Purely Personal Notices From Middletown County
A compilation of social notes from Dover to Frederick highlights family ties and travel. Frank Brown visits his Dover grandfather Joseph Brown in Myersville. Mrs. Martha Mercer returns from Middletown. Mollie Dixon visits Knoxville and returns to Osh. George Sommers visits from Shady Grove with Mary Ziesecker from Greencastle. Elizabeth Cramer returns from Baltimore. P. A. Beatty visits Middletown. Mrs. D. H. Bants returns to Cumberland with her son after a dog bite in Martinsburg. Capt. Q. Beckley returns from Baltimore. Edward Tyler and J. W. Jenkin in Frederick and Hagerstown respectively. O. S. Whiffler in Liberty. Miss Emily Pampel returns home to Liberty. Damie Carlisle visits Rev. Shulenberger’s family. G. S. Shuford visits Broad Run area. Lala Mae Doub visits near Frederick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Brown
J. Newton Brown
Dover
New Jersey
Joseph Brown
Myersville
Martha Mercer
Middletown
Ifinanc
Hagerstown
Washington County
Mollie Dixon
J.P. Biser
Knoxville
Osha
Misa Minonta
Ellison Ostorn
Mimasquan
N. J
George Sommers
Shady Grove
Mary Zisecker
Greencastle
Lemuel Shifler
Elizabeth Cramer
Harmony
Remabarg
Weat Mulberry Street
Baltimore
Edward
Tyler
Frederick
J. W. Jenkin
Whiffler
Liberty
Misa Emily Pampel
BP. F. Pampel
Lee EU
Rem
Daystown
John BR. Keyes
Damie V. Carlisle
Washington Street
Hagarmtown
Shulenberger
G. 5. Shuford
Visi
Broad Run
Rick County
Lala Mae Doub
Lawful Grip to Beer Party Ends in Fines and Escape
A party at a Buckeystown area home involved Cora and Thomas Grom Cisrence Robinson and Ernest Jobnson as they drank and became merry after a keg of beer. Officer Hobbs arrested three. Jobnson escaped. Magistrate Bier fined Cora and Thomas Gregsons a dollar each and exnactd Robinson. George H. Ingram, a habitual drinker, was committed to Montevee Hospital for 39 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora
Thomas Grom
Cisrence Robinson
Ernest Jobnson
Hobbs
Jobnson
Bieer
Thomas Gregsons
Robinson
George H. Ingram
Buckeystown
Montevee Hospital
Biser
Ingram
Frederick Lodge No 14 Officers Elected for 1897
Frederick Lodge No 14 in Maryland elected officers for one year starting January 1, 1897. Names include John C. Weast MB W, Joseph Ridercor Pore W, Wm A Hahe Overseer, Alfred Ritter Recorder, G Edward Myer Guide, William B Storm Financier, Frank B Rappingtonp Receiver, William Filer W, John Herabber ger O W, George W Bittle Myersville, and Alfred Ritter Trustee three years. Dr L M Zimmerman and George W Bittle viewed an English sparrow in Myersville, noting a wholly white bird except wing tips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Lodge
Maryland
John C. Weast
W. Joseph Ridercor
Wm. A. Hahe
Alfred Ritter
G. Edward Myer
William B. Storm
Frank B. Rappingtonp
William ©. Filer
John Herabberger
O. W
Grand Lodge
Trustes
William F. Chilton
L. M. Zimmerman
George W Bittle
Myersville
Billie
Myeraville
Hog Cholera Devastates Montgomery County Farms
Reports from farmers across Montgomery county describe heavy losses due to hog cholera. In Cedar Grove and Barneayue neighborhoods many compensate to purchase pork. One farmer, C B H Walker, records 75 hogs dead, valued at $400.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery County
Cedar Grove
Barneayue
C. BH. Walker
Sunday Church Services Across Town Reported
A long list of local church services appears for tomorrow including Rev. L. Mere, Rev. W. J. McBearty, Rev. Dr. Eschbach, and Rev. Luther Kahlman at multiple congregations. Also notes dedications, Christmas program plans, and a planned parish division inquiry by Rev. H. C. E. Costello with boundaries described.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coun
Johe
Astholle Charen
James
Moontsindale
Pest
Atill
Usvel
Evangelical Reformed
E.R. Eschbach
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Luther Kahlman
All Saints’ Episcopal Church
Lime Klin M. E
Peter Anstadt
York
Ezra Keller
Wittenberg College
Springfold
Ohio
Middletown Valley
Church of God Meatinghouse
Rocky Springe
Montgomery
Philhower
John W. Biser
United Brethren Church
C. W. Stinespring
Geo. E. Jones
Baltimore
Presbyterian Church
Bunday School
Weatminder League
Trinity M. E. Church
South
Epworth League
Autjed
Holy Ghost Power
Joel
Br. John’s
Artenia
Antonius
Arms
H. C. E. Costello
St. Pants Episcopal Church
Sharpaburg
Protestant Episcopal Church
Diocese of Maryland
St John’s Pariah
Aew Parish
Antietam Parish
Antietam
Potomac River
Wraabington
Frederick Counties
Crampton
Black Rock
First Baptist Church
Borow
Maryland Trotters
Isaiah
Postoffice Aspirants Endorsed for Thurmont and Graceham
Local authorities were urged to address the postoffice matter. On Saturday, the Republican District Central Committee met and endorsed J Henry Cover for Thurmont postmaster and Wm J Cremer for Graceham postmaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thurmont
Graceham
Republican District Central Committee
J. Henry Cover
Wm. J. Cremer
Market Gossip and Christmas Food Outlook at Local Market
The market reports a cold morning but active trade as dealers anticipate Christmas. Vendors praise New York apples, expect a strong apple season, and list prices for fruit, vegetables, poultry, and meats. Prices include onions 8 cents per peck, butter 90 cents per pound, chickens 35 cents live, turkeys 1.24 per pound dressed, beef various cuts, and fruits like bananas 10–35 cents per dozen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylors
Sundsy meeting address to be given by Mr Eichel sberger
The Sundsy meeting for men will feature an address by Mr Eichel sberger. The membership contest grows more competitive as each elder tries to raise the score. The Reds lead with 664 to Yellown 72. The Literary Society held a brief meeting with impromptu talks on topics chosen for the speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sundsy
Eichelsberger
Yellown
Literary Society
Good Boats Improve Road Adjacent to Catoctla Creek
Mr. Martin Gaver raises and widens the overflowed roadbed south of Ellerton. The project is underway with visible improvements as farmers haul rock and gravel reducing costs. County commissioners have supplied stone statics for early operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Gaver
Catoctla Creek
Ellerton
Hears Yield From Middletown Area Farm
Henry C. Remsburg, a prosperous farmer near Middletown, harvested 510 barrels from 30 acres this season. He reports 180 barrels from 10 acres and 50 barrels from 20 acres totaling 510 barrels, averaging about 17 barrels per acre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry C. Remsburg
Middletown
Foot Cat Injury at Midide Town
Foot Cat named Albert Young residing with his mother two miles west of Midide town was cutting logs when the axe glanced striking the inside of his right foot. The blow created a deep gash about a inch long. He was attended to locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Young
Mididie
Modena Mother Endorses Syrup of Figs for Children
The Moderna Mother notes her children respond best to the pleasant Syrup of Figs when seeking laxative relief, finding it more acceptable than other remedies. She asserts it is the true remedy, Syrup of Figs manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Company only.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Fig Syrup Company
Commissioners Named to Study Statue in Memorial Hall
The governor appointed J Wirth Randall Roverdy Johnson Charlee J Borsparte J Alfred Pesrce and Thomes W Hak to form a commission. They will report on the advisability of placing a statue of Francis Scott Key in Memorial Hall and his remains in ML Olive Cemetery Frederick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Wirth Randall
Roverdy Johnson
Charlee J. Borsparte
J. Afred Pesrce
Thomes W. Hak
Maryland
Washlog
Kenator Randall
Memorial Hall
Francia
Doct Koy
ML Olvet
Frederick
Mamoas Colored Turfman and Local Medical Notices
Willem Davia, famed Maryland turf driver, died recently. known for avoiding pockets and guiding horses to wins. Also reported are surgical cases: Mrs. Samuel B. Mentzer healed of a 40 pound tumor at Johns Hopkins. D. Bussard’s wife recovering after a surgical operation. and a phantom attempt to move a New York Regiment monument shaft at Sharpsburg, with a custom wagon being built for the task.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamoas
Willem Davia
Tus News
Maryland
James Bmith
Woodaboro
Belog
Samuel B. Mentzer
Burkltteville
This County
Eshimores
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Wilson
Baltimore
Sho
New York Regiment
Sharpsburg Station
Ite
Antiotam Battlefeld
Government Road
George Poffen Ir
Endowment Fund Meeting At Lancaster York Pa
A meeting in the endowment fund campaign of Franklin and Marshall College was held at York courthouse last evening. Speakers included ex Attorney General Hensel state Superintendent Schaeffer President Stahr and Rev Ambrose Schmidt. York plans to subscribe 10000 to the fund and a change at the Rhod is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankin and Marshall College
Lancaster
York
W. A. Hensel
N. C. Schaeffer
D. D
John 8. Stahr
Franklin and Marshall College
Ambrose Schmidt
Ahren Wanater
Public Schools of
Railroad Talk Says Beetown Line May Reach Boonsboro
Jennings and Lynch of the Heraratown electric road were in Boonsboro Sunday and discussed plans to extend the line to that town via Beaver Creek. A connect with the Middletown road at Boonsboro could follow in the near future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennings and Lynch
Heraratown
Boonsboro
Beaver Creek
Middletown
Potomac River Freezes Over Cumberland Bridge Area
The Potomac River above Cumberland freezes as boys cross the ice near the bridge. Skating is good along the edges and several people enjoy the conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Feroz
Potomac
Cumberland
Branewick workers still at task through week
Asseszora C A Rice W Scott Kefanner and Petar Hemp remain at Branewick work, with the week likely to be spent finishing their assignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Rice
W. Scott Kefanner
Petar
Branewick
Beloved College Memoir Promotes Noble Womanhood
The Woman's College of Frederick Maryland expresses sorrow for the vice president's bereavement and honors Mrs Apple as a devoted teacher. Resolutions praise her scholarly qualities and duty, urging students to emulate her unselfish life and to share copies with the family and two church publications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's College
Frederick
Corisis
Ami
Basie A. Wisit
KatTubina Clip Pucess
Jama C. Wisano
Tha Woman's College
Kaffee Klatsch at Ladies Auxiliary Ball Soars in Evening
The Kaffee Klatsch benefit, hosted by the Ladies Auxiliary of the M.A. ended last night with a larger turnout and strong receipts toward clearing the association’s debt. The Ghost Drill repeated drew enthusiastic applause from a large audience as Josie Thomas and others performed. Proceeds will reduce the auxiliary’s indebtedness and reflect the group’s faithful efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keflee & Atech
Elage
B. 5. Etchelberger
Miesis Josie Thomas
Josale Thomas
Rees Berger
Grace Lampe
Battie Hildebrand
Mary Briab
Duval
Jenio Wiliams
Marr Young
Mes. Kolb
Pearl Bader
Jeesie Ser- Reil Quites
Auxillary
Re slur monthly meeting and Carnival plans noted
A historical notice collection mentions a December 7th meeting of a local Men’s Association, carnival dates on the 8th to 10th at the Opera House, and a chorus orchestra. It lists venue details at City Hotel and Court Street addresses, plus vendors offering holiday goods, oysters, flour, spices, and various groceries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera House
Rhoder’ Foll Orchestra
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Daily News
Pras
Heegartas Poteiol
Pao
Eleca
Cowie
Asrmerton
D.C
W. J. Moors
Seerretentee
Boliday Furniture Drugegist
Hemet Land Co
L. Carty, Cash
Wl. A. Rice, Secyawa
P. Marah
Remington, Atty
Hewes, Trastes
Scene Epernenoeee
Walker & Co
White
Our City
G. A
Salvation Army
Beatz Atrest
Wilkens
Fellows
Cox
Handsome Crew
Bockeystown
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Rocky Ridge
Synod
Nex
Dat Absyali
Tou
Asl
Mr. DeGrange
McKinley
Deslers
Chriatmas
New York
Tham
Mit
Moses
Bis
Endowment Fund
Bhod
J. E Attcheron
Ctoe
Ths
Kaffee Klatsch
Efe
Court Street
A. P. Marsh
Baldwins
Spies
Russatts
Delaware
Malden’s
Alton Rohrbach’s
Next City
Allen Rohrbeck
Text City Hotel
Farpesiox
Hanruer
North
Pace Street
Alonso Expy
Hartley
City Hotel
Brish Brothers
Bimmons
Best & Kepler
Bigat Place
Esr
Karissa
Laltery
Onr
Moicane
Jobn HN Hendrickson
Astrachan
Tare Giinek
LavIki
Jem Bey
Jobn Henpnkzson
Pargalns
F. V. Staub
Doll Brothers
Brothers
North Market BT
Cal
Dow Burornrma
N. Market Street
Wilbur & Sons
Hotice
BOTA
Railing Grocery CO
Central Hardware CO
Dupont Schultz & Kings
Callard
Cenran Harpwars C
Pin-Cuahion Advertia Ing Ganda
Batt
CEM
Iemekt
Rodock & Neidia
A. T. Bice & Sone
A. T. Rice & Song
Ye E Walker & CO
Saroue
McOgeorge
Jas K. Warez
Allaor “Et
Ilua
Tay
Abuman Tbart
Aege
Dow
Markeell & Tehall
Joe Remsburg
Market St
Groff Hou
Saksapariela
WE Selgit
J. J. Remsburg
Doll's
Cara
Mahzen Beer
A. B. Hargett
Muscatel
Vaisness
London
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