Brief Bits and Local Interest Notes
A collection of small items mentions bicycles catching on, clockmakers possibly striking next, and rich food not always improving health. It notes about 50 camps of the United Confederate Veterans, a Hen egg shaped like a doll, and quotes on trouble and mags. Mentions Westminster merchant and manufacturer annunca tion funds, Portland forming a citizens protective association to boost home trade and industry, plus a grim note on Henry VIII executions and beggars hanged for alms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Cosnfederae
Charles Hetzer
Bownshire
Westminster
Engine Fire on Western Maryland Route Delays Train
An engine fire broke out on a Western Maryland Railroad train from Baltimore at 4 18 pm as it neared Glyndon. A surge of superheated fuel ignited woodwork. the fireman escaped unhurt while the engineer suffered severe burns. Water from Glyndon stations subdued the flames and the engineer drove the engine to Union Bridge. the machinery remained undamaged and the train continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Maryland
Baltimore
Braceville
Frederick
Glyndon Station
Glyndon
Union Bridge
Shocking Death of an Engineer at Cumberland Works
Frederick Ginneman a 35 year old quarry engineer at Cumberland Cement Works was killed instantly when his head and chin were crushed after his body became wedged by a gear spoke. The accident occurred at noon while he tried to adjust machinery and the engine stopped after the body was wedged. His son John Groneman was firing the coal at the time of the disaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Ginneman
Tirty
Cumberland
John Groneman
Smiths' Horses Taken by Police in Northwest Addition
Two horses owned by men named Smith near Frederick were seized by Policemen Eicheberger this morning while running at large in the Northwest Addition, in violation of city ordinance. Mr Smith was summoned to appear before Magistrate Turner and told that if this is his first offense he will be fined one dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bede
Semuel Pepys
England
William Sidrer Smith
St Jesnne d'Arc
Dorn
Semuel Powhatan Carter
U. S.N
Washington
Tennespes
Kansas City
New Orleans
Nicholas II
Moscow
Smith
Frederick
Eicheberger
Isrge
Turner
New Benches Needed for County Park
Janitor Mr. Howard Kasamanl awaits orders from County Commissioners to place benches in the park. The existing benches are dilapidated and, if used before repairs or repainting, will mar the park’s appearance. New benches should be purchased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Kasamanl
Court House
Westminster Military Company Elects Officers
The recently organized Westminster military company selects Captain William H. Baer Jr as commander, first lieutenant Joseph D. Brooke as second in command, and second lieutenant Carroll P. Albert as a commissioned officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cficara
Westminster
William H. Baer, Jr
Joseph D. Brooke
Carroll P. Albert
Special Meeting of Independent Hare Company No 1
A special meeting of the Independent Hare Company No 1 will be held at the engine hall tomorrow evening at 7 30 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hare Company No. 1
Engine Hell
A Fine Concert at City Opera House
Frederick’s City Opera House Orchestra under Mr. Johe W. Nelpold gave a varied program before a large audience. Notable solos by Prof. Geo. Edward Smith and Mrs. P. Staub, plus cornet by A. R. Wallis and praise for the orchestra’s refined performance, highlighted the evening. The program featured descriptive pieces, overtures, waltzes, and two-part scenes, concluding with an orchestra supper and a charity lawn fete request for the Frederick Grey Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
City Opera House
Johe W. Nelpold
Mustelars
Atesch
Sxother
Nelpold
Geo. Edward Smith
Sewanee River
Epecal
P. ¥. Staub
A. R. Wallis
R.E. Burck
Felt Bisst
Ipart I. Marsh
Lincoln Park
H. Wannamacher
von Suppe
Geo
Smith
Mia
F. V. Staub
Spinola
G. F. Dantelz
Switzerland
Ellenberg
Qeerture
Idesl
G. F. Daniels
John W. Mepold
Robert E. Barck
Albert L. Hargett
Frank B. Rhodes
Wiliam Meher
Albert BR. Wallis
Charles Brenner
J. Elmer Waltman
F.T. Rhodes
Vial
G. Howard King
Frank M. Scholl
Court Street
A. P. Marah
Frederick Grey Hospital
F. T
Getzendaner
West Patrick Street
German court records hint at vast Brosian fortune claim
A lawyer for Brosian heirs urged Germany to locate a rumored $33,000,900 estate left by Benny Brosias, a wealthy wine merchant and country physician. Judge Brice, who allegedly found the record, was sent back to pursue the claim. Five heirs from Washington County Maryland and Pennsylvania include Jacob Brosur and Joseph Brosur, and Margeret Enc Tulnger. Willem Albert of Higer town plans to move to Germany to press the claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brosian
Germany
Benny Brosias
Brice
Louisiana
Jerscy
Acme Reson
Washington County
Pennsylvania
Jacob Brossur
Hancock
Joseph
Margeret Enc Tulnger
Willemspat
Willem Albert
Higer Town
Bowie colored murderer in jail awaiting trial at Frederick County Court
Bow ie, the colored murderer, remains ill in jail as Sheriff McBride tends to his comfort while awaiting the next term of the Frederick County Circuit Court. MacPhebus, who hunted frogs near Riehl's Mills, visited the jail and said the man wore similar clothing but slightly different color, leaving uncertainty Bowie is the same individual. An advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a true blood purifier with “100 doses one dollar.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowie
Frederick County
Sherif McBride
MacPhebus
Eif
Phcaser
Riehl’s Mills
Bush Creek
Phebus
Tsking Hood
Children Entertain at Woman's College Primary Program
Last evening the Primary department at the Woman's College presented a well received program to a large audience. Miss Elizabeth Knott led with sympathetic technique while Miss Cora Carty and Miss Marie Schmidt performed notably. The May Pole Chorus and soloist Miss Helen Remsburg drew applause for their performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's College
Elizabeth Knott
Cora Carty
Marie Schmidt
Pauline McCardell
Hals
Volcea
College Hall
Elesper Houck
Helen Remsburg
Property Deeds In Frederick County Transfers Recorded
Scasa A Wenner and husband transfer property in Brunswick to Cora M Hosper for 125 dollars. Catharine M Roderick to Daniel F P Roderick gains interest in Frederick County real estate for one dollar. Salle K Aughenbaugh and husband to Charles C Waters include three acres more or less for two thousand dollars. Annie E Weiner and others transfer a lot in Frederick City for one dollar and premises. Joseph L Fisher and wife to Annia J Swendner a lot in Walkersville for 1160 dollars. John G Norela to A R Norris real estate in Frederick County for one dollar love and affection. John G Norris to A R Norris deed to Joseph A and Grayson C Weddle trustees to George W Anders seventeen acres more or less for three hundred fifty dollars. Rufus M Day assignee to Lo Teng F Day two hundred thirty five acres nine perches for fourteen hundred thirty five dollars. Randolph Parmly receiver to Flak Elgin real estate in Brunswick for one thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scasa A. Wenner
Hussad
Cora MM. Hosper
Brunswick
Catharine M. Roderick
Daniel FP. Roderick
Frederick County
Salle K. Aughenbaugh
Charles C. Waters
Annie E. Weiner
George H. Weiner
Mary
Winebrewer
Annie E Weiner
John G. Norela
A. R. Norris
John G. Norris
A. R Norris
Joseph A
Grayson C Weddle
George W. Anders
Rufus M. Day
Lo- Teng F. Day
Randolph Parmly
Flak Elgin
The Shooting Contest Opens At Frederick Gun Club
The two day Inter State Trap Shooting contest began at Frederick Gun Club with entrants from Baltimore and Washington. Late arrivals pushed start time back, and 10 events offered varied entry fees and added money, including merchandise prizes and steel bamboo awards, with more planned for tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Gnn Club
Baltimore
Washington
Ente
Nce
Memorial Day Plans by G A R at West Patrick Street
Members of the G A R meet at Mej E Goldsborough office on West Patrick Street to arrange Memorial Day observances. A memorial service will be held Sunday evening at 8 in Post Hall. On Monday no post hall service. members will march to Mt Olivet Cemetery for service and flowers. Send flowers to the hall at Church and North Market between 10 am and 2 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mej E
Mt. Olivet
Corner Church
North Market Street
Francis E Scott Key Council to Host Evening Smoker
Members of Francis E Scott Key Council No 48 OA GA BL will hold a smoker at their headquarters this evening. The committee promises an evening of complete enjoyment for members and friends with expected large attendance.
D A R Invited For Service With G B R on Sunday Evening
The D A R has been invited to participate in the service with the G B R at Kemp Hall Sunday evening at 8 o clock and to take part in the memorial services on Decoration Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. A. R. the Daughters of the American Revolution
G. 4. BR
St Kemp Hailoo
Local Wheel Thrower Believed to Be Injured on West All Saints Street
A man named Frank Ebberie, son of Thomas Ebberts, was thrown from a wheel on West All Saints street yesterday. He suffered a severe leg injury described as a painful wound in a reported accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Ebberie
Thomas Ebberts
Man offers unlimited handkerchiefs for a dollar
A man visited the clerk's office in the Coors area this morning and, with much talk, offered to sell an almost unlimited number of handkerchiefs for a dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coors
Strawberry fete at Frederick YMCA aids Auxiliary program
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Frederick Young Men’s Christian Association hosts a strawberry fete with hardcome decorations and a large ball. Delicacies include Frederick county strawberries, cake, and caramels as part of a two night event to support the association with varied stage entertainments and a Bell of Frederick recital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men's Christian Association
Junio
Thees Ander
Ananda
Frederick County
Frederick
Jedles
Mamie Ott
Folger M.kinsey
L.miotte
Jacob Tyson
Charlies E. Bess Hays
Title
Tas
D. D. Kolb
Milaces Trene Lindsay
Katie Lamar
Rose Barer
Nettie Haller
Sadie Duvall
Bewle de
John Green
Elmer Waltwan
Ira Miller
Leslie Cramer
W. Bear Zimmerman
A. Mc. DeGrange
Helen Schley
Bre
Bradley
Misces
Jane Staley
Lou Bast
Eleanor Abbott
Lou Landis
Lodie Esder
Henry Abbott
Victor Staley
Bernard Zimmerman
Aubrey Uindasy
Charles Zellers
Sira
Santa Chapline
Jesse Smith
Rose Chapline
Florence McDonald
Helen Wickham
Mamie Heck
Darrow
J. Travia Thomas
Geo. McGreery
Edward Herman
Adam Abrecht
Frank Newman
Thomas Schley
Rose Bear
Sue Stull
Margie Mantz
Allie Halle
Ide Canningham
Mery Young
Nazgle Duvall
G. Howard King
Owen Sompher
Thomas Z'mmerman
William Chew
Jesse Andera
Guy Duvall
Grayson L. Reaner
Frank Moore
Jeesie Lindasy
Jessia Thomas
May Lampe
Mamie Best
Josie Thomas
Nellis Boblitz
Grace Lampe
Edgar K. Moore
Caivia
Schildknecht
Walter Saunders
Elmer Dixon
Joan Beat
Albert Gulzon
Albert Y. Lampe
Ospar Rhoads
Lester Armacoat
Mary Nottagle
May Burger
Carrie Mehbrling
Rose Wertheimer
Kate Ranceberger
Ideia Fogle
Walter Harger
Frank Dixon
Gay Roger
Milton Woodward, Jr
Guy Rout
George Bowina
Tom Hersperger
Beafer Toms
Mica Elea Castle
Eliza Herd
Mia B. E. Brige
Nannie Miter
Frank Miller
Laura Getzendinner
Pearl Eader
Roger Wickham
George W. Lough
H.C. Haul
Frank Welter
Harry Fromke
Charles Brall
J. C. Maren
Salt Clings To Household Uses And Fire Engine Plans
Salt serves multiple home care roles such as staving off scorching in ovens using antler baking and aiding stain removal from teacups, carpets, and ink spills. It also notes practical cleaning benefits in whitewash and carpet upkeep. A Baltimore fire engine group plans a trip to Annapolis for a fraternal convention via rail and boat, with eager anticipation among the members.
Witness in police court case named Florence Offered
A clerkly dull report notes Florence Offered, a colored witness before Magistrate Riser Monday, not a party, with the case labeled as a police court matter. Mantz, son of E. P. Mantz, is very ill with catarrhal fever and listed as sick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence
Riser
Anatin Mantz
E. P. Mantz
German Baptists Hold Big Meeting and Sermons
Services at the German Baptist Church were larger than the previous night under Elder Hutchinson who preached on Rats and Sunshine. Tonight a sermon on The Devil, His Origin, Work and End will be delivered as the fair grounds prepare a kitchen and lunch room with three tanks and a large frying furnace for the crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leer Hutchinson
German Baptist Church
Andrew Ratehloson
Kansas
Hutchieson
Carroll County Laye Sbout
Fair Rgrounds
Glymar
The Bicycle Club Plans Big Meet At Frederick
Fredericksburg cycling notes detail a forthcoming meet with Betsy Commentcsing as secretary and invitations to national dealers for prize trophies. Track work at Athletic Park advances with a 1 inch cinder surface lay and five foot track pitch. A team race between Frederick and Hagerstown is proposed. Nusbaum and Schmidt post impressive distance runs on Sunday while Henry Smith eyeing a Frederick to Baltimore pace record attempt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bicycle Club
Betsy
Athletic Park
Ampia Tima
Parx
Geo. Weiner
Gagerstown
Fredrick
Hageratown
Philip Nusbaum
Nusbaum
Frederick
Washington
Jacob Schmidt
Baltimore City
Henry B. Smith
Hagerstown
Batimore
Baltimore
Local sale ads mix stock, bicycles, and remedies at market
A local advertisement notes the sale of George E Alger's stock including watches clocks jewelry and related items with daily continuation and reserved chairs for ladies. Also listed are bicycles models and sundries at low prices, carpet cleaning services, sewing machine supplies, and Victor Headache Specific promos with prices and offers through mid June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George E Alger
Struck by Lightning Near Chewville and Downsville
Samuel Stover was struck by lightning Monday evening while at a window in Bla house near Chewenville Washington county. The bolt shattered the window, knocked him to the floor, and doctors say his condition is very serious. Lightning also struck Mrs. Kendall’s house near Downsville, damaging roof and interior, starting a kitchen fire, with two Kendall daughters slightly shocked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Stover
Bla House
Chewenville
Washington County
Stover
Fannie Kendal
Downsville
Kendall
Hagerstown to Create City Fire Marshal Office
Washington county commissioners yesterday passed a resolution urging immediate creation of the office of fire marshal by Hagerstown mayor and city council and appointment by town authorities. A committee including W H McCardell and C E Heard was appointed to study the marshal’s appointment, adopt a district system, and estimate fire department costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Korn
Washington County
Hagerstown
W. H. McCardell
Book and engraving event at City Hotel Frederick
Mr B G Hiceberger will be at the City Hotel Frederick on May 31 from 9 to 12 and 2 to 4 showing stationery and engraving and offering information on the latest books. The Sir Knights Jacques de Molay No 4 commandery are ordered to assemble at the asylum Thursday evening at 6 30 in full uniform to attend Ascension Day services at the Methodist Episcopal Church Rev W McLenney to deliver the address. By order W Nase Youxe Recorder. Furniture polish Mazoline sold by Allen G Quinn & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.G. Hiceberger
Charles Street
Baltimore
City Hotel
Frederick
Jacques de Molay
No. 4
Knights Templar
Ste
Thureday
Methodist Episcopal Church
Wl. McLenney
Orcer
W. Nase Youxe
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the Daily News
Wasameron
D. C
W. J Moor
Wom. Anderson
Eee
China Clothets
Eseseenes Cc C. Carty
W. A. Manffe
John Hendrickson
Onl
Opera Acuse Orchestes
Bril- Macuy Ae
Floale
G. Blezet
Cornet
J. O. Casey
Berlin
A. Conradi
L’estudiantina
Spanteh
E. Waidtentel
Vocs
Maryland
Children of the Woman's College
O. U. Alb
Shoker
Ionight
Frederick Electorcentra
Friends of the Association
Tuteds
United Steam Fire Engine Company
Zoto
Annapolis
Fremen
P. RK. R. and
Western Maryland Railroad
THE
German Baptists
Rae Model
Josn Hendiczson
Bodook
Neidig
Rropece
A. T. Rice & Sons
ARD
James
WaLkith
Jas E Walker
aIe
OSB
Abe
Doll Brothers
Do& Brothers
Ladiss
Chijicest
Fredrmick
Japan
China
Dull'z
Pattsens
Don Hsorszas
N. Marert Et
McStrgan
Boston
Stacs
Rane
J. J. Remsburg
JONS
Remsburg
PH. G
N. Market St
Grof
Eecei
ISIS
Bemsburg
BOCK
Bartholomay Brew CO S
BOC
John 4
LIPS
Ooz
West Patrick and Telegraph Bite
Fredezier
W.T. Haller
Booth Market Street
Excelator Steam Carpat Cleaning Company
New Crown
New Arlington
New Tribune
North Market Streat
Cartton & Reap
Victor
Jane
Victor Remedies Company
FreDeRick, MD
G. E. Oline
Akeers
CuSr
Carpris Mattinge
Furniture
Paar
Marvin Bakery
Marvin's
Bigach
Bailing Grocery CO
Allen G. Qiynn & Co
L. EH. Mozom
North Market ST. N. B
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