Camp meetings and social notes fill New Freedom area
Semmit Grove camp meeting at New Freedom Pennsylvania opened with large attendance Rev Alex E Gibson will attend one Sunday Wesley Grove SM camp near Glyedon and the B&O line opens Prohibition camp at Glyedon A banished church bought at Catoctin Furnace for Rev Sheridan and local plans underway A lively baseball game between Mountain Pinks and Grasshopper Shorts ended 9 to 5 in favor of the Pinks Distinguishing guests include General Grosvener and Miss Smith from Westminster social events feature a large card party at Mrs Smith’s home with many attendees from Baltimore Annapolis and Washington
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Semmit Grove
New Freedom
Alex. E. Gibson
Wesley Grove
Southern Methodist
Glyedon
WM. BR. R
Grasshoppers
Grasshopper
Berger
Bass
Lass
Westminster
Winifred Smith
John E. Smith
Main Street
Chas. E. Smith
Baltimore
Miss Thompson
Governor's Island
Semis
Washington
Ada O’donnell
Reese
Hage
Eugene Phoebus
Frenchman's Rock
Janet Serlons
Mies Susie Richardson
Smihsburg
Washington County
Mises Collins
Mr. Pleasant
Mecers
Albert Pearre
Harry W. Ddi
Camp Potemar
Berlin
Dadieman’s Lark
St. John's
Catholic Unions
St. John’s
Kol
Claban
Hasd Lebbert
Araby Union
Geo. W. Zimmerman
Araby
Urbana
Governor's Guards
Annapolis
Frederick Hitemen
Bay Ridge
McMurray
Atlen Shearer
Waynesboro
Ernest Pope
J. F. Eisenhauer
E. 2d
Lerch
L. WN. Loys
John S. Yellett
Towson
O. W. Gray
Montgomery County Notes and County Fair Plans
Montgomery County notes report examination results for first grade and State Normal School candidates. New cottages erected at Washington Grove by Washingtonians. Death of Margaret Warren, Rockville servant to the Beali family, aged 82. County fair planned for September with invitations to President Glevsland. Two new schoolhouses planned at Ta Rome Park and near Edward's Ferry. Rev Dr Nelson named Rockville Academy principal, to move to Dierding house in September. Baltimore and Ohio railroads reach passenger rate agreement at Deer Park with tiered excursion fares and enhanced cordial ties for future disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery County
State Normal School
Jas F. Byrne
Ida Dored Beall
Washington Grove
Jair
Tt County
Ta Rome Park
Edward’s Ferry
Dr. Nelson
Rockvile Academy
Dierding House
Mra. BR
Baltimore and
Chioa Aesylvania
Deer Park
Sass
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Chicago
Weas
Easton Centennial Celebrations and Local Notes
Easton Maryland marked its centennial with a general reception to Lord Baltimore and a parade led by Gen Bradley T Johnson. The Farmers Picnic at Pen Mar on August 8 drew Frederick County residents and featured the Blue Mountain Orchestra. Walkersville and Middletown items note school events, new bands, and local obituaries, with community visits and church services cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Easton
Lord Baltimore
Society of the Army
Navy
Bradley T. Johnson
Gen. Johnson
Thersiar
Frederick County
Hecht
Blue Mountain Orchestra
Dorssy Waters
Pen-Mar
Pennsylvania
Etlerations
Frederick
Teachers' Examination At Frederick County Court House
Frederick county teachers gathered at the Court House for three days of exams for public school credentials. Second grade certificates cover eight subjects with passing marks around 75 percent in grammar and instruction methods. Exam includes teaching principles and methods. no special examinations granted without good cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Court House
Pleasant gathering honors Miss Mary Brands at Baugher’s
Mrs Jno A Kennedy hosted a party yesterday at Baugher’s Weoda in honor of Miss Mary Brands sister of Rev Father Brandt assistant pastor of St John’s Church. Attendees included Miss Brandt, Mr and Mrs John A Kennedy, Mr and Mrs Jos Payne and families, Mrs Thomas Kennedy and family, Merc A Elkins, Mrs Ed Herring, Jennie Beckley, Mamie Neidhar Etta and Nannie Wilson, Katie Welch, Vive Herring, Jase Hammond, Minnie Ebbert, Minty Wallace Blanche Stark Annie Reid, Georgia and Miriam Poole, Al Hadock, Mary Young. The group enjoyed boating and other pleasant activities with music by Zacharias’ band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baugher's Weoda
Jno A Kennedy
Mary Brands
Father Brandt
St. John's Che Church
M. Brandt
John AL Kennedy
Jos. PL
Payne and Families
Thomas Kennedy
Merc
A. Elkins
Ed. Herring
Jennie Beckley
Mamie
Bridge Collapse Over Patapsco Draws Adams? Ailing Route
A six horse team pulling a dragon carriage for Mr. Joshua D Wardell fell through a wooden bridge over the Patapsco near Sykesville Carroll County. The wagon and three men plunged into water while two horses were crippled and one killed. Rescue crews extricated survivors as officials planned a replacement after years of concern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joshua D. Wardell
Howard Conz
Gorsuch Grossi
Sykesville
Carroll Co
Patapsee
Ceameter
Howard
Carroll Counties
Large Peach Harvest Expected in Washington County
Reports from Washington County predict a very large peach crop. Growers prepare for rapid disposal as shipments approach. Sir J. A. Nicodemus leads local peaches with experimental evaporators and drying works to stock three to six hundred bushels early, guarding against dealer tricks. Mechanicstown notes include local obituaries and business updates as the community keeps pace with modernization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Catestin News
Smithsburg
J. A. Nicodemus
Editios Ioa Hs
Randem
Heheselso
Sim Weish
Crowd gathers for Mt Diescant fair amid brisk sales
Readers hear a lively note in Frederick as a large Thursday night crowd floods the Mt Diescant fair. Vendors report many items selling out quickly due to high demand while the Frederic Ridemen secure the rink on East Patrick Street for use as an armory after September 1. The city sees social calls, visits from Misses and gentlemen, and local repairs continuing at the market house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Emma Eee Bas
Ceresville
Jennie
Clara Himes
Katie Breenwald
Petersville
Buck
Bacen Sadwo
Atlantic
Dutrow
Elle Krege
Adamstown
Mary Trago
West South Street
Buckinghan
Mt. Diescant
Frederic Ridemen
East Patrick Street
Lloyd Conlentz
Westminster
J. L. McMaster
Liberty
Peareday
Des Moines
Towa
Court Street
Washington
Jim Hill
Patrick
Market Streets
Ayer
Kate Buck
Beltimore
Derr
Frederick
Market House
Siss Baker
Bises Asale Cramer
Mieses Doll
Washin
Bises Astie Horck
M1 Tone
Eljak Stal
Lewis
Suulend
Robert Carter
Oakland
Relatves
Mit
Chas. Basler
Sandy Hockerday
George Shipley
Ocean Grove
W. 3d Street
Cora M. Keefer
Julia Micheel
Col Boyd
Boyd
Washington, D. C
Minor Mishap In Woodsboro Involving Ki Zuumerman’s Horse
A horse belonging to Ezra Ki Zuumerman, county school commissioner at Woodsboro, bolted at the Second and Market streets corner this morning. A colored resident named Liesd Cole pulled its ears to start the animal, breaking the spell as he called it, and the incident drew a crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ezra Ki. Zuumerman
Woodsboro
Lies d Cole
Champion Livery sells gray trotting horse to Littlestown buyer
Horsemaster Zacharias reports sale of a gray trotting horse to L Alfern of Littlestown for 3250. The horse reportedly ran a 5 minute trot. Abraham James Smith’s trainer Bernard Bowes plans a South tour with three horses and Circulator, Lady Stevene, and a celebrated pacing stallion among entries for fall races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atl-Ol
H. GC
Zacharias
Champion Livery Stables
L. al. Alfern
Littlestown
Bernard Bowes
Fair Grounds
Ab. Jas. Smith
Woodebeero
Bowes
Lady Stevene
Bollvarts Ol Well Findings Spark Curiosity
Geo P Sheter of this county reports months of trouble with a well on his premises. A thick oily substance, smelling like linseed oil, collects on water and coats pump stocks and the well sides. The oil pours from the north side and burns on paper, tests on boots leave a shiny finish, and the water's odor remains prominent when pumped. The owner hints at a possible valuable find.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bollvarts
Geo
P. Sheter
Marriage in Frederick at Methodist Parsonage
Edward A. Cremer, a young carpenter, married Miss Jemaia Cook in Frederick yesterday evening at the Methodist parsonage with Rev Geo W Leech officiating. The State board seeks information about a recent epidemic at Montrose Hospital and its possible cause. The Children’s Picnic at Crorise’s woods near Harmony Grove drew about 125 participants. A Frederick excursion to Gettysburg’s battlefields is planned for August 2 with a round trip fare of $1.50. The picnic season attracts many organizations including Sunday schools and fraternal orders visiting Frederick’s favorite resort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hymenaut
Edward A. Cremer
Jemaia Cook
Geo. W. Leech
M. E
Roanoke
Hoscoke City
Virginia
Frederick Boys
James Suamene
Liberty
America
Frederick
Pennsylvania
Aerosburg
Gettisburg
DL Repner
Rodosk
G. Eds
Charlee Heelt
Gladi
Bacou Permar
Baltimore
Pisnios, &c
Golder Ghaiz
Royal Arcanum Treutt-Reven Iodgee
Order of
Hepasopke
Order of American Mechanics
Frederick County
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Sheridan
ML. P
Buckeystown
Catoctin Furnace
Trnet
Mechanicstown
Snich Gat
George Busard
John Strine
John Weddle
Grosvener
Obro
Vance
Seor Vance
North Garelira
Buallett
Bliss Nutt
Mississippi
R. Ms Sherry
Vo Sherrs
Fredenck
Mead
Lymer Hilbuarn
de Tuhturmmer
Admiral Dahlgreen
South Mountain
Sik Cletown
Vis- Buscessere of
Philadelph
Suiss Leuire
Nannie Iderrick
Miss Horsey
O. Horsey
Colgate & Co
Walkersville
Walkersville Enterprise
S.M
Ureinus College
Glade
Woodeboro
Bechel Lutheran Church
Middletown
Mir
Merry
Prarklin
M. EL Hat
Perry
Ensor
John W
Remsburg
Montevue
L. A. Mann
John EB. Croag
Bergstreseer
Orin Wilbur
L. A. Williard
Birkaville
Dewalt Willard
Broad Ran
Valley
Paul Williard
Gatoctis Giarton
Mechenjestows
J. H. Barb
W. B. Os Jer
Ss Ard
Howard Raster
W. O. Rowdabash
Roudabash
W. M. RR
Luray
Double Pipe Creek
Rocky Ridge
Graceham
Deerfield
Blue Ridge Summit
Loys
Mechanics
Own
English
North Market Street
Lewistown
E. S. Davis
Ass. Mary ©. Davis
Jobneville
Mise Heberley
Shulenberg
Pleasant
Eddie Route Fulton
The
Alte
Lottie Shafer
Atlantic City
Kefauver
Harmony Grove
W. South Street
Alice Hanna
Hedgesville
W. Vaz
Mollie Shriner
Remy CB Ponda
Wash
F Sazhle
EB Jenkins
Gore
G Parrieh
T Watera
W Burnbaum
Balto
A Wellensick
F Stockhous
J Wallace
F Julian
Snyder
F Ficks
New Jersey
Baurrieh
J Jee
Sulzbacher
New York
Union Bridge
Cas. Hopkins
Windsor
Shearer
Flickinger
le Mo Corner
St Louis
Weedon
Cardozo
T H Hogge
County 3
Market Street
L. E. Mullinix & CO
State Board of Lunacy
Montsue Hospital
State Board
Diagmats
Sirdorss
Ishess
LL. McMaurray
Isavdin
Fanted
Saristerms
Colperi
Peistick
Celi
V. Buckey
dySselw
M. E.crawford
Mehriing
N. Market Street
M. E. Crawford
City
Joly Médina
Ond
JOH Sals
Waxan
Brice
Foquireot
Iranc
Reisir
Methodist Episcopal
Buen Lewis
B. Mulosiz
Caton
Harry Goodsell
Freiderick
Tory
George Baloe Welfey
Dasa Grott
Grott Park
Jobo Lamanson
Margset
Wertheimer East
Indies
Pest
Fe-Teast
Aerts
John H. Stent
Ek Wien Sunureeturing Co
Broderick
Mae
Matt Progr
HaLdal Tie
Great Hing House
Sumie
Eiver
Pestard
Haring
Alea
Fee
Orca
Airy
Durecrymed
Ieenee
Sutkdias
Gelapieine & Co
HS Sala MH
MHS
J. EL Wooa
Frederic
J. E.R Woode
Cence
S Mal Bots
M. E. Bogle
Wilkesbarre
Bet
Arsison
M.D
San José
Cal
Sierra Nevada Mountains
John W. Brown
W. D
Oeemmar W.va
Eurse
Ics
M. D
Saltimore
Aes
Ayer’s
Ba Wv. OC
Ayer & Co
Towel
Cassenteres
Fme Cassimere
G. FJ. Boll
Market St
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