Current Events Notes From Local Area
Consensus of current events notes several local activities. Charles Storrbee formed a Jr O U A B lodge with 25 prospective members. Reno Connell Jr O U A M plans flag and Bible presentation at Mountsindsle public school with Rev Stinespring as orator. Byron M Weller begins bicycle tour in Southern Maryland. Communion services Sunday morning led by Rev Pierce at the Methodist Protestant Church. Miss Esmeralda Carmichael stays with Mrs J H Shook at Springfield. Clarence Bowers attends Waynesboro Centennial. Walter Bach visits Mrs J C Asper. Miss Carrie Slick hosts at Thurmont. Mrs Joseph B Cox visits relatives in town. J Lemuel Bowers buys old homestead for 340 dollars. Rev Courtensy to preach at M E Church Sunday at 2 30. Leatherman to enter Roanoke College for medicine. Rev S M Hench to lead Children Day at Utica Sunday at 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Mr. Bishop
Baltimore
Pierce
Wmiss Esmeralda Carmichael
Catonsville
J. Henry Shook
Joseph B. Cox
Washington, D.C
G. W. Bhater
J. Lemuel Bowers
Bowers
Courtensy
M. E
Creates Leatherman
Roanoke College
Utica
Purely Personal Notes From The Brunswick Visit
Mrs Maud Beck of Brunswick is visiting friends in the city. Eugene Wirts, after visiting relatives near Point of Rocks, has returned home. Miss Mary and Emily Maulsby of West Church Street enjoyed a visit with Miss Sarah Burwel in Mt Savage Allegany county. Mr J N Zimmerman and Mr A W Barkhart returned from a trip to Buffalo Nisgera Falls and Toronto Canada. Miss Nelle Adams daughter of William Adams Baltimore, who had stayed with Miss Dollie Bresby Adams town for three weeks, has returned home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maud Beck
Brunswick
Eugene Wirts
Point of Rocks
Mary Ard Emily Maulsby
West Church Street
Sarah Burwel
Mt. Savage
Allegany County
J. N. Zimmerman
A. W. Barkhart
Buffalo
Nisgera Falls
Toronto
Canada
Nelle Adams
William Adams
Baltimore
Misa Dollie Bresby
Adamstown
Local Maryland Nuptials Tie Park Mills Pair
Miss Lillie Stewart and Mr. W S Boteler of Park Mills were quietly married at Mrs. W B Lish's Baltimore home on August 18 by Rev A F Carr. Guests included relatives and friends. couple to reside at Buckeystown after September 15. Also Gesinger Cover marriage at Walkersville U B parsonage on August 26. Other notes report local illnesses and a man with a broken leg recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillie
Stewart
W. S. Boteler
Park Mills
Frederick County
W. B. Lish
West Fayette Street
Baltimore
A. F. Carr
Franklin Ghee
Lish
J. Stewart
Howard
M. Welle
J. Lang
KR. Jones
Mary Lang
Marian Welks
Gewingre— Cover
U. B. Parsonage
Walkersville
D. Bar- Sbinger
Charles F. Gesinger
Alvie I. Cover
Walkergville
Circuit Court Faces Grand Jury Report and Jail Reform Note
Frederick County circuit court opens with Judges McSherry and Lynch as grand jury for August term presents a 15 day report. It cites 289 witnesses, 147 cases, 99 dismissed, 48 true bills, and calls for prisoner labor programs to ease jail costs. It praises Montevue Hospital conditions and lists inmates by race and age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Frederick County
McSherry
Lynch
Montevue Hospital
Lewis
Chincar
Freder'se
Crimins
Silas Crore
Frederick
Robert Wallsco
Owen Bowie
Chas. Smith
Alexander Sterr
New York
Granville Brown
Wim
Mitchell
Barry Jeams
Harry Gelsinger
Hiram Johrson
Charles Smith
Social World Bicycle Party Honors Guests at Winebrewer Home
Mrs. and Mrs. D. Charles Winebrewer hosted a charming bicycle party on Court Street with guests arriving in elegant dress. The crowd, including many named locals and visitors, enjoyed a six o'clock meet, a several mile ride, and a late return followed by a substantial dining room reception. A birthday reception for Mrs. D. J. Michien, wife of Mount Olive Cemetery’s superintendent, also noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Charles Winebrewer
Court Street
Beker Johnson
Elfred Johnson
New York
Missea Pigman
Mise Diehl
Mary Ingis
Dill
Mamie Mcsherry
Fannie Groyd
Eleanor
Cornelia Poite
Bertha McSherry
Katie Goldsborough
Willie
Edith Ritchie
Mnnie Johnson
Neliie Geizendanner
Bloise Youns
Miss
D. J. Michien
Mount Olive Cemetery
Found Out Whiten Hands Riddle Causes Laughter
A girl sends twenty five cents to a New York advertiser asking how to whiten hands. The reply reads soak them in dish water. The mom bursts into laughter, nearly dying from amusement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Wheat price quotes at 92 and 93 per bushel today
The elevator quoted Wheat at 92 per bushel with a latest price of 93 per bushel today, reflecting slight market movement. Agricultural market watchers note turnover and trader activity around the grain's price shift.
Finnigan's Fortune shines as Merrymakers tour charms Frederick
Frank B Rhodes leads a strong company in Finnigan's Fortune at the opera house. The five act Irish farce drew large audiences for consecutive nights with witty dialogue, polished scenery, and an excellent orchestra. Tonight's attraction is The Heart of Cuba by Gav't Brown with special staging. Merrymakers also present Midnight Frolic and other titles at popular 10 20 and 30 cent prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messia
Raymond
Black—aller
Roblach
Silas Mamye Childress
Rhodes
Cuba
Gav't Brown
New York
Public School Term Opens in Frederick for 1897
Frederick city and county public schools opened at 9 AM with strong first day attendance. West South Street School enrolled 60, South Street annex 26, male high school 185, female high school 348 totaling 514. numbers to rise with day-by-day additions. Private institutions Buckeystown Normal and St Johns Literary Institute also opened. School No. 2 colored on Bentz Street began with 82 pupils under Principal Geo Dayta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick City
West South Street
South Street
Katharine M. Wiener
Buckeystown Normal Schos
St. John’s Literary Institute
Colored School
Bentz Street
Geo. T. Dayta
NEWS OF THE CHURCHES IN WOODBURY AND AREA
News from Woodsboro Christian Endeavor Society reports a joyful meeting at the parsonage with songs of praise and thanks, motto “To promote an earnest Christian life.” In Mercer's Grove, Rev Elizabeth Ayers preached nightly at the colored camp, evangelist from Baltimore. Buckeystown Christian Endeavor Society to meet at 7:39 PM led by N J Williams Works. topic “Our Gifts from God, Our Gifts to God” Romans 8:25-39.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woidebirg Christian Endeavorees
Dutheran Church
Woodsboro
Songa
Pralee
Mercle
Elizabeth Ayers
Baltimore City
Baltimore
A. M. E. Charet
Mercer’s Grove
Buckeytown CE
Buckeystown Christian Enchesyor Society
N.J- Willsm Works
Romang
The Key Monument Committee Meeting Friday at Mt Clivel
A joint meeting of the design and location committees is set for Friday at 4:45 PM at Mt Clivel cemetery to decide the monument site and discuss related matters. The Maryland Day celebration planning proceeds with a trip to Braddock Heights on Sept 13. The association will unveil a new flag atop the observatory and present a patriotic program, inviting Historizat Society and Frederick Cosper D A KR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Clivel Cemetery
Braddock Heights
He’cis
Fisg
Elmins
Historizat Society
Frederick Cospier
D. A. KR
Death of Infant James Newton in Linden
James Newton infant son of G Maurice Voie died at his first residence in Linden Montgomery county aged seven months. The remains were brought to the city yesterday via B&O Railroad and placed in charge of A T Rice & Co. The funeral occurred at Mt Olivet Cemetery this morning at 10 30 o’clock with Rev J B Wilbite officiating.
New Pavement Laid Before West All Saints Street Store
A new pavement is being laid in front of Mr. Wm. H. Kreh's store on West All Saints Street, improving access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. H. Kreh
All Saints Street
Patriotic Women Address by Mrs McLean at Blue Mountain
Mrs Donald McLean of New York chapter Daughters of the American Revolution gave a stirring talk at the Blue Mountain House, praising the DAR as the world’s greatest women’s organization. She cited fundraising for monuments, scholarships, and history chairs at Barnard and Columbia, urging conservative, active leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Key
Donald McLean
New York City
Daughters of the American Revolation
Fine Mountain House
Bine Mountain House
Maryland
Daughters of the American Revolution
McLean
Rayerdy Johnson
Sss
Mary's
John Ritchie
Frederick
Albert Ritchie
Baltimore
Sociery
New York
Mary— Jand
Ylelt
Rels—Ives
Blue Mountain House
Blue Ridge
Misa Emma Meredith
AlcLean
New Yorker
Empire State
Aire
Barnard College
Packing Season Opens at McMurray Canning Factory
The McMurray canning season on Weeteli Sainte Street began this morning with a small crew at the Bo. Murray plant. Replanting required due to last season delays, but activity is rising as the peak period nears. The current corn crop is noted as excellent in quality, signaling a large pack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ccra
Bo. Murray
Weeteli Sainte Street
Independent Drum Band Heads to Shepherdstown for Morgan's Grove Fair
The Independent Drum Band of twenty-ove members left Frederick at 6 this morning for Shepherdstown West Virginia to perform for two days at the Morgan's Grove fair. The note promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla for health upkeep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shepherdetown
Frederick
Shepherdatown
W. Va
Morgan’s Grove
Illness of Mrs Howard Widow of Charles Howard
Mrs Eli cabeth Phoeode Key Howard widow of Charles Howard and eldest daughter of Francis Scott Key, lies seriously ill at her Oakland Maryland summer home after a stroke. Born Georgetown, D.C., she spent summers in Oakland for decades and is wife to John Eager Howard’s youngest son. Family at bedside include daughter Mrs Edward Lloyd and son McHenry Howard. The Baltimore address and June departure are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Eli Cabeth
Phoeode Key Howard
Francis Scott Key
Oakland
Garret County
Sho
Charles Howard
Co. John Eager Howard
Baltimore
Mary Tayloe Lloyd
Georgetown
D.C
John Eager Howard
James Howard
McHenry Howard
C. H. Morzan
Lexington
Edward Lleyd
Talcot County
Cathedral Street
Balimore
Maris Lloyd Greele
Annapolis
Edward Lloyd
Edward Lloyd Howard
Alice Key Blant
McNenry Howard
John Elgar Howard
Waynesboro Firemen Snub Frederick in Reel Dispute
The Hagerstown Globe reports tension between Waynesboro Pennsylvania and Frederick firemen over a racing reel. Waynesboro claimed the Frederick company damaged a reel sent to Winchester and refused to lend it again. The Winchester trip did not use the reel, which was later repaired, and Waynesboro enacted a resolution against lending out the reel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown Globe
Waynesboro
Frederick
Winchester
Wasyresboro
Globe
Agaln
August Deaths in City and County Report
A monthly record notes 38 deaths in the city and county. Ten city deaths and 28 county deaths with interments at Mt. Olivet, St. John's and various county cemeteries. Most city deaths were children, with August Mt. Olivet interments totaling 14, including 5 adults and 9 children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Olivet
St. John’s
Creagerstown
Emmitsbero
Ellerstor
Lewistown
Hops Hill
Burkittsville
Mt. Tabor
Unionville
Manor
Sarsel Creek
Wolfaville
Samar
Greek
Jeerson
Brunswick
Woodeboro
Beaver Dam
Liberty
Middletown
Rocky Hill
Hawks Church
Lickaville
Washington
Baltimore
County
City
Deering Corn Harvester Trial Near Frederick Farm
A Deering corn harvester will be tested in a field on Mr. Chas N. Hargett’s farm about one mile east of the city, starting at 9 a.m. Saturday, September 4, with observers invited. J E W Hargett & Co. agents oversee the event. committees named for Braddock Heights picnic on September 6 under Mountain City Lodge No. 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deering
Chas
N. Hargett
Thia City
J. E. W. Hargett & Co
Braddock Heights
Mountain City Lodge No
Kutgbtao
Pythias
Frederick
E. A. Gittinger
H. F. Steiner
B. H. Black
Sion
John C. Hardt
John Simmons
Dennia Murphy
Charles Smallwood
Henry Baumgarener
Frederick Beinlein
Edward Avnn
Mizpah Chapter to Meet and Mountain City Lodge Picnic
Mizpah Chapter No 0 C E 8 will hold its regular meeting Friday September 3 at 730 pm with full attendance urged. Mountain City Lodge No 29 Knights of Pythias hosts a grand all day picnic at Braddock Heights September 6 with MD DC Grand Lodge officers speaking on Pythianism. A Niagara Falls ten day B&O tour departs September 9 with stops at Watkins Glen Glen Onoko Mauch Chunk Geneva Rochester and Buffalo priced at 11.05 round trip from Frederick and Baltimore connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annover Fair
BRR
Hanover
Pennsylvania Halirard Company
Frederick City
Lancaster
York
Tanestown
Ema R. Giitlager
Braddock Heizbte
Mountain City Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Frederick
Grand Lodge
Maryland
District of Columbia
Braddock Heights
Catoctin Mountain
John Hersherberger
G. W. Tyson
W. H. Hammack
F. Obenderfer
F. F. Tyergar
Niagare
Watkles Gisu
Niagara Fall
Niagara
Fells
Watkins’ Glen
Glen Onoko
Mauch Chonk
Geneva
Rochester
Buffalo
Claes
Washington
Camden
Baltimore
Nisgars Falls
Netreat B. & O
J. M. Sebry
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the Daily News
Louis XIV of
France
Pickard Steele
Llangensor
Wales
Ali-Lyda Bustier Sigourney
Sigeernes
Agee Borwinh
Conn
Lamar
Leevis Quinius Caneinnarrs Larer
Putnam County
Nathaniel P Hanks
Waltham
Mass
Lora Hii
Samuel J.irkwood
Lews
Dee Morne
Guy
Waserazeton
Fall Drese Goods
Mason's Fruit Jars
Parniture
L. Moons
The
Weather Bureau
Fits & Webster
Fra
L. B
Waitara
Frederick College
F. ‘Ay
Gabel Mesanna Wewa
D. Etchison
W. Hargatt & Co. Kuights of
R. Gittinger
Secy
Wal
Mullinix
Geo
F. Thoms
Rodock & Netdig
Denaly Tewas
Mamie Virts
Whisner Street
Ge'ssr
Eli Nicodemus
Buckeystown
Samuel Titlow
Inemaz
the Circuit Court
Finnigan
Pencil
News OF the Churches
the Key
Beate
Patriotic Women
Fiz& Webster
City Opera
Fitg & Webster
Hood
Key Bick
L. EB. Mullinex
Maly Price
Bugs
Jon Ek, Motinars
John Hendrickson
Sre
Jorn Henoparcxson
Aeason
Dez
A. BB. Hinzesr
Bextra
CAP3
GDMS
FIR Mason's
Railing Grocery CO
Good &Yrup
DARE
Darr
LIGHT
CAL
Bailing Grocery CO
Frook & Neidig
Rodock & Neidk
A. T. Bion & Sons
A. T. Rice & Sons, Puneral Directors
F. W. Staub
Guinniss
Dueshart
F. W. Sizi
North Marert Streat
Eoos
James EB
Walker
Walker & CO
Vestmientie
Das
Anzzz & CO
Doll Brothers
Japan
CSINA
Ts. Dos Baprists
N. Mars
Remsburg
J. . Remsburg
Preceipiion
N. Market St
Goet
Cremica
Rxille
Sol's
C. D. Dow
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