Local notices and social items from the Daily News
The page lists varied local notes including residents visiting relatives in Mt. pigasant and Waynesboro, school and church updates, a bell ring and back orders, farm fruit yields, and social events. It mentions Miss Florence Collins, Miss Jens Thomas, Miss Reppie McGuigan, and Miss Katie Price visiting friends, plus reports on farm work, subscriptions, school pupils, and local business plans for May. It also notes a parade of improvements and a concert at the City Opera House with Hawks and Madame Jarley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Win
F. Crous
Rick
Hagerstown
Florence Collins
Mt Pigasant
Wich
Birs_ Downey
Ann Smithsburg
Washington
Jens Thomas
Near Adams
Market Street
Reppie McGuigan
Mechanicsrtown
North Market Street
Katie Price
South Barket St
Waynesboro
Michael
W. E. Duval
Bessie
Chantangqia Iterarys
Gircle
Bulla
Bennett
Emas Teobnson
Jefferson
Baltimore
Afplang
Desf
Thie City
Ro Eschbach
Reformed Guild
Philip Scheel-bes
Nick
Marshall Fout
Wm. D. Bowers Lumber Company
Brown & DeLashbmutt
Frick Triah
K. G
Rosenstock Bro
Spee Wallis & Schell
George Mercier Qualifies as Burgess of Poing of Rocks
Mr George Mercier yesterday qualified before Clerk Parsons as burgess of the corporation of Poing of Rocks. The event marks him as a local official in the town government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George 5. Mercier
Clerk Parsons
The
Corporation of Poing of Rocks
Letters From the People Pro Seth Griffin Letter
Tote Editor to The News Naserinus Texas Haecu expects to return home when weather permits and praises Cumberland Park plans for a night track. The Cumberland Park Association targets a $1000000 project with a $20000 track, while critics cite costs and water issues as debates unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seth Griffin
Naserinus
Texs
Haecu
Col L. ¥. Baughman
Millet Agen
Cumberland Park
Ads Association
G. 30
Fogg
Cumberland Park Associative
Tau News
Frederick
Encampment Site Chosen for Maryland National Guard
The commission led by Brigadier General Brown selects a Green, Baltimore County site for the Maryland National Guard biennial encampment. The ten day July event will cover about fifteen hundred by two thousand feet with water and sanitary facilities. The committee includes Col. Frederick W Brane Col. John B Saunders Col. Robert W Johnson and Major Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brederick
Brown
Maryland ‘National Guard
Baltimore County
Frederick W Brane
Robert W
City to install drinking fountains at $20 each
Mr ML Morse reports progress on a city wide drinking fountain project. Sanysser’s Sons of York PA estimate complete fountains at about twenty dollars each and Morse plans to present the plan to the Board of Aldermen at the next meeting on the 15th instant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ML. P. Morse
B. G. Sanysser
York
Bir Morse
Bfr
Morse
Board of Aldermen
Savings Department Planned at Rockville Bank
At the last meeting of the directors of the National Bank at Rockville, Joseph D Baker, esq. presiding, it was decided to add a savings department. After May 1, 4 percent interest will be allowed on deposits. The move aims to aid the community, especially those of small income who wish to save.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockville Bank
National Bank At
Rockville
Joseph D_ Baker
Aly
Republicans End Baltimore Convention After Harmony Adopts Charter
The Republican State Convention in Baltimore completed its work with a spirit of harmony and adjourned after adopting, with amendments, the constitution prepared by the Commission of Seven last December. Frederick delegates have returned home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Frederick J
Martridge Licenses Headline?
Mitton U.S. Holt and Mohler R. Mohler of Lewistown receive licenses along with Wm. T. Valentine of Johnsville and Gerald Duppins of Lingenore, both colored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martridge
Mitton U.S. Holt
Mohler R. Mohler
Lewistown
Wm. T. Valentine
Johnsville
Gerald
Duppins
Lingenore
McLane Registration Reversed by Maryland Court of Appeals
The Maryland Court of Appeals, led by Judge Briccoe-Wit Tin, reversed a Frederick County ruling denying McLane registration. The court found McLane’s home was Frederick City, established before 1890, and his brief Washington City absence was temporary with intent to return, removing the need for new oaths. The decision remanded to place him on the registration list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M'tone
Maryland Court of Appeal
Briccoe—Wit Tin
McLane Veeran
Hippie
W. Irving Parsons
Frederick County
Fredderick County
Washingtee City
Cortinvet
Uveil Marco
Frederick
Washington City
Frederdeckeliy
Washington
Pleasant winter school concert and social notices
The Araby public school under teacher B A Zeigler staged its last winter season concert on Thursday the 7th with a varied program. Various readings songs and dialogues featured students and the program concluded with a prayer and offertory. A Thursday Musicale at Cerfsville hosted by Mrs Derr Shriner followed by a formal dinner. A successful hop by the Frederick Dancing Association at Koontz Hall, with about twenty five couples, featured a German Band performing in the city streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Araby
A. Zeigler
Sollowere
J. G. Waltz
Maggie Hane
Annie Bohn
Sarey Pouch
Calcie Hemittis
George Cram
John
Myers
Wim
Stupp
Steleer
Lucy Waltz
Danby Mulligan
Clarroe
Eide Renper
R. Altice Fouch
Koontz ‘Hall
Frederick v. Dancing Association
Bewildered Birds Alarm City Night Flight
An immense flock of loons moving northward became disoriented by city electric lights at night. People fired at the birds. several were killed. The spectacle drew crowds as the birds cried like wolves and resumed their course at dawn. The article notes loons dive well, feed on fish, and winter in Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Board of Charities Meeting at Court House
The Board of Charities and Convocation met at two o'clock at the Court House for their monthly session to discuss jail related matters. The Sheriff reported March figures with twenty prisoners, including six State, four white, two black, and fourteen corporation inmates, eleven white and three Black. After business, board members visited the brick institution and inspected it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Charities and Convection Vetlemeniay
Court House
Sboye Institution
Sama
Democratic Club of Tammany Fold Names New Members
At a meeting last night the Democratic Club of Tammany Fold appointed a committee of three to select an orator for an upcoming address. Nine new names were added to the club roll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Club
Tammany Fold
Local notices from Mechanics Town and vicinity
Extracted items report April events across Mechanics Town, Mount Pleasant and surrounding areas including arrests and releases, church activities, a Gothic Episcopal church plan, a council election, funerals, and community notices featuring names like Squire Trundle and Prof. William Franklin.
Pleasant Herb Drink for Constipation and Headache
An advertising notice touts Pleasant Herb Drink as a cure for constipation and headache made from dried roots and herbs. It claims efficacy in blood disorders and complexion improvement, sold by druggists at 60c and $1 per package.
Record of deeds and mortgages delivered ahead of schedule
The Clerk's Office reports all deeds and mortgages through April 1, 1891 have been recorded abstracted and examined and are ready for delivery to entitled parties The achievement is praised as unique and credit to Clerk Parsons and assistants inviting comparison with other counties
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parsons
Narrow Escape Near Owens Creek Ford
Mr Calvin Ogie narrowly escaped drowning Wednesday evening while fording Owens Creek on the Rocky Ridge to Greaterstown road. The swollen stream swept horse, rider, and buggy downstream until they were pinned against rocks and rescued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin Ogie
Owens Creek
Rocky Ridge
Greaterstown
Horse
Bacey
Farmers Alliance speakers draw Frederick county farmers
Public speaking at the school house at Appold's on Friday night last under the Farmers Alliance drew strong attendance. The meeting was lively with interesting talks and is expected to recruit many local farmers into the alliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Alliance
Appold’s
The
Farmers Alliance
Frederick County
Alliance
Freight traffic over Susquehanna river line report
Over the Frederick Division totals showed freight car movements with loaded 156 and empty 34 on the Susquehanna River crossing. The figures reflect April 5th activity and indicate rail traffic levels for the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Susquehanna River
Voyage Across Life’s Ocean By The Helm of Faith
Poem-like reminiscence in which the speaker likens life to a voyage at sea. The narrator trusts in a guiding force at the helm to endure storms, clouds, and reefs, promising peace beyond death and warning of peril if left alone. Names appear as the author and location hints, with imagery of ships, storms, reefs, and eternal refuge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tus Nawa
Lam
Illness and recoveries in town residents
Mrs. Jacob Buckey on West South Street fell ill with stomach neuralgia yesterday morning. Miss Seltie Buckey has recovered enough to be about. Geo. B. AleCleery and Mr. David Groff recovered from grippe and rheumatism respectively. Mrs. Ebberts on Bentz Street remains sick. Charles, son of A. A. Lough, and Charles F. Myera on East Church Street have been ill but are out and about now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Buckey
West South Street
Seltie Buckey
Geo. B. AleCleery
David Groff
A.D. Wallis
Patrick Antd
Thomas Ebberts
Bentz Street
Charles
A. A. Lough
Charles F. Myera
East Church 51
Fatal Accident Kills 18YearOld Henry Hale Near Jefferson
Henry Hale, an 18 year old colored man, was killed in a wreck near Jefferson yesterday morning. While William Waskey hauled manure, two horses bolted their wagon, snapping a tree and crushing Hale. He died about one o clock the same day from his injuries. Funeral held today in Jefferson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson
Henry Hale
Hate
William Waskey
Hale
Farm Lands Sold in Biddletown County Area
Real estate moves reported with several farm lands changing hands in Biddletown county. A 150 acre tract including improvements on the Josh Ahalt farm near Gekes was sold. Elder David Ausherman disposed of his southwest farm near Singleton. The buyer agreed to pay about 8100 per acre and construction on the new dwellings will start promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddletown Sey
Neax
David Ausherman
Ausherman
Fragmentary obituary notice mentions William Howard and associates
A damaged clipping references Mr William Howard once of this city later of Allegheny City Pennsylvania. It notes him as a brother of Ar James Howard and mentions a store clerk at Geo H or Railings on North Market. The text is incomplete and partially garbled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William-Howard
City
Bat
Allegheny City
Jamea-Howard
Geo. H
Con
Eiilomatheans of the Philématieia l Of the Republic
The text notes the society supported a motion 7 to 1 for a change in meeting night to Friday night each week, replacing Thursday, and states future meetings will be held on Friday evenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philématieial of the Republic
Land transfers and a rink race noted in brief
Enstate Transfers and multiple deeds record land trades totaling hundreds of acres and thousands of dollars among listed individuals including Oliver Z Coblentz Cleantha Harris and Héneen Smallwood. A three mile rink race pitted John Rickerds on a bicycle against Elmer Brengle and Elmer Hooper on roller skates with Brengle winning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enstate
Joha J. Terk
Oliver Z. Coblentz
Cleantha
David’ Harris
Héneen Smallwood
John J. Smith
Snd
Henry Roberts
John Rickerds
Elmer Brengle
Elmer Hooper
Bicbardey
Brengle
Heoper i
Jail sanitation visit prompts improvements plan in county
Board members Derr Fisher and Englar inspected the jail to consider sanitary upgrades. Also advertised, carpet remnants from Velvet Brussels and Tapestry lines offered by Mullines and Kemp in assorted yardages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Derr, Fisher and Englar
Board of County Commissioners
Baseball Setter Heads to Harrisburg for Season
Mr. Tom Gittinger departed this morning by the Pennsylvania Railroad to join Harrisburg’s baseball team, having been signed for the 2831 season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Gittinger
P. R.R
Harrisburg
Commissioner Booth to visit corps with Staff Brass Band
The A. A. Commissioner Ballington Booth will visit the corps here tomorrow and be accompanied by the Staff Brass Band. Sunday large meetings will be held in the Barracks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballington Booth
Staff
Spring Festival at church draws large crowd and funds
The Reformed festival opened in the church basement to a large attendance with evergreen decorations, banners, and par tues of tissue paper. A display of wax candies, jewelry, aprons, and a “feast” of intellectual salad the event raised funds for church improvements. Food tables showcased caramels, bonbons, Charlotte Russe, and fruits. The scene featured potted plants, ivy, and candles, with poetic quotations on lettuce leaves. The evening left guests praising the season opener and the pleasing decor and entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alain
A. S. McDonnell
Herman
Candelsbrad
Presbyterian Sermons by Rev D J Beale in City Church
Church notes report Rev D J Beale of Baltimore will preach in the Presbyterian Church in the city morning and evening on Sunday. The monthly sociable of St James Cutheran church is set for the 2nd inst and will be a pleasant event. Committees include Mrs Lizzie Lerch and many others. Church members plan a festival in Junior Hall on June 3 and 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laserty Basnbe
Emsouel Mayers
Wauk
Monterue
Edwin Devilbiss
James H. Charris
J. Hanson Dilfer
Ads Roderick
Albert Carter
Wm. $._ Molbruner
Missionary Society
R. E. Linthicym
James H. Harris
Wm. T. Largest
Ancie Dudrear
D. J. Beale
D. D
Baltimore
Presbyterian Church
St James Cutheran Church
Mra
Lizzie Lerch
Deaths of Two Children Reported in Local Notices
Emma, fourteen months, daughter of Charles Stanley, died this morning at the residence on Bentz street from brain fevers. Funeral Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Oscar, twelve, son of Mr James Bailey of East Seventh street, died after a two day illness. Funeral tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma
Charles Stanley
Bentz-street
Sunnday
Carpets and fabrics offered in a colorful ad array
An old advertisement promotes a wide selection of carpets patterns and robe fabrics. It touts men s wear fabrics and wool cloths with many patterns and colors, mentioning prices and yard rates to entice buyers.
Religious and civic notices from a parish and Salvation Army events
The sewing society of the Reformed church continues a sale of famey children and infant articles in the church basement from 3 to 5 o clock. Gas consumers must pay their bills by a given date to receive a discount. Salvation Army commander Uathaston Booth will lead two meetings at the Barracks on Fourth Street Sunday April 1 at 3 pm and 7:45 pm with admission ten cents for one seat and fifteen cents for both.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sewing Society of the Reformed Church
USA
Salvation Army
Uathaston Booth
Siad Bragshaw
New York City
Fourth Street
Aleht
America
Carr
A. B. Cratresox
Flour sales soar for Ceresville roller flour week ending March 21
Retail sales of Ceresville roller flour rose one third over previous records in the week ending March 21, indicating strong public approval. E. A. Shriner Malling Co. manufactured this product for the home trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ceresville Roller
E. A. Shriner Malling Uo
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the Daily News
Ncan Et Saad
J. H. Best
G. A. Gilbert
Mullinix
J.B. Fleming
Wm. Blenttinger
C. Woerner
Z . Laren
Ehares
Sera Garr
Cel Isis
Companio Mies
Daranges
Ax Active Toyior
Shursday Musicale
B.* Derr
Shriner
Cerfsville
Musicale
Eugene Derr
Nelson Diebl
Wilae Neiidig
Nélson Diehl
Smmrs
CG. Neidiz
Eddie’ ‘Routzenn
Walkererne
George Houck
Brove
Bomn
Canad
Our
Mechanicstown Claron
Robert Gourley
Gesselman
Gracehare
Trinity Reformed Church
Protestant Episcopal Church
LR. Waesche
J.-C. Mackray
C. J. Carmack
N.C. Groff
George W-Stocksdale
Be.l. Boblitz
J. Wesley
Cree
Ger
Aere
Edward Mccintire
St. 'S Catholic Church
Father Hamilton -Officis
P. RR
Emmitsburg
Thielery Ab
Mm. McCaffrey
Joseph
Kemp
A.lough
C. C
Maria‘ J. Geisinger
Wit
Hoesawa
A.T. Rice & Sons
Wm Sailing
Isil Bark
Hidden Reef
Jous
Hotpenart
Vital Jefferson
Mullines & Kemp
DEAT
Clone & CO
Cky Carpet House
D. ‘H. Best
Best
Wexe
Smith
Temple of
GEO
A. Gilbert
Eee
Oxford Turs
Gilberts
Gilbert
North Market St
John Hendrickson
Roderock
Wasuiaroy
Bla
Reneoch
Blacerely
Melia
East Piirick
Western
Parm Mortgage Trust
C. I. Hartsock
Real Estate & Insurancebrokte
West Patrick Street
James B.gambril
Decidawtt
Aonsters Jattores
Ieee
ALD Coles
G. J. Doll & Son
J. Dgle & Son
Hinzh Sehuot Seabert
Cir Hsil
Uswis
Jarey
Yeakie’s
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