Brief Bits of Local and General Interest
Spring fever microbes batch up as baseball fans dream, and a chatterbox hosts a theater party. The belle of the season returns a good time, while Sven the color blind man senses two dark brown tastes. The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad moved 2,779 tons of freight in one day as oyster dredging ends for the season. Weather prophets forecast a stormy March with Boreas blowing. The Improved Order of Red Man will hold its Great Council in Philadelphia on September 14. Mr. Rameel Sigles moves from near Keecyaville to Burkitteville. Charles Broadway Husss writes he has no say on a Confederate institute site. W. J. Bryan to address Columbian Law School students in April in Washington. Before their wedding at Stephens Bear Columbis, the groom demanded the bride promise not to wear bloomers or ride a bicycle. Harriet Ridgely, widow of Oliver Ridgely, dies at 67, mother of Irving and Charles Ridgely. A new Southern industry dislikes sweet potatoes for alcohol. Vienna will provide gas starting November 1, 1899 after a failed municipal purchase. P L Hargett emerges as possible Clerk of the Court candidate. Some plan to clean beds today as 52 Patrick is thought strong enough to keep away red bugs. potatoes to be planted. The oyster season ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvraya
Sven
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Boreas
Great Council of the Improved Order of Red Man
Philadelphia
Rameel Sigles
Keecyaville
Luther Horine
Burkitteville
Charles Broadway Houss
New York
Confederate Institute
W. J. Bryan
Washington, D. C
Columbian Law School
William Irving
Stephens
Bear Columbis
Harriet Ridgely
Oliver Ridgely
Clarksville
Howard County
Vienna
P. L. Hargett
Patrick
Rene
PURELY PERSONAL NOTES FROM THE AREA
Mrs. Lowe widow of ex Governor Lowe has been the guest of Mrs. M. 3. Baughman in the city and returned to Brooklyn. Mr. Wm. MacGair of Frederick County was in Cumberland Sunday. Miss Ethel Fout of Kemptown, visiting Frederick, returned home. Mrs. F.C. Knott and Mrs Elizabeth Knott bays returned from Baltimore. Mrs. Herman Wernaloy of Baltimore has been visiting Mrs. Hebecca atm. Miss Minnie Baker of Tismaville is visiting her sister, Mrs. Jno. EH. Waltz. Mrs. Geo. Hood of Brunswick has been visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jno. B. Jones. Tremsyil's resident has returned home. Rev. and Mrs. T. Freeman D'xon of Einwood are guests of Mr. G. W. Tyson for a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowe
M. 3. Baughman
Brooklyn
Wm. MacGair
Frederick County
Cumberland
Ethel Fout
Kemptown
Frederick
F.C. Knott
Elizabeth Knott Bays
Wisit
Baltmore
Herman Wernaloy
Baltimore
Hebecca
East Third Street
Minnie Baker
Tismaville
Jno
EH. Waltz
Geo. Hood
Brunswick
Mra. Jno
B. Jones
Tremsyil's
The Work of Death. Joseph Pearl. Died in Baltimore
Joseph Pearl died in Baltimore on March 16 at 2149 Wilkens Avenue, beloved husband of Ella Peart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Pearl
Baltimore
Wilkens Avenue
Josph EL
Ella Peart
Whitmore of Rocky Ridge Committed as Incompetent
Reuben Whitmore, hermit of Rocky Ridge, has been in Monterue Hospital for eleven days under Frederick County Court commitment on grounds of incompetence to care for himself. The article defends the court, notes Whitmore’s changed appearance and rational talk, and argues the proceedings were mischaracterized by some as an outrageous act while detailing his desire to be released and to recover his $171.02 savings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Whitmore
Man Shoud Hye
Emanuel D. Whitmore
Westminster
Whitmore
Emanuel
Perpetual motion man Whitmore faces inquiry and release bid
In Frederick, Whitmore, described as simple and hard-working, faced a commitment hearing. Neighbors support him, noting no ill intent, as officials consider his sanity and potential release. His claim of a perpetual motion invention drew attention, while legal preparations seek to avoid costs. Medical and legal officials plan further review.
Wheel ing Whims of Cheap Bicycle Parts Dealers
A New York agent notes the spread of bargain department stores selling cheap bicycles from unknown makers. Purchasers face high costs for replacement parts and unreliable service as middlemen offer no information. The trend harms legitimate bicycle shops but educates the public on where to buy reliably.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Atereopticon Solar System Lecture At Lyceum
Prof meteor Apple directed a Lyceum lecture featuring the Solar System. A good attendance of young men gained clearer general astronomy principles. March 26, Mr Hemmond Urmer gave a second lecture on peculiarities of old English and Roman laws. Membership nears 25 with weekly contributions. Bible class met last night. Katherine Ridgeway with Temple Quarterse will read tonight. A business meeting of classes B and C occurred in the gym at 8:50 last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atereopticon
Profeteor Apple
Lyceum
Hemmond Urmer
Msyi
Katherine Ridgeway
Temple
The Sick and Local News Update
The many friends of Mrs. Lewis Kemp of West Third street learn she has been sick in bed for several days with a severe cold. Master Jno Tronenburg of Tomsville has been much better. Mr P K Hargett of P L Hargett & Co has recovered from grip illness after several days at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Kemp
West Third Street
Jno. Tronenburg
Tomsville
P. K. Hargett
P. L. Hargett & Co
Suspected Knights of St. Augustine Treasurer Defends Conduct
State's Attorney Willam H. Hinks opened an investigation into the Knights of St. Augustine, a colored benevolent order. Treasurer John Nill is accused of misappropriating lands as president Robert Jenking works to straighten the accounts. No arrests have been ordered. the order reports a bank balance of ten dollars instead of a thousand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willam H. Hinks
Order of the Knights of St. Augustine
Colored Benevolent Organizaation
John Nill
Ell
Markell & Trau
Robert Jenking
The
Knights
Ben
Boston Quartette Impresses Cortland Audiences With Fine Harmony
The Fempie Quartette of Boston sang at Normal La's last night, delivering one of the finest entertainments Cortland has seen in years. Though lineup changed since four years ago, Webber remains the only familiar voice, and the group is reportedly stronger. Critics praised individual tones, harmony, shading, and enunciation, with enthusiastic audience reactions and multiple encores, including a triple encore. Tonight the group appears at the City Opera House in the Y M C A course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tomighe
Fempie Quartette
Boston
Cortland
Sma
Mr. Webber
Cortl
Stanard
City Opera House
Evangelical Lutheran sociable aids poor at East Second Street
A social at the Evangelical Lutheran Sunday School Chapel on East Second Street raised nearly $20 for the congregation's poor. Mr. Wm. H. Keller presided as the program featured recitations, mandolin and violin performances, vocal solos, and a final requested hymn The Holy City. Committee members included Mrs. A. L. Eader and Marian Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical Lutherandancay
East Second Street
Wm. H. Keller
Oraniebth
Schroeder
Krise
Sexs Henrietta McDaniel
Misaez Bowlue
Misa Allia Shriner
Misces Bader
Hasthew
Salo
Garry E Erise
EsteHe Cestle
Ella Doll
Pearl A. Eader
Marian Smith
Various Maryland Local Items Mark March of News
News of the state reports a Cumberland governor's visit, a Mormon mission to Utah, fires in Salisbury and Madison, a Worcester County office meeting, tax increases in Sarrent County, a Chestertown Methodist conference, new horse shoeing instruction in Baltimore, a tobacco growers association formed in Upper Marlboro, a dry goods firm assignment in Baltimore, a fugitive from Kent believed from Calvert, a Belair verdict against Baltimore city, Delaware single tax debate, potential infantry for Gordy murder defense, a brewery driver found dead in Baltimore, a Salvation Army funeral for Miss Anns 4. Yuerge, several Salvation Army actions in Frederick, and local time table and lobby updates at City Hotel and Carlin house with a decorative time table case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowndes
Cumberland
Jeff Cumberland
Utah
Martin F. Hastings
Salisbury
Worcester County
Sarrent County
Wilmington
John L. Hartington
Madison
Dorchester County
Baltimore
Upper Marlboro
Kaufman Brothers
St. Mary's
Kent
Calvert County
Belair
Ben Merryman
Legtalsiare
James M. Gordy
Milton
Del
Michael Wooder
Alleanca
Edenbreeze
Salvation Army
Miss Anns
Yuerge
North
Gay Street
Salvation Ary
Frederick County
Corbett Fitzsimmons fight shown at Rosenstock window
Local notice urges patrons to watch the Corbett-Fitzsimmons match in Rosenstock Brothers window at 7:30 tonight and mentions presiding Shad event nearby. Also includes assorted ads for fresh fish at Ioweat market price, cheap rye chop and flour from Shriners, Bourbon shop The Buffalo, and The Stoger Manufacturing Company displaying sewing machines at 73 N Market St Frederick Md with monthly payment plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corbett-Fitzsimmons
Rosenstock Brothers
Stoger Manufacturing Company
N. Market St
City Hall
Frederick, Md
New Market Literary Club Holds Friday Meeting
The New Market Literary Club met Friday at 7 30 p m with Vice President Wm Hood and secretary Miss Alice Wood present. Sickness kept members away. Readings covered Milton, Michaeon and Webster. Mrs William McKinley noted in Ladies Homes Journal piece. Next meeting set for Friday 19th at I N Maynard's home. G B Hammord invited members to a piano entertainment on Monday the 15th at 7 50. Graphophone used by Dr H A Hopkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEW Market Literary Club
H. A. Hopkins
Cifred
Whitmore to speak on Scotland at College Hall
WOHAN S COLLEGE NOTES says Rev. L. Whitmore will lecture at 8 o clock Thursday in College Hall on Scotland. He recently toured Scotland and will address students and friends. Visitors include J M Glyen Pittsburgh Penn J Jacob Cost Hagerstown Md and J H Shuford North Carolina. Powell, a New York civil engineer, visits Frederick with Frank Tyergar to review a water works route and cost estimates. Powell to submit report at the regular monthly meeting tonight. Claims committee held a special meeting last evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Whitmore
College Hall
Scotland
Whitmmore
J.M. Glyen
Pittsburg
Jacob Cost
Hagerstown
J. H. Shuford
North Carolina
Powell
Civ
New York
Frederick
Frank Tyergar
Fishing Creek
Committee On Claims
Baltimore and Ohio Rail Road awards car contract
Receivers award the B and O Railroad contract to Bonth Baltimore Car Works for two hundred coal cars. Delivery is planned for May. The cost is paid by Consolidation Creal Company, George's Creek Coal and Iron Company, and Black, Sheridan and Wilson. Cars will run on the railroad and eventually belong to the Baltimore and Ohio system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coa! Cara
B. and C
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Bonth Baltimore Car Works
Consolidation Creal Company
George’s Creek Coal and Iron Company
Black, Sheridan & Wilson
Bellimore and Ohio
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Ome
Pillip Maenager
London
Manon Jeanne Philippon
Mme
Roland
Paris
Susan Warner
New York Maty
Weo
Prince Bramarck
Herbert
Willem
Capriv
Napoleon Joseph Charles Pan
Jerome Bnneparte
Rome
Jerome
Shrukeusch
Jole
Franco Canale Ferry
Eied
Kews
Wassimetom
D. C
Weather Bureau
W. H. Nicodemus
Atty. Garbett
Bore Fight
Rosenatock Bros. L. Kilnehriners
Carty, &. Citne
Shay
Em Pampel & Stoner
Trosteer
W. A. Manefiald
Morey
Loar
A. Mansfeld
Geo
F. Thomas
Reuben Whitmore
Reuben
Rocky Ridge
Monterue Hospital
Anders
Frederick County Court
Monteras
Baltimore 3Uo
Frederick News
Sun
Edstoridla
Cates
Tam
Tez News
Monteyue Hospital
Monteyue
Tex News
Tama Lew
Dore
Bob
Cuffares Gressy
St. Wm
Nunemaker
Montene
Central Bank
Tas News
Uketha
F. B. Smith
Moxie- Yue
Yca
Iee Hill
News OF the State
Chav. H. Utsrmehle
City Hotel
P. BE. Long
Carlin House
Pennsylvania and
New Jersey
Presb Shad
A. l. Kline
Charles N. Hauer
Joc
Kinsing
Jdobn Henpaziozzon
Ceildren
F. V. Btaub
Enten Ties
Buenten Special
F . Vv
Stavs
North Market Street
Antone
Dow Baorizns
N. Marert
Seventh Street
Bailing Grocery CO
C. E. Cor
Stailey Cash
Basr & Kerrer
Remnanir
Fektanti
Bpring
P. Frank Panplel
FE. L. Stoner
Trusteas
L. E. Mulliniz
Dimitry
Savelttes
Eccteb
Holland
L. E. Moutirsrz
North Market
Wohan’s College Notes
Rodook
Rmdig
Seston
Bodoce & Nfidig
A. T. Rice & Sons
Embalmers
North Masert
James E. Walker
Walker & CO
Jas. H. Warezr & CO
J. J. Remsburg
Youn J. "Remsburg, PH. A
N. Market
Grof
Doll's
Oarz
Atrial
Bartholomay
C. D - Dot
Joah & T Real Estate & Fire Insurancr Ab
Fidelity, Bond
SALR
Biggs
Boune
4Th Street
Rose Hill
Vorte
Frederick City
Hopse
7Th Street
Attorney-At-Law
Alfred Ritter
Court Street
Fradirior
Ard Orphars Court
Ian Gdantz
Milton G. Urzer
Clayton U
Hammond Orner
Ubner, Kreedy & Urmer
P. Levy
Levy
Nsws
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