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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1888
Page
3
Special notice announces the Spring and Summer opening for The Bon Ton with references to Sappington and Waleer firms and names Renee to Siredatose in the context of a retail schedule and event.
Hon Milton G Urner of Frederick agrees to speak at Western Maryland College for the literary society’s hymnals program. Also notes Baltimorean Les Harron wed to Miss Rophenia Phelps in Frederick County on April 21. A compliments dance honors Miss H N Myers of Philadelphia. Photographs taken of local seminary and court house. vandals damaged property on Shooketown road injuring fences gates and bridges. farmers upset.
A regular meeting of the Fredericktown Savings Board of Directors will be held on Thursday to elect a president to succeed the late Louis Markell. Names in consideration include Jos Crouse, M. E. Doll, and Geo. W. Miller.
Mr E L Silerhee received word from Ed D Mullen general manager Thomson Houston Electric Light Co about arrival this afternoon. Stock for 20000 needed to form a steel company is mostly subscribed by former gas firm members and local businessmen. If Mullen arrives in time a meeting may be held this evening and a company organized tomorrow. Waterhouse interests and Thomson Houston both seek to control the venture with local directors named by Frederick men.
Myr. das. M. Smith of Weedebore in this county was arraigned before Magistrate Turner for resting honor without License. Smith waved a hearing and was held to bail for appearance before the next Grand Jury.
The Board of Charities and Corrections will meet at Bret Mondar in March to fill the vacancy caused by John W Bennett's death. Milton Gratchley now holds the position. The article also notes a Philadelphia marriage of Gav. Bemberger, a local dry goods and millinery store proprietor. It reports the death of Sarah N Norris, age 67, and burial plans at Olivet Cemetery. It mentions a crab game by local youths near Mr Mealey’s premises and an improvement project at the Latheren church led by Afr. Weeley Balizel and crew.
Provstant ministers meet at M E church on East Church street to discuss and project Cons uga work with a public report due after two weeks. Frederick city post office lists advertised letters dated April 71 1838 with names including Miss Bear Mrs Alice Boldin and many others.
In Emmitsburg the Clermont House attack on Mr. David Miller on the South Mountain is reported. The Farmers and Mechanics Banking and Loan Association elected Jas. F. Hickey president and Geo. T. Gelwicks treasurer after Gelwicks resignation. Local clergy and visitors brought gifts to pupils joining the Episcopal Church. Obituary notes recall Uncle Jimmy Hughes and Joseph Trexel with details of their lives and families.
An architect from Washington, under government direction, advised changes to the old Methodist church property for a new postoffice. The interior will be reconfigured with the second floor raised to fourteen feet instead of removing it, while the first floor will house postoffice functions and upper offices may occupy the upper level.
The article outlines candidate names for delegates to the Chicago Convention across districts 34 4th and 5th plus delegates at large. It mentions Wa Malste Gen Adam E King Verey J Obar J Besse Pirener Walter B Brosks WD Dractinal LO Well gad Wirt and Arundel among others.
A letter dated July 14 1888 from Frederick City Virginia Cavalry bugler Huntington recounts the Gettysburg fight and the death of Mr Cook at Boackingport. He describes a charge on July 3 and the slaughter of officers and privates, urging Mr Cook to oppose copperheads.
In Frederick many local items recount health notices and social happenings. Eugene Derrof near Frederick City seeks strength in Baltimore and Atlanta recuperation plans while Dr. and Mrs. notice personal care and medicine like Ayer's Sarsaparilla. Community moves include meetings, entertainments, sales, and school updates with several named residents and businesses in Frederick.
A vivid preview touts the Barnum and Bailey free street parade as the fifth and final great fire refit brings a $1,500,000 spectacle with 30 golden chariots 350 Norman horses exotic animals and hundreds of foreign performers. The parade starts May 4th and will draw crowds as in New York when it stunned 500000 onlookers.
Victor Horse and Cattle Powders advertised for farmers, claims increased milk flow and disease cures. Farmer Cornelius Bean of Rockville died at age about 50 after illness. St Mary’s Catholic Church in Rockville to be torn down for a new edifice. Wheat prospects in Montgomery County seen as tepid. spring work lagging. A M E Conference delegates elected in Baltimore session. Rev Callett chosen. Frederick delegates and alternates listed after multiple ballots.
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