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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1897
Page
5
Dozens of neighbors and visitors are listed in this social roundup. Baltimore, Frederick, York, Pittsburg, Washington and Cumberland residents appear as guests or hosts in Middletown and surrounding towns. Local magistrates, ministers, and family ties are noted alongside brief health updates and a diphtheria illness in Mrs. Trails.
Tomorrow multiple churches schedule services across denominations. St James Lutheran All Saints Episcopal M E Church Buckeystown U S Church Walkersville St Paul Cilca Mills Zion Harmony Grove Union Chapel and more announce morning and evening prayers sermons Sunday school and special events including Children’s Day and a deaf service with sign interpretation.
Property transfers listed include Alvina Burns and husband to Geo W W Mullinix for a lot in Mr Alry for $100, Herriet L Culler assignee to Frank L Stoner for real estate in Frederick County for $100, Frank L Stoner and wife to Laura Wachter for real estate in Frederick County for $300, Laura V Wachter and husband to Suan Harbeuch for 20 acres for $1000, Enty R Sheppard to Harry F Shii ae Tealeatste on East Fourth Street for $1, Kennedy Chapel AMEB church of Point of Rocks to Florence V Whalen and Osberta Nerlor for lot and premises in Pt of Rocks for $1, Wilson N Marz and wife to Jos Crorise for 142 acres of land for $1000.
Gustav Wedekind of Baltimore had set a coastling record of 581 feet 2 inches on Monday and aimed to break Beury Wilson’s 1605 foot mark the same day. A morning fall bruised him, forcing withdrawal from the big Philadelphia event. W. Fhornberg won the one mile amateur handicap race but was disqualified for using hands off the bare track and awarded the medal.
The News offers a large batch of advertising novelties including Westin fans cards and unique designs of many vendors. Inspect the variety of samples invited for review by those planning Spring printing and promotional campaigns.
Veral carloads of new wheat from Western Maryland arrived yesterday at Tate Muller Co in Baltimore. Reports point to a large movement from the region with the crop said to be the best in years. Estimated field average near thirty five bushels per acre and the quality described as exceptionally fine for the season.
The festival in St John’s Park under the Catholic Church ladies closed after a successful season. Refreshments sold well and a substantial amount was raised. All items were disposed of at closing, with strong support and ready sale.
A tramp named Maxwell from Plisburg Pe reportedly drowned in the C and Canal at Brunswick on Wednesday evening while swimming with others. He was taken by cramps, the body recovered and held for further identification.
Mr C C Clark returned to Frederick after a trip to Baltimore and Washington. In Baltimore he met Pawnee Bill who said the Wild West show will again winter near the city at the Hoke farm after this season ends.
The State of Maryland and the District of Columbia will unite in holding a W C T U camp at Washington Grove from Saturday July 17th to Monday July 26th.
Mrs Ently BR Sheppard sold the Har ington property on East Fourth Street to Harry F Surplay for 1725 dollars. The sale follows a recent purchase by the seller and hints at currency reform plans to put the property on hold for the summer.
A big demonstration welcomed First Hose Fire Company of Hagerstown back from Winchester with 300 dollars in prizes for parade entries and a 250 dollar reel race win run 250 yards in 44 seconds, far from the 89 second record. The return procession included fireworks bells and a banquet at Hose Opera House. Independent Junior Company and Columbian Chemical Company joined the celebration while Fredericksburg officials teased the slow time remark as the event sparked amusement.
At Athletic Park the Athletics defeated the Unions 11 to 9 in a tight opener watched by a large crowd. Brust and Ely starred for the Athletics while Ridlemoser and Bennett officiated for the Unions. The series aims to feature Adamstown and Point of Recus teams with local talent noted and bicycle club members held races after the game.
The issue lists several death notices and funeral plans. E M Downey infant daughter of Barry and M L Downey died at home aged three reuthe, funeral Sunday at two. Susan Horn of Martineborg West Virginia died Saturday aged seventy six, maiden Bast from Frederick. Mary E Jackson colored infant died in Shebrow aged seven months, funeral 4 pm at S Johns Catholic graveyard. Wa H Behne Braddock died last night aged 54 from appendicitis, funeral tomorrow at 2 pm at church 2 Braddock and Mt Olivet Cemetery interment.
The Emmitsburg Chronicle comments on the death by suicide of David Stoll. Conflicting reports hinder a clear understanding of his motive. It is alleged he faced trouble over eight hogs and feared prosecution, but this remains conjecture. He reportedly said they were going to send him over, interpreted by some as a jail threat.
Large turnout of friends and relatives attended the funeral for E Franklin Coblentz at his Elmwood residence near Braddock. Rev T F Hoffmeier officiated with assistance from Rev Dr H R Eschbach and the Rev Dr M L Beard. Eight nephews served as pallbearers. Interment followed at Middletown in the Reformed Cemetery. Funeral director C Carty supervised.
At a regular Emmtaburg Council No.3 Jr. O U A M meeting the following officers were elected for the next six months: Junior past councilor XY P Stansbury councilor Charles R Landers vice councilor George A Kugler apialu Edwin T Peogles warden Marshall Saylor conductor Baugh Hadeleberger outside sentinel Mr Whitmore inside sentinel Geo S Springers assistant recording secretary Wm J Brane bury.
The Pennsylvania Railroad will sell excursion tickets from this city to Pen Mar Thuraday next for 1.25 for the round trip. The train leaves at 7 20 am arriving at Pen Mar at 8 eam. Returning it will depart Pen Mar at pm and reach Frederick at TAS pm. This offers a good chance to attend the Reformed churches reunion there.
Dr. Baffington Hart and Dr. John A. Baffington of New Wind sor were badly hurt when their buggy was run away with. They were found in the road near Babylon unconscious after thirty six hours and were taken home to New Windsor.
Through attorney Capt. Eli Frost, Joseph Stevens received a pension of 12 dollars per month on an old rejected claim. Capt. Trost then secured for John Killian of East Fifth Street an increase of pension.
Mrs Lois Stonebraker wife of Clagcott Stonebraker of Wever ton Washington county was stricken with paralysis on Sunday. Doctors fear she cannot recover. She previously lived in Biltmore where her husband ran a business.
The front wall of the new Castle building nears completion with improvements visible at Robrtack's store on West Patrick Street. Workers report final touches underway and the project advancing toward completion.
A horse belonging to Mr Edward Keller near Mount Tabor Church collapsed and died in the heat while hitched to a harvesting machine, causing local concern about cattle and farm labor conditions in hot weather.
A Sunday scrap at Braddock Heights dance pavilion involved a Middletown Valley man and a Frederick barber. Spectators say the Frederick man was the aggressor. The fight resumed after a tall farmer ordered no interference. A valley man bit the opponent’s lager, injuring a finger. a claimed revolver turned out to be a large key.
The Everton team under M. L. Gaver operated daily mail transport between Slletton and Frederick, covering 74 820 miles in the period, about 146 miles short of three Earth circumferences. The contract for the route expired last Wednesday, and extra driving would have exceeded 180 miles, suggesting distances at least three times the globe’s circumference.
Vernon Loy of Thurment tends a pigeon that hatched out Zwelite chickens and acts as their guardian. The bird, proud of the young, does not try to fly, focusing on caring for the chicks and defending them from older birds.
The Bartholow's general store owned by J. Monroe Rica and partners was broken into on Thavesay night. A thief entered via a window, stealing 46 in cash about 12 in stamps and various goods. the Poste fise and Blamps belonged to It.
Cara Gres, colored, was arrested by Officer Stone for disturbing the peace. She appeared before Magistrate Biser and paid a fine of three dollars.
The Party Lodge No 243 of the ICGT announces Rev. Sam Jones will speak at the City Opera House on November 22. His subject is Get There. The event is sponsored by the lodge in this city.
Commissioned postmaster George C Gardner for Middletown received his commission on Wednesday and will assume charge in two days at the town office.
The Andrew Sefon homestead near Thurmont sold on Saturday afternoon to Jos W Sefton of San Diego Cal for 1535 dollars.
The National Cornet Band from Myersville with 20 musicians will accompany the Citizens excursion to Bay Ridge on August 18.
The famous roadster Prince Dead Pries, owned by Samuel Roop near Weatmmnetar, died yesterday at age 20.
A collage of garbled notes reports weather quirks and oddities from cities like Chicago and Baltimore. Items mention a new bottling business on Broadway, a $100000 hospital gift to Ashville, and humorous quips about weddings, photography, and fashion. A balloon story, a college boy’s mail, and stray phrases add whimsical local color.
Tar News presents readers' views on electric service problems. A committee traveled to Philadelphia with Mayor Yeakle and others to secure a new armature and parts for the dynamo. A repaired armature proved too large, a replacement was fitted, and another armature is awaited with hope for reliable lighting and to show a well lit city.
The Frederick youth plan six dances at Braddock Heights starting Monday July 18 with a special car leaving Patrick and Market Streets at 6 15 p m The committee includes Thomas M Wolfe and Roger B Wood The July 12 dance date was postponed The notice also records Mrs Anne Johnson of West Fifth Street entertaining several young friends at her home yesterday evening.
A 14 year old son of Rev. George W. Honey near Smallwood suffers wounds from a runaway incident. Samuel Myers, 12, son of Kr. W. Riley Myers, of Westrminster, injured by a lie in the stomach involving two horses. James S. Baer Jr. of Tannery has his hand crushed in a car door while weighing. Harry Groft near Tannery badly hurt after fishing through a railroad bridge.
The report that the Misses Blumeaster would discontinue their bakery on North Market Street is unfounded. They state they intend to continue business, enjoying strong trade due to the quality of their goods, and will remain at the old stand ready to serve customers.
The Pirates and The A. B. Sunday School will meet at Ridenour's Grove in Pleasant Walk on Saturday August 21 for a gathering. A picnic is planned in James E. Sanders' Grove near Liberty Hall Emmitsburg on Saturday July 17.
Weather continues clear with 80 degree warmth as Skagon store opens a new lawn and yard goods section. Wide assortment includes solid color organdy, braids and embroideries, and men’s fashion apparel at low prices to meet the season’s needs.
Local notice invites all to sample free turtle soup at Ecxstein's. Also reports on Mr Samuel T Boxtog threshing 520 bushels of wheat from 13 acres, and a July 13 United Fire Company dance at Braddock Heights with music by Frederick Select Orchestra and United Drum Band. Excursion to Niagara Falls described with B&O schedule and stops.
An advertisement touts Golf Camel Ceylon Ice Tea as the best flavor and longer lasting than competitors. Attribution to B. Hargerr anchors the claim.
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