Seams and News In Brief From Washington County
A series of items from Washington County notes road blocks, burglaries at Bustisidle, canal way bills for Chesapeake and Ohio, and a planned auction of Gray factory property near Ellicott City. Hagerstown street railway company incorporated and aims to begin work. Death of Miss Mary M Turner in Howara county near Highland at age 42. Local political maneuvering over mayoral race in Hagerstown. State's Attorney Usher hires detectives to probe Hash murder case. arrest of Beney Gibbs linked to James Brown case appears referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Bustisidle
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
Toe Gray
Ellicott City
St Hilgareingra
Hagerstown
Queer Anne's
Pumphrey and
Sethed
Saltimore
Hash
Beney Gibbs
Woods
Joumas Brown
Brunswick liquor bill fuels local unrest
Residents ofBrunswivk county oppose a pending Legislature bill to continue liquor sales in the district. Opponents fear a town vote could defeat the local option law and sparks tension among locals during the debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanswick
Brunswivk
Maryland Tract Society Annual Meeting Report
The Maryland Tract Society held its annual meeting at the Home House in Baltimore. Officers were reelected and new members added to the board of managers from several evangelical churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland Tract Society
Ecleek
Hite House
Baltimore
Jona P. Amm'dino
Alums
Jobs FP Ammidon
J. V. L Grahem
L. Focse
Mazagera
A C Thomson
Allegeny County
T. Pliny Fisher
Caroline
Ben. BB
Law's Grip and Local Robbery Claims in Boonsboro
A Frederick county farmer, Alleald K Heehy, reports he was followed in Boonsboro last week and robbed of about 30 in money and whiskey after being relieved of wheat proceeds by two men. A warrant was issued, bail posted, and a court hearing set. Boonsboro Times adds a version alleging Shank imbibed and was helped home by youths, later missing cash. Another man, Samuel B Ebert, is deemed insane and to be sent for treatment. Additionally, charges of assault are leveled against Frank Smith, George Harrison, and others from Stockhill, with alleged involvement by C C Damon in a separate incident. The Maryland tax bill debate seeks to remove mortgage tax covenants. Dr. Barber proposes nullifying mortgage tax covenants and related ground rent provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alleald
K.heehy
Carlitos Susck
Wear
Myoraville
Middletown
Booneboro
Toad
Frederick
Shank
Hageretown
Bitner
Boonsboro
Justice Bitner
Shankalas
Carlton Shank
Frederick County
Zittieatown
Samuel B. Ebert
Lime Eitan
Isaac Portner
Sbate
Hinkawi
Ebert
Monterue
Barber
Talbot County
Maryland
Local Health News and Remedies From Thurmont and Beyond
Detentions and illnesses drain local life with notices from Rev R Whitvingham of St Stephen’s Thurmont and other residents. Amidst cough remedies and patent cures, ads tout Shiloh’s products and Clover Root Tea as remedies. An editor recalls a medical misadventure when a doctor was away and a home bottle of Champlain’s Cough Remedy helped a child.
Accidente and Injuries Reported in Local County
A string of accidents this week includes Mr C Barton Hodrick injured when a scaffold or wagon collided after a bicycle turning, a four year old orphan severely burned by a cooking fire scene, Capt W Kiana narrowly escaping a brush fire, and Mrs Glason Smith breaking her left shoulder after a fall. Damages and injuries are reported across Liberty and nearby areas with emergency crews responding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C Barton Hodrick
Woeahipgice
D. C
Joba
Cruces
Ibe
Orpise
Py Caazice Weascho
Pairpisy
Emmitborg
James Coud
W. Kiana
Petershire
Glason Smith
Liberty
Death notices reflect multiple late 19th or early 20th century obituaries
Henry Laumen longtime Washington water works superintendent dies at 67 after exposure to extreme cold. eight children survive including Mellie Holton and Marie Lauman. Sister Casteline Walter Casteling Wadeh wife dies at 69, funeral at 735 Velues with burial in convent graveyard. Janet Smothers dies of heart disease at Mt Tabor and funeral set for 4 pm tomorrow. Mrs Elizabeth Anderson of Germantown dies of typhoid pneumonia age 45, survived by husband and four children. Eleanor Darby dies at Boyd's aged 78, noted for charitable life. Theodore W Lowe infant dies at 6 30 am aged 1 1/2 weeks. funeral Sunday 2 pm. Mrs Adeline Cecilis Hubbard passes away in Thurmont at 63 years 9 months 8 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heney Lacmar
Washington
Henry Laumen
Lauman
John Q. Lauman
Mre
Mellie Holton
Marie Lauman
Frederick Fowers
Thomas Nally
Atree
Congregational
Casteline
Casteling Waleh
Academy of Visitation
Ie Murdiag
Velues
Father Gregory
Schroeder
Janet
Jans Carpanter Smothers
Mt. Tabor
Thia County
Sovermont
Middletown
MHS
Elizabeth Anderson
Eilzabeth Anderson
Hugh Anderson
Moraiog
Germantown
Montgomery County
Eleanor Darby
John W. Darby
Boyd's
Theodore W
Theodore I
Catharine Lowe
Bis
Mba. Hubbard
Thurmont
Adeline Cecilis Hubbard
Social World Pound Farty at Haines Residence Delights Guests
A lively pound party at Mr. Andrew Haines home drew about 120 guests from Hagerstown Baltimore Taneytown Lewistown and nearby towns. The long evening featured games amusements a sumptuous dining repast and social chatter lasting past midnight. Count Okuma the Japanese minister of finance held a position for 25 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pound Farty
Andrew Haines
Misses Mand Cram
Mollie Yinger
Mamie Shafer
Harry Yinter
A. Anders
George Roelkey
Charles Harshman
Adele Fozel
Katie Ranneberger
Della Easterday
Mintiie Carns
Addie Crist
Edward Whitmore
Crist
Calvin Cran
Battle Merchant
May Fatherry
Maggie Shipley
Charles Lipps
Fanny Yinger
Grace Schleigh
Grace Cram
Raymond Eyler
George Lowe
Charles Miller
Willam Fisher
Mary Falk
George and
Barry Cram
Victor McHenry
Emma McDevitt
Nellis Cashour
Eva Goldenberg
Mr. Maton
William Adams
George Topper
Gertie Smith
Mammie Ries
Lewis Schell
8. Fout
George Honff
Maggie Beafer
Sil
Okuma
Finance
Relief and Medicines Advertisements in Six Hour Time
Distressing relief for bladder, back, and urinary pain described as immediate. Advertises Jameson druggist in Frederick with products for women and men. Various tonics and pills pitched for constipation and throat and lung ailments with local pharmacy promotions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridney
Sledder
Mae
Bate
Jameson
Frederick
Digestive Cordial Promises Relief from Poison Digestion
An old advertisement extols Shaker Digestive Cordial as a pure plant based digestive tonic from Mount Lebanon claim it purifies the system of poisons and renews strength. It touts benefits for indigestion neuralgia rheumatism and fatigue and offers a trial bottle for ten cents with a request to write for a book about foot health at 30 Reade Street New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daly
Mount Lebanon
Bhskere
Reade Street
New York
Woodmont Rod and Gun Club in Maryland Seeks to Stop Canal Fishing
Wealthy Woodmont Rod and Gun Club members claim that bass in back-water near Dam No. 6 are being depleted. They asked canal officials to halt service to the canal. Supt Nicholson issued an order but club members are exempt if fish are placed in the river to stock the Potomac. A large catch was dumped into the river near Woodmont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodmont Rod Snd Gun Club
United States
Maryland
Hancock
Shill
Theas
Nicholson
Potomac
Woodmont
Sermon and pastorate notes from local churches
News of the Church reports that Rev J C Hawk of Trinity M E Church South will deliver a special sermon to Frederick Connell Senior Order of United American Mechanics. It notes 25 applicants for Charmont Lutheran pastorate. Rev Charles A Santee, Cayetown, has been unanimously elected pastor of the Reformed Church of Merchershire, and is thought to accept the call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Hawk
Trinity M. E. Church
South
Frederick Connell
United Amercan Mechanics
Lutheran Church
Charmont
Charles A. Santee
Cayetown
Washington County
Reformed Church
Wolfsville
Reformed Church of
Mercershire
Andi
Discovery Saved His Life in Beavermville
A Beavermville druggist promotes Dr King’s New Discovery after a customer claims the remedy saved his life from La Grippe. He reports rapid improvement after the first dose and credits the tonic with a full recovery after three bottles. Also advertised are Fall of Tropics patent medicines and related pain cures priced at 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Caltagette
Beavermville
Til
King
LaGrippe
Ug Sai
Peoud
Dr. King
A. L. Pestre
Health hides illness as the body looks well
A cautionary message notes many deadly illnesses show no outward signs. Strong individuals may suffer nervous collapse and sudden death from exhaustion, urging use of Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as an tonic and nerve food to improve digestion, appetite, blood quality, and vitality. Druggists sell it and free literature is offered by the World’s Dispensary Medical Association in Buffalo, NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pierce
Oman
Buffalo, N.Y
Hagerstown Bicycle Club Eyes Frederick for 1895 Race
Ragerastown favors Frederick as the Hagerstown Bicycle Club plans a division race meet in October 1895 with substantial premiums. Four prior meets have occurred and Esteratown backs Frederick next, while Hagerstown is cautious about entering the competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ragerastown
Hagerstown Bicycle Club
Sagodston
Gaye
Hagerstown
Esteratown
Frederick
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California Fig Stoup Co
Cher
le Lergiss
Kpostectors
Loy End Perry
Efooters
Cumberland
America
Leiter
Lewis B. Adams
West Church St. Frederick, Md
Seow
Wa Anneal
The
Bible Homec
Frank Smith
George Harrison
Stockhill
Eckatein
Insault
C. C. Damon
R Whitvingham
St Stephen’s Episcops Church
Daniel Mehrling
William Heard
West Fourth Street
Upton Rautzahn
Near Myeravillle
Pneumonis
H. T. Eline
West Patrick Atreat
Daniel B. Steiner
Nis
West Third Atrest
Wren Mont
Ben Sach
J. Schenck
Caddo
Ind
Ter. Banner
Pearr
Sweanzy
USA
San Diego
Calgar
Shiloh
Brice 500
Albert L. Pearre
Etchieo Building
Nerye
Meatkae Weal
Etchison Bana- Ing
Albert
Fae Ascot
Steiner Bros
Pari
J. Bo Martin
Hunntville
Ala
Eale
Albert Pearre
Etchison
Karl
Alosrt L. Pearre
Buikteg
A O . Borart L. Pesrre
Avery Cage
Ange Mercere Amet Nale
Searre
Etoloson
Telescops
Spring Stock Textile
Lene
Sawetty
Gilbert
Bea
Mire
Mmi CE
Cline's
Mattings
C. EK
Cline
Steiner Ros
Teade Clifton
Lifton Malt Whiskey CO
Baltimore, MD
Pozzoxi
Fursitgbe
Carty
Furni
Ture At
Lartys Furniture Store
East Patrick Street
Frederick, Mad
Fahrneys
Drugers’s
X & Son
Macere
Caton Black
Ores Lizz
Japan
Lowger
F. C
Gaton Manufacturing Compar
Carroll P. C
McOlddenly
BR. Geo. W. Fisher
Balto
Simsie
Msl
City Commercial College
B. Topora
West
Excelsior Stove House
Howe
P&ragor
In. J. Wilson & Son
N. J. Wilson & Sok
Wexcourt
W. H. B. Etchison
Market St
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