LateLetters From Taylor County Happenings in Taneytown
Local notes from Taneytown and Kempton recount visits by George Nau and family in Hanover and relatives in Hauserstown, Keymar, and Frederick. clergy movements including Rev. Luther Hater, pastor-elect, and Rev. Father Legue. social events like a Lutheran Mite Society gathering. upcoming entertainment by local youths. anniversaries, moves to Gettysburg, employment changes, and a Valentine social at MP church. Mentions of Mrs. Cornelius Easterday’s sudden death and multiple brief visits by residents to Baltimore, Frederick, New Market, and neighboring towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isabella McKimacy
Mary Weaver
Hauserstown
Mirritt .Burke
New Castle
Delaware
Jone S. Power
Lucila Birely
Keymar
Kansas City
Luther 8. Hater
Philadelphia
May Forrest
Baltimore
J. William Hill
Gettysburg
Father Legue
Littlestown
J. Lemon
Mite Society
Mite Society of the
Lutheran Church
P. B Englar
Local social rounds and church plans fill town notes
Miss Lilie Moxley and Miss Bessie Bellison visited friends while several families shared Sunday visits. Christian Endeavor services are set for next Sunday at 6 30 p m with Joseph Great Laves leading. A large crowd gathered for a surprise at Mrs Ida Smiths home for her daughter Rutis. Committees for the coming year were named, including Prayer Lookout Temperance and Missionary groups. Various residents planned moves and travels to Baltimore Washington and nearby towns. Snowy weather made sleighing enjoyable and several residents recovered from illnesses with family updates included. Preaching is scheduled for Sunday night February 12 at the local church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor
Methodist Protestant
Laves
Joseph
Albaugh
Annie M Peddicord
Teft
Baltimore
Ida Smith
Rutis
Francis 15
Sneader
Mamsville
J. G. Sim Althaugh
The
Christian Mindeavor
Hey
Jf, Wooten
Calvin Metcalf
M. F Starr
John Chitcher
Migs R.A Clay
W OR Beall
J F Wooden
Roland Ro Simpson
Wm Albaugh
Thomas E Etzler
Beaula Sweuadener
Lucy Smith
J 8. Albaugh
W Oy Swerdener
Grace Dudrear
Charles Harper
Irene
Ezra Palmer
S. W. Ramsburg
Gail
J. P. Augieberger
Calvin Harper
Oscar Ramsburg
Lewis Wachter
Nathanial Wachter
Maonzie Haines
Frader- Sch
Nelile Haines
Hansonville
Mall Raimsburg
Ernest BK. Harper
Helen
Franklin Stollemyer
J. Norman Harper
C. J. Utterback
Lewistown
Edith Strine
Hagerstown
Edward Smith
Nellie Browning
Washington
Belt Norwood
Wr Norwood
Amy Lawson
Kyattstown
Neves
Jessie Jurdeite
John Norwood
Julius Hood
Baltiere
Win. Norwood
Carlton Bond
Woodsite
W. T Norwood
Jamals
Roberts
Unity
Thompson Windsor
L. A Montgomery
Riehls Mills
Wounds Fatal After Deputy Shoots Man at Home
John Sweitzer of Cumberland died at Western Maryland Hospital after being shot by Deputy Walter Clay during a forcible eviction. The incident occurred when deputies broke down Sweitzer’s door to execute a writ, as Sweitzer reportedly resisted and fired at the officers. Sweitzer, over 70 and said to be mentally unsettled, had previously refused to vacate the property. Deputy Clay will surrender to authorities as a coroner's inquest and court decision follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sweitzer
Cumberland
Cumberhand
Sheri Noah Diendley
Allegans Comity
Oelesk
Western Marylvnd
Sherif Walter Clay
Sweitger
Sher Hendley
Hoendigg
Hite
Sweitzer
America
Austra
Hendley
Swertzer
Clay
Hendleys
Hoepital
Corfield
Liberty Town Opera House Hosts Grand February Hop
The Liberty Town grand February Hop drew a large crowd from Woodsboro Walkersville Creagerstown Daysyville Thurmont Frederick and nearby areas. Music by the Frederick Select Orchestra filled the dance hall as chaperones and committees coordinated dancing and arrangements. Also noted were a charity "100" event at Mrs Abe Rosenour's home and a double birthday celebration for Mr and Mrs Will at West Sixth Street, plus a late birthday greeting to Mrs Eliza Woodward at West Patrick Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Libertytown
Woodsboro
Walkersville
Creagerstown
Daysyville
Thurmont
Frederick
F. Lorfino Simpson
F. O Smith
Frank Sappington
Mary
Abe Rosenour
Weat Third Street
Lillian Birely
Myrtle Y Worshberger
KE. L. Sehmid
H. Dorsey Jutchison
James WI
Sixth Street
Wills
Eliza Woodward
Milton Woodward
West Patrick Street
Apples Lead Virginia Shipments From Winchester Area
Frederick county Virginia shipped 243000 barrels of apples of the best quality, dominating statewide production. The value from Frederick county orchards neared six hundred thousand dollars with fruit sent to foreign and domestic markets. Valley branch figures show Rockingham 60000, Shenandoah 64000, Warren and Rappahannock 2000, Loudoun Jed bauquier UC, marking a 100 percent increase over the previous peak of 93000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Anany
Virghals
Met
Beederick
Frederick County
Virginia
Lenore
Clearbrook
Ridgeway
Kernstown
Stephenson
Stephens City
Middletown
Harrisonburg
Maonassag
Rockingham County
Shenandoah
Warren
Rappahanhock
Loudoun
Jed
Bauquier
Death claims Mrs Stull after long paralysis at 256 Dill
Mrs. Juin CG Stull, wife of Mr Daniel Stull, died at home about 7 80 oclock from front paralysis. Aged 61 years 11 months 12 days the Rock Springs native had battled paralysis for years, moved to the city last spring and suffered a final stroke. Survived by brothers Wilson Martz David Martz Theodore Martz George Martz and Charles Martz and sisters Mrs Carolina Houck Mrs Annie Bentz. Funeral Sunday at 2 pm with services at the house and interment Mt Olivet cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel
Stull
Juin CG
Stu
Dill Avenue
Rocky Springs
Jarriet Martz
Wilson On. Martz
David Martz
Wendsboro
Theodora Martz
Pearl
George
Charles Martz
Pleasant Hil
Carolina Houck
Bethel
Annie Bentz
Pleasant Milett
Nat Mt. Olivet Cemetery
Brief Items of Interest From Local and General News
Mr Harvey and Ramsburg of Utten Mills slaughtered four cattle weighing 206 280 247 and 244 pounds each. A committee of young people plans a dance at the Armory on Wednesday night February 22. Jerry L Sith examined and dismissed. T A Thomas a district lawyer suspended two years. John Sweitzer, a soldier, shot Sheriff Wandley of Cumberland who was serving a writ of ejectment and died. Dinkatts City endures terror under federal law. Til iiniears Star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey & Ramsburg
Utten Mills
Tle
Armory
Pebronry
Jerry L. Sith
Chance
T. A .Thomas
Anne Aruindel
John Sweitzer
U Wandley
Cumberland
Clay
Culvert Combe reassessment and statewide notes
Culvert Combe reassessment shows an increase of 544,923. Large crowds attended farmers lectures at Jessups and Laurel. Pennsylvania officials agreed to Ishton's City Council ideas of staffed improvements. George Feenbody dies at Johns Hopkins after lingering illness. Webster Groh fined for not clearing snow and begins crusades against Hagerstown merchants. Mayor Mahool urges Baltimore to back Democratic National Convention Fund with 25,000. Roland R. Moore exonerated in the death of Jaquilla Windham. Public Service Commission counsel warns common carriers reducing rates may hinder restoration at old levels. Draft charges aimed at Potomac Commissioners discussed. payment to commissioners expected after Monday or Tuesday. Governor Crothers invited to Annapolis on April 18 by Sons of the Revolution. Monument to French soldiers and sailors will be unveiled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farners
Crothers
General Society of the Sons of the Revolution
Annapolis
Thun
Valentine Social at Trinity M E Church Entertainment
A Valentine social by the Epworth League at Trinity M E Church South featured a decorated hall with heart motifs. Miss Lila Smith led the program with help from Miss E Duvall and others. postmaster Francis Gaithney managed the fetters postoffice amusements. performances included solos, recitations, and duets, yielding a neat sum from sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Trinity M. E. Church
Trinity M. H
Ming Smith
Marshal L. Brehison
Lilian Galther
Me Q. Leonard
Julia Worthington
Daniels
Plano
John J. Rives
Louise MacDaniel
Pauline Hammond
Mra Rives
2. F. Duvall
Bell on Buzzard Spooks Frederick Street Crowd
Pedestrians on Market Street at noon were drawn by a ringing bell overhead. Investigators traced the sound to a bell tied to a buzzard that flew low over the front lawn of the TD DP Institute, its tolling clearly audible to bystanders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
TD & DP Institute
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Taneytown
George Nau
Hanover
Nau
John Stuuffer
Browningsville
William Brondhurst
Washington, D. C
K. C. Searle
Near Here
Elyse
Ivy Broadhurs
George Catsail
Fountain Mills
John L. Snyder
Maurice M. Snyder
Mar. M. E. Linthicum
William Bealie
Kemptown
James D. Boyer
Goldie Brandenburg
New Market
Clifford Watkins
WH. Bennett
Minnie Watkins
Lillye L Willams
Rev. Mills
M. YP
Reyburn Watkins
Chestnut Grove
Irvin Abbs
Braddock
John ©. Lambert
Joseph Warren
Wim Myers
Elizabeth Warren
Wm H. Stimmel
George E. Fulmer
Pearl Eader
Wm. N. Stimmel
Harvey Staub
John Alexander
George Morningstar
Sarah E. Ainsworth
Charles Kemp
Wm. E. Kemp
Wm. H. Summel
Clarence Whipp
Cornelius
Clagettsville
Aliss Jancy Moxtey
Hilcott Cuty
Maud and
Daisy Hurley
Purdum
Mamie Bellison
Katie Hurley
Red Crags
Red Cross
Frederick City
Gounty
F. Allen
Frederick, Md
G. O. Paxsan
Edw. C. Cowling
North Market Street
the People's Fire Insurance Company of
Maryland
Cor
Court and
Church Sts
LincOln’s
Lincoln
Hodgenville
Lilie Moxley
Dogtown
Bessie Bellison
A. J. Cain
Ridgeville
R. W. Cain
Edd Watkins
Mt. Airy
Mr. George Young
Charles Eyler
Franklinville
Tlowald Eighenbrode
Cora Summel
Carl Shull
Chambersburg
Ruth Stmmel
Irving College
Charles Ritter
Wheeling
Wo Va
Joseph Stambaugh
Willhide
Charles Domer and
Januly
Glaceham
Sarah Smith
Nettie Liday
Eth Bertler
Near Rocky Ridge
G. M. Robinson
Charles Robinson
Roecky Ridge
Frank Snively
Donald
William Long
William Mort
Hannah Martin
Waynesboro
Morris Myers
York
Calvin Calbert
Joshua Gruber Ito
Charles Fogles
Rocky Hi
William Crum
Guber
R Coleman
George Eyler
Coleman
Vallie Miller
Monocacy Valley
John Yankes
Mars Kolb
Harrie Lor
Marie
Charles Putnam
Creagers
Town
Mary Mort
C. CO. Pittinger
Thurnmont
Lilley Gruber
Daisy
Rocky Ridge
Airs
Lizzie Pittinger
Samuel Craggs
Young
Graceham
Clarence Hoffman
John S Hoffman
Setiepay Scepl
Federal
Iiniears Star
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