Personal notices from a Maryland city travel diary
A jumble of short items lists visitors and residents in Middletown and nearby towns. Names include Mr. Adolf E Keller and Mrs. John Rasford visiting Baltimore relatives, Miss Ellen Machill Baker, and students from Washington and Lee University. several people travel or stay at local hotels and colleges. annotations show trips to Carlisle and Newton, and local social mentions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Keller
Middletown
Rennert Flotel
Balthiow
Normann
Bhigailly
Tannytown
Elty Moxter
Filincla
wWlugtoy
Eagles West Fourth Street
Is Visting
Washington
John Rasford
South Bentz Street
Baltimore
He AW
Whealer
Carlisle
Sumer
di. Harris
East Third Street
Méegrn Lee
Fred: Ordeman
Washington’and Lee University
Lexington
Ellen
Machill Baker
Ann — Schley
Seton Treet
Berryville
Vac
Totel
Idek Kraddock
Una
Dimen RR
J. ‘Welrirds
Roanoke
City Election News Supervisors Meet to Canvass
The city election board, with Henry J D Hagan Carlton Scull and P Kuhn among members, met at noon to canvass votes. A defects on tally sheets prompted adjournment until tomorrow when precinct judges will revise records before finalizing the canvass. Probate filed for David Main of Edgewood, with heirs John Howard Main Joseph Hanson Main David Francis Main Enos Lee Main Sarah Ellen Lortz Roanna Virginia Tyler Anna Catherine Delauter Antoinette Korrell, executors Enos L Main and wife Anna C Main.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ind
Henry
J.d.hagan
Carlton J. Scull
Kuin
Stull
Kuhn
Migby
Walah
Agra
Toy Ad
David Main
Edgewod
Orphans’ Court
John Howard
Main
Joseph
Hanson Main
David 'Francis’ Main
Enos Lee Main
Sarah Ellen Lortz
Roanna Virginia
Tyler
Anna Catherine Delauter
Haughters
Antonette ' Korrell
Enos
Lee Main
Ibis
Anna
C, Main
Beckwith set to sail from New York for America
The article notes G Beckwith, once linked to music at a woman's college, currently visiting in London, will sail for America on June 2 aboard a German steamship line. He is seen arriving in New York and plans to return home to Great Barr Shugtor. Friends wish him well on his journey back to the Abattoirs district and Mears, Baumgardeer, and Reynard are mentioned in traveling context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myie
Beckwith
Woman's College
Bertly
London
America
New
York
Shugtor
Moxa
Frederick Wish
Ant
Wut Brwood
Jnstor
Jupior Sint
Aly. Theatre
Frederic
Naulsin
Tilite
Briwood
Witely
Weat
The
Rochester
Saya
Sparta
Erwood
Erwoods
Frederick welcomes visiting Philadelphia merchants and officials
Frederick hosts James L. Gambelly and other Philadelphia visitors with Mayor George H. Smith, Aldermen, and local merchants. A lengthy reception includes speeches by Joseph D. Baker and Edward Shimes, celebrating mutual trade ties and fraternal ties with Quaker groups, while addressing local industry and civic pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James UL
Fragmentary Speech Echoes in Aged Transcript
A fragmentary OCR text hints at a political gathering or town hall style talk. The readable lines mention a city with diverse residents and references to voters, people, and future prospects. The rest is garbled with partial phrases and unclear attribution.
Philadelphia visitors travel by train through Frederick
A Philadelphia party traveling to Littlestown Hanover Gettysburg and Philadelphia was greeted by local residents. Notables including Mr George W. Chapin and Mrs C W Summerfield accompanied the group while reporters mingled with travelers and monitored long distance connections during the journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Frederick
Kvorge W. Chapin
Philadelphia
Norning
Pennsylvanian “Railroad
Littlestown
Hanover
Gettysburg
Reward For McKusker Murderer Raised By County Board
Washington County Board of Commissioners discussed a reward for the arrest of Claude McKusker, murderer, near Hancock on the night of May 20. The amount was set at 160 dollars but a special act later limits the commissioners to a maximum of 100 dollars. State Attorney Armstron g and Sheriff Barber supported the efforts and attended the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKusker
Claude McKusker
Jefferson
Roman
Hancock
County Con ‘Missioners
Washington County
Armatrong
Mayor and Aldermen Disposed at May Meeting
Proceedings show the board approving petty expenditures and fines totaling 31.50 for the quarter ending May 30. Actions included fencing land at the Tuscarora water sheds, erecting signs, supplying a caretaker with boots, and granting $10 for Bere vides at the Peking Creek receiver. Also approved May receipts and monthly reports with the new board set to take office next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mensir
Hahn
David King
Peking Creek
Jo-Frantin Smith
Amoin
Ac, Brick & Supply. Co
Frederick Drick
Ira
J. Grove
Ke Box
J. McCurdy
John Gomber
Y Sahm. & Dull
Keey Ieee
Great
Southern, “Printing Co
Markell, & Ford
Wilcoxon’ & Brown
Frederick Iron
Benes
Seeger & Go
Union Mfg. Co
Irving Mille
Keefer &, Burck
Joby
Esterly
Geo
Wienar
Winn, Danapenger
Gerteseetaee
NASA
Ehithes
New Membership Growth for City Business Men’s Association
The Business Men's Association announces many new members including Central National Bank, Franklin Savings Bank, Mountain City Creamery, Post Publishing Co, and several named individuals such as IL M Kintz D Cohro burg Kemp Edward J Smith Rev Henri L G Kieffer and J F Beacht. This rise signals stronger local interest in association affairs and city development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business Men’s Association
Cfty
Fan Central
Nationai Bank
M. Kintz
D. Cohitibug
Kemp
Edward J. Smith
Franklin
Savings
Dank
Frederick County
National Bank
Crum &Davidson
Thomas
B. ‘Johnson
Charles Hagan
Robert Tyson
John .E. Phleeger
Harry Baumgardner
Mountain City Creamery
A. Relst
John W. Humn
HS Mehr
Gittinger
I. E. Brown
Henri L. G. Kieffer
Post Publishing Co
Samuel D. ‘ Thomas
Jorenh
F. Beacht
G. Mantz Bosant
T. B. Hayward
F. H. Markell
Philip Lee
Geo. R. Dennis
John’ HiGtove
Leo. Weinberg
George Burke
Reno
Harp
Thirty Days for Batting Watch Case
A deputy reports the arrest of K J Strawberg in Berstown on charges related to selling a watch bought July 22 1900 from Milton Kohler. Strawberg allegedly wrote letters to himself and sold the watch for ten dollars about five months earlier. He formerly worked on the Western Maryland Railroad and now is employed at Tinton Keidge. He was tried before Justice Hottman in Angerstown and sentenced to thirty days in jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ile
RO Kohler
Strawburg
Maryland
Tnton Keidge
Tusthow Hottman
Angerstown
Carroll County Tax Levy Adopted for State and County Purposes
Carroll County Commissioners set the annual levy totaling 60 cents per 100 dollars of valuation for state and county purposes. Tax collectors for districts include Taneyton, Edmund F. Smith, Manchester, Taedh Rupp, Westminster, Charles V. Mant… and others listed as appointed. The specific district names and collector assignments are noted for tax collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll
Carroll County
Tollowa
Taneyton
F. Smith
Manichester
Taedh Rupp
Westminster
Charled V
Taldor
Retreat Planned by Slaters at Visitation Convent
The Slaters will enter a retreat at the Visitation Convent this Saturday. Fr. Coyle of Philadelphia will conduct the retreat for the congregation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slaters
the Visitation Convent
Fr. Coyle
3. J
Philadelphia
the News
Bank Directors and Officials Face Trust Provisions
In a dated notice, officers including J. D. Baker and W. G. Dare are named along with directors such as Gro. Wat and Samuel Duyadls as part of a bank related matter. The document discusses trust provisions, deposit handling, and references to protective measures for creditors and the safety of special interest bearing deposits.
Festival and lecture notices at spring events
A jumble of names and activities outlines a festival at a spring venue with speakers Phil Up Shankle and Rev. Brwood, plus a pipe organ recital at St Matthew's Church. It notes admission at the door and emphasizes watching for sermons and local performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Moller
St. Matthew's Reformed Church
Alter H. McDante
Grace
Reformed Church
Etic
Elizabeth
Tepenuat
Néader
F. B. Sappington, Jr
Bilser
Los
Victor
Memorial note for William Keteer departs life June
A fragmented memoriam poem from a family note honoring William Keteer who has died in June. The text mentions a vacant chair at the table and children mourning the loss, with a tone of heartfelt remembrance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
Am manifold fabric sale offers discounts on lace and cambric
A disjointed 1900s newspaper listing advertises various textiles including kimonos, lace, Swiss flouncing, and cambric. It notes half price deals, quantities by yard or dozen, and offers on Turkish towels plus bulk fabric selections.
Unique Window Display Mentions Heat Knotts and Travel
Fragments describe a vendor list and travel notes with mention of Grove and Frederick County. Items include potatoes, pineapples, and furniture offers, plus requests for Tabasco cargo and various trade names. The text reflects a jumble of notices and ads with daily lettergram updates from Mr Grove and scattered place names such as Frederick Md and Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Npy Automobiles
Queber
Canada
Grove
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