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Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1899

Page

3

Methodist Conferences Open In Baltimore And Orinfield

The one hundred fifteenth annual session of the Baltimore Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South met at Mount Vernon Church Washington with committees and boards as the focus. Delegates noted Miss Melissa Baker generous legacies to churches and the conference. In Orinfield the Maryland Annual Conference of the Methodist Protestant church re elected Rev. A D Melvin president and discussed a Baltimore publishing building not to exceed 16000, with surplus funds of 780. A future plan for a twentieth century thanksgiving offering was discussed.

Baltimore The Methodist Episcopal Church South Mount Vernon Church Washington Melissa Baker J. H. Wilbite Maryland Methodist Protestant Church Orinfield A. D. Melvin Treadway Belair W. M. Strayer Buckeystown Wm. G. Baker OC. McAllem Daniel Baker Methodist Episcopal Church

Deaths and local notices from early 1900s period

Obituaries and notices from Park Mills to Woodsboro and Two Taverns including Edward Lee and Philip Clem deaths, Maria Wherley, a drum band picnic at Braddock Heights, a play at City Opera House, Sorosis dog naming, a new warehouse at Myersville, local real estate sale, antique vases gift, and an advertisement urging Hood's Sarsaparilla as the best blood purifier.

Philip H. Clemmr Philip BH. Clem Woodsboro Oenough Legore’s County CO. M. Clem Bogart Ohio Maria Wherley Evhannel Wherley Andrew Wherley Braddock Heights Independent Dramatic Association Santiago City Opera House

New survey ordered for Fishing Creek water plan

The mayor and Board of Aldermen met to authorize a new survey by John Pownell for a water intake from Fishing Creek. Drawings and specifications will follow, with contracts to be issued. Officials warn costs may rise due to higher pipe prices, but aim to stay within appropriation as Fishing Creek water is ample to boost city supply.

Fishing Creek John Pownell Pownell Board of Aldermen

Personal movements and visits of Frederick residents

Purely personal notes list residents and visitors. W B Littleton of Hagerstown was in Frederick yesterday while Henry Perkins moved from Riehl's Mills to Schreysville. Capt David Kailor moved to Hagerstown and Dr T E R Miller of Lewistown was in Frederick yesterday. Roger Ritchie returned from Westminster, Helen Hollis of Martinsburg is visiting Mrs C O Keedy, Stanley Young takes a job in Washington, H H Gross accepts Baltimore position, Elizabeth Stroble Levy returns from Pittsburg, Mrs Charles Yaeger visits City Hotel, Sewell Slingloff family returns to Baltimore, Emma Gorman heads to Washington for National Hospital studies.

W. B. Littleton Hagerstown Henry Perkins Riehl’s Mills Schreysville David Kailor West Third Street T. E. R. Miller Lewistown Frederick Roger Ritchie Westminster Helen Hollis Martinsburg W. Va C. O. Keedy Weat Church Street Stanley Young John R. Young Washington, D. C H. H. Gross Messrs. Rodock & Co Baltimore Elizabeth Stroble Levy Pittsburg Charles K. Yaeger New Oxford James M. Hood City Hotel Sewell Slingloff

Withers Young Wedding at Beulah Church Near Charlestown W V

Yesterday afternoon at Beulah church near Charlestown W Va Miss Alice Young daughter of Adam Young wed Mr Walter Withers of this county Rev A A P Neel assisted by Rev Dr A C Hopkins. Grace Hutchison of Baltimore served as maid of honor Best man was H L Young of Woodstock Va Ushers included Robert L Withers Summit Point and Rezin F Duvall Martinsburg. Reception held at bride’s parents home The couple departed for a tour of Eastern cities. TO WED NEXT WEEK Nellie Skinner of Harrisburg Pa and Edgar G Criswell marry in Harrisburg on Wednesday April 12 Miss Skinner once visited Frederick with Miss Carolyn McSherry Miss McSherry will attend the wedding. TO WED May Thomas and Ignatius Myrtlin Darrow plan a church wedding at St Josephs Manor April 19 at 10 am Ankrupt Jacob F Moffett and wife Lillian H Moffett filed voluntary petitions in District Supreme Court Washington Debts total 5392 for him 3300 for her No assets listed Moffett formerly of this county.

Nellie Skinner Harrisburg Edgar G. Criswell Misa Skinner Frederick Carolyn McSherry Mise McSherry May Thomas Ignatius Myrtlin Darrow St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Manor Ankrupt Jacob F. Moffett Lillian H. Moffett District Supreme Court Washington

Amputation Sought for Man at Montevas Hospital

Aaron Brown, a Black man from the Jefferson area, is at Montevas Hospital with frozen feet. Doctors report gangrene on the right leg and say amputation will be performed next week by Dr Barry Fahrnusy to save life.

Barry Fahrnusy Montevas Hospital Aaron Brown Brown Montevas Jefferson

Wall Collapse Rocks Schroider Building On Market Street

A wall portion of the Schroider Building on North Market Street collapsed between two and three this morning during excavation for the new residence of Dr. Harry Febrney. No injuries are reported. Authorities inspect the site and assess damage.

Schroider North Market Street Harry Febrney

Licensed to Wed in Baltimore for Biggs and Chapman

James S. Biggs and Sophia E. Chapman were granted a marriage license in Baltimore. The notice claims the license was issued to the couple in the county and city authorities for nuptial rites.

Jamess. Biggs This County Sophia E. Chapman Baltimore

Fire destroys greenhouse and pub buildings on Carl Herman property

A large fire in Frederick Gremen's area destroyed the greenhouse and pub buildings on Carl Herman's South Street property, with a brush pile origin. The blaze spread to a foundry shed and nearby residences, endangered several families, and prompted quick firefighter action. The Public School was evacuated as embers threatened multiple nearby structures. the fire was under control by 3:10 PM.

Carl Herman South Street Long Green House I Fromen Frederick Gremen Messrs George Chow Justin Buch Marion Taller Ombere Messrs. Price and Ordenian Notnagle Wim. Fisher Captain Householder Jacob Nothagle Mesars Chew Haller Buch

Two Frede rick Churches Plan New Edifices

It is probable two church buildings will rise in Frederick. The Evangelical Reformed offers ten thousand dollars toward a Grace Reformed church if five thousand dollars is raised by Grace. Grace has not yet subscribed but action is expected soon. The Evangelical church to advise on site selection. A second edifice by the United Brethren would memorialize the United Brethren faith centennial and be completed by May 1901. No site or subscriptions set yet for the Brethren church.

Frederick Evangelical Reformed Church Grace Reformed Church Grace Church Evangelical Church United Brethren United States

All Saints Episcopal Church Ladies’ Reception Speaker

This evening at 7 30 Miss Julia Emery of New York secretary of the Woman’s Auxiliary to Board of Missions will give an address in the chapel followed by a ladies’ reception in the Sunday school room with refreshments.

Women of All Saints’ Episcopal Church Julia Emery New York Woman's Auxiliary Board of Missions

Catoctin Furnace Sale Set for Court Ruling

Tomorrow marks the date for ratification of the Catoctin Mountain Company's plant by the circuit court. No objections had been filed at the Clerk's office as of this morning. The new company is expected to take possession and restore the facility to operation.

Catoctin Catoctin Mountain Company

New Constitution Discussed by Business Men's Association

The committees on a new constitution and by laws appointed by the association president met last evening and decided on the plan to be submitted Friday. They will also recommend another important measure of great benefit to members.

Business Men’s Association

Ancient Check Deposited With Filook, Gaver & Co

An old check dated August 24 1864 drawn on the Assistant Treasurer of the United States and signed by Samuel Dana to Dawson F Flook. Deposited with Filook Gaver Co bankers at Myersville. The note notes its age and requests to get in good condition.

Filook, Gaver & Co Myersville Dawson F. Flook Samuel Dana United States

Property Owners Seek Junior Fire Company Steamer

North Market Street residents urged the standing committee of the Junior Fire Company to loan the steamer to pump water from cellars. Officials were informed the service could be secured at fifteen dollars per day, but no contract was made by noon.

North Market Junior Fire Company

Meeting of Alumnae at the Home of Mrs Richman

The Alumni Club of I. I. Luminary hosted an open session Saturday at President Mrs. Marshall Hutchison's West Second Street residence. Miss Grace Ruadelity called roll, minutes were approved, and Miss Florence Trail opened with a talk on Women’s Clubs.

I. I. Luminary Marshall Htchison West Second Street Grace Ruadelity Florence Trail Trail Wlas Misses Trail Joseph Apple Woman's College Holland

Monthly church prayer concert and combined meeting notices

News of the churches reports a monthly concert of prayer in All Saints chapel tomorrow at 4 PM, followed by a combined meeting of Chris Mission and St. Mary's Chapters. Rev J H Withite attends the Southern Methodist conference in Washington. Grace Reform church Sewing Society sale and supper opens at Kemp Hall this afternoon at 4. Quarterly conference for Walkersville U B Church to convene April 15 and 16, 1899 at Rocky Springs with Rev L O Bortner presiding.

All Saints Chapel Chris Mission St. Mary's J. H. Withite Washington Sewing Society of Grace Reformed Church Kemp Hall Walkersville Charge U. B. Church Rocky Springs L. O. Bortner P. E

Dairy Maids' Picnic Cantata Stirs Cut Opera House Crowd

The Dairy Maids' Picnic a cantata under St. John's Colored Sodality played at Cut Opera House last night. A large audience enjoyed dancing singing and readings with an old fashioned cake walk finale won by Samuel Dimmy and Mrs. Thomas Spencer. Dorsey Robinson's Mandolin Club supplied music.

Cut ¥ Opera House Colored Sodality of St. John’s Catholic Church Samuel Dimmy Thomas Spencer Dorsey Robinson Mandolin Club

Sick list and census district notices in local terse notes

Miss Katharine E Thompson remains ill at her aunt Mrs C O Keedy's West Church street. Ignatius Goode could sit up briefly yesterday. Master Murray Stauffer, son of Mr D Stauffer, relapsed and is very ill. easier this morning. Census Districts Director Merriam divides state into districts for the next census. Maryland has four districts, Frederick county and others in the sixth district with 172 263 people. Each district will have one supervisor.

Katharine E. Thompson C. O. Keedy West Church Street Ignatius Goode Murray Stauffer D. ¥. Stauffer Merriam Maryland Frederick County

Fox Chase at Libertytown Ends With Fox Release

Walter Myers, noted fox hunter, caught a fox Tuesday morning, bringing this season tally to nine. He released the animal near Libertytown at 10 o clock today. Frederick Woodsboro and Carroll county sportsmen gathered at Myersville. Douglass Brothers, railroad contractors, were in Myersville seeking rights of way for a proposed electric road extension from Myersville to Hagerstown.

Walter Myers Libertytown Frederick Woodsboro Carroll County Myersville Douglass Brothers Hagerstown

Change in Schedule for Frederick and Middletown Electric Road

A timetable change took effect this morning for the Frederick and Middletown Electric Road. The official schedule is published in Tar News advertising columns.

Frederick and Middletown Tar News

Local Wheat Prices and Oil Barrels Noted at Market

Wheat was quoted in Frederick at 72 cents per bushel. A disrupted line notes oil at 3 dollars per barrel. The garbled OCR fragment mentions market pricing and commodities.

Frederick Bnabel. Com

Resignations and readings mark Maryland notices in Baltimore

News from the state lists resignations in the Fifth Maryland Regiment Assistant Surgeon lang Trimble and other official moves. It notes the League of Republicats Claby of Maryland convention in Baltimore on April 26, appraisals on the estate of Miss Hoffan, a reelection of Rev Melvin as Maryland conference president, and court actions in Frostburg and Carroll county. A theatre report highlights James M Martin's new farce The Late Mr Early with Sharp and Flatt leading the cast for a City Opera House engagement next Saturday.

Lang &, Trimble Maryland League of Republicats Claby Baltimore Inta Willum Raynor Wad Oun Company Wm. W. Smoe Allegany County Lake Pulp Mill Company Potomac River Mary Dorothes Hoffan Hotel Windsor R. Curzon Toffman Henry J. Suesskamp Baltimore City Water Department Mr. Arly James M. Martin Mme. Jaunscheck Mr. Early Mr. Martin Sharp and Flatt Hopkins Rose Sutherland Belle Black Mabel Hite Ann Scaife Dick Brown Apollo Adonis The Wire George Gale City Opera House

County Commissioners Decline Tax Collector Bond Release

Carroll county officials refused to release bondsmen for former New Windsor tax collector William W Smelser. Petition supported by hundreds of county citizens. They will likely sue for recovery of about $6 000 in county taxes and $2 000 to the State.

Carroll County William Wallace Nail Col Henry Clay Naill Eugens Greenwood Jeremiah Greenwood Jacob Fromfelter Samuel Hoff William W. Smelser New Windsor Smelaer

Luke Pulp Mill Plans in Caldwell West Virginia

Attorney Benjamin A. Richmond states West Virginia Pulp and Paper Co voted to raise capital from 1.25 million to 2.5 million. President David L. Luke informs that the company would invest about 3 million for a Caldwell Greenbrier plant, with 1 million in the first year, subject to contingencies. The mill might be abandoned but not easily moved. engines could be removed but digestors are fixed on site.

Richmond Luke

In Memoriam Laura E Rodkey and Village Notices

In loving remembrance of Laura E Rodkey wife of Charles C A Rodkey who died April 7 1893 six years hence her heaven home dear wife and mother has passed away. By her descendants the ladies of Grace Reformed Sewing Society announce a supper and bake sale for Sunday School at Kemp Hall on April 6 and 7 open at 7 p m admission free. Also notices selling cook stoves at cost from H K G Fox South Market Street.

Roeveey Laura E Charles C. A. Rodkey Ladies of Grace Reformed Sewing Society Kemp Hall H. K.G. Fox South Market Street

Velvet and Axminster carpets offer best value in market

L E B Mulliniz claims Velvet and Axminster carpets provide superior wear and satisfaction per yard, with affordable prices once sold at 1.25 per yard. The spring line features an unusually large, handsome selection, many exclusive patterns. Carpet makers seek this stock, promising first choice and potential trade advantages.

Axminster

Local promotions from Sappington on home goods and coffee

C E Cine and F B Sappington urge value priced home wares including Ingram carpets decorative toilet sets and lamps with a 25 percent sale. tout White Star coffee as top choice and offer peanut roasts. They promote low prices, quality trials, and a corner store location at Market Street and TaN.

B. B. Bappington Tan. Market S

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