Routes for a railroad from Gettysburg to Washington
Discussion on potential routes to extend the railroad from Gettysburg to Washington highlights Emmitsburg and Mechanicstown as favorable termini. A belt of level country near Catoctin Mountain may permit superior gradients. The piece urges residents to mark routes and await final location, noting the Gem of the Blue Ridge excursion and various local notices amid health and community items.
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Emmiteberg
Mechanicstown
Emmitsburg
Rocky Ridge
Washington
Westminster
Frederick World
Gettysberg
Mecheoiestown
Catoctin Furnaces
Frederick
Catoctin Mountain
Frederick City
Slechanicetown
Propsaed
Frederick county Farm ers Picnic draws 2000 crowd
The Farmers Picnic on Saturday drew a large turnout across Frederick County. More than 2,000 people filled the grounds for an all day event with dancing, ample food, and electric lights on the platform. The P R B and B Q provided crowds from nearby towns and trains ferried attendees home along the B and O line toward Mt. Airy.
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Frederick County
Eundawa
Boye
Hearta
Mardene
Wedding and train safety items in local notes
The notice urges calm for a Per-Mar train excursion on Wednesday with improved gear and staffing. A wedding is announced for Mr. Charles B. Trail and Miss Grace Winebrewer at All Saints' church on Tuesday, July 30, with a reception at the bride’s home and a post-ceremony trip to Deer Park, Md. Also, U.S. Consul to Marseilles Mr. Trail plans Europe-bound travel in August. A six day walking match begins at 7 pm at the Frederick Rifles Armory, with nine runners listed and daily track time through the week. Mt. Airy Council plans a bucket picnic on Saturday July 29 near Albert Jones’ grove, with speakers from Eureka council and musical guests from Baltimore and Frederick. The event features a dance and possible rain date.
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Hymeneal
Charles B. Trail
Grace Winebrewer
All Snars
Caw
Frederick Rifles
E. Patrick Street
Eugene Heffner
Taylor Heffner
Geo. Stroup
George Wallace
Eddie Hooper
W. F. Stottlemyer
Chas Strailmar
John Green
Mt. Airy Council
Royal Arcanum
Tts
Albert Jones
Eureka Ouncil
Baltimore
Grand Regent
Edward L. Clark
M. W. Donovan
Mount Airy
Bus collision near Camp Jackson injures horse
At about five yesterday afternoon a large Messey bus carrying twenty passengers struck a horse near William Best's farm on the way to Camp Jackson. The driver James Reynolds could not stop the speeding bus and steered toward the roadside wall. The horse suffered severe injuries but all passengers escaped harm though shaken by the crash.
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C. E. Messey
William Best
Camp Jackson
James Reynolds
Dake Mlasuyeeeeer
Witr Tshasge Preaelud Todey
Colver Park
Indiumandis Chicagodeadt
Bas Sulect Ries
Solomon
Lasia
Ashi
Gou
Mat
Bert Fogvertup
Caerapide
Niagara
Tiussault
Amno
Pid
Bacchus
Adingons
Fis
Ana Weil
Tonsier
A Duty to Fourseiz English Pills Sold by J A Williamson
A historical advertisement notes the use of Dr. Acker's English pills as a remedy for sick headache and liver troubles. The pills are described as small sweet easy to take and free from griping. Sold by J A Williamson, druggist.
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USC
Athwa Life Insurance Company
Hartford, Conn
U. S
Dyspepsia relief tablets sold by local druggist
A fragment notes Acters pepsia Tablets offered by J. A. Williams, a druggist, to cure indigestion and dyspepsia at 25 and 50 cents. The ad promises improved happiness and pleasure.
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J. A. Wiliameoa
How to Conquer At Culear Lake Maxfokuekee Rally
A fragmentary OCR piece describes a July rally at Colver Park with large crowds from Indiana and Chicago. It cites a sermon titled How to Conquer with biblical imagery and warns against moral gravity and addiction, urging reform and spiritual strength amid a lively crowd.
Prodigal Return Sermon and Moral Reform Call
A preacher urges personal reform and return from sin citing the prodigal in a church sermon. He denounces dissipation, urges abandoning bad companions, and stresses prayer, parental worry, and church support to heal wounded souls and restore virtue. The message warns against easy morals and calls for decisive acts toward faith and repentance.
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Princeton
Ans
Higley
Assoc
Et bin
Epgeral
House of God
Chris
Fulton
Gal
Alps
Seta
Jens Mayer
Ged
Sia
Sis
Baseball Records and Schedules Across Leagues This Week
A garbled update lists baseball standings and upcoming games across the National League American Association and minor leagues. It mentions Boston and New York race, dates for key matchups, and scattered notes on teams like St Louis Cincinnati Philadelphia Baltimore and Wilkes Barre with scattered city pairings and venues.
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St Lous
Brooklyn
IlsasCril
Colprs
Baltimore
Lowiless
Mandar
St Louis
Columbrs
Tucsdy
Wednedey
Cincinnati
St Lows
Calumars
Louisville
Kansas City
Cincinnat
Coent
New York
Indianapolis
Botton
Cucazo
Boston
Washington
Cleveland
Deaths and Local Notices From Concordia and Baltimore County
Deaths: Mrs. Maris Hartmaier of Concordia is reported as the wife of Richard Hartmaier and a native of Emmitsburg. Mrs. Matilde B. Mullen of Middletown Valley, widow of James Mullen, died at her daughter’s home in Woodberry Baltimore County. aged 83 after nineteen months illness. funeral at St Thomas Catholic Hampden then interment in the city. Also legal notices: David Robinson faced assault charges and was discharged. Reuber Johnson case withdrawn. Rose Brown arrested for keeping a bawdy home with bail set at 500 for each case. PLI Lewie acted as surety.
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Concordia
Keneas
Maris Hartmaier
Richard Hartmaier
Emmiteburg
Theudty
Matilde B. Mullen
James Mullen
Gallagher
Woodberry
Baltimore County
Middletown Valley
St. Thomes’ Catholic Church
Hampden
Baltieré County
Insistrate Macters
David Robinson
Reuber Johnson
Neinaber
Botincon
Johneon
Rose Brown
Turner
Pli. Lewie
Ladiesburg Jubilee Draws 1500 for Union Sunday Event
The annual pacns and Jubilee of the Union Sunday Echo at Ladiesburg, in this county, attracted about 1500 people last Saturday. Excursion trains ran from Littlestown and Frederick. Music by Skids band Yellow Springs and choirs from Keedgeville Entonville Tadienborg Jobreville Mt Union. Addresses by Hey Koonz of Delaware Rev Dr Jelly New Windsor College Prof Krebs Littlestown. Delegations from Johnaville M. P. Sunday School. Schools arrived in wagons with placards. The day ended at Art Delight, Co Schaeffer’s, Ladiesburg, with hospitality at his home.
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Adiesburg
Union
Ladiesburg
Littlestown
Frederick
Skids Band
Yellow Springs
Keedgevile
Entonville
Tadienborg
Jobreville
Mt Union
Hey. Koonz
Delaware
Jelly
New Windsor College
Far Reaching Revival of Trade At Local Store
An obscure note describes a broad revival of trade at Josh Gerrolts reg store selling Irish bones of Dr Kine's New Discovery for consumption. Claims include swift cures for coughs colds asthma bronchitis croup throat and long diseases with a trial sample offered at $1. The piece resembles a promotional listing with sensational phrasing and multiple health claims.
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Josh Gerrolts
Kine
Notable Patent Remedy Ad From Local Drugstore
Fragmentary OCR notes advertise a maternal remedy cautioning mothers against leubanum or Paregoric while promising relief for cravings in children. Claimed harmless with no opiate content and sold by J A Williamson, a local druggist.
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J A Williamson
Forced to Leave Prompts Free Trial Medicine Ploy
Fragmented notice describes people forced from homes yesterday and a dubious promotion for a “free trial package” of a medicine. It touts quick cures and grand remedy claims with nonspecific health assurances. Story mentions Elders and doctors in a sensational, unreliable ad tone.
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Pseksse
Ack ers Baby Soother Promoted Amid Opioid Concerns
A Savannah druggist J. A. Williamson markets Ack ers Baby Soother claiming relief from children's troubles. Critics note warnings about deadly results when soothing syrups contain opiates, amid reports of deaths from similar preparations.
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J. A. Williamson
Electric Bitters Promoted For Health Relief
The advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a cure for long standing stomach, kidney and liver troubles. It claims the tonic restored health to many and urges purchase at Joseph Garrett's drug store, selling bottles for 50 cents and one dollar.
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Hesseb
Suseph
Garrett’s
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