World’s Fair souvenir coins auctioned off by commission
Brief notes report nearly two million dollars worth of World’s Fair souvenir coins disposed of by the commission. Also mentioned are The Cracker Jack Company arriving in Frederick from Brooklyn, a pension increase for Wm Iler of Walkeraville, and Georgetown’s formal annexation to Washington. Additional items note a fatal train accident at Martinsburg, an illustrated World’s Fair photography feature, courtship woes for a young man, and period dress gossip from Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Georgetown
Rock Creek
Hinor Pbuval
Cumberland Valley Railroad
Martinsburg
W.va
Hannis
Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Shepp
Pericd
Iady
Philadelphia
Court actions span debt, burial dispute, and horse sale
At Grean Court this morning Judge Lytch presided.Cases included Zimmerman v De Jashmautt sub curia and Ramsburg v Carter over a $65 debt tied to Hanson Carter. Brengle faced a dog burial dispute with Grow. Motter and Levy appeared for parties. Stim daughter v Shindiedecker concerned two farms as payment. Stait presented a bill amid payment disputes. D W Staeffer sold a French Coach to J J Singleton and a stallion to Charles Kenna for $1100.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grean Court
Lytch
John A. Zimmerman
John A. de Jashmautt
Bro
Wm. H. Rg
Rawson B. Carter
Wm. H. Ramsburg
George B. Cartier
Point of Rocks
Afr. Cerxter
Hanson Y. Carter
J.C. Motter
E. §. Eichelberger
P.F. Pampel
Jay
Jozeph Grol
G. W. Brengie
Brengie
Grow
C. J
Levy
Thiscece
Stimdaugh
Shindiedecker
Staith
C. Blotter
E. L. Rowe
Appelant
F.L. Stoner
Appellee
Letters From the People on the Public School Mission
A letter urging the public schools to remain nonsectarian and universal. It argues the state must educate to prevent ignorant voters, assimilate immigrants, and unify society through shared language and common civic values. The writer invokes the need to inculcate respect for the American flag and nationhood. Rev. Os. Hasseanr
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haymarket
Chicago
William IV
Os. Hasseanr
Influenza Returns With Widespread Grip In City
A Frederick reader notes the grip is back with many cases this winter and warns all to take precautions. Officials discuss influenza origins from London’s 1889 outbreak and the spread from October through winter, with debate over causes and transmission and the disease’s effect on different ages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tex
Frederick
London
Rassig
Germany
France
St Ucles
Elected Officers Chosen At Antietam Camp Sons Of Veterans
At a Jat meeting of Antietam Camp Sons of Veterans held December 11 officers were elected for the coming year. Captain Ino H. Hoderait and first lieutenant Giegant OC A Mattoon second lieutenant Ches A Six camp clerk Wr H Mebbing Barry C sic Lane and Geo W Glessner were named delegates to the division encampment Geo W Glessner became alternate with Harry Crum as alternate. Installation is set for the second Monday evening in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sons of Veterans
Antietam
Thel- Bali Sfordsvevening
Ino HH. Holderait
Giegant
A. Mattoon
Leutenant
Ches. A. Six
Wr. H. Mebbing
Barry C. Sic. Lane
Geo. W. Glessner
Geo. W.glessner
Harry
Crum
Old Stage Coach Carried to National Museum
Sunday morning a battered stage coach built in 1881 passed Point of Rockz on an east bound freight train. It carried mail over Illinois and Indiana and bears multiple bullet holes from highwaymen and Indians. It will be placed in the National Museum at Ashton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point of Rockz
Illinois
Indiana
National Museum
Ashton
Orphans Court Probate Actions Reported
The will of Phoebe Abalt filed for probate with letters testimentary granted to Matthias and Joseph Abalt. Martha Elees estate letters of administration to George Elees. Report of estate personal property for Jacob Barkier. First and final account of Anna Myers Administratrix for Jacob Myers filed. Wills of Marcellus Warrenfeltz and Frank Wertheimer admitted to probate. Final account of D O Winebrewer for Christana Buskey estate settled among creditors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
Phoebe Abalt
Matthias
Joseph Abalt
Martha A. Elees
Martha Elees
George Elees
Jacob Barkier
Anna WL .Myers
Jacob Myers
Marcellus Warrenfeltz
Frank Wertheimer
Trobste
D. OC
Christana
Buskey
Smong Credders
Old Baltimore Sun issues reveal mid 19th century strikes and events
A resident saved five copies of the Baltimore Weekly Sun from 1854. Reports recount miners marching with a “Forty cents a ton Liberty or death” banner, mine blockades, bail requests, and a later settlement. Other items note coal output, a Major Keller death, free black labor strife, canal inspection travel, national finances, and a severe railroad wreck with many dead or injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Cumberland News
John W. Ehafter
Baltimore Weekly Sun
Sun
Times
Blarch
Maryland
Langolin
B, and O. Railroad Company
George’s Creek
Lonaconing Company
Wim. A. Smith
Mrr. Smith
Smith
Wm. Keller
Talbot County
O. Canal Company
Georgetown
Congress
Franklin Pierce
United States
General Cass
Navy
Old Point Comfort
Purchase Notice for George & Grosher Yard on Cerro Street
A formal notice claims agreement to purchase the cost yard of George and Grosher opposite Gambri's Steam Flour Mill. It states stockkeeping and daily mail service will be provided, with priority for Cerro Street customers and efforts to meet consumer needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ipastic
George &. Grosher
J. B. Gambri
Mapaccit & Trai
Handsome Stage Furnishings Prepared for City Opera House
Frank B. Rhodes purchased walnut and plush parlor furniture along with cases and bric a brac for stage setups. Items will debut Wednesday evening for A Cracker Jack at the City Opera House, as the M C A holds its monthly meeting in Kemp Gall & Child enjoys. The notice also promotes Syrup of Figs as a family laxative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank B. Rhodes
City Opera House
Improve Roads Through Agricultural Dept Investigations
Washington special notes the Agricultural Department under Secretary Morton leads a road improvement program. General Stone heads data gathering, sending circulars to governors and lawmakers for information. 14 states pass new road laws, Michigan amends its constitution, and hundreds of miles of good roads are built. The first bulletin will publish abstracts of key state actions and practical suggestions for local use. governmental aid is limited to information and surveys. a state engineer idea is considered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural Department
Washington
Morton
National League For
Nations Road League
Road League
Chicago
Sqesrely
Gen. Hoystore
N. York
General Stone
Messire
Dubstow
Catcago
General Stove
Secretary of Agriculture
Union
Michigan
National League For Good Roads
Asd Fox General Distribution
General J Scone
Henry W. Williams
Miaryi
Rosd
Jon
Geological Survey
Neral Stone
Road Building Model Displays At Agricultural Department
General Stove leads a Baltimore convention push to study road improvement and push a state appropriation. Railroads may offer reduced rates to move road materials, aiding year round traffic and equalizing shipments beyond seasonal constraints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Stooe
Agricultural Department
Martland
Agriculure Dep Partment
General Stove
Baltimore
Wita Ibta
World’s Fair Art Portfolios Coupons Offer
Tas News invites readers to collect coupons in daily issues to obtain parts of a World’s Fair Portfolio. Three coupons plus 10 cents or stamps buy one part. two parts weekly delivered Saturdays if orders are in by the prior Wednesday. Extra 2c stamp for mailed parts. Also offered is a bound volume for six dollars plus options. Sample copies available at the News office.
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Tas News
Ember
Tee News
Real Estate Transfers Mention Multiple Buyers and Lands
Mary Link transfers two acres to Walter B Stevens for 186 dollars. John W Hoover and wife convey 7 acres 69 perches to John Mangens for 325 dollars. John T Albecch and Sarah A his wife receive 5 acres for 550 dollars. Henry Linge and Virginis h his wife transfer 3 acres 28 perches to Mary F Kolb for 75 dollars. Hood's Sarsaparilla advertised as a remedy.
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Mary Link
Walter B. Stevens
John W. Hoover
John 4
Mangens
John T. Albecch
Sarah A
John A. Phillirs
Lang
Henry Linge
Virginis'h
Mary F. Kolb
Rood
Weet CHEAP Chenille Covers and Linen Goods Sale
Weet CHEAP offers chenille covers at 33 percent off former prices and advertises a wide assortment including linen towels bureau scarfs table cloths splashers and tidbits with new goods constantly arriving in season. Visit to see low prices and fresh stock.
Best Rio and Other Coffees Sold Cheap in Peedrick
Advertises Ge coffee varieties with prices: Good Rio 25 cents Best Rio 24, Maracaibo 30, Java 35. Promises all fresh roasted and notes sale at Gar Art Port, Jalia. Includes a quotation praising an exposition and a book of photographs from October 1893.
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Rio
Maracaibo
Java
Ion
Gar Art Port
Jalia
Tree
Chas. Sheldon
South Dakota
Outing store clears odds and ends on ladies jackets
A local ad announces a closing out sale with ladies jackets at very low prices. New mackintosh garments arrived yesterday in blue and black with solid grades. Elegant kid gloves priced at 7 shillings 50. Perrins best black French kid gloves sold at 1 pound 75.
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Perrins
Difficult Feat Accomplished by Frederick Cyclist
Harry Park the famed trick cyclist from Frederick completed a dangerous ride down the Capitol steps in Washington. After an initial failed attempt on the east front due to wheel damage, Park along with Charles E Ball and Charles W Clark descended the near front stairs, totaling seventy two steps, with only one spoke broken and requiring extreme alertness on the abrupt landings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Park
Frederick
Capitol Steps
Washington
East Front
Capitol
Charles E. Ball
Charles W. Clark
Local Doctor to Visit City Hotel for Ear Nose Throat Clinic
Dr J R Hardesty, ear and throat specialist, will be at City Hotel Thursday next the 14th at 3 o clock and again Friday the 15th at 5 pm. Cracker Jack arrives at 3:55 pm. Christmas is fast approaching with only two weeks left to prepare for gifts for young or old.
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J. Rol. Hardesty
City Hotel
Unheard of Prices Hit Monon Store Coat Sale
Monon and Kur advertise a closing sale at Unheard of Prices offering coats at low prices. The notice invites customers to take advantage of the opportunity to buy a good coat cheaply.
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N. B
Costa
Eye examination by Dr Hicks at City Hotel
Dr Hicks specialist eye ear nose and throat will visit Washington at the City Hotel West Patrick Street on Friday and Saturday December 15 and 16. The examination is free to determine eyesight improvement or headache relief. Hours: 9 3 to 6 p.m.
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D. Hicks
Washington, D
City Hotel
West Patrick Street
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the Daily News
James
Sruard
England
John Jay
New York
Coley Cubber
Senond Masea
Louisa
Poleon
Viena
Great Brita
Canaden
Gold Dollar Mining Co
Market & Trail
Jon Hendrickson
Wasrtrerox
D. C
W. Hanerictoy
Obieta the Weather Bureau
D. W. Staeffer
Prospect Stock
Stit
J.J. Singleton
Charlesawn
Prince Imperial
Chas. Kena
Frederpk County
Connecticut
Treasury
Senate
Baltimore and Susquehanna Road
Europe
Frederick County
W.Z. Beall
Prince George’s County
Samuel Hambleton
U. and O. Canei Company
Hood
Chenille
Aileizes
Jonx Hexpatcezer
F. V. Staub
Peederick
FLV
Staub, Sorta Market Street
Cergaty
Shek
John Hendrickson
Logal Menlion
James 5
Waleer
Sapana Oe & Waleer & Co
Ourband Kercarief Stock
OODS
Walkbe
Monon & Kur
Rodook & Neidig
Froveck & Neidig
Yanunese
Rilk Emebroi‘crvd
Teese
Trederick
Prik
Bobooka
Nelbig
A. AT. Rice &S & Sons
Rice & Song
Fosuna
Chascrons
North Mabeart Stucee
Fredsrick
Atc
BR. L. Harley
R. L. Harley
Ercrart Eloe
Ercrant Ailor
Tagen
Brooklyn
Peacock
W. ZT. Delaplaing
Keller & Delongemutt
East
Patrick Street
Geo HF
Railing
EO. H. Railing
Callanod
Geo. H. Railing
the Grocer
North Market Street
B. H. Blackston
Roterss
B. H. Buacasrox
Market Street
C. He, Cline & GO
C. Z. Cline & CO
H. Che
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