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Newspaper

News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1899

Page

3

Saturday News previews eight page edition with serials and features

The Saturday News promotes its eight page edition with promises of a new Tas Saturday News serial starting July 1, a full account of a diamond smuggling tale A Run to freetown, illustrated local features, and housekeepers, farmers, and Sunday School content. It highlights Fighting Bob Evans ship story, household departments, and local and foreign news with home delivery for two cents.

Freetown Kimberly News of Tomorrow Tas Saturday News Mary Jane

The Work of Death Mrs. Elizabeth Steiner

Mrs Elizabeth Steiner widow of Henry Steiner died at the family residence West Third street aged eighty. She was Miss Rohr and a highly esteemed resident known for her cheerful amiable character. She leaves six children William Harry Daniel Clara Louise and Susie Steiner. Funeral Monday at 10 o clock. Hood's Sarsaparilla touted for scrofula dyspepsia and rheumatism with favorable reports.

Elizabeth Steiner Henry Steiner West Third Street

Revival of Catoctin Furnace Guided by Baltimore Firm

A meeting is set at the furnace tomorrow to launch work on a large scale. The Blue Mountain Iron and Steel Company was incorporated in Baltimore by Jerome Keeley and others from Baltimore and Philadelphia with $500000 capital. Directors include Ernest Sharp and Charles W. Muller. Keeley to serve as president. The company aims to modernize pig iron operations, mining, and painting ventures, leveraging land in Monocacy Valley on the Catoctin Mountain. It seeks New York and Philadelphia investors for the directorate.

Catoctin Blue Mountain Iron and Steel Company Baltimore Jerome Keeley Philadelphia Ogden A. Lirkland Abraham Sharp William B. Price Edward ©. Pritchett Ernest Sharp Charles W. Muller Keeley New York Monocacy Valley

Road project to build electric line between Hagerstown and Myersville

Douglass Brothers contractor S F Douglass and H S King visited the proposed route, stock subscriptions to begin July 19, and a company to form once ten percent of capital is sold. Estimated total cost including equipment around 210000. work could start within one to two years. Also noted a standout achievement by Hallie R Norris at Capital Conservatory with 97.5 percent average.

S. F. Douglass Douglass Brothers, Contractors Hagerstown Myersville Frederick Douglass H.S. King Harrisburg King

Improvements At Royalton Lime Kilns Add Ten More

Mr. James W. Legore, proprietor of Royalton lime kilns north of Woodsboro, plans ten new kilns to reach twenty seven total. A railroad switch crosses his land at LeGore station to ease lime and rock handling. He is also preparing to build ten additional houses on his property.

Royalton James W. Legore Woodsboro LeGore Mrr

Double Funeral Report From Mt Saint Marys Cemetery

Mrs Felix Walter died Sunday at Mt Mary's from consumption leaving a husband and several small children. Mrs Marin died Monday near Motters Station. Their joint funeral was held Wednesday with interment at Mt Mary's Cemetery.

Felix Walter Mt.St. Marys Marin Motters Station Mt. St. Mary’s Cemetery

Knights of Pythias Advertises Braddock Picnic

Edgar L. Miller solicits advertisements for Knights of Pythias programs to fund a Braddock Heights picnic on July 12. The effort targets this county and neighboring areas as a wide distribution aims to ensure a well turned out enjoyable event.

Edgar L. Miller Knights of Pythias Braddock Heights Cyanties Knights

Magistrates Appointed Justice of the Peace Named

The Governor appointed Samuel C. Brandenburg as justice of the peace for Jackson district replacing E B M Brandenburg who was removed. The notice confirms the district's new magistrate and outlines the succession in office.

Samuel C. Brandenburg Jackson EB. M. Brandenburg

Maryland Folklore Book Details Homegrown Superstitions

Maryland folklore collectors describe beliefs on witches and goblins, cures without medicine, and protective rites. Notes include salt over the shoulder to ward off trouble, a bald man turning into a fish, horse healing rhymes, cross roads and running water as witch hotspots, and Easter sun rituals among Baltimore Negroes.

Maryland Folklore Society Miss Whitney Maryland Satan Baltimore Washington Sicily

Vacancies Filled on Republican Executive Committee

Senator Wellington filled four vacancies in the Republican executive committee appointing Zebedee Householder to Baltimore county Hov George M Russam to Caroline County Reno S Harp to Frederick County and Thos C Noyes to Montgomery County This completes the committee and a full attendance is expected at the upcoming meeting.

Wellington Republican Executive Committee Baltimore County Zebedee Householder Caroline County Hov George M. Russam Frederick County Reno S. Harp Montgomery County Thos. C. Noyes

Modern Beauty Prefers Sunshine Food and Exercise

A healthful lifestyle is praised as the basis of beauty with ample outdoor activity and good meals. For mild cleansing needs the Syrup of Figs by the California Fig Syrup Co is recommended as a gentle remedy.

California Fig Syrap Co

Schley Day July 3 Urges Monument For Admiral Schley

A letter from David W. Grags of Baltimore asks governors, mayors, and the press to co operate in commemorating Schley's 1808 victory on Schley Day July 3 and 4 and to raise a national fund of at least 100000 for a Washington monument to the hero and his men. The plea outlines celebrating Independence Day with Schley, hoping local gratitude letters reach Admiral Schley and urging broad support.

Winfield Scott Schley Schley Santiago David W. Grags Baltimore United States Sohley Carvera Spain General Shafter Havana Philippines Shafter Washington

Personal notes from Frederick area visitors and travels

PURELY PERSONAL. Mrs. J. H. Frazier and her daughter return from Brunswick after visiting Mrs. Harrison and Mrs. Norris. Mr. Fred G. Boyce of Baltimore bankers and brokers is in Frederick on business. Martin Miller of St Thomas Pa returns from an annual trip to Adams, Frederick, and Washington counties. Mrs. Bernard M. Wagner of Jackson Ga visits her parents in Liberty with Miss Gertrude Wright returning from the South. John Rossman, son of Edward Rossman of Liberty, now a telegraph operator at Jeweburg Colorado, after stints in northern Texas and Denver.

J. H. Frazier Eugene Harrison Frank Norris Brunswick Fred. G. Boyce Messrs Townsend Scott & Son, Bankers and Brokers Baltimore Frederick Martin Miller St. Thomas Adams County Washington Counties Bernard M. Wagner Jackson H. Clayton Trundle Liberty Gertrude Wright Wagner John Rossman Edward Rossman Jeweburg Colorado Jansburg Texas Denver

Brief Bits of Local and General Interest

Raspberries are plentiful and hay making and harvesting are underway. Fourth of July hosts the next event as summer begins to scorch. Mt Saint Joseph's Academy Emmitsburg will hold graduating exercises on June 29. Edward A. Rossman of Liberty has a position with Strawbridge and Clothier in Philadelphia. Clinton Mills near Liberty reports a horse with lockjaw slowly improving after a prior loss from the same disease caused by an accident.

Mt.St- Joseph’s Academy Emmitsburg Edward A. Rossman Liberty Strawbridge & Clothier Philadelphia Clinton Mills Near Liberty

Injunction Hearing Over Water Use At Fishing Creek

In the judges chamber Judges McSherry and Motter heard arguments for Miller and Neighbors seeking to bar the city from using Fishing Creek water to boost supply. City attorney Hammond Urner and partners represented the city while William P Maulsby spoke for the plaintiffs.

Judges’ Chamber Mc- Sherry and Motter Mrr George W. Miller E. D. Neighbors Jdges Motter Mc- Sherry Mr. Miller Fishing Creek Hammond Urner Messrs. Urner Heady & Urner William P Maulsby

Special Session of Court Reconvenes for Montgomery County Trials

The circuit court orders a Wednesday July 5 session to try Brown and Taylor, accused of the Rosoustoina murder in Montgomery County. Jurors listed include Sponseller, Stora, Brown, Launer, Biser, McDuell, Olory, Rice, Koster, Dovilbisa, Hunichon, Snyder, Nusbaum, Timshaw, O Smith, F Smith, Ramsburg, Ways, Munshower, Burke, Lowie, Hopp, Sweadner, Smith, Clnry.

Milton Burke R. Rush Lowie Joseph Hopp, Sr Francia Sweadner Charles N. Smith Oliver M. Clnry

Surprise social for Mizpah Chapter matron marks anniversary

The Mizpah Chapter No 5 O E S held a surprise at East Patrick Street home for Worthy Matron Mrs Adolphus Fearbake last night. Guests included Star members and guests greeted by Mrs Waring Tyson and Mr J T Rhodes. Anniversary noted as twenty second for Mr and Mrs Fearbake.

Mizpah O. E.S Adolphus Fearhake East Patrick Street

Release of Charles Wineberg from House of Correction

Charles Wineberg, committed to the House of Correction from this city a year ago, was released yesterday by an order of the court. Attorney Jacob Rohrback secured the release. Also, President Smith of the electric railroad denies reports that the Braddock Heights schedule was abandoned due to a trolley party to Myeraville. It is reported that the colored man killed by a Baltimore and Ohio train at Brunswick is Frank Hopkins, son of T Jeffrey Hopkins of Hagerstown.

Charles Wineberg House of Correction Jacob Rohrback Smith Electric Railroad Braddock Heights Myeraville Brunswick Frank Hopkins T. Jeffrey Hopkins Hagerstown

Presbyterian church sale at Frederick on June 2

Local notice announces a sale of cakes, candy and biscuits by the ladies of the Presbyterian church in the lecture room on Saturday afternoon and evening June 2. Also notes a special Lynch Lodge meeting on June 25 at 6:30 PM to attend divine service with members urged to attend. Athletic Park offers racing and dancing Mondays and Thursdays with grand stand free and 5 cent pavilion seats.

the Presbyterian Church Frederick Lynch Lodge A. F A. M Lynch and Columbia Lodges W. F. Cmiros A. Fearhake Columbia Lodge Athletic Park

Matting Remnants Cut to Clear as L. E. Mullinex Promises Low Prices

L. E. Mullinex reports matting sales exceeding expectations and attributes demand to lower prices. He announces a big clearance of remnants from 10 to 25 yards regardless of prior prices, offering a chance to buy matting cheaply.

Eye Ear Nose Throat Practice Of Dr Boteler Opens Here

Dr William C Boteler limits his practice to diseases of the eye ear nose and throat and is permanently located at 28 North Market street with residence at City Hotel. Spectacles adjusted for all forms of defective sight and examinations are free.

Wm. C. Boteler N. Market Street Residence City Hotel

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