Local Notes and Weather At Thurmont and Surrounding Areas
Thurmonds new board of corporation officers orders surveys and road regrading. R H Bowman named postmaster at Hyattstown Montgomery county replacing Zeigler. John W Biser of Frederick granted pension increase. An equinox Mercury mischief brings clouds and possible sleet then warmer weather and storms. Walkersville brick yard restarts. Clapp & Company foresee higher wheat prices, bottom reached. A lightning strike near Z T Cromwell’s stable uproots a tree. Thurmont hosts eight churches five schoolhouses and no saloon. Cretin's Emmitsburg distillery to suspend summer ops. Smallpox reported in Baltimore. early potatoes rotted. 10 percent World’s Fair dividend planned. $400,000 remaining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thurmonds
J. H. Freeze
Thurmont Clarion
Walkersville
Clapp & Company
Thunmont
Cretin
Emmitsburg Distric
House of Correction
J. J. Moore
Lewis Koester
Albert Baker
Baltimore
Literary Society Meetings and Exposition Note
The Lesbian Literary Society of the Woman's College and the Philomathesn Literary Society hold their weekly meetings this evening in Kemp Hall at 7 30. The World’s Columbian Exposition will showcase improvements in the mechanical arts and medicinal progress, with physicians praising Syrup of Figs as a leading laxative.
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Lesbian Literary Society
Woman's College
Philomathesn Literary Society
Kemp Hall
Ascension Day Anniversary Service at Reformed Church
The thirtieth Ascension Day anniversary of the Reformed Sunday school drew a large crowd with floral chancel decorations, a pinecrest altar, and a ladder of flowers symbolizing faith. Rev. Eschbach led, honoring past leaders and announcing offerings for disabled ministers and widows. memorials marked those lost to death. After the service, many floral emblems were laid at Mt. Olivet for deceased school members.
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Reformed Church
Reformed Sunday School
Prof. Smith
Messrs. Wallis and Wilcoxen
Bute
Cormet
Areil Connor
Walkersville
M. Hench
E.R. Eschbsch
Zacharias
Jonathan Helfenstein
Honor Edmunds
Bertha Kreh
Rosa Birely
Eschbach
Helen Stauffer
J. A. Steiner
Schley
Mt. Olivet
Maryland Classis of the Synod of the Potomac Meet in May
The Maryland Classis of the Synod of the Potomac will meet May 16 at the Reformed Church in Silver Spring Carroll county. Rev. J G Moss pastors the church with Rev A T G Apple as president and Rev E R Catrick as secretary. The classis covers churches in Maryland and the District of Columbia, comprising 89 ministers and 7,297 members. It operates 56 Sunday schools and reported benevolent gifts of 10,212 with church expenses totaling 44,365. noted as one of the largest in the Reformed Church for its activity and extension efforts.
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Maryland
Synod of the Potomac Wii
Reformed Church
Silver Hun
Carroll County
J. G. Moss
A. T.G. Apple
Washington
E.R. Catrick
Woodberry
District of Columbia
Eiweea
Prophecy by Rev J T Shelton on labor strife foretelling unrest
In a Little Rock sermon Rev J T Shelton warned laboring men to expect continued unrest and growing conflict through 1899. He claimed to have predicted shifts in labor rights as early as 1895 96 and again in 1890, asserting a ferment of opposing thoughts and impending upheaval.
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J. T. Shelton
Little Rock
Arkansas
Scott St., Christian Church
Tariff Reform Meeting Excursion Train Planned
Dr Lloyd T Macgill Jr chairman of the Tariff Reform Association arranges an excursion train from this city to Baltimore on Monday for the tariff reform meeting there about 200 members expected to attend with the Biyersville Band. Speakers from counties include Mr William P Maulsby Jr for Frederick Philip D Laird for Montgomery and J Clarence Lane for Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd T. Macgill, Jr
The
Tariff Reform Association
Baltimore
Biyersville
Wm. P. Maulsby, Jr
Frederick County
Philip D. Laird
Montgomery County
J. Clarence Lane
Washington County
Stevenson Archer Case Update Asks Pardon Hearing May 9
Stevenson Archer's term ends September Sith but officials expect early release. Governor Brown has set May 9 for review of Axth ex's friends seeking a pardon. Archer appears in reasonable health, yet not robust, according to Warden Weytler.
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Stevenson Archer
Brown
Axthex
Archer
Weytler
Abort Blossoms Sparsely Reported Damage
Conflicting cisims describe the sp ple bad and blossom condition with some saying they are uninjured while others report near total destruction. Likely both claims are inaccurate.
Salvation Army meeting and fund drive schedule
Adjutant Dunham will head the Salvation Army forces to fund a Saturday drive and an apparent Sunday event. The message lists times and meeting details but is partially garbled.
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Zire
Dunham
Salvation Army
Linzanore Church Picnic Set for Whit Monday at Waitebill
The Linzanore Methodist Episcopal Church announces its annual picnic to be held in Waitebill's grove near Onionville on Whit Monday. A brass band and several prominent speakers are expected to attend.
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Linzanore Methodist Episcopal Church
Waitebill's Grove
Onionville
Thieves at Thurmont Target Local Properties
Over ten days Thurmont sees three robbery attempts on John Root and Sona’s canning, D. R. Rouzer’s store room, and W. M. Liz’s granary and henhouse. Hood’s Sarsaparilla advertised as a cure.
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Thurmont
John Root
Sona
Canning Rouse
D. R. Rouzer
W. M. Liz
Correction of omission seals act on special juries
An error in the signing of a legislative act was corrected in Annapolis. President John Walter Smith of the Senate had omitted his signature on the special jury act due to haste. Officials including Speaker Preston and Governor met to certify the act with all required signatures. The law changes pleading practice to allow a special verdict on material facts if requested, potentially overriding a general verdict when inconsistent.
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John Walter Smith
Senate
Vic. Smith
Preston
House
Smith
McSherry
Annapollo
Italian marble monument for Rev. Ferguson grave
The Liberty Banner reports the Shart purchase of a six foot high Italian marble monument for Rev. 8. T. Ferguson at Fairmount cemetery. Costing $55, paid by subscriber contributions, the stone will be placed before Decoration Day and was funded by local donors.
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Liberty Banner
8. T. Ferguson
Fairmount Cemetery
B. F. Hammaker
Maryland Board of Medical Examiners Spring Test Opens
The Maryland board of medical examiners began the spring physicians examination at the Atheneum Building in Baltimore. Sixty five recent medical graduates including one woman and one colored man take exams in obstetrics gynecology anatomy and physiology. Examinations continue today and tomorrow with results due about ten days. President Dr James Bordley of Centreville and Secretary Dr W A Lockwood of Baltimore lead the board along with Dr J L Ingalls Dr J McPherson Scott Dr F B Smith Dr W F Hines and Dr W Wiley from various cities.
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Maryland Board of Medical Examiners
Athenum
Saratoga and
St. Fault Streets
Baltimore
Tadiay Snd
James Bordley
Centreville
W. &. Lockwood
J. L Ingalls
J. McPherson Scott
Higerstown
F. B. Smith
Frederick
W.F. Iines
Chestertown
W. Weiley
Cumberland
Choral Society Organized at Woman's College
A well attended meeting of the Choral Society elected officers to serve until September. Dr. Chas. W. Homan president Prof. J.H. Apple secretary J. W. L. Carty treasurer Prof. George Ed. Smith director A committee on admission of members was formed and rules submitted. No active work now. aim to set a firm basis so rehearsals can start in the fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's College
Chas. W. Homan
J.H. Apple
J. W.L. Carty
George Ed. Smith
Egg Curiosities Reported by Mrs Smith
Last Friday Mrs F O Smith sent to our office two genuine egg curiosities from her hen nests per the Liberty Banner. One egg is gourd shaped with a hard shell and crooked neck and a soft elastic medial end. The other is large and natural aside from a dent on one side and at the shell end. Such eggs are rare and not laid by every hen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. O. Smith
Liberty Banner
Cigarette License Law to be Tested in Baltimore Case
The cigarette license law passed in 1890 faces a challenge over a title-body discrepancy. The suit, pending in the Baltimore Criminal Court, argues the title amends article 56 while section one amends article 54. Attorney General Poe and State's Attorney Kerr will defend the law’s validity.
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Baltimore
Poe
Kerr
Suit for Insurance Involving Life Policy Claim
Emma J. Clingan filed suit in Washington against National Life and Maturity Insurance Company seeking 3000 dollars for a life policy on George F. Clingan of Frederic. The policy with Columbia Mutual Life Association was taken out in 1883 and payments were made to the defendant after the association’s succession.
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Brrs
Emma J. Clingan
Washington
National Life and Maturity Insurance Company
George F. Clingan
Frederic
Columbia Mutual Life Association
Clingan
Tailor-Made Spring Costumes Highlight Trimmed Styles
The article describes chic tailor-made spring costumes in light colors with dot accents. It notes back facings and trimmings, complemented by vests of Newmarket in black satin or moire, ironed and stiffened with fancy buttons or filigree metal.
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Newmarket
Frederick visitor bets on local reel race winner
Howard Rice of Frederick praises the Frederick Siemens company and its link to the upcoming city parade contest. He predicts a local firm will win first prize in the reel race next month.
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Hegerstown
Howard Rice
Frederick
Frederick Siemen
Gun Club Plans Public Shoot After Practice Near Bic- Deritts
Members of the Frederick Gun Club held a practice session yesterday afternoon at Bic-Deritts nearby. The club is arranging a public shoot on Whit-Monday, inviting the local community to attend.
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the Gun Club
Prederick
Fear Estate Transfers In Freder ick County
John Gardner and Susan his wife transfer real estate in Frederick County to Samuel L Crone for $700. L Cook Moberly and others transfer four acres to Samuel for 18 910 parcels of land.
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John Gardner
Susan
Samuel L. Crone
Frederick County
Cook Moberly
Samuel Beoee
Belair Town Election Reported. Various Local Items
News of the state notes Belair to hold a town election on Monday and Chesapeake Beach electing town officers. It records deaths including Mrs. Margaret Ennis and Alfred Pinchin of Snow Hill, and O D Collins who fell dead at Snow Hill. It mentions the Queen Annes County teachers institute at Centreville and a five day session for Mine Foreman Roberts of the Union Mine near Frostburg. It also covers a conviction in Annapolis for criminal assault, a strangling death in Allegany County, a pardoning by Governor Brown, a railroad consultation in Hagerstown, a house fire at Cecil county, and rail presidents visiting Hagerstown over terminal facilities for a new line.
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Belair
Ascension Church
Westminster
Naval Cadets
Chip Monaregabela
Annapolis
GC. W. Wilson
Fankstown
Washington County
Margaret Ennis
Alfred Pinchin
Snow Hill
Chesapeake Beach
Calvert County
Tad
O.D. Collins
Queen Annes County
Centreville
Teachers’ Association
Roberts
Union
Frostburg
James Allen
Prince Georges County
Julian Sibley
Allegany County
Pleasant Hunter
Baltimore County
Brown
George L. Austin
W. T. Phillips
Cambridge
Hagerstown
Cumberland Valley
Baltimore and Cumberland Roads
Patrick Sullivan
Iron Bill Station
Cecil County
Mrr
Sullivan
Davia
West Virginia Central Railroad
Kennedy
Cumberland Valley Railroad
Hageratown
Baltimore and Cumberland
Social news from Court street and local celebrations
Dr and Mrs Wm Crawford Johnson hosted friends at their Court street home. Miss Nannie Johnson gave a dinner for Lizzie Wolfe and Mrs. Charles W Ross Jr. May Ball attendees included Howard Norris Thomas Baumgartner Harry Lochner Isaac Wineberg Binnie Baumgartner Margaret Ragan and Daisy Sparrow. Miss Clara Wineberg held a pound birthday party with dancing and games. Mr and Mrs George W Brengle celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary at home with friends and gifts. Mr Brengle is noted as a guardian of the peace in Frederick.
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Crawford Johnson
Court Street
Nannie Marshall Johnson
George Johnson
Lizzie Wolfe
Charles W. Ross, Jr
Howard Norris
Thomas Baumgartner
Harry Lochner
Isaac Wineberg
Binnie Baumgarttner
Margaret Ragan
Daisy Sparrow
Alty
Harper's Ferry
Violet Club
Clara Wineberg
Samuel Wineberg
North Market Street
Pound
George W. Brengie
Ms. Brengle
Mr. Brengle
Frederick
Lawful penalties in police court action
Charles E. Haines is taken to the House of Correction for six months by Officer Getzbaugh after a police justice sentence. A cattle drove is impounded by Officer Brengle until the owner pays fines for release. Carolne Johnson is committed to Bonteyne for hard labor as a vagrant under liquor influence, taken there by Constable Biller. Wr. Eckstein is appointed Police Justice for two years, having qualified yesterday.
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Charles E. Haines
House of Correction
Getzbaugh
Brengle
Carolne Johnson
Bonteyne
Biller
Wr. Eckstein
Po- Hce
Boone Stonebraker Wedding Quiet in Buckeystowg County
Bliss Hetharine Boone daughter of Dr Jerningham Boone and William Stonebraker a Brownsville farmer were quietly married Monday at St Ignatius Church by Rev Fr Gainey. The witnesses were close friends and relatives and the couple will reside at the groom's country place. The bride is well known locally for her accomplishments. Riding to Washington on Rambler bicycles, John David and Wilson Besie sons of Rev Dr Beale left for a day trip and plan to return tonight.
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Boone—Stonedraker
Bliss Hetharine Boone
Jerningham Boone
Buckeystowg
This County
Wm. Stonebraker
Brownsville
Washington County
St Ignetius’ Church
Gaiiney
Frederick
Weehington
RsmbDiers
Messrs
John, David and
Wilson Besie
Beale
Prbyterian
Washington
Purity Lodge Elects Officers for New Quarter
Purity Lodge I O G T No 248 held a meeting to start a new quarter. Retiring officers’ reports showed the lodge in fine condition. Installations: C Ti. Mies Bita Brust. T Miss Janie Staley. Clarence Z Main, secretary. David S Rice, assistant secretary. B E W Storm, financial secretary. G Howard King, treasurer. G Warr ing Tyson, marshal. Frank Lumen, deputy marshal. Miss Matikin A Betfeld, guard. Miss Gertrude Cronenburg, sentinel. J J Bilelfeld, plot. Delegates to the District Lodge at New Market on May Stih: Misses Janie Staley and Matilds Bleifeld. alternates Miss Etta Brust and Jacob Engelbrecht.
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Purity Lodge
C. Ti
Mies Bita Brust
Janie Staley
Clarence Z. Main
David S. Rice
B. E. W. Storm
G. Howard King
Tressurer
G. Warring Tyson
Frank Lumen
Matikin A. Betifeld
Gertrude Cronenburg
Sentinel
J. J. Bilelfeld
Jacob L. Engelbrecht
New Market
Stih
Matilds
Death notices from 1894 include Moser and Elmore tributes
The pages report Mary Moser of Thermont passing April 25 1894 at age 72 and a half, survived by husband Henry and children, with funeral services held April 27 in Thurmont led by Rev W L Martins and Rev J L Wilbide. Also noted are the death of Mrs Herbert Elmore in West Washington DC after peritonitis, and the obituary of Rev Father Nordmeyer of Saint John the Baptist Church in Rengel Mo born 1838 in Salz Bergen, Hanover, who died April 10.
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Johnn Pallldelphia
Samuel D
Paw Par
W. Va
Ufe
United Brethren Church
Thurmont
W. L. Alartin
J. L. Wilbide
MHS
Elmore
Herbert Elmore
Washington
D. C
Frederick
Nordmyer
Father Nordmeyer
Saint John the
Duet Planned at St John’s Church and Sunday Services Listed
Rews of the Churches note a duet by Miss Blanche Shriner and John Tehan Brosius at St John’s Catholic Church during Sunday Vesper. Regular services at St James Lutheran Chapel Sunday at 10 15 and 7 30 p m with Dr Hassxar’s evening discourse The Model Pastor In the Pulpit. Rev Dr Hasskari to preach at Montevue Hospital Sunday 1 p m and Pleasant Hill Chapel 230 p m. The Reformed Theological Seminary anniversary at Lancaster Pa starts Sunday and runs several days. Alumni Association banquet Thursday with Rev E R Eschbach delivering an address. Jacques de Molsy Commandery Knights Templar attended All Saints Episcopal church service yesterday afternoon. Rev Osborne Ingle led service and spoke on Ascension Day and Knights’ order. Commandery in full uniform with banner, escorted by United drum corps.
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Blanche Shriner
John Tehan Brosius
St. John's Catholic
St. James Lutheran Chapel
Hassxar
Hasskari
Montevue Hospital
Jacques de Molsy
Knights ‘Templar
All Saints Episcopal Church
Osborne Ingle
Order of Knights
United Drum Corps
The Fastest Mile Ever Ridden Rambler Ad
The fastest mile ever ridden was on 4 Rambler bicycle with a time of 1.51. The ad boasts unmatched lightness speed and durability and encourages buying two Rambler bicycles for the beet price. W. T. Delaplaine offers cheaper machines as well.
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W. T. Delaplaine
Work Progressing on South Park Wills Property
Elroy Roelkey, the contractor filling and grading the South Park Wills Company property, reports splendid progress. In a short time the tract’s appearance has changed greatly as work continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elroy Roelkey
South Park Wills Company
Local Citizens Ailing in Hagerstown
Mr Henry Lorentz is sick and Mr Jacob Tyson has been ailing but came downstairs. Wille Socks remains bedridden at his Hagerstown home with a severe illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Lorentz
Jacob B. Tyson
Wille Socks
Hagerstown
Ladies Auxiliary to Meet for GC A Reception Arrangements
Notice invites members to a Saturday evening meeting at 3 30 to finalize plans for the 21 GC A reception. Mrs A L Esder serves as president and requests full attendance. Also advertised is the Brewery location offering beer and liquor, with Kohn's back beer on draught starting this Saturday and continuing through the season, and orderly conduct urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aeximiary
A. L. Esder
Kohn
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Franks
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Persia
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Staab
A. L. Bader
T. A. Rice
K. Johnson
J.B. Powell
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Wilkesbarre
Chas. Seckelmen
St Frederick
Pape
Hood
Rev. Ferguson
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Rock & Neidig
Paterna
Seyeer
Omar Lacy
Brussels
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Market Ee
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