Explosion at Memorial Day Service Wounds Three at Cemetery
During Memorial Day services at Fairlies Colored Cemetery three miles south of Unionville in Moore County a shell exploded as a cannon was fired. One man was severely injured and two were hurt. Greenbdury Lavington suffered severe facial injuries and Charles Murdock had a severely damaged foot requiring amputation. The third man was lightly injured.
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Fairlies Colored Cemetery
Unionville
Thin County
Lavington
Charles Murdock
Cas
Dat Allghuy Bart
Brief Bits Of Oddities And Local Happenings
A German statistician claims Bulgaria has 983 centenariana per thousand inhabitants. Gypsy encampment near Ptocyttl south of Liberty. The first watch by machine was chosen at Roxbury in 1850. Why does a star look proud when chatting with chorus girls after performances. Early closing of theaters spurs bike riding. Treasury to abolish deputy stamp collector in Bagers town on July 2. The bicycle corps led New York’s parade yesterday. J T Waeszhe to start creamery Thurmont. Mexican War veterans visited pension agent Ell Front. Point of Rocks council funds town improvements including bridge work. Strawberries sold today for five cents a box.
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Bulgaria
Ptocyttl
Liberty
Roxbury
Dines
Amas
Atorea Bes Rivers
Treasury Department
Doputy
Internal Revenue
Bagerstown
Bicycle Corps
Mounted Police
New York
J.T. Waeszhe
Thurmont
Point of Rocks
Greitlag
Novel Case In Liberty Banner Courtroom
A magistrate named William Crom heard a case arising from two single tree logs borrowed from Emerson Barker by William Wake. Wake allegedly returned later to find hay spoiled and broke Barrier’s singletrees, then took Barrier’s singletrees thinking it harmless. Barrier later identified Hoke’s Wagon with the stolen trees, leading to a grand jury action and Hoke held on his own recognizance.
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William
Crom
Saya
Liberty Banner
Emerson Barket
William M. Wake
Lstter
Barrier
Burrier
Liberty
Hoke
Cram
Brunswick Bits Council approves May payroll and road work
Brunswick monthly council session approved May payroll of 867 dollars and authorized a county road project on streets including Maple avenue. A paying ordinance passed. Wabash manager Moore named general foreman of the machinery department at Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in Brunswick, succeeding Z T Brantner who will transfer.
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Brunswick
Maple Avenue
Moore
Wabash
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Branswick
Z. T. Brantner
Democratic Convention Delegates to Conventions Named
The county Democratic convention will be held in this city tomorrow to select delegates for the Sixth Congressional District Convention and the State Convention in Baltimore.
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Democratic Party
Baltimore
Gittinger Dominates Rabbits in Grand Rapids Baseball Tale
The Grand Rapids Evening Press details a Grand Rapids versus Minneapolis game featuring Thomas Gittinger of Pretterick. The tale blends humorous rabbit care, zoological notes, and a 8 to 2 Minneapolis win, with Gittinger credited for multiple plays and quirky side stories from the field.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Evening Press
Jane
Minneapolis
Thomas Gittinger
Pretterick
Tommy Giivinger
Aden
Tommy
Pathia
bin Wren
Commy
Tommy Gittinger
Grand Rapids Herald
Gittinger
Pete
Ottawa meeting bans bicycles and gold teeth
A Kansas convention in Ottawa closed sessions by voting to bar bicycles and gold teeth. The bicycle question drew scripture based debate with one line claiming the bicycle is an abomination, while another issue on gold dental adornment ended with a decision to eschew gold and related matter.
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Ottawa
Kansas
Uae
Doelder
Doll's Hovel and Cafe Opens Elegant Summer Gardens
Opening at Doll's Hovel and Cafe on West Patric Street last night drew a large crowd. Mr C D Doll has created two handsome summer gardens in the rear with flooring, tables beneath the trees, electric lights, and a roofed space for rain. Guests admired the delightful arrangements and the event was well attended.
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C.D. Doll
Doll’s Hovel
West Patric Street
Road Machine Runaway on Wolfsville Road
A road machine on Wolfsville road ran away Saturday afternoon as it was being returned to Berton. Driver Charles Gaver was thrown from his horse and his legs were badly bruised. The horses bolted downhill, three of the crew were thrown, while the machine itself was unharmed.
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Wolfsville Road
Walie
Berton
Charles Gaver
Stray Pigeon Captured at Preston Grabfn Residence
A local resident near Liberty, Preston Grabfn, captured a carrier pigeon found in a cellar hole. The bird bore a leg band with LA M 6th and a wing inscription listing monetary values and a plea for corn and water if released. The other wing carried initials and a note about totals. The pigeon will be freed.
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Preston Grabfn
Near Liberty
L.A. M
Palla
Perry's Trial in Charlestown Defense Evidence Presented
Dr Willer Perry's trial entered day four in Charlestown West Virginia with defense witnesses countering prosecution testimony. Dr Nicodemos testified to dispute Dr Edwards while experts explained chloroform induced hallucinatory effects. Prosecution rested and the court adjourned with trial to continue later in the week.
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Charlestown
W. Va
Willer E. Perry
J. Joneeys
Edwards
Nicodemos
Walkerahile
Frederick County
Biste
Perry
Eugene Baker
Witnhss Smith
Fy. Perry
Captain Baker
Aberiff
Jefferson County
Smith
Dr. Perry
Thi County
Tero
Milas Volonion
Mins Joppaen
As- Paul
Saveral
Floral Centerpiece and Community Notices from Liberty
A décor filled floral fan centerpiece graces a dinner table with moss and ribbons. Church events circulate Liberty and Myersville, including Children's Day services at Liberty churches and Epworth Leauge meetings. Reformed church statistics and the Dayton Synod debate on constitutionality follow, with gains in membership and planned 1899 triennial session in Tiffin Ohio.
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Sons of the Churches
Methodist Protestant
Liberty
Bundsy
John Warley
Bf. BE
Epworth League
M. E
M. P. Ghurdh
Calvin Metcalfe
William T. Crum
William T. Sweadner
Myersville
W. Leemsburg
Lutheran Church
Church Hill
Remsburg
Church Hil
Myeraville
G. W. Wachtel
R. Byrd
U. B
Wolfsville
General Synod of the Reformed Church
Dayton
Ohio
Ray
Mesara
Kieffer
Eschbach
Weber
Maryland
Reformed Church
General Synod
Death Notices From Williamsport and Area
Mrs. O cardell of Williamsport dies at age 64 leaving four sons and one daughter. Harriet Berry widow of Dr M Berry dies at 67 in Hagerstown. Mrs. Mary Jane Russell dies in Lexington Missouri with remains due in Williamsport Saturday. Aaron Davis hosts Thomas Paine death anniversary at Park Ridge with black drapery and tolling bell. George Lambert orders steel plate for courthouse ceiling project with work underway.
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O'Cardell
Biaria McCardell
Williamsport
Thomas F. McCardell
Cumberland
George Wilfred McCardell
Ambrose D. McCardell
D. Courtney McCardell
Alice Rohrer
Harriet Berry
M. 4. Berry
Hagerstown
Rohrback
Frederick
Gre
M. Barry Doub
Russell
Mary Jane Russell
David Russell
A.D. O'Leary
Tuin Cig
Lexington
Cirep
Aaron Davis
Thomas Paine
Park Ridge
Mr. Davis
George Lambert
Court House
Going Out of Business Sale Advertised with Messy Storefront
A local notice proclaims a going out of business sale with a self deprecating remark about the store’s appearance. It invites patrons to visit during extensive improvements described as creating dirt and hard work but emphasizes customer welfare.
Public Works and County Changes Highlight Local Notices
Talbot county plans new election precincts while Life estimates 199 days to complete Talbot assessments. The Diocese of Ese ton adjourns to meet next year in Cambridge. Naval Academy events in Annapolis include graduation diplomas today and a summer cruise beginning Monday. Local ads promote bicycles, bells, lamps, and patent remedies from Cumberland to Baltimore.
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Talbot County
Board of Public Works
Annspolia
Dalam
Belatr
Ann Maria McCartell
Williamsport
Eseton
Cambridge
Glenwood Toatitate
Glenwood
Howard County
Maryland Agricultural College
Board of Visitors
Naval Academy
Annapoliz
Governor Lowndes
Social Dance at Knoxville Island on Monday
A dance will be held on the island opposite Knoxville next Monday from 3 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Buffington's orchestra of Weverton will provide the music. Also notes on election supervisors appointing two judges per district to act as registrars, and several medicinal advertisements including Chamberlain's Pain Balm and tonic remedies.
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Knoxville
Buffington
Weverton
Board of Election Supervisors
Ith
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Oder
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St Paul
Gittlager
Golden Leaf Club
DE. Perry
Caachi
Tees
Neete Gee
Geo
Carty
Eye Geen
Patrick Stoner
Frederick, Wd
Grove & Kindley
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Yeaterday and
Todsz
Board of Aldermen
Nzwa
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Sesson
Sweeney
Ss. A
Gan Diego
Cal
Shiroh
Alpert 4
Pearre. Etchis
Karl
Albert L. Pearre Btchinson
Thia Grost JonghGurz
Albert L. Pearre Btchison Building
Albert L. Pearre
Etchison Ballding
Melick
Chamberlain
Lem
tChus
H. Wetch
Sunburs
Walter Shipman
J. P
A. ‘. Teasre
W. Or
Ruby
Mt Dry
A. J. Pearce
Mao
J. A. Wl
Famson
Draggist
Shilon
I. Pearre
Etchwon
Neeves
Peeta
Albert Pearrs
Etonson Baiit
Pic
Dr. Pierce
Pierce
St. Each
Trenaway
Matz Street
Scovill
Excelsior Stove House
Frederick, Mnd
Richard Sewell
W. Lombardie
Vataih
I. Geo. W. Fisher
Ladies Oxford
LOY & Perry's
Busset
America
Raul
Footer’s Dye Works
Cumberland, MD
L. B. Adahs
Church St
Steiner Bros
Draggists
North Merket Street
Brooks
W. H. B. Etchison
Telephone No
South Market &T
Frederick, Mid
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