Davis breaks state bicycle record in 15 hours run
Elmer C. Davis of Baltimore shatters the 24 hour state bicycle record with 240 miles beyond the 2242 mile standard in 15 hours running. In other items, 14 people jailed at Hagerstown. Nehemiah Berryman victim of a Hum-Zam game losing $1000, a similar scheme to a recent $3000 robbery near Sherwood. Also notes on minor contracts, Goethe’s canal idea, Professor Charteris on seasickness antidote, Frederick elopement, cupola repairs at Junior Engine House, B&O coal delivery to New York strains, carp-cut water supply outage near city, and a Rocky Ridge pension grant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer C. Davis
Baltimore
F. Howard Harvey
Hagerstown
Nehemiah Berryman
Reisterstown
Edward Rider
Sherwood
Goethe
Charteris
Glasgow
Frederick
Marmon
Mr. Cornwell
H. W. Hoffmeier
Middletown
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
New York
H. Routzshn
Jennes B. Black
Rocky Ridge
Biographical sketch of Rev. George S. Bowers pastor of St. Mark's Lutheran
A biographical account traces Rev. George Spencer Bowers born August 3 1858 in Jefferson county to Rev. Henry G. and Matilda Feldt Bowers. It lists schooling in Smithebore Gettysburg and Lycoming then seminary studies, teaching at Burkittsville, ministry starting 1884 in Grafton W Va, later Upper Frankford Cumberland Co Pa York Pa and finally St. Mark's Hagerstown taking charge December 1 1895. noted as educated eloquent with 151 members at St. Mark's and 22 new members during his brief tenure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Spencer Bowers
St. Mark’s Lutheran Church
Hagerstown
Jefferson
This County
Henry G. Bowers
Matilda Feldt
Clear Spring
Washington County
Burkittsville
Grafton
W.va
Upper Frankford
Cumberland County
York
St. Luke’s Iutheran Enarch
S. E. Bateman
Mark’s
Bowers
M. L. Beard
Frederick Citizens Help Ring In Maryland Trust Company
A new Maryland Trust Company organized in Baltimore, with capital raised to 1 000 000 dollars, begins general business under a state charter. Directors include Joseph D. Baker and prominent financiers from Baltimore New York Philadelphia and London. Officers elected J Willcox Brown president and Lloyd L Jackson vice president. The firm plans further growth, with authorized capital up to 5 080 000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland Trust Company
Baltimore
Booth and
German Streets
Farmers and Planters’ National Bank
Safe Deposit and Trust Company
Baltimore Trust and Guarantee Company
Frederick
New York
Philadelphia
London
Joseph D. Baker
Citizens
National Bank of Frederick
J. Willcox Brown
Wm. A. Marburg
Henry J. Bowdoin
Basil B. Gordon
Lloyd L. Jackson
Frederick M. Colston
Joshua Levering
Frank Brown
Leopold Strouse
Charles Marshall
Henry A. Parr
Bernard B. Baker
Andrew D. Jones
James Bond
Alexander Brown
Thomas K. Worthington
Walter S. Johnston
August Belmont
John E. Garrett
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Philadelpha
A.A. &. Boresevain
England
Brown & Lowndes
Jackson
Hurst, Parnell & Co
Alexander Brown & Sons
B. N. Baker
Baker, Whitely &Co
Meters
Johnson and Belmont
Capitalista
Boissevain
Festival at Auburn House For Debts Fund Rally
Dr and Mrs William 8 MacPherson hosted a charity festival at Auburn near Catoc tin Furnaces to aid a debt discharge for St Stephen's Chapel Thurmont. Guests from Frederick and nearby joined. Mrs MacGill and Mise Thompson assisted. The evening featured music, lavish decor, and an exceptional supper, deeming the event a brilliant success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William 8. MacPherson
Auburn
Catoctin Furnaces
St. Stephen's Chapel
Thurmont
MacGill
Mise Thompson
Beon
Frederick
Eugene Sponseller
Charles Gittinger
Ritchie
William Crawford Johnson
Goldsborough
Mechanicstown
News of the State Highlights and Local Incidents
Digest of Maryland events: crop damage from cut worms in Hartford, a Coxey ally drowned near Byatteville, Prohibition wins Cambridge, Groome estate sold, Howard county tax set at 71 cents, Geralds army seen en route to Washington, Jeremiah Ewey dies in Calverton, Westminster council meets, engineers survey Elkton line, death warrant sent for James Allen, heavy rains ease floods, schooner John T. Marshall raised after capsizing, Cambridge Prohibition vote margin 135 of 556, berry crops rot in Somerset, miners dispute in Allegheny leading to court actions, Susquehanna logs bound for Chesapeake Bay cause Havre de Grace floods, logs caught en route by boat from Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Coxey
Byatteville
Taxpayer’s Association
Cambridge
J. B. Groome
Howard County
Hyattaville
Washington
Jeremah Ewey
Calverton
Westminster
E M. Mackley
Somerset County
Alleghany County
Hon
Susquehanna River
Lock Haven
Williams- - Port
Chesapeake Bay
Havre-de-Grace
Baltimore
Bay
Social World May Ball At Union Bridge Rink
A large and brilliant May ball was held at the rower rink on Union Bridge last evening with sixty couples. Midnight refreshments followed a bunting decorated hall. The committee included Sappenington Clemson Gaither O Clemson Rowe Pearce. A large Baltimore Frederick Waynesboro Hanover New Windsor attendance joined locals. Mazziottis Orchestra of Baltimore provided music. Pound party hosted by Barry Dertzbaugh on North Market Street this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Bridge
Mesara
Sappington
C. J. Clemson
Wi. Gaither
Scott O. Clemson
Frank Rowe
Frank C. Pearce
Baltimore
Frederick
Waynesboro
Hanover
New Windsor
Mazziottis Orchestra
Barry Dertzbaugh
North Market Street
Quiet Middletown wedding of Crone and Kepler
Miss Carrie Crone and Mr. Lorenzo Kepler were married at 3 o clock last night in Middletown by Rev. M. L. Besrd. The bride wore cream silk and received gifts. They will reside in Frederick. Also a curious note on the oldest tune, linked to historical scenes across eras.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kepler—Crone
Middletown
Carrie
John E. Crone
Lorenzo E. Kepler
Frederick
Daniel L. Kepler
M. L. Besrd
Lutheran Church
Worthless dogs harass wheelmen on East Patrick street
Report from East Patrick street where two dogs regularly dart into traffic and attack riders. One incident involved a dog grabbing a wheel by the tire and throwing a rider over the handlebars. Locals complain the animals are nuisance and demand action to suppress them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Patrick Street
Beale to inaugurate relief movement at Williamsport church
The Rev. 3. Beale leads a weekly prayer meeting at the Presbyterian Church to organize aid for Williamsport flood victims. J.G. Warring Tyson, church treasurer, will stretch fundraising efforts toward relief, aided by ex-Senator McCormick and other supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beale
Presbyterian Church
Williamsport
J.G. Warring Tyson
McCormick
Paralytic Stroke Hiram Reger Nears Death
Paralytic stroke afflicted Hiram Reger a longtime resident of the lower Washington County area and he died at his Frederick County home. He is the father of Rufus A. Reger of this city. Commencement notes: the annual premiums distribution at the Academy of the Visitation will occur Thursday, June 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiram Roger
Washington County
Frederick County
Rufus A. Reger
Academy of the Vistation
Death notices from Charlottesville and surrounding areas
Dr Richard P Johnson a Virginia physician and Confederate surgeon dies at Charlottesville aged around 58. He was born in Frederick and educated at the University of Maryland, leaves a widow Miss Saunders of Virginia and three children Edward Mary and Bisize. Remains interred at Charlottesville. John S Watkins longtime Howard County public figure dies at 80. Former State Senator served in 1860s. funeral held at Milford Church with pallbearers named. Interment Walnut Grove Cemetery Clarksville. Jonathan Eader of Brownsville Tenn dies at 64 years 5 months 14 days, brother of local Eader sisters. He was well known in this city.
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De.ighreor
Richard_P Johnson
Charcottsville
Worthington Johnson
George
Worthington FR. Johnson
Frederick
University of Maryland
Baltimore
Virginia
Charlottevile
Johnson
Saunders
Edward
Mary
Bisize
Macon
Charlottesville
OSN
Watkins
John S. Watkins
Glen
Food
Howard County
State Senate
Rev. Wa. Llisinger
M. Warfield
John Dorsey
B. Warfield
T. Crabster
Phos. Clark
M. D. Crabster
BH. Clark
Walnut Grove Cemetery
Clarksville
L. T. Lewis
Tonathar Eader
Brownsville
Tenn
Jonathan Eader
Lewis B
Catherine Eader
Eader
East Street
Funeral for Charles Justice Held on North Market Street
The funeral for Charles Justice, son of John and Lina Groff, was held yesterday at 3 p.m. at his grandparents residence on North Market street. Rev. Luther Kuhlman of the Evangelical Lutheran church officiated. Interment followed at Mount Olives cemetery. C. C. Carty served as funeral director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phaerais
Charles Justice
John
Lina Groff
North Market Street
Luther Kuhlman
Evangelical Lutheren Church
Mount Olives Cemetery
C. C. Carty
Weather Crop Bulletin Reports Mixed Maryland Week
The week saw above normal temperatures and almost daily rainfall with very heavy rainfall in the last three days and strong winds causing notable crop damage. Wheat and corn suffered, potatoes and strawberries showed mixed progress, while tobacco and fruit varied by region across Western to Eastern Maryland and Delaware.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Delaware
Freesrick Courty
Adamstown
Wes Firat
Memorial Day Services Planned by Reynolds Post in Frederick
Memorial Day events in Frederick include a 2 PM parade from G A R Hall on West Church Street led by Reynolds Post and Sons of Veterans, with Eight Gun salute, floral tributes at the Grand Army lot, and a 8 PM Post Hall program featuring ritual services and speeches. Music by M E Church choir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reynolds’ Post
Post and
Sons of Veterans
G. A. B-Hal
West Church Street
Dram Corps
Camp of Sons of Veterans
Reynolds
AtSo
Post Hall
Isil
M. BE
W. H. Nico- Genius
Nannie Young
Paris Blues Triumph In Local Baseball Tilt
A lively game yesterday on the north west addition saw Paris Blues defeat Little Potatoes 11 to 3. Rhodes and Brengle led Paris with strong batting while Stras berger and Walters scored for Little Potatoes. Umpire F Stras berger, scorer G Weinberg. In a second Paris Reds beat Paris Blues 5 to 0 with Wachter and Koontz on the Reds and House and Young on the Blues. McHenry umpired. Wachter’s spectacular catch highlighted the game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bace Bell
Paris Blues
Little
Paris Biues
Rhodes
Brengle
Strasberger
Walters
Little Potatoes
F. Strasberger
G. Weinberg
Paris Reds
Parly Blues
Parla Reds
Wachter
Koontz
Parse Blues
House
Richard McHenry
Maryland Classis Opens With Reforms and Delegates
The Maryland Classis at Silver Run opened with Rev Snyder and Rev Brewis named life members of the Ministerial Relief Association. Delegates were elected for Potomac Synod. Rev Hagerman denied licensure. several appointments and budgets set. Next year’s meeting planned for Adamstown with district conventions assigned. Local thanks and a small donation noted.
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Silver Run
Snyder
Boonsboro
J. W. Snyder
J. Brewis
Ministerial Relief Association
The
Reformed Church
United States
General Synod
M. I. Hagerman
Joseph A. Guy
J. H. Smith
Frederick A. Cook
H.F. Dittmar
Adamstown
Potomac
Primaris
Reys Coblentz
Kieffer
D. D
E. R. Eschbach
Goodrich
Single
Clever
Roffmeier
Stewart
Ross
J. W. Santee
G. W. Snyder
Roeder
Reva
Griffith
Hanmett
Kefauver
Belbert
Secundis
Messrs
Hammer
H. C. Remeburg
Hardy
Fleher
Dutterer
Thomas
A. F. Remsburg
Crowell
Miller
Romer
McCleary
C. Kefanver
G. J. Remsburg
B. R. Carnahan
Washington County
A. Conner
Frederick County
HS. McAllister
Carroll County
A. T. G. Apple
Baltimore
Washogton
Silver Ran
Oisasis
Fishing Feat At Potomac Ends With Big Carp Catch
In Hagerstown the Potomac rose by William Avis mill as George Hoffman and others watched a huge, hungry leather carp move upriver. Hoffman dove in and wrestled a 12 1/2 pound fish from the stream while Geo W Dick Jr. nearby hauled a 20 pounder and kept his prize despite a bid of a barrel and a half of corn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown Herald
Potomac
William Avis
George Hoffman
Mr. Hoffman
George
Geo. W. Dick, Jr
Smooth Streets Plan Brings Brick Paving Interest
The project to pave Square Corner streets with bricks from Frederick Brick Works aims to test a new smooth street surface. Mr John H Willisme leads the subscription with 5 dollars. others will be approached, and a target of 800 dollars is hoped. Contributions up to the community are invited at Wherry. A fire near Middletown was swiftly quelled when neighbor C A Hesgy used a garden hose from a hydrant to extinguish overheated stove flames in Idn W Long’s dwelling. The World Columbian Exposition is praised for showcasing mechanical progress and medicinal advances. Syrup of Figs is promoted as a superior laxative by eminent physicians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Brick Works
John H. Willisme
Lst
John W. Renneburg
Middletown
Idn W. Long
C. A. Hesgy
Molliniz and Kemp Launch New Twin Wire Dress Stay
Molin iz and Kemp showcase the New Twin Wire Dress Stay praised as superior to whalebone for the same price. The ad highlights children's lace caps, cashmere flannel sacks, zephyr knit sacks, butter laces inserts, fast black hose, and a fine engraving offer with a 25 cent purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inc
White Cocoa Toilet Soap Ad Flashes 5c Float Support
An old advertisement touts a large cake of white Cocoa toilet soap priced at five cents. It claims the soap floats, suggesting novelty and value for household use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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Duke of Marlborough
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Mas
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James Buchanan Eads
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Ird
Ambrose E. Burnside
Liberty
Ind
Jene Pormer
Thaddeus
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Archibald Assos
Mark Lemon
London Pond
Profesor Leopard
Don Barkees
Authenty
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Escourion
Frederick Weathesr
Washimeron
D.C
M. W. Hamirdton
the Weather Bureau
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Rakemann Concert Co
Allen Rohrback
Henry B. Ramsburg
Wm. Anderson
Brec ‘Dom
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Hymeness
Pyramids
Desert
Weather Crop Bulletin
Backeystown
Bacon
G. G. Ruopmzics
Mt. St. Mary’s College
J. A. Mercmen
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Shriner Milling CO
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Priestley
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Joan Haxpmoxson
F. V. Staub
California
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North Market Sthert
Wo. Anderson
Tas News Office
McCordell’s
Railing
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Waumas & GO
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R.L. Harley
R L. Harley
Erchant Allok
Harley
South Market
Frederick, Md
John A. Kennedy
Hays
N. Market ST
W. C. Eldridge
Notfar
Rory
W.C. Eldridge
West Patrick Street
Frederick, WD
B. H. Blackston
B. H. Buaczzior
R. Market Street
Miller & CO
Miia ¢ Co
P. B. Pylars
Sity Coal
Woop Ford
Cumberland
Lyreen
George's Orber
Shriner's
Ofice
Patrice Street
Water Street
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Ue News Job Printing Office
Molliniz & Kemp
Moc & Kaw
Rodock & Meids
Frodock & Wei
Jeconer Lawre
Dimities
A. T. Rioe & Sons
A. T. Rice & Sons
Poneaat Chriscross
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