Frederick County Farmers Institute Brims With Members and Lectures
The Frederick County Farmers Institute session draws large attendance from across the county. Leaders include President C. E. Clevenger and Secretary Samuel L. Pidgeon. The program features essays on corn fodder, cider culture, beef cattle feeding, Arbor Day, road making, Clover and Hogs, and farm garden topics with noted speakers, ending with Prof. Wm. B. Atwood on proper pruning and grafture of orchard fruits.
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Farmers’ Institute
Frederick County
Jas K. McCann
C. E. Clevenger
Samuel L. Pidgeon
J. B. Stonesifer
McCann
J. C. Beaty
A. S. Wright
Kinsey Smith
L.M. Boyer
B. M. Carter
M. M. Lynch
L. A. Huyett
D. L
C. H. Purcell
S. M. Chiles
C. M. ‘Ebbert
C. M. Brown
Friendship Bazaar Nears Close Amid Strong Receipts
The Friendship Bazaar winds up its run with receipts over 34 dollars, totaling more than 750 dollars since opening. Worthy volunteers, mainly ladies, worked tirelessly while raffles yielded items won by Cumberland guests, Connelsville residents, and local buyers. The bazaar is expected to close tonight as a committee plans its final act.
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Jennie Galliher
Cumberland
Thomas. Keating
Pancake Day ushers in Lent with confessions
Shrove Tuesday marks the end of festive excess before Lent. The day derives its name from shriving, the Catholic custom of confession in preparation for Lent, followed by Ash Wednesday when Catholics receive ashes on the foreheads as a reminder of mortality.
Helen Jones Faces Fine After Altercation with Mother
Helen Jones, described as a small colored girl, assaulted her mother and was punished by a justice this morning with a brief incarceration and a modest fine to cover costs.
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Helen Jones
Hill Remains Under Bond After Preliminary Hearing
George Hill, suspected in the assault on Eliza Boyd on west Clifford street, faced a 2:30 p m preliminary hearing before Justice Crebs. Witnesses testified but failed to incriminate Hill. bond set at 100 dollars and continued to the March term. reward of 50 dollars offered for evidence leading to conviction.
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George Hill
Eliza Boyd
West Clifford Street
Justice Crebs
Commonwealth
Boyd
Wm. L. McCann
Hill
Corporation Court
Surrounded by her Children on 60th Birthday Surprise
Mrs Sydney Hamilton wife of Mr David Hamilton received a warm surprise at Cork Street last evening for her sixtieth birthday. Her husband and children planned the gathering busy with old friends and a generous repast. Mrs Hamilton returned from a call to find friends and family awaiting, a festive display of affection and good cheer.
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Sydney Hamilton
David Hamilton
Cork Street
Mrs. Hamilton
Mrs Wheat Honors Miss Poole With Whist Gathering
Mrs J Clifton Wheat entertained guests on north Washington street in honor of Miss Fannie Poole of Maryland. Whist was the main event with a 11 30 oclock tie and prizes awarded to Mr Lawrence Coe and Miss Kate Conrad. Others present included Cora Grey Martha Clark Bessie Love yd Kate Conrad Virginia Bohs oe Laura McGuire Aleck Jones Stewart Bell Ron McGuire Lawrence Clark power Hunter and Philip Walker.
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J. Clifton Wheat
North Washington Street
Fannie Poole
Maryland
Lawrence Coe
Kate Conrad
Virginia Bohs
Laura McGuire
Messrs
Aleck Jones
Stewart Bell
Ron McGuire
Lawrence Clark
Power ‘Hunter
Philip Walker
First Soiree by Terpsichorean Club Delights Youthful Crowd
The Terpsichorean Club held its first soiree from 9:30 pm to 1:30 am with about twenty couples. Mr. Frank Baker and Miss Lizzie Striker led the grand march, followed by waltz, two-step, lanciers, quadrille, and Home Sweet Home. Master of ceremonies Purcell Striker praised the event.
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Terpsichorean Club
Frank Baker
Lizzie Striker
Purcell Striker
Turner Ashby Camp Meets in Remembrance of G W Bragg
Gen. Turner Ashby Camp adopted a memorial resolution for G W Bragg of Middletown, a contributing member and ardent defender of camp memories, expressing deep regret at his death and extending sympathy to his widow and relatives.
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Turner Ashby
G. W. Bragg
Middletown
Final Event of Bachelors Cotillion at Lehman's Baltimore
The final event in the Bachelors' Cotillion scenes in Baltimore was held last evening at Lehman's Hall. The German dance was pretty and well executed, maintaining the club's reputation. Among the attendees was Mr. Roy Stephenson of this city.
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Baltimore
Lehman
Roy Stephenson
Winchester Lodge K of P Reaffirms Thanks to Rev EB Jackson
Winchester Lodge of Knights of Pythias adopted resolutions praising Rev EB Jackson for his excellent service to their order. He preached Sunday night at the Baptist Church.
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Winchester Lodge K. of
P’s
EB. Jackson
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