Patchwork News Briefs Across Frederick County
A sweeping mix of notes reports and odd items from Frederick County and nearby towns. Thieves in Oath Mountain area. horses lost in Johnsville. fever and pinkeye in Liberty. Baltimore as a municipality. bathhouses in Fokio Japan. Shenandoah Junction Masonic Hall nearly done. tariff proposal on bananas. relocations of J Merehall Diffendal and John Markell. ground hogs ending their reign. ripe tomatoes in markets. John O Barrick named postmaster at New Midway. Mrs. Otho B Smith of Boonsboro touts Jersey cow record and an egg artifact. Cumberland lawyers seek extension of Judge Hofman term. Keeley Institute data on women patients. Waynesboro street improvements planned. various coinage legal tender notes. health musings on catarrh and spring fever. music and blood circulation. World’s Fair tickets sold to a Chicago speculator. new Pike to Gapland in good condition. boys fundraising for two girls. peach blossom timing. hunting on private land illegality. tips on filing head saws. Chinese tallow tree products. London electrical firms selling cooking stoves with meters. fatherly job prospects for a baby’s future. chimney torn from Mrs Vansant home in Liberty.
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Frederick County
Oath Mountain
Preston Grabill
Johnsville
Pinkeye
Baltimore
Baltimore County
Fokio
Japan
Masonic Hall
Shenandoah Junction
J. Merehall Diffendal
East Second Street
John Markell
West Patrick Street
John O. Barrick
New Midway
Otho B. Smith
Boonsboro
Jersey
Cumberland
Hofman
Keeley Institute
Dwight
Waynesboro
Chicago
Gapland
Frederick
iLondon
Destructive barn fire claims Ezra M. Thomas stock and farm
A major blaze at Ezra M. Thomas’s farm near Jefferson destroyed a barn, 14 horses and 17 cattle perished, plus a prized Percheron stallion valued at 2500. About 2000 bushels of wheat, a breeding machine, engine, hay and harnesses were lost, totaling 5000 to 6000 dollars. The Granter Company insured about 4200 dollars. The fire, possibly arson, started around 10 p.m. with authorities and neighbors unable to save the confined animals.
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Ezra M. Thomas
Jefferson
Thames
Thomas
Matual Insurance Company
Middletown
Dames
Smpire
Granrer Company
The Gun Club Holds Weekly Shooting Contest
The Frederick Gun Club conducted its regular shoot on Neal McDevitt’s farm with two ten-shot events. Vernon Moleworth led the first with seven hits, George Phoebus took second with six. Ott Smith and Victor Ayers tied at eight in the second, then Myers won with twelve of fourteen after four tie-break shots. The club seeks to buy targets for winter use and resume in spring. Officers: R R Walling president George W Phoebus vice president Michael Kennedy secretary A L Kline treasurer.
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Frederick
Ott Smith
Victor Ayers
Air
Myers
R.R. Walling
Geo. W. Phoebus
Michael Kennedy
Ifr
A. L. Kline
Shoring Meat Smoking Guidelines From a Historic Text
Instructions describe brined pork prep for four to six weeks, washing and air drying before smoking. Hickory and oak are preferred woods. fire built on ground or in a pot with ashes. Smoking lasts eight to ten days until mahogany color. Use muslin or oiled paper sacks for packing, ensure timely smoking to prevent spoilage.
Warmest March in Maryland in a decade set records
Maryland reports show the first twelve days of March milder than any March in ten years. Maximum 72, minimum 20, mean 49.9. Only twice in a decade higher highs like 84. and 77. The mean is 9 cents above normal. Snowfall occurs in March, with 25.6 inches the high in ten years and a trace in 1889.
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United States
Maryland
Enjoyable Fox Hunt From Woodsboro Outing
A party of gentlemen including J. Or ris, Col L. V. Banghmas, Charien N. Hargett, Calvin Nutt and J. Lee Simmons left the city for Woodsboro on Tuesday. They were joined by others and took part in a fox chase with eight hounds owned by Col. Baughman. After a long chase the dogs failed to catch the fox, and the pack was led by Col. Baughman’s hounds. The group returned after a long village race and a spirited fox wine. The starting point was Smith's hotel, but wind conditions hampered the trail.
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J. ¥. Orris
Col L. V. Banghmas
Charien N. Hargett
Calvin Nutt
J. Lee Simmons
Woodsboro
Roge
Cl Baughman
Col. Baughman
Smith
Coxey's Army March to Washington Gathers Steam
Dispatches from Massillon Ohio report Coxey's army is no longer a joke and that crowds of cranks tramps and unemployed laborers are swelling the procession. If authorities do not stop the rally within two weeks the march from Massillon on March 25 toward Redurban Canton and beyond will begin with stops at several towns en route to Washington. The plan estimates 5000 to 8000 men, with officers on horses and common soldiers walking, no arms, baskets of provisions, and a call to endure snow for a cause.
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Coxey
Washington
Massillon
Ohio
Massilon
Redurban
Canton
Masilion
Redorban
Carton
Louisville
Alliance
Islem
Columbiana
East Palestine
New Galiee
Beaver Fells
Sewickley
Allegheney
Pittsburg
Whitehall
Findlayville
Brownsville
Uniontown
Laurel Summit
Somersset
Grantsville
Frostburg, Ltd
Cumberland
Hancock
Williamsport
Hagerstown
Boonsboro
Frederick
Ridgeville
Damascus
Atkinson’s Post Office
Laytonville
Olney
Rockville
Capitol
Kentucky
Cozey
Walter Forge
County Correspondence Notices and Local Visits
Mt Pleasant resident Mr Cramer called on Mamie Sparks Sunday night Misses Clara Annie Katie Jackson and Annie Kinney visited a neighbor Tuesday night and enjoyed themselves. Edward Kinney and Wesley Patman visited his cousin Tuesday evening. Thomas Jackson and son bought 43 acres from Thomas Fogle last week. Ada Stup visiting Florence Mercer returned to Urbaza. Miss Young of Middletown visits Florence Mercer. Rev G C O Hsaskari to deliver a church lecture for its bene fit Easter Monday night the time to be announced.
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Continental
insRee
Mr. Cramer
Mt. Pleasant
Mamie Sparks
Clara
Annie
Katie Jackson
Annie Kinney
Edward Kinney
Wesley Patman
Thomas Jackson
Thomas Fogle
Ada Stup
Florence Mercer
Urbaza
Young
Middletown
G. C. O. Hsaskari
Ready for Spring Work at Hyzes Ice Factory
Hyzes ice factory begins spring cleanup as boiler inspector Olark surveys the boiler for repairs. Managers plan to start operations mid next week if preparations are complete, with round the clock runs anticipated for a big season.
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Hyzes
Olark
Ue Monte
Capture of man tied to Broad Run sale case
Deputy Sheriff Cram yesterday arrested James King, a colored man, on a charge of illegal possession of smelt quantities without license near Broad Run. He was brought to Frederick and jailed after being seized by a crowd in a stable where about a dozen sacks of Hauoz were found.
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Cram
Sithe
C. C. Misuzhi
Broad Run
James King
Trisl
Frederick
Dozan
Hauoz
Sale of Fine Horses at Far Grounds Auction
The sale of thoroughbred horses, among the best racing stock, occurred this afternoon at the Far Grounds. A large crowd attended with buyers from Baltimore and Hagerstown. C. B. Fout acted as auctioneer and the stalls showed signs of strong prices.
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M. DeGarceadia
Balttimore
Hagerstown
C. B. Fout
Funeral of Mrs Elizabeth Volzom Held At Home
The funeral of Mrs Elizabeth Volzom was held this morning from her West South Street home. Pallbearers included A. C. McCardell M. E. Doll Joseph Cronke Jos Gisze Captain P. L. Hiteshew and F. E. A. Lough. Rev Dr E B Eschbach officiated with interment in the Reformed graveyard. F Schroeder was the undertaker.
Cleaneti the Streets Cleaned by City Workers
A force of corporation workmen under Superintendent Breagle conducted the annual spring street cleaning this morning. The visible effects of the work are evident, showing a refreshed and orderly thoroughfare.
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Corporation
Breagle
Enormous Encyclopedia Offer At Ten Cents A Week
An advertisement promotes Rand McNally and Co Encyclopaedia Atlas and Gazetteer as a condensed world reference. It highlights a world gazetteer, 1900-page maps, 2000 engravings, and 1700000 words across 3160 columns. Readers can get Part One for 10 cents plus a coupon, with weekly parts published.
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Albert Shaw
Review of Reviews
Sritanzics
Appleton
Johnson
Taskews
Encyclopedia and Gazetteer
Messrs. Rand, McNally & Co
Able Scholare
Peach trees in Queen Anne s county in good condition
State notes varied items from Queen Annes county including peach trees in good condition and multiple local matters. It mentions sales of vessels and property, arrests in oyster law violations, railway and school fund activities, and a public notice about taxes and lights. It also advertises Byrup of Figs as a laxative remedy.
Fright as Cause of Death in Historic Cases and Legends
A survey of historic claims that fear caused death. An English surgeon recalls a drummer in India who died after misreading a harmless lizard as a cobra. Frederick I of Prosela, his wife, and a Dutch painter Pentemse are cited in tales where terror precipitated fatal outcomes.
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India
Frederick I
Prosela
Frederick
Pentmse
Aimee
Hayes Reassessment Bill Killed In House Of Delegates
The Hayes Reassessment bill failed in the House by a 58 to 32 vote after motions to table and re consider were decided. Governor Brown signed several bills including funds for Cecil county and the Elk ion and Southern Railroad. A cotton duck manufacturers’ delegation urged against the Child Labor bill.
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Hayes
House of Delegates
Field
Baltimore
Fitzgerald
Brown
Cecil County
Elkion and Southern Railroad Company
Senate Committee On Agriculture
Iabor
Waters’ Bil
Princess Anne
Somerset County
Hassup
Columbia and Maryland Railway
Evans
Thurston
Frederick County
Senate
Newman
Shepherdstown Election Defeats Democratic Ticket in Fusion Win
At the Shepherdstown municipal election Monday the Democratic slate was swept aside by a fusion ticket. John H. Ray was re-elected mayor for an eighth term, Williams A Chapline was re-elected recorder, and councilmen L. W. Poffenberger, George W. Humrimh house, Dr. A. S. Reynolds, Dr. O C. T. V. Butler, and George F. Turner were chosen. Local option failed by fifteen votes.
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Shepherdstown
John H. Ray
Willams A. Chapline
L. W. Poffenberger
George W. Humrihhouse
A. 5. Reynolds
T. V. Butler
George F. Turner
Literary Society Meetings At Kemp Hall And College Hall
Philomathean Literary Society convenes tonight in Kemp Hall while The Lesbian Literary Society meets in College Hall for a structured session. Advertisement notes Hood's Pills as a reminder for medicine needs.
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Philomatheans
Philomathean Lierary Society
Kemp Hall
Lesvian Literary Society
College Hall
New Carpets and Mattings Arrive in Frederick
Our New Carpets and Mattings have been coming in during the past two weeks and we can now show you the Choicest Variety of New Patterns and Colorings at the Lowest Prices. Call at our place to be convinced that prices are lower all along the line this season and that we follow no one but Lead to Low Prices.
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Lord Rooney
Bey
Lord Roo Bey
Frederick
Sick and troubled figures in North Market area
Mr George H Railing of North Market was taken suddenly ill last evening. Mrs J J Jamison has been critically ill in the past ten days.
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Geo. H. Railing
North Market Fiicely
J. J. Jamison
Diverse notices of sales and events in Baltimore area
Local items announce Beautiful Novelties and hand painted Japanese wood boxes used as pie boxes, Allen G. Quynn & Co. drought update on corn shoots, Dutrow’s soda fountain opening, and a Fire Sale of harness with steep bargains at C. E. Houck 23 East Patrick Street. Theatrical production Amertos arrives at Aar ris Academy of Music March 12 to 17 with three matinees and two evening shows, plus B&O Railroad excursion tickets from several stations for March 12 issue date.
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Allen G. Quynn & Co
C. E. Houck
East Patrick Street
Baltimore
Annapolis Junction
Aberdeen
Frederick
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