Stolen Chickens and Local News Summary
Local brief reports theft of five valuable chickens from H. F. Breiner. Notices issued for Fast Ball contest at St John’s grounds. Frank Sommers held on bail after assault arrest. security provided by Jacob Bohrback. C Dorsey Waters injured in a street collision. Waters is a noted Baltimore musician and former leader of the Pen-Mar orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. F. Breiner
M.G. U
St. John's College
Frank Sommers
Noes
Charles Qombsch
Neiiaber
Jacob Bohrback
C- Dorsey
Waters
Baltimore
Rirey Heumster
C. Dorsey Waters
Ridgely Street
Fremont
Frederick Avenue
Futers
Ceveral
Pen-Mar
New Cumberland set to host MC A branch meeting
State Secretary Wayte of the MC A reveals a Cumberland branch will be established with headquarters likely at the Lindell Hotel property. Subscriptions totaling 1500 dollars have been secured to inaugurate the undertaking. The next Bists convention is likely to be held in Cumberland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayte
Cumberland
Thes M.C. A
Lindell Hotel
Heavy Decline In Wheat Across Grain Centers
Wheat prices fell sharply with Western wheat dropping from 102 cents to 9 cents in Baltimore. The day saw a near identical drop for other grades, marking the first time Western wheat slipped below a dollar in Baltimore since last summer’s market manipulation by Hutchinson in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Beltimore
Bitcher
Hiutchincon
Chicago
Washington County Notes and Local Elections
Mr M S Barber was elected president of the Hagerstown Bank to serve the ex Governor's unexpired term. A Nicodemus was indicted for breaking into George Kline's house and stealing 140 dollars. Emanuel Martin's lands near Letternburg were sold: home farm 1832 acres to Katherine Martin at 60 dollars per acre. Feter Ball farm 123 acres to Henry Martin at 40 dollars per acre. Jacob EB Bell farm 97 acres to John M Newcomer at 75 dollars per acre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
M.S. Barber
Hagerstown Bank
A. Nicodemus
George Kline
Jaci Summer
Emanuel Martin
Letternburg
Katherine Martin
Feter Ball
Henry, Martin
Jacob EB. Bell
John M. Newcomer
Perfect Cataract Surgery Restores Carrie Schaefer’s Vision
Miss Carrie Schaefer underwent cataract removal by Dr. Juan J. Chisholm last week. The bandage was removed Bronday afternoon and she could see clearly without glasses, expressing great satisfaction and hope to return home in a week or ten days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Schaefer
Juan J. Chisholm
Bronday
Miss ScharZer Waz
Eerdrish
Rape and Murder Reported in Whitechapel Case
Special to Turk News from Lownex reports another woman attacked by the Whitechapel fiend. A nine oclock assault left the victim with a deep throat wound and the murderer at large. A description notes a tall stout stranger, well dressed with light moustache, not English, familiar with Whitechapel. Police pursue leads as terror spreads. The Sun cites a London murder notice from 3 p.m. New York time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turk News
Lownex
Whitechapel
Fannie
New York
Navy
London
Army Barracks Meeting To Hear Captain Lampon
Regular Army meeting at the Barracks tonight with Captain Lampon in charge of the curtain to share experience. No outdoor gathering planned this evening. Judgment for plaintiff Luther McQuade vs Dorsey Huffer for assault and battery on November 6 last. judge rules McQuade awarded $75.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lampon
Luther McQuade
Dorsey Huffer
McQuade
Railroad Officials Air Through City Bound for Cumberland
A special Pennsylvania Railroad train passed through this city at 10.50 this morning bound for Cumberland carrying senior officials. The party includes General Superintendent Robert Petitt General Manager GC E Pugh Superintendent of Motive Power F Shepherd General Agent J C Wilcor Frederick Division Superintendent Wilson Brown Master of Transportation A Orwig and others. From Cumberland the group will travel to Altoona Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad
Cumberland
Altoona
Robert Petitt
GC. E. Pugh
F. Shepherd
J. .C. Wilcor
Frederick Division
Wilson Brown
A. We “Orwig
Minstrels Open Season with Full House Anticipation
New York Clipper reports Al. G. Field & Gas Operatic Minstrels opening a strong season. The Military First Part showcases a full company with brass band and battlefield tableaux. Costumes and effects praised as the crowd reacts to a dramatic finale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Clipper
al. G. Field & Gas Operatic
Shookstown Shakes Correspon dence of The News
Miss Flora Amy Ida and their mother RMis Charlotte Gonso of this place spent Sunday with Mrs Edw Webster at Hermony Grove Chase Grove and 4 Phleeger spent Sunday with friends in Middletown Valley The school in this place under C M Paleeger had an average attendance of 23 pupils this term up from 21 the previous year The Catholic Harmonica troupe has been reu lited in this place with officers including Chas J Hof Aten FP Webster and others The Backy Springs Orchestra bloom and in a itien under thema s Measeli Leyi Wolfe has lately been painted Mr Cespader the artist Farmers in this vicinity have finished gathering corn
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Shookstown
Siookstowys
Flora
Amy
Ida
Rmis
Charlotte Gonso
Edw Webster
Hermony Grove
Mesre Chase Grove
Phleeger
Middletown Valley
C M Paleeger
Tharedey
Mng
Odicers
Chas J Hof
Aten
Webster
W Grove
Thing
CNM Teader
GW Grove
BF Grove
J Gave
D R Grove
Busa
Kiman
Measeli Leyi Wolfe
Cespader
Powell Receives Estate Inheritance From Mire Deboud
In a brief notice a sum of $500 was received from the estate of Mire Sarah Deboud of New Orleans, aunt to Powell. Deboud formerly belonged to a family tied to the Macor line, with prior ties to the South and a long residence there. The event marks a notable inheritance linkage across generations.
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Ig City
Bet
Powell
Sarah Deboud
New Orleane
Myes
Deboud
Mr Robt Garratt Heads South For Winter Health
Close friends say Mr Robert Garratt will leave Ringwood New Jersey to escape northern winter and seek a southern winter. His health is improving steadily and a complete recovery is hoped for after a period of open air and rest.
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Robt Garratt
Robert
Garprett Way
Ringwood
Wil
Bis
Pearre Case in Baltimore Divorce Proceeding
Judge Dennis commented on the Kirkland divorce dispute arising in Baltimore as he assessed arguments between counsels Gans and McClain. He suggested that proving marital infidelity by the wife would not exonerate Pearre, and if Kirkland failed to prove motive, the bill might be dismissed. The timing of the opinion delivery was not announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirkland
Baltimore
Jdge Dennis
Gans
McCiase
Connsel
James Graham Pearre
Guiley
Pearre
Uniontown Growth and Rail Ties in 1888 Pennsylvania
A letter from Uniontown, Pennsylvania describes rapid town and county growth, rail connections via B&O and others, a 1880 population around 5,500 rising to about 8,000, and local industry. The piece notes gas street lighting, local furnaces, and farming in the valley, with references to rapid development and community pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Unionrows
Fayerre County
Euiors
Uniontown
B&o R.R
PBR
Pvecr BR
Yesra
UN Il
Harrison
Pittsburg
Yonra
W. M
Maryland Clergy Meeting Amid Local Repairs and Visits
Hon Lotia E McComasie visits Baltimore and a special Maryland Claesix of the Reformed church meeting is set for Sabillasville with church business to be considered. Repairs on the Frederick Seamless Hosiery Company engine near completion and work to resume tomorrow. Various local notices include hair care ads and illness reports, plus a patent grant for electro plating apparatus to Louis McMahon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lotia E. McComasie
Baltimore
Maryland Claesix
the Reformed Church
Sabillasville
Frederick
Chas. Ritter
Ayer
Thos. Smith
Thos. S. Whalen
Afr
Lewis
Perfumera
Yeaterday
Louis McMaurr_y
Meaars
Henry
Charles Knock
Washington
Clarence Stoner
Pittebare
R. E. Fauble
Arthur Wilcox
Chas. Baughman
Funeral Held For Clarence C. Smith At Mt Olivet Cemetery
The funeral for Clarence C. Smith killed at Cacden Station Saturday night was held at 11 15 today from the B and O depot. Rev. Dr. Geo Diehl officiated with pallbearers John Turner Wu Fakle Wm Haas Chas Pranet Samuel Welsh and Styres Dent. A T Rice and Sons, undertakers, in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence C. Smith
Cacden
Mt. Olivet
Geo. Diehl
John Turner
Wu. Fakle
Wm Haas
Chas. Pranet Samuel Welsh
Styres Dent
A. T. Rice& Sons
Mean act raids Harmony Grove apiary at Rodkey home
A thief entered John Rodkey's Harmony Grove home Saturday night and stole a hive, moved it to the Monocacy nearby, drowned the bees, and returned the hive. No clue to the perpetrator is available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Rodkey
Harmony Grove
Death of Mr O H Anders of Maresburg
Full particulars state that Mr O H Anders died likely Sunday night from heart disease while home alone. Neighbors forced entry Monday night and found him in his bedroom. The remains were transported to the city and interred at Mt Olivet with Rev Dr Egelbach officiating. pallbearers were Branner Tyson Buckey and Romsberg. Schroeder & Son, undertakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O.'H. Anders
Maresburg
Mt. Olivet
Egelbach
Messra V.S. Branner
J. E. Tyson
B V. Buckey
J. F. Romsberg
Schroeder & Son
Undertakare
Musical Treat Delights City Hall Audience
The BLGO M CO presented a season opening concert at City Hall featuring the Stephenson musical combination. Noted violinist Signor Vitale, harp virtuoso Signor Fanelli, and vocalist Misa Mabel Stephenson drew an appreciative audience with birdlike arias, calling the performance charming and well received. The program included duos for violin and harp, songs, recitals, and bird imitation pieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hall
Bignor
Tale
Signor
Fanelli
Misa Mabel Stephenson
Vieira
Hary Vas
Vislia Abd
G. Scherzo
Signars Vitale Acd
Aadio
Itale
via_jin solo
Signor Vitale
Packing Staff at the Factory Sets Fast Pace
About fifty young ladies are employed in packing corn for shipment. The factory reports 1500 and belied, with six numbers at work, and all goods sold will be promptly shipped. The number of packed boxes will average around one thousand.
Fashionable Lockets Return With Ribbon Neckbands
Large lockets hang from ribbons around the neck as a revived style. Belis and broad ribbon shades accessorize gowns, held by a steel buckle if no silver or gold fastener available. Brown and blue dominate women’s dress and home decor, while blue signifies the Virgin’s color in Catholic churches. In old countries a blue forget me not marks a infant’s band in heavenward burials.
Cumberland region shipments and year totals for week ending November 17 1885
Shipments from Cumberland mines reached 7643S tons for the week ending November 17 1885, totaling 3 156 720 tons for the year with a gain of 287 198 tons compared with 1857. Rail lines show varied weekly and yearly totals with changes from last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cesk
Cumberland
Baltimore and Ohio
Pennsylvania Railroad
Chesapeak and Ohio Canal
Fifth Birthday Party at Locusts Circle
Miss Mary E Whalen celebrated her fifth birthday at Locusts Circle Enst Patrick Street from 3 to 4 PM. About seventeen guests attended, enjoying games, social talk, and refreshments. Attendees included Mariam Evans Lucy Neichardt une Boyer Margie Schley Bertha Zmumerman Grace Zmumerman Mary Staley Nannie Hattie Brookey Bessie Griffin May Harrison Sallie Firestone John Boyer Carlin Wright Dave Griffin Charlie Haller Robert Delspiaine and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary E
Susan Whalen
Patrick Street
Mariam Evans
Lucy Neichardt
Une Boyer
Margie Schley
Bertha
Grace Zmumerman
Mary Staley
Nannie
Hattie Brookey
Bessie Griffin
May Harrison
Sallie Firestone
John Boyer
Carlin Wright
Dave Griffin
Charlie Haller
Robert Dels
Piaine
Missionary Meeting at Glade Society Service
The Glade Missionary Society held its monthly meeting on Sunday evening. The choir performed two choruses and Rev S M Hench led prayers and Scripture reading. Members and guests delivered readings and songs with a final doxology and benediction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glade Missionary Society
S. M. Hench
Dayola Goldsborough
Jesus
Willie Zimmermen
Roy
Lenna Winebrewer
Nora Stone
Mr Pleasant
May Ci Gramer
Susie
Hattie Albaugh
Susie Bishop
Betting as a vice warns against wagering time and mind
John Ruskin condemns betting as a vile habit that wastes time and intellectual energy. He says it diverts passion from knowledge, inflates ego, and makes people tradesmen of speculation. He urges diligent work to gain lasting happiness beyond chance or money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ruskin
City Affair Delays Market Meeting to Wednesday Evening
The Aldermanic Committee on Claims met to review numerous bills ahead of tonight’s board meeting. The schedule shift moves the market event from Thursday to Wednesday evening, with city authorities prepared to address multiple claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aldermarne Committee On
Oclaime
Local Couple Receives Carriage License Amid Match
A 19 year old Mount Airy man David W Hail and 10 year old Connie Mar Crouse were granted a carriage license by Clerk Varcous with parental consent. Mr and Mrs B Grey Perry returned from their bridal tour and hosted friends on W Patrick Street. The News extends thanks to the Perrys for wedding cake memorials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seunia
David W. Hail
Mount Airy
Carrol Voua
Connie Mar ‘Crouse
Varcous
B. Grey Perry
W. Patrick Street
Abe
Perry
Moving Away
Mr. GC G Carty packs the personal effects of Mr F J Fitzpatrick for shipment to Baltimore and will likely leave today. Mrs Fitzpatrick departed for Baltimore yesterday and nothing prevents. Mr Fitzpatrick will leave for Baltimore today before heading to California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GC. G. Carty
F. J. Fitzpatrick
Baltimore
Huish
Fitzpatrick
Calfornia
Overturned wagon incident injures Mc Murray factory teamster
Owen Diggs of the Mc Murray factory suffered a near sessoua accident while driving through the deep cut on East Saint Street. The wagon toppled and threw him but he escaped serious harm and returned to work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen Diggs
McMurray Factory
East Saint’ Street
Orphans' Court Transactions Weekly
The Orphans Court reports letters testamentary granted to H W Stem and C N Stem on John Stem's estate and letters of administration to George F Thomas on Susan Thomas's estate. Final and first accounts of several executors and administrators including John T Tabler Wm Tabler Adamine Wordaworth Eneline Hood Hezekiah Kidwell Geo W Frazier and Hanis B R Johnson were settled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans' Court
Orphans’ Court
H. W
C. N. Stem
John Stem
George F. Thomas
Susan Thomas
John T. Tabler
Wm. Tabler
Adamne Wordaworth
Eneline Hood
Republican Jubilee Torchlight Parade in Mid Middles Town
A large crowd gathered despite mud for a Republican Jubilee parade in Middletown featuring torchlight processions, fireworks, bands from Middletown Frederick Boonsboro and others, two wagons with 31 young ladies each, two gong wagons with a large bell, decorated homes, and a postparade meeting at the City Hotel led by Ghes E Sister with Hon. Mr G Urner delivering an address.
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Harrison
Morton
Comas
Middletown
Kerdraville
Boonsboro
Myersville
Boocaboro
Frederick
Burkettsvisdle
Salt River
Bir
Ghes. E. Sister
Burketts
G. Urner
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Patrick
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BRHAD
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Crook
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KH Rush Lew
Precerick
Maller
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Iverie
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Cliford
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Fmederick
Riflemen Armory
Patrick St. Holler-Mink
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CIRBT
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Addrwas
Asprale
Lizzie
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Stron
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Lowell
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