The Saturday News Big Paper Tomorrow Features
The Saturday News promises doubled pages with abundant reading matter. It will publish short stories by M Quad and Peter McArthur, a war correspondent piece by Captain Kilmer, illustrated articles, farm and household topics, Sunday school lesson analysis by Rev D M Stearns, and regular features from Mary Jane and the Market Scribe. It notes a two cent copy price and delivery options. It also reports on St Marys Catholic church picnic at Barnesville with twelve hundred attendees, and forecasts for electric motor experiments by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad between Cumberland and Grafton with engineer W D Young asserting potential savings and reduced noise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Quad
Peter McArthur
Fail
Mary Jane
Market Scribe
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Cumberland
Grafton
Belt Line
Baltimore
W. D. Young
Piedmont
A Church History and a Tragic Fratricide in Hagerstown
A Fort Peets area church marks an epoch as Rev C W Stinespring outlines its revival origins from 1675 with Rev J L Grimm and later leaders. The congregation plans a modern chapel on West Second Street after purchasing St James Lutheran property for 4400 dollars and aims to begin building by May. In a separate incident, Victor Bowers, 3, was shot by his 18 year old brother Roy with a .22 rifle in Hagerstown. Roy claimed the gun fired accidentally. an inquest urged tighter laws on minor access to firearms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Brethren
J. L. Grimm
Frederick
Stinesprine
Grimm
Kemp Hall
Examiner Printing Office
A. MM. Evers
Beory Perry
Daniel Hendrickson
Peter Kemp
Frederick Eiitz
Clinton Kemp
E. 0. McSherry
L. O. Barber
C. W
J. H. Hamilton
Harp
Jacob Hoffer
M. F. Seachmat
G. O. “Snyder
A. B. Statton
James W. Long
Victor Bowers
Bowers
Hagerstown
Roy
Roy Bowers
Agricultural Fairs Scheduled Across Maryland
Prince Georges county schedules annual fair on August 21. Morgan’s Grove Fair at Shepherdstown spans September 4 to 7. Montgomery County Agricultural Society sets Rockville fair to begin September 4. Great Frederick County Fair runs October 9 to 12. Hagerstown hosts its annual fair October 16 to 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince George's County
Morgan's Grove
Shepherdstown
Montgom
Farmers Picnics Scheduled Across Local Groves
A farmers picnic is planned in Hom jex's Grove Taneytown with prominent speakers and farmers attending. Feagaville hosts a picnic in Rana's Grove. Center ville’s Union Sandsy school plans a picnic at its church grove. Baugh's Sunday school will hold Harvest Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homjex’s Grove
Taneytown
Rana’s Grove
Union Sandsy School
Centerville
Church Grove
Baugh’s
Requisition for Connived Release of Fugitives
Charles P. Troxell prepared a requisition to Governor Atkinson of West Virginia for the delivery of donors Carvey, alien Baltimore Jimmy, and Joseph Davis alias Phils a adhis BoNee who are wanted here to enter P. Hargett Co. storehouse on the night of August 22, 1897 and steal cutlery valued at 77.61 dollars. Carvey and Davis are serving terms at Moundsville penitentiary and will be released on August 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles P. Troxell
Atkinson
West Virginia
Carvey
Baltimore
Jimmy
Joseph Davis
Slias Philsa Adhis BoNee
P. Hargett Co
Davis
Moundsville
Brunswick High School plans progress in town
Public school trustees of Brunswick state they are positioned to secure a high school for the town. They will use a room in the second ward school building to start, contingent on sufficient encouragement and support from parents and others interested in education, with aim to secure a dedicated building soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High School
Brunswick
General Clarke in Baltimore Visit Moves Southward
General Jaz. J. Clearke of Mobile Alabama, former president of the Mobile and Ohio Railroad, staying at Carrollton Hotel last night. He plans a several days visit to St Marys county and has been in Frederick, Maryland, for three weeks. He says the business outlook in the South is bright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Clarke
Baltimore
Jaz. J. Clearke
Mobile
Als
Mobile and Onio Railroand
Carrollton
St. Mary's County
Frederick
Fragments Describe unrest and unnamed figures in uncertain event
Fragmentary OCR notes mention disruption near a cathedral with references to individuals and a looming conflict. The text is garbled, but hints at a protest or clash involving local groups and a ruler, all set around a religious site and public figures.
United States Refuses to Suspend Operations Against Pekin
The United States government broadly refused the proposal to suspend military actions against Pekin in exchange for delivery at Tien Tain of the minister. A Cabinet meeting took place, reporting on the status and next steps of the policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Chistes
Tien Tain
Lutherans Plan Pen-Mar Reunion For 1901 Fourth Thursday
The Lutherans of Maryland Pennsylvania Virginia and the Districts of Colombia held a fourteenth reunion at Pen-Mar in rain. Speakers included Rev Dr E K Bell Rev Dr P H Miller and Prof T B Roth with music by Zeigler's Pen-Mar Orchestra and the York Pa Reunion Choir. The next reunion is set for July 1901 with plans to invite Reformed and Presbyterian groups and to seek rail support for a larger building at Pen-Mar Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Penosylvania
Vireo
West Virginia
Colombia
Pepe-Mar
Reunion Choir
York
Ralph Henter
Zeigler
Pen- Mar
America
Luther
GO. W. Buders
P. H. Miller
Lutheran Synod of Land
G. W. Enders
George C. Henry
Shippansburg
John L. Bible
Eagerstown
George Baiswanger
Baltimore
E. H. Leisenring
Chambersburg
Stecker
Carlisle
Pen-Mar
Reformed
Preaprterien Recsiom
Westaro Maryland Railroad Company
Pen-Mar Park
Frogs overrun Chambersburg area during heavy rain event
Local note recounts a swarm of regular edible frogs appearing in Chambersburg Pennsylvania after a Wednesday night rain. Many frogs were exhausted or dead, about half grown, with no significant damage noted. Reports also mention railway notices and upcoming excursions from Frederick to Braddock Heights, Hagerstown, and Baltimore, plus local dining promos and an amateur photography registration drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chambersberg
Pleasant Paragraphs Assur 4 bue Woes Come and it
Mr Hammond Urner spends the day in Baltimore on business. Mr Garrison Marley of Kemrtorr is registered at City Hotel. Mrs Sarah McShase of Baltimore visits Mrs Jesse Steward East Sixth street. Mr Wm S Haller of this city spends a few days in Baltimore on business. Rev Luther S Black of Johnstown NY with wife and child visit Thurmont relatives. Mr Fisher of Washington guests of Mr Austin Baughman Poplar Terrace. Mr John Whitehill and family of Unionville spend the day with Frederick friends. Mr Harry Gleasner of Washington returns after visiting relatives here. Miss Mary Newman East Second street returns from visit to uncle George now Woodasboro. Miss Hattie Ijama near Ijamsville summoned to bedside of mother in California. The Misses Butler of Westminster visit Mires Clara Schroeder West Patrick street return. Judge and Mrs McSherry in Cumberland for State Bar Association may go to Bedford Springs Pa. Mr and Mrs John Manuel Alvoert and children Juniars and Manors of New York visiting Judge McSherry East Second. Misses Bettie and Virginia Doll of Martinsburg WV, visiting Dr and Mrs E B Eschbach West Church street, leave for Philadelphia. Miss Carrie Schultz West Third Street returns from Calica Roche Spring Farm visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hammond Urner
Baltimore
Garrison Marley
Kemrtorr
City Hotel
Sarah McShase
Jesse Steward
East Sixth Street
Wm. 5. Haller
Luther S. Black
Johnstown
N.Y
Thurmont
Mr. Fisher
Washington
Austin Baughman
Ijamsville
California
Butler
Westminster
Mires
Clara Schroeder
West Patrick Street
McSherry
Cumberland
State Bar Association
Bedford Springs
John Manuel Alvoert
Juniars and Manors
Silk Bargain Cut Prices At Today's Sale
Store offers best quality goods with a 3 percent price cut today. Shoppers are urged to take advantage of silk bargains and the limited time discount.
Great Loss as Lightning Destroys Brooswick Home
A frame dwelling east of Hiro and Hill in Brooswick, owned by the Misses Schooley, was struck by lightning during a Monday night storm and burned to the ground. The three elderly owners were away visiting a neighbor. they discovered the fire upon returning. The house contained nearly all their worldly possessions, and no insurance covered the loss. The blaze consumed the building and all inside, including clothing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schooley
Hiro
Hill
Brooswick
Wheat storage preserves weight claims tested in Maryland
Howard Brown of Calvert in Cecil county proved myths wrong by testing wheat stored in a dry barrel. He weighed 210 pounds of July threshed grain in an 18 pound barrel, bore holes to prevent heating, and found weight unchanged except for a gain of three quarters of a pound in damp season. After a year the weight returned to the original amount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Brown
Calvert
Cecil County
Brown
Ladies fashion and general goods sale at Neidig & Miller
The store opens to meet demand for high class wares with a complete stock. Bargains include linens, muslins, parasols, hose, vests, table damask, neckwear and shirts. Also offering books, standard writers, religious works and summer novels. Deals listed for week end, with many items at low prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ehon
Zac Ane
Zoe Wea
Ageks
Lisle
Bali
Sioner Ublid
Worth Tire
NEWS OF THE CHURCHES IN MIDDLETOWN AND AREA
Absence of Pastor M L Beard leads to no service at Lutheran church in Middletown on Sunday. Bethel English Lutheran Church of Allegheny City Pa formerly of Middletown under Rev Fuller Bergstresser to address call. Trustees Richard P Rosa and John B Newman to sell Abrecht property on West Patrick Street at Court House door tomorrow. one story brick dwelling in good repair. Auctioneer Snook to sell fifteen horses and wagons at Groff Hotel yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.L. Beard
Midletown
Fuller Bergstresser
Bethel English Iuutheran
Allegheny City
Middletown
Trinity Ran
Abilene
Saies
Richard P. Rosa
John 8
Newman
Truste’s
Abrecht
Weat Patrick Street
Court House
Snook
Groff
Lightning destroys 330 bushels of wheat on Montgomery farm
Lightning struck Col. D.C. Winebrewer’s Montgomery county farm yesterday destroying about 330 bushels of wheat on a tenanted field. The adjacent barn was damaged earlier in the week. Also notes Mrs. Bertha Kefanver recovering from a seizure and asthma attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. D.C. Winebrewer
Montgomery County
Mr. Compher
Col. Winebrewer
Bertha E. Kefanver
W. Scott Katanver
Burkittarille
Syrup of Figs Promises Gentle Laxative Relief
A line of marketing text extols Syrup of Figs as a pleasant tasting mild laxative for children and families. It claims gentle action and soothing effects, urging fathers and mothers to use it when constipated. Manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Mig Syrap Company
County Commissioners Hold Special Meeting Today
The Board of County Commissioners meet today to consider the advisability of the county road at Bartholow's where the B and O railroad crosses it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Bartholow’s
B. & O. Railroad
Quarterly Meeting of Independent Hose Company
The regular quarterly meeting of the Independent Hose Company will be held tonight at x o clock at Independens.
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Independens
Camp Ordway Postpones Geld Maneuvers Due To Rain
Rain at Camp Ordway forced postponement of all Geld maneuvers yesterday. Officers of the General Star entertained Gathersburg citizens with a concert in the Masonic Gali. Despite rain, camp life remained lively with strong attendance and good health reports from the troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Ordway
General Star
Gathersburg
Cueenn Generel Boaters
Optical Practice and Seashore Excursions Advertised in One Notice
The item lists Wm. C. Botefer eye ear nose and throat practice with specialized eye operations and spectacles free. It details Baltimore & Ohio Railroad seashore excursions to Atlantic City Cape May Sea Isle City Ocean City and Rehoboth Beach with low round trip fares and varied return options. Also mentions a Chicago encampment event and a carpet and curtain goods promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. C. Botefer
N. Markes Street
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Atlantic City
Cape May
Sea Lnie City
Ccean City
Ocean City
Rehoboth Beach
Del
Thoredays
Baltimore & Ohio R. R
Sea Isle City
X. J
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Washington
New Jersey
Baltiste & Ohio A. BR
Woods Meeting and Civic Gatherings in Local Notes
A woods meeting is planned in Whitehills near Unionville with services on August 19, 23, and 26 and night services August 20, 22, and 24 led by Rev. B F Clark of the Singapore charge. A Piney BGll grove Oamo meeting runs under African Union Methodist Protestant church auspices at Libertytows. The Baltimore and Ohio cMC A. picnic drew 2,000 to 3,000 despite bad weather with Jennie Smith and S H Martin among attendees and A B Crane directing the excursion. Susax Matthews of Middletown Va was jailed for common scold after failing to pay a five-dollar fine and one-hundred-dollar bond. A severe storm caused cows and a horse to be struck in Carroll County near Union Bridge and Orchard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitehills
Woods
Unionville
B. F. Clark- 500
Singapore
Oamo
Piney Bgll Grove
Libertytows
African Union Methodist Protestant Church
V.m.c. A
Baltimore and Ohio
C.m.c. A
Island Park
Baltimore
Misa Jennie Smith
Misa
H. Martin
Etsn
A. B. Crane
E. B. Bailey
A. W. Eckles
L. 8. Besichard
Susax Matthews
Middletown
Winchester
Matthews
Istrate Lacks
Carroll County
Evan T. Haines
Isetslatace
George P. Buckey, Jr
Union Bridge
Jease Nicodemes
Oar Orchard
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U. B
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West Second Street
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Lutheran Reunion
Per-Mar Smail
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Senate
Zor Wadnésdsay
Lester Toms
Arthur Kreh Hag
Frederick City
John F. Ereh Amateur Supply House
Castle Building
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John Hendrickson
Ve. Ave
DOT
Ginghams
Jonm Heworkes0s
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Clinton E. Main
Main
Washngton
Frederick's New Book
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Hurlburt
Remington Typewriters
Copley
Ourer
Perry
Kodak Pictures
Isanggle & Wagaman
F. B. Sappington
China
Lam
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Gleeda
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Leo Beres
Titcadt
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GEO
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A. T. Rice & Sons
Fuidenics, A
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Purina
Baleton
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J. Heisely Kelis
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Gaza
Potomac River
Nantity
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Ceresville Flour
Shriner
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Arkansas
Pacific
R. J. Osborne
S. Biser
Real Estate and Insurance
W. Church Street
Frederick, MD
Jads
D* Stewart P. Dean
Mabert
Anandaeir
Alfred Rittee
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Frederick Md
Harles P. Levy
Attorney AT Law
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Omee
Court Street
P.vrite
Lemos
News OF the Churches
Henry Eller
Chicago
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Anguat
Baltimore& Ohio Railroad
L. E. Mullinix
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