Personal News From Frederick County Residents
Purposely local notes outline visits and travels of residents. Miss Jennie Beachley visits her uncle Ezra Beachley in Hagerstown while Richard Potts returns from Charlottesville. Others include Mrs. Nannie Main from Buckeystown in Frederick, Mezera and friends at Emmittsburg, J B M Kober in Westminster, Wm H Jacobs en route to Washington for holidays, and Marion Thompson visiting in the city. D C Winebrewer attends Parkersburg Railroad directors in Baltimore, Alderman Joseph Eisenhauer on Baltimore business, Mrs. John J. Kunkel leaving for Baltimore then Chicago, Jennie R Beale returning from Wellesley for Xmas, and Laura Cronenburg back from Washington after caring for her mother-in-law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Beachley
Frederick County
Ezra Beachley
East Washington Street
Hagerstown
Richard Potts
Charlottesville
Nannie Main
Buckeystown
Frederick
Mezera
Wm. Eichelberger
Buck Glessner
Emmittsburg
John BM. Kober
Westminster
Wm. H. Jacobs
Washington
Marion Thompson
Near New Market
D. C. Winebrewer
Baltimore
Parkersburg
B. & O. Railroad
Jos. P. Eisenhauer
John J. Kunkel
Wm. H. Rameburg
Chicaso
Jennie R. Beale
Wellesly College
Wellesly
Laura Cronenburg
Urbana
World’s Fair Photographed Featured in Variety Notices
Items note appointments in the State Grange committee on transportation, praise for Shepp’s World’s Fair Photographed as a keepsake, and reports from newspapers on True Irish Hearts and other theatre notes. Also mentions hog weights and a new gauger appointment in Montgomery County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Grange
Baltimotre
George H. Miller
Frederick County
New York Mirror
Brunswick
Evening Bulletin
Philadelphia
Shepp
Montreal Gazette
Westminster
Vermont
S. F. Reisenker
Washington W. White
King’s Distillery
Montgomery
Chesns County Herald
Albion
N. Y
Leesing
Fragmentary Names List from County Document
A garbled OCR list presents numerous names and places including Moore Boston George Becker Yors Tromis Smith Virginia M B Miller Plitsboore Roberts Westminster F G Morrow J KE Psimer P phil H Newcomer Harrisburg J A Seely M B Brown H M Burger Miss Greenleaf Thos Skebhen C C Danéle BR B Msgrader Baltic EB W Gil bert Kssamezoo John Wilson wife Ocean Grove Mrs A Baravis Dr Hardesty Washington S D Hicks C P Martin Magerstown B W Carter Cincinnati county Canais Horse W A Turner Mt Ephraim C Hemsley Belti more J McCarthy Columbia Mrs A Q Carlin Washington D C TE Darbelley Chicago 11 from the county Gretr Hotst John F Jones John H Bron Thurston Simon B Stewart Damascus Md 21 from the county
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crrz Horex
Mt. Ephraim
Chimes Repaired at Reformed Church
The Reformed Church chimes were repaired this morning by sexton Mr F T Rhodes after three ropes broke. He tested the repaired bells himself, and they chimed successfully.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrr
F. T. Rhodes
Second public entertainment of the F C M C A Literary Society
The Kemp Hall audience enjoyed music from the Rice and Eader orchestras and a varied program. Debates on woman suffrage ended with a 2–1 negative verdict. judges were Apple, Nicodemus, and Smith. The president praised the society as beneficial beside the church and as elevating as religion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F.C
M.C. A. Literary Society
Kemp
Troom
Rice and
Eader
Frohsicmn
Biggs
J.E R. Wood
D. E. Herbert
George Washington
G. L. Renner
Wm. Brust
Fleb. Moore
Johnny
Roger Wood
Bennet
George M. Esder
W. A. Staley
G. R. Wickham
J. Ed Rice
Cass. A. Apple
William H. Nicodemus
Granville
M. Smith
Oine
Court session records multiple 19th century cases
The circuit court Thursday and Friday sessions heard cases involving Kaplan Bros v Streep, Gesey v Johnson over goods and solvency, a Brandenburg Sheoff verdict for $40, Gesey v Johnson later $11, and Bruce Ogle Jr. v Biggs & Bro over wheat share and an overdue note of $33.50. Appellate and magistrate rulings noted with attorney appearances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Kaplan
Kaplan Bros
John A. T. Streep
John A. Gesey Ve
Grahame Johnson
FL J. Nelson
Berg
Appellee
FL. Stoner
J .C. Motter
Bruce Ogle Jrs
Wm. H
Messrs. Biggs
Ogle
Bar
Diehl Reading Club Meets At Saint Ingle’s
Miss Diehl’s Reading Club gathered at Rev St Ingle’s with large attendance. Hostess kindness, pleasing committee selections, and Miss Diehl’s reading style made it a standout meeting. Program included Christmas on the Delaware and Mark Twain’s The Canvassers Tale. next meet set for Dec 15 at W C Keller’s on West Patrick Street. The Philomathean Society plans its regular weekly session with mock Congress continuing tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Dieel
Miss Diehl
W. C. Keller
West Patrick Street
THE
Philomatheans
Philomathean Literary Society
Lodge News Purity Lodge Details Unwritten Work Instruction
Purity Lodge 24s held a meeting in Citizens' National Bank rooms. Delegates to the Grand Lodge explained the unwritten work of the order as directed by D. R. W. G. T. Rice. Attendees gave full attention to the instructors. the session was very interesting throughout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purity Lodge
Citizens’ National Bank
Grand Lodge
T. Rice
Funeral of Mrs O Neill Returns to City
Remains of Mrs. O Neill widow of the late Thomas H O Neill arrived from Baltimore yesterday at 1120 am. The funeral was from the cars with Rev Mr Hawk of Trinity Methodist Church officiating. Pallbearers included K A H Hunt Dr Bowlas Mr Robert McPherson and Mr W H B Eichie. Interment was at Mt Cemetery. Undertaker listed as Air W B B Etc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Neill
Thomas H. O'Neill
Baltimore
Mr. Hawk
Trinity Methodist Church
K. A. H. Hunt
Bowlas
Robert dicPherson
W.H
Eichi
Mttery
Air
Painful Accident in Gro Park Leaves Man Hurt
Charles Groa of Gro Park suffered a severe sprain when a horse he was handling on Montevue avenue fell and trapped his fez. He missed the market yesterday morning due to the injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Groa
Gro ® Park
Work of Death and Church Sermon Remarks
Mrs Archibild Thompson died Wednesday in Waynesboro Pennsylvania. She was the mother of Mrs Maggie Long of Middleton in the county. The Rev Dr Parkhurst of New York said in a recent sermon that Christ was a nuisance in his time and that church members need not give much for those who were not.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ahuchibild Thomp
Archibild Thompson
Waynesboro
Maggie Long
Middle‘town
This County
Parkhurst
New York
Ingenious Book of Cigar Boxes Shaped as a Holy Heart
Liberty craftsman C F Hitzelberger creates a book form artifact from cigar boxes, carved and varnished with a glass lid. A heart wax contains a spear red tipped, symbolizing the Saviour's heart, and the piece ends with a lid replica. He plans to present the gift to Rev Fr Sponteverde of St Peter's Church as a Christmas memento.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Hitzelberger
Liberty
St. Peter's KR
Wedding Bells Echo in Baltimore Hotbed of Faith
The St. Cecilia Guild of Baltimore sang the wedding march at the 1030 o'clock ceremony for Miss Jane Beall Johnson and Mr. Robert Shaw Hart at Memorial Protestant Episcopal Church. Bishop William Present officiated with two rectors assisting. The bride, escorted by her brother John Ross Johnson, wore ivory satin with Duchess lace and pearls. The groom and best man William Tyler Page greeted guests as soft organ music filled the ceremony. The couple depart for a North-bound honeymoon and will reside on Madison Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hart —Johnson
Maryland
Wiliam At. Dame
Frederick Gibson
St. George's
Miss Johnson
Ross Johnson
Frederick
John Ross Johnson
Nannie E. Johnson
Edward Guest Gibson
E. Milton Wells
Nathan H. Johnson
Dalrymple Parran
William Yyler Page
Robert Jones
Hart
North
Madison Avenue
Baltimore
New Year Reception Planned by SoCal Women’s Group
The Ladies Anainsry to the F. C. M. C. A. met in the association parlor and arranged preliminaries for a New Year’s Day reception. The Wednesday socials met at Miss Clears Haller’s with ten couples and rotate hosting duties through winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. C
The Car Arrives At The World’s Fair Exhibit
The handsome funeral car exhibited at the World’s Fair arrived this morning. It was purchased by Mr WW H Biedi 50m of this city. A duplicate en route to Mr Etchison was demolished in a wreck near Frostburg Maryland. The car was built by Crate Breed Manufacturing Company of Cincinnati and is described as one of the handsomest designs shown in Frederick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WW. H- B. Biedi
Etchison
Frostburg
Crate-Breed Manufacturing Company
Cincinnati
Frederick
A Child Enjoys Syrup of Figs As Family Remedy
An old advertisement extols Syrup of Figs as a pleasant laxative for children and a soothing bowel aid for parents. It claims the syrup offers gentle action, mild relief, and satisfying results, urging every family to keep a bottle on hand.
Diverse Local Notices From Elkton To Princess Anne
A partial fire damaged the Caldwell store in Elkton. The Court of Appeals October term adjourns. Mrs. Henry Medford burned in Annapolis by a lamp explosion. Chesapeake City damages verdict favored defendants. Harford farmers fed wheat to cows. A short fall crop was planted. Walter Atken, Mt. Washington Railroad president, dies in Havre de Grace. Samuel L. Bond, Belair court chief, dies at eighty five. Dr. James K. Saulebery, Ridgely resident, dies of grip at thirty four. Miss Catharine Wardeld dies in Clarksville at seventy three. Dr. J. H. Neail on missionary work in Anne Arundel. A church rises at Shadyside. Annapolis prepares to mark State House removal anniversary. Clinton J. White seeks certified ballots from Cecil election. Henry Taylor and Arthur Courtney face execution at Princess Anne for Captain Frank Cooper murder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Caldwell
Elkton
Court of Appeals
Henry Medford
Annapolis
Chesapeake City
Harford County
Walter Atken
Alt. Washington
N. 4
Havre de Grace
Samuel L. Bond
Anne Arundel County
Shadyside
Ann Papolis
St. Mary’s County
Clinton J. White
Cecil County
Thss
Henry Taylor
Arthur Courtney
Princess Anne
Frank Cooper
Handsome Cub Quarters Near Harper's Ferry
Blue Ridge Rod and Gun Club with fifty Washington members bought forty acres in Loudoun County Virginia opposite Sandy Hook Maryland near Harper's Ferry. They start a clubhouse with dining rooms smoking parlor and many rooms costing about 10000 dollars. John H Leopold named steward and superintendent. A road to the clubhouse cost 400 dollars and Potomac provides fine bass hunting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Ridge Rod and Gun Club
Washington
Loudoun County
Sandy Hook
Harper's Ferry
Potomac
Shenandoah
Potomac River
John H. Leopold
Knoxville
Weverton Hotel
Law Court Adjudicates Crimes in Eckstein's Juries
Justice Eckstein presided over trials of Frank Gezzard and Oscar Wood charged with stealing two blankets from sleeping cars at the B and O depot on November 24. Each was committed for grand jury action in 100 dollars bail. Elizabeth Gosnell faced adultery charges, held for grand jury with 50 dollars bail. Alice Cambash and Susan Duise were sent to the hospital by order of Justice Eckstein. In larceny, Daniel Harper was found guilty of stealing two pairs of gloves but released on own recognizance due to small value and prior good character, with his father vouching for appearance when needed, counsel P F Pampel present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Cambash
Susan Duise
Justice Eckstein
Affiter
Daniel Harper
Lime Klin
J. D. Bieberly
Grove
Hewes
Willling
Brand
Wantel
P. F. Pampel
Prominent Figures Possessing Copies of the World’s Fair Portfolio
The list includes Hon. Grover Cleveland President of the United States Hon L RK Euler Mayor of San Francisco California H John B Smith Governor of New Hampshire and Hon Sylvester Pennoyer Governor of Oregon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Promineus Nen
Grover Cleveland
United States
L. RK. Euler
San Francisco
California
H. John B. Smith
New Hampshire
Sylvester Pennoyer
Oregon
Kibert Named New Liberty Principal Miss Norris Joins
Franklinville native Miss M E Norris formerly of Harford county arrives as Liberty School principal designate Bliss Morris to assume the post January 2 1894 Bir W T Colbert temporary Liberty principal to resume Baltimore studies year end A Lodge of Odd Fellows planned in Brunswick amid local secret society interest
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kibert
M.E Norris
Franklinville
Harford County
Liberty
Bliss Morris
Liberty School
Miss Norris
Bir
W. T Colbert
Baltimore
Lodge of
Odd Fellows
Brunswick
Brunsewick
Masons
Knights of Pyihjas
American Mechanics
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Order of
Brotherhood
Runaway Horse Prompted by Fright in Eiberry Ride
Last Monday morning at Eiberry the horse of Mir. CHfton Afills' team bolted after being spooked by a colored bar. Accompanied by Mrs. Mary L. Null, Mills' mother-in-law, the horse ran for a short distance but was caught before causing damage. The bit broke, leaving the horse briefly unmanageable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colored Bar
Mrr. Mills
Mary L. Null
Eiberry
Chimney Fire at Walkersville Residence Quickly Extinguished
A chimney at the home of Mr. H. Clay Stauffer in Walkersville caught fire last night but was extinguished before any damage occurred. Firefighters responded promptly, preventing further harm to the building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Clay Stauffer
Walkersville
Historical Society of Frederick County Opens 1898 Season
The Frederick County Historical Society met at Dr Charles W Hoffman’s rooms for the 1898 04 season opener. An executive committee was elected with John A Lynch as president and Charles W Lieftman as secretary. Members discussed the Stamp Act repeal celebration by the Daughters of the American Revolution and adjourned to meet December 23 at Mrs Etthefv’s residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theo Historical Society
So_eiety
Frederick County
Charles W. Hoffman
Iset
John A. Lynch
Charles W. Lieft
Fred. J. Nelson
Ettehfv
Punctureless Armor Patent for Bicycle Tires
Milford Schindel of Hagerstown has received two patents for a punctureless tire armor using cotton chemically treated between inner and outer tire tubes. Tests show it withstood tacks and nails. He plans to manufacture in Irwin and negotiate with bicycle makers amid strong endorsements and expectations of future patents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Schindel
Milford Schindel
Hagerstown
Schindel
Afr. Schindel
Pleasure and Instruction from the Fair Exhibit
The statement lauds the fair visit and highlights the Shepp souvenir as a source of delightful memories. It extols the great work in art architecture science and more as a lasting instructive example, praised by Governor Clarp Matturws of Indiana.
Disappearance of Archer Gobbert Alarms Harper's Ferry Area
Archer Gobbert, an elderly resident near Harper's Ferry, vanished two weeks ago after leaving home in nighttime attire. Authorities fear he drowned or was killed by a mountain fire raging at the time. no trace has been found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archer Gobbert
Harper's Ferry
Marriage Licences Listed for Lovettsville and Mount Pleasant Districts
James William Lynn and Miss Virgie A Painter of Lovettsville Virginia obtain a marriage licence. William Henry Crum of Woodsboro district and Miss Fannie Alien Sterena of Mount Pleasant district also receive a licence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whudings
Muerried
Luther Kubbnan
George Conrad Smith
Sarah C. Fulmer
Braddock
This County
Luther Kahimar
F. Connell
Minaelle Bailer
This City
Luther Rahiman
James Wm. Lynn
Virgie A. Painter
Lovettsville
Virginia
James William Lynn
London County
Wiliam Henry Crum
Woodshoro District
Fannie Alien Sterena
Mount Pleasant
Turkey rout at City Hotel spurs feather scramble
A turkey escaped from a yard near the City Hotel and ran down the street. A reporter captured the bird as feathers flew. a colored attendant returned it while girls gathered the shed plumes. An Orphans' Court note reports sales of Mortimer P. Trayer estate.
Real Estate Transfer 5 Acre Parcel From Williard to Harriet
Real estate transfer records show James L Williard selling five acres or 118 perches of land to Harriet Williard for 13049 dollars. The notice includes unrelated local advertisements for Hood's Sarsaparilla and Chenille covers, towels, and linens with sale pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James L. Williard
Harriet & Williard
Trade in Chenille Portieres and Lace Curtains
A lively trade report notes low prices and high quality in chenille portieres and lace curtains. The item line includes towels scarfs napkins damask and silk goods plus umbrellas and Prince of Wales sticks. Community church notices mention a pastor installation in Taneytown and an episcopal oyster supper fundraiser in Urbana.
Lorentz’s of Frederick Promotes Holiday Sale On Groceries
A local notice advertises Lorentz’s at 6 West Patrick Street Frederick offering ornaments toys and holiday goods to be sold regardless of cost along with a sale of their entire stock of groceries liquors and fixtures within 60 days. Also includes an ad for help wanted at W T Delaplaine Tus News Office and a rambler bicycles pitch by W T Denapiarss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christman
Lorentz’s
Frederick, Md
W. Patrick Street
Dirrexpar & Co
W. T. Delaplaine
Tus
Sam
W.T. Denapiarss
Mouon and Ku Ladies Coats At Unbeard of Prices
Advertisement notes coats offered at reduced prices. Promotion urges customers to take advantage of discounted women’s outerwear during a sale period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N.B
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Daily News
Columbus
Sacto Domingo
Hartford
Great Britain
Earl Stanhore
Napoleon
Hotel Des Invalides
Paris
Nashville
Nata
Robert Toombs
Washinton
Gaborn
Bul
Custer
South
see—Rendel Lee Gibeon
Nove
Corted
Louiziana
Hot Springs
Clesk
C.E. Cline & Co.—Stewart’s Bazar
As. N. Hauer
Prep
Wassixetons, D. C
M. W. Hanarsortox
the Weather Bureau
Brikb
Waraperfaghive
the Circuit Court
Ayheneas
Menister
Methodist Episcopal Church
Union Bridge
Carrell County
Estelle Watt
Julius Watt
J. Jolly Maresh
Walkersville Offouls Methodist Episcopal Church
John T. Ennsor
New Windsor
A. Clayton Merryrman
Fawn Grove
C T. Weeke
D. H. Marsh
Long Green
Roblee
Charles J. House
Broad Run
Vernie Virginia
E L. Kirn
Burkittsville
John EK. Roelke
Peter Roelke
Petersville
Leila House
Lawrence Roelke
Mary House
Hmgore—Sbantner
W. H. Brantner
Emms Brantner
Joan W. Moore
Ww. T. L. Weech
Mr. E. Church
News OF the State
James K. Saulabury
Devon
Cleveland
Hox
Clarpe Matturws
Indiana
Frederick Theatre
Rhodes
Dae McCarty
Upton C Darby
I. Albsugh
Wm. D. Lipps
Wester Ely
Hood
Chenille
Elzes
JOHN _HENDRICKSON
Meeret RE
F. W. Staub
Fly. Staub
Maryland Classic
Taneytown
Alexander Bateman
Grace Reformed Churh
Reformed Church
Isches
Epiacopsl Church
Charles Strube
James E. E. Walker & CO
J. BE. Walker & CO
Ing
Foc
James BE
Waleee & GO
Mouon
Rodoce
Neidig
Rock
Sic
Kodock
Neldig
A. T. Rice & Sons
T. Rice & Sons
Fun2zhal Danscious
North Makest Street
B. L. Harley
R. L. “Harley
Ting of
Callaid
R. L. Harley
Tatter
South Market Street
D. Bicks
Washington, D. C
City Hotel
Weat Patrick Street
Keiler & DeLashmutt
Ofice
East
Patrick Street
Geo. H. Railing
G*. H. Railing
GEO. FH
the Grocer
North Market Street
Cale
C. E. Ciki
Brew Line
Smyrna Rugs
Bladkston
B. H. Busession
Merchant Tailor
N. Market Street
Belp
East Fourth St Sale
Fagney
C. Galler
St. Adiy
Rokiv
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