The Postage Stamp Craze Across the Nation
A Western Baltimore area collector sought one million stamps believing a rich reward waited. Reports from Terre Haute and national press suggest stamps are being sent to China for Christian missionary purchases. Sisters of charity collect and ship canceled U S stamps to aid missions and convert pagans to Christianity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore News
Terre Haute
Ind
United States
China
Terre Hatte
Preas
America
Isfo Oten
Sisters of Charity
Sisters of Charity Societies
Chiis
Celestial Country
Father McBvoy
St. Joseph’s Church
Frederick Bicycle Club Moonlight Run To Woodsboro
The Frederick Bicycle Club plans a moonlight ride to Woodsboro tonight at about 7:30. They will ride under the leadership of First Lieutenant Briah. Members and friends of the club are invited to join the run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giab Rana
Frederick
Haws of the State and Local Notices
Mra Lizele Anthony of Quegg Anne's country dies. Carroll county storm blows down farm buildings. Bartett farm near Trappe in Talbot county burns. Rev J T M D Knox installed as Port Deposit pastor. Thirty one Naval Academy cadets admitted since May exams began. Desvereaux residence burned near Snow Hill. family narrowly escapes. Mrs Ellen M Monath of Carroll county divorced Friday and remarried Saturday. Judge Boyd upholds grand jury legality in Washington county. Wyvill dwelling destroyed by lightning in Piscataway Prince George's county. Board of Public Works to elect a State fishery force commander in Annapolis. Prof Zimmerman of Naval Academy Band awarded gold badge by graduates. James A Waddell named Dorchester county treasurer to fill vacancy. Maryland Steamship Co officials discuss building new boat for route at Salsbery. Virginia police steamer cited by Crisfield fishermen halting Maryland crabbing in Pocomoke Sound. calls for Governor Brown protection. Navy Board reception orders for visitors. fourth class cadets at Naval Academy numbered thirty-one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizele Anthony
Quegg Anne's
Carroll County
Joseph Bartett
Trappe
Talbort County
J. T. McD. Knox
Port Deposit Presbrerian Church
Naval Academy
Thomas Desvereaux
Snow Hill
Ellen M. Monath
Boyd
Washington County
Stake
Edward Wyvill
Piscataway
Prince George’s County
Board of Public Works
Annapolis
Zimmerman
James A. Waddel
Dorchester County
Tubman
Maryland Steamboat Company
Salsbery
Crisfield
Virginia
Social World Notes from Whit Monday Festivities and Local Dance
Whit Monday gathering at Thos W Johnson residence near Woodsboro featured fine sunfish catches and boating. Katie Jackson held the largest sunfish. later Mechanicstown hosted Rhodes Select Orchestra dance with a woodland bower and crowds from multiple towns. A Carroll county wind storm caused damage near Meadow Branch and Westminster, while Elen M Monath remarried Lewis J Little after a divorce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos. W. Johnson
Woodsboro
Katie Jackson
Cora Stoll
Mary Stottlemyer
Dilea
Alice Shank
Ella Hardy
Clary Anders
Grace Zimmerman
Cora
Blanche Stull
Mandy Patman
Continental
Kate
Clera Jackson
Poketown
Fennie
Caroline Johnson
Mamie Micheel
Orpha
Edna Smith
Buzzard’s Bay
Annie
Sue
Jennie Saylor
Piney Ridge
Bessie Fox
Frig’s Misery
Littie Johnson
Frederick
Messrs
Henry
Clarence Stottlemyer
Theodore
Berton Stnll
Utica
Wesley Patmar
John Stull
Alva Zimmerman
Milton Shildt
Woodsman’s Axe Injures Local Boy Foot
On Monday Charles Hardazen of Emmibourg chopped wood when the axe glanced striking Roy Waggaman son of Samuel Waggaman near that place on the foot cutting the third and fourth toes on the right foot clear through the bones. Dr J Roy Wrigley rendered surgical assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hardazen
Emmibourg
Roy Waggaman
Samuel Waggaman
J. Roy Wrigley
Marriage Licenses for Charles Linton and Elizabeth Pank
Charles J. Linton of near Yellow Springs and Elizabeth A. Pank of near Charlesville reap marriage licenses. James E. Myers and Sarah T. Warding, both of near Emrcitaburg, also listed for licenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles J. Linton
Yellow Springs
Elizabeth A. Pank
Charlesville
James E. Myers
Sarah T. Warding
Emrcitaburg
Forpangh's Funds Run Out At Westchester Circus
Adare Forpengh's Circus halted in Westchester Pa after a sudden wind and rain tore the canvas from moorings. The crowd fled for refunds as management tried to reimburse Tellers. Many left without tickets and a cash shortage followed as unscrupulous individuals tried to double dip. Tents were taken down and moved to Phoenixville for the next stop.
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Forpangh
Adare Forpengh
Westchester
Phoenixville
A Cure for Yellow Peach Trees by Copperas Remedy
Letters from the People describe using copperas in hot water poured around peach trees to counter yellow disease. A reader reports trees recovered and yielded crops after treatment, detailing trenching and repeated applications during summer.
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the News
Frederick
J. Wm
Breezy
Brief Bits: Local incidents and notable mentions
Mr W Burger displays a 22228 sized Independent Hose Company picture in his North Market street gallery, to stay up through the June celebration. Dr Groff travels to Charles Town W Va for Groff v Sheppard trial, Col Towner Schley owns a unique set of twelve jurors portraits from John Brown’s case, and Mitton G Grmer to deliver Memorial Day address at North East Cecil County Md. Wim Myers of Westminster jailed for attempted felonious assault on Elvetina Hayward. Howard county tax rate fixed at ten cents per hundred. John Kane jailed 16 days for intoxication after West Patrick street arrests. officer Hobbs misnamed in Monday arrest report. Peabody Institute graduates include Miss M Imogene Dorsey and Miss Blanche E B Shriner of Frederick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Burger
Elvetina Hayward
Howard County
John Kane
Eckstein
Offcer Lerch
West Patrick Street
Hobbs
Abrecht
Peabody Institute
Baltimore
M. Imogene Dorsey
Blanche EB. Shriner
Frederick
Reynolds Post G A BR Special Memorial Day Meeting
A special meeting of Reynolds Post G A BR will be held tonight to hear reports from the committees organizing Memorial Day programs and to complete all related details.
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G. A. KR
Reynolds Post
G. A. BR
County correspondence reports a string of local notices
Brownsville May 24 remains of a wife laid to rest after health declined with breathing difficulties. Mrs Hannah Brown dies at 88. Mrs Shirley buried in Sandy Hook. Four funerals in four days. Rocky Springs May 24 fireball in sky described with red glow and circular motion. Local repairs, road work, and house improvements noted. Mentions of suicidary death in Brunner woods and farm life updates. Fergaville May 24 farmers plowing corn and wheat prospects. Dayville May 24 notes on work week, visits, livestock, and social events. Double Piper Creek May 24 weather good, health improving, local carp caught, and planned excursion to Baltimore June 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannah Brown
John Brown
Lfe
Shirley
Daniel Shirley
Sandy Hook
Harry Farhney
Your City
Eli Yourtee
Mary Ann Brown
J. T. Yourtee
Rocky Springs
James McKinney
Willie O. Wolfe
Will Keyser
Will Wolfe
George Measels
Slagle
Brunner Woods
James McKinsey
Charles Hanshew
Mary
Dunkard
Highland
Firmen
Frederick
Rocky
David Main
Edward Biser
Louis Lsrts
Delauter
Goldsboroug
Harmony Grove
Salvation Army
Dayrville
Gaele Sam
Albert Long
Glade Valley
E. Eaves
Dessie Kolb
Charles
Walter Strine
Augustus Rhoderick
Alvie Zimmerman
Joseph Rhoderick
Elise Crouse
Pipe Creek
David Garber
Nettie Barrier
Annie Lease
Hoise Ross Reddick
Bfrs
Thomas Stull
Hms
Frank Seschrist
Shook
Elsis Dintenman
Maysilies
U. B. Church
St James Lutheran Plans Children’s Day and Sermons
Newa notes St James Lutheran Sunday School will celebrate Children’s Day on the 18th of next month. Rev M L Maquilles of the U B church selected to preach Memorial Day sermon. Present Hill service moved to 10 am next Monday. Missionary services set for 8 o clock with Mr J Rohrback delivering address. Young People’s Missionary Society to hold meeting next Friday evening with a pro gram. Ladies Missionary Society to meet Saturday night at the parsonage on West Fourth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Fourth Street
Pleasant Whit-Monday Visit Notes Across Region
Messrs William and Milton Crutchley and C Cronenberg with Miss Bessie Robinson spent Whit-Monday with the Binleys at Clarksburg Montgomery county. Mrs Sophie Schley, visiting the West, returns with niece Miss Baker from Winchester. Miss Julie Mason visits Miles Bettie Tyson. Mr Charles Duvall and bride arrive in Frederick. Mr and Mrs Marshall Etchison and Miss Fannie Bruiliaux depart for the World's Fair.
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Messrs
William and
Milton Crutchley
Mr. C. Cronenberg
Bessie Robinson
Baltimore
Sophie Schley
West
Miss Baker
Winchester, Va
Julie Mason
Shepherds W. Va
Miles Bettie Tyson
Charles Duvall
Bride
Frederick
Marshall Etchison
Fannie Bruiliaix
Old Maryland Zeitung volume in German and English found
Miss L M Kreh of West South Street owns a bound set dated from 1780 to 1785 issued by Matthas Bartgis. The Marylanddische Zeitung or Maryland Herald features Washington inaugurations and early U S history, plus a four dollar reward for a runaway apprentice. F.C.M.G.A. Literary Society met with readings by Duvall and Nixdorff and set a June 29 1803 program with Kemp Gall invited. adjourned at 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. M. Kreh
West South Street
Matthas Bartgis
Marylanddische Zeitung
Engilah
Maryland Herald
House of Representatives
Frederick
Washington
Senate
New York
Matthiss Bartgis
F.C. ¥.M.G. A. Literary Society
Guy Duvall
Geo. Nixdorff
Kemp Gall
The Work of Drath A Black Died at 33 Near Emmitsburg
Frederick A Black longtime resident died at his home near Emmitsburg on Tuesday morning after lingering illness aged 33 His funeral was held at Mt St Marys College Church Rev E P Allen officiating and interment followed in St Josephs Cemetery Magale Victoria infant daughter of Charles H Fraley and Laura Fraley died last night aged months Funeral set for 8 am tomorrow at Mt Olivet cemetery
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A. Black
Frederick A. Black
Emmitsburg
St. Joseph’s Cemetery
Saggie Fraley
Magale Victoria
Chae. H
Laura Fraley
Mt. Olivet
Hotel Arriva and Cant House Guests List Pockets County Names
Yesterday's hotel arrivals include W Jones J Nelson T Fer H Johnson B Perry T Carson Fuller H Parriah B Morrison W W Crawford A Arthur R B Stevens BR Butzleb Balto G Doerner Cumberland R Pierce Cleveland 14 from the county. Cant House lists E M Remsburg D W Lewis Parksley H M Avis J B Sweeney James Mulligan 7 from county 3 from city. Grort House shows H Sullivan Manchester Carroll county P Gaver Paw Paw John Smith Gettysburg F W Spotten Columbia 18 from the
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Arriva
Crry Haven
W. Jones
J. Nelson
T. Fer
H. Johnson
B. Perry
T. Carson
3. Fuller
H. Parriah
B.morrison
W.W. Crawford
A. Arthur
R. B.stevens
BR. . Butzleb
Balto
G. Doerner
Cumberland
R. Pierce
Cleveland
E. M. Remsburg
Baltimore
D. W. Lewis
Parksley
H.M. Avis
Philadelphia
J. B. Sweeney
Harrisburg
James Mulligan
Washington
D. C
Grort House
H. Sullivan
Manchester
Carroll County
P. Gaver
Paw Paw
W. Va
John Smith
Gettysburg
F. W. Spotten
Columbia
Hymeneas Linton and Lula Funk Marry in Yellow Springs
Charles J. Linton of Yellow Springs and Lula Funk of near Lewistown wed yesterday afternoon at the A B Parsonage on West Fourth street, conducted by Rev. M L Mayailles. Also notes: John Muth, aged, suffered a leg fracture when a wagon wheel slipped while he worked west of Emmitsburg. William R Sweeney named guardian of J Edward Sweeney, legatee of John M Sweeney, deceased, Inte of Helena Montana. Sick report: William Geishert of near Mount Pleasant very ill. Traveling tip endorses Syrup of Figs for kidneys and bowels, 50c and 1 bottles sold by druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linton
Charles J. Linton
Yellow Springs
Lula Funk
Lewistown
M. L. Mayailles
A.B. Parsonage
West Fourth Street
John Muth
Emmitsburg
Keeping at It Everlaatingly Is What Brings Success
Persistent effort leads to success in advertising and business. The text cites John Wanamaker as an example of steady, properly executed work paying off, contrasting with brief, inconsistent spending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ike John Wanamaker
World’s Fair Excursion Tickets Sold By B and O Rail
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad announces excursion tickets to Chicago for the World’s Fair at reduced rates. Tickets available at all stations until November 1 with return valid to November 15, 1992, offering a 20 percent cut below regular prices for continuous journeys. Higher rate options allow a one stop over, with routes via Pittsburg or Allegheny mountains, through Deer Park and Oakland. Reservations and rates from local agents or Charles O Scull, General Passenger Agent, Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Chicago
Potomanc Valley
Ttates
Cumberland
Pittsburg
Allegheny Mountains
Deer Park
Oakland
Baltimore & Ohio
America
Chas. O. Scull
Baltimore, Md
Second Line of Figured Sile Ginghams Arrives Yesterday
Walker & Co announces arrival of second line of figured sile ginghams at one store. stock shown in white black cream eorn and other colors with endless variety of laces all widths and prices. customers invited to view stock.
Mulliniz and Kemp Window Shades Shine in New Tints
Mulliniz and Kemp advertise window shades with prompt installation and a large line of goods. They promise the widest selection and faster service than competitors, urging customers to visit for prices and shade options.
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the Daily News
San Bete
Tas News
Wassinetox
D.C
M. W. Hagmerton
The
Weather Bureau
Mechanicstows
Mechanicstown
Rhodes
Waynesboro
Hanover
Union Bridge
Westminster
Walkersville
Carroll
Johu Royer
Meadow Branch
Roger
Lizzie Benner
Tinster
Elen SM. Monath
Christopher Monath
Lewis J Little
Mr. Little
P. H.miher
Hia Ecard
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Jozef, Eisennacer
P. B.A
Brownsville
John Jones
Mother Earth
Fergaville
Feaga
Eckenrode
Taneytown
Daniel R. Sayler
Josiah Wrenner
Sabiilasville
Weatminster Incluaive
Ral
John Hendrickson
A. M
Price Sc
Iuc
Ike
Lke
Nareez
JoAn Hanomoxsox
Drath
Hymeneas
William R Sweeney
J. Edward Sweeney
John M. Sweeney
Helena, Montans
William Geishert
Mount Pleasant
James E. Walker
E. Walker & CO
Mulliniz & Kemp
Rodoce
Neidig
Froboce
Yates Fe & Rire
Rodoce & Neidig
A. T. Rice & Sons
A T. Rice & Sons, A
Pronstar Charcrons
NORTH MARKET _ETEERT
Frederick, MD
V. Staub
B. H. Blackston
POE Woolens
London
B. H. Buacston
North Markrt Street
David H. Best
Smokbae
North Market Street
Puy
OFEE
Citizens’ National Bank
wBdiwis DE. A. 3
Runichen
Ewe Job Pande
Frederick, Ma
RB. L, Harley
Cassimeres
Merchant Tailor
South Market Strep
Martidim Frederick, MD
Cline
Luce LI
C. 8
Cline & Cat
Naradim
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