Obits and notices from Maryland papers of 1898
The notice column records deaths of James Merry in Hilton aged 72 Mrs Mason widow of John Mason in Annapolis John Amberman in Harford county 67 Prof James Keeley in Cecil county 73 Philip A L Contee Jr in Charles county 30 Samuel A Root in Hagerstown 68 and other local deaths. It notes 1898 home building in Frostburg Talbot county police boat add to protect tongmen Naval Academy exams at Annapolis canal aqueduct repairs Williamsport and caroline county suicide of John Layton 24. It cites a murder conviction in Cumberland and a Baltimore financial report by receivers Cowen and Murray. Public notices include Confederate memorial movement at Devitt Hall Park and a new telephone line from Pittsburg to Washington via northern Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Merry
Hilton
Mason
John Thompson Mason
Annapolis
John Amberman
Harford County
James Keeley
Cecil County
Philip A. L. Contee, Jr
Charles County
Samuel A. Root
Hagerstown
Frostburg
Talbot County
Naval Academy, Annapolis
Williamsport
John Layton
Caroline County
Joseph Fairbank
Evitt’s Creek
Cumberland
Gantt
Cowen
Murray
Baltimore and
Ohio
Ernest Butler
Baltimore
George Simpson
Boonsburu
Garrett County
Seaboard
Devitt Hall Park
Maryland Politicians Eye Senate Shakeup and Post Office Reform
The piece discusses Maryland party dynamics around the next Senate elections with McComas poised as Republican leader and Gorman's possible exit. It notes anticipated power struggles, leadership contests, and a potential new chairman. It also outlines the Post Office money order expansion and practical uses for the service as explained by the First Assistant Postmaster General, including savings, bill payments, and distant settlements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
McComas
Gorman
Sines Wellington
Ellington
Phillips Leo Goldsborough
Cambridge
McCorasa
Forvesa
Eascom
Post Office Department
Tomato Growing and Disease Control at Maryland Station
A Maryland Agricultural Experiment Station report notes tomatoes as a key early market crop with large statewide packing figures. It details tomato leaf blight spread, infection methods through seed stock soil and pests, and control via Bordeaux solution with trials showing yield gains. also mentions pneumonia links to colds and remedies, plus local ads for remedies and infant care products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland Agricultural Experiment Station
Baltimore City
Mail delivery and payments via money orders promoted
The text describes a neighborhood mail carrier and the benefits of using money orders for paying gas bills and dues. It notes personal visits are avoided, costs are small, and money orders offer timely settlement at about four cents less than streetcar fare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teoel
Iucitias
Stars and Stripes at City Opera House in a War Drama
Harry Markham's Big Stock Company opened a week at City Opera House with The Stars and Stripes a four act play based on the Spanish American War. Markham stars with Sylene Radcliffe and Craig delivering lively scenes as the audience applauds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Markham
City Opera House
Mr. Markham
Sylene Radcliffe
Kate Rowland
Craig
Markham
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Phiecascla
the Daily News
Oakland Republic
Pennsylvania
Postal Cable-Telegraph Company
Keyser
Grantsville
Pittsburg
Washington
John Mer
Dr. Agamin
A. L. Pearce
Steiner Bros
Grippe
Sava
Daw. A. Jones
Leader
Media, Toras
Champperlain
Gough Remaly
A. J. Pearre
Frederick
Dr. King
Ely
Ely Brothers
Warren Street
New York
North Market Street
Nevraia
Nya
Sedley & Bro
Cruccisis
Anis Monon Steam
South Market Street
marThaTakatade
Howard
Gor
Paave
Sth
Ner
Healec
Gentral Hardware Company
W. Patrick St
WM. S. Miller & CO
Sbetureny Freee Tapou
Agin
Royal Medicine Co
Resttery St
S Schley & Srother Drarci
Conan
Timok
Madea
THE
Stars and Stripes
City Opera Monae
Gail Borden Eagle
xGaneiseo Ming
Asaronn
Geo. A. Gilbert
N. Market St
N. B
Fen
D. & D. Institute
Atara
Bebe Bede
Rochester Optical Bo
Rochester
W. Ny
JAS. E. Walker & CO
Chiidren
Lowenstein & Wertheimer
the Buffalo Restaurant
Oyster Department
Milvale
Arold
RIN
Sponfrie Ar
Jones Somerift Club
Altamont
Allerton, Marland
Cucr Rautimors
Esa Sour
Charles WN. Hauer
West Patrick Street
Walsan
Howe
Carty
Patrick Sirest
Frederick, Md
NG Aspecialty
Resoll
B.H. Blackston & Son
Doll Brothers
N. Market Street
Entir
Market St
Frederick Electric Light and Power Company
E. Patrick St
Willard C. Keller
Frederick ,Md
Victor
Prios
Bell M
AamensEs CO. Earoeme
Rothschild’s
Rothschild
Etchison
NEW Furniture Store
S. Market St
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