Personal notes from Woodsboro and beyond at Christmas
Purely personal items list residents and visitors with ties to Woodsboro Emmitsburg Taneytown and nearby towns. Names include B M Smith Frank Norwood Wm Maulsby Migs May Thompson Edna Shafer W B Duttera W 3 Ayers L E Motter Motter Annan Rhoda Simons Crane O H Baughman Lewis Fraley Katherine Metcalfe Warren Saunders W T Mullinix Ebner Kesefer Lillian Snapp John Baumgardner Guy Roser W A Golden Bertha D Mildred E Basil O and others. Condensed to holiday travel and social calls with brief mentions of attendance at funerals and legislative trips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. M. Smith
Woodsboro
the Park Hotel
Frank
Norwood
Baltimore
Wm. P. Maulsby
Brunswick
Migs May Thompson
New Market
Edna Edith Shafer
Ladiesburg
Hanover
W. B. Duttera
Salisbury
N. C
Taneytown
W. 3. Ayers
Frederick
L. E. Motter
Kansas City
Lewie M. Motter
Emmitsburg
Motter Annan
Rock Island
RB. L. Annan
Emmitttaburg
Rhoda Simons
Melford
New Jersey
Hannah Gillelan
Emmiteburg
Crane
New York
A. A. Sharetta
O. H. Baughman
R. Sowell Slingluff
Lewis Fraley
West Patrick Street
Katherine Metcalfe
M. Williette Worman
Harmony Grove
Warren W. Saunders
Brooklyn
Walter Saunders
North Market Street
W.T. Mullinix
Ebner Kesefer
Wm. H. Harry
Frederick County
Maryland
Annapolis
G. O. Snapp
Misa Lillian Snapp
Ralph
Irwin Snapp
John Baumgardner
Guy O. Roser
LeGore
Brief Bits from a Local Budget Column
Idle curiosity finds work as a light items roundup. After Christmas, Sunday school attendance dips. next month bills are due. A quip about eating and talking at church contrasts with Gotham manners and ads. The piece notes life’s ongoing ire after Christmas as presents come and bills arrive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gotham
Gerrick Wise and Mary Wise Married in York Parsonage
Frederick native W H Gerrick and Miss Mary E B Wise, daughter of Mr and Mrs Frederick Wise of Pennville, were married on Tuesday December 24 at Christ Lutheran parsonage York PA by Rev G W Enders D D. Roy A Taylor of Ifferson weds Mary P Easterday of Feagaville on December 24 at the Evangelical Lutheran church parsonage by Rev Dr Kuhlman in presence of a few friends. O F Leatherman and Norma E Hill of Lewistown wed on Christmas Day by Rev Dr Kuhlman at the Lutheran parsonage. Also note Charles W N Hahn of North Market Street returning to health after illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerrick— Wise
W. H. Gerrick
Frederick
Mary EB. Wise
Frederick Wise
Pennville
G. W. Enders
D. D
Christ Lutheran Parsonage
York
Taylor
Roy _A. Taylor
Ifferson
Mary P. Easterday
Feagaville
Evangelical Luthéran Church
Kuhlman
Leatherman
Hillo. F. Leatherman
Norma E. Hill
Lewistown
Religious world notes and weekly church announcements
Local churches report sermons and services from Episcopal United Brethren Presbyterian Evangelical Reformed Lutheran and Grace Reformed parishes. Watch night prayers Christmas programs offerings catechism and anniversaries are outlined with schedules and hymn lists for December and January.
Funeral notices for R Sewall Slinglaff and Margaret Routzabin
The rites for R Sewall Slinglaff Inf who died at Baltimore City Hospital were held at his father’s West Madison Street home with Rev Edwin B Niver officiating. Four Slingluff brothers and four cousins served as pallbearers. burial was at Greenmount Cemetery. Margaret Routzabin’s funeral occurred at her parents home, Rev Hoffmier officiated, interment at Mt Olivet Cemetery. O C Carty was the funeral director. A promotion for Syrup of Figs touts its gentle laxative effect for children, made by the California Fig Syrup Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Sewall Sling Inf
Baltimore City Hospital
Fielder C. Slinglaff
West Madison Street
Baltimore
Edwin B. Niver
Cbrist Protestant Episcops Church
Fielder O. Slinglaff, Jr
T. Roland Slinglof
R. Johnston Slingluff
Philip Slingluff
Jesse Slingluf
Thomas Gross
Page Hunter
Horace Whitman
Greenmount Cemetery
Henry W. Jenkins & Sons
Margaret G. Routzabn
Mr. Hoffmier
Mt. Olivet Cemetery
O.C. Carty
Local Mart Market Quotes for Today
Mr J B W Hargetts market quotes show corn per barrel at 295, shelled corn 60 cents per bushel, No 2 red wheat 78, steamer 72, rejected 68 cents per bushel. Hay quoted from 810 to 12 dollars per ton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.B. W. Hargett
Fine Christmas Tree at Mr Mantz Rhodes Home
A beautifully decorated Christmas tree stands at East South street home of Mr. Mantz Rhodes. The tree trimmed by Mr. Wm. H. Conway for Rhodes' daughter Janie Rhodes features paper figures and colorfully dressed boys. A pine cone house scene, snowy miniature mountains, a toboggan slide, a merry go round, a Zulu Count and locals surround the yard with a stock filled barn nearby and a windmill powering a small engine adding to the festive display attracting neighbors and visitors.
Social World Pretty Dance At Miss Ritchie School
The Miss Willie Ritchie dancing pupils held a Saturday afternoon dance with Japanese costumes and a grand promenade. Lancers and a light-hearted floor greeted young guests who enjoyed the hour, with bonbons and oranges later. A Birthday Party for Austin Fraley on West Patrick street featured games and cake. A soiree at Independent Hall closes the quarter for the dancing school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Ritchie
Austin Fraley
Robert Fraley
West Patrick Street
End of Long Litigation Over Stream Dispute in Prince George’s County
The aunt of George Biniie sued John O Brady in Prince George’s County over a diverted stream damaging Blaine’s farm. The case, tried in Prince George’s and three times in Rockville with hung juries, was settled out of court after about 15 years. Terms of compromise not disclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loong
George Biniie
Prince George’s
John O. Brady
Rockville
Blaine
Brady
Prince George's County
Advertised Letters Remaining in Frederick Post Office 1901
A list of letters advertised as awaiting pickup at the Frederick city post office on Saturday December 28 1901. Applicants must call for advertised letters or they will be sent to the dead letter office after two weeks. Names include Gent Lewes's List and Lavies' List with multiple individuals such as Mrs Martha Ackley and Miss Carrie Shafer among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Advertiser
Frederick City
Lewes
Herman W. Adama
Noah Best
Seth Burgess
Dr. R. Crowther
W. F. Johpson
Thomas Jefferson
Earl Kling
L. Leare
Maysilles
Cbas
W. Prise
Douglas Porter
Frank Shafter
Walter
Simpson
Jérome D. Wickiesa
Lavies
Martha Ackley
Moetristta Goldsborough
Evs Hall
Carrie
Shafer
Horesine Wilson
Literary Men Cheer Sampson at Histor Association Luncheon
Members of the American Historical Association gathered in Washington on Saturday for a luncheon in the Congressional Library. Rear Admiral Sampson was named by the toastmaster, drawing a mixed reaction with loud applause for Sampson and notable silence when Dewey’s name was mentioned. Charles Francia Adams presides. the group includes scientists and literary men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schley
American Histor‘torical Association
Washington
Sampson
Congressional Library
Charles Francia Adams
American Historical Association
Deway
Sohley
Law's Grit and Wrecks Highlight Frederick Briefs
In a habeas corpus hearing Judge Motter released J O Delmage of Ohio and Alfred Lopez of Pittsburgh for lack of evidence tying them to a $12 larceny from Mrs Julia J Spitzer of Brunswick. Miller remains detained pending Mrs Spitzer's arrival to Frederick. John Wood appears for the defendants. A Baltimore and Ohio wreck near Ellicott City disrupted service after four gon dola coal cars derailed on the main line, rails spread, and tracks torn up. News notes wine samples from J Daniel Crimmins praised for quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delmage
Ohio
Alfred Lopez
Pittsburg
George Miller
Julia J. Spitzer
Brunswick
War Claim Talk To Push Frederick's Claim At City Hall
City officials invite citizens to City Hall at 8 pm to discuss Major E Y Goldsborough's plan for a war claim on Frederick. He argues General Early's levy saved stores and delayed Confederates, aiding defense. Aimed at Congress, meeting may print and distribute the statement to lawmakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Frederick
E. Y. Goldeborough
General Early
Washington
Congress
Joseph D. Baker
Col
D. O. Winsbrewer
Henry Williams
F. C. Norwood
M. B. Doll
James Houck
Joseph W.L. Carty
James McSherry
John O. Motter
L. Victor Baughman
Maj
E. ¥. Goldeborough
Charles E. Trail
Milton G. Urner
John OC. Hardt
G. Waring Tyson
Thomas H. Haller
Wm &. Miller
Jacob B. Tyson
J. Clarke Eieffer
Wm. M. Crimmins
Lloyd T. MacGill
Baker Johnson
George 8. Rodock
McClintock Young
James E. Walker
Qcharles Wertheimer
Wm. P. Mauleby
A. ©. McCsardell
John Ehisenhauer
J. Roger McSherry
Rededication Postponed At Braddock Union Church
Weather caused the rededication of the Union church at Braddock to be postponed to Sunday January 6 at 2 pm. Rev Dr Luther Kuhlman Rev S A Hedgen and Rev T F Hoffmeier spoke yesterday to a small attentive congregation. The interior features handsome oak with an oak chancel rail and a red and black Brussels carpet on the altar. The Christmas entertainment is set for Sunday at 6 30 pm with singing recitations and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yrater
Union Church
Braddock
Luther Kuhlman
S. A. Hedgen
T. F. Hoffmeier
Kuhlman
The Strange Adventures of Miss Brown at City Opera House
Manager Rhodes announces a Thursday January 2 premiere of The Strange Adventures of Miss Brown at the City Opera House. Will S Rising stars as Miss Brown with the Countess Van Hatzfeldt and a noted company including Gna Bronn Jules Russell Willis Baker Edward Boring Anna Clifford Florence De Silvs Maybelle Baker and others. Refined specialties will be presented during the performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhodes
City Opera House
Thorsday
Miss Brown
London
New York
Will S. Rising
Countess van Hatzfeldt
Comediennes
Gna Bronn
Jules Russell
Willis Baker
Edward Boring
Anna Clifford
Florence de Silvs
Maybelle Baker
Government ownership proposal for telegraph firms
The Wall Street Journal reports Representative Pearce of Maryland plans a bill to government acquire telegraph companies. The plan would have the government buy the stock with bonds at par value and place the industry under the Post Office Department once Congress reconvenes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Wall Street Journal of New York
Pearce
Maryland
Congress
Journal
Post Office Department
Smothered in the Mud and a Near-Fatal Escape
Two local incidents emerge from a late-year report. Daniel Keenan of Uniontown was found dead with his face in mud near Hogsett’s Cot after going missing on Thursday. Stefan Barbuck, a coke worker from Atlas Coke Works, narrowly escaped drowning in mud and water on the pike, likely due to slipping or falling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Keenan
Uniontown
Coop
Hogsetts
Stefan Barbuck
Atlas Coke Works
Oliphant Furnace
Cured Ban Hound Dead and Arson Case in Taneytown
William Dorsey, known as cured ban hound, was found dead in the Hygeia Company plant engine room by Night Watchman Al. Guttoger. Acting Coroner Kokatein summoned Dr. Ira J. McQuiddy who attributed alcoholism as the cause. An inquest was deemed unnecessary. Dorsey likely entered Saturday night to sleep and died. Body to Montevue Hospital. funeral conducted by Rev. M. J. Gassaway. In a separate matter Samuel P. Sterner, jailed for alleged arson at a bias barn near Taneytown on December 18, posted $500 bail after a large crowd demanded the inquest be in the Opera House. admission fees raised nearly $12. Witnesses testified Sterner was seen at his farm with a suspicious fire history. fourth fire at the place in six years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Dorsey
Hygeia Iea Company
al. Guttoger
Kokatein
Ira J. McCqurdy
Justing Eckstein
Dorsey
Montevue Hospital
M. J. Gassaway
Samuel P. Sterner
Wantz
Bias Barn
Taneytown
Grand
Opera House
Sterner
Geese Value Dispute Over Birds Killed in River
John L. Detwiler of Five Mile Level York County sues Edward Kauffman of Turkey Hill for killing a flock he bred. Detwiler values each goose at 12 to 15, with mature birds weighing 35 to 40 pounds. The geese were killed while swimming in the Susquehanna River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Detwiler
Five Mile
York County
Sait
Edward Kauffman
Turkey Hill
Detwiler
Susqrehanna River
Shepherdstown Opens Electric Plant Led by Local Youths
Shepherdstown West Virginia has launched its electric plant with Harrison Lobley a town native guiding the installation and Miss Dalay D Fank of Boomboro Maryland turning on the current, marking a milestone for the old town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shepherdstown
W. Va
Ateam
Harrison Lobley
Dalay D. Fank
Boomboro
Local Holiday Offers At City Hotel and Backeystown
Christmas stock shown by A J McKenna and Son Backeystown Md features cheap tree ornaments books starting four cents and a full line of goods from lamps and chinaware to toys for Christmas presents. special New Year dinner at the City Hotel priced sixty cents with music and sheet music at Wilcoxons. Apollo Piano sales and dressmaking services also advertised with a post holiday sale from L E Mullinix Carpet and Wallpaper House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. McKenna and Son
Backeystown Md
Osahe Fine B. & H. Lamp
A. J. McKanna & Son
Backeystown
Otty Hotel
China
Rogers & Bro
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Lee OO AN Bus
Otto von Kotzebue
America
Bevel
Russia
Lajos
Louis) Bosaith
Trin
Philadelphia
Beeston
Lemuel White Baker
Newton-Abbot
Devonshire
Matias Romero
United States
Wasamarox
Taz Nuwe
W. L. Moots
Weather Bureau
Sangre
Greyhound
Invents Today
Jara V. Lambright
Alice V. Koontz
Zimmerman
Allen Rohrback
D. Wineberg
Galt & Bro
Moser
Tandis
Charles WN. Hahn
Newaera
TE Religious World
Sunday Schools and Societies
All Saints’ Episcopal Church
Osborne Ingle
St. Luke
Drew
C. W
Thomas Freeman Dixon
Presbyterian Church
Evangelical Reformed Church
Hechbach
B.S. Todd
Christian Endeavor
E. L. McLean
Grace Reformed Church
Kemp Hall
M. A. E. Biser
Eleanor Abbottt
Jennie Hargett
Rev. E.L. McLean
Mite Society
Mansea
St. John’s Catholic Church
Orib of
Jerusalem
J. F. X. Cooleman
Palestrina
Dubois
Noel
Adam
California Fig Syrup Company
Mr. Mantz Rhodes
J. Daniel Crimmins
Crimmins
Smith Galle
E. Y. Goldsborougt
New York San
Beis
Roosevelt
Cabin John Bridge
Visitation Academy Alomia Association
Potomac
St. Mary’s College
Bermuda
Ban Hound
William Deprescy
Hades
City Hotel
Apollo
H. E. Wilcoxor
Chas. M
Wilcoxon's
Ctty Hotel Grill
Lynn Haven Bays
Wilcoxon’s
Wilcoxxon’s
Boteler
Kansas City University
N. Market St
Joan Hendrickson
Opus Model
Telepbous
ST. Nick
Capes
Dollaretts
Jond Hexnss
Orsob
Neidig & Miller
Merritt
Zweidig & Miller
Clinton
Clinton E. Main
N. Market
Isanogle & Wagaman
Galendars
Isanogle & Wagamaq
Whorth Market Street
Eanorr
East Church Street
L. E. Mullintix
Frederick. MD
F. B. Sappington
Hristmas
Choice Pictures
L. E. Mullinix
Andanly
North City Hall
GEO
Rodook c & CO
FMS
Rodcce & CO
A. T. Rio & Sons
ALT. Rice & Sons
Frederice, MD
Frederice CO
P. Rice
DB Blom
Btu Fredk Co
Gap
Potomac River
Willard
Eeller
Oseph W. Gaver
Court Street
Doll & Albaugh
Ootadachy
H. E. Peterman
Franklin Street
Baltimers
Baltimore Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital
Frederick Brot
A. Atlee Radcliff
University OF Maryland
Jamea EB. Radcliff
Dad
George A. Gilbert
Dentiet
North Market Stleiy
Frederick Co
Faedawly
Ll. Dutrow
Walkersville
AGL Ita
Benjamin Rosenoer
Gauuel J. Forney
L. F. Kusamaul
WM. Fleming
B. Snook
Afr
A. N. Cramer
Aawit Own
Mdi
Lef Baal Estate
Persnal
Oline
Goer
C. E. Cline
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