Champion In His Day Captain Cromer Great Crawling Feat
The death of Captain Mike Cromer of Merversburg PA recalls his celebrated harvest feat. At age 14 he cut a swath of grain with a cradle attached to a scythe, and in 1858 a public contest in Dem Hoch Farm field saw him harvest 12.5 acres in one day, yielding 262 bushels from 365 dozen sheaves amid rain and mud.
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Mike” Cromer
Merversberg
Franklin County
Serthe Company of
New York
Afr. Cromer
Sand
Ercersburg
Cromer
Dr. King
Asfernoon
Mrr. Cromer
Sing
Estate Sold at Public Auction on Sam's Creek Road
The Firerest estate of Jesse L. Devilbist near New Windsor was auctioned. Morgan Mf Nicodemus bought the flour and grist mill with fourteen acres for 928 dollars. Mrs Gallatine Devilbiss bought a frame dwelling with four acres for 525 dollars. Issac Brilhard took seven acres at ten dollars per acre. Joseph Hoover purchased nine acres of wood land for 3995 dollars.
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Ker
Jesse L. Devilbist
Sam’s Creek
New Windsor
Morgan Mf Nicodemus
Gallatine Devilbiss
Issec Brilhard
Joseph Hoover
Inauguration of Trinity Cate chimes at Reformed Church
The Trinity Cate chimes at the Evangelical Reformed Church in the city were inaugurated with a concert by Prof. Jemce R. Gibson. The event featured a 50 minute program of bell selections, weather affected attendance, and the McShane Bell Foundry of Baltimore supplied ten bells totaling about 8,000 pounds with notes in E family.
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Reformed Church
Evangelical Reformed Church
Thin City
Ord
Jemce R. Gibson
Metropolitan Church
Washington
D. C
Jooka
Gideon
Oxford
Columbia
Gibson
Antioch
Dake Street
Bradbury
S Martins
Mendelssohn
Oxford Chargea
Dr. Monk
Fleary
Evenine
Hanover
Dayton Wedding Brings Young and Duvall Alliance
A Dayton wedding on North Williams street united Miss Sallie C. Young and Charles A. Duvall of Frederick. Rev Haines officiated before many relatives including the bride’s parents Mr and Mrs Henry Young and sisters. The couple departed for Chicago for the World’s Fair then Frederick Md to establish a new home. The event included a crowd of friends and a rain of rice as they left for their honeymoon.
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Henry Young
Jennie Young
Richard Gebhart
Chas. Adams
J. E Bower
Air
Mathias
Misses Christman
Canolien
Mary
Anniversary Exercises For VOTSATY KET 2 Young Men Event
The committee plans an Anniversary Exercises at the Evarge Reformed Church next Thursday. A program includes music reports of the year and addresses. L. Gale of Worcester and W. H. Morris of Baltimore will speak, noted as leaders in Association circles.
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Phi
Ce of Music
Ae. L. Gale
Worcester
Massachusetts
Asociations
W. H. Morris
Baltimore
North
Morris
South
City Opera House to-night presents Ubo and I
At the City Opera House tonight a lively three act farce titled Ubo and I runs. George Murphy Tim Cronin and Kitin Keersals lead a competent cast, delivering brisk action and spirited music. The plot follows Professor Undeblotz in New York and Donovan, a rural citizen, amid a parade of comic metropolitan character sketches.
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City Opers House
Merry Crew
George Murphy
Tim Cronin
Kitin Keersals
Ihe Akit
New York
John Undeblotz
Donovans Icris
Metropols
Sunday church services and events in city and county
Rev G C H Hasskar preaches at Pleasant Hill Thursday. S J James Lutheran social at Kemp Hall Wednesday. Rev Mr Bowman preached at Reformed Church yesterday. Guild led by Mr Wm C Sively. Children's manual festival at All Saints Episcopal on Whit Monday May 22 at 7 pm. Joint services at Rocky Springs Chapel yesterday afternoon by Rev G J Roudsbeek and Rev UC W Stine Spring. Sermon by Roudabesh from Second Peter 1 19 on The Revealed Word of God. Sunday school likely Children’s Day on second Monday in June. Mt Carmel Reformed Missionary Society held a pleasant evening with readings and speeches, pastor gave benediction. church filled to capacity.
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G.C. H. Hasskar
Pleasant Bill
S J. James Lutheran Church
Wednesda
Kemp Hall
Bowman
The
Reformed Church
Wm. C. Sively
All Balnts Episcopal Church
G. J. Roudsbeek
UC. W. Stine Spring
Rocky Springs Chapel
Roudabesh
Jane
Missionary Society of Mt
Martinsburg Appreciates Them Play Delights Martinsburg Audience
The Martinsburg World notes Young Mrs. Winthrop by Bronson Howard at Central Opera House in Frederick City produced by Amateur Dramatic Company. Willard C. Keller managed, George A Gardner directed, Dudley Page stage managed. Elon Firestone led the Philharmonic Orchestra from Frederick City. Audience applause, rare doorkeeper lapse, benefit for Hospital Circle of the King's Daughters. large crowd, generous reception, overall superb.
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Martinsberg
Martinsburg
Siep
Frederick City
Elon Firestone
King’s Daughters
Martinaburg
Mayer's Magnetic Catarrh Cure Exaggerated Claims
An advertisement extols Mayer's Magnetic Catarrh Cure and other remedies, claiming world reputation and universal efficacy. It includes testimonials, price notes, and warnings against substitutes, urging readers to trust Mayer's products and purchase from local sellers.
Long Time Binstag Koz Committer for Hearing
In Hagerstown Squire Bitner's office, Dankel H. Garver sought a hearing to commit Charlie Hutson to the House of Refuge. Hutson, aged about thirteen, allegedly stole nineteen eggs with a companion, but claimed another boy was involved. Hutson has been missing since April 21 from near Burkittsville, Frederick County, and was taken to the Orphans' Home five years ago by David Whipp. The case notes incorrigibility and kidnapping concerns, with reports of searches and suspicion toward Hutson's father.
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Binstag Koz
Hagerstown
Dankel H. Garver
Squire Bitner
House of Refuge
Charlie Hutson
Burkittsville
Garver
Calvin Thireton
Hancock
Antson
Charles Hutson
John Sutson
Burktttsville
Frederick Counnty
Hagers‘town
David Whipp
Whipp
Sarah Kaneer
Base Ball News Preview of City League Opener
Interest runs high as the Pastimes meet the Athletics in the opening city league game this evening at 6 15. Expected batteries are Molesworth and Hooper for the Pastimes and Eisenhauer and Nusz for the Athletics. The diamond is prepared and a wire fence erected to ensure good play.
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Molesworth
Hooper
Eisenhauer
Nusz
Veazey Club
Frederick Club
Maryland School For the Deaf
Veazey
Frederick
Benson
Milea
Wood
Burst
Fifth Street
Academy
Fame
Northwest Addition
Exhibit of the World's Railways on Show in Baltimore
Major Pangborneft Baltimore brings an exhibit of historic railway relics to illustrate global railway development. The display includes tools from the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad’s corner stone, badges, early stock certificates, way-bills, payrolls, and fourteen of George Stephenson’s early drawings. The gallery will exceed 10,000 square feet with 4,000 more in floor space. completion expected this week.
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Washington Monument
Washington
Charles Carroll
Shipley Lester
Citizens’ Committee
Guand Master of Masons
Baltimore and Ohio
John King
James Clark
Albert ‘Fink
George Stephenson
Paugbam
Pennyfield Escort to Cleveland Promised at Pennyfield Ranch
A quirky letter from John Pennyfield, near Harper's Ferry, reveals plans to escort President Cleveland to his Pennyfield ranch in June. He invites friends to visit and meet neighbors, while joking about accommodations and hospitality. Nearby, vandals along the Monterey Pike alarm residents and Justice Eckstein vows enforcement. Also cited is an anecdote about Dr. Chamberlain's Colic Cholera Remedy aiding a traveler in Kansas, touting Beecham's Pills for liver ills.
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Boston Globe
Harper's Ferry
Irs
Miss Ruth
Mr. Pennyfeld
Monterre Pike
iaronSen
Justice Eckstein
Hickey
Altona
Kansas
Chamberisin
Garrett & Pearre
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United States Government Food Report
Ores Baxtes Pownmn Co
Wall St. N.Y
TAB Daily News
Caotain Cromer
California
Cali
Louieville
Wabre —Wolfz
Reformed Cornea
Cavetown
Luther Warrenfettz
Frederick County
News OF the Churches
Allcock
Barntm
W. VA
Mayers
Oak
Eatarth
Cincinnati
Thio
Kahy
Mayer
Dugmsta
Harvey
ReEess
Gamboea
Dairymans Opinios
Mus
Mai
Ps Baimanes
Pato Ramis
W. Bo Deunr
Chairpmac
Lexing On
Ohio
Accent
Garratt & Pearre
Drorcisn
Bucklen
Arnica Saire
Pexzbox
Garrott & Pearre
Charlie Butson Cauget
John Pennyefield
Beecham
Alexander ‘Oung Camp
Pallpot
Shipley
Abeade
Strenteiey Vietal Medics
Biocx Swirt Sa
Yeni
Arion Larland
N. K. Fairbank & CO
Chicago
ST. Louis
Beecham’s
Meade
St. Helens
England
Mal St
Lieto
DR. Fahrney
Dra D
Fahrney
Bartholomay Bose
J A. GC. Lipps
Col
W. Patrick
G. H. Sedgwick
Salzros
Bloomfield
N. J
Brocatello
E. Patrick St
Frederick, Md
Ives
Wwolkrogs Jewelery
Geo. Epcort Market Street
Steiff
jeSdir Elm
Sonera
N. J. Wilson & Son
East Patrick ST
Orphea
Gautsehi
Gautschi & Sons
Srasetane
Fifth Avenue
Catcaco
Noble Cook
Frederick Stove
S. Thomas & CO
P. S
Gezrarcee
Keller & de Lashmutt
East Patrick
Purdey
Doukas
W. L
Douglas
Deegtes
Brockton
Rinse
Sort R. Yeakle
Grand Rapids Furniture
Grand Rapids
W. H. B. Etchison
South Market St
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