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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1889
Page
3
Advertisements intended for the next issue should reach the office by 101 o clock for same evening appearance. Rates listed include per line and flat rates. cash in advance required for transient ads. Regular accounts billed monthly. special run ads charged on select dates with monthly consolidation.
The page lists advertisements and notices including Circulator The Model Special Notice Wanted Public Sale Strawberries Local Notice New Vegetables and other local items.
Special notice announces an important meeting at City Hall this evening to arrange for the cerebra prestration on the 30th. Attendance is urged for matters of import ance to be presented. The Mechancstown Firemen reflect on a trip to Waynesboro Pennsylvania where they were warmly received and praised for drilling by The Waynesboro Village Record.
The Union Bridge Fire Company elected Wm Wood as president and Charles T Bilderbridle as vice president. Recording secretary positions went to Frank & Rowe and Mordecai G McKinstry. corresponding secretary to Wm Morningstar. treasurer to Wm Marshall. Chief is Wm Holand with Oliver Galonith, John Rekestraw, Frank Shriner, Scott Hames and Charles Danner named as trustees.
A fire sparked by the engine destroyed the large saw mill of Ziegler & Bros. about a mile from Boyd's Station, Montgomery county. Estimated loss over 2000 dollars with no insurance. The mill had supplied white oak lumber and railroad ties. many workers are now unemployed as the machinery is ruined. The ruin was discovered as workers arrived for duty.
Frederick Pacrets and Mr B V Buckey pursue the Frederick postmaster position at Washington. With incumbents allowed to serve out terms, Cumberland and Frederick offices won't be vacant for years, prompting early action by these candidates. Republicans from Frederick urged Second Assistant Postmaster General Whitfield to appoint Gilmore Vanfossen to a Frederick mail-bag repair role, presenting a petition from Frederick Republicans.
The article quotes medical authorities linking malaria to kidney stress and Bright's disease. It advises Warner's Safe Care as a preventive measure for those with malaria or kidney disease in spring or fall, noting the kidneys filter about 65 gallons of blood hourly.
A lively social tea hosted by Mrs Ella Pigman at West Second Street featured Green’s Orchestra from Baltimore and a Baltimore caterer with a decorated table. Guests included Gen. E. C. McSherry, Dr. Thomas Terner, Mrs. Garpril, Rev. Ingle, and numerous local residents. The Frederick Literary Society also met at Markey residence on Patrick Street with a diverse program of tableaux, readings, and poems prepared by local talent.
The notice lists cabbage peas strawberries asparagus lettuce radishes rhubarb spring and Bermuda onions and fine bananas and fruit at A D Kilne's 5 W Patrick Street. The Police Court report says Clarence Layman and Jenn G Shoemaker were arrested at the tank last night for disorderly conduct and fined 2.35 each by Mayor Doll.
At the regular meeting of Parity Ledge No 248 officers were elected for the next quarter. C. T. F. B. Sappington. V.C. T. Miss Halle Kemp. 8. 5.T. W. P. Morrenl. Sec. T.P. Rice. Treas, Harry Comfort. Chap. Mrs Georgie F. Immerman F.Sec. D. 8. Rice Mar. A. J. Williard Guard. Miss Sophia Grade Sentinel. Geo. H. Layman P.O. T. 5.0 Bielfeld. Installation will occur Thursday next week.
Frederick merchants hail new extra trains on the Metropolitan Branch to Frederick with through connections to Baltimore and Philadelphia. General Manager W L Glements confirms schedule changes effective May 12 offering 6.45 am departure from Washington and 5.00 pm return. Pendleton recalls to Berlin ends tenure as G S Minister, shifting duties after years of trade lobbying.
The Cumberland Valley Railroad started laying track on the Martinsburg to Winchester extension. Grading is nearly done and the project is expected to finish by July 1.
Historic York will mark Washingtons Centennial with church services and open air exercises. The Continental Congress met in York after leaving Philadelphia and the event will occur at Centre Square on the site of the old courthouse where Congress held sessions.
An article describes Senator Evarts erecting a log cabin on elevated land near Washington with interior finishes of native wood. The piece links the project to a political slogan era and to Warner’s Log Cabin Sarsaparilla as a historic remedy, praising both the cabin and the medicine.
A 19th century health column promotes Brown's Iron Bitters as a remedy for malaria indigestion weak kidneys and fatigue. It cites Mrs Rosanna Myers visiting in the city and local notices including church convocation and small community events. Other items mention meat sacks oyster tonging season ships and local meetings.
Mr. W L Duvall has completed and handed to the Eyns Lutheran Sunday school managers a drawing for a contemplated new building. The council will likely act at the next meeting the first Tuesday in May.
A pedestrian contest opened at the Armory of the Frederick Riflemen on Eset Patriex Street last night with fair attendance. Walkers in good condition posted rapid times and chalked records on a blackboard as Charlesville band played. Hooper led the first 9 miles in one hour with other starters including Seibart Stroup Breagle and Beckley acting as starter. Prizes ranged from 25 to 3 dollars with a special 10 dollar award for a 150 mile record. a fatmans race is set for this evening.
The Board of Aldermen approved a $400 allocation for each Fire Company and instructed City Register Nixdorf to pay in two installments. Dr. Wa C. Johnson resigned as City Health Officer, and Dr. Franklin B. South was elected to fill the post. A health board coordination measure was approved and the Centennial Celebration plans were reviewed. The bill from Win. El Mallor for $187.90 was sent to the claims committee.
Rev. W. Philpps the assistant pastor on Jefferson circuit is newly appointed and will preach next Sunday at 9 00 a m at Catoctin 3 00 p m and Harmony Grove 7 30 p m. Public invited.
A lens of society life is opened with Lent ended as Misses Downey host a bright April 22 1880 gathering near New London. The event features a lively social program, a collation, and a guest list including Lizzie Hallie Sadie Downey Al Boyle L Jewin E Gaither F Gaither and many others in a scene of mirth and sociability.
Updates from the Banner of Liberty report Alexander's health improving in Unionville. Johnsville Young Men's Republican club names delegates and alternates for the Frederick convention on May 1. St Euphemia School building at Hummuttaburg rises with 72 windows and several tradesmen listed. The Afghanans reform a Unionville theater group to perform May 4 at Armory Hall. J Dorsey Jones claims a large chicken house with hundreds of birds and ducks. invites visitors to see it.
Latines We present 12 cent and 15 cent special patterns with French inspired shading and stylish designs. See Dream of the Market patterns and Koechiins large variety before choosing. Carpet department touts tapestries Brussels and velvet options as newest arrivals from Mullintx and Kemp.
A notice advertises a two cent mailing offer for Colgate & Co Demulcent Shaving Soap. The court dismissed petitions in the Wood v. Jamison case and in the Worthington estate matter, with costs to be paid from the estates.
Mr. Gittinger the city’s great left fielder received a telegram from the York baseball manager ordering him to report at once. He departs tomorrow and signs with York at £50 per month plus expenses. In other news the Young Men’s Republican league committee convened at J P Perry & Son to plan decor for Washington observances and arrange development for a convention to be held next week with Hon L Eu ic Coman invited to attend a mass meeting Tuesday at Mer J O G Motter’s office.
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