PURELY PERSONAL Miss Eliza Hardt returns from Washington
A crowded string of society notes from Frederick lists visits and homecomings. Miss Eliza Hardt returns from Washington and Miss Kate Gittinger from Adamstown while several others travel to Baltimore New York Philadelphia Atlantic City and Buckeystown. The column also notes a sixth progressive enchre party at Singanore Hills with prizes and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliza Hardt
Washington
Kate Gittinger
Adamstown
Kate Sargess
Boonsboro
Frederick
Ida Beck
Martinsburg
W.va
N. R
D. Mantz
New York
Philadelphia
John D. Hendrickson
Baltimore
Rebecca Clagett
Wertheimer
Atlantic City
Horace B. Coblentz
Washington City
Middletown
Bailif A. R. Spitzer
Brunswick
West Virginia
Ella Helus
Ellinott City
Bielfeld
Nellie Kindley
Buckeystown
Ethel Suman
A. J. McKenna
Doll
W. Va
Wright
Knoxville
Dickerson College
Carlisle
Damuth
St. Mark’s Church
Sophia Weibking
P. E. Long
Carlin House
Harriette G. Shafer
Harriet Drill
Efferson County
John H. Maugans
Wolfsville
P. B. Heefner
Dayton
Ohio
Belle Flyers
Susie Markey
Emlenton
Mollie Rhoderick
Hattie Flautt
Harry le Dane
Frank MacDonald
Fannie Hough
Waterford
Julia 4. Shafer
Sneedwood
Merryland
Nannie Davis
Charlestown
W. E. Kindler
Backeystown
Thomas Hoskinson
Estelle
G. T. Willard
Willard House
G. Emerson Mowen
Myersville
Trapnell
Point of Rocks
Trundle
Leesburg
Etta
Mabel Walker
Jos. E. Beath
Singanore Hills
Miss Stephens
Colorado
F. A. Mowbray
H. H. Stabler
Mirs. Walton
Annie Cook
F. A- Moon- Bray
Moss Thison
Miss Marr
Renner
Miss Reid
Stabler
Miss Walton
Hine
Misses Brown
Reid
Blackwood and Brown
Qua County Prison Described As Strong Substantial Facility
A dated report details the 1874 jail and sheriff’s house in Qua County built for 72 000 with three stories and separate cells. It notes Sheriff Albert Vaugravi's faithful service and the disturbingly early escapes from earlier jails. Also reported is a serious accident near Opossumatown Road where Christian Siverwine was thrown from a buggy after his horse bolt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wat
Frederick County
Albert Vaugravi
Tim News
Charles W. Ross
Prank
David Jévs Tendent
Dapenter
Haller & Hergesheimer
Free Silver Convention Debate Nears in State
A state convention near Wednesday in Biddimere will unite delegates from each congressional district to decide campaign strategy for the fall. Divisions over Chicago platform endorsements and district nominations loom as factions split between urging full support for Chicago principles and resisting broad nods to Bryan allies. If nominations proceed, districts may form separate conventions on site. The article notes student returnees from Frederick and Willams College, and a local 22 young ladies and women from Beaver Creek touring Middletown Braddock Heights and Frederick visiting monuments and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Biddimere
Bryan
Apaty
Beaver Creek
Washington County
Middletown
Braddock Heights
Frederick
First annual report on San Jose scale in Maryland fruits
State entomologist W G Jolson issues a detailed 1896 97 report from the Maryland Agricultural College and Experiment Station. It covers scale damage, remedies including whale oil soap two pounds per gallon and cautions on kerosene, plus fumigation trials with hydrocyanic acid gas. Also notes a 95 mile three day drive by Russell Young and Townsend visiting historic sites and a new electric car No U entering service in summer use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.G. Jolson
Maryland Agricultural College and Experiment Station
San Jose
Johnson
Russell Young
Washington
George Alfred Townsend
Breatherd
Little Tuscarora
Taylorstown
Loudoun County
Michael Taney
John Magruder
Roger B. Taney
Novitiate
Magruders
Circuit Court Sessions in Frederick County Opens Trials
The Frederick Circuit Court convened at 9:30 with Associate Judge Motter. American Engine Co. vs Frederick Electric Light and Power Co. reserve decision. Ida Norwood vs Levi Price damages verdict for Norwood. George W Price vs Levi Price property trial before two juries. Judge James McSherry hosted a dinner for the grand jury at James Smith's Hotel Woodsboro with court staff and local officials. attendees traveled from Caceres and Spouseller's livery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Motter
American Engine Company
Frederick Electric Light and Power Company
Ida
Norwood
Levi Price
Ting
John E.R. Wood
Glenn FH
Worthington
Price
George W Price
McSherry
James McSherry
James Smith
Woodsboro
Grand Jury
Doug H. Harpett
W. C. Birely
M. A. Biser
George L. Hanfiman
A. M. Patterson
Me . Robinson
Rowe
Reng
Harp
H. N. Vancentsebold
J. Roger McSheim
M. Crimmins
George
French Ministers Resign Amid Dreyfus Case Debate
Paris dispatch reports the cabinet ordered a commission to study a revision of the Dreyfus case while the War and Public Works ministers resigned and had their resignations accepted. Also notes visitors, a quorom absence at a Republican County Central Committee meeting, and a marriage license for Richard Kelis and Katie Barton in Thurmont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Specia
Tur News
Paris
Dreyfus
Republican County Central Committee
Grand Jury
Court House
Richard Kelis
Katie Barton
Thurmont
County
Prominent Cumberland Merchant Kennedy H Butler Dies in Barn Accident
Kennedy H Butler a leading Cumberland merchant died after a fall from a high scaffold while helping to erect a barn. A pulley strap failed causing a board to drop, Butler fell thirty feet, suffered internal injuries and a head wound, and died at about 515 PM after being treated at his home. He was about seventy, survived by his wife Miss Riser, and had long served Cumberland as a council member and businessman. Remains will be taken to Cumberland for burial on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennedy H. Butler
Butler
Cumberland
Jane Tun Jast
Mr. Butler
Riser
George Riser
Frederick
Buller Furniture Works
Cumberlind
Cppewell Webb
Weary W. W Woffman
Belles Lettres Society Reorganizes At Male High School
The Belles Lettres Literary Society of the Male High School reorganized after summer disbandment. President G Staley and Vice President FE Wood gave inaugurals. program included readings, recitations, and a debate on naval strength. Membership proposals followed and fall meeting set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belles Lettres Literary Society
E. F. Sappington
C. Sammers
G. Staley
FE. Wood
P. Urner
Herbert Kreh
Robert Kolb
Oregon
Calvin Page
Irederic Crammer
United States
Don DeGrange
C. Uett
Hart B. Wood
A. Whip
C. Clem
T. Harger
Soiety
Death of Rev Thomas Gilmore Apple D D at Lancaster PA
Longstanding Reformed Church leader and former presidents of Mercersburg College Franklin and Marshall College served as professor at Reformed Theological Seminary in Lancaster. Born in Aston he studied at Marshall College, authored works on Heidelberg Catechism and liturgical worship, and left behind a wife three daughters and four sons amid a lengthy health decline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Gilmore Apple
Reformed Phesloieul Seminary
Lancaster
Apple
Aston
Marshall Colleja
Eastont
Mercersburg College
Frantlin and Marshall College
John S. Stal
Sunanary
Ilistor
Death and notices from Frederick County era
Deaths and notices list Rorlee Welty, infant Charles B Rontzalu, Eli Bushman, and Clayton Nichols with brief details. The Polar Star juvenile opera was praised at City Opera House. Frederick County Agricultural Society fair dates October 11 to 14 are announced with preparations and attractions described.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County Agricultural Society
Bald Eagle Shot Near Union Bridge by Clemson
Mr. Charles O. Clemson of Union Bridge shot a bald eagle yesterday that measured six feet from tip to tip. Eagles have preyed on turkey and other fowls in the area. After the shot Clemson beat the bird with his run to render it insensible before capture. The eagle’s sighting is noted as a rare curiosity for the locality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles O. Clemson
Union Bridge
Turkey
Bird
Clemson
The Cruise of the Polar Star Proud Local Stage Preview
Admiral Schrey is treated to testimonial performances of The Cruise of the Polar Star by Frank B. Rhodes. Despite audience praise, the operetta failed financially as Rhodes spent greatly to mount the show. A grand testimonial by the children for him is planned on Tuesday September 20 with seats at Yeakle’s. Opening of the season features large fried oyster with every drink at Sam’s Place each Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilonso
Aurora
Admiral Schrey
Frank B. Rhodes
Hima Jose
Yeakle's
Eee
Sam
Samael C. Titlow
New Goods Arrive For Drapery and Dressmaking Needs
John Hendrickson advertises telephony catalog items and new textiles in bold tones. He urges customers to buy early as scarce wholesale stock and limited designs will go first, highlighting per yard prices from sb to $2 and bright colorings for draperies cushions and dressmaking supplies. He promotes piping cord collar tape and waist bone as durable dressmaking aids.
Choice Patterns in Carpets at Our Store
Notice by E Cist and Saks Optical Company stating affordable news at reasonable prices. Defective eyesight consulted by I Saks of Saks Optical Company located at 525 Seventh Street Washington DC will be at City Hotel upstairs on Monday September 19 and Tuesday September 20, 1808 with free eye examinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L Saks
Saks Optical Company
Seventh Street
Washington, D. C
City Hotel
Eves
I. Saks
Wm. C. Boteler
N. Marketstreet
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Yul, Daly News
Henry Hullinger
Zurich
Val
Jean Antoine
Anathemadus
Sun
Ferend
Wankiin
Pleardy
Potson
Robyspierre
London
Antietam
Lincoln
Atrig Ile
Northern Virginia
Lee
Florence
Boi
Yalu
WasnixetTox
D. C
W. L
Weather Bureau
Park Eyler
Carpets
C. E. Cline
Formance
Sning. Renner & Komp
Monon
Townsend, Scott & Son
Neidig & Miller
F. W. Staub
Clinton E. Main
CG. Carte
Abner Merriman
Ella Salter
Petersville
Della Hamm
Qua County Prison
Christian Siverwine
Opossumatown
Sinerwine
Wu College
Pears
John Motter
Tes
F. Morter
Guy
Mercersburg
John
Wilams College
Williamstown
Mass
W. G. Johnson
Mission Band and Temperance Society
Midditown
C. T. Remshar
No. U
Backey
Mount Pleasant
WH. Ribauch
Daysville
W. OC
Barrick
New Mudway
M.C. Jones
HE. Eichelbrrger
Utica Mills
Mr. Kennedy H. Butler
Wies
Caumbertland
Congress
Sydney E. Madd
Remees Dorsey
Howard County
Dorsey
Post Office Department
Gary
Cherek
Father Coleman
Flx. Coleman
St. John's Catholic Church
St. John’s
Jamaica
Old Solders
Baltimore and Ohio
Tamar
Seelock
Ath
Pennsylvania
Citsj
Harry Flaught
Eootube
Reformed Church
Rorlee Welty
Robert Walty
Charles B
Charles
Pheobe Rontaulin
Hoe
Henry Rontzalu
Mt. Pleasant
Allute
Sec, Olivet Cemetery
Schley
J. E. Sifford
Winfield S. Schley
Sifford
Frandson
Mrr
Admiral Schley
Frank Schell
Gapland
Braddock
John Hendrickson
Jou Li
Neidig & Mmler
Squlmil
Neva Quin Berk Ds
Amahes Craven
ETE
Camil Eere
Henrietta
Mohak
Noemie
Canton EK. Mar
Market St
Kodock
Thiopdie
Aborne
Rodock & CO
Eenere
A. T. Rice & Sons
AJ T. Rie & Sone
Fuserag Directors
Lot Balmers
Nowal Maraut Street
F. V. Staub
Jaden
Sermaewee
National Building Association
Uley
Ernes'e J. Knabe
James D. Mason
Mod Prichard
Febadiy
C. E. Ramsburg
Oo. Ramsburg
Luty Grover
Baby Chasm
Fancy Cares
C. EK
Ransstac
City Grocer
Meelephone St. Augiediy
Carlton Shafer
East Lexington ST
U. S
Ws ‘Rn
Keenytmond Urner
Urner
Keel
Soccare xl
Cicen
D. B.C. Nicodents
North Market Street
University of Marrland
Marekell & Trail
J. A. Markel
Artant Tra
Moasseu & Tran
Mae
Frederick. Md
Carty
L. BE. Mullinex
Portieres
L. E. Muar
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