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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1888
Page
3
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CITY COUNTY AND STATE Annapolis Electric Light Company purchased for 1500 dollars a lot fronting 125 feet on St Johns Street from Dr Abram Claude and Dr D C Handy for their proposed plant in Annapolis The Clerk's Office records for November show deeds 47 mortgages 35 chattel mortgages 5 bills of sale 9 articles of incorporation 2 agreements 1 releases 0 total. Irving Literary Society marks twenty second anniversary at Western Maryland College with essays recitations and a farce Among participants are Harvey P Grow W M Crose and D E Harris Howard County Teachers Association met at Ellicott City with Prof M A Newell Speaking on new teaching method Reading Circle to convene in February Justice Thomas Qaddick of Ellicott City ill at home
Burglary occurred Thursday night at the storeroom of Allen Hibbard in New Windsor Carroll county. Entry was through a side window with a hole bored through the shutter a chisel and saw found on the floor stolen from Seweeney's store Linwood. Theft happened between midnight and daylight. The same store was robbed last spring with thieves caught and sent to the penitentiary. Montgomery County white public school teachers held their association electing W Hinkley president J F Byrne vice president Miss Blancha Braddock secretary and I I Hig ions treasurer. A spirited debate addressed whether all public school teachers are duty bound to inculcate total abstinence from all alcoholic beverages in precept and example. The association adjourned to meet February 15.
The St Marys Chapter of All Saints Guild reports a very successful sale of women’s artistic work. Exhibits include white embroidery and hand painted items, with carved articles and tableware. The sale drew many patrons and realized a larger sum than previous years, closing at five this evening.
Special to Tal News notes Littlewood leads by 125 miles in the Madison Square walking match with the present score at 590 miles and is poised to break all past records. Also reported are Ben Harrison apples sent to the president elect, a stage adaptation of Never Too Late to Mend at Kelley’s Front Street Theatre, and a Rockville fire that destroyed the Guy Hotel stable, wheelwright shop, and nearby dwellings with losses totaling about $4,200.
After twenty five years, Colonel Edmund Berkley of the Highth Virginia Regiment reveals a lead bullet lodged in his leg since the Battle of Grampton's Gap on South Mountain. Surgeons never found it. the bullet later dropped out while he walked, flattened against bone, preserved as a war relic.
The Cooking Club held a delightful reception at Mr James H Gambrill’s home last evening with about forty attendees. The parlors shimmered under chandeliers as guests wore handsome costumes and enjoyed an elaborate menu featuring seafood, salads, and ices, leaving all with pleasant memories of Edgewood’s first gathering.
In the Grace Reformed church meeting Mr George Bronner, whose death had been announced, showed strong interest and offered to join. His name was placed on the Church roster but he died before the next society gathering, leaving the group to reflect on a new member gone to their heavenly home.
A Balto Sun reader signing as Anti-Ashes of Roses complains to the mayor about a white dust cloud left by the horse drawn cart through streets. The author urges use of cavers for the cart and horses if needed to prevent dirt and burden on residents.
A late program at 3 36 tomorrow includes a 15 minute song service. An orchestra of seven pieces will perform. On Thursday night H O Willems State Secretary of Virginia will conduct an evangelistic meeting in a city church to be announced.
Medical tally shows 10 internments and 7 deaths this past month. White 4 deaths. colored 3. Deaths under one year 2. ages 20 to 60 2. over 60 5. Causes include heart disease 2. icavation 1. pneumoxia 1. accidental 1. consumption 1. stiliborn 1. five cases of diphtheria, two of scarlet fever and one of typhoid fever reported.
The College Journal debuts its second issue praising the first as strong. It features essays on The History of Others Marble and The City squirrel Twenty Years ago, with editorials offering current topics. Purity Lodge of I OGT hosted a musical literary public entertainment in Kemp Hall. Performances included recitations by Annie Lipps and Belle Hauer, solos by Marion Kolb and Rosa Birely, singing by J. J. Bielfeld and Robert A. Kemp, readings and doxology, led by Rev. Luther Kubiman and Rev. Imther Kuhl. Election Echoes cover a courthouse trial for Henry Robinson and others indicted for assault following election revelry at Sykesville station.
The M P church at Catoctin Furnace has liquidated its entire debt. The subscribed amount was two hundred and sixty five dollars, with sixty five dollars in cash. Construction began in 1877 but land deeds caused delays, and the church was dedicated to but two members reportedly remain in that denomination. A Sunday school of 125 members is thriving, with H Shook as superintendent. Rev. Sheridan to hold services every alternate Sabbath per Walkersville Enterprise.
Messrs John M Frey William C Frey and Simon P Marker returned home Saturday from North Manchester Indiana in good health and pleased with their trip They brought a 27 months old Belgian horse weighing 740 pounds Miss Luin Warrenfeltz celebrated her 16th birthday with a party for about 60 guests at her home Invitations extended to patrons of the school and others interested in education to attend an upcoming lecture.
A Portsmouth era notes Misses Seabrook and Shears of Carlisle Pa spent Thanksgiving in Emmitsburg. Various local items include postmaster appointment at Carrollton Md and numerous notices of visitors, sales, and local business. The irregular list mentions ailments, weddings, and community updates with names such as Mollie Reifenider, Addie Johnson, and Jennie Cecil.
Ringing noises in a cave like roar are linked to catarrh and nasal congestion. Loss of sense of smell or hearing can result from catarrh. A claimant describes a home remedy involving therapies and products claiming to relieve the issue.
Mr Samuel Miller and his wife of Rocky Springs safeguard their fiftieth wedding anniversary on Thursday December 6th. M C U Notes: officers to be nominated at the regular meeting for the next year, with election planned for the first Sunday in January 1889. Police Court reports: two tramps jailed last night for 30 and 4 days. today three tramps jailed for 50 and 5 days. An open air meeting to be held at Market and Patrick streets this evening at 7 30, indoor meeting at 5. The usual Sunday meetings will be held by army members tomorrow.
The couple Herry G. Smith and Clara M. Stevens married November 29 at Stepney in a ceremony led by Rev. B. G. P. They are well known in Baltimore. The note mentions a reconsidered meeting of the CL S C and a funeral for Mrs Mary Ellen Steiner with services by Rev. E R. Eschbach. Pallbearers listed and burial at Olivet cemetery. A. T. Race & Sons undertakers.
At a quarterly stockholders meeting held in a Central Hotel room this morning the board paid off bills for road work completed in the past quarter and conducted other routine business.
Purity Lodge of 1 O GT committee members G W Tyeon J J Bielfeld and W P Morsell are actively arranging a series of lectures for the winter to benefit the order, aiming to complete preparations soon.
The Baltimore Grand Jury under foreman David T Bennett inspected the House of Refuge yesterday. They toured the building heard the girls ring and enjoyed a good dinner. Fifty nine girls are housed there. Board members William A Wisone Lewis A Birely and Mrs Lewis H Sterner are named as former Fredericktoniang prefects.
Mr Eugene Stull has purchased the steel fixtures and goodwill of the grocery owned by Mr A M Geisbert at the corner of Street and Market Streets. He took possession this morning and is ready for business. Mr Frank Schroeder was employed yesterday to make an inventory of the stock.
In judge chambers this morning the case State v Theodora Brandenburg indicted for assault, pled guilty and sentenced to a 25 cent fine and prosecution costs. Also listed State v same for malicious destruction of property with estate Discharged from Custody. Katie Lenhart bound over to keep the peace, failed to post security, brought to the city, jailed, and discharged from custody on habeas corpus.
City Hotel reports arrivals include A Doreey W McKim Hogg HG Parrish S P Bowman and Geo P Latsche from Balto Pittsburg Pa county 7. Carlin House lists H J Roberts Cincinnati 2 T Darby Balto I Lautenbach New York W G Biser Lovattsville J W Fuss Union Bridge Lawson House Rockville C H Erumaine Pennsylvania county 18. Central Hotel notes JR Jobazon Baltimore Maryland county 6.
The Coffree and Nesbitte specialty company folded their performance in Freder ick after days of failed engagement and mounting bills. They reportedly moved to Woodsboro to exhibit again, hoping to recoup losses from their recent tour.
Local column reports deaths and tributes including Mrs. Mary Ann Bechtel of near Frederick who died October 16 at her daughter Myre Williams in Girton Bogre county Tennessee age 63 years. Rev Dr J C Bucher of Middletown dies in Lewisburg PA aged 63 shortly after long service with the Reformed church. infant Martha Page dies in Towson Maryland. Charles F Steck about to enter Lutheran ministry. Union Thanksgiving services held in Middletown M E church and Borkitta ville Latheren church. editor hosts Mary A Rhoderick of Frederick. Harvey Remeburg returns from Fresno California after visiting elder brother Clarence.
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