Families Grow Smaller Across American Lineages
Boston statistician Dr. George J. Engelmann reports declining birthrates in American families since 1600. Analyzed from 1700 cases in St. Louis and 2038 Massachusetts genealogical records, childlessness rises among laboring classes to about 21.2 percent and 23.6 percent among higher groups. Average children per woman drops from 6.7 in 1600–1850 to 2.0 in St. Louis and 1.8 nationwide. 1895 Massachusetts census shows 20.2 percent childless among American-born, 11.02 percent among foreign-born married women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George J. Engelmann
Boston
Journal of the
American Medical Association
France
Engelmann
St. Louis
Massachusetts
St. Lonia
Frog Farming Gains Ground in Canada Industry Expands
Canadian frog farming grows, with Ontario leading. Last year Ontario farms output 5000 pounds of dressed legs and 7000 live frogs for science and stocking. Authorities note demand to lease land is rising, though licenses are scarce as land is already farmed. The Eastern ball frog Kauacatesbians yields large, productive stock. hind legs fetch 50 cents per pound.
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Canada
United States
Dominion
Ontario
Simes
Runaway Girl Home Marie Grobbs Found in West Virginia
Marie Grobbs, missing from Winchester Virginia, is found safe in Millville West Virginia with Howard Hoeffler. They wandered after leaving a Pawnee Bill Wild West Show, rode rail lines toward Martinsburg, improvised meals, 21 cents kept them going, and locals recognized her at Mrs Hokes where she helped with house work before return.
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Mamis Grobbs
Winchester
Howard Hoeffler
Fucther Town
Martinsburg
W. Vs
Mamie
Millville
Locust feast proposed in Lauraville area
G F Brochat of Hamilton Baltimore County plans a locust feast for tomorrow night with locust soup broiled fried stewed and served in pies Locusts fill every yard around Lauraville but some family members doubt the dish Experts note locusts offer little nourishment and taste like shell with the French as diners enjoying them with kidneys sweetbreads and other foods Several local figures comment on whether locusts are palatable or edible including Professor Phinhp BR Uhler and county officials
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. F. Broohat
Hamilton
Baltimore County
Lauraville
Mr. Brochat
Phinhp BR. Uhler
Peabody Institute
Dr. Uhler
John the Baptist
Baltimore
West
George W. Seipp
Tewson
C. John Slingriff
Balnamore County
Enysis
Funerals of Local Residents Reported
The city mourns multiple funerals with services held at homes and churches. James Long died in Baltimore and was buried at Holy Cross. James L. Kinna’s services were at his West South Street home with interment at Mt. Olives. Peter Randolph, colored, received services at the house and burial at Greensmount. A. T. Rice & Sons directed each funeral.
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James Long
P. B. Long
Baltimore
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church
M. A. Bryans
Joseph HO. Bayanaough
Frank J. Callahan
James Baum
Dennis F. Hogan
Obsries F. Me
Real Estate Sale On Bentz Street To Daniel Z Stull
Nosh B. Cramer sold for Joseph D. Green a lot on the east side of Bentz street between Church and Second streets with brick dwellings and a stable to Daniel Z. Stull for 2300 dollars.
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Nosh B. Cramer
Joseph D. Green
Bentz Street
Church
Second Streets
Daniel Z. Stull
Improvement Loan and Building Association of
Frederick
East Sixth
East Fifth Street
Unin
Aaid Association
Nqatle
Cramer
L. M. Nienover
Alse
Frederick Club Plans Four-Game Set With Wooboro Team
Frederick baseball managers arrange four games with Wooboro next week at Athletic Park. The opener is Tuesday with a second contest Friday. All games are scheduled at the same venue.
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Mannegers
Frederick
Wooeboro
Iss
Athletic Park
Baltimore and Ohio Officials Tour Frederick Visit
A Baltimore and Ohio Rail Road delegation arrives in Frederick at 8 40 tonight by special car on a Washington accommodation train. D E B Martin and B N Austin lead the party, joined by seven or eight other executives, after tours through Staunton Lexington Winchester Harpers Ferry Hagerstown Gettysburg and Antietam. They stay until 4 10 tomorrow afternoon with General L Victor Baughman hosting.
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Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Frederick
Washington
D. EB. Martin
Baltimore
B. N. Austin
Chicago
Staunton
Lexington
Winchester
Harper’s Ferry
Hagerstown
Gettysburg
Antistam
L. Victor Baughman
Bank Examiner Appointment in Maryland Named
Mr. Markell is understood to succeed Col. William E. B. Griffith as national bank examiner for Maryland, following the withdrawal of earlier plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Feleteietes Fmtafefeledn Fateh
Markell
Col. Wm. EB. Griffith
National Bank Examiner
Maryland
Memorial Day Service by Gen. Reynolds Post No 3 G A B
Iacomorial Day Program on Friday May 30 at 2 pm Gen John F Reynolds Post No 3 G A B Dept of Maryland will assemble at Post Hall and march with music to Mt Olivet Cemetery to place flowers on Union soldiers graves. The post will proceed to the G A R hall for exercises including prayer music scattering flowers and address by the Post Commander followed by benediction and return to Post Hall. Music includes America Tenting Tonight and The Star Spangled Banner.
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John F. Reynolde
G.A.B
Department of Maryland
Post Hall
Mt. Olivat Cemetery
Union
G.arb
Poat
Kay Monument
Mary Steckel
America
Work of Death Beulah Brown Poins of Rocks Typhoid Death
Beulah Benton Brown daughter of Mr and Mrs Geo F Brown died at her home at Poins of Rocks yesterday afternoon from typhoid fever aged 17 years 6 months and 22 days She was the oldest child a ME Church member active in church work Her funeral will be Thursday at 2 pm at the ME church with interment at St Pauls cemetery Also noted John Feeser well known in the city died Monday in Littlestown Pa of heart failure aged 80 He leaves six children including Mrs J M Birely of this city Funeral was held at 10 30 this morning.
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Beulah Brown
Beulah Benton Brown
Geo. F. Brown
Poins of Rocks
Deosased
M. E. Church
St. Paul
Whdn Feeser
John Feeser
Littlestown
J. M. Birely
Royal Arcanum Ruling Narrows Suicide Policy Changes
The Supreme Council of the Royal Arcanum, meeting in Atlantic City, approved policy changes on death claims. Executives will decide on paying policies for personal crisis reports and suicides, with forfeit if the member had less than five years in the order. All old officers were reelected except the sentry, replaced by H. Leisenring of Chambersburg, Pa.
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Royal Arcanum
Atlantic City
Her. Leisenring
Cnambersburg, Pa
Barn Burners Found Guilty In Westminster Circuit Court
Adam Lee a fourteen year old colored boy was found guilty of starting a fire that destroyed Mrs M J Woodward and Charles G Gorsach barns at Westminster and badly damaged the Montour House two weeks ago. He was tried before Judges Retell and Thomas in Westminster yesterday with the trial ending in a conviction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam Lee
M. J. Woodward
Charles G. Gorsach
Westminster
Montour House
Retell and
Thomas
Lawrence
Lee
Thas
Samuel Mack Held on Robbery Charge in Harassment Case
Samuel Mack, alleged robber of James Osworthy on a public highway, appeared before Judge Motter on a writ of habeas corpus. After preliminary testimony the court remanded him to jail to answer the charge. Bail at $200 remained unfurnished. Jos W Gater appeared for Mack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Mack
James Osworthy
Fine Field of Wheat at Hoack Farm Near Ceresville
Wm Roderick, tenant of Charles Hoack's farm near Ceresville, grows a fine Gelds wheat field noted as among the county's best. The advertisement claims zinc and grinding extend paint life to twice that of lead and ormolu, as described in the supply note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm Roderick
Charles Hoack
Ceresville
Masonic Festival Opens At New Temple In Kraderick
A festive Masonic event in Kraderick town fills the new temple with color and fragrance. Guests admire bunting, palms, and butterfly windows while Brenner's Orchestra plays as women in white and pink serve confections and fruit from star themed tables. The Eastern Star confectionary, fruit punch, and candy prizes add to the charm. The festival runs through Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kradericktown
Temple
Brenner
Ita
Frederick
Oisra Wineberg
Frederick brushes plant visit in Chile reported in Frederick MD
Frederick D Lipps reports from Santiago Chile that the National Brush Works on Libertad street 63 visited by President of Chile Juan Antonio Gonzales Carlos Lora and Maocant Casa shows new US imported machines designed by Motook Young of Frederick MD. The plant makes bone and shoe brushes and has government privilege to use its machines. The article notes hopes to supply the country with brushes as operations begin. Strike notes cover Maryland coal regions saying a strike is unlikely and local miners in Barrys burg W Va and Belington Weaver Coal Co are unsettled over loading payments.
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Wim. D. Lipps
Santiago
Chile
Young & Robinson
Republic of Chile
Juan Antonio Gonzales
Cailos Lora
Maocant Casa
National Brush Works
Libertad Street
Maryland
George’s Creak
Meyersdale
Barrysburg
W. Va
Baltimore
Weaver Coal Company
Belington
Carload of Hes ter beer arrives at Frederick
John H. Frazier acting as Hes ter beer agent received the largest car load of beer ever shipped to Frederick this morning. The car held about 150 barrels of beer and required two tons of ice to keep it cold during transit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Frazier
Hester Beer
Frederick
Prosperous Year for Maryland Insurance Firms
Maryland Insurance Commissioner Wilkinson released his annual report showing premiums totaling 10,946,508 and losses of 5,045,597 for the year ending December 31. He notes a favorable loss ratio of 467 percent and states all companies, including life and other forms, performed well in the state. The five largest firms exceeded losses by over 1,000,000 in premiums, while life companies showed a substantial gain.
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Wilkinson
Vontaime Aeropateeirar Sll
Life
Socidene
Adelity
Maryland
Frederick & Middletown Railway Car Barn Nearing Completion
The Frederick and Middletown Railway Company reports its new car barn is almost finished with tracks in use and cars running inside. Waiting rooms remain incomplete but expected to open within days as lighting and other fittings are installed.
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Frederick & Middletown Railway Company
Eclipse Shirt And Ladies Wear On Sale This Week
A short Monday talk highlights hot weather wear including Eclipse Shirt praised for comfort and style. The store lists a wide array of shirts and underwear for men and women in multiple colors and sizes with prices from 1.00 to 1.60. Mohair waists for ladies and ready to wear garments including washables and walking skirts fill the display with emphasis on quality and quick purchase.
Decoration goods and fabrics stall at Frederick store
Joux Alenprrogson promotes a wide selection of decoration materials for Ems Carnival. The advert touts silk like fabrics, laces, linens, and buntings, urging shoppers not to delay. It highlights natural wash ponghe bile, inexpensive decorative items, and a furniture and lamp selection at ISANOGLE & WAGAMAN 12 North Market Street Frederick MD with other merchants listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Isanogle & Wagaman
North Market Street
Frederick, MD
Hotel Employees Fight at Park Hotel Kitchen
Henry Sparks and John Henderson two colored Park Hotel workers fought in the kitchen yesterday. Mr. Olands Hoy intervened before serious damage occurred. Also report that Park Hotel proprietor E. E. Steale, recently ill, is now able to be about.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Sparks
John Henderson
Park Hotel
Mr. Olands Hoy
E. E. Steale
the Park Hotel
Died in hogpen man found dead near Middisburg
Frank Humbert a 26 year old farmer and son of John Humbert of Carroll County was found dead in the hog pen at his father's home near Middisburg Monday afternoon. He entered the pen to clean it and apparently suffered an attack and fell face first into the filth, suffocation the likely cause. He leaves a wife and child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Humbert
John Humbert
Middisburg
Carroll County
Local Entertainment and Services Listed at Park Theatre
Local page notes Park Theatre offers nightly acts this week with Frank Clayton and others plus a French vaudeville act. An event by the Reformed Church ladies set for May 31 in Old School House Hall with tickets and refreshments. Public notices deny Carnival programme arrangements and advertise entrees including an eye clinic at 28 Market St, an excursion to Washington and Baltimore by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, and store promotions on enamel ware, carpet coverings, and floor decor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Ladies of the Reformed Church
Feagaville
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Washington
Baltimore
Frederick
How Hot Hell Is Poster Sermon Echoes in Sermon Style
A colored preacher preached on hellfire, claiming it would be hotter than all wood in New York State, all coal in Pennsylvania and West Virginia, and all oil in the world, a fiery heap that would freeze a man after bell tolls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York State
Pennsylvania
Eschbach Elected Delegate to Alliance Meeting
Dr Eschbach of this city was elected delegate to the quadrennis meeting of the Alliance of Reformed Churches to be held in Liverpool England in 1904. He was also re-elected a member of the Board of Foreign Missions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eschbach
General Synod of the Reformed Church
Baltimore
E. EB. Eschbach
Alliance of Reformed Churches
Liverpool
England
Board of Foreign Missions
Commencement at St Johns College Annapolis June 12 18
Examinations are finished and about 22 seniors will graduate from St Johns College Annapolis one of the largest classes in the history. The graduates include Willard Ahalt of Buckistaville. An inspector from Washington is in Smithsburg investigating destruction of rural mail delivery boxes along the route to Wolfsville with boxes pulled down and holes shot in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s College
Annapolis
Willard Ahalt
Buckistaville
Washington
Smithsburg
Wolfsville
Rockville Racetrack Contract Awarded to Washington Firm
The Agricultural Society of Montgomery County awarded the half mile racetrack contract for Rockville grounds to contractor Bur ei of Washington. His bid was 100, Mi Airy Burglars Sentenced. John Dyce and Barnsy Zeitz pleaded guilty to receiving goods stolen from Baker and Sentz in Mount Airy and were sentenced at Westminster to 18 months each in the House of Correction.
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Rockville
the Agricultural Society of
Montgomery County
Burei of
Washington
Mi Airy
John Dyce
Barnsy Zeitz
Baker & Sentz
Mount Airy
Wastmiversi
House of Correction
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JODOK
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Damon
H.O. Keefer
Secy
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Park Theatre
Jos, Groff
Alien Rohrback
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Marie Grobbs
Thielhb
John U. Markell
Frederick Machines
Santiago Te Pros
Neringy
Lin Meindric
North Window
PF. B
Ems
Snart
Neidig & Miller
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Clinton & Main
S . Clinton
Main
N. Merket St
Frederick County
PG Pore
Ping Pong
Trip
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Spaulding Broz
Jean
F. B. Sappington
A. Glassware
Lotsa
Sapfingtos
SaaBéewly
North City Ball
Yun Big Btoke
Baugaix Bulletin
Rodooe
A. T. Rioxz & Sons
Telephone
Thomas P. Rice
East Fourth
Willard O. Keller
Patrick Bireet
Frederick, MI
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Sam's Place
Walter Rowe
East South Street
Fourth Street
Farmers’ and Mechanics
Natonal Bank of Frederick
Ares P
Mt. Olivet Camatery
Saylor
C. Waters
Apriddawtt Rior Sale
Secord
H.E. Wilcoxon
Arent
GARUS
D. H. E. Petermar
Franklin Street
W. Gaver
Court Street
Devileiss
Amos Urnee
Devilbiss
Nicodemus
Frederick Co
Noah EL Cramer
Hare
Bartholows
Patrick Street
Feagasiie Vibro
Irda
Clemeonvil
Merion Church
Buxton
JeMereon
Chariesy
Walkererttie
Mobler
Braddock
Peter
LosZon
Martet
Hank Brliding
Precavien
Harry E. Allen
Cosmutter
Par I. J. McCqurpy
John Chinaman
Elbert
Todd
D. D. Ball
The
Women’s College
McCardell's
Allen G. Quixx & Co
Boteler
Medical Department
Kansas City University
London
Market St
Baiti
L. EB. Mullinix
B. Mullinee
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