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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1897
Page
3
A compilation of assorted notes and observations from rural and urban life. Items range from farming news like corn planting and peach crop outlooks to social notes on saloons, theater, and public figures. Includes remarks on graphophones, pencil sharpening, and local professional appointments.
Justice Crone of Middletown was in Frederick this morning. G W Connere of Harrisburg Pa visited Frederick on Saturday. Mrs Elizabeth Bowhan of Liberty leaves for Chestertown Md to become housekeeper for Rev J B Gill. Col J Columbus O Donnell of Petersville was in Frederick on Saturday. James W LeGore of Woodsboro also visited Frederick on Saturday. J Lee Simmons near Buckeystown spent part of Saturday in Frederick. Messrs Benjamin Rosenour and Henry Hamberger yesterday in Baltimore. Mr and Mrs Charles S Houghton and child of Baltimore, visiting Frederick, returned home today. Mrs James Brown and children and Miss Laura Getzendanner visit Mrs John Tregalllr in Grefton Vt. Mr Bradford Heard of Pittsburg, guest of his brother Wm Heard, returned home after two weeks in the city. Charles Morgan formerly with Wm H Ramsburg started traveling for Harris Filler. L L Peddingham of Marietta Ohio was in Frederick on Saturday.
Miss Wihelmina Mergardi was struck by a bicycle at the alley crossing on Best Church Street near the Gleze residence. Cherlea Tyson, son of Charles B. Tyson of the clerk's office, rode the bike and caused cuts and bruises to her face and head.
A special meeting of the Board of Aldermen will be held this evening to open bids for the erection of a building at the recelyar.
A busy Sabbath across Mary Towpler area churches. Sermons at ME Church touched on faith and prayer, while Rev Stinespring preached at DU. B and special music featured Kath Bartholomew of the Woman's College. Catholic services noted Father Casey and Fathers Moore McLaughlin O Rourke. Evensong at St Johns and St. James discussed biblical themes as Cumberland district convocation prepares in Hagerstown. Dr Edward P. Allen, Bishop-elect, visits Mt St Marys before consecration, with faculty and students presenting tokens of esteem.
Trinity Lutheran Church Taneytown was remodeled and dedicated with ceremonies. Rev M Valentine preached at dawn, Dr George T Motter announced finances, Rev F B Alien led services, and Rev O C Hoth preached at night. Organ gift by Dr Samuel Syope highlighted the $16,000 to $18,000 remodeling cost. Church built 1790. features include 90 foot tower, 1600 pound bell, opalescent windows, brick front, and oak organ.
George E Ridgely of Howard county dies of heart trouble at son in law's home near Unity aged about 73. He was a farmer and Democrat, survived by wife and several children. burial details and church ties noted. Other obituaries include Simon Diron infant death from whooping cough, Jacob Henry Shook, William Waltman, and Mrs Y M Shuey with funeral and interment details across Lewistown Keedysville and Iowa bound remains.
The Franklin Sayings Bank directors were elected this morning. A D O Leary was reelected president and James Houck to president pro tem. Wm H Nicodemus became secretary and Geo W Reiniein took the teller position. O Leary attended and was warmly greeted.
Excitement on Bentz street near the Salvation Army Barracks as two youths caused a disturbance. Officer Abrecht attempted arrest, was allegedly taunted, but kept order and took the aggressor before Magistrate Biser for drunken and disorderly conduct. A hearing is set for this evening. The Frederick County May term opened with Judge Lynch, adjourned after routine dockets and costs, resuming tomorrow at nine.
Dr Frederick M Hart sock won first prize, the $50 faculty prize, at Colombian University medical graduation in Washington DC last Thursday night. He had the highest four year average, praised as nearly perfect by the faculty, and received ovations from Marylanders including Baltimore and Frederick residents. He will become assistant resident physician at Garfield Hospital May 15, succeeding a retiring physician. Dr Barteck is connected to Capt J S Harinock.
William C. Birely trustee transfers real estate in Frederick City to Alexander Woodward for 1125 dollars. Jacob Rohrbath assignee transfers real estate in Frederick City to Margaret K. Hod for 16000 dollars. Reno Harp and Charles P. Levy sell 165 acres 1 rood 11 perches to Charles D Baker and Laura V Baker for 4249.99 dollars. Harriet A Baker transfers right of bower to Charles D and Laura Baker for 1175 dollars. James Esworthy and wife convey 13 acres 18 perches to Daniel M Devilbis2 for 150 dollars.
Dr John 8 Felton secretary of the State Board of Health returned to Baltimore from Emmitsburg where with Dr W H Beitzell head officer for Frederick county he inspected the sanitary condition of the town A consultation was held with the newly elected burgess and commissioners A complete power system and the organization of a town health board are contemplated Emmitsburg lies at the foot of the Catoctin Mountains with many natural advantages and a plentiful supply of excellent water.
Chairman Hattersley W. Talbott of the Democratic State Central Committee calls a meeting at the Carrollton Hotel in Baltimore on Wednesday June 2 to discuss party situation plans for the coming campaign and fix primary and state convention dates. Beforehand he will confer with county committeemen on county affairs and steps to prepare for fall elections.
A Frederick Maryland notice lists remaining advertised letters at the city post office dated Saturday May 1887. Recipients urged to call for letters within two weeks or they will be sent to the dead letter office. Names include T B Ab, James Douboee, Pouderszot, John J Katnes, John Saragrarass, C G Thom ae Lannd Lier, Miss Jensie Crawford, Mrs 4 K Dundrea, Mrs Edward Fosse, Miss Belle Frankie, Miss Ada Graw, Miss Annie Helgesheimer, Miss Emily Zruza, Miss Ellen Young.
The Mountaineers defeated the University 9 to 0 after a tense pitchers’ duel that left the score 6 to 5 in favor of the university in the eighth inning. Mountaineers collected 5 runs on 10 hits with 5 errors, while Untvarsky contributed 6 runs and 6 hits. Batteries Mountaineers Keats and Murphy versus University McTighe and Fields.
Charles Hauer proprietor of the Buffalo restaurant was attacked yesterday afternoon by two dogs belonging to Frank Roberts. In the scuffle his left pants leg was torn though the dogs did not bite him.
The monthly meeting of the Frederick City Hospital Association will be held tomorrow afternoon at 4 o'clock in the Carlin Honze parior.
A blighting frost swept Washington county on Saturday damaging tomato blooms and other tender vegetables. The occurrence threatens early harvests and affects local gardens and markets.
Governor Lowndes proclaims the 1896 act reforming article 39 on Fish and Fisheries becomes operative May 19. The law bans catching or killing black bass green bass rock bass pike or pickerel or wall-eyed pike between April 15 and year end except with rod and line or dip net. Violations carry up to six months in jail or a $200 fine, with circuit court duties noted for Potomac River counties.
Senator Wellington will likely nominate State Senator James Muir Sloan of Alle to be assistant treasurer at Baltimore, succeeding Judge Ormond Hammond. Sloan’s nomination may go to the Senate tomorrow after Wellington’s Baltimore visit and talks with Maryland delegation members.
Market notes say gardeners and track growers in Frederick county are expanding early vegetable cultivation. Some have sold lattoos since Christmas and expect beets cucumbers onions radiants to be market ready within two weeks. Eggs remain eight cents a dozen Butter sold Saturday morning at eighteen cents per pound with demand exceeded.
A special Maryland National Guard board is to meet in Baltimore on May 17 to examine and report on ordnance and quartermaster stores, state property leased to the guard, and items deemed unfit for service. General Thomas S. Mumford, Colonel John S. Saunders, and Captain Fred L. Mosher make up the board with Mosher as recorder.
Secretary Long replied to Annapolis citizens and firemen's committee chairman DuBois that naval exigencies require disposition of ships on June 9, 10, and 11 making the request for ships during graduation exercises and the state firemen's convention impracticable. He hopes to have the Amphitrite there instead.
Miss Lizzie Taylor, who was throat cut in Williamsport, shows considerable improvement though danger remains. Suspect Jack Lemen, detained on bail, is staying near his father's house as the investigation continues.
Frank E. Koontz of Frederick applies for a marriage license to wed C Nellie Sussard of Jefferson district.
Fragmented local items advertise Jahos Beagan in jail and a Trinity M E Church benefit with low admission, followed by sales pitches for mandolins sheet music carpet cleaning and a Buffalo advert. Deer Park health trip details tout elevation, scenery, rail access, and season tickets starting June 21 1897 with manager contact in Camden Station Baltimore.
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