Brief Bits Budget of Reight Items and Oddities
A column of quirky items from diverse places notes Sweden, New York, and Australia in playful trivia. Highlights include Santa’s Christmas appearances, electric bread cutters, and a New York hotel with 1,800 rooms. Mentions Lake City, Washington anti-saloons, Pullman shops, and Lewiston’s slot-machine crackdown. Also references Germany’s imitation butter factories, Britain’s alkali factories, and Australia shipping oranges. Includes social notes on a Virginia divorce, a Baltimore fruit grower, and a New York congressional appeal to repeal a German post office law, all in lighthearted, mosaic fashion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Auatralia
England
Great Britain
Qgermany
Opellks
Ark
Bosels
Washington
Mobbawk Indien
Pullman
Eye
Sh Baerhs
Lewiston
Mantle
Zephyra
Henry Bester
Hagerstown
Isaac Colors
Rileyville
Bas Ons
Westmaster
Gary
Mia Annin Hargett
Wm. T. Jones
Virginia
Capt
Fesgot
Joho
Molter
Miss Hargot
Ween
Purely Personal Paragraphs About Local Notables
A compilation of brief regional notices lists residents and visitors from Frederick to Baltimore. Names include Col. C. R. Nutt, state senator Frank Norwood, D. Buchanan of Hagerstown, Roosevelt Schuyler of New York, and others visiting or staying in the area. Several trips to Washington, Westminster, and Wilmington are noted alongside Christmas shopping and family visits among Liberty and Roland Park residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thessa
C. R. Nutt
Frank
Norwood
Waa
Baltimore
D. ¥. Buchanan
Hagerstown
Veer Lickeville
Samuel McMaster
Liberty
Westminter
Mentzer
Washington County
Catharine Hammaker
Frank Hitlardrand
Washington, D. C
J. Brall Detelok
George Markell
Patrick Atreet
Thomas R. Pahilips
Miles KR. E. Linthicum
Bali
Pope
Fragmentary legal notice sketch from obscure 19th century record
The readable fragments reference names such as Joseph W. Garer and a legal process involving a deputy regier of Wille and a law exp ect's ty be read for adant nee the bor. The text is garbled but implies a bureaucratic proceeding and claims of combat or dispute in a late historical context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diccipies
Chasan Water
Depety Regier
Wille
Joseph W. Garer
Tee Bee
Frederick County Suit Over 2 Million Filed In Maryland Court
Dr Harelson Wagner of Frederick County appeared in the United Brytta Court in Maltimore yesterday seeking about 2 million dollars against the Frederick county commissioners. The action claims judgments for about 7,000 magistrates, with 100 each in cash and interest, and includes 22 centured copies of the judgments. Attorneys Clark and cross questioned the validity, arguing forged judgments and fraud to delay. The court adjourned to this morning as the case, unusual in scale, proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harelson Wagner
Frederick Coucty
United Brytta Court
Frederick County
Wrecer
Zee
Wagner
John Wharten Clark
Washington
Clark
Judements
Ecg Wien
Thia Morphy
George B. Ailingan
U. W. LeCompte
Melvilla Cromwell
Slao Frank Steiner
Lantn
A. L. Fader
Morrison
Edward 8. Bickelbarger
Comamlasioners
Mortle
Imogene EH
Bryn
Et. A
R. Ruchtonite
Elzabeth Lewie
H. Rush Lewis
Catharine B. E. Saylor
Frank If Sidwell
Isac Delauter
Martha A. Delauters
Cressauicnd
Junior Fire Company to discuss horse stable plan
The regular quarterly meeting on Monday night will consider converting the rear room of the building, now a saloon, into a stable for horses to haul apparatus to Gres. Myersl and members intend to push a motion to purchase horses for the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunturs
Myersl
Gres
Diecuasion
Saree Bate
Art Bootable Held by Gables Auxiliary
The Art Bootable conducted by the Gables Auxiliary over the past two evenings raised about twenty nine dollars last night and around forty dollars the night before. A Colonial Tea is likely to be held in February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gables’ Auxiliary
Liberty Public School to Appoint New Tower Department Leader
The Liberty public school tower department, without a teacher for about a week due to Miss Dalla Daovall's illness, will be led by Mr. Chariga W. Easter day from Jefferson, who arrived Wednesday to take charge while Miss Dayal recovers and resumes duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Tempber
Liberty
Misa Dalla Daovall
Court of Appeals Hears Bank Case In Maryland
The Maryland Court of Appeals heard argument yesterday in Frederic County Nations Bank of Frederick versus Shafer and Shafer. Attorneys John I. Newman argued for the appellants while Milton G. Urea and P. Frank Pampel represented the appellees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zoe Predera Tumaly
Oyster feast honors Mr. Willier in Frederick
The friends of Mr. Robert Willier enjoyed an oyster feast in Frederick last night. Willier hosted a barrel of oysters with Frederick men, treated by friends in fine style to the feast and drink.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Willier
Frederick
Hieczponee
Williar
Imule
Frederick County Register of Wills takes new post
Mr B Gupler, newly appointed Register of Wills for Frederick County, moves with his family to Frederick. They occupy a house formerly owned by Mr J W J Verty near Bowls Market area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Gupler
New Register of Wills
Frederick County
Ban
Hife
Frederick
J. W. J. Verty
The Local Barkat Wheat Prices in Frederick Today
The price of wheat in Frederick today was 08 conte a bucket and 87 conte a bushel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Strange Visitors: Wild Ducks Invade Frederick City Streets
A large flock of apparently exhausted wild ducks wandered into Frederick early this morning, crashing into a house window and prompting local residents to chase and capture several birds. Officials identify the species as a form of Black Quillenot, a wild duck noted for its unusual markings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Hark Miller
Charles N. Uargett
Bleome
Frederyk
Muara
Albert Aaker
Lewta Mebre Ikrg
Howe
East Patck Street
Charles Eodaliee
Berger
Carroll County Horse Association Forms to Breed Fine French Stallion
Twenty prominent Carroll county farmers and businesspeople formed a horse association to improve breeding. They purchased the imported French stallion Viglant from McLaughin Brothers of Columbus for 2000. The horse, weighing 1,500 pounds, bears a 160 year pedigree and will stand at Glenwood owned by Howard County. Officers named include President W. A. Forsyth and Secretary BD Patrick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrol County
Carroll County
Howard County
McLaughin Brothers
Columbus
Ohio
Minbogeny
Trench
Jacob Farlow
Gienwood
Howard
W. A. Forssth
Patrick
Charlie F. Beck
W. 8. Bunton
Joseph W. Bertot
Eecimaeit Somat
Man Arrests and Furnishings Amid Atlantic City Bust
In UBIF era law case, Thomas Seymour Myer known for a clerk talk at MOC A in Hagerstown was arrested in Atlantic City Tuesday night for attempted swindle. Victim is a pastor from Exiladeibis churches. Moore left Philadelphia with a forged check for 3800 dollars drawn on a Bluefield bank. Hotel manager Harry Geotwin of the Hingham House in Philadelphia seeks the man who registered as A Carpenter and left without paying his board bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lar
Arte Thomas Seymour Myer
M. OC. A
Hagerstown
W- Q. Clarell
Atlantic City
Moore
Philadelphia
W. Va
Maneter
Harry Geotwin
Hingham House
Hyois
Thnt
A. Carpenter
Betled Burserd sighting at Beall farm near Liberty
A belled bursard was seen Saturday over Mr. Marcelus Beall's farm near Liberty. The same bogcerd was reportedly spotted in Singapore five years ago, suggesting a recurring presence in distant areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcelus Beall
Neer Liberty
Singapore
Farm tenant yields 514 bushels of corn on 30 acres
T A Keller, tenant on Col Caller’s farm near JiMorson in the county, harvested about fifty acres of corn for a total yield of 514 bushels, roughly 17.0 bushels per acre.
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T. A. Keller
Col. Caller
JiMorson
Roede County Treater George J Kaufenan Receives Damages
A jury awarded George J Kaufenan 400000 in a dispute over a land grant with the county treasurer. The case centers on repayment terms and the seatetant provision affecting the settlement.
Appointent of Portmaster at Mount Pleasant
Mr Osma A Tromas has been appointed portmaster at Mount Pleasant in Unfe eounty. C A Riddismeser and other officials are listed in the notice with the new designation. The article reflects local municipal staffing changes and confirms the position's authority within the port authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osma A. Tromas
Mount Pleasant
von Mer
C. A. Riddismeser
Words of Warning for Prospectors to the Yukon
Official circular from the Festile Washington Chamber of Commerce warns prospectors about two main routes to the Klondike via Seattle or through Dyea and Skagway. It details travel distances, times, costs, and essential cautions on supplies, weather, and river navigation, urging thorough preparation and safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. KR. Yeakle
Sraeuy Bratoerd
Bureau of Information
Festile
Wassington
Chamber of Come Meter
Blandike
Wavalwlan
Theruth
Onyarta
Warn
Klondiza County
Tremuget
Oceon
Sr Micheale
Yukon
Fan
Fant Navigation Cplubes Lindemen
Itnett
Lake Linderman
Bate Beane
Inttes
Pyramid Harbor
Molly
Xestily
Dyeo
Skagaay
Seattle
Yukoy
Dewi City
Bkaguay
Puget
Caro- Tesanoss
Fording
Witt D. Janxins
Diate
Notable Monologist Frye at the Oily Opera House
Edward A. Frye, famed monologist magician, appeared at the Oily Opera House Monday evening. A large audience witnessed his vivid character portrayals in Rip Van Wickle with praised adaptation and stagecraft. The People's Popular County applauded the entertainment, signaling a strong reception for future programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sesson
Y. M. QO
Edward A. Frye
Beglater
Rarperjymant
Frys
Rip van Wickle
Eight Beila pantomime to thrill City Opera audience
The Growbers Byrne present Eight Beila at City Opera House next Saturday night. A pantomimic act, newly perfected with elaborate tricks and dazzling stagecraft, promises a rare treat for admirers. Brother Bryas proclaims their reign in pantomime continues with a grand new act and a claim that rivals are surpassed. Separately, Dr John M Galves via attorney Alex Neill sues Homaine Von Overbeck for a doctor’s bill tied to Baron Overbeck’s typhoid illness at the Dahlgren home near Middiaowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Opera House
Byrne
Reenstein
Brothera Bryas
J. M. Galves
Alex. Neill
Bau
Homaine von Overbeck
Mra. Dahlgren
Baron Overbeck
Dablew
Bouth Mountain
Middiaowa
Judge Frees Inmate On Habeas Corpus Writ
Charles Bonsier and another man were committed to jai tome enn for Qeeet. They were shown with showcase crap at the fairy grounds and released from custody on a writ of habeas corpus after appearance before Judge Matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Bonsier
Sunther
Jai Tome Enn
Qeeet
Cne Lody
Matter
Five-Foot Hogs Display At Local Fair Exhibit
On the 23rd Mr George W Helle of Juhopyville district Mhatchered a hog with five toes on each front foot and weights near 400 pounds. J Lee Timmonne near Bockets town butchered seven hogs from five farmers yesterday, with Frederick friends attending the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Hellewon
Juhopyville
J. Lee Timmone
Bockets Town
Cosmy
Frederick
Horrors Foohlonable Women Battle Veol Obscurity
Fragmentary text describes a sensational scene with vague references to women, a Pineweblos relic, and a potion or preparation claimed to improve health. The wording is garbled but hints at a sensational medical or moral panic tone from an old publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Etyle
Letters From The People Chaos in Postal Service Sparks Talk
A flood of reader letters from Frederick criticizes overworked carriers and missed deliveries. Residents note long post office hours, misplaced mail, and demand system changes while praising diligent clerks and the postal staff.
Local Nuptials and Court News Span county notices
A mash of wedding notices and a court verdict from Rockville area. Katherine McDonald and George Garnaway Cradly plan to wed December eight in Frederick County. Aaron Gortasley and May Llor tap presided at a Pearl ceremony with G. W. Miller as best man and May Dixon as bridesmaid. William Davis and Grace Crum wed at the M B parsonage with reception at the groom’s parents’ home. Also reported: William Edwards fined $100 plus costs for violating local uptown ordinances in Rockville Circuit Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Urleans
Frederick County
Partica
Bir
Williams
Alillec
Alles
L. Hubba
Lear
G. W. Miller
Slim May Dixon
Pearl
Sytelat
William Davis
Mies
Grace ¥. Crum
George Crum
Marriel
M. B. Parsonage
W. J. McKenney
Irvin Wayle
Obituary Notice for Fauala Eatelle Pickett
Fauala Eatelle Pickett wife of William W. Pickett died November 20 at 2 45 a m aged 23 years 0 months 18 days after a short illness. She was a devout United Brethren Church member and devoted wife and daughter. Survived by one three year old son. Funeral held December 1 at two o clock at the residence of her mother Mrs Henry Snyder with Rev Nilneapring performing the rites. The family remembers her faith and sorrowful loss with a hymn referencing God’s will.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fauala Eatelle
William W. Pickett
United Brethren Church
Henry Snyder
Nilneapring
Jameson Jonas
Bas Homann
Local Holiday Sales And Tickets At City Hall Events
A fragment from a 19th century paper notes holiday sales and events at local shops and a December 6 charity gathering at Frederick City Hall. It mentions jewelry stores on Market Street, a gift shop parade, and a prize draw with tickets, plus an invitation to the Klondike mining exhibit and a concert at the City Hall assembly room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiondke
Banta Claus Boolabie
Frederick Oty
Klondike
Carleton Tree
Generel
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Daily News
Janie Vo
Tryland
Bibs
Beghas Jordatar
Hatiie
Meroslindg
Ile Prench
Moreau
Vlad
Latther
Meron
Ueware
Piet Fia Siottona
Viasat
W. L. Moons
Weather Bureau
Kaufman
Clue
Mes
Jobe I. Grifles
Yeaterday
Maltimore
Iat Peerater
George HB. Zimmerman Sud
Cramer
Frederick Oly
Barkat
Literary Sucieting
Nicodemus
Mmemberg
Ciltura
Venty Tt. Ramsburg
Charlies MI Levy
Qvet Dent
J. G. Urner
Jacob Hobrbsch
Tresider
George K Dennis
Nicodemua
Niah E Cramer
K. T. bacQt
Charles J’. Levy
United States
Afirmative
William H. Nicodemus
Nash E. Cramer
L. T. MacGill
Charles
Uory
Weem
Nonez
D. B. Ramsburg
Bowlus
Alfred Rittersa
Goodell
Jacob Htobrback
Dr. Bowlus
Alfred Miller
A. B. Hamsburg
George R. Dennis, Jr
John W. Kolb Cusy
M. G. Urver
Mystem
Maryland
Ald
Riebien
Jacob ‘Rohrback
Alfred Hitter
Guveral Wlett
Themis J. Welsh
Big Roede County Treaenter
George J. Kaufenan
Aiyoa
Pactics
Besith
Hood
Eileinley Ooi
Heperatown
M. Dayeral
Waynestaro
Mid
Mary AL Dences
Bubb'asville
This County
Rockrile Yeetorday
Wm P. Edwards
Costa
L. BE. Mullin
Hooky
Petit Point
L. EK. Metco
John Hendrickson
NORVE
Jackie YU
CP Waco Ctuleao
Sacha
Adda
Dave
Jour Dynpro
Attractive Drug Store
Srenall
Market St
Brederick
Bam LP
Janos
City Hall
Treyy Cat
Guy Phere
Ming
Holliday
Pol
Briel
Brothera
Lands Jrrulty
Buuh Market
Laodle
Lanadia
Buuth Ata
Dhuly
Musto
Wiss
St Bhely
Paleo
Hassle
Volumus
Bivoy’s Palace of Music
AOMA
Calleef USA Tour
Frick Marras
Prire Olivers
Rhodook
Neorg
Karl
Neidio
A.‘ Rio & Suns
Hyptabesay MD
Leo
A. T
AKD
Emuadlmerh
PV. Staub
Iowa
Dou Baoruzis, Weeeee Ee UL
B. B. Hargett
Anie
Crown Museatel
Bamine
Itc
Mupoa'el Caine
Kene Curmanty
Logtorm Citron Glare Citronse
A.B. Hanoerr
Noah
Oramer
Orame
Real Botata & Finner Rano Oaliand
Fidelity
Riestria Light Company
Wohl Bonds
Galapeing
Bole
Avery Deirs
Lesirab
Frede
First National Buen
Boning Sone Dre Age Ackivict
Etons Lin
Witeineto
Sara Hamneonas Wregub
GOOTE
Sactoem
Ravin Steen
Earere
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