Fragmented 19th century notes mix town events and crimes
The brief items mention a free farm system proposal in Easton, a steamer at Port Deposit, a water-supply discussion in Hratieville, and various local incidents. A man with an impediment is discussed in rent disputes, while a counterfeiting claim and a Liberty-era jailbreak figure in the chatter. Additionally, a divorce case in Nora Meads and custody of three children are noted.
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George
Daisy
Easton
Port Deposit
Hratieville
Fintan
Tates
Themahios
Cirota
Tim
Hervert
North Si
P. Brown
Frederick
Toi
AL McCorvas
Mare
Hospital Transfer for Edward Hose in Baltimore
Edward Hose was taken to a Baltimore hospital on Sunday for an appendectomy. He was accompanied by George B. Alexander. The patient is reported to be in a bad way, having recently recovered from an attack of typhoid fever.
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Edward Hose
Baltimore
George B. Alexander
Surrey Addition House Project Attracts Speculation
A rumor about a palatial home in Surrey Addition circulated for days. A local architect drafted plans for a house costing $55,000 excluding the lot, with the owner and exact site still undisclosed amid ongoing inquiry.
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Surrey
the Mail
Memorial Day Services by Hagerstown Lodge 308
Memorial Day services held at the Academy of Music in Baltimore Nev E. o Berk and G. A. Annual observance honored Lyne deceased members Frank G. Burhaus and Albert Hell Jr with a large audience, elaborate elk motif stage, and a program of hymns solos and readings. Proceedings led by J W Cook Exalted Ruler, with charitable receipts support.
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Academy of Music
Hagerstown Lodge
B. P.O. Ellis
Lyne
Frank G. Burhaus
Albert Hell
JW. Cook
Ayeard
Chas. Webb
J. Harry G. Ash
LeRoy Mays
Albert Nitzel
J. W. Cook
Buiter
Thaesmo
Dan Anna Goddard
Lorize Andl
Voettiva
J. Spander Kled
Bro. Georgoto
Ag Kuebler
Qmartette
Wo Cook
Harvard
Esteen
Actin
Frank Pure Irgas
Toseph A
Fraternity Memorial Service Reflections on Immortality
A memorial service sermon frames humanity as a single social mass and stresses love, sympathy, and immortality. Rev. E. Delk and Rev. E. Delz declaim that death teaches life, immortality rests on Christian faith, and immortality should be grounded in love and shared humanity.
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Aduath
E. H. Delz
Elks Sermon on Unity and Faith in Baltimore
The oration of Charles R. Schirm of Baltimore extols Elks ideals. He says belief in God, good character, and American citizenship unite members beyond creed or party, urging reverence for departed brothers and a nonsectarian, inclusive lodge fellowship.
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Chas. R. Schiim
Baltimore
Order of the Elks
Schindel's Kidney Pills for Kidney and Bladder Health
Advertises Schindel's Kidney Pills for kidney and bladder diseases, back weakness, Bright's disease, and urinary troubles. Claims cleansing effect on kidneys and blood purification. Price 25 cents per box. Prepared and sold by S. B. Schindel, 104 SN Potomac St, Hagerstown, Md.
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Schindel
Bright
B. Schindel
Potomac St. Hagerstown
Karl
Untitled obituary fragment with scattered names
Fragmentary obituary notes for Ars Catharine Puinerva and relatives. Mentions Baptist church, daughters Mary Sby Ringselé and Mrs Samuel Kendal Pleas ans, brother George Bowers, sister Mrs Nancy Brown, with interment at Pleysagt Val ev. House departure at daydock.
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Ars
Catharine Puinerva
Ierbaoy
Arine
Vents
Gera Baptist
Mary Sby
Ringselé
Samuel Kendal
Pleasans
Albert
Pleasant Vally
George Bowers
Degrinss
Nancy Brown
Smithsbuery
Sauer
Sundar
Pleysagt Valev
Shu
Terrible ARHetlon found by a boys’ reading group
A confusing fragment reports a local incident where a young man found a mushy item and a group of youths read passages daily, quoting them as they go. The text is fragmented and unclear.
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Iri
Intruder Robbery Attempt at Isolated Home
Mrs Rennicke, living alone at a remote house, surprised a man entering through a back window. The intruder fled as she cried for help. Davitt Reever Jesse Glover and others offered to invest in securing the residence if he returned. A careful search found nothing disturbed and no trace of the intruder remained. The motive is believed to be robbery.
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Davitt Reever
Jesse Glover
Durinz
Pig Killing and Plaisirs In Outlying City Sections
Local columns describe pig killing at dawn and evening, with young men preparing pork for guests. A light social note mentions fashion items and bonnets. Virginia politics page lists L. E. Lookabil of Roanoke as a Superintendent candidate for Public Policy. An ad touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for eruptions and sores. Furniture bedsprings and hats are advertised by local dealers.
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Te City
Yang
Wareham
City Pharmacy
Runaway Six-Horse Team Crashes Near Keedysville
A six horse team owned by Nathaniel Memma and driven by Edward Memma ran away near Keedysville while hauling rails. They broke loose at Reedy's warehouse and were stopped by James Norris. Charles Mumma pursued but was kicked, dying from injuries. Charles Dayhoff of Baltimore was shot in the arm at home. the gun misfire caused the wound. Dayhoff’s condition worsened, and his son Harry traveled to Baltimore on the Fast Mail. A detailed account of the shooting and subsequent medical care follows, including amputation considerations and doctors involved.
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Atte
Chas
Dayhot
Itis Foot
Nathaniel Memma
Edward
Keedysville
Reedy
Jas. Norris
Norris
Chas. Mumma
Charles Dayhoff
Firemen Save A Church In Cumberland
Firemen and volunteers battled a blaze at a Methodist church in Cumberland. A deacon prayed on his knees as heat forced him to rise, while others used lanterns and a pole ax to aid efforts. Trustees arrived and the interior was saved from severe damage.
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Gumberland
Lanter
Ivet Achureh
Ce Dour
Tutt 45 and Alexander Joho Berried in Wells Valley
In Wells Valley, Tutt 45 and Alexander Joho were buried north of Usncock amid the Cimberland Valley's early gutters, as two Ilish stars appeared among the first signs in the region.
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Tutt
Alexander Joho B
Wells Valles
Usncock
Cimberland Valley
Church Bazaar and Revival Notes From Local Churches
Rev RM Moo M E church plans weekly bazaar and refreshments Fridays and Saturdays in rooms above Bowers jewelry store or Schizteruin on Washing Lon street. United Evangelical Church reports four new members from revival, totaling two admissions with conversions since it began. Revival continues as M C A anniversary event at St Maris church was postponed. ministers’ sonage at St Paul’s noted with a fine survey pending.
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RM. Moo
M.E
W. Franklinder Ladies’ Guild
Bowers Jewelry Store
Schizteruin
St Maris Church
St. Paul's
Revenue stamps must be cut to prevent fraud
Government orders require cutting or perforating revenue stamps to deter reuse. Scammers wash ink from used stamps and steal thousands, with one man stealing about $30,000. Other notes promote Dr King’s New Life Pills for health and Homer S Williams Christmas novelties.
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U.S
Robbers Loot Berkeley Spirit Post Office Stash
A post office in Berkeley Spirit was robbed of stamps and cash, with no clues or arrests. Commissioner Hagner received a letter naming an old man Deformer at Hancock as keeper of the stolen goods and directing officers to seize them. Marshal Chrissinger and deputies were dispatched to the isolated wooded area near Hancock by the canal.
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Berkely Sprit
Hagner
Lim
Deformer
Hancock
LC. S
Chrissinger
A Lively Trial in the Squire’s Court
The Poppe and Easterday case before Squire Beachley grew tense on Saturday with shouting and a counterclaim. Poppe, Easterday’s father in law, faced a suit over furniture taken for rent, while Constable Pollenberger testified and was challenged by Easterday. Women witnesses added to the disturbance until order was restored and the matter remained under advisement.
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Poppe
Easterday
Squire Beachley
Simon Pollenberger
Witgesses
Squire
Coaching party sails to Mageursturm Fair ride
A coastal group including William El Howard en route to Ne tartinsturg. Maryland seller and local figures travel with two horses driven by named pets, while fenders form part of a river ride at the Mageursturm Fair.
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Pany Zivuit
Willian EL
Howard
Ne Itartinsturg
Shepherdstowinston
Im Magrigesbure
Alial B Beaumani
Lauren F. Sanit
Charles Kaun
Duky and Duchess
Local Social Notes and Visits Across Town
Fragmented social column records visitors and illnesses including Miss Annie Itsetown and Miss Alice Thompson on extended Washington trips. Diphtheria threat to Urste’s daughter. Drs Bovey and son returned from Harrisburg. Various townsfolk, engagements, and visits noted with several misspelled names and scattered locations.
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Mabie Cook
Envin Lawrence
Mabel
Hugh Burn
Bathmore
E. P. Harp
Locustest
M Kngstein
M Browne
Cedar Laws
Lee Wa Alington
William and White land case record renewal note
Fragmentary record notes the case Charles and Patience Wilmatis versus James and Ruth White regarding land. The document references a renewed action and a television plea but is incomplete and unclear.
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Charles
Patience
James
Raut
White
Broadford area residents aided in a serious health scare
A report from Broadfordiay notes Mart Ligense Jacob Clopper and Margie Hulli helped Mrs. George Long of Sew lle Ohio during a severe illness caused by a persistent cough leading to a pneumonia scare. Dr King’s New Discovery aided Mrs. Long and Mr Long, with a medical claim of curing throat chest and lung troubles. Local merchants advertise remedies and goods including clothing and school items as part of a busy public notices page.
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George Long
Warebaurs City Pharmacy
Last Appeal in Gallows Case Reveals New Details
The condemned man awaits execution as a scaffold nears completion in the jail yard. Colored preachers visit, urging heavenly forgiveness, while the prisoner shows defiant but vacant resolve. A flood of witnesses lines up, his mother appeals for clemency, and the public eye shorts the fate graded by law.
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Johnson
Sam
Thomson
Keith Named in Child Crime Case in Williamsport Area
A local report identifies Willam Reiti, a 20 year old colored man, accused of attempting to abduct a 16 year old girl. He previously worked at the canal and resided about Williamsport, known locally as Keats. Authorities allege the crime occurred near Mercetsburg.
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Willam Reiti
Mercetsburs
Williamsport
Merwid
Keats
Eneslin
Local brewery orders spark city growth
Frank Holt & Son secure 40 tons of castings for a new brewery under construction by Wm Grivser, a major Pennsylvania-driven project. The order signals further opportunities for the city as local factories push to meet demand. The story shifts to a health note about a slave freed by disease, featuring George D. Williams of Manchester, Michigan, praising Electric Bitters as a remedy for female ailments and nervous complaints, with widespread advertising for household goods and discounts at Big Barwain House.
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Frank Holt & Son
Wm Grivser
Pennsylvania
George D. Williams
Manchester
Mich
Line Up The Canal As Winter Sets In At Georgetown
Winter tightens along the B C and O canal ports as warbills cease after Thursday and water drawdown begins. Coal shippers at Williamsport rushed to stockpile for the season, while Cumberland boatmen faced loading delays and profit declines amid overall prosperous but hard times for the trade. Boatmen endure desultory traffic and railroad competition as winter looms.
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Eor Willuinspoort
B. C.& O Canal
Georgetown
Williamsport
Cumberland
Syimseth
Record of Deaths Briefly Noted in Local Notices
Record of Deaths lists Mrs. Trittivs ser sburg Leal Ay aged, died Sunday at 3 oclock evening. Survived by a single daughter at home and a son-in-law, Mrs. Martin. Funeral today at 6 oclock. Also noted is the death of a child aged seven months, with services at Parkside, Churchk? The text is garbled but indicates funeral rites and residence details for the deceased family.
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Trittivssersburz
Hime
Martin
Iter
Duteruz
Lyer- Saturdar
Send in the coupons and buck's stoves ad
A jagged OCR page fragment urges sending in coupons by Saturday night with a Welcome prize for a winner. It promotes Buck's Cook Stoves and Ranges sold by E S Brandt & Son, lists groceries and commodities, and ends with a public sale notice for a dwelling in Hagerstown on December 19 1899 with sale terms.
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Buck
E.S. Brandt & Son
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