Purely Personal Social Notes From The City
Purely personal items list visits and vacations of local residents. L D Davis and family from Makensport Pa spent yesterday in the city. Ada Brookay of Washington vacationing at home on Eset Patrick street. Wm Glessner family from Sanbury Pa and others visit Mrs Wm Glessner in this city along with Miss Nell Glessner Katie Miller and Mra M L Street from Hagerstown and Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. D. Davis
Makensport
Ada Brookay
Washington
Eset Patrick Streas
Wm. Glessner
Sanbury
Mir
Edward B. Qchipley
Pittsburg
M. L. Street
Hagerstown
Miasea Nell Glessner
Katie Miller
Bright Items and Local News Bits
A brisk roundup notes a snowy forecast with a mild winter tease. Prophets Hartz and Hicks predict a coming blizzard while groundhog chatter stirs six weeks of busy activity. Work continues on two East Patrick Street houses by Samuel E. Winebrewer as a public sale season begins and hustling advice circulates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel E. Winebrewer
East Patrick Street
Death of Samuel Spurrier near Johnsville
Samuel Spurrier a 77 year old farmer near Johnsville died after a brief illness on Wednesday January 18 paralyzed that morning and remained unconscious eight hours. He leaves five sons and two daughters. Funeral Saturday at 12 with Rev. W E Wheslar and Hilder S. F. Repp officiating. interment Mt Hope cemetery Woodsboro. Pallbearers listed. Also notice of Young Men's Christian Association entertainment at City Opera House in Frederick tonight promising an excellent amateur performance to benefit a worthy cause. Play at 8 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Spurrier
Johnsville
W. E. Wheslar
Taneytown
Hilder
F. Repp
Mt. Hope Cemetery
Woodsboro
Messrs
A. N. Englar
8. B. Farry
Charles Smith
Luther Bles
Aing
George Dinterman
L. N. Starr
Young Men's Christian Association
City Opera House
Frederick
Donation to Pastor at Mt Zion Sunday School
Members of Mt Zion Lutheran Sunday school held a donation party for their pastor on Tuesday January 24. The gift included meats of various kinds flour corn real potatoes groceries canned fruit dried fruit sweet potatoes and other provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Zion Lutheran Sunday School
Mora Light for Opera House Switchboard Upgrade
New electric switchboard for the Oty Opera House will be connected tonight, doubling candle power for stage lighting and most of the auditorium. The chandelier will not be affected.
Camp Schley Inn Leased For 1805 Season At Braddock Heights
Mrs Nelson Diehl of East Third Street was leased the Camp Schley Inn Association hotel at Braddock Heights for the 1805 season. Lease arranged by Edward Haller president and William E Stanp general manager for the association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Schley Inn
Nelson Diehl
East Third Street
Camp Schley Inn Association
Braddock Heights
Mesara
Edward Haller
William E. Stanp
Market Quotations from The Local Mart and Coopers Market
Quoted prices for corn and wheat varieties with rates in bushels and barrels. New corn at 2.35 per barrel, shelled at .50 per bushel. Wheat No 2 red 1.08, No 8 red 1.05, steamer 1.01 per bushel. Rejected 900 per bushel, damaged 800 per bushel. Oats 55 cents per bushel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Cramer & Co
News of the Churches Revival Services Suspended
Due to rough weather, revival services at the U S church are suspended until Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCount
U. S
Injunction Sought to Block Frederick License Tax on Lawyers
Milton G. Urner Jr filed in Frederick Circuit Court an injunction petition to bar the mayor and board from collecting the $10 lawyer license tax. He, admitted to Maryland bar in 1899, argues the tax violates the bill of rights and is unconstitutional. Exhibits include a copy of a city notice published in the paper. The court ordered service on the mayor and aldermen. Urner represents himself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fbhat
Clcy Co
Frederick
Milton G. Umnar, Jr
Circuit Court
Board of Aldermen
Ecb
Urner
State of
Maryland
City Register RE
Railroads at Peace and Through Line to Tidewater
Judge Martin L. Reedy signed a decree finalizing the settlement between the Baltimore and Onlo Railroad Company the canal trustees and the Western Maryland Railroad Company over canal lands from Cherry Run to Cumberland The Western Maryland agreed to pay 500000 for about 110 acres plus additional basements and earth moving rights The court appointed special trustees to finalize the sale and conveyance The agreement also sets a through line from West Virginia coal fields to Port Covington linking the Western Maryland and Baltimore and Ohio railroads The plan shifts coal traffic to the Western Maryland pier at Port Covington with initial slow movement ramping up by year end and Port Covington capacity tested
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin L. Reedy
Cumberland
Baltimore and Onlo Railroad Company
Canal Trustees
Western Maryland Railroad Company
Western Maryland
Cherry Ran
Curmberland
Hugh L. Bond
Western Maryland Company
Washington County
Allegany County
Sllcness
Mesara
Joseph Bryan
Decres
Messra
Hugh L. Bond, Jr
Benjamin A. Richmond
Big Pool
Western Maryland Railroad
West Virginia Central Railroad
Tidewater
Baltimore
Weatero Maryland Railroad Company
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Cherry Road
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
West Virginia Cantral
Port Covington
West Virginia
Onerry Run
Park Covington
Philadelphia
Shippensburg
Rogers Bros Vaudeville at City Opera House January 30 31
Frederick theatregoers are promised mystery and comedy in Rogera Bros Vaudeville Company at the City Opera House with stars Earl and Rosell Chinese comic Walter DeForest and Rogers in A Frolic with Ghosts. Phantom the Mystic Queen offers sensational hypnotic revelations. Prices reduced to 10 20 and 30 cents. Also report of Nathan Barrisk’s frostbitten foot from shoveling snow on the electric railway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogera Bros
City Opera House
Frederick
Earl and
Roasell
Walter DeForest
Rogers
Phantom
Representative Pearre Graces Capitol Return After Attack
Mr. Pearree Gut reports Representative Pearre visited the Capitol yesterday for the first time since his attack in the House on Monday. He stayed only a few moments before leaving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearre
Capitol
House
Fitzgerald Elevated to Baltimore and Ohio General Manager
Thomas Fitzgerald, long valued Baltimore and Ohio official, is named general manager succeeding O S Sime. Effective February 1, the 39 year railroad veteran advances from general superintendent at Baltimore after a career rising from water boy to chief dispatcher and multiple superintendent roles across Philadelphia main line and Monongahela divisions. Fitzgerald, born in Fairmont West Virginia, is noted for loyalty, ability and wide respect among officials and employees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Fitzgerald
Baltimore
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
O.S. Sime
Pransident Murray
Fitzgerald
Onto
Monongalisla Bridge
Mont
W.va
Fair
Camden Station
Baltimore and Ohio
Anguaé
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Monongahela
West Virginia
Plesaburg
Y M O A Defeats All Frederick In Tight Jantor Hall Thriller
In a spirited YMCA basketball game at Jantor Hall the Y M O A led 12-2 at halftime before All Frederick surged to a 16-8 finish. Keefer suffered a dislocated finger, five minutes paused play, then Roy Bulach and Walter Duvall led honors for notable performances. Final standings show M.O. A and Frederick with mixed results in the series.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jantor Hall
Harry Schimmel
All Fraderisk
All Frederick
Scoral
Roy Bulach
Walter Duvall
Fredarick
Yom
Goa
Keefer
Raland
Duvall
Kennedy
Bsohroeder
Oder
Dresger
Reynolda
Griffin
Schimmel
Wilhide
Pear Oans
Red College
M.O. A
A Frederick
Will Case Hearing in Mercer Estate Adversary
Orphans' Court heard witnesses in the William E. Mercer will dispute. Heirs seek to prove a second will by parol testimony after the original was burned. Two wills, one witnessed and one not, were found in Mercer's safe and read at a family council. Testimony resumes Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
William E. Mercer
Mercer
Aged Lady Altra Burns Near Boyds
Mrs Loretta McAtee near Boyds had her dress catch fire from a red hot stove. Her daughter Fannis rescued her and extinguished the flames. The daughter suffered burns but survived. Mrs McAtee, in her eightieth year, is the mother of Eugene A McAtee former Montgomery County commissioner. It is unclear if injuries will prove fatal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loretta Mc | Atee
Boyds
Fannis
Mia. McAtee
Eugene A. McAtee
Montgomery County
Fund for Branewick School Drive to Reach $300 Pledged
A committee of 14 formed at a recent meeting works to raise the $300 pledged by Branewick school trustees for the new West Branewick public school building. The contractor has the structure near completion and funds are in hand. So far $86.76 has been subscribed, with Hon. Geo. L. Wallington donating $10.
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Branewick School
Branwick School
West Branewick
Geo. L. Wallington
Three Chickens Stolen From Mysraville Coop As Tracks Delay
A Mysraville coop was robbed one night with three chickens missing valued at 5145 and a puree containing 16.37 left beside the coop. Footprints and tracks end at a distant house within a thousand miles. The Trotley Line Open did not reach Middletown until 10 30 p.m. and Mysreville road access opened only this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mysraville
M. Electric
Middletown
Mysreville
End Collision Narrowly Avoided by Two Baltimore Rail Workers
A westbound B and O freight near Riehl's Mill halted for repairs when a following train struck, derailing cars. Engineer Charles Donnelan and Fireman Wallace, both of Baltimore, jumped to safety and suffered non fatal injuries. They were treated in Frederick and Baltimore, then transported at 10 40 this morning.
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Riehl's Mille
Charles Donnelaon
Baltimore
Wallace
Alsa
Donnelaon
Frederick
State Briefs and Local Incidents Mix in News Roundup
Dr Daniel Fahroey paralyzed at home near Hagerstown. Court of Appeals hears mandamus to compel governor to advertise franchise amendment to the Constitution. Easton testifies as State witness in Kline murder case at Cumberland. Governor receives clemency applications in Annapolis. Angaat Caltoon home in Ganil county burned in blizzard. Spider Harrison Baltimore sentenced to one year for pretending to be deaf and dumb. Joseph Hamilton pleaded guilty to manslaughter in Towson and gets seven years. Governor Warfield denounces political managers at Merchants and Manufacturers banquet and backs nonpartisan effort for good city council nominees. Grannie Rowan dies at 107 on Island Lonaconing. Irish immigrant who settled at Eckhart Mines. son Michael Rowan died two weeks earlier. She lived in three centuries.
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Daniel P. Fahroey
Hagerstown
Mandauios
Court of Appeals
Kline
Cumberland
Spider Harrison
Baltimore
House of Correction
Lyric
Michael Rowan
Pure Rye Distilling Company of Frederick County Formed
Discuilling Company Incorporated files articles of incorporation to engage in the manufacture and sale of all kinds of wine and spirits. Principal office in Burkittsville with $100,000 capital stock. Directors named for first year include Frank Collins, John H Ahalt, and John D Ahalt. plant at Berkittsville purchased and to be operated by the new firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Discuilling Company Incorporated
John D. Ahalt
John H. Ahalt
William Mahoney
D. H B. Eckatein
Frank J. Collins
Frederick County
Burkittavilla
Frank Jollins
Bradford
John H. Abalt
John D. Ahale
Aod
Abalt Distilling Company
Berkittsville
Frederick Cotillion Club Snowbound Social Quiet
The Frederick Cotillion Club ball last night drew only fair attendance as a blizzard kept many members away. An informal midnight spread of sandwiches, olives, potato chips and coffee, plus sherbet, complemented the evening. Attendees included Misses Haver, Johnson, Faunt La Roy, Lida Motter, Lola Moster, Dill, Markey and Mullinix, along with several couples and gentlemen from the city and nearby towns such as Baltimore and Hagerstown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Cotillion Club
Miases Haver
Johnson
Faunt la Roy
Lida Motter
Lola Moster
Dill
Markey
Mullinix
This Alty
Miss Forsythe
Hood's Mill
Howard County
Charles W. Ross
Dudley Page
Legg
Haller
Bowlus
Kefanver
Markay
Wood
Newman
Kreh
Markell
This City
Mesera
John Patterson
E. Austin Baughman
Baltimore
Hagerstown
Road Supervisors Appointed After County Commission Cession
Following yesterday's cession of the Board of County Commissioners the road supervisors named include Singapore with William H Poole Jesea Nicodemus Thomas O Baile O Edward Carlisia W W Duddrear Warren E Daddrear Albert J Haines J Vernon Barnes Rufus Flickinger Ezra Nosbaum and John A Biddinger Barkittsville lists James O Weteight James Darner Luther O Anhalt Joseph D Huffer William L Gayton Oliver Siglar Charlas 8 Bigler Charles I M Huffer and Hanson Boyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissionera
Singapore
William H. Poole
Jesea Nicodemus
Thomas O. Baile
O. Edward Carlisia
W. W. Duddrear
Warrao E. Daddrear
Albert J. Haines
J. Vernon Barnes
Rufus Flickinger
Ezra Nosbaum
John A. Biddinger
Barkittsville
James O. Weteight
James ©. Darner
Luther O. Anhalt
Joseph D. Huffer
William L. Gayton
Oliver Siglar
Charlas
Bigler
Charles I M. Huffer
Hanson Boyer
National Bank Examiner Appointed in Baltimore
Samuel M. Hann of Citizens' National Bank Baltimore is named national bank examiner by Comptroller Ridgely. He succeeds D. D. Mair who resigns to lead Merchants' National Bank Worcester Mass. Hann is brother of Charles K. Hann who married Miss Wilson, cousin of Mrs. Schoebly of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Bank
Samuel M. Hann
Citizens’ National Bank
Baltimore
William B. Ridgely
Hann
D. D. Mair
Merchants’ National Bank
Worcester
Mass
Charles K. Hann
Misa Waborah Wilson
Steiner Sohbley
Dwelling Fire Destroys Mrs Hilleary Farm Home
A two story frame dwelling on Mrs Mary Hilleary's farm near Pearl in the county burned last Wednesday. The fire, believed caused by a fing, consumed the house and most contents. Mrs Hilleary resided there with her tenant Eokard's family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Hilleary
George L. Kaufman
Pearl
Redemption fund and bank item list from Maryland bank
A 1900s Maryland Frederico bank cash balance statement shows redemption fund cash items, stock, surplus land, undivided profits, and liabilities. It lists dividends, deposits, and notes outstanding with cashier Wa G Zimmerman sworn as true on January 5. Directors include Jn Sh tansberg and others, with signatures of Raven Thomas N P and Smith Reyes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Frederica
Wat. G. Zameen
WA. G. Zimmerman
Thomas
N. P
Wn Smith
E. Rey
John SH Tansberg
Electoral debate weighs districting versus state electors
The piece argues for retaining the Electoral College, citing constitutional protections and historical stability. It notes district plans as an improvement in reducing regional influence but concludes no near term change is likely. Also reports Prof John T White resigning as Allegany county examiner after nervous prostration, arriving in Middletown with his wife to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
John T. White
Allegany Oounty
Lottie Davis
Middletowna
White
Electors and the Electoral College in U S Presidential Law
The article explains that citizens vote for electors rather than directly for a president. It notes the Electoral College formalities, the 1801 Twelfth Amendment, and how the states have typically allowed popular vote to choose electors, shaping the modern presidency. It discusses debates on popular sovereignty versus state influence and the founders’ intent for a cautious, wisdom-based electors body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saya
Philadalphia Lidgar
Peopla
United States
Inat
Roossvels
Rateron
Hiedora
Aleof
Oanreas
Senate
House of Representatives
Campbell
Tennesase
Parker Mystery at Opera House Tonight
Local notices advertise the Y M C A and other plays at the Opera House tonight with Basar committee meeting at City Hall. Also listed are job ads for a commercial teacher and stenography services plus poultry supplies and general notices from Frederick College and local businesses.
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