PURELY PERSONAL NOTES FROM FREDERICK AREA
Local society items list visitors and residents including Mr B Magruder returning to Indianapolis Mrs J Halle of Baltimore visiting for days on business Bir W E F Grove moves to Broad Hunl Frederick county Miss Ada Riges and Miss Hettie Shipley guests of Mrs Geo Grove Miss Marie Cassin returns home from Washington after a visit with Miss Chapline Miss B F Shaw of Bolivar Frederic business visits Katherine Goldsborough returns to Walkersville Victors Koehler and Tennant visit from Hagerstown Grace Purnell stays with Mrs Heller at West Patrick St Mr and Mrs Criss Markell visit East Church St Minnie Seliman visits Dr Edward Nelsons family Geo P Thomas visits from Baltimore Nettie Hsiiner travels to Martinsburg for ill friend Louis B Gatch spends time in Towson return to Martinsburg, W Va.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Magruder
Indianapolis
Ind
J. Halle
J. Halle & Sons
Baltimore
W. E F. Grove
Hegerstown
Broad Hunl
Frederick County
Dno. Sweadner
Liberty
Bliss Ada Riges
Wellsyile
Ohio
Hettie Shipley
Ijemeville
Geo. W. Grove
West Patrick Street
Marie Cassin
Washington
Chapline
West Third Street
Cassin
Frederick
B. F. Shaw
Bolivar
Katherine Goldsborough
Nannie Goldsborough
Walkersville
Victor Koehler
Tennant
Hagerstown
Grace Purnell
Towson
Baltimore County
W. C. Heller
Criss. Markell
Jos. D. Beker
East Church Street
Minnie Seliman
Edward Nelson
Geo. P. Thomas
Nettie Hsiiner
South Market Street
Martinsburg
W. Va
Louis B.gatch
Madison Melson
Social Evening Hosts and Local Notices
Mrs. Dr. Edward Nelson hosted a welcome evening at West Church Street from 8 to 11 with Miss Bellman Miss Sefton and Miss Clabaugh assisting and plans for January gatherings. Also reported are a Sunday School class entertaining at Mr Henry Habo's East Patrick Street home and multiple local illness notes and hotel arrivals from Orry Hotel and Canm Haven entries.
Fire at Walkersville destroys store and dwelling
About midnight last night a fire consumed the store and dwelling of Mr. D. W. Wachter in Walkersville, formerly owned by Mr. Brook Jamison. Fire seen in center of the store, believed incendiary. stock loss around 15000 and building about 2000, insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. Wachter
Walkersville
Waas
Brook Jamison
Social World Dance in Mechanicstown Christmas Night
A large attendance gathered in Mechanicstown town hall Thursday December 25 for a select dance. Mazziote's Baltimore orchestra played while Aliss Mary Wesche and Mr Niles C Miller led the grand march. A long list of attendees from Baltimore Union Bridge Gettysburg Frederick and others enjoyed music and refreshments as the crowd parted with “Home Sweet Home.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mechanicstown
Aliss Mary Wesche
Niles C. Keiller
Katie Neal
Baltimore
Lois Tregatis
Union Bridge
Chas. Sefton
Irs Sefton
Adamef
Gettysburg
Sallie Barais
Frederick
Bessie Metz
Greencastle
Lille Hoke
Annie Hoke
Emonlusburg
Carre Wasche
Rocky Ridge
Blanche Hobbs
Bessie Weaver
Motter’s Station
Daise Wasche
Whit Carrie Bobiltz
Edna Wasche
Jos. Miller
Marty Wasche
Minnie Porman
Ellie Winger
Airs
J. F. D. Mier
Frank Poe
Frank Pearce
Clarence Clempson
Harry Unger
Frank Davis
Charles McGinley
Waynesboro
Elmer Waltman
Frank Hoke
Emmitsburg
Frank Stevens
Cresgerstown
D. 3 M. Biges
Sheridan Biggs
Harry Sefton
Hue Miller
Josiah Seft
Mazziote
J. F.D. Miller
E. B. Sefton
HE Rouzer
D. M. Biggs
Niles C. Miller
Are
John Lohman
Preston Street
Mamie
Agnes
Minnie
Kate
Rachael Hager
Minuie Baumgardner
Bartlet Hauer
Busses
Delaney
Jenkins
Cartell
Hunter
Carr
Diffendall
Smith
Bangher
Cramer
Green
Burek
Hayes
Stone
Measie
Dimmy
Austin
Walter
Doll
Clebaugh
Deer
Jones
Kemp
Wagner
Johnston
Bartlet
Debring
Tucker
Baller
Faust
Thos
Slyers
Telegraph Street
Mr. Burck
Joseph Burck
Charles Burck
William Adams
Wiliam Stiner
Joseph Brewer
Harkins
Lift
LL A. Hager
Mr. Prescot
Attempted Theft of Historic Line Post Near Hunting Creek
A gang posing as Lewistown men tried to dig up and remove a heavy iron line post that marks district and farm boundaries near the Hunting Creek bridge. Passersby interrupted the theft, the group returned several nights, but the post could not be removed and was replanted to stand again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewistown
Nnd
Creagerstown
Notable Deaths and Local Crime Report from Maryland
Summary of recent Maryland news including deaths of Mrs. Mary K Detker near Simpsonville aged sixty five and Mr Arthur Bopp in Cumberland aged twenty four who died by suicide. Also threats of lynching against Black men after assaults on three white youths in Howard county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annapolis
Mary K. Detker
Simpsonville
Howard County
Arthur Bopp
Cumberland
Salisbury
Anne Arundel
Sehcol-House
Richard H. Grubb
Loudoun County
Potomac
Brunswick
Baltimore
Washington District
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society
M. E. Church
George W. Shallcross
Kent Conny
San Domingo
West Indies
San Domingan
Shalicross
Poison in Coffee Sparks Family Jealousy Case
In Unionville a jealous sister-in-law allegedly tainted a coffeepot with poison. A father-in-law exposed the suspected mixing and searched for strychnine, but the evidence was lost when the coffee was discarded. Justice Brenneisen sought a writ for arrest, yet no arrests followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unionville
Brenneisen
Santa Claus Delights Dolls With Christmas Street Scene
Old Santa stopped at South Market street at Christmas Eve to light a grand evergreen tree for Clifford Doll and his daughters Bessie and Maggie. Candies toys and a snowy street lamps scene filled onlookers with festive delight. The Y M C A Literary Society met at 8 o clock with J B R Wood Jr presiding and held a hash debate after devotional exercises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Clifford Doll
South Market Street
Bessie
Maggie
Y.M.C.A. Literary Society
Y. M.G.A
J.B. R. Wood, Jr
Messrs
J. C. Wilcoxen
Roger Wickham
Railroad Officers Elected at Emmitsburg Meeting
The Emmitsburg Railroad Company held its stockholders meeting at the Western Maryland Hotel on Wednesday January 3. Directors elected for the ensuing year were Wm Biggs James A Elder Br John B Boranr D B H Hannon and Jesse E Nasser. The board re elected Wm H Biggs as president and elected Joseph Byers to his seat. John R Reigle was named secretary Wo P Blair treasurer and Vincent Sebold attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmitsburg Railroad Company
Western Maryland
Emmitsburg
Wm. Biggs
James A. Elder
Br. John B. Boranr
D. B H. Hannon
Jesse E. Nasser
Wm. H. Biggs
Joseph Byers
John R. Reigle
Wo. Pbialr
Vincent Sebold
Brief Bits From The Region
A collection of short notes including local moves yes and no and social quips. The Young Men's Christian Association of Chicsto has moved into a new thirteen story fireproof building. J H Macgans & Sons dissolves partnership with business to be run by J H Macgans. Martinsburg Bicycle Works may relocate to Shepherdstown. Boonsboro and Keedynville electric railroad work halted for want of des. Xantippe the wife of Socrates is noted for tossing slop from windows. Carlisle's dancing class meets in Junior Hall. Catherine C U Fout of Frederick granted increased vision. Pacifist’s quip about scolding wives cited. Charles P Rutledge named baggage-master on Golden Gate tourist train. Charles M Fut ter, famed Hagerstown driver, handled first express package into Frederick. Nicholas E Norris qualified as a road supervisor for District No 17. Two vagrants committed to Montevue Hospital by Justice Eckstein.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ein
Society of Ladies
School of Politeness
Young Men’s Christian Association of Chicsto
America
Bermudas
J. H. Macgans & Sons
Wolfsville
General Merchants
J. H. Macgans
Martinsburg
Keedynville
Des
Xantippe
Socrates
Carlisle
Catherine CU. Fout
Frederek
Pasquier Hiad
Charles P. Rutledge
Frederick
Pennsylvania Railroad
Golden Gate
Boston
Charles M. Futter
Hagerstown
Nicholas E. Norris
Death notices from Hagerstown area obituaries
The column lists multiple deaths and funeral plans in Hagerstown and nearby areas. Sallie Wessler, 74, died at Ex-Councilman Joshua Wise’s home. remains sent to Petersville. Minnie Jacobs, about 17, died of typhoid fever at Monteyue Hospital. buried at Olver Cemetery. John Henry Beachley, about 60, died after illness in Boonshoro. Ann Warthen, 82, died in Linganore district. funeral Sunday at 10 with Fair Waters interment. Mary Berry, about 80, died of pneumonia. funeral arrangements pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tessler
Joshua Wise
East Church Street
Hagerstown
Sallie Wessler
Petersville
Jos
L Kershner
Onee Flynn
Minnie Jacobs
Monteyue Hospital
Atondsy
Minnie
Boonshoro
Aary Daret
Mary Berry
Presley Berry
Klinehart’s Alley
Fifth St
Pneulmmonia
Church Services and Officers Noted in Local Listings
Communion at St James Lutheran Sunday morning and evening service at 7 30. Pleasant Hill chapel sermon by Rev Dr Hassbel Sunday 2 45 pm. Frederick Ministers Association meets at FCM L C A parlors Monday at 1 3 am. Confraction at Reformed Church tonight and tomorrow prep for Communion. St Paul Evangelical Lutheran Sabbath School at Myersville elects officers for the year led by Superintendent Dr L M Zimmerman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James Lutheran Church
Hassbel
Pleasant Hill Chapel
Frederick Ministers’ Association
F.C
Reformed Church
St. Paul’s
Relics From Fire of 1870 and Antietam Found by Woodward
A collector, Mr. Alex Woodward, displays two Chicago fire relics from 1870 a pitcher with fused sarious matter and melted bundles resembling twisted wire springs and a double edged knife from Antietam about a foot long with a broad blade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex Woodward
Chicago
Woodward
Antietam
Christian Endeavor Social at Buckeystown Hospital Home
The Christian Endeavor Society held at the hospital home of Mr and Mrs G W Hindley Buckeystown proved successful. Guests enjoyed a paper on the pledge by Mrs C F Grabbs and a hat trimming party followed by a festive supper of oysters salads and coffee before adjournment to the church for worship.
Newell Monument Urges Statewide Teacher Contributions
Mr Samuel Dutrow of Frederick circulated to county school commissioners urging voluntary funds from Maryland public school officers and teachers to erect a monument over the grave of Prof M A Newell long time head of the State Normal School and former state superintendent. He was elected committee chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Dutrow
Frederick
State Association of School Commissieners
Baltimore City
Baltimore
Maryland
M. A. Newell
State Normal School
Dutrow
Set His Own Leg in Creagers Town Incident
Mr Samuel D Shirfey of Creagers Town was struck by a loose colt and knocked down. He set his badly broken wooden leg himself after walking with aid, then continued about his affairs the next day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel D. Shirfey
Creagerstown
Mr. Shirfey
Col Cline's Acres Near East Chicago A 2000 Acre Rail Frontage Tract
The East Chicago Globe reports Col George T. Cline of Frederick City Maryland owns a 2000 acre tract adjacent to East Chicago with four miles of water frontage and rail lines. He visits occasionally while land remains intact after twenty years, selling only rights of way to railway companies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Cline
Chicago
Col Cline
Real Estate Transfers Reported In Brunswick Frederick County
Real Estate and Improvement Company transfers land to Presbyterian Church of Brans wick in Brunswick, valued at 1. Thomas J Cannon and Elie his wife convey Frederick county property to Mary Caroline Weber and children for 250. Charles F Rowe and wife transfer ground in Frederick county for 250.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Real Estate Transfere
Presbyterian Church of
Branswick
Brunswick
Thomas J. Cannon
Elie
Mary Caroline Weber
Frederick County
Charles F. Rowe
Ann Ra
Funeral Held For Myrtle Hood In Doub’s County
The funeral for Myrtle Hood was held yesterday from her Doubs home at 10 o’clock. Services occurred at the Doub’s Methodist Church led by Reva Lowe and Sanner. Pallbearers included James Carey Jos Carey Samuel Hickman Edward Smith John Miller and Daniel Myera. C C Carty served as funeral director. Japonic. In Singanore Lodge A F and A M meeting on December 25 1892 officers elected were W M Hon P Lugenbesl S W George D Norris J W Peter Schluck bier Captain E D Danner Secre tary and treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Hood
Doub’s
This County
Methodist Church
Reva. Lowe
Sanner
James Carey
Jos. Carey
Samuel Hickman
Edward Smith
John Miller
Daniel Myera
C. C. Carty
Singanore Lodge
A. F
A. M
P. Lugenbesl
W.M
George D. Norris
Peter Schluckbier
J. W
E. D. Danner
Tramps Cause Disturbance At Sand-House
Tuesday night an affray broke out at Brunswick between several tramps gathered around the B. and O. sand-house. One man was seriously injured and considerable excitement prevailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brunswick
B. and O
Political Warning At City Opera House
A civic notice warns of a planned public gathering at City Opera House on Tuesday January 16. The event involves two well known figures accused of orchestrating a provocative display of wit and rhetoric aimed at an unsuspecting audience. Local parties are alleged to aid the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paolitic
House Breaking Case Before Justice Trund
Charles Gardner, colored, was tried before Justice Trund for breaking into the house of Mary Hil near the Copper Mines. He was held on his own recognizance for the grand jury action. Consisble 8. Day era Made the arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Gardner
Justice Trund
Mary Hil
Dayera
Marriage Licenses for Eugene Black and Lucy Boteler
Marriage licenses issued for Eugene Augustus Black of Frederick and Lucy Boteler of New Merket district. Also listed are John L. Rothenbafer Jr. and Mise Mery E. Twenty of Yellow Springs. An unrelated advert promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as a guaranteed tonic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Augustus Black
Frederick
Lucy Boteler
New Merket
John L. Rothenbafer, Jr
Mise Mery E. Twenty
Yellow Springs
Wind Engine Worker Falls Thirty Feet Near Troy
Calvin Brown, son of John M. Brown of Euclid, Ohio, working on a wind engine near Troy, toppled about thirty feet. He sustained a broken back and lies in critical condition. his father has been informed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Feil
Calvin Brown
John M. Brown
Euclid
Troy
Ohio
Mr. Brown
First and Final Account Filed for Wolfe Estate
The Orphans Court records the first and final account of Levi J. Wolfe as administrator of Samuel Wolfe deceased. Albert Anderson appointed guardian over Alvin A. Anderson estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans' Court
Levi J. Wolfe
Samuel Wolfe
Albert Anderson
Alvin A. Anderson
Syrup of Figs Promoted By California Fig Syrup Co
An advertisement touts Syrup of Figs as a gentle cleansing remedy for colds headaches and fevers. It urges buying the true product from the California Fig Syrup Company and notes availability from druggists in 50 cents and one dollar sizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iquit
Alifornia
I. Etles
Frederick Readies Piano Recital and Lectures
Frederick residents can attend a piano recital by Emmanuel Wad of the Peabody Conservatory on Saturday Jan 18 at Women’s College with 60 cent admission. Wad, a Copenhagen Royal Conservatory graduate, studied in Vienna under Despetszky. Also scheduled is Gen John B Gordon’s lecture Last Days of the Confederacy at City Hall on Jan 9, 1894, 8 pm, Grand Army of the Republic event, admission 50 cents gallery 25. Tickets at Yeakle’s. box seats available. Bill Nye and William Hawley Smith will perform at City Opera House on Jan 16 with seats at Yeakle’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Emmanuel Wad
Peabody Conservatory
Baltimore
Woman's College
Wad
Royal Conservatory of Music
Copenhagen
Vienna
Deschetizky
Paderewski
Yeakle's
Confedeacy
John B. Gordon
U. S
Georgia
City Hall
Grand Army of the Republic
Yeakle’s. Boxsheet
F.G
America
Bill Nye
Wm. Hawley Smith
City Opera House
Asle
Yeakle
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D.C
OW. Hasgmerox
Westher Bureau
Edward the Confessor
France
VWSI
Benedict Arno'd
Emanuel Wad
Oster
C.E. Haller
Motter & Pampel, Trustees
West Church Street
Elock
Nelson
Bellman
Miss Sefton
Miss Clabaugh
Alisa Nannie Goldsborough
Legrand Travis
East Second Street
Maggie Doll
Tennis Ramsburg
Henry Baumgardner
John Rantzer
Roger Lers
Pm Alteck
Mrz
Mrz. Win. Winkleman
3.C. Walker
Memoris
Orry Hote i
John Peasinger
Chambersburg
T. T. Bedford
H. King
W. H. Soiez
N. Clash
F. H. Marek
Harrisburg
J. M. Boyle
New York
H. Koonce
C. E. Miller
J. 8
Grist
York
W. H. Egerter
L. F Kaufman
Williamsport
Harry Stead
Philadelphia
H. Quood
Canm Haven
H. Lee Stoner
J. G. McMenney
McSherrytown
C. d. McCarty
Columbia
Bether
Biglerville
Jas. F. Brooks
Washington, D.C
John Smith
Virginia
Grorr Horsz
John J. Schmidt
Pearce Ledgwidge
Hanover
Enma Baker
Fountain Mills
Hla Hyatt
Nick Lewis
Gertrude Watkins
Kempton
Saidee Davis
Radie Evie
Malie Beker
Mima Boyer
Calvin Beall
Ronard Baker
Mial Hyatt
Reymond Fount
Willie Watkins
Jesse Molesworth
Zemptown
Charles Wilson
No 4
Harry Day
Ridgeville
Jesse Boyer
Clarence Davis
Fountainville
Alle Engle
Entonville College
Daughters of the American Revolution
Colonial Dames, Historical Society and
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Firenore Murdoch Tyler
John Ritchie
Georgie Poole
Dr. Coleman
SOCTA
Epworth League
Hephilochoresn Dancing Association
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Lenaant
Cave of the Churches
Hood
Ikfe
Mulliniz & Kemp
Tage
Moums & Kew
John Hendrickson
Amaryse
Anary
Selicia
Cloake
John Hoaxoroxeon
F. W. Staub
North Market Street
Telephone
Hart
Keefer
East Patrick Street
Hart and
Yorda
Rodouer & Nedig
Rovocx & Neidig
The
United Cures
Egdockr & Neldkc
A. T. Rice & Sons
T. Rice & Sons
Foonxia
Divnersas
North Marert
Peborrice
Founshal
Actencea Temaraédly
Harley
R. IL
Mbecuer
ILOB
Bachantailor
TOAUI
TIMES
Ting of
Ro Harley
LOY & Perry
LOY & Perry's
GEO_ H
Seuils
GEO, H. Railings
Grocer
W. C. Eldridge
Eldridge’s
Creigzhag Gaoee- Hristmas
Feederick
B. H. Blackston
B. H. Busczstor
Newspapee Hrerive
James BE
Walker & GO
E. Walker & Go
James Ke.waleee
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