Frederick citizen., 1895-01-11
LOCAL NEWS.
Some Little Jottings About Peo-
pie and Things.

Association of Hagerstown effects quite
number Of poor persons in this city
Mr.. J. p. Slfer has been appointed
weather observer at Burkittsville, this
county, by the State weather bureau.
The 3lst annual reunion of Coles
Cavalry, Maryland Volunteers, was
held at the Equitable Building, Balti-
more, last night.
This time we had eleven days of fine
slelehing until last Sunday, when
rain. instead of an expected snow fall,
broke up the greatest sport of the win
ter.
The officers of the Farmers and Me-
chanics' Bank of this city, provided an
excellent repast for their friends and
patrons last Tuesday, in accordance
with the usual custom.
At last, amicable arrangements have been
made by the Frederick and Washington
County Agricultural Societies in the matter of
seperate dates for holding their respective ex-
hibitions The result is bound to be highly
satisfactory to both societies.
Ralph. the 12-year old son of George
Brandenburg, residing few miles
north Of Middletown, was pitched from
o sled while coasing recently, and had
bis left arm broken.
1t was reported recently that Mr.
Burrell Beck, of Brunswick, had lost
q leg IN an accident. This is incorrect;
the true facts being that the leg was
broken, but he is now rapidly recover
ing.
Thomas & Clary, the well known
real estate and loan agents, have sold
for Major b. F. Winchester's trustees,
his property, situated between Sixth
and Seventh avenues, to David f.
Mayne, for s., 400.
The Central National Bank enter
tanned its patrons and friends last
Tuesday, the date of the election of Of
ficersa and directors for the ensuing year.
DelectabIe edibles and liquid refresh
ments were served in the rear apart
ments.
The farm of George G. Summers,
situated about one mile from Catoctin
Station, has been purchased by Mr..
$3,020 Mr.. Rcnard G.. Mercer, agent
at CatoctIn Station, bought the home
stead for $555.
"Jackson Day." last Tuesday, was
appropriately celebrated by several
Democratic clubs in the city of BaltI-
more. The day is the anniversary of
the battle of New Orleans, wnen the
great leader commanded the troops that
re2ulsed the British, in the war of
1872 Appropriate ceremonies were
held.
MI. Benjamin +. Reich, a prominent
attorney -at-law in this city, has pur-
chased at public sale, the property of
Mr.. Steiner Ramsburg, near Chews-
Vile, this county, for $l,SO5. The
property contains about 80 acres. Mr..
Charles w. Ross was the assignee of
mortgage, and Harvey Lease the eff
cient auctioneer.
The east and west bound transfer
business is all being done at the yards
OF the B. & o. r. r. Co., in Brunswick.
It's expected that in the spring, many
needed Improvements will be made in
order to better facilitate the heavy bust
ness expected to accumulate at that
point. A large number of additional
men are now at work.
Senator German has introduced a
bill providing that the terms of the
United States Circuit and District
Courts to be held at Cumberland,
Nd, beginning upon the second Mon
day in May and the last Monday in
September. These terms are to be
held in addition to the sessions of these
courts in Baltimore.
Al reception was rendered Mr.. and
Mrs. E. d. Buckley, who were recently
married, at the home of the groom's
parents, near Union Bridge, on Thurs
day evening of last week, upon their
return from their wedding journey.
4ulte number of friends Were present
ana the occasion was to ali most
memorable and enjoyable one.
Miss Mary Edna Gorman, daughter
OF Senator and Mrs. A. p. German,
made her debut in Washington on
tuesday afternoon last. Miss German
is Che youngest daughter of Senator
t5Orman and looked lovely in a gown
o. Dlack satin. She and her charming
listers, Misses Daisy, Bessie and Hattie,
are well known in this section.
During the recent sleighing spell
speeding brushes were INDUCED i'm
on the road by some of our local fast
steppers, and many surprises given to
those who thought they owned the
world beater." 1t is always matter
o. great pride ID own q fast horse, aud
trederlck County can always be looked
70 TO hold her own in this regard, at
any and all times.
chairman Wilson will call a meeting
Of the Ways and Means Committee as
soon as quorum of members arrive,
70 consider several important meas
ures. The foremost of these contemplate
an Increase of the revenues of the gov
ernment 10y raising the internal reve-
hue tax on various articles. Represent
tative Moneys bill to raise the tax on
beer will be considered, with that to
take off the l-l0 differential duty on
sugar
The Right Rev. VIM. Paret, Bishop
OF Maryland, recently celebrated the
luth anniversary of his conservation.
The exercises of the day concluded
with an elaborate dinner at Rennert, 8
and public reception at Hazazar's
Hall. Bishop Paret is well known in
this city, having conferred confirma-
ton upon class short time ago at
All Saints Episcopal Church. A silver
service was also presented to the Bishop.
a Tuesdays dispatch to the Sun,
from Brunswick, this county, says:
although it has been raining here
AImost constantly since Saturday night,
nero are no signs of the breaking up of
we ice in the Potomac river which
HHs been locked in an eight-inch coat