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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1899
Page
5
A string of social notices records individuals visiting or staying in Frederick and nearby towns. Names include Rogers Motter in Baltimore, Louisa Sappington in Libertytown, H C Nearing in Frederick, U S Rinehart in Union Bridge, and others visiting Washington Boston Martinsburg and Ohio, with several returning home after visits.
A horse pulling a delivery wagon owned by Edward Diehl bolted on East Church Street yesterday. The team was halted by Roy Brast on Patrick Street with no damage reported.
Basil T Chaney 58 died January 20 at Morgan's Maryland after long Morgan's residence and B&O R R employment. He leaves a widow and eight children. He was burned at Morgan Chapel churchyard Sunday. Wim Holder 67 near Middletown died yesterday. Funeral from Reformed Church Monday at 10 AM. Fire on South Market Street destroyed a stable and contents. Dr Harvey F Getzendanner’s horse saved. cause suspected as arson by mischievous boys. rapid fire response limited damage.
The annual meeting last night elected Judge James McSherry as President with Jacob Rohrback and Edward Hichelberger as vice presidents. John Co Hardt as treasurer, J Roger McSherry as secretary, J Harry Hauer as assistant secretary, and a full slate of directors foremen and engineers was chosen for the coming year. Thirty new members admitted. A committee on resolutions re death of Isaiah Mealey appointed.
The Board of County Commissioners appointed road supervisors for Mount Pleasant District and Urbana District, and listed names for New Market and Jackson Districts. The board met again this morning with full membership to settle accounts with Johnsville District supervisors. A social note mentions President and Mrs Apples hosting a January gathering and upcoming events, including a mic year reception and a faculty music recital directed by Prof Beckwith on February 10.
The Gloss family reunion at the old Sharpsburg homestead on January 14 marked both the 370 year lineage and the 67th birthday of the eldest child Joseph Gloss now homebound. Abram 65 lives in Illinois and David 63 at the tollgate. Franklin 61 in Harrisburg. Ansofroni 59 in Baltimore. Amelia 55 in Sharpsburg. husbands wives nieces nephews and friends attended.
Auctioneer Walter Saunders sold the home place of Charles T. F. Howard this morning at 11 o'clock at the Court House. The 85 acre improved farm with a new house sits 3 miles northwest of the city on the O Possumtown pike and brought $31 per acre to purchaser Jacob Rohrback.
The new Acacia Lodge room in Thurmont Maryland is complete and will soon be dedicated. Grand Master Thomas J. Shryock and Grand Lecturer Graham Dekahart, along with other Grand Lodge members and nearby lodges, will attend the ceremony.
Mr S Eichelberger of this city attended the Princeton Alumni Association banquet in Baltimore last night and was elected a vice president. Mr Baker Johnson was also a subscriber to the banquet.
Wheat quoted at 77 cents per bushel in Frederick. Corn shelled at 35 cents per bushel and $1.75 per barrel. Nerve tonic claim promotes Hood's Sarsaparula as best for enriching blood and strengthening nerves.
Rev J W Meminger of Lancaster Pa presented an illustrated lecture in College Hall titled An Evening in Wonderland. He showcased photographs from eight thousand miles of travel across the West detailing color, scenery, Salt Lake City, Nevada, Pike's Peak, Del Monte gardens, Oregon, Tacoma, Seattle, Yellowstone Park and San Francisco Chinatown. Attendance was large with standing room, no admission charged.
Yesterday and today items note the Farmers Institute in Hagerstown closed Friday. Obits include Mr. Lewis A. Wilson of Whocom County aged eighty one and Mr. Henry Beavitt of Talbottowny aged sixty four. A public building deed filed in Cumberland and a sale decree for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad property foreclosed. Casualties include Mr. John Dorsch of Howard County aged 57 killed by an express train at Rockville. A naval academy graduation is announced for today. A decree to sell the Main Street B&O property under foreclosure. Ex-Gov Frank Brown backs party harmony plan in Baltimore. The oyster police boat Frolic mistook Alabama for violator and fired. Ice harvest on the Biz Pool Canal with 100 men cutting. Mrs. Hettie Bothwell of Newark Del. commits suicide. YM YMC convening in Cumberland Feb 3. Foster Ambrose hunted foxes near Hancock attacked by a silver eagle, which swooped then was shot. bird measured seven feet wing to wing.
The painter George Chevalier, injured two weeks ago at Col Calvin Natt s residence near Frederick, remains in poor condition with little chance of recovery under care of Dr Harry Fabroey at Monterue Hospital. The Markham Company concludes a week at City Opera House with Guilty Without Crime. East Lynne praised last night as one of his strongest dramas. Jacob Wagner, a Frederick blacksmith, was found dead on the York railroad track, killed by a train on the Frederick division of the Pennsylvania Railroad.
A long column lists church services across denominations for Sunday including St. John's Catholic, Grace Reformed, German Baptist, Saint James Lutheran, Asbury M E, Trinity M E South, U B Church, Glade Reformed, and more with times from morning to evening and Sunday school. It notes a revival at Asbury M E Church in Maddletown led by Miss Dimsy Ifert and Miss Doll from Detroit. Also reported are health updates on local residents and several illness recoveries.
Market goers braved a cold morning to shop at the weekly scene described as lively yet cautious. The winter produce lineup includes currota, beans, potatoes, cabbage, kale, and cranberries, with eggs at sixteen cents a dozen and dressed chickens common. Prices for fruits, vegetables, and meats are listed by Market Master Woodard, along with notes on scarce turkeys and the season’s uncertain domestic help.
Local ad notes Grapa Fruit line at McCardell's and a City Hotel Newstand offering newspapers, magazines, cigars, and call or mail orders. It promotes Junior uniforms, a Polar Star cruise in three acts on February 2 and 3 with matinee February 4, and ticket prices. Also advertises granite dish pans and cooking pans sale and warns that 15 cents buys fifteen words in want ads.
Invitations issued by Mr and Mrs John Mater of Bolivar West Virginia announce the marriage of their daughter Anna B Mater to Hager D Barnett of Brunswick. The ceremony will be held at the bride s home Wednesday evening February 8 at eight o clock. Elva Miller and Roy B Wenner married after postponement due to illness. Ross M Boller and Effie E Penner wed January 24 at Ladiesburg. A plate glass from a wagon broke on East Church Street this morning.
notice from E. D. Luxrimer states four exchanges completed at Frederick stores with a coupon in each sack. A discoloration is noted on the exchanged dlonr loaf and the same item will be sold at 15 cents per sack from the mill while supplies last.
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