Brief Bits and Local News Items
A pasted list notes a new yarn rag fad, repairs on the United steam fire engine, and freight heaviness on the Pennsylvania railroad. Larceny defendant Mattie Smith released on bail. Frederick teachers’ exam set for tomorrow and next day. Finnish law bans Sunday rail and mail service. US widows outnumber widowers three to one. Frederick county’s H mgr Bradley Pardum named Clarksburg public school principal. Local prices: hagerstown bacon 20c, eggs 10c, roasting pork 12c, new potatoes 50c per bushel. Hephilachorean Dancing Association meets tomorrow at Alt Henry Wineburg’s North Market store. Yacht Vigilant dimensions listed with changed rigging and reduced sail area. Hog feeding shifts to clean, wholesome feeds with water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Steam Fire
Pennsylvania
Mattie Smith
Frederick
United States
hMgr
Bradley Pardum
Frederick County
Clarksburg
Hagerstown
Hephilachorean Dancing Association
Alt. Henry Wineburg
North Market Street
Vigilant
Purely Personal Social Notes From The City
A compilation of local residents and visitors: Julius Lochner and Edward Mobley in Baltimore and Westminster respectively. Eliza Herring guest of Joshua Biggs at Hocky Ridge. Biss Bessie Clabsugh visiting Hagers town. Tom Eisenhauer returning from Baltimore on business. W H B Etchison and family in Unionville. William Markell visiting from Charleston W Va. Ollie Pearre vacationing with Etchison in Howard county. L M Nisdorff Jr with friends in Hegerstown. Henry Lorentz, age eighty three, back from Washington. J Marshall Landis visiting Carroll county residents. Ghames H Elkins of Baltimore visiting relatives. Thomes H Chapine and Dr Chas McGill fishing on Potomac near Point of Rocks. Dr Edward Nelson returning from Baltimore where he served as pallbearer at Dr Winder’s funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius Lochner
Baltimore
Edward Mobley
Westminster
Eliza Herring
Philadelphia
Joshue Biggs
Hocky Ridge
Biss Bessie Clabsugh
East Second Street
Hagerstown
Tom Eisenhauer
W. H. B. Etchison
Unionville
Wm. Markell
Charleston
W. Va
Ollie Pearre
H. B. Etchison
Howard County
L. M. Nisdorff, Jr
Hegerstown
Henry Lorentz
Washington
J. Marshall Landis
Carroll County
Ghames H. Elkins
Edward Sinn
Catholic Club and St. John's Picnic to Bay Ridge Aug 4
Committee members Patrick E Long John A Kennedy Wm M Crimmis Chas L Diifendal and Frank V Staubere organize a Catholic Club and St John s Sunday School excursion to Bay Ridge on August 4 with a band. The Hiflemen picnic at Bay Ridge July 31 promises a pleasant outing. Ladiesburg picnic drew many. P took 122 from Woodsboro and 176 from Walkersville with many others joining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick E. Long
John A. Kennedy
Wm. M. Crimmis
Chas. L. Diifendal
Frank V. Staubere
Catholic Club
St. John’s
Bay Ridge
Ladiesburg
Woodsboro
Walkersville
A DEAL IN WHEELS
A deaf mute, about 18, bought two wheels on time from Baltimore stores on June 18 and July 16. Wheels later found sold to Frederick dealers for $10 each. Suspect William T. Nordhouse alias Walters alias Miller confessed after arrest by J. D. Moberly. Held for grand jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fle
Dieseie
Samuel T. Clarke
Baltimore
Little Joe” Weisenfeld
Pace
Stae Deaf and Dumb Asylum
Frederick
Taz
Weisenfeld
J. D. Moberiy
Willam T. Nordhouse
Walters
Miller
Western
Balthmore
Whatcoat Street
Justice Benner
Deaths and notices from Baltimore and Shepherdstown area
Obituaries and notices report the death of Charles Edward Koontz a Baltimore railroad veteran age sixty two. Other deaths include John R Ray mayor of Shepherdstown paralysis Mary Moser of Myersville and Abraham L Thompson in East Seventh Street Martinsburg. Funeral details and interments are listed for Mt Olivet Elmwood Quinns Chapel and Greenmount cemeteries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Ray
Shepherdstown
Ray
Jefferson County
Rey
James F. Thompson
Martinsburg
Ray Wats
Virginia
Lutheran Church
Elmwood
Abraham Teompson
Abraham L. Thompson
George Thompson
East Seventh Street
Quinn’s Chapel
A. M. E. Church
Greenmount Cemetery
A Queer Oatfit Parade Tale
A man and a woman with a yellow dot clothing outfit pushed a two year old in a baby carriage along Patrick street toward Balimore on Friday evening. The infant nursed a yellow kit ten as the trio claimed to have started from Ohio this summer and traveled publicly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Street
Balimore
Ohio
Rosas
Drunkenness Arrest Leads to Almshouse Labor
John Format, a colored man, was arrested by Officer Lerch for drunkenness and disorderly conduct. He paid a $3.55 fine or face 30 days labor at the Almshouse. A Key Monument Association meeting is scheduled for this evening at the YMCA rooms to discuss fund collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drene
John Format
Lerch
Almshouse St Har
Key Monument Association
Frederick Base Ball Club Defeats Rockville 17 to 10
The Frederick Base Ball Club, weakened by missing several players, beat Rockville 17 to 10 after the game ended at the sixth inning due to rain. Highlights included a Nutz grounder, two double plays by Walters and Turner, and a circus catch by Birely, with Rockville's crowd and umpire facing jeers as Frederick improved throughout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Rockville
Frederick Boys
Ross
M. Nutz
Walters
Turner
Birely
W.nutz
Shaw
W. Nusz
F Strawsberger
T. M. Turner
M. Nusz
W. Esterly
G. Bender
C. W. Birely
BH. Danner
Sooty Short Line fires blaze near the rails
Fire raged along the Short Line Railway as crews battled several blazes. No injuries reported and property damage is being assessed.
Barn Struck by Lightning Destroys Feiser Farm Barn
During a Saturday storm a barn on Mrs. Phoebe Feiser’s farm near Woodsborn was struck by lightning and burned down. About $500 in wheat and hay was lost, despite a 30 foot lightning rod that failed to ground the charge. A locust tree on Mrs. Gallagher Buxton’s property was also struck and splintered, though the nearby barn suffered no damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoebe Feiser
Woodsborn
Burglars Foiled At Shepherdstown Savings Bank
Sunday morning robbers entered through a window at the Shepherdstown Savings Bank, blew off the combination, but fled after Miss Meta Schiey alarmed the scene from her room opposite the bank. Grandfather B. Harrison, the cashier, fired from his window, and the thieves dropped their tools without completing the burglary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tod
Yvekerson Savings Bank
Shepherds Town
Meta Schiey
B. &. Harrison
Thelves
Advertised Letters From Frederick City Post Office 1804
A list of letters remaining at the Frederick City post office dated Saturday July 21 1804. Recipients must call for advertised letters within two weeks or they will be sent to the dead letter office. Lapres List includes Musa Rody Ann Brniferton Miss Jones Miss Ida M. King Mrs Georgie Middleton Miss Gurtie Roce GrNtlewre’s List includes Adam D Birley Stephen Berkley H Chambers Fres Geiger William Gal egh er John C Lane Jona Be Kenvie Daniel McKenzie Mr Van Swaneger H C Webb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick City
Lapres
Musa Rody Ann Brniferton
Miss Jones
Ida M. King
Georgie Middleton
Gurtie Roce GrNtlewre
Adam D. Birley
Stephen Be
Temperance Pic Nic Held in Montgomery County
The annual picnic of the Independent Order of Good Templism of Montgomery and nearby counties was held at Clargeltaville Montgomery County on Saturday. A large crowd attended. A brass band provided music. Messrs Paul M Strayer Frens Fucker of Baltimore and others gave addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Temperance Pic-Nic
Independent Order of Good Templism
Montgomery
Ciargeltaville
Montgomery County
Crass
Paul M. Strayer
Frens Fucker
Baltimore
Rainy Weekend Delights Frederick Farms Benefit Crops
A strong thunder shower swept Frederick and nearby areas on Saturday afternoon. The downpour was brief but heavy with a few bursts of hail. By evening and night it settled into a gentle rain, promising great benefits to the standing crops in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Real Estate Transfer in Peters Ville District
Lewis Peters and wife convey a lot of ground in Peters Ville district to William Henry Gules for $100.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Peters
Henry Gules
Peters Ville
Syrup of Figa Promotes Health on Travel
Portable bottle of Syrup of Figa marketed for travelers to prevent fevers headaches and illnesses by aiding kidneys liver and bowels. Sold by druggists in 50 cents and full dollar sizes. Manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Fig Syrup Co
Sunday Church Notices and Sermon on Masques
St Mary’s Chapter and All Saints vestry meet at the Chapel tonight. Rev Fr Coleman departs for Brooklyn en route to Jamaica. Catholic services drew large crowds as Father Coleman’s farewell moved many to tears. Dr Hasskarl preached on masks and deceit, contrasting worldly faces with true innocence, urging repentance and fear of God. Abijah’s quip underscores the theme of feigned appearances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary’s
All Saints’ Episcopal Church
Fr. Coleman
Brooklyn
New York
Jamaica
Father Coleman
Hasskarl
Tia
Tost
Pasa
Abijah
Table Manners and Etiquette in Public Life
The Philadelphia Times laments widespread poor table manners among the public and in hotels. It urges parental duty to teach children basic etiquette from early on and supports school instruction in table manners to curb rude dining behaviors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Times
Baltimore Gettysburg Road Meeting in Taneytown Elects Officers
A Taneytown meeting to promote the Baltimore to Gettysburg electric road elected A B Millkoffer as president and Martin WesS secretary. The executive committee includes A H Zoitkoffer Dr Geo Motter Ed E Retpolar George A Birnie A W Weaver P M Weist with other local members and Philadelphia and Calontown delegates. Governor Brown will meet the committee soon to discuss plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore-Gettysburg
Taneytown
Baltimore
Gettysburg
A.B. 4Ililckoffer
Martin “Es3
A. H. Zoitckoffer
Geo. T. Motter
Ed. E. Retpaolar
George A. Birnie
A. W. Weaver
P. M
The Sick and Improved in Town Notices
Mr Z Jas Gittinger is better and Troxel is improved. Bits. Washington Marmen of South Market Street is on the sick list. What do you take medicine for. Remember Hood's Sarsaparilla cures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Z Jas. Gittinger
Washington Marmen
South Market Street
Hood
Flour labeled as old wheat flour from CERESVILLE
An advertisement warns customers about counterfeit old wheat flour on the market. It promotes CERESVILLE ROLLER FLOUR as 4 NO.1, claiming genuine quality and distinguishing it from fake products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ceresville
The summer man as a novelty from Lake Delevan
From a Wisconsin resort a Chicago girl writes of hunting a summer man in 1894, praising some features while joking about uses from loin to mantel. She notes white duck trousers and a large hat, sparsely praising others and joking of buying a specimen for various playful purposes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wlaconeln
Chicago
Lake Delevan
Assault on Woman Reported Near Segoretown
Abs. Watson, wife of John Watson, was assaulted Saturday afternoon about a mile and a half from Segoretown while returning from Dr. Simmons' farm. A middle aged stranger dragged her into a cornfield, slapped her, and fled toward a straw-stack. description: mustache, white slouch hat, brown coat, striped trousers. The incident was reported to neighbors and authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ells Watson
John Watson
Frederick County
Watson
Lucinda Golden
T. W. Simmons
George Willard
Abs. Watson
Calvin McNamee
A Village Camp at Nolan's Grove with Bishop Gaines
A village camp meeting at Nolan's Grove East Third Street under Quinn A M E church ran yesterday afternoon with Bishop W J Gaines of Georgia delivering a prayer themed sermon to a large attentive crowd. An old fashion prayer service followed led by Nicholas Gassaway with Rev Owens and R E Probes assisting. weather shifted plans to night services at the church where Bishop Gaines preached again and will deliver a special sermon to the young tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nolan
East Third Street
Quinn A. M. E. Church
L. M. Beckett
W. J. Gaines
Georgis
Nicholas Gassaway
Mr. Owens
Asbury A. E. Church
R.E. Probes
Gaines
Funeral for Dr R B Winder Held in Baltimore
The remains of Dr. R B Winder were buried Saturday in London Park, Baltimore. The funeral service was held at his late residence, 716 Park Avenue, with Rev. Pereging Wroth and Rev. Willam M. Dame officiating. Pall bearers included Active members Dr Thomas S Latimer, Dr William P Lockwood, Dr Pembroke Les Thom, Mr Henry Cowman, Dr W St Foster, Dr Wm B Finney, Dr B Holly Smith, and honorary pallbearers Judge D G Wright, Wm Henry Baldwin Jr, Wm Floyd, John S Hayes, Beary Condou, Willoughby N Smith, Dr Edward Nelson, Dr Wm Worren, Dr George Preston, and Dr Thomas Opie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. B. Winder
London Park
Baltimore
Park Avenue
Pereging Wroth
Willam M. Dame
Thomas 5. Latimer
William P. Lockwood
Pembroke Les Thom
Henry Cowman
W. St. Foster
Wm B. Finney
B. Holly Smith
D. Giraud Wright
Henry Baldwin, Jr
Wm. Fioyd
John 8. Hayes
Beary Condou
Willoughby N. Smith
Edward Nelson
Wm. Worren
George Preston
Thomas Opie
Frederick Boy Hit By Stone At Rockville Baseball Game
George Bender from Frederick was struck on the neck by a stone thrown from the Rockville spectators during a Saturday baseball game. The Frederick players faced contempt and risk of violence, while Rockville hosted them poorly after a prior visit. Bender bears a noticeable lump. Col H Thomas of Charles County notes Coxey’s army camped at Clamsburg with local provisions aiding the march toward Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kouffianisem
Rockville
George Bender
Frederick
Bender
Thomas
Charkeburg
H. Thomas
Coxey
Clarmsberg
Washington
Prof Fockier Chosen as Northeast Maryland Principal
Trustees of the Northeast public editor district selected from fifty five applicants five states the principal of Emmettburg High School in this county as the new principal Prof EB Fockier will lead the district at Emmettsburg Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fockier
Northeast
Principel
EB. Fockier
Emmttabarg
This County
Honest goods and shirts that fit for your money
Louis Mention advertises white shirts laundried and unlaundried percales with collars attached and detached nego ge e shirts and light weight underwear in all grades. If you want honest goods and value for money you will find shirts that fit at this store.
Finest Tea from Ceylon Tops World Markets
Gents Silk Kerchief at 250 and Great Seller notes Tex growth in Ceylon producing a delicately flavored tea. Claims purity strength and superiority over all other countries. The article asserts it as the finest tea known with days’ pound strength equal to one and a half of top teas. Sold by Baseby & V Staub North Market Street Telephone 127.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ceylon
Catholic Club St Johns Excursions to Bay Ridge and Baltimore
Bay Ridge and Baltimore are linked to a Catholic Club outing with a Tuesday August 14 date. Round trip fare is 150, valid three days or for same day return, plus a memory exhibition by Professor Boyd at Kemp Hall July 23 at 8 pm. The event promises tests on royal, biblical, and historical dates, with some vocal music and invitations to educators in Frederick. Also a barber shop for sale by Frank G. Lambert on South Market Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bay Ridge
Baltimore
Sant St. John’s
Boyd
Kemp Hall
France
Frederick
Frank G. Lambert
F. G. Lambert
South Market Street
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Ahookeer
Mus
Yte Saunders Cashman
Actreman Beaton
Hyde Perk
London
Jerritt Singer
Richardson
Scott, Wilbon
Hoge
Ananglers
Thirkshire
North Point
Ma. Ach & Fees
General Grant
Drexel
Monn
McGregor
Courlandt Palmer
Honatre
Brandon
Vigern
Port Los
Mauritus
Wassixeton
D.C
Inly
AM. OW
Hanngryeton
Weather Bureau
George A. Gilbert
Bay Ridgeatholic Club
McCardell
W. BB. Etchleen
Boney
Market St. Educational
Academy of Visitation
Geo H. Railing
Railing Grocery Co
J.E. Walker & Co
Baltimore and Obio
Cumberland
Winchester
Koontz
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Chas. E. Koontz
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Hugh A. Fisher
Hast All Saints Street
Mt. Olivet Cemetery
MES
Moser
Mary Moser
Myersville
CU. B. Church
Arba A. Moser
Wolf and Moser
Shriver
Conleyz
James Baltzell
Thurmont
Charles W
Birs
John Aierchant
North Bentz Street
Fourth
Marasmus
O’clons
Mi. Garet
News OF the State
Carl Browne
Elkton
Queen Anne’s County
Keating
P. B. Hopper
Annie Haynes
Sarah McBride
Thistle
News OF the Churches
Shriner Milling CO
Cceresville Roller Flour
Louis
McCardell’n. 4
Mulliniz & Kemp
Mourn & Kue
John Hendrickson
Pei
Neglio
I & Great
Cisworth
Joan Hixnowexuos
F. V. Staub
Geslor Tea
Zaraly
Rodook
Neidig
Lavenser
Bodock
A. T. Rice & Sons
R. L. Harley
Brchast Lee Ercrant Silor
EB Harley
South Market Bt
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National Capita Brewing Company
Bay View
Hy Byanh & Sons
Ease
LIBPS
West Patrick and Telegraph Bis
Telephone Bo
Friderick
W. G. Eldridge
W. & Seprwen
ECRU
W. O. Eldridge
West Patrick Street
Fredericka, MD
B. H. Blackston
B. H
Bunesston
W. S. Miller & CO
W . Miller & Co
P. H. Pyter
Valle
Cerebe
G. W
Shriner's
Miller & CG
Omfee
East
Water Street Depot
TE News
JOB Printing Office
Pew
Hailing Grocery Co
J. B. Walker & Go Co
Aillour
Charlesworth
Canton
Lancaster
Ciy
Garen
Tames E. Walese
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