Maryland Volunteer Firemen Convention Returns With Strength
A Maryland Volunteer Firemen convention in Westminster drew a large, representative crowd, boasting the largest attendance in the association’s history. Parades and contests went well while Frederick delegates and two other towns vied to host next year’s gathering, signaling renewed interest and solid finances.
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Maryland Volunteer Firemen’s Association
Westminster
Maryland
Maryland Volunteer Firemen's Association
Frederick Firemen
Baltimore Herald: City administration becomes businesslike
Editorial argues that municipal governance should run like a business to benefit Baltimore taxpaying citizens as the city progresses. The piece cautions against inefficiency and urges prudent fiscal management to aid residents.
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Baltimore
Baltimore Herald
Baltimore County Debt Report Praises Fiscal Prudence
Prof James E Green reports Baltimore County is out of debt and well managed, predicting continued solvency. The Baltimore News notes debt avoidance is rare but beneficial, while the Cumberland Times lauds Maryland’s busy, productive counties including Cumberland and the mining railroad and manufacturing sectors.
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Baltimore County
James E. Green
Corrs
Board of Commissioners
Lkely
Baltimore News
Maryland
Old Cumberland
Minutes of Merriness and Newspaper Quips
A collage of humorous exchanges from Chicago Post Titus Sumerville Journal and Chicago Tribune style quips. Debating debts to medical science and jokes about domestic life, fires with cheap extinguishers, extravagant marriages, and a station platform exchange about a hole left from drilling. The passages showcase witty banter and local flavor.
Indian population counts debate untaxed tribes in 1900 census
The 1900 census counted 129518 untaxed Indians within a total population of 76203887, excluding Alaska natives. Past estimates varied, with 1899 figures placing Indians near 200000. The piece notes admixture with white ancestry in Sioux Chippewa and Potawatomi groups and cites Canadian bands with no pure blood Indians remaining in some groups.
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Hoston Journal
Census Bureau
Indiana
Alaska
Indian Agency
Lewin H. Morgan
Daniel Wilson
Toronto
Indian Territory
Minnesota
Dyspepsia and Liver Complaint Medicines Ad
An old advertisement touts August Flower and other remedies for dyspepsia liver issues and related symptoms. It cites testimonials, almanac mentions, and retail suggestions from druggists. Also promotes Cold Cure tablets and Grove’s Tonic.
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W. Grove
When the Fist Begin to Bite and The Philosophy of It
Two poetry items from ATLANTA CONSTITUTION and LESUIS'S WEEKLY celebrate the joys of fishing and summer. The first praises living and summer warmth as the true beat of life and faith. The second links fishing fever to both rural serenity and urban escape as the season opens.
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Lesuis
Redemption rules for revenue stamps announced
Revisions require stamps be redeemed only by owners with sworn proof of ownership and not through brokers. Documentary and proprietary stamps may be redeemed only in quantities of two or more, with all stamps and check books kept by Washington claims. The War Revenue act abolishes use of these stamps effective July 1, with redemption applications to the Collector of Internal Revenue from whom purchased, via Form 8 and guidance.
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Banka
Washington
Internal Revenue
Improvement in fishing charms Potomac anglers this season
The article notes a sharp uptick in black bass catching since the Potomac open season began on June 1. Baltimore expert Morris Mussiman credits the protective laws for more plentiful and larger fish, saying early fears that the laws would kill the sport have faded as public opinion shifts toward compliance and conservation.
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Potomac
Morris Musssiman
Baltimore
Hoe
A Great Performance by Welsh Bros Big Railroad Show
The 1901 Welsh Bros Big Railroad Show debuts an entirely new tour with enhanced departments and a host of attractions. Extraordinary equine displays, skilled riders, acrobats, and the Takezawa Royal Imperial Japanese Circus Company join a lineup of top acts to thrill audiences. Two performances are planned at Frederick on Wednesday, June 11.
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Welsh Bros
Sawdust Arena
Takezawa Royal Imperial Japanese Circus Company
Ihis
Takezawa
America
St Frederick
Narrow Escape for Frederick-Middletown Conductor
Conductor Samuel Green of the Frederick Middletown Electric Railway had a close call atop a moving freight car. While backing toward a lumber car, signals were missed and Green leaped to safety as boards grazed him, injuring his left leg. Earlier incidents include a near fatal ingestion mistake and a trolley pole collision.
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Samuel Green
Frederick-Middletown
Green
Murder mystery haunting Danville murder tale
Distressing details emerge about the death of Wilmer O Shafer in Danville Ohio. The body was found in bushes with bones and clothing left. one arm and the head detached. Relatives, including his father Charles W Shafer of Middletown, fear murder and robbery after clues of a horse print nearby.
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Wilmer O. Shafer
Danville
Ohio
Charles W. Shafer
Middletown
Tag News
Daniel Shafer
Hotel Fire at West Baden Destroys Mineral Springs Hotel
A major blaze at the Mineral Springs Hotel in West Baden on June 14 caused about 500 000 dollars in losses. Many occupants escaped narrowly as flames swept through the building. Local responders battled the blaze through the morning with several injuries reported and the cause under investigation.
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West Baden
Byecal
West Bapes
Mineral Springs
News of the Stars in Baltimore Happenings
Motorman John A. Abasi crushed between two cars on the Gay Street Line in Baltimore. Benjamin Keene, a hocker, drowned at Middle River. Clayton Ssth had a narrow escape. Heat fatigue felled several in Baltimore amid mild weather. Annapolis Democrats nominate Luther A. Gadd for mayor. court limits B and O preferred stock dividend to four per cent. William Sisco convicted of manslaughter in Barrett death. Richard Sellers acquitted. Three youths Kalbfleisch Barkman Sheets, ages 14 19 12, drowned at Leonard's Quarry pond near Baltimore. bodies found after a day.
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John A. Abasi
Gay Street
Baltimore
Benjamin Keene
Middle River
Clayton Ssth
Annapolis
Luther A. Gadd
Court of Appeals
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
William Sisco
James W. Barrett
Richard Sellers
Arthur Kalbfleisch
Thomas A. Barkman
Edmund Sheets
Leonard's Quarry
Gwynn’s Falls
Kill Mosquitoes With Coal Oil Suggestion
Letters from the People urge residents in low city areas to use coal oil to prevent mosquitoes. Apply oil to outdoor water closets and street gutters where drainage is poor. oil on water may look odd but is said to be healthful. Signed by O T.
Wedding Notices and Engagements In Washington County
A series of 1920s style notices record the marriage of Mabel Reid Jones to Rev. Fletcher Guard Watson at Forestville Maryland on June 11 with family attendance and church connection. An engagement links Janet Clark Jones of Paris Illinois to Allen Diehl Albert of Washington. the bride’s lineage and planned Paris wedding on June 20 are noted. Additional items announce Frederick O. Roseman to Hallie V Zimmerman on June 19 at Walkersville Lutheran Church and the Foreman Troxell wedding in Shurmont on June 6 with family present.
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Washington Junction
Washington
Baltimore
Philadelphia
New York
Washington and Way
Philadelhlle
Baltimore and Way
Cumberland
Hagerstown
Harper's Ferry
Winchester
Harrisonburg
Lexington
Stavagen
Haverstown
Cincinnati
Hanapolis
Pittsburg
Chiesco
War
St. Louie
Strasburg
Baverstown
Wheeling
Chicago
Cincinna
Washington Mall
Mr. Airy and Way
Way
Washington Lee
Washington and
St. Louis
Ana
New
York
Western Maryland
Mair
Baltimore Conference
M. E. Church
Urbana
County
Janet Clark Jones
Paris
Ill
Allen Diehl Albert
Albert
Alberts
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Diehlis
Fabres
Alexander
Miss Jones
West Virginia
Frederick O. Roseman
Johnsville
Hallie V Zimmerman
New Midway
Walkersville
Foreman—Troxell
William
H.C. Foreman
Mamie
Martin D. Troxell
Shurmont
W.S. T. Metzger
Funeral notices honor Miss Blesfeld and others
The funeral of Miss Matilda Blesfeld drew a large crowd with floral tributes and a service at Mt. Olivet cemetery. The Board of School Commissioners and many educators attended, with choir performances and prayers marking a fitting farewell. Also reported are the funerals of Wm. H. Jones and Wade Davis, both colored, at Greenmount cemetery with local ministers and A. T. Rice & Sons and C. Co. Carty serving as directors.
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Matilda Blesfeld
Mt. Olivet
Board of
Jesus
Miss Bielfeld
Wm. H. Jones
Mt. Tabor
Feagaville
Geo. D. Pinkney
Geo. M. Sewell
Weasley Henderson
Clarence Nelson
John Gibbs
Greenmocat Cemetery
A. T. Rice & Sons
Wade Davis
Beatz Street
Greenmount Cemetery
C. CO. Carty
Deaths and funerals in Mt Pleasant and nearby towns
Death notices include James J Hesson aged 81 years 5 months 16 days at his son Jacob P Hesson home near Mt Pleasant with funeral at Mt Pleasant M E B church. Also Mary Amanda Freece Freeze aged 56 dies near Appies church after seven years illness. funeral and burial at United Brethren cemetery. Ann Rebecca Stauffer widow of W Stauffer dies Walkersville aged about 70. Gertrude M Wedge colored dies Buckeystown pneumonia aged 30 months. obituaries list survivors and funeral details.
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James 7. Hesso
James J. Hesson
Jacob P. Hesson
Mt. Pleasant
George Link
Walkersville
Jacob P
Jerome
Uriah Hassan
M. EB
C. K. McClaslin
Pairmount Cementery
Libertytown
John H. Etzler
Joseph Baumgardner
Herman Buckey
Jacob Ranode
Charles Bowers
Jacob Oram
Josiah Freeze
David Damuth
Appie's Church
United Brethren Cemetery
W. 5
T. Metzger
Lutheran Church
W. E. Daugherty
Mes Inn
Rerfooy
Ann Rebecca Stauffer
W. Stauffer
Ertrube Wedge
Gertrude M. Wedge
Buckeystown
David Collins
Hope Hill Cemetery
A. T. Ries & Sons
Local Mart Market Quotes From J EB Hargett Today
Mr. J EB Hargett quotes corn per barrel at 2.50 and shelled corn at 0.50 per bushel. Wheat priced at 0.70 per bushel. Hay listed at 12.50 to 34.00 per ton.
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J. EB
W. Hargett
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Guide
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Brengle
the Bee
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W. A. Simmons
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Ane’s Business College
West Patrick Street
Dixon's Grocery
Mgidim
BE. Payne
North Market Street
Coors Cements
H. S. Landis
S. Ma
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A. L. Eader
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Starten
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Uniez’ Bridge
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Cherry Runuw
FY B
Chen Bun
Chicago Express
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Orm Barker Johnson
Potts Building
Court Street
Gover
Wm. H. Ramebure
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Otel Osborne
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