Bright items of local interest in brief notes
A collage of short notices spans topics from New York happenings to local auctions. Items mention Friday predictions of misfortune, a May wave forecast, a bicycle remark, and observations on intelligence and luck, plus local ties like a Regina music box purchase and a sale of property on West Sixth Street for 425.50 dollars.
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New York
Anecezs
Winchester
Johannesburg
Africa
Caarlisle
Washington
London
J.E. Sehell
H. E. Wilcoxons
Regina
Harvey R
Court House
Clayton O. Reedy
West Sixth Street
James L. Lambright
Anon Lambright
Fire at Union Bridge destroys Weil hay press
A hay press owned by Joseph Weil and Son at Union Bridge burned early yesterday morning causing about 1000 dollars in damage. The large frame building belonged to George P Buckey and the loss is fully covered by insurance.
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Union Bridge
Joseph Weil & Son
George P. Buckey
New 1500-light dynamo arrives for Frederick power plant
A 1500-light dynamo for the Electric Light and Power Company arrived in Frederick from Philadelphia via the railroad yesterday. The unit will be installed on Monday next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electric Light and Power Company
Frederick
P. R.R
Philadelphia
Redecei Bates
Pennsylvania
Fairmount Park
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Phiadelphia
Many Churches Prepare Services Across Town Tomorrow
A busy Sunday schedule lists services at All Saints Episcopal Church at 10 50 p m and 7 30 p m plus 2 30 pm Sunday school. Westminster League led by Charles Treich at Presbyterian Church 6 45 pm. Zion Reformed and several others hold usual hours. Bishop Seymour lays corner stone for new Episcopal Church in Martineville. Epworth League officers elected. Lutheran and Methodist services noted. The Baltimore Methodist reports on the Open Letter about the Boys Industrial Home and donations amid ongoing church activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
All Saints’ Episcopal Church
Buandszy School
Charles Treich
Presbyterian Church
St James’ Lutheran
Trinity M. E
Webster M. Strayer
Zion Reformed Church
Charlesville
Werzing
M. Hench
Plessent Alll
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Wilness
W.E McKenzey
C. E
United Brethren Church
C. W. Stinespring
Young People’s Meeting
U.ua
Jesus
John
Bisbop Seymour
Springfield
Martineville
W. G. DeLishmwt
J. DeLashmutt
B. F. Brow
Philip
Brothedist Episcopal Church
Luther Kuhlman
William L McKenney
Owen Compher
Epworth League
Grace Radcli
Rst
Department of Christian Work
W. E. McKenney
Department of Mercy and Help
Ida Cunningham
Hammond Urner, Esq
Main
Albert Gilson
E. K. Moore
Baltimore Methodist
Frederick
Berkeley Sp
M. Hageratown
Piedmont Church
Piedmont Young People
Baltimore Friende
Ccc
Old Mutual Insurance cuts premiums after surplus rise
Fulfilled its promise the Old Mutual Insurance Company of Frederick County reports a surplus increase of twenty five thousand dollars. The firm reduces its premium charges to one fourth, claiming absolute security and lower rates than any joint stock company. Readers are urged to insure locally, as seen in The News.
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Old Mutual Insurance Company
Frederick County
Baring
Water Supply
The Board of Aldermen weighs a proposed Fishing Creek water supply increase estimated at 31000. Borrowing limits and prior bond use hinder financing, but officials pledge good faith and seek feasible funding, delaying bids for pipe hauling and excavation while exploring options, including possibly Baltimore.
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Iscreme
Board of Aldermeat
Board of Aldermen
The
Brard
Baltimore
Union Bridge hay packing plant burns in fire
News items report a hay packing plant at Union Bridge burned. Also noted are Westminster citizens forming a steelitis company and various local legal and civic issues across Maryland including trials, appointments, and incidents.
Children Hurt by Cartridge Explosion in City Home
Mary Loy aged four and Walter Lipps aged nine were seriously burned after handling a loaded cartridge at Mr Lipps's home. The shell exploded as a child struck it, lodging under the scalp of the girl and passing through the boy's left arm. Both children are reportedly recovering well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
I W. Loy
Walter
Thomas Lipps
Prisoner Davis Charged with Theft in Smitheburg
John Thomas Davis was arrested in Smitheburg Washington county by Deputy H Clay Anders of Thurmont. He is charged with stealing a pair of shoes and was committed to Frederick jail. Davis is linked to a gang arrested near Thurmont last year for plundering. Professor John J White invites Peter A Witmer of Washington county to deliver the welcome at the Maryland Teachers Association session July 13 to 15 at Blue Mountain House.
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Frederick
Emory Grove
Yona
G. Zim Mpewan
Love Peat
Grosanicke’s
Bilerton
John Thomas Davis
Smitheburg
Washington County
Phureday List
H. Clay Anders
Thurmont
Davis
John J. White
Maryland ‘Teachers’ Association
Peter A. Witmer
State Association
Blue Mountain House
Witmer
Samuel A. Birely
Frederick County
Wellington
Carrollton
Baltimore
Birely
Shermont
Benator Wellington
Secretary of the Treasury
Washington
t.Gamue
Haffner
Hammond
Eckstein Revamps Smiths Restaurant On Court Street
Mr C B Eckstein who recently purchased Smiths restaurant on Court street has attractively filled up the entire building A new bar and fixtures have been put in and the interior appearance of the place has been much improved.
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C. B. Eckstein
Smith’s
Court Street
Ben
Meeting on new uniforms for the Junior Fire Company
A largely attended meeting of the Junior Fire Company last night discussed the question of new uniforms. No action was taken.
Notable Elocutionist Ford Delights Woman's College Audience
Prof. Ford, famed for dialect mimicry, entertained a large crowd at the Woman's College with nearly two hours of varied readings. The program included humorous and dramatic pieces, with notable impersonations in Southern dialect, earning frequent applause and laughter.
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T. Ford
Woman’s College
Fach
Ford
New York
Orthodor
Colege
Apple
Fire at Fox Farm Tied to Whitecap Threats
Warned by Whitecaps, John Fox’s farm near New Market and Monrovia lost cattle and buildings Thursday night. The owner says he received several Whitecap warnings to remove two women from his property, and officials suspect the fire may have been arson linked to these threats.
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John Fox
New Market
Monrovia
Talented Artist Gertrude Steiner Heads to New York Exhibition
Miss Gertrude M. Steiner of Peteraville, a leading Western Maryland artist, travels to New York City for the spring Academy of Fine Arts show. She has sent several original paintings there before, one reportedly selling for $500, and her portraits landscapes and still lifes show notable progress.
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Gertrude M. Steiner
Peteraville
Maryland
New York City
The
Academy of Fine Arts
Steiner
Grebe Hatches Among Duck Eggs From Middletown Farm
Farmer George C. Hoffer south of Middletown hatched duck eggs sent for from a setting and found a grebe chick among the hatchlings. The grebe is a marine bird resembling a duck with a straight beak sharp toes and very short wings, common in northern regions.
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George C. Hoffer
Middletown
Continenia
Sweetwick Graduates At Ken Mar College Commencement
Seventeen young ladies including Nora Shuford of Hickory New York niece of H Shuford formerly of Burkitteville in this county Madore Easterday daughter of Mr Easterday of Jefferson Alfreds Chrisman of Summit Point West Virginia and Edella Mez of Olney Montgomery County Maryland were members of the class at Ken Mar College Hagerstown last week during commencement exercises.
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Sweetwick
Mises Nora Shuford
Hickory
N. Y
8. Shuford
Burkitteville
This County
Madore Easterday
Williamsport attack and throat cutting shocks Maryland town
In Williamsport Maryland on Thursday night Jack Lemen aged 22 son of merchant Thomas J Lemen allegedly attempted to assault eighteen year old Lizzie Taylor daughter of William E Taylor hotel owner. He cut her throat inflicting deep gashes though not severing windpipe or jugular. She screamed for help as a crowd gathered and her father pursued the fleeing assailant. Lemen was arrested and held on bail then rearrested with bail raised to 2000. Doctors treated the wounds and Taylor survived the assault. The case drew threats of lynching and local political notes follow with candidates for treasurer and judge positions mentioned.
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Jack Lemer
Willamsport
Williamsport
Jack Lemen
Thomas J. Lemon
Lizs’e Taylor
William E. Taylor
Taylor Hotel
Miss Teylor
Denton Shupp
Miss Taylor
Fethber
Lemen
Lemon
Henry Curfman
John Q Miller
Ita
Hqnor
T. J. Lemen
Leman
D. T. Lesher
8. K
Btate
Charles D. Wagaman
Bai
Local notices and ads mingle with quirky misspellings
A scrambled page advertises mandolins at low prices, sheet music for 25 cents, free soup at Eckstein’s Restaurant on Court Street with a bill listing delicacies, carpet cleaning via East Fifth Street, a June 5 stock issue by Frederick Building Association, and appeals by J W L Carty and Joux C. Hanort. Also mentions a luxury boat at $1 with canted testimonials and odd names like B B Wilcoxor and AE Wilcoxon.
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Frederick Building Association
Berles No
J. W.L
Postpone: Maryland school baseball game moved to new grounds
The Maryland school baseball team cannot play in Hagerstown this afternoon as park owners refuse the venue for this year. Hagerstown must prepare new grounds by May 223, with Maryland likely to play there then. Dr. John B. Fulton and Dr. W. S. Baltzel toured Emmites burg inspecting. they will report to the State Board of Health meeting in Westminster next week.
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Maryland
Hagerstown
Bedgee
John 8. Fulton
State Board of Health
Emmitesburg
W. 8. Baltzel
Frederick County
State Board
Westminster
Stolen Funds and Chickens Spark Local Suspicion
Mrs. Michael Freeze of Fhumment reports a theft totaling 650 dollars. Strong suspicions point to a particular individual, with potential forthcoming proof. A separate recent incident saw a batch of chickens stolen in the same area.
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Wzioney Stoten
Michael Freeze
Date Changed For Maryland L. A. W. Board Meeting
The Maryland Division L. A. W. changes the board meeting date to May 12 to decide the State meet location. Five residents on a Montgomery County turnpike between Thurmont and Franklin Mills have a combined age of 423 years and some months, averaging nearly 85 per person.
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Maryland
Thurmont
Franklin Mills
Local News Briefs From Middletown and Frederick Court
Mr Martin Coblenz near Middletown reports a cold snap industrious shipment to Germany earning 85 dollars. A water main was tapped for William D Bowers Lumber Co at the railroad terminus in Middletown. The May term of Frederick County Circuit Court begins Monday at 10 oclock.
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Martin Coblenz
Middletown
Germany
Wm. D. Bowers Lumber Co
Frederick County
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Alise “Coba
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Princess Anne
Children Hust
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Woman's College
B. B. Wilcoxor
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AE. Wilcoxon
Sirely
Palace of Music
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Forest Eckstein
East Fifth Street
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Buffalo
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L. E. Morton
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Doll Brothers
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Bhavavre
Don Baorszas
F. V. Staub
Boston
Chalmers
F . Vv. Sracz
North Market Street
A. J. J. J. Remsburg
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Groff Bost
J. J. Bennebure
TRE Bartholomay
Draless
John A. O. Lipps
Patrick
Tevericze Corrections
Eredateke Srarhi
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