B and O Secures $8 75 Million Loan Plan
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company closed negotiations on a large loan of about 8.75 million dollars, arranged by Alexander Brown & Sons of Baltimore and Brown Bros. & Co. of New York. Initially sought at 10 million, the mortgage securities cover key properties including the B & O Central Building in Baltimore, Brunswick yard, Benwood yards on the Ohio River, and terminals in Washington Pittsburgh and Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ioan
B. and O
Baltimore and Ohio
Als
Alexander Brown & Sons
Baltimore
Brown Bros. & Co
New York
Brown, Shipley & Co
London
Brown Banking Houses
B. and O. Company
This County
Benwood
Ohio River
Washington
Pitsberg
Philadelphia
B. & O. Company
Real Estate Transfers
Benjamin Smith and May C his wife transfer to Geo L Smith an acre of land for one dollar and love. Benjamin Mitzler and wife transfer to Francis Lexis Harrison five thousand one hundred square feet of land for fifty dollars.
Rumor of Firemen Fight in Weverton Proven False
A city rumor yesterday afternoon claimed a fight occurred at Weverton between firemen from Frederick and Winchester. The statement was without foundation and entirely incorrect according to authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weverton
Frederick
Winchester
Commencement Exercises At Comus Public School
Commencement at Comus Public School in Election District No 11 on May 31 featured patriotic readings, songs, and recitations by over 100 students. The program included The Star Spangled Banner, The American Flag readings, a flag building ceremony, a 16-girl drill, a 12-boy drill, and speeches by G A Pearce and other instructors, reflecting credit on teachers and scholars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comus
Ceblic School 2
Mt. Vernon Hall
Gur
Fisg
Daisy Cecil
Chauncey Maxwell
Mary Emmarn
Virgie
Edna Marwell
Asi
Bine
Gray
R.cooke Harley
Etta Kious
Arthur Lehn
Bessie
John Lehn
Roger G. Harley
Pulaskis
Alice Cecil
France Wolfe
Lizzie Hodges
Mattie Johnson
Columbia
Randolph Luhn
Messrs
John Luhn
R. Cooke Harley
U. S
G. A. Pearce
America
Purely Personal Highlights From Martinsburg Society Notes
Miss Sue Gardner returns home from Frederick after visiting her sister Mrs Mamie Lanagan Gen Roller of Harrisonburg Rev C 8 Slagle of Westminster W H Lakin of Lander and Ms Brookly attend Woman's College closing exercises In Hagerstown junior Steam Fire Engine Company delegates head to State Firemen's Association Messie Alex Brengle Daniel Steiner George Rodock John Eisenhauer William Crimmins and Daniel Burras attend parade Miss Sallie Roller Miss Alys Kushwa Miss Essex Miss Nors Ditzier and Miss Cora Sandbower head home from Woman's College May Jones of Elkridge visits Frederick Ruth Markey will summer with family of Co D C Winebrewer Dr H Paut Getzendanner travels to Baltimore John Ritchie and sister Nan nie visit relatives in Hagerstown Mrs Judge John Ritchie in New York Mrs Thomas L Thomas visits Baltimore sister Mrs William Alenbaugh East Church Street Regenia Alenbauch returns from Baltimore William Lampe returns from school Thomas Eisenhauer leaves for Hagerstown at six oclock Apple of Clarion Pa guest at Woman's College
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Sue Gardner
Martinsburg
Frederick
Mamie Lanagan
Gen. Roller
Harrisonburg
C. 8. Slagle
Westminster
W. H. Lakin
Lander
Ms. Brookly
City
Woman’s College
Alys Kushwa
Essex
Knoxville
Nors Ditzier
Mt. Jackson
Cora Sandbower
Lopettsville
Mss
May Jones
Elkridge
Ruth Markey
Baltimore
William Alenbaugh
East Church Street
Regenia Alenbauch
Wm Lampe
L. C. Lampe
Thomas Eisenhauer
Higerstown
Rilss Apple
Clarion, Ps
J. H. Apple
Woman’s Colege
Uncle Jack Phebus Misses Train After Losing Bucket
An early Independent Fire Company member, known as Uncle Jack Phebus, planned to ride a special firemen’s train to Hagerstown in his 1813 era uniform. He discovered he left his old fire bucket at the depot then ran after it but found the train had already departed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack” Phebus
The
Independent Fire Company
Hagerstown
Fragmented Briefs From Era of Told Tales and Tragedies
A collage of short items from June reports notes Bowen, a Broad Run alumnus, and a St. John’s graduate. plus local anecdotes on weather, street cleanliness, and door-step popularity. In Carenco, McKillop’s killer Beatey identified. Hoey injured in a carriage accident. Coffie brothers granted superseders pending appeal. King removed as Chinese consul. a boiler explosion kills a foreman and his daughter. a boy found starved near Mt. Carmel. Breckinridge denies withdrawing from Congress race.
Gasoline and gas stove trust formed in New York
A diverse set of news items notes a gasoline and gas stove trust formed in New York, heavy snowfalls in eastern France, severe hail damage near Kingston New York, suppression of journals in Venezuela, and the American Railway Union aligning with the Knights of Labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
France
Kingston
Venezuela
American Railway Union
Knights of Labor
Egypt
Turkey
Philadelphia
Camden
John P. Wilson
Poughkeepsie, N. Y
Duchess County Medical Society
Justicias Geta Hie Divorce
In the district court here two divorce actions were granted W A Nicholas from his wife Zella Nicholas. The defendant did not appear. The muddled text mentions Chamberlains Colic Cholera Remedy, kidney cures and misc. names, with broken phrases and unclear details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justicias
Nervous Disorders and a Cautionary Lesson
A discussion on why people with nervous disorders may resort to self destructive acts and the danger of inadequate treatment. Dr. Miles Restorative Nervine is promoted as a reliable remedy backed by testimonials from patients including Alonzo Barker and Mrs. B. Capewell, with offers of free books and guarantees through the Dr. Miles Medical Co.
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Salifgrnia Fig Syrup CO
Saf Fa
Franklin Mies
Miles
Alonzo Barker
Clinton, N
Dr. Miles
Mary
Los Angeles
Cal
B. Capewell
Tribune
Plymouth
Dr. Miles Medical Co
Elkhart
Tad
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Wall
N.Y
the Daily News
D. H. Bests
Singrib Market Street
Eer
Bambler Bicycles
Arthur D. Wilised
Broad Run
Dinas
St. John's College
Annapolis
California
Cariaco
Archibald McHillop
C. BF. Beatley
McKillop
Hoey
Sarvil_e
L. L
James Hoey
Carrenco
Harlan Yeterday
Francis A
Percival B.coffie
Indianapolis
Indianapolis National Bank
Michigan City
San Francisco
Owrang King
Calid
Williamsport
Gressler & Co
Fall Brook
Joseph Rickner
Rickner
Samesix
John Wydon
Mt. Carmel
Monuntsir
Breckinridge
Wasetnetox
Lexington
Hostetter
Pierce
Abita Springs
RY. Pierce
Dr. Pierce
Agt
Southern Exp. Co
Chamberlain
Rudy
Mr. Airy
Fred Miller
Ginning. Hi
Scott
Ling
Hires CO
George A. Gilbfri
Mos
North Market St
Nelaton
Cout & Neuraleia
Bes
Sexton Grand
Tron King and
Noble Cook
Frederick Stove
E. Patrick Sr
Frederick, MD
S. D. Thomas & CO
Sone DA
OL. Pesi
Catarre
L. Pearre
Draggiat
South Market Street
Patrick
Steiner Bros
Draggista
North Market Street
J. A. Williamson
Druggisc
Narws Offics
Kohler
Kohler Mfg. Co
Germsz Sirest
Baul
Oxford
Loy & Perry
Qualzabel
Ai House
Queen Elizabeth
E. Patrick
Frederick, Ma
Barrera
Vashburn, Crosby Co
L. M. Hildebrand
Gall
N. J. Wilson & Sok Excelsior Stove House
East Patrick 8T
Tapestry
Brussels
Priess
Relay Mfg. CO
Morgan & Wright
W. T. Delaplaine
AEWS
Remsberg
Carlin House
Dey Air Polar Refrigerators
Grand Rapids Furniture
W. H. B. Etchison
Mod
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