Baltimore Pigeons at New York Exhibition
Baltimore is represented at the American Institute exhibition of pigeons in New York by about one hundred birds. Of these, twenty entered by Mr S W Taylor tie records, with distances noted. The Y M C A officer election was postponed two weeks due to constitution designations. Metropolitan Branch will resume double tracking between Washington and Point of Rocks, 43 miles, from Silver Spring to Gaithersburg to Front of Rocks. Poultry dressing advice cautions cooling before packing for transport and notes skin integrity. A new macadam road from Pen Mar Park to Monterey will begin soon, improving the drive and proximity to Monterey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
American Institute
New York
Fr. S. W. Taylor
Bardo Improvements
Spencer
Washington
Point
Monterey
Western Maryland Railroad
Pen Mar Park
Improvements at Mechenicstown Station Spark Town Growth
The Western Afaryland Railroad company erects a small baggage coin at the passenger station Mechenicstown and builds a 28 carpenter shop on the company land. Two ar-siding tracks will serve Loy’s Bridge Crew cars, and when finished with Mr Loy’s coach at home, a whole town will rise north of the tracks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Afaryland Railroadompany
Mechenicstown
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promoted for Rheumatic Back Aches
The piece notes winter and holidays approach, with cold weather bringing rheumatic back pain to some, and suggests Hood's Sarsaparilla as a reasoned remedy. It acknowledges no cure but cites reported success and appeals to cautious readers to try the medicine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Hood’s
Niothar Resort Planned for Colored Patrons in Mountain Area
The Globe reports Hagers Town based Niothar Resort proposes opening a pleasure resort for colored folks weary of Hagerstown and Cambersburg. Overtures to a railroad are noted as the firm searches for a vital mid mountain location near Penmar and Ridge Summit, aiming to have it ready for next season's excursions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niothar Resort
Western Maryland Railroad Company
Hagerswo “Globe
Hagerstown
Cambersburg
Penmar
Ine Ridge Suromit
County Correspondence Knoxville Notes
Knoxville Notes reports local updates from Sandy Hook and nearby areas. It notes guests including Biesea Mand and Annie Porter, ill resident Miss Josephine Yates, a near fatal canal incident involving Jerry Morrison rescued by Conductor John Doll, a grand oyster capper for Democrats at the Knoxviile Hotel, and various local affairs from merchants preparing for holiday displays to furnace improvements and a Virginia hotel visitor, Mr. Steele, who vanished with losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Tur
Kroxvinis
Biesea Mand
Annie Porter
Emma Custer
Nannie Long
Sandy Hook
Theodore Brashearsis
Washington
Josephine Yates
Jerry Morrison
Sanny Hook
Harper’s Ferry
John Doll
W. L. Morrison
Jerry
Knoxviile
Robert Porter
John W. Porter
Baltimore
Lutheran
Charles ¥. Steele
Dayton
City
C. A. Crampton
Capt
4. T.deaver
Col.o'donnell
Outerbridge Horsey, Esq
Arthur
Maryland
West Virginia
Crampton
Steele
Pennsylvania
State v John H Gattrell Ill Treatment Case In Washington County
The State versus John H. Gattrell was taken up in Hagerstown court yesterday. The case concerns ill treatment of prisoners. The sheriff's attorney filed a demurrer to the indictment and the court postponed the case until next Tuesday with the courtroom well filled and much interest shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherif Gatrell
John H. Gattrell
Shen
Washington County
Hagerstown
Wolfsville News Briefs From The Catoctin News
Edw Boller of Johrstown Pa visits D W Bhekenstiffs and will spend winter in the area. Geo N Delanter near here brought a five pound odd vegetable to the office, a man sitting with another astride his shoulders. Mersra Diller and Donohue, contractors on the Tape worm railroad, left many debts behind them, including over a month’s wages. The community records the death of Eller Grossnickle, about 50, husband of Mahion, who died Wednesday after a limb disease turned to gangrene. She was a devout Dunkard and beloved neighbor. funeral Friday at 10 a.m. at Grossnickle Meeting House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolfsville
Boller
Johrstown
D. W. Bhekenstiffs
Geo. N. Delanter
Artadish
Mersra
Diller & Donohue
Eller Grossnickle
Mahion Grossnickle
Dunkard Church
Grossnickle’s
Mrs. Garratt's Condition Reported Quiet Day at Miller Grounds
Mr. Robert Garrett walked the grounds of the Miller mansion with his attendant. He appeared quiet and enjoyed the bracing air during the daily stroll yesterday.
Holiday Excursion Tickets by Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad will sell cheap excursion tickets between all stations east of the Ohio River on December 22, 23, 24, 25, 30, and 31, 1888 and January 1, 1889, good for return passage until January 3, 1889. Inclusive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Ite
Registrars Appointed in Frederick City by Governor
Gov Jackson appoints regulation officers for Frederick City. Names include Geo. Eterly Dutriet No 3 Francie T. Rhodes No 2 Geo L Stull No 3 Lewie W Riddiemoser No 4 August L Eader No.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick City
Gov. Jackson
Geo. Eterly
Dutriet
Francie T. Rhodes
Geo. L. Stull
Lewie W Riddiemoser
L. Eader
Fragmentary Satirical Notice From Peep O'Day Column
A fragment from a Peep O'Day column mentions an etched work striking a paste vein and cites the line the voice of the dying porner is now heard in the land just at the peep oday. It adds a sensory image of wandering moments and a fleeting odor of caneage for the hungry reader after work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Granger
Frostburg Seeks New National Bank with Lower Capital
Frostburg seeks a national bank after census shows 4,047 residents, lowering the required capital from 100,000 to 50,000 under new law. The town has long pursued a bank to fuel growth and commerce. A favorable vote or legislative action could establish banking services locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frostburg
Comparison Invite Promises Best Holiday Stock Deals
The notice invites comparison of goods with competitors and asserts superior stock and prices. It boasts universal buyer approval, claims high quality, and anticipates strong sales to secure local commerce, naming Temple of Fancy and Brench as references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jook
Namib
Temple of Fancy
Omen and Trials across a Remote Virginia Ledger
A Virginia man claims a meteorological omen predicts President Harrison will not finish his term. The essay ties November 19th snow to historical presidencies and argues a four year life lease for Harrison. Separate item notes John P. Sellman suing to recover a race mare, seeking half her earnings. $1,900 in costs. Mare bred on his Montgomery County farm. Rockville Sentinel.
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Keyzville
Benjamin Harrison
Taylor
Garfield
Keye Villeage
Benjamin Harrion
John P.sellman
New York City
Judge Hilton
Ar. SeHman
Selimen
Montgomery County
Rockville
Sentinel
Christmas Sayings and Folklore Mix of Weather and Warnings
A collection of old sayings linking Christmas to weather outcomes and future events. It cites green Christmas with fruitful crops and warns of consequences if a bridge is found or not built, plus expectations tied to sheep, stable visits, and sun through apple trees predicting next year’s harvest.
Maryland Republican Club to attend Harrison inauguration
The Maryland Zpvogue of Republican Club plans to attend the inauguration of President-elect Harrison in a body. W. W. Johnson will serve as grand marshal and Captain George B. Creamer as chief of staff. A monster street parade is being organized for state, city, and visiting clubs during the convention. A meeting at the Academy of Music to arrange the Baltimore convention was postponed due to Harris absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
R.C
Sehs
Harrison
W. W. Johnson
State League
Grand Marehal
George B. Creamer
Staf
National League
Baltimore
Johreon
Air
Foster
Academy of Music
Harris
Immaculate Conception Observed at St John’s Church
Local notes report Mrs. Getzendanner returning from Knoxville after attending her sister. Nine o’clock Mass marked the feast of the Immaculate Conception at St John’s. Various items mention cures, travels, and community notices including weddings, appointments, and upcoming nuptials for Feb 22 1889.
Magistrates Hear Assault Charge Tonight
Louise V Hall and Caroline Roling face a hearing before Magistrate Wilson at 7 this evening on charges of assaulting John W Hail last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise V. Hall
Caroline Roling
Wilson
John W. Hail
Salvation Army Open Meeting At Square Corner
An open meeting of Salvation Army members will be held at 7 30 o clock in the Square corner this evening. Usual meetings will be held tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Accident to Mr Horsey at Merry land Track falls into silo
Outerbridge Horsey of Maryland Track slipped in his barn Thursday evening and fell into a silo. He fractured a collar bone and sustained severe bruising. The fall from about twenty feet caused considerable anxiety for his condition.
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Horsey
Outerbridge Horsey
Merryland Track
Prepare for Winter Poultry House Repair Call
Prepare for winter by putting poultry house in order. Replace broken lights fix cracks mend Jenka and ensure full readiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jenka
Closing the Canal for the Season
Way bills on the canal will be discontinued after next week and water likely drawn off by the 26th inst.
Old pulpit tied to Strawbridge relics in Baltimore depot
Relics at the Methodist Book Depository in Baltimore include an old pulpit once used by Robert Strawbridge at John Evans House, Sem's Creek, before construction of the meeting house nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Book Depository
Baltimore
Robert Strawbridge
John Evans
Sem's Creek
Meosting
Callin Elopement Prompted Flight to Fairfax
Charles Callin, the fencing agent who recently eloped with Miss Moberly, deserted his wife and was seen in Fairfax, Virginia with a lady. They stayed at a hotel twenty miles from a railroad and appeared to have ample funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Callin
Charles Callin
Miss Moberly
Fairfax
Virginia
Gas Discount Reminder From American Heat and Light Co
Gas consumers should call at the office on W Church street to settle their bills and obtain the discount before the tenth. G F Clingan, agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Heat and Light Co
W. Church Street
Settie
G. F. Clingan
Blackbirds Gone South Over Court Square
A flock of several hundred blackbirds was seen yesterday evening around Court Square at about 5 o'clock. They circled the post office and church spire as they appeared indecisive before the leader charted a path south. The birds then all followed, suggesting a winter migration signal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court Square
Ofice
Hotel Arrivals and County Jail Sentences in Carroll County
Hotel arrivals list at major inns like CENTRAL HOTEL and CABLIN HOUSE with names such as Harvey, Longsdorf, Parlett, Jol fs, Davenport, and Fenn among others from Baltimore to Ohio. In the Carroll County Criminal Court, Thomas Harding colored was sentenced to twelve years. John Bowen escorted, five years in penitentiary for four assault with intent to kill cases. Henry Robinson two months for assault on an officer. several others given ten days, two months, or eight to five years for various offenses including larceny and resisting an officer. Case No 38 and others proceeding. appeal motions and indictments noted.
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Crient
Carroll County
Thomas Harding
Harding
John Bowen
Otho Jones
Ida Mulberry
Union Bridge
Bowen
Emmulsburg
Tyler
Henry Robinson
Paul Hewitt
Sykesville
House of Correction
James Green
Thomas Johnson
Warner Chase
Jeremiah Dorsay
William France
No 38
State
John W. Bhazard
Court of Appeals
James Lane
William Collins
Baltimore bound horse shipment for Henry Lancaster
Mr. Wm Kolb of East Third Street drove to Baltimore this morning with a horse for Mr. Henry Lancaster, purchased from John Baumgardner. Dr A A Willits will deliver a lecture on Sunshine in this city Friday evening the 14th as part of the YMCA course. Seats at Yeakle's after 9 10 oclock Tuesday morning.
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Baltimore
Wm. Kolb
East Third Street
Henry Lancaster
John Baumgardner
A.A. Willits
F.C
M.C. A
Yeakle’s
Social Circles Notes And Club Gatherings
Social Circles mentions a Cooking club reception at Dr. E R Eschbachs residence on Eat Church Street Thursday evening next. The F S Seminary young ladies plan an event just before Christmas holidays. YMGE notes meet at Junior Hall for a musical and literary treat on Wednesday December 26. Union holds an important meeting tomorrow at 645 PM.
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E.R. Eschbach
F. F. Seminary
MLC U
GE Cementeef
Public Auction Sells Farm and Woodlot in Chamcetown District
Mayor GB Foot sold the 102 acre farm and 12 acre woodlot at public auction to Scott Lade and Aaron Bayer respectively for 42 dollars per acre and 1210 dollars. The property, in the Chamcetown district, was owned by the late Van I Boyer and trustees Robert Biggs and J C Motter. Leap Year advice urges timely marriage plans before year 1888 ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GB. Foot
Cartia Hove
Messrs
Robert Biggs
J.C. Motter
Van'l Boyer
Afechamcetown
Scott Lade
Woodiot
Aaron Bayer
Remarkable Wash ington and Georgetown Railroad Driver’s Service Record
The driver longest in service on the Seventh street line, Mr. G. W. Hauer, completed his twenty fifth year in that position after being appointed October 10 1863. He has not been laid off a day through fault of life. Helena paid him 22000 in wages. Mr. Haver is married about forty six, with five children, and he is brother to S. Fisher Haver formerly of this city.
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Seventh Street
Washington and Georgetown
G. W. Hauer
Helena
Haver
S. Fisher Haver
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E Daily News
GANZ
Carrix
Wefely
FAREY
Esch Monte
Dell
Specist Novie
Lynn Haven Oyscers
Cranog Dich
M.A
Shewara Perfathive
HO. Williame
Charlottsville
S. Brunner
B&o. BR. KR
Dorsey N. Etchion
Albert L. Pearre
Unionville
Otto Hunckel
Law and Arbitration Bureau of Baltimore
Frederick
Charles Schroeder
Hez. Swein
Trinity M.E Church
Wa Bington
G. Baker Fout
Sproyfeld
Ohio
David S. Rice
East Fourth Street
Fret
S. OC. Bradburn
Worithington
Mags
Krise
Ed. F. Frock
Mt. Plescant
Emerald Beneficial Association
Emmittsburgh
Lloyd H. Barber
All Saints” Church
Hall
W.T. Haller
Norfolk
G. B. Fout
Chad Barnes
Afessie
Chas. Stoner
Geo. Mulier
Walter Cook
Thos. Hooper
McMurray
Meser
Geo. Seidling
Stump House
West Church Street
M. E. Barigis
Wm. Simpson
Eiger
Liberty
Hhis
Emanuel Munshower
Wm. F. Anderson
Mies Alice Groome
Anns Arendel County
Erry Hotel
Harvey
D E Longsdorf
H J Strayer
T Fenn
Edurarda
Mich
S Fredlander
W E Linna
AW Brown Foc Shaw
J F Parlett
CC Jol
Balto
County
Cablin
JC Davenport
FO Carter
WR Hill
Firkenecher
M Barton
B Pallett
E Fisher
Boston
Greader
Fannie
Mullinix & Kemp
Hood's
C. L Hood &Co
Lowe
Mass
el Great Gulf
Aever
Eeest Heller's
Green House
T. Tnn
Lyon
J. KR. Sheppard
Conri Street
Kent
John T. Carlin
el P.O. Montsomery Esonty
Deeidin
Phyatz Sale
Frederick Ag
W. I. Johnson
Coudafre
Ad Artive
UBLIC
North Market
Wea
Bert
Fereg
Walter Saunders
Ritet Lng
Dectita
HARTZ
MeCarceil’s
Catuin
Busip Co
Deren Bing
Aocd
Joey MW
Lautricht
Auerd Dairy Ac
Columbus
Milor Pke
Box Ji
Fredurick
Geg
W. Brast & Co
W. Patrios
Third Street
B. Staley
McSurras
Market Street
Patrick Atree
Neweot
T. Frédawer
Frederick Alf
J. Beckie
Ayer
L. D Bixby
Bartoneville
Alonzo el Daggett
Sm Me
eLiom
Ayers
J. C. Ayer
G. J
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