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Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1891

Page

4

Local Notes From Frederick City Society Pages

Local society items list residents and visitors. Mr. Thomas Wolfe resigns from Mr. George B. Railing store. Police Officer Hobbs on business in Washington. Dr. Steiner and son Bernard return home after visiting here. W. Anderson returns from Montreal where brush factory work began. Mrs. Schriner to Unionville for summer. Mrs. J. Kepner retires from Gettysburg trip. Caspar Quynn trout fishes at Yellow Springs. J. Smith visits Greagerstown week with friends. Chas. Davis of Washington visits parents on East Patrick. R. Martz resigns clerkship at P. L. Hargett & Co. Sykes and Barton with Washington Bicycle Club at South Market. William Dieter joins Hygia ice factory. J. N. Unger visits Caroline Slyer in Frederick. John Long of Auburn Neb. to visit friends in Frederick. James Simmons, former Frederick boy, in Hagerstown. Warrenfeltz returns from Comanche Texas to Wolfsville. F C A secretary Gaines leaves for Washington. Dorsey Dwirg travels to Winchester. E. E. Shope returns to Washington. Naval officer M. G. Grier in city for county court trial. Lippert Renner of Harpers Ferry visits Frederick with uncle. Miss Kittie Leilich goes to Washington for nephew Geo Burck wedding. Frederick McKay of Baltimore visits and returns home. Misses Price of Hyattstown visit.

Thomas Wolfe George B. Railing Hobbs Washington, D. C Lewis E. Steiner Bernard W. Anderson Palmetto Fibre Company Montreal Canada Emma J. Schriner Br. M. Cartyz Unionville B. Rosenonr, Jr Beltimore J. D. Kepner Gettysburg Caspar Quynn Yellow Springs C. S. Houghton Glenn Castle Baltimore Jos. Smith Greagerstown Chas. Davis Washington, D.C East Patrick Street Air John Long Auburn Nebraska Frederick County James Simmons Frederick Hagerstown HM. Warrenfeltz Bag Comanche Texas Wolfsville F. A. Gaines F.C Kittie Leilich Geo. Burck Frederick McKay

Weekly News Ad Policies and Coming Home From Japan

The Weekly News urges advertisers to submit new copy by Wednesday 5 p.m. and changes by noon to secure vast circulation. It costs £1 yearly, 3 cents per issue, and aims to be a live independent journal serving public interests. Miss Nannie Heinlein of Frederick plans to return from Tokio next October, possibly with her brother Mr Geo Heinlein. if he goes back, Geo may accompany.

Tae Wreesit Tae Wreerit News Japan Nannie Heinlein Frederick Tokio Charles Heinlein Geo. Heinlein

Contractor Erecting Buildings for Gatch and Gittinger

Improvements by EH M Gittinger, contractor, include a back building at the tenant house of Mr. T A Gatch on West Fifth Street. He is also erecting a residence for Mr. John E Gittinger on East Seventh Street.

R. EH. M. Gittinger T. A. Gatch West Fifth Street John E. Gittinger East Seventh

Consul Trail and Family Return Home to Frederick

Consul Charles B Trail and wife with their one year old daughter Grace Winebrencer arrived in Frederick last evening at 6 35 from New York on the Baltimore and Ohio Red road after a voyage from Marseilles. They were welcomed by relatives and friends. Trail spoke of a happy homecoming and noted opportunities in Frederick and surrounding progress. He is son of Col. Chase Trail and has served in diplomatic posts including Rio de Janeiro and Marseilles. This is their first visit home since leaving France two years ago.

Frederick United States Marseilles France Trail Grace Winebrencer Preachso Baltimore and Ohio Red Road Yyoreten Daecher SP Cuatkes Rital Lone Mermettes Aley la J Gascogne New York Sth Aicate Tracisonas Alaence Bith Col Chase Trail Rio de Janeiro Brazil Anderald Prevrient Cleveland Carthen Saa Ois

Death notices and obituaries from Fountain Mills area

A set of short obituaries and death notices recounting W T Watkins at 62 after consumption near Fountain Mills, Silas Robinson of Point of Rocks, Evan T Rinehart of Baltimore, Elizabeth Rohrer of Jefferson, Clara Jones of Rochester, Alma Garner near New Windsor, and Mrs Charles Smith near Sugar Camp Mill. Includes funeral details, survivors, and burial plans in local churches and towns.

Alma Garner Ezra Garner New Windsor Charles Smith Sugar Camp Mill

Frederick's Fruit Market Expands to Meet City Demand

Frederick's fruit market grows as early peaches arrive from Aix signaling strong supplies. Milton A. Woodward notes an unusually early date for peaches. Four fruit shops operate exclusively on Market street area with more than a dozen selling fruit in quantity and variety. Demand for berries and other early fruits is high, especially Saturdays, as Shawberries cherries and other items fetch strong sales in a well supplied market.

Frederick TV News Aix Milton A. Woodward Market Street

Strawberry Festival at Kreig's Hall by Ademstown group

The ladies of St Lukes P E Guild Ademstown will stage a Strawberry Festival in Kreigs Hall on the evenings of the 5th and 6th to raise funds for the Rectory Fund.

Ladies of St. Lukes P. E. Guild Ademstown Kreig’s Hall Rectory Fond

Dedication of a Church at Ijamsride Sandsy

A large crowd attended the dedication of a new church at Ijamsride Sandsy led by Rev. A. J. Gul of Frederick who conducted the service and oversaw the collection. The church cost about 1550 dollars with 280 dollars still to raise, covered by cash and reliable subscriptions. The event featured music by Prof. Small Sternard and praise for contributors including Biss Stafford, Mr Ris, Ms Pane, Mrs Crusford, Mes Masa Addsos, Mrs Williams, and others who supported the enterprise.

Tor Ijamsride Sandsy A. J. Gul Frederick Mundh Small Sternard Particpants Estey Gate Dorney Ris Ms Pane Crusford Mes Masa Addsos Wiliams

Imogen Yeang Delights at Peabody Concert

Imogen Yeang, a pupil of the Conservatory, impressed audiences at the Peabody Institute with Mendelssohn’s Capriccio, delivering a remarkable rendition praised for its touch and expression. The performance signals bright prospects for her continued musical study and rising career.

Peabody Institute Deteermatory Databay Daney F. VY EL Dorsey Mendelssohn Mendelsohn eLow Conseratory Imogen

German Baptist Brethren Annual Meeting at Hagerstown

Elder Jacob D. Trostle of Hope Kansas arrived with wife and daughter Lizzie Shirk to attend the German Baptist Brethren gathering in Hagerstown. He preached at Monrovia and again in the Hagerstown church. Elders Bixler Wolfe Babylon assisted at the meet, which locals call one of the largest and most pleasant in recent memory.

Hagerstown Jacob D. Trostle Hope Kansas Locust Grove Lizzie Shirk Monrovia Trostle Bixler Wolfe Babylon Eoner

Bad Marksman: Youth Wounded While Firing at Sparrows

Willie Frock fourteen, son of John Frock of Coron Mills, accidentally shot himself in the leg with a revolver on Saturday morning. The ball entered between knee and thigh and caused a dangerous wound. Dr. J J Stewart treated him and called in Dr. J Howell Billingsley of Westminster.

Willie Frock John Frock Coron Mills Sparrows Iso J. J. Stewart J. Howell Billingslez Westminster

Union Bridge Personsis Visit Notes Local Folks

Miss Edna Perry visited friends in Woodsboro last week. Mr. Arthur Haines of Frederick was in town Sunday the 24th ultimo. Dr. James K. Nichols of Johnsville was in town Monday the 25th ultimo looking well for his years. Miss Rachie Maynard of New London spent several days last week with Miss Mollie Wolfe.

Union Bridge Edna Perry Woodsboro Arthur Haines Frederick James K. Nichols Johnsville Rachie Maynard New London Mollie Wolfe

Liberal Gift for Alt Hebron Cemetery Fence

Mr. Charles B. Rouss of Woodsboro has donated 7300 dollars for an iron fence around Alt Hebron Cemetery at Winchester. The gift supports the Stonewall Cemetery where over four thousand Confederate dead rest from all Southern states. Rouss’s parents and a son, who recently died in New York, are buried at Mt Hebron.

Charles B. Rouss Woodsboro County Alt. Hebron Cemetery Winchester Stonewall Souss New York Mt. Hebron

Assault Cases Brought Before Magistrates Yesterday

John Foreman appeared before Magistrate Wilson for assault and battery on Charles Merritt. He waived a hearing and was bailed for grand jury action. William Warmer appeared before Magistrate Eckstein on assault and battery charges and was bailed for grand jury action.

John Foreman Wilson Charles Merritt William Warmer Eckstein

Shoe Factory to Launch New Line of Footwear

The shoe factory will begin hands this week on a new line called the Good ear Sewed Shoe said to surpass hand sewed shoes. Last week the plant produced about 200 pairs daily as plumbers install steam pipes in the basement to dry the atmosphere and machinery upgrades expand capacity. The Valley Vand is selling Luray Caverns to a New York syndicate for 125000 cash and has already sold land totaling 72000 while negotiating for the Luray Tan at a bend sale.

Goodear Luray Caverns New York Luray Cavers Gilbert's

Lorse Notes on Local Horse shipments and training

Mr James M Smith of Woodsboro shipped two fine Circulator colts to Baltimore yesterday and will place them with a trainer. Mr G W Smith trains for Mr J Wilton a fine Frank Pierce colt.

Lorse James M. Smith Woodsboro Baltimore G. W. Smith J. Wilton Frank Pierce

Runaway team damages wagon near Buckeystown

Four runaways involved a team of horses owned by Mr William Duli near Buckeystown. The horses bolted in front of the Nicodemus Creamery yesterday morning, causing only minor damage including a broken wagon tree. Marriage licenses listed for several local couples including Zeigler Frey and Gregg Sha.

Willam Duli Buckeystown Nicodemus Creamery S. T. Zeigler Mary Frey New Blarke Ramond E. Zeng New Midway Lizzie Slagle Woodsboro Samuel W. Gregg Fannie B. Sha Jefferson

Frederick College Schedules One Daily Session Start Monday

Frederick College will start a single daily session on Monday from 9:30 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. The school will close on the 24th instant.

College News Frederick College

Board of Charities and Correction Meets at Montevue Hospital

The Board of Charities and Correction held their monthly session at Montevue Hospital to transact business relating to the institution. Court of Appeals judges will reconvene on the 17th of the month for a conference and filing opinions.

Board of C. & C Board of Charities and Correction Montevue Hospital Court of Appeals Court of Ape

Great Meeting of German Baptist Brethren at Hagerstown

The annual Hagerstown gathering opened with routine sessions and reports. Financials show receipts near 57,954.65 dollars plus balances. Bible sales and tract distribution totaled 222,700 items. The convention voted to admit women delegates from this year, sparked by Mrs. Margaret Keedy’s credentials. The standing committee finished its work and will stay in session.

Hageystown Hagerstown Usul Rcutine PL DB. Pabrsey Ekier E. A. Breer Usis Wich Bern Balarce Oursgandie Eudowmiest Fund Egeregstes Illinois Obio Maryland B. F. Moomaw Virginia Wadman Margaret Keedy Pleasant Hill Kas Afr. Dll. Miller Gospel Messenger

Mrs Waugh Case Reported As Judge Notes Improvement

Mrs Nettie Waugh, long covered by Taz News, now has three meals daily from the sheriff's table. Her brother Daniel Swope and Rev Willhide visited the jail to see her. She asked about her baby and learned her husband is recovering. She remains unsettled at times but is more composed and appears to be improving with kind treatment.

Waugh Nettie Waugh Taz News Daniel Swope Willhide

That Road Case Again at County Hearing

The Goldsborough Hoffman versus Win Gechrist case opened before the County Commissioners with 39 witnesses scheduled, 17 for petitioners and 22 for objectors. Noted lawyers include Motter Wood Welson for Golda Brough and Maulsby Umer Keedy McSherry for Sechrist. The parties met at 10:30 in the County Commissioners office and adjourned to Woodsboro for 3:00 p.m. proceedings.

Goldsborough Hoffman Et Win Gechrist Tus Golda Brough Hoffman Motter Wood and Welson Sechrist Et Messrs Maulsby Umer Keedy McSherry County Commissioners Woodsboro

College Exercises Mark Cornerstone for New Building

The fifth annual exercises of the Western Maryland College primary department were held Friday afternoon. Immediately afterward the cornerstone for a new building for the department was laid on West Main Street near the campus. Notable graduates include David F. Harris of Mt Ephraim and George E. Waesche of Mechanicstown.

Western Maryland College West Main Street David F. Harris Mt. Ephraim George E. Waesche Mechanicstown

Strawsberger Club Defeats Youngs Barber Shop 7 6

A hotly contested ball game at the Development Company's grounds ended with Strawsberger club beating Youngs barber shop club 7 to 6 in the fifth inning. Ketler and Brengie starred for the winning side while Rowe and Mercer pitched for the losers. A large crowd observed the close matchup. Carlisle Sale Netted 223 Lots for $33,063 Average $152 per Lot. Proceeds aided local residents for building needs with another sale planned after harvest.

Strawsberger Club Carlisle Ceriisle

Local session notes and street updates in Maryland county

Rita Board of County Commissioners met yesterday and transacted general business. Notices include repainting at several dwellings on West and East Patrick streets, porch and front repaints at local businesses, and planned lot sales by Develop ment Company. Various personal items, meetings, market notes, and minor incidents fill the regional one column.

Rita Board of County Commissioners Charles AG. Davis Win Kioz Weet Patrick Street Mes Byteler West Patrick Street Messrs. B. Etert & Sons Bae Psinck Street Frederics Nuss P 4 Bunk Leyes Sod Baraat Ilery Nistor Charles Houck Cerente Satundsy Bainmiure wwSfr A. Haver Henry Nelson Tle Pepios Geattestan York GC. FE. Cline Will Devall A.J. McKinney

Mullinix and Kemp Dry Goods Debuts New Outings

The Mullinix and Kemp dry goods department announces a new line of Outings, Charlies, and Serges now available. The store highlights bargains on 27 and 40 inch frouncings and touts Shan tong pongees as pretty and cheap, urging customers to see their stock.

Dastardly Deed Strikes Freskhs Ville Area

A bold arson and intrusion occurred Friday night in Freskhs ville, Belf County. An assailant entered a residence, saturated a room door with fuel, and started a fire that endangered Mr Collstone and his family. The incident was discovered by Mr Collstone's mother, who raised the alarm, and authorities began investigations into the arsonist.

Alvert Collstone Freskhsville Collitower Tre Fortuasaly

Fragmented Names From Maryland Draft Rolls

Penlone lamed list shows scattered names under categories Originel Navy Additingoss and others. The OCR reads a long roster of individuals including Henry Wriley, Nathan Gaver, Tau Boars Poole, Harring Brown, Edwand Wiliams, Daniel seh, Jobo Curts, J. Curts, and Moses M Bates with variations and misspellings.

Maryland Wan W. Lietlzaan Henry TL Wriley Henry MM. Strawbridge Julio T. Straty Henry Collins Nathan Gaver Tau Poole Charles Nuwl Harring Brown Aten Brooks Edwand Wiliams Samuel E. Lantz Daniel Seh Jobo Curts Wr. W. Baker PC Allen Juha Washington John H Pwott Jacob Haug Additigoss Adam — Beniley Albert Brown Geo Kreat Richard Jones Clark G. Shan Charles N. Rubin Originel dMoses M. Bates John Zapf Decreas George Frank Jooeph Cat- Hier Howard W. Gambrill Joby D.iter Wiliam J. Fink Job Joseph Brown Marile

A Hen's Strange Peeak at Frederick Junction

Mr Frank Miller of the B and C Railroad at Frederick Junction reports a hen with thirteen chicks perched on a tree limb during the night. A lone chick on the ground drew attention and revealed the unusual roosting behavior. Weasels have been near the area for several nights, but the hen keeps brood safe by perching above ground.

Frank Miller Frederick Junction Miter Ben

Yesterday's Hotel Arrivals List With Names and Origins

Yesterday arrivals show numerous guests from Baltimore Washington D C Pittsburgh Pa and other places. The Cantis House and Grorr Hovss entries list many travelers including Miss Maud Smith Canada Louis ville Columbus Pa and Holyoke Mass along with county totals.

Orry Horst B. A. Hichmond W. D. Dorry J. H. Caris Baltimore Duffy Alexander D. S Hoopes Hagerstown F. C. Knapp N. X J. D. Pawling Pittsburgh W. J. Breamer Williamsport J. H. Ketner Washington D. C St. K. Anderson N. C J. W. L. Unaworth Cantis Kliss L. Smith Miss Maud Smith Canada A. Bennett Louisville C.J. McCady Columbis AT. Stewart Dr. Jayne N. V A. Fenne Holyoke Mass A. Buser Chillicothe Mra

Fortunate Student Receives Johns Hopkins Fellowship

A Fortunate Student named Barry Clay Jones of New London has been awarded a Johns Hopkins University fellowship in Baltimore. The grants go to graduates proposing continued advanced study in the chosen field. They provide $500 for one year and are renewable upon eligibility.

Barry Clay Jones New London Johns Hopkins University Baltimore

Rockville Official Injured After Basement Mishap

Dr Charles J Maddox member of the Rockville Md building committee fell into a hot air pit in the courthouse basement after a misstep injuring his hip and leaving him badly bruised.

Charles J. Maddox New Court House Rockville

Student of Science joins Academy of Natural Science

The Academy of Natural Science of Philadelphia accepts Charles E. Ridenour of Hagerstown as a member. He is noted in Frederick for his work in the ornithological department and is devoting his life to science, making good progress in his chosen profession.

Academy of Natural Science Philadelphia Charles E. Ridenour Hagerstown Frederick

Japanese Mattings Arrive Boosting Local Carpet Trade

The carpet department reports 47 rolls totaling 1590 yards of Japanese mattings arrived yesterday, bringing season totals to 170 rolls and 6890 yards. Managers tout rapid growth in Jap goods and invite customers to see styles and prices at headquarters.

Relics of coal shipments reach Marietta pastor

James Hil sent to the Rev. George Mehrie Zacharias of Marietta Pa a pair of handsome irons formerly in Col. Dale McWherson’s carriage. The items are high quality in design and will be used as ornaments.

James Hil George Mehrie Zacharias Marietta Daniel Zachatiay Dale McWherson

Mt Airy Camp Announces Third Year Schedule

Mt Airy Camp promotes its third annual gathering under Sir EL Meliinix with events around January 6 and ending August 14. Key activities include tent setup and regional participation, highlighting Libor and Wari Qubty as notable contributors.

Mt. Airy Sir EL Meliinix Permeyns

Fragmentary obituary note hints at influenza warning

Incomplete text references a person named Wray S. Hodge and a warning about La Grippe. The garbled report suggests a health alert or obituary note tied to a local history or misfortune, with no clear dates, places, or actions readable.

St Johns Catholic Church to Host St Joseph Fest

St Johns Catholic Church announces St Joseph festival events in Jucior Hall beginning soon. The celebration invites parishioners and local residents to join in the community gathering and related activities.

Exhibition of Miss F W Doubs Painting Class

Exhibition of students work at Koontz’s, Thursday June 18 from 9 AM to 10 PM. Public invited. No cards.

F. W. Doub Koontz

A Great Tudeaus Rise in Week’s Sale at Shriner Mill

The Shriner Milling Co reports a record weekly gain ending March 23, with sales one third higher than ever. The firm emphasizes its home trade production and notes strong consumer demand for its goods.

Ceresville A. Shriner [Iling Co

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