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Newspaper

News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1899

Page

3

Personal News Notes From Frederick Society

Mr Clarence E Martin of Martinsburg West Virginia was in Frederick today. Mr Edward S Tyler with Edwin B Bruce Co Baltimore was in this city yesterday on business. Mrs John Keith and two daughters of Baltimore are visiting Mrs G J Buckey of West South street. Mr and Mrs R B Kunkle Mrs M M Bronner and Miss Brunner, who have been at Atlantic City, will return home this evening. Mrs Nellie Blessing Eyster editor of the Pacific Ensign in California is expected in Frederick shortly. Mrs H V Nelson and two daughters of West South street have gone on a trip to Hanover York Harrisburg and Altoona. They will be gone six weeks or more. Mr B E Carter a farmer of near Shepherdstown West Virginia was in Frederick this morning and called at The News office. Mr and Mrs Carter are visiting Mr and Mrs Randolph Zimmerman near Frederick. Mr Carter is one of The News earliest patrons. Miss Stirtie Etzler of Liberty was in the city yesterday with her father Taylor Etzler a prominent citizen. Miss Etzler is convalescing from a serious eye affliction cured by Dr C Boteler.

Clarence E. Martin Martinsing W. Va Frederick Edward 8. Tyler Edwin B.bruce & Co Baltimore John Keith G. J. Buckey West South Street R. B. Kunkle M. M. Bronner Brunner Atlantic City Shepherstown Etzler Mr. C. Boteler

Funerals Held for Cornelius Schley America Williams and Ann Zimmerman

The funeral of Cornelius Schley took place yesterday at Quinn's chapel with Rev. C H Murray officiating. Pallbearers included James Powell and Charles Stanley. interment followed at Greenmount Cemetery. Also yesterday America Williams was buried from her parents’ home with service by Rev. May and pallbearers Murray Kindley and Stanley Davis. interment at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Ann Maria Zimmerman’s funeral was from her Lime Kiln county home with services and burial at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. F Schroeder was the undertaker.

Cornelius Schley Quinn’s Chapel C H. Murray James Powell Chas. Stanley Paul Young Wm. Conk Greenbury Stanton Charles Gross Greenmount Cemetery A. T. Rice & Sons America Williams Njamaville Rev. May New Market Messrs Murray Kindley Stanley Davis Levi Price Thomas Main Mt. Olivet W.H. 8 Etchison Ann Maria Zimmerman Lime Kiln F. Schroeder

Providence church notes and county social events

County correspondence from Kenptowny reports O J Burdette’s sermon at Providence church and Frederick County Day events. Officers elected for six months include A B Dupuy president and Gertrude Watkins secretary. parsonage fences, class leader re elected, Edith Purdam visiting, and local moves and socials noted. A young man lost his horse after visiting Plans No 4, then walked home.

Frederick County A.B. Dupuy Gertrude Watkins Lorena King Marie Lewis Nick Lewis

Frederick man sought for passing bad drafts in Reading

John L Fehr, last five weeks at the Croft House Frederick, is wanted on a charge of falsely obtaining money from proprietor Dell. He allegedly paid his board with drafts from a Reading firm that could not be found. Fehr then left for Westminster and has not been heard from since. Dell informed Fehrs brother of the matter.

John L. Fehr Croft House Frederick Dell Fehr Westchester Hagerstown Groff New York New York. the Other Day He Gave Mr. Dell Finn Reading Farmore’ and Mechanics Bank Westminster

American Sailors Killed in Samoa Ambush

American and British sailors were ambushed by Mataafa’s warriors in Apia Samoa. Seven died including Lieutenant Lonsdale and Ensign Monahan of the United States Philadelphia. A British lieutenant was also killed.

San Francisco Apia Samoa Mataafa Lonsdale Monahan United States Craiger Philadelphia

Councill Nusz Marriage at East Patrick Street Home

Anthony Council and Luke Lee Nusz wed at the bride’s East Patrick street home at 7 20 PM last night. Rev Page Milburn of M E B Church officiated. Eli F Gerber of Carroll county wed Anna E Stull of the county on March 22 in Ladiesburg by Elder David Grogsnickle.

Council—Nusz Anthony Council San Francisco Cal Luke Lee Nusz Patrick Street Page Milburn M_ EB. Church Gerber—Stull Eli F. Gerber Carroll County Anna E Stull This County Ladiesburg David Grogsnickle

Robbery at Rowe Bros Store in Emmitsburg

Robbers gained access by removing bricks at the rear of the Rowe Bros store in Emmitsburg Monday night and stole clothing valued at 150 to 200 dollars. They fled in haste leaving two empty bags, children's garments, and tools behind. The same store has suffered three previous robberies and two attempts.

Emmitsburg Rowe Bros

Night Watchman Sees Intruder On McCardell Property

Early morning incident at McCardell stable site ends with suspect fleeing. The man had been sleeping on a fine robe in a store box near the house. owner sought. Presbyterian Church fresco work awarded to Emmett & Quarterly of Baltimore for interior renovation.

Adam Brochey Mrr A.C. McCardell Mr. Brochey Mann Ranaway Brochey Presbyterian Church Emmett & Quarterly Baltimore

Local Wheat and Corn Prices and New Warehouse Groundbreaking

Wheat quoted 72 cents a bushel in Frederick and corn at 80 cents a bushel with oil at $2 a barrel. A large warehouse and scales were completed in Myeraville by George D. Toms and George W. Bittle, signaling growth for the town. Hood's Sarsaparilla is promoted as a remedy for rheumatism by neutralizing blood acidity.

Frederick Mycreville George D. Toms George W. Bittle Myeraville Gare Hood

Water supply plan for Havre de Grace by gravity

News items report a Havre de Grace water project by gravity, several local governance notes, a gambling suppression proposal by State's Attorney Unger, and various county actions. Also mentioned are party reappointments, church conferences, a dynamite incident injuring Dallas Bowers, a murder trial transfer, and a pardon petition for Frank Bowers in Williamsport.

Hagerstown Havre de Grave Maryland State Bar Association Oveun City Baltimore John S. Unger Baltimore County Maryland Snrnal Conference Methodist Protestant Church Crisfield Standard Oil Company Canton Company Canton Tri-states Agricultural Association Allegany County Alexander Shaw Andrew M. Reid Mount Vernon Place Cathedral Street Board of County Commissioners George Downey Washington County Missouri Synod The German Lutheran Church Immanuel German Lutheran Church Joseph Krebs Williameport Mary Land Frank Bowers D. Bell Williams Port

Law’s grip and magistrate actions reported

Magistrate White disposed of several cases. Abraham Fisher and Hanson Wiles were fined three dollars each for fighting. Wiles faced assault charges with a brick and the case was dismissed. Cornelius Taylor fined 240 dollars for fighting and jailed fifteen days on nonpayment. Mesars Jesse Henry and Chas Winpigler were fined five dollars for assault. Winpiglers held for grand jury on a State charge.

White Abraham Fisher Hanson Wiles Buckey Wiles Lowe and Brast Fisher Cornelius Taylor Walter Cook Mesars Jesse Henry Chas Win- Pigler Glessner and Ridenour Tewis W. Taylor Winpigler Erust and Lowe

Washington Gettysburg Railroad picks officers and routes

The Washington and Gettysburg Railroad Company, authorized to build into Washington, elected directors led by George I Harries and S. W. Woodward. Officers named include Harries as president, Brainard W. Parker as secretary treasurer, and John B. Larner general counsel. The plan routes from Gettysburg to Frederick then Sandy Spring Chillum and into the District via 14th Street NW.

Washington and Gettysburg George I. Harries W. Woodward Brainard W. Parker John B. Larner Harnes Uurries New York Gettysburg Frederick Sandy Spring Chillum Sligo 14Th Street 18Th Streets Bunker Hill Road 12Th Street Brookland Rhode Island Avenue Congress Washington 9 Tich Farming Country

Death notices from Emmitsburg and vicinity

Mary Mullendore wife of Daniel Mullendore died of pneumonia at 4 80 am near Gapland aged 63 9 23. Survivors include Edwin C Alvey A George B Mia Geo W Kaetzel Noah O Frank B Mrs John Geltmacher Mrs Caleb Long Mrs Henry Miller Aston F Buyed Mrs John M Slifer Clifford and Samuel Zecker interment Brownsville Cemetery Funeral Tuesday at 10 Elder Eli Yourtee. Matilda Eyler widow of Jack Eyler died near Emmitsburg at her daughter Shriner home of pneumonia aged 86. She lived in Emmitsburg area all life and belonged to Winebrennerian church. survived by Ephraim Hagerstown Adam Waynesboro William Emmitsburg Eliza Harbaugh Amands Pitten Yr Laura Motz Mena Shriner and others Funeral today at Friend's Creek. Rev Edward J Lefevre M died suddenly at Emmitsburg rectory born there studied at Niagara Cape Girardeau ordained 1870 served as mission priest noted for eloquence aged 51. Singleton E Fox of McKaig died at home from consumption aged 57 leaving three daughters. funeral tomorrow at Mt Zion church.

Mary Mullendore Mary M. Mullendore Daniel M. Mullendore Gapland German Baptist Church Edwin C Alvey A George B Mia Geo. W. Kaetzel Noah O Frank B John Geltmacher Rohrersville Caleb Long Boonsboro Henry Miller Sharpsburg Aston F Buyed John M. Slifer Broad Run Clifford St Home Samuel Zecker Barkittsville Matilda Eyler Jack Figler Emmitsburg Shriner Winebrennerian Church Ephraim Hagerstown Adam Waynesboro William Eliza Harbaugh Amands Pitten- Yr Laura Motz Charmian Niagara University Cape Girardeau Immaculate Conception Church Baltimore

Trees Planted at Athletic Park and Lights Installed

Nearly one hundred trees including maple and horse chestnut were planted at Athletic Park yesterday. Poles for arc electric lights arrived and will be placed at ten points around the race course and near the entrance and dancing pavilion. Ground is staked for the pavilion and erection will begin soon. The race course will be set for wheelmen, pending sanction from the League of American Wheelmen to govern events at the park.

Athletic Park League of American Wheelmen

Staunton Visitors Inspect Frederick Electric Road

Messrs J Frank Clemmer John H Bowman T M Smiley and H B Sproil of Staunton Virginia traveled with Frederick President George Wm Smith to tour the electric road system from Frederick to Myersville. They sought guidance on a Staunton Mulbrook seventeen mile line and continued home after a satisfactory Frederick visit.

J. Frank Clemmer John H. Bowman T. M. Smiley H. B. Sproil Staunton Frederick George Wm. Smith Myersville Mulbrook Smith Hagerstown

Wrist Injury At City Hotel Leaves Man With Broken Wrist

Mr. Olando Barck of Doll's Hotel slipped on floor tiling in the City Hotel lobby yesterday. He fell on his right arm, breaking two bones, was treated by Dr. McCurdy at Doll's Hotel, and later returned home. Mr. Barck's acquaintances extend sympathy.

Olando Barck Doll's Hotel City Hotel Barck McCurdy Mr. Burck

Baltimore and Ohio Reorganization Restores Control

At a stockholders meeting the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company voted to restore ownership from receivership effective June 80. The lines will total about 3 000 miles including the Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern. John K. Cowen was elected president and Oscar G. Murray vice president, directing legal and operating affairs respectively. The plan preserves franchises and tax exemptions while projecting the railroad to be among the nation’s leading systems.

Baltfore and Ohio Rathroad Company Baltimore and Ohio Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern John K. Cowen Oscar G. Murray Murray J. Cowen

Straw Stack Fire Alarm at Reich Farm

A straw stack burned last night between eight and nine o'clock on the Reich farm near Reich's Ford. The flames were clearly visible to Frederick, triggering a fire alarm that summoned the department. Authorities suspect tramp involvement.

Raymond Reich Reich Ford Frederick

A Spring Outing By East Street School Teachers

Misses Jane Staley and Della Stull took about one hundred pupils from East Church Street Public School on an outing to the reservoir yesterday afternoon. The trip provided an enjoyable time for the children and teachers alike.

Jane Staley Della Stull East Church Street

Silk goods and silks and more at local store

A garbled ad touts spring dress fabrics and silks including Silk Grenadines Satin Duchess and Pearl de fore. It promises best prices and ready sale for new season lines with many patterns and hues.

Dr Wm Boteler Eyes Ear Nose Throat Specialist

Dr Wm C Boteler limits practice to eye ear nose and throat diseases and is permanently located at 28 N Market Street with residence at City Hotel. Spectacles adjusted for all forms of defective sight and spectacles examinations are free.

Wm. C. Boteler N. Market Street Residence City Hotel

County Medical Association Meets at Frederick College

The Frederick County Medical Association held a noon meeting in a downstairs Frederick College room. A large turnout of county physicians attended the session.

County Medical Association Frederick County Medical Association Frederick College

Local notices and sales at City Hotel and city shops

Advertising blurbs and notices from Frederick area shops and venues. I Saks of Lake Optical to visit City Hotel April 12 13 1800 offering free eye examinations. Listings for Navel Oranges and Florida fruit at Malta Blood California. National Peace Jubilee tickets on sale May 22 23 1899 with round trips and special city parades and events May 23 24 25. Easter Social at St Johns Tabernacle Society. Axle grease by Farmer Allerton. Piano bargain at Ordway's Music Store. Flowers and plants sale by Carl Hermann. Delsarte Corset and cook stoves offered by H K Fox.

City Hotel I. Saks the Lake Optical Company Seventh Street Washington, D.C Frederick Hyes Frea Washington, D. C Baltimore and Ohio R. A New York Philadelphia Chester Wilmington Baltimore United States

Church Mite Society Meets in Grace Reformed Hall

Grace Reformed church held its second monthly Mite Society meeting in Kemp Hall with committee reports and a varied program. Recitations and solos were performed by Viola Bowers, Miss Shriver, Miss Kemp, Mr. Clemson, Brosins, Johnnon Smith, and Etelka Hondie, followed by remarks from Rev. E L Mo.

Mite Society of Grace Reformed Church Kemp Hall Viola Bowers Miss Shriver Miss Kemp Clemson John Tehan Brosins Johnnon Smith Etelka Hondiey E. L. Mo W. H. & F. M. Society of Evangelical Lutheran Church Miss Ott Kuhlman G. L. Renner Hawaii Messrs. Bader Birely Haho Castle Swith Hherna Solo A. R. Yeakle Augusta Schaeffer Africa Wm. Foat

Milliner M C Getzbaugh Opens Spring Line Tomorrow

Airs. M C Getzbaugh of North Market street announces a spring opening tomorrow and through the balance of the week. Grove and Kindley on West Patrick street sell out at cost of shoes hats and related goods. An auction starts this evening at Wm H Ways establishment. Carl Hermann plans a plant sale at reduced prices to make room for rebuilding.

Carl Hermann West South Street M. C. Getzbaugh North Market Street Grove & Kindley West Patrick Street Wm. H. Ways

Macerstown Fire Companies Seek Reunion With State Association

The First Hose Company has applied for membership in the State Volunteer Firemen's Association and will send a delegation to the Westminster convention. Dyspepsia is blamed for suffering and Hood's Sarsaparilla is touted as toning the digestive organs and curing dyspepsia.

Macerstown Fire Companies State Volunteer Firemen’s Association Westminster Hood

Syrup of Figs Promoted for Travel Health

A vintage ad extols Syrup of Figs for travelers and businessmen, claiming gentle action on kidneys liver and bowels to prevent fevers headaches and sickness. Available in 30 cent bottles from the California Fig Syrup Company.

All Reading Canfornia Figtrap Company

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the Daily News Henry Clay Statesman India Himmersian Burma Boi Bamtor Willisin Thweed New York City Richard Taylor Zachary Taylor Southwest W. L. Moors Borean J.D. Hendrickson John Eisenhauer Citizens’ Nat’l. Bank Isador Saks Rodock & Co Carty Neidig & Miller Kenptowny Ravy O. J. Burdette Providence Church W.T. Lewis Maggie Hyatt J. L. Watkins Edmond Purdur Edith Purdam Browningsville G. W. Baker Bradley Baker Pancel Hoe J. D. Boyer Misa Mary Warfield Montgomery County Lynn Browning N. M. Water Garrison Mosley Moran Wm. B. Dell John L. Febr Gror George W. Smith Electric Railroad Methodist Protestant Conference G. F. Farring W. M. Strayer Jefferson C. M. Callam Kemptown H. L. Murphy Lewistown W. J. Floyd Liberty Southern Methodist Conference J. SH. Wilbite Trinity Church A. Weller Singapore M. Bowjman Braonswick Local Mart News OF the State Washington and Gettysburg Railway Brock Fank Elgurea Singleton E. Fox Singleton &. Fox McKaig Mt. Zion Church Bh &Q Bie John Hendrickson Serpuig Mquins John Henpsinx Vrederck Iery Numie & Muse N. Market St Olinton B E. Main Graduate Pharmacist Telephone Charles Zimmerman Patentea and East Patrick Street Frederick, Md O. B. Oline Fred Erick C. HE. Cass F. B. Sappington Brappington McCardell's Malta Blood Florida California St. John’s Tabernacle Society St. John’s Farmer Allerton Alien G. Quynn & Co Kuabe Ordway's C. M. Hands Delsarte Miss M H. K.C. Fox South Market Street Jy Aldsome MaTrines Choicest OF the New L. E. Mousse News OF the Churches Rodook Dardain Bulletin Rodook & OD A. T. Rich & Sons Pamoral Directore PV. StAu Peaetasi Foods F . W. Stars Northwest Corner Market Ste EEEEE Railing Ralling Grocery CO N. Market St.rederick Mai A. Ramsburg GC. ‘E. Ramsbor Meburg N. Market Kuyon J. Heisely Keller’s Drug Store Potomac B&o. E.R Willard Keller E. Patrick D. RB. GO. Widgdemure Uniteretty of Marpland Alfred Ritter ATLAW Ofice Court Street Milton G. Urner Ane Clayton Keets Urner Reedy & Ukmee Stomn Law Ateraers and Sclletsers Chesser Lew Will Afl Law Zaahy Apps Bense Frederic
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