Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1886-08-21

Dted.-John Kemerer, father of Mrs
H. B. Shaffer, of this place, dice
August 18th in Schellsburg, Bedford
county, Pa, in the SD year of his age
He had resided in Schellsburg sixty
years. He was a man widely known
and highly respected for his many
excellent qualities of mind and heart
In his earlier years he was closely
identified with the business interests
of the place, and was throughout most
public-spirited and useful citizen. He
had lived the full measure of his years
and, like a full shock of corn, was
gathered in his season.
Ne,c Advertisements Miss l.. Helen
Berkey advertises the opening of her
private school. She is well qualified
to teach all the branches in her cur
riculum.
See F. C. Beall's new advertisement.
There is business" in the words as
we'll as in the man. Fourth page:
Mrs. S. J. Ruhl desires to dispose of
her household and kitchen furniture
preparatory to her removal to Ohio.
Read the advertisement.
AS our lady readers will soon begin
to put up lots of catsup they will need
plenty bottles to store it away in.
Otto Frey has a lalge number empty
bottles on hand suitable for the pur-
pose, and those not broken will do for
next year also.
Nert Tuesdays Conve,,tfon.-At the
convention of the miners of the third
district of the federation, to be held in
Cumberland next Tuesday, new district
officers will be slected, including a
president and executive board. The
constitution and bylaws will also be
revised, and delegate selected to the
national convention to meet in Indian
apolis or September 7, and other
business of Importance will be trans
acted.
In a letter In the Homecoming Repieeo,
Edward Hughes, the present president
of the third district, speaking of the
aims of the federation, says:
We shall expect the operators to associate
with us, and by an intelligent presentation of
facts settle all questions peaceably. We wish
to abandon the strike policy, and insist upon
them to lay aside the inhuman blacklist" !"
Our motto is peace and happiness to all, and
enmity toward none.
The Domfno Party Agatn.-The
JOURNALS report last week of the
masquerade visit to the Frost Mansion
House was incomplete in several par
ticulars. Want of time and space
precluded due attention to details, one
of which was the conspicuous efforts of
Mr.. and Mrs. n. S. Frost and their
guests to make the affair thoroughly
enjoyable. This, we are pleased to
record, found expression in graceful
note, received by Mr.. Frost Friday of
last week, and of which the following
Is a copy:
AUGUST 13, 1885,
The ladies and gentlemen of Mrs. Bealrs
house who participated in the masquerade
party last evening, desire to thank Mr.. and
Mrs. Frost, who so kindly gave the use of
their spacious rooms, and also the ladies and
gentlemen of their household, for the very
cordial reception and the interest shown in
the success of the entertainment. The oc-
caslon was very enjoyable to us and trust it
was equally so to the members of the Frost
Mansion.
Pea'sonat.-M1ss Clara Fear, of
Brownsville, Pa, is the guest of Mrs.
DR.. C. C, Jacobs.
William S. Hooking, of this place,
has severed his connection with Wood,
Morrell & Co., Of Johnstown, Pa.
During his engagement with this firm
Mr.. H. won many friends, who, while
regretting his departure, consoled
themselves with the reflection that
their loss would be his gain. Highly
recommended by his employers, Mr..
H. has received many tlattering offers,
but has not yet decided where he will
permanently locate.
Miss Mamie Holman, of Hazelton,
Pa, is visiting the family of George H.
Hooking.
John M. Oats, of Meyersdale, Pa,
and William S. Hooking, of Johns
town, Pa, are here at THEN respective
homes.
Miss Mary Hooking, of Meyersdale,
is the guest of Mrs. Simon Hooking.
Morris Stern, of Little Rock, Arkan-
sas, arrived here Tuesday on visit to
his brother, B. Stern.
John Langford, Grand Commander
American Legion of Honor, of Balti-
more, paid Fraternity Council, of this
place, an official visit last evening.
He was accompanied by 7. A..
Leonard, the popular clerk to the
county commissioners.
RaiIrOad Ne,Cs-An excursion of
Cumberland, Homecoming and Frost
burg Knights of Honor to Mountain
Lake Park on the 2Sth of August is on