Pleasant local notices of visits and returns
Purely personal items list residents and visitors: George Roberts returns home from Shookstown. Rev Dr EB Eschbach back from Woodsboro. Miss Eleanor Abbott visiting Baltimore. Dr D F McKinney on a business trip. D B Scholl visits his mother near Ceresville. Scholl is 86 and well. Miss Anna Shorb back at Mount Pleasant school. John Hartman returns from Washington. Miss Bessie Dennis leaves Baltimore to resume Peabody studies. Aggie Gant returns from Buckeystown. Wm Jacobs visiting daughters in city and Buckeystown. Rose Tucker in Baltimore as guest of Misses Smallwood. Wm and Mrs Smoot visiting Rocky Ridge area. Farnels H Oredorf and sister Addie return from Baltimore and Westminster to Emmitsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Roberts
Shookstown
EB. R. Eschbach
Woodsboro
Eleanor Abbott
Baltimore
D. F. McKinney
D. B. Scholl
Ceresville
Mirs Scholl
Anna Shorb
Mount Pleasant
John Hartman
East Third Street
Washington
Bessie Dennis
F. B. Smith
Court Square
Peabody
Aggie Gant
Germantown
Montgomery County
Main
Buckeystown
Wm. Jacobs
Rose Tucker
Smallwood
Eaststrick Street
Wm. Smoot
Hagerstown
Rocky Ridge
Frederick
Michael Hull
West Washington Street
Farnels H. Oredorff
Addie
Westminster
Emmitsbare
Brief items from the week include choIrs rehearsal and town contests
Dr Charles W Hofman organized a new choir and held a first rehearsal at his residence directed by Prof G E Smith. The Uniteds practiced for a Hazertown contest in January. Helfenstein complains local option law not enforced in Brunswick. B&O passenger car brought smiles to workers. Zigzag Minstrels formed on West South street with no ties to United Fire Company. Firemen convention, parade and tourney planned for Hagerstown next June with gold prizes. Johns Hopkins historian Colyer Meriwether spoke on The Feudal Lords of Japan. G M Shaw named Postmaster at Woodsboro replacing W H Gilbert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Hofman
Doctors
G. E. Smith
Uniteds
Hazerstown
Jane
Helfenstein
Episcopal Church
Brunswick
West South Street
United Fire Company
Hagerstown
Johns Hopkins
Colyer Meriwether
John T. Quynn
Japan
G. M. Shaw
Woodsboro
W. H Gilbert
Miss Diehl
Bachbach
West Church Street
Benny V
Katherine of
Valois
Berlin
Ailse Dick
Caroline Markell
East Patrick Street
Harness cut at dance near Shookstown injures harness
Bart Summers had his harness slashed while at a residence dance hosted by Sir Kemp near Shookstown on Tuesday evening. The horse escaped the shaft with the remaining harness, causing no injury to Summers or the horse beyond the damaged gear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trick
Bart Summers
Sir. Kemp
Shookstown
Mr Summers
Shafta
Minister's Accident on Funeral Journey Reported
Rev. A. B. Stinespring on the way to Mrs. Hahn's funeral met a serious accident when a king bolt in his buggy broke. He was thrown out as the horse ran away. He suffered head and facial injuries but no further damage occurred. the horse was later caught.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Stinespring
Hahn
King Bolt
Ravens of the State and Local Notices Snapshot
A wide scan of late 19th century Maryland items notes a new game protective association in Wicomico county, receivers for Beachley Commercial Co of Hagerstown, a fatal strangling near Hyattsville, Lent programs for OSvai society, and leadership picks including Bentley Thomas for Maryland Woman's Suffrage Associates and Begley for Montgomery County Agricultural Society. Henry E. Wootton in Elk lifeatt City reports improvement. a Samoan disaster stained glass memorial will be unveiled at the Naval Academy. Snow Hill sees new and planned buildings after August 7, 1893 destruction. The Western Maryland Home and Hospital seeks gubernatorial investigation. Dr Bijah Willsme earns treasurer role in Anne Arundel. Four colored men arrested in Crisfield over a blood-stained bazeye. Aldridge suit to force Melvin and Marcus in West Annapolis land sale. Urich Green jailed, Thomas Nelson charged in Brooklyn shooting, all in Anne Arundel. In Cecil, recount vote urged in Watte vs Boyd sheriff contest. Court of Appeals dismisses Powell vs Curtis with costs, rules on ejectment suit Boyd vs Sachs and Freddenberg, and Ramstead vs Baltimore Breweries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Airy Bentley Thomas
Maryland Woman's Suffrage Associates
J. Hillery
Begley
Brontgomery County Agricultural Society
Henry E. Wootton
Elifeatt City
Naval Academy
Surdsy
Snow Hill
Western
Maryland
Beme and Hospital
Bijah Willsme
Anne Arundel County
General Assembly
Crisdeld
Aldridge
Melvin
Marcus
West Annapolis
Urich Green
Thomes Nelson
Philip Johnson
Brooklys
Cecil County
Watte
Boyd
Court of Appeals
Alfred Powell, Sr
Alfred A. Curtis
F.J. Boyd
Sachs and
Freddenberg
Ramstead
Baltimore Breweries Company
Inmates Report Sick Ward Among Jail Prisoners
Leonard remains ill in jail with a quinsy like sickness and visits by two Catholic priests. Charles Boteler also sick, seeking a gubernatorial pardon after months of detention. Vernon from Urbena District adapts to jail life, while Davy Houck shows signs of improved mental health. Guards note a cleaned, brighter cell block and prisoners grow more talkative as February court term nears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
aeVerts
Leonard
Charles Boteler
Boteler
Vernon
Urbena
Davy Houck
Death of Capt Stephen R Bowlus Marks Local Leader
Capt Stephen R Bowlus of Middletown Valley died at his Broad Run home at age 72 after a bout with grip. A farmer and church worker, he led Broad Run Sunday school for 25 years, served as a Civil War era Home Guards commander, and held multiple political offices in Frederick county. He leaves a widow, four sons and four daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen
Stephen R. Bowlus
Middletown Valley
Broad Run
Captain Bowlus
Broadage
Middletown
Fox Hunt in Liberty Described By W A Fittelberger
M C F Bittelberger writes from Liberty 48 about a Tuesday fox hunt by Liberty boys led by Eyleracd Mrers. The horn sounds and hounds rise. after a three mile run Reynard is bagged. The writer urges others to prove their favorites at a future hunt and challenges brothers Jim gcha and Ca to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.C. F. Bittelberger
Liberty
Woodsboro
Boys of Liberty
Eyleracd
Reynard
McGregor
Jim
Gcha
Sick Foreman Convalesces As Grip Keeps Him In Bed
The News foreman Perry B. McCleery lies in bed with illness. Mount Pleasant resident C. C. Zimmerman has also been sick for several days, and grips is noted as out again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry B. McCleery
the News
C. C. Zimmerman
Mount Pleasant
Brillant Banquet Hosts Friends and County Figures
A banquet last evening at the residence of Uncle Tom Danner gathered about 40 guests including County Commissioners, legal fraternity, city officials, and other friends. The event featured a short speech filled with personal ties, with names omitted per request, and a meal described as splendid by Danner’s wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Tom
Danner
Mr. Danner
George
Dan St
Calendar praise letter lauds The News calendar of 1894
A reader from Bosa Baro New Jersey extols The News calendar for 1894 praising its unchanged days and months despite economic cuts. The letter finds solace in its clear daily layout, weather signals, and even a joke about Ground Hog Day while noting its civic value and generosity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tax News
Bosa Baro
N. J
Frank Bappington
Stary
Jane
Joe Eisenhauer
Ridge Heck
Plange
M C A Literary Society Holds Weekly Meeting
The M C A Literary Society met in the M C A building at Yelick with about twenty members. President J E R Wood presided as devotional exercises opened. Readings by H S B Trande and Gay Doval preceded a debate on annexing the Hawaiian Islands, which the negative won. Elected for three months were A Warray Thomas as president Mehtzie G Norris secretary J A L Wilcoxson assistant secretary E K Moore chaplain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.C. A. Literary Society
M.C. A
At & Yelick
J. E. R. Wood
Membe
Trande
Gay Doval
Berbera Fritchie
Rencom
Cifed
Shoul
Sawaiian Islands
W.A. Burger
A. Muri
Mehrie G. Noton
G. W. Lough
A. Wilcoxon
A. Warray Thomas
Mehtzie G. Norris
J. AL. Wiscoxon
E .K. Moore
Drum Corps Election 8 officers named for Independent Hose Co
The Drum Corps of the Independent Hose Company elected officers for the evening term at their hall last night. Names include President William C. Martin, Vice President Millard M. Naz, Secretary Henry C. Fox, Treasurer G. W. Tyson, Ist Sergeant Peter Lugenbeel, Major Chas Weinberg, Ist. Flight Sergeant Joan Gittinger, 2nd Edgar Brast, Ist. Dray Sergeant William Davis, 2nd George Cram, Chief Bugler Frank Salter. Also an advertisement for Hood's cures claims remarkable power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independent Hose Company
William C. Martin
Millard M. Naz
Henry C. Fox
G. W. Tyson
Peter Lugenbeel
Chas, Weinberg
Fle
Joan Gittinger
Edgar Brast
Dram Sergant
William Davis
George Cram
Frank Salter
Legislature Notices and Local Interests in Maryland Session
Proceedings from yesterday show a Baltimore delegation pressing for police justice position with Governor Brown delaying nominations until after the Grty dega' Hmlt. The joint Chesapeake bay committee to meet on oyster issues. Commissions issued to Maryland naval reserves restructured. Treasurer Jones reports re election gratitude. House favors extending passenger coach methods until next year. A bill on anti gambling and other oaths introduced. Game bans proposed in Baltimore county until fall 1890. Frederick and Middletown railway incorporation proposed. Local measures include religious bequest and liquor sale prohibitions in Frederick county. Middletown water works debt payment provisions discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Go. Brown
Toomes F. McNalty
Baltimore City
Siste
Jones
House Committee On Corporations
Raffreld
Afr. Carter
Myerly
Baltimore County
House
Mrs Nelson Hosts Reception and Dance Scenes
Mrs Dr Edward Nelson of East Church street welcomed friends last night with Misses Nannie Johnson Nannie Goldsborough Besse Clabaugh Nannie McSherry and Mary Sefton assisting at tea tables. The Hephilocorean Dancing Association held a successful soiree in Junior Hall with many attendees dancing to Vingers orchestra. William Whitmore hosted a Wednesday night dance four miles east of Frederick with guests from the city. The Frederick Cotillion Club opened a German series in Junior Hall lasting to midnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yinger
William Whitmore
Frederick
Qualified road supervisors named by district
The clerk’s office yesterday listed qualified road supervisors for multiple districts. District 3 includes George H. Bidel and Geo W Gover. District 20 lists Jacob D Derr Jerome Gover Albert L Powell and A G P Wiles. District 183 names C C Cramer and Howard Fox. District 9 lists Charles H Umberger and Simon D Bitler. District 49 includes Benjamin F Hooper Samuel Keefer Walter D W Shipley. District 7 names Thomas E Moxiey. District 4 lists David Staub. District 18 lists Charles E Poole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Bidel
Geo. W. Gover
Jacob D. Derr
Jerome Gover
Albert L Powell
A. G. P Wiles
C. C. Cramer
Howard Fox
Charles H. Umberger
Simon D. Bitler
Benjamin F. Hooper
Samuel Keefer
Walter D W. Shipley
Thomas E. Moxiey
David Staub
Charles E. Poole
Fogle Arrested Over Forged Order Near New Midway
Constable Brengle detained William Fogle near New Midway on a charge of forging a 42.05 order for J T Wagner Woodsboro and obtaining goods at Joseph Shank’s store. He awaits a hearing today before Police Justice Eckstein.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brengle
Wm. Fogle
New Midway
Eckstein
Fogle
J.T. Wagner
Woodsboro
Joseph Shank
Three men fall from arch under B and O bridge at Harper's Ferry
A portion of the arch under the B and O bridge at Harper's Ferry broke away on Wednesday. Three men were on it when it collapsed into the river. one was struck in the back by timber and slightly injured, the other two escaped unharmed. The Sentinel notes the men would likely have been killed if they had remained in the water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moore
Cca
B.&o
Herper’s Ferry
Sentinel
Orphans Court Filing of Mary Adams Executors Account
The Gist and net account of Mary Adams executrix of the last will and testament of William Adams, late of Frederick county, has been filed for record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Adams
Willam Adams
Frederck County
Copper Plate Engraving and Card Printing Prices
Copper plate engraving and card printing offered with your name on a plate and 50 cards for 1.00 or 100 cards for 1.50, engraving extra for address or day. Wedding invitations and monograms also advertised. Mail old copper plates to The News in Frederick Maryland for 100 cards at 1.00 or 50 cards at 0.60. Subscribe for The News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tas News
Frederick, Md
Hotel Beat Arrested man linked to hotel bill dodger
Police in this city acted after information from Ellicott City authorities about a man registered as H. Bond of Philadelphia and later as H. Lee of York. Arrested at the City Hotel, the suspect carried bricks and cat straw in two packages. He is to answer charges in Ellicott City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eckster
Vansant
Ellicott City
H. Bond
Philadelphia
Eckstein
Carlin House
City
Frederick
City Hotel
H. Lee
York
David Miller
Vansani
Prosperous Canal Plans and Funeral Notices Highlight Local News
The canal project aims to open Maryland trade arteries by March 1 with dredging to allow heavy cargo passage. over 100 workers repair boats and private parties eagerly upgrade vessels. Also reported are multiple funerals including Mrs Margaret Delaplatna at AH Saints Church with Mt Oliver Cemetery interment, and Mrs Catharine Babu at Beker's Valley Church with Mount Olivet follow-up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Pebrusky 15
Mertens
Artifietal
Temple Foitz
Mahlon Ayera
Abner Meixen
Christ Whistner
J. 3. Null
Saylor Bohr
Mount Olivet
F.schroude
Margaret KR Measell
North Market Street
Reva. Hasskarl
Kahlman
Pa i
Chas. F. Fleming
John E. Gitllinger
Henry Perry
A. T. Rice
Frederick Heinlein
Jos. Cronke
Mt. Olivet
Grand Donation To Pastor At St James Lutheran
A large community tribute last evening honored Rev. Dr. Hassker of St James Lutheran Church with a grand donation. Over 200 members attended with Sunday school children bringing baskets and gifts of dry goods culua silverware and a purse for the pastor and his wife. The congregation is praised for adding another beautiful church edifice to the city with gifts ranging from five to one hundred eighty six and a half dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James Lutheran Church
Hassker
St. James
Wagon Upheaval Near Emmitsburg Mills Injures Father and Son
On a Wednesday around 3 am near Worman's mills along the Emmitsburg pike a buggy struck a stone and overturned. Mr. Elroy Hoelke and his son Lewis were thrown clear but escaped with only minor injuries. The horse remained calm and the scene was quickly settled. An adjacent ad touts Syrup of Figs as a permanent cure for habitual constipation, urging avoidance of other laxatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A Ronaway
Elroy Hoelke
Lewis
Emmitsburg
Worman’s Mills
Mr. Hoelke
Miraculous Escape on West Patrick Street Tree Job
Yesterday morning William Haya, an employee of the Incandescent Electric Light Company, fell about 35 feet while operating a mow around a large tree on West Patrick Street in front of Wm Dansenberger. He landed on his side and was assisted to Eugene Haffner's cigar factory nearby, then walked home. His right side sustained bruising from the patrol pliers in his hip pocket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miracolonus
William Haya
Incandescent Electric Light Company
Wm.Dansenberger
Patrick Street
Eugene Haffner
Plyers
Revival Services At Trinity Church Led By Rev Hawk
Revival services continue in Trinity Church with Pastor Rev J C Hawk preaching nightly by Rev Silliman Blagden at seven. Afternoon prayer meetings at two. All warmly invited as Psalm reference appears. Pabst Select Blue Ribbon Beer advertised at Carlin House Bar along with Bohemian Beer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Church
J. C. Hawk
Silliman Blagden
Pabst
Carlin House
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OOON
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Wasmixerox
D.C
M. W.haneneros
Cape
Yiss— Wiliam Coogreve
London
Tom AM
James Water Breaseng
S Greesock
Scotleed
Robert Edwani
Onghey
Tere
Adriano
Nia
Wanamaker
Phila
Trinity M. & Church
M_ G. Urner
Man
Charles W. Webb
Apa P
Sbalheve
Wicomico County
Beachley Commercial Company
Hyattsville
Osvai Society
Hood
THE
Legislature
Senate
Newman
Frederick County
Mechanicstown
Frederick Cotillion Club
C. Canal
John Hendrickson
Bubhy
Peices Warerant&sd
Oun Haspaioxson
Mieses
F. W. Staub
Guane Aus
P. V. Staub
Tolophone
cetGaly
Lesbian Literary Society
Woman's College
Mulliniz & Kemp
Mollims & Kaw
J E. Walker & CO. O
TIMES
James KE
Rodook & Neidig
KEDIG
Sodock & Neidig, EN
Trice & Sons
North Markrt Street
Freddxrice, MD
Furesal
R.L. Harley
R L. Harley
Erchakt Ilor
Erchakt Ailder
Harley
Sephidim
South Merket Street
F. B. Sappington
John E. Gifford
Waaninerton
D. C
Hartley
Green B. Raum
Garrett & Pearre
Steiner Bros
J. A. Willamson
LOY & Perry
LOY & Perry's
W. C. Eldridge
Eldbridge's
Melzes
Bisck
W.c. Eldridge
West Patrick Street
B. H. Blageston
B. H. Buaceston
N. Market Street
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