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Frostburg is an incorporated town, governed by a Mayor and a Board of six Councilmen, and has a regularly organized police force. The town is lighted with gas, and is provided with water from the numerous springs on the eastern slope of the Great Savage Mountain, by means of pipes and reservoirs. It contains fourteen churches-the Methodist and Catholic being notable for costliness and fine architectural appearance. Several schools afford excellent educational facilities; two weekly papers provide local news for the people, and two fine halls for the public amusement. The Opera House owned by Thos. H. Paul, is well adapted for all kinds of amusements. Among the stores there are two as stylish establishments as can be found anywhere.
Excepting Virginia City, Nevada, FROSTBURG probably lies higher above tide than any town of equal size in the United States. This altitude affords a view in all directions, rarely excelled for beauty and sublimity anywhere. Eastward, Dan's Mountain running northward, breaks off into a defile tra- versed by the National Pike and Eckhart Branch of the Cumberland & Pennsylvania Railroad. Here nestles the picturesque town of Eckhart, 1} miles from Frostburg, with 1,000 inhabitants. Southward, the great George's Creek Valley, flanked on the left by Dan's Mountain, and on the right by the Big Savage, stretches seventeen miles away to the Potomac. Traversed by the Cumberland & Pennsylvania Railroad and George's Creek, both of which are fronted with dwellings, make nearly a continuous town the entire way. Aside from its material significance, the tourist cannot fail to be im- pressed with the scene; every element of nature and handiwork of man being present to lend grandeur and diversity to the prospect. On the west, the rugged, precipitous sides of the Great Savage stand like a bulwark, as it is, against the storms of winter. Continuing northward, the mountain maintains its altitude, breaking off to the right in hills and gentle declivities, until the bed of Jennings' Run is reached. Here another valley opens to view, quite as rich in landscape perspective as the George's Creek. To the right a ridge rises diversified with fertile farms and umbrageous groves all the way over until we reach Eckhart, our starting point.
Standing on the steps of the JOURNAL office, the eye easily sweeps from the hills of Pennsylvania, across Maryland, over into the mountains of West Virginia. A great part of the town is here spread out at our feet. Not far off the site of Braddock's route to Fort DuQuesne, surveyed by Washington, is visible. A monument of that disastrous expedition still stands just outside the corporate limits, noting, it is said, the first day's march from Fort Cum- berland-eleven miles. Six miles by air-line to the south-east, Dan's Rock towers high and rugged, overlooking the most extended and varied landscape in all this section. From this point Frostburg and Cumberland are plainly
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FROSTBURG IRON WORKS FROSTBURG. THOS. H. PAUL & SON, -MANUFACTURERS OF-
Narrow Gauge Locomotives,
STATIONARY AND PORTABLE STEAM ENGINES AND BOILERS MINING MACHINERY AND CARS, IRON AND BRASS CASTINGS OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS, STEAM HEAT- ING AND WROUGHT IRON PIPE, AND FITTINGS FOR STEAM, WATER AND GAS, &c., &c.
PAUL'S OPERA HOUSE, FROSTBURG. FOR RENT BY THE NIGHT, WEEK, #FOR ON PERCENTAGE, TO FIRST CLASS COMPANIES AND COMBINATIONS ONLY.
It has first class Stage Scenery, and Dressing Rooms, and it is beautifully Frescoed, and Heated with Steam and Lighted with Gas. The nicest little house in the State. Address,
THOS. H. PAUL, Proprietor.
J. S. ROBINSON,
CARRIAGE & WAGON MAKER FROSTBURG.
ROBERT C. PAUL, FROSTBURG,
FOUNDER & MACHINIST Engines, Boilers,
Castings of all Descriptions, Steam Heating and Repairing of all kinds.
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seen ; the mountains in all directions, the Potomac and its magnificent bot- tom lands, farm houses and railroad, comprise a "bird's eye view" which no. one can ever wholly forget. The tourist to this section who has not visited Dan's Rock has no conception of the wonderful features with which this region abounds. In short, no town of the size and prominence of Frostburg enjoys in its surroundings a more unique topography ; and no point of this array of imposing projections furnishes a more interesting outlook than Dan's Rock.
If to these we add the novelty of our industrial avocations, the salubrity of our atmosphere and purity of our water, we have a series of conditions, which, properly estimated, must sooner or later give the town a commanding prom- inence as a summer resort.
The inhabitants of Frostburg and vicinity are mainly miners of foreign birth or extraction-made up of English, Welsh, Scotch, Irish, German, etc .; they comprise an industrious, thrifty and intelligent population; of good morals and studious habits, they will compare favorably with any people anywhere. To them the town owes its extraordinary growth since the war, and the coal region its immense development. We are indebted to J. B. Oder, Editor "Journal," for this sketch and other favors. C. H. Walker, Postmaster. Population 5,000.
CHURCHES AND PASTORS-Eckhart Baptist, Rev. Wm. P. Fortney; Reformed, Rev. J. Ruhl; St. Michael's Roman Catholic, Rev. V. F. Schmitt; Welsh Congregational, Rev. J. P. Thomas; M. E. (Colored,) no pastor ; Primitive Methodist, Rev. M. Harvey; Presbyterian, Rev. John Thomas; Methodist Episcopal, Rev. W. B. Edwards; German Lutheran, Rev. J. Stumpf; Bethel, (Colored,) Rev. Joseph Thompson ; Welsh Baptist, Rev. D. R. Jones; English Lutheran, Rev. D. L. Mackenzie; English Baptist, no pastor; M. E. (Sonth,) Rev. T. G. Nevitt; Protestant Episcopal, (St. John's,) Rev. Geo. S. May.
ORDERS-A. O. Foresters-Court Wineland Rangers, No. 5,556. Knights of Pythias-Frostburg City Lodge, No. 88. Ivorites-Light of Wales Lodge, No. 20, Class E. I. O. O. F .- Frostburg Lodge, No. 49-Lodge meetings, every Tuesday. Degree Lodge, Monday after the first Tuesday in each, month. Frostburg Encampment, No. 29, first and third Mondays every month. Heine Lodge, No. 127; Savage Mountain Lodge, No. 128. A. F. & A. M .- Mountain Lodge, No. 99. I. O. Foresters-Court Mt Pleasant No. 3. Imp. O. R. M .- Allegany Tribe, No. 67. Free Gardiners-Frostburg Adam Lodge. St. Michael's Total Abstinence. Knights of Honor -- Frostburg Lodge, No. 590.
ASSOCIATIONS-Frostburg Building; Frostburg Mutual Building; Frost- burg Perpetual Building.
SOCIETIES-Young Men's Christian Ass .; Orion Literary Sociable; St. Joseph's Benevolent ; Welsh Literary Class; St. Michael's Temperance and Beneficial.
COMPANIES-Gas Company ; Water Company.
MUNICIPAL OFFICERS-Mayor-W. H. Ravenscraft. Councilmen-Rich- ard Beall, E. Clise, Geo. Boettner, Sr., John Nash, L. C. Burgermeister, W. Y. McCulloh. Bailiff and Chief of Police-George Ort. Night Police-Ed. Price. Clerk-J. S. Metzger.
Agent-Express. Adams-Hitchins, A E
Agents-Insurance.
Hitchins, John Metzer, J S McCulloh, J B Porter, John L
Agents-Real Estate.
Grove, John S Oder, J B
Agents-Railroad.
Koch, W H (C & P) Steineman, U (C & P) Eckhart
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THE REPUBLICAN, FROSTBURG. M. FROST,
EDITOR AND PUBLISHER.
Republican in politics, and the only party paper published in the "REPUBLICAN BANNER DISTRICT" of the State, and at headquarters of the great "Western Maryland Coal Fields."
ISSUED EVERY THURSDAY,
At the LOW PRICE of
ONE DOLLAR PER ANNUM!
Which is within the reach of all newspaper readers, and consequently, is an excellent advertising medium.
Advertising rates low and furnished upon application.
Address,
M. FROST,
FROSTBURG.
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Agent-Steamship. Jandorf, J (Allan Line) Attorney at Law.
Grove, John S
Agent-Ticket.
McCullob, T C
Barbers.
Thomas, W C Zellers, G W Baker.
Wittig, Geo H
Billiard Saloon.
Reichenbach, Charles
Blacksmiths.
Gaunt, Conrad Michael, T & Co Zinken, Conrad
Brick-Fire.
Gorsuch, L M
Builders and Contractors.
Michael, Chas O
Building Material.
Beall, Rich'd & Son Johnson Bros
Butchers.
Bepler, Lewis Bepler, Wm H Engle, Wm Porter, J M & Bro Wilderman, Robert M
Boots and Shoes.
Cooper, W J Hartman, J Hocking, Geo H
Jeffries, Samuel Mason, H & Co Schneider, Henry Shaffer, H B Siefker, Conrad Towles, J L
Thomas, William Wasmuth, E Williams, James
Carriages and Wagons. Robinson, J S
Carpenters and Builders. Fox, Andrew Griffith, Alexander Miller, Charles Sauerbaugh, John Willison, Andrew 3
Cabinet Makers.
Gross & Nickel Jarrett, O & Bro
China and Glass.
Wineland, M Cigars and Tobacco. Mason, H & Co Civil Engineers.
Armstrong, Jas D Armstrong. Win Ward James H
Clerk County Com.
Armstrong, Davisson
Clothing, Hats and Trunks.
Stern, B Cutlery and Guns. Beall H & F C Coal Mines.
Borden Mines A C Greene agent Consolidation Coal Co Cumberland Coal and Iron Co Constables.
Johns, John Parker, G B
Commission Merchant.
Kane, James Collector-Tax. Armstrong, J D
Confectionery and Fruit.
Blasse, A R
Fattor, Peter
Lapp, Conrad
Morgan, Richard
Spiel, W B
Theophil, August
Dentists.
Coburn, E E Knode, J H Druggists.
McNeil & McCulloh
Percy, D G
Wingert, G A
Doors and Sash. Dawson, John T Dry Goods and Notions. Hitchins Bros Jandorf, Mrs Fanny Shaffer, H B Standish, J M & Co Wineland, M
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FROSTBURG MILLS.
JOSEPH CARLIN, MERCHANT MILLER AND WHOLESALE DEALER IN GRAIN AND ALL KINDS OF FEED, FROSTBURG.
WHEELER HALL.
BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL - -FOR- YOUNG LADIES & LITTLE GIRLS, FROSTBURG.
ANNA KERN, A. M., J. CAUSIN KERN,
Principals.
REFERENCES:
Rev. G. W. Cooper, Frostburg.
*Rev. G. W. May, .4
*Hon. Thos. McCulloh, Frostburg.
*Mr. Marx Wineland, ¥
*Mr. Nelson Beall, *Mr. Chas. Walker.
*Mr. Owen Hitchins,
*Mr. Wm. Percy.
A few Select Boarders received for the Summer Vacation.
DANIEL J. BETZ, DEALER IN WATCHES, JEWELRY, CLOCKS
Silver and Plated Ware.
Engraving and Repairing neatly, sub- stantially and promptly executed.
No. 57 Main Street, FROSTBURG.
0. Jarrett & Bro. Manufacturers and Dealers in
FURNITURE, COFFINS, Caskets and Burial Cases, 59 MAIN STREET, FROSTBURG.
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Engraving.
Betz, Daniel J Engines and Bollers. Paul, Robert C Paul, Thos & Son
Furniture. Gross & Nickel Jarrett, O & Bro
Fire-Brick Manufacturers. Savage Mountain Works
Founders and Machinists. Paul, Robert C Paul, Thos & Son
Gas Fitter. Gerlach, Anthony
General Merchandise.
Bear, H Clary, Roderick Edwards & Rogers Evans, Wm
Standish, J M & Co
Wineland, M
Grain and Feed.
Carlin, Joseph Kane, James
Gents' Goods.
Valentine, A T
Groceries and Provisions.
Ford, Josiah & Bro Halle, Albert Jr Jenkins, Thomas Jones, James Keller, John T Mason, H & Co McLuckie, Wm Percy, W R & Co Reckner & Stevens Standish, J M & Co Wehner, George
Wineland, M Wright, John B
Hats and Caps.
Shaffer, H B
Hardware and Steel.
Beall, H & F C Wineland, M
Hotels.
City Hotel, Owen Evans Frostburg Hotel, C Lynch Grand Central, P Payne Tunnell Hotel
Iron Works.
E
Frostburg Iron Works
Justices of the Peace. Atkinson, H R Weis, John C
Lmnber. Beall, Richard & Son
Johnson Bros
Michael, Chas O 1354451
Wright, John B
Marble Works.
Williams, Andrew
Mattress and Bedding.
Gross & Nickel
Miller-Merchant. Carlin, Joseph
Millinery and Fancy Goods.
Croft, Mrs M
Gross, Mrs Eliza
Jandorf, Mrs Fanny
Mining Machinery.
Paul, Thos & Son
Miners' Lamps.
Zais, Frederick
Opera Houses.
O F Opera House Paul's Opera House Oysters and Fish.
Wehner, George Painters.
Hawke, James H Hoblitzell, Chas W
Printers.
Frost, M Oder, J B & Bro
Produce.
Mason, H & Co
Photographer.
Rogers, A A
Physicians.
Brace, C H-Homeopathic
Englar, J W J Graham, T J Getzendanne, C H
Ravenscraft, Wm H Townsend, M M (Eckhart)
Railroad. Cumberland & Penna
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CITY HOTEL,
(FORMERLY THE McCULLOH HOUSE.) MAIN STREET, FROSTBURG, Convenient to Odd Fellow's and Paul's Opera Honses, Entirely Refurnished and Refitted. Gnests and Baggage Conveyed to and from the Depot Free of Charge. ROOMS BY THE DAY OR WEEK. HORSES AND BUGGIES ALWAYS ON HAND. OWEN EVANS, Proprietor.
JOHN T. DAWSON, Manufacturer and Dealer in Flooring, Weather-Boarding, RIPPED SIDING,
Sash, Doors, Shutters, Frames, &c., &c. WEST END, FROSTBURG.
O. N. P. Copying House, Broadway, FROSTBURG. FINEST PICTURE MADE. Traveling Agents Wanted. ADDRESS . A. A. ROGERS, Manager, FROSTBURG.
Warrant a Beautiful and Per- fect Likeness of all Subjects.
FRANK C. BEALL.
HORACE BEALL. H. & F. C. BEALL, Dealera in Foreign and Domestic
HARDWARE,
Builders' Hardware a Specialty, Beall's Block, Main St., FROSTBURG.
("ALSO GUN MATERIALS, CUTLERY, GUNS, PISTOLS, &c., &c.
Grand Central House - -AND-
LIVERY,
OPPOSITE
Post Office, Telegraph Office, Express Office and Broadway, Main Street, Frostburg, P. PAYNE, Proprietor.
Frostburg Xining Journal, J. B. ODER & BRO. Proprietors.
J. B. ODER, Editor, Hitchins' Building, (OVER POST OFFICE,) FROSTBURG.
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Saddles and Harness. Fisher, G W
Saw and Planing Mills.
Beall, Richard & Son
Dawson, John T Johnson Bros Michael, Charles O
Willison, A J
Schools.
Hartzell, Allie R Wheeler Hall
Misses Kerna, Principals
Soap Manufacturer.
Hill, George Stoves and Tinware. Johnson, Frederick
Zais, Frederick
Steam Heating.
Paul, Robert C Paul, Thos & Son
Saloons and Restanrants.
Bombach, John Dufty, Edward Donohue, Edward Gunter, Wm Mitchell, Frederick Preston, J
Schneider, Conrad Vogtman, John Williams, Thomas Youngerman, M
Tailors and Clothiers.
Koenig, F W Valentine, A T
Telegraph Manager.
Walker, C H-W U
Telegraph Operator.
McCulloh, T C Theatres.
O F Opera House
Paul's Opera House
Tinware Manufacturer. Zais, Frederick.
Undertakers.
Jarrett, O & Bro
Watches and Jewelry.
Betz, Daniel J
Wheelwright.
Tumbleson, John W
Wines and Liqnors.
Frey, Otto Stern, B
LONACONING
Is on the Cumberland & Pennsylvania Railroad, 8 miles south of Frostburg, 24 from Cumberland by (C. & P. R. R.) and 18 by a good pike. It is 8 miles from Piedmont, W. Va., and 34 from Cumberland by B. & O. Railroad. The location is pleasant and climate good. The George's Creek valley narrows here to a glen, with steep rocky spurs of the Allegany Mountains. There are two parallel mountain ridges which blank the George's Creek valley. This is an important mining town ; there are four companies operating ten open- ings, capable of producing 27,036 tons per week, and a much larger amount if the demand was sufficient. All the land in the vicinity is owned by the coal companles, and can be had for $15 to $40 per acre, for agricultural; coal land at from $500 to $1000. The land is generally broken, with a small amount that is productive, which is very valuable. The buck wheat, hay and potatoes grown on these lands are of the best quality. It mostly produces 10 bus. wheat, 25 bus. corn, 20 bus. oats, 200 bus. potatoes, 20 bus. rye, 15 bus. buckwheat, and 1} tons of hay, per acre. The timbered land is a light growth of oak, pine, spruce, maple, chestnut and walnut. There are five good public schools. George's Creek supplies plenty of cool water. Wm. McIndoe, Postmaster. Population, 4,500.
CHURCHES AND PASTORS-M. E., Rev. J. W. Cornelius; Presbyterian, Rev. W. H. McGiffert; Primitive Methodist, Rev. Moses Harvey ; St. Mary's Roman Catholic, Rev. Father J. M. O'Brien; I. P. M. E., no regular pastor ; German, E. J., no pastor; Christ's Baptist, no regular pastor.
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Merchants' Hotel AT THE DEPOT, LONACONING.
This House has recently been remodeled, thoroughly refitted and furnished throughout, and is in every respect
FIRST-CLASS IN ALL ITS APPOINTMENTS.
The BILLIARD HALL is furnished with first-class tables. The Bar is supplied with the best brands of
WINES AND CIGARS. HORSES AND BUGGIES ALWAYS ON HAND. JOHN ATKINSON, Propr.
SAMPLE ROOM FOR COMMERCIAL TRAVELERS.
DEAN & BRO. Manufacturers and Dealers in Saddles, Harness, Collars, Hames, Chains, Produce, &c. Heavy Scotch Kip Collars and Heavy Home-made Root Hames, Speci- alties.
LONACONING.
H. B. WEILAND. PRACTICAL
WATCHMAKER & JEWELER,
Lonaconing. AGENT FOR BEST
American & Swiss Watches Clocks, Fine Jewelry, &c. Spectacles to suit persons of all ages. Watches, Clocks and Jewelry repaired and Warranted. Engraving Neatly Executed on Short Notice.
GEORGE'S CREEK Coal and Iron Company, JOHN DOUGLAS, Supt. LONACONING.
D. R. SLOAN & CO.
GENERAL MERCHANDISE.
Lonaconing.
AMERICAN COAL COMPANY. Gardner P. Lloyd, President, NEW YORK.
M. A. Myers, Secretary, N. Y. Capt. Wm. J. Booth, Gen'l Sup't, ALEXANDRIA, VA. A. Jackson Clark, Sup't,
LONACONING.
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BENEVOLENT SOCIETIES-A. F. & A. M .- Georges Creek Valley Lodge, No. 161. K. of P .- Rising Sun Lodge, No 86. I. O. O. F .- Lonaconing Lodge, No. 85; Jackson Encampment, No. 26. I. O. Red Men-Tuscarora Tribe, No. 62. K. of H .- Lonaconing Lodge, No. 591. Foresters-Printy Lodge, No. 2. Free Gardiners-Thistle Lodge. Rechabites-Salem Tent, No. 28.
SOCIETIES-Lonaconing Literary; St. Mary's Benevolent; National Total Abstinence ; St. Patrick's Temperance; A. O. Hibernians.
Agent-Express.
Matheney, R (Adams)
Agent-Insurance.
Porter, Dr G E
Agent-Railroad.
Matheney, R
Agent-Sewing Machines. Angus, D
Agent-Steamship.
McIndoe, Wm (Allan Line)
Agent-Ticket.
Ryan, DA Baker and Confectioner. Huth, L
Barber.
Bell, H H Brewers.
Hanekamp, H
Hohing, Conrad
Blacksmiths.
Bratz, James
Cross, Uriah
Rank, L
Boots, Shoes and Hats.
French, Wm
Gonser, Isaac
Hilber, John
Perry, Frederick
Robinson, Henry Scott, Robert
Butchers.
Allen, Christopher
Boston, Mrs E
Bennett & Engleby Carr, Robert Hanekamp, H
Lonaconing Cooperative Co. Nelson, Andrew
Cabinet Maker.
Eichorn, A
Carpenters and Builders.
Arnold, Simon Petrie, Frank Shockey, C C
Confectionery and Fruit.
Bauer, Mrs E M
Huth, Louis
Lau, John
Locke, Mrs Mary
Sauter, P T
Coal Companies.
American Coal Co A Jackson Clark, Supt
George's Creek Coal and Iron Co John Douglas, Supt Maryland Coal Co S M Petrie, Asst Supt
New Central R Boyd, Agent
Dentist.
MacDonald, O T
Druggist.
Myers, Joseph Porter & Sloan
Dry Goods and Notions.
Dobbie Byrnes & Co Eisenberg, G
General Merchandise.
Atkinson, W & Son
Combs, John S
Dobbie, Byrnes & Co
Fresh, Geo H
George's Creek Cooperative Co
Henshaw, W E
Johnson, C D
Lonaconing Cooperative Co
Myers, Joseph Peebles, Peter Perry, Frederick Ryan, John
Sloan, D R & Co
Stewart, James Tully, P T
,
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MT. SAVAGE FURNACE CO. MacGowan, Wright & Co. JAMES SKELDING, Supt. MT. SAVAGE.
This Company by a new process, possessed only by them, obtains 55 per cent. of No. 1 Mill Iron from Blast Furnace Slack and Mill Cinder.
CHAS. M. MACGOWAN.
M. J. WRIGHT. MACGOWAN, WRIGHT & CO. BUILDERS AND CONSTRUCTORS OF
BLAST FURNACES,
ROLLING MILLS, SIEMEN'S GAS FURNACES, &c. Blast & Siemen's Regenerative Gas Furnaces a specialty. No. 96} FOURTH AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA.
P. O. BOX 378.
Williamson & Co. PRODUCE COMMISSION MERCHANTS AND DEALERS IN General Merchandise, MT. SAVAGE.
S. A. MUNN, DEALER IN
GENERAL Merchandise,
MT. SAVAGE.
A. J. Carney,
GENERAL DEALER IN
M ERCHANDISE
MT. SAVAGE.
James L. Holtzman,
DAIRY AND ICE CREAM SALOON,
MT. SAVAGE.
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Grain Dealers.
Orrick, J C & Son
Groceries and Produce.
Angus, D Dobbie, Byrnes & Co Hilber, John Speir, Hugh
Halls.
O Fellow's Hall Myer's Hall Rechabite Hall
Hotels.
Brady House J T Brady Jackson Hotel
McKinley's Hotel
Merchant's Hotel John Atkinson
Justices of the Peace.
Murphy, C S Ryan, John
Millinery and Fancy Goods. Bell, Miss E M Whitefield, Mrs E
Milliers.
Nicklin, James W
Orrick, J C & Son
Oils-Machinery.
Henshaw, W E
Paints, Oil and Glass.
Porter & Sloan
Physicians.
Marmion, George Porter & Skilling Williams, J M & D W
Prodnce.
Dean & Bro
Saddles and Harness.
Dean & Bro
Stoves and Tinware.
Barber, Samuel
Engleby, Thomas Stone Masons.
Durst & Shue Saloons and Restaurants.
Bowkley, Wm
Dixon, David
Douglass, J C
Ferrens, Wm
Fresh, G H
Karrins, John
Lochner, John
Long, Simon
McDonnagh, Charles
Morgan, Wm
Petrie, Frank
Weber, Fred
Tailors and Clothiers.
Hirsh & Mansbach McCoy & Hannon
-Stuiber, Geo Telegraph Operator.
Ryan, DA Watches and Jewelry. Weiland, H B
MT. SAVAGE
Is on the Cumberland & Penna. Railroad, nine miles N. W. of Cumberland ; the village is situated on surrounding hills, 100 to 300 ft. above the railroad tracks, which are in a valley, making the altitude over 1500 ft. above sea level. The climate is especially fine and healthy. Most all the officers of the Union Mining Co. and of the C. & P. R. R. live here. The population of Mt. Sav- age is fully up to business requirements. The land is good for potatoes, grain, &c. All the available farming land is cleared. The timbered land is well cut out and thinned; white oak, black oak, red oak, chestnut, sugar maple, hickory, locust, with some white pine yet standing. Land sells exclusive of mineral rights from $200 to $400 per acre and produces an average crop, which is generally good. Mt. Savage first became worthy of note by the erection of a rolling mill in 1839 and two blast furnaces in 1840. The first operations were carried on by a company of English capitalists, but subsequently the property changed hands and was operated by the "Mt. Savage Iron Company," an essentially American concern. In the Mt. Sav- age Mill were rolled the first rails made on the Western Continent; in honor
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JAMES MACKIE, Pres't,
WARREN DELANO, Jr., Supt. 71 Broadway, N. Y.
A. B. TURNER, Cashier.
THE UNION MINING COMPANY
OF ALLEGANY COUNTY, PROPRIETORS OF THE Celebrated "Mount Savage Fire-Brick" Works, IRON AND BRASS FOUNDRIES, Etc., Etc. MT. SAVAGE.
SIMS HOUSE, PIEDMONT, BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAILROAD, WEST VIRGINIA.
J. P. A. ENTLER, Proprietor.
Unsurpassed accommodations for Commercial Travelers.
FLINTSTONE TANNERY, ALLEGANIAN & TIMES, DAILY AND WEEKLY, CUMBERLAND. THE ONLY DEMOCRATIC PAPER IN ALLEGANY COUNTY.
J. B. HOYT & CO. PROPRIETORS,
L. T. DICKINSON, SUPERINTENDENT,
FLINTSTONE.
The Largest Circulation of any Daily Paper in Western Maryland.
Presents an Excellent Medinm for Adver- tisers, at Home and abroad.
Subscription, Daily,
$5.00 Per Annum.
Weekly, $1.50 in Advance.
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of which a medal was awarded by the "Franklin Institute." " For a number of years these: iron works, alternately prosperous and struggling againat adverse circumstances, gave employment to a large number of operatives; the population of Mt. Savage being then something over 4,000 souls. In 1868 the mill was closed. At the blast furnace several subsequent attempts were made to compete with more modern furnaces; but at present they too are lying in idleness. Of the rolling mill scarcely a trace is now visible, as it has been dismantled to make room for other works. The present indus- tries from which Mt. Savage derives its life, are: The manufacture of "Mt. Savage" fire brick, (began as early as 1842), iron and brass foundries and the mining of coal and fire clay; all operated by the Union Mining Co. The Mt. Savage Furnace Co., operated by McGowan, Wright & Co. of Pitts- burg, James Skelding, Sup't, here manufacture by a new process merchant- able pig iron from blast furnace alack and cinder; they employ a number of operatives. On the site of the old rolling mill are being erected new and enlarged works for the manufacture of fire brick and other clay ware, which are expected to be occupied by the beginning of 1878. The old brick works will then be dismantled. There is one public and one private school. St. George's Episcopal Church, Rev. J. W. Nott ; M. E., Rev. H. Clay Smith; St. Patrick's Roman Catholic, Rev. P. F. O'Connor. Population 2,000. Postmaster H. J. Kenah.
Agent-Railroad.
Rainsford, Geo E
Brass Founders.
Union Mining Co
Blacksmith.
Shafer, Ryan
Boots and Shoes.
Barth, John
Callaghan, Edward
Callaghan, F
Ewalt, Henry
Miller, Joseph
Butchers.
Logsdon, John Snyder, Joseph
Clerk and Time-keeper.
Wack, C B
Com. Merchants.
Williamson & Co
Conveyancer.
Lavelle, John Datry. Holtzman, James L
Draughtsman.
Millholland, Henry
Fire-brick Manufactory. Union Mining Co
Foundry. Union Mining Co
Furnace Co. Mt Savage Furnace Co
Gas Furnaces.
MacGowan, Wright & Co
General Merchandise.
Carney, A J
Clarke, Martin
Manley, Edward
Munn, S A
Thrasher, Ephraim
Thrasher, P J
Williamson & Co
Yates, Thomas
Groceries and Provisions.
Stevens, Mrs Jane
Hotels. Mt Savage, E O'Donnell Varnum, Miss S J Ryland
Ice Cream Satoon. Holtzman, James L
Iron Manufacturers.
MacGowan, Wright & Co
Justices of the Peace.
Barth, John Lavelle, John
Master Carpenter.
Renix, Nathan
Master Mechanic. 1 Vanhorne, J F
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ADVERTISEMENTS.
JAMES KANE, FLOUR & GRAIN COMMISSION MERCHANT,
FROSTBURG.
MARYLAND COAL COMPANY Of Allegany County. HENRY LOVERIDGE, President, NEW YORK. S. F. ROSS, Secretary. SAM'L M. PETRIE, Asst. Supt. LONACONING.
J. W. J. ENGLAR, PHYSICIAN,
Frostburg.
JAMES W. NICKLIN, , MILLER, LONACONING.
M. M. TOWNSEND, PHYSICIAN,
ECKHART, P. O. FROSTBURG.
WM. McINDOE, Steamship Agent
And Postmaster, LONACONING.
GEORGE STUIBER, MERCHANT TAILOR, AND DEALER IN Gentlemen's Furnishing Goods, LONACONING.
Dobbie, Byrnes & Co. General Merchandise, HANEKAMP'S OLD STAND,
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