In a message dated 4/27/02 9:55:31 AM, jek3105@maxinter.net writes: << Below is the result of your feedback form. It was submitted by (jek3105@maxinter.net) on Saturday, April 27, 2002 at d: d: d --------------------------------------------------------------------------- contributor_name: Jack Keller newspaper_name: The Valley Register newspaper_date: December 11, 1896 town_of_publication: Middletown county_of_publication: Frederick state_of_publication: Maryland newspaper_article: PERSONAL MENTION. ------------ Pleasant Paragraphs About Those Who Come and Those Who Go. ------------ Mrs. Eva L. Banson and little son of Delaware, arrived at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. P. W. Shafer, in this place, on Wednesday evening, for a few weeks visit. Mr. George Baltzer Smith of Springfield, Ohio, who had been visiting friends in the valley for some time past, retruned home last week. Miss Caroline Horsey, daughter of Hon. Outerbridge Horsey, of Needwood, this valley, has gone to California to visit friends. Mr. H. J. Beachley, of Columbia, Pa. returned Wednesday to spend the holidays at the home of his parents, at Bolivar. Miss Mattie Cost, of Lovettesville, Va., is on a visit to her married sisters residing in this place. Miss Nannie Routzahn, of Frederick, spent the past week with friends in this place. Miss Carrie McQuade, of Rohrersville, was here this week on a visit to her parents. Mrs. Jane R. Nyman, of Washington City, is on a visit to friends in this vicinity. Submit: Submit Article --------------------------------------------------------------------------- >> Barbara (Saxbury) Freeman http://NewspaperAbstracts.com Finding our ancestors in the news! http://www.PikeCoILGenWeb.org Pike Co ILGenWeb http://Saxbury.net Saxbury Family History http://members.aol.com/saxbury AOL Members Genealogy Web Sites http://AutumnWindz.com Autumn Windz Soaps & Supplies

In a message dated 4/27/02 9:36:04 AM, jek3105@maxinter.net writes: << Below is the result of your feedback form. It was submitted by (jek3105@maxinter.net) on Saturday, April 27, 2002 at d: d: d --------------------------------------------------------------------------- contributor_name: Jack Keller newspaper_name: The Valley Register newspaper_date: December 4, 1896 town_of_publication: Middletown county_of_publication: Frederick state_of_publication: Maryland newspaper_article: ELIAS C. DUSING. Mr. Elias C. Dusing, a respected citizen of Chambersville, Va., where he had been engaged in the lumber and saw mill business for many years, dropped dead last Monday [Nov. 30] afternoon while sitting in a chair at his home, conversing with friends. Heart disease was the cause of his death. Mr. Dusing was a native of near Wolfsville, this valley, and was about 50 years of age. Mrs. Apple. Mrs. Apple, wife of Prof. J. H. Apple, of the Woman's College, Frederick, died yesterday morning [Dec. 3] of consumption, aged about 24 years. Jacob A. Miller. Mr. Jacob A. Miller, a prominent citizen of Washington county, and a former member of the Legislature, died last Friday morning [Nov. 27] at his residence, near Sandy Hook, of asthma, aged about 84 years. He leaves a widow, one daughter and three sons. One of the sons is Rev. Oliver C. Miller, of California. Submit: Submit Article --------------------------------------------------------------------------- >> Barbara (Saxbury) Freeman http://NewspaperAbstracts.com Finding our ancestors in the news! http://www.PikeCoILGenWeb.org Pike Co ILGenWeb http://Saxbury.net Saxbury Family History http://members.aol.com/saxbury AOL Members Genealogy Web Sites http://AutumnWindz.com Autumn Windz Soaps & Supplies

In a message dated 4/27/02 9:21:42 AM, jek3105@maxinter.net writes: << Below is the result of your feedback form. It was submitted by (jek3105@maxinter.net) on Saturday, April 27, 2002 at d: d: d --------------------------------------------------------------------------- contributor_name: Jack Keller newspaper_name: The Valley Register newspaper_date: December 4, 1896 town_of_publication: Middletown county_of_publication: Frederick state_of_publication: Maryland newspaper_article: To Wed. Invitations have been issued by Rev. and Mrs. T. Frank Hoffmeier, of this place, for the marriage of their accomplished daughter, Miss Gertrude Hoffmeier, to Dr. Upton A. Sharetts, a prominent physician of Frederick. The event will take place in the Reformed church, Middletown, on Thursday, Dec. 10th, at 3 o'clock. Mr. and Mrs. C. Thomas Remsburg, residing at Braddock, between this place and Frederick, have issued invitations for the nuptials of their daughter, Miss Lillie R., and Dr. Horace B. Coblentz, of Washington, D. C., son of Mr. Louis P. Coblentz, of this place. The ceremony will occur on Thursday, Dec. 10, at 10 a. m., at "Pequea", the beautiful home of Mr. and Mrs. Remsburg. Submit: Submit Article --------------------------------------------------------------------------- >> Barbara (Saxbury) Freeman http://NewspaperAbstracts.com Finding our ancestors in the news! http://www.PikeCoILGenWeb.org Pike Co ILGenWeb http://Saxbury.net Saxbury Family History http://members.aol.com/saxbury AOL Members Genealogy Web Sites http://AutumnWindz.com Autumn Windz Soaps & Supplies

In a message dated 4/26/02 9:11:35 PM, jek3105@maxinter.net writes: << Below is the result of your feedback form. It was submitted by (jek3105@maxinter.net) on Friday, April 26, 2002 at d: d: d --------------------------------------------------------------------------- contributor_name: Jack Keller newspaper_name: The Valley Register newspaper_date: May 8, 1891 town_of_publication: Middletown county_of_publication: Frederick state_of_publication: Maryland newspaper_article: PERSONAL MENTION. ----------- Personal Paragraphs About Those Who Come and Those Who Go. ----------- Mr. Dan'l M. Huffer, son of Mr. W. E. Huffer of Downsville, Washington county, and Mr. John A. Brown, both students of New Windsor College, Carroll county, and each the possessor of a new Victory Safety bicycle, came whirling up Main street about noon Monday and stopped at our office for a rest. They went from New Windsor to Gettysburg, Pa. on Saturday, from thence to Hagerstown, and left the latter place on Monday for New Windsor. Messrs. John O. Hays, John H. Maugans, C.C. Stotlemyer and Samuel E. Myers, of Wolfsville, spent a little while in Middletown last Saturday afternoon and made a call at The Register office. We enjoyed the visit of these gentlemen and would be glad to welcome them to our town more frequently. Once in twenty years, as in the case of Mr. Maugans, is putting the visits too far apart. Capt. A. C. Bragonier, of Baltimore city, an ex-postmaster pf Middletown, arrived here Wednesday evening, to spend a couple of days with friends at the old home. He reports his Oil business as prospering, which will be pleasant news to his many friends. Mr. and Mrs. George Alfred Townsend, of Gapland, were in this place on Thursday of last week. Mr. Townsend honored us with a brief call and during his conversation said our town looked prettier than he had ever seen it. Mr. Wm. G. Biser and wife of Lovettesville, Va. were visiting friends here on Saturday and Sunday last. Mr. B's mother, who had been spending some weeks in Lovettesville, returned with them to her home here. Capt. John H. Zittle of Shepherdstown, W. Va. arrived here Monday morning, and will spend some time with friends at the old home. He has just recovered from an attack of the grip of six weeks' duration. Mr. George W. Thomas, formerly of this place, who had been in Baltimore for several years past, has gone to Washington City, where he is employed in a printing office. Rev. Wilson L. Remsburg, of Beatrice, Nebraska, who is a native of this vicinity, is expected here next week, to remain over the following Sabbath. Mr. J. C. Harper and Mr. Emmert of Hagerstown, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. James V. Bare, near Harmony, this valley, on Friday night last. Mr. Reno S. Harp, of Washington, D. C., came up Saturday last on a visit to his parents, residing at Myersville, this valley. Mr. Simon L. Wastler has gone to Downsville, Washington county, where he is employed at the carpentering business. Mr. Sylvanus G. Remsburg and wife, late residents of Jefferson, left last week for Clarke county, Ohio. Messrs. Wm. Ennis and J, J, Beam, of Burkittsville, were in this place Tuesday. Submit: Submit Article --------------------------------------------------------------------------- >> Barbara (Saxbury) Freeman http://NewspaperAbstracts.com Finding our ancestors in the news! http://www.PikeCoILGenWeb.org Pike Co ILGenWeb http://Saxbury.net Saxbury Family History http://members.aol.com/saxbury AOL Members Genealogy Web Sites http://AutumnWindz.com Autumn Windz Soaps & Supplies

The Daily Mail, Hagerstown, MD - 14 Mar 1916 (Tues) Mrs HARRIETT A. WACHTEL, widow of Benjamin F. Wachtel, died at 12:15 this morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Frederick HOSE, 326 N. Cannon Avenue, of complications after an illness of five weeks, aged 73 years. She was a member of the Church of God at Broadfording and leaves the following children: Mrs. Martin HOSE, Fairview; Mrs. Calvin DAVIS, Baltimore; Mrs. Samuel CREAGER and Mrs. Fred HOSE, Hagerstown; E.E. WACHTEL, Frederickburg, VA; J.F. WACHTEL, Kemp's; and T.A. WACHTEL, Mt. Carroll, IL; brothers, Thomas and Daniel CURLEY, both of Hagerstown. Brief services will be held at the house Thursday at 1:30 after which the body will be taken to the Church of God at Broadfording where services will be held at 2:30; interment in the cemetery adjoining. -------

The Daily Mail, Hagerstown, MD - 30 Nov 1903 (Monday) BENJAMIN F. WACHTELL died Sunday morning at 4:00 at his home, 19 N. Locust St, of cancer of the stomach, aged 77 years. He was a native of the county and was engaged in farming for many years. He is survived by his wife and these children: Mrs. Martin HOSE, clearspring; Mrs Calvin DAVIS, Baltimore; Mrs Samuel CREAGER, Broadfording; Elmer E., Lanark, IL; Miss Letha and Frank at home. Funeral will be held Wednesday at the house, service by Rev. A.B. STATTON, pastor of St Paul's UB Church. Interment in Broadfording Cemetery. ------

The Maryland Herald, Hagerstown, MD - December 10, 1822 Valuable Property For Sale The subscriber offers to sell, at private sale, his FULLING MILL, and 30 acres of Land, more or less, situate in Washington County, and state of Maryland, six miles from Hagers-town and about the same distance from Williams-Port. There is, on the premises, besides the fulling Mill, a log Dwelling House. - The Mill house is 50 by 22 feet, two stories high, well calculated for a Manufactory or any kind of water works, as the stream is constant. A further description is deemed unnecessary, as any person wishing to purchase, will come and view the property. For terms, apply to the subscriber, living on the premises. - John GIBBONY, December 10 (The Editors of the "Franklin Republican" at Chambersburg and the "Republican Gazette" at Frederick, are requested to publish the above advertisement, to the amount of one dollar, each, and forward their accounts to this office for payment. ______

The Maryland Herald, Hagerstown, MD - Oct 24, 1820 PUBLIC SALE - will be sold at public sale on Tuesday, the 28th day of November next, at the house of Mr. Peter LONG, 4 miles from Hagerstown, on the turnpike road leading from thence to Cumberland, the following landed property, being part of the real estate of Martin KERSHNER, late of Washington County, deceased, to wit: One tract of Land lying on the aforesaid turnpike road, containing about 137 1/2 acres, about 90 acres thereof are cleared and under good fence; the balance in timber. The improvements are a comfortable log dwelling house and a log stable, also an oil and chopping mill, in a house 28 by 32 feet; the first story stone, the balance a frame - the waterwheel 21 feet high, on a very constant stream of water. Also, another tract of land adjoining the above mentioned tract, containing about 90 acres, about the one half cleared and under good fence; the balance in timber. - The improvements on this land are a comfortable log dwelling house with a kitchen adjoining, and a tolerable good small barn, with other outhouses. The above lands are handsomely situated and generally fertile. Also, about 350 acres of Timber Land, part of which lies on the turnpike road, about five miles from Hagerstown, the balance in the neighborhood of Messrs. HOFFER and GIBBONY's mills, about five and a half miles from Hagerstown. Those timber lands will be offered in small parcels to suit purchasers. Also, about 900 acres of excellent land, lying in Knox County, state of Ohio. This land is in timber, except about 25 acres of handsome prairie, part of which is under fence; this land is divided into three equal parts, each part having an excellent never failing spring of water thereon, and a luxurious growth of sugar, walnut, white oak and black oak timber; it is situated on the main road leading from Mount Vernon, the county town of Knox, to Newark, about four miles from the former place. Likewise, a house and half lot of ground, in Hagerstown, in West Washington Street, adjoining the lots of Mr. John ALBERT and Mrs. FUNK, it being known on the plat of said town, as Lot No. 209. The house is a log building with two rooms on one floor, and a kitchen underneath, and on the lot is an old log stable. It is deemed unnecessary to say anything further respecting the above property, as it is presumed that any person wishing to purchase, will first view it. The first mentioned tract will be offered in smaller parcels, if requested. Any person wishing to view the above property will please to call upon the subscriber, living near the first mentioned property, who will shew it, except the 960 acre tract, of which he will only be able to shew a draft. Sale to commence at 10 o'clock on said day, when the terms will be made known, by A. KERSHNER, surviving executor of M. KERSHNER, dec'd, Oct 24. _______ Sheriff's Sales - On Monday the 13th of November next, I will expose to Public Sale, at the Markethouse in Hagerstown, all the right and estate of James CONNER in and to one negro Woman and her two female Children - Seized and taken by virtue of a Fieri Facias issued out of Washington County court to me directed - Henry STEMPLE against James CONNER. Sale to take place at 1 o'clock, pm. - Also by virtue of sundry writs of Fieri Facias issued out of Washington County Court, and to me directed. I will expose to public sale, on Wednesday, the 15th of November next, at the Globe Tavern in Hagerstown - all the right and estate of Henry LEWIS, in and to the three-story stone house and brick addition, situate on the north east corner of the public square in said town, with the lot of ground and appurtenances thereunto belonging. Also, all the right and estate of the said Henry LEWIS, in and to 554 1/2 acres of land, lying withing two miles of Hagerstown, on the Turnpike road. Also, all the right and estate of the said Henry LEWIS, in and to several Out Lots - and the interest and estate of the said Henry LEWIS, in part of ground rents of Hagerstown. The whole taken and seized as the property of the said Henry LEWIS, to satisfy the said Fifas against John H. HUGHES and Henry LEWIS, at the suit of NELSON, NICHOLS and Company, BRYAN and SCHLATER, Francis BOYLE, and CLAGETT and McGRUDER. Sale to commence at 10 o'clock am when due attendance will be given; by Tho. POST, Sheriff, October 20, 1820 ______ This is to give NOTICE - that the subscriber, of Washington County, hath obtained from the orphans' court of said county, in Maryland, letters of administration on the personal estate of Henry PRETT, late of said county, deceased. All persons having claims against the said deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof, to the subscriber, at or before the 18th day of April next, they may otherwise by law be excluded from all benefit of the said estate. - Given under my hand this 18th day of October, 1820 - Jacob KESSINGER, Administrator N.B. - All those indebted to said estate are hereby notified that immediate payment must be made. __________

The Examiner, Frederick, MD - Nov 21, 1906 The Doings of Death The Grim Messanger Summons Both Old and Young Death Notices Free - Obituaries 5 cents a line. DeGRANGE - Mrs. Urilla DeGRANGE died of pneumonia on Sunday at her home on West Patrick Street, aged 55 years. She leaves three sons and three daughters. Interment at Mt Olivet Cemetery. HARSHMAN - Mrs. Margaret HARSHMAN, widow of Daniel HARSHMAN, died at the home of her son near Leitersburg, Washington County, on the 13th inst., aged 66 years. She was a Miss EIGENBRODE of Thurmont. MARTZ - Mrs. Harriet S. MARTZ, widow of the late David MARTZ, died Nov 13 at the home of her son, Mr. George S. MARTZ, Yellow Springs, aged 86 years. COVELL - Mrs. John COVELL died of pneumonia on the 13th inst., at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Charles NULL, at Pearl, aged 75 years. Interment at Mt. Carmel Cemetery. WACHTER - Mary M., the infant child of Mr. & Mrs. Marcellus WACHTER, Feagaville, died on the 13th inst., aged 1 year and 6 months. TITLOW - Mrs. Sophie S. TITLOW died at the residence of her daughter, in Washington City, on the 12th inst. Her remains were brought to Middletown for interment. BAUMGARDINER - Mrs. Catherine Duvall BAUMGARDINER died at her home at West Falls, this county, on Nov 6 of pneumonia, aged 50 years. She leaves a husband but no children. TOMS - John H. TOMS, of near Myersville, died at the home of his son, Elmer TOMS, near Wingerton, Washington County, of paralysis, aged 78 years.

The Examiner, Frederick, Maryland - Nov 21, 1906 Wedding Bells SMITH - FREEZE Mr. J. Walter SMITH, of Chambersburg, PA and Miss Bessie Horton FREEZE, d/o Mr. and Mrs. Harry FREEZE, of Thurmont, were married at the home of the bride's parents at 8:30 o'clock, Thursday morning by Rev. M.L. BEARD, pastor of the Lutheran Church, Thurmont. GALL - CREEGER The marriage of Mr Carl Stanley GALL and Miss Lottie Elizabeth CREEGER, d/o Mr. and Mrs. J. Wesley CREEGER, Thurmont, will take place at 2 o'clock pm tomorrow, Nov 22, at the home of the bride's parents. SMITH - ALLEN Mr. Clifford S. SMITH and Miss Viola M. ALLEN, both of near Middletown, were marrried on the 14th inst. by Rev. HEDGES. STRINE - CROUSE Mr. Chas M. STRINE and Miss Gertrude B. CROUSE, d/o Mr. and Mrs. Samuel CROUSE, Walkersville, were married at the Lutheran parsonage at Walkersville, on the 21st inst. GROSS - SHRY Mr. Julius C. GROSS and Miss Sadie M. SHRY, of Montgomery County, were married in Frederick, on Nov 14, by Rev. PARKER. MURRAY - HESSON Rev. L.F. MURRAY, pastor of the Oak Hill and Creagerstown church of God, was married on Oct. 30th to Miss Ida HESSON, of mayberry, by Rev. R.L. CRAWFORD. MILLER - HALLER Mr. William MILLER, and Miss Margaret E. HALLER, this city, were married on the 13th inst. by Rev. INGLE

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"The Valley Register" Middletown, Md. October 24, 1890 Death of Mrs. Jacob Heller.--Mrs. Susannah Heller, wife of Mr. Jacob Heller, late of this vicinity, died on Wednesday of last week at the residence of her son-in-llaw, Mr. Oliver Smith, near Doub's, this county, in the 78th year of her age. Mrs. Heller was a sister of Mrs. Joseph Long, residing near this place, and was a highly esteemed lady. She had suffered several attacks of paralysis during the past few years, and her death resulted therefrom. She was the mother of four children, three daughters and one son, and two of the daughters survive her. All three of the daughters married brothers named Smith. The deceased was confirmed as a member of the Lutheran Church of this place in 1830. Funeral services were held in this church on Friday morning and interment was made in the Lutheran cemetery. Rev. Dr. Bergstresser officiated. Deaths...Friday, Oct 24 1890 The Valley Register" Middletown, Md.   October 15, at her home, at Doub's, this county, after a long illness of paralysis, Mrs. Susanna Heller, wife of Mr. Jacob Heller, lat of this vicinity, aged 77 years, 5 months and 2 days. October 18th near Downsville, Washington County, from blood poisoning, caused by the accidental prick of a pin near the knee D. Martin Sensenbaugh, son of Mr. Westly Sensenbaugh, formerly of Wolfsville, this valley, aged 28 years, 1 month and 27 days. Interment Sunday afternoon in the Lutheran cemetery at Wolfsville. October 14, at his home, in Boonsboro', from the effects of "LaGrippe," Mr. Philip Rohrer, in the 70th year of his age. He was a member of the Lutheran Church, and leaves a wife and eight children. October 5th at Chewsville, Washington county, Martha A. wife of Mr. William M. Bovey and daughter of Mr. Geo. W. Freeze, of Eyler's Valley, this county , aged 24 years, 7 months and 5 days. October 16, at his residence, in Lancaster, Pa. of general debility, Mr. Daniel Rhoades, (formally of this county). aged 82 years. He was the father of Mrs. David Whip, of Hagerstown. October 7th, in Dayton, Ohio, Franklin L., son of Philip B and Anna M. Heffner (formerly of Frederick) aged 2 years, 4 monthe and 14 days. October 18th, at her residence, in Frederick, of general debility, Mrs. Elizabeth H. Baltzell, aged 78 years, 6 months and 25 days. Octobr 19th, at her residence, in Frederick, of typhoid fever, Mrs. Mary S. Murphy, aged 67 years, 4 months and 27 days. Alta Siegert

"The Valley Register" Middletown, Md. Friday, Jan 29, 1892                  Mrs Joseph Long Surely, death is very busy in our midst, and is taking from among us many dearly beloved ones--our neightbors and friends. The latest death to occur here was that of Mrs. Maria Long, wife of Mr. Joseph Long, residing one mile west of this place, at 7;15 yesterday (Thursday) morning, in the 76th year of her age. Mrs. Long had been complaining for ten days or two weeks with grip, but was still able to be up and about the house on Monday last. She was then taken wiht pleurisy, which was followed by paralysis of the brain on Wednesday night, and death resulted at the time above stated. The deceased was well-known and highly esteemed in the community. She had been a life-long and consistent member of the Lutheran church, and was an exemplary woman in all respects. She was a loving wife and mother and a kind neighbor and friend. She leaves an aged and invalid husband, three sons and four daughters. The sons are postmaster D.C.Long and John W. of this place, and Oliver, residing in Missouri. The daughters are Mary, wife of Eli Miller; Lydia, wife of John Stiver, and Fannie wife of Mr. J. Harman Remsburg, all of Farmersville, Ohio. One brother John Bussard, living on the Manor, and one sister Mrs George Willard, of Frederick, survive her. Funeral services will be held at the Lutheran Church here at 1 o'clock Sunday afternoon. "The Valley Register' Middletown, Md. Firday, April 12 1895. The Reaper of Death.                          Joseph Long            This community has suffered the loss of another of its oldest, best known and most hightly esteemed citizens, in the person of Mr. Joseph Long, who departed this life about 51/2 o'clock last Tuesday evening, at his home, one mile wet of town, at the age of 79 yearts and 1 day. Mr. Long had been a great sufferer for some years from bladder and kidney troubles, and on several occaions of late years had been dangerously ill. He was a well-known blacksmith, which calling he followed for many years and then engaged in farming, which latter pursuit he relinquished a few years ago. He was honorable and rpright in all his dealings, kind, genial and sypathetic, and in his death the community loses a good citizen. He leaves two sons and four daughteres, viz: John W., of this place; D.Calvin, of Waynesboro, Pa.; Mary wife of Eli Miller; Lydia, wife of John Stiver, all residing at Farmersville, Ohio, and Miss Martha, living at home. He is also survived by three sisters--Rebecca, widow of Henry Castle of Baltimore; Sarah, widow of Daniel Castle, of O., of the valley, and Mrs Elizabeth Lighter, of Conrad Grove, Iowa. Deceased was a devoted and consistent member of the Reformed Church of this place, where funeral aervices were held yesterday morning. His pastor, Rev. T.F. Hoffmeier, officiated. The pall-bearers were John E. Crone, John H. Sigler, John H. Lighter, Philip Sheffer, George E. Rudy and Lewis P. Doub. Alta Siegert

The Valley Register, Middletown, Frederick Co, MD Jun 4, 1858 MARRIED - near Walkersville on the 20th last by Rev. W.R. MILLS, - Mr David R. STAUFER of Utica Mills to Mary C.C. BURRIER of the County. DEATHS - in Baltimore on the morning of the 27th last, after a short but painful illness, F. Augustus CASPARI, age 29 - Near Myersville on Sunday last, the 30th, Lilly May BISER, d/o Mr. Daniel BISER; she was 1 year, 8 months and 20 days. ================================================= The Valley Register, Middletown, Frederick Co, MD Jun 11, 1858 Equity# 2713 - Christian KOOGLE, the next friend of Mary D.F. KOOGLE, Oliver C. KOOGLE and others vs Susannah KOOGLE, the widow of Isaac KOOGLE, dec; Mary D.F. KOOGLE and others ordered on the 21st day of Jun 1858 that a sale made and reported by Christian KOOGLE, Trustee for the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings be ratified and confirmed unless cause to the contrary othereof be sworn on or before the 2nd Monday in July next, provided a copy of this order be inserted in some newspaper published in Frederick County, once in each of three successive weeks, before the said 2nd Monday in July. The report states the amount of sales to be $400. - B.G. FITZHUGH, Clerk, Jun 11 ---------------------------------------------- INSOLVENT NOTICE Notice is hereby given on the 3rd Monday of Oct 1858 next succeeding this date, has been fixed for the application before the Circuit Court for Frederick County of John A. SNOVALL, an applicant for the benefit of the Act of Assembly passed at the January Session in 1854 entitles an act for the Relief of Insolvent Debtors to answer such interrogations or allegations as his creditors , endorsers, or sureties may propose or allege against him - at which time and place his creditors and all others interested may attend and show cause if any they have why the said John A. SNOVALL should not have the benefit of the Act of Assembly as prayed. - B.G. FITZHUGH, Clerk, Jun 11 -------------------------------------- MARRIED - by Rev. Thomas M. REESE - Mr Joseph KENNEDY of Dayton, Ohio to Miss Kate A. CLAGETT, d/o Dr. Grafton A. CLAGETT, near Frederick =================================================== The Valley Register, Middletown, Frederick Co, MD Jun 18, 1858 MARRIED - at the German Reformed parsonage in Boonesboro on Thursday, the 10th by Rev. L.A. BRUNER - Mr. Adolphus DEVILEISS of Hagerstown to Miss Jennie WEAST of Boonsboro ---------------------- DEATHS - - near this place on Wednesday last, the 16th, of Scarlet Fever, David Mallaci, s/o Jacob and Catharine CRONE; he died at age 2 years, 10 months and 10 days. - at her residence near this place on Friday last, the 11th, Mrs. Nancy KELLER, w/o Mr. Joel KELLER; she died at age 42 years, and 2 months. ---------------------- MELANCHOLY During the storm of Friday last, Mrs. KELLER, w/o Joel KELLER, residing two miles south of this place, died in the course of a few minutes, either from apoplexy or disease of the heart - to an affect of the latter of which she was subject. During the immediate approach of the storm, she was actively exerting herself in securing the poultry after which she complained somewhat, and in the lapse of a few moments expired. The deceased was very corpulent, and her violent exertions it is supposed induced the immediate cause of her death; and did not result from fright (or convulsions thereby) as stated, from the fact of having two horses and a colt killed by lightening a week previously, which occurred in the night during a rather moderate storm. The desceased was an estimable lady, and leaves a husband and seven children to sadly realize this melancholy dispensation. ============================================ submitted by Dorinda Shepley MidMdRoots@aol.com www.rootsweb.com/~mdfreder

The Valley Register, Middletown, Frederick Co, MD May 28, 1858 ATTEMPTED POISONING - On Sunday morning the 10th, an attempt was made to poison the family of Mr Samuel UPDEGRAFF at Hagerstown. A bucket of water was standing on a bench in the kitchen ready for use in the culinary department when a son of Mr U. procured a glass of water from the bucket and drank it, but had hardly reached the front door before becoming very sick. A physician was sent for and on examination, it was found that arsenic had been placed in the bucket sufficient to have caused the death of the whole family. The child recovered. -------------------- MARRIED - In Jefferson, yesterday, the 27th, by Rev John ANDERSON - Mr William H. KESSLER of Montgomery County to Miss Ann E. YASTE of the former place. On the 20th by Rev George DIEHL - Mr Jonathan C. MAIN to Miss Charlotte M. TOBLER, both of this County. --------------------- DEATHS - In Frederick on the 24th, Miss Ann S. FAUBLE, eldest d/o the late Josiah? FAUBLE, she was 39 years, ____ months and 24 days. =============================================== submitted by Dorinda Shepley MidMdRoots@aol.com

The Examiner, Wednesday, March 23, 1910 Frederick County, MD WALTZ- Mrs. Sarah Trayer Waltz, wife of Mr. Cleveland Waltz, formerly of New Market, this county, died Saturday morning at 5 o'clock, in a hospital at Philadelphia, PA., of blood poisoning. She had been taken to the hospital on Thursday afternoon, and operated upon on Friday afternoon. Her mother, Mrs. A. Trayer, and her sister-in-law, Miss Waltz, both of New Market, were with her at the time of her death. Mrs. Waltz, who was 28 years of age and was teh daughter of the late Mortimer B. Day**, of New Market, had been living in Philadelphia with her husband for some time. Besides her husband, she is survived by three children, the youngest of them only two weeks old.

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Submitted and transcribed by Dee Gabler Deesroots@aol.com <A HREF="http://members.aol.com/deesroots/Index.html">Dee's Web Page</A> http://members.aol.com/deesroots/Index.html ______________ Source: Maryland State Archives Special Collection Medora Explosion 1842 MSA SC 1456-1499. 0/70/9/23 ______________ (Baltimore) Republican & Argus Published every morning S. Gay st., opposite the Exchange, by PRATT, CLOUD & BRO. BALTIMORE Friday Morning, April 15, 1842 TERRIBLE EXPLOSION! - AWFUL DESTRUCTION OF LIFE. We sicken at heart whilst we record for the first time, the destruction of life, by the blowing up of a Steamboat in our harbor. Whilst almost every section of the country, where steamers are employed, have recorded dreadful accidents and loss of life from steamboat explosions, we until the present time have been saved the melancholy task - but our record is now filled with death - 'tis a fearful one event to recount, and indescribably painful to have witnessed. Our heart bleeds as we perform our duty as chroniclers of the times, and we sincerely sympathise with the afflicted relatives of those who have so suddenly been swept from time into eternity. The steamboat Medora, Capt. Sutton, built for the Norfolk line, was about to start on a trail trip, when the sad accident occurred. The afternoon being pleasant, a number of persons invited to witness the performance of this splendidly built boat, assembled on board to the amount of about one hundred and upwards, and had backed from the wharf about one hundred yards, when the boiler (the boat had but one, and that of immense dimensions) exploded, scattering death and destruction in every direction. The explosion was tremendous, tearing off the upper deck, and carrying with it every person on it at the time. Some fell in the water and were drowned - others were blown upon the land. Mr. Vickers was among the latter. It is rumored, and we fear there is too much ground for the rumor, that a number of persons were in the forward cabin at the time, and, as the boat sunk immediately after the explosion, they have perished. After the explosion, the basin, the boats, lying near at the time, and the wharf were litterally covered with fragments of the unfortunate Medora, which now lies a sunken and complete wreck. We have not been able amid the confusion and distress, the crowd, and the thousand rumors, to give a full detail of the disaster, but we have given enough to harrow the feelings and bring forth the tears of every sympathetic heart. The following is a list, so far as ascertained, of the dead and wounded. Dead - J. C. Moale's son Richard; Henry Lecompte, fireman; E. Young, ship-joiner; John Vickers, tavern-keeper; ____ French, painter; John R. Boon, printer; J. Bryne. Wounded - J. C. Moale; Captain Sutton, badly wounded; Andrew Ramsey, engineer, badly scalded; A. F. Henderson, badly wounded; Frederick Jones, wounded; Robt. Doyle, badly scalded; Mr. Roberts, badly do.; James Wilson, do do.; Jackson Reeder and brother, do.; Lewis Waggoner, do; J. Wagoner, do; O'Leary, do; R. Smith, do; James Clark, do; R. Bonsell, do; D. Farquharson, do; J. Craig, do; Albert Ramsay, do; Hoofnagle, slightly; W. Cully, do; Henry Allen and two sons, slightly; Henry Snyder; Saml. Glenn, painter. Missing - Harper, mate*; Montgomery, McClare, besides a number of others. *Since dead. Among those on board who escaped unhurt, was Mr. Watchman, the machinest, and Mr. Thomas Wildey. We have not heard the cause of the accident. A thousand rumors are abroad, but no credit should be placed in any that are not well authenticated. Upon a knowledge of the dreadful occurrence just recounted, a large number of citizens repaired to the spot with a view of rendering all the assistance in their power to those who might need it. The promptness with which his Honor the Mayor reached the spot, and lent his authority and aid amid the heart rending scene, is worthy of all praise. - The police headed by the High Constable Mitchell, were also very active in doing all they could to render comfort to the wounded, and any other assistance which they could. The following call from our active and warm hearted Mayor, will be responded to with alacrity. _____ Mayor's Office Baltimore, 15th April, 1842. ONE HUNDRED MEN WANTED. In consequence of the dreadful accident that happened to the Steam-boat Medora, on last evening, - One Hundred men are wanted, to clear away the wreck of said boat and collect the bodies of our citizens that are now missing. The men will assemble at the Mayor's Office, this morning, at 6 o'clock. The City Commissioners and Commissioners of Health will meet the Mayor, THIS MORNING, At SIX O'CLOCK. The City Commissioners and the Commissioners of Health will meet the Mayor this morning, at the SAME HOUR. SOL. HILLEN, Jr., Mayor.

In a message dated 03/15/2002 7:49:15 PM, MidMdRoots@aol.com writes: << Below is the result of your feedback form. It was submitted by (MidMdRoots@aol.com) on Friday, March 15, 2002 at d: d: d --------------------------------------------------------------------------- contributor_name: Dorinda Shepley newspaper_name: The Valley Register newspaper_date: Fri, Apr 28, 1899 town_of_publication: Middletown county_of_publication: Frederick state_of_publication: Maryland newspaper_article: MURDER, THEN SUICIDE (MORGAN & HARSHMAN) A Shocking Double Tragedy Near Wolfsville, this Valley, Last Saturday Afternoon Mad with Jealousy, Edward MORGAN, aged 26, shoots Miss Orpha HARSHMAN, aged 16, to Death on the Highway, Because She had Rejected his Attentions. Followed Her from Home to Commit the Cruel Deed After Killing Miss Harshman, Morgan Fires Five Bullets into His Own Body, Re-Loading in Order to Do So, and Dies Six Hours Later - A "Register" Representative Visits the Scene - The Funerals The most terrible tragedy that has ever occurred in Middletown Valley was perpetrated near Wolfsville, in the extreme northern section of the Valley, between 3 and 4 o'clock last Saturday evening, when Edward L. MORGAN, aged 26 years, in a fit of revenge and jealousy, shot and almost instantly killed Miss Orpha V. HARSHMAN, an estimable young lady aged 16 years, and then ended his own miserable life by firing five bullets into his body. The shocking affair caused the most intense excitement among the good people of Wolfsville and vicinity and created a wave of sorrow and indignation among the many friends of the cruelly murdered girl. The tragedy occurred on the public road leading from the Smithburg to the Foxville Road, and about a half mile from Wolfsville and about the same distance from the home of Miss Harshman and her murderer. There were no witnesses to the horrible affair, and the sensational reports appearing in some of the papers detailing how the young lady begged for her life, and how Morgan ordered her to repeat her last prayer before he ended her life are pure fabrications. Miss Harshman and Morgan were step-sister and brother, although there was no blood relationship. Young Morgan was a son of Mr. James Wesley MORGAN, a furniture manufacturer, and a gentleman who is held in high esteem by the community at large. He was formerly from near Myersville, this Valley. Mr. Morgan's present wife was married three times, her first husband being Cornelius HARSHMAN and her second, Benjamin GREEN. The murdered girl was a daughter of Mrs. Morgan by her first marriage. Mr. Morgan's deceased wife was a Miss RECHER. His present wife is a daughter of the late Daniel HOOVER, of Highland. A representative of The Register, accompanied by Justice Ezra REMSBURG, of this place, visited the scene of the tragedy on Sunday and obtained a true story of the shocking affair. - MORGAN'S ATTENTIONS REJECTED - Up until a week before the tragedy, young Morgan had been living in his father's family, but a quarrel over his persistent and long continued attentions to Miss Harshman, which were very distasteful to her, resulted in his being ordered to leave the house, which he did, taking up quarters in the warehouse adjoining the furniture factory opposite the home of his father. Morgan's attentions to the young lady began over a year ago, and from the very first she rejected him. On one occasion he told her that if he was not permitted to make her his wife, no one else ever should. This was only taken as an idle threat and no further attention was paid to it. Morgan kept up his attentions to Miss Harshman notwithstanding; she repeatedly demanded that he desist, and on several occasions she declared she would leave home if the annoyance did not cease. Morgan refused to give up his love for the young lady and was so persistent in his demands that she marry him that finally Mrs. Morgan declared her daughter must be protected from the annoyance, and this resulted in Morgan leaving the house as above stated. Miss Harshman had other admirers and the Sunday evening before the tragedy, entertained a gentleman friend. This, together with his being compelled to leave the house because of Miss Harshman's rejection of his attentions, intensified Morgan's jealousy to such an extent that it is believed he determined to murder the young lady and kill himself, while in a passion of jealousy and despair. Only recently Miss Harshman stated to friends that she was afraid to travel after night, feeling that Morgan would attack her on account of his jealousy. - THE STORY OF THE TRAGEDY The home of Mr. Morgan, a neat two-story frame dwelling, with a pretty covered porch the full length in front, is located about half a mile up the road leading from the Ellerton Road at the East edge of Wolfsville - Opposite the dwelling is a large two-story frame building used as a furniture factory and adjoining this is another two-story frame structure used as a warehouse. When young Morgan left his father's house he took up quarters in the warehouse, where he boarded himself. On Saturday afternoon between 3 and 4 o'clock, Miss Harshman started to go to the home of her sister, Mrs, David E. BARKMAN, 1 1/2 miles northwest of her home. She carried a small bundle under her arm. In order to reduce the distance, Miss Harshman took a "short cut" across the fields. This brought her out on the public road on the summit of a small mountain range leading from S.P. BEAR's to Allen HAY's, and within a few yards of where Howard PALMER was killed a short time ago by his team running away. Morgan saw Miss Harshman leave the house and he followed her. He was seen at the warehouse a few minutes after Miss Harshman left. This was the last seen of both until they were found lying in the road. Where Morgan overtook his victim is not known, nor what transpired after their meeting will never be ascertained, as no one witnessed the terrible affair. - HOW THE TRAGEDY WAS DISCOVERED Mr. Charles M. KLINE, who was taking his mother home in a buggy, came suddenly upon the two bodies lying in the road, just where Miss Harshman is supposed to have climbed over the fence from the field. Both were surrounded by pools of blood and Morgan was struggling and groaning. Mr. Kline was so overcome by the frightful sight that he failed to recognize the two, taking them to be tramps. He drove on hurriedly to Scott T. MARTIN's nearby and notified the family of his discovery. Mr. Martin drove hastily to Wolfsville for Dr. Lewis LAMAR (father of D.A.A. LAMAR of Middletown) and Dr. Lamar in turn summoned Dr. A.S. SMITH to assist him. In the meantime Mr. Kline and members of Mr. Martin's family returned to the scene, when they discovered who the parties were. Miss Harshman was dying and breathed her last in a few moments. Morgan was struggling and groaning in a frightful manner. When Mr. Kline first discovered the bodies, Miss Harshman was in the gutter by the side of a stone fence on her knees, with her head bent forward. Morgan was lying in such a position that his head almost touched Miss Harshman's head. When Mr. Kline returned to the scene the second time, Morgan had struggled to the middle of the road. The weapon with which the terrible deed was committed was found lying in the road. It was a five shot, double action, 32 calibre Iver-Johnson revolver. - THE WOUNDS When Dr. Lamar arrived, he found Miss Harshman dead. She had been shot in the right temple, the ball passing through her head and coming out on the left side. Another shot, which was presumable the first one fired, grazzed her breast in the region of the heart, leaving a contusion, and also a burn on the inside of her left arm, caused by the dress taking fire from the powder. The cartridge must have been defective as the ball was found within her dress. Morgan, after shooting Miss Harshman, reloaded his revolver and fired five balls into his own body. One ball entered his right temple, and passed down throught his mouth; another entered his cheek; two lodged in his stomach, and what was presumably the last shot fired when he was too weak to hold the revolver, entered the front of his left thigh and lodged just under the flesh. Morgan, who was still alive, was taken home in the spring wagon and placed in the warehouse, where he died at 10:20 pm, six hours later. He never regained consciousness. A stone weighing about 1 1/2 poinds was found in Morgan's pocket, also a flask of whiskey from which only a small quantity had been taken. - WITH 3 BALLS IN HIM HE RELOADS The revolver, when found, contained two empty shells, while three loaded shells were lying on the ground nearby. It is thought after firing the two shots at Miss Harshman he shot the remaining three balls into his own body. It is supposed he then attempted to reload the weapon, but finding his strength gone after getting two cartridges into place, dropped the remaining three and fired those in the revolver into his body. A bullet mark on the stone wall just back of where Miss Harshman was found, was evidently made by a the ball that passed through her head. News of the shocking affair spread rapidly and in a short time crowds of people were hastening to the scene - Both parties were well known in the communtiy and men, women and children ran from their homes to ascertain the facts in the case. Such a horrible affair in a usually quiet community was well calculated to create intense excitement. Miss Harshman was a most estimible young lady and was held in the highest esteem by a wide circle of friends. She was pretty, quite reodest(?) in her manners, and was an obedient daughter. Everyone spoke well of her to The Register representative; and the cruel manner in which she met her death, while perfectly helpless and at the mercy of her frenzied slayer, caused indignation to be mingled with grief. - THE INQUESTS Justice L.H. WARRENFELTZ had a jury summmoned by Constable Harvey BUHRMAN, and after viewing the body and visiting the scene of the tragedy, proceeded to hold an inquest. The jury was as follows: George R. STOTTLEMYER, foreman; J.W. HOOVER, H.L. BRANDENBURG, Chester R. BRANDENBURG, Harry B. GILBERT, Jonathan N. WOLF, George W. BLICKENSTAFF, N.R. BLICKENSTAFF, Preston E. FREY, Benjamin F. PRYOR, George W. WILLIAMS and Scott T. MARTIN. Very little evidence of any importance was brought out in the testimony. One of the witnesses, Mr. Peter BAER, who lives near the scene of the tragedy, stated that he heard five pistol shots, followed some minutes later by two more shots. It was further brought out in evidence that Morgan had met Miss Harshman at Wolfsville on Saturday morning and asked her if she had the mail. She replied in the affirmative and passed on. Those who were summoned before the jury were Messrs. John T. HARSHMAN, guardian for the murdered girl; Ira V. HARSHMAN, her cousin; Thomas HARP; Simon P. BAER; Adam B. MARTIN; Samuel O. FOLTZ; Charles M. KLINE; Emory FREY; John HARP; Irving R. MORGAN, brother of Miss Harshman's slayer; Roy HARSHMAN, brother of the girl; Mrs. Clara MORGAN, her mother; and Drs. LAMAR and SMITH. The jury returned a verdict that "Orpha Harshman came to her death at the hands of Edward L. Morgan who feloniously and with malice aforethought, did shoot said Orpha Harshman in the right temple, inflicting a mortal wound, of which said Orpha Harshman died." On Sunday afternoon Justice Warrenfeltz held the inquest over the remains of Morgan. The same jury served and the same witnesses were heard, except the first three mentioned above. The usual verdict was rendered. This inquest was held in the warehouse, where Morgan's body lay, enclosed in a casket. It was reported Sunday afternoon that some children gathering dandelions in the mountain, heard swearing and some one exclaim: "You've got to die," but very little credence was placed in the rumor. A letter was found in Morgan's desk in the warehouse, which he had written to a New York firm a few days before the tragedy, asking for work. It was well worded, but there was nothing in it to indicate the terrible tragedy that he enacted afterwards. Morgan purchased the revolver with which he did the shooting about a year ago. Over the back of a chair in the room in which the remains of Miss Harshman lay on Sunday afternoon, was a handsome dress, well made and tastefully trimmed. This outfit Miss Harshman had just finished making for herself and she had expected to wear it to Wolfsville to attend the Lutheran Church on the very day that she lay still in death. Large numbers of people visited the scene of the tragedy on Sunday and there was quite a crowd at the home of the murdered girl. Many persons viewed the remains of both. Miss Harshman's body was in an ice-box in the parlor of her home, while that of her slayer was in a casket in a room in the warehouse. All along the road from Ellerton to Wolfsville, little groups of people could be seen discussing in a quiet manner the details of the horrible affair. The Register representative secured a half dozen fine photographs of the scenes connected with the tragedy. The faithful Wolfsville correspondent of The Register, Mr. J. Luther FREY, was on the scene soon after the tragedy, and through his valuable assistance Sunday afternoon, the Register reporter was enabled to secure much information. Mr. Frey has since furnished us with an account of the funerals of the victims, which appears below. Dr. Lamar, of Middletown, went to Wolfsville on Monday, and returned with the pistol with which Morgan did the shooting, also the bullet-marked stone from the fence. The news of the tragedy reached Frederick on Saturday night, and Sheriff PATTERSON, with Deputy Samuel ROWE, coroner Thomas TURNER, Dr. Ira J. McCURDY and a Frederick newspaper correspondent of the Baltimore papers, chartered an electric car and started for Myersville at 2 o'clock Sunday morning. From Myersville they went to Wolfsville in a private conveyance. Arriving there, they were informed that Justice Warrenfeltz had taken charge of the case and they had nothing to do but return home. - FUNERAL OF MISS HARSHMAN The funeral of Miss Harshman took place from Grossnickle's Meeting House near Middlepoint, between Wolfsville and Ellerton, at noon Monday. It is said to have been the largest funeral held there for many years. Fifty two vehicles were in the funeral cortege. The meeting house was packed to overflowing, many being unable to get in. Elder Silas HARP read the scripture lesson and offered prayer. Elder Charles AUSHERMAN preached an excellent sermon from First Samuel xx, 3, "there is but a step between me and death." Elder Geoge LEATHERMAN offered the prayer at the grave, and the scene, as the casket was being lowered into the grave, was pathetic. Nearly the entire assemblage was in tears. Strong men broke down and wept like children - The honorary pall bearers were Misses Calmeda and Estie BRANDENBURG, Emma, Sadie and Jennie K. WOLF, and Libbie (or Linnie) BARKMAN. The active pall bearers were Ray (or Roy) and Keefer BRANDENBURG, Thomas HARP, Wyatt WARRENFELTZ, Harry BLICKENSTAFF and Wade H. WOLF. James A. GROVE was funeral director. Her mother, Mrs. Clara V. MORGAN; three sisters: Mrs. Charles MARKER, of Funkstown; Mrs. John D. BRANDENBURG and Mrs. David E. BARKMAN of Wolfsville; one brother, Roy HARSHMAN at home; one half-sister, Miss Maud GREEN; one half-brother, Master Jasper MORGAN; her step-father, Mr. James W. MORGAN; three step-brothers and two step-sisters; survive to mourn their loss. The sympathy of the communtiy goes out to the bereaved relatives, especially to the mother whose footsteps along the pathway of life seem to be attended by many afflictions. She had already lost a sister in a runaway accident, two husbands had been torn away by the icy hand of death, as was also another daughter, and recently her new barn was destroyed by fire. The deceased was highly esteemed by those who knew her, and her untimely death is sincerely regretted and mouned by a wide circle of friends. - THE FUNERAL OF MORGAN The funeral of Edward L. MORGAN, the slayer of Miss Harshman, took place in the Reformed Cemetery at Wolfsville at 5 o'clock Monday evening. Rev. H.S. DITZEL preached a sermon from the subject "What Is Your Life?" in which he briefly called attention to the right way of living. A large number of persons were present. The pall bearers were: Messrs. P.E. FREY, Urner HAYS, John HORNE, Adam B. MARTIN, Roy BRANDENBURG, Emory FREY. - Morgan is survived by his father, James W. MORGAN; three brothers: Irving R. Rufus R. and J. Elmer; two sisters: Mrs. Aona SMITH of Hagerstown; Mrs. Emma HARRISON of Beaver Creek; a half-brother Jasper MORGAN; a step-mother; three step-sisters and one step-brother. Presuming, of course, that The Register would contain the best and most correct account of the tragedy, orders have been pouring in all week for extra copies until the number ordered has already reached 150. 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Submitted and transcribed by Dee Gabler Deesroots@aol.com <A HREF="http://members.aol.com/deesroots/Index.html">Dee's Web Page</A> http://members.aol.com/deesroots/Index.html __________________ American, Baltimore (Baltimore American & Commercial Daily Advertiser) Friday Morning, April 15, 1842 Published every morning at No. 2 South Gay street, by Dobbin, Murphy & Bose AWFUL STEAMBOAT EXPLOSION! FEARFUL DESTRUCTION OF LIVES It is our melancholy duty to record the most fearful and fatal Steamboat explosion which has ever taken place on the waters of the Chesapeake. The new and splendid steamboat MEDORA, built for the line between this city and Norfolk, was yesterday rendered a wreck by the explosion of her steam-boiler, attended by a fearful destruction of human life. The Medora was just completed, and preparatory to being turned out from the hands of the machinists, a number of persons were invited to go in her on an experimental trial. The day being pleasant, it is supposed that probably one hundred or more, were on board, including some of the Directors of the Steam Boat Company and their friends, and a number of the hands engaged in finishing the vessel, putting in the machinery, &c, and otherwise connected with the construction or sailing of the boat. Soon after three o'clock, P. M. the boat was about to start from the wharf of the engine builder, Mr. John Watchman, on the south side of the basin, on the proposed trip. A gentleman who was on board informs us that the engine had only made the second revolution, in order to back the Medora from the wharf, when the boiler exploded with a loud noise, carrying upwards a considerable portion of the upper deck and those upon it, and blowing the smoke stacks high into the air. The main force of the explosion was almost exclusively towards the head of the boat, and the portions of the boat around the boiler were torn to pieces. The boiler itself, an immense one of iron, was thrown crosswise on the deck. The boat was instantly enveloped in a cloud of scalding steam, which was inhaled by some with fatal consequences, while others suffered externally in their persons from its effects. Our informant was in the after part of the boat, where the steam had no injurious effect. He states that several persons jumped overboard, and that one of them was drowned. The boat immediately settled in the water until her hull rested on the bottom of the river. In the centre and forward part of the boat there was a fearful destruction of life and limb. Some of those on board were blown high into the air and fell on shore, in the water, and on the boats lying near by. Others were crushed with the splintered timbers; others scalded with the steam; while those below the decks, not having time to escape, were either suffocated by the steam or drowned when the boat sunk. When we reached the scene of desolation we found a large number of persons, among whom were several physicians, busily engaged in endeavoring to assist the injured, and carrying away those who were dead or dying. So great was the confusion that prevailed, and so little was known as to the number and names of the persons on board, that no complete account could be obtained. We annex a list of all those who were injured or killed, as far as could learn them. There are no doubt some who were on board, whose loss will only be known by their not returning to their homes. Captain SUTTON, who had command of the boat, was standing over the boiler when it exploded. He was much injured in the head, and it was very doubtful yesterday whether he would recover. JOHN C. MOALE, Esq., the agent of the steamboat line, was on board with his two sons. Mr. Moale had his right foot dislocated, and was injured in the side and back. Soon after he was taken home, he expired. Mr. Moale's eldest son WILLIAM, a fine lad about 14 years of age, was killed almost instantly. His second son, who was also on board, was dangerously injured. JOSEPH LECOMPTE, had both legs broken and was otherwise much injured. He was blown high into the air, and fell on board the steamboat Constitution lying close by. He died soon after being taken on shore. Capt. JOHN VICKERS, keeper of a public house in McClellan's alley, was blown into the air and fell on the wharf. He was taken up dead. ANDREW F. HENDERSON, Esq., the President of the Steam Boat Line, was scalded severely, and wounded in the head. He appeared to be doing well last night. JOHN WATCHMAN, the builder of the engine of the engine of the boat, injured, but not seriously. ______ YOUNG, ship joiner, blown on board the Constitution - died immediately. BENJAMIN FRENCH, painter, who resided in Potter street - dead. R. H. MIDDLETON, (clerk in the Savings' Bank,) scalded, but not seriously. JOHN HENDERSON, - block and pump maker, Pratt street, scalded in the hand, but not seriously. ALBERT RAMSEY, - engineer of the boat, injured; as was also the assistant engineer-but not dangerously. RICHARD LINTHICUM, - badly scalded, leg broken, and recovery doubtful. DUNCAN FERGUSON, - slightly hurt. ALEXANDER SPAVIN, - not much injured. SAMUEL GLANN, - severely scalded. WEST CULLY, - sailor, badly scalded. JOHN SPEEDEN, - ship carpenter, dangerously wounded-not expected to recover. ______ KAYLOR, - severely scalded. ______ BRENAN, - printer, badly scalded. JAMES WILSON, - (believed to be a workman) severely scalded. WILLIAM ROBERTS, - badly scalded. LAWRENCE RIGGER, - seriously injured. JAMES CLARKE, not expected to live. THOMAS ELDRIDGE, - not expected to live. GEORGE ENLEY, - workman at Watchman's foundry, very badly scalded. JOHN BOON, - printer - dead. DAVID FRAZIER, - badly scalded. PATRICK COLLINS, - very much mutilated. ZACHARIAH NICHOLS, - scalded. FRANCIS BEZYT, - seriously scalded. JACKSON REEDER, - very badly scalded - not expected to live. ______ STRIPPLE, - slightly scalded. JOHN BURNS, - a lad, dead. JAMES CRAWFORD, - badly scalded. JAMES MITCHELL, - missing. JOSEPH GREGG, - seriously scalded. LEVIN BOSTON, - fireman, scalded. FRANCIS McLEER, - missing. GEORGE HOOFNAGLE, - a workman in the establishment of Mr. Watchman, badly scalded. _______ SMITH, - Ship Carpenter living near Canton, very much scalded. Among the Physicians who were promptly on the spot, rendering all aid in their power to the sufferers, were Drs. SMITH, WHITRIDGE, DUNBAR, COLLINS, ROBERTS, THEOBALD, RICH, and MILLER. His Honor the Mayor was also present, doing all in his power that the occasion called for. We hav a note from Mr. A. W. Ennis, 55 Light street wharf, stating that in assisting to disrobe a young man, apparently about 20 years of age, dressed in black, a double cased gold watch fell from his pocket. He expired in a few minutes afterwards. The friends of the deceased can obtain the watch by calling on Mr. Ennis. _____ Mayor's Office Baltimore, April 15th, 1842. ONE HUNDRED MEN WANTED. In consequence of the dreadful accident that happened to the steamboat Medora last evening, ONE HUNDRED MEN ARE WANTED, to clear away the wreck of said boat, and collect the bodies of our citizens that are now missing. The men will assemble at the Mayor's office, this morning, at 6 o'clock. The City Commissioners and Commissioners of Health will meet the Mayor, this morning, at the same hour. SOL. HILLEN, Jr., Mayor.