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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1889
Page
3
Notice details advertising deadlines for daily and weekly editions, rates per line, cash in advance rule, and publication schedules. It notes same evening display ads for day edition and weekly notices due by Wednesday night. Special monthly charges and running ad dates are referenced with specific dates and terms.
In Socral Cretes Us Ploma a tea is planned from 5 to 7 this evening at the home of Brand Mrs WP Manse Jr on W 2d street. Funeral of Mr 3fon Whose death occurred today from his late residence at Alt is noted. The Pastimes- The Pastime Literary Lostery meets at Macs mma Honek Harmony Grove with a May dance proposed for the next programme.
Work on the bridge across the Potomac is pushed to finish by late first. Four eighty spans have been erected, one in exactly 23 hours.
The piece notes Hanna Calder leaving the Winlen store room on North Market Street after a failed exhibition. It accuses her of parading for moneyed fools and suggests such receptions fail in self respecting communities. The tone mocks her display and departure.
A local paper recounts a church party in McDorough Shesango County New York where forty young women were auctioned to the highest bidder. A hayseed bid all his cash seven dollars and forty nine cents on the prettiest contestant but was persuaded he could not take her to the paternal ranch.
The case against Geo Moore, former land office agent under Volney E Burdick, charged with embezzling 12 dollars last December, was tried in the criminal court at Washington. He testified he settled with Burdick and had embezzled nothing, and was acquitted.
Col Heme reports improved health after returning to Hagerstown from the South. He will depart Friday night for New York as a Maryland representative at the Washington cent and attend a birthday event for Geo Grant at Delmonia’s on the hearth.
Yesterday Chari Sendrick pleaded guilty to arson related to the stables of Chas H Fallon and Dr John L Blair. Baker McClelland stands trial for aiding in the crime as Fendrick testified about the plan and prior attempt to burn another building. The case draws attention due to the families involved.
County correspondence lists local farming activity and visits. Mr Hirman planted corn, and Mr Haller built a large hen house. Neighbors discuss school transfers, teacher appointments, and community improvements in Breakexrstowy and Point of Rocks.
The Lutheran church hosts a public missionary gathering next Sunday at 7 30 under the Ladies Home and Foreign Missionary Society. The program is said to be fine and urged for attendance. Rev Lloyd C Coblenz and Eva Coblenz arrived from near Middletown. sermons and services noted with praise.
A heavy storm swept the lower Carroll County area last Saturday evening. Near Shipley Elias Shipley was injured by lightning and Ezra Coppersmith's house was struck. Mrs Coppersmith was stunned and a dog was killed by the electric shock.
Rozz Stoner known as Rosa Diggs was sentenced to four years in the penitentiary for causing the death of Elizabeth Lewis on Christmas Day. The victim died from a head wound after Stoner struck her with a stone. Both women were married and identified as colored.
Delegates and alternates from the Ninth ward Razz Club and the Eighth ward Bal Suaore list including James Heghi Felix B Pye OCD Wrichi John A Bishop Wm L Thompson Jacob Roberts 7 T Evans Arthur Thomp son Wm Teacsle Wa Hab with alternates named for the Freserick Convention.
President issues order marking a centennial observance of the first president with a partial day of prayer and thanksgiving. Postmasters may close by nine in the morning if feasible and must arrange mail handling during the closure period.
Trustees Frederick J Nelson and John B Thames will sell at the City Hotel next Saturday all the estate of Beal and Whaten. The property includes valuable city real estate and a tract in Peteraville district. Various local activities and notices accompany the sale listing residents visiting relatives and upcoming community events.
Judges of the Orphans Court heard testimony in the estate of Thomas Worthington. Henrietta F Worthington and John Jemison were granted letters of administration, revoked amid proceedings. C W Ross and J S Jemison, with J B Wood, represented parties as clerk Val Sibert recorded the testimony.
The Maryland District of Columbia Trotters and Pacing Breeders Association held a meeting at Raine’s Hatlin Salore. Officers and committee members were named, by laws reviewed, and stakes fixed for 1887 races including foals of 1887 two year olds and a free for all for horses under 2.85. Entries close January with payments due in three installments.
The Thean Literary Society plans a meeting for tomorrow evening at R. Organizers urge members to attend and discuss upcoming events and readings. The notice emphasizes timely arrival and participation.
A meeting of committee members at the office of Parry & Sons is set for this evening. Sub committees on decoration and other matters will be organized for the Leaste convention to be held in the near future.
The fifty hour event starts this evening at the Frederick rink and runs until 10 p m Saturday. Frederick Rywomen sponsor four grand prizes and a special prize for a 153 mile record. Several city champions will enter. Friday evening features a fat man's race for a special prize.
A ALE Conference of AME churches met in Chestertown Maryland with Bishop Campbell presiding. Fifty eight members attended led by Rev Daniel Draper and Rev S P Seaton delivered the annal sermon. Rev J H Colrellt elected statectic secretary as the conference plans upcoming events and observances.
Arrivals listed at the Central Hotel include Hato, W S Ruennour, WOW Walsh, Md Aj Beser from Ohio, J B Brunner, F L Weaver, EF H Dolder, OS Priered, H Barnes of Baltimore, I Reazan of Pennsylvania, and county mentions. The note records multiple guests arriving yesterday at noon.
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