Valley canal system eyed for Chesapeake and Ohio expansion
General Manager Nicholson notes if the valley experiment succeeds on the Erie Canal it could quickly spread to the Chesapeake and Ohio. Other items report a Cumberland resident returning from the World's Fair with $7 from $1.25, St John’s Institute commencement, palindromes popular in London gatherings, a large mammoth tusk discovery, and local notes on schools, hospitals, and chestnut crops.
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Nicholson
Chesapeake and Ohio
Cumberland
Rewes
St. John’s Literary Institute
City Hall
London
St. Euphemia’s School
Emmitsburg
Inwood Agricultural and Mechanical Association
Franklin and Marshall College Commencement 27 Graduates
The Franklin and Marshall College commencement at Lancaster was held in the college chapel on June 15. Twenty seven students graduated with ten delivering orations. Among the graduates were A Leroy McCardell of this city and William J Houck of Harmony Grove. Attending were Rev. E R Esch pach Mrs Annis Keefer A Kemp Keefer and Grace and Elizabeth Houck of Frederick County.
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Franklin and Marshall College
Lancaster
Messrs
A. Leroy McCardell
William J. Houck
Harmony Grove
E. R. Eschpach
Annis Keefer
A. Kemp Keefer
Ases Houck
Secondary Education in Maryland Unearthed at Frederick Alumni
Bernard G. Stetper outlines Maryland’s early education history from 1632 to the late 1700s. He traces colonial limits on schooling, the rise of county free schools, royal acts, and the shift toward consolidated and state supported colleges, noting the tension between primary and secondary education and the push for public schooling.
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Bernard GC. Stetper
Pratt Free Library
Baltimore
Maryland
Frederick College
St. Mary’s City
England
France
Jona. Boucher
Annapolis
George Washington
Church of England
Francis Nicholson
Virginia
William and Mary College
Church
John Davenport
New Haven
Pati
Gossel
Anaxespolis
King William School
Oxford
Talbot
St John’s College
Bray
His Majesty’s College Royal
State policy shifts to dispersed academy funding
The text notes Ball transferring funds from the Frederick county School to seven trustees for an academy in Talbot county and thirteen trustees for an academy in Baltimore or Harford county, while Alleghaney county Academy received $200. This marks a new state policy line toward dispersion, later developed into the present school system.
Frederick Bicycle Club completes second seasonal ride to Ridgeville
Captain Victor Marken led twenty wheelmen plus five companions from South Market street to Ridgeville and back in a well disciplined run. The group wore blue ribbons and varied uniforms, with two party crowds following in advance. A mid day ice cream break at New Market preceded a rapid return, with photographs captured and dining at Mine Host of the Eagle. Members from Clifton Wheelmen of Baltimore and Washington Road Club joined for the trip and returned by Ridgeville.
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Frederick
Frederick Bicycle Club
Ridgeville
South Markettreet
Victor Marken
Patrick Street
J.K. Hoffman
Wheeling
New Market
B. H. Hopkins
Eagle
Robert Nelson
Clifton Wheelmen
Baltimore
Frederick Club
Istier Place
Washington Road Club
Washington
Churches News Briefs From The Reformed Missionary Society
The monthly Reformed Missionary Society meeting is set for Friday at 7.45 p.m. Prof Geo Ed Smith sang at St Matthews Reformed church corner stone ceremony near Adamstown with Rev Dr Eschbach delivering the address. Rev C W Stinnespring announced appointment at Rocky Springs Chapel yesterday afternoon. Saint Johns Sunday School year ends with premiums for good attendance and behavior. Master Frank Little won a silver watch among twelve finalists. Fr Coleman gave the address. About 300 children attended. school praised as thriving and successful. Saint James Lutheran Sunday School appointed a committee to discuss a joint picnic with B. Sunday School, naming Hasskarl Getsbert Steiner Norrin. Y M C A officers for next year were nominated. election set for next Sunday.
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Reformed Missionary Society
Geo. Ed. Smith
Episcopal
St. Matthews Reformed Church
Manor
Adamstown
E. R. Eschbach
C. W. Sttnespring
Rocky Springs Chapel
Saint Johns Sunday School
Frank Little
Fr. Coleman
Saint James Evangelical Dutheran Sunday School
B. Sunday School
G. C
Hasskarl
Stephen Getsbert
David Steiner
G. F. Norrin
Y.mc. U
Death of H E Hartsock Brother of Howard D Gartsock
On the seventh of June, H E B Hartsock died at his son Wesley’s home in Mozon county Georgia at age seven. He was born in Frederick County Maryland and married to Mary E Glissa of the same county who died in 1502. He moved to Ohio in 1837, became a successful businessman and accumulated property. Surviving are three sons and one daughter. He was a longtime member of the M P Church and an Odd Fellows member. Funeral held June 11 in Roanoke US A S Peleeger Med on June 20, 1893. Interment at Union Bridge Carroll County Maryland June 23.
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E. B. Hartsock
H. E. B. Barsock
Howard D.gartsock
Union Bridge
Wesley
Mozon County
Gaio
Frederick County
Mary E. Glissa
Ohio
Hartsock
M.P. Church
Elec
Order of Odd Fellows
U.S. A
Mery E
A.S. Phleeger
Cites
James Hooker
Carrol County
Field of Battle in 1872 New York Heat Wave
The article notes extreme heat in New York with 105 sunstroke cases on July 4 and 72 deaths. It describes main streets as battlefields with people collapsing and constant requests for aid. It adds a baseball note: Browns vs Citizens scheduled today, both teams expected to play aggressively.
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New York
Fires Ravage Keeley Institute And Stouffer Barn Near Hagerstown
Two fires struck near Hagerstown early yesterday morning. The Keeley Institute on Williamsport Pike burned despite efforts. six patients were moved to safety with furnishings and records saved. A nearby barn owned by Hiram D. Stouffer also burned, destroying four horses hay and farming implements. The Keeley Institute had just held its first annual graduation reunion with addresses and a lawn fete ending in a dance.
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Hagerstown
Hiram Stouffer
Keeley Institute
Williamsport Pike
F. M. Percival
Lsving
Keeler Company
Surrey Development Company
James T. Harbie
Hotel
Hamilton
Schindel
Joseph Reynolds
Baltimore
Stouffer
Remarkable Barn Swallow Versus English Sparrow Tale
Editor Haddaway of the Easton Md Ledger recounts a fierce barn duel in Talbot county near Royal Oak. The swallow loses the nest to a sparrow, but returns with a horsehair noose and hangs the sparrow, which dies and remains suspended for days.
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Haddaway
Easton
Honeydew Mystery In Mountains Stirs Entomologists
A heavy honey dew covers mountain trees in the county exciting theories on its origin. Some say insect secretions cause it while others blame flower pollen. It is noted as bee food and linked to weather or Aptrides Cocci by different observers. Bond postures report: J C Oden, a young white man, released on bail after grand jury action for horse and buggy theft in Sar Eugene Sponceller case.
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J.C. Oden
Estein
Eugene Sponceller
Drunk and Disorderly Arrests Reported
John Taylor and Laura Rhodes were committed to jail for 30 days by Justice Eckstein after Saturday night incidents. Taylor faced a drunk and disorderly charge, Rhodes for being disorderly.
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John Taylor
Laura Rhodes
Justice Eckstein
Taylor
Syrup of Figs Promoted as Gentle System Cleanser
An 19th century remedy claims to cleanse the system by gentle action. It promises to purge habitual constipation, awaken the kidneys and liver to healthier activity, and dispel headaches, colds, or fevers without irritation.
Ladies Dress Goods Catalog for Hot Weather
Rye The Ladies offers dress fabrics for warm weather including Swiss in plain and figured weaves, indis linens, fine mulls, lace stripes, nainsooks, figured lawns, Irish and Scotch lawns, wai kins in plain and figured, chambrays, organdies, blacks and whites lawns, and an extensive lace selection for frillings.
New Carpet Department Offers English Goods to Shoppers
The store introduces novelties in its carpet department with two items. A double face off cloth with heavy felt lining and an Atomatic pattern both sides usable. A washable window shade in a figured pattern resistant to fading and side fraying. Imported English goods available.
Local Residents Report Illness Rife In Community
The sick list includes L. H. Schultz of Sykeaville who uses a cane due to rheumatism. Mrs. Alexander Woodward of West Fourth Street is very sick. Miss Katie Crum of West South Street requires care at home. Mrs. Margaret Whisner of West Pat t ick Street is ill.
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L. H. Schultz
Sykeaville
Alexander Woodward
West Fourth Street
Katie Crum
West South St
Margaret Whisner
West Pattick Street
Cemetery Officers Elect Santee President and Trustees
The Laboring Sons Cemetery board met at Mrs. Thomas Smiths residence with the chaplain presiding. Officers elected include Reverend Santee as president trustees William Johnson John Lanzsil John Murdock, superintendent John Diggs and secretary Dennis Woodward. Lot holders urged to pay 50 cents yearly to the trustees.
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Laboring Sons Cemetery
Thomas Smith
Reverend Santee
William Johnson
John Lanzsil
John Murdock
John Diggs
Dennis Woodward
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