Court Park needs repairs and busy firemen plan Maryland event
The article laments Court Park paving in disrepair and urges the County Board to repave soon for safety and appeal. It highlights a Maryland State Volunteer Firemen’s Association preparation in Baltimore and praises Baltimore veterans. It notes Dr. Dowser’s Fish Commission work and hopes for bat and fish propagation to aid local sportsmen including Frederick County efforts.
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Court Park
Board of County Commissioners
J. W. Dowser
Marsland Y Foe and
Fish Protective Association
Johja Hill Park
Roland
Baltimore
Doctor Downey
Frederick braces for arrests as fires raise fears
Frederick residents fear incendiary fires after several blazes and failed arson attempts. Officials push for stronger action to deter criminals and reassure property owners. The message cites the State Fire Marshal's role and public demand for effective measures to curb arson and safeguard communities.
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Frederick
Wgtete
Expeti- Distreestag
Sinaia
Fire, politics, and river pollution vivid in local notices
Fragmentary items discuss police and fire investigations, calling for skilled detectives and potential rewards. Civic notes praise a district candidate, mention a state education appointment, and reflect on Potomac pulp mill pollution, urging river water filtration and cleaner use.
Minutes of Beeriness and Quick Wits Look Like Old Jokes
A collage of quips from early 20th century papers, featuring lines about ambition, high stepping, a wheel, a druggist bargain, George and consent, a father’s past, and a departing lover. The snippets showcase humor in social missteps and family authority, with punchlines about timing and propriety.
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George
Papa
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Debates on Admiral Dewey and Boer Envoys in Press Room
The Atlantic Constitution contrasts Dewey’s Chicago and St Louis reception with earlier ridicule at his presidential bid, noting public fickleness toward prominent leaders. Commentary from Providence Journal and Philadelphia Times discusses temperance, reading rooms, and Boer envoys’ US visit signaling diplomacy amid Britain relations, with mixed views on government actions and public opinion.
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Admiral Dewey
Chicago
St. Louis
George Dewey
Public Debate On Boer War Opinions Across Parties
The letter discusses loyalties in the Boer War debate, noting Republicans and Democrats of varied heredities and opinions. It urges American citizens to weigh sides without offense, acknowledging pro British and pro Boer factions among supporters and opponents. It frames the issue as a matter for individual judgment amid a divided national mood.
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Vent Roberts
Adrass
Bia
St. Helena
Bourg
Adebra
Grintry
Moments With The Musk In Harper's Magazine Poetry
Poem from Harper's Magazine reflection on love and language seen through a playful, affectionate voice. The speaker notes how learning and aging affect desire and speech, contrasting youthful spontaneity with cultivated propriety and longing for past ease.
Letters From The People Flowers Slugs On Roses And Lawn Care
A reader urges vigilance against garden slugs in roses and lawn care tips. Advice covers identifying slugs, using tobacco dust and whale oil soap sprays, preparing a soap solution, and spraying technique. Also includes lawn top-dressing with bone meal and sowing lawn seed, plus subscription tease for a gardening magazine.
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Tax News
Ondernesth
Leke
Dinges & Coward Co
West Grove
de Witt
St. Tete
D. J. Moore
Helier
Rick
Baltimore and Ohio dividend dispute explained
The Washington branch of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad claims earnings and surplus linked to stock held by private individuals and Maryland state holders. Officials say nearly 75,000 of stock is private, about 40,000 held by Maryland, with total stock around 1.64 million dollars. The surplus tied to the Washington branch is about 46,000, with private holders pursuing two-year delays to claim it as dividends. The company will not distribute the surplus while Washington improvements mandated by Congress are ongoing, a factor in the pending litigation.
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Tnstase
Maryland
Ageine
Sore & Ohio
Balnoere & Ub
Baltimore
Ubisu
Washington
Costpetoeimer & Obie
Smiths New Heward cycling record set last night
Henry Smith the Battmers cycler known in this city paced by a motorcycle and established a new five mile record of 9 minutes 5 seconds and a mile record of 1 minute 53 45 seconds. John Lawson the Swede held the former record at 3 minutes flat. A separate column extols Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedys curative effects with endorsements from J W Ernh and Sigeets and Keller the druggists noting cures for stomach trouble and piles.
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Smith
Heward
Henry Smith
Battmers
Ioode and Wilkinson
Opish
John Lawson
Ice delivery notice from Geo. Wm. Smith Co
Notifies that Mr Wil Bruchey and Mr Charles Haller are no longer employed as ice wagon drivers. Ice will be delivered promptly by new drivers. Signed Geo. Wm. Smith, president, requesting continued patronage from ice consumers.
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Wil. Bruchey
Charles Haller
Ice
HYGE
Geo
Wm- Smith
mSdin
Frederick County seeks bids for 6% bonds in 188,700 dollars
Frederick County Maryland Commissioners invite sealed proposals for 188 700 dollars of three and one half percent bonds dated July 1 1900 payable in 40 years, redeemable after 20 years, with semiannual interest January 1 and July 1. Bids open May 28 1900. bids must be cash at par, face value minimum hundred dollars, maximum one thousand dollars, endorsee must read Bid for Six per cent Frederick County Bonds.
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Frederick County
Maryland
General Assembly of Mary
Frederick City
William H. Horman
Ausherman
Duvall Smoot heirs seek court sale of Maryland estate
In a Frederick County Maryland case Julia Devall Smoot and Francis Le Baron Smoot sue on a long dormant estate dispute. They seek appointment of a trustee to manage rents or a sale of lands to satisfy annuities and debts owed by nonresident heirs including Lloyd Duvall Smoot and Lorraine Williamson Smoot. The court orders publication and notice to nonresident defendants to appear by May 28, 1900.
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Frederck Cots
Marsivud
Ike
Frederick Valley
Ant Loraine Wilsen
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Ose Doral
Aida
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Deste
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Ann Kitrabets Duvall
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Eppald
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Julia Smoot
Lebvide
Groyd Duvall Smoot
Julia Duvall Smoot
Alden Smoot
Crapcly le Baron
Phat
Lloyd Duvall Smoot
Loraine Penrose Willliamson
Dil
Liera Durell Smoot
Loraine Williamson Smoot
Julia Devall Smoot
Francis le Beron Smoot
Brederck
Frederick Cototy
Alay
Lioyd Davall Smoot
Loraine Wil Mamson
Julia Davall Smoot
Francis le Baron Smoot
Peraon
Aglas
H Hargett
Frederick County
Alaryland
Douglass H. Bargett
John 5. Newman
Circuit Court
John W Brown Rvs
David J. Dunkin
Joseph W. Duokin
Sablon
Donkin
Elmer Buhtmat
Susan KR. Buhrman
William Fox
Emma J. Fox
Jefferson McAffes
Natcy A Mc3free
John Kenney
Sarah A. Remner
Rebecca Dunkin
Joseph W. Dunkin
Mahlon T. Dunkin
Susan Bohrman
Nancy A. McAnfes
Sarah A. Kennes
S Clond
John W. Brown
W. Breen
Frederick
Jane
Ohn Kenney
Sarah A. Kenner
Csaze
Marsis
Muglaes H Hargett
Frederick Co
Douglass BH
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