Freight Street Fire Alarm Roller Coaster Run
In Charlotte a false fire alarm triggered a dramatic runaway of Neptunes streetcars down Trade Street toward South Church. Driver lost control as torn sidewalks and crowds blocked routes, nearly colliding with a firefighter and passerby Harry Eyler who escaped with minor injuries. The crash damaged a horse and buggy, and authorities urged safer speeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Bays Nanow
Charlotte
N. C
San- Gay
Trade Street
South Church
Church Street
Franklin
Water Works Company
Io An Lalant Cary
Connall
Mr. Walker
Mr. Eyler
Ar. Walker
Horae
Baggy
Ashudder
Iustoba
Foreman Power
Reck- Jesu
Blezz
McNeelle’ Row
First Street
Workmen's two story residence at Bartholow's destination
The McMurmy Packing Company is erecting a two story residence for their workmen at Bartholow's destination. The project is contracted by Thomes Burges, who serves as the builder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tew
McMurmy Packing Company
Bartholow
Thomes Burges
Immediate local notices and obituaries from Maryland and nearby states
A collection of terse items reports deaths in Salisbury and Churchville, a Baltimore bicycle tax, religious ceremonies in Woodstock and Belorté Church, a Harford Republican register, a deadly Virginia storm, a fall near Williamsport, a Tennessee pass through Maryland, fruit buyers in an orchard, and various local incidents including a murder trial at Elkton and a geological survey in Allegany and Washington counties along with correctional keeper concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Desiel B. Cosson
Balisbury
Boston
Cardinal Gibbons
Woodstock College
Harford County
Brief Bits of Local and General Interest
A collage of short items notes Maryland troops beginning work, fashion color trends among New York women, trolley poles in Hagerstown painted maroon, decoy lizards on display, a German chemist’s apple champagne method, a measurement trivia on female arm length, Linwood Stophess leading Walkersville Cornet Band, a chicken theft from Mrs. Rachel Simpson, Queen Victoria’s sanitary reforms extending English life, tests to judge egg freshness by light, chewing gum surpassing education spending, many peach merchants buying in Washington County, Mr. Chas N. Hargett finishing harvest, rainy weather delaying wheat ripening, and signs of a potential fruit crop with wheat crop failures in Allegany County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hagerstown
Linwood Stophess
Aston Bridge
Walkersville
Rachel Simpson
Liberty
Queen Victoria
Peach Commission
Washington County
Chas. N. Hargett
Allegany County
Social Club in Brunswick Hosts Pleasant Evening
The Young People's Social Club of Brunswick met at Miss Evelyn Jordan's home for games and recitations. The event featured a program including readings, dialogues, tableaux, and songs, ending with refreshments and thanks to the host.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N Social Club
Brunswick
Evelyn Jordan
John L. Jordan
Frederick County Court
Edna Rether
Bel Horess
Edna Belson
Edna Hester
E. Hedger
Elizabeth Hedges
Wong
Edna Bulaon
Elizebeth Hedges
Club
Exine Bilson
Rosa Jennings
America
Edna Bilson
Erelena B. Jordan
Jamist Reckion
Bpringdall
Lewis Harwetel
Ladiesburg
Lowia Harwetel
Marshall Harwetel
Baltimore
Charles Kyler
Gertrude
Usher
Hagerstown
Willam Birely
Lewis
Misa Loln Harwetel
Minnie Licater
Wrightsville
Jezstle Birely
Jane
Frederick
Wmn. P. Maulsby
FF. Smith
G. W. B. Shriner
Canal delays alter Washington rail plan says Star
The Washington Star argues the Maryland Court of Appeals ruling delays a major railway line into Washington by at least ten years. It notes the canal would stay under Baltimore and Ohio control, dampening sale hopes for the canal to the West Virginia Central and Pittsburgh. The piece suggests Cumberland to Hagers Town as a possible alternative route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Court of Appeals of Maryland
Annapolis
Fem
National Capital
Pennsylvania
Pittburg
Pondwestern
Copimme
In Preaoot
Baltimore and Ohio
Jerscott
West Virginia Central and Pitabarg Railroad Company
West Virginia Central and
Fittsburg
Cumberland
Hagerstown
Western Maryland Railroad
West Virginia Central
Maryland
Chamberlain
Death notices and obituaries from Liberty County area
John N Mehring former resident dies at son’s home in Julietta Indiana aged 68 widow two daughters and one son. Barbara Baumgardner widow of Harry Baumgardner dies at 71 from stomach cancer. Charlotte Richardson aged 73 dies at Old Fields funeral at Key's Chapel. Catherine Leakins dies suddenly at 60 at Copper mine schoolhouse. Harriot Sprigge dies suddenly in Baltimore sister of Nathan Dorsey. brief family and burial details and locations mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mehrling
John N. Mehring
Howard F. Carter
Julietta
Middletown
Augustus Warner
Greencastle
Henna
Lizzis Hoffman
Jefferson
Thia County
Indiana
Mebrilog
John
Casper Mobritng
Frederick
Maumgardner
Barbara Baumgardner
Harry Baumgardner
Mount Pleasant
Joseph
Charles Stephens
Liberty
Simon B. Miller
Union Chapel
Charlottr. Richardson
Charlotte Richardson
Old Fields
This County
Key’s Chapel
B. F. Myara
John Key
Catherine Leakins
Catherine
Wm. Leakins
Goppermine
Libertytown
Simon
Miller
Bpriggs
Harriot Sprigge
Baltimore
Nathan Dorsey
Washington Spriggs
Convocation of Cumberland adjourns and church reports heard
The Cumberland Protestant Episcopal convocation adjourned after finishing business and set to meet at St Thomas Church Hancock on October 13. Discussion covered whether the Bishop should appoint the rector and tenure. Reports from secretary treasurer and archdeacon, especially on missions, were adopted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland
Protestant Episcopal Church
Bt. Thomas’ P. E. Church
Hancock
A. C. Heverstick
Frostburg
Emmanuel Church
Washington's Old House Explored During Frederick Visit
Miss Neitle Thomas presents a painting of Washington's Old House once tied to the era’s historic role. The scene shows the house on Church Street near Carron screen and West Patrick, now occupied by a colored family likely unaware of its historic link.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington’s
Neitle Thomas
Cyres Thomas
Esa
Church Street
W. HB
Erchtioe
South Market Street
West Patrick Street
Washington
Frederick
Local residents show signs of recovery after illness
The Sick. Ms. Newton M Zentz, the miller, who has been suffering for some time past with a very sore hand, is gradually improving. Master Jack Behell, of West Fourth Street, who has been suffering with malaria, is convalescent. Miss Roses Kogelbrecht, of South Street, who has been sick, is out and about again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton M. Zentz
Jack Behell
West Bouth Street
The County Tax Levy and School Allocations 1898
The summary lists 1898 appropriations from a 67 cent levy, detailing allocations to public and new schools, roads, Montevue, bonded debt, courts, sheriff, contingencies, registration, clerks, Orphans' Court, insolvency and errors, State's Attorney fees, printing, magistrates, and related costs. It notes relief for kidney and bladder diseases with an advertised remedy and public notices about drugs, meetings, and a new house foundation by Andrew Renner.
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sovegh—Letet Ezoyal BI Einsg Powder CO
the Daily Kews
California Fig Sump Co
Chacon
Hilee
News OF the State
Valiey
Si Ora
The
Washington Star
A. L. Penzve
Karl
Dover
Albert L. Pesrre
Eichisea Suji
Copeman
Oppo
Sivasante 6
Neeser
Albert Ly Fiohicos Bulga
Bay
Frivieg
Geo. A. Gilbert
North Market
Frederick, Md
Grove & Kindley’s
DUKE
Warnell Smith Premier Typewriters
A. Wiliamson
OC. Wells & Co
Roy
Aspire
Alpert L. Pearre
Stantson Buildi Og
Alcexre
Etchison Building
Shiloh
Tany
Albert JL Etchison
State Teachers’ Association
Deer Park
Thoreday
E. J. Boblitz
Balld
Andrew Renner
Mantz
West South Street
Torre
Fierce
Rosaxxa M Briss
Colome
Onmego County
Neo Ford
Erce
Call
Ibe
XJ. Wilson
Excelsior Stove House
Pozzont's
Carty
Mos
East
Patrick Street
Fraderied
Gundervaering Arpzcialty
LOK
ATP
Jas. H. Roberts
E. Ta
Alfred G. Roberts
Woodsboro Road
NASA
Tate
Albert EL. Pearre
Pichisgon Building
Indy
Footer’s Dye Works
Cumberland, MD
L. B. Adams
Church St
Stefnee Bros
North Market Street
C.S
Ladies Oxford
LOY & Perry's
Reston
Grand Rapids
W. HE. B. Etchison
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