February 21, 1890
 
Marriages

- Mr. Hazelius H. MANN and Miss Emma K., second daughter of Mr. John H. 
LIGHTER, all of this vicinity, on February 18th, at 7 p.m., at the Lutheran 
Church in this place, by Rev, L.A. MANN, of Mt. Jackson, Va., father of the 
groom, assisted by Rev. T. F. HOFFMEIER and Rev. Dr. P. BERGSTRESSER.

- Mr. Harry GRIMES and Miss Lizzie CRAMER, both of Graceham, this county, 
on February 19th, at the home of the bride.

- Mr. Daniel LEOPOLD, of Knoxville, and Miss Annie E. NELSON, of Weverton, 
Washington County, on February 16th, at the residence of groom's brother, 
in Knoxville, this valley, by Rev. C. O. ISAACS.

- Mr. John H. STOTTLEMYER and Sarah L. SHELTON on February 9th, 
near Garfield, this county, by Elder James O. HARNE.

- Mr. William J. SLAGLE and Miss Annie C. ROSER, both of this county, 
on February 5th, in Woodsboro, by Rev. S. A. DIEHL.


February 28, 1890
Sales of Real Estate

- On Monday Last, Mr. Wm. H. ROUTZAHN sold his house and lot, a two-story 
frame building adjoining the Reformed cemetery, on East Main street, to Mr. 
William E. SMITH, of near town, for $1,800.  Mr. ROUTZAHN will remove 
to Hagerstown.

- Mr. A. W. SMITH has sold his out-lot of 7-1/2 acres, fronting on the North 
Commons, in this place, to Mr. Joshua H. MAIN, for $1,050.

- The valuable corner property in Burkittsville, this valley, belonging to 
the estate of the late Roseni BISER, has been sold to Mr. Martin L. HORINE, 
a young merchant of that place, for $1,475.

- A farm containing 156 acres, situated near Woodsboro, this county, was 
sold on Monday last by Charles G. and Noah E. CRAMER, to George W. BEST, 
for $11,000.

- The Emmitsburg Chronicle reports the sale of Wm. C. SCOTT's farm of 
40 acres, near that place, to Mrs Laura V. WHITMORE, of Creagerstown 
district, for $2,300.

- The News reports the sale of the Linganore Mills and 182 acres of land, 
about four miles east of Frederick, to Mr. Joseph CRONISE, for $35 per acre.

- The Times states that Mr. Paul HAUSER has purchased the "Black Horse 
Hotel" property on West Patrick street, Frederick, for a private residence. 


War Claim Allowed
- Among the executive communications presented in the House of Representatives 
last week, was the finding in the following war claim:
In the case of Herman L. ROUTZAHN, administrator of John ROUTZAHN, 
deceased, the court finds that from the claimant, residing at Middletown, 
Frederick county, Md., the government forces took and used stores and 
supplies amounting to $248.


Personal Mention

Pleasant Paragraphs About Those Who Come and Those Who Go

- Miss Ella COOK, of this place, is visiting relatives in Lovettesville, Va.

- Miss Amy DOUB, of this vicinity, is visiting the Misses KLINE at Adamstown, 
  this county.

- Miss Mary HAMMER, of Frederick, is a guest of the family of Dr. J. W. 
  GETZENDANNER, in this place.

- Mr. T. H. B. FEETE, of this place, is visting relatives at Hagerstown and 
  at Shepherdstown, W. Va.

- Mr. John L. LINTHICUM, of Baltimore, came up Tuesday to visit his aged 
  mother, residing in this place.

- Mrs. Mary RHODERICK, of Frederick, mother of the editor, is at present 
  a revered guest in the latter's family.

- Mr. Joshua SNYDER, son of Mr. M. H. SNYDER, of near Myersville, left 
  Tuesday last for Darke county, Ohio.

- Mr. Lewis C. SMITH and family, of Graceham, were visiting relatives in this 
  vicinity during the present week.

- Messrs. Charles and Jeremiah RICE, of near Ellerton, spent Sunday last 
  with their sister, Mrs. C. E. IFERT in this place.

- Mrs. Minnie KOOGLE, late of Texas, is again visiting relatives in this vicinity.  
  She expects soon to return to Texas.

- Mr. William MOSER, son of Isaiah MOSER, of Myersville, this valley, left for 
  Kansas City, Mo., on Tuesday last, to reside.

- Messrs. Albert BRANDENBURG, Henry TOMS and Albert W. TOMS, of the 
  upper part of this valley, left last week for Ohio.

- Mr. Howard L. HUFFER, of near Mt. Tabor, and George L. SHOEMAKER, 
  of Zittlestown, left on Tuesday last for Polo, Ill., to work.

- Mr. Edward SWOMLEY of New Market, this county, is visiting his sister, 
  Mrs. William E. HUFFER, near Downsville, Washington county.

- Mr. Jerry M. DUTROW and sister, of Blue Ridge Summit, Pa., who had 
  been visiting friends hereabouts, returned home last week.

- Mr. Hazelius H. MANN and his bride have returned from their wedding tour 
  and are now at the groom's home between here and Jefferson.

- Messrs. Harry CORRICK and W. E. DULINE, of Knowles, Montgomery county, 
  were visiting friends in this place on Wednesday and yesterday.

- Mr. George C. AHALT, who had been residing in Baltimore for eighteen 
  months past, removed his family back to this vicinity on Tuesday last.

- Mr. Clarence E. WISE, who had been spending a couple of months at the 
  home of his parents in Bolivar, this valley, returned to Polo, Ill., 
  on Tuesday last.

- Mr. Ezra M. REMSBURG, of Baltimore, has been indisposed for several weeks 
  past, and has been at the home of his family, near Bolivar, this valley, 
  during that time.

- Mr. Henry JOHNSON, colored, who removed his family to the vicinity of 
  Jefferson last summer, returned last week and is again occupying his house 
  in Vanandah's addition. 

- Miss Ella YOUNG, of this place, returned home on Saturday, after a pleasant 
  visit to friends in Frederick and Harmony Grove, and was accompanied by her 
  niece, Miss Mary KEFAUVER, who is spending the present week with Miss 
  Hattie SHAFER. 

 - submitted by Jack Keller


October 3, 1890
Marriages

- MEHRLING - LOYNS
Mr. August MERHLING and Miss Carrie O. LOYNS, daughter of Mr. 
James LOYNS, all of Frederick city, on September 30th at the 
Lutheran parsonage in Frederick, by Rev. Luther KUHLMAN.
 
- WALKER - BARTGIS
Mr. J. C. WALKER of Unionville, and Miss Clara BARTGIS of Frederick, 
on September 30th in the Lutheran church at Frederick by Rev. Luther 
KUHLMAN.
 
- DETROW - CHILDS
Mr. Joseph G. DETROW of Blue Ridge Summit, Pa. and Miss Ella G. 
CHILDS of Baltimore, on September 26th at Hagerstown, by Rev. 
Henry S. FRANCE.
 
ZIMMERMAN - MOBERLY
Mr. David ZIMMERMAN and Miss Nannie R. MOBERLY, both of Frederick 
City, on October 1st at the residence of the bride.
 
- STORM - SCHANK
Mr. Charles Otto STORM and Miss Clara SCHANK, both of Washington, 
DC, on September 25th at the Reformed parsonage in Frederick by 
Rev. Dr. E. R. ESCHBACH. 

- HASLBECK - SUMMERS
Mr. Matthew J. HASLBECK and Miss Susie E. SUMMERS, both of Baltimore, 
on September 29th at St. John s Catholic Church, Frederick, 
by Rev. Father BRANDT.
 

Deaths

- Mr. Jonathan HAUPT on October 1st, at his home, in this place, 
of paralysis, aged 71 years, 2 months and 21 days.

- Mrs. Ann Esther SMITH, widow of Joseph SMITH, of this vicinity,  
on September 25th at her home in Springfield, Ohio, aged 88 years, 
2 months and 11 days.

- Mrs. Annie WIENEY, widow of Andrew WIENER (formerly of  this place),
on September 25th at her residence in Frederick of consumption, aged 
60 years, 7 months and 29 days.

- Mrs. Mary FREY, widow of Alfred FREY, on October 30th, at her 
residence, near Myersville, from a complication of diseases, aged 
about 67 years.

- Arthur H. FIGGINS, only son of Mrs. Ellen and the late James 
FIGGINS, on September 26th at the residence of his mother in 
Jefferson, this valley, of hemorrhages superinduced by typhoid 
fever, aged 18 years, 11 months and 1 day.

- Mr. George H. TAYLOR on September 25th at the residence of 
Mr. Victor NEIKIRK near Williamsport, Washington county, of 
consumption, aged about 50 years.

- submitted by DK


October 24, 1890
Deaths

- Mrs. Susannah HELLER, wife of Mr. Jacob HELLER, late of this 
vicinity, died on Wednesday of last week at the residence of her 
son-in-law, Mr. Oliver SMITH, near Doub's, this county, in the 78th 
year of her age. Mrs. HELLER was a sister of Mrs. Joseph LONG, residing 
near this place, and was a highly esteemed lady.  She had suffered 
several attacks of paralysis during the past few years, and her death 
resulted therefrom.  The deceased was confirmed as a member of the 
Lutheran Church of this place in 1830.  
Funeral services were held in this church on Friday morning and 
interment was made in the Lutheran cemetery. Rev. Dr. BERGSTRESSER 
officiated. 

- Mrs. Susanna HELLER, wife of Mr. Jacob HELLER, late of this vicinity, 
on October 15, at her home, at Doub's, this county, after a long
illness of paralysis; aged 77 years, 5 months and 2 days.

- D. Martin SENSENBAUGH, son of Mr. Westly SENSENBAUGH, formerly of 
Wolfsville, this valley, on October 18th near Downsville, Washington 
County, from blood poisoning, caused by the accidental prick of a pin 
near the knee; aged 28 years, 1 month and 27 days. Interment Sunday 
afternoon in the Lutheran cemetery at Wolfsville.

- Mr. Philip ROHRER on October 14, at his home, in Boonsboro, from 
the effects of "LaGrippe," in the 70th year of his age. He was a 
member of the Lutheran Church, and leaves a wife and eight children. 

- Martha A. wife of Mr. William M. BOVEY and daughter of Mr. Geo. W. 
FREEZE, of Eyler's Valley, this county on October 5th at Chewsville, 
Washington county; aged 24 years, 7 months and 5 days. 

- Mr. Daniel RHOADES, (formally of this county), on October 16, at 
his residence, in Lancaster, Pa. of general debility, aged 82 years. 
He was the father of Mrs. David WHIP, of Hagerstown.

- Franklin L., son of Philip B. and Anna M. HEFFNER (formerly of 
Frederick) on October 7th, in Dayton, Ohio, aged 2 years, 4 months 
and 14 days. 

- Mrs. Elizabeth H. BALTZELL on October 18th, at her residence, in 
Frederick, of general debility; aged 78 years, 6 months and 25 days. 

- Mrs. Mary S. MURPHY on Octobr 19th, at her residence, in Frederick, 
of typhoid fever; aged 67 years, 4 months and 27 days.


May 8, 1891
Personals - Personal Paragraphs About Those Who Come and Those Who Go

  Mr. Daniel M. HUFFER, son of Mr. W. E. HUFFER of Downsville, 
Washington county, and Mr. John A. BROWN, both students of New 
Windsor College, Carroll County, and each the possessor of a new
Victory Safety bicycle, came whirling up Main Street about noon 
Monday and stopped at our office for a rest.  They went from New 
Windsor to Gettysburg, Pa. on Saturday, from thence to Hagerstown, 
and left the latter place on Monday for New Windsor.

  Messrs. John O. HAYS, John H. MAUGANS, C.C. STOTLEMYER and Samuel 
E. MYERS, of Wolfsville, spent a little while in Middletown last 
Saturday afternoon and made a call at The Register office.  We enjoyed 
the visit of these gentlemen and would be glad to welcome them to our 
town more frequently.  Once in twenty years, as in the case of Mr. 
Maugans, is putting the visits too far apart.

  Capt. A. C. BRAGONIER, of Baltimore City, an ex-postmaster of 
Middletown, arrived here Wednesday evening, to spend a couple of days 
with friends at the old home.  He reports his Oil business as prospering, 
which will be pleasant news to his many friends.

  Mr. and Mrs. George Alfred TOWNSEND, of Gapland, were in this place 
on Thursday of last week.  Mr. Townsend honored us with a brief call 
and during his conversation said our town looked prettier than he had
ever seen it.

  Mr. Wm. G. BISER and wife of Lovettesville, Va. were visiting friends 
here on Saturday and Sunday last.  Mr. B's mother, who had been spending 
some weeks in Lovettesville, returned with them to her home here.

  Capt. John H. ZITTLE of Shepherdstown, W. Va. arrived here Monday 
morning, and will spend some time with friends at the old home.  He 
has just recovered from an attack of the grip of six weeks' duration.

  Mr. George W. THOMAS, formerly of this place, who had been in 
Baltimore for several years past, has gone to Washington City, where 
he is employed in a printing office.

  Rev. Wilson L. REMSBURG, of Beatrice, Nebraska, who is a native 
of this vicinity, is expected here next week, to remain over the 
following Sabbath.

  Mr. J. C. HARPER and Mr. EMMERT of Hagerstown, were guests of Mr. 
and Mrs. James V. BARE, near Harmony, this valley, on Friday night 
last.

  Mr. Reno S. HARP, of Washington, D.C., came up Saturday last on a 
visit to his parents, residing at Myersville, this valley.

  Mr. Simon L. WASTLER has gone to Downsville, Washington County, 
where he is employed at the carpentering business.

  Mr. Sylvanus G. REMSBURG and wife, late residents of Jefferson, 
left last week for Clarke County, Ohio.

  Messrs. Wm. ENNIS and J.J. BEAM, of Burkittsville, were in this 
place Tuesday.

- submitted by Jack Keller


Friday, January 29, 1892
Deaths

- Mrs. Joseph LONG    
Surely, death is very busy in our midst, and is taking from among us
many dearly beloved ones--our neighbors and friends. The latest death
to occur here was that of Mrs. Maria LONG, wife of Mr. Joseph LONG,
residing one mile west of this place, at 7:15 yesterday (Thursday)
morning, in the 76th year of her age. Mrs. Long had been complaining 
for ten days or two weeks with grip, but was still able to be up and 
about the house on Monday last. She was then taken with pleurisy, 
which was followed by paralysis of the brain on Wednesday night, 
and death resulted at the time above stated. 
   The deceased was well-known and highly esteemed in the community. 
She had been a life-long and consistent member of the Lutheran church, 
and was an exemplary woman in all respects. She was a loving wife and 
mother and a kind neighbor and friend. 
   She leaves an aged and invalid husband, three sons and four 
daughters.  The sons are postmaster D.C. LONG and John W. LONG of 
this place, and Oliver LONG, residing in Missouri. The daughters 
are Mary, wife of Eli MILLER; Lydia, wife of John STIVER, and 
Fannie wife of Mr. J. Harman REMSBURG, all of Farmersville, Ohio.  
One brother John BUSSARD, living on the Manor, and one sister Mrs 
George WILLARD, of Frederick, survive her.  
Funeral services will be held at the Lutheran Church here at 1 
o'clock Sunday afternoon.


March 23, 1894
WEDDINGS

- TOMS - WACHTEL
Mr. V. Lemuel TOMS, s/o ex-county commissioner Ezra TOMS, and
Miss Annie L. C.  WACHTEL, eldest d/o George W. WACHTEL, Esq, a 
leading citizen of Myersville were married by Rev. A.M. SMITH, 
the bride's pastor.  The organ played by Mr. Martin REMSBURG 
of near Middletown, a cousin of the bride.  Bridesmaids were 
Miss Margie E. WACHTEL, sister of the bride and Miss Bettie 
S. ISEMINGER of Hagerstown.  The ushers were Harman L. AHALT 
of near Middletown, J. Frank BUTTS, Sidney SMITH and Eston A. 
SMITH of Myersville.  Assisting the reception were Misses E. 
Josephine HILDEBRAND, Edith ZIMMERMAN and Bessie BUTTS.  After 
the reception, Mr and Mrs TOMS left for Hagerstown, from which 
point they took a train for Gettysburg and other places in PA.  
Upon their return they will, at an early date, take up their 
residence on the farm of the groom's father, who will retire 
and move to Myersville.


FLOGGED for CHEWING GUM in SCHOOL

In the Middletown public school on Wednesday, one of the lady teachers 
flogged about 20 pupils for "chawing" gum during school hours.  In the 
principal's room, two male and three female pupils were compelled to 
stand on the floor and "chaw" their gum for half an hour.


DESTRUCTIVE FIRE

- Ezra M. THOMAS' Large Barn Burned near Jefferson - Loss $6,500
The large bank barn of Ezra M. Thomas, a prominent farmer residing 
about one mile south-east of Jefferson this valley, was discovered 
to be on fire about 10:15 pm Thursday night of last week.  In a 
short time the entire structure and contents was in ashes.

The saddest feature of the disaster was the roasting to death of 
13 head of the finest farm horses in the valley including a stallion 
valued at over $500, 11 head of cattle, and two fine shepherd dogs. 
By the time the fire was discovered, a rescue was too late, many of 
the animals being tied in their stalls.  In addition, 1600 bushels 
of wheat, 20 tons of hay, one steam engine, one new corn crusher, 
one stick wagon, etc was destroyed.  Six head of cattle managed 
to escape.  The barn was built about 15 years ago and was 45x100 
feet.  The fire is charged to work of incendiaries.  There is every 
indication that the barn was fired at both ends at the same time.


DEATHS

- Captain Daniel Hezekiah FLOYD, Assistand Quartermaster, US Army, 
s/o Hezekiah and Lydia (BITTLE) FLOYD was born on September 25th, 
1848, near Middletown, Frederick County, Maryland.  He died on 
March 10th 1894 of paralysis, superinduced by a spinal infection, 
in Indianapolis, Indiana, at the residence of Captain Sanford 
FORTNER, his brother-in-law, aged 45 years, 5 months, and 16 days.  

He was the youngest brother of Dr. John T. FLOYD, of Noblesville, 
Indiana and Major Mahlon H. FLOYD of Indianapolis, both of whom 
preceded him to the grave; the former on July 2, 1867, and the 
latter on August 21st, 1891.  His only surviving brother is the 
Rev. David B. FLOYD of Newville, PA and his two living sisters 
are the wives respectively of Cpt. Sanford FORTNER of Indianapolis, 
Indiana and Rev. Martin L. CULLER of Apollo, PA.
  
In childhood, Daniel H. FLOYD removed with his parents to Hamilton 
Co, Indiana, where he remained until his 18th year.  His youth 
was spent in Clarksville and Noblesville, Indiana and in the fall 
of 1866, he entered US Military Academy at West Point, NY as a 
cadet by appointment from the Eleventh Congressional District 
of Indiana.  Upon graduating in 1870, he received commissino 
of second lieutenant in the regular army and was assigned to 
the 9th US Cavalry and seved four years on the frontiers of 
Texas and new Mexico fighting the Indians.


Friday, January 11, 1895
Marriages

- Mr. John H. KITZMILLER of Keedysville and Miss Annie May BEACHLEY, 
d/o the late John Henry BEACHLEY of Boonsboro, Washington county, on 
January 1st, at the home of the bride, by Rev. E. J. MEESE.

- Benjamin S. RIDENOUR of Hagerstown and Miss Emma F. BROWN 
of Brownsville, Md, on December 25th by Rev. E. E. AYRES.


Washington County

- Henry Clay HUGHES, a tobacco merchant of Hagerstown, died Sunday 
of Bright's disease, aged 51 years.

- Mr. Wm. GATES, who had been in the employ of the B. & O. Railroad 
Company for over 40 years, died last Tuesday at his home, in 
Hagerstown of paralysis, aged 66 years.  He was the father of Mr. 
Asbury GATES, B. & O. agent at Gapland.


Friday, January 18, 1895
Marriages

- Elias E. PARMER of near Downsville, and Mrs. Emma STULL, of 
Boonsboro, Washington county, January 16th, at the bride's home 
by Rev. M. L. BEARD. 


Deaths

- Mrs. Mary A. Brown on January 9th, at the home of her daughter, 
Mrs. Emanuel JENNINGS in Brownsville.  She died of caterrh of the 
stomach, in her 83rd year.


Washington County

- Seth W. W. BUCHANAN, bailiff of Williamsport, aged 64 years, 
dropped dead of apoplexy last week.

- Mrs. Agnes STEVENS, for fifteen years a public school teacher, 
died last Friday at Keedysville, aged about 50.

- Mrs. Elizabeth DAYWALT has been sentenced to the House of 
Corrections for three months for keeping a disorderly house on 
North Jonathan street, Hagerstown.

- Harvey HOCKMAN, an employe of the Norfolk and Western Railrod, 
was murderously assaulted with a pitchfork by an unknown man, 
wednesday night of last week, while passing FENNELLs livery stable 
in Hagerstown.

 - submitted by Jack Keller


Friday, January 25, 1895
Washington County

- Last year 110 houses were erected in Hagerstown.

- Henry STAUCH, aged 78 years, died suddenly of paralysis on the 16th 
inst., at his home, in Hagerstown.

- Mr. Samuel LINEBAUGH, Sr., for a long term of years, employed with 
BOYER & HEARD,   Hagerstown, dropped dead on the street last Tuesday; 
he was aged about sixty years.

- Dr. Andrew Johnson JONES, s/o Dr. D. W. JONES, died Thursday of 
last week at his   home in Hagerstown, after several weeks illness 
with rheumatism, pericarditis and   pneumonia, aged about thirty years.  
He leaves a wife and two children.

- Joseph E. WYAND, son of Aaron C. WYAND, of Antietam, enlisted on 
Jan. 9th, in the U. S. Marines for a term of five years.

- Emma, eleven-year-old d/o Miller SNAVELY, of Sharpsburg, while 
coasting on the cemetery road, fell and broke her collar bone.

- Mrs. Lilly V. CHANEY has sued for a divorce from her husband, 
Otho H. CHANEY, of Clear Spring, on the grounds of alleged abandonment.

 - submitted by Jack Keller


Friday, April 12, 1895
The Reaper of Death

- Joseph LONG
   This community has suffered the loss of another of its oldest, best
known and most highly esteemed citizens, in the person of Mr. Joseph
LONG, who departed this life about 5 1/2 o'clock last Tuesday evening, 
at his home, one mile west of town, at the age of 79 years and 1 day. 
Mr. Long had been a great sufferer for some years from bladder and kidney
troubles, and on several occasions of late years had been dangerously
ill. He was a well-known blacksmith, which calling he followed for many
years and then engaged in farming, which latter pursuit he relinquished
a few years ago. He was honorable and upright in all his dealings, kind,
genial and sympathetic, and in his death the community loses a good
citizen. 
   He leaves two sons and four daughteres, viz: John W. LONG, of this 
place; D.Calvin LONG, of Waynesboro, Pa.; Mary wife of Eli MILLER; 
Lydia, wife of John STIVER, all residing at Farmersville, Ohio, and 
Miss Martha LONG, living at home.  He is also survived by three sisters: 
Rebecca, widow of Henry CASTLE of Baltimore; Sarah, widow of Daniel 
CASTLE of O., of the valley; and Mrs Elizabeth LIGHTER, of Conrad Grove, 
Iowa.
   Deceased was a devoted and consistent member of the Reformed Church 
of this place, where funeral services were held yesterday morning.  His
pastor, Rev. T.F. HOFFMEIER, officiated.  The pall-bearers were John E.
CRONE, John H. SIGLER, John H. LIGHTER, Philip SHEFFER, George E. RUDY 
and Lewis P. DOUB.


Friday, June 7, 1895
Deaths

- Dr. James H. MAYNARD of Hagerstown, who was paralyzed on the 
26th ult., died last Friday morning, aged about 62 years.  Deceased 
was a former resident of Frederick.  He is survived by a wife and 
one daughter, the latter being the wife of Mr. Henry B. REMSBURG, 
of Frederick.  His remains were taken to Frederick on Saturday and 
interred in Mt. Olivet Cemetery on Sunday.

- Mrs. Jerome POFFENBERGER, near Mt. Carmel, Washington county, of 
consumption, on the May 29th, aged about 24 years.

- Mr. Joseph GANTZ, a prominent citizen, May 31st, at his residence 
near Boonsboro, of heart failure and liver trouble, aged about 62 years.

- Henry GAITHER, a colored inmate of Montevue Hospital, from Frederick,
died at that institution a few days ago, aged about 80 years.


Home, Sweet Home

- Confederate Memorial Day at Frederick will be observed next Thursday, 
June 13th.

- Letters remained in the Middletown post office on Monday last for 
George W. BLACKWAY, John BANKARD [and] Miss Cormine COCHRAN.

- The Emmitsburg Water Company has purchased Francis J. TRESSLER's farm for 
$1,000, with the intention, it is said, of building a reservoir thereon.


Marriage Licenses

- Elmer HOUSE, of near Burkittsville, this valley, and Miss Susan GORMAN,
of Welsh Run, PA - license was issued at Hagerstown 


Personals

- Rev. M. L. YOUNG, D.D., of Meyersdale, Pa., who had been visiting his parents
at Halfway, Washington county, and his brother, Dr. J. D. S. YOUNG, at Creagers-
town this county, preached in the Lutheran church at the latter place last Sunday
morning.

- Mrs M. Annie TRAPNELL, who had been visiting her nephew, Dr. J. E. BEATTY, in
this place, left Tuesday to be present Wednesday at he wedding of Miss Eleanor
WHITE, of Carroll's Manor, and Mr. James S. ROGERS, of Detroit, Michigan.

- Mr. William E. LIGHTER and wife of near Funkstown, Washington county, were
visiting relatives in this place on Sunday and Monday last.


Washington County

- Mrs. Joseph GORDON, well known as "Granny" GORDON, died at her home at 
Brownsville on Monday, May 27, aged about 89 years.

- Susan D. WHITE has filed a bill in the Circuit Court at Hagerstown for
a divorce from her husband, Frederick L. WHITE on the grounds of abandonment.

- Alice JAMES has brought a suit in the Circuit Court at Hagerstown for an
absolute divorce from her husband, Frederick Lee JAMES, on the grounds
of adultery, cruelty, and abandonment.

- Mrs. Mary MOTTER, widow of Isaac MOTTER, died suddenly last Saturday
morning of heart disease, at her home, in Williamsport, aged 81 years. She 
is survived by three sons and four daughters, one of the latter being the 
wife of Mr. W. H. C. KEMP, of near Williamsport.

 - submitted by Jack Keller


December 4, 1896
Wedding Announcements

  Invitations have been issued by Rev. and Mrs. T. Frank HOFFMEIER, 
of this place, for the marriage of their accomplished daughter, Miss 
Gertrude HOFFMEIER, to Dr. Upton A. SHARETTS, a prominent physician 
of Frederick.  The event will take place in the Reformed church, 
Middletown, on Thursday, Dec 10th, at 3 o'clock.

Mr. and Mrs. C. Thomas REMSBURG, residing at Braddock, between this 
place and Frederick, have issued invitations for the nuptials of their 
daughter, Miss Lillie R., and Dr. Horace B. COBLENTZ, of Washington, 
D. C., son of Mr. Louis P. COBLENTZ, of this place.  The ceremony will 
occur on Thursday, Dec. 10, at 10 am, at "Pequea", the beautiful home 
of Mr. and Mrs. Remsburg. 


Deaths

- Mr. Elias C. DUSING, a respected citizen of Chambersville, Va, 
where he had been engaged in the lumber and saw mill business for 
many years, dropped dead last Monday (Nov 30) afternoon while 
sitting in a chair at his home, conversing with friends.  Heart 
disease was the cause of his death.  Mr. Dusing was a native of 
near Wolfsville, this valley, and was about 50 years of age.

- Mrs. APPLE, wife of Prof. J. H. APPLE, of the Woman's College, 
Frederick,   died yesterday morning (Dec 3) of consumption, 
aged about 24 years.

- Mr. Jacob A. MILLER, a prominent citizen of Washington County, 
and a former member of the Legislature, died last Friday morning, 
(Nov 27) at his residence, near Sandy Hook, of asthma, aged about 
84 years.  He leaves a widow, one daughter and three sons.  One of 
the sons is Rev. Oliver C. MILLER of California.

- submitted by Jack Keller


December 11, 1896
Personals  - Pleasant Paragraphs About Those Who Come and Those Who Go

  Mrs. Eva L. BANSON and little son of Delaware, arrived at 
the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. P. W. SHAFER, in this 
place, on Wednesday evening, for a few weeks visit.

  Mr. George Baltzer SMITH of Springfield, Ohio, who had been 
visiting friends in the valley for some time past, returned home 
last week.

  Miss Caroline HORSEY, daughter of Hon. Outerbridge HORSEY, of 
Needwood, this valley, has gone to California to visit friends.

  Mr. H. J. BEACHLEY, of Columbia, Pa. returned Wednesday to spend 
the holidays at the home of his parents, at Bolivar.

  Miss Mattie COST, of Lovettesville, Va., is on a visit to her 
married sisters residing in this place.

  Miss Nannie ROUTZAHN, of Frederick, spent the past week with 
friends in this place.

  Miss Carrie McQUADE, of Rohrersville, was here this week on 
a visit to her parents.

  Mrs. Jane R. NYMAN, of Washington City, is on a visit to friends 
in this vicinity.

- submitted by Jack Keller


December 11, 1896
Petition for Divorce

  Mrs. Joseph HOUCK, daughter of Dr. Edward BOWLUS, of Frederick, 
through her counsel, John C. MOTTER and Jacob ROHRBACK, has filed 
a petition for divorce a mensa et thoro from her husband, Charles HOUCK, 
of this county, on the ground of "incompatibility."  Both parties are 
young and members of prominent families.  They have been married about 
four years and have two children.

(NOTE:  The two different first names for the husband are correct as 
 published.  Which name is actually that of the husband, I do not know. 
 submitted by Jack Keller)


Pensions Granted

- Mrs. Susanna BOWERS, of near Wolfsville, this valley, has been 
granted an original widow's government pension.

- Capt. Rufus A. McLANE, of Frederick, has been granted an original 
government pension.

- Mrs. Ellen DINTERMAN, of Adamstown, an original widow's pension.

     - submitted by Jack Keller
  
          

Dec 17, 1897

(also in Banner of Liberty, Dec 16, 1897)
A Girl Locked in a Room Jumps from the Window and Joins Her Lover

Rosa TOMS, age 15, who still wears short dresses, eloped Sunday Morning with 
Victor ALEXANDER, age 19, of Middletown.  The girl, whose mother died 12 years 
ago, lived with her married sister, Mrs. Daniel BIDLE, between Middletown and 
Myersville on Hezekiah ROUTZAHN's farm.  Mr. Bidle heard on Saturday of the 
proposed elopement and locked the girl in a room.  Sunday morning while he was 
in another room talking to a neighbor, the girl opened the window and leaped 
out and fled through the fields, several miles distant to the National Pike to 
Daniel MILLER's, where Alexander was in waiting with a buggy.  They drove 
to Frederick where they were married by Rev. Dr. E.R. ESCHBACH of the 
Reformed Church.  
 
On Saturday, Alexander had gone up the mountain on horseback to see the girl's 
father in the northern part of the valley.  He asked the girl's father for 
permission to marry her and told him the Bidle's approved and were going to 
give them a cow to get them started.  After hearing this, he signed for 
permission for his daughter to marry.  He then got written permission from 
his parents as well, then got somebody to obtain a license.

The couple are staying with friends or relatives of the groom.

[The girl's name was Rose Adella Toms, d/o William and Eve Ann (Misner) TOMS.  
William later married Minnie PEARL and then Annie BUHRMAN.  
Rosa married John Victor (Vic) ALEXANDER.  
- Submitted by Ben Palmer via Irvin F. Muritz]

Death - Miranda JOHNSON, colored woman, was found floating in the city 
spring on West Patrick Street by two colored boys who immediately seeked 
assistance.  She was able to be revived and was taken to Montevue Hospital, 
but died a few minutes later.  She had wandered away from her home on All 
Saints Street.
          

Friday, April 28, 1899
Found Dying on the Railroad
- John WARNER, aged about 25, of Johnsville, this county, was found lying 
on the B&O Railroad track at Mt Airy, Carroll County, just across the 
Frederick county line, last Monday morning, with his skull crushed and 
one arm mangled.  He was taken to the Maryland University Hospital in 
Baltimore where he died a few minutes after his arrival.  It is supposed 
he was struck by a train.

   
Fell Dead in Her Yard
- Mrs. Sallie McABEE, who lived with her son, Mr. John McABEE, in 
Cannon's Addition, fell dead while working in the yard last Monday morning 
about 6:00.  She had been fixing her flower beds and in stooping at her work, 
doubtless suffered a fatal attack of vertigo.  When found she was lying under 
the front porch and life was extinct.  In falling, her head struck the sharp 
part of the hoe she had been using and cut an ugly gash in her chin.  Her age 
was 47 years.
- Brunswick Herald

   
Death of Mrs. John H. BITTLE
- Mrs. Caroline BITTLE, widow of John H. BITTLE, who died suddenly only a 
few months ago, died about 10:30 last Wednesday night, at her home between 
Ellerton and Harmony, this valley; aged about 68 years.  
   
Mrs. Bittle, who was a most estimable lady and held in high regard by a large 
circle of friends, had been in ill health for a long while.  
   
She was a Miss GROSSNICKLE, sister of Mr. Peter GROSSNICKLE of J. 
of near Ellerton, and leaves one son and one daughter, both at home.  
   
She was a consistent member of the German Baptist Church and her funeral 
will take place this Friday afternoon at 2:00 from Grossnickle's Meeting House.