Brief Bits of Local News and Nonsense
A collage of small items: electric light talk, barroom notes, Christmas shopping ads, misquoted sayings, and local curiosities. Mentions New Year shooters, B&O car in town, Flora Temple trot, electric lights debates in Elkridge, Frederick coal price up, and Schermberg wheelmen burlesque.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Harvey R. Lease
Suation. Car
Flora Temple
Weat Booth Atreat
Elkridge
Howard County
Hagerstown
WiHamsport
W. L. Smith
East Martin Street
Martinsburg
Frederick
Tor News
Sieibyville
Ind
New York Monument
Antietam Station
Baltimore
Baltimore and Ohio
Schermberg Wheelmen
Stresta
Shepherdstown
Christmas Windows Display Brighten City Stores
A Swift survey of shop windows along North Market and nearby streets shows Christmas cheer across retailers. Fisk, Mullinix Kemp, Beraut Knott, Beckley candy, Johnston grocer, and H F Knott offer festive displays of china, glassware, cologne, toys, and treats. Shoppers glimpse green garlands, berries, and ornaments framing shelves of gifts and groceries as local merchants emphasize ready-to-gift selections and seasonal specials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eiskesauee
China
Delft
Limoges
Haviland
Coulpitie
Mullinix & Xamp
Mulinix & Kemp
Brelst & Knott
Beraut & Knott
Sonventra
Hantera
B. Breet & Eon
B. Ebert & Sons
DILL
Beckley
Frank Johneton
Fragmented satirical note about a tipsy man and market goods
The passage humorously describes a daily scene where a inebriated man tries to recover his Metaparg from a crowd, laughing and joking as others mock his mishaps. His frequent misfortune is attributed to always finding fresh, free goods in the market atmosphere.
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Kyowa O
Congress and LBA Debate War and Trade Policy
House member and Senator Wellington spoke in Baltimore on Wednesday evening. He warned against war with Spain, urging calm and a focus on restoring European confidence through trade. A letter from an army officer suggested the US could not quickly strike Spain, arguing for restraint and continued commerce to recover prosperity.
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Wal Godlow
Congretamsa
Bed Geo. L. Wellegion
United States
Europe
America
Wellington
Spain
Wild possum and coon dogs haunt Maryland Heights fields
Left by soldiers, a wild breed of small red dogs with silky hair roams the Maryland Heights hills. Willam Snovelle, a hunter’s son, reports two exceptionally capable coon and possum dogs that hunt without their master. One dog has claimed eighty coons over ten years, with many other catches, as neighbors note the breed’s rarity in the region.
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Maryland
Inthia
Huntog
Willam Snovelle
Maryland Heights
Enovella Baa
Philomathean Literary Society Meeting Recap
The Philomathean Literary Society held a regular meeting with readings by W. H. Nicodemus and W. T. Haller, a recitation of Casey at the Bat, essays on education, and a debate on annexation. The affirmative won the judges’ decision. Two new members were elected, and a follow up program is announced for December 28 with a railroad policy debate.
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Philomatheane the
Philomathean Literary Society
W. H. Nicodemus
Casey
W. T. Haller
Jacob
Robrbsck
Canada
Canadse
United States
Edward Bow Ins
Roger B. Wood
L. T. MacGill
Wm. A. Nicodemus
Alfred Ritter
Mesars
Johnson
Hailer
Urner, Jr
Henry
Ramsburg
W. M. Zimmerman
W. I. Hatler
Amon Burgee
J. J. Honif
Prof
Thames
FT. M. Biser
Baker Johnson
Burned to Death at Owings Mills Home for the Feeble Minded
Lucinda Fontz a 16 year old inmate burned to death December 3 at the Owings Mills Home for the Feeble Minded during a laundry contest. A gusting wind fanned the flames after a brush of bedclothes on a stove, causing fatal burns as she ran to the yard. She was a Frederick County native, sent to the institution from a state reform school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucinda Fontz
Owings’ Mills
Frederick County
Mother Arrested for Abduction and Assault in Court
A woman about thirty, alias Agnes O Neil or Annnie McDonald, was arrested on charges of_bedesty and abandonment after confessing to taking a child from Mr Dudley Page's residence last Tuesday. She was sent to Mantevoe Hospital for ten days with a pending hearing. real name believed to be Annnie McDonald.
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Joan A. Simp
Agees O'Neil
Dudley Page
Mantevoe Hospital
Abe
Anncie McDonald
House of Correction
Sho
Stier
Abe Borjwell
A Bad Fall In Franklin Mills Injures Mrs Stull
Mrs Christian Stull aged resident of Franklin Mills was walking in her yard when her foot struck a clothes line prop, hurling her to the ground and leaving her unable to walk since the incident. Home Sold near Libertytown for 750 dollars. Mr H Clint Sweadver sold a house and lot to Mrs Mahale Glissa widow of Bamool Gifsen for 750.
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Christian Stull
Franklin Mills
H. Clint. Sweadver
Libertytown
Mahale Glissa
Bamool Gifsen
Teacher Honored by State Board of Education
The State Board praised M A E Biser of Myersville for life certificate eligibility enabling him to teach in any public school without further exams. Nearby, Jesse T. Stoner bought a carload of fifty six bushels of apples at Union Bridge for freight and thirty loads of lime stone are being hauled daily by Baker Bros. Lime Co. in Martinsburg area. A new mail box was installed on East Patrick Street opposite Neidhart’s bakery, and the old lamppost was straightened. Bertha Lizerx of Downsville summoned as a witness in State v. John Duizer case. Hood's Sarsaparilla promoted as a blood purifier.
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State Board of Education
M.A. E. Biser
Myersville
East Patrick Street
Neidhart
Frederick
Bertha Lizerx
Downsville
John Duizer
Attempted Murder Near Sanday Night Ambush
Wolfe, a resident of Tsceptows, barely escaped death when a masked assailant fired on his buggy as it passed through a boggy area near Carcett. The attack occurred Sunday night, leaving no clues about the attacker, with robbery as a suspected motive.
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Wolfe
Sparrow
Bards of
Harniy
Nike Epper
Carcett
Eigat
Seaton
Woespemin
Tarry
Local merchants advertise goods and prices for holiday season
Buin Bros offers dolls carriages and a broad stock from imported to local items while Allen Hobrback grocer promotes fruits wines and cigars near the City Hotel. J W Morris sells diamonds watches sterling silverware John Rogers statuette groups and coal and wood by Masses & Tram with nearby dealers ready to assist shoppers.
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Applea
Baldwins
Greesings, Rossetts
Run Dayis Appies
Choice
Allen Hobrback
Grocer
City Hotel
J. W. Morris
John Rogers
First National Bank
Dimumsons Jeweler Promises Bargains on Goods
A note from a local jeweler, Dimumsons, advertises a large rack of goods priced to move. The shop invites customers to call to view and discuss offers as stock must be cleared at reduced prices.
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Mascatel
Leghorn Citran
M. M. Bow
F. W. Horth
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Baker Bros
Brunswick Yard
Oakland Post Office
Faleilde
Thomas H. Heller
5Aum & Dill
Frank J. Echroeder
Frank Gebroeder
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Santa
Steiner Brothers
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HF. Ehock
H.F. Knock & Son
Eloy & Perry
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Loy & Perry
Atlen G. Quyrn
Allen d
Quynn
Stagp & Rhoderick
Strap & Rhoderick
Eugene Albaugh
Wm. H. Hamebgeg
Wm. A. Rameburg
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Congress
LBA
Suurpan
Jom R. Rouzer
Joseph Willnide
Thurmoor
Chinmey Rock Pesk
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W. L. Martin
Towson
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Martha Lavinis Stanner
Alberton
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Sidney Sapvington
Union Chapel
This County
Childran
California Fig Syrup Company
Momterse Hospital
Smith Hall
Western Maryland College
Westminster
Stowning
Webster
Philomathean
Irving
Sheridan
A. H. Murray
Walkersville
Anthony
Sir Anthony
Hopkins
Davidson
Great Southern Printing and Manufacturing Company
Middletown
Valley
James Gittinger
Frederick County National Bank
Jesse T. Stoner
Johnsville
WMRR
Union Bridge
Baker Bros. Lime Co
Hood
Uuksows Assaiisut
Mas
Ambash
Buin Bros
A. N. Mo. Cardall
Florida
Acre
Allen Kohrback
Rotel
Muamin’s
Heidatechend Pere Joust
Alien Robrback
Cigare
D Liebman’s
Teller
J. W. Mor
Gifta Ab
Mapxeut & TR
George
T. Masa
Tsar
Mass
Tram
F. Q. Thomas
Chilton & Rhoads
Manxin, & Tal
Best & Kepler
Buss & Kerrans
Central Entral Hardware CO
Storraman
Mulliniz
BRMP
Valoesio
Motiox & Keuxr
John Hendrickson
Merchardiss
Hyuldsswati
Bai
Alwati
Tadis
Ulance
Ladigi
Uitaich Scar FA
Scabys
Ladias
EID Oluvee
NSW Porser Ladies
Kent
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Astrachan Glov
Boarta, &C
Vv. Staub
ICE
Doll Brothers
Noth Mareet ST
TRE Umbrella
Rou
Hasoxseoners
Brady
Zenumbhata
Dow Baorazzi
N. Market Street
Bailing Grocery CO
Bartholomay Roesbester
N.Y
Boos
Apollo
Neplus
Sis
John 4
Bodooe & Neidg
Rooki Aui
Littl AS
Sim Cick
Frederick City
Coumty
Youass Truly
Rodock & Heldig
A. T. Rice & Sons
A. T. Ricz & Sons
Telephone
James EK Walker
OQ Jas
Walker & CO
Rubey
Jas. K. Waters & CO
B. Hargett
Eo Lo Muscatel Raisins
Bultane
Lomlon
Raisiza
Jamaica
Doll's
Marzen Beer Had & Grost Rage, C.D. Dow
J. J. Remsburg
Jos J. Remsburg
Po. A
N. Market St
Groot Bow
Cape
Bemsburg
Miller
Hipamo Sor Cott
Unser Va
Kondling Wood
Corr
Meller & CO
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