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News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1897

Page

3

Purely Personal Visitors and Travels Around Frederick

A string of brief notes lists visitors and travelers in Frederick and nearby areas. Names include Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Easterday of Hagerstown visiting Jefferson in Frederick County, Miss Annie and Master Robert Scott of Baltimore visiting grandparents the Myers in Liberty, Mrs. P. S. Hendrickson of St. Paul spending summer with Hammond family near Liberty, and others such as C. K. Stribling F. Berker from Washington returning home, May Stribling remaining in Frederick, W. W. Osborn of Pittsburgh spending days here, H. E. Copeland of Cincinnati visiting, C. N. Hever and Ad. Bruchey traveling to Catoctin for fishing, Elie Brengle returning from Charlotte, John W. Emmert of Hagerstown in town, Charles W. Hamrickhouse of Baltimore visiting, Margaret Ashton and daughter Bessie of Wrightsville visiting Mrs. Rufus Mclane, Hallie Rice visiting All Saints Orphanage, Emma Baffman Gilbert of Baltimore returning home, Blanche Whitmore of Araby visiting sister Estelle Whitmore Mebrling, Renner of near here visiting the Mebrling home, Ide O’Brien of Klehl’s Mills visiting friends, Jennie Whitmore visiting relatives near here, Grace and May Star of Baltimore visiting Miss Margaret Heck, Professor Roop from Lebanon Valley College visiting, Mrs. Judge Ruehle returning from Philadelphia, Miss John Smallwood heading to Hanover and Gettysburg.

Thomas Easterday Hageretown Jefferson Fredick County Annie Robert Scott Baltimore Henry Myers Liberty P. 8. Hendrickson St. Paul Minn God W. Hammond C. K. St Messrs C. N. Hever Ad. Brucheyles Elie Brengle Charlotte N.C John W. Emmert Hagerstown Charles W. Hamrickhouse Frederick Margaret Ashton Bessie Wrightsville Rufus Mclane Westpatrick Street Hallie Rice All Saints Catskill Mountains Emma Bacffman Gilbert J. HE. W. Hargett Blanche Whitmore Araby Estelle Whitmore East Patrick Street Renner Lewis Ide O'Brien Klehl’s Mills Prederick Jennie Whitmore Eric Migeel Grace May Star Balt~omore Margaret Heck Roop Lebanon Valley College Annville Cyrus Frank Frook Hhis City Judge Ruehle Philadelphis, Pa Juhn Smallwood Hanover Gettyeburg

Brief Bits of Local and General Interest

A scattered column reports on counterfeit two dollar silver certificates, New York City tax valuations, a speed bicycle world record in Racine Wisconsin, a Montanan man shedding skin annually, a claim about American malaria, and a note on farmers skipping church to harvest. It also mentions measles in Liberty and a naturalist about amphibian deterrence, plus a line about the Battle of Monocacy.

New York City Racise Wis Tom Cooper John H. Price Montans Iss Yazie United States Liberty

Funeral Rites For Mr BE Franklin Cob BIZ Held Today

The tollowers of Mr BE Franklin Cob Biz held funeral services at his home “Eim Hoot” near Braddock conducted by Rev E Br sehbach of Frederick. The remains were taken to Middletown for interment in the Reformed cemetery. Pallbearers included Imer L Harman Cobrentz Elvin F John W Charles BR and Alexi BE Holter.

BE. Franklin Cobbiz Eim Braddock E Brsehbach Reformed Church I Frederick Middletown Messrs Imer L and J Harman Cobrentz Elvin F John W Charles BR Alexi BE. Holter

First ripe peaches reach Washington county market

The first peaches of the season were harvested near Keedyaville and Rohrsgils at Sandy Hook. They are June varieties, of fine quality, shipped to Philadelphia and Taablegton. Say you saw it in The News.

Washington County Keedyaville Rohrsgils Philadelphia Taablegton

Warner Wins in Senate Nomination Battle for Consul Post

A Maryland delegation conference failed to settle a dispute over local appointments. Senator Wellington faced a decisive Senate Commerce Committee defeat on B. B. Warner Jr. for consul at Leipa, while he opposed the choice and vowed to oppose confirmation until the case reaches the Senate. The outcome suggests Warner’s confirmation is likely.

House Maryland Weilinngton Gena Mesare Barber Baker McIniffe McDonsil Parlettebou Internal Revenue J. B. Banna Curtegor Wellington Indorae Tack Parlett Bocz Boczsa Welngton Senate Committee On Commerce B. BR. Warner, Jr Lelpafc Aga Benster Wellington Young Warner Senate Warner Takeo

Base Ball at Athletic Park Sets 6 O'clock Start

Tonight the Athletica vs Uniona game is at Athletic Park with 10 cent admission and free grand stand seating for ladies and season-ticket holders. A Frederick County League proposal would include Athletics Union of Frederick Birong of Adamatown and Point of Rocke, with three league series and a championship pennant and trophy. Two games weekly would showcase the county’s hottest baseball since the Frederick Association era.

Athletic Park Athletica Uniona Frederick County League Claba Frederick Adamatown Point of Rocke Niews Frederick Association Ickets Alac Slc

Rev Hoffmeier to Lead Mt Pleasant Reformed Church

In August Rev T F Hoffmeier will assume the pastorate of Mt Pleasant Reformed Church. H T Hanmer, Epworth League president Frederick district, issues instructions to delegates for Harper's Ferry convention. Delegates will be met at trains and entertained with an excursion. blanks for reports will aid delegates and form a statistical compendium.

T. F. Hoffmeier Mt. Pleasant Harper's Ferry Hanmer

Horse that hauled the first B and O car to Ellicott City

A Baltimore Sun letter recalls the horse that pulled the first Baltimore and Ohio Railroad car to Ellicott City on opening day May 22 1830. The animal belonged to Thomas Matthews grandfather of Henry C Matthews of the lumber firm Thomas Matthews and Son. The horse was loaned at the request of Philip E Thomas then railroad president and friend of Thomas Matthews.

Charles Stewart Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Henry C. Matthews Thamas Matthews & Son Baltimore Sun Ellicot City Thomas Matthews Joseph Fem Thomas Matthews & Son

Trustees Elected at King David Lodge Meeting

At the King David Lodge No. 33 regular meeting trustees for the ensuing year were elected: John Thompson Bernard S. Duvall Philp Walker Frank Roberts and John Holland. John Thompson was appointed collector of rent for the next year.

King David Lodge John Thompson Bernard S. Duvall Philp Walker Frank Roberts John Holland

Start Up Again At Union Knitting Mills Reopens

The Union Knitting Mills resumed operations yesterday morning after a weeklong shutdown. A full force reopened the plant following a complete stock inventory conducted during the downtime.

Union Knitting Mills

Frederic Bicycle Club Plans Athletic Park Attractions

Frederic Bicycle Club leaders review accounts after a recent annual meeting. After expenses the club owes several hundred dollars mainly from Athletic Park fitting costs, but assets remain strong. Officials hope local events at the park this summer will attract crowds to support further improvements and fund future races and a possible dancing pavilion.

Frederic Bilulmore Wagner Athletic Park Frederick Bdicycle Club Begertown

Death notices mark figures in Ohio papers

The remains of Thomas J. Brashears arrived in Columbus from Dayton and were buried at Greenlawn cemetery. A veteran journalist, he partnered with C. E. M. Jennings on the Athens Messenger and served in Company 86th during the war. He leaves two daughters. Catherine Hull Baker died at age 62 near Osk Orchard and was mourned by family. funeral held at home with Rev. T. Long officiating. Infant Vincent Yingling Payne, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph F. Payne, died at 13 months from cholera infantum, funeral held and burial at St John’s cemetery.

Thomas J. Brashears Columbus Dayton Greenlawn Cincinnati Enquirer Athens Ohio C. E. M. Jennings Athens Messenger Frederick Marahel John Kidwell Higgine Zanesguls Miss Baker Catherine Hull Baker Joseph G. Baker Osk Orchard T. Long New Windsor Messrs Wm. G. Baker Buckeystown J.osoph D. Baker Edward Baker York Catherine Louisa Baker Germanstown Isaac L Nusbaum D. Alton Dudderar Warren E. Dudderar Westwood Dudderar Frank T. Barnea B. BP. Doiderar Harry Ethely Caionville Vincent Yingling Payne Joseph F. Payne West Third Street St John’s Cemetery

Local Ailments Report Narrowed Improves Condition

Mr H B Wilcoxen has been extremely ill but is slowly improving. Col George T Kifne is somewhat indisposed. Mr George Bentz of B and O Avenue is on the sick list.

H. EB. Wilcoxen Col George T Kifne George Bentz B & O, Avenue

Wheat harvest drives heavy hauling in county

Farmers finish harvesting and take to hauling wheat as county yields run large throughout the season.

July Weather Forecast by Rev Hicks Predicts Storms

Rev Hicks forecasts July will bring extreme heat and frequent storms. Expect violent thunderstorms and heavy rain around the 21st to 29th with possible tornadoes on the 27th and a dry spell toward the west later in summer.

Hicks Fa'l Moor Jay

Progressive Farmer Notes Mt. Nusbaum Corn Interest

Mr. F. W. Nusbaum of the Mt Pressant district visited the Liberty Banner office on Monday with a stalk of corn measuring feet and 2 inches. He grows an entire herd of this corn variety admired by all. The corn was planted April 14 and has grown rapidly, signaling healthy soil and attentive farming.

F. W. Nubsum Mt. Pressant Liberty Banner Mt. Nusbsum Nusbaum

Mary Baldwin graduate named elocution professor in Fredericksburg college

Seite Conrad Fauntleroy, a Mary Baldwin Seminary graduate and former Jackson Louisiana teacher, has been elected teacher of elocution and physical culture at the Woman's College of Frederick and has officially accepted the post. She joins the Fredericksburg institution in good standing.

Sisunton Daisy

Will of Stephen Jay Thompson Sled for Orphans Court

The will purporting to be by Stephen Jay Thompson, known as Calp Tompson, was filed for record in Baltimore Orphans Court by cousin L Tiernan Brien of Urbana as executor without bond. The document, dated 1694, names Brien as sole trustee and urges others to consult him on estate matters. Exon testified he received the will from Mr Stockton in February.

Betee Imie Conaty Stephen Jay Thompson Calp Tompson New York Baltimore L. Mernan L. Tiernan Brien Exon Stockton

Hymeneal Utz Ethiaon Nuptials at New Market

The town of New Market enjoyed a noted nuptial event as Silas S. Utz and Milas Ida Ethiaon wed with Rev. Edward Bruner officiating at his Frederick area residence. Bridesmaid Addie Wiz and groomsman Vernon Garyer attended among seventy five guests in festive decor and hospitable reception followed by a well served dining room display. Earlier, John A. Jones and Miles Edna Mannakee of Montgomery county married at 5 PM in the platoral residence No 48 Wet Third Street with witness presence from the groom’s sister and clergy family.

UTS Etchia New Market Silas 5 Utz Milas Ida Ethiaon Byron Ethisop Edward Bruner German Baptist Brethren Church Frederick Addie Wiz Vernon Garyer Carroll County Milas Gertis Hyatt Maud Eichison Barry Rippeon Sarge Company Heppy John A. Jones Miles Edna Mannakee Montgomery County T. Freeman Dixon Presbyterian Church Platoral Wet Third Street

B&O Excursions From Hagerstown To National Capital And Niagra Falls

The B and O R R offers a Washington excursion from Hagerstown and Frederick with a 7 a.m. departure and 7 p.m. return. Special fares apply for July 5 to 9 for firemen’s convention travel, plus a July 14 trip to Niagara Falls with a 5:10 a.m. departure from Washington and 9:05 a.m. from Baltimore. Tickets available at Frederick and other east-of-Ohio river points.

Washington Natonal Hagerstown Frederick Pointa Barnesville Washingon Winchester Ohio River Pittsburg Parkersburg Wheeling Niagere Fas Watkine Glen America Ron Niagas Falla Atkins Gren Camden Station Baltimore Nisgra Falls Watkins Glen Mauch Chunk Geneva Rochester Buffalo Frederick, Md Dearest B. & QO Jes. M. Shriver Haltimore

Hagerstown Wins Parade Honors at Winchester Firemen Meet

The State Firemen’s Association meeting in Winchester featured a massive parade with Maryland and Virginia crews. The largest uniformed company prize went to the Fire Hose Company of Hagerstown, Md. and band, while the best equipped parade unit was the Chambers Steam Fire Company of Portsmouth, Va. and Soldiers’ Home Band. Empire Hook and Ladder Company of Carlisle won the largest hosk and raider prize.

Hagerstown Winchester Virginia Firat Hose Company Magerstown Jacges Chambers Steam Fire Company Portsmouth Empire Hook and Ladder Company Csale, Ps

Willard and Fisher Named for Naval Academy Exam

Paul G C Willard of Frederick county and Wills Fisher of Montgomery county named principal and alternate respectively to report at the Naval Academy examination in September. Appointed by Representative McDonald to fill the vacancy caused by James Sloan Jr resignation from the Sub treasurer’s office. Several candidates are in Annapolis preparing for the test. An excursion from Washington to Frederick and Braddock Heights will be run on Sunday. Marriages Licenses Henry Hill of Brunswick and Betsie Brashears of Knoxville.

Frederick Braddock Heights the Heights United Fire Company Paul GC. Willard Frederick County Wills Fisher Montgomerry County Representative McDonald James Sloan, Jr Annapolis Washington Frederick and

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