Brief Bits of Local News From Around the Area
A cow near the city dropped twin calves yesterday. Shepherdstown elder Jeptha Wintermeyer died suddenly Saturday night. Potomac River fishing season opened, bass fishers may legally fish until April 15, 1898. John Frazier, 22, suffered fatal burns from lightning striking bees he carried near Harper's Ferry. L H erker of General Electric notes railroads may shift from steam to electricity. Treland loses emigrants yearly. Scotland shows smaller outflow. Professor Forbes reports streams could power pumps, rails, and distant factories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacat Wies
Jeptha Wintermeyer
Shepherdstown
John Frazier
Harper's Ferry
W. Va
Leland
Scotland
Personal News From Frederick and Nearby Towns
Mr C N Hauer of Buffalo is in Washington. F Marion Faubel attends his aunt’s funeral in Washington. Wellington Hammond and wife shopped in Frederick yesterday. John C Motter in Baltimore for State Central Committee meeting. Olivia B Shriver of Baltimore visits Manisly family in Frederick. Florence Hemmond rejoins friends in Frederick County. Miss Hammond returns from six months abroad. Charles Blake of St Louis and Louise Johnson visit Arthur Potts family in Court Square, New York. Louise undergoes painful throat surgery in Baltimore with no drugs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.N. Hauer
Buffalo
Washington
F. Marion Faubel
Wellington Hammond
Frederick
John C. Motter
Baltimore
State Central
Olivia B. Shriver
Cathedral Street
Wm. P. Manisly
Weat Church Street
Florence Hemmond
Frederick County
Hammond Hes
Louise Johnson
Eldred Johnson
New York
Arthur Potts
Court Square
Louise
Church notices and park bench repairs announced
The Gettysburg seminary board meeting notes no Wednesday service due to the pastor's absence. Buckeystown Christian Endeavor Society meets at 8 PM led by Mrs S C Thomas, topic The Tongue as Christians Fool Ex 4 1 17. Park benches in Court Square are being repaired and repainted with fountain likely to follow. officials warn the public against defacing benches as last summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gettysburg
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Buckeystown C. Z
Buckeystown Christian Endeavor Society
S C. Thomas
Chris Sian
Court Square
Tragic Barruone Father Kills Children Then Himself
Edgar Harris a tether carrier shot and killed two of his children and wounded a third before fatally shooting himself. A dog bite incident reports George Miller, son of John Miller, bitten by a neighbor’s dog while playing. A brief on a growing prisoner and bridge repair note follows with unrelated local remarks about the Sultan and political curios.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barruone
Jane
Edgar Harris
The Baptist Meeting Crowds Gather for Next Week Rush
Brethren arrive from the West as Mt Morris and McPherson delegates join preparatory Bible study sessions at the Tabernacle. Elder J G Royer leads on symbols and language versus symbol meaning in scripture, urging care in changing sacred signs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Royer
Mt. Morris
Tabernacle
Dantel Vanaman
McPherson
Eanaas
Vanaman
Andrew Hutchison
John D. Engle
Solomon P. Engler
W. Philip Beglar
D. O. Metz
Levi Royer
Frank Reener
Savior
W. M. Howe
Roger
Jesus
Gourney
Norway
Jerusalem
Frederick
Taternacle
Deaths in Damascus and Rocky Ridge Notices
Richard Hilton, a farmer from Damascus Montgomery county, died at his home aged 70 after lingering illness. Funeral held at Howard chapel with pallbearers named. interment at Howard Cemetery. Maria Magdalens Gilbert, wife of Simeon Gilbert, died at 56 between Rocky Ridge and Woodsboro. Her funeral near Rocky Ridge, officiated by Rev G W Whitmore. She leaves a husband a son and four daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Hilton
Damascus
Montgomery County
Alto
Howard Chapel
Her. B. P Tratts
MacKilzey Bowman
Chas Sisnler
Maria Magdalens Gilbert
Simeon Gilbert
Rocky Ridge
Woodsboro
G. W. Whitmore
Tourmont
Howard Kusemaul Jr Succeeds Kolb as Messenger
Howard Kusemaul Jr has succeeded Master Harry Kolb who resigned as messenger of the Western Union Telegraph Company in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Kusemaul, Jr
Harry Kolb
Western Union Telegraph Company
State meeting of United Mechanics opens in Cambridge
The annual State meeting of the Order of United American Mechanics began at Gymnasium Heil in Cambridge Maryland with 150 delegates from 37 councils. Officers for the coming year were installed by National Secretary John Server. The gathering included a parade and was described as harmonious with growing membership and councils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of United Americea Mechenica
Gymnasium Heil
Cambridge
B. Miller
John Server
Philladelphia
W. D. Gravener
Sharptown
W. N. Gwlav
Baltimore City
James T. Disney
John B H. Owens
Havre de Grace
W. T. Post
Vienna
George H. Ivins
Aberdeen
L. R. Atkinson
Rising Bay
W. Rhodes
Brookview
National Council
J. Frank Peach
North East
Mechanics’ Band of
Cordiny
Francis Scott Key
William A. Shipley
Henny Wineberg
Harry Oung
Fredonts Council
J. Edward Rice
Lawful grips lead to jail terms for local steals
County constable arrest of George Fnnk near Yellow Springs for stealing a revolver from John King ends in $100 bail set by Magistrate Fonk. Two white women from East South Street cleared in separate case. Louis Maddox, colored, jailed 30 days after threatening to kill Nettle Murdock. Albert Stern, accused of jewelry theft from Constable Getzpaugh, remanded to jail for next term after inability to post $290 bail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constagie Cumpson
George Fnnk
Yellow Springs
Shia
Johs King
Biser Fonk
East South Street
Blaser
Louis Maddox
Biser
Nettle Murdock
Maddox
Albert Stern
George Getz
Paugh
Wahle
Literary Societies R E W Maree Club Closes Fall Session
The New Market Literary Club ending its fall meeting in its room on the 28th with Miss Marsalie Butler presiding. Dr Calvin Clay secretary. many members answered roll. Program included the concluding canto of the Faile Queene by several members. Ad journed to first Friday in October. Visitors included Miss Shipley Anderson Shipley Rev J M Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
REW Maree Literary
Plaza of Prohibitionists Camp Program Released
The eleventh annual prohibition camp at Glyndon announced midsummer plans with tenters gathering to select ales. The camp opens Sunday August 1 and closes Tuesday August 30 with evangelist Samuel P Jones leading services for the first three days. The State convention of the prohibition party meets Thursday August 5 at the camp with 801 delegates and a number of alternates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prohibitionists
Glyndon
Hey
Samuel P. Jones
Prohibition Party
Marriage Licenses Listed For Lewistown Woodsboro And More
Marriage licenses issued include Harry Baker Pennell of Lewistown and Hosa Humerick of Woodsboro. The prospective groom required parental consent from William Linford Humerick and Effie Belle Wickera of Woodsboro. Also listed are Thomas E. Keefer and Suzan Annie Norwood of Kew Market. George Washington Snyder and Mary Elizabeth Lochner of Millersburg and George W Shorb of Millersburg Pa with Valeris Easterday of Tuscarora election district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Baker Pennell
Lewistown
Hosa Humerick
Woodeboro
William Linford Humerick
Effie
Examination of Teachers Applicants Begins at County Office
The examination for teachers certificates starts today at the county school commissioners office with Examiner Bobliz and assistant Mr Young attending to applicants. It covers both grades and includes teachers for colored schools to be examined Friday and scholarship applicants. The State Normal School hosts sessions today and tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ofice of the County School Commissioners
Bobliz
Young
State Normal School
Taz News Seeks Advertisers at German Baptist Meeting
Advertisers are invited to let Taz News agents sell copies during the German Baptist annual meeting. The plan aims to place the paper in the hands of thousands of visitors from across the country, with a persuasive word to the wise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taz News
Privlege
Istes
Soficleat
Frederick City
German Baptist Brothers
Confederate Decoration Day at Mount Oliver Cemetery
Confederate Decoration Day will be observed tomorrow at Mount Oliver Cemetery at two o'clock. A brief program will be held at the monument. Alexander Young Camp Confederate Veterans will participate, and all friends are cordially invited to be present and bring flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Oliver Cemetery
Theta
Ezander Young Camp
Confederate Vaterans
Woman's College Art Exhibit Showcases Photography and Decor
A public reception at Woman's College featured an Oriental themed hall with magnolias and crimson drapery. Exhibits included paintings, watercolors, crayon works, drawings, and extensive hand painted china by student and visiting artists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's College
J. and
G. Houck
Grimes
S. Lakin
A. Lough
B. Ferry
Hildebrand
J. Abernathy
Ann Potts
J. Selbert
M. Foil
J. Douilbies
Alice Ghriner
Troxal
L. Price
Miss Ferry
Ferry
Price
Selbert
Lakin
Ailse Lantz
Florence W.doun
Mies
Eleanor Potts
China
Royal Berlin
Alice Mechel
Mame Ohriner
Sayre
Ouis XV
Henriette Maris
Charles I
England
Eleanor Johnson
Carolens McSherry
Caroline Ross
Navale Thomas
Susie Dakin
Cornelia Daitrow
A. Moore
Baltimore
Stennis
W. A. Hensel
Lancaster
Flowers sent to ex Union graves by local residents
Flowers to decorate graves of ex Union soldiers were sent to G A R Hall by a long list of local donors including Jacob E Dinterman Mrs Manseila Young Mrs Alice Zimmerman Mrs Charles Robinson W H Stauffer Mrs George Lewis Mrs William James Miss Vernop Mrs Charles Mattoon Miss Goma Gezendenner Mrs William 3 Worman Mrs George Worman tre Kepner Mrs Joseph Routzabn Mrs Grayson Bowers Miss 8 CG Firestone Miss Carrie Mebbing Prealy Barrie Wa Beacht Mr R Hahn Miss Sadie Hahn Mrs M B E Hammack Mrs L A Brooker Mrs Capt Q J Beckley Mrs L M Dixon Mrs 5 Q Eyler Mrs Geo H Hickman Mrs Susac BR Davis Prof Barr Mrs Ads 21d Clara Cloe Miss Bable Mrs Wm Bradasaw Mrs W Roberts Mrs Geo A Dean Joseph Bunkle Mrs C M Rigge Miss Mary C Goldsborough Miss Lizzie Mehrling Mrs Mary Mehrling C A Packer Miss Maggie Beiley Claude McCleery Perry Ricketts Miss McCleery East Patrick Street Mrs Ritchie Dr D F McKigney Miss Nore Young Mrs Edward Nusg Mrs William Shook Mrs 2 M Eader Mrs Eliza Lewis Miss Rachel L Eader Miss Carrie Mehring Miss Catherine Fout Miss A % Duvall Eira Chas Roberts Miss Liezie Bech Miss Aggie Mehring Mrs Augustus Rowe Miss Sophia Saunders John Bateheimer Milas Esther Toms Miss Minnie Gaver Mrs David Derr Thomas W O'Brien Mrs BE Golds borough Capt Joseph Groff Mrs Chas Greer Mrs W D Sowers James M Winpigter
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. BR. Hall
Jacob E. Dinterman
Manseila Young
Alice Zimmerman
Charles Robinson
W. H. Stauffer
George Lewis
William James
Vernop
Charles Mattoon
Goma Gezendenner
William 3. Worman
George Worman
Tre. Kepner
Joseph Routzabn
Grayson Bowers
CG. Firestone
Fannie Castle
Carrie Mebbing
Prealy Barrie
Beacht
R. Hahn
Sadie Hahn
M. BE. M. Hammack
L. A. Brooker
Q &. J. Beckley
L. M. Dixon
C. A. Packer
Missaggie Beiley
Claude McCleery
Perry Ricketts
McCleery
East Patrick Street
Ritchie
D. F. McKigney
Nore Young
Edward Nusg
William Shook
M. Eader
Eliza ©. Lewis
Rachel L. Eader
Carrie Mehring
Catherine Fout
W.D. Sowers
James M. Winpigter
Maryland Committees Meet Across State for Party Action
Baltimore buzzes as both Democratic and Republican State Committees convene at noon. Democrats gather at the Carrollton Hotel and Republicans at Raine's Hall to discuss strategy with Frederick county members listed as J. P. Brcer J. W. Downey J. Roger McSherry for the Democrats and Dr. B. T. Haffeer J C. Moter J A. DeLacshmutt B. F. Gor such H. B. Witter Emer Smith for the Republicans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Maryland
Carrollton
Raine
William R B Percys Will Codicil to Bar Reparation
The will of William R Percy of Frostburg admitted to probate. Dated March 14 1888 with three codicils altering executors and estate division. George B Percy son gains proceeds from life policy investments. divorce suit by George against Daisy B Percy affects his share. Executors change from Judge Sloan to D P Miller. Mrs Anna E Percy receives residue. Elizabeth A Bishop may receive £500 if she survives. Life insurance totals $315000 with allocations to wife daughters trustee hotel claimants and estate assets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. R. Percy
Frostburg
Lowndes
Daniel Anpao
Mre
Anus
Percy
David W. Sloan
Judge Sloan
D. P. Miller
Cumberland
Allegany County
Mineral County
W. Va
David P. Millec
George B. Percy
Daisy B. Percy
Philadelphia
Ate
Slaters
Helen Biichies
Rosalind K. Percy
Anna E Percy
Aire
Elizabeth A. Bishop
Abe
Mr. Percy
Mia
Althins
Miaw Hosalind Percy
Gladstone
Frontburg
Maryland News Highlights and Local Affairs
A digest of events across Maryland including a Still Pond farm institute and a Baltimore canal project. Governor and local officials discuss tax rates, race track concerns, and health cases involving diphtheria and leprosy. Cadets at Annapolis Naval Academy practiced drills. public meetings and rail services expanded in Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kent County
Still Pond
Maryland
Associaton
Pater Morahan
Baltimore
Order of the United American Mechanics
Cambridge
Protestant Episcopal Dioceran Convention
Easton
Naval Academy At
Annapolis
Dreas Parade
City and Suburban
Towson
Catonatie
Roland Park
Dundsix
Wm. R Percy
Frostburg
Pérsiais
Carralston Hotel
James F. McShane
Benjamin Lee
Pennsylvania State Board of Health
Mary Sampson
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Allegheny Chry
Local notices and sales items from Frederick area listings
Notices include Chicago Portrait Co orders handled by Al Stern with prompt delivery, auction sale at Eaton George E. Myers Great Auction for ladies with a prize chatelaine watch, carpet cleaning services for 100 plus families by Ex Steam Carpet Cleaning Co, seafood and vegetables at W Haller’s Booth Market, Frederick City Hospital events on lawn including concerts and class day and Alumni events, job ad for an experienced baker in Frederick, Md, new music releases by Justin Bousa and Guscie L. Davis, and instrument sales from H E Wilcoxon at Berly's Palace of Music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justin
Bousa
Theaters and
Stripes
Gussie L. Davis
H. E. Wilcoxon
Birely
Palace of Music
Wreck on Awlich Line Above Martinsburg Claims Engineer
A derailment on the Awlich connects the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad with stone quarries near Martinsburg. An engine and tender plus two cars left the track on a steep grade when a brake chain failed. Engineer Joseph Linthicum was badly scalded but escaped. fireman J W Brooks died from injuries after being buried under the wreckage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore and
Qblo
Martinsburg
Joseph Linthtcum
J. W. Brooks
Linthicum
Brooks
Fredericktown Frederick Mute Team Plans Hagerstown Visit
Base ball notice states H G Benson manager of the Freder ick mute baseball team telephoned Hagerstown that his squad will appear there on JaneSh to play. Grand stand will be in place for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.G Benson
Frederick
Hagerstown
JaneSh
New Carpets and Mattings Debut at Local Carpet House
A Frederick carpet house showcases Mazolite furniture polish by Allen and Quynn & Co and announces the largest stock of new mattings. A shipment of China and Japanese mattings arrives today along with duplicate all wool ingrain carpets to be sold below former costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen & Quynn & Co
Frederick
Choichst
Japan
China
Don Bazorszas
N. Kareet &E
City Opera House Tonight Features New York Comedy Co
The Greater New York Comedy Company performs a bright comedy titled Sylvia's Sol afer at the City Opera House this evening. Schaub & Ring present an original traversity in a separate act. Hood's Sarsaparilla is advertised as a blood purifier and health tonic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Opera House
Greater
New York
Sylvia
Schaub & Ring
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