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The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1895-03-22
FOUNTAIN MILLS.
March Goth, 1895.


March has been very disagreeable
month, as far as the present date.
st. Patrlck's Day, as usual, was very
rough one. The churches were not
very well attended, owing to the disa-
greeaDle weather and rough roads.
The public sales of the season are
coming to an end, and there will not
be very many changes or persons NOV
ing in this section.
The hens are about to have strike
owing to the low price of eggs.
On Monday evening, the 4th inst,
two ladies' Mrs. May Grubbs and Miss
Florenc Barnes, or near Fountain
Mills, were on their way home driv-
ing horse to a buggy, from Fred
erick, Nd, and while crossing the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad at Mon
rovia, their buggy was struck by an en-
CINE going west, or rather one hind
wheel was struck by the engine and
the vehicle was showed off the track,
breaking nearly all of the spokes out of
the wheel. The ladies attention had
been drawn in an opposite direction
by an approaching east-bound train,
which prevented them seeing the
other one. There is great need of a
flagman on the crossing at M0nrovia.
A great number of person have had
very narrow escapes at this crossing.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1895-03-22
GRACEtfAM.
March Is, 1895.

March Is, 1895.
The March winds are here. We
may also look for the equinoXtial storm,
which will be the DIST.
The Mite Society'of the Moravian
Church is progressing. New members
are coming in ut every meeting.
Those on the sick list are DIR. Miller.
Mss l.avina Harbaugh and Miss
Kitty Martin.
Mrs. Jacob Martin, of near this
place, and Mrs. Sarah Beard, of Lett
ersburg, paid short visit to DIR. Mil
Ter last Tuesday.
Last Sunday Mr.. Anderson Eicholtz
and family, while on visit to friends,
met with what might have been SER
lous accident. While coming down Il
hlll the king broke, pitching Mr..
ElctUltz aud wife out against the
horses, which began kicking, but luck
lily neither one was hurt. One of the
children, a little boy, jumped out of
the back of the wagon and the other
one was pitched out. None of them
We're hurt, however.
Rev. Oereter preached very inter-
esting sermon Sunday evening, from
st. Luke, l7th chapter and 3rd verse.
Z. Il. next Sunday evening. Topic
pure thoughts, pure words, pure deeds.
Meeting will be led by Miss Jessie
Hesser.
Mr. Joseph Gernand's house, one
day last week, while he was burning
out the chimney, caught fire and was
III quite II blaze before discovered,
burning a manlel, bat by some means
1t was put out before doing further
damage.
People are now busy fixing for NOV.
ing, OF which there will be considerable
this spring.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1895-03-22
IN FREDERICK'S HONOR.
A Public Meeting to Hear the Re
port of the Primary Committee
of Arrangements for Our
SeSqui Centennial.

A public meeting will be held in the
City Opera House, next Tuesday even
ing, in the interest of our Sesqui-Cen-
tennial, at which time the committee
of five, selected at "a similar congrega-
ton in January last, will report on the
progress made in their work up to this
time. They were empowered with au-
tbority 10 arrange for the celebration,
to fix upon suitable program, to APP
point subcommittee, to select an eX-
ecutive committee, and in general to
make arrangements and make report
of their proceedings at a public meet
ing. The preliminary work has been
accomplished after considerable diff
Guilty, and the matter is in a tangible
shape, thanks to the efforts of the COM
mlttee, consisting of Messrs. Milton G.
Urner, J. Roger McSherry, w. Irving
Parsons, Thomas H. Halter and John
Rltchie. MIR. Richie having gore
West few weeks ago, the vacancy
was happily filled by the addition of
Col. ID. e. Winebrener, one of our
most prominent merchants.
The executive committee in charge
Of the Frederick Sesqui-Centennial
are, in addition to the above gentlemen:
Messrs. Joseph ID. Baker, Col. Charles
%. Trail, j. VIM. Baughman, John G.
Hardt, Daniel H. Steiner. Jacob b.
Tyson, John U. Markell, f. b. Sap
pington, Major Ira Tyler, +. c. Nc
Sherry, William G. Brely, Prof. E.
l.. Boblitz, Edward Ko0ntz, Prof.
George Ed Smith, Frank Il. Rhodes.
Capt. Q. s. J. Beckley. John E. w.
Hargett, Frank b. Rhodes, Shafer Il.
Hargett, L. Nj. Nixdorff, DR.. Charles
W. Hoffman, Folger McKinsey, II.
Il. Heck, II. &. Hull, Rev. Cyrus f.
Flock and J. I'll. Lampe.
A meeting of this committee was
held on Tuesday night in the office of
the City Register, and matters talked
over at some length. The general COM
mittee approved of the work of the
original committee, and the public
meeting on Tuesday night wus decided
upon. The question of "a suitable date
was also discussed. and it was decided
upon Wednesday and Thursday, Au-
gust the 2Sth and Goth, rs the most sat
isfactory time for holding the celebra-
ton. BY right it ought to occur IN
September but owing to conflicting
dates with fairs, etc, and the general
bad weather which is known to pre-
vail during that month, the above
days were selected.
Every patriotic citizen should attend
the meeting on Tuesday night, and
during the time intervening talk it up
to their friends. With "a united eff
fort upon the part Of our people, there.
is no reason why one of the most sue
cessful celebrations, on IL magnificent
scale, should not be given to do honor
TO the l50th anniversary of the found
ing of Frederick City.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1895-03-22
A SERIOUS ACCIDENT.
The Complete Collapse of Rick
ETY. Stable In Middletown, Re-
suits in Personal Injury.

A completely collapsed brick stable,
two persons quite seriously injured and
narrow escape for Others engaged in
tearing down the above structure, is
quite an unusual occurrence for the
quiet borough of Middletown, this
county. The accident occurred on
Tuesday morning last, whilst work.
men were engaged in tearing down
the dilapidated building, which was
commonly considered death trap"
in the rear of SparTow's Hotel. The
destruction was complete; hardly was
a stone left standing upon another. 1t
Is thought that in removing portion
of the roof support was weakened and
the walls naturally fell. The size Of
the stable was about 81 by A feet, aud
ii was the intention of the proprietor,
Mr. Howard Sparrow, to replace 1t
with modern structure. Some work.
men who We're engaged in removing
the debris which had accumulated in
an alley along side, were completely
covered by the bricks. wood aud NOR
tar, and narrowly escaped serious in
jury, although some of them, says the
San, in giving the details of the catas.
trophe, Will bear sears for some time.
The most dangerous injuries were those
sustained 10y Mrs. Sparrow, wife of
the hotel proprietor, who had just gone
into the stable to look for some eggs,
although previously warned of dan
ger; she was almost completely buried
under the mass of bricks She was dug
out and removed To the house, where
ii was ascertained that her right leg
was broken ut the ankle. The spliD-
tered bone protrudiug from the flesh.
Her escape from instant death was
miraculous.
Edward Herring, one of the work.
men, was caught under the mass of
wreckage in the alley and completely
buried out of sight, but he escaped
without any broken bones.
Daniel c. Miller, owner of the prop
erty, was standing in the stable near
Mrs. Sparrow when the structure col
lapsed, but escaped injury. Christie
pher Davis, one of the workmeu, was
standing on top of the east side wall.
He felt the structure giving away and
saved his life 10y leaping into the yard.
-Four other workmen made narrow es-
capes.
Mrs. Sparrow's injuries are regarded
by her physicians as of very serious
character.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1895-03-22
CATOCTIN FURNACE.
March ID, 1895.

NltiCl 10, 1910.
The weather has been very disagree
able all the past week, rain and sleet,
more or less, and ON Friday morning,
March 10Th, sleet aud rain prevailed
all day. On Saturday, March the 10Th,
it was quite cold day.
On Sunday, March the 18th, Rev. w.
II. Strayer, of Buckley Md, held
communion and preaching in the NJ.
=. Church. His text was Isaiah, XXI
chapter, 18th and 10Th verses, and
the services were well attended. The
last quarterly conference will be held
at Buckeystown, Md, on March 23rd.
The Salvation Army, OF Yellow
Springs and Frederick city, arrived
here on March 10th, and are holding
meetings in the House of God, of Ca.
toctin.
Mrs. Mary j. Frailey has been on
the sick list for the past week; at this
writing she is but little better. Mr.
Jas. Tyler and Bro. Morgan were the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Chris. Nuna-
maker on Monday.
Rev. Daniel Lewis, of Garfield, Md,
was the guest of Mr. Henry Mandy,
on Sunday night, March 18th. Miss
Julia Reed was the guest OF Mr.. Chris.
Nunamaker on Monday, March 18th.
Mr.. David Il, Martin has his new
house done, with the exception of the
plastering, which Will take but short
time.
Your correspondent was recently the
guest of Mr.. Charles Weddle
The Rocky Springs correspondent
wants to know whether the whortle-
berry crop is all right, with plenty of
snow for blossoms. 1t is all right at
this writing.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1895-03-22
False Charges Against the Com
missioners Refuted by One
of the Counsel.

1t has been mutually agreed upon by
the counsel Of the Commissioners and
Tobias Main, and consent granted hy
the Court, to hold the trial of the above
for nalfeasance in office, on Friday, the
Goth of March. Amongst the many
rumors aud false statements which
have been going the rounds concerning
the above case, is one to the effect that
the accused commissioners sought to
have the trial postponed, and ominous
Were the inuendoes and open charges
made upon them. In open refuIation
of this injustice, which seems to be
natural to a certain class of people in
the county, Mr.. John c. Motter, one
of our most active and able lawyers,
comes to the front in the following omen
letter:
MARCH IA, 1895.
| despise injustice, and justice re-
quires that | should state that all
rumors and charges that the indicted
Commissioners in any way evaded IA
speedy trial are utterly false. The re-
sponslbillly for the postponemeut rests
alone aud entirely with their counsel.
Up to Friday morning. the first day of
March, present, the States officers
themselves were uncertain as To
whether they would be prepared to 90
To trial or would apply for a continu-
ance of the case until the next term OF
Court. The Commissioners were in
dicted on Tuesday and counsel were
employed the next day. \ copy of one
OF the indictments was procured by
myself on Thursday, which was very
lengthy document, containing four diff
terent charges, and which | did not
have the time to then examine care
fully because of other engagements
Under these circumstances it was inl-
possible for counsel To be prepared To 90
to trial, and accordingly on Friday
morning we asked for continuance,
which was granted by the Court be-
cause 1t was reasonable To do so, and
tor no other reason under the heavens.
No one connected with the cases either
as counsel or principal, had the re
hottest idea of evading anything. We
SIMPLY wanted to have fair opportun-
ity to prepare for trial, and surely we
are entitled to that! We have had
time, and on "Wednesday announced
to the States Attorney that we would
he ready for trial Oil Friday the 18th,
but at his request it Nas postponed un-
I'll later date. Yours respectfully,
(Signed), JOHN c. MorTER.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1895-03-22
A Fine Percheron.

Mr.. Ezra Thomas, one of the most
enterprising farmers in Jefferson dis
trict, has recently added to the already
fine assortment of blooded stock in
this county, by the purchase of the
hlgh-bred horse, brilliant XII" from
the great home of the Percherons,
Dnnham's Stock Farm, near Chicago.
His pedigree is said to be most excel
lent one to those who are versed IN
matters pertaining to this class OF
horses. Mr.. Thomas shows clear APP
probation of the coming rise in the
price of horse flesh, by giving the farm
ers of this county chance to improve
their stock.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1895-03-22
THE NUPTIAL KNOT.
Some Happy Couples Who Have
Linked Their Lives for Better
or Worse.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..


Married on March 1898, at Church of
the Epiphany, Washington, d. c., by
Rev. j. Thomas Cole, Charles j. Crosse
close, OF Virginia, to Lillian b. Stokes,
formerly of this city.
CAMPBELL-CASTLE.
Miss Sophie Castle, daughter of the
late Abraham Castle, and Mr. Edwin
Campbell, of this city, Were joined in
the holy bonds OF matrimony, at the
residence of Mr.. Henry Tyson, on East
Patrick street, on Thursday afternoon
OF last week. The ceremony was per-
formed by the Rev. Luther HUFFMAN.
w0oD-TRAYER.
Marriage bells were ringing cheer
fully in New Market last Thursday
evening. One of the prettiest we'd
dings of the season occurred at the NJ.
Il. Church, shortly after eight O'clock,
The participants in this important
event were Mr.. Harry Wood, son of
| Mr.. Charles Wood, and Miss Essie
Trayer the charming daughter of the
late NJ. p Trayer. The nuptial servi-
ces were solemn and impressive, and
the church was most tastefully decorat-
Ell luf lhe OCCASION ny lne oTileS illaIy
friends 1t was Church Wedding"
and IN editice was well filled with the
many relatives aud acquaintance of
the young couple. The bridal party
entered and marched up the aisle to
the joyous strains of tuneful wedding
march, preceded by the ushers,
Messrs. l.. Wood and V. w. Mood
mus. Rev. j. March performed the
ceremony. The bride was attired in a
beautiful white silk gown, trimmed
with satin, with "a long trailing veil
and her flowers were Marchael Neil
roses. After the wedding reception
was held at the brides home, after
which the happy pair repaired to their
home near New Market, to spend not
only the honeymoon, but we hope a
long and happy life.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1895-03-22
A Damaging Conflagration.

Fire destroyed frame barn on the
farm of Mr.. Samuel Claggett, in Pc
tersville district, on Tuesday evening
last, about eight o'clock. The location
of the place is near Adamstown, and
was formerly the property of the late
Col. J. b. Thomas. The origin of the
fire is said to have been the work of
incendiares. The flames made quick
work of the old structure, which burn
ed like a finder box. Nothing could
have saved it. Six horses were burned,
together with lot of hay, feed, farm
ing implements, etc. The conflagra-
grafton could be seen by reflection
many miles away The insurance
amounts to about $500, but the loss is
yet unknown.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1895-03-22
Mayor Martin, of Brunswick, Re-
signed.

Says the Brunswick Herald editori-
ally:
The citizens of this town generally
will regret to learn of the resignation
of MayorJ. Il. Martin, which was pre-
scented to the council at its last meeting.
During his short administration of the
office, Mayor Martin has done all that
a man could do for the best interests of
the town. A number of practical aud
beneficial ordinances have been adopts
ed, considerable Improvement has been
made in the streets of our town and
peace and good order prevailed. The
honors of the Office of Mayor seems not
TO be adequate to the work required,
as since the incorporation of the town
three Mayors have been elected by a
vote of the people, and all three have
resigned after a short term of office.
The first Mayor, John l.. Jordan, was
succeeded by w. G. Musgrove, the Sec
ond Mayor. DIR. G. r. Crum resigned
shortly after his election. and was sue
ceeded by u. Il. Brantner, and the
third Mayor elected has offered
his resignation, but his successor has
not yet been chosen.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1895-03-22
GOAL NEWS.
pnie Little lettings About Peo-
pie and Things.

Nr. Blanchard Philpot has secured
vacant clerkship Ill the office of
egister Of wills.
Acknowledgement Olney has decid-
against the Civil Service Commits
bn, in the case of Postmaster War
Id aud his appointments in the Bal
hore Office.
The following pension reissues apply
Frederick County: Geo. P. Green,
bint of Rocks; Geo. Link, Walkers
lie; John Scadden, Pleasant Walk.
ID John Green, Elerton.
Mr.. A. G. McCardell, the well-known
nfectoper, is making quite num-
Pr of changes to his place of business,
b North Market street, among which
the addition of handsome soda
|ater fountain.
Don't forget about the Premium Lii
rary. 1t is still in operation and we
re always ready to serve you as
romptly as circumstances will admit.
(he same popular price prevails-1O
ents and one coupon.
The fox chase at Woodsboro' last
Monday was participated in by well
known sportsmen from all over the
Bounty, and sly reynard, after stern
chase, was caught and killed. These
events are always fraught with interest
bnd excitement.
We have few calendars vet undis-
tribuled. and we will be pleased to
PEND them to anyone sending us five
bne cent stamps for same. They are
fit to adorn the walls of any room and
the figures are plain and can be read
lly seen at a great distance.
Rev. ]. Elmer Bittle, son of Mr..
Thomas F. Bittle, of Ellerton,. this
county, is now IN charge of one of the
most modern aud beautiful church
tructures, for its dimensions, in Penn
ylvalia. 1t Is situated at Turtle
Creek, where Rev. Bittle has been sta.
Toned for some time.
On Sunday evening last, u frame
house on Sixth street, the property oil
Mr. Joseph Volluse, took fire, and an
Plarm was sounded. The room in which
the fire originated was considerably
damaged, aud the balance was done BY
|the surplus Of water thrown upon the
flames The damage is said 10 have
been In the neighborhood of $500.
Mr.. Emory L. Coblentz recently en-
tertalned at his hospitable home the
members Of the Middletown Orchestra,
who rendered . banquet to those who
mad participated In the drama "Pen-
Hopgood,v for the benefit of the or
cuestra. The evening was delightfully."-
spent to the tune of charming music
ana Interesting toasts.
State Treasurer Marion De Kalb
|emlIh has forwarded to J. Roger
M,coherfy a check IN payment of the
CLAIM Of John Moran, Of Homecoming,
w., who was Injured in the discharge
u MS duties at q fire, thus coming un-
ger the provisions Of the beneficiary
cause Of the Flrcmen'e Association OF
maryland. Il ie the first payment
4uUt 81
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1895-03-22
Special Offer.

.or nerson sending us the name OF a
~ her 10 the CITIZEN, accompanied by
s suy' n OO) in cash, check or money Or
~ nayment for one Il year, we will send,
III f. anv one of the sixty-seven i67 selec.
L Pa .ohraced in the j." Woodstock Edition OF
' premium Library Of Classic Books,
:. have had such large sale and been so
/ , .u saokeu of by all who have seen them.
EIna have Z, books retail, with coupon, TO CITI-
/ . aU at thirty (3O) cents, and is an ele.
|, s speeimen of the oookbinder's art, whilst
H. same time, its contents are fully up to
. ns.,';renents. This is chance for both
onds roung, to help us and themselves, at
sane lime We want to increase our list
. sa,l and offeryou an inducement to help
w " guarantee the book to be satisfactory
.r,ry ssoect. A book sent for every name
,eiyed
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1895-03-22

prominent spent their early days on
the farm. Let us regard Il farmers
life as it really is, one of happiness and
independence.
The total eclipse of the moon last
Sunday night came about with the
greatest expectation of our astronom-
Teal lovers, while those unacquainted
with this interesting science, hold the
subject as beautiful one. At eight
O'Clock Sunday night numbers of
clouds began TO gather in the eastern
skies, and only ut times could the
moon be seen at all. However, after
ten O'clock we had fair, but not
very good view of the moon.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1895-03-22

n indicated above, the CITIZEN desires a
t.ssentative in every district in the county
ror;ew of the events that have happened and
P,racsst Of Others in their incipiency. AL
En- secured and in active cooperation with
sre persons acting in the above capacity in
Hmiis0ura, Thurmont, Feagaville, Glenn
tv;ns Fountain Mills, Yellow Springs,
[sddock. Della, Graceham, Catoctin Fur
+ etc etc. We especially desire repre-
S,1tiv in Brunswick, Buckeystown, Adams.
I'M petersylle, Harmony, Walkersville,
Pleasant, ew Market, Sabillasville,
other towns in the county. The
[son most suitable is one placed in posi-
a 10 gather news and secure patronage for
IA letter from any one wishing to secure the
4 above position in any Of the places, will
<eiye prompt attention, and reply contain-
4 information, etc, will be forwarded at
r. Don't delay making an application, as
4 come, FIRST consideration shown.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1895-03-22
Mr.. F. T. Rhodes for Mayor.

Among the names of those mention
ed prominently in connection with the
mayoralty nomination, is that of Mr..
Frank II. Rhodes, who, at the solicita-
ton of friends, has consented to enter
the contest. Mr.. Rhodes is an active
business man, a well-known and life
long citizen, highly esteemed in the
community and has always been a
prominent and consistent Democrat.
He is member of the Junior Fire
Company. and also, of several trater-
nal societies. We are informed that
DIR. S. f. Thomas has been requested
by his friends to enter the field.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1895-03-22

The Fourth meeting Of Miss Diehps
z'eauing Club WAS held Monday even
ing ut the hoepIfabIe home Of Mrs. Car
0IIue Markell, on West Patrick street.
-nete " some old saying In regard to
so'' PARSONS, but this did seem the
.''os! Delightful reading this season.
<.''77'plY because tho last. and therefore
,'eSl'esl 10 the mind Of the club. Gen.
1eN WaI|ace'3 article on how I came
y write Hen-Hur could not fail to in
.c' seE g The origin Of that wonderful
1 =. widely used book has been much
7e9Qs'eQ. The Golden Necklace and
'e MOUSE LORE, while historical and
so.,'au[Ie, was not v0uched for as a
Pc Doctors call and Bringing
~ zee House, were very clever and
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1895-03-22
ABOUT THE COUNTY.
Something About the Current
Events Transpiring in the Sur
rounding Agricultural
Districts.
FEAGAVILLE,
March 10, 1895.

March 10, 1897.
Misses Ida aud Elizabeth Rem Wis
tied Mrs. Florence Wa, key on Monday
last.
The people have begun moving in
this neighburhood.
Mr.. and Misses Herman and Miss
Marie Zimmerman spent Sunday with
Mr.. +. Charles Rem.
The roads are III a very muddy con-
dition at this time.
There VIII ne 4 religious meeting in
the Band Hall, on Sunday evening
next.
The election of deacons and elders
for Mt. Zion Lutheran Church was
held on Sunday last. Those elected
We're: Elders, Lewis Summers and
Joseph Zimmerman; Deacuns, Chas.
Hines and William Buzzsrd.
Sunday school will be organized at
MI. Zjod Lutheran Church on Sunday.
March the 3lst, at ten o'clock.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1895-03-22
Removals in Liberty District,

The Banner says: Isaac Smith, of A.,
has removed to Mrs. Null's house, late
ly occupied In part by Upton Swead-
ner; Mr.. VIM. Whitmore has removed
TO town again, and will occupy the
part of his house recently vacated by
Mrs. Laura Sweadner; Richard Gala
CHER has removed to part of Mrs. Mary
l.. Null's residence.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1895-03-22
Quarterly Distribution of the State
School Tax.

The State Comptroller has made the
quarterly distribution of the public
school tax To the several counties, and
Frederick County comes in after Balti-
more City and County for the largest
share, Washington County next, Anne
Arundel fourth. Frederick gets 81, SIS. :
80 for white schools and S756.74 for col
ored; Washington receives S3,o9S.44 for
white schools and S273 2S for colored;
Anne Arundel for her share gets
S., 525. 2S for white schools and 81, 75S. 81
for colored. The smallest appropria-
ton goes to Calvert County.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1895-03-22
READ THIS!

h. want you to be our CORES
|aont and represent your Sec
- the Citizen. The paper
4, na sent free, and writing ma
r:,,ond stamps furnished. Write
that YOU will be our regular
.,,tr1butor.