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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1897
Page
3
Fragmentary notices to the public include executor and notice items with names such as W. Gaitside L and J W Kalb. Various ads mention stock, goods, and small service listings. Accepted names appear amid a cluttered line of text with weather notes in the margins.
There will be 1,093 churches within the boundaries of the New York theater area. Don’t forget the change of market course tomorrow at 9 a.m. William J. Bryan received 16,000 as the month’s royalty on his book sale. Mr A A Lough has added to his stone cutting shop on East Patrick Street. A Chicago eye specialist opposes veils as bad for night. Reported that Ellicott City electric road branch of the Maryland and Columbus will begin April 2. Eggs plentiful in Hagerstown, sold as low as five cents a dozen in city market. William Gilbert, proprietor of the Creek Farm Dairy, toured Frederick this morning in a new delivery wagon. Fanny Alward, daughter of a former Memphis resident, died in Brooklyn. a physician says she danced herself to death. No wine will be served at White House dinners during McKinley era. Mrs Cleveland did not serve wine at luncheons. A broken winded horse is rare in Norway. a bucket of water is kept within reach while feeding.
County correspondence from Fergaville reports the Mit. Zion Aid and Missionary Society of Bt. Zion Lutheran church held a regular quarter y meeting with singing scripture reading and prayers. Also noted are plans for Bt. Luke's Ladies Aid meeting and Sunday School elections at Bt. Luke's, with reorganizing next Sunday. Hyattatows updates mention sermons at the Christian Church and a graduate in dentistry at the University of Maryland.
Captain Carlos Rivers, once an English Navy officer and Cuban war veteran, arrived in Frederick in apparent distress seeking employment. He recounts prison ordeals at Moro Castle, near Havana, his exile from South Africa, and ties to General Maceo. He asked Mayor Yeskile for aid and was offered lodging. later secured by friends, he plans to sing at YMC A City Opera House and seeks immediate work locally.
Anns J and Roland J Kohl bound as apprentices to W L Specht all of age. Inventories filed for the estates of John B Fox and Theodore Knecie. Wills for Ann Stover Ann Offat and Ann Harman filed for probate. Letters testamentary granted to Dr J G Troxell and to Edward A and John W Kolb. Real estate sale for Henry Pennabarger ratified. Final accounts filed for Richard W Mumford Margaret Johnson Joseph Wilhole Henry D Cramer Benton Kncde and Andrew J Froshour.
By will of the late W. W. Hawk father of Rev J Bark formerly of this city the widow receives a one half share of personal property a third of the sale proceeds of his farm and 2500 to buy a home. The residue of the estate to be divided equally among his three children.
The Bankers Convention at Cumberland June events include arrival and welcome by Governor Lowndes. A morning business session, train trips to Lonaconing Ocean and Krestburg, meals at Hotel Gladstone, a court house meeting, city tours, and a banquet at Queen City Hotel with high officials in attendance. Committee members are Robert Henderson, A. R Lewis and J. B. Bozsha.
Jacob Heller a former Middletown resident died March 4 at Mrs Horace Smith’s home near Doubs. Interment was in Middletown Lutheran Cemetery. Undertaker A R Etchison of Jefferson. An infant of Air and Mrs Wm Potts of Royalton died Monday. funeral at Thormont. Undertakers A Sharetta. Allen Siteley died near Woodsboro March 23. Rev RS Patterson conducted services. interment Rocky Ridge. D A Sharelister funeral director. Mrs Free wife of Whilsun Free of Wheatond’s Rich Montgomery county died Monday evening aged 76. long illness. Samuel Lidge East Patrick Street died this morning at 64 years 4 months 19 days. He formerly ran a floor and feed store on East Patrick Street. Funeral Friday. Mrs Elizabeth Lace widow of John Lane died Monday night at J Ro Musser’s near West Friendship Howard county.
Sheriff A C McBride visited Jimtown near Lewistown to ease a dispute over a sheriff sale house. Mr Cramer bought the property from Clem who resisted eviction, Clem departed after locking doors and windows. the new owner obtained a key, entered, and took possession, while Clem reportedly fled the area.
Mr Willem Hinka and wife relocate to Court street while George Hailing moves to North Market from C E Lampe property. Wm H Warner family shifts to the city. Edward Herring leaves West Third and heads to North Market Pref BL. Boblitz moves from West Third to Mises Blumen auer property on North Market. B P Burg and family leave North Market for CG Castle’s East Third house. J E Price III family move from South Market to country residence. Mrs O P Harding moves from West Second to South Market into Price’s vacated house.
The Board of County Commissioners plans a field inspection this Saturday near Ball’s Ford along Iron Ridge Road. Petitions for a bridge across the Monocacy river have been received, with neighbors divided on the best location.
Beary Webb, employed at Kuhn's establishment in Brewer's Alley, accidentally ran a crow bar through his foot while prying up a floor. The crow bar penetrated from top to bottom, causing a severe foot injury yesterday.
Frederick resident Mr. A. O. Hast, a venerable citizen, received notice recently regarding a newborn son born to Bir and Mrs. John Hi. Sfford of Baltimore. The event marks a notable extension of the Hast family in the community.
The presely of Mr. Geo Wenz on South Market attest has been handsome ly repainted. By taking Good's Soreapariila you may keep well with pure blood strong nerves and a good appetite.
A Pleasant Mid Left Social titled The Chocolatiere drew a large audience at the City Opera House last evening under the Ladies Auxiliary of the YMCA. Miss Katharine Lamar and others presented recitations songs and dances, with Frederick Select Orchestra providing music. Bonbons and cocoa were served as a small program of gymnastic displays and tableaux delighted attendees.
Local notice previews the Irish farce O’Hooligan’s Wedding at City Opera House tomorrow night. The Pearl Street Theatre praised the show and cast led by Gliey with notable singing and comedy. Tickets are on sale at the usual place.
Notices announce the marriage of Annie M. Thomas daughter of Charles F. Thomas to A. W. Nicodemus Jr at the Methodist Protestant Church Backeyastown on Tuesday April 6 at 1 oclock Cards issued and friends of the contracting parties invited also two additional marriage items include Fannie Delevie daughter of Mrs Henrietta Dellevie of Baltimore married to Hog Altehal of New York at the bride s home with 128 guests and Mary P Main and Amanda R Fisiz wed at Zion Reformed Church Middletown in this county with Rev J Spangler Keffer presiding
The Movement Progressive Five, Win Bright Prospects Ahead. A vesting of the Infimary Bocisty was held yesterday afternoon with several new members received. An executive committee and board of trustees were appointed and will serve for one year. The society plans incorporation and careful work toward establishing an allopathic and homeopathic infirmary named Frederick City Infirmary. The next meeting is set for Tuesday April 20 at 4 p.m. in the Carlin House parlor.
News from the P B C B meeting in Lectertown with lectures and music plans. Southern Methodist Conference at Canton closes after addressing Wesleyan Female Foctive claims and fund-raising. Over $1500 raised for subscriptions. Bishop Galloway honored. local appointments listed. Trinity M E Church celebrates pastor’s return and praise for past leaders.
Patrons changing residences or with plans to move should send their new address to the office to ensure delivery. A false fire alarm occurred last night due to a mountain blaze. Open daily from 6 30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Lunch Counter at the city. Jas. EB. Sonr, Singer Manufacturing Co. 73 N. Market St opposite City Hall.
The funeral for Mary E Creeger was held yesterday at Mt Olver Cemetery after arrival of a Baltimore and Ohio train at 26 p m. The service at the grave was led by Reverend W I McKenney of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Pallbearers included M E Doll, Hiram M Keefer, A C McCardell, and Adolphus Fearhske. C G Carry served as funeral director.
Auctioneer Walter Scuadera held a sale this morning at Cerlia Hanna at 11 o clock. A land lot of 2 acres 8 roads and 23 perches with a dwelling and outbuildings, west Jefferson county, was knocked down to Elroy Hoelkey for 295 dollars.
Mrs Mary C Armstrong filed for divorce from her husband Barger Jarm strong now in New York. She asks custody of their child, a three and a half year old.
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