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Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1897

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3

Funerals Honor Captain Glessner With Military Touch

Captain George W. Glessner laid to rest with honors on Sunday at his East Sixth Street home. The service included G.A.R. and S.V. bands, three volleys by Frederick Riflemen, and a large parade to Mt. Olivet Cemetery led by drum and color guards. Interment followed, with A.T. Rice and Sons funeral directors directing.

Glessner East Sixth Street E. R. Eschbach Peter M. Baider el Frost Edward Y. Goldaborough Heynold’s G.A .and W. H. Mehming Roscoe C. White Daniel E. Burras Antietam Camp No Mt. Oly.t A.T. Rice and Sons Frederick Riflemen J. Beckley Independent Reynolds Post Grand Army of the Republic Antietam Sons of Veterans Peale Fredenis Connell Gleesner Feneral Fredonia Sag

Personal notices of Frederick residents

PURELY PERSONAL. Mr. A. W. Burkhart and Mr. J. XN. Zimmerman arrived home from New York city on Saturday eventing. Miss Nancie E. Bell, West All Saints' street, who had been on a few days visit to Baltimore, was returned home. Mr. John Davis, West All Saints' street, spent Sunday in Baltimore. Mr. George D. Buckey, of Union Bridge, Carroll county, spent yesterday in this city. Mr. Harry W. Sheckley, with N. KE. Fairbanks & Co, Et Louis, Mo, is spending a few days In Frederick with Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Bosley. Mrs. Knight, Miss Alexie MacDonald and Mr. J. Knight MacDonald, who have been spending the winter in the South, are expected In Frederick today.

A. W. Burkhart J. XN. Zimmerman New York City Nancie E. Bell West All Saints’ Street Baltimore John Davis George D. Buckey Union Bridge Carroll County Harry W. Sheckley N. KE. Fairbanks

The Grecian Cause at Frederick Meeting

A well attended Ischea of Frederick gathering at the YMCA supported Greek aid to the Christians in conflict with Turkey. Nearly fifty dollars was raised from voluntary contributions not solicited, with a push to reach fifty dollars to forward to Greece as part of the Red Cross Fund of Greek Women.

Ischea Frederick Turkey Y. MC. A Greece Red Cross

Advertising Novelties Sampled for Spring Printing

A large lot of advertising novelty designs fans cards and various unique samples has been received. Inspectors are invited to view the new features and those considering advertising should consult Tex News for up to date options before placing spring orders.

Tex News

Religious services and church notices in May events

Large attendance at worship and Sabbath schools across churches. Communion and ordinations reported at several denominations including Evangelical Reformed Lutheran and Catholic parishes. Cornerstone laid for J Anthony of Padus church. multiple clergy attend. Mid Atlantic synod meetings announced with dates May 10 to 12 and May 17.

Gla Order Heather Giraud St. John’s Catholic Church Evangelical Reformed Church Father Casey Father Moore Weter St. James’ Lutheran Church Genesie Pleasant EU Reformed Church Woman’s College Ger. Jno. E. Roller Siazle Westminster Wm. A. Lakin Evangelical Lutheran Church All Saints’ Episcopal Church Chris Mission Trinity M. EB J. H. Wilhite Emmanuel God Barnabas Antioch Trinity Gotherss Church Taneytown D. Frank Garland Luther Kahlman Evangelicsl Lutheran Church Methodist Episcopal Church Timothy Presbyterian Church T. Freeman Dixon Mark J. Anthony of Padus St. Mary’s College Afernoon Father O'Brien St. Peter’s Church Washington, D. C B. J. Bredley Mt. St. Alary’s College Paul White Liberty Father O'Hara Reva. Dra Mc Sweeney Tierney D. Brown P. Coad Mt. St. Mary’s College Kavensagh C. M. Maloney G. Mand Lefevre C. BM Emmite Burg Alt. St. Mary’s Seminary John G. Gon—nolly Mt. St. Mary's Seminary J. EH. Farnoz Robert J. Patterson P. B. Miller

Judge Ormond Hammond Dies After Prolonged Illness

Judge Ormond Hammond of Baltimore and Talbot County, longtime public servant and former United States treasurer, died at his son’s home after a six week battle with a spreading infection. Born November 9, 1825 in Frederick County, he rose to state positions, married the daughter of the late Rev. Luther J. Cox, and owned the Solline estate on the Choptank. He served in the constitutional convention of 1867 and held roles in the House of Delegates, State Senate, and Talbot’s Orphans Court. Survived by five sons and three daughters, funeral arrangements set for tomorrow with interment in Talbot County.

Ormond Hammond United States Baltimore West Hefsmachinet Samuel T. Earle William Oxler Louis McLane T'ffisny Talbot County Judge Hammond Frederick County Luther J. Cox House of Delegates State Senate Orphans’ Court Talbott County Cleve Saadard Ormond Hammond Jr Maryland Ice and Cold Storage Company Howard Hammond Herbert Hammond Hoffman Street Linden Avenue Francia E. Hammond Percy Hammond

Directors Elected for Mt Olivet Cemetery and Local Firms

Frederick and O Possumtwn Turnpike Company reappoints directors Dr Farfax Schley John Motter Joseph Rodkey Alexander Brengle and Charles Cronteo. Mutual Insurance Company slate includes James Mesherry Charles Train Joseph Miler James Houck Samuel Duntrow Milton Urner David Winebrener James Walker John Eisenhauer A C McCardell Dr D F McKinney George Dean. Mt Olivet Cemetery directors Chas W Rose L M Nixdorf Wm S Miller L Chagan A McCardell Jacob Tyson Ewr Reichelberger A H Hunt Thos E Pope Arthur Potts. Franklin Saving Bank directors Augustine Leary Brengle J J Din Thomas Pope Edward McSherry John Eisenhauer James Houck Clayton Keedy. Frederick and Emmitsburg Turnpike directors T E B Miller G W Muller G Houck John Roekey J E Roelkey O N Hammarker C F Snook J R Brawner J C Cronise.

Frederick and O'Possumtown Reichelberger A. H. Hunt Thos E Pope Arther Potts Franklin Q BANK Augustine D. Wu’ Leary Alexsnder Brengie J. J. Din Thomas E Pope Edward G. McSherry John Eisenbauer James Houck Clayton O. Keedy Emmitsborg Turntiee T. EB. R. Miller G. W. Muler G. Houck John Roekey Jor. E Roelkey O. N. Hammarker C. F. Snook J. R. Brawner J.C Cronise

Festive May Calendar Features Church and College Events

May promises a flurry of gatherings across Frederick with receptions at the Woman's College parlor and diverse events from the Mite Society to elocution by Professor Ford. May 10 hosts Miss Rachel Berard’s company for three weeks of theatricals, while May 27 Ascension Day marks Sunday School activities.

Mite -Society of the Reformed Church Woman’s College Young Men’s Christian Association Ford Misa Rachel Berard Episcopal Church All Saints’ Church Women’s College Sunday School of the Reformed Church St. Mary’s Chapter All Saints’ Guild Hospital Association Ladies’ Auxiliary

Woman's College notes recall rainy recital triumph

Despite Saturday night rain the Woman's College student recital drew an interested audience. Misses Naomi Gring, Helen Stauffer, Rosa Birely and Ruth Bartholomew from the advanced music department performed vocal and instrumental numbers with credit. A reception will follow for the Mite and Sewing Societies of the Reform ed Church at the college this evening.

Woman’s College Naomi Gring Helen Stauffer Rosa Birely Ruth Bartholomew The Reformed Church Women’s College

A Welcome Rain Over Rural Roads and Crops

A Saturday rain proved timely for farmers and gardeners as grazing crops and vegetables received ample watering. Soils loosened and growth was stimulated while prior rough roads improved briefly after the downpour, easing travel for a time.

Clover Leaf Weevil Threatens Maryland Clover Fields

State Entomologist W G Johnson reports a recurring clover leaf weevil outbreak in Maryland this spring. A fungal disease Empusa epizoa destroys larvae, with spore spread from infected insects, offering a natural control and a probable save of Maryland’s clover crop.

Maryland W. G. Johnson Afr BH. O. Devries State Grange Howard County Thio Johnson Devries Professor Johnson Leviies France Agricultural College and Experiment Station Montgomery County Leest

St Mary's versus Frederick nine halted by rain

BASE BALL. The game between St Mary's and the Frederick picked nine was stopped by rain in the second inning. Each side scored once in the first. Torrential rain fell during the College innings and a slippery wet ball, with Benson having little control, led to nine runs by the Frederick squad before stoppage.

St. Mary’s Frederick Benson

Ladies Aid Society Holds Regular Meeting in April

County correspondence notes the Ladies Aid Society gathering last Sunday evening April 25 at 7 o clock with hymn singing scripture reading minutes read and various recitations duets solos and a collection. Mr and Mrs Barney L Zimmerman moved into a new house near the church. Mrs Jasper Shaffer and children visited Mrs D M Whipp family. Miss Katie Remaberg visited Eula and Florence Whipp. Mrs J Nealon Whipp and sons John and Charles visited Mrs Samuel Whipp. Latra Wade Rice of Baltimore gave a missions lecture at the Lutheran church on April 28. Washington reports tariff bill surplus to be unloaded on the country.

Mises Eula Florence Whipp J. Nealon Whipp John Charles Thorsday Samuel Whipp Latra Wade Rice Baltimore

Went West Four Men Leave Town for Missouri

Four young men from Johnsville Calvin Baker Edward Rickets Edward Bregh ner and Carence Diehl left Tuesday for Missouri and have not been heard from since. Their destination market is unclear but the note mentions the Electric Road project and a switch from F. and M. tracks near the mountain summit. Marriage licenses were granted to Lewis Thomas Henry Jones and Nettie Murdock both of the city.

Johnsville Calvin Baker Edward Rickets Edward Breghner Carence Diehl Alice Missouri Lewis Thomas Henry Jones Nettie Murdock

Petition for morning and evening trains to Baltimore

A petition circulated in Taney town appeals to A W Moze superintendent of the Frederick Division P RR for daily morning and evening connections with the Western Storyland Railroad. The aim is to allow passengers along the line to travel to Baltimore in the morning and return in the evening.

Taneytown A. W. Moze Frederick

The Beat Way to Grow Ad Copy Advice

Napoleon said the army that rests is beaten. The article argues growth through newspaper advertising as the best path for business success. It suggests targeting a specific locality and urges readers to request Hood's Barapiaptila with a claim of unmatched merit and cures.

Napoleon

Budget of Bright Local and General Items

Brief items cover advertising timing delightful weather and a bone ball magnate. Notes on wheat prices, honesty, water-supply work, global marriages, peach shipments, governor clemency, and social quips. Mentions taxes, streetcars, teachers pay, grain ships, Vienna organ grinders, and local nominations.

King of Diamonds Mercury Caroline County Wasfrat

Marriages in Mount Pleasant and Littlestown

Marriages recorded in April include William Daywalt of Hamiltonban to Stella Glass of Emmitsburg and Florence D. Smith, linked to Zantz in Littlestown. Community notices mention meat sacks and a push for Peerlean Paper Meat Sacks, plus local business updates on new houses and carpet store stock and prices.

Day Walt—Glass Mount Pleasant Township Hey. D. O. Byler William Daywalt Hamiltonban Township Stella Glass Emumiteborg Zantz—Smith Littlestown Rev W. C. Wire Whendle E. B. Zantz Florence D. Smith Thurocot

Summer Nightwear Offer From Pine Gorge

A rustic ad notes light cambric gowns and two pairs of tan silk specials from Pine Gorge. Shoppers are urged to inspect items as a way to save money, promising cool comfort for hot evenings.

Joan Hennricrson Noted in City Trade Report

An obscure trade note cites Joan Hennricrson linked to P.B.-WEERL and THE BEST MON EY PGHASA KNOWN TO IHS TEADE-3IOMBI BING NEW, indicating a local business record or announcement. Further details remain unclear due to OCR errors.

P.b.—Weerl IHS Teade

Death notices from Middletown area obituaries

The column reports multiple deaths: Chay Edward Sturgis of Murphysborough aged about 60, formerly with U S Marines and Mobile and Ohio Railroad. Eva Mann, wife of John Mann from near Middletown, aged about 23 with a 10 month old child. Jennie Irene Ecker of Woodsboro aged 28 years 7 months 11 days. Mrs Sophie Ot widow of Isae Eliott aged about 85. Interments in local cemeteries. funeral arrangements pending or noted by J. W. Kolb.

Chas Sturgis Chay Edward Sturgis Flavius Sturgis Murphysborough Lil Mr. Sturgis U. S. Marios Service Tlinois Mobile & Ohio Railroad Ele Ig Frederick Wr. Sturgis BY. Mann Middletown Washington City Eva Mann John Mann L. A. Mann Mercersburg Stann Woodsboro Jennie Irene Ecker Beiver Dam German Baptist Cemetery J.J. Kolb J. W. Kolb Double Pipe Creek Sophis Ot Isse Eliott Haugh’s Church Patterson

Advertised Letters at Frederick City Postoffice May 1 1897

The following lists of advertised letters remain at the Frederick City postoffice for May 1 1897. To obtain these letters, applicants must call for advertised letters. if unclaimed within two weeks they go to the dead letter office. Gentleman list includes Brosius Kent Rice & Co. Saua ders Swearing Briefey Thomas. Lady list includes Dorset Florence Harner Hartzard Hartzard Mayer Miller Ramsburs Exmtzabn and others.

Frederick City

Singer Manufacturing Co at 73 N Market Street

Local notice places The Singer Manufacturing Company at 73 North Market Street opposite City Hall.

the Singer Manufacturing CompAny N. Market Street City Hall

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