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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1896
Page
4
Fragmentary notice lists Newman trustees and names Anveesee Hasamond Urner with Patrick 6t and 120 £ figures. Readers should consult final local record for full details.
Purely personal items list visiting and returning individuals across Frederick and nearby areas. Maggie Trendle visits Washington and returns to Chicago. Edwin Devilbiss of Liberty visits Jarrettaville. Lizzie E Hopwood returns from Montgomery county. George W Crum of Jefferson in Frederick. Col J Columbus O'Donnell of Peteraville in city. J Lee Simmons near Buckeys town in city. Caroline Horsey travels to California. Mrs John J Griffis returns from Poplar Terrace to Baltimore. Kate Hunter goes to New York for the winter.
Brief items note mythical or exaggerated iron mountains in Missouri Mexico India and Africa near Stanley exploration and a Queen Victoria journey with passenger list. Also reports Prince Bismarck’s reactions to revelations Emperor William’s revolver readiness Senator-elect Wellington's move to Washington for Congress opening and Senator Gibson planning law practice post term. Alumni event at Miss Florence Trail’s residence and churches rehearse Christmas music.
Mr Theodore Brookey the tanner preserved skins of two very large snakes he killed years ago in the mountains. One rattler near six feet, the other brick spike several inches longer. The skins were displayed on the wall just inside the storeroom and drew much attention.
Captain Eli Frost, pension agent, was in Liay this morning filing vouchers for the fourth quarterly pension payments of 1806. A widow’s pension is granted to Katharine Storms of Poolecritle Montgomery county through Frost. Sixty Years Kr. Lewis 8. Clingin marks his sixtieth birthday. George Wineberg begins work on a new double frame house on East Sixth street. The Modern Mother offers Syrup of figs as a gentle laxative for children, preferred for ease of use. Manufactured only by the California Fig Syrup Company.
A lively Kaffee Klatsch in Justor Hall featured a ghost drill by twelve young ladies and a wide spread European style supper. Ladies of the Ladies Auxiliary of the MOC aided by encreetic men hosted tables with delicacies, souvenir napkins, and decorations to support a noble charity attracting many attendees.
Marriage licenses shown for Charles W Talley and Nannie C Cratchiey of Frederick and George A Ster and Cora Belle Nichols of near Bartonayilie. Broke Down: John Best's milk wagon broke on West Patrick Street at the bridge, with milk loss. Hood's Sarsaparilla ad claims wonders and natural remedies.
iN USCLE LAWS BANDS, Mr. A. Gregg Miller, late discount clerk of the Central National Bank, Frederick, indicted for larceny and bonds fraud. He was taken to Baltimore after a grand jury in Frederick county returned a charge for alleged offenses dating to 1895 and 1906, with U S Commissioner EB Goldaborough issuing a warrant. His counsel may seek moving the case to Frederick for trial.
The twentieth annual session of the Grand Lodge of Maryland L O G T resumed in Kemp Hall with installation of officers including Grand Chief Templar Howard O Emmone and Grand Councilor Charles W Grawford. Delegates elected J K Galther and J Konrad Dbig as representatives to the International Supreme Lodge in Zurich, Switzerland in June. L O G T members pledged donations for a propagation fund and Juvenile Temple work, and the session adjourned to meet next year in Baltimore.
Thanksgiving activities at New Midway and Yellow Springs feature flag exercises, church service, and speakers on gratitude. Attendees include Miss Cora Shaw and families visiting Frederick. A horse accident near Woodstoro caused a buggy to overturn with no serious injuries. Wheat in Frederick trades at 88 cents per bushel.
Cap tain Beckley of Company A Frederick First Regiment Maryland National Guard faced court martial for disobeying a brigade order at Camp Lowndes Frederick. The eight hour session ended with written evidence to Adjutant General Wilmer. Beckley defended that missing camp property belonged to the state. Spectators included Brigadier General Higgs and Colonels Pace Markoe Riggs.
Agnes Wallace Villakes opens a week at Whitney's Opera House on Griswold Street as Madge Carlton in The World Against Her. The Detroit Journal notes her strong public appeal and packed house, praising her performance and the show’s dramatic arc toward a hopeful ending.
The YMCA membership race between Reds and Yellows grows exciting with Reds 64 and Yellows 63? at last tally. The contest closes Tuesday night at 10. Skating on frozen ponds draws youngsters to Krapitz’s pond as ice reaches about one and a half inches. Flour prices rise 20 cents per barrel with high grade flour now around 540. Mary B Heffner of Adamstown shows a blooming cactus with eight flowers.
Local group of young ladies will gather Saturday evening at seven eighty to rehearse for the Kerntyal production. The meeting emphasizes preparation for an upcoming event with practice and coordination among participants.
The Alumnae Association of Frederick Female Seminary expresses deep sorrow at the death of Mrs. Joseph H. Apple, vice president of the Women's College. They pledge to attend her funeral in a body, extend sympathy to her husband and family, and publish the resolutions in local papers. Also includes notices of Carnival plans, holiday sales, and charitable events with local merchants and groups in Baltimore and Frederick.
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