Purely Personal Local Visitor Notes Across Several States
Short notices list many residents and visitors in transit or visiting relatives. Miss Lyln R Landis tours Magara Falls and parts of Canada. Edwin Buch visits Lorraine Ohio relatives. John Shipley visits York Pa. J Clarke Kieffer and daughter visit Lancaster Pa. John Galler family travel to Washington. William Macsill of Chicago visits East Church street parents. J H Shope from Harrisburg becomes foreman at O A Loughs Monumental Works. Alien B Lampe takes sales clerk job with Mrs Charles Hekenrode in Washington. George Schroeder hosts visiting Washington guests. Ella Stonebraker moves from Mrs L M Nixdorf to Mrs Lally. Alicia Shriner returns to North Market Street. Afessa Logan returns to Carlisle after visiting Ira N Logan. Albare Go Ebert travels to Bridgeport and on to Boston. Frank B Sappington returns from Grand Lodge meeting in Portland. Margaret Hood and Shriner party depart Philadelphia for a trip to British Columbia Yellowstone. Edward Wichels family from Oklahoma visiting Adamstown, planning homeward rest via B&O Railroad toward St Louis and Kansas City before Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyln R. Landis
Magara Falls
Buffalo
Canada
Edwin Buch
Lorraine
Ohio
Frederick
John Shipley
West Patrick Street
York
J. Clarke Kieffer
Lancaster
John Galler
East Third Street
Washington
William Macsill
Chicago
L. T. MacGill
East Church Street
J. H. Shope
Harrisburg
O. A. Lough
Alien B. Lampe
Monumental
Charles ‘Hekenrode
George A. Schroeder
West Patrick
Ella O Stonebraker
L. M. Nixdorf
Lally
East Second Street
Alica V. Shriner
North Market Street
Mamie Shriver
Washington, DC
Afessa K. Logan
Carlisle
Ira N. Logan
Albaré GO. Ebert
Sridgeport
Quonn
Boston
Mass
Frank B. Sappington
Grand Lodge of the Ancient Order of American Workmen
Portland
Oregon
Margaret S. Hood
E.D. Shriner
Child
Philadelphia
Raymond & Whitcomb Tourist Agency
British Columbia
North- Western
United States
Yellowstone Park
Edward Wichels
Linwood
Victor
Oklahoma
Brief Bits Budget of Bright Items of Local and General Interest
A collection of light items and witticisms touching local life. It mentions picnic posters being standardized, fashion quips about suits and swims, playful banter about artists and drawbridges, and social observations. Notable lines reference Nell and Belle gossip, quiet humor about Revolution daughters, and a note on repainting at Mr. Potts' rest: Genoa Court Squire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nell
Nove
J. WH. Lamp
Arthur Potts
Genoa
Court Squire
Fourth of July plans close banks and celebrate at Braddock Heights
Frederick observes a general holiday with banks courthouses and many businesses closed postoffice hours limited rural carrier service suspended and no News tomorrow. An all day celebration at Braddock Heights features dancing afternoon and evening fireworks from the observatory. Frederick Select Orchestra travels to the mountain and the base ball club schedules two games with Westminster at Athletic Park with 1.80 p.m. start and listed lineups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Smith
Braddock Heights
Frederick Baseball Club
Westminster
Athletic Park
Weatminster— Doyle
Anders
Assault on Constable Leads to Miller Arrest
Hank Miller was arrested by Constable Brust after an assault on Constable James Staub at Court and Church streets around 10:30 AM. Miller waived a hearing, held for grand jury on $100 bond. Staub was cut in the left eye. he drew his revolver but did not fire as a crowd gathered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hank” Miller
Brust
James Staub
Miller
Justha Smith
Dorsey Etebigan
Worthington
Court
Church Streets
Millar
Staub
Church Street
Muller
Cumberland Post Office and Courthouse Contract Awarded
After nearly ten years of delay Cumberland gains a new post office and courthouse. Arthur Cowsill of Washington awarded the contract at 98076 dollars with a Tavised bid. Bond to Treasury to be furnished this week. Work to start next week and finish in twenty months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland
The
Treasury
Arthur Cowsill
Washington
Treasury Department
Social Dance at Braddock Heights
A delightful dance at Braddock Heights last night under Miss Wille Ritchie’s class. A large number of friends attended and enjoyed the evening. The party left Frederick on a special car at 615 o clock and returned at 11 pm. The Frederick Select Orchestra provided music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braddock Heights
Wille Ritchie
Frederick
Frederick Select Orchestra
Fredericktown Savings Director appoints new discount clerk
The directors met this morning and appointed Mr. Thomas A. Chapline as discount clerk to replace Mr. Marabal Fout who resigned recently. Mr Chapline has ten years of experience at Mr. Thomas H. Haler's store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericktown Savings Institution
Thomas A. Chapline
Marabal Fout
Chaplin
Thomas H. Haler
Maryland Telephone Consolidation Meeting Set
Directors of the Maryland Telephones Company meet in Hagerstown to plan merging systems with Montgomery and Ostroll counties. A Baltimore gathering to finalize the consolidation is scheduled for July 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland Telephones Company
Hagerstown
Montgomery
Ostroll
Baltimore
Market quotations and bids from The Docal Mart
The Eastern Milling and Export Company quotes today list corn at 3.20 per barrel, shelled corn at 0.66 per bushel, No 2 red wheat at 0.75, steamer at 0.74 per bushel, hay at 13 per ton, with a July wheat bid of 14 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Milling & Export Company
Schley Day Celebrations Honor Santiago Heroosomen
Today marks Schley Day as flags fly from business houses, private homes, and public buildings in honor of the hero of Santiago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schley Das
Schley
Santiago
Reformed Picnic at Braddock Heights July 23
Sunday schools of the Reformed church plan a picnic at Braddock Heights on Wednesday July 23. The note on advertising costs suggests paying more for rent than to promote business is misguided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reformed
The
Reformed Church
Braddock Heights
Real estate transfers and marriage licenses in weekly court record
Business in the Courts itemizes transfers of real estate, marriages licenses, and orphan’s court actions for the week ending July 4, 1802. Listings name multiple buyers and sellers, including Evan Wilson, Sarah J Nyman, Real Estate and Improvement Company of Baltimore, and William G Baker, with sums ranging to $15,000. Marriage licenses cover residents of Burkittsville, Frederick, Emmitsburg, Thurmont, Park Mills, Myersville, Mountain Dale, and surrounding areas. Orphans’ Court entries include probate, inventories, accounts, and administration appointments for Jeremiah Brashear, Amos E Evans, Thomas S Lee, Elizabeth Main, John W A Shafer, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otrenit and Orphans
Ars
Hocuseu
Orients and Orphan’ Courts
Sarah A Davell
Charles F. Thoman
Buckeystown
Evan Wilson
Jesse_R. Wilson
St. John's Literary Institution
Charles H. Grean
Petersville
Sarah J. Nyman
Vincent Flock
The
Real Estate and Improvement Company of Baltimore
Jacob H. Wild
John D. Jefferson
Real Estate and Improvement Company
Bronewick
Charles Sulden, Jr
Treates
Wim. G Baker
Branswick
Charles R. Foster
Eth al
Wm. G. Baker
Jovin Bronewick
Edward Kefauver
Melvin F. Holter
George F. Barnick
Jane A. Waskey
Brunswick
Edward @. Hartley
Nettie EB. Orrison
Burkittaville
Frank R. Gelsbert
Frederick
Edna M. McLane
Doubs
George E. Vanfossen
Jessie W. Morse
Joseph E. Eyler
Emmitsburg
Nettie A. Harbaugh
Thurmont
John W. Portner
Gains M. Jewell
Loudoun County
Wyourgus L Warfield
Nette Tucker
Park Mills
Harlan S. Wachtel
Annie Mary Poffinberger
Myersville
Daniel L. Bronner
Ms. Pleasant
Mamie Waddle
Mountain Dale
Orphans’ Court
Jeremiah Brashear
Amos E Evans
Ermdine Phebus
Alonzo Eugene Phebus
John T. Best
Funerals for Mrs Abigail McManus and Mrs Sarah Cul ler
The funeral of Mrs Abigail McManus was held from her late home and at St John s church with Rev Father Kane officiating. Pallbearers included Geo W Shetenheim Henry C Foz Geo W Gittings and Jas F Harifleigh. Interment at St John s cemetery. A T Rice & Sons funeral directors. The funeral of Mrs Sarah Ann Culier widow of Dr J J Culier was from the Lutheran church at Jefferson at 10 am with Rev Miller assisted by Rev 8 M Hedges and Rev M L Beard. She was 72 years 6 months and 29 days old and a member since childhood. She leaves many friends and relatives and was laid beside her husband who died two years ago. Pallbearers included Geo Enaterday Thos Thrasher E R Remaburg Albert Thrasher O R Hempend R L Shaff. M R Etchison in charge of funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abigail McManus
McEwig
St. John’s Church
Father Kane
Geo. W. Shetenheim
Henry C. Foz
Geo. W. Gittings
Jas. F. Harifleigh
St. John’s Cemetery
A. T. Rice & Sons
m@irlhood
Geo. Enaterday
Thos. Thrasher
E.R. Remaburg
Albert Thrasher
O. R. Hempend
Supposed Burglars Caugher Near Hagerstown Tollgate
Three young men were arrested Tuesday night before 11 on charges of robbing Jacob Creager a tollgate keeper near Hagerstown early Sunday morning. Suspects are George Albert Decke 25 Minnich 21 and George Branch 18 colored. They fit Creager's description and were seen near the tollgate about an hour before the robbery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Creager
Hagerstown
George Albert Decke
Minnich
George Branch
Creager
Rev G W Miller Joins Jefferson Lutheran Pastoral Charge
News of the churches notes Rev G W Miller from Gettysburg has taken the pastorate at Jefferson Lutheran charge and will reside at the parsonage in Jefferson. St Pauls Utica holds services July 6 at 10 15 a m and Zion Reformed Onablesville at 2 15 p m led by Rev S M Hench. In baseball Frederick Athletic Club defeats Brush Factory 16 to 9 at Athletic Park with Topper and Moberly on Brush and Ernst and Bennett for F A C umpired by Mr Chas Haller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Miller
Gettysburg
Jefferson Lutheran Charge
Jeferson
St. Paul’s Church
Utica
Zion Reformed Church
Onablesville
S. M. Hench
Frederick Athletic Club
Brush Factory
Athletic Park
F.4
Topper
J. Moberly
Ernst and Bennett
F. A.C
Chas. Haller
Bridge Project at Crist's Ford Under County Inspection
The Board of County Commissioners inspects masonry for the new iron and steel bridge over the Monocacy at Crist's Ford. Thomas Daugherty holds the contract to erect the bridge. Zinc hardening and Devoe lead and zinc paint claim extended wear and hand-mixed prep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Crist’s Ford
Thomas Daugherty
Devoe
Bon-Air Cottage colony grows with new arrivals and planning
Special correspondence notes Braddock Heights population rising to one hundred with John White and family naturalizing. Improvements continue with seven hundred foot sidewalk and a new all around piazza at Bon-Air Cottage. Visitors from Baltimore and Washington join and the Glorious Fourth will be celebrated atop the Heights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John White
Hail
Maeyersville
Amos Amar
Leo Weisbacher
Baltimore
Thas
Avalon Cottage
Jacob B. Tyson
D. D
Colony
Geo. M. Gittinger
Mias Cecelia Booklay
Washington, D. C
Eleanor Young
Frederick
Valley View Oat Re
Look Out for Swindlers in Local Farming Areas
A gang of swindlers prey on farmers in nearby counties with a pitchfork scheme. They pose as salesmen offering agentships for a patent pitchfork, giving a sample to neighbors. The agreement becomes a judgment note, trapping victims for profits reported from 76 to 450 dollars per fork. Also noted is a traveling auto trip by W Wantz of Wheeling WV and L O Gitoheli of New York, passing Frederick and detailing routes via Atlanta City Philadelphia Baltimore and Washington, with an auto speed claim of 60 mph on level roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Wantz
Wheeling
W. Va
L. O. Gitoheli
New York
Frederick
Atlanta City
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Washington
Teachers' Examination Held Next Monday and Tuesday
Annual examination of applicants for teachers certificates will be held in this city next Monday and Tuesday. Examinations for female scholarships to Western Maryland College and to the State Normal School and one scholarship to Washington College will be held simultaneously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Maryland College
State Normal School
Washington College
Hei
Attending Leesburg Horse Show Party Leaves In Drag
Mr and Mrs D Charies Winebrewer Jr of East Second Street attend Leesburg Horse Show with Miss Goddard of New York Miss Manishy Em ily Manishy and Miss Mery H Elitchie of Court Square leaving early this morning in a drag.
Saylor Opens Brunswick Dental Office After Maryland Training
Dr E Ray Saylor son of Register of Wills Saylor opens a Brunswick dental practice succeeding Dr T A Ramey who leaves due to ill health. Dr Wm G McComas with Dr G A Shuretts performs a delicate operation on D John Markey yesterday. operation succeeds and patient up today. L S Harman chosen citizens candidate for Brunswick mayor as council elections near next Saturday night. Election date in August. Wilhelm Barry Memorial Fund raised to 225 55 under the Maryland School for the Deaf student and friend drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wil
Brunswick
E. Ray Saylor
Register of Wills
Saylor
University of Maryland
T. A. Ramey
Brans Wick
Wm. G. McComas
G. A. Shuretts
D. John Markey
Markey
L.S. Harman
Citizens
Branewick
Frederick Gonunty Graduates From Local College
Recent graduates from Eaton and Barnett Business College Baltimore include Misa Mabel Spaulding of Fountain Mills and Ralph J. Thomas of Buckeystown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Gonunty
Eaton & Barnett Business Coll
Baltimore
Misa Mabel Spaulding
Fountain Mills
Ralph J. Thomas
Buckeystown
Man claims gold as he digs on South Mountain
W. H. Bettlefloger a livestock dealer from Hagerstown was found digging atop South Mountain near grovelike holes. He hunted for gold while praying, using a crowbar to deepen a hole a horse could fit. Constables questioned him, but State's Attorney Poffenbarger released him with no charges amid questions about his mental state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bettlefloger
Hagerstown
South Mountain
Mowatsein
William Wolf
Hefilstinger
Mr. Wolf
Charles
Hefflefinger
Hefiiefoger
Smithsburg
Juation Farguaon
Poffenbarger
Hefflfinger
The Work of Death Mrs Susan Palmer Dies at Mountaindale
Mrs Susan Palmer wife of Frank Palmer of Mountaindale died Tuesday morning June 24 after a lingering cancer illness in her 66th year. She was a Luthern Bethel church member and esteemed by all. survived by her husband three sons and one daughter. Funeral held Thursday June 26 at Mount Prospect cemetery Rev J A Asper officiating with six pallbearers. Creager and Son were funeral directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Palmer
Susan Palmer
Mountaindale
Lutherre
Bethel
Thomas
Charles
Daniel
Ilinois
Cecalia May
Mount Prospect Cemetery
J. A. Asper
Twe
Mesara
J. P. Waller
Albert Powell
Milton Mane
John Kelley
Lewis Hamrick
Jacob Homer
Creager& Son
Firework and Fourth of July Festivities in Frederick
Listings detail Fourth of July activities across Braddock Heights and Frederick including music by the Frederick Superb Band and Frederick City Orchestra, dancing, and grand firework displays. Also note police enforcement of firecracker bans, muzzle-your-dog ordinances for July and August, garbage collection changes, and Sunday excursion fares to Baltimore.
July First Sale Opens With Stockwide Reductions
John Hendrickson announces the first day of July sale offering substantial reductions on silk ginghams, French zepHyres, silks, lawns, pongee fabrics, linens, and dress goods. Prices are cut to about half, with items advertised at 150 for French zephyrs, 250 for silk and wool blends, and lows on Go Lawns, parasols, and dress skirts. Limited stock, bold discounts, and no exaggeration in pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thib Sali
New Dress Shield Promises Odorless, Modern Underwear Aid
Edng and Miller announce a new dress shield claimed to be odorless and a significant improvement over old style protections. The item is pitched as a contemporary, practical upgrade for wearers seeking comfort and freshness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odorleas
Clearing sale of fashion goods and houseware items
EIDIG & MILLER announce drastic price cuts in a clearing sale. Readily priced fabrics, linens, towels, silks, lace, and table linen offer bargains. plus pharmacy services by Clinton E Main and a selection of Indian woven baskets and hampers at SAPPINGTON'S.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neidig & Miller
July Ridanor Sale Of Dry Goods And Carpets
July Ridanor sale at below cost offers newest goods with low prices. 2600 yards aprons ginghams 2000 yards quality muslin and yard wide branched banded muslin on sale, 1000 yards dress ginghams, 8000 yards cottons and muslins, 10 dozen men’s fancy shirts, various silks and dress goods at cost. Mattings rugs carpets at cost. Sale by GEO S. RODOKCO? CO.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riddanor
Muelin
Elle
GEO
Rodook & CO
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the Daily News
Cervera
Sampson
Sehley
Santiago Harbor
General Shafter
Drefus
France
Washinaton
M. Byacial Dioputch
Maryland
Clondy
W. L. Moors
Weather Bureau
U. A. Lough
O. R. Nast
W. F. Chilton
Jas
EB. Walker & Co
Children’s Oxfords
Rodock & Co
Clesring Sale
Newig & Miller
Braddock Heights Shipley & Boost Sale
Doll. Bros. QO
Thos
Kemp Ide
Preventite
Niewepa On
Obathive
Hank’ Miller
Caugher
News OF the Churches
Mire
GO. B. Matlaix
Pam
Bunfair Jottage
Plang
President Smith
Daniel T. Ordeman
Lizzie Boyd
George Ed. Smith
Amsll
Market Street
Second
Third Sta
Frederick Superb
Lidie’s
Open Tonighe
Shipley & Boost
S. Jast
Grand Ath Daly
Frazier
South Market St
Senate Bowling Club
Diamond
Gso
Epw
Surra
Mayer
Qxo
Syata
Notios
Grisexer
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Baltimore & Ohio R. R
John Hendrickson
Paw woDml
Zephyrs
Cean
Edng & Miller
Eidig & Miller
Clinton RE
Clinton E. Main
Graduate Pharmaciat
N. Market
Frederick County
Isanogle & Wagaman
Ianogle & Wagaman
North Markey Street
Frederick, MD
F. B. Sapfington
CETSA
Sappington
fazFdawiy
Isl
T. Rice & Sone
Frederick County Telephone
Thomas P. Rice
Fourth Street
Wales
Willard D. Keller
Patrick
Professions
CARDE
H. E. Peterman
Franklin Street
Joseph W. Gaver
Devilbies & Ubher
Doll & Albaneh
Frederick Co
Por
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Jane Harwoor
Frederion County
Aepirst
Frederick Ma
East Sixth
East Find Street
Ald Szsock
Isquireaf
Noah E. Cramer
Nixwearr
Mleny
Meni
Patrick Street
Patrick St
Isa
Nwt
F & M Railway
Harget
W S. Halles
W.H. Forner
Axellaz No
Wertheizer
Aga Addy
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