Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1876-07-01

following gentlemen were elected Off
GERS for the ensuing term of six
months: .-
c. C-Owen Price. Is,l y. 5f'.
Y. CA. T. Recknor.
Pre1ote.-J. B. Reese.
NJ A.-G M. Pordew, ...t
Master.-Geo. Robb.
Soc1ABLE.-The ladies of the NJ. E.
Church will hold a .Sociable in the
Lecture Room on the evening of the
4th of July Ice cream and other re-
freshments will be on sale.
The FOURTH IN FRosTBUG-AR-
RANGEMENTs, PROGRAMME, ETo.-At
a meeting of representatives Of the
several committees appointed to carry
out the preparations for due celebra-
ton of the Fourth of July in Frost
burg, held in the Town Council Cham
Der Wednesday evening, reports We're
made regarding the progress made.
Mayor Jandorf stated that through
the kindness of Mr.. U. Steineman a
cannon had been secured. Also, that
the Odd Fellows Opera House had
been secured free of charge for the
proposed evening concert. Collections
had realized we'll considering the
financial stringency; this work, how
ever, was not completed, and he be-
lieved an ample sum both Of money
and supplies would be raised to carry
out the design.
Capt. R. R. Sanner was elected
Chairman of the Finance Committee
and Treasurer g -
Mr. G. H. Walker from Committee
of Correspondence and Invitations re-
ported that, so far as heard from, all
the Orders and Societies had accepted
invitations to Join in the observances
Of the day.
Mr.. Jandorf stated that the work
of securing 38 little girls to represent
the States in the procession had been
placed in charge of Miss Helen Berke-
bile, who reported success.
A committee Of three gentlemen
was appointed to secure ID old gentle
men to represent the Colonies.
The Chairman of the Committee on
Arrangements was authorized to Sc
cure band upon the most favorable
terms practicable.
Mr.. John D. Koontz was appointed
to prepare a wagon for the 3S little
girls, and Mr.. D. S, Dewitt to decor
ate it. .-t
The same gentlemen were authorized
to secure and prepare wagon for the
Is old gentlemen.
Capt Sanner agreed to attend to
hauling provisions and water to the
picnic grounds, Mr.. Dewitt to secure
lumber and Mr.. Jandorf 20 see to the
building of the stands and tables.
The following places were designat-
ed as depositors for provisions, baskets,
packages, etc;
John Johns store, Bowery; Reck-
ner & Stephens store, Main; Dewitt
g. Stewards, Main; Samuel Jefries
store, Broadway.
Messrs, James Kane, chairman; Ed
ward Donahue, c. H. Walker, Reuben
Rogers, Robert Tenant, Jr., R. R.
Sanner, Z. Steineman, John Wambach,
William H. Bepler and Jordan Wild
erman were appointed to take charge
of the provisions at the grounds. ar
range tables, ETC.. q. sa.r3
Messrs. G. Lear, F. johnson and
John N. Carson, were selected to take
charge of the cannon, and authorized
to secure the requisite number of com.
petent assistants-all Of whom shall
have exclusive control of the piece
and its appurtenances. b.. So.
Mr., L. T. Dewitt was elected Chic
Marshal, and Mr.. Edward Danahue
General Assistant Marshal.
Mr., Dewitt was requested to notify
the several Orders, Societies, ETC., t.
name one of their number as Assistan
Marshal. ..r. f
1t was agreed that all who partici
pate in the procession should be at tn
Odd Fellows Opera House at $50 q