Brief Bits From Frederick and Surroundings
A compilation of local items covers bicycle taxes, Bird Day appeals by the Agricultural Department, a lightning-struck gum tree on Mr. E. L. Redrick’s lot, dull business in Frederick, St Swithin’s Day rain, a new baseball diamond, a new tennis club, assessors calling for dock paper readiness, a gypsy camping near Liberty Pike, the spread of a tumbling mustard weed, a five dollar travel license proposal for Martinsburg merchants, a grim note on tuberculosis deaths, ivory scarcity spurring substitutes, Japan’s rising population rank, the Gardner family moving from Liberty to Walkersville, horseback riding’s rise in Liberty, a valued horse on T. Cromwell’s Walkersville farm, a creamery canvass around Thurmont, and a July 4th beef theft during a family absence.
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Benday
Frederick
Liberty Pike
Martinsburg
United States
Sweden
Japan
Chios
India
Rusia
Germany
Belog
Bishop Claggett’s Booke donated to Whittingham Library
Twenty eight volumes once owned by the first Bishop of Maryland Rev Thomas J Claggett have been presented to the Whittingham Memorial Library. The books are in the Bishop Paget residence annex in Baltimore. Mrs Johan Chew of Washington gave twenty four volumes and Mr Samuel Glaggett of Frederick County gave four. The collection bears the Bishop’s book stamp and coat of arms with several volumes bearing his autograph and that of his father Rev Samael Claggety.
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Claggett
Thomas J. Claggett
Frederick County
Aia
Samael Claggety
Selections From The State News In Maryland
A patchwork of items from across Maryland includes property sales near Hyattsville and Belair, a steamer brought 273 immigrants to Baltimore, churches in Belair coordinating renovations, and a stormy voyage of the Delano through fog to Baltimore. Deaths include Mr. Nicholas Dorsey near Tridelphia, aged 85, with political notes on a sound money league for Baltimore and a Towson finance discussion postponed to July 30. Reforms and reunions mark the season, with a large Seventh Annual Reformed reunion at Pep Mar and Mercersburg College alumni gatherings, while Ellicott City Line tracks to Sandy Spring gain rights of way and further extension.
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Hyattsville
Prince George's Couunty
Pan Eractric Bouse St Bleccast
Nichoas Dorsey
Tridelphis
Howard County
Worcester County
Baldwin Memorial Church
Anas Arande County
Belair
Delano
Baltimore
Gorsuch Hetta
Carroll County
Ratus M. Parsons
Princess Anne
Somerset County
Cardinal Batolli
Annapolis
Cooper
Naval Academy
Democratic
Sound Money League
Chicago
P.E. Porter
Firstarakal
Frank H. Stockett, Jr
Joe Horace Realey
Cumberland
Queen Anne
William ¥. Bryan
Theodore J. Wilcox
John S. Yellett
Towson
Maryland State Teachers’ Associaton
Deer Park
E. B. Prattyman
Maryland and Columbus Railway Company
Ellicott
Bandy Spring
Montgomery County
Pep Mar
Frederick
LM. Motter
Maryland
Reformed Church of the Potomac Synod
W. A. Birely
Mercersburg College
Atvill Conner
J. H. Alpaugh
Liberty
C. C. Zimmerman
Mr. Pleasant
E. R. Eschbach
M. Hench
T. F. Hoffmeier
Middletown
Atvil Conner
Walkersville
Hev. G. A. Whitmore
Flarmont
Mr. Motter
Adamstown
W. CG. B. Shhulenberker
Emmitsburg
Cyrus Cort
Sabillastille
Warm Weather Neckwear Trends in 19th Century Fashion
The piece showcases light collars in muslin, crepe, silk or chiffon worn over soft neutral gowns. It notes the economical appeal of sailor style collars, their varied decorations, and the vogue for grass linen versions with embroidery in lively colors.
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Towna
Wheeling Whims on Races Draw Public Interest
The yesterdays public reaction to Class B abolition surprised many. Professional races this year have been well and honestly contested, with L A W officials promising to keep it that way. Cycle racing could gain as much public following as baseball and horse racing, and nearly every state may have the racing circuit by 1897.
Harmony outing to Monterey Springs and teachers meet
An Harmony social group spent a delightful overland trip through the mountains to Monterey Springs and nearby spots. Attendees included Worman and spouses, Rodkey and spouses, several Houcks, Cronises, and others. The Maryland State Teachers Association held its final ceremony at Deer Farm Penns and adjourned with papers on Liberal Education and school Parent relations. Prof. Boblitz and Tilton attended, Boblitz elected to an Educational committee.
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Harmony
Monterey Springs
Bense Vists
Pen-Mar
Wm. J. Worman
Joe. Rodkey
Misses Little
Nan Houck
Della Cronise
Grace Houck
Annie Hoke
Celeste Roslkes
Core Derviibiss
Willie Worman
Mr. W. C. Neldig
Messia
Raya Houck
Charles Cronise
Maryland State Teachers’ Association
Deer Farm Penns
H. ‘Harmont
M. G. Axcer
E. L. Bobitz
Boblitz
L. Tilton
Funeral Obsequies and Tributes Mark Noted Locals
The passage records multiple funeral services in Frederick with large attendances and abundant floral tributes. Names include Charles T. Kussmann and Charles Eldridge, plus families Eldridge and Simmons. Services led by Reverends McKenney, Nixdorf, and Myers. interments at Mt Olivet and Gilvet Cemeteries.
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William Cark Tock Pisces
Lussand
Eldridge
Bryans & Stratton
Boalnese College
Frederick
Wan
Tse
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
Pali-Dearere
Mors
M. N. Rohrbach
Adolphes Fearhake
John ©. Mower
Charles T. Kussmann
Fourth Street
Fiwara
Frederick County Floricultural Society
Frederick Bicycle Club
Piliowa
Hoss Company
L. F.M. Myers
Bt. Jsmea’ Lutheran Church
Messrs
Char
D. Doll
Charles Chew
Harry J. Bshm
Wm. W. Mines
Storm
Charles Hagan
Mads
Mt. Olivar Cemstery
A. T. Rice & Bons
Edward
Mattie Simmons
West Patrick Street
W. S. McKenney
Mt. Olivet
C. CG. Carty
Death of Edmund J Lee Linked to Virginia Fame
Edmund J Lee, age about 50, died in New York after a year with throat enlargement. He belonged to Virginia's Lee family, cousin of Gen Robert E Lee, great grandfather Richard Henry Lee, and son of Edmond Jennings Lee. He served in the Confederate service at seventeen, was twice married, and left three sons. Surviving are his second wife Besate Reed Neilson and his aged mother Henrietta Beddinger Lee, along with siblings and relatives in Virginia and Maryland. He was active in Trinity Church Shepherdstown and served as senior warden and trustee of Virginia Theological Seminary.
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J Lee
Edmund J. Lee
Nove
New York
Lee
Virginis
Robert K Lee
Richard Henry Lee
Edmond Jennings Lee
Harry Lee
Bir Lee
Rebecca Lawrence Rust
Armintean Rust
Loudoun County
Lawrence
Edmond
Armsteld
Arrangements for the Rey Fere at the Rink Next Week
Arrangements for the Rey Fere at the Rink next week begin Tuesday evening and progress rapidly with many committees and notable participants. A flag contest by Maryland Brigade regiments will decide a prize. buttons and souvenirs will be sold. Also notices tout Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, Kilser Core for kidney issues, and Shiloh products with testimonials.
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Rey Fere
Maryland
Frederick Hifizmen
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the Daily News
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J. T. Wasache
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Meraer
Pitty
Peg
Yemonda
the Reformed Church
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Morton Rosenstock
Rosenstock
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Kitney Glover
Altersco Peace
Shiloh
A L. Peacre
Bechwon Bronman Building
Beby's
Tutt
Enek
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H. Market St
Frederick, Md
Grove & Kindley
A. J. Pearce
Rudy
Airy
J. A. Willamson
Draggist Freierick, Md
Avery
Te Pearre
Brohivon
Albert L. Peerre
Etohison
Albert L. Pearrs
Etchison Bundine
Sweeney
San Tego
Callara
Wwe
Albert J. Pearre
X. J. Wilson
Excelsior Stove House
Reece
Coe Bibel
Pierce
Address World’s Disyenuary Medical Association
Buffalo
Colton Bicycle
Duvall & CO
South Market Street
Mall
the &. F. Shith Mfg
Woidsboro
Stein
E Bros
North Market Street
Fior
Carty
Acubip Nnn Bey
East Patrick Street
Feedarick
Willard C. Keller
South Market ST
Frederick, HD
Ladies Oxford
Bryllah and
Waarera
LOY & Perry’s
Busset
Nswa Jor
America
Footer's Dye Works
Gete
ADAMS
Church St
Yee
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Eameler
Grand Rapids
W. J H. B. Etchison
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