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News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1897

Page

3

Pleasant Modern Gossip Notices In Local Society

Purely Personal column reports visits and stays of residents and visitors. Edward S. Tyler in Frederick. Miss Mary McSherry and Miss Alexie MacDonald in Baltimore. Mike Grant visiting a convent in Richmond. Abs. William St. Hardt and children guests of W. H. Keller in East Church Street. Miss Ethel A. Krantz visiting Miss Bessie Hahn. Karl R. Strausner visiting his uncle on South Market Street. Anna L. Cartwright of Youngstown visiting Mrs. Isabetta Koontz. Mrs Cartwright formerly Salvation Army captain and evangelist in M. E. church. Bon. and Mrs. Marassas J. Grove and Miss Laura Grove return from Norfolk with Milas Bagele Kearney, recently graduated at Women's College, Richmond. Mrs Mary E. Forster of Baltimore visiting relatives. Mr. Pinkney Lee Cockerly and son Jesse of Plane No. 4 visit Ilenda in Frederick. Mr. Frank Miler of Myersdale spending days in the city.

Mike Grant Richmond Abs. Wm. St. Hardt and Children Patedelphia W. H Keller East Church Street Ethel A. Krantz Adamstown Bessie Hahn Karl R. Strausner Harrisburg SL. ‘Rheads South Market Street Anna L. Cartwright Youngstown Ohio Issbetta Koontz West Fifth Street Cartwright Salvation Army Ant M. E. Church Bon Marassas J. Grove Laura Grove Norfolk Milas Bagele Kearney Portsmouth Women’s College Mary E. Forster Baltimore Siater Pinkney Lee Cockerly Jesse Ilenda Frederick Frank Miler Myersdale

Local Bits Highlight Oddities and Local Sales

Court spot gains popularity as community interest grows. Allen Gosnell of East Patrick reports selling a fine pony to Pawnee. Lewis Mebbing showcases eight curios in his store, a cabbage head sculpture with about forty emailer heads.

Meat Sacks Meat Sacks Peerless Meat Sacks

Meat sacks advertised as the cheapest and most effective meat preservation medium. Produced by the Great Southern Printing and Manufacturing Company with three sizes offered at 3 4 and 5 cents each. Available via local grocers or by requesting from the office.

Aged Frederick Woman to Be 98 on July Fourth

Minerva Key, known as Afanerva Rat, plans to celebrate her 98th birthday on July 4. An elder in Frederick recalls when the city had fewer than a dozen horses. She still relies on a small income of about 21 pounds and support from a white friend.

Minerva Key Afanerva Rat Frederick

Advertising Novelties Preview in Tee News

Tee News announces a large collection of advertising novelties including fans cards and unique designs. Readers are invited to inspect the samples and consider advertising in the latest issue before placing spring printing orders.

Tee News

Reduced Bates to Winchester for Firemen's State Meet

Train rates announced for the Firemen's State Convention in Winchester from July 7 to 9. The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad will sell reuse trip tickets from all points east of the Ohio River to Winchester and return, continuing until July 12, with Frederick and other stations offered reduced rates.

Bates Winchester O.R. BR Orio River Pittsbore Parkersbore Wheeling Frederick

Skillful James Murray Builds Notable Wood Fan

James Murray of Tale City crafts a wood fan praised as a curious device reflecting his craftsmanship. The piece draws attention from all who view it.

Eogenious James Murray Tale City

Fine Record On Bicycle Track Achievement

Mr Caarles Young of this city set an eight lap record on the bicycle track yesterday evening. The piece mentions Chicago winds and chilly air as a backdrop for the event. If you saw it in the news, this item records the local sports feat.

Caarles Young

Honors for Young Men Graduates at Frederick College

Closing exercises marked the hundredth year as diplomas and certificates were awarded by Prof Tilton the principal. The graduating class included McQuirkin DeGrange Walter Hargett Grayson Renner and others with Latin English and higher English curricula.

Tilton Frederick College College Hall Messrs B. F. Zimmerman HK. C. Fout McQalzin DeGrange Geo. L. Thomas G. E Renner L. 8. Thton OC. E. Shepherd Wm. H. Harry Chas. W. Ely William Crawford Johnson Ramsbury McQuirkin DeGrange Walter Samuel Hargett Grayson Luther Renner George Leicester Thomas Bernard Fleming Zimmerman Raymond Claude Font Joseph William Long Jesse Brengin Anders Eather Kuhlman Evangelical Lutheran Church Johnson McQankla de' Grange Bernard F. Zimmerman G. Leicester Thomas Shylock Walter 5. Hargett Grayson L. Renner Brush Benediction Johnny Howkins Thette Gettysberg Pennsylvania Franklin and Marshall Johns Hopkins S Ton Highl Garrett DeGrange Jolene Hopkins University Baltimore Wall Pr— Plis

First Annual Picnic of the MC a Members

The first annual picnic of the MC a members will be held on Tuesday at Kel-Mar. The reception committee led by J J Blei fel W D Zimmerman and others plans for member and guest enjoyment. Members may invite their ladies and the Ladies Auxiliary is invited to participate. A MO Bicycle Club will join for the evening with boating fishing music and storage for bikes. The event aims to foster social ties in pleasant surroundings.

Kel-Mar Ion Commitee J. J. Bleifel W.D Zimmerman W. E. Staap Fons WM. Baller Gilson John T. Besi M. A. Woodward, Jr John K. Green G. L. Renner Thos. Zimmerman

Peerless Meat Sacks Spark Safe Home Preservation

Farmers are urged to protect meat from worms using the Peerless Pepper Meat Sacks. Sacks come in three sizes priced 3, 4, and 5 cents. If unavailable at local merchants, order from the Great Southern Printing Company in Fredericks, Mass.

St Hand Great Douttern Printing Company Fredericz, Ma

Lightning Damages Window Frame at Moiter Residence

A vivid lightning flash during an early Sunday storm struck the window frame of John Moiter’s residence near the city. The bolt caused minor damage with 127 people counted as affected by the light but suffered only minimal harm. The room briefly lit up for several seconds.

Zesdiums John Moiter

County Commissioners Adjourn to July 6

The Board of County Commissioners adjourned until July 6 due to an adjournment decision. The Sink's Ford bridge question was not set because committees failed to appear.

Board of County Commissioners Sink's Ford Bridge

Cadets From Highland Park Arrive Safely in Washington

Military cadets from Highland Park who passed through Freder ick on Monday evening arrived safely in Washington yesterday afternoon.

Highland Park Lil Frederick Washington

Odd Bicycle Named Reuben Shocks Hygiea Factory Crew

Workers at the Hygiea Ice factory bought a curious bicycle they dub Reuben and announced they saw it in THE RWS.

Reuben Hygiea Ice Factory

Death of George Baker at Woodsboro aged 50

George Baker died at his Woodsboro home on Wednesday at 2 am from consumption. He leaves a wife and nine children. The funeral proceeded from his residence on Friday and was buried in Mt Hope Cemetery, Woodsboro. Rev. Atyli Conner of Weskersville officiated. Pill bears included Michael Holbraner and others. D. A. Sharetts conducted arrangements.

Geo. Bseer George Baker Woodsboro Mt. Hope Cemetery Woedeboro Atyli Conner Weskersville Michael Holbraner Wm Smith John McCalister Wo. Gibert Elmer Powell Isasci Grimmer D. A. Sharetts

Centenary to mark Maryland Grand Chapter Masons

The Royal Arch Masons of Maryland celebrate the centennial of the Grand Chapter formed June 24 1797 at Masonic Temple Baltimore. An elaborate program is planned. Enoch Chapter 23 will also celebrate at Masonic Hall with a Citizens National Bank building program. W Nash Young to deliver the centennial address. meeting begins at 8:30.

Royal Arch Masons Grand Chapter Maryland Masonic Temple Baltimore City Enoch Chapter Masonic Hall Citizen's National Bank W. Nash Young

JUDGES OF ELECTION APPOINTMENTS IN FREDERICK COUNTY

Frederick County voters see judge appointments for 1697 with one Republican and one Democrat per precinct. Several officials are reappointed while others are listed as new, including Buckeystown John C. Padgett and Joseph N. Chiswell, and Urbana Charles T. Dudderar and Charen M. Moore.

Frederick County Buckeystown John C. Padgett Joseph N. Chiswell Frederick P. J. Hiteshew Robert M. Ramsurz Eugene A. Albaugh George J. Wilson William F. Chlutsa Willard N. Garrett Henry B. Rameburg George Eaterly Middletown Melancthon Gaver Chas

Junior 8 F B Co officials map new uniform plan

The Junior 8 F B Co No 2 held a largely attended adjourned meeting to map out a new uniform. Members showed strong interest in the uniforms and the group expects to present an appearance second to none in the state.

F. B. Co Tes Can Bessfely

News of the Churches

preaching in Mt Vernon U B Church Sunday January 27 at 10 am and Walkersville at 3 80 pm subject Mean People Buckeystown Christian Endeavor Society meets this evening at 8 o'clock led by Miss M E Nicodemus topic Slow to Get Patience I and Way James 5 7 20

U. BR Mt. Vernon Walkersville Buckeystown

Death of John L. Levy Observed by Independent Hose

A special meeting of the Independent Hose Company No.1 approved a resolutions committee and planned attendance at Levy's funeral at four in uniform with the drum band. Females were laid in state at the engine hall this morning before the funeral.

No.1 John L Levy Moon

Man Injured After Tree Limb Breaks at Church Yard

While picking cherries at St James Lutheran Church on Monday afternoon Mr David Steiner was toppled about 20 feet when a limb broke. He was helped up by Mr Daniel Baler and walked to Dr S Maynard’s office. No bones were broken.

Bowes St. James’ Lutheran Church David Steiner Daniel Baler S. 5 Maynard

Exhibition Baseball Game at Athletic Park Tonight

A 4 inning exhibition baseball game will be played at Athletic Park on Friday evening at 6 o clock between the Frederick Unfors and the Athletics. Batteries: Athletics Molesworth and Wood. Unions Brunt Riddlemoyer and Bennett.

Athletic Park Priany Frederick Unfors Athletics Molesworth and Wood Brunt, Riddlemoyer and Bennett

Law’s Gap Focuses on Rampage and Court

Doctor John Stipley was cited after a turmoil ending with a magistrate and a $5 payment arranged by Hobbs. He lashed out at home in a Pingry mood, destroying furniture and chinware. A friend covered a warning to avoid jail time for the man.

John Stipley Peyiceman Hobbs Migitrate White J.ih

Remarkable Turkey Hens Hatches Most Eggs Yet

Burrier of near Walkerville reports a turkey hen that laid 20 eggs then set and hatched 14. During setting she laid seven more eggs and after brooding hatched seven additional chicks. Burrier now has 11 eggs remaining.

Mize. C Burrier Walkersville Has & Tuckey Abs. Barrier

Fine Music by Masonic Seranette Choir at Presbyterian Church

The Sernette chorus led by Relph Bowers and Charles Carty with Prof. Sm’mh and James H. Herts as lead tenors and Charles Hendrick and Joseph W. L. Carty as second tenors prepare for a Mason’s service Sunday evening at the Presbyterian Church.

Masonic Sernette Constleg Relph Bowers Charles Carty James H. Hertis Charles Hendrick Grst Beszo Joseph W. L. Carty

Sketching Tour Brings Bir. Merion Dyer to Soud Mountain

Bir. Merion Dyer departed this morning for Soud Mountain to paint several pictures of the camping scenery for a Baltimore resident.

Merion Dyer Soud Mountain Dyer Baltimore

Local Notices On Health And Housing In Leesburg

The Sick. Dr. E. H. Edwards father of Mrs. Loyd T. MacGil Sr. city is quite ill at his home in Leesburg Virginia. New House. Policeman Andrew Rennex is having erected a fine double brick house near the Frederick Steam Brick Works.

E. H. Edwards Loyd T. MacGil Leesburg Poiceman Andrew Rennex Frederick

Citizens Excursion to Baltimore and Beyonge Planned

The date of the sunva excursion to Baltimore and Beyonge is Wednesday August 18. The committee is arranging to make this the best excursion in the history of these events. It is the grand family outing of the year and promises happiness on the bay.

Baltimore Beyonge Greas

City Opera House Orchestra Performs Fine Adamstown Concert

The City Opera House Orchestra led by John W. Neipvid gave a well received concert at Kreig's Hall Adamstown last evening. A carefully chosen two act program was rendered excellently before a large audience. The music was highly appreciated and enjoyed by all in attendance.

Adamstown City Opera House John W. Neipvid Kreig’s

Miss Grant of Richmond Attracts City Friends

Miss Grant of Richmond Virginia, a former pupil of the Academy of the Visitation, is spending a few days at the Convent. A great favorite among her friends, she is one of the most attractive young ladies in the city.

Grant Richmond Academy of the Visitation Comond

Pawnee Bills Parade Spurs Baltimore Morning Crowd

The Pawnee Bills Wild West Show staged a big parade in Baltimore this morning. The event featured Hood’s Sarsaparilla promotion selling 100 doses for one dollar as a bold sales tactic.

Pawnee Pawnee Bills Hood

Interesting Interview From Congo Mission Memoirs

Miss Maggie Suman describes year in Congo Free State with Inter National Missionary Alliance and Ceonzo Bilolo Mission, detailing native societies, kings, language teaching, and the dangers of cruelty by Belgian officials. She notes climate, diet, schooling for hundreds at Sigsngeti station, and missionary work expanding inland while addressing witchcraft and illness lore.

Maggie Loman Congo Free State Africa Frederick Mise Sumac Miss Suman Ion Company Inter- Rational Missionary Alliance Ceonzo Bilolo England New York Congo River Antwerp Belgium Matadi Miaa Saman Afa Congo Mizas Saman al Eei Martes Rafe— Sienary Sigsngeti Miss Sumsa Bovya

Missionary Return From Congo Carves Musical Seven Octave Gift

Milas Saman among Congo natives forms strong bond with mission work despite risks. She recalls natives who died after poison trials and burial in grass, and notes distressing deaths during long Africa stay. A seven octave native grass floor instrument stands as a key souvenir from Africa. She sails home with three companions after a five year stay. one woman died en route near Virginia.

Milas Saman Congo Suman Virginia Africa

Fresh Fish and Local Events At City Opera House

Notices for Bav mackerel bay taylore trout perch and rosk alongside a second public concert by the City Opera House Orchestra on Tuesday evening June 2 and other June dates. Also mentions a Northampton bicycle raffle at Lewis F Kuseman’s and electric car outings to Braddock Heights with nightly lighting and ice cream at C W Harrison 70 South Market.

J. Beckley City Opera House Orchestra

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