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News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1899

Page

3

Baltimore Meeting Forms Direct Legislation Association

Marylane Association organized in Baltimore to promote initiative and referendum. Mr. Ralston of Hyattsville spoke on how a petition by five percent of voters could prompt actions or constitutional amendments for a vote. He cited South Dakota's constitutional amendment as a democratic example of the mechanism.

Marylane Association Baltimore Direct Legislation Association of Land HE. Ralston Hyattsville Ralston Ean Puulijic

Entertainment at Araby School House and local notes

Bright items report an entertainment planned for tomorrow at Araby School House. The first frogs of the season were captured by Harry Apple and sold in Frederick. A marriage license was issued in Washington for William Duvall and Marion Anaguata Byng of Frederick. Major street paving by Henry Baumgardner and others on Patrick Street. another license issued in Baltimore for Charles H. Weipel Jr. A large double trick house on East Fifth Street by B A Cramer nears completion as a fine residence. County Constable James Staub had a tooth extracted at City Opera House without pain after years of trouble.

Araby School House Harry Apple Frederick Washington William Duvall Fredrick Marion Anaguata Byng Henry Baumgardner Adolphus Hahn Patrick Street Charles H. ‘Eipel, Jr Frederick Avenue Baltiore Bud Mollie K. Hamerick Emmitsburg B. A. Cramer Fifth Street James Stanb City Opera House Staub

Personal Notes on Local Residents and Visitors

PURELY PERSONAL. Paragraphs About Those Who Come and Go. W. H. Wantz of York is in the city. Miss Mary Tyson visiting friends in Shepherdstown. Mrs A J Wilcoxen in Baltimore visiting her son Clinton Wilcoxen. Miss Mamie Sheetaphalm of McKaig spending time with Mrs Tyson. Oliver P Meckel of Allegheny is an uncle of Mrs Allen Rohrback and paid a visit. Donald Donaldson from Washington rejoined by his daughter Mollie and nephew J H Frazier, homeward. J M Loy, formerly of YY & Perry, takes a shoe department job at B monr & Sons. The column notes community movement and local social travel.

W. H. Wantz York Mary Tyson Shepherdstown W_ Va A. J. Wilcoxen Baltimore Clinton Wilxen Mamie Sheetaphalm McKaig East Church Street Oliver P. Meckel Allegheny Donald Donaldson Washing D. C Ughter Bliss Mollie Donaldson J. H. Frazier J. M. Loy Fun Yy & Perry Messrs. B. Monr & Sons Tranch East

Privilege Granted for New Telegraph Line Through Frederick

Postal Telegraph Cable Company representatives appeared before the Board of Aldermen seeking a franchise to plant poles and string wires through Frederick. An ordinance with conditions was unanimously passed, letting the city use the poles for its own wires and directing use of city poles where available. Linemen advance toward Cumberland and Hancock with work expected to begin in July, taking three to four weeks. The route spans Patrick Street to Telegraph Street and beside South Street to Eastern city limits, ending near an office on Patrick Street. Additional trips are planned to Middletown and Urbana before continuing toward Baltimore. The company, organized in 1882, now has about 65 000 miles of wire.

OC. J. Hubbard Postal Telegraph Cable Company Western Union Telegraph Company Board of Aldermen Frederick Tak News Hubbard Cumberland Hancock Hagerstown Patrick Street Water Way Telegraph Street South Street Market Commissioners of Middletown Urbana Baltimore James E. Staub George D. Moore Moore Win. D Ridgley City Electric Light Winebrewer City Opera House Frederick City Hospital Association Zimmerman Butler’s Field William A. Woodward Frederick Electric Light Company Marken & Bielfeld William S. Miller & Company R. A. Rager Font Lumber Company G. M. Gittinger BH. Motler Manufacturing Company Phenix Glass Company James M Gilbert

Spring Millinery Openings Draw Fashion Enthusiasts

The Mantz parlors opened today with a spring display of bonnets hats and millinery including flowers feathers lace and silk. Blocher Brothers launched a jewelry store on South Market Street showcasing gold and silver wares in a well arranged display.

Additional Mail Service Between Frederick and Lancaster

The Pennsylvania Railroad adds a new passenger train linking Lancaster and Frederick improving travel. The Lancaster departure is 6.25 am with arrival at 10.20 am and the Frederick departure 3 pm returning to Lancaster at 6.45 pm. Postmaster Garratt Grange also adds a closed pouch for Washington via the B&O at 3:40 pm.

Pennsylvania Railroad Frederick Lancaster Langaster Garratt Grange Washington

Philomathean Meeting and Society Papers Tonight

The Philomathean Literary Society and the Historical Society announce meetings tonight A paper by Hon F J Nelson on Maryland Religious Toleration Act will be read The Graphophone Grand will perform at the City Opera House in a brilliant program

The Philomathean Literary the Historical Society F. F. Smith F. J. Nelson Maryland City Opera House

Dutrow Thomas Wedding at St Josephs Church on the Manor

A beautiful white wedding solemnized yesterday at St Josephs Catholic church on the Manor. Miss Mary Frances Thomas daughter of Mrs Kate Thomas and Ignatius Myrtle Dutrow of the city east, wed in white organdie with lilies of the valley bouquet. Fr Gaffney performed the ceremony as Mendelssohn’s wedding march played. Guests included Mrs Kate Thomas and Mrs Mary Thomas, Mr John Thomas of Washington, Mr Edgar Nicodemus of Buckeystown, and others. A wedding dinner followed at the bride’s home. Mr and Mrs Darrow plan a northern trip after which they will reside east of town on their farm.

St. Joseph's Church St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Mary Frances Kate Hite Thooas L. Thooas Adamstowny Ignatiug Myrtlin Dutrow Mendelssohn Gaffney Gary Lakin Vera Cromwell Katherine Thomas Lacy Kessler Margie Brosius Montgomery County Edwin Thomas Albert Thomas Vincent Yingling Harry Dorsey Laura Grove Darrow Frederick Kate Thomas Mary Thomas John Thomas Washington Edgar Nicodemus Buckeystown Joseph Thomas Danville Military Institute John Padgett Fenton Thomas Josephine Weaver Nannie Thomas Neal Thomas Cromwell Fitzsimmons Bessie Taylor Virginia Oliver P. Bennett Jacob Thomas City

HYMENEAL BRACONIER MAGRUDER MARRIAGE IN BALTIMORE

Edith Valerig Bragonier daughter of Captain Alphreod Bragonier married Theron Mann Magruder at Trinity Methodist Episcopal church Baltimore. Ceremony featured attendants and a later wedding breakfast at 2420 Madison avenue followed by a northern trip and home at 1200 McCualloh street. Also Jenkins Wheeler nuptials at St Marys Pylesville Emmitsburg with plan to reside in Emmitsburg.

Magruder—Braconier Edith Valerig Bragonier Captain Alphreod Bragonier Theron Mann Magruder Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church South Baltimore C. M. Hawkins Adelaide Bragonier Daiger Masters Trederick Bragonier Anbert John Payton Magruder Reginald and James Bragonier Louis Gough Wilbur Rodgers Harry Carr Madison Avenue Magruder Sassie McCualloh Street

Amputation of Wrist and Leg Performed on Man

Hospital physician Harry Fahrney and Dr Samuel T Haffner amputated the right leg of Aaron Brown about 70 at Monterne. Brown was from near Jefferson with frozen feet and subsequent gangrene. The operation was successful and the patient is doing well.

Harry Fahrney Samuel T. Haffner Aaron Brown Monterne Brown Jefferson

Admiral Schley Visits Annapolis Comes to Funeral

Admiral Schley arrived in Annapolis yesterday to attend the funeral of Mrs Cook wife of Captain Francis A. Cook United States Navy captain of the Brooklyn. He made a brief city tour stopping at Miss Elizabeth Handy's dancing school to watch the children dance.

Admiral Schley Annapolis Fe Cook Francis A. Cook United States Navy Brooklyn Elizabeth Handy

Daughters of the American Revolution Meeting and Lexington Readings

The D A R held a gathering yesterday afternoon at Dr William C Johnson’s residence with readings honoring the Battle of Lexington and a pleasant social time. In Israel's Creek on outlines night Hicks Glessner John Thomas and Samuel Titlow captured 62 eels weighing 118 pounds.

D. Alr Daughters of the American Revolution Wm. C. Johnson Lexington Hicks Glessner John Thomas Samuel Titlow Israel's Creek

Local Market Prices and Health Update

Wheat quoted in Frederick today at 7 cents per bushel. Cork shelled 38 cents per bushel. Carn on ear 3 dollars per barrel. General Bradley Johnson, ill for a time, is recovering in Richmond Virginia alongside Mrs. Duarali.

Frederick Geo. Bradley Johnson Bradley T. Johnson White Star Colles

Ill pastor improves at home in Danover

The Reverend Daniel J. Hauer has recovered from illness and is doing better at his residence in Danover. A note from the community wishes him continued improvement as he restarts his duties.

Daniel J. Hauer Danover

Presbyterian Assembly Moves Toward Northern Southern Union

The General Assembly considers adopting the Mundo overture from the Baltimore Presbytery to seek closer fellowship and possible union between the Northern and Southern branches. Debate notes support and opposition, with a unanimous vote finally reached, and new trustees and commissioners elected for New Windsor College relations and the Minneapolis assembly in May.

Baltimore General Assembly Presbytery Muncie Ind Lynott Zion Baltimore Presbtery J. Addison Smith Colored Presbyterian Church New Windsor College Henry Branch N. H. Baile BE. H. Robbing Maltbie D. Babcock Minneapolis Howard Taylor Wesley Hyde Alfred Niles E. O. Perkins G. R. Cairns J. W. McIsham Oliver Hemstreet Robert H. Williams D. W. Glass George Silver J. H. Trego

Southern Methodists build new Aberdeen church

News from Maryland reports multiple local items including a new church project by Southern Methodists in Aberdeen Harford county. Other notes mention the death of Annapolis resident John L Benjamin at ninety, divorces in Frostburg Cumberland and Baltimore, a large Baltimore bank start up, a court fine for a former state prosecutor, prison labor plans, a Salisbury fire, mineral finds near Sylmar Cecil county, and wage disputes among Mt Savage miners.

Southern Methodists Aberdeen Harford County John L. Benjamin Annapolis Robert Rizer Frostburg Mary Ellen Jane Rizer Lower Peninsula Maryland Mand Jadd Riley Jadd Cumberland Judge Stake Mortgage and Trust Company Baltimore William F. Campbell House of Correction Clementtine M. Reckord Baltimore City Towson Salisbury Sylmar Cecilounty Cooper Estate Jessie Ross Thompson William J. Thompson United States Baltimore County Caroline Dorchester Richard Dalam George B. Loweree Frince George's County Mt. Savage

State Council officers elected at Maryland meeting in Baltimore

The State Council of Maryland and the Fun ior Order United Americin Myolnni¢a held a session in Baltimore with officers elected for the next annual meeting in Cambridge. A banquet and Graphophone Grand entertainment were announced, along with thefts reported at local stores and market areas.

State Council of Maryland Funior United Americin Myolnni¢a Baltimore Anarming Segion E. Ll. Melvin Outside Sentinel PO. McWarlave Roy. C LT. Wyatt A.W. I. Grempler J. Adam Sobl National Council J. A. South W.2. Davis Cambridge Executive Board National

Disappearance of Mr. John Cramer

Two weeks have passed since John Cramer of Walkersville disappeared from his home. Despite efforts to locate him, there is no trace as his health concerns heighten family and friends anxiety. Hope remains that he will be heard from soon.

Mr. Cramer John Cramer Walkersville Fran Bis Cramer Hope

Will Re Enter the Association

John J. Stump president of the State Firemen's Association with John H. Cunningham and John Roberts of Westminster met in Hagerstown with local company presidents. They discussed the firms reentering the association. The First Hose applied for admission and others likely will follow.

John J. Stump State Firemen's Association John H. Cunningham John Roberts Westminster Hagerstown

Fire Ravages South Mountain Near Edgemont

A blasting team ignited dry leaves and undergrowth on South Mountain near Edgemont. The fire spread to John Nicodemus lands and other properties as crews battle the blaze. Acres of timber burned, with a large firefighting force advancing the flames.

South Mountain Edgemont John Nicodemus

Fresh devilled crabs and local notices at Marsh's Court Street

Devilled crabs offered for sale at Marsh's Court Street Restaurant located at 6 8 10 Court street with telephone 187. An assembly of Enoch Council of Royal and Select Masters No 10 will be held in Masonic Hall Thursday evening at 7 30 pm by order of Sans, Recorder. The Ladies Auxiliary of the Presbyterian Church will accept orders for Maryland biscuits and other baked goods for sale at the Presbyterian lecture room on the second and fourth Saturdays from 3 to 6 pm with orders via several street addresses for prompt delivery.

Marsh Court Street Assembly of Enoch Council of Royal and Select Masters Masonic Hall Co. CO. Sans The Presbyterian Church Maryland Presbyterian Lecture J.B. Tyson East Church Street George Wilcoxon East Third Street Mary Tyson

Matting Trade Booms At Local Store

L E Mullines promotes its matting and carpet store, boasting exclusive focus on the trade and large stock. Customers are invited to view the store room filled with carpets and matting, claiming lower prices through bulk buying and tariffs won't raise costs.

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