Brief Bits of Local Happenings and Curiosities
A mosaic of small items from Hagerstown and nearby communities. Notes include a large Mobile rose, jokes about the thermometer, a tale of a stern father and tender son, a local corner sales event by EL L Michael, a new post office at Dimtown with postmaster James Crouse, a defeated firecracker ordinance amendment, Marshal Browne’s plan to march tired troops from Washington to Wall Street, a New Zealand governor fined in Christchurch for a fast coachman, a front porch courtship, Woodsboro rain shower, and preparations for the Philamathesian Society Fourth of July celebration. Daniel Hisler improves property on West Patrick Street with painting by John W. Nelpold.
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EL .L. Michael
All Saints Street
Dimtown
Fphurmont
James Mr. Crouse
Chamberstate
Carl Browne
Washington
Wall Street
New Zealand
Christchurch
Woodsboro
Philamsthean Literary Society
Daniel Hisler
West Patrick Street
John WW. Nelpold
Baseball action features Snowballs vs Back Numbers in close game
The Snowballs lost to the Back Numbers bto. Batteries credited Umpire Duvall with the scorer G. Duvall. Rockville Club to face Frederick Club Monday at 3 PM on Development Company grounds with Frederick team listed including Nusz Strasberger Nusz Turner Eisenhauer Wood Rowe Birely Danner Molesworth and Weiera as substitutes. Separate West Fifth Street game saw Bright Stripes defeat Whirlwinds 7 to 4 and Paris Blues meet Academies tonight on the Market Addition if weather allows.
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Northwest
Walters
Esterly
Wolf
Wood
Gunpire
H. Danner
G. Duvall
Rockville
Friest Amsheur
Frederick Club
W. Nusz
Strasberger
J. Nusz
S.a
Turner
Eisenhauer
Rowe
Birely
Danner
Molesworth
Weiera
Frederics Iss
West Fifth Street
Paris Blues
Harkest
Perier Elected President of France in Place of Carnot
Paris June 27 Casimir Perier was chosen as President of France to succeed S. Carnot. Postoffice receipts show Frederick office at 14294.38 for year ending March 21 while Emmitsburg tallies 2232.54. The Ladies Mite Society of St James Lutheran Church plans a garden party on Thursday and Friday evenings.
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Paris
Fraser
Cssimir- Perier
France
BM. Carnot
Frederick
Emmitsburg
Ladies Mite Society of
Missionary Ingle Describes Chinese Customs and Society
Rev. J. Addison Ingle, missionary to China, spoke at All Saints Chapel on Monday night in native costume to show Chinese dress and illustrate daily life. He described language difficulty, Chinese bribery and corruption, and the contrast with zeal in gospel work, stressing the need for capable workers, especially women, to spread Christian teaching among Chinese communities.
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Addon Ingle
J. Addison Ingle
China
All Saints’ Church
Ingle
Osborne Ingle
All Sainte’ Church
Stoner Wilson Nuptials at Central Methodist Washington
Miss Florence E Wilson of Washington daughter of the late Rev Peter L Wilson wed Frank L Stoner a Frederick lawyer at Central Methodist church Washington. The chancel featured La France tones and Annunciation lies by the Christian Endeavor Society. The bride wore white satin with Duchessa lace and a diamond pin, carrying Bride roses. Ushers were Walter Stoner Ira McCurdy Joseph W Gaver and C C Waters of Frederick. Bridesmaids included Rechel A Maynard Amy O Myers Mal Polsal and Fannie Jones. Reception followed at 1011 B Street SE.
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Union Bridge
Mal Polsal
Oxford
Fannie Jones
Baltimore
B Street Southeast
An Interesting War CaseDisposed Of
In 1848 Miss Smith died near Towson Md leaving an estate valued at 130000 to Mx Price. Litigation by relatives proceeded through Maryland courts and Baltimore with juries unable to decide. The case began in Frederick County Court in December 1674 and lasted about twenty four days. Noted counsel included Hon John Ritchie Reverdy Johnson Wm P Rice Jacob M Newman. The case is finally disposed of by the Court of Appeals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Reverdy Johnson
Baltimore
Wm. P. Rice
Jacob M. Newman
Court of Appeals
Grangers to Host All Day Picnic in Montgomery County
The Grangers of Montgomery county will hold an all day picnic on July 4 in the grove adjoining Bethesda church near Browningsville Md. There will be good speakers and music by Prof. G W Walker. The Good Templars of Maryland will hold their age picnic in the grove at Montgomery chapel on the road reading from Damascus to Mount Airy July 21. Messrs Frank Tucker and Prof Paul M Strayer of Baltimore and other prominent speakers will deliver addresses. Prof G W Walker and the Brownings vile band will furnish music.
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Grangers
Montgomery County
Bethesda Church
Browningsville
G. W. Walker
Good Templars of
Maryland
Montgomery Chapel
Damascus
Mount Airy
Frank Tucker
Paul M. Strayer
Baltimore
Browningsvile Band
Hurston
Hennett’s Creek
Oads
Bennett's Creek M. E
Epworth League
Hyattstown M. E
Wanted The Mews in Frostburg Freder ick Hiremen Note
In a sietter from Mr. Marion Pheobus of the Freder ick Hiremen encamped at Frostburg he reports quiet dull conditions and asks The News be sent so he can learn what is happening at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sietter
Marion Pheobus
Frederick
Frostburg
Academy of the Visitation closing exercises announced
The annual closing exercises of the Academy of the Visitation will be held tomorrow morning with an evening display of art and needlework by the pupils. The notice underscores Hood's Sarsaparilla as a remedy for health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Academy of the Visitation
Academy of the Visitation, B. V. M
Academy
Young Cowboys Learn Hard Labor In Frontier Cattle Work
The elderly West traveler recalls the harsh apprenticeship of line watching between Wyoming and Irakots and the monotony of sheep herding. He describes remaining dangers, long rides, and the bleak solitude that yields little glory despite rugged frontier legends.
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Hila Miller
Batchineon
Kan
Wyoming
Irakots
Death on Deal's Island and other state items
News items report Capt. Theodore James died on Deal's Island. Tomatoes begin shipping from Somerset. Locust destruction in Charles county. Josiah Knodle elected burgess at Boonsboro. Fourth of July celebration planned at Elton. Pigeons freed. two stray from Monongahela. State appeals canal case ruling. Austinville tax rate set at 25 cents. Eddie Bowie drowns near Rockville. Downsville farmers cut wages. Mrs. Wesley Welsh assaulted near Cumberland. Plot to kidnap Wilson tied to Fire Singerly Pulp and Paper Co. refining reservoir. Raspberry shipment from Washington to Pittsburgh. Mrs. Samuel Gifford dies near Church Hill. Commencement at St Marys Seminary. Taneytown bond sale. Indictment of Dr. J Henry King ruled defective. Ccand Transportation Co. not ready to use electricity. George's Creek clearing land. miners’ housing feared. General Douglas leaves Camp Frank Brown. Tents moved. Divorce case filed in Rockville. Fleet Regiment guards Eckert mine shaft after suspected strike. Photo fad shows society posing as mythic figures with electric fan effects.
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Theodore James
Deal's Island
Somerset County
Charles County
Josiah Knodle
Boonsboro
Elton
Siske
Hustinville
Eddie Bowie
Rock Creek
Rockville
Downsville
Washington County
Wesley Welsh
Cumberland
Wilson
Singerly Pulp and Paper Company
Elxton
J. Henry King
J. Cistence Lane
C- Cand © Transportation Company
George's Creek Company
Douglas
Frank Brown
Col. Wilmer
Horatio B Burleigh
Charlistine Diamond
Washington
Fleet Regiment
Eckert
Interesting Experiences of John B Adams
John B Adams, who died in Springfield Massachusetts, was the conductor of the first train from Springfield to Albany in 1841 and had a long career with notable events. He escorted Kosciuszko in 1651 and in 1860 led a pedal train with the Prince of Wales aboard. Henry Clay, aboard in 1849, enjoyed special favor with prior permission to smoke, a gesture remembered by Adams and preserved in a letter from Clay. He retired in 1873.
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John B Adams
Springfield
Mass
Albany
Kossvll
Prince of Wales
Henry Clay
Adams
Kentucky Statesman
Clay
Abr
Thome Family Sails for England to Seek European Fortunes
Mr and Mrs Walter H Thome and son of New Market sail on the steam ship New York on the 2th bound for England to visit his parents. They plan an extended European tour visiting France Italy Germany and other places before returning in autumn. A German savant reports a rubbery tree near Gjuji that tossed him from its limb while he studied it in Berlin.
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Walter H Thome and Son
New Market
New York
England
Thome
Europe
France
Tily
Germany
Berlin
Africa
Gjuji
Califor nia Fig Syrup Co Laxative Remedy Endorsed
The Indies prefer Syrup of Figs for safe relief under all conditions. To ensure the genuine article, check for the California Fig Syrup Co name printed near the bottom of the package.
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California
California Fig Syrup Co
Country Notes from Point of Rocks and Surrounding Areas
June updates report warm weather and good harvests in Bethel Liamsville and Hurston with festivals, Children’s Day services, new porches, and a stray carrier pigeon. An accident near Bennett’s Creek foreshadows road repairs, while strawberry picking and wheat yields are noted.
Harvest notes and local notices from Druid and Yellow Springs
Short items report on Horace Peters recovering from surgery in Druid, a postponed Childrens Day service at Tankerville, storm damage to corn, tax and road funding concerns, and progress in Yellow Springs with mineral waters, harvests, and community events. Residents include A W Burkhart, John Stall, Dr Beale, Mrs Eaton, Mrs Wastier, Wm Cannon, and Daniel Wastier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yellow Springs
A. W. Burkhart
Montongua Springs
Easstern
John Stall
Dennis J. Shankle
Steele
Mir Stull
Burkhart’s
Beale
Frederick City
Robert D. Eaton
T. E. R. Miller
Lewistown
David E. Wastier
Geo. Broadrup
Charlesville
Wm. H. Cannon
Charles W. Staley
Daniel Wastier
Ill-Noted Frederick Man Allegedly Tripped on Depot Platform
A Frederick citizen is unnamed in the Hagerstown Herald story after a bystander reportedly stepped on his foot at a local depot. The observer, startled by the incident, mistook the man for a weighing device and briefly searched for a dial to gauge his weight before realizing the error.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
Frederick
Kel Mar Association Meeting at Philharmonic Rooms
Members of the Kel Mar Association and prospective joiners are asked to convene in the Philharmonic orchestra rooms on Thursday evening at o clock for a gathering.
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Kel-Mar Association
Philharmonic Orchestra
Excursion to Niagara Falls by Baltimore & Ohio R R Co
The Baltimore and Ohio Railway announces eight Niagara Falls excursions with ten day tickets. Departures from Washington via Royal Blue Line Express on Tuesday July 17 at 6: a.m. from Camden Station Baltimore arriving at Falls at midnight. Round trip prices apply to Martinsburg Hagerstown and Frederick with stops at Burdett Rochester Geneva and Watkin's Glen. Tickets available day before. details from Chas. O. Scull.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Baltimore & Otto R.r.co
Niigara Falls
Buffalo
Watkin’s Glen
Washington
Royal Blue Line
Camden
Baltimore
Terminal Station
Burdett Station
Watkin’e Glen
Geneva
Rochester
Burdett
Martinsburg
Hagerstown
Frederick
Niagara Falls
Chas. O. Scull
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Charles
Frar
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Grerong
Peter
Econ Suntan
Borg
Duke of Northumberland
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Lahore
Kohincor
Ifié
Joseph
Haram Sach
Amos
Carthage
Chestan
Charles Bartient
Bartlett
A Powers
Amerian Senvisor
Fireck
Florence
Woodstock
Vegis
Powers
Washington, Webster, Calhoun
Frankbinands Atenon
Hatrriet Mertmean
Delat Amticsde
Enelana
Hundreus
Wasmceton
D. C
M. W. Haxnameton
The
Weather Bureau
Loce
Sreerilarity
Bros
Colos and Bramps
W. J. Reid
Ridgeville
N. Market St
Témenade and Coca Cols
Hageratown
United States
Mobile
Ala
Carnot’s Seccessor
Crina
Hood
News OF the State
Point OF Rocks
Mary Jane
Elmer Compheras
Bethel
David Roberts
Byron Zimmerman
Septemer
Liamsville
Alice Montgomery
Alice
J. T. Montgomery
David Knott
Afr. L. Carpenter
Pearl
Groff
Middleburg
Carroll County
Albertus Baker
Robert Dean
Henry Mussetter
Oden
Sil
Jor
Ceeesville Roller Flour
Bhriner Milling Co
Horace Peters
Druid Will
Tankerville
Georgianna Paris
Sam Arnold
Leesburg
Naom! Thomas
Boyd's Station
Ald
Sable Paxson
5. T
Mullinix & Keme
Market Street
Mouuors & Kuer
John Bendriceson
Serges
Ain CH Sea Shore
Black and Navy
Ons
Hianoasoxson
F. ¥. Staub
Ware Weather Notes
B4s8 & CO
Quinness
Evans & Sons
Durehart
STAUB
North Market Street
Cot Oaly
McCardell’s
Pen-Mar
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Pen-Blar
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Pen Mar
Lime Kiln
Buckeystown
Adamstown
Blue Ridge
Rambler
Mall
W.T. Delaplaine
Railines
the Railing Grocery CO
N. Market St. Magidiy
James K. Walker & GO
Tanes B. Walesee
Borook & Newig
Francce & Reid
Ucadersart
Rodock & Nsidic
A. T. Rice & Sons
Fosssat Dhurerozs
RL. Harley
Re L. Harley
Mrceat Triloh
Srchant Atlok
B.L. Harley
South Market St. Frederick, Ma
John A. Kennedy
NEW Spring Goods
Tallor
No. &3
N. Mark BT ST
W. Eldridge
W. C. Eldridge
West Patrick Sthert
Ferederice, MD
B. H. Blackston
B. H. Buacgstox
W.S. Miller & CO
Wes Buller & CO
City cOal
P. H. Pyter
Lyrenws Valley
George's Creak
Shriner
Miller 2 CO
Osce
Patrick Street
Yard
Water Street
Depon
He News
JOB Printing Office
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