Multiple Maryland Local News Items From The State Press
Fire destroyed Dr Bocely s saw mill at Gorman Maryland. William Henrig died suddenly at his home in Hagerstown. Several new teachers prepared for Jacob Tama Institute. Queen Annes county school trustees appointed. A tramp assaulted Mary Biggs near Cherry and Atody Granty. Farmers and Merchants Steam boat Co organized at Chestertown. Silk mill project in Bikton by Liberty Suk Co of New York reported. Wicomico Supervisors elect Sewell Evang president C Lee Gillis clerk George W Bell counsel. Effort to pass sympathy resolution for striking electricians fails. Crawford Bounds elected School Examiner in Wicomico in place of Thomas H Williams. Rev Charles P Swain died at Deals Somerset county aged 11? years. In Oslervert county Samuel Owings Jr elected president Supervisors of Elections J Parker Duke erk James T Briscoe counsel. Damage suit of William B Broad Way vs Baltimore and Philadelphia Steamboat Co began in Harford County Circuit Court. Mrs Rose Keech seeks injunction in Towson Circuit Court to restrain Dr G M Bossly from quarrying near her home. Mayor Hayes steadies Baltimore water dept strike by paying uniform wages to foremen. Mr Bish Lae widely mentioned in Montgomery county as potential candidate for Sixth Congressional District at Democratic National Convention.
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Bocely
Gorman
William Henrig
Hagerstown
Jacob Tama
Queen Annes County
Mary Biggs
Cherry & Atody
Granty
Farmers and Merchants’ Steamboat Company
Chestertown
Bikton
Liberty Suk Company
Ofew York
Wicomico
Elec-ions
Sewell T
Thomas H. Williams
Charles P. Swain
Methodist Episcopal Church
Somerset County
Samuel Owings, Jr
Supervisora of
J. Parker Duke
James T. Briscoe
William B. Broad Way
Baltimore and Philadelphia
Slot Machines Controversy and Monument Dedication Report
Letters discuss legality of slot machines and urge disuse with penalties up to 900 dollars. Separate items note Connecticut monument to Gen Joseph Mansfield at battle site, dedication attended by veterans and officials, cost 5090 dollars. Also includes multiple advertisements and reader testimonials about remedies and products.
Blight Hits Pear Orchards Across Eastern Shore
State Pathologist Townsend warns that fire blight has appeared in pear orchards on the Eastern Shore and Western Maryland, especially Bartletts and La Contes, reducing this season’s crop. He urges immediate removal of diseased twigs, thorough cutting below blighted areas, and burning of pruned material to prevent winter survival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Townsend
Maryland
Mr. Townsend
Lipton's Loving Cup Gift From Choate in London
At a banquet at the Hotel Cecil in London United States ambassador Joseph H. Choate presented Sir Thomas Lipton with a loving cup from American admirers of the Shamrock owner. Choate paid tribute to Lipton's sportsmanship and urged another meeting, while Lipton vowed to again attempt a faster yacht with British expertise. The event highlighted friendly rivalry and goodwill between nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ambassador Chonis
London
Hotel Cecil
Thomas Lipton
Joseph H. Choate
United States
Thomas
Thomas Linton
Choate
Sir Thomas
Soody Hook
Little Girl Assaulted Sparks Local Pursuit Across Creek
A man described as a tramp assaulted a girl near Cherry Run and Sleepy Creek between Cherry Eon and Steve Creek on Wednesday. Armed neighbors formed posses, searched roads, and trailed toward the mountains. the suspect boarded a Baltimore and Ohio freight train and eluded capture. Authorities and locals urged lynching amid fear, while other reports place the incident alongside church and public notices on tobacco policy at a national conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L A. Boggs
Baltimore and Ohio
Cherry Eon
Steve Creek
Loee
Ier
Tos
Ardaelerel
Charles Hood
Baltimore
Obie
Cirtry Bow
Torret
Sleepy Creek
Cherry Bay
Cherry Run
Sheepy Creek
Amso
Sue Gumantug
Sue Quunty
Martinaborg
W.va
Sheri Harmison
Moryap County
Moryap County; Mr. Biggsued
Little Buta
Martinsbarg
Methodist Conference election of western book concerns
Chicago May 25 report on the Methodist conference election of Western book concerns officials led by Dr Lewis Chilis of Ccegg and debates over secretaries for Epworth League and Sunday School Union. Conference adjourns next Tuesday noon amid bitter race questions and protections for Freedman’s Aid and Southern Education society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weexts
Chicago
Homer
Ancient Woolton Spore Company dispute and relief ad
A torn column reports on a legal dispute involving the Woolton Spore company aftermath and public reaction. It notes rulings against multiple demurrers, arrests or charges are not specified, and mentions a relief cure advertisement for kidney and bladder disease claiming quick benefits. It includes testimonials from local figures and druggists.
Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery touted for cough cure
An 19th century advertisement claims Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery cures coughs and lung diseases, purifies blood, and strengthens the body. It quotes Mrs Shireman of Chicago praising rapid recovery from severe coughing after three days on the remedy, noting two bottles cured her husband and he returned to work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierze
John Shireman
25Th Place
Chicago
Dr Pierce
Dr. Pierce
Gas Range Benefits for Summer Kitchen Use
A faded notice touts a gas range to ease housekeeping in hot months. It promises comfort, cleanliness, lower waste, and money savings, with installation and fuel illumination terms hinted at in a dated, noisy ad style.
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Avoud Lyking Peat
Royal Dakist Mowpsr CO
William ST
New York
the News
Chataberlain
Naturalis
Joux
Clifford
Norwood House
Norwood
N.Y
A. L. Pearce
W. R. Wilkinson
Albany
Tenn
J. A. Kaller
Drageztat
Market Street
N. Bane
Afteen Pesca Texsveard
Usig
de Wits
Harel Saive
Rte
Baster
Bea
Townsend
Lipton’s
Tee Trust
Travtee Resterdar
American Ice Company
Neely
Havana
Seybolt
Willams
Washington
Shanghai
Way 2H
Pekin
General Conference
The
Methodist Protestant Church
Atlantic City
J. L. Stranglin
Methodist Conference
J. F. McCabe
Jendon
House of Commo
A. J. Balfour
Lord Salisbury
Councilans
Dalek
Renn Mothe
Keys Teorek
Red Toa
Bert
Naremepere
Tuto
Wah
Prescot Alder
Myers
Pugley
Getoch
Isevks
Woolton Spore Company
S Sehley & Bro
Drugeteth
Frederick, Md
J . Hold
Justles of the Peace
Crosby
Miew .Tuade
Nervita Medical Co
Clinton & Jackson Sts
Wices
Clifton E
Main
Droezist
Nort Market Street
Frederick
Buffalo
Carvel
Wheatland
Ola
Overholt
Peacock
Paul Jones
WH Son
Gibson
Tayor
J. W Harper
Dumbarton
Altamoni
Allerton
Green River
Otter
Interstate Telephone
the Buffalo
Cilas, N, Hauer
George A. Gilbert
North Market Street
Uise
B. Rosenour & Sons
WM. S. Miller & CO
Cent
Boatles
Jesse Marden
Charles Be
Baltonore
Tutt
Carty
Carty’s Furniture Store
E. Patrick St
Fred’k, Ma
Clothiers
Tailors
B. H. Blackston & Son
JAS. &. Walker & CO
Walker’s
Marlborough
JAS. E. Walker & CO
Lowenstein & Wertheimer
J. Biser
Izaak Walton
Srand Rapids
W. H. B. Etchison
Pademaking
Market St
Fred'k
Tolonhone
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