Weekly News offers bright up to date reading and features
This issue showcases an illustrated sketch of the Home for the Aged and a picture of Harvey Reiff, the famous fat boy of Washington county, plus a vigorous ad list. Public Sale notices name Samuel T. Whip Daniel Bentz Jacob G Altman Susan Lu Miller Mrs R B Shafer. Local ads cover Druggists remedies new Valentines seeds and shop sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home For the
Harvey Reiff
Washington County
Samuel T. Whip
Daniel Bentz
Jacob G. Altman
Susan Lu. Miller
R. BE. Shafer
Pierces
Dave Smith
Edies
Dayeneninies
Rodock & Os
Droceries
Geo
F. Thomas
F.V. Staub
Dome Entertainment
Stieff Pianos
Brief Bits From The Nation And World
Archaeologists uncover the wine cellar of a Chaldean king. The Jerusalem to Jordan distance is about twenty seven miles. Explosive bullets first used in India for hunting. Benevolent assimilation replaces being touched as common language. Academy pupils enjoyed a sleigh ride yesterday afternoon. Last year’s peanut crop set a record with over four million bushels harvested. Fewer personal crisis reports among miners than other workgroups. Isle of Jake coral chapel noted. Society of residents to host a reception at Palmer House. Detroit votes to tax church property over ten thousand valuation. New York saving banks hold deposits of about seven hundred sixty six million six hundred eighty one thousand nine hundred sixteen. One million five hundred five thousand six hundred and sixty joined the deposits. Twenty five years ago US produced seventy percent of world cotton, now eighty five.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerusalem
Jordan
India
Academy of the Visitation
Isle of Jake
Indian Ocean
Palmer House
Chicago
Detroit
New York
United Sates
Funerals for John Goings and John Dertzbaugh
The funeral of John Goings occurred at his home and in the M E B Church at Tartousville with Rev. Johnson and Rev. Tiggs officiating. Pallbearers included Aaron Orsey Edward Skinner and Perry E Peaks. Interment followed at the church graveyard. C C Carty directed the funeral arrangements. The funeral of John W Dertzbaugh was held from his North Market Street home in the afternoon with Rev. Eschbach officiating. Pallbearers were Charles F Fleming Theodore Keefer John E Gittinger Jonathan Iser Nicholas Zimmerman and Elroy Welkey. Interment was in Mt Vivet Cemetery. C C Carty directed the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Calted
M. EB
Tartousville
J. RB
Johnson
G A. Tiggs
Aaron Orsey
Edward Skinner
Perry Epeaks
Elvin Johnson
Peter Butcher
Curch
C. C. Carty
John W. Dertzbaugh
North Farket Street
H.R. Eschbach
Chas. F. Fleming
Theo
Keefer
Jno. E. Gittinger
Jonathan Iser
Philomathean Society Holds Annual Literary Exercise Debate
The Philomathean Literary Society conducts its annual literary exercise and debate this evening, inviting participation and attendance from members and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philomatheans
Philomathean Literary Society
Partridge Welfare in Snowy Maryland Aids Shelter Plan
Secretary C Kirkwood of the Game Protective Association warns that deep crusted snow endangers Maryland partridges after four years of stocking efforts. He urges small shelter patches using forked sticks and corn stalks, plus wheat screenings, to provide food and cover, arguing shelter reduces losses and supports farmers who have invested in partridge programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Kirkwood
The
Game Protective Association
Maryland
Games Association
Bob White
Social World Events At Junior Hall Dance Night
The Junior hall hosted by John Adams, Harry Thompson, Wm Adams, and Dudley Strawsberger drew a large crowd with Rhodes Orchestra providing music. A grand promenade led by John Gittinger and Miss Katie Ketler opened at 9 15. Next Easter Monday dance planned. Also a euchre party at Calvert street in honor of Miss Ethyl Foat with prizes to Miss L Gibbons and Mr J Broderick and a late serving of refreshments. Brotherhood reception for All Saints Episcopal men features music, addresses, and refreshments at 7 30. Christian Endeavor Society holds a sociable with program and snacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Adams
Harry Thompson
Wm. Adams
Dudley Strawsberger
Rhodes
John Gittinger
Katie Ketler
Gibbons
Calvert Street
Baltimore
Ethyl O. Foat
Frederick County
L. Gibbons
J. Broderick
Ruth Knox
Donn
Font
A. V. L. Gibbons
Joseph Dunn
Wm. J. Maynard
Warren Price
Joseph Hawkins
John T. Broderick
R. Claude Font
Brotherhood
Brotherhood of St. Andrew
All Saints Episcopal Church
Union Veteran Association to Hold Baltimore Reunion
The thirty fourth annual reunion of the Union Veteran Association of Maryland will take place in Baltimore with a meeting for organization planned on Saturday evening February 18. Fredericksonians of note include Frank M. Smith of First Maryland Volunteers Col GW F Vernon and L M Zimmerman of Coles Cavalry. A recital at Woman's College tomorrow night features Prof Maurice G Beckwith head of the music dept with other college teachers assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Veteran Association
Union Veteran Association of Maryland
Baltimore
Fredericksonians
Frank M. Smith
First Maryland Volunteers
Col
GW. F. Vernon
L. M. Zimmerman
Cole's Cavalry
Woman's College
Maurice G. Beckwith
Beckwith
Loss by fire destroys Mrs. Fout's stable and contents
Fire swept the arena area damaging the stable and contents of Mrs. L. C. Fout, insured by American Fire Insurance Company of Philadelphia. The notice mentions relief from rheumatism claims through Honi's Sarsaparilla, asserting it neutralizes acid in the blood to relieve aches and pains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. Fout
American Fire Insurance Company
Philadelphia
Noah
Honi
Snow Blocks Roads In Frederick County Winter Storm
The heavy wind and snow from yesterday left roads drifted and temperatures at zero in Frederick. Rail service between Ironerick and Myersville halted briefly due to drifts, with later trips resumed. Ada town to Buckeystown and the Buckeystown to Lickeville route were nearly impassable, shovel crews clearing the pike. Monrovia and New Market area roads were also bad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Ironerick
Myersville
Middletown
Adaingtown
Buckeystown
Lickeville
Monrovia
New Market
Deaths and Obituaries From Waxahachie Ennis and Beyond
Multiple obituary notices report the deaths of Mrs. Willia E Getzendanner in Waxahachie after a long illness. Harvey E Jones in Roanoke Virginia. David Barnett in Martinsburg West Virginia. Mrs Sallie Joynes in Washington D C. and Miss Emily Riggs near Ijamsville. Notes include family ties, birth years, occupations, and funeral plans where given.
Sleighing Party Ent entertained at Buckeystown School
A sleighing party with Dr Radcliff guests led by Harry Whitter traveled by four horse sleigh to Buckeystown Industrial School near Buckeystown where Rev A A Zimmerman and wife hosted them with refreshments. The Circuit Court opened at 8 50 this morning with Chief Judge McSherry and Associate Judges Motter and Henderson. The trial of Ogle versus Miller & Sons ended with a verdict for Miller & Sons. cases were reviewed and next week’s docket set, jurors discharged until Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Radcliff
East Second Street
Harry Whitter
Buckeystown
Rev
A. A. Zimmerman
Grace
Blanche Radcliff
Mamie Dill
Elizabeth Gilson
Allie Hughes
Sadie Duvall
Miss Newman
Messrs
Albert Gileoo
Prof
Clemson
Carl Philips
Edgar Moore
Frank Gilbert
Albert Schroeder
Circuit Court
McSherry
Motter
Henderson
Ogle
Miller & Sons
In the Law's Grit: Lewis Maldox Arrested for Disorderly conduct
Wee Lewis Maldox, colored, was arrested last night by Officer Malhorn on a disorderly conduct charge. He appeared before Justice White, who set bail at 2.25. Failing to pay fine and costs led to 19 days in jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wee
Saam Lewis Maldox
Malhorn
Justice White
Purely Personal Notices From Frederick Readers
Purely personal notices list residents and visitors: Horace Clarke of Mast Street Saint Louis Illinois in the city. D S Smith of Westinington Frederick today. Harry J Quynn of St Louis visiting friends. Edward Hobbs of New Market in Frederick morning. Richard Ross returned home from an extensive Western trip. Roger Motter formerly with Dr B E Thomas studying law. Clark Thomas of Ellicott City visiting Mr Harry Grove. Bessie Steward returned from Washington. Raymond Byler and Millard Wiles with friends near Woodsboro. Mrs Dr Brown chiropodist came to Frederick and staying at Mrs Meadley’s East Church street. Clara Chapman of Darkeville West Virginia returned from Frederick. Rev J X Coleman in New York on business absent a week. Bert Shrader contractor Wagon Works Martineburg spent weekend in Frederick. Bessie Goode and Master Lewis Goode visiting uncle Ignatius Goode at Hotel Burgess. Charles Poole at bedside of mother Mrs Pater Poole in Ceresville ill, returned to New Market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Clarke
Mast St. Louie
D.S. Smith
Westinington
Frederick
Harry J. Quynn
St. Louis
Edward Hobbs
New Market
Richard Ross
Roger Motter
Thomas
Clark Thomas
Ellicott City
Harry Grove
Bessie Steward
Washington
Raymond Byler
Millard Wiles Apent
Woodsboro
Dr. Brown
Meadley
East Church Street
Clara Chapman
Darkeville
W. Va
J. ¥. X. Coleman
St. John's Catholic Church
New York
Bert, Shrader
Martineburg
W. Vu
Bessie Goode
Lewis Goode
Ignatius Goode
Burgess
Charles Poole
Pater Poole
Ceresville
School Board Actions Outline 1898 District Plans
The County School Commissioners held two sessions this week with full board presence. They prepared the Teachers Institute schedule February 27 to March 3 and formed committees to explore a new Lime Kiln district and Mount Pleasant district. A library grant of 10 dollars was approved for Point of Rocks school. The board extended school to May 15 and audited secretary and teacher accounts. Hanson Devilbiss sought a new schoolhouse at Sam's Creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County School Commissioners
Teachers’ Institute
Zimmerman
Mesars
Thomas
Bobby
Mount Pleasant
Boblitz
Board of County Commissioners
East Church Street
Point of Rocks
Hanson Devilbiss
Sam’s Creek
A Plea for a Bridge Over Reich's Ford
Letters from the people urge Frederick County to build a bridge at Reich's Ford on the Monocacy. Farmers describe repeated ford floods that block wagons and horses, delaying commerce and travel. The petition seeking over a million dollars remains with the board, while officials acknowledge the ford is dangerous and cite county liability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the News
Board of County Commissioners
Frederick
Messrs. Markell
Motier
Conxmits Mercer
Broken Bone Incident Report in East Sixth Street Residence
Miss Margarett Fogle fell while coming down stairs on East Sixth Street and broke a small bone in her left leg. Dr. Frank Bedges attended and reduced the fracture. Miss Marie Evans has recovered from a recent illness. Manufactured ads promote Hood’s Sarsaparilla as a blood purifier and tonic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margarett Fogle
East Sixth Street
Frank Bedges
News of the Stats Mr Willians and City Matters
A garbled summary notes Salisbury traveler and March 13 events in Outland and Garrett county elections. It mentions a steamship line from Baltimore to Cuba, court actions, railroad collision, a New Year protest by Chinese in Baltimore, weather concerns, and local officials appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willians
Dackrun
Salisbury
Jum
California
Outland
Garrett County
Karn Steamship Company
Ualthmore
Ouba
Baltimore and Ohio
Koward Borwager
Manchester
Carroll County
Shunpatead
D. I. Millender
Ellicott City
To Be Mustered Out February 28
Major Beach at Camp Mackenzie says the First Maryland is scheduled to be mustered out February 28 though not guaranteed. Many companies plan to return home en masse and rail agents bid low for transport. the regiment may travel to Baltimore as a unit. Frederick Brick Works wins a US government brick contract for Washington DC, not affecting local supply, with capacity to spare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Major Beach
Camp Mackenzie
Maryland
Baltimore
Frederick
Frederick Brick Works
United States
Washington, D.C
Local Grain Quotes From Frederick Market Day
Wheat was quoted at 72 cents per bushel in Frederick today. Corn, shelled, quoted at 38 cents per bushel with corn on the ear at 24 dollars per barrel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Local Graniteware Sale at Brisa Bros. Store
Special sale listing with Friday Saturday and Monday timings offering 10 qt stew kettle 25 cents 4 qt Berlin kettle 25 cents 5 qt straight stew pan 25 cents 51 qt Berlin kettle covered 25 cents large granite water pail 35 cents all AI quality about half price call Brisa Bros for Boyle's Pectoral Syrup 25 cents for coughs colds and pulmonary troubles
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
C. Brisa Bros
John Hendrickson's profitable dry goods trimming appeal
An antiquated ad touts brisk trading in dry goods and dress trimmings. It highlights applique designs on Maslin de Soir, spangled jet accents, volout brushes, and velvet fabrics, urging readers to sell and repurpose wares. It praises Scotch ginghams, pure linen, and silk items, noting quality and competitive pricing.
Independent Drum Band Ball Promises Pleasant Evening
Positive notices of a social event in Baltimore area society life. A drum band ball is planned for Tuesday evening, February 14, inviting all to enjoy the lively entertainment and lighthearted dancing as the community looks forward to a cheerful gathering.
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the Daily News
William Henry Harrison
Charles City
Warr Dieu
Washington City
James Parton
Canterbury
Magland
Samuel Jowles
PareGa
Springfield
Maas
Springfield Republican
John Alexander Logan
Jackson County
Winfield Scott H
Dennors Island
Ancock, Dissed On
Gorbay; Born
Maximg du Camp
Paris
Jean Auguste Barre
Reinhold Post
London
W. L. Moore
Weather Bureau
Market St
W.H. Burger
Frederick Co
Nat’l. Bank
Brish Bros
John B. Schwearing
T. Stall
Rodock & Co
G. C. Carty
W.C. Keller
N. E. Cramer
Endeavor Social
Christian Endeavor Society of the United Brethren Church
Vatmty
W. H. Getzendanner
Waxahachie
Texas
Willia E. Getzendanner
W.H. Getzendanner
Frank Templeton
Ennis
P. Skinner
Ralph Getzendanner
Thisty
Major Gondor
Georgia
Linton Steres
T. C. Neel
Neel
Laura Getzendanner
Jas. Brown
Harvey E. Jones
G. M. Miller
Roanoke
Jones
North Carolina
Baltimore Houses
Grief & Bro
Bristol
Commercial Travelers’ Association of
Aubrey Gist
Mary A. Jones
Boyd
Virginia Campbell
Winchester
Mt. Olivet Cemetery
David Barnett
Martinsburg
W.V
Hancock
Hagar D. Barnett
Brunswick
Sallie Joynes
Alice
Emily Riggs
Joseph Riggs
Ijamsville
George W. Grove
Sleighing Party
Marie Evans
Hood
Jet Hood
Talbott County
Henry Kellner
O'Donnell Street
Clementine W. Boulkard
Rawrink Reskard
Baltamora
Albert E. Conti
Ignazio Restivo
Highlandtown
Lowndes
Lawrence Hastings
Snow Hill
Worcester County
Thomas Holloway
Hungeratown
Hicka
Local Mart
L. E. Mullinix
TesDacs
John Hendrickson
SN Presh
Nia
Bryore
Daily Bulletin
Jony
Barnealey Linen
Neidig & Miller
Jreatha Vyrederice
Neic & Mauxuzr
N. Market St
Clinton & Main
Linton E. Main
North Market Street
Brown
Bradley
Boyle
C. S. Cramer
Optician
Wm. C. Boteler
N. Market Street
Residence City Hotel
F.B. Sappington
Joan
Djangdewiy
F. B. Sappington
Rodook & OC
HIG
Ube
Rodock, & CO
A. T. Rice & Sons
AL T. Rics & Sore
North Market
8 Tree
Frederick, Mi
V. Staub
Legrand
F. W. Ssars
Northwest
Gurner
Railing
Ramie Grocery
Ginger
Alane Grocery CO
N. Market
C. E. Ramsburg
Dewey Merritt
Sampson
Shafter
Schley
Maine
Hobson
U. S
J. Heisley Keller
Droxeist
Market St. Frederick, Ma
ONR Show Room
East Patrick Street
Droplin
Alfred Ritter
Wicopemcs
Willard CG. Frederick, MD
N. Mareret Street
Crown and Bridge
University of Maryhand
Jon G. Urner
O.kee
Milton G. Urner
Mena de C. Orner
SEEDY
Attorney At Law
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