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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1894
Page
3
Ministers may obtain copies of The News during the conference for 40 cents each mailed to their homes with no postage charge. The offer covers issues of the paper for each conference day.
A collage of local notes mentions repairs, sales, and events. The Thomas Brantner property in Boonsboro sold to John Keplinger of Jefferson for 1100 with occupancy planned around April 1. Mechanicstown forms Thurmont Business Men Association led by Bir. 5. AL Birely. Easter nears in two weeks. A widow’s pension goes to Mrs. Louiss A. Brooks of Frederick.
Hancock dispatch to the Baltimore Sun estimates the Harrison tract near Hancock will yield about 40 000 cords of wood and Baker Bros of Beckeystown have made around 20 000 pounds from the venture in the Beckeystown area.
Rev John N Codors of Mount St Marys Seminary Emittsburg will be ordained to the holy priesthood at the Pro Cathedral Harrisburg on Tuesday March 13 at 9 a.m. He will celebrate his first Mass at St Francis Xaviers Gettysburg on Saturday March 17 at 10 20 a.m. Hood s Sarsaparillate promoted as medicine and blood purifier.
The M E Conference held a Saturday program with a Preachers Fund meeting and Church Extension Society anniversary. Rev. Dr. W. A. Spencer spoke praising Baltimore Conference progress and noting 3023 congregations without churches. Bishop Fowler preached at the Methodist Episcopal Church with a crowded house and a sermon on the exaltation of Christ.
A lengthy account details a preacher’s lecture on love and immortality, followed by yesterday’s ordination services for deacons and elders. It also covers Monday morning sessions of the Baltimore conference, appointments, transfers, Veteran’s Day proposal, and life sketches of Rev. Pitcher and Rev. Baker.
The U B Conference at Keedysville closed Saturday with Prof. Cyrus F Frook re-elected secretary of the Church Erection Society and secretary of the Y P C U delegate at large to the National Union at Elkhart Indiana. Next annual meeting set for Thurmont. Local appointments include Presiding Elders J E Meese Myeraville circuit 3 B Butts Thurmont W L Martin Frederick M L Maysillon Walkeshire E M Barger Brunswick.
Municipal primaries held in Hagerstown report results as the county notes several incidents. Brakeman George V. Mentor killed by a train near Cumberland. Harry Rhines drowns in Conococheague creek. seventeen year old James Conner dies after a saddle horse accident in Cumberland.
The Philomathean Literary Society held a weekly meeting at Kemp Aall with reports from committees. Prof. A C McBride was elected an active member and resolutions mourned Rev. A J Gil leaving. A debate on Negro suffrage and essays followed, judged in favor of the affirmative. The Rusty Diamond Vaudeville and Pantomime Company then presented a local show at City Opera House with songs and a Zululand pantomime benefiting Mr Wm L Davis.
A list of advertisement letters remaining in the Frederick City post office as of Saturday March 16 1824. Applicants must claim these letters within two weeks or they will be sent to the dead letter office. Names include Florence Biehl Lizzie Fuller Mrs Poute Savile Kemp and others.
At the Pennsylvania Railroad depot on a Saturday afternoon a visiting minister and his wife lingered over the train. He urged departure while she chose to stay, causing a delay before both finally left. Separate report notes George Bentz of B&O Avenue fell at home, breaking his right arm and injuring his wrist and head, with Dr. Goodell attending.
A vintage promotion extols Syrup of Figs as a pleasant liqui d laxative that cleanses the system and breaks up colds headaches and fevers without unpleasant after effects.
Baltimore Methodist visitors praised Frederick church facilities while three ministers from the Baltimore Conference preached in Middletown. Rev J L Walsh Rev J H Marsh and Rev D B Winstead spoke, with Winstead addressing the Catoctin Lodge. Lenten services continue at All Saints Chapel and St Marys Chapter meets midweek. Y M C A holds monthly meeting at Kemp Hall tonight. Lutheran Sunday School reported 58 regulars and 60 visitors.
The Society of Sons of the Revolution of Maryland offers a silver medal and a bronze prize for the best original essays by male students in Maryland High and Grammar Schools. Essays must be mailed to Mr. Robert Riddell Brown, secretary, Baltimore, by May 1 and contain at least 1 746 words.
John Koogle, a respected Boonsboro area bookkeeper for the Boonsboro Saw and Plaing Mill, died Saturday in Boonsboro at about 64. He leaves four children and two brothers, with a brother also serving as a judge. his funeral was in Myersville with Odd Fellows presence. Lelia Harrett, 27, of Emmitsburg, died March 6 and was buried at Union Church in Keysville after a service by Rev. Alfred B. L. Schaffner. Elizabeth Stokes of Bartonsville died this morning of consumption at age 76, with funeral set forMt Carmel Church tomorrow at 2 PM.
The body of Jerome O Leary arrived Saturday and he was taken to St John s Church for services by Rev Fr Coleman and buried in the adjoining cemetery with pallbearers Dr BE Aics herry Wm Crimmins John Eisenhauer Q S J Beckley Geo Wentz and Joseph F Eisenhauer F Schroeder was undertaker. Mrs Steiner funeral was held yesterday at 3 pm from East Second Street home with Rev Eschbach presiding. Pallbearers included Joseph Cronke AC Mc Cardell Joseph Glaze S V Doll James Doll Eli Frost and burial at Mt Olivet cemetery. C C Carty directed arrangements.
The Frederick City Social Club will hold two dances in Junior Hall on Easter Holiday night with Wm. Mattoon as chairman and Chas Miller Richard Keyser Charles Wineberg and Walter Ely in charge.
Local ads announce a fire sale of harness and equipment at 22 East Patrick Street with discounts and quick sale. Also notice moving of Rice & Bader musical stock to East Patrick Street. Dutrow's hosts a soda fountain opening today. C Ruland promotes pork curing. Baltimore trip offers reduced fare for America at Harris Academy with multiple matinees and evening shows. excursion tickets from Annapolis Junction to Frederick and other stations at low rates.
George W. Mentor a Baltimore and Ohio brakeman died near North Branch seven miles east of Cumberland yesterday. While drawing a brake on a coal car the chain snapped, he fell between the cars and was run over. He left a widow and three children in Brunswick. His body was taken to Cumberland for preparation before shipment to his home.
Georgetown College Journal reports the mid year examination results praised by the faculty as the best in years. The top average among 280 students was achieved by James Coale Sappington of Liberty.
A white man and a colored man clashed on Bir Arthur Potts's farm near this city yesterday. The white man struck the colored man on the head with a hoe, inflicting a painful wound. Dr Ira J McCurdy of this city treated the injury.
A shooting match is scheduled Wednesday featuring George Elser and George Mx. The event will use clay pigeons and glass balls with a prize for the winner. Both shooters are noted local contestants and the venue is near the city.
We have just listed on sale nine very cheap jet of Stamped and Lace Pillow Shams and Ligen Scarfs. Also some tabie Damaska pieces. A special 2 Bleached item usually 65 cents now 5 cents. Carpet department features a handsome line of new rugs at tempting prices. See them before buying.
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