Death by own action tied to Fair thefts in Emmitburg
In Emmitburg county, Fannie Fair daughter of William Fair living with her uncle allegedly stole two 2 50 gold pieces two dollars and coins from Norman Fair. She bought a gold watch using the funds and later died by self-inflicted wound after revealing a false name Mary Yankey and hiding the theft amid gossip. Ada Farney implicated but not charged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Fair
Waypesboro
Fannie Fair
William Fair
Emmiteburg
Fannie
Ada Farney
Fair
Fuss
God Watch
Miss Fair
Ada Forney
Ada
Mr. Fair
Mary Yankey
Farney
Work of Death and Local Obituaries in Middletown Area
Obituary notices report the deaths of Charles McCanbay Crone Milton E Biggs Julia M Miller and Susan Minor from Middletown and nearby areas with funeral plans and interment details. Additional items note the planned demolition of the Annapolis gubernatorial mansion and a farm gift proposal for an orphans home, plus a Mad Stone cure anecdote and local merchants offering it.
Pittsburg Exposition Opens With Sousa March
In Pittsburg, 15,000 attend the Exposition Society’s new season opening. Sousa and his band perform as a new march The Pride of Pittsburg receives enthusiastic reception. Pittsburg merchants unveil entirely new, lavish booths showcasing unmatched artistry and costliness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Turkish Ambassador Ordered Home From Paris Mission
A dated foreign affairs note reports Munir Bey the Turkish ambassador to France ordered to return to Constantinople. It also mentions Emperor Nicholas visiting Paris unofficially to wreath M Faure, and other global notes including a Blaine boundary survey and Pekin Times dispatch.
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Munir Bey
France
Constantinople
Cleveland
Norwich
Conn
Baltimore
Margaret Thalhim
Blaine
Wash
Nicholas
Paris
Loubet
M. Faure
Prince Chun
Berlin
Pekin
London Times
Had a Grudge Against Father-in-Law in Philadelphia
A well known musician Henry Gysehi was fatally assaulted by his son in law Jacob Pidenhofer at Chestnut Hill near Philadelphia. Pidenhofer fired three times after claiming Gysehi took his wife due to poverty and lack of recognition as a son-in-law. The incident ended his life and sparked a deadly family feud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton E. Biggs
Mary E. Copeland
Donbs
Mt. Olivet Cemetery
Julia M. Miller
Julia M
Charles M. Miller
Lewis M. Nixdorff
East Second Street
George, Lewia M
Henry M. Nixdorff
Frederick
Samuel Hinks
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Sept. S
Henry Gysehi
Jacob Pidenhofer
Chestnut Him
Pidenhofer
Gantschi
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Charles MC. Crone
Charles McCanbay Crone
Middletown
Kaller’s Mill
Mr. Crone
Reformed Church
J. W. Pentius
Reformed
Susan Minor
Mt. Pleasant
Silver Hill Church
Bosley Boyce
Silver Hill
A. T. Rice & Sons
Naval Academy Grounds
Annapolis
State House
Sharpe and
Eden
Thomas Johnson
William Paca
William Smallwood
Maryland
H. J. Kitzmiller
United Brethren Church
Quincy
Waynesboro
J. L.grimm
W. H. Washinger
W. H. Weaver
J. P. Anthony
J. R. Hutchison
Elmer Entler
Winchester
Rev
N. N. Hall
Young Butler
L. E. Ritenour
Chamberlain
A. L. Pearre
Sousa
Uma Won &Cain
Newport
R. 1
Constitution
Columbia
Toulon
Turkey
Sporades
Grecian
New York
Emporia
Kansas
Kan
B.S. Sprague
First Methodist
Foresters
Buffalo
Troy
N.Y
Order of Foresters of the
Atlantic
Southern
Middle States
Scranton
Standard Oil Company
Bayonne
N. J
Youth
Columbus
America
Moe
Chicago News
John S Halloway
A L. Pearre
Harper
C. SN. Hauer
Frederick, Md
B. W. Grove
Gilbert Bros. & CO
Baltimore, Md
Tship
Yager
Oxford Sale
J. & T. Cousins
Qchildren
A. Gilbert
N. Market St
Arthur Smith
Pennsylvania
E. Bernard Nicholls
Boston
Harry Vardon
Edgewood Golf Club
Smith
British Guinea
Brazil
Hostetter
Minnie Ryan
St. Louis
Pierce
Dr. Pierce
Brree
Louisiana Avenue
Erec
Pr. Pierce
Just
Mundell’s
Men’s & Ladies
Oxfords
David Wineberg
City Hat
ieSdawly
Great Southern Pty. Co
Harry
WM. S. Miller & CO
Holland
Allen Rohrback
Nest City
Wall Street
C. B. Mackey & Co
Hudson Building
Iesthursat
Wilson
Carvel
Gibson
Baltimore Club
Sherwood
Melvale
King’s
Wheatland
Pauldones
Sommerset Club
Reliable
C. N. Hauer
Interstate Telephone
Carrollton Chemical Co
Lester
Annlenn
P Brumu
Epsin
Arty
Clinton E. Main
A. E. McConnell
Joosa
West Patrick Street
Righ's Bazar
Carty
Carty’s Furniture Store
E. Patrick St
Fred’k, Ma
Serge
B. H. Blackston & Son
B. OD
JAS. E. Walker & CO
James E. Walker & CO
Frederick Tailors
Lowenstein & Wertheimer
Scuioss Bros. & Co
B. Rosenour&sons
Etchison’s
South Market Street
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