Social notes from Frederick and nearby towns
Personal visits and travel notices list residents and guests in Frederick and surrounding areas. Names include Mr John Shafer Miss Edith Toomas Mrs John Haydon and many others visiting Baltimore Philadelphia Washington Point of Rocks and Brunswick during winter and fair days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John UT. Shafer
Near Backeystown
Frederick
Edith M. Toomas
John A. Haydon
Caunt Street
Baltimore
Edward 8
Mobley
West Patrick Street
Lykasville
oMisses
Laura and
Roza Eligp
High Knob
Berths Elipp
West Fifth Street
W. OG. Qaraler
Fredstick
Middletown
Brief Bits and Local Happenings For Christmas Season
Notes on festive preparations and small town life include leaves to cover roses, millinery openings, a paralyzed horse owned by Mr John Price, and oyster suppers. References to elections, Thanksgiving, and Christmas hint at year end events, with comments on moral improvement and local infrastructure work on the Monocacy bridge. Reports on fashion trends and distant news items close the brief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uenal
John
Price
Baltimore and Frederick
Registered Voters Fall Off From Last Year in Frederick County
Report of Registration officers shows Frederick County total registered voters at 13 242 amid district by district tallies. Districts include Buckeystown precincts and towns like Middletown Emmitsburg and Woodsboro with counts ranging from 149 to 871, total 13 242. prior year total 13 335.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Board of Supertisora of
Middletown
Creagerstown
Emmitsburg
Catoctin
Urbans
Mechanicatown
Jackson
Jabreville
Woodsboro
Linganore
Lewistown
Tuscators
Surkittsville
Ballenger
Poloahag Synod Apportions at Closing Session
The Potomac Synod of the Reformed Church at New Port Ps closed its session by approving mission reports and annual apportionments. Hom a missions 15 609 foreign missions 10 679 and harbor Bahamias and Hangariso mingiogs 1 659 plus church building work 5 070 annually for three years. Total benevolent allotment 37 665 for the coming year with Maryland Classis at 9 985. The synod noted debt of 217 030 and requested 1 000 annually for Home Missions for three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potomac Synod of the Reformed Church
Newport
Committee of Missions
Iseme
General Board of Homa Missions
Faraiga Mission Board
Hema Missions
Foreign Mission
Harbor
Bahamias
Hangariso Mingiogs
Church Buiilding Fund
Roy J W. Pontits
Middletown
State of Religion
Tha Syaai
Namber
Claszas
Synod
Maryland
Hougarise
Bobomisn
Harbor Witdland
Boy Leaves Home in Mystery After Saturday Departure
Edward and Mary Waters report their sixteen year old son Harry Waters left home Saturday evening without notice after working recently for Frederick Gas Company and the Frederick and Middletown Electric Railroad. Police in Washington and local authorities were alerted as description and scar details circulated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Waters
East South Street
Harry Waters
Frederick Gas Company
Frederick
Gaithersburg
Young Mona’a Christian Association Names Temporary Secretary
The board of directors appointed Franklin H. Harrington as temporary secretary to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Ira M. Logan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Young Mona’a Christian Association
Franklin H. Harrington
Ira M. Logan
Week's Record of Real Estate Transfers and Licenses
Transfers of real estate in Frederick County and Emmitsburg include John L. Jordan to Melvins’ Wemner and others. Marriage licenses issued for multiple couples including Riley Harris and Katie Harris. Orphans' Court actions cover wills, administration, and sales reports. Christian character notes report a sermon at the German Baptist Brethren church on building a Christian life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit and Orphans’ Courte
Circuit and Orphans’ Courts
John L. Jordan
Melvins
BM. Wenner
Bracewick
Samuel L. Crone
Samuel L Crone
Charles
Middletown
Sallie E. Kemp
Heonet E. Wencnt
Hansh E Weant
Frederick J. Shorb
James L. Rowland
Mae T. Taylor
Blue Ridge Summit
Martha J. Warner
Elmar Green
Noah E. Cramer
Jacob G. Stitzel
Bronswick
Peter J. Harting
Barab V. Harbaugh
Emmitaburg
William Morrison
George W. Andrew
Emmitsburg
Joseph F. Hemler
Annie Dar
Eugenes L Rowe
Edward J Adams
Mary A. Gillelan
Eugene L. Rows
Joseph EK. Hays
John 5S
Shields
Wifs
Joseph Khays
William Thomas Tee
Hopeseod
Katie Katherine 7Harris
Center- Ville
David H. Bean
Craditeza
John Francis Smith
Charles O. Hammond
Rufus H. Day
Titus G. Day
Latimar W. Day
Edward J
Felix Adams
Annis M. Adams
Dorcas
H. Dorcas
Katie V. Dorcas
FH. Dorcus
Jacob Dorcas
Wo. B. Dorcas
Jacob Dorans
Dacassead
Wm. H. Dorenus
Jacob Dorcus
Chailes W. Rose
Chailes W. Rose, Deceased, Granted To the Executrix
Prigclils Brust
Charles L. Brust
Charles Riehl
Asle
Charles W. Hess
Executrix
Piano Tuner Scam Report in Montgomery County
Mr. Charles Brovins and a liveryman Mr Hicks seek a man who called himself Ray mond claiming to be a piano tuner for a Baltimore firm. He charged five dollars to tone a piano, left steam with Hicks, and damaged Brosius piano. Suspect described as tall, well dressed, red mustache, black hair, about 43, with a small boy companion, previously active in Frederick County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Brovins
Mear Barnes- Wile
Mrr. Hicks
Boyés
Montgomery County
Raymond
Baltimore
Brosina
Hicks
Dickere
Plans for new store building and street improvements reviewed
In a special session the mayor and all aldermen except Mr Douglas considered bids for a new county jail house adjoining the municipal electric light plant on East street. C Thomas Kemp proposed a corner Market and Patrick streets building with circular glass show windows extending beyond the line, asked to street the windows per plan, matter held under advisement. Attorney Levy to confer with Baltimore and Frederick Railroad counsel about bond payment and stress payring. Qoryell work claimed nearly complete. board pleased with result. A street sweeper purchase discussed to aid city, aiming to use horses from both companies to haul it. Committee awarded police winter uniforms contract to J Daniel Crimmins at $15 per uniform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas
Municipal Electric Hght
Esat Street
C. Thomas Kemp
Market
Patrick Streets
Tobbes
Dury
Charles P. Levy
J. Roger McSherry
Baltimore and Frederick Railroad
B. H. Qoryell
Thea
Qorygell Company
Police
Mesara
Leass
Kindley
Uoosaglas
J. Daniel Crimmins
Local notices list events and sales in Frederick area
Announcements include Miss Faunt LeRoy lecture at Kemp Hall with ticket details and dates, a Grace Reformed church benefit, millinery openings by Mss. E Paxzy and H.R. Maxsty, hardware sale by J. E. Price & Co, heating stoves and mantles, and reduced colonist fares via Baltimore and Ohio Railroad plus a sales pitch for a new loom dragger carpet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faunt LeRoy
Kemp Hall
Weat
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Baltimore & Okie Railroad
California
Arizons
British Columbia
Colorado
Montana
New Mexico
Oregon
South Dakota
Texas
Utah
Washington
Wyoming
Csil
Local Bank Officers and Cashier Roles Listed
A historical OCR fragment lists bank officers including president vice president cashier and assistants, with financial figures $100,000 and $250,000. Names such as D. Saber Wal Baker H D Baker Wh G Zimameraan Samuel G Duvall appear among roles and titles.
Vocal and Instrumental Recital at Woman's College
Mesas Maurice G Beckwith and Howard R Thatcher presented a mixed vocal and instrumental program to a warm audience at the Woman's College hall. Highlights included Guilmant and Wagner pieces, Thatcher’s organ and piano works, and Beckwith’s refined offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Beckwith
Thatcher
Woman’s College
Mesera
Maurice G Beckwith
Howard RR
Conservatory of Music
Shir
Wall
Guilmant
Wagner
Women’s College
Frederick
Eutaw Placa
Baltimore
Mount Wesernon M.E
Thas
Dever
A. Buzzi Peccis
Flegter
Leland Powers
Boston
School of Expression
United States
Collsege Hall
Sermons and services and fire probe in Maryland
Rev Samuel Graffiti of Baltimore could not lecture in Libertytown on October 20 because of an appendicitis operation in Baltimore. Revival meetings ending October 22 drew strong attendance. Rev J Fred Hoelse will preach at Libertytown M E church November 6 at 2 30 pm and lead quarterly conference November 7 at 1 30 pm He will also preach at Ling s nore Church November 7 at 7 pm Communion at Bethel Lutheran Church October 29 at 10 am with preparatory services on the preceding Saturday at 2 pm A fire at Roberts Roop Co mill near Westminster last Sunday was investigated by Deputy State Fire Marshal Lloyd T MacGill Jr who found no incendiary origin and that the fire began in the engine or boiler room
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Graffiti
Baltimore
Libertytown
J. Fred. Hoelsse
D. D
M. E
Lingsnore
Bethel Lutheran Church
Brandsy
Lloyd T. MacGill, Jr
Westminster
Roberts, Roop & Co
MacGill
Local Music Firm Promotes Pianos and Organs in Maryland
Barise and Baxsacx, proprietors of Music and Literature at 217 North Market Frederick, defend their business against jealous competitors. They promote a full line of pianos organs and related music goods, claim reliability, and invite customers to visit before buying elsewhere. Also notes events at City Opera House and agricultural society premium payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atay
Maryland
Barzse & Baxsacx
North Market Street
Frederick
Funeral notices and stage entertainment reported
Funeral services were held at 1 PM for Miss Elsia May Bay from her Pearl residence with Rev. Hill of New Market officiating. Pallbearers included Zimmerman, Clyde Smith, Kalley, and others. interment at Olivet cemetery. Mrs Louisa Gratchen’s funeral was at East Patrick Street with Rev. Ingle officiating and interment at Olivet. pallbearers named. In Hagerstown, Sir Robert Downing and ensemble presented a K of P lodge entertainment at the Academy of Music, praised by the Herald as a rare treat with Downing among the best visiting actors. Strawberries from Samuel Holter’s Worth Market patch, Sharpless variety, were noted for their strong flavor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsia May Bay
Pearl
Mr. Hill
New Merket
Wm. Zimmerman
Erwin Zimmerman
Clyde Smith
Percy Kalley
Frank Smith
Roger Knott
Mrs. Olivet Cemetery
O. Carty
Louisa Gratchen
East Patrick Street
Br. Osborne Ingle
F. Granville Thomaz
Frank J Schroeder
George Chambers
Reverdy Cronenberg
Ms. Olives Cemetery
CO. G. Carty
Hagerstown
Robert Downing
Downing
Myrtle Hershberger
Dorsey Etchison
Mountain City Lodge
K. Ot P
Academy of Music
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the Daily News
Geoffrey Chaucer
London
Eliu— Barue
Agygurt
Kimberes
Sosecure
Tex Newe
Marylace
W. L. Moogs
Weather Bureau
Beagle
Lerts Lo-Bat
R. W. Mercier
Lewis McKinsey
W. Patricks
Mayer Smith
Baker & Hammack
John Hendrickson
Neldig & Miller Rosenour’s
Bank Bee
Radock & Co
Zurely
Nasant
Jennies Kadel
Springfeld
Ohio
W. E. Miller
Grafton
Wvoa
Jd. Putnam
John W. Kiracofe
Berths
South Market Street
A.W. Nicodemus
W. E. Bindley
OB. Falcon Nicodemus
Buckeystown
Mires
Kindlay
Levi Flickinger
J. Hallmen
York, Pa
George Duttera
Virginis
Joey
Samuel Lambart
John Stanner
Tansytown
Nash Flickinger and Son
Steiner's Mill
Backeystown Dam
Bellanider's Mill
Osresville Mill
Point of Rocks
Potomac River
Polohag Synod
Boy
Mr. Edward Waters
Son
Flora
C. Rihomas Kemp
Citizens’ National Bank
Sean
Damase
Newdig & Miller
Noma & Miller
Canson
Atore
Bieber
Neidig & Miller
N. Market Street
Min Dery
H.R. & D Maxsty
Balanca
Celf
Bargaina
J. E. Price & Co
Fireprices Gas & Eicrzic Co
South Market St
Emoval
Alarket Street
Castle Building
Stacp, Becker & Co
L. E. Mullins
L. E. Mullinix
George
Rodoch
FAN Big Store
Thos. P. Rice
Thomas P. Rige
East Fourth Street
D . H. E. Peterman
Brankiin Street
City Hotel
Martsdarlys
C. L. Kefauver
Uftigal
Qor
Church and Market Gtr
D. O. E. Foster
Church Street
Geet Health and
Besant & Erott
Cecil
Patrick Street
Dutrow
N. Market St
Frederick, Md
Gara
Frederics
Eines
Sippington
Cit Hal
Citizens’ Nat Bank
D. Saber
Baker
H. D. Baker
WH. G. Zimameraan
Samuel G. Duvall
Officees
Asst
Joubex Jas
McBexary
D.E. Keraeven
Gro
Wx. Baars
J.D. Baer
Jeper
C. Morrer
D. H. Harget
Jon 5
Rawsmrea
Taos
H. Halen
Wu. G. Baker
M. Thomas
Dawiey Barr
Woman's College
Walt
Frederick County Agricultural Society
Citizens' National Bank
D. W. Stacker
C. 8. Highbarger
Hate
Samuel Holter
Patchin Hia
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