Brief Bits last of November highlights and curios
A Cumberland mound yielded two skeletons and relics. Travelers flood roads as hotels report a rush. Turkey and the American eagle mix in light notes. Jewelry fashion shifts to earrings. A wire fence fences Emmitsburg's M E Cemetery. Alabama rules insulin premiums false excuse. English earrings rise in popularity. British military life magazine aims far with bullets. Christmas prep speeds up for some. Post office candidates multiply daily. A feather duster jokes about scarce turkeys. Knodle of Boonsboro sees raspberry blooms. A clog dancer may win at cards. Dentists sometimes smoke, yet extract. Senator-elect Wellington returns from Canton after talks with Major McKinley. Manafield hands out 150 bread tickets. Thermometer hits freezing. mountains wear snow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland
M.E
Emmits
Alabama
England
Joseph Knodle
Boonsbors
Wellington
Canton
Ohio
Major McKinley
William A. Manafield
Personal notices from Frederick area visits and trips
PURELY PERSONAL. Mrs John Ramsburgh and Mira Kate Rameburgh of East Church Street visit Dr Jesse Ramapirgh Washington DC. Miss Blandhs Ogle spent time in New London and attended Thanksgiving entertainment. Miss Mamie Sheetenhelm returns from Mepie Lawn near Frederick after time with Major Harvey ienge. Lizzie Lease Blanche Ogle Mamie Sheetenhelm and escorts spent evening at Middletown and rode the electric car. Mrs A Murray Thomas visiting a few days in the city. Mr and Mrs Edward Moberly Westminster visiting Geo A Schroeder home on West Patrick Street. State's Attorney William H Hinks traveled to Baltimore and will return with Myre Hinks and daughter. Ezra Cramer left for Knoxville. G Allen Jones of Washington returns home today. Willem P Maulsby and Mrs attended funeral of Mrs Thes B Ciendinen in Baltimore yesterday. Eugene Grove returns from visit to friends in Baltimore. Harry Grove in Baltimore recently. Miss Rebecca and Francis Eady of Middletown spent a week with friends in Washington. L S Shoford of Hagerstown visiting near Broad Band. Miss Less Mee Doub near Hagerstown visiting cousin Miles Bettie Doub near Frederick. Mrs George Shax of Woodboro' en route to Mrs S W Ebe in Middletown. Harry Simmons of the city spent yesterday with friends near Lewistown. Prof L S Tilton of Frederick College returned from Philadelphia after attending Middle States and Maryland college presidents meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mm. John & Ramsburgh
Mira Kate Rameburgh
East Church Street
Jesse Ramapirgh
Washington, D.C
Blandhs Ogle
New London
Mamie Sheetenhelm
Mepie ‘Lawn
Harvey Ienge
Frederick
Lizzie Lease
Blanche Ogle
Middletown
A. Murray Thomas
Edward Moberly
Westminster
Geo. A. Schroeder
Patrick Street
William HH. Hinks
Baltimore
Myre
Hinks
Ezra Cramer
Knoxville
G. Alien Jones
Washington
Willem P. Maulsby
Thes B. Ciendinen
Baltmore
Eugene Grove
Balid- Jaore
Harry Grove
Misaea Rebeccs
Francis Eady
Shoford
Hagerstown
Broad Ban
Less Mee Doub
Miles Bettie Doub
George Shax
Woodaboro
Mra
W. Eahe
Midletown
Harry Simmons
Lewistown
Tilton
Frederick College
Palladelphia, Ps
Middle States
Maryland
Fortunes, Will, and a Missing Heir in 19th Century Scandal
An Associated Press telegram reports a disputed fortune linked to the Shaffer estate in Middletown. Executors seek Dor sey Dorsey and his brother, as they are believed entitled to a bequest of 300 to 900 dollars, with involvement from Dor sey's mother and her two sons. Shaffer died leaving about 75,000 dollars to relatives, with 1,000 dollars left to Dor sey’s mother, who has since died. Authorities in Springfield, Ohio, have been asked to locate Dor sey. A large portion of the estate has already been divided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iar
Stocfer
Biraleree Covery
Shafer
Dorsey
Toms
Shaffer
Springfield
Ohio
Deaths of A Hitselberger and J A Miller in Maryland
Two obituaries recount the deaths of John A Hitselberger 77 at 1102 South Corey Street Baltimore and Jacob A Miller prominent farmer and fruit grower in Washington County. Hitselberger survived by a brother a widow Laura Morgan and five children with services at St Jerome’s Catholic Church. Miller Sd died after prolonged illness aged about 82 born in Sandy Hook district, former Maryland legislator and B&O director survived by wife and four children Justice Preston E Miller Keap Tryst Clinton E Miller Rev Oliver Miller in California and Marshall at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ony A. Hitarlberger
John A. Hitselberger
South Corey Street
Baltimore
St Mary’s Collage
Zomitaborg
This County
Charles Hitselberger
Libertytown
Aitselberger
Mary Walz
Mosara
J. Louis
Thomas
Edward
Frank Hiteclberger
St Jerome’s Catholic Church
Tacor A. Miller
Jacob A. Miller
Froit Crower
Washington County
Sandy Hook
Weverton
Miller
Bandy Hook
Maryland
Hoe
Republica
Jets
Hamilton
Presbyterian Church
Justice Preston E. Miller
Keap Tryst
Clinton E
Randy Hoox
Hev
Oliver Miller
California
Marshall
English Journeyman Printer Wanders 5000 Miles
George Hales, a veteran printer, traveled over five thousand miles across the South Isst and West on foot. He left Clocionat in November 1994 after a lengthy period of unemployment and now resides in Elliott City. He is English and well known in newspaper offices nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pridt
George Hales
Elliott City
Clocionat
Ellicott City
Frederick
Hales
Robbery Conspiracy Sentences Mightily In West Virginia
Detectives Reardon and Moberly of the B and O service arrested eight men in Charlestown West Virginia accused of robbing stations stores and freight cars along the Baltimore to Martinsburg line. They were tried there and sentenced to one to four years in the penitentiary. Harvey Lesse auctioneer sold multiple properties for Charles H Smith at Urbare and Urleans including two farms totaling 2022 acres and 1595 acres with various acre prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cauget
Reardon
J. D. Moberly
B.& O. BR. B. Service
Charlestown
W. Va
Saunders
Irwin Johnson
William Jones
Smith
Baltimore
Martinaburg
Charletane
Harvey Lesse
Charles H Smith
Urbare
Ijamsville
Wyattstown
William Murphy
Urleans
Nathan Englar
Stranded Bee Boy Tries to Return Home In Frederick
An 18 year old boy from Scranton Pennsylvania, giving his name as Charles Kelsey, arrived in Frederick this morning with no money or friends. He said he ran away after a supposed craze and managed to reach the city where he became stranded. He solicited funds from sympathetic people to return home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Kelsey
Scranton
Frederick
Gelsing
Contings and Co Delay Due to Freight Train Breakdown
A freight train breaking down a short distance below Mitchell Airy caused the 4:90 o'clock train for Baltimore to be late, arriving after nine at Baltimore. All trains to and from Frederick were delayed yesterday, and today’s early mail was several hours behind schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Contings, B. & Co
Mit
Baltimors
Frederick
Repainting at Baker Residence by Lamp Crew
Henry Lamp directs a crew repainting the Joseph D. Baker residence on East Cauren Street. An ad promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as the claimed blood purifier in current public attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Lamp
Joseph D. Baker
East Cauren Etrest
Hood
Militia Plans Camp Outings and War Readiness
The article details proposed summer encampments for Maryland militia units led by General Thorne Morford. It explains equipment needs, funding, and the plan for brigade and regimental camps, plus a potential war scenario with Spain and the role of various regiments and the Naval Battalion in upcoming drills and sea instruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biste
Mousey Wat
General Thome
Morford
Cotrag
Howard
Uvlte ‘Son
Boston
Amelent and Honorable Artillery Company
Baltimore
Uciopar
New York
Maryland
Tolcheater
Navy Department
Spain
J. P. Phipps
Etait
Willa Howard
Letters From the People Urge Sunlit Rooms This Winter
A reader writes that many city homes block sunlight with heavy curtains. He urges opening windows and letting sun into rooms to keep inhabitants healthy. He compares sunlight to essential life for plants and warns carpets and furniture are replaceable, health is not.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raya
Napan
Beran
Social World Pound Party at Wachter Residence
A social pound party at the home of Mr. Martin D Wachter in West Charl esville on November 26 featured Mrs Ella Wachter and Mr Howard Keyser hosting guests and games. The dining table overflowed with seasonal delicacies and attendees included Annie Keyser Lille Lanhart Lizzie Lens Tucker Carrie Johnson Sophie Reese and many Wachter family members. Little Miss Ann Schley will host a fifth birthday party at her West Second Street home from 3 to 5 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Realdeoce
Martin D. Wachter
West Charlesville
Mias Ella Wachter
Howard Keyser
Hoad
Doxstess
Misa Annie Keyser
Lille
Minnie Lanhart
Lizzie
Lens Tucker
Carrie Johnson
Sophie Reese
Bernie Smith
Mary Stottle
Meyer
Minnis Fox
Grace Rhodez
Annie Honek
Navale Wachter
Berth Hartsock
Ella Wachter
Mattie Wachter
Mersis
John Rice
Harvey Smith
Lewis Ranneberger
Ernest Smith
Dimuet Danis
Ann Schley
Thomas Schley
West Second Street
Revival at Ut B Church Detailed Daily Activities
The article outlines revival services at Ut B Church led by Dr. O L A M Frankegiting and Elder Branefesd with sermons by Washington speaker Biagden and Erlully M Casares. It notes congregational meetings, St James carnival preparations, and multiple sermons across churches, including Presbyterians and Lutherans, plus events at the YMCA and various Episcopal and Methodist congregations.
Train Accident Leaves Worker Wounded In Pittsburg
A workman named W Miseoa, 624 Fitzestreet Pittsburg PA, was struck by a freight train near Baltimore. He suffered severe leg injuries and facial damage, was taken to Frederck and then Montev Hospital for treatment. An editor’s reflection follows in Hanover Record about newspaper practice and a family incident about Mr Movers son’s hand injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Miseoa
Fitestreet
Pitsburg
Arack
Br & West-Bond
Baltimore
Uble Fretebt
Yeaterday Moratoy
Hartman
Water Bratton
Bolp Ae
Frederck
Montev Te
Neliber Seg Wi
Amecca
Local Shooting Match at Groff Park December 81
A shootlog event is announced for Groff Park on Thursday at TL o clock m for turkeys and a 600 pound bog with shot gap and life. Also notices on Christmas sales, jewelry store promotions, and a church clerical order regulation by the Pennsylvania Railroad, plus charity sales and entertainments at Saint Mary’s, Kaffee Klatsch drive, and a doctor’s health ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Groff Park
Best and Kepler Silk Goods Ad Opens New Line
Best and Kepler offer silk dress goods and cloaks in the city. They claim returns of 2310 percent dividends and invite patrons to inspect their well stocked assortment. A new line of novelties opened this morning, inviting customers to see for themselves.
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the Daily News
Cermiass
Parus
Lily
Eeds
Dispatch
The
Asameron
D.O
LL. Moons, Ubiaf
Weather Bureau
AL Ladlea
Rete Paemeen Eoonmig
Chris'mis
Lesolvents
Seneenseeeee Minosby
Lesolve
Maulaby Morey
Beer, Ala, &c
Ene Meee
Gene Dort & Co
Frank Ebenbauer
Groft Park
Immona, Jeweler
A Newman
Fratees
Snd Newman
Trustees
Edward Howes
John A.C. Lipps
Jobn Hendrickson
Bodock & Neldig
Tham
Peter Shapfers
Coluged Bervant
Wemorn Dispatch Gees
Howe
Ldroggtasa
Ut B
Thedr. O.L. A.M
E'der Branefesd
Fabroey
Hey
Diicman Biagden
Erlully M . Casares
Sculb
Young Men’s Christian Association
Presbyterian
Ted
Victor Statay
Dr Hartman
B. Loole Baugher
Lutheran World
York
Gotwald
L. A. Gotwald
George O. Fasgaren
Princeton
N.J
Ferguson
Brotherhood of St. Andrew
Clampett
Balthmore
St. Mary's
United Brethren Church
C. W. Stineapring
Lake
Evangelical Lutheran Church
A. Stewart Hartman
Reformed Church
Bea
Methodist Efiecopal Church
Methodist Episcopal Church
Order of American Mechanics
Leonard
Young Men’s Christian Associator
Hurch
Clarksburg Methodist Episcopal Church
BE. C. Vimara & Brother
Annie Frost
Luther 8. Wilson
William Harris
R.R. Murphy
Ats Union
First Reformed Church
Tenth and
Wallace Streets
Philadelphia
D. I. Beale
Green Street Methodist Epiecopal
Fourth
Tenth Baptist
North Presbyterian
First Presbyterian Church of
Northern Liberties
Pidge
Sectler
Wilisra Markey
Wiedout
Whedom la
Hanover Record
Rane
Ace
Popuar Nation
Gous
Byuse
Svery
W Mover
Emmitsbargh
Eldt
Jobn Sendrickson
Luz
Joan Henprsozeon
Simmona’ Jewelry
Penneylvania Railroad
Lene
Pennesylvania Railroad Company
Pittsburg
Erie
St Mary’s
al Saints Bundey
Kaffee Kistoh
M.C. A
Frederick Select Orchestra
Hartley
City
N.R & D. Matts
South Market Street
Simmons’ Jewelry Store
Gorham Sterling
J. Mitler
International Building and Loan Association
Carlin House
Frederick Chiy
CHOON
DOW
WOW O. Wilbur & Sons
Notioe
Bailing Grocery CO
Central Hardware CO
Svezrtsuzn
Sverston
Scauliz& Kings
Central Hazyware
Staat Novelties
TEE Rsw
Bodook & Neidig
Frodock
Nsw
Dees Goods
Abe
Sas
Dusiel
Budoce & Neidig
A. T. Bioz & Sons
A. T. Rix & Sons
North Market Barret
Telepgone
Childbea
Jas. Hi. Woaraee A
J. J. Remsburg
Yom J. Remsburg, PH. G
Prescription Druggiet
J. J. Bembeorg
Doll's
Otaterg
Ea Bate
Aires
Placa Ier
St . Alo Pada
Pheasants Duoka
C. D. Dou
Buffalo
Oystres
MOBIC
Ghar
N. Aauer
A. B. Bargett
Muscatel
Raisina
Valencia
London
Henz
Inc
A. B
Miller & CO
WW & Scutes
Patrick Strart
Best & Kepler
Bazsr
Mulliniz & Kemp
Mettoox & Kune
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