Brunswick Yards Expansion Begins to Add 7000 Car Capacity
C F King and Company started work yesterday on the Brunswick freight yard expansion in the East End to add about 7000 car capacity. About 50 men began, with more to join. gravity operated tracks for 50 car trains and a hump being raised to move cars. Completion expected by early November as part of the Baltimore and Ohio plan to handle rising business since 1891.
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Brunswick
C. F. King and Company
Baltimore and Ohio
Entertain in Nieces Honor at Frederick Home
A Freder ick social gathering at Mr R Rush Lewis home honored nieces Miss Margaret Burn of Cambridge Md and Miss Marian Yerkes of Philadelphia Pa. Guests from near and far enjoyed a spider web game, piano selections by Virginia Carty and others, plus fruit punch and refreshments. Attendees included Miss Marian Yerkes Miss Margaret Byrn Miss Ellen McGilt Baker Miss Louige Johnson and numerous local friends and relatives.
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R. Rush Lewis
Frederick
Lewis
Juewis
Margaret Burn
Cambridge
Marian Yerkes
Philadelphia
Virginia Carty
Anne Seckley
Mary Filler
Serena Motter
Charlotte Baker
Margaret Byrn
Ellen McGilt Baker
Berryville
Louige Johnson
Jersey City
New Jersey
Messrs
Harlan Yerkes
William Fout
Jackson
Miss
Lillian Motter
Florence Lamar
Anne Schley
Mignon Trail
Elizabeth Lewis
Margaret Motter
Theresa Trail
Electric Bitters Promised To Fight Disease Germs
A vintage health claim describes Electric Bitters as a grand protection against disease germs in air water dust and food. It asserts fights malaria chills fever ague and blood diseases with a money back guarantee and availability at Pearce's Pharmacy.
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Pearce
Berkeley County Peaches Signal Record Seasonal Shipment
Charles Seibert of Arden district West Virginia sent the first shipment of Berkeley county peaches this season. Buyers in Pittsburgh and Baltimore show strong demand. prices expected to rise with steady markets through September. Apple growers report a larger crop and very fine quality if weather stays favorable, prompting aggressive competition among eastern dealers to secure Berkeley county fruit.
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Tinsburg
Charles Seibert
Arden District
W Va
Berkeley County
Totea Iimore
Pittsburg
Agin
Derkele
Aples
East
Middle West
Berkeley
Disappearance of C Willard Harnsley Baffles Olney Family
The missing young father from Olney stirs concern as friends note his worsening condition and possible restlessness. Some believe he sought a new start elsewhere while his mother remains distraught, hoping for contact. Family members lean toward the West as a likely destination.
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Willard Harnsley
Olney
Dia
Winn
Jarsoi
Viett Gets Senator Qwen
Sheriff Ed Viett of Montgomery county used a state provided motorcycle to stop violators of automobile laws. Yesterday afternoon the bike was pressed into service with disastrous results in Washington. Eighteen people including Senator Owen and other prominent figures were arrested for speeding or missing license tags and each paid a $25 trial fee in police court.
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Ed. Viett
Montgomery County
George
Washington Attaisis
Owen
Sugar trust probe seen foreshadowing action against rivals
New York July 25 testimony before a congressional investigating committee by Washington B. Thomas a leading sugar figure along with John K Parsons and Claus Spreckels is viewed by lawyers as signaling government action against the sugar trust similar to the Standard Oil case. Thomas and Parsons argued the trust did not restrain trade while Spreckels testified the combine used means to suppress competition. Thomas has conferred with counsel to plan a fight against the attack.
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New York
Congressional Investigating Committee
Washington
B. Thomas
John K. Parsons
Claus Spreckels
Sugar Trust
Thomas
Parsons
Spreckels
Combine
Reunion program for Frederick county reformers at Brad dock Heights
Seventh annual reunion of Reformed Sunday schools in Frederick county will be held at Braddock Heights on Thursday August 2 starting 1 45 pm with addresses music and readings led by Rev George Albert Snyder. A children’s hour at 4 45 pm features storytelling pantomimes and a song Daddy’s Pickaninny Bay. The day includes a 3 30 pm concert and a 1 45 pm and 3 30 pm high quality programs as well as picnics on the mountain top and expected record crowds if weather is favorable.
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Braddock Heights
Children's Hour
Reformed
Frederick County
Hraddock Heights
Pei Oon
George Albert Snyder
Reformieg
Middlestown
Snyder
Lizzie A Coblents
K. K. Remsberg
Elizabeth McDaniel
First Visit Home in 32 Years by James W Scarff
James W Scarff returns to Adamstown after 32 years away. Born March 1, 1881, he began in railroading with B&O at Garrett Indiana, then Union Pacific in Kansas City. He endured a five month hospital stay after a serious injury but carries fond memories of Adamstown and Frederick County. He is the son of James B Sear, former BL&O foreman, now pensioned.
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James W. Scarff
Adamstown
Garrett
Indiana
Kansas City
Union Pacific Railroad
Scarff
Frederick County
James B. Sear
Serton
BL & O
Tle
Beaumont Still Ahead in Exciting Neck and Neck Race
Beaumont leads Vedrines by narrow margin in a dramatic neck and neck sprint reported by the Glasgow Dispatch. The close finish marks one of the most thrilling aviation races covered this day, with spectators noting the tense ride to the line.
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Glasgow
Beaumont Teuds
Vedrines
Airplane Crash Near Czar's Palace Kills Passenger
Special Dispatch from St. Petersburg reports M. Shiminsky died and aviator Stasarenko was injured in a plane mishap near the czar's palace during a race to Moscow. The July 25 incident occurred in the afternoon as the aircraft fell.
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St. Petersburg
M. Shiminsky
Stasarenkos
Czar
Loe
Moscow
Tell of Steel Makers Pool
Special dispatch from Washington reports W. C. Moreland secretary of Jones and McLaughlin Steel Co. tells Stanley committee about a steel plate pool operation. The News invites subscriptions.
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the News
Washington
W. C. Moreland
Jones
McLaughlin Steel Co
Stanley Committee
Barn Destroyed by Lightning Near New London
A severe storm struck the New London area as lightning hit the Burgess Jones barn about two miles from town, burning the structure and devastating stored hay, machinery, and Indian hemp. Insurance on the barn was $800, with total losses likely between 1000 and 2000 dollars. The region has seen multiple lightning fires recently, including several barns in Thurmont, Point of Rocks, Buckeystown, and Middletown.
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Burgess Vocs
New London
Burgess Jones
New Londo
Unis
Wuss
Anyon
Brick County
Ho New London
He Domer
Thurmont
Rommel
Investigation of shooting ordeal at Frederick Junction
General Macklin delays action until a full report is received from Colonel Rawlins, who conducts the weapon incident inquiry involving Private Marco Hughes and Lieutenant Jonis during maneuvers. Captain Whitman will file the official brigade report once Rawlins submits findings.
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Charles F. Macklin
Marco Hughes
Marvey L Jonis
Neas
Frederick Junction
Louis M. Rawlins
Wnr
Rawlins
Francis
Whitman
Fifth Regiment
Mrs Heim Knocked Down by Passing Buggy on Telegraph Street
Mrs Maurice Heim of Telegraph street was struck by a fast passing buggy at Telegraph and South streets while crossing. She sustained a head bruise and a leg wound, was carried home for care, and remained in considerable pain the following day.
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Maurice Heim
Telegraph
Heim
Advertised Letters at Frederick City Postoffice July 23
A list of letters remaining in the Frederick postoffice is published with two weeks to claim them as advertised letters. Gentlemen’s list includes Curtis Cannon, Harry Henry, Molten Provision Co, Liwellian Miller, A. D. Rommell, Wm. H. Scholl, Theola Strauss, Curtis Shafer, Frank Williams. Ladies’ list includes Mrs. Etta Davis, Mrs George R. Easter, Miss Bettie Keller, Miss Hattie Wilson. Applicants must call for “advertised letters” or they will be sent to the dead-letter office.
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Frederick City
Fancy Skater at Braddock Casino Impresses Large Crowd
Willam J. Tozer, a proclaimed boy wonder in fancy skating, wowed Braddock Heights Casino patrons with a daring life slide and other tricks. He plans to repeat the act for the rest of the week, drawing a sizable audience each night.
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Braddock Casino
Braddock Heights
Willam J. Tozer
Young Giants Triumph Over Scrubs in 10 to 2 Win
The Young Giants dominated the Scrubs with a 10 to 2 victory. Battery duo Gilbert and Stanton led the offense while Scrubs pitchers Kreh Acres Norris and Beall struggled to contain the visitors.
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Young Giants
Scrubs
Gilbert and Stanton
Kreh
Acres
Norris and
Beall
Mosquitoes Bad This Year Warned By Local Ad
Local notice promotes a mild cooling skin treatment named DD D Prescription for instant relief from mosquito bites. It claims to stop itching, draw out poison, and protect skin, offered by a seller at North Market Street for 25 cents.
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A. Williamson
North Market St
Jackson Miss lives and Frederick progress praised
Former Frederick resident Mr. JiNiam M. Fout now in Markson discusses Mississippi progress. He notes Jackson growing to about 30 900, big cotton outputs, many playgrounds and parks, and Frederick's recent improvements including banks, streetcar, streets, and public playgrounds. He mentions slow white population growth and the failed commission form government, with Mississippi towns experimenting with it.
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Jackson, Miss
Frederick
JiNiam M. Fout
Markson
Pout
Frererick High School
Bat
Baltimore
Mississippi
Fout
Tin Nins
City Hotel
Georgia
Texas
Bie
Lie State
Jackson
Troops Patrol City in Constantinople Fire Damage
Dispatch from Constantinople reports troops patrolling the city after a large fire started by incendiary action. The blaze destroyed 600 houses as authorities battle the blaze and restore order.
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Constantinople
Nebraska Democrats Meet at Fremont Convention
Special dispatch reports Nebraska Democrats split over platform as Brmanites push influence at the convention today. Announcement notes William W. Osburn of this city running for one of the Republican Judges of the Orphans Court. Osburn praised for intellect and fitness, well known locally. ZEMO and ZEMO SOAP ads at Williamson's Drug Store promote eczema and skin treatment for all ages.
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Fremont Xoeh
William W. Osburn
Orphans Court
Osburn
Frederick Seog
Williamson’s
Brief Items of Interest General Nature Worth Reading
Several persons went to Washington this morning to see Detroit face Washington players. A person notes that theirs is a platonic love, and explains that means they will need to dig up a wedding present in about two months.
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Washington
Detroit
Louisville Courier-Journal
New Artistic Store Completed by Dorsey Firm at Market St
The Marvel Theatre room at 12 North Market Street has been redesigned by Harry G. Dorsey & Co into a modern store space. The firm, with twenty years in clothing, aims for an attractive sales room with ample cabinets, light for day and night, and a free comfortable atmosphere. They will offer men, boys, and children's clothing, shoes, hats, furnishings, women’s shoes, trunks, rubber goods, umbrellas, and more.
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Marvel Theatre
North Market Street
Harry G. Dorsey & Co
Frederick
Frederick County Republican Primary Candidacies Announced
A fragment from a Frederick County notice slate lists Jesse I I Heagry for State's Attorney, John W Mumford for Judge of the Orphans Court, George R Dennis for State's Attorney, and William H Smith seeking Sheriff. The notices urge Republican support across the county for the upcoming primary election.
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House of Delegates
Frederick County
Emoury
Remsberg
Buckeystown
Jesse I. I. Heagry
Court St
Frederick, Mad
Marldd&wrtt
Orphans’ Court
John W. Mumford
Braddock District
Whit
George R. Dennis
Ir, Ltd&wleter
William H. Smuth
Frederick
Orphans” Court
Frederic
The
Milton Kefauver
Stare
William H. Hinks
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