Midwinter Reception at Woman's College Hailed Grand Event
The midwinter reception hosted by the president and faculty of the Woman's College attracted a large crowd in the college drawing rooms. Guests included Prof. and Mrs. Joseph H. Apple, Miss Margaret Upcraft, Miss Jeppkins, and Miss Susan E. Gooke, with senior and junior students assisting. The halls featured lush plants, roses, carnations, palms, and amilax, while a lemon ade bowl stood at the center. Supper offered oyster timbales and Maryland biscuits, turkey sandwiches, chicken salad, olives, coffee, and sweets, served by waitresses in stylish gowns. The Rhodes City Opera House Orchestra played, enhancing the evening’s charm. The event was among the largest and most brilliant in the college’s history, with distant guests from several cities including Chester, Lancaster, Sybillasville, Greencastle, Mechanicburg, Woodstock, and New Haven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's College
Joseph H. Apple
Margaret Upccaft
Misa Jepkins
Susan E. Gooke
Miss Elliott
Maryland
Rhodes
City Opera
Haid
Palms
Lancaster
Cyrus Cort
Sybillasville
Mary Belle Stahl
Katherine Clippinger
Greencastle
M. Alexander
J. W. DeHof
York
Frances Steckel
Woodstock
S. Brenner
Mechanicaburg
Emma Thomson
Baltimore
Air
Charles Birely
New Haven
Funeral of Theodore P Keafer at North Market Street Home
The funeral for the late Theodore P. Keafer was held yesterday at his home 193 North Market Street. Rev. Page Mil bare of the M. B. band officiated and paid tribute. Pallbearers included Alexander Woodward A T Rice John FE Gittinger H Mebrle Gittinger James P Perry and Frederick Heinlein. Interment was at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. A T Rice & Sons funeral directors. The Buzzard Anniversary notes a record cold spell with temps from 13 below to 16 below and a blizzard of 47 hours on February 11 12 lasting several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore P. Keafer
North Market Street
Page Milbare
M. B. Band
Alexander Woodward
A. T. Rice
John FE. Gittinger
H. Mebrle Gittinger
James P. Perry
Frederick Heinlein
Mt. Olivet Cemetery
A. T. Rice & Sons
Buckey Fights For One Year Forgery Penalty Reform
In Toke County the Democratic and Republican committees debate penalties for forgery and election supervision. Buckey urges a one year minimum, while a two year proposal is amended and passed to third reading amid party contention. Governor receives petitions for State Fire Marshal and other offices with notable supporters and notable names seeking appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Backers
House of Delegates
Buckey
Burkey
Martie Lehmayer
Judeary Conainice
Democratic Committee
Frederick County
George Edward Smith
Tilghman F. Gaither
F. Marion Fauble
Jacob Rosenstock
Republican Committee
Board of Election Supervisors
Capt
P. L. Hitcshew
Roger Motter
Samuel V. Doll
Arthur D. Willard
Secretary of State
John Wiliams Avirets
John Walter Smith
William N
Wamaley
Justice of the Peace
Baltimore
Avirett
Charles ¥. Wantz
Westminster
Carroll County
Qrouse
Steele
John F. Davis
Fountain Mills
Davis
Four Women Treasurer in San Juan County Colorado
Nellie Talley, first woman elected county treasurer in San Juan Colorado, previously deputy postmaster at Silverton since 1866. An Eastern born Democrat, she won by 325 votes amid a hot campaign, earning the office on merit and popularity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Talley
San Juan
Colorado
America
Silverton
Col
Mise Talley
Thomas H. Talley
Thomas
Tulley
Turley
Tonawanda
How Smith Met Jones at City Opera House
The Times Dem. notes September 30 1899 that How Smith Met Jones will be staged at the City Opera House next Monday. Leslie Mo Tosco earns praise for Wal ter Smith and Dr Knobs played as a good mature bachelor uncle. Eva played by Missy Agnss Carlton is vivacious, James M Ward as the old scientist fits well, Ella by Miss Helen Warren charms, Mrs Jones by Miss Madge Henry and Arthur Jones by Bert Dorriss receive merit. Phil Mack as Tim O Gra y provides amusement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Jones
New Orleans Times-Democrat
City Opera House
Leslie Mo Tosco
Walter Smith
Harry A. Fisher
Dr. Knobs
Missy Agnss Carlton
Eva
Jamea M. Ward
Mason and Dixon Line Restoration Bill Progress
A Maryland legislature bill proposes $3,000 for rail and road tasks to restore the Mason and Dixon line markers. The measure targets the Commonwealths of Pennsylvania and Maryland and anticipates completed work soon, with funding coverage in the eastern states amidst ongoing debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsy
Bat
Maryland Legisstore
Sears Aga
Pennsylvateta
Marsiali
Boundary Stones and Maryland Line Restoration History
The piece recalls the old boundary line between Maryland and Pennsylvania, noting damaged and missing stone posts, delays in surveying, and the 1767 completion near the Delaware line. It mentions Dr. William Bollock Clark and the use of English quarried stones, some repurposed as steps in Fort Frederick, Washington County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Bollock Clark
Maryland
Washington County
England
Richard Penn
Lord Baltimore
London
Charles Mason
James Dixon
Delaware Line
Six Nations
America
Pann
Fort Frederick
North Bank of the Potomac
Rural Free Delivery Routes Expanded in Carroll County
Opposition to rural free delivery softens with three new routes Nos 25 36 and 37. Uniontown Bruceville and Mayberry gain carriers L Frank Eckard Samuel Angel and David Stonaker. Additional rail changes note Walter Befanver motorman in Washington and shifts for Harry Walters A B Gosnell Harry Remsburg Victor Smith on the F M Railroad and related lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
Uniontown
L. Frank Eckard
Mra
Bruceville
Samuel Angel
Mayberry
David Stonaker
Walter Befanver
Middletown
Washington City
Harry Walters
Frederick-Middletown
Washington
Messrs. A
Gosnell
Harry Remsburg
F. & M. Electric Railroad
Pennsylvania
Douglass Brothers
Power From the Potomac Harnessing Potomac Power
Two Charlestown incoporporations aim to supply electricity to Charlestown Winchester and Harpers Ferry. Plants at Charlestown and Harpers Ferry could operate cooperatively to become profitable. Removals show local families moving to new homes on East Third and East Patrick streets. Hood's Sarsaparilla advertised for health benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potomac
Charlestown
Town
Winchester
Pers Ferry
Harper's Fury
Weverton
Harper’s Ferry
As & Loes
Religious Services Note in Middletown and Frederick
A long list of Sunday services and events across Middletown and Frederick is announced. Rev J W Pontius will preach a temperance sermon at St. Johns. several churches hold morning and evening services, catechism and Sunday schools, with notes on guilds, missionary meetings, and Epworth League. Dr A W Radisilli of Madras will preach at the Methodist Episcopal church. a public meeting of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union is set for February 12 at Frederick College with Rev A H Zimmerman and musical programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Jude’s Catholic Church
Sanday
J. W. Pontius
Church of
Middlewwrn
Mite Society
Lutheran Church of Middletown
E. BR. Eschbach
Gracs Reformed Church
E. J. McLean
Sundsay School
Catechiss
Glade Reformed Church
Walkersville
D. J. Wolf
Presbyterian Church
T. F. Dizon
Christian Endeavor Society
C. W. Stinespring
United Brethren UN
Christian Endeavor
M.E. Church South
Karl J. H. Wilhite
Epworth League
Evangeli
Acholara
Methodist Episcopal Church
A. W. Roudisell
Madras
India
Sunday School Missionary Society
Radisiti
A. W. Radisifi
A. W. Radisili
D. D
Page Milburn
Frederick City
York
Dickinson College
Baltimore
MLFE
West Baltimore
Hudixill
Id. U
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Frederick College
A. H. Zimmerman
Jamaica
Isle of Springs
Pearl of the
Afro American Building and Improvement Joint Stock Co
Articles filed in Frederick for a 40 year Afro American Building and Improvement Joint Stock Company to buy sell lease and improve real estate and for loaning money. Capital stock $10,000, 500 shares at $20 par. five directors including James N. Davis DB Thomson Bernard S. Duvall Nicholas Williams and Henry Scott to run first year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Afro-American Building and Improvement Joint Stock Company
Afro American Building and Improvement Joint Stock Companys of
Frederick
John Thowson
Philip Walker
Frank Roberts
John Holland
James N. Davis
Frank Goats
Bernard S. Duvall
Fredick
Asee
Thomson
Bernard 5. Duvall
Nicholas Williams
Henry Scott
Extra Cabinet Council in British government reform drive
An extra cabinet council convened this afternoon with Lord Salisbury presiding and a supplementary statement issued afterward. Senator Allen presented a resolution in the Senate advocating sympathy with the Boer and pressing mediation, though Allen agreed to allow the resolution to go over.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bolda Lang
Ewa
Lord Salisbury
Local Notes and Oddities From The Week
A mixed local column notes a woman facing possible divorce for talkativeness and Lincoln’s birthday upcoming. It mentions religious poetry, age discussions in society, Lenten diversions, weather patterns predicted to shift with volcanic developments, and the death of a valued bay horse owned by Frederick Heinlein from colic. A Martinsburg marriage license was issued to Albert S. Borch of Brunswick and Ida M. Anderson of the same city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Lincoln
Frederick Heinlein
Martinsburg
W. Va
Alberts. Borch
Brunswick
Ida M. Anderson
Alty
Local Valentine Sale At Shipley & Boosts
Valentines featured with a wide assortment from 1 to 1.50 each and a special sale on white porcelain ware including dinner plates sets and dishes. Also notes on Singer sewing needles and local events at Jamaica and St Johns church with admission prices and dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shipley & Boost's
Largo
Shipley Bopet
Local notices advertise theater, sales, and services in Clinton
A cluttered page lists events and ads including Nemec and Mauszs at City Opera House on February 13, cheap goods sale at Ssits's Texpis of Fancy, a Grace Reformed church Valentine Tea on February 14, sewing machine repair offers, a new music store opening at 100 North Market Street, and Hood's Sarsaparilla praised for curing eruptions by cleansing blood along with various consumer notices and business cards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mite Society
Grace Reformed Church
Kemp Hall
North Market Street
Dr. Pahroey
H. E. Wizcoxes
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Daily News
Watermares
Special Dispatch
Taz
W. L. Moors
Nts
George L. Kaufman
Geo. M. Chambers
John E. Main
J. W. Oliver
NAB
Lusan
Dr. Righberger
Shipley Pat
Shipley & Bopat
Shipley & Bopet
Valentines
Temple of Fancy
Poe
Mple of Fancy
Arts Temple of Fancy
Goleman
Ig Sale
Brish Bros
W. F. Chilton
Sori
John Hendrickson
Neidig & Miller
C. Thos. Kemp
Carty
The
Mr. Buckey
Democratic
Rrepublicas
Toke County
Tur
Sepp
Nellie Tolley
Mason and Dixon's
Mason and
DIZON
Charles J. Doll
East Church
West Third Street
Granville Thomas
East Patrick Street
Charles Zimmerman
Henry Hahn
Baer
Hood
Sunday Schools and Societies
BRIRP
Loogal
Suenry & Borst
Brisa Bros
Trish F. Gunton
Highbarger
Legion For
Park Hotel
Reformed Guild
Gom
McCoakney’s
Sarty
Swira
Inc
Bess
Swara
Texrie
Gorra
Swite
Tempus
Paxcy
Gulys
Sutta’s Temple
Fascy
St Smith's Temple of Fancy
Sopur
Michely Grarive
Donuel Piquill
Privatles
John
P. S
Uns
Nemec
Mauszs
Market St
Clinton E. Main
Custos BE. Maes
North Manket Street
Ssits
Smira
A. L Eader
W. Patrick St
G. Eader
Louis
China
Ware
Fon
Janddawly
B. Sappin
Sar Hater
Rodcoe
Bamgas
Rodoge
A. T. Ricr & Bons
A. T. Rice & Soxs
Frederick, MD
LAM Bouillion
F . V. Starz
Pateora
Reaing
J. Edward Ricel
Railing Grocery Company
Geo. H. Railing
J. Hessaly Keilur
J. Heisely Keller's
Makers IT
Potomac River Band
Willard C. Keller
Pathice
Shriner
Hicodemue
Isle of University of Marylands
P. Levy
Offee
Court Street
Court Hamme
Cleveland
Siz Nee
J. Kellar
Maea
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