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The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1899-07-07
WOOdSbOrO'
July 4, 1899.

"ulN +; 1000.
/ \ number of people from this
place attended the funeral of Mr..
Thomas Atlee, of WalkerSville,
last Friday. The people i'll this
vicinity were all shocked when
they heard of the sad affair.
Mr.. VIM. Dorcus is spending a
few days with his brother in
Montgomery county.
A great deal Of fishing has been
INDUCED i'll by a number of our
citizens the past few weeks. They
say they have had tolerable good
success, although fish are not
very plentiful just at this time.
Mr.. Albert Graybill, of Sykes
Vile, has been the guest of his
aunt, Mrs. John Stimmels, of
this place
Mrs. Peter Fogle, who has been
very much complaining with rheu-
matism, is very much improved
at present.
A picnic will be held in Mr..
Benjamin Eyler's grove, near
Woodsboro, on Saturday, July Is,
by the Reformed, Luthern and
M. p. Sunday Schools and the
WOodsboro Band. The commit
tee will endeavor to make it one
of the most enjoyable events of
the season.
Miss Helen Lewis, who has
been on the sick list the past
week, is very much improved.
A great deal of threShing has
been done in this vicinity the
past week. The farmers say they
will have a tolerable good crop.
Miss Alice Etzler, of near
townsville, is visiting relatives
here.
Miss Norma Young, of Freder-
lex, has returned to that city
after pleasant visit to her home
near here.
Mrs. Harry Miller, of fancy
town, spent several days last
weeks with relatives here.
The Fourth of July was spent
very quiet and pleasant in our
town.
Mr.. Breck Shaw, of Frederick,
paid brief visit to his parents
here last week.
Mrs. Charles HOlbruner spent a
short while last week with rela-
tives near Troutville.
Rev. w. j. Floyd preached as
usual a very fine sermon in the
NJ. p. Church last Sunday, July
9, at $50 o'clock.
Miss Grace Monsieur, of Lib
ertytOwn, has returned home after
a pleasant visit to friends here.
Cherries are very plentiful in
this section. Early apples seem
to be scarce and the peach crop
will not be very large.
There will be services in the
Lutheran Church next Sunday
morning, July 8, at 10 o'clock,
and in the Reformed at $50.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1899-07-07
Orphans Court.

Sales of real estate of VIM. T.
Tucker, deceased, ratified.
Additional inventory of debts
due Samuel FOgle, deceased, filed,
Report of sales of personal
property of Ann Maria Lorentz,
deceased, filed.
First account of j. Edgar
Briggs, executor of Ann Maria
Lorentz, deceased, filed.
Inventory Of personal property
of Grandson G. Shook, deceased,
filed and courts order to sell
granted to Barbara Ann Shook,
administrative.
Inventory of current money of
Philip II. Long, deceased, filed.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1899-07-07

The hay crop is much better
than at first supposed.
Mrs. Charles w. Ross, Jr., gave
a reception last Friday night in
honor of her guest, Miss Spencer.
of Philadelphia.
Mr.. James d. Denegre, of st.
Paul, MIMI, formerly of this
city, has been visiting friedds
here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank DeLash-
mutt, of Texas, Miss Clara De.
Lashmutt and VIM. Delashmutt
left on Saturday for Niagara
Falls.
An outing party chaperoned by
Mrs. Chas. w. Ross, Jr., sought
the inviting shade of the noun.
tam at the summer cottage of Mr..
Charles w. Ross, near Braddock.
on the afternoon of July 4th and
spent most delightful time.
Miss Susan Marea Markey, ED
est daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. j.
Hanshew Marley, East Second
street, was cat homen on We'd
nesday evening from eight to
eleven, in honor of some friends
who are visiting her.
Some weeks ago the CITIZEN
and other newspapers published
an account of the death of Mr..
Francis Stottlemyer, of Utica
Mills, this county. There is nc
truth in the account, as we had
the living evidence before our
eyes Thursday. Mr.. StOttlemyeI
has been seriously ill for some
time past and this fact must have
led to the report of his death.
He is much improved and says
he hopes to live many years
longer.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1899-07-07

upon sentenced the prisoner to be
hanged by the neck until dead.
The Governor will set the day
for the execution, which will take
place in Rockville.
The court was adjourned until
Tuesday of next week for the
trial of Brown.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1899-07-07
NOTICE
BUILDERS ny CONTRACTORS
OFFICE on COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.
Frederick, Md, June 30, 1899.

OFFICE or COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.
Frederick, Md, June 30, 1899
Sealed Proposals will be received at this
office until
MONDAY, JULY II, 1899,
at O'Clock, L. NJ, for furnishing themateras
for and building four Public School Houses, as
follows:
One one-room Frame Building, at Trout
Vile, District No. II.
One one-room Frame Building, at Mount
Hope, District No, -.
one one-room Frame Building, at Lime
Kiln, District No /.
one one-room Frame Building, ut Walkers
vile, for colOrcd children.
Contractors may include the old buildings
at Troutvilc and Mt. Hope i'm their bids or
separate bids may be offered by the general
public.
Specifications and plans for the above may
be seen at the Office of the School Commits
SonerS
The County Commissioners reserve the right
to reject any or all bids. BY order,
WILLIAM II. NORMAN,
c. c, AUsHERMAN, President
Clerk [july 7-2t
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1899-07-07
A Yachting Party.

Tomorrow, Saturday, a party
of young men from this city will
leave Baltimore OF a schooner
yacht, chartered for a seven to
ten days trip down the bay and
along the Atlantic Coast. The
boat is about 100 feet in length
and is we'll fitted up with all nee
esSary convenienceS. The crew
number five. The boat will
probably be re chriStened "The
Admiral Schley" Stops will be
made at such points en- route as
the party desire and much sport
is anticipated from shooting,
swinging, fishing and grabbing.
Among the party will be
Messrs. w. c. Keller, Dudley
Page, ID, Guy Thomas, Harry
Nixdorff, Eugene and Harry
Grove, Charles Waters, G. Il.
Saylor, G. Francis Baughman,
of Frederick, Robert Gambrill
and Mr.. Blake of Baltimore.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1899-07-07
DR.. VIM. G.. Boteler.

Practice limited to diseases Of the
Eye Ear, and Throat. Spectacles adj
justed for all forms of detective sight.
Spectacle examinations free. Office, 2S
North Market street; residence, east
city limits, Frederick, Md. Office
hours, 8 A, NJ. to p. NJ, except sun
day. jan. 27-lyr
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1899-07-07
He Fooled the Surgeons.

All doctors told Renick Hamilton,
of West jefferson, Ohio, after suffering
IS months from Rectal Fistula, he
would die unless costly operation
was performed, but he cured himself
with five boxes of Bucklen's Arnica
Salve, the surest Pile cure on Earth
and the best salve in the world. Is
cents a box. Sold by A. l.. Pearre,
druggist.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1899-07-07
Excursion to Hagerstown.

The Baltimore and Ohio Rail
road will run an excursion to
Hagerstown and return on Sun
day, July 9th, leaving Frederick
at 900 a. m. Fare for the round
"trip 60 cents. Tickets good only
on special train and date of issue.
Returning, special train will leave
Hagerstown at ZOO p. m, same
date.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1899-07-07
JULY TERM, 1899.

july TERM, 1899.
In the matter OF the Auditors Report filed
the 5th day of July, 1889.
ordered, That on the Goth day of July, 1890,
the Court will proceed to act upon the Report
of the Auditor, filed as aforesaid in the above
cause, to finally ratify and confirm the
same, unless cause to the contrary thereof be
shown before said day; provided copy of
this order be inserted in some newspaper pub
lished in Frederick County, for two success
sive weeks prior to said day.
Dated this 9TH day of July, 1899.
DOUGLASS II. HARGETT,
Clerk of the Circuit Court for FrcderickCounty.
True copy-Test:
DOUGLASS II. HARGETT,
VIM. Wilcoxon, Solicitor. Clerk.
july,7-3t.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1899-07-07
ABOUT THE COUNTY
Something About the Current
Events Transpiring in the
Surrounding Agricul-
tural Districts.

Correspondents will have their reports in
our hands not later than Wednesday morn
| ing to insure publication. We would prefer
| receiving same on Tuesday.
! Correspondence solicited from all parts OF
/ the county.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1899-07-07
Taylor Sentenced to be Hanged

The jury in the case of the
State as. Taylor were out eight
minutes and returned verdict of
equity of murder in the first de-
gree" Judge McSherry there
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1899-07-07

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The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1899-07-07

Mrs. Carroll Mercer entertained
Mrs. Chas. Ross and visitors with
several friends at luncheon ON
Wednesday last.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1899-07-07
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
DEPORT OF THE CONDITION
OF THE
CENTRAL NATIONAL BANK


at Frederick, I'm the state of Maryland at the
close of business, June SOth, 1899.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1899-07-07

Noah f.. Cramcr, assignee of mortgage OF
John II. Schubert and Augusta Schubert.
his wife ct al, to Frederick Krantz, on
Petition.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1899-07-07

STATE OF MARYLAND,
COUNTY OF FREDERICK, IS:
l. WILLIAM B. STORM, cashier Of the above
named bank. do Solcmnlv swear that the
above statement is true To the hest of my
knowledge and belief
WILLIAM y. STORM
Cashier
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 5th
day of July, 1899.
EDWIN G. MARKELL,
Notary Public.
Correct-AttcSt:
CIIAS WERrHEIMER,l
WM. = MILLER. Directors
ARTHUR POTTS.
july 7-3t
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1899-07-07
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
ORDER NlSI ON AUDIT.
No. 1923 Equity.

In the Circuit Court for Frederick County, sit.
ting In Equity,
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1899-12-08

Thomas Short Of Ruby valley has
returned from Missouri where no
went to purchase bloodeed cattle for
his ranch. lie attended two Gales OF
short horns, at Kansas City. At the
first sale he purchased Josephine of
Wildwood" II three-year.old, for S2l5;
Ruby Of Woodland" n fou~r-year-old,
for $780, 4Lady Liverpool OF Wild.
wood Il yearling, for $3.50; @Mary OF
Wildwood" a yearling, for $3.50.
These cattle were all bred by w. II.
Clay OF Plattsburg, Missouri, and all
have registered pcdigrees.
At the second sale he bought from
OF L. }. Young Of Latllrop, Missouri,
"OakView Prince II yearling, for
$50; Alice a yearIlng, for $3.50;
LADY Phyllis" a yearling, for 800,
In addition to these he purchased OF
w. L. Clay at a private saln, a six
months old bull calf, ~Muc Drarmid,-
for $50.
Mr.. Short has been improving hs
herd for the last twenty-five years.
In 1871 he imported blooded bulls,
paying ms high rs 800 for INC animal
and every year or two since then he
has imported others until no haa ns
fine Il stock as can be found in tho
State OF Missouri.
Tho result OF Mr.. Shorts efforts in
this line shows what persistent work
will do. Tho day OF long horns and
scrub stock in Nevada has pissed and
the cnterprising stonckman is max.
ing money 10y breeding up his stock
MIR. Short has about forty head Of
blooded bull calves for sale. For fur.
thor particulars geo his nd elsewhere
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1899-12-08
Fire at tho Courthouse.

About 4 o'clock "Wednesday after.
noon Clerk Dnwley discovered tho
presence OF smoke in his Office aud
on opening tho vaul: founu It filed
with smoke. An investigation was at
once begun by him and Sheriff Camp.
bell, bnt they failed to locate from
whence the smoke came. JnnitOr
Tcrrill happened to go into the fur
AGO room under the courtroom and
found the ceiling on fire, Sheriff
Campbell had been there but n few
minutes before nnd pnw no trace OF
fire. Tho alarm wns sounded and the
fire was soon under control. Tho
flames had just broken through the
ceiling OF tue furnace room when
discovered by Mr.. Tcrrill. Tho fire
was caused by como member OF the
grind jury accidentally closing tho
register in the courtroom. This
caused the heat, that elIould havo
gono into tho courtroom, To 10 con.
fined until It became 40 intense that
tho wood around tho pipes was sot on
fire. Tho damage is slight, but had
the fro aiartcd during II recess OF the
grand jury nothing could hnvo saved
tho courthouse from destruction. II
was a narrow escape for tho court
house md n lucky ono for the tax.
payers.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1899-12-08
An indian Murdered.

Indians Bob Ring and Ham Blaine
got into n fight ut the fandango
grounds about o o'clock Thursday
night and Ring WIS killed. Coroner
Morgan held IN inquest on the re-
minis this morning. Three Indians
told the jury all about the fight.
From their evidence it appears that
Ham Blaine had whisky and Bob
Ring wanted some OF it. Ham denied
having whisky and a. fight ensued,
which ended by Ham knocking Ring
down and kicking him three or four
times on the neck and side of the
head, killing him. Ham then left
the grounds and has not been seen
since. Constable Triplett was noti-
fled OF tile trouble and won't up and
brought Rings body to Pullman's
morgue, The verdict Of the Coron-
er's jury was Bob Ring came to his
death FROM kicks and bruises inflict-
cd by Ham Blaine, an Indian, and
that said Bob Ring was Il native of
Nevada, about 80 years OF age and
belonged to the Western Shoshone
tribe.
indian lrailers are after the U
derer and it is more than likely that
la will be caught.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1899-12-08
K o THURSDAYS DAILY,
SALMAGUNDI

The mercury crawled down to ger,
Inst night.
The report OF the grand jury il
short aud sweet.
Mrs. james Adams is somewhat
better today.
The Reno Journal says that Nc,
vada's exhibit at the Paris exposition
will do the State proud.
The Gazette asks the members OF
troop A, First Nevada Cavalry, to
call md get their medals.
y total OF rorty.threo marriage Ii.
lenses were issued Mt Reno last month
nearly all to California people.
y yield Of fifty and a half tons per
acre was obtained Gil the rhies sugar
beet plantation, near Lovelock this
year.
The wife Of Rev. Samuel Unsworth
died in Reno at an early hourWednes-
day morning. She was a native OF
Brooklyn, New York.
Senator Mason introduced a reeo-
luton yesterday extending the best
hopes OF the Senate to the Beers in
their struggle for liberty.
The Kentucky election is not yet
settled. The election commission ers
are listening To arguments on their
right to go behind the certified cleo
ton returns and their right to re-
ceive new returns.
The Appeal says there is IL case
OF smallpox mt the Indian school
near Carson. Measures have been
taken to prevent the spread OF the
disease.
Since the inquest on the death OF
Tim Mullen was held, evidence has
come into the possession of Coroner
Morgan that clearly shows it to have
been u case OF suicide.
Archie Dorsey has purchased the
merchandise business formerly own.
ed by James Porter at Deeth. The
INDEPENDENT wishees him success in
his lev venture.
On the afternoon and evening Of
December 10Th the Ladies' Aid So.
ciety will hold a don and hnudker-
chief sale. In the evening refre.h-
ments will be served.
A company has been organized in
this city, the purpose OF which is to
bring Steamboat Springs back to it's
pristine splendor, and even to add
considerably to its old time splendor.
journal.
Senator Allison has introduc.
ed what is known rs the Senate H.
nance measure, which is to "anirm the
existing standard value OF all money
to refund tho public debt and for
other purposes" 1t has been refer
red to the finance committee.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1899-12-08
Indian Ficnd Convicted.

Murder in the first degree was the
verdict OF the jury IN the trial OF In.
dian Frank for the murder OF Mrs.
VIM. Del Crosse a little over a month
ago at Bridges station on the N. G.
roilrond. in this county. The verdict
gives general satisfaction and tho
hope is expressed OH all sides that a
death sentence will speedily be full.
iiled n n Of the most dcndish muir.
dcrs over committed in this section.
Tho citizens OF Lander county arc
to be congratulated upon the Tor.
bearance they have exhibited in this
tieDdish crime, and a speedy hanging
OF tho Indian murderer will compel
the rear, 4 and fear for our law from
the Indian population OF tile 2:atc.
In court Tuesday afternoon sen.
tcnco OF death was pronounced upon
tho convicted murderer.-Austin
Revcllie.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1899-12-08
A Chance for Charitable People.

Mrs. II. j. Kcrna. of San Jose, n
representative OF tho Children's
Home Finding Society OF California,
arrived from tho western part OF tho
State this morning and will remain
in Elko abont n week, working in tho
interests Of this we'll known and very
worthy society. Tho object Of the
society, rs tho name implies, is to
find good homes for homeless chill.
drcn. mud IL maintained hy voluntary
subscription md the revcnue derived
from membership fees. Many we'll
known Pacific Dohst and Nevada pco.
pie are members Of this society and
active workers Tor its uccesg Mrs.
Kcrns will coll on orr citizens during
her stay in Elko and will also address
ti,s schools aud different societies, in
mn cndcayor to add Ms many new
Nance rs possible 10 the sociciy's nj
ready largo membership roll. Mrs.
Kcrna IL highly pleased with her
worl, in western Nevada aud hopes 10
meet with the same success in this
section.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1899-12-08

Tho grand jury completed its lab.
ora ut 12:3J this afternoon and made
tho following report:
To the Hon. Geo. +. talbot, District
Judgc IN and 10" Pc EioUM III.
dicidi District IF The State Of Ne.
rddd:
We yonr grand jGry %impanclcd the
sixth day OF December, 1899, have
had presented for our consideration
several cnscs, but have ignored all
except one. for shooting horses, for
which we fluid u truc bill.
Very respectfully yours,
W. II. SMITH,
T.. S. GEDSEY, Foreman.
Clerk.
ELKo, Nevada, December Z. 1900.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1899-12-08

To the many friends whose kind.
ness was so constantly shown during
our dear mothers fatal sickness, We
take this way of expressing to you
our lasting appreciation Of your pres-
ence and generous help during our
sad trial and final loss. You left
nothing undonc to smooth mothers
pillow in her pam, and to lift, MS far
rs you could, the burden from us. 1t
ls very hard indeed to rcarrange the
house with the mother gone, and q
great trial to begin life over again
without her presence and direction.
But the memory OF Your practical
sympathy, and the belief in your real
regard for us, helps us more than we
car say. and throws u kindly light
over the path before uB. Our hearts
90 out in gratitude to the Great
Father for inspiring you to illustrate
His truth in Il way 9 comforting aud
helpful TO us. BE assured of II
heartfelt appreciation OF your kind
ness, and when the dark shadow falls
upon your homes may you be able.
rs we we're. to look up md see
through il into the light beyond.
FRANK HoUoH,
MARY T.. HouGH.
Mus. w. NJ. HoUGn,
CLARENCE AND
LEILA fTouom.
Elko, Nevada,
JOSEPH w. HouoH,
Connellsyille, Pa,
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1899-12-08
4 AltcnIlnn.

Tho Engler Company 10 very busy
unpacking and placing on elegant
stock OF holiday, rs we'll as other
reasonable and desirable goods. a
better selected variety OF beautiful
things never entered Elko. Look
out for a grand display in just a few
days. TnE ESGLER CoMrssy.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1899-12-08
YOUNG MOTHERS.

Group Ia the terror OF thousands OF
young motbcB because its outbreak
is so agonizing and frequently fatal.
Shiloh's Cough and CONSUMPTION
Cure ac,e like magic in cases OF
Group. IL hns mover been known 10
fail. The worst cases relieved in.
%mediately. Price 25 cts., 80 cts. and
sl.O0. For salo by Elko Drug Co.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1899-12-08
beware ~ 0intments for Catarrh that
contain Mercury,

contain Mercury,
IS mercury will surely destroy the
sense of smell md completely de-
range the whole system when enter
ing through the mucous surfaces
Such articles should never be used
except on prescriptions from reput-
able physicians, us the damage they
will do Is ten fold to the good you
Can possibly derive from them. HALLS
Catarrh Cure, manufactured by T.. j..
Cheney &c Co, Toledo O., contains no
mercury, and is taken internally, act
ing directly upon the blood md mu-
cous surfaces of the system. In buy
ing Halls Catarrh Cure be sure you
get the genuine. 1t is taken inter-
nally, and made in Toledo, Ohio, by
F. j. Cheney & Co. Testimonials
free.
Sold by Druggists, Toe.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1899-12-08
DIED.

PIGuoTr-In Elko, Ncvada. Deem.
Der !. 1899, George Walter Melvin
youngest chile Of Mr. and Mrs. W.
NJ riggott, aged G months nnd 5
dnys.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1899-12-08
lFRoM FRIDAYS DAILY
sALMAGuNDI.

Nearly all the grand jurors and
witnesses hnva left for their homes.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-18
BETTER USE FOR THE MONEY
Cost of Philippine War Would Make
the Arid West n Gnr-
den spot.

CHICAGO, Nov. 17.--John d. Spreckels Of
San Francisco, a member of the republican
national committee, passed through Chi
cago last night on his way east Mr..
Spreckels will attend the meeting Of the
national committee at Washington, Decem-
ber IA. Il am an anti-expansionist," said
he "and as came through the great
prairies Of the west on this trip could not
help but think Of the great good that might
have been done in our own country with
the money which we are now spending to
maintain the army in the Philippines.
''If that money had been spent in irriga-
tion in the western countries, believe the
United States would have reaped greater
benefits from it than 1t ever will by the
retention OF the Philippines
Mr. Spreckels said that he thought 1t was
very probable that the national committee
would select Chicago as the place for hold
ing the next national convention.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-18
FIXING UP THE RAILROAD
Soldiers Raise nm Engine and Put 1T
to WOfk-TwO Commands
in Touch.

MANILA, Nov. 1880 a. m.-Genera
MacArthur's and General Lawtons com
mands are now near each other. Genera
Macarthur is getting supplies into TarlaC
over the railroad from Bambam with az
engine which was raised from the river by
the Ninth infantry. ~.
Colonel Howes, who occupied Victoria with
six troops of the Third cavalry, has ad-
vanced to Rosales A letter was found at
Victoria from Private Desmond of the signal
corps, one of the twenty-one American
prisoners held there. These prisoners the
letter said. were expecting to be taken to
the mountains before the army arrived.
Two thousand insurgents are reported to
be maseing at Garona, above Tarlac, and
General Mascardo Is said to be in the noun
tains west OF Angeles with 1000 men,
preparing to make raids. Rain has been
falling throughout the month and for the
last week there has been a heavy downpour.
The whole country Is in as bad condition as
at any time this season.