Purely Personal Notes From Frederick Society
Purely personal items list movements of local residents traveling to Philadelphia Baltimore and Washington for visits and relatives. Adults and families including Miss Ella Houck Miss Susan Rinehart Mr. Jesse Claggett and others are noted visiting friends, returning home, or arriving from trips and weddings in Frederick and surrounding towns.
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Ella Houck
Philadelphia
A. Rosenour
Baltimore
Jesse Claggett
Rough Rider
Frederick
Susan Rinehart
Walkersville
Katie Ranneberger
Sadie Darby
Washington
Roger Doll
Julie Allnutt
Dawsonville
Montgomery County
Maude Trundle
East South Street
George Barker
Virgie Royer
Berryville
J.D. Conard
Frederick Mies Weaver
Littlestown
Woman’s College
Nora Flook
Woman's College
Florence Hargett
Feagaville
A Charming Young Dancer Blanche Houck Praised
Letters from the people commend Blanche Houck for a complex fancy dance titled Cruise of the Polar Star performed over two nights. The writer lauds her grace, agility, and clear singing voice and expects further audiences will warmly welcome her future dances.
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Tax News
Blanche Houck
Miss Houck
City Opera House
Funeral notices for Hanshew Redman Geessy and others
The notices report funerals for Henry E. Hanshew in Germantown with pallbearers of Bredevian Council No. 46 and Mount Olivet interment, John W. Redman near Mount Tabor with grave service by Rev. S A Hedges and Mount Zion Cemetery, and Theodore Geessy at Walkersville with interment at Mount Olivet. Details name directors A T Rice & Sons and W D Baker among pallbearers. An advertisement promotes Syrup of Figs by the California Fig Syrup Company as a laxative remedy.
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Henry E. Hanshew
Germantown
Montgomery County
Fredonia Council No
C. A.M
T. P. Richards
Mount Olivet
Bredev
S. A. Hedges
Mount Zion Cemetery
A. T. Rice & Sons
Theodore Geessy
Walkersville
D.Z A. Barshinger
Mount Olivet Eters
Calvin Barker
L. Wachter
John H. Whittier
W. D. Baker
D. A. Baker
W. H. Cramer
F. Schroeder
California Fig Syrup Company
Court Opens as McSherry Urges Swift Grand Jury Work
The February term of the Circuit Court convened with Chief Judge McSherry and Associate Judge Motter. Thomas Hightman was named foreman of the grand jury, followed by a list of jurors and bailiffs. The judge noted light criminal caseload and urged prompt work while citing three Assembly acts on abortion public buildings outward doors and defalcations. Court adjourned to 9:30 a.m. tomorrow.
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Circuit Court
McSherry
Motter
Thomas Hightman
Alfred A. Hemp
George W. Perry
C. L. Dionise
George W. Free
J. Young
Joseph E. Rodkey
Wesley Myers
M .E. C. Valentine
J. A. Koons
Lewis ¥. Bowlus
Windom Johnson
J.P. Flook
A G Freshom
Justus Miller
Upton E Harbaugh
George Main
Samuel M. Russell
G. A. T. Snouffer
W. E. Harshman
W. M. Bittle
Charles Kefauver
W.J Freeze
William Shook
Grand Jury
Charles Vaner
Petit Jury
Thomas Turner
A. Pakely
A. Ely
Thomas Brightwell
J. E. Fauble
Thomas Sweeny
Maynard Morgan
Alban Wood
Work of Death Notices for Local Residents
Obituary notices from a Maryland area paper report deaths of Catharine Yost wife of George Yost aged about, Edward Clarence Frock 18 10, Peter Poole 75, John Flook 50, and funeral details. Other brief lines record Mrs Yost’s character and the passing of Charles Waste in Washington with funeral plans.
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Nuward C
Edward Clarence
Frock
Double Pipe Creek
German Baptist Church
Rocky Ridge
Johns. Weybright
T. J. Kolb
Court debates trustee for Dr. Van Buren Dixon estate
The court has not appointed a trustee. Wm H Pearre, cousin, petitioned to appoint Hamilton Lindsay as trustee through Maj E Goldsborough. Milton G Axner represents other relatives and urged David A Baker and Wilbur H Duvall as joint trustees.
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van Buren Dixon
Wm. H. Pearre
E.¥. Goldsborough
Hamilton Lindway
Milton G. Axner
Lindsay
David A. Baker
Walkersville
Dixon
Wilbur H. Duvall
Farmers and Mechanics Bank
Local Residents Report Illness Across Town
The Sick. Mr. Harry H. Kolb of West Church street is sick with the grip. Master Lewis Birely is quite sick at his grandparents home on North Market street. Mrs. Mary A. Fout lies very ill at her home near town. Mrs. Catherine Beck on West Seventh Street is quite sick. Mrs. Thomas P. Rice on East Fourth and Mr. M. F. Sewinst of West Patrick street are on the sick list.
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Harry H. Kolb
West Church Street
Lewis Birely
North Market Street
Mary A. Fout
Catherine Beck
West Seventh Street
Thomas P. Rice
East Fourth Street
M. F. Sewinst
West Patrick Street
Cromwell and Fitzsimmons to Wed at Home Ceremony
Mary E. Fitzsimmons, daughter of Mr and Mrs James F Fitzsimmons, to wed Cleveland Cromwell of Backerstown at the bride's home on Wednesday at 3 o'clock. Dyspepsia is cited as the cause of prior suffering and Hopi's Sarsaparilla is advertised as a tonic.
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Cromwell—Fitzsimmons
James F. Fitzsimmons
Mary E
Cleveland Cromwell
Backerstown
Antold
Another Attack on Manila Reported by Dewey Cable
Special dispatch from Washington dated February 6 says Admiral Dewey cables the Navy Department that Philippine insurgents attacked Manila. He reports two men seriously wounded on the Monadnock, interpreted by Navy officials as a second assault on the city.
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Admiral Dewey
Washington
Tint Nanwa
Wasuixatos
D. C
Navy Department
Manila
New Public Library Nears Formal Opening in Frederick
The Frederick public library announces a fixed opening date February 13. The Dewey Decimal system will organize books with Cutter numbers, and catalog work includes shelf, author, and title cards. Staff changes include Miss Mary Louise Payse as librarian, with Miss Marie Dorsey and others aiding. donations are sought to balance underrepresented sections.
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Hagat
Frederick
Kapi
M. Emily Pier
South
Mary Louise Payse
Marie Dorsey
Receipts and Expenditures of Charities and Corrections
The annual statement shows total receipts of 20 10232 for Montesue Hospital and the county jail with 513.95 from Frederick inmates and 12 668.76 from other counties, plus 781.06 from farm sales. the balance came from the county treasurer. Disbursements totaled 24 759.93 for Montevue Hospital and 1 845 98 for the jail, leaving a 3 088 41 balance. The jail averaged 189 10 prisoners, at 1935 cents per day. Montevue housed 257510 inmates and served 310 504 meals. The piece also notes St. Mark's Episcopal Church at Frankford, Philadelphia, under Rector Rev. John B. Harding since February 1898, with 100,000 raised since his tenure began, a 1893 rectory, 1895 mission, a new chapel, parish house, and a 1,314-pupil Sunday School, praising unity and the vestry’s support.
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Board of Charities and Corrections
Montesue Hospital
Frederick County
Montevue Hospital
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
Frankford
Philadelphia
John B. Harding
Chas
E Trail
Harding
Church of Our Saviour
Baltimore
St. Mark's
Worms in the Wheat Threaten Cumberland Valley Crops
Southern Cumberland Valley farmers fear widespread wheat damage as tiny white worms have eaten young stalks in scattered spots. Initial observations suggest a total crop failure in affected areas, with worries about winter survival and spring regrowth.
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Cumberland Valley
Advertised Letters in Frederick Post Office List 1899
The Frederick post office lists remaining advertised letters as of Saturday February 4 1899. To claim call for advertised letters or they are sent to the dead letter office after two weeks. Names include A Hoffmaster David Mercer Alme Poole Master Theodora Parsons Harry Wallenstein Washington Wiles Miss Rosetta Burgee Miss Maud Palmer Mrs Ryan Margie Ardner Mrs Lariver Woods Miss Sarah T Watters.
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Frederickat
GesTor
Hoffmaster
David Mercer
Alme Poole
Theodora Parsons
Harry Wallenstein
Washington
Margie Ardner
Lariver Woods
Sarah T. Watters
Beacht Named Western Maryland Agency for Baltimore Liquor Firm
Joseph Beacht of this city has accepted the Western Maryland agency for a well known Baltimore wholesale liquor house and will start duties soon. A former Frederick merchant, he is praised for business ability to represent the Baltimore firm in an able and careful manner.
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Joseph Beacht
Maryland
Baltimore
Beacht
Frederick
Frederick contributor aids new Cyclopaedia edition
A Frederick contributor helps prepare the third edition of the Cyclopaedia of American Biography in six volumes. Many biographical sketches come from Charles F. Markell of this city, who has dedicated much time to historic research for the work.
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Frederick
Messrs. D. Appleton and Company
New York
Charles F. Markell
Real Estate Sold on Spout Spring Turnpike Farm
Mr Noth E Cramer sold 73 acres on the Spout Spring Turnpike in Frederick city north suburbs. The buyers are Charles P Troxell and the sellers are Mrs Laura Castle and Mr Glewmore Castle. The purchase price is 7100 dollars.
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Heal
Noth E. Cramer
Laura Castle
Glewmore Castle
Spout Spring Turnpike
Frederick City
Charles P. Troxell
Gatekeeper Appointment Hears 276 Applicants Near Monocacy
A Baltimore turnpike company board meeting next week will appoint a successor to Mrs Blom who has served as gatekeeper near the Stone bridge over the Monocacy for fifteen years. The position drew 276 applicants.
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Baltimore Turnpike Company
Blom
New Constable Named by County Board
The Board of County Commissioners met in full session this morning to address general business. George H. Mall was appointed a constable for Braddock district.
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Board of Ccounty Commissioners
George H. Mall
Braddock District
Pumpkin Pie From Garden Pumpkin Highlighted
Tall News thanks Mrs. Geo H Harman of West South street for a delicious pumpkin pie. The pie used a pumpkin grown in her garden in 1997.
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Tall News
Geo. H. Harman
West South Street
To Fix the Town Clock in Frederick Clock Tower
Mr A A Lehmann of Baltimore arrived in Frederick this morning to replace the town clock. Health note urges readers to keep well and avoid scrofula taints by taking Hoods Sarsaparilla.
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A. A. Lehmann
Baltimore
Frederick
Local notices and health topics fill Baltimore paper page
A mosaic of short items includes medical notices on kidney and urinary diseases, library fundraising appeals, appointment chatter about Attorney General and Supreme Court vacancies, and military assignments to Cuba. Local ads feature Dr. Broun’s chiropody services, Boyle’s Pectoral Syrup, Krew the Photographer, and Cramer optician services with free eye exams.
Juniors Dance to Fund New Uniforms
The Juniors announce a February dance to raise funds for new uniforms. Proceeds will benefit firemen, with a grand promenade at 9 o'clock. Signed By Order of Committes John Adams Harry Thompson Wm Adams Dudley Strawsberger. Price 25 cents cough cure advertised from drugstores. Saks Optical advertises free eye examinations in Frederick February 9 at Hotel Burgess.
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Dr. Broun
Brown
Baltimore
New York
Dr. Brown
John Adams
Harry Thompson
Wm. Adams
Dudley Strawsberger
I. Saks
Saks Optical Company
Seventh Street
Washington, D.C
Frederick
Hotel Burgess
Saks
Wall Paper Stock Attracts Attention In Local Shop
The Interior Decorating Department showcases the largest and best wall paper stock in the area with season’s latest novelties. Visit the Carpet and Wall Paper House for estimates, quick turnarounds, and guaranteed first class work by L. E. Mout who can be reached at telephone 150.
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U. S A
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Saarhive
M'Sherry and
Catharine Yost
Catharine
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West Patrick
Charles M. Waste
Jonathan
Hannah Yaste
Bright
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John Poole
Ceresville
Mt. Olivet Cemetery
Jobn Flook
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Burkittsville
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Mary Louise Payne
Ames
Board of Charities and Correction
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Johnson Laboratories
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Strape
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Dagprical Swelluings
John Has Derickson
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D&c
Father Walsh
McComas
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Supreme Court of
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McKinley
Senate
Gorman
Lowndes
Col. Creager
Cuba
Secretary of War
Noble H. Creager
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