Brief Bes Budget of Bright and Odd Global Tidbits
An assortment of local and general interest items notes half the month gone, flowering plants in New South Wales surpassing Europe, silk deemed unclean by Moharomedans, limited free lunches in Atlanta saloons, beliefs about hair and gender among Chinese, wage figures for Illinois teachers in 1898, Australia free of native pipes, South Carolina’s purple robe in Senate, toy soldiers from discarded scraps in Paris, London cabs adopting Swiss cowbell neckwear, long-standing birthday customs, Pharaoh’s celebrations in scripture, patenting costs about 14000 dollars worldwide, and patents protection across sixty four countries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New South Wales
Europe
Atlanta
Ilinois
Australia
South Carolina
Senate
Paris
London
Rome Notes on Local Societies and Clubs
Rome society pages describe a lively season of meetings and events across churches literary groups Y M C A and historical and patriotic societies. Freestanding notes praise the Frederick Art Club Daughters of the American Revolution and Daughters of the Confederacy while promoting a free library and the healthful Syrup of Figs remedy by the California Fig Syrup Company.
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Frederick
Historical Society
Daughters of the American Revolution
Daughters of the Confederacy
California Fig Syrup Company
Social World Dance at Independent Hall Delightful Music
The Independent Drum Band held the third in a series of dances at Independent Hall with large attendance and a pleasant evening. Frederick Select Orchestra provided the music. Nearby, Mr Rhodes and his sister, visitors in town, gave an impromptu concert in Hotel Burgess lobby with mandolin guitar violin and vocal selections.
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Independent Hall
Independent
Frederick Select Orchestra
Houl Burgess
Morgan Johnson wedding at Morgan residence
Mr Charles C Morgan and Miss Katie M Johnson wed at Andrew J Morgans home on Bentsz street on the 13th inst in a ceremony conducted by Rev A W Philhower.
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Morgan—Johnson
Charles C. Morgan
Katie M. Johnson
Andrew J. Morgan
Bentsz Street
Imst
A. W. Philhower
Mr. W. W. Crimming Leaves for Baltimore for State Council
Purely personal note reports Mr. W. W. Crimming departing this morning for Baltimore to attend the State Council of the Catholic Benevolent Legion. The paragraph includes an endorsement for Hood's Sarsaparilla as a nerve tonic, claiming it enriches blood and strengthens nerves.
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W. W. Crimming
Baltimore
State Council of the Catholic Benevolent Legion
First Train Reaches Frederick After Terrible Blizzard
The city awakens to relief as the first train from Baltimore arrives at noon, after a ferocious blizzard that left snowbanks up to twelve feet deep across streets. Tracks from Cumberland to Washington reopen gradually, while railroads from Baltimore to Philadelphia remain largely blocked. Citizens clear drifts, collate mail, and brace for lingering cold as crews work to resume normal service.
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Frederick
Mt. Pleasant
Ezra Houck
Hahn
Harry Rowe
J. Roger McSherry
Braddock
Samuel Kline
Charles Utermeble
Wim
Poplar Terrace
Jol. L. V. Baughman
Bliz
Frederick Junction
Baltimore
Frederick Janction
Adamstown
Metropolitan
Washington Junction
Washington
Baltimore and Ohio Railrad
Martinsburg
Pennsylvania Railroad
Monocacy River
Littlestown
Taday
Western Maryland
Cumberland
Cherry Ray
Dickerson
Rockville
Balmore
Newark
Philadelphia
Points West
New York
Hagerstown
Attorney General Selections and Political Speculation
The article discusses possible appointments to succeed Judge McComas and Governor Lowndes on the District of Columbia bench. Attorney General Clabaugh is modest about a potential nomination. Names floated include Ashley Gould, George M. Russum, George R. Gaither Jr., and S A Williams, with political calculations for renomination. Local illnesses are noted among residents and a central dry goods house worker resumes duties after illness.
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Clabaugh
McCowns
District of Columbia
Clabauch
Ashley M. Gould
Montgomery County
George M. Russum
Caroline County
Court of Appeals
Russum
George R. Gaither, Jr
Clubaughs
S. A. Williams
Harford County
Williams
Senate
Harford
Birthday Entertainment At St James Lutheran Church
The Ladies Mite Society hosts a birthday entertainment at St James Lutheran Church on Tuesday night February 21 featuring a fine musical program. Rev Marion J Eline, who had been invited to Dayton Ohio, remains with Bethlehem Church Harrisburg Pa after reconsidering. Weather notes forecast a February storm cycle with cold, snow, and possible warmer spells as foreseen by the groundhog and local predictors. John S Wirt of Cecil County is being urged for Democratic governor candidacy though he has not agreed, a past State Senator and House delegate known as a Democratic leader.
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Electricailroad
Frederick
Middletown
Myeraville
Patrick Street
Roseuocr
Baltimore
Chas Smith
Upbana
Eugene Spouseller
Murray Wills
Buckeystown
Lewis Markell Farm
Mr. Murray
Adamstown
Messrs
Eugene
Thomas Sponseller
Clarke Place
Rica & Haller
Market
Church Street
Geo. Wm. Smith
Mary Jane
Pennosylvania
George McLean
Here
E.J. Angleberger
Angleberger
W.W. Fleming
West Patrick Street
Fort
Doll Brothers
North Market Street
Fort Dou
Bentzy Street
Third
Fifth Streets
Ladies’ Mite Society
St James Lutheran Church
Marion J Eline
Lutheran Church of
Dayton
Ohio
Kag
Bethlehem Church
Harrisburg
John S. Wirt
Cecil County
Wirt
State Senate
Devil County
Eggs Take a Rice and Market Demand Surges
Demand for eggs rose on fastnacht day as households bake kinklins and serve pancakes. With 20 markets operating, a scarcity spread, and eggs selling at twenty cents a dozen. dealers warned prices could rise to twenty five cents if more stock appeared.
Middletown Faces Fuel Shortage Amid Scarcity Crisis
A Middletown report warns coal and oil supplies are nearly exhausted and will last only days. Frederick must deliver supplies soon or widespread suffering will follow. No daily papers have arrived since Saturday, and rural residents are borrowing from neighbors to endure.
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Middleto
Middletown
Frederick
Special Meeting of Junior Fire Engine Company
A special meeting of the Junior Steam Fire Engine Company No. 3 will be held tonight at 7.30 o clock to take action on the death of Charles M Helfenstein. Also note an error reporting the Otho J Keller house price. Hood's Sarsaparilla advertised as a blood purifier and tonic.
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Junior Steam Fire Engine Company
No. 3
Charles M. Helfenstein
Otho J Keller
East Patrick Street
Willard
Keller
Frederick, MD
Maine Day Anniversary of Battleship Maine in Havana Harbor
Unverified commemorations mark the first anniversary of the Maine explosion in Havana harbor and honor the dead including Locut J J Blandin. Plans describe a new Maine class battleship at Cramps Shipyard Philadelphia, with cost, dimensions, armament, and propulsion details, predicting launch around the second anniversary and service by the third, alongside Ohio and Missouri.
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Havana
United States
Maine
Ban
Locut
J.J. Blandin
Baltimore
Greymount Cemetery
National Cemetery
Anionpolis
Blandin
Deusino
Cramps
Philadelphia
Ohio
Missouri
Bea
Soldiers Visit Immigrant Trains at Altoona Station
A train load of soldiers at Altoona station jumped from car windows to greet an immigrant train. They kissed the women aboard, some feigning anger, others enjoying the joke. A buxom heiress cried out in exasperation, praising the glorious country.
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Altoona
Railroad Election At Broad Station Philadelphia Today
The York Hanover and Frederick railroad company holds its annual stockholders meeting at Broad Station Philadelphia with elections for president and directors to take place.
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York, Hanover and Frederick Railroad Company
Broad Station
Philadelphia
John Hendrickson Serpin Model Rumors
A fragmented message mentions John Hendrickson and a plan or bargain offer. The text appears as stray phrases including telephone call timings and phrases like the biggest seen, with unclear context or full sentences. No clear event or organization is established.
Pearl Button Bargain At Nation Counter
Pearl buttons offered for spring sowing with white, thick, substantial battons in sizes 18 23 and 24 line at 10 cents for 2 dozen. Cards hold 2 dozen. cards not cut. Customer urged to visit Nation Counter before store to inspect and compare quality and price led by W H Dyer.
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W. H. Dyer
Weather and Braids Across Dutch Patterns
Fragmentary note mentions braids and patterns in Dutch context. No clear event, date, or identifiable entities to summarize into a full card.
Word for Next Whee Ships and Price Hints
A garbled note hints at forthcoming pillow cases and shoots for sale as drifts ease and cars arrive. It mentions undisclosed manufacturer pricing and promises updates, stating items will be available at an undetermined price and to watch this space for details.
Greater Frederick's Greatest New Store Opens With Winter Wear
Neidig and Miller announce a new store offering winter underwear ladies misses children's and men's goods at cost. All winter goods must be sold to make room for spring stock. Linton E. Main and A. L. McCardell are noted, with McCardell promoted to assistant cashier at Frederick County National Bank.
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A. L. McCardell
The
Frederick County National Bank
Boyle and Boteler Offer Eye Care and Cough Syrup Deals
Boyle's Pectoral Syrup priced at 25 cents sold in drugstores. Cramer, optician at 92 North Market Street, offers free eye exams and adjustable spectacles. Dr Boteler limits practice to eye ear nose and throat with offices at 25 North Market Street City Hotel. Also notices warm bed coverings and blankets sale and a boiled ham on hand at Hell You C B, RamBurg.
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Poe
Cramer
Optician
North Market Street
Wm. C. Boteler
Market Street
Residence City Hotel
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John Hendrickson
Bright
Rome
Philomatheana
Monumen Association
Aymeneal
Hood
B.& O. Railroad
Bills
Mr Clataugh
McComas
Lowridtes
Caushias
George Burk
West Fourth Street
Milton Engle
G. Waring Tyson
West Second Street
O. Ebert
Mt. Airy
W.H. Barger
Alorting
News OF the Churches
Hicks
TRE Local Mart
L. B. Mullins
L. E. Mourn
Telephone
Pearl Button Bargain
Jour Diuxpxkxion
Neidig & Miller
Greater Frederick's
Nemo & Xniller
N. Market St
Clinton E. Main
Linton E. Main
John Baumgardner, Jr
Boyle
F. B. Sappington
Olds
Erda
Pebrusty
Fy Pington
Blary
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GEO
Rodooe & CO
Wee Einner
Little Cobt
Rodock & CO
A. T. Rice & Sons
A. T. Riz & Sons
HIRBO
Viederte
F. V. Staub
Jen
F. W. Stars
Northwest Corner Market
Fourth Sts
Rimae Groceery
Ralling Grogert
N. Market St. 1
Rambaurg
C. KH. Rauesore
Heisely Keller
Dewey Merritt
Sampson
Schley
Bargers
N. Market St. Frederick, Md
Lered Ritter
Couneilor
Care Receiva
Court Street
Frederick, Mc
Nicodemus
N. Market Street
University of Maryland
Jebiodiy
Milton
Claymon D. Kee Hammond
Eeedy & Orner
Harles P. Levt
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Paulsdae
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