Local names listed with Savings Bank references
Town Savings names include Hirem Milter J George A Gilbert John Hendricks Buracker Sheppards Garbage Collector BcCardell P Perry Son aklin Savings Bank bewie H Best stlesose Jona Gomber EB Clingan Agent
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town Savings Ioe
Hirem Milter
J George A. Gilbert
John Hendricksor
Buracker
Sheppards
BcCardell
A P. Perry & Son
Aklin Savings B Bank
Bewie
H. Best
Stlesose Jona Gomber
EB Clingan
Numerous Middletown Residents and Visitors Tracing Summer Travels
Local society notes record Mrs. McClure of Georgetown visiting her parents near Middleburg and many others from Middletown, Mechanicstown, and surrounding towns on short trips to Baltimore, Springfield, Union Bridge, and Washington. The list highlights family ties, teaching assignments, and trips to see relatives or attend events such as the dedication at Gettysburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommie McClure
Georgetown
D.C. S
Jacob L. Ahalt
Middlewrr
Onterbridge
Burkittsville
White * Phur Springs
Misa
Lizzie Reed
James Crawford
Washington, D.C
Sparrow's Hotel
Middletown
Lotta
Marie E. Shafer
Mary Schriver
Philadelphia
Alientown
Deniel J. ‘Hter
Springfield
Ohio
Ngree
Nck
Elia Stephens
Thorsday
Charles
Roger Grumbine
Mechanicstown
Geneva Thomas
N.R
D. Mantz
Tiny Wachter
Hamilton
Virginia
Irene Beauselver Ws
Anns Koogle
Idella Fogle
Waynesboro
Chiydia Staley
South Market Street
Thomas
Rocky Springs
Mollie Woodward
Baltimore
C. A. Heagy
East Berlin
John Poffinberger
Myersville
Mire
Ebank
Bolivar
Theo. Brandenburg
Harmony
Cliyton Buhrman
Sosiah Harp
St Ellerton
Slo
C. Elmer Kiracofe
Myereville
Lisit
Kate Gaver
Tate
Bliss Gaver
Pickway
A. G. McBride
North Market Street
E. D. Grove
M. J. Grove Lime Company
T. A. C. Chapline
Thomas H. Flaller
Joseph Minnick
Dayton
Towner Schley
Shepherdstown
Frederick
Schley
Fairfax Schley
Jennie Clemson
Otis Kepler
East Third Street
Evan N. Hobbs
Will D. Manross
St. John’s Methodist Choir
Madison Ave
Skeeensdosh
Wm. G. Backey
Thomas Hi. Haller
Union Bridge
Harry E Chegline
Baltimore City Traction RE. RB. Company
Maud
Avis
Victor Marken
Hlmer Fabrney
Gettysburg
Vis Emmittebure
N. Y
Wies Blanche Radcliff
Daugher
j_M. Radcliff
Lutie Wagner
Wm. Railing
New Market
Prank Devis
Hagerstown
Mir
Chas. F. Knock
Washington
H. F. Knock
Bernard Bader
R. F. Beck
B.S. Lamar
Blake, Dowell and Helm
Edward Sinn
Batimore
A. M. Pettigrew
F. c.Brown
Robert A. Kemp
Garroli County
Relfenider
Liticstown
Parr
Henry A. Webo
Greenville
Bils
Claude Toms
Sparrow
Mechanicaburg, Fil
J. Brown
New Jersey
J.N
Brown
Miss May
J. N. Brown
Market Mirth Delivers Odd Forecasts and Odd Prices
A rambling market note surveys corn lateness, Lima beans, and assorted farm goods. It notes Sam Thomas with Dominique hens for picnics, strange shell changes, and a stance against Sundays. It lists varied prices for poultry, meats, vegetables, fruit, and fish with a homey farmer’s-eye snapshot.
Philomathean Society Holds Weekly Meeting at Kemp Hall
The Philomathean Literary Society met at Kemp Hall last evening at 8 o'clock with President EB L Robins presiding. Vincent Sebold reported questions and G H Worthington led the ways and means committee. The Fourth of July report was long and approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philomatheass
Philomathean Literary Society
Kemp Hall
EB. L. Robins
Vincent Sebold
G. H. Worthington
City Hall
Folger McKinsey
Wm. Watson
Charles F. Kreb
Everson
Noah E. Cramer
Cyrus Thomas
Alfred Ritter
Charles Edward Ston
L. T. McGill, Jr
Sociery
Month's Death Toll in City and County
The June death census shows 25 deaths in the city and county with 17 county deaths. Interments occur at Mt Olivet and various local graveyards. Health Officer Dr. Franklin B. Smith notes a 50 percent drop in deaths versus prior months and lists causes including pneumonia and Bright's disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt Olst
Middletown
Jefferson
Glade
Barkittsville
Central
Mt. Carmel
Mt. St. Mary's
Johnsville
Meshaniestown
Montevue
Tuca
Broad Run
Prospect
Liberty
Emmitsburg
Tuz News Bes
Jane
Franklin B. Smith
Circuit Court
Mt. Olivet
City
Baltimore
California Fig Syrup Co Advertises Safe Laxative
The pamphlet touts prescant effect and safety of Syrup of Figs for women under all conditions. It warnings readers to seek the genuine article with the California Fig Syrup Co. name near the package bottom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Fig Syrup Co
Mechanicstown Man Severely Injured After Hay Mow Fall
Mr. Henry Sipes of Mechanicstown fell from a hay mow on Tuesday after stepping on a board end. A sharp edge struck his face causing deep cuts and bruising, with injuries said to be more serious than the fall itself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Sipes
Mechanicstown
Groff house and lot sold at Mechanicstown auction
Auctioneer James Staub conducted a public sale at the Court House of the late Newton C. Groff property in Mechanicstown. Mrs. N C Groff purchased the house and lot for 1600 dollars under the order of assignee and trustee John S Landers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Staub
Court House
Newton C. Groff
Mechanicstown
N.C. Groff
John 5. Landers
First English printed book De Proprietatibus Rerum
A fragment mentions Caxton printing the first English book De Proprietatibus Rerum around 1430 and its later English translation by Trevisa printed in 1507. It notes other historical curiosities and local mentions from a period newspaper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Bartholomeus de Glanville
Caxton
Trevisa
Wynka de Worde
Mediterranean
Wm. Mechaig
Oakan
Beale Rowe Wedding In Berwyn Presbyterian Church
Miss Helen DeCoursey Rowe daughter of Mr and Mrs John M Rowe of Berwyn Pennsylvania married Frank Beale Sr at Olivet Presbyterian Church in a ceremony led by Rev David J Beale D D with organist Prof Edgar Chimson. The wedding featured a simple bridal party, flowers in the chancel, and notable attendees from Baltimore and Frederick. A new matron Miss Eva Turner replaces the Home for the Aged post with Miss Ida Schrey assuming duties. Public notices remind citizens of Fourth of July closures and an assignment for Gernand Brothers Mesrs Bernard Cailliflower and C. W. Loy named as assignees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar C. Chipmsn
Mendelssohn
Marca
Wes
Gertrude Marian Rowe
Crauncey J. Weatherby
Baltimore
Essrs
I. Mortimer Callum
Boston
John C.C Beale
D. D
Frederick
John Rowe
Sjr
Berwys
Eva Turner
Home For
Hag
Ida Schrey
Shepherdstown
W. Va
Baseball Notes Pastimes and Browns Face Pitcher Battle
Last evening the Pastimes and Browns opened with a tense pitcher duel. Danner and Mole s worth sparked early scoring as errors and passed balls shaped the innings. The teams traded runs with bold plays including a triple by Blumenauer and a late Pastimes push that fell short. Rowe and Molesworth pitched well for their clubs as crowds built for Fourth of July festivities and upcoming doubleheaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browns
Molesworth
Kolb
Danner
Wood
Tses
Bkely Fala
Young
Rowe
Slood
Hooper
Ely
Brown
Shipley
Kopp
Easterly
Moleaworth
Cook
Woodward
Phobus
Beer
Baer
Browne
Blumenster
Woodies
Esatanoe
Birely
Basle
M. Nusz
Clellans
Athletics
Ifda. m
Hopeland Comet Band
Young man injured in street wagon collision
Lewis Summers of Mt. Philip is severely hurt after his horse and wagon collided with a Hygeia Ice Co wagon on Second near East Street. He suffered a scalp wound and shoulder injury that left him immobile in one arm, refused a doctor, and was taken home by his father Samuel Summers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Summers
Samuel Summers
Mt. Philip
Second Street
East Street
Hygeia Ice Company
Summers
Jennie Sargett
Patterned goods advertised with bold claims and options
An ad style fragment promises that more of the same goods will arrive, noting multiple colors and qualities including black. It claims existing items are already selling, urges buyers to act, and contrasts cheap, durable fabrics with flashy dust and shine. The text references Chicago and suggests using money for similar products if not traveling there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Serious Fall Hagerstown Worker Hurt Unloading Stone Ware
Frank Alexander of Hagerstown employed with J H Beachley and Co fell from a wagon on a railroad track at Branswick while unloading stone ware from a car. He was found unconscious and brought home to Hagerstown with injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Francis Meagher
Montana
Missouri
Armiea
Getnshure
Hendricks Monemest
Zilia
Pike's Peak
Homeend
Chicago
Frank Alexander
J. H. Beachley & Co
Hagerstown
Branswick
Harry Beachley
Hagsretown
Smith's Temple of Fancy Promises Lowest Prices in Frederick
Local retailer promotes a vast Frederick stock including Tin Goods, Glass, chinaware, cutlery, clocks, lamps, water coolers, baby carriages, blank books, and fireworks. Advertises rock bottom prices and a closeout sale on fireworks and a storewide closing hour from July 18 to Sept 18. Also markets women’s shirtwaists at discounted prices and a Garnet line of ginghams and lawns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Smith’s
Temple of Fancy
Baltimore
Smith's
Smith
David
Glorious Fourth and Local Notices In Frederick
A mix of promotional items and public notices: Fourth of July events including speeches by Dr. W A Greffurt and a Rhodes band concert at the Fair Grounds with dancing, races, and balloon ascent. Also notices about garbage collection shifts, gas company address changes, and local business ads for fireworks, organs, and feed delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fair Grounds
Rhodes’ Band
Orcheal
J Gente
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the Daily News
Tain News
Wassmerox
D.C
M. W. Haxarmetos
Weather Bureau
Tealy
Comis de Rochambeac
America
Charias Goodyear
Walcanieec India
New York
Frederick Marcus
Hata
Billy Leichert
Sam Thomas
Sam
U. S. Treasury
Facob Notnagle
Jake
Gemetai
Jaly
Bermuda
MccKaig
McKaig
Possefice Department
William Camp
New Germany
Garrett County
Robert Liston
Siblyeport
Tighman Gaver
Frederick County
Mir. Mehaig
F.s.sturgiss
Thomas W. Brightwell
Corporation
Banty Tannery
Brewers Alley
Skief Bita
Itus
Katie Castle
Ronning
Lizzie Borden
Charles Feldman
Washington County
Oficer Peltz
Washington Street
York
Gaklahd
Mt. St. Mary's Collses
Emmitaburg
Democratic Committee
Montgomery County
Ridgeville
Bride
Charles M. Wolf
Dog
Keedgeville
Jersey
Franklin Savings Bank
Bernard A. Stelzer
Enoch Pratt Free Library
Con
Henry Fox
David Brachey
Thomas F. Kennedy
Roanoke
War Department
Perrons
Gernand Brothers
Mecnanicatown
Messrs
Bernard Cailliflower
C. W. Loy
Edward §. Eichelberger
Conference of State
John Hendrickson
TI Aodes
Jonx Hespukxson
Crryv
G. Sedwick
F. Roberts
A. Dorsey
W. McHogg
BL. Wattenscheldt
Schaefer
T. Kshil
W. Elees
W. Miler
Mise A. Pettigrew
Misa T. Brewer
Wash
M. Phillipp
Chambersburg
Martin and Wife
N.Y
G. Stevens
Phila
Barnett
Kalamazoo
Grorr
John Kelbaugh
Isaac Pryor
Saint James
Washington Co
F. B. Erb
Charlestown
Albert Phreeger
Cantin Hovas
J. E. Sweeney
Harrisburg
E. W. Lightner
Hanover
Alas
Smith’s Temple of Fancy
James E. Walker
Walker & CO
Row Soc
James B Walker & CG
Rodooe
Nedig
Rropok & Weldio
Temert & Cola
Toliet
Rodock & Rbidig
A. 'T. Rice &Sone
IT. Rice & Sons
Chascross
Morth Markey
Frederick, MD
Cails
Se. Mardidy
F V.staub
California
Staub
Buracker's
Soda Founthon
Rice and Eader
Sheppherd’s
Court Street
Reataurant
Ciy
McCarcell
Esley
Foreste
Rite
Ender
City Hotel
Greworka
W. W. Lense
City of House
W. A. Greffurt
Gaz
American Light Heat Co., Limited
Tsabella
Neo
West Church Street
West Patrick Street
C. Edward Clingan
G. J. Clingan
Geo.m
Delty
Seski
DeLash
Bac
Patrick Street
B. Helaceston
INE Woolens
London
W. Windo
B. H. Braeseton
Merchant Tallon
North Mare
Freperice
BEY
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