former Confederate soldier who died at the Confederate Home in Pikesville, will be buried at Loudon Park at two this afternoon rather than in Frederick as first planned. His Baltimore connection was only the wife of Officer Weaver. Blumenauer had long kept to himself after leaving Frederick.
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Michael Blumenauer
Pikesville
Loudon Park
Frederick
Blumenauer
Baltimore
Officer Weaver
Weaver
Wester Station
Lecienant Scott
Armanre
Fernson
Lee
Tietauer
Lemay Verre
Leea
Miica
Oysters, Chantries, and Local Happenings in Mt Airy
An oyster supper at Anderson Hall Mt Airy Friday and Saturday raises funds for the new Episcopal church. Notices include civic, church, and social updates from Liberty to Roanoke, with local personalities and events.
Bent to Jail and County Meeting Report
The mayor jailed Chas Elorum Geo Robertson The Connelly J H Bradley and others for short terms following a Saturday arrest. County Commissioners met at the courthouse for general business with no major actions reported. Church committees plan a sociable and Christmas celebration at David Frasier’s residence, likely later this week.
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Chas, Elorum
Geo. Robertson
the Connelly
J. H. Bradley
Diehl
David Frasier
Civil suit for damages in progress in Amagistrate court
A civil suit for damages was in progress before Amagistrate Barrick this afternoon between Myre A. O. Carlin and Charles D. Doll. The proceeding had not concluded when the report was filed. J. C. Metter appeared for Mrs. Carlin and Wm. P. Maulsby Jr. for C. D. Doll.
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Barrick
Myre A. O. Carlin
Charles D. Doll
J.C. Metter
Fall Injures Local Man On Church Path
Mr. Jacob D Gane on his way to Evangelical Lutheran service slipped on a stepping stone before Mr A H Hunts residence. Hands in pockets, he could not break the fall. His face struck pavement, a deep cut from forehead to nose required stitching and surgical care. He is reported to be doing well this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob D Gane
Evangelical Lutheran Church
A. H. Hunt
Roth
Incendiary Fire Damages Dill Wine Factory Building
A large frame building owned by Dr. Lewis H. Dill on Rinehardt's alley between Second and Third streets was partially destroyed by a fire of secondary origin at midnight Saturday. About ten barrels of new wine were destroyed. Estimated logs loss ranged from 1000 to 1500, largely insured. Sparks ignited nearby roofs and threatened a major conflagration until firemen contained the blaze.
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Fovard
Rinehardt’s Alley
Lewis H. Dill
Montgomery County Schools trustees reshaped and teachers appointed
The Montgomery county board of school commissioners reassigned trustees for the colored school district 12 and named new trustees. Cora B. Day is confirmed as teacher for district 1 school No. 2 replacing Harry F. Baughman. The Good Templars are told to vacate the upper room for school use. Receipts total 10,266.64 and expenses 10,129.64 with 3,510 pupils enrolled this fall, down from 3,668 last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry F. Baughman
Good Templars
Death by Morphia Overdose Linked to Love in Hagerstown
Charles Bruce of Hagerstown Maryland died in Spokane Falls Washington Territory from morphia overdose. He asked a telegram be sent to his uncle D Wagaman in Payetteville Pennsylvania. Bruce, who called his father Colonel Bruce, left letters from Hagerstown with varied signatures including S. E. Menizen and Blaggie. A Presbyterian, his remains will be buried in Hagerstown by his denomination.
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Spokane Falls
Washington Territory
Charles Bruce
Hagerstown
D. Wagaman
Payetteville
Bruce
Colonel Bruce
S. E. Menizen
East Hagerstown
Blaggie
Pampo Returns Home From Baltimore Improved
Back again, Mr P F Pampo, long in Baltimore for medical treatment, returns to his city home Saturday last much improved. Creditors meeting set for Friday December 14 in the clerks office to handle the insolency case of John F Troxell with Issac M Fisher named preliminary trustee for the time being.
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P. F. Pampo
Baltimore
John F. Troxell
Issac M. Fisher
Y M C U Officers Nominated at Winter Meeting
At the Y M C U regular meeting in their rooms yesterday nominations were announced for president vice president secretary treasurer and board of governors with one vote each to be cast in January 1889 A large attendance and music by the Association Orchestra marked the event. Death notices for Jacob Cr and Mrs Rath Wright and Justice Thomas Caddick follow, with brief biographical details and funeral dates. The obituary items note ages and family survivors and confirm interment at St John’s cemetery or Olivet.
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FOY Mga
Association
A. H. Ely
Vica
Edward Sheffield
C. Brenner
John Wealsh
Geo. Wilson
G. E. Roberts
C. Wilson
G. H. Morgan
F. W. Staub
John Wilen
C. Summera
Board of
Wm. Roberts
Geo. Crum
Joe. Haller
Wm. Poole
John Brengle
Sergent At Arms
Joe Foster
Dani Crimmains
Joe Brangle
F. Lechwearing
Paul Brenner
Frank Cram
J. Baer
Jacob Cr
Adamstown
Rath Wright
Canton
Carrell
Frederick
Baltimore
Thomas Caddick
Ellicott City
Knights of Pythias
St. John’s
John W. Ebert
North Market Street
Thos. S. Eader
J. Wm. Ebert
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Mt. Airy
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Hagerstows
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Roanoke
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Westminster
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Merryland Tract
Edwin Shope
Ellen Jones
E. B. Hay
Shakespeare Club
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Aver
S. G. Bradburn
Worthington
Mass
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Mr. Galligher
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
John Reid
Knoxville
Fourth Street
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Frederick Manufacturing Co
Northern Central Railroad Company
Mies Gertrude Bennett
B. F. Brown
Mr. Frizzel
Catonsville
Plummer
Monrovia
Wm. H. Kinnesmith
W. A. Tettle & Co
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South Market Street
Washington, D. C
Potts Showman
M. E. Church
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M. A. Woodward
John W. Yaker
Catharine Cramer
Walkersville
George L. Cramer
Emma Byler
Walkeraville
Tiends
Emmitsburg
Rev. S. L. Whitmore
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Rockville
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Ches Do
A-M. Geisbert
James & Sraub
Auchonmer
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Tin Haven
Hawkor
K. Sheppard's Court
St. Hattaurant
Freare
Market Street
Freaterick County National Bank
Hiv
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Oak Smith and
Beli Banat
Macket Sauce
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Badin
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Coutry
Ware
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Uitel
Frecar
Paules St
Jobo Gomber
South Market
Strentitin
Ateo Nice
Frederick, Md
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Frazier
Patrick Atevei
Kase
Fraerick
Jpalewet
Kent
Frederick Reiflemsy Armory
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Ayer
L. D .Bixbs
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Ager
Alonzo P. Daggett
Zewss
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Losat
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Erate
Roe Ming
Bruges
Eadie Lin
Nutria
Beaver
G. J. Doll
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