Sewe Of The Syaits and Nearby Events
Miscellaneous Maryland news items from Cumberland to Cambridge. Cadet officers named at the Naval Academy. a Baltimore engineer injured on a water train. Civil War survivors meet in Cambridge. a rock on a shipboard is described. a Baltimore drowned man is buried. Governor Smith makes appointments. state election preparations underway. a court case challenges a warning as a vote. water scarcity affects B&O passengers. Cumberland suffers drought. the Washington Frederick and Gettysburg Electric Railway project shows promise. local booster commentary urges practical progress and investment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georges Creek
Cumberland
Naval Academy
Cambridge
Annapolis
John H. Hubbard
Baltimore
Neck
Smith
Buffalo
State Department
State
Peter M. Kreis
Misa Helen O. Taylor
Yo Hoe
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Washington, Frederick and Gettysburg
Thurmont
Montgomery Reisner Nuptials at Shippensburg
Rocky Knell hosted the Montgomery residence for the wedding of Miss Rachel Montgomery and James Edward Reisner of L. C. Reisner & Co Lancaster Pa. Miss Mary Rummel was maid of honor, Julia McCandlish played the wedding march, and Rev. George C. Henry with Rev. Isaac Motter conducted the ceremony. The couple depart for a three month abroad tour funded by the bride’s mother after an elaborate luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery—Reisner
Rocky Knell
Julia McCandlish
Newville
George C. Henry
Isaac Motter
Death of Mrs. Henrietta Cover at 77 in Thurmont
Henrietta Cover widow of Cyrus Cover died at her Thurmont home on September 20 after about a year of illness at age 77. She was daughter of Jacob and Sarah Lidis and sister of Milfred Fiery and William Samuel Jacob Lidie of Thurmont. She married Cyrus Cover on November 2, 1852. four children were born, two surviving Miss Lele Cover and Mrs. Clara Cooper. Husband died August 24, 1891. Funeral in Thurmont Catholic Church conducted by Rev. Fr. J R Manley, interment in the United Brethren cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henrietta Cover
Henrietta
Cyrus Cover
Thormont
Smantha
the Decessed
Jacob
Sarah Lidis
Milfred Fiery
Leitersburg
Mesars
William
Samuel
Jacob Lidie
Thurmont
Lele Cover
Clara Cooper
J.R. Manley
Aciating
A Lightning Rod Swindle Hits Edgemont Farmer
Samuel R. Fitz, a local farmer near Edgemont in Washington County, was swindled out of 70 dollars in a lightning rod sale. A visitor claimed the rods were a county sample and charged 67 cents per foot, totaling 70 dollars after two men demanded payment two days later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel R. Fitz
Edgemont
Washington County
Mr. Fitz
Maryland
Fits
Contested Will Suit In Washington Involving $1.5 Million
In a Washington suit to contest the will of the late George W Utermehle an estate valued around 1 5 million is involved Wilton J Kert and D W Baker and Seales Dee appeared Yesterday they petition Mrs Hose M Taylor and Mrs Mary E Norment to sustain the will as to real property The case began with a caveat by Utermehle alleging unsound mind and undue influence The answer is a formal one Young Democrats to Organize in Democratic headquarters this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trermehle
Washington
George W. Utermehie
Wilton J. Kert
D. W. Baker
Seales Dee
Hose M. Taylor
Mary E. Norment
Utermehle
Local notices and arrivals at New London area
The column records numerous neighbors visiting and returning home from trips, church duties, and family moments. It notes Mrs Abalt near Peterstile, Lola Ferrell, Miss Dixon, Miss Hemp, Rev Helfenstein leaving Ss Marks for Ellicott City, and Prof Harry Jones back at Johns Hopkins. Rural delivery debates linger as farmers plan wheat seeding and Rev White plans meetings at Central M P Church. Mrs Albaugh hosts Rev and Mrs White at New Market area home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New London
Sirs
Jane Clary
John P. Jones
Frederick
Harry Jones
Johns Hopkins University
W. H. White
Central M. P. Church
Rachel Albaugh
Rev. W. W. White
New Market
Church Activities and Local Election News
Services for Holy Communion set at Evangelical Lutheran Church at 7 30 pm. Junior Endeavor meeting at 7 pm. Rev D J Wolf returns to preach harvest service at Reformed Church Walkerville next Sunday at 10 am. George M Fisher files 325 names for Sixth District Congressional run. Ezra Beachley suffers stroke two miles north of Middletown. condition improving. White fox sighting near Biggs ford reported by W H Rams and father during wood haul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Junior Christian Endeavor Society
D. J. Wolf
Pennsylvania
Reformed Church
Walkersville
George M. Fisher
Congress
Board of Election Supervisors
Washington County
Ezra Beachley
Middletown
Nightmare Fear Explored By New Orleans Lawyer
A New Orleans lawyer describes his nightly terror of nightmares with choking sensations that paralyze judgment and drive extreme actions. He notes the suffocation dream state differs from real peril and discussions of such fear have appeared in trial defenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alwnarn
New Orleans
Newy, Grieans Times-Democrat
Nome News and Public Notices From Nome and Beyond
An Alaskan report notes the Klondike ship returns to Nome on September 28 with passengers and casualties, while crews recount drownings and hardship. Carpenters and Joiners of America in session elect officials, separate treasurer role created. Florida storms to be signaled by 75 ft towers, and a New York murder mystery prompts police investigation. A Georgia lynching tragedy follows, Texas flooding looms, and Cleveland proclaims Home Week with events and reduced rail rates.
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Carpenters
Seraston
Carpenters and Joiners of America
W. D. Huber
Yonkers
P. J Maguire
Philadelphia
J. E. Ports
Boston
T. Cueron
Troy
Bayer
Chicago
Sec
Penatient Anestey
Woroster
Mase
W. D. Mishler
Kansas City
Bio
New York
News York
Charles F. Pook AN Yuare
West Eighty-fourth Street
West Seventeenth Street
Fher
Cleveland
Ohio
Western Reserve
Big demand for unskilled labor in Texas and rail traffic
A dispatch notes growing unskilled labor demand in Texas as railroads move workers. It also reports Italians from Chicago and Mexicans entering the region, plus a transport Thyra sailing from Portland to Manila with a cargo of hay and grain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Chicago
Portland
Manila
John Bossing
Louisville
Grace Preston
F. D. Sharp
U. S Grant
Kansas City
Sharp
Springfield
Mass
Jimmy Michael
Bobby Walthour
Michael
Walthour
Large German Carp Landed by Potomac Fisherman
Captain J Graham McClellan proprietor of the McClellan Hotel Wever ton reported catching two German carp in the Potomac river on September 2. Using hook and line he landed both after about an hour. The note mentions large oaks growing from advertising acorns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Graham McClellan
McClellan
Weverton
Potomac River
The Secret Service and the Secret Code Dispatch
A New York Tribune report on the tiresome work of deciphering government ciphered dispatches. It describes the use of keys and numerals, varying by dispatch, the challenging task for cryptographers, and examples from Spain and the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
United States
New Tork Tribune
New Great South American Kidney Cure Promises Fast Relief
Six hour treatment claims to cure kidney and bladder ailments in men and women. It relieves water retention almost immediately and promises dramatic improvement. Sold by S Schley & Bro druggists in Frederick, Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S.schley & Bro
Drageists
Frederick
Stopa the Cough and Quick Cold Rescue
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets claim to cure a cold in one day with no cure. Pay 25 cents. This compact remedy touts rapid relief and affordability for shoppers seeking fast action against lingering symptoms.
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Sewe
Syaits
Neaverdar Snd
Cousty
Peters
Peterstile
Lola Ferrel
Slay Ogie
James B Forrell
Thomas Willard
J.L. Gent
Bersater
Wallacy Everhart
William ‘Working
Ellicott City
Mr. Working
Mark
Beate Dixon
Lazzie Hemp
Peter Hemp
Emmitsburg
Wilber Long
William Ferrell
Rees Albert
Steiner
Esgle Mills
Misa Rose Schindhhelm
Henry Hoffman
Anna Lauder
News OF the Churches
W. HR. Rams
Ville
Klondier
Cape Neme
Gleason
Neme
Nome
Elverton
George Bell
Will Branch
Branch
Mills
Bell
Houston
Brazos
Waco
Kopperel
Lower
Tutt
T&s
the Secret Service
George A. Gilbert
North Market St
Ant Torrenter
Uncle Sam
Boelles
Pierce
Dr. Pierce
the Buffalo Restaurant
West Patfick ST
The
Messare
Chas. N. Haver
WM. S. Miter & CO
Oenibal Hardware
Anna Giering
E. Baltimore
Keeley
Keeley Institute
Washington, D. c
Sais
Catumbia
Fe Mare
J. L. Kervand
Ergrater
Pennsylvania Ave
Fisdiy
Carty
Carty’s Furniture Store
E. Patrick St
Fred’k, Md
B. H. Blackston & Son
JAS. E. Walker & CO
Lowenstein & Wertheimer
Goss
B. Rosenour & Sons
Etchison
W. H. B. Etchison
S. Market St
Frederick, Md
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