Deaths and obituaries in a local notice column
Miss Ellen Beatrice Mahony dies at home after illness spanning December. Daughter of Mrs. Ellen and the late Judge Wm Mahony, she was beloved in the community. Also noted are the deaths of Robert F Hobbs in Petersburg and infant Edith Ludmila Hiking, with funeral details and graveside arrangements. Additional brief notices include a child death from dysentery and a bicycle journey by Bir Cayton Cronise through Virginia towns.
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Miss Mahony
Ellen Beatrice Mahony
South Street
Freinds
Elen
Wm. Mahony
Mt Olivet Cemetery
Edith Ludmila
Edward J
Anna QO
Eholers Infantum
St.” John’s Catholic Graveyard
John H
Hila Howitzer
Mechanicstown
Charcoal Furnace at Mountain Iron Powers High Output
Blast at the Cat-2?n Mountain Iron Company shows the old charcoal furnace running for weeks. Output quality exceeds previous efforts by far, up to fifteen tons daily. The quality is excellent and consistent, and a large ore stock remains on hand.
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N Mountain Iron Company
Purely Personal, Those Who Come and Go in Middletown
A long list of departures and visitors in Middletown and surrounding towns includes Mr. and Mrs. Louis Markell returning from the World's Fair, Miss Lotta Shafer and Miss Louisa Englebrecht visiting elsewhere, Dr. K L Beckley’s wedding arrival, and many relatives and guests from Baltimore Frederick Philadelphia and New York visiting friends and staying at local homes and inns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Markell
BP. Mantz
White Oak Rings
Mar;kour
Dannie Brubaker
Near Finceste
A.C. Cronise
Harmony Grove
Maude Cronice
Lotta E. Shafer
Middletown
Atlantic City
N. J
Louisa Engiebrecht
Frederick
Kate R. Baer
John Tracy
Re Ferry
KL. Beckley
Bride
Mina Katie
Bussard
Harmony
Ohio
Indiana
D. G. Nyman
A.L. Robinson
Helen Nyman
Boonsboro
Chicago
Philip Niemeyer
Baltimore
Sophia Woessner
Brooklyn
Chas. E. Niemeyer
Gertrude Betz
Allentown
Chas. Best
Araby
P. W. Shaferddletown
George Alfred Townsend
Gapland
West End
Mommouth
D. Vincent Beachley
Springfield
Isle of Middletown
Thomas W. Skeggs
Hagerstown
M. Estee Herron
Washington
Wm. A. Grove
Broad Run
Alton B. Carty
Ida Ewing
Eakle’s Mills
Frederick County
E. G. B. Castle
Keedgeville
Elizabeth Beitzel
York
Eader
Enat Street
Trenham
Urbana
James H. Gambrill
Thomas Schley
Merryland Track
C. Dorsey Tyson
West Second Street
May
Nannie Rodgers
Buckeystown
Wilmington
Gertrude Mann
Bessie Tyson
East Church Street
Lucy Bruce
Washington, D. C
Eloise Young
Abcchnteck Young
Court Street
Bessie Dennis
BR. K. Cooke
Misses Jones
Laurel
Blanche Gambrill
Near Araby
Richard Potts
A. J. Gill
Cumberland
Mrs. Jenkins
Frank Davis
Patrick Street
Henry Deaver
Deaver
Merryland
Thomas M
Daniel E Byrne
Century Wheelmen
Philadelphia
Claiy Hotel
Social World at Walkersville Fete and Family Reunion Note
The social page details a Thursday gathering at Mr Zimmerman’s Walkersville residence with tableaus recitations singing and a notable clog dance by two young colored boys. Music came from a Walkersville rural colored group. A separate family reunion at Fountain Rock marked forty one years of marriage for Mr and Mrs Vanfossen with extended relatives from Washington Union Bridge Mount Pleasant Walkersville Monocacy Park and nearby areas.
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Walleesville
Mrr. Zimmerman
Walkersville
Mr. Zimmerman
Joseph Haller
Washington, D. C
Hiram Starey
Mount Pleasant
Geo. W. Vanfossen
Union Bridge
Cra Vanfossen
Simon Byler
Monocacy Park
James Cunningham
Washington, D
Bareceriile Tournament at Barnesville crowns pageant winners
The Bareceriile Tournament at Barnesville last Tuesday drew 3500 spectators for a St Marys church benefit. W.B. White won first prize and crowned Ollie White queen of love. H L Davis won second prize and crowned Florids Molesworth first maid of honor. C L Wood won third prize and crowned Gertie Wood second maid. Samuel Hershberger placed fourth and crowned Rebecca Hall ethnic majie, while H Maurice Talbot gave the coronation address. Baker's Valley Brass Band and Green's Orchestra from Washington provided music. Democratic primaries were hinted by attending candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnesville
St Mary's Church
Secon i
Furty
W.B. White
Mie Ollie White
H. L. Davis
Fountain Millis
Florids Molesworth
C. L. Wood
New Market
Bridie
Gertie Wood
Samuel Hershberger
Washington
Rebecca Hall
Pooleeville
H. Maurice Talbot
Baker's Valley Brass Band
Green's Orchestra
Chaplain on the Merrimac dies in Confederate service
The Mobile paper reports the death of Rev. Parlas Hubert in Macon at age seventy. A Jesuit priest born in Toulon France, he served as chaplain to the Confederate Army aboard the Merrimac and refused to leave the wounded, saying his place was with them even as the ship fought Monitor. He later pastored in New Orleans.
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Pricet
Mobile
Ala
Macon
Parlas Hubert
New Orleans
Esther Hubert
Toulon
France
Society of Jesus
St. Ann
Father Daffo
Ignatius
Hubert
Virginia
Frederick
Father Hubert
Jesan
Merrimac
Admiral Buchanan
Monitor
Jesuit Church
The Girl About Town Comments on Weather and Local Doings
A lively, fragmentary column notes hot July weather and dusty streets while mentioning local figures like Doug Uargett and a Frederick Leader invite. It hints at community events, literary interest, and plans to send daily letters from the World’s Fair era town. The writer teases future columns and civic life in the town.
Brief Bits From The Nation And Regions
A collage of short notes covers diverse topics from the Cascade Great Sunken Lake to London’s St Pauls site history. Other items report a 1,420 pound hog in Texas, summer fashion trends, gloves, moth remedies, travel prices in Chicago, and curious quips about conversation, prayer, and rent. Local notes include beet on corn packing, water works progress, and a dissolved medical firm in Mechanics town with scattered regional chatter.
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Cascade Mountains
Alte
St. Paul’s
London
New Jersey
Washington
Hamilton
Ington
Jale Gapter
Gainesville
Tex
Chicago
August jurors drawn for the circuit court term
The August term jurors were drawn in the Judges Chamber at the Court House with 21 districts listed. Notables include McGill Bett in Backeystown district and E. Koontz in Frederick, along with numerous others such as J. C. Repp in Johnsville and D. E. Wastler in Tuscarora.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Backeystown
McGill Bett
Meredith D. Copeland
Frederick
W. F. Chilton
E. Koontz
W. H. Doub
F.O. Bures
Lindsay
R. GC. Reich
J. A. Williamson
J. Hershberger
Middletown
Liberty
Newton Pittinger
Dno
F. Hitselberger
New Market
P. H. Griffith
Jackson Carpenter
Hanvers
C. N. Stem
Aaros Boyer
Weil
Woodsboro
J. Q. A. Lough
Jas
Plunbad
Petersvide
Albert Hemp
Edward C. Schaefer
Woodville
Bargee
C. BM. Hood
Linganore
G. G. Norris
E. BE. Buckey
Lewistown
J. E. Palmer
J. D. English
Tuscarora
D. E. Wastler
Jacob V. Summers
Five Youths Held After Marys Industrial School Link
Constable J D Moberly and detective Lloyd arrested William White and William Sterling after they broke into a care at Prederick Junction. Both were committed to await trial on $900 bail each. They disclosed the other five alleged accomplices and identified Saint Mary's Industrial School as their reform school in Baltimore. Francis Patrick Doyle was captured in Baltimore and brought in for hearing.
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J. D. Moberly
Lloyd
Prederick Junction
William White
Wiliam Sterling
Edward Hewes
White
Sterling
Saint Mary’s Industrial School
Baltimore
Francis Patrick Doyle
Starr
B&o. KR. RL
Browns Beat Athletics In Tight One At Yesterday’s Game
The Browns defeated the Athletics by a close margin in an hour long game. Key scorers for the Browns were Danzer Ritchie Rowe and Sively in the first inning with Young adding a second inning run. Athletics replies came from Williams M Nest and Haller but were shut out after the second inning. Attendance was large with a cheering grand stand as standings show the Browns behind the Athletics by two games and the Pastimes seeking second place. Frederick Stars beat the Stonewalls 12 to 9 with Dev Hbies and Fox on the winning battery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
Mike
Browns
Danzer
Ritchie
Rowe
Sively
Athletics
Wiliams
M. Nest
Haller
Dooce
Young
Nusz
J. Williams
Athletica
Stonewalls
Battery
Dev Hbies
Fox
Siamese government accepts French terms ending any war
A cable dispatch reports the Siamese government has accepted in full the terms of the French ultimatum. There will be no war. Also notes postmaster appoints for Middletown and other local notices including licenses and a Y M C U excursion to Island Park on August 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tum News
New York
Enchanting Island Park
Parity and free coinage of silver proposed as solution
Letter to the editor argues that maintaining gold and silver parity with free silver coinage can resolve the money question without government loss. Also reports on a wood fire at Mr. Glaze’s farm and hotel arrivals from the area, noting potential factory losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crizes
Joseph Glaze
EB. ¥. Goldsborough
Spoke
California Fig Syrup Co promotes safe laxative for ladies
The advertisement touts the syrup as a pleasant and safe laxative suitable for all conditions. It urges readers to seek the genuine product with the California Fig Syrup Co name printed near the package bottom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Fig Syrup Co
Half Hope in Solid Colors 25c Lot
Advertising note offering remaining stock in solid color items at 15c per pair or two pairs for 25c. Call early as this lot sells out.
Twelve Days at Atlantic City Excursion Offer
The third in a series of popular excursions to Atlantic City via Baltimore and Ohio Railroad runs August 34 with lower rates and superior train service. Tickets are valid for twelve days return and allow stops at Washington and Mount Vernon. Round trip from Frederick to 550 with other stations at reduced rates. Trains depart 5 05 and 10 50 a m 1 20 2 05 and 4 30 p m. Inquiries to W T Mullins, B&O RR Frederick MD.
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Atlantic City
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
America
Éale
Washington
Mt Vernon
Frederick
Teave
W. T Mulliots
Frederick, Md
Baltimore
Boaz Iekeis
Palaval
Columbia
Bay Rige
Willeave B. & O
Monocacy Junction
Flamshiire
Montoma
Mi Airy
Coxmairrat
Lewis BE. Refauver
J. Aven Grumbine
J. Windsor Wiliams
Joseph RocLkey
G.b.hammone
LC. Etchison
Scott Grinder
H. B. Rise
Shafer Hargett
PL Morsell
Wm. J. Grove
Joseph Grinder
C. A. Sunita
Bradley Cramer
A.W. Burkbars
0. B. Drill
Victor Myers
Chiswel
Geo
B. Cuuer
W. Nicodemus
G. E. Smite
Howard
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Exmer Bayrs
Wey
Wasurxetos
D. C
M. W. Haneveros
Saty
Lord Darny
Pope Urban Viet
Poland
Thomas Corwin
William Wilberforce
Philanthopist
Lui Palma di Cestola
Cypres
Tern
Thomas Dirk
John Shad
Maud Smere
Francisco Barea
Renner & Kemp
Wreenee
D. H
John Hendrickson
U. M. Landauer & Co
Ufiemen
Obert F. Bobes
Columbus
Hobbs
Evan Hobbs
Petersburg
Robert Frankie Hobbs
Robert F. Hobbs
Howard County
Messrs. M. C.and
T.R. Hobbs
Bir
Cayton H. Cronise
Martinsburg
Staunton
Fincastle
Botetourt County
THE
Hicks
Saratoga
Banks
Doug Uargett
Asbury
Dour
Napoleon
Billy Leichert
Dallascins
Maryland
Mary
Nemaudi
Beaver Creek
Washington County
New York City
Saw and Planning Mill Company
Henry Higdon
Burkittaville
John Younkine
Amon O’ Neal
Alt-abor
Frederick City Canning Company
Anniston
Alshams
Leatherman and Kefanver
Base Ball News
Thebea
Shore
Tar Mountain
UCY Them
Weares
OUT Ocrstock
Jnohn Henniksson
Fodook & Nhidig
Podouk & Nyidig
Rodoce & N21
T. Rice & Sons
Fronsaat Chasere As
North Market
Goneral
Sian
Tilghman F. Gaver
Grayson Gaver
Charles T. Botst
Leslie Gaver
Joseph Ciioton Oden
Ijamsville
Teresa Monroe
Hicks's Mill
Lewis Staley
Yellow Springs
Island Park
Bay Ridge
James ER. Walker
Frederrich
James B. Walker & CO
Weaterday
Brore
Tote
North Pole
McCardelis Moda Fount
Algo
Keller & DeLashmutt
Eset
Renars
B. H. Blackston
B. H. Buacastes
Mercuast Tatzog
N. Maaxter S
Feederick City and
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