Runaway Horse Dashes Through Emmitsburg Streets
A horse hitched to a stick wagon belonging to Charles Jackson of Emmitsburg bolted this morning from an alley between West Third and West Fourth streets. It collided with a tree near Dr. Franklin B. Smith and then struck Henry Williams porch. A child on the Williams property scampered to safety. The wagon, damaged, carried fifteen hundred and fifty cigars in Jacksons wagon. several boxes lost contents. The horse suffered a minor mouth injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Jackson
Emmitsburg
West Third
West Fourth
John Lambright
Court Street
Franklin B. Smith
Henry Williams
Purely Personal Briefs From Frederick
Local notes report Mr. Frank Thompson of near Piano No 4 spent Saturday in the city. Miss Alice Anderson returned to Washington from Frederick. Mrs. Virginia Grove and daughter Virginia are visiting Washington DC. Mr. and Mrs. George F Taylor and George F Baldwin of Havre de Grace were in Frederick. Mrs. Annie Moxley of Montgomery County has returned home. Dr. and Mrs. Chas Goldsborough of Walkersville are touring Danville Virginia and will pass Richmond and Baltimore on return. Mrs. Hettie Koller is staying with Miss Gertrude Smith on East Fourth street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Thompson
Alice Anderson
Washington
Frederick
Virginia Grove
Virginia
Washington, D.C
George F. Taylor
George F. Baldwin
Havre de Grace
Annie Moxley
Montgomery County
Chas. Goldsborough
Walkersville
Danville
Richmond
Baltimore
Hettie Koller
George Koller
Hook and Ladder Company
Gertrude Smith
East Fourth Street
Town Notes Paintings Demolitions and Rail Work
Mr Chas Danner repainted the three story residence of Mr Edward Winebrewer on South Market street. Demolition of Mrs Schroeder s house on East Patrick street began this morning to make way for a new residence. Eleven freight cars for the electric road arrived from Philadelphia with Mr Charles Poole supervising mounting work. Prince the dog belonged to the Waters family and was cherished by many neighbors who enjoyed his company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Danner
Edward Winebrewer
South Market Street
Schroeder
East Patrick Street
Electric Road
Frederick
Philadelphia
Charles &. Poole
Prince
Horatio Waters
Kane Noller wed in Phoenix ceremony in April
William J. Kane of Texas and Miss Mary Miller daughter of the late Martin L Miller were married at the bride's mother's home in Phoenix on April 27. Rev Marsh performed the ceremony in a parlor decorated with potted plants and firs. The bride wore white organdie and silk and carried Bride roses. They left for Texas to reside.
Religious world notes on ministers and church events
Sunday schools and societies overview with multiple sermons across churches in the area. Reports include baptisms, parish announcements, May devotion notices, and classis statistics for Maryland Classis with clergy, membership totals, benevolence, and expansions.
Municipal Appointments Mark Citys First Year
The city administration under Mayor Wi F Chilton celebrates its first year and announces reappointments for the coming year. Officials include Robert Danner waterworks superintendent and Schaeffer T Rhoads water rents collector, with others such as Rufus A Rager city commissioner and Hammond Urner city attorney continuing in roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wi. F. Obilton
Frederick
Chilton
Po- Neeman Davis
Robert T. Danner
Schaeffer T. Rhoads
Wm. A. Woodward
H. Walter Cook
Geo. J. Buckey
Geo. W. F. Glessner
G. W. Mulhern
Jos. A. Ridenour
Geo. R. Lewis
Rufus A. Rager
H.8. Landis
Tex
Thomas Schrey
William H. James
J. W. Starr
Hammond Urner
James L. Howard
C. F. Goodell
Wm. A. Winebrewer
Set Aside Deed Case Heard In County Court
Judges Motter and Henderson heard arguments on a petition to set aside a 1897 deed from Mary K. Towson to her husband William P. Towson. Creditors of Mrs. Towson claimed nominal value and fraud. The $10,000 farm mortgage and taxes exceeded her equity. decision is under advisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Motter and Henderson
O'Neil & Co
Balltimore
Merritt Wilson
B. BR. Crampton
William L. Gross
William H. Hinks
Glenn H. Worthington
Circuit Court
Mary K. Deaver Towson
William P. Towson
Petersville
Walks in Bad Condition at Court Square Frederick
The walks through Court Square are deteriorating with soft pitch and worn composition forming holes. Laid fourteen or fifteen years ago from bazaar funds, the path needs cement pavement soon to maintain appearance and prevent further damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court Square
Frederick
Daughters of Liberty Meet in Mechanics Hall Tomorrow
The fourth annual meeting of the State Council of Maryland Daughters of Liberty will convene in Mechanics Hall at 10 30 tomorrow morning. Officers delegates and representatives will arrive today and tomorrow morning for the opening exercises. The National Councilor will be present. Nearby Mountain Council No 12 held a drawing with two Chinaware sets won by Glen H Worthington and Thomas G Lipps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daughters of Liberty
State Council of Maryland
Mechanics’ Hall
State Council
Order
Mountain Council No. 12
Glen H. Worthington
Thomas G. Lipps
The Old Half Cents Coin History
The text details half cent coin issuance years from 1793 to 1811 with gaps, resumption in 1825 to 1836, another period from 1849 to 1857 excluding 1852, and states totals: value $39,926.11 with 7,985,222 pieces struck.
License renewals fill May for traders and liquor dealers
Clerk of the Circuit Court Douglas H. Hargett and assistants processed license renewals today. May is set aside for license renewals. dealers who fail to renew within four weeks may be charged with doing business without a license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas H. Hargett
New Peach Orchard Set Out Near Myersville
Nurseryman Harry B. Witter planted thirteen hundred thirty nine peach and apple trees for Elmer Smith near Myersville. He notes few peach blossoms appear this year in the large orchard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry B. Witter
Elmer 3. Smith
Myersville
Mr. Witter
Base Ball Game Settles in Favor of Second Street
A Saturday baseball game on the boom lot between Second street and Church street mine ended 39 to 5 in favor of Second street. Battery Second street Myera and Sart. Church street Hayden and Wood. Woodboro Bank Opens with Ms Vernon Silante cashier. Dr. W. H. Wagner serves as bank president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Street
Church Street
Myera and Sart
Hayden and Wood
Woodboro Bank
Woodsboro Savings Bank
Woodsboro
Vernon Silante
W. H. Wagner
Real Estate Sold at Corner of Fourth Street and Alleys
The property at the corner of Fourth Street and an alley near Khaskbit’s alley was sold on Saturday to Mr. Carlton Stell for seven thousand two hundred dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cate
Ng Yan Bi
Sam
Carlton Stell
Wage Increases Hit Pittsburgh District Mines and Plants
May Day reports from Pittsburg and Connellsville highlight widespread wage rises. Consolidated Traction raises pay by 17 percent for over 1,000 workers, boosting conductors and motormen to 20 cents an hour. Sharon furnaces grant 10 percent increases for about 1,200 workers, with no cut in pay. H. C. Minh Coke expands wages for 12,000 employees across its plants, Frick and McClure included, with increases from 6 to 24 percent. Joliet, Rockford and Lemont quarries announce 24 cent daily raises for 600 workers, signaling similar boosts elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pitisburg
Pittsburg
Consolidated Traction Company
Sharon
Sharps Ville
Connellsville Pa
H.C Minh Coke Company
Connellsville
Frick and McClure
Frick Company
Joliet, Nis
Joliet
Rockford and Lemont
Western Stone Company
Funerals Held For Jessie M Hauer And Mrs Frank Brendle
Funeral services for Miss Jessie M Hauer were conducted at the family home on South Market Street with Rev E R Eschbach. Interment followed at Mt Olivet Cemetery with pallbearers named. A second funeral for Mrs Frank Brendle of Washington DC proceeded from the B and O depot with ministers Parsons and Kuhlman and interment at Mt Olivet Cemetery. A T Rice Sons were the funeral directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie M. Hauer
South Market Street
E.R. Eschbach
Hauer
Geo. N. Hauer
Mt. Olivet Cemetery
Wm. Martin
Abraham Eichelberger
Charles Dertzbaugh
Charles Groff
J. L. Derr
Philip Lambright
W. H. B. Etchigan
Frank Brendle
Washington
D. C
B& O
Dr. Parsons
Luther Kuhlman
M.G. Urner
Adolphus Fearbeake
S. V. Doll
Geo. H. Gilbert
E. A. Gittinger
J. H. Lampe
A. Trice & Sons
Directors Elected by Franklin Savings Bank and Others
Stockholders of Franklin Savings Bank elected directors Augustine D. O Leary Alexander Brengle J J Di Thomas E Pope John Eisenbauer Edward D McSherry James Houck Clayton O Keedy A Frederick and Opossumtown turnpike company meeting elected Dr Fairfax Schley John C Motter Alex Brengle Chas Cronise Jos Roelkey Motter named president Brengle secretary Cronise treasurer Kebue gatekeeper Mutual Insurance Company of Frederick County elected directors James McSherry Charles F E Trail Joseph G Miller James Houck Samuel Darrow Milton G Urner David C Winebrener James Walker John Eisenhauer A C McCardell D F McKinney Geo A Dean
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Savings Bank
Augustine D. O'Leary
Alexander Brengle
J.J. di
Thomas E. Pope
John Eisenbauer
Edward D. McSherry
James Houck
Clayton O. Keedy
Frederick and Opossumtown Turnpike Company
Marion Fauble
Fairfax Schley
John C. Motter
Alex. Brengle
Chas. Cronise
Jos. Roelkey
Aber. Brengle
Geo. Kebue
the Mutual Insurance Company
Frederick County
James McSherry
Charles FE. Trail
Joseph G. Miller
Samuel Darrow
Milton G. Urner
David C. Winebrener
James &. Walker
John Eisenhauer
A. C. McCardell
D. F. McKinney
Géo. A. Dean
Advertised Letters At Frederick Post Office 1889 List
The Frederick post office lists remaining advertised letters dated Saturday April 29 1889. Names include H J Christ R 3 Clifford Gh Cramer Theodore Geexia Gro Brena J a juebnel Sigel Tele Franc Jyson Palmer Jit Paillions Dr John Roberts J B Simons Charles E Walker Miss Minnie Barrick Miss Annie Barbour Miss Marrie James Miss Druhe Lee Miss Walina Stoddard Miss Bether Webster Mrs Katie Wiles Mrs Zimmerman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick City
H. J Christ
Cliford Gh. Cramer
Theodore Geexia
Gro. Brena
J. A. Juebnel
Sigel Telefran
Jyson Palmer
Jit
John Roberts
J. B. Simons
Charles E. Walker
Lani List
Minnie Barrick
Annie Barbour
Marrie James
Druhe Lee
Walina Stoddard
Bether Webster
Katie Wiles
Zimmerman
Local grain prices quoted at Frederick market
Wheat in Frederick quoted at 6.74 cents per bushel. Shelled corn 88 cents per bushel. Corn on the ear 2 dollars per barrel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Syrup of Figs Ad Boosts Health on Travels
A traveling health notice promotes Syrup of Figs for all trips, claiming it pleases and effectively treats the kidneys liver and bowels, prevents fevers and headaches, and other sickness. Sold in 30 cent bottles by feeding druggists. Manufactured by the OA Fig I Syrup Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oaa
Fig I Syrup Company
Maryland News Roundup From State Side Dated Incidents
News briefs report a drowning in Wianay Cove near Baltimore, a beating in Howard County, a police chase on board a schooner, a maritime collision in Baltimore harbor, a mad dog incident in Alberton, and a bankruptcy filing in Hagerstown. Capitalists from Washington plan a mountain lookout purchase in Fairview with interest in an electric railway to Fairview.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph G. Keastor
Baltimore
Wianay' Cove
Sherrie Charlet de Pickett
Howard County
Trea 10
Warren Bullen
State Oyster
Schonor
Daisy Archer
Moses Wells
Willie N. Brazier
Auunpolie
Charles M. Frazier
Decatur H. Miller
Hattie C. Wheatley
Alberton
Stewart County
Baltmore
Clarence Oldfeld
Ellicott City
J.T. McCune
Engegol
Hagerstown
United States
A. C. Strite
Washington
Fairview
Washington County
County School Commissioners Appoint Trustees and Set Term Dates
At a Board of County School Commissioners meeting trustees for county public schools were appointed for the next year. The High Schools will close for summer on Tuesday June 20, and the public school term ends Monday May 16. Examinations for white teachers certificates are set for January 1 and 2, and for colored teachers on June 5. A State Board letter notes adoption of The Institutions and Civil Government of Maryland by Dr. Bernard C. Breiner. The Lime Kiln district report was adopted, and a school house will be built after an appropriation is made. Teachers’ accounts and contracts were approved. Bills on file were ordered paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County School Commissioners
State Board of Education
County School Board
Maryland
Bernard C. Breiner
Pratt Free Library
Baltimore
Board of
County Commissioners
Annis K. Geisbert
Central School
W. D. L. Horne
Phillips
Delight Seber
Pai
Beatas Interest in the Canal Reaches Baltimore and Ohio
Ic 18 eratea on information claimed to be reliable that no action will be taken looking to the acquisition of the State's interest in the Chesapeake and Ohio canal by the bondholders of 1844 and 1878 until after the reorganization of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company has been perfected. A Williamsport canalman said it now seems settled that the canal will pass into the hands of the Baltimore and Ohio friends, noting a petition from Williamsport to the Board of Public Works helped move the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ic 18
Eratea
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Williamsport
Friends of the
Baltimore and Ohio
Board of Public Works
New Millinery Parlor Styles and Prices at 67 North Market
Local items note latest fashions and prices at Mrs. Emma Payne's New Millinery Parlor on North Market Street. Also announced is a Home for the Aged monthly mana gere meeting at 3 pm tomorrow with full attendance urged. In Frederick City events, dialect poet Anne Virginia Culbertson appears at City Opera House on Thursday May 4 for Frederick City Hospital funds with admission 25 and 15 cents and reserved seats free. Prof. G W Calderwood of the Pacific coast visits Frederick May 1–3 at City Hotel to promote Calderwood's Magazine. subscribers receive a free scientific character delineation. subscriptions listed at 1 per year or 6 months 59 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Market Street
Emma Payne
Anne Virginia Culbertson
City Opera House
Frederick City Hospital Fund
Frederick
G. W. Calderwood
Pacific Coast
City Hotel
GREAT MATTING SALE AT THE EXCLUSIVE CARPET HOUSE
The Exclusive Carpet House advertises a matting and carpet sale claiming low prices despite tariff fears. It pitches bulk buying, imports from China and Japan, and urges customers to visit its store and compare value. Contact telephones 150.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. E. Meus
Local Fabric Sale Offers Deep Discounts on Silks and Satins
John Hendrickson promotes a stock reduction at Opax Model noting steep price cuts on 12 inch and 24 inch satin and silk patterns. Fabrics include Black Satins and Rhodaima advertised at low sale prices while stock lasts. Limited display and mention of wholesale-like bulk underscoring urgency.
P. & Tor Paper for Sale Here and Hangers
Local shop advertises P. & Tor paper for sale along with Mickel suit and skirt hangers. The short notice highlights available household items and storage aids for customers.
Dr William C Boteler Ear Nose Throat Specialist
Dr William C Boteler limits his practice to diseases of the sun ear nose and throat. Permanently located here with offices at 28 North Market Street and residence at City Hotel. Spectacles adjusted for all forms of defective sight examinations free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. C. Boteler
N. Market Street
Residence City
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the Daily News
London
Henry Vint
Pomiio de Narvaex Dia
Bay of Pensacola
Florida
Jandd
Wellington
New York
Arthhur Wellesley
Duke of Wellington
Dublin
Peter Hemtzelman
Chicago
John Newton
Hell Gate
Wis
Persia
George Dewey
Asiatic Foot
Mamila Harbor
Philippine Islands
Dewey
Iyey
Wasu Hinatow
Phaeton
Shelving, &c
E. A. Shriner
Prest
Sponsellers Stables
Market St. Jos
C. Hershberger
C. M. Gilpin
H.B. Etchison
Carty
John Hendrickson
Neidig & Miller
J. Heisely Keller
Wilhida
Sunday Schools and Societies
Osborne Ingle
Jordan
C. W. Stinespring
General Synod of the Reformed Church
Tiffin
Ohio
All Saints’ Episcopal Church
Wilhite
Trinity M. E. Church
Kuhlman
Evangelical Lutheran Church
T. Freeman Dixon
The
Presbyterian Church
St. James’ Lutheran Church
Managseh
Evangelical Reformed Church
E. E. Weaver
Reformed Church Publication Board
Eschbach
Page Milburn
M. FE
St. John’s Catholic Church
Brother Schroen
Fr. Walsh
Fr. Coleman
Brother Smith
Jefferson
Baltimore City
H. F. Dittmar
John Gassman
H. J. MacAlister
Westminster
E. Rawson Deatrick
Woodberry
Calvin S. Slagie
General Synod
Tuffin
George M. de F. Zacharias
Classis
Helland
Reformed Church
Christopher Noss
Sendai
Japan
E. L. McLean
Grace Reformed Church
EB. L. McLean
Beckwith
Grace Church
Evangelical Church
Grave
B. B. Weaver
Weaver
Obilton
Wiliam P. Towson
Antoter Shase
Volta
Tatas
Local Mart
News OF
Beata
Home For the Aged
the Home For the Aged
John Henpnioxsox
Beater Frederick
Genta
Madras
Thin Ie
Nance & Max
N. Market
Ccnton E. Main
Geo
Rodock & CO
A. T. Rice & Sons
F.w.staub
Andourth Sui Railing's
the Railing Grocery CO
E. Ramsburg
C. E. Raassuns
Boss Deltyered
J. Beisely Keller
Willard C. Keller
E. Patrick
D. B. C. Ricodemua
University of Marrland
Ajzeed Bitter
I iii
Besore A
Urner
Chysam
Keete Ubner
Exedy & Veneer
Anerma OS Se
Promptir Ge Ail Re
Reverd Street
Sppediie Dage Eables
P. Levy
Stfornsy
Suoeesborne
Os Yacge
Sirest
Eppestia Conran
I. Saks
Saks Optical Company
Seventh Street
I. Saka
C. E. Culls
B. Sappington
Pettijohn
Derre
Apstem Co
Pillsbury
Sigmachi
Eave
Ouecreals Birney
Inbloce
Een
Eaidewiy
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