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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1893
Page
3
Brief Bits of Locos and General Interest
A compact milestone of local items notes public school figures in Hagerstown, a Myersville hen hatching 85 chicks then 100 this year, a New London cow after a kick, market calm, and popular elfin youths. Maryland Christian Endeavorers set a Pen-Mar reunion for October 7. James P. Biser becomes storekeeper at Horsey’s. A four horse wagon breaks a wheel on East Patrick, repair follows. Cerrott school board nears a contract with Frederick and Howard counties. drill nights resume for Frederick Bigermen. Titlow and Shipley catch a 25 pound carp in Morocacy. Equinoctial storms loom and mosquitoes persist amid cash shortages. Picnics end, county fairs approach. peaches are being put up. Frederick Jefferson Turnpire Co declares 24 percent dividend. Calvin Smith qualifies as Road Supervisor in Election District No. 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
Ezra Ronizaba
Myersville
A. O. Burrell
New London
Hutto
Texas
Maryland Christian Endeavorers
Pen-Mar
James P. Biser
Horsey’s
G. M. Swank
East Patrick Street
Cerrott School Board
Howard County Board
Baltimore County Board
Frederick County Board
Frederick Bigemen
Samuel Titlow
Charles Shipley
Frederick and Jefferson Turnpire Company
Calvin Smith
Jordan
Yesterday's Hotel Arrivals
Fragmentary OCR lists names of hotel guests and county officials including Hezekiah Fox and D Fork Po Jehe Sarman Joho Ho Lib from the county, with several unreadable entries and partial city names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bo Ten
G. Spies
Gach
P. Moron
W. Me. McDozsid
M. Vieszs
W. R. Parrell
Remsbur
M. Senzeborr
Simon Noember
Ize Murrhy
Ratex Breezen
E. Selem
Retro Wisma Fe
Hezekiah Fox
Jehe Sarman
Joho
J. McCarty
Lencaster
Penn
Nilson
EK. Getz
J. Perote
Grand Jury Visits Jail for Inspection Afternoon
This afternoon at 1 o'clock the grand jury, twenty six required by law, visited the jail and inspected it. During their visit they were entertained by Sheriff Cromwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherif Cromwell
Man shoots repairman in Maryland railroad area
Leonard of Baltimore residence shoots Jesse Anderson a repair hand on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad between Buckeystown Depot and Lime Kiln. Anderson wounded seriously with a bullet that struck the left side and lungs. Leonard, aided by his brother in law, is arrested at Lime Kiln after fleeing. Doctors say Anderson will recover. he previously lost an eye in a prior accident and has a wife and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard
Baltimore
Jesse Anderson
Baltimore and Ohio
Buckeystown
Rairoad
Anderson
Jeremiah Dutrow
Frederick
M.G. Hardy
Washington Junction
Lime Kiln
Wm. Stone
Lime Ein
Mr. Baker
Buckeyetown
Ancersor
All Twine Sousin Two in Maryland Story
A Baltimore man traveling with a native in St. Mary’s county stops near Charlotte Hall at a colored family’s home. He comments on the babies, discovering triplets among several twins. The mother proudly notes eleven children, three twin pairs, one set of triplets, and two older children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
St. Mary's County
Charlotte Hall
St. Mary’s
Hvely
Sens
The Name Is Enough To Strike Terror In Cyclists
The Lancet warns that a bent posture from unsafe cycling can cause spinal deformity and thoracic issues. It urges immediate action, proper exercises to straighten the spine, and use of protective means to prevent kyphosis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Knox
Frederick
Larceny Case Involving Cephas Overs and Co-defendants
Cephas Overs was found guilty of larceny after a final hearing before Justice Hewes and jailed for lack of $200 bail. State witnesses Albert Dixon and Neil Martin were arrested on similar charges, held on $200 bail, then released on $100 bail each with J. Lee Simmons as surety for a Saturday hearing. Fr Marion Faubel represented the prisoners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cephas Overs
J. D. Moberly
Justice Leather
Park Mills
Hewes
Albert Dixon
Neil Martin
Dixon
Martin
J. Lee Simmons
Marion Faubel
Painting Things Red
Yesterday evening two intoxicated young men drove a horse and small vehicle along the road to New Market blocking passage and racing others. Two elderly gentlemen were troubled, and after reaching the city the men apologized profusely when confronted.
Horse dies after injury in field accident near Myersville
Cyrus Roaizahn of Myersville loses a valuable horse Tuesday evening when plowwork by Lensox Moser entangles the animal in a tree line. The horse reared and fell, gashing the thigh and severing arteries, leading to death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyrus Roaizahn
Myersville
Lensox Moser
Baltimore and Ohio Rail Yard Switching Project Progress
A large B and O Railway crew is laying switches in freight yards. On Saturday last, the Gew switch from the main track to the Frederick City Lime Company line was finished. Several other switches are being connected to the new routing units as workers reside in freight cars arranged for the task.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Jszi
Gew
Frederick City Lime Company
Tambrii
Fragmented OCR Summary of Literary Selections
A garbled OCR fragment references a literary society meeting and a fair set by ByStibe Wrorda. It mentions a request for cessation, a pledge by a person named YE T STIBE, and an unclear schedule. No clear names, dates, or locations emerge.
Morgan's Grove Exhibition Details At Annual Event
At Morgan's Grove an annual exhibition of agricultural and livestock displays was held showcasing local farming skills and county produce. Organizers announced plans for next year and commended the efforts of volunteers and participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan's Grove
Mo Grove Agricultural
Ana
Wagon front leaves verge farm with sugar corn load
The front wheel of a verge farm wagon owned by D. A. Spyder near Araby splintered at the Market and All Saints streets corner this morning. After delays, needed repairs were made and the wagon continued on to the McMurray factory with a sugar corn load.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. A. Spyder
Araby
McMurray
Market
All Saints’ Street
Relic Trade at Gettysburg Sparks Caution and Scams
A New York collector notes growing activity around Civil War relics at Gettysburg. Visitors report men burying and digging up bullets and shells, selling fake or misrepresented items, including a drum claimed to have battlefield provenance, with concerns of deception and fraud among relic dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gettysbars
New York
Pennsylvania
Gettysberg
Batlefield
Pickett
Gen. Reynolds
General Reynolds
Boston
Real Estate Transfers From Woodsboro and Frederick County
Frank L. Storer trustee transfers a house and lot in Woodsboro to Sarepte A Wetkers for 620 dollars. Enos Doud and Margaret Remsbure convey one acre more or less to the Board of School Commissioners of Frederick County for 75 dollars. Jacob Rohrback et al trustee transfers 38 acres of land to William HH Holt for 4506 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank L. Storer
Sarepte A Wetkers
Woodsboro
Enos Doud
Margaret Remsbure
Board of School Commissioners
Frederick County
Jacob Rohrback
Et. Si
Wiliam HH. Holt
Isnd
Frederick College Opens New Term Amid Larger Attendance
The Frederick College began its regular term after welcoming new pupils last Thursday. Attendance exceeded last year's start, with Prof L S Tilten reported to oversee Latin Greek and elementary instruction for 45 students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick College
Tday
LS. Tilten
Askseier
Colt Jumped At The Startled Rider In Dusty Field
A startled rider near a dusty field reported a colt leaping suddenly. No injuries or further details were provided. Local witnesses described the incident as rapid and unexpected, with the horse veering away from the rider.
Runaway Incident Leaves Rider Injured Near Exim West
A reported runaway event on the moonlit western area of Exim sees Biv. and Hirgi Taylor involved. The horse bolted, upsetting the wagon and injuring Taylor, who was left in the house with a guard for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hirgi Taylor
Exim
Taylor
Houze
Purchase of two Roland Park lots by Bailie K Boyce
Bailie K Boyce of Merbankstowan buys from the Roland Park Company two Baltimore Roland Park lots on Bythewood avenue for six thousand dollars. Each lot fronts 50 feet and runs 150 feet deep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lana
Bailie K. Boyce
Merbankstowan
Roland Park Company
Roland Park
Baltimore
Bythewood Avenue
Personal Roundup of Visitors and Departures
Purely personal notes from Mt. Pleasant to Frederick Hagerstown and beyond recount visits and returns. Prof H F Schemtt of Baltimore guest of W H Lease Mt Pleasant returns home. Multiple residents and relatives travel to Baltimore Philadelphia Rockville Chicago and Kensington for family visits fairs and events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. F. Schemtt
Baltimore
W.H. Lease
Mt. Pleasant
A. &. Kendrick
Hoexerstown
Mt Pleasant
C. E. Biggs
Walkersville
S. Pleasant
Messrs
Thos, Buckey
Chas. Wison
Lilly Miller
C. L. Kennard
Frederick
Wm. Kennard
New Market District
Kennard
Rockingham County
Mies Mollie Mehring
Carrie Mehrling
East Street
Ida
Lynne Metcalfe
Harmony Grove
Robert Crane
Piedmont
W. Va
Nellie Cole
Hagerstown
Chas. W. Hoffman
Lewis Mebbing
Rockville
Clara Hugle
Washington, D. C
Emms Lochner
East Pifth
B. Rosenour, Jr
Philadelphia
S. M. Hench
Lillie Houch
Orence Gesselman
Chicago
Hench
Amon Burgee
North Potomac Street
Carroll Counties
Afr
Jesse Reifsnider
Baltimore County
John Baker
Alles Ters
Ministerial Institute
Sliss Kate Crum
West South Street
Emma Batman
Kate Snowell
Aliss
Minnie Meberly
Arthur Wonder
Hallie Derizabaugh
North Marset Steet
Hugh Roddy
T. E. Pope
Mechanicstown
Col Carter
City Hotel
Baltiimore
Brrs
A. C. Lorentz
K. A. Figgins
Kensington
Montgomery County
Chas. W. Ely
Connecticut
Uncle Hiram at City Opera Yance features Woodell in comedy
The play Uncle Hiram opens at City Opera Yance Thursday with Aaron H. Woodell delivering excruciatingly funny performance as the eccentric woodsman. Miss Tross Grinwold shines as a top comical singer, while the production uses impressive mechanical effects including a working saw mill and a dramatic railroad boiler explosion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Hiram
City Opera Yance
Aaron H. Woodell
Large Crowd Views New Reservoir Construction Progress
Citizens from the city visited the new reservoir on Sunday. Contractors have moved rapidly toward completion but recent weeks brought considerable rock that may delay finish. Rumors of stock mishandling by drivers were denied. mules are reported well treated and in fine condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taz
Pretty Souvenir Presented By Local Merchants
Pretty Souvenir samples from James Walker & Co were shown to members of the bank News Six yesterday. The display featured metal pint holders and other finely crafted keepsakes in honor of Bermsdorf Day. Merchants of Frederick, Whusel Hermes, Geissingsings and others attended the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Bh
Women in Government and Education Roles in 19th Century US
A fragmentary note cites the census finding 239 women lawyers in the United States and mentions women government clerks teachers and commercial roles, highlighting limited but present female participation across public and educational sectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esch
Excursion Party Enroute to High Enob Under Escort
A small excursion party accompanying 3 Peace dancer ty heading to High Enob traveled this morning. The group was taken to their destination in a vehicle provided by Horace Zachar Fagus. The party consisted of 1% summer boarders staying with Mrs. Nico decas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Zachar Fagus
Nicodescas
Marriage Licenses Issued In City
Caepsi Ezra Cling and Minerva Idella Frost, both of this city, were recorded for marriage license issuance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caepsi Ezra Cling
Minerva Idella Frost
Bitten by a Cur Dog On North Market Street
This morning between 8 and 9 o clock Charles Finneyfrock, who drives a coal cart for Jonathan Biser, was bitten on the right middle finger by a small cur dog near Andrew Babels residence on North Market street. He followed the dog toward Woodacre Pike. Mr. Netdig helped and the dog was shot near Netdig's house. Finneyfrock had his finger dressed by a physician. the dog was suspected of rabies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Finneyfrock
Jonathan Biser
Troxt
Andrew Babel
North Market” Street
Woodacare Pike
Finney Frock
Wm Nelsig
Netdig
Mr. Finneyfrock
Buckeystown Works Ride On to Corn Shipments
A Washington Star writer reports Buckeystown Maryland shows no Depression impact as Buckeystown Packing Company runs at full tilt with 150 tons daily receipts. Many teams haul corn to factories while creamery and tannery run normal, shuckers strike briefly for higher wages then return to work. Fires cause losses across the county and graves of notable figures in Mount Olivet and Reformed Lutheran cemeteries draw visitors amid improving roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Star
Buckeystown
Frederick
Buckeystown Packing Company
Tmes
C. d. Keller
Philadelphia
Algo
Ar. Flizsimmona
Butt
Barbara Friechie
Francis Scout Key
Mount Olivet
Mir
D. Michael
Washington
Baltimore
Junior Steam Fire Engine Company Holds Quarterly Meeting
The Regular meeting last night admitted 48 members and 30 new members. A committee reported on railroad excursion rates to the Washington centennial but the group declined the invitation as many members would be at work. The Independent Fire Company also met and referred the excursion rates report back for further action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior Steam Fire Engine Company
Capitol
Washington
Hare Company
Carpie the Mosre- Varszed from G to II weight note
A fragment notes a weight measure in pounds with spice reference. The garbled text mentions Carpie the Mosre Varized from G to II and lists pounds and spice. Incomplete details limit clarity but indicates a weighing unit and spice context.
Merchants Advertise Stocks and Prices in Dated Notice
Fragmentary OCR shows merchants urging customers to place orders soon with emphasis on stock levels and prices. The text mentions serges and rice money and a warning not to delay before ordering. Reads like a brief commercial catalog item from a local paper.
Maryland County News And Notes Of Circuses And Courts
September term of Howard county Circuit Court opened yesterday. The Elkton fair opens today with hopes of a strong showing. Deaths include Arianna D. Banka of Howard county and George Dale of Cecil county. Whitecaps oppose an objectionable female in Howard. Democratic primaries set for Kent on September 16 and county conventions the following Tuesday. Carroll county Republican convention elects delegates to state and judicial conventions, adjourned to September 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard County
Union
Cecil County
Harford County Teachers’ Association
Belair
Bishop
A. Curtis
Wilmington
Denton
Queen Anne
Laurel
Arianna D. Banka
Maryland
George Dale
Cherry Hill
Elkton
Washington Wilkinson
St Mary's
George Baker
Barton
CG. S. Carter
Washington
Brittan’s Bay
St. Mary’s County
Kent
Carroll County
Runaway Accident Near Gettysburg Road Wrecks Wagon
Lillard Patterson and Miss Lizzie Munshower of Freedom township Pa travel to church when a frightened horse at Mr John T Longs residence on Gettysburg road plunges. Shafts and traces break as the horse bolts dragging Mrs Patterson into the road. Mrs Patterson sustains bruises and is taken to town then home after improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walls
Lillard Patterson
Lizzie Munshower
Freedom Township
Church
John T. Long
Gettysburg
A Romance From Hagerstown to Frederick
A Hagerstown Mail item recalls a near misadventure in Frederick last week. A woman crossing the street heard a gong, feared an electric railway car would strike her, but the sound proved a flattened grinder. The supposed track turned out to be a wagon path laid the day before by a gypsy wagon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
Frederick
Frederick-Middletown
Echoes of the Fire at Green Field Flour mill
A Sunday morning blaze destroyed the Green Field Flouring mill leaving only heavy stone walls. Fire was found at 3 a.m. and completed in two hours, with wheat and 100 barrels of flour lost. Manager Va J Zeittinger, for A Zeittinger & Son, located 28 to Washington at the time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Va. J. Zeittinger
A. Zeittinger & Son
Washington
Frederick wheelmen visit Woodsboro and dine at Safihs hotel
Notes of the Wheel recount a Frederick wheelmen party traveling to Woodsboro last evening where they enjoyed a chicken supper at Safih's hotel. An advertisement extols Syrup of Figs as the true laxative with permanent benefits, while warning against inferior remedies. James K. Walker & Co advertise ladies hosiery at the Chicago fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Woodsboro
Safih
Bebmsiorff
Chicas
Laleo
Chicago
Great Rockville Fair Ad With Low Round Trip Fare
Local notice promotes the Great Rockville Fair on September 6 7 and 8 with a round trip fare of £1 70 including admission. Describes trotting running and hurdle races shaded grounds water and refreshments and a fee of $1 76 round trip including admission to the fair. Also mentions miscellaneous ads and prices for hay and other goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockville Fair
Adv
Rockville
Baokston Tailor Offers First Class Menswear Arrivals
New season lineup features fall and winter coats and sp: novelty garments. Customers invited to view latest fashions and leave measurements with Baokston, a premier tailor known for precise fits. May provoke strong attention among downtown shoppers.
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