davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1889-01-12

Reiics.-Two small glass sauccrs,
now the property of Mrs. c. b. Wack,
of this place, are striking memorials
of president Harrison, grandfather of
the president-cIect. Blown or mould
ed in the bottom is the presidents pro-
file in the uuiform of his military rank.
This is surrounded by Maj. Gen. w.
II. Harrison. Born Feb. 9, l713."
Outside of this circle of 2G stars en-
closes the whole. The glasses were
sent to Mrs. Wack by family connec-
tions at Reading, Pa, as Il Christmas
glft. with whom they have been treas
wcd many years. AS relies of the
past reference to them at this time Is
apJopos of the incoming presidential
regime, and Mrs. Wack very properly
regards them highly.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1889-01-12
COUNTY NEUS.

Real Estate Transfers. -- Among
those recently noted are the following
John T. Sprigg and wife to Patrick f.
White, lot in Westernport, $50.
David Plummer to Margaret Plummcr
one-half acre of land, etc, at "Od Bowcry
Furnace" 81, etc.
Catherine j. Warwick to Rachael Koontz,
lot i'll Barton, Sl25.
G. f. Porter and wife to John Ferrcns, part
of tract, addition to Midland,' $40.
James Craze and wife to Charles II. elise
and wife, lot near Midland, Sl00.
David Dixon and others to William Atkiu-
son, lot No. s ON IIanekamp's Island, Iona
coming, 500
T. j. Peddidord and II. Wheeler Combs,
trustees, to Hector Mckenzie, lot No. on
Island, Homecoming, 800.
A. b. Shaw and J. :. Jameson, mort
gagees, to John Campbell, lot in Barton,
1919.
George w. Spangler and wife TO David +,
Secmon, lot No. - in Hammond's addition
to Wcsternport, $25,
Louis c. Burgermeister and wife to John j.
Price lots Nos y, - and II, block No. y
Bealrs 1st addition to Frostburg, l,l5O.
H. Crawford Black and wife to the Barton
and Georges Creek Valley coal company oi
Allegany county, Carlos, 4'I acres'
"Coons," 1913 acres, Carlos and Coons Re
surveyed" 81 acres, Allegany county, Md,
800 shares of capital stock.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1889-01-12
LOCAL HAPPENINGS

The Electric Light.-.' 'Frostburg is
to have electric light in a few days,
perhaps, and good one at that" SAID
William II. Evans to JOURNAL. re
porter when the latter asked him how
the enterprise is progressing. The
plant will be located on the Gross lot ,
Main street, near Bowery. The dyna-
mo will be run by 30-horsc power
engine at Il speed of 800 revolutions
per minute. Mr.. Evans has placed
the contract with DR.. John WeiSt, of
York, Pa, for the plant, which will be
large enough to furnish 500 lights Of
l6 candle power each. The mean
descent system will be used. The ar
rival of the dynamo. is all that is need
ed to put the establishment in run
ming order. the other machinery being
already here. WoIkmen have been
putting the poles up for several days.
They will extend as far west on Main
street as Broadway. An experienced
employee of DR.. Weist will superin-
tend the erection of the plant and the
stringlng of the wires. The wire is
insulated, and is therefore perfectly
safe. y large storage battery will be
established and maintained, so that in
case of an accident to the engine the
current can be supplied from the bat
terry for several days and nights.
Enough lights have already been en-
gagged to insure the working expenses
of the enterprise, and Mr.. Evans is
well pleased. He has fondness for
electrical studies, and he now has a
good opportunity to put his knowledge
and inclinations to practical use. Mr..
Evans has lately received several Of
fers by citizens who are willing to
take share in the enterprise, but he
prefers to assume all the risks as well
as prOfitS
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1889-01-12

Many More.
The writing is evidently disguised
and is probably the work of some one
who is intelligent but not brave
enough to give his name. The Court
1t is stated, does not permit testimony
to be brought iii which is grounded
upon anonymous information.
SO that those who desire to reform
evils Of which they are cognizant must
make themselves known to the officers.
The Institute. The regular month
ly meeting of the Frostburg Teachers
Institute was held Jan. t, and was the
most interesting of the year. Messrs.
Purnell, Dewitt and Rev. A. C. Hav-
6rstick took part in the discussions OF
the evening.
The next meeting viii be held Feb.
|, and to which all interested in the
Public School are invited. The pro-
gram will be as follows:
Nony-N1iss Farraday.
DiwmNjon-"Mor Culture in School
Miss Lee and Mr.. Rourke.
Song-NlisS Maurey.
Select Htad"g-Miss Bath.
DiSc"Ssion-"Is the Present System of Grad
ing the Public Schools the Best ?"-Messrs.
Browning and Stotcr.
!SoDg-MisS Porter.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1889-01-12

That Oid ALegdnidH IN IOtra.-Thc
JOURNAL always refers with pleasure
to Hon. Daniel f. Miller. of Keokuk.
Iowa, for the reason that his life and
public services have shed lustre upon
this, his native county He is now
enjoying an old age full of honOrs.
and though retired perhaps from the
activities of business, he is evidently
always at the command of those who
enjoy his literary and forensic appear
anceS. AT an entertainment, held
Dec. 18th, at Whittier college, Salem,
Iowa, "Uncle Dam was drafted into
service. Selections from his versified
history Of primeval times in Iowa
were read and the large audience re-
ceived these and accompanying re-
marks with the most kindly evidences
of enjoyment. Among the selections
We're his poem, "A Christmas Carol, -
which the Salem Ncrs printed, mark
ed copy of which the author sends to
the Journal. 1t is II poem of great
merit. The Ne,rS says:
His writings contain Much of historical in
tcrest and value, and while Mr. Miller lays
no claim to being poet, he certainly in his
leisure moments has the faculty of laying
aside the stern, practical lawyer, and taking
up Il more pleasing, joyous character. Uncle
Dan, as he is familiarly called by our people,
after fifty years of continuous practice in the
Iowa courts, is yet physically the peer Of his
many younger associates, while mentally he
stands as a giant in their midst.
We have had occasion before to say
that Mr.. Miller was born near Miller
mine, about four miles from Frost
burg.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1889-01-12
GENERAL ITEMS.

Yhc CoM TrHdc. The record of
coal shipments by companies from the
Georges Creek region for the week
ending Saturday, January ), 1889,
closed as follows, the figures indicating
tons of 2,24O lbs:
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1889-01-12

BreUities.-The Gainesville (Flori-
da) 1drocate publishes among other
acknowledgements of funds for the ben
eft of the yellow fever sufferers 1.-THE
sum of $24 from Mrs. O. J. Moat and
friends, Of Frostburg, Md"
The boys charged with burglary
got away before their arrest
could be effected. The officers came
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1889-01-12

Druggist, Bppus, Ind, tcstilics: 81 can re
commend Electric Hitter- aS the very best
remedy. Every bottle sold has given relief
in every case. one man took six bottles, and
was cured of Rheumatism of 10 years stand
ing" Abraham Hare. druggist Bcllvillc,
Ohlo aiijrm~ "'rhe best selling medicine /
have ever handled in my 20 years eXper-
icucr. is Electric Httcr>.' Thousands of 9TH
cr~ have added their testimony, SO that the
verdict is unanimous that Electric BttcrS do
cure all diseases of the Liver, Kidneys or
Blood. Only half dollar bottle at |. G.
l.nmhcrt-s DrMg StOrc
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1889-01-12

THE Frostburg JOURNAL has issued its
twelve wishes for the new year which it
would like to see adopted as ITS twelve COM
mandmcnts. NeNt.-Frostburg correspond
cnt of the Lonaconing R,riew.
Yea, verify, and whose keepcth
them shall sit down in 1890 at the
JOURNALS right hand with all the
other saints who observe the Golden
Rule.
And now is the time to subscribe
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1889-01-12

PcrSo"oL Il. Crawford Black, pres
ideut Of the Barton and Georges
Creek Valley coal company, has been
elected a director of the National
Union Bank, Of Baltimore. He is
young business man wEo is on the rise.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1889-01-12

Personal. Prof. Il. H. VanHorn,' -
says the Homecoming sur, twill sail
on the Westerland, Red Star line,
Saturday (to-day) for Germany
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1889-01-12

very near catching them, but, like the
Or, rather in the diction of our dis
tlnguished Barton friend, they are the
same IIluNive, imaginative, Omnipres
est. and cVer-turning-out-tO tbsen
tees just at the moment when they are
most wanted. All four have flickered
by the light Of the pale empress of the
night, and We may not hear of them
again this side of the first mile-post on
the way to the New Jerusalem.
James Aspinall has dubbed his new
hotel as THE National" A good
name, and Jim is an amiable landlord.
l.. c. Burgermeister, who advertised
his property in the JOURNAL several
weeks ago, sold it to John J. Price for
$I.l5O.
This is the 9OOth issue of the
JOURNAL.
Tco cases, The Court of Appeals
decided Wednesday the ease of the
Corporation against Htchins Bros. in
the culvert case on Bowery. Judg-
ment was given against the corpora
ton.
The case Of the same rs. Edward
Duffy, involving similar points was
remanded to the Circuit Court for re-
trial.
The Cumberland Ne,rs gives the fol-
lowing review of each case
In the lower court Hitchins Bros had sued
the Mayor and Council of Frostburg for
damages to frame house ON Bowcry street,
whose foundation had been undermined and
the cellar flooded by the overflow ola sewer
too small to accommodate abe volume of
water drained into it, HitchinS Bros. got a
verdict for S225 an6 costs. The Mayor and
! Council of Fro,tburg carried the case to the
Court of Appeal, and lost,
\ tenement house of Mr.. Duffy is on the
opposite side of the street from that of Hitch
ins Bros, and he brought suit for the same
reason a, the others, recovering S2O5 dam
ages and costs.
The attorneys i'm the case were Richmond
and Sloan for IIitchins and Duffy, and
Dcvccmon and Williams for the Mayor
and City Council.
distressing Death. Mamie Yates,
daughter of Joseph w. and Maggie
Yates, of Macon city, Mo-. died at the
residence Of her grandfather, Joseph
Yates, in Grahamton, last Sunday,
aged } years, | month and 7 days.
The little one came here with some
one last August on Il visit to her
grandmothers, Mrs. Joseph Yates and
Mrs. Martha Powell, and intended to
return home this week with Mrs. Will
ever. she took the measles and last
/ Sunday she died, as before stated.
Her father arrived in time to be pres
cnt at the funeral, which took place
w ednesday, Rev's William Haddock
and James Miller officiating. Great
sympathy is felt for the grief-stricken
parents, who, as former residents, are
well known here.
me Fuiiiity Of Anon ymOus Letters.
The following letter is a sample of
those our officers say they frequently
get 1t is addressed Mr.. Own Engle,
Frostburg, MD. y
Mr. Engc we think that could be stop put
to a deal of this sunday work-Stoaped by
Getting some of the men at Court, such as
that --- -, and --, and --,
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1889-01-12

y Great BATTLES constantly going on
in the human system when you suffer with
Consumption. Coughs, or Colds. They
strive to ruin health and drag victims to the
grave. Take timely warming and Use Puri-
tan Cough and Consumption Cure. Price -
cents. Dr. Lees Liver Regulator is a sure
cure for Dyspepsia, Biliousncss, Heartburn,
Indigestion and all Liver Complaints. Trial
bottles free at /. G. Lambcrt's Drug Store.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1889-01-12

Fire.-A house belonging to Charles
Hayward and occupied by John Coker,
at Midlothian, caught fire Wednesday
evening and burned to the ground.
All the furniture in the lower story
was saved, but that upstairs was de-
stroyed. No insurance rs so far as we
have heard.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1889-01-12

Hectio".-At the annual meeting
of stockholders of the Savings and
Loan Association, of this place, held
Monday evening, Messr>. Bernard
Stern, Davisson Armstrong, j. 3.
Oder, James Kane. w. c. Dcycrmon,
Owen Htchins, Edward Price, Wi
liam Staples and Il. n. Michael We're
elected directors for 1889.
1he Weather.-A furious hailstorm
Wednesday afternoon ushered in a
blow Of wind which lasted all night.
From reports all the houses in town
had more or less of a shake-up. \
brick chimney on the w. G. Mcmillan
building was blown off also one on
Hugh McGuire's residence.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1889-01-12

\ WOman'S Discovery - Another
wonderful discovery has been made, and that
too 10y a lady in this county. Disease fast
eucd its clutches upon her and for seven
years She withstood its sevcrcst tests, but her
vital organs were undermined and death
seemed imminent. For three months she
coughcd inces~autly and could not sleep. She
bought Of " a bottle Of Dir. Kings New Dis
covcry for Consumption and was so much
relieved ON taking the first dose that she slept
all night and with one bottle has been mi
raruuu~Iy cured Her name Is Mrs. Luther
Lutz.' Thus write W G.. Hamrick & Co., of
Shelby, y. G. Get Toe. trial bottle at |. c.
Lambcrt's Drug Store.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1889-01-12

The report that the board of trade Of
Vale Summit has sent out II survey
ing corps to determine the practical
bility of extending the canal ri" that
point to Westernport is likely to be
erroneous. Otherwise the waterway
would tap number Of towns q, ro"te
and land great deal Of commerce on
the wharf at Pompey Smash.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1889-01-12

The dividend basis for the wear is sol no. so.
OF tins sum the net profits, S2555.5l, are
five per- c"HtaHt, and this rate of distribution
has been declared. J. Il. ODER
Secretary.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1889-01-12

Orphans COurt.-Friday Of last
week letters testamentary were grant
ed to Henrietta Steyer on the estate Of
George Steyer, deceased.
Tuesday, this week Clarinda W.
Thomas, executrix of John Thomas,
deceased, filed an inventory Of goods
and chattels.
Jane Buoy (now Boor,) cNccutriX Of
Lemuel Bucy, deceased, filed II list Of
sales # personal property.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1889-01-12

In the first anthracite district OF
Pennsylvania there We're - fatal ac-
cidents in 1883.
In the Georges Creek bituninous re-
gion there were /.
No tonnage figures are given in the
former case, but they will not exceed
100000 tons. The average mined
per death will therefore be about
ID, 900 tons.
In this region the average is 1872,
SOB tons, or over & times as many tons
as in anthracite production.
From this statement, compiled from
authentic sources, it would appear
that we are not urgently in need now
of anthracite law to save life in btu
minous operations, and the fact is thus
early mentioned for the benefit of leg
islators now in embryo.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1889-01-12

THE paragraph below from the
Osccola Pa.) Lealer conveys moral
worth considering by operators and
men in this region:
Never in the history of the Cicartied region
has her coal trade advanced in such proper
tionS as will be exhibited in the year just
closed. 1t has been year. so to speak, un-
parallalcd in tins respect. aud the coal which
has gone out from her ports will aggregate in
considerable wealth to thO~e who have been
and are now still in she business, As price
maintained for the product in some in
stances, was not small. We take it for grant
ed then that the producer, wholesaler and re-
taller have all realized cRcO uragingly from
the profits. While the tr&le has been thus
good, comparatively speaking we have
heard the cry of .hard times" This arose
from the fact that too many men were en-
pluycd in the different miaes to do the work
required. This had a tendency to cut down
earnings, and will not fe overcome until the
tide of emigration is stopped coming into this
region. We believe that this will be the on
ly way out of the present trouble. Our lead
ing miners will all tell you that the above is
a Just reason for complaint.
This region has not lately suffered
to any great extent from 1.-THE tide of
cmigration''-still the pressure of resi-
dent labor surplusa.ge tends toward
crowding the mines with more men
than are actually necessary. 1t
stands all concerned in hand, there
fore, to watch the corners narrowly.
Men who have work should not be too
amiable with those who seek employ
ment through their intercession, and
operators should be sure they need
more help before yielding to solicita-
tions for work, however urgent and
strongly supported.
1t is the lengthcniug payroll which
steadily reduces the average Of pay,
and it is the diminishing pay which
discOurageS men-makes them dis
contented with their work and sets
them at daggers' points with their
employers.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1889-01-12

MISUNDERSTANDING the multitude of
items overlooked last week was the
very eloquent and impressive sermon
delivered in the English Lutheran
church Sunday, Dec. 80, by the pas
tor, Rev. f. c. Jcssup, on ;he occa-
sion of the attendance in Il body Of
Mountain Lodge, No. 90. Ancient,
Free and Accepted Masons. The
members were unanimously compli-
mcntary of the discourse.
This is the Week of Prayer. The
program, as printed last week, has
been followed. and generally large
congregations have attended the -cv-
eral services
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1889-01-12

as below for the year to date, including
decrease compared with same period
last Year:
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1889-01-12

Persomai.-Emanuel Johnson and
wife, of Meyersdale, Pa. visited the
formers brother, Fred. johnson, this
week.
DR.. George +. Hotchkiss, of Barton,
was among Frostburg friends Monday.
The Piedmont correspondent of the
Homecoming star says Mrs. Thomas
Humberson, of Frostburg. has been
visiting her brother, NJ. ShafTer, who
has been lying very sick for some
time"
Miss Anna +. Williams returned
Tuesday from IA pleasant visit to
friends in Meyersdale, Pa.
Mrs. Edward Price is i'll.
The Lucky Ones-The grand parior
clock offered by John Chambers to his
customers was accorded to Cleveland
Tipping, of Borden Shaft, who held
ticket No. 80.
Germanus n. Wright, of Graham
ton, held ticket No. 739, and took
George H. Wittig's mammoth music
box.
The award of two gold watches and
gun, offered by Marx WincIand, vii
take place at his store "Wednesday
evening, 23d inst.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1889-01-12


AHEre#oteN '''.'...'.. 10000 l'55d
concerning inc trade III market the
Ne" DIX Engineering ana Mlnlng
'"D'""' says
,'' '''' M'',''. mas 'o'l','''p:s ,'cIe'-
mime. anJ WE Icar Io.y ,r yhnr,aao of
TRANSFORMATION. The companics have caught
up with their contracts pretty well, and the
supply Is now abundant. Prices are firmly
i''"'''''''''eo' an" ''''re IS 'le same 'alk as
pms '','',
rhr,po.,,,n, t,n yr,r
In Boston the bituminous coal market is in
somewhat better shape, and we may say that
there is moderate movement at full prices.
h''''""'' IIt!7N,S are easier o'her ports
',',' ','' 60, ,'''' - I',' ','S S..''oo
tho marked i. bc,tor than mirht ho nynectod
as individual operators are not forcing prices
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-02-14
WOODVILLE.

WooDvILLE, Feb. 11th.
F. W. LeSueuer visited this place Monday,
and was feeling good over the amount of
stock being delivered in his yards, there hav-
ing been 100000 feet of logs, and 500 cords of
bolts and heading delivered last week. An
other boiler was placed in the factory last
week, he expects to start another stave
knife this week which will give employment
to ten more men.
Tom Dempsey has joined the X. of L., at
least he is hauling logs day and night, he
takes the cake for bringing in big loads, one
load of logs measured 2,096 feet Tom is a
pusher and tisa hot day in January when he
gets left.
Andy Bowers and Rob Forsythe are kept
busy in the yards measuring logs.
Mrs. Jacob Winner who died very sudden
last Friday was buried Monday at Van Lieu,
Jacob Brown and Perry Martin accompanied
Mr.. Winner and family. The family have
the sympathy of the entire community.
Jacob Row land had his toes smashed with a
sled last Saturday.
Alf Tanner is able to be out again without
the aid of crutch.
Frank Easter Sundayed at Defiance with
his best girl. "Oh! don't know"
VIM. Bridget spent Sunday at West Hope.
Mr.. and Mrs. Snyder visited their daught-
er, Mrs. Plotts, Saturday.
A. j. Hayes was at Deshler and Weston,
Friday, he purchased horse while gone.
Mrs. S. A. Edwards is visiting her parents,
Mr.. Lebey, at West Hope.
Tom Dempsey and wife were in town Sun
day.
Chris Liter has returned from Continental,
he says this place is ''lolla" compared with
Continental. Right you are, Chris.
Joe Fish has new sleigh, now girls make
mash," ifyou wish to ride.
Jacob Gable lost valuable mule last week.
Chas. Hahn came near loosing a horse last
week.
DR.. Forsythe says he is having good prac-
tice, "rolling logs"
d. s. Clark reports good trade.
S. E. Higgins says he is SO busy he can
hardly keep his pipe going.
F. L. Hacket says he saw white robin in
the woods; it might have been goose or q
white black bird. How about it, Jonas.
| We will soon have postoffice then this will
be LeSueur. Two BUNS.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-02-14
HARRISON TOWNSHIP.
HARRISON TP., Feb. I2,

HARRISON IP., Feb. II, 1889.
Farmers and log -haulers are making things
lively while the snow lasts.
G. 0. Crockett, of Napoleon tp., visited with
S. S. Nestlerood last week.
DR.. James Suffer, of Kansas City, is visit
ing his brother-in-law Peter Crater. The
doctor is quite a specialist in eye and ear.
Mrs. John Sutter, of Weston, is also visit
ing at Peter Grater's.
Harmon Painter is doing quite business
in getting out timber this winter.
Protracted meeting has commenced at
Turkey Foot Chapple by Rev. j. B. Clover. 1t
is at present time devoid of interest, but we
hope they will be successful in getting up
large revival.
Miss Shafer, of Damascus, is visiting at
Rev. ]. B. Clover's.
We are glad to say that Squire Packard is
getting better; he has had quite hard time
of it this winter with that dread disease, rheu-
matism.
Homer Clover visited his parents here last
Sunday.
Jacob G lick lost valuable horse this week.
Our school next summer will be taught by
Miss Lizzie Overhuls.
B. J. Zwayer is at present passing his time
between very sore jaw and entertaining the
school marm. s.