Confederate Decoration Day Observed in Shepherdstown
A brief roundup notes upcoming meetings and events in Shepherdstown. The Key Monument Association plans a regular meeting tomorrow evening. General H. Epd Douglas was invited to speak on Confederate Decoration Day January, Col. Wm. McDonald to deliver an address. Joseph Cocking’s brother reports clues toward arrests. Electric light bugs are scarce. About seventy double corn planters have sold around Shepherdstown. Confederate Decoration Day will be observed Saturday June 6. Crushed stone ballast has been laid at the depot. Wateria is now in broom. The Alumnae Association of the P. F. Seminary meets this evening at the Woman’s College at 7:80.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Key Monument Association
Epd Douglas
Shepherdstown
D.y. Janes
Wm. McDonald
Berryville
Joseph Cocking
Wiateria
Broom
P. F. Seminary
Woman’s College
Personal visit notes from Emmitsburg and Baltimore
PURELY PERSONAL. Mrs William Sellers and children of Emmitaburg visit sister Miss Helen J Howe of the Samuel Ready school Baltimore. Judge Joseph Bosington and family visit Reverend William Simonton Emmitsburg. Dr T Simonton from Pittsburg visits his parents. E L Miller Inter-State Telephone manager returns home from Farmington NC for a few days. Margarets Webb, daughter of Rev Osborne Ingle, moves from left to rectory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Sellers
Emmitaburg
Misa Helen J. Howe
Samuel Ready School
Baltimore
Rowe
Joseph Bosington
Pittsburg
Wiliam Simonton
D. D
Emmitsburg
E. L. Miller
Inter-State Telephone and Telegraph Company
Famington
N.C
Dille Mills Margarets Webb
Osborne Ingle
Faom
Property transfers and local notes from the area
A series of land transfer deeds are listed with buyers, sellers, acreages, and prices including multiple parcels in Frederick county and nearby areas. Local items include a farmer trapping a ground hog near Sport Springs road and a note on Police Justice Eckstein’s term ending. A curious egg exhibit and medical remedies payment appear among diverse items.
Religious Services Attendances and Notices Across Churches
A summary of Sunday services across many churches. Rev Ingle spoke at St Albans Episcopal with sermons on martyrdom and church continuity. Methodist and Presbyterian congregations held Holy Communion and sermons from Old and New Testament texts. Epworth League meetings, Sunday schools, and church society gatherings were announced. Catholic and Lutheran services included Masses and sermons. A Midlands conference schedule outlined sessions and topics for May in Brunswick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berpiog
al Sainis’ Episcopal Church
de Bboree Ingle
Church of England
Ingle
Bundsy School
China Mission Society
Methodist Episcopal Church
W.S. McKenney
Epworth League
J. H. Wibbe
Trinity Methodist Church
South
Evangelical Reformed Church
Eschbach
St. James
C. W. Stinespring
United Brethren Church
Christ
Emmaus
Wm. Pickett
Spalversary Opera Night With Noted Performers
The Cry Opera House hosts a gala Thursday with ushers including Thomas Caspille and Raymond Foot to manage a large crowd. Prominent artists such as Viedus Bader Lee Hasshew and Charles Reefer join the program with trombone, clarinet, bass viol, traps, and piano. The event promises a rare musical and intellectual treat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spalversary
Cry Opera House
Meera Taomas Caspille
Evard Eepnes
Reymond Foot
Wil Dyer
Edward Aller
Tobe Green
Willan Zimmerman
C. 4. Gison
G.L. Reenar
Viedus
B. J. Bader
Lee Hasshew
Charlee Reefer
Albert Hargas
Cotes
Rivers EL Waote
J. d S. Biser
Eler Waltmar
Clarionet
Charles Wertheimer
Bess Vial
Albert Schroeder
Traps
Vilatos Moberly
Piacist
Howard King
Tals
Rightiest Birthday Honoring Mrs George Markell
The eightieth birthday of Mrs. George Markell was celebrated at the Markell home on West Patrick Street Frederick. Family and close friends gathered for an intimate reunion with children and grandchildren present. A large parlor festooned with flowers hosted a formal dinner around two oclock as relatives offered warm wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowie Markell
J. D. Byerly
Mine Manis Byerly
Chas. Byerly
J. D. Detrick
Mabss Detrick
Sophie Detrick
Beltimore
J. C. Walker
Misa Haille Walker
Miss Bottle Markell
Elections restructure Franklin Savings and local boards
Bank directors elected Augustine D. Leary Herry Ferry Alexander Brengle J J Dill Thomas FE Pope John Eisenbauer Edward C McSherry James Houck to serve the ensuing term. Mutual Insurance Frederick County selects James McSherry Charles E Trail Joseph G Miller James Houck Samuel Darrow Milton G Urper David C Wine brewer Jac E Walker John Eisenhauer Jno D Hendrickson Dr D F McKinney A C McCardell for the coming term. Turnpike and cemetery boards appoint officers and directors including John C Mottar Dr Fairfax Schley Charles Cronke Alex Brongle Joseph E Roelkey George W Miller T E R Miller John Roelkey J C Cronine F W Hammsker J B Brawner Charles F Snook and Chas W Ross among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Savings Bank
Augutine D.leary
Herry Ferry
Alexander Brengle
J. J. Dill
Thomas FE. Pope
John Eisenbauer
Edward C. McSherry
James Houck
Mutual Insurance Company
Frederick County
James McSherry
Charles E. Trail
Joseph G. Miller
Joseph E.roelkey
Master
Crontce
Breagle
Frederick and
Emmitsburg
Charles F. Snook
Mount Olivet Cemetery
Chas. W. Ross
LBM
Nixdorf
Wm. G. Miller
Clingan
A. C. McCardell
Jacob B. Tyson
Eichelberger
A. H. Hont
Thos. E. Pope
Arthur Potts
Letter clarifies Barbara Fritchie's sideboard controversy
Mrs John Ritche replies to Baltimore American notes misquotation about Barbara Fritchie sideboard. She disputes a controversy claim and explains familial connections, origin of the piece, and that the sideboard came from Barbara Fritchie's house. She emphasizes pride in the piece and its associations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Fritchie
Fater
Funeral for Mr. Jacob Anecht Held at Luenerag Church
Funeral services were held yesterday at 10 o'clock for Mr. Jacob Anecht. The ceremony took place at the Luenerag Church with H Burke officiating. Burial followed at Mount Osler. Pallbearers included J. W. Carsy, James Carsy, George Specht, William Specht, J. D. Myers, Ernest Michael, and F. Bebroeder was the funeral director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Anecht
Yreterdey
Beteleer
Luenerag
Si Donb's
Her
H Burke
Mount Osler
J. W
James Carsy
George
William Specht
J. D. Myers
Ernest Michael
F. Bebroeder
Burned agent and governor incident at East Church street
An American Light and Heat Company agent suffered severe facial burns after a gas explosion at the gas works on East Church street while testing equipment. Governor and staff were nearby. a bystander sparked a flame that ignited free gas, but a bucket of water quickly quenched the blaze. Dr. J. J. McCurdy treated the injured man, who is improving. Also noted is the oyster season ending with fair prices and plans for next year's stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. &. Bucks
American Light and Heat Company
Wao
Frederick
Best Company
East Church Street
Bucks
Mear
George Schell
Binks
Blake
Schel
Ir J. McCurdy
Blinks
Dr. McCardy
City Hotel
Maryland and national uniformity commission appointments
The Maryland commission for legislative uniformity includes George R. Galther Jr, Milton G. Urner, and Stevenson A. Williams, cooperating with other states in a nationwide movement. John Hinkley notes the effort began five years ago, led by Albert B. Henschel who also helps New York's commission. Memorial Day prep in Emmitsburg includes Col Theodore F. Lang as orator, with invited veterans groups and local bands providing music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowndes
George R. Galther
Baltimore
Milton G. Urner
Frederick
Stevenson A. Williams
Belair
John Hinkley
American Bar Association
Albert 2. Henschel
New York
Maryland
Painful accident at Westminister stable injures Mamie Babylon
Mamie Babylon youngest daughter of merchant Mort Babylon of Westminster suffered a severe tongue injury after falling from a stable loft on her father's premises. Drs Wells and Newman provided secondary surgical care. A troubling mix of local notices follows about an arrest, old coins, a mill fire, a creek accident, relics from the war, a postmaster appointment, and a medicinal claim by Hood's Sarsaparilla.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamie
Mort Babylon
Westminster
Seconsary
Drs
The Brewery Fire Devastates Plant and Dwellings
Fire at the Brewery reduced the plant and homes to a total wreck after rain cooled embers. Losses include a watch and chain worth seventy five dollars and three revolvers taken during the blaze. Insurance coverage totals about nineteen thousand dollars across multiple companies, with investigators due to determine the cause and extent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edarty
Edarty Avend the Destruction of the Dwellay and Plest, Mr. Erbossec
Teo
Barcing
Kahnslo
Royal Insurance Company
London
England
Ernest Helfonatoto
Phwalx Company
Hartford
Phalls Company
Brooklyn
F.G. Thomas
The
Fire Association
Philelphia
Ernest Gelfenskis
Sha Brewery
Weat Cheater Company
Ofew York
Helfenateln
Fireman's Food
California
Buckeye State Mateal Company
Ohio
Orient Company
Battford
H. Eckstein
Advertised Letters and Local Notices May 6 1886
List of remaining advertised letters with calls to applicants from Frederick Chypooner dated May 6 1886. Also notes on Myrt Modern Magic house relocation near Mt St Mary’s and Emmitsburg. A D O’Leary returning to Franklin Savings Bank. Dr E G McSherry and friends greeting him. invitation for Col Geo W F Vernon to deliver memorial address at Berkeley Springs on Decoration Day. wartime comrades mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gesteemen
B. T. Crum
Lewis
Grouse
Daniel J. Darrow
John OH Co
Edward T Bion
Winchester
H. Boyer
Waapoban
Katie Shorty
Elizabeth Smith
Margaret Waccobe
A. D. O'Leary
Franklin Savings Bank
E. G. McSherry
O'Leary
Concert Tonight by Professor Bows Phonograph Arrives
The Phonograph arrives this morning for a one night concert featuring the Woman's College Giee Club and Arion Hextette. After the performance it will be reproduced immediately for attendees. Reserved seating is available at Yeakie's with tickets priced for this rare event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bows
Woman’s College Giee Club
Arion Hextette
Yeakie's
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the Daily News
Sammagros
D. C
Dool
G. C. Carty
Oln Hendrickson
Reason'a Delleseles
Doll’s
George W. Toberly
Otho E. Toberly
Geo. W. Toberly
Anna R. Carr
Daniel 4
Wingerd
G. Mead Patterson
Albers M. Patterson
Mead Patterson
Minnie G. Patterson
Isaac & Annan
Walter J. Brown
Mary E Brown
George W. Manahan
Victoria A. Frazier
Geo. W. W. Frazier
Rea Eatate
Martin Harris
Hiram Grove
Sport Springs Road
Mi Eerh
Zerm Oxt
Justion Eckstein
Law
Eckstein
Jerry Barker
Whee Netcare
Necoda
Ted
Culiformis Ig Syrup Company
St. John’s Catholic Church
Father Gaffney
Father Casey
Father Gafney
Luther Kuhlman
Presbyterian Church
Beale
E. A. Broner
German Baptist Church
P. D. Fabrney
George T. Gelwicks
D. Haddle
Pennsylvania
Ferogram
Branswick
Mondey
Cu. Aspar
Rev
Bark
Desiness Sewalon
Sosa Te Rem
Patterson
Melina Aed
Eyster
P. H. Miller
Luther Rubiman
W. Bamghman
A. Hedgesham
W. Barghmas
J. U. Asper
J. Dien
Cove Oyatera
Resorts
Sis Np
Chesapeake
Bahamas
Misa Mary Willard
M. E
Bookeystown
Washington
Annie Thomas
Miss Willard
Miss Thomas
Berlin
Germany
Baldwin
Catharine Willard
Cleveland
Vassar
Arthur Post No
A.x
Emminsburg
Robert Lee Hildebrant
National Bank of Harpers Ferry
O’donnel
Aheriff
Jefferson County
W. Ye
Ossiciar
Wm. O
Old Cotns
John Henry Adams
Wii Revada
Hoods Mills
Caesapeaxe
Snd
Felice Charles Fowier
Warvis Seid
Williamsport
Pearl
Hamsh E. Hoffman
Pesk
Charles E. Menney
Hood
Gidlea
Tuemrance
Charles Ott
Mt. St. Mary's College, Emmitsburg
Geo. W. F. Vernon
George D. Summers Pont
G. 4. RK
Barkeley Bprings
Xsweaty Covta
Blackieg—Qaynn
Knat Patrick Street
Farniture
Qaynn
East Patrick St
Best & Kepler
Keeizeis
Mullinie & Eemp
Mattes
Frederick Price
Moun & Kuc
John Hendrickson
Tesphasse Cal
ILS Af
Parasil
Grand Puc Es
SION
Docelef
Joan Henonioxson
F. V. Stade
F. V. Stars
Broath Marrest
Doll Brothers
Dp Brothers
101 North Market
Raders
Ow Hicks
Badees
Liege
Dou Bauomens
MAR Peaches
Orld
Josh Cogagh
Areca
Pamsi
Bocer Paints
Egal Blanks
Frome & Aeds
Tee Roedgen
Poate
Carey
Tac
Setta Ducheen
Wassel Ricatcat
Rouse
Peryanl
Leim- Tires Phas
Neidig
A. T. Rice & Bons
A. T. Rice & Sons Funeral Directorr
Ory
James E. Walker & CO
J. BR. Walkebr & CO
P&ir
Jas. K. Warzzs & CO
Geo. H. Zimmleman
Apraddawin
Doll'b
Penang
C. D
Boem
Xiserhaure
B. Hargett
Noecresarsi
Fue Bock
the Caleber
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