BRIEF BITS Highlights From The Local And General News
A mix of oddities and notes from Maryland to Pennsylvania. Cumulative items include Mr Wm G. Smith of near New Market yielding 81 pounds of potatoes. a group of county youths heading to Washington. 400 markers on the Antietam battlefield. carrier pigeon with inscription No. 15 3805. Jane Grey Swisshelm’s Pittsburgh landmark visit. Rhode Island’s size and population stats amid state politics. moral quips and seasonal signs. notes on autumn and winter retail ads. observations about women who do fancy work. Hebrew New Year begins Sept 19 with superstition about bananas. Lord Dunraven’s full name. Mrs Martha White bicycling. banking depots and profits. apple crop affecting cider and vinegar supplies. Isaac Butts repairing a farm wagon. Lillie M Besra’s Bower globe with 150 red flowers. quips on knowledge and a man dying after smoking 100 cigarettes a day. a Knoxville incident. invention of noiseless pneumatic shoes. raccoon predation on corn. Lowndes’ twin Yale boys: 22, six feet one, 170 pounds, active classmates and seniors.
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Wm G. Smithof
New Market
Comaty
Washington
Antietam
John Isatherman
Middletown
Myersville
Jane Grey Swisshelm
Swissvac
Pitsburg
Swisshelm
Horace Greeley
Ehbode Island
Baltimore
Lord Dunraven
Bir
Winches
Thomas Wyndham-Quinn
Martha White
Unadilla
Isaac Butts
Lillie M. Besra
Delia
Capes
Knoxville
Yen
County correspondence from early Maryland notes residents
The column records local letters from Cresk, Avery, Creagerstown, Della, Utica and Utica area towns. It lists residents visiting relatives, sales of land, fires, school openings, harvest work, weather notes, and church activities. Mentions people like Charles Dodac, Mr Hood, Miss Cora E Cecil, Rev. John A Asper, and J D Long among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. E. Long
Rocky Bridge
Unting Creek
George W. Free Ia
Washington, D. C
J. F. Potman
Hunting Creek
Benjamin Adalt
Middletown
John MM
Flossie Bell
Mesara
Grashon
Joseph Martin
J. A. Snook
J. A. Hankey
Evangelial Lutheran Church
John A. Asper
Reformed Church
Public School Growth and Rainstorm Impacts Report
The principal and board of Trustees plan to increase pupil numbers by twenty, enabling the hire of an assistant. A heavy rain last Friday overflowed streams, saturating the earth and benefiting late corn and pasturage. Mr. Cox of Washington DC and Mr. Dorsey of Colorado visited G W Shafer’s family. The Religious Committee organized gospel services for September and October led by local pastors, with a large, impressive turnout last Sunday. The Board of Directors meets tomorrow. the Literary Society hosts a debate on Maryland public schools’ efficiency, with readings and recitations, open to nonmembers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utica
Ctica
J. T. Asper
Lutheran Church
J. M. Heach
Reform Church
Lutheran
Walter Bush
Elarionet
Reform Choir
Re Rue
V. Biser
Clarionet
Feaga
M.C. A
Marion J. Kline
Literary Society
Maryland
Mountain Peach Interests in Reedynville Grow in Washington
The peach industry has reached large scale in Reedynville Washington county with 27 peach cars shipped to distant markets last week. Sixty four wagons stood along the railroad track awaiting unloading and 23 peach solicitors from distant points registered at the Wyand House in one day. Beedgeville growers claim a saving of one half by shipping in refrigerator cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reedynville
Washington County
Wyand House
Beedgeville
A Superabundance of Candidates in Allegany County
The Allegany county slate is crowded with about 160 candidates for county offices, including 50 seeking seats in the Legislature. The Wellington and Pearré factions have united, likely easing political tensions in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegany County
Wellington
Pearré
Alderman Duifendal Expected Home For Hall Heating Plans
Alderman Chas. Duifendal, who has been in Baltimore, is expected home this evening. A committee on hall and buildings will meet to review specifications for steam heating the city hall.
Jack the Giant Killer and the tonic Hostetter’s Bitters
An old advertisement extols Hostetter’s Bitters as a universal remedy for indigestion constipation biliousness and related symptoms. It claims thoroughness promptness and world wide reputation including malaria relief and rheumatism benefits. The text cites testimonials and a money back guarantee via Albert J. Pearre Etochison Building Perry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
Wea
Prysicuos
Gomez Alive Denies Cuban Rebel Death Rumor
News reports from Havana and Camaguey negate rumors of Maximo Gomez death. General Maceo confirms Gomez well and energetic. Blasco to march to Camaguey with 3,000 cavalry to reinforce Gomez, 15,000 infantry and 2,000 cavalry remain to hold positions. Maceo replaces rogue band with court martial threat and warns foreign property will be protected. Locally, damages suits and odd notices appear amid ads and public notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weill
New York
Herald
Department of the East
St Louis
Cuba
Key West Fla
Camaguey
Havana
Maximo Gomez
Maceo
Gomez
Puerto Principe
Mela
Nueyitas
Blacco
Roloff
Pampo
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Wall Street, ET
the Daily News
Lowndes
Yale
Clase
Drygate
California Fig Syrup CO
SAP Srapcisco
Cal
Fyille
REW Tork
Charles Dodac Ot
The
Peachareless Armor
Mr Hood
Museas
Rice
Annis Mssuka
Frederick
George Kusecker
Keyser
Charles
John Maysilies
Elkton
Alice Hays
Jeanis Jobs
Martinsburg
Ideboro
Fet
Patterson
Tughter
Cadtown
Sasa Raby
Philade Hae
Mim Nannie Soan
Westminster
Phebe Fisor
Woman's Home
Foreign Missionary Society of the Lutheran Church
Mosaic
D. A. Sharrets
Anna Dorcus
Myra Musser
Marcie Adams
Annis Miller
George Stull
Western Maryland College
Robert Null
Hanover
Avery
Hazal Cashell
Locust Grove
Virginia
Rock BU
G. T. Barnsley
Cora E. Cecil
Marian L. Groomes
J. James
James Cashel
Atlantic City
Gondora Roger
Amy Belt
Ome
Creagerstown
Aleft
Hubert L. Ogle
Liberty
Della
Flint Hill
Forest Grove
Joseph Compher
Dairy Oland
Licksville
Montgomery
Barnesville
Florence
Lillie Sears
Nar Dalis
Rockville
Amy Davis
Adwnetown
Effie Simmons
Thurston
Mr. Cox
Washington, D.C
Dorsey
Colorado
G. W. Shafer
Croga
Karl
Mus
Ewe Worpim
Alvert L. Pearre
Etchison Pall
Killoh
Albert J. Fearre
Etohuwson Building
Gomz
Shamocrin Pa
John DromheHer
Patrick Heary
William Gilham
Fretts Schumber
F Welker
West Shamokin
J. Langdon & Co
Neweon
Ene
Scracros
Tohn Ricade
Thomas Dore
Jim
Ice” Corbett
Phil Causey
Dan
Casey
Brooklyn
Fraker
Rieu
J. McGrider
Atlanta
Dr. Fraker
Hor
Chamberisin
E.G. Gresors
Fredericktown
Mle
A. L. Pearce
W. R. Rody
Mr Airy
L Beare
Karis
Atchinson
Pia
Abbert L
Pearre
GEO
A. Gilbert
Mes
Macket
Lauent
Mornty
John
Portland
Ore
Lexing Wn
Harry T Butter
BNE TE Eee Eytes
Coopstown
S. Y
Grand Jury
CH Nelson
Knuwn Hers
Waterville
le G. Bunker
Henry Sampron
Joe Bannon
Washington C
Hey
Standard of Company
Buku
Kusata
Harriy
Saratoga
J. R. McKee
William McCall
Shiloh
W. J. Wilson & Son
Canty
Org
Carty
Patrick ST. Fredsrior
Fahrney
Ener Ahrney & Son
Aker
Liniment
J. J. Bemsberg
North Market
Cee
Vive
Address Social Medicine CO
River St
Chicaqd
Ochler Bros
Druceiste
Ana Igles
Gad Pices
Otglaa
Pms
B. Yeakle
City Hall Shoe Store
Frederick, Md
W. H. B. Etchison
Boutrmaree
St., Frederick, Md
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