Brief Bits of Local and General Interest
March is half gone and egg prices wander. Notes on Easter tokens, fish in season, and tea origins. France reports tobacco consumption and Ireland employs 12 000 lace workers. Missouri lists a divorce applicant Daisy Violet Flower. Spain exported 3 million pounds of raisins to the U S last year. Italian king keeps to one meal daily. Potatoes offer 100 preparation methods. Gethsemane earth sprinkled on Mr Gladstone’s coffin. A deaf man may trust rumors less than hearsay. Kerseymere named for Kersey village and nearby mere in Suffolk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
England
Italy
Ireland
Missouri
Spain
United States
Gethsemane
Mr. Gladstone
Kerseymere
Kersey
County
Suffolk
Personal notices from Frederick society column
PURELY PERSONAL. Peasant Paragraphs About There Who Come and Go. Mr. A B Staller of Hagerstown was in Frederick yesterday. Mrs. W P Rice visits Washington and Baltimore. Mr. L L Eberly of York Pa. was in this city on business. Louis Simmons returns from Hanover Pa. Mrs. M L Street of Hagerstown is in this city and attended the funeral of W H K Heard. Charles Bradley of Company A First Maryland Regiment went to Baltimore. Bradley T Heard of Pittsburg Pa. is in the city for his brother’s funeral. Clark Thomas of Elliott City visits Frederick. Charles MM Miller and family leave for Emmitsburg to live. Asa Clark, formerly with W H Etchison, takes a position with L Obenderfer furniture dealer. Mrs. William Deter returns from visit to Washington. Mrs. George Zuhurst and daughter, guests of C N Haner, return home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.B. Staller
Hagerstown
Frederick
W. P. Rice
Washington
Baltimore
L. L. Eberly
York
Louis Simmons
Hanover
M. L. Street
W.H.K Heard
Charles Bradley
Maryland Regiment
Bradley T. Heard
Pittsburg
Clark Thomas
Elliott City
Harry Grove
Charles MM. Miller
Emmitsburg
Merle B. Bantz
Winchester
Bantz
Merle Bowman Bantz
Juba
Gideon Bantz
T. Marion Bantz
Ernest Bantz
Eugene Bantz
Marion Bantz
Julius A. Bantz
J. Ada Dukehart
Mr. Olivet Cemetery
Sunday Lent Services And Grace Reformed Meeting
Mid Lent observed with well attended services across Reformed Episcopal and Catholic churches. Post Easter church entertainments are planned, including a Grace Reformed Mite Society program with mandolin, quartette, solos, readings, recitations and violin pieces. An advertisement touts Syrup of Figs as a spring cleansing remedy from the California Fig Syrup Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mite Society of Grace Reformed Church
Mandolin Club
Otterbein Quartette
Miss Bielfeld
Alfred Ritter, Sr
Landauer
Edza Houck
Miss Thomas
Ak Edward Smith
Charles We
Burglars Stole Horses Aimed at Whip Store in Jefferson
Robbers rode stolen horses from nearby farms into Jefferson and tried to break into Mr. Whip's store between midnight and early morning. A resident, Mr. A D Doty, fired seven shots from a revolver, frightening the trio away. Horses were traced to farms near Frederick and brought to Jefferson before being abandoned on the Butler farm. No identification clue yet. authorities search the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whip
Shaff
Jefferson
Frederick
P. L. Hargett
Feagaville
James B. Davis
Davis
Edward Riggs
Mr. Davis
Butler
Adab
Miss Shipley's Honor Bruzes Local Euchre Party
A progressive euchre party and musical program honored Miss Helen Shipley at the Afton Hotel in Baltimore. Gards played until eleven followed by a vocal and instrumental program and refreshments. Dance plans are under way in Frederick for Easter Monday hosted by Junior firemen. Western quail ordered to replenish local game stocks, at four dollars per dozen, with funds sought from local sportsmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
F. T. Rhodes
W.H. Shipley
George Ketler
Samuel Titlow
Frank House
Harry Danner
Walter Ely
Milton Engle
Hannas
J.B Soit
William Smith
Kansas
Frederick County
Messrs. Solt
Smith
Stockton Purchases Claymont Court Country Seat
Novelist Frank R. Stockton bought Claymont Court near Charles Town, West Virginia, privately for an undisclosed sum. He plans to move with his family to reside there. The property, once of the Washington family, was recently repaired at a cost of 30,000 dollars and is regarded as a fine county seat in Virginia's valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius Covar
Senate
Eyme
Borne
Columbia
Palos
America
Julia Endicott
Massachusetts
Boston
Moi—Andrew Jackson
Provident
Waxhaw Bottament
Jackson House
Alexandria
Washington
Stockton
Frank R. Stockton
Claymont Court
Chas. Casrson
Charlestown
W.va
Fire from chimney sparks damages Petersville garret
A chimney spark started a fire in the garret of Mrs. L. A. Dennis residence at Petersville on Monday. The blaze was quickly discovered and extinguished with a few buckets of water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Dennis
Petersville
Liberty wants a railroad to Frederick and Union Bridge
A Liberty town resident asks Tax News readers to back an electric rail line linking Liberty to Frederick city or Union Bridge. The letter argues the project will boost local trade, raise land values, create wealth, and require broad county financial support from farmers and citizens alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty
Tax News
Liberty Town
Frederick
New Paris
Mt. Pleasant
Coresville
Union Bridge
Libertytown
Liberty District
Onion Bridge
Banke
Iam
Opin
Frederick City
Funerals For Annie Haller Ethel Burras and W W Heard
Funeral services were held for Annie L Haller at 3 PM in the Home for the Aged with burial at Mt Olivet Cemetery. Ethel V Burras died recently and was buried at Mt Olivet after services at her parents’ home led by Rev Page Milburn. W W Heard’s funeral from East Third Street included graveyard rites. Francis Scott Key Council members attended and ritual services were at the grave. pallbearers included H D Young and Charles Schaeffer. F Schroeder Funeral Director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie L. Haller
Mt. Olivet Cemetery
Ethel V. Burras
Eat Fifth Street
Page Milburn
Mount Olivet Cemetery
Frank Cole
Paul Detrick
James Renner
Harvey Harrington
F. Schroader
W. W. Ik. Heard
East Third Street
O. Ingie
Mount Olivet
Francis Scott Key Council
O.U. A.M
H. D. Young
Charles Schaeffer
Thomas Wolfe
Edward James
H. Wineberg
W. Picket
F. Schroeder
United Fire Company to contest at Westminster in June
At a meeting President Lloyd T. Madsill Jr appointed a committee to select men for a reel and hook and ladder team to participate in the contest at Westminster during the State Firemen Convention. A further meeting next month will appoint delegates and alternates for the Annual meeting. The United Drill Association and a band of fine music will be in line with the company as they aim to capture several prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westminster
United Fire Companies
Lloyd T. Madsill, Jr
E.S Reynolds
Wm. D. Lipps
John Wilson
United Drill Association
Band of
United Boys
Baltimore and Ohio to add siding at Boyd's for asphalt project
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad officials plan a nearly 2000 foot siding at Boyd's. The Standard Line and Stons Company will place two to three crushers for new stone to produce asphalt pavement for the District of Columbia. Quarry cost was 625 for six tons of rock or sand containing this rock. Large labor force expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyd's
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Boyd
Stons Company
District of Columbia
Fresh Fish Prices Decline With Plentiful Oysters
Fresh fish is decreasing in price with shad available as low as 25 cents. Oysters arrive in quantity while continued cold weather favors seafood on the table. Fresh hay mackerel and sackers have sold on streets in recent days. The finny fare remains popular for epicures as winter weather endures.
Gardening Spolit: Rain Dampens Garden Preparations
The aroma of burning brush signaled garden work yesterday as seeds were sorted and tools sharpened. Yet a settled rain forced would be gardeners to stay indoors, spoiling the plan for a noisy, productive day.
Weather outlook marks cold spell after storm passage
Forecaster Hicks predicts a storm today bringing rain and snow that move eastward. A cold wave follows in the wake of the system, shaping the pattern for the coming period.
Census Joba Prompts Surge in Osama Bureau Applications
After the Census Joba, Senator Wellington faces a flood of requests from individuals seeking positions in the osasma bureau, signaling a crowded applicant pool and potential staffing strain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joba
Wellington
Osasma Bureau
Taste Like Silver and Fresh Tomatoes
A quirky note promotes Hood’s Sarsaparilla to prevent taints in beans and keep you well. The text extols tomatoes in season and praises a silver tone in breakfast, urging readers to take Hood’s product now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eateas
Narrow Escape on Rail Tracks Saved by Frederick Man
Frederick man lay intoxicated and asleep across a Baltimore and Ohio rail near Rumsburg Fertilizer. Edward W. Powell spotted him just before the high line approached and pulled him clear as the locomotive rounded the curve, saving his life. The rescued man was later identified as a Frederick resident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Powell
Vrain
Frederick
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Edward W. Powell
Powell
Rumsburg Fertilizer Company
Wheaton Advances to Laguna de Bay Wins New Victory
Special dispatch reports Brigadier General Wheaton moving beyond Pasig to the Laguna de Bay shore where he again prevailed. Near Pasig his force of about two thousand Filipinos was defeated and routed with several hundred killed or captured. American losses were light.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mawnina
Wheaton
Pasig
Laguna de Bay
Law and Auction News From The City
Jacob Donnelly was arrested for disorderly conduct and fined one dollar by Justice White, then jailed five days for nonpayment. Thomas Bratton faces a hearing next Wednesday afternoon after a shooting charge. A public sale at Middletown Valley drew a large crowd, netting fifteen hundred dollars. several horses fetched high prices. Dr Bernard C Steiner named librarian and curator of the Maryland Historical Society cabinet. Dr Charles Zimmerman reports orders for kites to Texas markets. Hood's Sarsaparilla promotes blood purification and vitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Jacob Donnelly
Buckey
Justice White
Lowe
Stand
Thomas Bratton
Frank Leaks
Harvey R
Samuel &. Bazzard
Middletown Valley
Joseph Buzzard
Postmaster Succeeds At Bolatr Today
News notes report Postmaster Nicholas N Nock will assume duties at Bolatr today. The Jackson Company lumber project in Salisbury faced a night blaze. Court of Appeals in Annapolis issues decisions on cases argued in the pension battern. State geological survey officials plan an active campaign for good roads. Garrett and Somerset counties expect a large maple sugar crop. Witness costs in the Potomac pulp mill pollution case may reach 10000 dollars. Mrs Clamentine M Richard's murder trial moves to Towson. Ellicott City store searched for watches. none found. Easton passenger Thomas B Smith drowns from the steamer Avalon off Poplar Island. Mercantile Trust directors raise Gen John Gill's salary to 24000. John Walter Smith buys William Sidney Wilson property in Snow Hill for 6220.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholas N. Nock
Bolatr
Jackson Comny
Salisbury
Court of Appeals
Annapolis
State Geological Survey
Garrett County
Somerset County
Potomac
da Rerstown
Clamentine M. Rechard
Azariah Rechard
Towson
William HH. Chonan
Ellicott City
Thomas B. Smith
Easton
Talbot County
Avalon
Chesapeake Bay
Poplar Island
Mercantile Trust and Deposit Company of
Baltimore
T Oo
John Gill
John Walter Smith
William Sidney Wilson
Reception to Admiral Schley at Waldorf Astoria
Admiral Schley agrees to be guest of The Maryland Society of New York for a reception in their Waldorf Astoria suite. A committee will visit him to fix a date and invite members to meet the hero of Santiago. Governor Lowndes plans to attend as part of the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admiral Schley
Maryland Society
New York
Total Waldorf
Waldorf
Gorman
Sweet Peas and Auction Sale Mentioned in Unionville Area
The notice notes gardener duties with sweet peas pending thaw and sun. An auctioneer will sell personal property for T. H. Gaither and partners near Unionville, including five Foland China Swine, cows, and work horses as part of the stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey R
T. H. Gaither
Laurence
Calf and fox chases postponed to next Thursday at Groff Hotel
Rain delays what was to be held tomorrow at the Groff Hotel including the calf chase and fox chase. Local ads promote cooking stoves at cost from H K C Fox on Market street and a Trinity church sociable with music and candy for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Groff Hotel
Trinity M. E. Church
South
Frederick store showcases spring dress goods and silks
The Volophone oart presents outer gardens, hosiery and dress fabrics. A large Dress Goods Department highlights new plaid cloths, silks, crepe and cheviot textures, with wide color range and low prices. Neidig & Miller advertises all wool fabrics, bustles and new skirts, urging early selection as stock dwindles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Practice by Dr Boteler
Dr Wm Boteler limits his practice to eye, ear, nose and throat diseases. Permanently located here at 28 North Market Street with residence at City Hotel. Spectacles adjusted and spectacle examinations free for all forms of defective sight.
Matting Display Grows Largest in Frederick Trade
Local merchant touts 43 rolls of Japanese mattings received Saturday with two more due tomorrow. He claims Frederick hosts the largest matting line, with new weaves in blue green olive wood red and white and a goal to outdo rivals by doubling stock and cutting prices. A clearance on decorated toilet sets and a 25 percent drop on decorated lamps are advertised along with White Star coffee praised as best by users.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Cosfee
Bart
Akes St
Sampson
Suhbley
Maine
Hobson
J. Heisley
Kegler
Market St. Frederick
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Daily News
Wassiwetos
Taz News
W. L. Moors
Weather Bureau
Edward Nelson
A. C. Carlin
E. Bartgis
Groff
H. GC
K. Fox City
M. E. Church
St. Mary
Isador Saks
J. Wilson & Son’r
C. Carty
John Hendrickson
News OF the Churches
California Fig Syrup Co
Parghive
THE
Prorle
Carent Communicationn
Pasi
Steiner
Bernard C. Steiner
Maryland Historical Society
Texas
Charles Zimmerman
Corpus Christi
Waco
Hood
Marek
Fair Garden
H. K.C. Fox
South Market Street
St. Mary's
All Saints’ Church
Thomas Schley
I. C. Knott
C. O. Reedy
City
Isapor Saxs
Optician
N. J. Wilson & Son
E. Patrick St
Footer's Dye Works
H. C. James
Cumberland, Ma
Willard C. Keller
Patrick Street
L. EB. Mulliniz
L. BE. Mul. Telephone
Fanny Silks
Joun Henoxioxses
Neidig & Miller
Greater Rederick
Nuwie & Muza
Market St
Clinton B. Main
Linton E. Main
North Market Street
East Patrick Ssreet
Frederick, Md
Co. Be.cline
F. B. Sappington
nSdewly
Bevis
SEARS
GHO
Rodook & CO
A.T. Rice & Sons
A. Te
Guo Mohd
Nonth Market Street
F. W. Staub
Parcor
FE. V. Starz
Northwest Corner Market and
Manich Mus
Maryland Eye
N. Market
Ramsburg
C. EH
Rasesone
J. Heisely Keller
Dewey Merritt
Wri
Willard ©. Keller
B. C
Calversity of Maryland
Alfred Bitter
Eanity Practice
Orphans Courtness Commercial
Court Street
Frederick, Mineoddawly
Mitton G. Urner
Fane Dourner
Eeedy
Drner
Oomnsslers
Eables
Eve
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