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News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1891

Page

4

Frederick county notices and local greetings crowd column

Numerous brief notices from Frederick area society pages recount visits and travels. Residents including Miss Maud Sharpe, Mr Christian Eckstein, Mrs M F Eichelberger, and Miss Nellie Whisner appear in a long chain of calls and departures between Frederick, Baltimore, Hagerstown, and surrounding towns.

P.L. Hargett Baltimore Maud Sharpe Frederick A. H. Ely Brunswick Harry Steiner Low Steer Mamie Martin Buckeystown Etta Rontzabn Walkersville Nettie Johnson Carlisle R. &. Todd George L. Andrew la Porte Str. Cleggett George EB. Price Heyser W. Va

Middletown Valley Line Incorporators Named

Plans for the Middletown to Monocacy Valley road name six eastern and six western incorporators. Western side: D Edward Kefanver C Thomas Ramsburg Charles H Coblentz William M Bittle Herman L Rouitshn G C Rhoderick. Eastern side: Steiner Schley S R Weesche Charles E Cassell S M Birely George W Stocksdale. Articles of incorporation soon to be filed as preliminary work begins.

Middletown Catoctin Furnaces Messrs D. Edward Kefanver C. Thomas Ramsburg Charles H. Coblentz William M. Bittle Herman L. Rouitshn The Valley Savings Bank G.C. Rhoderick

Blaney Hanged at Baltimore Murderer Executed in Jail Yard

Special Despatch reports the execution of condemned murderer William Blaney in the Baltimore jail yard this morning. The drop lasted minutes, witnessed by about sixty people, ending a brutal case. Separately, a church festival under the Indies of St. James Exaegeben Lutheran church closed happily with performances by various artists, including Mr. J. Roger McSherry and Prof Geo. Ed Smith, drawing strong attendance and satisfactory receipts.

Baltimore Mrderer Barocone Wiliam Blaney Feilac Tolrken Ad Wes Su.dames Peetival St. James

Hotel Arrivals and Horse Show Guests Listed

Yesterday's guest list records attendees from Baltimore Philadelphia and Washington with names including Kemp Rabe Reuter McClelland Sutt er Larrater Unsworth Eldridge Hay man Sanders Feldt Miller Ferley Bsir Baldwin Springfield Ohio Boost Canny Wilmington McDade Pittsburgh Hammond Daueshower Barker various locations. Also noted are guest entries for Cantes Horse with Bennett Meneguy Gentard Susses Hood McCarty Starshall Face Baffenmyer Garber Han o ver and Neighbors Martinsburg with county references.

Urry Haven W. L. Kemp D. Hf. Rabe H. Reuter T. Mc McClelland B. Sutter H.C. Larrater WW. L. Unsworth Baltimore W. B. Eldridge E. B. Hayman J. A. Sanders J. C. Sanders G. D. Feldt J. B. Miller T. M. Ferley Philadelphia A. Bennett L. Jh. Meneguy EU. Gentard Louisville C. Susses Hood Maryland C. J. MicCarty Columbia K. Starshall Face Reading D. M. Baffenmyer Pennsylvania Garber Hanover B. Gaines Ohio Grorr Hoss J_ J. Neighbors Martinsburg Col. McQuirkis W. Vas

New South prospects seen by Hon M J Grove

Hon M J Grove returned from a combined pleasure and business trip through the Virginias and Carolinas with Wilmington as his main objective. He noted improving business in Virginia and rapid building, praised Norfolk and Newport News, and cited a Newport News sale of lots averaging about 1 cent per square foot with prices from 173 to 250 dollars. The region’s cotton, tobacco, and peanut crops lag slightly due to wet weather.

South M. J. Grove Virginias Carolinas New South Wilmington South Carolina Virginia Norfolk Newport News

Water mains delay angers city developer Danenhower

Ar Washington Daneshower visited the city to inspect a new building in the northwestern addition and to seek water supply. He rails at the Board of Aldermen for no mains, noting many lot holdersWant construction halted by water absence and urging immediate action to attract three hundred new lots and increase city revenue.

Washington Daneshower Board of Aldermen Bir Danenhower

Advertising in a General Circulation Paper Benefits Business

A businessman credits Frederick for changing his view on advertising. The News reaches nearly every local home, offering benefits from judicious ads. The piece argues that enterprise hinges on printers ink and that energetic, sagacious merchants who advertise reap the cream of local commerce.

Frederick

New Fifth Middletown School Planned At Grange Hall

County School Board votes to establish a fifth school in Middletown. With four rooms in the current building, Commissioner H L Routzahn is authorized to lease a suitable space elsewhere and the Grange Hall is leased to house the High School Department starting in September.

County School Board Middletown H. L. Routzahn Grange Hall

Local Ills Fill Sick List At Createstown And More

The sick list includes Mrs. George Hann of Createstown with rheumatism. Mrs. George Speak and two children, and Mrs. Thomas Esler of Rocky Ridge are ill. Miss Lon Ziegler, matron of Leats Orphan Asylum, is paralyzed and not improved. Miss Lera Rice of Brunswick, daughter of John Rice, is near death from consumption.

George Hann Createstown George Speak Thomas Esler Rocky Ridge Lon Ziegler Leats

Ripe Raspberries From Mr Harry W Dyer

A fine sample of ripe raspberries arrived today from East Fourth Street resident Mr Harry W Dyer. The berries are the season's first and compare favorably with any previously tasted. Orphans Court notes the inventory of current money in the estate of Daniel Moser, deceased, Sted.

News Today Harry W. Dyer East Fourth Street Orphans’ Court Daniel Moser Sted

Death of Greencastle man linked to brbbing red business

Mr John Pittinger of Greencastle Pennsylvania, well known in the county for long association with the brbbing red business, dropped dead on the 22d while walking in an alley. He was about 60 and left a large family. The period paper notes local happenings across Frederick County including fire, elections, and civic events.

John &. Pittinger Greencastle Whe County Frederick Woral Hagerstown J Avand A. H Morip Jam Walden Mitesbury Grevesend Russell Masons Messrs. Birely Tugz News B& O Potomac River Frederick Mt. E. Church Bishop Waugh Beverly Waugh Catoctin Charles Carroll of Ostrollton

Horse recovered near Brunswick after theft

A colored man sold a stolen horse to Charles Haden for 250 dollars near Brunswick. Haden pursued the thief but he had boarded a freight and fled toward pastures. Authorities from Frederick and local constables investigated in Brunswick, believed a common thieves’ route.

Charles Haden Wenner Brunswick Haden Fair Bay Wm H. Fout Fout House Frederick Eichelberger David Miller Kefauver Bronswick Mrr Howard B. Kefauver

Baseball Report Washington Junction and Pt Rocks Beat Shown

Washington Junction defeated Point of Rocks 10 to 3 in a Wednesday game. Pitcher Freeburger of Baltimore struck out 18 for the Junction, with early tension in a 1-1 game through six innings before Junction pulled away as darkness halted play in the eighth.

Washington Junction Point of Rocks Freeburger Baltimore Junction Boys Point Boys Washington Junction, 10; Pt. of Rocks Loung’s Denner Rowe Esterly S.s Baer Moberly Young Blumenour Mercer Shipley Pennsylvania College Mechanicstown Gettysburg

Pennsylvania Pay Car Visits City on Brief Stop

The P. R. R. pay car pulled by engine No. 449 with engineer Thos Quinn conductor B Shatzer and Supt A P Gest aboard arrived in the city yesterday at 12 40 PM. It departed at 1 23 PM with other officials on board.

Pennsylvania Thos. Quinn B. Shatzer A. P. Gest

Reunion of Good Templars in Mount Airy July 14

A reunion of Good Templars of Maryland and District of Columbia will be held at Mount Airy on July 14. Delegates from the two jurisdictions are expected to attend and renew fellowship.

Good Templars of Maryland District of Columbia Mount Airy South Mountain Peach Company Hagerstown Washington County Blue Mountain Peach Company

Liberty Baxser Iune Dr J Walter Sint on three month visit

Exchange echoes from Mechanics town detail visits by Rev J Walter Sint and Rev B F De Veles and other clergy. It notes sermons in Liberty and Frederick area churches and mentions a Mite Society festival and Moravian Mission lawn social. A literary musical society marked its first anniversary with readings and music.

Liberty Baxser J. Walter Sint B. A Richmond B. F. de Veles Baltimore A. Deviluies Philp Efeer Dayton Ohio C. E. Mobberly Fathers Meade Taneytown Bart Bert Wil Manis Harper's Ferry Father Reaney People of Liberty ML P J. P. Tagg Board of Foreign Missions St. Peters Church Father Reaver Frederick ST. E J. St. Clair Seal Mechanicstown Mite Society Ladies of Moravian Mission Society Graceham Nov Jef Musding Air Barb

Seminary to Change Faculty for Next Session in September

Commencement echoes reveal several faculty shifts. Miss Mary B. D. Thomas leaves art to open a Rockford studio, Dr Purnell seeks a Berlin trained replacement, Miss Wenzel may return, Madam La Beschultz departs with vacancy open, three free scholarships to be filled via competitive exam. Diplomas awarded. Virginia Fauble and Almeta Stine win prizes. Prof. Urner heads Mitchell Normal College now. Lugenbeel moves to Effingham and Austin College and Normal Institute, with prior leadership roles noted.

Brizads Virginia Fauble Chicago Royal Academy of Arts Berlin Tarrytown N.Y Wenzel Purnell Ocean City Misa Almeta Stine Frederick Iinois Southern Indiana Normal College Borden Institute Indiana

Public speakers and performers line Glyndon Camp program

The Glyndon Camp program lists speakers including Dr. Wa H Boole of New York and Airs Fila 4 among others from multiple states. The page names a chalk talker Railo Kirk Bryan of Michigan and singer performers Walter Harman Quarnett with Stanford Butchell and wife. Miss Louisa McSherry, daughter of Chief Judge James McSherry, Frederick, will graduate at Mt. St. Joseph's Academy Emmitsburg on the 25th with high honors in a class of eleven.

Glyndon Camp Wa. H. Boole Fila Boole New York Thomas R. Thompson Connecticut St. John George W. Bain Kentucky Railo Kirk Bryan Michigan Joe F. Hess van Bennett Kansas John Hector Pennsylvania John A.B. Wilton A. S. Mubray Wilmington M. E. Church Walter Harman Quarnett Stanford Butchell Boston Lily Runais T. ‘Ord Louisa McSherry James McSherry Frederick Mt. St. Joseph's Academy Emmitsburg

Dorsey Waters Marries Marie L Huster in Baltimore

Musician G Dorsey Waters wed Marie L Huster at St Martin's Catholic church in Baltimore on a Wednesday. Waters, related to the Hargelts in this city, formerly lived with his parents in Frederick.

G. Dorsey Waters C. Dorsey Waters Hargelts St. Martin’s Catholic Church Baltimore Marie L.huster Frederick

Bees settle on West All Saints Street home

A swarm of bees settled on the side of Mr Wim Bradshaw's residence on West All Saints street yesterday afternoon. They were hired last evening by Mr Sidney Johnson. A poem was read by Col Ulysses Hobbs of the Frederick bar during Confederate Memorial Day exercises.

Wim. Bradshaw Col Ulysses Hobbs Frederick Bar

Seminary moves toward Baltimore site as funds debated

At a Gettysburg Lutheran Theological Seminary board session plans for a trio of buildings costing about 300000 were submitted. Baltimore faction urged prompt action, claiming wealthy backers offered funds while city residents promised a site. Regular commencement was scheduled. Dr Blak of Mechanicstown received a district award.

Lutheran Theological Seminary Gettysburg Baltimore Senool Gal |More Schet Altium Baltieiore John G. Morris Ls. Blak

Branch Separator Opens Between Urbana and Hyatts Town

A new branch separator, erected by A W Nicodemus of Buckeystown, began operation yesterday one mile below Urbana. Milk is processed there before cream moves to Buckeystown, aiding local farmers. An injury occurred when Mrs G C Rhoderick Jr's sewing machine needle broke and pierced her left thumb, requiring removal by Dr E L Beckley. Crop prospects: wheat heads large and harvest due June 25, corn growing slowly with poor sugar corn this spring.

Urbana Hyattstown A. W. Nicodemus Buckeystown Creamery Pnt A. W. Nicodemus, Jr Bockeystown Creamery G. C. Rhoderick, Jr Middletown E. L. Beckley John G. Hagan

Bail Reduced For Mollia Fogle In Arson Case

Mollia Fogle faced a habeas corpus hearing after being committed for arson. Magistrate Turner had set bail at 1000 dollars, which was later cut to 500 dollars before she was remanded back to jail. A Liberty Banner note reports barley cutting by C M Thomas and suggests clover hay followed by wheat.

Mollia Fogle Turner Liberty Banner C. M. Thomas

Brakeman Hurt In Freight Train Accident At Hagerstown

Wim. T. Reynolds of Sandy Hook a brakeman on a Baltimore and Ohio freight train injured when his foot slipped on the engine tender at Hagerstown. He was thrown against the foot-board, fracturing a rib and sustaining other injuries. Hearing in State vs John Green for larceny was continued to Tuesday next at 1 a.m.

Wim. T. Reynolds Sandy Hook Baltimore and Ohio Hagerstown Turner John Green

Arrest of David Houck on Fifth Street Insult Charge

Officer Abrecht arrested David Houck early this morning for insulting a female on Fifth Street. Mayor Bruner committed him to jail for 15 days.

David Houck Abrecht Fifth Street Bruner

Mullinix and Kemp New Specials on Shirts and Neckwear

Great variety of new Onting shirts and gents neckwear at low prices. Also more new chillies, peugees, ginghams, outings. Some good items among them. See specials in ladies ribbed underwear.

Carpet Department Bargains Amid Daily Sales

There is no let up in this department. Carpet and mattings are going out right along every day. Bargains to be found at Mullinix and Kemp.

A Silent Observer Praises Frederick and Its Faithful People

The piece tours Frederick Maryland praising its hospitality and historic ties to figures like Francis Scott Key and Charles Carroll. It recalls church leaders, local lore, and a long, winding drive along streets and past landmarks, ending with news of Rev Willem McMeadows' arrest for fraud in Baltimore.

Middletown May Free Delivery Totals

Postmaster Longs Report shows May free delivery totals with 295 letters registered and 1,509 postal carts. Second to fourth class mail reach 2,374 pieces, bringing the total delivered to 4,823. The record contains fragmented lines and unclear final figures.

Middletown Longs

Local notices mention city events and services

A jumble of names and places notes a June schedule for Dr J R Yardesty eye and nerve specialist at City Hall. Mentions a City Hotel and W D Lowins Plasiss Mill with references to a King Step Ladder Factory product line and general advertising copy about durable models for painters and others.

J.R. Yardesty Esrand Gus King Step Ladder Factory Jesdiw

Great Incrence and Retail Gales Reported

A historical notice notes record weekly sales growth ending March 31, highlighting strong home trade for a food article. E A Shriner Stitt Co advertises Atlantic City shipments via Royal Blue Line, with Baltimore departures and Atlantic City arrivals listed for weekday and weekend schedules.

Fortlantic City Royal Blue Line Baltimore Atlantic City

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the Daily News Peederick Repostep Sr McCrinroce Feese Tuvat Peurday D. HL Best R. H. Campbell Geo. Mehrling B. Clay Perry Woodsboro Wiliam Buckey Riss Nannie Goldsborough J. M. Kolb South Market Street Terra Alta L. V. Baughman Caaterbridge Horsey Geo. Wm Smith Democratic State Central Committee Arthur Mr. Williard Ezra Williard Knoxville Rogersville Tennessee Southern Railroad Mazie Murdock King and Queen Counts Murdock Manis Middletown Valley Line Blaney Wou. Baker Keedysville E. Wilson Woodville C. M. Clary Eprigody Danuy News Carrollton Ana Fout Charlestown Jobin Brown Frederick County Merchants Retail Commercial Agency Ramsburg Fertilizer Company Citizens’ National Bank Irene Lindsay Hamilton Lindsay Record Street F. B. Smith Mer. Shracer New York Mart Express Harricon John 3. Shiver Mail Sod Express Sesaviers CU Christian L. McDevits Mullinix & Kemp Mullinix Beautiful Frederick Oberver Baltimore Methodist Nature Phaiteen Freeml Sollen Prbotsks Asiutaac Purclae Chun Taterest Fredericki Manitoba Florida Orady Moe Pane Steve Eluridge D. M. Browning A. A. Jones Fraderick Sewlesry Marchand Ftsett Male Street Dumbasquo Frayola Key Pauslog Whittier Arlee MecMecadows Willem Mcdesdows Supreme Grand National Colored United States Benevolent Union Association Western McMeadows Liberty D. H. Best DR. H. Best C. B. Cline & CO Waae Otl Ieee Alien Mattings Mattings Bari Ings C. Eb, Cline & CO Aorigim Uly Gace Cent Cent Oppote City Hotel W. D. Lowins Plasiss Mill Fiat Patrick Street John Hendrickson ABEAL Bartholomay Brewing Col Rochester Kogs Iort Tafey J. A. C. Lipps Cor. W. Patrick and Telegraph Stroda George Brust & Co West P Geo, A. Gilbert Taylor Gilberts ONOR A. Gilbert S G. J. Doll & Son Erellas
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