Death of Willie Merrick 15 in Mechanics Town
Willie Merrick aged 15 died yesterday at his Mechanics Town home from blood poisoning contracted from paint while employed at a burial case works. Funeral services for Michael H Haller were held today at 1 o clock with Rev Luther Kuhlman and Masonic rites. bearers included Adolphus Fearhake and others. interment Mt Olivet. The Board of Aldermen meeting and a railroad fare policy update were noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Merrict
Mechanicstown
County
Ourial Case
Mich
Gel H Haller
Aelock
Wm H Best
Luther Kuhlmen
Mr Haller
Adolphus Fearhake
GC C Smith
Wm W Albaugh
MG Urner
F A Markey
Edw Sinn
Orphans Have Homes After City Interest
Twenty residents in the city offered to take in orphans from Johnstown following a meeting on the matter. Geo Brust spoke with Rev Diehl and notified Rev Reuben Fink, pastor of the Johnstown Lutheran church. Fink wrote that most drowned were women and children, leaving few orphans, who already have homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnstown
Geo. Brust
Diehl
Reuben Fink
Atheran Church
Marriage of John Vinton Dahlgren and Eligabeth Drexel in New York
Announcement of the marriage to be held at a New York Cathedral on Saturday June 29 at 11 o clock. Archbishop of New York to perform. reception at Mrs Drexel’s Madison Avenue residence. Bridesmaids include Misses Dahlgren, two Druxel sisters, and Miss Dedlay. Ushers listed from Baltimore and New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Vinton Dahlgren
Eligabeth Drexel
New York
Myr A. Drexel
Madison Avenue
Drexel
Mises Dahlgren
Miss Dedlay
Thomez Jenkins
Baltimore
Pierrre
de Ghambrum
Harr
Martin
Edw. Hosmer
Thomas Basard
George Drezal
County Correspondence Woodville Notes on June Visit
Woodville correspondent reports a Frederick city trip on Saturday with pleasant morning scenery and birds in song. Observes abundant locusts and honeybees gathering nectar, reflects on human discontent despite divine provision, notes expected good corn yield in local fields and mixed wheat prospects. Mentions Jefferson Jottings updates, a barn painting, a horse accident recovery, a missing bank check, a paralysis incident, upcoming Children’s Day services, church program details, and local weather-related flood effects on Catoctin creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodville
Frederick City
Frederics
Jefferson
Frederick
Albina A.kessler
George W Beachley
Ledy
Bolyar
James Figgins
Zion
City of God
Arthur Rice
Schoo
Roger Dade
Songoi
Lillie Feaster
Childs
Lora Boyer
Florence Boyer
Gerry Myera
Claude Hasterday
Lula Replinger
Excelsior
Nettie Kes
Sdea
Eign
George
Horiie
J. M. Mickey
Berkineville
Reformed Church
Catoctin Creek
Middletowns
Jona Lakin
Geo. Peaceley
Bolivar
Meeting With Success at Independent Hose Company
A committee formed at a recent Independent Hose Company meeting works to solicit subscriptions for funds to outfit a drum corps. The group reports success on every side and aims to secure the needed financial aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hose Company
College Honors and Centennial News From Nineteenth Century Notices
Prizes and certificates honor Western Maryland College Westminster students including David Fulton Harris and Harvey Grow for art and painting. Corless Centennial at St John’s Annapolis to run June 21 for a week of contests receptions dances and banquets with commemorative exercises June 26. Telegraph Company consolidation noted with bonds and obligations discussed. Marriage licenses issued for local couples. Maryland National Guard camps announced near Frederick Junction from July 27 to August 2 led by Captain Robert P. Brown. Orphans Court settlements listed for multiple estates and executors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Maryland College
Westminster
David Fultan Harris
Ephraim
Harvey P. Grow
St. John’s Gallery
Annapolis
Opera House
McDowell’s Hall
Maryland National Guard
Frederick Junction
Robert P. Brown
Stewart Brown
Baltimore Riles
Monumental City Guards
Allegany County Guar
Storm Echoes in Washington County Flood Hit Beaver Creek
The Washington county storm Saturday afternoon heavily damaged Beaver Creek area. Floodwaters nearly matched previous flood levels, washing away fences flood gates and bridges. The deluge damaged crops and grain fields, leaving bare clay and causing extensive property losses. Residents along Boonsboro Church Street faced higher water than in the prior disaster as fences and movable objects along streams were swept away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
Washington County
Beaver Creek
Boonstoro
Church Street
Real Estate Transfers in Frederick County This Week
The county records show multiple real estate transfers for record during the past week. Transactions include Catharine Riczetta executmr to Joshua T Murray for Frederick county property at $402 and Sam's T Dixon to Wm S Flook for 12 acres valued at $3,255.75, among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catharine Riczetta
Joshua T Murray
Frederick County
Sam’s T Dixon
Wm S Flook
Jas B Fox
Wm H Star- Devant
S Levy
Harry McBeary
Frederick City
Irven H Cram
James C Cram
Justus Martin
Banjo
Edw Burke
Wm Burke
H Hinks
Jozs Wood
John W Wood
New Market
Mooo Steckman
Haneez Stallan
Daniel Boone
Outerbridge Horeey
Daniel Boon
Petersville
Ezra and
Mary HE. Smith
Ezra Braiz
Francis A and
Ellen T Borex
Charles W Barek
Theodore H
Wm D Hoffman
Emanuel Fogle
Charles G Thomas
J B Thomas
Alexander J McKenna
James I Cunningham
Henry Lorentz
Catharine Lorentz
Local notes on visits, meetings, and appointments in the city
Mr John G Maynard U S Recruiting Service removed the police to Sharpsburg. FOYMCA gospel meeting set for tomorrow at 8.30. Johan S Devilbiss of Carroll recommended as storekeeper with about 4 dollars daily. Miss Hate Gittinger visiting Miss Williams at Lameville. Col William Linn and Vera Tanner sail for Europe. Mrs A K McGlure Rouzer visiting friends. The Cyclone Minstrels perform nightly at the Rink drawing crowds. Locusts in the Uatoctin Mountains. Maryland Agricultural College exercises and addresses announced. Several local residents noted for travel, illness, or moves. Brown's Iron Bitters advertised as health tonic. Hood's Sarsaparilla pitched as blood purifier. Patti ill in Paris. Victor Infant's Relief recommended for infant pain.
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John G. Maynard
United States Recruiting Service
Sharpsburg
Washington County
Foymca
Johan S. Devilbiss
Carroll County
Miss Hate Gittinger
M.ssen Williams
Lameville
Wm. E. Linn
Lenore Jrice
Orphan's Court
John Carrell
United States
Mercy Hospital
Chicago
D. P. Seaton
Quinn A. M.E. Church
Europe
U. S
London
Annie M. Buckles
Baltimore
Pesmar
Wn. Payne
James Glessner
A. K. AicGlure Ro
Cyclone
Dennis Murphy
Court House
Jesse H. Michael
C. E. Cline & Go
Fairview
John B. Fallon
Mayriade
Uatoctin Mountains
Maryland Agricultural College
Bradley Johnson
Gov. Jackson
H.J. Krize
J. D. Adalt
Business Ia
Joseph H. Myers
Harner’. Ferry
Emily Walker
Nemon
Georgia
Union Manufacturing Company
Besant
East Patrick Street
P. D. Fahrney
Columbis
Clara Zimmerman
Peabody Institute
Baltmore
A C McCardell
Richard Rey
R Eschbach
Mise Fannze Adems
DH Hargett
Brown Chemical Company
DeVoe
Washington
West
Hood
Patti
Paris
Victor Infante
Trains claim two victims in Baltimore street crashes
A Baltimore man Mr Erland died after being crushed by Train No 23 while trying to reach his daughter on the platform near Fuitos street station. In a separate incident, two year old William Avesser was fatally run over by Green Line Car 151 on Chesapeake Street. Driver John Dotterweich was arrested but later released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erland
Bildie
Eutaw
Wm. Avesser
Wr. Avesser
Chesapeake Street
Green Line
Dillon
Hutton Streets
Caroline Simmons
Avesger House
John Dotterweich
Aira
Weindle
County awards contracts for bridge reconstructions in Monocacy area
The Board of County Commissioners awarded contracts to multiple firms for iron bridges along Liberty, Georgetown and Woodeboro Creagerstown turnpikes plus a Groton route. Firms include Smith Bridge of Toledo and King Bridge of Cleveland with 22 and 16 foot roadways at various crossings, totals ranging from 7 500 to 11 200 dollars. Additional piers and abutments were partially awarded to J B R Tillett of Manassas and Moses Andera for Creagerstown. Also 125 million feet of logs found below Clark’s Ferry to be sold, with expected proceeds of about 10 dollars per 1000 feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Monocacy
Smith Bridge Company
Toledo
Ohio
Liberty Turnpike
Aeresville
King Bridge Company
Cleveland
Georgetown Turnpike
Frederick Junction
Canton Bridge Company
Canton
Buckaystown
Columbia Bridge Company
Dayton
Sebell
Dean & Westbrook
New York City
Greenfeld Mills
Woodeboro and
Creagerstown
Miller
Groton Bridge Company
Groton
New York
J BR Tillett
Manasaas
Backeystown
SF Per
Perch
Moses Andera
Creagerstown Bridge
Chambermen
Williamsport
Clark
Chesapeake Bar
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Wantec
Pineapp
Board of Aldermen
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Leslie
Frank Leslie
Daly
Ishoma
Promised Land
Cherokee Strip
Mount Ararat
Imperial Geographical Commission
Frank Lestie
the Dynamo
Xumergus
Telegraph Company
Baltimore and Ohio Telegraph
Weatern Union Telegraph
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B&o Brco
Jacob P Gray
Saran Steiner
Wm H Hover
MeAry
Adella Tastor
Mr Pleasant
Sami T Nichols
Cora 3S Weling
Bothef
Orphans Court
Orphans’ Court
Elias Renner
Anne Renner
Istand
Hlst-Cw
R Ramsburg
Sam'l Brandenburg
Gzal
Jacob Rohrbask
Henry Pampel
Jesse E Wilson
Sarah FE Wilson
Ann M Johnson
Eldred W Moberly
DM Maz Asd A Tourge Moy
Cumberland Daily News
Huntington
Holdaysburg
Gaysport
Barrack
Jane
D Institute
Maryland School For the Deaf
Deab
Enoch Pratt
Fairfax Schley
Chas W Ely
S M Norsk
Mary J Sauls
Gale
Frederick. Terday
DRY Goods Department
Honcacy
Tae
Izis
Hioed
C. L Hook Co
Apothecames
Lowell
Mass
Lopn Hendricxson
Eace
Thanes
Fredenck
P. J. Burck
JeTsal
Fos
Credeehale
Onion Company
Broseway and
Astor Place
Salz
Alfred B. BelbEredence
Techead
Carlon W
Itnyre
All Saints Street
Jeladin
Qost
Chas ‘Young
John Hershberger
N. Market Strane
Jeliast
SEY
Grandpa
Rae
City Bakery
Ie Oartery Arien
Demas
East Third Street
Calva Kemp
A.h. Hurt
M. MN. Kohrback
South Market St. Briers
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Jercs
Alice St Ebberta
Cherrie
Lewis
Prederick
Schroeder
East
Patrick Streec
J. A. Beco
East Fourth Street
Diel2diowr
Havana
Manc
Emory M. Nuagz
North Harket St
Blentztown
Geo. Brust & W. Patrick Street
North Marketstreet
J. Clarthal
Thomas W. Morgan
W. K. Steiner
Market Street
W. L. Mantz
Barket Street
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POE
Rochester
Ielidin
JE Price & Co
Bar Securies
Fredenes
Promis
Alfred Ritter & Co
Frederwe
Monty
Ist Aa
William Wilcoxon
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