Weather and Local Tidbits Spark Oddities
Brief notes from Middletown and neighboring areas cover weather quirks and spring hints. Items mention noisy pranks by Boress, rising measles, new church and cemetery plans, dye trends, a band of gypsies near Cumberland, a famous railroad evangelist reconnecting with a brother after eighteen years, and Queen Victoria’s bold drives in Nice despite rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Hager
Olivet Cemetery Company
Tus
D. Dutrow
George W. Silfer
Bolivar
Mary K. Goddess
Mary- Iand Viave Company
Laura Diehl
East Third Street
John H. Honitsha
Middletown
Temperance and Emancipation Picnics Set for August Dates
At the Fair Grounds the temperance picnic is scheduled for August 26 with the committee completing necessary preparations. The Emancipation picnic will be held August 12 at the Fair Grounds as arrangements are being finalized. Workmen will start next week to construct the tabernacle at the fair grounds for the Baptist Convention to be held in August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fair Grounds
Baptist Convention
Ane
Advertising Novelties in Tak News Samples
Tak News announces a large lot of advertising novelties including ties, fans, cards, and various designs. Readers planning spring printing are urged to inspect the latest samples and features before placing orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tak News
Holy Temples News and Sunday Services Listings
Sunday church services and events across multiple congregations in towns including Cresgerstown Buckeystown and Westminster. Roving preachers Rev T F Besimeter J W Click and Rev C W spring conduct services. communion and Epworth Leagues noted. Easter music program at Evangelical Lutheran Church. memorials at Ascension Church Westminster. YP.S.C.E Buckeystown. missionary talks at St Johns German Reformed Petersville. special sermon at Quinn M E Church. Burkittsville chapel fund drive update. corner store construction near Mt St Marys College Emmitsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. F. Besimeter
Mt. Tabor
Lateran and Reformed
Cologia
Cresgerstown
U. B
C. W
J. W. Click
Bridgewater
German Baptist Church
St. James
Trinity M. E
St. John’s Catholi
St. John’s Reformed Church
Buckeystown
Isaac AM. Motter
All Saints’ Episcops
Woodaboro
Robert 8. Patterson
Psetor
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Roesini
Hallelujah Chorus
Mount of Olives
Beethoven
Ascension F
Protestant Episcopal Church
Westminster
John Bl. Reitznider
Eltinge F. Reifanider
M. E
McKenney
Epworth League
Edgar Moore
Cleve Cromwell
Y. P
St. John’s
Japan
Hubert Moffat
Buchanas
South Africa
Antonius Darme
Quinn
Pss
A J
Gassaway
Nash
Burkittville Chapel
St. John’s P. E
Burkittsville
Mt. St. Mary's College, Emmitsburg
Purely Personal Local Notes From Middletown and Nearby
Purely personal items list visits and movements of Frederick residents and neighboring figures. Elizabeth Mack visits Middletown friends while Robert Ridgely returns to Baltimore to resume studies. Charles Dockerly goes to Brunswick to become a foreman in an Allegany bakery. Dr Richard W Frapnell and wife visit Point of Rocks acquaintances in Middletown. William Feete and wife arrive in Middletown for a family visit. Mrs Feete stays several weeks. Chester St Freete secures a clerkship in Elkina W Va through William Rotzer. Dr S L Beckley attends the 69th annual meeting in Baltimore. Mrs Beckley visits relatives in Bennietown. Bertha Trail visits Baltimore sister Mrs Alfred Belt. Mr and Mrs B Rosenhout register at Hotel Koopman in Atlantic City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hlfzabeth Mack
Frederick
Middletown
Robert J. Ridgely
Preasant Walk
Baltimore
State Normal School
Charlies L. Dockerly
Brunswick
Midland
Allegany County
Richard W. Frapnell
Point of Rocks
Elkina
W. Va
William Rotzer
W. Wa. C
L Beckley
Medical and Chirurgical Faculty of
Maryland
Beck
Bessiertown
Misa Bertha Trail
Mrre
Alfred Belt
Cathedral Street
Mrs. B. Rosenout
Flower Freak Unearths Illacz Blossom in Yard
Mr John E Bennett a clerk discovered a bunch of Illacz in a yard yesterday. The blossom was the only part of the bush visible above ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John E. Bennett
Alimony Arrears Case Upheld In Koontz Divorce
An opinion filed in the clerk’s office details Mary C. Koontz v Edward S. Koontz. The court awarded $1,876 in alimony for twelve years plus a $3 weekly continuation. It held unpaid alimony became a debt enforceable against Edward from property he received, marking the first such decision in the state. Counsel were Pampel Motter for Koontz and Echelberger Bewes for Koontz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McSherry and Uyach
Mary C. Koontz
Edward 8. Koontz
Yre
Edward 5. Echelberger
Edward Bewes
Mr. Koontz
Funerals Report From Frederick Involving Local Veterans
Obituaries note the funeral of Capt. Geo W Gleasper in Frederick with military honors and attendance by Grand Army of the Republic and other groups. Mrs Mary A Jones died en route, with funeral in Mt Olivet led by Rev W S McKenney. Other services include Mrs E E Shaw in Creagerstown and the infant son of Geo J Wallace at St Johns Catholic Church. Carty was funeral director in one case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. W. Gleasper
Grand Army of the Republic
Sons of Veterans
Secsl
United American Mechanica
Jantor Fire Company
Abody
Mary A. Jones
Frederick
Mra
E. E. Shaw
Creagerstown
G. C. H. Hasskarl
Geo. J. Wallace
Explosion at Taneytown Creamery Shatters Equipment
Charles Rice inside the creamery during a Tuesday blast as the superstar shattered into hundreds of pieces. Several large wheels also broke. Mrs Rice nearby escaped injury. The accident is valued at roughly 450 to 500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Rice
Taneytown
Tuesaday
Mr. Rice
Mrs. Rice
Strawberry Fete Planned by Ladies Auxiliary at YMCA
At a large meeting of the Ladies Auxiliary of the YMCA held last Wednesday evening, arrangements were made to hold a Strawberry Fete on May 25 26 and 27. Committees for various branches of the work will be announced at the next meeting on Wednesday the 6th after prayer meeting.
Frederick to Meet Mt St Mary's College Club in Baseball
A baseball game is scheduled this afternoon between a Frederick team and the Mt. St. Marys College Club on Mt. St. Marys grounds. Frederick lineup includes Benson as pitcher Wood catcher Bennett Jr. Moleworth Taurger Hisenhauer Cresger Beumgardner Reefer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Mt. St. Mary’s College
Benson
Wood
Bennett, Jr
Moleworth
Taurger
Hisenhauer
Cresger
Beumgardner
Reefer
Dr Smith Testimony on Shaw Case Jury Question
Dr Franklin B Smith testified that the jury's focus in the Shaw case was not if injuries could result from falling steps but whether the injuries were related to personal safety. He was asked if there was any indication Shaw had fallen down the steps.
Fire Destroys Chimney Sparks At William J Black House
A chimney fire at the William J Black house, now renamed by Nelson Wilshide, Pharmont, sent sparks to the east side roof. The family contained the blaze with extinguishers before major damage occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam J. Black
Nelson Wilshide
Pharmont
Coucit
Mammoth Fish Attract Crowds Before Store On West Patrick
Louis Kitne, a well known green grocer on West Patrick street in Red, displayed three mammoth rock fish in front of his store yesterday. The fish weighed about fifty pounds in total. They were splendid specimens and attracted much attention from passers by.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mammoth Fish
Louis Kitne
Green
West Patrick Street
Fenton Thomas elected bank director in Frederick
Mr. J Fenton Thomas of Adamstown was chosen as director of the First National Bank of Frederick to succeed James Houck who resigned. Houck has been elected a director at Franklin Savings Bank and serves as its acting president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Fenton Thomas
Adamstown
First National Bank of
Frederick
James Houck
Houck
Franklin Savings Bank
Pastor Arrested Over Bass Catch Violations in Potomac
Rev Dr W L Owen of St John s Lutheran Hegerstows was arrested yesterday for alleged fish law violations after catching a string of bass in the Potomac. He was discharged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Owen
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Hegerstows
Potomac
Owen
New Machines Arrive at Holtzman Shirt Waist Plant
A new Abnutton hole machine was received at the Holtzman shirt waist factory this morning and will be installed immediately. Manager Bamberger expects more similar machines in the near future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abnutton
Holtzman Shirt
Bamberger
Urare
Western Maryland College Musicians Delight Frederick Audience
The Western Maryland College Boye Glee and Mandolin Clubs visited Frederick and gave a fine City Opera House concert. Despite a small audience, the event drew many local youths and featured pieces such as Tom Tom the Piper's Son and Minstrel Parade with an enthusiastic reception. The clubs, led by W. M. Black, impressed with up-to-date selections and skilled string performances. A hearty welcome awaits their return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Maryland College
Frederick
City Opera House
Cress
Messie
Robert Tyson
Holmes Baker
Ubts
Pennsylvanis
Tom
Mandelin Clubc
Water Mill
Annie Lawrie
Gee Club
Glee Club
Indolin Club
Kansas City
Mandolin Club
W. M. Black
Ries Club
A. G. Woodfeld
Lane
Benn
A. 5. Tyson
E. J. Nelson
W. MM. Graham
Crockett
Daugherty
Sem
J. H. Stranglin
G. H. Revelie
A. Harker
J. F. Cane
RS. Tyson
C. A. Clemson
Friend
J. P. Wantz
A. S. Crockett
C. H. Strughn
Finte
A. G. Woodfield
Viella
E J. Nelson
Gello
S. A. Barker
Cg. L
Unconscious Spell Strikes Myersville Youth Master Moser
Master Ire Moser son of Isaiah Moser of Myersville fainted while returning from the garden to the house. He was carried indoors, Dr. Zimmerman attended, and he remained unconscious for hours before fully recovering the next day. The episode followed a fall from a step ladder while lighting a strap at the Lutheran Church last fall, which caused a similar attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ire Moser
Isaiah Moser
Myersville
Zimmerman
Maryland Fish and Game Plan Edges Toward Frederick Streams
Mr. Robert L. Lorentz, secretary of the Frederick branch, expects 5 000 more young fish next week for Frederick County streams. She has already released thousands into the Monocacy and its tributaries, receiving them from the State Fish Commission’s fisheries in Druid Hill Park Baltimore through the State Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert L. Lorentz
Maryland Fish and Game Protective Association
Frederick County
Monocacy
State Fish Commisssion
Druid Hill Park
Batimore
State Association
Thurmont and towns taxed in 1696 rise in rates reported
The Catoctin Clarion lists Thurmont taxes at $855.92, Emmittaburg $822.60, Union Bridge $1,179.58 with indebtedness of $2,700 for Thurmont and $4,900 for Union Bridge. Tax taxes show Thurmont at $235,107, Daten Bridge at $406,753, Emmitsburg not given. Water for fire protection costs Charmont $216 and Union Bridge $250.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catoctin Clarion
Thurmont
Em— Mittaburg
Union Bridge
Sega
Emmitaburg
Daten Bridge
Em— Mmitsburg
Costa Charmont
Tablets Erected Mark Civil War Battle Site
The United States Government erected six inscribed tablets along the north side of the pike on the summit of South Mountain near Mrs. M. W. Dahlgren's summer residence to mark the battle in that gap on September 14, 1862. Additional tablets line the road between Burkitsville and Gapland, South Mountain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Pike
South Mountain
M. W. Dahlgren
Burkitsvilie
Gapland
South Mourtain
Bicycle Run From Frederick to Sharpsburg Announced
A bicycle run organized by the local bicycle club is planned for Sunday from Frederick to Sharpsburg in Washington County. If weather permits, riders will depart at six o clock in the morning and city cyclists are invited to join the excursion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Sharpsburg
Washington County
School Commissioners to Appoint District Trustees in Frederick
The Frederick County Board of School Commissioners will meet in its court house room on Monday Tuesday and Wednesday to appoint trustees for all school districts. The meeting outlines the process and aims to finalize appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of School Commissioners of
Frederick County
Court House
Will Attend Funeral of Captain Glessner by Fredonia Council
Will Turn Out Fredonia Council No 46 and Sr C A M of Captain George W Glessner will attend his funeral tomorrow at 3 p m in a body meeting at the council chamber at 2 00 sharp
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredonia Council No. 46, Sr. C. C. A. M
George W. Glessner
Council
Miss Shafer Graduates From Boston School of Expression
Miss Mary Eleanor Shafer daughter of Mr and Mrs Peter W Shafer of Middletown graduates of the School of Expression at Boston Mass Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Eleanor Shafer
Mirs
Peter W. Shafer
Middletown
School of Expression
Boston
Mass
Contract Awarded for Motormen Uniforms in Electric Road
The firm of B. Rosenour and Sone, clothing dealers, has been awarded the contract to furnish the motormen and conductors on the electric road with uniforms. The deal covers the supply of garments needed for daily operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Rosenour & Sone
Uni, Forma
Geologists Tour Maryland Examining Calico Marble Formations
Sir Archibald Geikie leads a party including President Gilman and Prof. Clark through Cumberland Harper's Ferry and Weverton to study rock formations. They inspect brown sandstone quarries limestone conglomerates and calico marble near a sea cliff origin. The group travels to Washington Junction Hagerstown and beyond with U S Geological Survey guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir Archibald Getkie
Hie
Archibald Geikie
Dantel C. Gilman
W. B. Clark
Johns Hopkins University
Maryland
Cumberland
Harper's Ferry
Weverton
Revival and week events at M G A town gathering
Rev Os borne Ingle speaks to men at 330 tomorrow. A M G A week unfolds with new board meeting Monday. Programs include athletic grounds opening Tuesday, Ladies Auxiliary talk Wednesday, tenth anniversary Thursday at City Opera House, Bicycle Club run Friday, and big Sunday meeting prep Saturday with C P W Nims of Boston. President Eichelberger works on annual report to mail to friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonathan
Osborne Ingle
Board of Directory
City Opera House
Association Bicycle Club
Buckeystown
C. P. W. Nims
Boston
Eichelberger
Association
Law’s grip in Gilbert versus Kolb trust case
In Maryland Court of Appeals yesterday Alfies V Gilbert versus David Kolb trustee, involving a trust estate of William Kolb for his daughter Mrs Gilbert. Court reverses Frederick Circuit Court decree and remands for further proceedings. Opinion by Judge Runsum. Counsel Urner Keedy Urner for appeals, Ross Retch Newman for appellee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eols-Gilbert
Maryland Court of Appeals
Alfies
Gilbert Ve
David Kolb
Williarm Kolb
Kolb
Gilbert
Court of Appeals
Circuit Court of
Frederick
Runsum
Urner
Keedy
Appealsnot
Ross, Retch
Newman
Appellee
Social Wueed Dance at Braddock Heights
A delightful dance was held yesterday afternoon at Braddock Heights by Frederick youths in honor of Miss Teackle of Sealthmore. They rode a special car from Frederick on the electric road at 2 pm, arriving on the mountain top where supper was served in royal style. Music came from the Frederick Select Orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braddock
Braddock Heights
Reel Team member injured in practice mishap
George Wachter of West Patrick Street slipped during Inde pendent Reel Team practice last evening. He fell and was dragged about thirty to forty feet, a reel wheel passing over his shoulder blade, causing painful injuries. He was removed from the scene for care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aun Gyer
George Wachter
West Patrick Street
Oma
Glee Club Guests Honored by Frederick College Pupils
Miss Mary Lewis and Miss Sue Ferris of Western Maryland College, formerly with Frederick Female Seminary, visited Frederick last evening and attended a Glee Club concert. College pupils greeted them with a hearty welcome and a college yell as the ladies passed the campus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Lewis
Sue Ferris
Western Maryland College
Frederick
Reelected officials at Thurmont commission and board election
In Thurmont the recent election for commissioners and board president re elected those who served the past two years. E H Cover remains president of the board and commissioners J R Ronzer John Root L R Waesche and J W Creeger are all re elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ree
Thurmont
Ad. E H. Cover
J. R. Ronzer
John Root
L. R. Waesche
J. W. Creeger
Charles W. Ross Sr returns home after eye treatment
Mr. Charles W. Ross Sr president of Centr as National Bank has returned home from Baltimore where he underwent treatment for the eyes. Friends report his sight is much improved and well on the mend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Ross
Centras National Bank
Beltimore
Ross
New Carpet House Ads Spark Trade In Town
Inter State Telephone Company connects New Market and Monrovia today. The New Carrel Store reports lively trade with Mellings and Bugs selling quickly. Many novel patterns not found elsewhere, prices very low. Emphasizes new patterns and colorings in carpets and the importance of quality. L E Moutru advertises at No 22 North Market Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. E. Moutru
North Market ST
Black goods section teases bold fabric variety
A fragmented ad style passage touts black dress fabrics and fancy textures. It hints at a wide range including wool, satin, velour and braids with mentions of bolts, loops, boleros and girdles. The text promotes high and middle grade materials and fashionable items for sale.
Belles Lettres Literary Society Holds Regular Meeting
The Belles Lettres Literary Society met Friday with President A P Richardson in charge. Minutes were approved after rosters, then a program featured readings and a debate on whether Frederick should be a local option town. Judges Richardson Hull and Page ruled 2-1 for the affirmative. The meeting adjourned after committee reports and plans for May 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belles Lettres Literary Society
A. P. Richardson
T. &. Hersperger
A. Ritter
G. A. Dean
Frederick
Messrs. O. Summers
E F. Soberly
J. W. B. Summers
G. Mercer
A.P. Richardson
H. C. Hull, Jr
Page
G A. Dean
Independent Hose Company Names Annapolis Delegates
The regular quarterly meeting of the Independent Hose Company appointed delegates to Annapolis: D.H. Kolb E. Elche berger Harry Maer J. Roger Mosherty J. Harry Haver alierustes Richard Rey ser C. Wm. Hold Charles B. Tyson Harry Scholl Frank Ridgely. A committee to arrange the trip to Annapolis includes George Raelkey Albert Baker Charles B. Tyson C Wo. Boib and George Baker. Capt Merritt W Harrie, in charge of the Salvation Army Corps in this city for three months, will farewell at the army barracks Sunday night due to poor health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independent Hose Company
Jacob Hobrosch
Annapolle
D.H. Kolb
Elcheberger
Harry Maer
J. Roger Mosherty
J. Harry Haver
Alierustes
Richard Reyser
C. Wm. Hold
Charles B. Tyson
Harry Scholl
Frank Ridgely
Annapolis
George Raelkey
Albert Baker
C. Wo. Boib
George Baker
the & A
Merritt W. Harrie
Salvation Army Corps
Army Barracks
Republican League Convention Call to Maryland Clubs
The executive committee of the Republican League of Maryland issued a call to Republican clubs to send delegates to the league's annual convention at Ford's Opera House on Wednesday, June 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Repubican League of Maryland
League
Ford’s
Opera Boure
Appointed traveling freight agent in Virginia and West Virginia
Benjamin Wilson has been appointed B. and O. traveling freight agent in the territory from Point of Rocks to West Virginia Central Junction inclusive, filling the vacancy left by D. K. Bouck who resigned. William Z. Main filed a deed of trust naming Hammond Grier as preliminary trustee yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Wilson
Agen
Point of Rocks
Weat Virgints Central Junction
W. Va
D. K. Bouck
Wiliam Z. Main
Hammond Grier
Local Meeting and Services Noted in Alamte Area
The Alamte Association of F. F. Seminary 11 meet on Monday at 7 p. m. at Miss Florence Trail's residence. The Excelsior Steam Carpet Cleaning Company offers free carpet pickup and cleaning at a rate per yard, moth proof packing, and heavy paper wrapping, with summer storage and experienced layaway. Also listed is One Singer Manufacturing Company at 73 N. Market Street Frederick Maryland with references to “Pansie’s Play time” and several product notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alamte Association of
F. F. Seminary
Florence
Excelsior Steam
Cts
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Fe Daily News
Pamille de
Sacob Mererians
Moses Composer
Jobs Morriner
Pugilistae Congress
New York
Ireland
Sir Peter Hetotechtus
Washington
Commodore Cornelius E. Garrson
Sreader
el Wse
Chica
Julio Newton
Wth
Rai
Esymas
Bonstys
Wasammeton
D. C
W. K. Moorz
the Weather Bureau
A. Hammond Urner
W-C. C. Carty
Dalit Brothers
Matinsburg Library Association
Nora KR. Wever
Bessie i Lamon
Rochester
Bunsle
Lockport
Victoria
St Nice
Westher
Ewspaper
Ea Chiyee
Our City
Sancius
Geological Party
M.G. A
New Market
Monrovia
Inter-State Telephone Company
Aazz Hendrickson
Bome
Joan Hienprtoxson
One
Singer Manufacturing Company
N. Market Street
City Hall
Ceilist
North Market Street
Frederick, Md
Pansie
Ipae Raising Grocery Co
N. Market
N. Marert ST
Speccasnserensiscorec
Rodock
Neidig
Rodock & N&idig
Attings
Attinge
Ous
Satting
Hodock & Neidig
A. T. Rice & Sons
Punepal Directors
Norteh
Market Street
Teleyhone
Orgardies
Dai
E. Wauxezi
COE
Doll Brothers
DOE Brothers
Dolly Brothers
F. V. Staub
Rand Easikés
Queenswaree
FB. V. Srava
J. J. Remsburg
John J. Remsburg, PH. G
Preeceiption Druggist
Market St
Gio Houn
Ocidawem J. J. Remsburg
Boss Bock
Bartholomay Brew Co S. Bock
Lrading
Jobn
Lipf
Patrick Ani
Mie
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