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The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1896-05-22
Assessment Districts and Asses
QOra

The first two names in each of the
following assessment districts, are the
appointees of the Governor; and are
the assessors at large, the names follow
ing are the district assessors, who have
been appointed by the County Com
missiOners:. 1st District, Frederick, Jas.
HOuck, Calvin G. Cronice and III. JEFF
ferson Krise. 2nd District, Middle
town and Jefferson, Charles A. Rice,
w. Scott Kefauver }. H. Lighter and
Peter S. Hemp. 3rd District, Buckeyes
town, Urbana and Jefferson, William
Chiswell, G. r. HORNE, j. H. Allnutt,
Rufus HI. Davis and John S. Lakin,
4th District, Liberty, New Market and
Woodville, John b. Bartholow, John
p. Jones, Edwin Devilbiss, j. A.
Molesworth and A. S. Vansant. 5th
District, Woodsboro', townsville and
Linganore, Calvin p Smith, VIM. F.
Miller, James s. Plunkard, Reuben
Saylor and Dr. M. Whitehill 9th Dis
trict, Creagerstown, Diminishing and
Mechanicstown, George w. Myers, G.
A. Damouth, Charles Barrick, M. F.
Snuff and John Jones. 9TH District,
Mt. Pleasant, Lewistown and Tusca-
rora, Herman l.. Gaver, Jacob E. Pal
mer, Lewis E. Barrick, j. III. Pullman
and F. L. Lakin. 9Th District, Catoc-
tin, Hauvers and Jackson, George r.
Stottlemyer, George d. Toms, L. M.
Warrenfeltz, Samuel P. Bussard and
Lee j. Gaver
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1896-05-22
Reduced Rates to Pittsburg.

The Prohibition National Conven-
ton will meet in Pittsburg May 9th
to 18th.
For this occasion the b. &. o. r. r.
Co. will sell excursion tickets from all
points on its lines for all trains of May
oath to Goth, inclusive, valid for re-
turn passage until May 30th, at one
single fare for the round trip.
Tickets will also be sold at coupon
stations of all connecting lines.
The B. s. 0. maintains double SER
vice of fast express trains, with through
Pullman Cars attached, between
Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington
and Pittsburg. Be sure your ticket
reads the picturesque B. & o.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1896-05-22
Marriage Licenses.

William w. Kendall, of near Fox
vile, and Alice A. Kuhn, of near Gar
field, this county.
David w. Mercer, of near Braddock,
and Bertha M. Lare, of Daysville, this
county.
Clifford S. Chipley, of Carroll County,
and Emma E. Hood, of this county.
George Henry Joy and Sarah E.
Fisher, both of Brunswick, this county.
Albert w. Little, of Burkittsville,
and Nellie J. Haffner, of Adamstown.
Charles w. Gilbert and Ida Rebecca
Trout, both of this city.
Henry E. Flock and Mary E. King,
of near New Market, this county.
Edmund f. Smith, of near fancy
town, Carroll County, and May Ying-
ling, of this county.
Edward A. Toms and Este O..
Grove, of Middletown, this county.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1896-05-22
Proceedings of the Board of Al
dermen.

The board met in regular session
on Wednesday evening last with His
Honor, the Mayor, and the following
members present: Messrs. Tyson, Rice
and Diffendal The minutes of the
previous meeting were read and ap-
proved.
The following bills were approved
and ordered to be paid: L. M. Stone,
superintendent, SIS. 70; G. w. Brengle,
superintendent, 1852; Great South
ern Printing Company, $3.50; j. BIZ
ser, $l6O.39
The following bills were referred to
the Committee on Claims: G. w. Bren-
gle, superintendent, $l29.O1; l.. M.
Stone. superintendent, 67.63; J. Biser,
$153.78; Keller & Newman. $780, N.
J. Wilson & Son, $1788; Atlantic Re-
fining Company, $11.85.
The report of the market master was
as follows: receipts from hay scales,
ceipts from market collections, So. IS.
stands and stalls, $4,000 Total, $50. so;
The Committee on Lights made an
unfavOrable report on the proposition
of the Frederick Electric Light and
Power Company to furnish the current
for city lights. Report on motion was
adopted.
The following resolutions were pass
ed:
1st. Authorizing City Register to
purchase flag to cost not over $500,
for use on the City Hall Building.
End. Authorizing Committee on
Water Works to lay 6-inch main on
West Patrick street. from the end of
the old line to Telegraph street, said
main to replace the 3-inch main now
in use.
3rd. Authorizing Committee on
Water Works to purchase twenty-fOur
tons of 6-inch cast iron water pipes.
4tb. Authorizing Committee on
Streets to purchase 500 to 600 feet of
2O-inch or larger terra Gotta pipe for use
in sewer on East street, between End
and 3rd streets.
Superintendent of Water Works was
instructed by the board to make a
practical test of a water metre.
The matter of repairing the engine
house of the Electric Light Plant was
referred to the Committee on Hall and
Buildings, with power to act.
Ordinance was passed regulating use
of bicycles on streets, lanes and alleys
of Frederick, said ordinance embOdy-
ing in it the following: Each and
every bicycle must be equipped with
ali alarm bell and lamp or lanterns,
which must be lighted not later than
one hour after sunset, whilst bicycles
are in use, and kept burning at night.
No racing or fast riding is allowed and
penalties are fixed for violation of any
section of the ordinance.
DO further business being on hand,
motion to adjourn prevailed.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1896-05-22
Condensed Testimony.

Chas. B. Hood, Broker and Manufacture
er's Agent, Columbus, Ohio, certifies that
DR.. Kings New Discovery has no equal as
Cough remedy. ]. D. Brown, Prop. st.
James Hotel, Fl. Wayne, Ind, testifes
that he was cured of Cough of two years.
standing, caused by La Grippe, by DR..
Kings New Discovery. B. F. Merrill, Bald
winsvil1e, Mass, says that he has used and
recommended it and never knew it to fail
and would rather have it than any doctor,
because it always cures. Mrs. Hemming,
800 E. 25th St., Chicago, always keeps it at
hand and has no fear of Group, because it
instantly relieves. Free Trial bottles at A.
L. Pearre's Drug Store.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1896-05-22
wOODsBORO'.

May Is, 1895.
Mrs. Porter, and two daughters. of
Altoona, Pa, are visiting her sister,
Mrs. WisotskY.
Miss Katie Dorcus spent last week
with friends in Baltimore.
The Misses Yantis, brother and Mr..
Smith, of Hanover, Pa, are spending
some time with Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Douglas.
Messrs. Charles Slagle and Luther
ROwell attended the excursion to Bal
timore last Wednesday, via w. NJ. r.
r.
The Young Peoples Christian En-
deavOr Society held a very enjoyable
social In Mr.. Cling's meadow last
Thursday. A large number were
present and enjoyed the day.
The entertainment given last We'd
nesday night in the town hall, by the
Daughters of the American Revolution
and Miss Lillian Renalls, of Hagers-
town, and Miss Ella Forest, of Union
Bridge, and the Frederick Orchestra,
was a grand success and was enjoyed
by all present.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1896-05-22
Mrs. Schleigh Paralyzed.

Mrs. Mary Schleigh, wife of Fred
erick A. Scleigh, of North Market
street, was struck with paralysis on
last Friday morning and is very ILL.
She is attended by DR.. Wootten. Mrs.
MoberIy, of Middletown, who is a
daughter of Mrs. Schleigh, was notified
of her mothers aff1iction and tainted
from the shock and remained uncOn-
scious for some time. Mrs. John Falk,
who was called in when Mrs. Schleigh
was stricken, accidentally fell on the
stairway, receiving an ugly cut and
bruise on her face.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1896-05-22
wALKERSVILLE.

May 10th, 1896.
Mrs. b. /. Jamison and son are visit
ing relatives at Luray, Va.
Mrs. G. w. Goldsborough is visiting
friends at ShepherdstOwn, w. Va.
Miss. Matte Perry, who has been
visiting in Washington, d. c., has re-
turned home.
Mr. A. B. Atlee is rebuilding his
creamery, which was burned down
some time ago.
Miss Barbara Diehl is spending some
days with her father, who is sick at
Cheltenham, Md.
Mr. William H. Creager, of this place,
lost his pocket-book containing $25,
but fortunately found it.
Miss Laura Stone, of Mt. Pleasant,
and Mr.. Robert Seton, of Cherry Run,
are visiting Mrs. Katharine Goldsbo-
rough.
The following gentlemen were elect
ed Town Commissioners at the election
held here: David A. Baker, William
F. Hemp and H. G. Fulton.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1896-05-22
Peon Robinson Arrested.

Peon Robinson, colored, who was
sent to the penitentiary several years
ago, for an attempt to commit rape
in Frederick, and who a few months
ago was pardoned out with the prom
Use to leave the State, was arrested in
Washington and brought to this city
last week, by Sheriff Mcbride: After
his release from the penitentiary he
difficulty with a policeman, and since
that time has managed to escape the
authorities until his arrest in Washing
ton. He was released on $500 bail for
a further hearing.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1896-05-22
The Army Correspondents Mem
orial.

Work has been completed on the
north pier of the Army Correspondents
Memorial, on the summit of South
Mountain, Gapland, Washington
County, Maryland. The first belt and
the arch are expected to arrive from
the Hummelstown, Pa, quarries about
the 25th inst, when they will be placed
In position. Work on the south pier
is now rapidly progressing and it is ex-
pected the entire structure will be COM
pleted In August next. The memorial
is to be 40 feet high by 81 wide and
was commenced last December. The
most celebrated stone-mason in the
mountain rock in Western Maryland,
is the aged father of Mr.. Daniel W.
Martin, the contractor, who is assist
ing him in the work. The $1,000 limit
is expected to be reached since the con-
tributions continue to come in. The
committee proposes to pay for the
memorial before cutting any lnscrip-
tions. There will be no public corner
stone laying, the society having no
money to pay for such exercises.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1896-05-22
Fire Near Buckeystown.

Fire was discovered on the roof of
the back building of the residence OF
Mr.. Joseph Grinder, near Buckeyes
town, this county, on last Friday af-
ternoon. The destruction of the build
ing was prevented by the early discov-
cry of the fire, which was hastily ex-
tinguished, not, however, until large
portion of the roof had been consumed.
The property is insured in the Gran
gers Insurance Company of Middle
town, which is represented by Mr.. F.
g. Thomas, of this city.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1896-05-22
TOMS-GAVER.

Mr.. Edward A. Toms, the popular
salesman of the large wholesale and
retail drug house of j. A. Williamson,
of this city, and Miss Este o. Gaver,
one of Middletown's most accomplished
and charming young ladies, were mar
ried at the Lutheran Church in Middle
town, this county, on Wednesday
evening, at 8 o'clock. The ceremony
was performed by the Rev. Fuller
Bergstresser, of Pittsburg, in the pres
ence of large concOurse of relatives
and friends. Miss Winnie /. Gaver,
sister of the bride, acted as maid of
honor, and the other attendants were
Miss Gertrude F. Toms, sister of the
groom, Miss Lnella V. Kefauver, Katie
G. Kefauver and Glessner M. Kefauver.
Mr.. Roy s. Cutler, of Feagaville, this
county, was best man. The ushers
were Mess. Leslie w. Gaver, Dora
Gaver, Elmer L. Coblentz and Edgar
l.. Rudy. A beautiful and elaborate re-
ception was rendered Mr.. and Mrs.
Toms at the home of the brides par
ents, where large number of relatives
and friends offered their congratula-
tiOns and well-wishes for a prosperous
and happy future. After the reception
Mr.. and Mrs. Toms drove to the city,
leaving on tour of the eastern cities
the next morning. Mess. Allan Will
hanson and Harry Nixdorff were
among the guests from Frederick.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1896-05-22
Did You Ever

Try Electric Bitters as a remedy for your
troubles? If not, get bottle now and get
relief This medicine has been found to be
peculiarly adapted to the relief and cure of
all Female Complaints, exerting wonder
full direct influence in giving strength and
tone to the organs. If you have Loss of APP
petite, Constipation, Headache, Painting
Spells, or are Nervous, Sleepless, Excitable,
Melancholy or troubled with Dizzy Spells,
Electric Bitters is the medicine you need.
Health and Strength are guaranteed by its
use. Fifty cents and 81. 90 at A. L. Pearre's
Drug Store
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1896-05-22
A New Club.

The "Work Not Club" which was
recently organized in this city, has \
elected the following gentlemen as off,
GERS: Thomas Ebberts, president; Chas.
Seeger, treasurer; Paris Lampe, record
ing secretary, and Lewis Fraley, cor
responding secretary. The new club
has secured headquarters on East Pat
rick street.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1896-05-22
Stranded Pigeons.

An exhausted carrier pigeon was
caught by Miss Bessie Ranneberger,
daughter of Mr.. Charles Ranneberger,
of near this city, last week. The bird
had a band on one leg which was
marked IF. 38,7S5." Mr.. Ranneber-
ger presented the pigeon to his friend,
Mr.. Dudley Page. Two other pigeons
have been captured by Mr.. Ranneber-
ger at his home. near this city.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1896-05-22
Law Case Decided.

The damage suit brought against
Messrs. Amman, Horner & Co., of EN-
mitsburg, this county, by Charles M.
Hunter and wife, claiming damages
of Charles M. Hunter. has been decid-
ed by Justice Hill. of Gettysburg, in
favor of Messrs. Amman, Horner & Co.
The plaintiffs are to pay all costs.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1896-05-22
A Large Order.

The Frederick City Manufacturing
Company, last week, shipped to a
northern market a car load, containing
five hundred dozen, or fifteen hundred
gallons of the American Standard
Inks. This is one of the largest orders
ever sent out by this company, which
is an evidence of its growing pop
ularitV,
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1896-05-22
ABOUT THE COUNTY,
Something About the Current
Events Transpiring in the Sur
rounding Agricultural
Districts.
YELLOW SPRINGS.

May Goth, 1896.
We are having a nice rain this MORN
ing.
A great many farmers are busy haul
ug lime for their land.
Forest fires have again been raging
on the other side of the mountain to-
wards Highland.
Miss Emma Weaver, of Middletown,
is spending some time with the fam.
lilies of Josiah A. and Edmond p.
Feaga.
Mr.. Abraham Michael, of near Bethel
Church, who Is suffering from q cancer
on the lower lip, has gone to MOntevue
Hospital for treatment. DIR. F. b.
Smith cut it out on Monday evening
and the patient is now doing well.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1896-05-22
Country improvements.

The old residence on the David
Thomas tract of land, near Frederick,
on the Woodsboro' Pike, is being torn
down preparatory to the erection OF a
handsome new structure. This tract,
which contains about IL acres, was re-
Gently purchased by Mr.. Samnel a.
Nusbaum, of Linganore, from Noah f..
Cramer, real estate agent, for the sum
of $40 per acre.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1896-05-22
Low Rates to Pittsburg, via B. o

The Saengerbund of North America
will meet in Pittsburg, June 9Th to
18th.
In pursuance of it's usual liberal poll
cy the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
will sell round trip tickets to Pittsburg
from all stations on it's line, for all
trains June 9Th to Sth, valid for return
trip until June 18th, at one single fare
for the round trip.
Tickets will also be on sale at offices
of all connecting lines.
For full Information address nearest
Baltimore and Ohio agent.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1896-05-22
A President for Frederick college

At meeting of the Board of Wis
itors of Frederick College, held on
Thursday. the 18th inst, DIR. Fair
fax Schley was unanimously elected
President to succeed the late Gem
eral Edward Shriver. The vacan-
cy in the board caused by the death of
General Shriver was filled by the cleo
ton of Mr.. Ohio ]. Keller at previous
meeting.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1896-05-22
Memorial Day at Emmitsburg.

Arthur Post G. A. r. Department of
Maryland, of Emmitsburg, this county,
has appointed the following gentle
men as committee of arrangements
for Memorial Day: Messrs. Horner,
Weaver, George Il. Gelwicks, Zeck and
Winter. They have invited all the Pub
lie School and Sabbath School chill
dren in the district to be present and
take part in the parade and exercises
and will endeavor to make the same
pleasant for them.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1896-05-22
Examiners Organize.

" Board of Dental Exami-
meeting in Baltimore city
a INST, and organized by
4; +. Keech, of Baltimore,
anu Or. J. q. HeuIsIer, of
secretary. The following
compose the board: Drs.
= oi baltimore; w. F. KEEL
) "a m b. King, Baltimore; A.
L60wson; Edward Nelson ,
S :, ". Heuisler, Baltimore.
a aU, ~ another meeting dur
= part of this month.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1896-05-22
Store improvements.

Messrs. Grove and Kindley, the en-
terprising shoe merchants, of West
Patrick street, are having modern
plate glass front placed in their store.
Several other improvements are to be
made, which, when completed, will
make it one of the handsomest store
rooms in the city.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1896-05-22
Bucklen,s Arnica salve.

The BEST SALvE in the world for Cuts,
Bruises Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores. letter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains,
Corns, and all Skin Eruptions, and positive
ly cures Piles, or no pay required. 1t is
guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction or
money refunded. Price 25 cents per box.
For sale by A. L. Pearre, Druggist.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1896-05-22
Kew Monument Association.

The Key Monument Association of
this city has been invited to attend
the unwilling ceremonies of the eQues-
TRAN statues to Major-General George
g. Meade, and Major-G General Winfield
Scott Hancock, on the battlefield Of
Gettysburg, on Friday. June 5th, 1895.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1896-05-22
pensioners Organize.

Peently elected Town Commits
Emmitsourg, this county,
~ Saturday night and organ
ling Francis A. Maxell, chair
nomas Gelwicks, temporary
Major 0. A. Homer, treas
John I. Long was elected
oi The board to fill the va
se6 by the declination of Mr..
tyson to serve. The board
receive sealed proposals for
,eet lamps, collecting corpo-
= ana also to receive appli-
a town constable.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1896-05-22
Money in Bank.

The individual deposits subject to
check In the i've national banks in this
city, aggegrate 5000, 612.13, divided as
follows: Frederick County National,
$63, 142, so; First National, $144, O60. 20;
Central $240, 1880; Farmers and Me-
chanics', $273, 1920; Citizens 81, 1885,
1851.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1896-05-22

Pulmonary consumption, In it's early
stages, may be checked by the use of
Ayers Cherry Pectoral. 1t stops the
distressing cough, soothes irritation of
the throat and lungs. and induces
much needed repose. Hundreds have
testified to the remarkable virtues OF
this preparation.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1896-05-22
nlttees Appointed

, ann, Urner and Maulsby
h sp pl,aI by the Circuit
|es Cn.y, to draft suitable res
o" pect upon the death of
n w "a and Messrs. Maulsby,
r ana i Faubel, upon the
rn ne. n. Neinaber. Hon.
d set made the announce
bd " mo- OF Judge Bouic to
= ~ That of Mr.. Neinabar
y Mr.. William P.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1896-05-22
Our Flexible Language.

Great piece of work. this English
language" remarked the drugstore
loafer. For instance, when we say a
woman is fne-looking it is just COM
plimentary way of saying she is rather
coarse. "-Indianapolis journal.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1896-05-22
A Steam Pipe Bursted.

An alarm of fire was sounded yester-
day about noon, caused by the bursting
of steam pipe at the Ere derrick City
Steam Brick Works on the suburbs
of the city. The fire department
promptly responded, but their services
were not needed.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1896-05-22
Alexander young Camp.

Alexander Young Camp has appoint
ed Thursday, the 4th Of June, at ESQ
in the afternoon, as the time to strew
their comrades graves with flowers.
We wish all of our sympathizing
friends, and especially the ladies, to
bear this date in mind and bring us all
the flowers they can spare. On any
flowers expressed to Confederate
Head quarters" the charges will be
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1896-05-22
Eoualiv Easy,

Tommy-Ma, when the fire goes out
where does it go to?
Tommy's Ma-How should know?
Why don't you ask where your father
goes when he goes out Dbl -
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1896-05-22
How They Settled.

Whats this hear about the plumber
and the paperhanger in the next block?
Have they been trading houses?"
Not exactly. They did lot of work
for each other. and each had to take the
others house for his pay."-Chicago
Tribune
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1896-05-22
ALWAYS in a Hole.

Collector-Im afraid | can't collect
that bill, doctor. Grimes is in hole
most of the time.
Doctor thought he had plenty OF
work?
Collector-So he has, but he's grave
digger, YOU Known. Y. World.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1896-05-22
Better Left Cnsaid.

,Jones-It is astonishing how many
suspicious looking characters there are
in Dallas.
Smith-That's so; I've seen four this
morning already before l saw you.-
Texas Sitter
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1896-05-22
DIcKERsoN.
MAY Is. 1895.

The growing corn is looking fine IN
this vicinity.
Mr.. Charles Nicholson, of near this
place, has returned home from college.
Miss Laura Pyles, of Thurston, is Wis
ting her sister, Mrs. Price, OF near TINS
place.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1896-05-22
THE NUPTIAL KNOT.
Some Happy Couples Who Have
Linked Their Lives for Better
or Worse.
GILBERT TROUT.

Mr.. Charles w. Gilbert and Miss
Ida May Trout, both of this city, were
quietly married at the Lutheran par
sonage, on Monday afternoon, by the
Rev. Luther Kuhlman. Mr.. Gilbert is
the son of Mr.. &c. rye A. Gilbert, the
shoe merchant of North Market street,
this city.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-07-16
They Didn't Smoke.

In his boyhood Judge Charles b. An
drews of the Connecticut supreme court
Was much more lively than his brother,
President Andrews of Brown univer-
slty A writer in the Springfield Repub-
hcan tells Il story of the way he got
ahead of some of the college boys when
he was IL freshman mt Amherst 1t was
the custom then to smoke out the fresh
men. A party of a dozen or more of the
fellows would enter the room of an un-
suspecting boy, light their pipes and
smoke until the victim gave i'll and of
cred treat. Whom they came into An
drews' room, they were without their
pipes and had no tobacco about them,
but with stern voice one fellow handed
Charles 81 and ordered him to go out
and procure pipes and tobacco for the
crowd. Charles went out and soon re-
turned with 80 pipes ard / cents worth
of tobacco. What the boys did to him
for ms audacioas 1T Is not related, but
it is fact tla3 thu dIl mot smoke HIM
out that might.