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The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1896-02-28
Court PROCEEDINGS.

The Circuit Court of Frederick Coun-
ty recOnvened OH Monday morning,
with Chief Judge James McSherry and
Associate Judge John A. Lynch on the
bench. The criminal docket was taken
up. There are ninety-two cases on the
docket, fifty-three of which are new.
Several of the old cases have been on
the docket about ten years, the guilty
parties having escaped from the coun-
ty, and their whereabouts unknown.
The case OF. the State against man by
the name of Repp, charged with an
assault on colored boy named Key,
of Liberty, this county, was taken up.
The two got into an alteration about
trifiing matter aud after exchanging
several blows Repp stuck the colored
boy with dung fork. The prOngs en-
tered mis- shoulder so deep that the
fork remained in an upright position
in his shoulder. Repp admitted the
charge but said he had no intention of
injuring the boy, and that he had paid
for his medical attendance. He
was fined ST. and costs, by the Court.
The case of the State against Joseph
Newman, colored, charged with break
ing the plate glass window in the store
of George A. Gilbert, on North Market
street, this city, and stealing several
pairs of shoes last October, was tried
before jury. The prisoner was found
guilty and sentenced by Judge Nc
Sherry to term of ten years in the
State Penitentiary.
The case of the State against WILDER
HOskins, was tried before the Court.
Hoskins was arrested during the Fair
for conducting shell game, and has
been in Jail since that time. He plead
guilty and was remanded back to Jail
for term of six months.
John Costley, who was charged with
carrying concealed weapons, was dis
charged by the Court.
Charles Gardner, who answered to a
similar charge, was found guilty and
was given thirty days in Jail.
In the case of the State against VIM.
Rowe, charged with adultery, the pris-
oner plead guilty and was fined ten
dollars and costs.
The case of Kid Gibson, colored, of
Baltimore, charged with perjury, was
tried on Tuesday. A verdict of guilty
was rendered and the prisoner SEN
fenced to ten years in the penitentiary.
Gibson was tried and released at the
August term of court for stealing a
watch from a man named Carter, of
Baltimore. After his release he ac-
knOwledged that he did steal the
watch, which gave cause for his arrest.
q. In the case of the State VS.. Henry
Patterson and daughter, verdict of
mot guilty." was rendered by the
court.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1896-02-28
A "Yellow Tea"

Mrs. A. A. Hack, of Emmitsburg,
very delightfully."- entertained a number
of her friends at a "Yellow Tea," on
the 18th inst. The spacious parlor of
their beautiful residence was brilliant
ly Illuminated with banquet lamps
and numerous wax tapers. with yellow
shades. Sandwiches, salad, ice cream,
meringues, water ices, waters, choco.
white and yellow, set in the doorway.
Miss Annie Mcbride had charge of the
tea urn. The gentlemen of the house
and Miss Eleanor Hack, assisted the
hostess in receiving. The comfortable
rooms were all decorated with beautiful
plants, which lent much to the pleas
ure of the evening.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1896-02-28
Social at woman's College.

A very enjoyable social was given in
College Hall, on last Saturday evening,
by the committee of girls, No. g. It
being an anniversary occasion, the
national colors formed most of the dec
orations. The prize game, Bundles"
afforded much amusement. Miss
Duterer was awarded the first prize,
and Miss Kate Ruch the second.
Miss Margaret Roller was awarded
first prize in the "Book Charades,"
and Miss Fletcher the second. All the
participants had most delightful
time.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1896-02-28
YELLOW SPRINGS.
Feb. 25, 1896

Feb. 25, 1896.
Yesterday was Matthias day, which,
according to old sayings, either breaks
or makes the winter. By the words
"that Matthias comes to break ice or to
make ice," and if he finds none he will
make some. 1 think, according to the
weather last week, that he will be
busy for a long time to come.
Last Thursday we thought that some
of the arctic explorers had finally
found the North pole aud brought it
home with them.
Mrs. j. E. Summers has been on the
sick list for some time, and we are
glad to say now, that she is improving
Last Sunday some of her children were
also complaining.
Mr.. Jacob Sweeney, who has been
ailing since the holidays, is about the
same.
Mr.. George Shafer is at work on the
cellar wall for the new dwelling of Mr..
N. o. Neighbors.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1896-02-28
SHOOKSTOWN.
Feb. 25, 1896.


The literary and debating society of this
place, held a largely attended meeting last
night, which was called to order by the
president. Several readings and Rotations
then occupied the attention of the audience,
after which spelling bee was INDUCED
in, closing with reading the journal. The
next question for debate will be, Resolved
that the fear of punishment is a greater in
centive to action than the hope of reward"
Affirmative A. F. Wickless, Chas. Sum-
mers; Negative, A. A. Wickless, Elias Sum-
mers, Chas. A. Wickless.
Miss Eda Wolfe and Mr.. Geo. Roberts
were the guests of the Misses Summers on
Sunday afternoon.
John Masser and Chas. Summers took a
trip to Baltimore on Saturday afternoon,
and returned home Monday on their wheels
They report riding it in five hours, not bad
for scrubs.
G. A. Wickless, of Thurmont, returned
home Saturday.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1896-02-28
ROCKY SPRINGS.
Feb. %, 1896.

LEU. <O3 AOOV'
Last Monday, one of the members of
the family of Mr.. John Bruchey was
taken suddenly i'll, it is thought by
means of some rat poison getting into
their food.
Messrs. Burger and Tyler haye re-
moved their saw-mill to the woodland
lately purchased by Mr.. Ernest Miss IN
this section.
Mr.. Charles w. Fox, while at work
in the mountain last Tuesday cutting
wood, was cut in the knee, from which
he is at present suffering.
Hicks was on time last week with
his three days blizzard; next Friday
and Saturday will be another OF his
storm periods.
In this section majority of our peo-
pie sat up and kept fires burning for
the protection of plants. and to prevent
the freezing of the milk that is usually
kept in their kitchen at this time of
the wear. The thermometer was as
low as 80
The wheat suffered some little dur
ing the late cold spell.
Mr.. Conrad Shultz, of near High
Knob, spent Sunday with Mr.. George
Schaffer.
The Rev. S. M. Hench, of Frederick,
preached a very able and impressive
sermon at the chapel last evening.
The services were well attended. The
Sunday school of this place will shortly
meet and elect officers for the coming
year. :,
Our community was much surprised
to hear of the death of Mrs. Kate
Smith. Her parents, Mr.. and Mrs Ed
ward L. Stup, are we'll known residents
of this place.
A public meeting. under the auspices
of the Young Peoples Temperance
Society. was held at Burkhart's hall,
Yellow Springs, last Friday night.
The attendance was good. considering
the very unfavorable weather. The
following program was rendered.: Sing
ing, Yield not to Temptation )"
prayer, r. M. Harley singing. " The
Life-boat at Sea- recitation, p. A..
Richardson singing, "The Work is
going on ;" recitation, "The Demon
that breaks in the BOTTLE" Miss s..
Price Young; singing, Help Just a
Little !" select reading, Taken in
marks by A. w. Burkhart; closing
hymn; adjournment.
The weekly meeting will be held
next Friday. at night, at the residence
of Mr. A. w. Burkhart, Yellow
Springs.
Mr.. Charles w. Fox and Master
George Lortz are on the sick list
Mr.. George Schaffer is putting up
the foundation of dwelling for Mr..
N. o. Neighbors, near Yellow Springs.
Margaret Hendricks, colored
woman living with Mr.. w. H. Tyler,
who has been visiting friends at yell
low Springs for the past two weeks,
was taken sick with light attack of
pneumonia, and is unable to return
home for the present.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1896-02-28
Marriage Licenses.

The following marriage licenses
have been issued recently by the clerk
of the court:
James Lee Smith. of Woodsboro'
District, and Mary E. May, of Lewis
town District.
George A. r. Rem, OF this District,
and Lottie p. Long, of Jefferson Dis
trict.
both of near Myersville, this county.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1896-02-28
I. 0. r. M. Meeting.

The Great Council of the State of
Maryland, Improved Order of Red
Men, held their forty eighth annual
meeting at Red Mems Hall, North
Paca street, Baltimore, last week.
Frederick County was represented by
three delegates, Messrs. John HI. Ben
nett, of Frederick; VIM. M. Morrison,
of Emmitsburg, and w. g. Shafer, of
Brunswick. Mr.. John HI. Bennett, of
this city, was appointed on the Com
mittee on State of the Order. After
transacting all businss before the coun-
Gil it was decided to hold the next
meeting at Emmitsburg, Frederick
County, in February, 1897.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1896-02-28

Mr.. q. w. Bradshaw, of Frederick.
has been appointed night telegraph
operator of the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad at Boyd's.
The many friends of Mr.. Chas B. Tyson,
the genial attachee of the office of the Clerk
of the Circuit Court, will be glad to know
that his condition is greatly improved and
his ultimate recovery from light attack
of pneumonia is assured.
In our advertising columns will be found
an announcement of the sale of personal
property of Lewis Rooster, on the farm
tenanted by Mr. John Faubel, near Ijams-
vile. This is chance to procure service
able farming and household articles at your
own prices. Don't forget the day.
Mr.. Albert Burns Trundle, son of
Mr.. w. Burns Trundle, of Balti-
more, died in New Mexico, last Mon
day. Mr.. Trundle in company with
his cousin, H. Burns Trundle, of this
city, went to New Mexico last No
vember for the benefit of his health.
He was eighteen years of age.
Miss Blanche Elliot, one of the most
popular of the fair daughters of York,
Pa, has been spending few days re-
Gently with her friend, Miss Louise
Clingan, East Second street. Miss FL
lots presence in Frederick is always
the occasion of much pleasure to Der
many admirers, and their one regret
was that her visit was of such short
duration. She returned on Wednes-
day.
Scott Simler, who shot Josiah Meads
in the legs some time ago, was
Al. III
of assault with intent to murder. Meads
had heen absent from his home
for six months, returned uneXpect-
eddy and found that his wife was at
Simler's home. He went to the place
on December 31st, and while attempt
ing to get in was shot by Simler. Sim
ler's attorney entered a motion for
new trial
Card parties are 1.-THE thing" during
the Lenten season, and the
young people of Frederick have taken
it up as a happy solution of the veXing
question "What shall we do to pleas
antly pass the long evenings of Lent,
without being too gay and yet not too
grave?" Whist is the most popular
game and many are becoming quite
expert. There have been several par
ties this week and many others are
scheduled.
The Independent Hose Company,
No. 1, held a special meeting on Tues
day evening last, and took action on
the death of General Edward Shriver,
of the company. 1t was
decided that the company should at
tend the funeral in citizens dress, and
that the Junior and UnitedsCompanies
be invited to join them. A committee
of five were appointed on resolutions,
of Edward S. Eichelberger,
Captain Walter Saunders, David III.
Kolb, John Levy, and John Quinn.
Willard f. Nusz, George Gittinger and
Richard S. Keyser, were appointed
on floral tribute.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1896-02-28
We Would Like Your Attention
for q Minute.

Having greater type-settlng facilities than
formerly, we are now giving special attention
10 classified country news compiled and for
warded to the CITIZEN by active correspon-
dents. We have always tried In various ways
to cover the local field as thoroughly as POSI-
BILE, but find the above plan by far the most
Every locality has at some time in the week
happenings gilmore or less Importance, which if
properly written us and published in widely
read newspaper, would give great pleasure to
all who might reao them. 1t is extremely diff
Sut Se aRS ad
eHers, to find out everything OF interest in the
country, yet some people are disappointed,
and we have known of some to stop paper
because some occc renee in which they were
interested did not find a place in its columns.
The fault lies with those who neglect to inform
the editor of news matter, which he has not
the power ofsecur1ng by any other means.
The CITIZEN desires q representative in
every tOaO1l in the county, to help further its in
terests and furnish a weekl review of passing
events and forecast of others in their incip-
iency.
Those places already represented in our col
ums by energetic correspondents are:
Thurmont.
Braddock.
Fountain Mills,
Graceham,
Harmony,
Feagaville,
CatOctin Furnace,
Clemsonvile,
HyattstOwn,
MyersVille,
Della,
FOXVille,
Kemptown,
AdamStOwn,
Park Mills,
etc., etc.
The following are some OF the places not
regularly represented in our columns from
which we desire weekly reports. Every town
In the county should have the events of the
week mirrOred in the CITIZEN:
Yellow Springs
Brunswick,
BuckeyStOwn,
Walkersvlle,
New Market,
Mt. Pleasant,
Petersville,
Sabillasville.
PIT of Rocks,
Evansville,
New London,
Lewistown,
Thurston,
ETC., etc.
Any person. provided they can write legi
BILE hand and express themselves understand.
ingly can report for u.s. Full instructions and
materials furnished upon application. We
must be convinced of correspondents perfect
responsibility, as we positively exclude from
our columns every line about the authenticity
OF which there is any doubt. If you are al
ready subscriber you can obtain the paper
free, by sending us weekly report. Only one
person can act in one locality, but all are
requested to send us news and assist our CORE
spondents in collecting matter for publication.
Write at once: first come first served.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1896-02-28
ABOUT THE COUNTY.
Something About the Current
Events Transpiring in the Sur
rounding Agricultural
Districts.
WOODSBORO


Feb. "a, 1895.
Rev. r. s. Patterson preached an
eloquent aud interesting sermon to a
large congregation Sunday morning
last, in the Lutheran Church.
The w. G. Il. U. will hold a public
monthly meeting in the Lutheran
Church next Sunday evening, March
lst. Rev. Cassen will deliver an adj
dress. The public are cordially invited.
Miss Annie Riggs. of near Frederick,
is spending few days with her sister,
Mrs. P. l.. Feiser.
Mr.. Charles Miller, who has been
spending some time with his parents,
has returned home.
The Reformed Missionary Society
held meeting in their church last
Sunday evening. Several Rotations,
dialogues, ETC., were given. An adj
dress was delivered by the Rev. Con-
nor.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1896-02-28

The services at the United Brethren
Church in this city, on next Sabbath,
will be of more than ordinary interest.
The fourth and last quarterly meeting
for the year will be held. Rev. @. r.
ROudabush, p. E., will be present and
assist the pastor, G. w. Stinespring.
The sacrament will be administered
after the morning sermon.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1896-02-28
Orphans Court.

The will OF Laura v. Krantz, deceas-
ed, was filed for probate.
The first and final account of Samuel
Harshman, executor of Melinda Neff,
deceased, was filed and distribution
made.
Releases of James l.. Cox ct al. were
filed, releasing Mary e. Cox. admins
tratrix. etc.
Release of Kate Cornelius Zeigler, ct
al, was filed, releasing Charles G..
ZelgIer, executor, &c.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1896-02-28
An Accident at Lows.

Mr.. John Diffendal, of Logs, this
county. while skating on Ovens Greek,
It is thought his cheek bone is broken
and he is otherwise badly hurt. DR..
Keafauver, of ThurmOnt, gave him the
necessary medical attention.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1896-02-28
Freshman Injured.

Ou last Friday, Mr.. Harry Karicofe,
a pressman at the printing house of
Messrs. Marker and Bielfeld, of this
city, had his right hand caught in
press while it was in motion, mashiug
it terribly. All his fingers were so
badly lacerated that he will be pre-
vented from working for several weeks.
The wounds were dressed by DR..
Fahrney.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1896-02-28
Saw the Beginning of the G. & o.
Canal.

Mr.. Edward Renner, of Sharpsburg,
Washington County, who is now IS
years of age, has kept diary of every
thing of Importance concerning the
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal. from the
beginning of its construction to the
present time. He was present when
the first spade-full of earth was turned
by John Quincy Adams, President OF
the United States, in 1924, and saw all
the foreign representatives who were
at the opening event.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1896-02-28
Interstate Telephone Company
Elects Officers.

The stockholders of the Interstate
Telegraph and Telephone Company
held a meeting in this city, on Friday
last. After transacting all the routine
business the following officers were
elected for the ensuing year: Lewis A.
Carr, president; DR.. p. HI. ID. Fahrney,
vice-president; Julian 8. Carr, secre-
tary and treasurer; Edgar L. Miller,
general manager. These, together
with Mr.. James e. Walker, Of this
city, and Mr. Robert l.. Carr, of Balti-
more, comprise the board of directors.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1896-02-28
Warming up Dynamite Causes an
Accident.

On Thursday, the 18th inst, Mrs.
Samuel Welty, of Smithsburg, placed
some dynamite near the kitchen
stove to thaw, for use in boring a
well at her house. It was allowed to
remain near the heat too long and ex-
ploded, knocking Mrs. Welty down
and terribly injuring her. The kitch-
en- was demolished.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1896-02-28
A New President for the Savings
Institution.

On Friday last, special meeting of
the board of directors of the Frederick
town Savings Institution was called.
at which Mr.. M. e. Doll, was elected
President to fill the vacancy caused by
the death of Mr.. Joseph CrOnise. Mr..
George A. Dean, of near this city, was
elected director,
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1896-02-28
A Middletown Man Honored.

Mr.. Calvin E. Darner, formerly of
Middletown, this county, but now
resident of Greencastle, Pa, was, at
municipal election held in that city,
last week, elected member of the
City Council for three years. He is
Republican and was elected by large
majority.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1896-02-28
Fire at Catoctin Furnace.

A frame house belonging to the Kun
kle estate, near Catoctin Furance, and
occupied by Richard Green, caught fire
from the chimney on Sunday last, and
was completely consumed, with all its
contents. Mr.. and Mrs. Green are now
entirely destitute, having lost all their
provisions and clothing by the flames.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1896-02-28
FOUNTAIN MILLS,

Feb. rs, 1895.
A surprise pound party was given at the
residence of Mr. Israel T. Davis, by Mr. E.
M. Davis, of Fountain Mills, on the 26th
inst, in the evening.
Among the visitors at the residence of
q. c. Magruder, near Fountain Mills, on
the Goth inst, were Mr.. and Mrs. Spald-
ing Davis, Mr.. and Mrs. c. A. Williams,
Miss Courtney, Miss America and Master
Douglass Williams, Messrs. Charles and
Rufus Magruder.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1896-02-28
READ THIS!

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The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1896-02-28

PUBLIC SALE
VALUABLE PERSONAL PROPERTY.
The undersigned having rented his farm.
will sell at public sale. on the Georgetown
pike, one mile and a. half from Frederick juno
ton,
ON SATURDAY, MARCH 2lst, 1895,
at ten o'clock, a. M, the following personal
proper ty, to-wit:
HEAD OF SUPERIOR WORK HORSES.
among which are three good leaders; Per-
cheron colt, years old;
Is HEAD OF CATTLE;
Will be fresh by day of sale; Holstein bull, 3
years old;
IL FINE LARGE sHoATs,
4horse broadtread wagon (homemadeg one
narrow tread wagon, spring wagon, jaeger
wagon, dog cart.
/ CHAMPION BINDER,
in first-class condition; Deerlng mower, good
as new; Farmers Friend corn planter, In
good condition;
HORSE RAKE.
/ set of blacksmith tools, l corn marker, 3
horse Funkstown pillow, Oliver Chilled plow,
3 double shovel plows, single shovel plows,
3-horse spring harrow, double A harrow,
good Pennsylvania drill, 2 sets of breechbande,
sets of front gears, sets of plow gears, SET
of single harness. collars and brides. dln-
ner bell, butt and breast chains, single, double
and thribble Il ees, complies set OF irons Ior 8
horse wae on, lot offorks and rakes, one hundred
barrels of yellow corn, and many other articles
too numerous TO mention
TERMS OF SALE.-A credit OF months will
b. gwen on ali sums above $40, by the purchas-
ers giving their notes with approved secur1tys
bearing interest from the day of sale. All sums
OF $40 and under, cash. No property TO De re-
moved until terms of sale are compiled with
DANIEL SNYDER.
MAJ. II. r. LEASE, Auctioneer.
r. l. HHNDRrCKsoN, Clerk. Tfeb.204t.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1896-02-28

That the blood should perform its vi
tai functions, it is absolutely necessary
it should not only be pure but rich In
life-giving elements. These results are
best effected by the use of the we'll
known standard blood-purlf1er, Ayers
Earsaparilla.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1896-02-28
Fredonia Council sr. o. U. A. M.

Fredonia Council No. 46, Sr. o. U.
A. M, have decided to hold street
parade and raise flag on the North
Market street male school, about April
1st. They have equipped themselves
with an entire new regalia. The Order
attended divine services on Sunday last,
at the United Brethren Church. Rev.
Stinesprlng delivered an appropriate
sermon.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1896-02-28
Junior,s Easter BAH.

The Junior Steam Fire Engine Company,
No. 2, will hold their annual Easter ball in
their hall on N. Market ST., on Easter Mon
day night, April 9th. Arrangements for it
are already in progress and the event promi-
ses to be q very enjoyable one.