Frederick Shocks in 1885 Earthquake Sighting
An 1885 Frederick County quake struck southern Frederick, Buckeystown, Adamstown, Lime Kiln and other areas, clocking nine ten and lasting five to six seconds. Residents fled homes amid rattling windows. no fatalities or material damage reported, authorities linking the event to a Warrenton, Virginia shock.
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Frederick County
Buckeystown
Lime Kiln
Greenfield Mills
Licksville
Poolesville
Montgomery County
Adamstown
Potomac River
Harper's Ferry
Washington
Adme
Emmitsburg
William G. Baker
Buckeystows
Frederick
Maria Robinson
Harriet
Baltimore
Baltimore American
Virginia
Warrenton
Shack Iles
Pruning Advice for Maryland Orchard Crops and Trees
Maryland extension notes urge orchard planning for next season. Prune carefully remove dead wood and crossing branches, apply wound paint on cuts over an inch, burn pruned debris to prevent disease, and manage head growth to ensure air flow and sun exposure. Rejuvenation possible on weak trees with cautious cuts, varying by fruit type with apples and pears on old wood and peaches on new wood.
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B. Shaw
Maryland Agricultural College Extension Service
Trade Reviving Signals Rise in Unfilled Orders
The United States steel trade shows initial revival with 151 tons more unfilled orders in the monthly report. Unfilled orders on Dec 31 reached 3,806,043 tons, up from 3,394,592 tons on Nov 30, marking the first increase in almost a year.
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Fevier
Das
Uniter Tainst Corporation
Woman Fights Sunday sewing ends in fatal shooting
In Baltimore a man named John Hooper shot Mrs. Louise Ford after she refused to sew a patch on trousers on Sunday. Hooper then killed himself with a pistol in her home, leaving Mrs. Ford in critical condition. The incident followed a heated argument over work on the sabbath.
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Baltimore
Louise Ford
John Hooper
Hooper
Wounded Buck Frozen In Ice On Pine Creek
One of the region’s largest deer of the year was found frozen in ice near the head of Little Pine creek by trapper George Conner on state forestry land. State Forester H C Evans and the state game commission ruled the buck the finder’s property. Men cut the animal from the ice. its meat was well preserved. The deer had been wounded in the hind leg by a stray bullet and crawled to the stream for water, then frozen as exhaustion prevented escape.
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Periahes
Williamsport
Pine Creek
Little Pine Creek
George Conner
Conner
H. C. Evans
Waterville
State Game Commission
War Tests at Bethlehem Inspect Ammunition for British Army
Twenty eight British officers and soldiers including Colonel C E Phipps arrived in New York aboard the Megantic to travel to Bethlehem Pennsylvania. They will inspect large quantities of ammunition for Britain and expect to stay several months examining war material for European use.
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New York
C. E. Phipps
Royalrtillery
Bethlehem
Charles M. Schwab
Phipps
Europe
Murder Ends Party Fight in Hagerstown Home
In Hagerstown Maryland Clifford Leggett thirty was shot dead at his home during a party. His wife Minoie Leggett thirty three formerly of Upton Pennsylvania now of Hagerstown was arrested charged with the shooting. Floyd Lachman also arrested charged with complicity describing that he handed the revolver. The quarrel drove all from the house and Mrs Leggett allegedly shot him when he re entered the house. She fled but was later captured in bed.
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Hagerstown
Clifford Leggett
Minoie
Upton
Abraham Lincoln Duhlebaum
Floyd Lachman
Leggett
Floods Endanger Safe Harbor at York Furnace
The Susquehanna River flood driven by ice movement threatens Safe Harbor at the mouth of the Conestoga River. A sixty foot gorge at York Furnace backed backwater along the Conestoga, raising the stream twenty five feet above low water before easing. The lower Safe Harbor area is flooded with some houses six feet underwater as watchmen stand ready to warn residents of further ice flood danger.
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York Furnace
Lancaster
Safe Harbor
Conestoga River
Vinol Cited In Sandusky Ad For Stomach Relief
A Sandusky Ohio advertisement touts Vinol a cod liver and iron tonic with oil claiming it relieves stomach trouble. The ad names J A Williamson druggist Frederick Md and urges readers to try the product at leading drug stores.
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J. AJ Williamson
Frederick, Md
Marshal P Wilder Dies in St Paul Humorist Author
St Paul Minnesota January 11 Marshal P Wilder noted humorist and author died here.
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Marshal
P. Wilder
St. Paul, Minn
Billy Sunday revival draws 1200 to sawdust trail in Philadelphia
In Philadelphia on January 11 Billy Sunday led a large crowd through a dramatic salvation event. About 1200 people from diverse backgrounds pledged to God, with calls to accept Jesus, confess openly, and live by his word. Cards were handed out for personal commitment details. A second item reports a dead whale ashore near Rotterdam mistook for a submarine after being shelled.
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Philadelphia
Billy
Tabernacle
Mit
Billy Sunday
Trail Bitters
Jesus Christ
Home Made Medicine for Coughs promising relief
Promotes Schiffmanns Concentrated Expectorant as a cheap, safe home remedy for coughs and colds. Claims two ounces make a pint of medicine with sugar and water, compares favorably to $2-$3 store brands, free of narcotics, with money-back guarantee if unsatisfied. Appears as local pharmacy ad.
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Schiffmann
Pearce
Jewelry Merchants Stress Lasting Interest After Sale
Dealers emphasize ongoing value and service after every jewelry purchase. They note continued support and reassurance as essential to customer trust and long term reputation. Prospective buyers are urged to consider after sale care and guarantees in decision making.
Floor stain colors and paint sale in can sizes
Floor stain offered in Cherry Mahogany Walnut Dark Oak Light Oak. Gallon cans priced at 126 dollars. Kalkomo and Moresco Cold Water Paint sold in 5 lb packages.
Excelsior Sanitary Dairy Ice Cream Ad Promotes Pure Pasteurized Cream
The Ebert Hardware Do advertises a large ice cream dish and claims the product is made from pure pasteurized cream. It invites customers to try the cream, noting high demand and emphasizing pure quality. Contact is listed as Phone S74 Enact St with G F Rothenh Prep.
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Excelsior Sanitary Dairy
St. G
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