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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1893
Page
3
Fragmentary notice style item lists individuals such as W. L Parsons Dr J R L Hardesty and Frank J Schroeder. The readable fragments imply an office or professional notices context with names and titles but lack clear actions or dates.
Advertisers are urged to submit copy for prompt insertion and favorable location by 5 p.m. Wednesday each week. Changes to advertisements must be submitted by noon that day.
Colonel John B. Thomas and son Charles returned home from San Francisco en route to the World's Fair. Chief Judge James McSherry is at the Court of Appeals. Mr John H Abbott and wife depart for Cincinnati and the World's Fair, planning a month away. Mrs Jacob F Moffett and family head to Washington DC for their future home. Various locals visit relatives and attend the World’s Fair, with several plans to travel to Baltimore, Hagers town, and Walkersville for social visits and duties.
The funeral of Mrs Maria Brercile was conducted at 2 PM from the Reformed Church with Rev. Eschbach and Rev. Osborne Inge officiating. Pallbearers included Henry Williems Lyreh George Markell G Jos Dell Dr Williamson and Lewis Cling. Interment followed at Mount Olivet Cemetery. C Carty was the funeral director. The late Norman B Clabaugh died at his West All Saints home and funeral services are set for tomorrow at 4 PM.
A Maryland court case concerns a mandamus to force the County Election Supervisors to place Republican candidates on the official ballot. Proceedings detail nominations, ballot amendments, and legal challenges with the Court of Appeals to decide the issue.
Aged Creagerstown resident Mrs Aisha Catharine Seabrook dies at 85 near Creagerstown. Widow of William Seabrook, she leaves two sons, 10 grandchildren, and notable relatives in Maryland and Nebraska. Separate item reports Dr J Vernon Simmons aged about 35 dies in Charlestown West Virginia, with widow Harriet Neill and two children. A sudden death of Ans Wilhelimina Garrick noted West South street with funeral plans. Chas Fowler of Walkersville dies aged about 23. remains to be interred in Harrover. Jacob S Perry in charge of arrangements.
The comptroller of the treasury yesterday issued the quarterly public school tax distribution for the county. Payments are due on the 10th. White schools receive 4818 38 dollars and colored schools receive 756 74 dollars.
The Board of Aldermen met at City Hall with President Eisen presiding. Discussion focused on sealing the bottom of the new reservoir as directed by city engineer Col Haydon. An adjournment was set for Wednesday to hear John Lane of Lane Brothers on the matter. The Police Committee will meet tonight to probe grand jury charges against some officers, with State's Attorney Eichberger to attend.
The West Baltimore District of the Baltimore Annual Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church will convene at Westminster on October 9 to 11 after years. Forty ministers and thirty lay delegates will attend with morning afternoon and evening sessions. Papers by prominent clergy and lay leaders will cover Temperance Reform Laws of Methodism Church Finance The Epworth League Pastoral Visiting Reaching the Unchurched The Children and Church.
A pound party at Mr. Newton Fisher's near Graceham last Tuesday evening, 26th, offered games and rounds of laughter. Attendees included Misses Molise Martin, Startha Willhide, Effie Buhrman, Anna Buhrmen, Bessie Ole, Carrie Ogie, Ida Smith, Lula Dorsey, Nors Loy, Katie Mort, Addie Willbide, Hettle Dorsey, Vittle Loy, Zepple Loy, Bertha Colliflower and Messrs Hennie Ogle, Ernest Ogle, Garry Miller, Frank Martin, Dick Miller, Frank Stevens, Barry Stout, Walter Dorsey, Wm. Morrison, Maurice Troxell, Maurice Wilhide, John Martin, George Beitier, Phares Buhrman, Clifton Weller, Lem Colnfower, Harvey Ogle, Edward Moser.
The South Mountain peach shipment near completion with 31 carloads leaving Hagerstown via the Cumberland Valley road to Cincinnati Columbus Cleveland Dayton and Philadelphia. Freight charges totaled 5102.40 while express transport would have exceeded 9000 according to the Hagerstown freight agent.
Stella Sherman age 10 riding a plow horse for Jacob Beck near Middleburg Carroll county last Friday afternoon. The frightened horse bolted tearing scalp and killing the child as it leaped a gate and fell. The horse was soon restrained.
The board of Charities and Correction met at Montevue Hospital. Superintendent Derr presented the regular monthly report showing 244 inmates, including 130 insane patients. Seventeen tramps were recorded. The inspection found the hospital in thorough order.
The Washington Pa Journal notes that Mr. Davidson never disappoints his audience and his portrayal of Farmer Hopkins brings much merriment. The performance featured a capable company and ended in strong entertainment for attendees.
Trade notes report creased pantaloons on winter fashion plates and predict they will prevail among Frederick’s fashionable young men. A prominent local trader says recent downturn in industry and finance has hit sales hard this fall. Rather than new suits, many men are repairing scouring renovating or dove over old ones.
The regular quarterly meeting of the Catted Stem Fire Engine Company was held at their ball last night. Routine business was unacted, two new members were seated, and two applications for membership were received. An invitation from the Independent Junior Fire Company of Hagerstown to attend their fall event next month was acknowledged with thanks.
Yesterday afternoon William Ander SOD was having a good time when Officer Brergle stopped his hilarity and sent him to Justice Ecsetein who sentenced him to months in the Ro of Correction. Orphans' Court reports opened with the first and final accounts of Lydia A. Wood as administratrix of Henrietta Norris estate with distribution and sales of personal property noted. Additional report of sales of personal property and an inventory of debts in the estate of Samuel Eicholtz were filed.
Lemuel M. Birely of Mechanicstown and others including Mr. and Mrs. George T. Castle of Frederick Carrie Christ Sabilasville Eugene Mercer T B Fisher Point of Rocks Russell E. Lighter Middletown registered yesterday at the Maryland Building World’s Fair.
A strange visitor in Cumberland questions a court ruling on a wife’s legal responsibility. The thieflike encounter reveals the Frederick County court’s stance, while the piece notes hotel arrivals, fair preparations, and community notices including police appointments and church news.
The canal traffic will not slow up as the others of the company. The water freezes in the stream and the firm refuses a passve to deals. Progress is delayed until after December 15. The current session promises to increase canal business as the time for open action nears.
The Sick. Lucy Boteler of West Patrick Street is very sick. Josie Dudderar, daughter of R. G. Dudderar of North Market Street, has been very sick but is a little better. Mr John Quinn of West South Street was taken ill on the street last Thursday with cramps and is improving slowly.
The Maryland Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church begins its seventy fourth convention at St Blaik's Church on Eutaw Street Baltimore with about 200 delegates including 9 clergy. President Luther Kaatman will address progress and recommendations as three daily sessions run through Saturday.
A noon ceremony unites Jeanie Norwood and Charles Simmons Houck at the bride’s parents home on West Third street. Rev. Hawk officiated as lights and laurel decor created a fairyland setting. Guests praised gifts including a piano and china cabinet. couple embarks on a wedding tour before settling near Frederick. Elizabeth Elkins Bruner engagement announced with plans for a November New York wedding. Bruner, a New York broker, is listed as the groom.
Harvest festival celebrated Sunday at St John’s Lutheran Church Mechanicstown. Fruits vegetables and flowers artistically arranged around the chancel and choir gallery. A large cultivated audience attended. Pastor Rev John H Barb assisted by Rev J E Buzarelli of Hagerstown who preached on The Crowning Goodness of God. Killjed a Snake. A two foot water snake killed on West Patrick street bridge by a careful man. Text warns readers to seek safe remedies and to avoid unnecessary risk. Axes line of 63. Wool seeking cloths shown today with discounts. Carpet room display on West Window Patrick Street Entrance.
The laying of the corner stone for the new M E church South near Mt Herman Camp Ground East Rockingham Va occurred Friday 22d ult. Rev C L Kennard led the service with Elkton Lodge A F and a M James Shipp WM and Rev Willam Waters chaplain assisting. Music by Mill Creek Band and donations listed from local papers and churches. Dev Dr Cox of Harrisonburg spoke. The church promises to be a fine structure for the community.
Dr J R L Gardeety localist ear and throat specialist will be at the Cly Hotel Thursday at 3 oclock and remain not Friday. Mr B V Buckey will be in City Hotel Thursday and Friday October 5 and 6 with a full line of samples including new novelties in disks dress goods and wraps. Joel Gutman Co importers announce sample line and notices. Frederick folks urged to visit Hotel Emrich now remodeled with cafe and ladies parlor. Union Manufacturing Co Hay There resuming work October 16 1905. Keller DeLash tautt offering engines for sale and fall merchandise from James B Waleee & 36 selling outfits and winter goods.
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