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Newspaper

News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1899

Page

3

Personal notices from Frederick social column

Purely personal items list residents and visitors in Frederick and nearby towns. Names include Thomas Haller John A Markell Caroline Ross Eleanor Johnson Currens family Wm McGill Eleanore Tyler Dr Wm Boteler Rowe K Shriver J Parmlee James McGrath Addie Green Eloisa Young Clara Worthington Francis Maxell Bruce Weaver C M Alsip W Danzer J D Strickell T A Wonder Cornelia Potts A C Rodrick. Details: travels, visits, moves, and upcoming entertainment engagements.

Yamane Thomas H. Haller John A. Markell Baltimore Frederick Caroline Ross Eleanor Johnson Currens Taneytown Roddys Wm. McGill Washington Eleanore M. Tyler East Patrick Street Wm. C. Boteler Rowe K. Shriver Emmitsburg Naperville Ill J. Parmlee New York Robert G. McPherson Lynn Myers St James Lutheran Church Doubs James McGrath Washington, D. C Addie Green Samus Nusbaum Eloisa Young Ponce de Leon St. Augustine Florida Clara Worthington Arthur Potts Francis A. Maxell York Bruce Weaver C. M. Alsip Wn. Danzer J.D. Strickell Wheelamen Hagerstown Rodrick Bros Graphophone Grand Concerts

Fragments Highlight Rural Life and Notable Events

Eggs at a dime, Arbor Day near, and garden work hinted. Last year’s apples taste metallic while winter hugs spring. The Late Mr Early Company left Frederick for Lancaster. Conductor Walkinson injured in Newport News fracas. Virginia Eastern Shore lines connect with Pocomoke City. Jonas Harner sells 143 acre Taneytown farm for 7000 to Elder John Utz. Richmond conference May 11 on Senate election methods. West Virginia Miners Association adopts arbitration stance. Hon J Walker Fearn, Confederate official and Greece minister, dies at Hot Springs.

Frederick Lancaster Newport News G. Tf. Walkinson Virginia Eastern Shore Pocomoke City Jonas Harner Taneytown John Utz Beaver Dam Richmond West Virginia Miners’ Association Charles J. Walker Fearn Hot Springs Greece Cleveland

Religious World Notes on Sunday Schools and Sermons

Absences left Trinity M. E. Church without services as Rev. Wilhite attends conference in Washington. Reports cover sermons at Evangelical Reformed James Evangelical Lutheran M. E. and Grace churches with texts from John, Matthew, Psalms and Luke. Elder and deacon ordinations at Grace, and upcoming May processions and devotions noted. Also details on Western Maryland College report and a Maryland Conference bank offering plan.

Wilhite Trinity M. 1 Washington Evangelical Reformed Church Jos. H. Apple Dr. Eschbach James’ Evangelical Lutheran Church L. M. F. Myers Araby Union Chapel M. FE Page Milburn Dent Adolphus Fearhake United Brethren Church CO. W. Stinespring Presbyterian Church T. Freeman Dixon Grace Reformed Church McLean St. Mark St. Luke W.E Kefanver J. Travis Thomas Tobias Newsomer Robert F. Thomas J.C. Aldridge H. A Abbett Victor A. Staley Arthur D. Willard All Saints’ Episcopal Church Osborne Ingle Brotherhood of St. Andrew St. John’s Catholic Church Father Coleman Evangelical Lutheran Church Woman’s Home and Foreign Missionary Society

Conference debates funding for church publishing house bill

Crowded church hears session vote 110 to 48 to instruct the Publishing committee to explore action by Baltimore Conference on securing a 288000 claim through Congress for the use and damage of the church publishing house during the Civil War.

Congress Methodist Episcopal Church South Publishing House Committee On Publishing Intercate Baltimore Methodist Episcopal Church South United States Board of Education Randolph-Macon College Randolph-Macon Emma Leo Vaughan J. W Vaughan Hanover County Woman's College Lynchburg Randolph- Macon Academy Front Royal Virginia J. A. Kern Randolph Macon College Collins Denny Vanderbilt University J. P. Hyde Valley Female College Payne and Lane Institute Augusta Sabbath Association of Maryland

Strange Disappearance of Walkersville Citizen Mr Cramer

Mr Jon H Cramer a prominent Walkersville resident aged about fifty has vanished from home after leaving on last Thursday's 8 am P R R train to Bruceville then Harrisburg Pa. Four days later no word. His son Harry searched Harrisburg Marietta and Washington but found nothing. Widely respected, family and friends hope for a temporary absence or visit.

Jon. H. Cramer Walkersville Cramer Iast Bruceville Harrisburg Harry Cramer Marietta Washington

Census supervisors changed four for Maryland effort

The Census Bureau narrows Maryland supervision to four posts instead of six, making each supervisor salary around $2,000. Merriam considers appointments and the list should be ready for Senate confirmation when it meets.

Census Bureau Maryland Merriam Senate

Blue Ridge Electric Railway Elects Officers

The stockholders of Blue Ridge Electric Railway Company met at Waynesboro and elected B. F. Welty president and a board of directors. The company aims to build an electric road from Waynesboro to Pen-Mar resorts. Baltimoreans propose Waynesboro raise 50000 dollars to gain control, with Baltimore investors taking bonds for the remaining 100000.

Blue Ridge Electric Road Blue Ridge Electric Railway Company Waynesboro B. F. Welty Pen-Mar Baltimore

A Fine Performance by the Late Mr Early Company

The Late Mr Early company staged a three act show at City Opera House on Saturday with an attentive audience. Speciality acts by Sharp and Flatt amused the crowd while Apolia, the Adonis of the bounding wire, delivered a superb tight rope display. The company includes the capable actor Mr George Gaile.

Early City Opera House Messrs Sharp and Flatt Apolia Adonis George Gaile

Engineer to Alter Water Supply Route in Frederick Project

Mr. John Pownell, the engineer in charge, will start as weather allows to make a few alterations to the surveyed route between Fishing Creek and the chosen main pipe tapping point. It is believed only minor changes from the original survey will be needed.

John Pownell Frederick Fishing Creek

Pawnee Bill's Opening Announced in West Chester Pa

Major Lillie known as Pawnee Bill informs West Chester that the Wild West Show starts the season on Saturday May 7 and will play one week in Baltimore. Mr Quinn is engaged for the coming season. Hood’s Sarseparilia is advertised as a blood purifier nerve tonic and stomach regulator.

Pawnee Bill Heck Quinn King of the Cowboys Major Lillie West Chester Baltimore Quinn Hood

New Frederick County phone company expands regional network

The Frederick County Telephone and Telegraph Company, recently formed by Frederick businessmen, has begun extending service. Braddock connects this Sunday, with plans to reach Brunswick, Poterville, Creagerstown, Thomont, and Lewistown. A joint circuit with Boyd’s line will cover Montgomery County, including Urbana, and a Frederick–Walkersville wire will be strengthened to meet rising demand.

Frederick Braddock Jefferson Bronswick Poteravili Brunswick Creagerstown Thomont Lewistown Boyd Montgomery County Urbana Frederick County Walkersville

Novel Team Draws Crowds On Patrick Street

A unique scene in which three goats hitched to a strange wagon carried a man heavily intoxicated, drawing onlookers as they rolled to the Groff House for the night. The slowgoing driver, a traveling umbrella mender, had come from Ridgeville, his gear clattering with odd precision.

Patrick Market Groff Ridgeville Gonta

Maryland and regional news roundup highlights

Ex U S marshal Washington Bonifant died in Montgomery aged ninety. A colored editor sought worship in the Maryland Republican Editorial Association. Six ministers were ordained elders in the Methodist Protestant Church at Crefield. One woman among forty graduates of the Baltimore University School of Medicine. Maryland oystermen jailed in Virginia to be released until indictment. Cardinal Gibbons plans to visit England to dedicate Westminster Cathedral. James B Welford sues for divorce from Leah A Welford of Downsville. Carnon and Bowers injured in Sagerstown building teardown. Black and Bward sentenced to two years in the penitentiary for larceny. Harry S Carver resigns as deputy clerk in Harford. Capt Thomas G Forwood appointed a clerk in the office. State Treasurer Shryovuk says sale of state holdings in Baltimore and Potomac Railroad for 17860. Baltimore Conferences Itinerants Club meets May 16-18 at First Methodist Episcopal Church. Rev Reese Murray claims McKinley bears responsibility for army canteens. Rev T Davis Richard elected delegate to Presbyterian General Assembly in Minneapolis May next.

United Stats Washington Bonifant Mountgomery Hug Maryland Republican Editorial Association Crefield Charlea Richardson Bulair Baltimore University School of Mediine Maryland Cardinal Gibbons England Westminster London James B. Welford Downsville Washington County Leah A. Welford Thomas G. Carnon David Bowers Sagerstown Davi W. Black Marty W. Boward Harry 8. Carver Belair Harford County Thooms G. Forwood Shryovuk Board of Public Works Baltimore and Potoman Baltimore The Methodist Episcopal Church First Methodist Episcopal Church Reese Murray Wesley Chapel Methodist Episcopal Church McKintey T. Davis Richard Germantown Montgomery County General Assembly of Presbyterian Church Minneapolis

Santa Cruz Captured by General Lawton’s Division

General Lawton's division seized Santa Cruz after a fierce battle with insurgents. Insurgent losses exceed a hundred. American casualties were one killed and six wounded. Also listed are Frederick city post letters advertised for April 8 1899 and a set of Frederick Town Sayings Institution directors elected for the coming year. A meeting is planned for Thursday to organize. Traveling tip mentions Syrup of Figs for kidney and bowel health sold by druggists.

Tar News Manila Lawton Santa Cruz Frederick City Ofice Gexruesen Harry Anders John B Barlot Robert B Boyar W. A. Blinks Eg, Minnnay M.D kKanb Claudel Withey Apres Mise Matta Brown Clara Braddock Anee VY. Gutnall Annie Howard Knute Keon Misa Gertie Simes Annie Toomas G. Webs Frederick Town M. E. Doll George A. Dean N. D. Haver Columbus Knott John A. Lynch A. C. McCardell George W. Miller Jacob Rohrback Steiner Schley Organine

Dr Wm C Boteler Eye Ear Nose And Throat Practice

Dr Wm C Boteler limits practice to diseases of the eye ear nose and throat. Permanently located here. Offices 28 N Market Street residence City Hotel. Spectacles adjusted for all forms of defective sight spectacle examinations free.

Wm. C. Boteler N. Market Street City Hotel

Poor Wheat Prospect from Westminster Dealers

W I Gorsuch and Son of Westminster report unfavorable wheat conditions in Carroll County. Lowland crops winter-killed and scarcely worth harvesting, while uplands show mixed results with only about half a crop likely overall.

W. I. Gorsuch & Son Westminster Carroll County

Old Payboat Maryland Remains Mooring Along Canal Bank

The old payboat Maryland lies moored along the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal near Williamsport. A relic from Chesapeake days, it is a used mud machine, occupied by repair hands. Built in the era of ex Senator A P Gorman when he led the canal, it cost seven thousand dollars and was favored by Gorman on trips with friends. Now it attracts little attention, sharing the canal’s faded glory.

Maryland Williamsport A. P. Gorman

Stolen Wheel Recovered by City Officer

A bicycle stolen from Mr. Dean's yard was found at Market and Patrck streets by Policeman Jacob Buckey. It was taken to the Mayor's office and later identified and taken away by Stewart Dean.

Market and Patrck Jacob Buckey Stewart Dean

Oldest Mason Adria Adams Treat Celebrates 102nd Birthday

Adria Adams Treat, once of Trenton New Jersey and now residing in Denver Colorado for sixteen years, celebrated his 102nd birth anniversary on Saturday. He is recognized as the oldest Mason in the world and remains in good health with sound mental faculties.

Adria Adams Treat Trenton N. J Denver Col

Local notices and ads on flowers corsets measles and stoves

A mix of small notices selling flowers at cost by Carl Hermann on West South street and a Delsarte corset offer by Miss M. at 187 N. Market street. Health warnings warn parents about measles and possible school closures. Local ads promote cheap stoves and a furniture cleaner sold by Aizen G. Quran & Co and EH. E.C. Fox at 0 South Market.

Carl Hermann West South Street Delsarte Miss M N. Market Street E.C. Fox South Market Street

Castleman Guilty Of Criminal Assault In Winchester

The jury found James H Castleman guilty of criminal assault on his twelve year old step daughter Laur Virginia Castleman in Winchester Va The sentence fixed was ten years in the penitentiary Saies Tomorrow Harvey R Leaso will auction household furniture at East Patrick street rink Alvert H Runkles agent for Laura V Clary will sell personal property three miles west of Mt

James H. Castleman Laur Virginia Castleman Winchester

Motel in New Hands at Emmittsburg Hotel Spangler

The Western Maryland motel at Emmittsburg has been bought by Dr. C. O. Spangler who now runs it. The building has been remodeled and will be known as Hotel Spangler.

Western Maryland Emmittsburg C. O. Spangler Hotel

Rain Douses South Mountain Fire After Days of Flames

A fire raging for several days on South Mountain east of Edgemont was quelled by Saturday rain, though much valuable timber had already burned.

South Mountain Edgemont

Miss Newman Breaks Ankle Playing On Shed

Miss Mary Newman daughter of Hon Jacob S Newman fell from a shed during play Saturday and broke a bone near the ankle. The notice also touts Hood s Sarsaparillus as having extraordinary curative merit in medical history.

Mary Newman Jacob S. Newman Hood

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