Personal notes and the Ridgeway Concert at Music Hall
A collection of social items from Middletown and surrounding towns with visits, weddings, and travel notes. The Ridgeway Concert Company performed at Music Hall with Miss Ridgeway receiving strong encores and praise for her dramatic readings and vocal tone. Maude Paradis, the pianist, received high marks for her varied repertoire and expressive touch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridgeway Concert Company
Music Hall
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
Maude Paradis
Godard
Ty Chaminade
Salem Daily News
I Donissand
Steiff
H. E. Wilcoxon
Brief Bits from the Local Page of April Blossoms
Magnolias bloom as April nears end with little rain. A quirky note mocks memory and truth while a Frederick beef trust quip hints at food politics. The U S Cavalry Societies meeting is set for Georgeborg in September. A homely potato and masher joke closes the brief, reflecting local humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
U.S. Cavalry
Georgeborg
Schoolhouse Burned at Catoctin Furnace in Incendiary Fire
A public schoolhouse at Catoctin Furnace was destroyed by fire between 3 and 7 am. Officials suspect incendiary origin as the building had been closed since April 15 and contained furniture and books valued at about $200 more items total around $600 with no insurance. Nearby Bla Mountain school earlier burned Wednesday. Teacher was Mr. Hayes Mohler. Bartholow's store also burned about 2 am, destroying merchandise worth about $3,500 with $3,000 insurance. building owned by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company. Post office was in the store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Mountain
Catoctin Furnace
Bla Mountain
Hayes Mohler
Bartholow'a
O. L. Sheeler
Bartholow’s
Baltimore and Ohio
Sheeler
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Sae Bartholow
Atore
Fredericksburg Satnato reopens with 18 to 14 win
The Frederick Satmateore defeated the Maryland School for the Deaf 18 to 14 in the opening game of the season amid high winds. Keefer starred on the mound with nineteen strikeouts for Frederick as about 200 spectators watched the contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericck
Maryland School
Keefer
Frederick
M.D
A. Wood
H. Young
W. Ziegier
Dr William S Jones Appointed to New Jersey Commission
Dr William S Jones of Camden New Jersey was named by Governor Murphy to the state commission for establishing a Home for Consumptive Poor. He will represent the seven lower counties of South Jersey and has accepted the appointment with noted satisfaction from the medical fraternity. He is an uncle of Mrs C O Waters of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
William S. Jones
Camden
N. J
Murphy
New Jersey Commission
South Jersey
C. O. Waters
Advertised Letters And Weekend Excursions In Frederick
A Frederick post office notice lists advertised letters for pickup dated Saturday April 26 1902. Names include Afro American Speaker J N Bowers Elieck Thomas and Mary I Beckanbengh plus Sallie Beckardt Amy O Jones Elina Schrovery Bios B William. Also reports Sunday trips: 209 Frederick residents to Baltimore and Washington. 111 to Baltimore and 98 to Washington. Upcoming May 4 excursions: Frederick to Baltimore Washington and Hagerstown. reverse trips from Baltimore and Washington to Frederick. Also notes E Ray Saylor of the University of Maryland returns to attend Thursday commencement exercises. Saylor is described as graduating in dentistry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Cite
Ietter
Gexrenes
J. N. Bowers
Elieck Thomas
Luapres
Mary I. Beckanbengh
Sallie Beckardt
Amy 0. Jones
Elina Schrovery
Bios B. William
E. Ray Saylor
University of Maryland
0. B. Sarior
South Market Street
Mr. Saylor
Old Folks Company stage social at Vintation Academy
Local Vintation Academy alumni prepare for a social event tomorrow afternoon hosted by the Old Folks Company. The gathering aims to foster community ties among former students and neighbors, with light entertainment and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vintation Academy Alumne
Old Folks Company
Sewing School Class Ends W O T Program Encourages Attendees
The Saturday sewing school program featured a welcome song recitations and several musical selections by the children. Prizes for perfect attendance were awarded to seventeen scholars and delegates to the county WCTU convention were elected. Officers for the coming year include President L M Keller Treasurer L H Engelbrecht and Secretary Mrs F L Stoner. A gift was received from Mrs J McLean Tod.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Kindergarten
Olaga
Miss Mealey
Plasa
Madaline Houff
Dorothy Wilson
Lola Routzahn
Annie Netpold
Matilda Lambright
Edna Jones
Matilda Houck
Pauline Smith
Zriphia Ebert
Ethel Finney
Grace Zimmerman
Charlotte Sinn
Missl. M. Keller
K. M. Bartgie
Elizabeth
Clara
Florrie Murah
Helen Rowe
Rosa Balle Fraley
Henrietta Cramer
Matilde Hoock
Roth Bolchcraft
Lillian Stone
Ruth Biggs
Lilian Blumenauer
Efelle Blumenauer
Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
Buckeystown
Mesdames Hendrickson
Markell
Ritter
Washington County Fish Law Adopted By Maryland Legislature
The last Maryland legislature did not change the Washington county fish laws except for showing outlines. Nonresidents must pay a 10.50 license to hunt or fish, nontransferable and funds go to the public school fund. Road supervisors gain deputy warden powers. Potomac river exempt. Equirrela may be shot after Sept 15 rabbits and partridges Nov 1 to Dec 25. Rabbits and partridges season previously Oct 20. Turkeys May be killed Nov 1 to Jan 1.
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Washington County
Maryland
State
District of Columbia
Potomac River
Emerson Literary Society Meeting and Officers Chosen
The Emerson Literary Society held a Friday afternoon meeting with roll call and last meeting notes read. Programs included recitations, essays, readings, and current events. Officers elected: President B Hipson Manlaby, Vice President Luther Baumgardner, Secretary Harry H Griffith, Treasurer Howard E Thompson, Critic T Y Lore Capnon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emerson
Emerson Literary Society
Fternoon
Albers C. Ebert
Harry H. Griffith
O. A. L. Downey
Dorsey Stevens
Luther Baumgardner
Howard 4. Thompson
Hanron Maulstry
B. Hipson
Manlaby
Howard E. Thompson
T.Y. Lore Capnon
Baltimore and Ohio Main Line Improvements Progress
Improvements on the Baltimore and Ohio main line advance rapidly with a new Monrovia road bed aiding rapid and local freight trains. Widening the tunnel at Point of Rocks for a third track will begin full operations soon as a temporary single track handles daytime blasting. Temporary telegraph offices will be set up, and block system will separate trains for safety.
Alleged Death From Fright in Hagera Town
Rebecca Phoenix a about 55 year old colored woman died at her home in Hagera town yesterday afternoon after friends were frightened to death Local State's Attorney Poffenberger is investigating and may order a post mortem The Kennedy woman Mary Kennedy is jailed following an early morning stone-throwing incident at the Phoenix home
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebecca Phoenix
Hageratown
Olsimsabe
Poffenberger
Phoenix
Mary Kennedy
Sso
Kennedy
Oda Fellows Celebrate Eighty Third Anniversary
Wildey Lodge No. 27 J O O F of Charles Town West Virginia marked its eighty third anniversary with visiting delegations from Maryland Virginia West Virginia and Washington in attendance. Rev Lee Honts of Roanoke and S T Brantner of Brunswick spoke to the lodges in the courthouse as members paraded the street in regalia accompanied by brass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oda
Wildey Lodge
O. F
Charles Town
W VI
Maryland
Virginia
West Virginia
Washington
Lee Hont
Roanoke
T. Brantner
Brunswick
Devoe zinc paint versus lead and oil debate
A letter to B Schowmar from F W Drvor & Co argues that Devoe lead and zinc paint lasts longer and costs less overall than lead and oil. It claims zinc additives double longevity, reduce maintenance, and reduce repainting frequency, comparing yearly costs and durability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devoe Ind
Dhes Maan
Biatrae Lead
Dev
Devoe
Deros
F. W. Drvor & Co
Religious World Notes and Church Services Report
A roundup of weekly church activities across denominations. Masses at St John’s Catholic Church and a baptism at Carroll Creek near Frederick City Mill drew large crowds. Evangelical and Episcopal services, Sunday schools, Epworth Leagues, and revivals noted with sermons from multiple pastors. Presbyterians, United Brethren, Grace Reformed, and Lutheran churches listed with morning and evening topics, along with catechism sessions and a Wednesday naval midweek service. The Woman’s Missionary Society convention is set for St Luke’s Church in Feagaville Wednesday through Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John's Catholic Church
Mr. Kips
Church of God
Carroll Oreek
Frederick City
Evangelical Reformed Church
Eschbach
All Saints' Episcopal Church
Osborne Ingle
Japan
B. V. Switzer
M. E. Church
South
I C Corinthiane
St. Luke
M. H. Church
Todd
Wall of Jerusalem
Cesar
Epworth
M.G. Urner
Thomas Freewan Dixon
Presbyterian Church
O. W. Stineapring
United Brethren Church
Stineapring
Alvill Conner
Manor
Grace Reformed Church
Hor
E. L. McLean
Conner
Kemp Hall
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Luther Kahlman
Lord's Vineyard
Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Society of the Middle Conference
Evangelical Lutheran Synod of Maryland
St. Luke's Lutheran Church
Feagaville
Election results and local incidents in Maryland news roundup
The Lacrol special election produced a Timanua ticket victory by a large majority. A large bank barn owned by Jonathan Winco near Finnistons, Allegany county, burned down. Western Maryland opened a Brandon station with a double track from Hagerstown to Chambersburg. Midland, Allegany county voters consider incorporation and town officers. In Lonaconing a man attacked a woman with a beer bottle, fracturing her skull. Laborers at South Cumberland mills won a wage increase from 1.15 to 1.25 daily. The Thom Cottage at Owingy Mill was damaged by fire. Charles M. Willett, 60, a cigar dealer, committed suicide in a Baltimore lodging house by carbolic acid. New Naval Academy board members arrived at Annapolis for graduation exercises. Rev. Theodore J. Fost, former pastor of St. Pauls Lutheran Cumberland, preached farewell sermon before leaving. Lieut. Charles W. Alexander and Patrolman Frank E. Williams seek reinstatement via mandamus after dismissal from Hagerstown police.
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Lacrol
Timanua
Jonathan Winco
Finnistons
Allegany County
Maryland
Brandon
Hagerstown
Chambersburg
Midland
Lonaconfog
Jeane Wilson
Atrock
William McGe
Tin Mills
Cumberland
Thom
Maryland Asylum and Training School
Owingy Mill
Charles M. Willett
North Liberty Street
Baltimore
Naval Academy
Annapolis
Theodore J. Fost
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Charles W. Alexander
Frank EK. Williams
Clerk Appointed at Citizens National Bank
Grayson D. Staley of Yellow Springs and a Male High School graduate has been appointed a clerk at Citizens National Bank and began his duties this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grayson D. Staley
Yellow Springs
Citizens National Bank
Staley
Local notices and sales lead Frederick events
The Frederick city page lists an opening reception May first at the hospital, a major picture sale from Second and Markets at half wholesale, straw hats and buggy whips in stock, ladies wear at Market Street, Saks Optical showings at City Hotel April 28 and 29, eye care by Dr Boteler, and two May excursions by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad to Washington Baltimore and Hagerstown with round trips priced to 1.20 and 0.60 respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. BF. Clarke
Reed
Myer
D. V. Zimmerman
Q. B. Best
D. B. Font
Siycae de Buckingham School
J. B. McSherry
Solr
Hospital Association
Market
Second Sts
Bagatelle
S.S. Welty
Ogook
E. Second Street
Washington and
Baltimore
Second
Markets
Washington
Saks
Saks’ Optical Co
Washington, D. C
City Hotel
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Frederick
Hemmning
Camden
Hagerstown
Hegera
Important sale of colored dress goods and undergarments
A historical ad-style item promotes wool underwear and Turkish towels, touts light weight garments, cutaneous soap, and frequent low prices. It highlights a sale on dress goods including silks, taffetas, and various fabrics, with bold claims of quality and big savings.
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Eivery Yard
Nerdie. & Miller
Naffy Fabrica
Death notices for Cunningham Moberly and Schley in Frederick area
Miss Ida C Cunningham of Frederick dies suddenly in Baltimore from grip and heart paralysis. She led church temperance work and the M E Sunday school infant department, survived by three sisters. Funeral to be held after arrival of remains with memorial service Wednesday at the M E church. Mrs Mary J Moberly of Baltimore dies at 54 from paralysis. survived by daughter and siblings. funeral from Harlem Avenue home tomorrow at 2. Miss Anna Schley daughter of Gov Schley dies in Philadelphia from lung congestion. remains to Shepherdstown for funeral Wednesday at 3.
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Ida C. Cunningham
Ide
Cunningham
Frederick
Hall
Madison Avenue
Baltimage
Grip
Miss Cunningham
B. Amos Cunningham
Methodist Episcopal Shurch
Temperance
Womso
Christian Temperance Gaion
XM. E
Wm. F. Chilton
B. C. Hall
Baltimore
Bruce Thomas
Washington
Mt. Olivet
M. E. Church
David BH. Moberly
Mary J. Moberly
David H. Moberly
John W. Dertzbaugh
Moberly
Fraderick
Baitimore
Arthur Wonder
Henry and
Charles
Wm. Green
John Bopst
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in the Civil War 1861 1865
The B and O served as Federal base and vital link between the West and the Army of the Potomac. From May 1861 to November 1864 it shaped operations with blockhouses and garrison posts from Monocacy to the Ohio River and at Winchester Harper's Ferry Cumberland Piermont and New Creek. About 179 battles occurred on or near the line amid numerous skirmishes while freight from major cities moved toward Washington. A battlefeld map offer via stamp request to D B & B Martin and B N Austin in Chicago.
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Parkersburg
W. Va
Wheeling
Harper’s Ferry
Washington
Ohio River
Winchester
Harper's Ferry
Cumberland
Piermont
New Creek
Keyser
Army of the Potomac
Wiege
Shenandoah Valley
John Brown
Baltimore & Ohio
St. Louis
Louisville
Cincinnati
Chicago
Columbus
Cleveland
Pittsburg
Battlefeld
D. B&b. Martin
Baltimore
B. N. Austin
A Doudle Egg Curious Egg Shown in News Office
A double egg, about the size of a duck egg, was displayed at The News office on Saturday afternoon. Its outer shell appeared white with one yolk inside and a second apparently perfect egg inside a hard shell. The egg was laid by Mrs. Florence Selby of Mountville in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Selby
Mountville
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the Daily News
Thoman Bulerton
James Monroe
Ti Presidant
Weatmoreland
Colmiv
Newroe II
American
America
United States
Oshkosh
Wis
St. Charles
New Orleans
James Douglas Reid
New York City
Wasupsaron
Maryland—Fair
W. J. Moons
Hagerstoy
Neidig & Miller
Samuel Esfauver
Middletown
Charles Niteshman
Jessie Lindsay
Frank Mr. Scholl
East Patrick Street
Alice E. Cramer
Jacob Newman and Son
Solomon Stern
W. C. Glaze
Fannie Stauffer
Misa Marie Dishi
West Church Street
Dero Fe Bennett
Jdae- Fhine Weaver
Daniels
Vergennes
Vermont
Charles W. Ely
William Caster
James Greenwall
Gring
Naomi Gring
Woman’s College
Jesse Ramsburg
John 8. Ramsburg
East Church Street
Catoctin
Baseball
J. E. W. Hargett
D. O. Winebrewer
John Walter
Hamilton Lindeny
Samuel E. Shaw
Onnrch Street
East South Street
Austin James
J. C. Hendrix
Hr. B. Schowmar
Frederick, Md
Jonday Schools and Societies
News OF
Tak State
Frederick City Hospital
Friends of the Hospital
Mens Straw
Boys' Straw Hate Co. and Co
West Patrick St
Besant & Knorr
North Market Street
Wa. C. Boteler
Kansas City University
London
N. Market
Joan Hendrickson
Qgents
Joax Flexprierson
P. S
Te & Miller
Glass OF Fashion
Clinton &. Main
Olinton
Main
Graduate Pharmaciat
N. Market St
Frederick County
Phone
Iaanogie & & Wagaman
North Market Sirert
Farsderick, MD
F. B. Sappington, Cas Glassware, &O
F. B. Rappiesgtor
Geo
Rodook & GO
A. T. Rios & Sons
Frederick County Telephone
Thomas Price
East Fourth Street
Willard
Keller
West Patrick Street
Carol
D* J. E. Petermar
Franklin Street
Jorefe ‘W. Gaver
Omce
Oficas Ti
Dol & Albaneh Building
BS North Market Street
Masoddawly D
Gradute
James MM. Hacclify
George A. Gilbert
Nicodemus
Frederick Co
Eee
Noae E. Cramer
Noe
E. Cramer
Tras
Joan On
Jorteage
Staler
Nan AL
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Iard
Scort & Sox
Faybite ST
Oppo
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