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News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1893

Page

3

PURELY PERSONAL NOTES FROM BALTIMORE VISITORS

Purely personal notices list numerous Baltimore visitors and residents in the area. Names include Mrs Daniel Snowell Mrs Harry Stone Capt N Penick former president of Oxford N G Female Seminary appointed principal of Unionville Academy plus others from Frederick Hagerstown Washington and New York with travels and returns noted for several days. Several residents visit relatives near Emmitsburg Mechanicsville Union Bridge and Linford Pa while others plan continued visits and summer arrangements.

Daniel Snowell Baltimore Harry Stone Wim- Ulrich E B. Hays Washington B. F. Brown J. E. Wagner Liberty N. Penick Oxford N. G Unionville Academy Wm. G. Buckey Frederick D. E. Buckey Union Bridge Rachie Maynard New London Frederick County Charles E. Darnshaw South Locest Street Hagerstown Mechanicstown Frank Metesis New York Mary Socks Wo.1 Record Street Bert Morrison Walter Tromas Palnore Alice Noonan East Second Street Ethel Fish Grace Ely South Market Sireen Robert Jamison P. F. Smith Mary Sophia Macorachie Linford Margaret Coleusa Fr. Coleman Mlsses Beckey Tay Mitton Engle F. W. Staub North Macrket Street Aliss Lillie Stonter Mamie Krepps Esst Fourth Street Yrash B and G. Roserons, Chas. Coldas Wn Ballisg Mt. Carmel

Storm Hits Carron County With Lightning and Hail

A Saturday afternoon storm swept parts of Carron county bringing heavy rain hail and thunder. High winds toppled limbs and caused damage to trees and a chimney at Miss Shriver’s Avondale home and toppled a station house on the W M R at Avondale. A wheat stack on Jesse Baile’s Medford field burned after a lightning strike and corn at Union Bridge suffered severe damage.

Garrol Carron County Chimpey Miss. Shriver Avondale

Fires in the County Burn Barn and Hay Stocks

A barn owned by George Marker two miles north of Myersville was burned last night at 10 o clock, along with hay, corn, fodder and farming implements. A thunderstorm and lightning struck near Emmitsburg on Saturday, destroying 12 to 16 tons of hay, killing a horse owned by Insac Bowers, and knocking down Seibold and Bowers. A cow belonging to James Wantz was killed, and telegraph poles and trees were damaged by the lightning.

George Marker Myersville Emmitsburg Fuller Insac Bowers Seibold Mr. Bowers James Wantz

Hagerstown Fire Companies Back Plan For Gamewell System

At a joint meeting of the Hagerstown fire companies the plan was adopted to introduce the Gamewell alarm system at about 3500 dollars with 300 dollars yearly for repairs. The proposal includes eight horses to draw engines, creation of a chief marshal, two new fire companies, and expanded hose and equipment. Estimated total costs reach 38500 with bonds to fund and a minor tax increase. The council is urged to bar frame buildings in the city center and to add two fire patrolmen with adjusted duty hours.

Hagerstown Fire Companies Fimt Hose Independent Junior Western Enterprise, Antietam Pioneer Hook and Ladder Bre Marshs Cach Company Washington County Water Company Mershal

The Home Doctor and Baseball News Digest

A low tone home medical column prescribes a poultice of Indian meat with Young Bysontes, hot water, and a rubber bandage for sprains, plus flaxseed tea for bed coughs. It advises heart rest on the floor for palpitation and notes baseball games between The Athletics and Pastimes with expected outcomes and a call for league support due to poor finances.

Basaras Athletica Browns

Advertised Letters and Other Notices from Frederick 1803

Advertised letters list at Frederick post office dated Saturday July 5th 1803. Names include Mrs Lottie Beale Mrs L Brown Mrs M A Cost Dunna Domaneke Miss Mary C Keller and others. Also notes on Queen Victoria rings story and postmaster appointments for Downsville Washington counties including Crisns Frederick and Damascus.

Frederick City Lapies Lottie Beale Mra. L. Brown M. A. Cost Dunna Domaneke Mra. J. Hargate Mary C Keller Moss Ancie FE. Perkins JicKaiz McKaig Possefice Department Daniel 5 Bawersai Downsville Washinden Frederick Snyder Bitiner

Eye of the Frederick visitor mocks pace of growth

A Frederick visitor declares Hagerstown Mall rivals are fast. He jokes residents are outpacing builders, noting three hundred houses per year as the combined record for Frederick, Chambersburg, and Cumberland.

Hagerstown Frederick Duptter Chambersburg Cumberland

Weather prophets foretell hot spell with minor disturbances

Rivers Prophets Geuff the Hagerstown prophet predicted very hot weather with amatrokea in large cities for the 10th 11th and 12th Hicks says these are days of minor disturbances Watch them both.

Geuff Hagerstown

New Wheat and Rye Reach Baltimore Market

The Corn and Flour Exchange in Baltimore received a flat new lot of up country wheat from Carroll county bought by C and Gambrill Manufacturing at 69 cents a bushel the highest price yet. A Virginia lot of new grains sold at 38 cents and a small Maryland rye parcel moved at 45 cents for wet and 56 3/4 cents for soft, though the sample was stained.

Corn and Flour Exchange Baltimore Carroll County Edwin Hewes & Co Virginia Maryland

Snippets From Local Life and Oddities

A roundup of quick notes includes medical tips for babies during heat, saloon coin handling, returning fashion trends like pointed toes and high heels, and new watch pockets in belted neglige outfits. Also Mr G W Kiracofe seeks $500 for Woltsville church rebuilding, while Smith's Island is noted as a subtropical landmass.

Chappie G. W. Kiracofe Washington County Woltsville

Summer Tourists Head to World’s Fair Locale

Freeman Frederick and several families plan trips to distant seaside and mountain resorts for the season. Names include J. B. Tyson A L Reed Rebecca Waule Florence Treii Henrys Trail Florence Boab Ramsburg Ina Yeung Shriner Hamie Otv and Maryland School teachers. Some go to Atlantic City Asbury Park Rehoboth Beach and Chicago. Rev Dr Beale heads to Pennsylvania to visit his mother.

Frederick J. B. Tyson A. L. Eederers Rebecca Wa Henesha Wis Cricego John EB. W. Bargettere Mountain Like Wm. T. Delaplaine Theodore Delapisine M.rs Dosis - Delapaive Daisy Duarow Rehoboth Beach Dei

Local Church Notices and Meetings Report

There will be no service in the Presbyterian church next Sunday due to the absence of Rev. Dr. Beale. All Saints holds clas services this week at 7 50 am Wednesday and 4 5 pm Friday. The Evangelical Lutheran Sunday school plans a picnic at Crontes Woods on July 19. The Frederick district U B conference second quarterly meeting will be at Mount Vernon next Saturday. Rev C L Brave of Washington DC preached at Rocky Springs chapel last evening on Christian fellowship and communion. A missionary meeting at Grace Trinity Reformed near Mount Carmel drew a large crowd with singing recitations by May Dixon and others, followed by a brief address by Rev A L Schulenberger.

Presbyterian Church Dr. Beale All Saints Evangelical Lutheran Sunday School Crontes’s Woods Frederick U. B Mount Vernon C.L B. Brave Washington, D. C Rocky Springs Chapel Christian Fellowship Grace Trinity Reformed Church Mount Carmel May Dixon Lingenore Lampe Thomas Pattengill Schulenberger Mount Pleasant Ala. Bhulenberger Merars Will Moore Hilderbrand Martinsburg W. Va Pleasant Ash Church Dunkards Wi Philip Hanshew Salvationists Brook Hill Macksmith Dram Corps Chas. Orrison Afary Tyler Salvation Army J. J. Fouk Fisher's Creek

Selections from state news and local events

Mr. Joshua W. Dorsey of Howard county died. Burglaries reported from Willameport. Caroline county Democrats held primaries Saturday. Saturday storm caused damage in Carroll and other counties. Carroll Prohibition convention set for Westminster July 25. The Order of the Holy Cross opens a summer school for clergymen at Westminster today. Patriotic Order Sons of America state convention called to meet at Westminster next Thursday. Sparks from a locomotive burned a wheat field on Mrs. William T. Hamilton’s farm near Hagerstown. Baltimore county Democratic convention at Towson today is expected to be lively with many candidates.

Baker’s Valley West Patrick Street G. N. Hauer A. Sbaretta Berlin Unter den Linden Maryland Deer Hoxter State Board of Health Frederick Joshua W. Dorsey Howard County Willameport Caroline County Carroll Carroll County Westminster Order of the Holy Cross Cummer The Patriotic Order Sons of America William T. Hamilton Hagerstown Baltimore County Towson

Funerals Held for Aggie Graham and Charles C Butler

The funeral for Aggie Graham was held yesterday at 10 from her Buckeystown residence with service at Manor Catholic Church conducted by Rev Fr Gherard. Pallbearers included Arunah Rogers James Grinder Charles Nicodemus Charles Cromwell and Ernest Kessler. Interment followed at the church cemetery. Funeral for Charles C Butler held yesterday afternoon from his South Bentz Street home. Remains sent to Asbury M E Church with no service by Rev Ivanson. Pallbearers Grayson Leakins John Jenks John Roberts Thomas Jenks Tyler Taneyhill Benjamin Riggs. Interment at Laboring Sons cemetery. A T Rice & Sons were funeral directors.

Aggie Graham Buckeystown Manor Catholic Church Gherard Messra Arunah Rogers James Grinder Charles Nicodemus Charles Cromwell Charles Ernest Kessler F. Schroeder Charles C. Butler South Bentz Street Asbury M. E

A Democratic Mayor Candidate for Anneapolis Maryland

John H. Thomas a Democratic candidate for mayor of Anneapolis Md is a merchant born in Frederick City in 1855 who moved to Ancapolia in 1870 and began in James Andrews dry goods. He later partnered with Jefferson Duvall for seven years and then ran his own business. He served as alderman from 1867 to 1871 and again from 1873 to 1877, and held the port collector post in 1888 under President Cleveland, with Harrison allowing him to complete the term minus three months. Thomas was unanimously nominated for mayor with broad party support and he has never married.

Anneapolis John H. Thomas Frederick City Ancapolia James Andrews Andrews Jefferson Duvall Mr. Thomas Cleveland Annapolis Harrison Thomas al. Thomas

Lemons Varieties and Tips for Fresh Use

The text notes two lemon varieties, Citrus Lumia the sweet lemon and Gitras Lumis the true lemon, with Gitras Lumis lower in citric acid. It explains lemons mould quickly, should not touch each other, and suggests wrapping in tissue or storing in water in a jar, though buying fresh is best.

Medicine of Healthfat Heere on and Rambler tires claim proofs

The article touts Healthfat Heere as a health restorer and promotes Rambler bicycles with corrugated G and J pneumatic tires for safer riding. It claims the tires prevent dangerous side clipping and notes a guaranteed product. Also reports early season roasting news from Co G T Eiie farm and local residents claiming first roasting of the season.

Civer Sid Rambler Bicquié Holding Vec Tun News Ceve John [Jeisey

Heavy Storm Damages County Crops Across Regions

A heavy electric storm last Saturday afternoon struck multiple county sections. High winds and rain toppled corn and beat it into the ground, while oat crops in some areas were laid flat. The News Steam Job Rooms in Frederick, Maryland, advertises bulk circulars at three dollars per ten thousand.

Frederick

Veteran Railroad Engine Driver Near Harper's Ferry

Christina Smith of Mary land heights near Harper's Ferry is believed to be the oldest railroad engine driver in the United States. He operated the first Baltimore westward line from Plane No 4 to Point of Rocks and on June 1, 1896 star-engineered a Cumberland bound train, becoming the first to reach a locomotive west of Cumberland. At eighty two, he remains vigorous, hearty, and youthful in appearance. Major Pangborn invites him to join the Baltimore and Ohio exhibit at the World's Fair, which he contemplates.

Christina Smith Maryland Harper's Ferry United States Geren Baltimore Poiat of Rocks Cumberland Major Pangborn Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Baltimor and Ohio

Community Notes and Local Happenings in Brownsville and Vicinity

Highlights include visits from Rev. C. B. Cook and George B. Cook kin, a new store led by Geo E. Cook, and a mild livestock incident. Church activities, Salvation Army meetings, and a festival schedule are reported along with farm news on corn and wheat, local obsequies, and a note on post office prospects. Real estate transfers and an Orphans Court action are also listed.

California Fig Syrup Co Ad Promotes Laxative

The advertisement touts the laxative Syrup of Figs as safe for ladies under various conditions and claims it is their favorite remedy. It warns readers to look near the bottom of the page for the true genuine article from the California Fig Syrup Co.

California

Summer church school opens at Holy Cross House Westminster

Carroll County notes report a ten day summer school for Episcopal priests opening today at Holy Cross House Westminster with lectures by Prof Silas McBee from the University of the South John W Wood Brotherhood of St Andrew and W Masters Camac of Roxborough Mass Rev T H Lewis D D president of Western Maryland College and Rev A D Melvin invited to deliver a sermon during the meeting. A Traction engine accident injures a boy near Taylorville. another boy injured by a reaper. Mrs Daniel Viz injured after falling from a cherry tree. Mrs Edward Selivan robbed of 68 dollars while traveling to Melrose. Democratic County Committee plans Westminster meeting July 17 to set primaries dates.

Carroll County Episcopal Church Holy Cross House Westminster Central Hall Silas McBee University of the South John W. Wood The Brotherhood of St. Andrew W. Masters Camac Roxborough Mass T. H. Lewis Western Maryland College A. D. Melvin Christian Endeavor Societies Canada Werman Augustus Brown Tayloraville John Myers Nan Windsor Daniel Viz Snidersburg Virginia Melrose Edward Selivan Democratic County Committee B.F. Crouse Willeet Emeline Taylor Patapsco Cnery Charles Lindsay Bay

Death notices from Washington area obituaries

Miss Caroline Vest died at her brother John J. Vest’s residence in Washington D C of heart trouble at 40. Her remains were brought to the city and taken to South Market street for funeral services by undertaker Wm H. E. Etchison. Miss Anna Rebecca Wright, 60, died in Washington D C from anoplaxy and was interred at St Johns Catholic Cemetery after returning to this city. Mrs Marietta P Hilderbrand, 34 9 months and 5 days, wife of Charles Hilderbrand, died at home on the Manor. Funeral from Dr J Hafner’s residence on West Third Street tomorrow at 10 AM. she leaves a husband and one child.

Miss Vest Caroline Vest John J. Vest 8Th Street Waenington D.C Wm. Duval South Market Street Wm. H. E. Etchison Rebacca Wright Anna Rebecca Wright Washington D. G C St. John’s Catholic Cemetery

Yesterday's Hotel Arrivals at City Hotels

List of guests arriving yesterday includes aA. J. Rink G. McCou ree H J Wingert Phils Conrad Clever F P Soth J C Townsend and wife Baltimore R E Wallserger T D Roberts W H Roberts Joseph Burnett J B Hartecck G H Holtzman E Boltzman J B Delaplase Washington 15 from county Canuin Hovuss H E Beck York Pa W F Ankerey Philadelphia N Talken J N Fichtner R B Choreb J S Mth and wife Miss Katie Much Baltimore W H Harris Pittsburg Pa eory Hurst Matahsligie Ohio J L Wolf Washington DC 13 from county 1 from city Gnerr Town W FP Baldwin Brooklyn Bur J W Fyler altimore J Alford Philadelphia W Graser Elst cob City J F Woodson H L Lane Morgantown Va 8 from county 1 from city

City Hotel J. Rink G. McCouree H. J. Wingert Phils Conrad Clever F.P. Soth J. C. Townsend Baltimore R. E.wallserger T. D. Roberts W. H. Roberts Josph Burnett J.B. Hartecck G. GH. Holtzman E. Boltzman J.B. Delaplase Washington, D. C H E Beck York W. F. Ankerey Philadelphia N. Talken J.N. Fichtner R. B. Choreb Katie Much Bal Umore W. H. Harris Pittsburg Eory Hurst Matahsligie Ohio J. L. Wolf Washington, D.C Gnerr W. FP. Baldwin Brooklyn J. W. Fyler Altimore W. Graser Elstcob City J. F. Woodson H. L. Lane Morgantown

Emancipation celebration uses street area bought by colored community

Early today a space in front of the Junior engine house on North Market Street was cleared and purchased by the colored community. It will be moved to West All Saints Street in front of Natrite Hall for use during the Emancipation celebration.

Maret Street West All Saints Street Natsrite Hall

Forest Oak Lodge Established by Gatthereburg Masons

About twenty gentlemen from Gatthereburg in Montgomery County met Friday evening to organize a Masonic lodge to be named Forest Oak Lodge. Officers named include Rev. H. M. Moore WSL E 5 Kinga ley 5 W John a Belt J W AB Cramer secretary P M Smith treasurer. Meetings set for second and fourth Fridays monthly.

Masonic Gatthereburg Moorgomery County Forest Oak Lodge H. M. Moore WSL Kingaley W. John A. Belt J. W. AB. Cramer P M. Smith

Local sale of jams and jelly at D L Masons stand

Tomorrow from 9 a m to 3 p m D L will sell Masons Best Fruit Jars with one quart at 75 cents per dozen two quarts at 95 cents per dozen Jelly gift jars 25 cents per dozen. W S Pelock not after that time. W W Lease opposite City Hotel. Also lemon ice caramel chocolate peach strawberry vanilla and raspberry cream at DieCar deli’s today.

Masons W. W City Hotel DieCardeli's

Notice to Gas Consumers on Discount Deadline

Notice from C. E Chnesa agent of Lizht sad Hvat Co warning gas customers to apply for the discount on or before the 10th instart date. After this date no discount will be allowed.

C. E Chnesa Amenesa Lizht Sad Hvat Co

Unclear fragment hints at local items and names

The readable text appears as a garbled OCR fragment mentioning various names and items but lacks coherent events or dates. Entities such as Bay Weslvars Giversarsh Eener and places like Attice 22 Beet Patz remain unreadable.

Petmatt Stree

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