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Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1891

Page

4

Local Church Notes and Holiday Events in 1581 Town

The issue lists sermons and services at AL E Church Walkersville and United Brethren church. Grace Reformed Church to hold a festival with refreshments. St Mark's Lutheran buys Straub property for 5700 to build a new church. Christmas program at Central Chapel planned for Dec 2. Immaculate Conception Masses at St John’s in the morning. Ministers to assist in Reformed Church dedication with Rev J Oliver Miller and others scheduled to preach.

AL. E Walkersville A.B. Kline Young Peoples Society United Brethren Church Grace Reformed Church More Pike St. Mark’s Lutheran Hagerstown Straub Raytalti St.John’s Athebirch Sodality Migs Apies Doll Edward Doll The Reformed Church J. Oliver Miller York Migatetown Elose Ae ‘Fmar Fetenon

Purely Personal News of Departures and Visits

Purely personal notes list residents and visitors heading to cities like Raleigh Baltimore and Washington for work timber hunting or schooling. Names include Plessant Baker Thos Dougherty Wm Schindler Chas Difendal P E H Birley Charles Beefer Elva Miller Margie Bins G C Zimmerman among others. Households ship effects and social gatherings occur as locals travel on B and O and PRR trains.

Birs. Lewis Baker Raleigh N. C Thos Dougherty Mt Jackson Wm. Schindler Chas. Ditfendal West Seven Street

Robbery at Sheppard's Restaurant In Kansas Alley

Joseph W. Cumbash, colored, employed at Sheppard's restaurant, reported thieves entered his home in Karger's alley last night. A pair of sleeve buttons, socks and other articles were stolen.

Petty Hobbert Joseph W. Cumbash Sheppard's Karger’s Alley

Fire Company Hattess Elects Officers for Year

The Enited Fire Company held four meetings to nominate officers for the new year. President Jacob B. Tyson led the session with secretary Julia G. Bennett absent sick. A long slate of candidates was named for president and other posts, with election set for the first Monday evening in January.

Enited Fire Company Joe Dasenry Jacob B. Trson Julia G. Bennett HL Heck Tae Waleh Fen Palito Tew Messe H. B Wartiely Elmer Wextwarnt Wm_.James Ssme Jacob B. Tyson Frederick J. Nelson Beie Arrestes Lewis Tia Karnes Philip Nushane Winkleaan Geo Haosbes Robert Ery Geo Chew Pipeman Ricketes Vhas W. BurcksBt Hahn Ic. Yinker Chas. Kachner John Keefer Eugene Phobas Fersicht Phos Henry B Bennetts Fred We Banmoon Augustus Obenderfer Frank B. Keefer Joseph Walling John W. Ashbaugh Geo. T. M. Shutter Wm. F. Schmidt Bronday Junior Steam Fire Engine Company Te Standing Vith FP. B. Sappington Ed. Koontz John C. Motter Thomas Wolfe Philip Whisner Augustis Lebherz David Freshour Ernest Atoberly Joe Brengle C. He Robertson John Eisenhauer Anneth ‘Uung Harry Danner Daniel Crimins Gerson Cape R.& Young Daniel Ef Pipeman George Esterly George Ihorn George R. Lewis Jacob Kintz En. Lochner Lewis Schwearinser W. Hengman Peter Wolfe Brenglé John H. Koontz Lef Truckman George Seibert Robert Gourad Trukmen William Broderick Shipley Val ‘NeCléary Henry ‘Wineberg F. Thomas

Funeral for Dr James Welker Held in Monrovia

Funeral services for Dr James Welker were held at his Monrovia residence today at noon, with Rev Luther Rubim officiating. After the rites, the remains were transported to Frederick for interment at Clivet cemetery. The ceremony drew a large crowd reflecting the high esteem in which Mrs Walker was held, with Frederick County ties and a note of Canada connections among relatives.

James? Welker Monrovia Luther Rubim Frederick Walker Frederick County Wasdeak Clara Bastgis Lennox Canada Afr

Sunday Concert Convicts Band Leader in Gambling Case

Washington County Court yesterday convicted Paris Chambers of the Great Southern Band of Baltimore for gambling at Byrne's Island on a Sunday last August. He was fined $100 with costs, held responsible for excursionists’ actions. Also notes school entertainment at City Opera House on December 13 with Prof. A. W. Hawks assisting to raise funds for Female High School.

Washington County Paris Chambers Great Southern Band of Baltimore Byrne's Island Bil Chambers City Opera House A. W. Hawks

Frederick Council of the Royal Arcanum Meeting and Elections

At this evening's Frederick Council of the Royal Arcanum meeting several candidates will be initiated and the annual officer election for the ensuing year will be held. Real estate transfers show John E. Rodgle and wife to Daniel Miller with transfers of ways water rights and land interests for fifteen dollars.

Royal Arcanum Frederick Council of the John E. Rodgle Daniel Miller

Gate and Lecturer to Lead Benefit Lecture in City Opera House

Capt James T Long of Gettysburg renowned battlefield guide and lecturer will speak at the City Opera House on Thursday evening to benefit Bernold's Post G A H Demonstrations cover Gettysburg excursion details and honor local veterans.

James T. Long Gettysburg City Opera House Bernold Jamest. Lose Lancaster County Isarie Lowes

Rising Maryland items from News of the State

Across Maryland reports shift from church dedication to local deaths and arrests. Notes include the Nikt Memorial Church dedication near Ortenton, the death of Paul 4 doifmas a Carothe county farmer, an assault arrest in Keward county, and a freight wreck on the B and C Rail Road at Cherry Run delaying travel eight hours. Also recorded are the forfeiture and release of the schooner Maggie W Clair for oyster law violations, Mrs. Catharine Bowie’s death near Rockville at eighty three, George M. Parke’s recent swearing in as Carroll county’s register of wills, and bail details for Nathaniel Baumgartner in Annapolis amid dredging and concealment charges.

Reese Wiha Bosttek Exston Ortenton Paul 4 Doifmas Carothe County Gap Bellask Lancaster, Oxford and Southern Cecil County James L. Vallandingham Christian Church Maggie W-Clair Cherry Run Catharine Lucretia Bowie Richard Johns Bowie Rockville George M. Parke Register of Wills Carroll County Nathaniel H. Baumgartner Annapolis

Prison Jail Board Meet At Court House

The Board of Charities and Correction met at 2 pm in the jail for a regular monthly session. Sheriff Cromwell reported 39 prisoners on the State side and 20 on the corporation side with 18 white and 6 colored in the State unit, 19 white and 1 color ed on the corporation side. State prisoners included 10 for larceny, 1 for liquor sale without license, 1 for embezzlement, 3 for assault, 2 for assault and battery, 1 for destruction of property, and 1 for vagrancy. Corporation prisoners totaled 17 vagrants and one each for cursing, drinking, disorderly conduct, and disturbing the peace. The board then inspected the jail. Reynolds Post G A R officers for the coming year were elected: Post Commander Captain P L Hiteshew, Senior Vice Commander Captain W Saunders, Junior Vice Commander Thos Crouse, Chaplain J N Zimmerman, Surgeon Dr D F McKinney, Officer of the Day Edward Murray, Officer of the Guard 3M Firestone. Four delegates and four alternates were chosen for the State department camp. Installation of officers is set for the first Monday night in January, with further subordinate appointments to follow.

Board of Chc Board of Charities and Correction Rouse Cromwell Whlen Corporation Reynolds Post G. A W Saunders Thos. Crouse J.N. Zimmerman Firestone State Department

Orphans Court and Lodge News Items

The third and final account of executors for Samuel Pfentz was settled with distribution. An order to sell real estate in Jacob Houpt’s estate was issued. Inventories for Sarah Stoner’s estate were filed. Parity Lodge formed a two sisters two brothers committee to rivass resolutions on Clara V Walker’s death and to send a floral emblem to her family, planning a funeral procession from Good Templar Hall at 2 30. Mayor Bruner received three cases: Sis Higgins and Beckie Higgins jailed 10 days and $1 35 fine for disturbing the peace. Edward Stanley fined 1 55 for disorderly conduct.

John S. Pfentz Henry Hyder Samuel Pfentz Jacob Houpt Sarah Stoner Parity Lodge Rivass Clara V. Walker Good Templar Hall Sis

Assault Case Involving Dennis Middletown

Gonstabie Brengle arrested Dennis Middletown on a charge of assault and battery against his wife. A hearing is scheduled before Magistrate Turner this afternoon at 3 o'clock.

Gonstabie Brengle Dennis Middletown Turner

Martinsburg Poised for Third Bank In City

Steps toward establishing a third bank in Martinsburg are underway as stock subscriptions are now being solicited. The leaders believe there is ample room for another banking institution. Marriage licenses issued include Scout W. Bittinger of Frederick and Lucy Snoos of Carroll County.

Martinsburg Scout W. Bittinger Frederick, Inc Lucy Snoos Carroll County

Fine Boston Symphony concert thrills City Opera House audience

A large crowd at City Opera House enjoyed the Boston Symphony Orchestra Club under PQYMOGCla auspices. The program featured Bach, Delibes, Verdi, and Brahms with solos by Laura Burnham and Louis Kapp. critics praised the artistry, bowing, and moving passages, and the audience lingered in awe.

City Opera House Boston Pqy.m.ogcla Mons Lois Kapp Frederick E Bobo Arthur Laseur Fr. Recquey Bute Clarence Miller W. Avgermuende Laura Bernham Rucquoy Daveuryp Husgarien Dioce Brahms Boston Symphory Orchestral Club Ying Symphony Barnham

Weighty porkers and local notices from Johnsville district

Johnsville correspondence lists recent slaughter weights for hogs by Alexander Buffington Frank Fox Wesley Myere and Thomas Albaugh plus weights 323 387 320 303 351 363 378 381 410 345 239 319 359 321 and 396 355 Also notes on residents William Grossnickle Jacob Zimmerman Charles Staley Daniel Wastler and others with property work illnesses and visits across Harrisville Yellow Springs and nearby towns including transfers and local trades.

Johnsville Alexander Buffington Mir Frank Fox Wesley Myere Thomas. Albaugh Isaac Koons William C. Grossnickle David Grossnickle Ohio A. W. Burkhart Jacob Charles W. Staley Daniel Wastler Wm. HB. Cannon Daniel Kiine Sylvester Moaa Harrisville Wm. H. Harris

Staley Lightner Wedding in Yellow Springs Area

In Frederick county on December 1 Calvin L. Sissey of Germantown Ohio wed Miss Nettie Lightner of Yellow Springs vicinity per Rev Zerger Lewistown CAABDS OUT. Edwin F Abell announces marriage of daughter Mary to Dr James Dun ley Morgan on December 2 in Baltimore county.

Staley—Lightner Jonathan Shankie Yellow Springs Frederick County Calvin L. Sissey Germantown Ohio Nettie Lightner Zerger Lewistown Edwin F. Abell Mary James Dunley_ Morgan Baltimore County

Sickness and injuries in local residents list

The column reports several residents ill or injured including A B Kolb on the sick list and Master Ward son of Joseph Eisenhiller on the sick list. John Mahony described as a respectable colored man in the circles of hyip drothens is ill at home. Ward William K Bond injured by dynamite at Brucawick is recovering. Mrs Eden Huwant paralyzed Sunday night slightly better. Harry Sahm of Frederick home with aunt Mrader man Wesessing Baltimore. mother also ill.

Smith John Crabbs Yellow Springs Robert D- Eston James R. Harley Skids Capt. C. Staley T. E.R. Miller Lewistown James N. Linton Annie Whitmore Woodsboro Abe Hedges Lewiston Rob. Deston Charles Stone Bloomfield J. B. Cannon Middletown Valley Robert D. Eston Wolfsville A. B. Kolb Third Street Master Ward Joseph F. Eisenhiller Washer Rice Mahinix John Mahony Hyip Drothens Harry Sahm Preierick Mraderman Wesesing Baltimore Mosher

Deaths of Morningstar and Bowie In Local Notices

Mrs Keziah Morningstar of Dobnaville aged 73 dies at home after Sunday morning hours. Funeral held at Johns ville A E church with interment in adjoining cemetery. Mrs Catherine Lucretia Bowie, widow of Judge Richard Johns Bowie, dies at 2 am at Rockville home in 83rd year after paralytic stroke. Her husband served in Congress and was chief judge in the sixth district. Lelia Smothers, eight, dies of pneumonia on Bentz street. funeral planned at Mt. cemetery premises.

Mommingstal Keziah Morningstar Dobnaville Charles Hall Boonsboro Wm. Ness Carroll County Hirenesle Boone Jobsevile Edward Orningstar Montgomery County Jasper Morningstar Elon Bridge Daniel W. Morningstar Johnsville Richard J. Bowle Congress Lelia Smoy Lelia Smothers Rome Bentz Streat

Barbara Fritchie Charged as Common Scold in Frederick

In Read taie street, Barbara Fritchie of 35 Washington Street faces a charge of delay and being a common scold. Neighbors testified she scolded them incessantly for six months, often shouting from windows, with late night outbursts. Prosecutor Edward Bitner notes repeated abuse to his family and that Mrs Fritchie kept up nagging well past midnight. A likely conviction is anticipated ahead of trial.

Barbara -Fritchie Barbara Fritchie Whittier Stonewall Jackson Frederick Tomne Edward Bitner Hia George Hale Mirs. Fritchie Susan Alor

County Officials Meet as Eu Named Tax Collector

In the sherwegon session of the county commissioners Mr S. Wau 8 Eu was appointed tax collector for the county. A business group visited the jail at 2 PM yesterday. Hotel arrivals list includes Orry Heren Jb Fingersit HG Martin Piss J. 11. Katie and others. Names of many Symphony Orchestra Club members, including George W. Caster and A. Woodson, among attendees from Syracuse Washington and Pa. Fourteen from the county were noted in travel lists with several from Centreville and Hanover areas.

Sherwegon Board of County Commissioners Wau Buantis Leukater Yestertsy Orry Heren Jb. Fingersit HG. Martin Piss Katie H. BL Oeerbert Freak White J. Resexbert Tieure W. E. Hurd Syracuse Boston Symphosr Orchestra George W. Caster A. Woodson Frask Cote Ihita Wlw. Evans Deyton Cy Ales Dorsey Ecl Oliver Batu James Edgarton Washington D. C C. W. Hofland Caniin Hovex W. C. Cungeman A. Sheic Beto Leclair Welhington C.J. McCarty Columbia C. A EL Mot Taneytown G. K. Keyser Hanover Umlié Grurr Hovee Jr. Green Centreville Dr. C. WY. Watson Washington, D. C P. WL. Spotten

Local café survives as court case unfolds

A chaotic, error filled note reports a person from Pennsylvania in jail on a race crime charge. It mentions a magistrate Wilson and a café remaining open until Thursday. The fragmentary item lacks clear dates or names beyond vague references.

Penesrtvania Ciy

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