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News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1897

Page

3

Spring rules rise in early bloom and odd notes

A collage of local quirks and small items ranges from political hurry, weather, and humor to a list of whimsical observations. Mentions include Senator Wellington courting office seekers, a coming baseball horizon, and talking about ice cream warm smiles, plus stray notes on goats, fowl, and a Virginia breeder.

St Patrick Wellington Wm. Deeter Azo Virginia Southern Building and Loan Association West End Tom Jos Corbett Jim Sitenfox Dr. Murray Hutchinson Cumberland Philadelphia Carlos M. de Garmendis Toestera Stock Farm Frederick Sectisnd Margaret Ogilvy J.M. Barris Carlyle Gladetone

The Sick and Graduations Mentioned

The notice reports William Freed, son of Edwin Freed, critically ill at his East Patrick street home and Charles Marts listed among graduates. Sophie Herman, daughter of Carl Herman of Frederick, will join the graduating class at Hannemann Hospital in Philadelphia on April 12.

William Freed Edwin Freed East Patrick Street Charles Marts Misa Sophie Herman Carl Herman Frederick Clest Hannemann Hospital Philadepaola

Infirmary Project Sparks Frederick City Ladies Meeting

An enthusiastic meeting of thirty ladies from multiple churches convened at the Carlin House parlor to promote a non sectarian infirmary in Frederick City. Miss Emma J. Smith chaired and Miss Nannie Boulzabo served as secretary as twenty members enrolled. A board of thirty managers and twelve trustees would oversee a growing facility with resident physician and trained nurses. A further meeting was set for Friday at 3 PM to formalize permanent officers and the organization.

Frederick City Emma J. Smith Miss Smith Nannie Boulzabo Cuizare I Ira J. McCardy Efry Herald Monterue Hospital Carlin House

Purely Personal. Fresgant Paragraphs About Those Who Comes and Go

Fresgant notes of social visits and comings and goings in Frederick city. Sister Mrs Francis Gordon of Tartisburg Pa attends, with guests from Washington Harrisburg and Baltimore. Families visit, return trips, and local hospitality mark the week.

Karl Cooksville Howard County J. Walter Sim Haymord Font Frederick O. T. Font Kemptown Wiliam Kapp Harrisburg Samuel Q. Eyler Harry C Geo. A. Franck New York Frederick Yesterly A. Rosenour Baltimore William A. Bisnsfield Dayaville George KE. Babel Mary B. Kolb Balthmore John Michael Eols Mary T. Dorsey Oliver Pearte East Fourth Street Dorsey Mrs. Pearte

Booming Industries in Frederick Attract Labor

Frederick's Union Knitting Mills and Holstar Shirt Waist Factory are expanding, with 60 machines at the Holzman plant and 200 operators at the knitting mill. The two factories seek dozens more workers as output rises. wages range from 2.60 to 6.00 or 7.00 a week. Manager Hemberger and Superintendent Ellis oversee operations, with the Holstar facility packing shirt waists for finishing in Gaitimore.

Frederick Union Keitting Mills Holstar Hemberger Boltman George H. Zimmerman Kaliting Milla Tien Holzman Eli Lables Fone Gattimore BE. Hamburger Union Knitting Mills Zimmerman Edwin H. Ellis

Man and Cow Rampage Through Market Street

A colored man named Mount Jones tries to guide a vicious cow from Jefferson County toward Harmony Grove. The animal bolts through North Market and Second streets, nearly goring Jones, then pulls free after a rope attached to a wagon breaks. Crowds cheer and scatter as the cow heads out of town toward the countryside with Jones in pursuit.

Mount Jones North Market Street Seal Jefferson Harmony Grove Jones Second Street Lewis Walter Mr. Walter Geo. Engie Lo Rice & Hatler Sones Engle South Make Street

New Market Literary Club Adopts Program for 26th Inst.

ARW Market Literary Club met at J I Maynard residence on Friday evening to approve last meeting minutes and endorse the program for the 26th instant. Miss Annie Runsell presided with Miss J N Maynard as secretary. Readings and musical numbers featured King James I essay by Miss Stier and performances by Miss Downey, Miss Hendrickson, Miss Bassie Downey, and Miss Gertrade Sullivan. A social visit followed with a phonograph for about twenty five records.

Arw Market J.N. Maynard G. B. Hammond B. H. Hopkins

Hymeneas Thomas-Ricodeate Wedding at Adamstown

Miss Mary Bertha Thomas wed Mr. Fenton Thomas of Adamstown and Mr. Ragar Nicodemus of Backeys town in Trinity Reformed Church. The ceremony featured a steel gray costume for the bride and a wedding march by Miss Meanie Nicodemus. Afterward the couple left for a short north trip and will reside in Buckeystown. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Thomas and Granville Thomas.

Naders Misa Meanie KE Nicodemus Buckeystown Samuel Thomas Aira Granville Thomas Kate Glitiiger

Bloody cocking main near Point of Rocks shocks Virginia and Maryland

A ferocious cocking main on the Virginia side of the Potomac near Point of Rocks drew about a hundred birds from Virginia and West Virginia. Frederick, Hagerstown, and Browntown shooters backed lighter bets but faced disqualifications as a Virginia bird used excess weight. By four this morning, over forty birds had been pitted and many killed, with ongoing combat noted.

Virginia Potomac Point of Rocks Maryland Hagerstown Frederick Browntingaville Frederick Sports Notakere Bakerton W. Va West Virginia

In 188 Law's Grip One Arrested for Chicken Theft

Thomas Brown, a resident of Bentz street's Helis Half Acre, was arrested yesterday and sent to jail on charges of stealing chickens from Harman L. Adait's farm. A second colored man fled when Officer Simpson approached. Brown faces a hearing before Magistrate Elser tomorrow at 8 p.m.

Orr Raz Thomas Brown Bentz Street Helis Harman L. Adait

Committees Plan Lutherans Conference Fund Drive Visits

Committees appointed by the Business Men's Association met in the City Register Office to solicit land contributions for defraying expenses of the German Baptist Church conference. They set dates to canvass the city in sections to facilitate the effort.

The German Baptist Church Canyuen

Ladies' Auxiliary Tonight and Upcoming Lectures

The Ladies' Auxiliary meets tonight at 8 30 with all members urged to attend. Gym classes: B at 7 5, A at 8, C at 8 30. members expected. Mr Adolphus Fearhake closed a profitable Bible study, and Friday's talk by Mr Hammond Urner on Old English and Roman laws promises interest with no charge. A bicycle club will organize after the lecture, with a $5 membership granting club and association privileges. Two new members bring total to 215 toward 250 by May 1.

Adolphus Fearhake Hammond Urner Connecton Wheeling

Philomathean Society Election Set for Tomorrow

The Philomathean Literary Society will hold an officer election for the upcoming term at tomorrow evening's meeting. Members are expected to participate in choosing the new leadership.

Philomatheac Philomathean Literary Society

Maryland Coal Industry Sees Year of Prosperity and Loss

Hive Inspector Oto Hobing reports to the Governor that the coal year was the most prosperous in Maryland's coal region history. Six fatal accidents occurred. nineteen companies operate nearly 4000 workers, with production totaling 3,729,461.18 tons.

Maryland Hobing

Baltimore inventor gains patent for garbage cart design

Mr. Jesse Belfsatder of Baltimore, formerly from Frederick, has been granted a patent for a new garbage cart. The patent confirms the novel features intended to improve sanitation collection and maneuverability for urban waste services.

Jesse Belfsatder Baltimore Frederick

Child Dies After Mill Accident Near Hanover

A five year old girl, Catharine Mengis of Mengis Mills, near Hanover Pennsylvania, was fatally injured yesterday when her hair became caught in a rolling shaft at her uncle’s mill. She was pulled into the machinery and died shortly afterward. The girl’s grandfather is P. J. Mengia, a noted wholesale commission merchant.

Catharine J. G. Mengis Mengis’ Mills Hanover P. J. Mengia Wholesale Commission

Dwelling Burned Near Woodsboro Destruction Rumors

A log house about one and a half miles from Woodsboro was destroyed by fire between seven and eight in the morning. It belonged to Mr. Fogle and neighbors suspect arson due to the owner renting to an unpopular tenant. The will of the late John Michael Kolb was filed for probate in the Register of Wills office yesterday.

Woodsboro Fogle Wan Fea John Michael Kolb Office of the Register of Wills

Chocolataire at City Opera House by Ladies Auxiliary

The Ladies Auxiliary to the Y M C A will host Chocolataire at the City Opera House Tuesday evening the 80th mat at Bo'clock. Features include vocal and instrumental music readings and a gymnastic exhibition by MCA advanced class members. A sale of chocolate caramels and creams will run, with reserved tickets at fifteen cents including a cup of cocoa and wafers. Proceeds aid the auxiliary’s work. tickets available at Mr Yeakie’s from Thursday the 25th.

City Opera Ladies’ Auxiliary City Opera House M.C. A Frederick

Funeral of Mrs Mary J Rosskey on West Patrick Street

The funeral for Mrs Mary J Rosskey was held at her home on West Patrick Street at 2 pm. Pallbearers included Wm Webster Christopher Burger Jno M Bartle Bam Hafer Cichon Wilard and John H Grove. Rev E R Eschbach of the Evangelical Reformed church conducted services. Interment followed at Mt Olivet Cemetery. Undertaker F Echroeder managed arrangements.

Mary J. Rosskey West Patrick Street Measre Wm. Webster Christopher Burger Jno

City Opera House Hosts Benefit Play and Cocoa Night

The City Opera House offers Gav M Baker's play She Flowing Bowl with high school performers to aid a library project. Tuesday features cocoa with wafers, admission 10 and 15 cents, plus a program of music recitations and gymnastics. Reserved seats include a free drink. Also notes Rab Pennsylvania Railroad schedule changes and monthly payment options from Wheeler Wilson dealers Cumutox and Racaps at 183 North Market Street.

City Opera House Mate High School Brary Gav. M. Baker Chociatake Tn City Opera House Skyvery Wheeler & Wilson Manufacturing Company Cumutox & Racaps North Market Street

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