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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1898
Page
3
The Saturday paper promises eight pages of reading with features ahead. Fighting in Santiago opens Captain Kilmer’s series about San Juan ridge where Kent’s infantry clashed with Spanish Mausers.
A photo in Tae News shows Admiral Schley with relatives on a mountain trolley trip to Middletown. The paper promises tomorrow’s article recounting the outing along with notes on barn building plans and manure saving methods in the Farm and Garden section.
The Maryland School announces a holiday break on Friday December 24. The notice urges readers to choose Habits for health and mentions Hood’s Sarsaparilla as a preferred blood purifier tonic. Readers are reminded to mention seeing the ad in the News.
The Masonic Bazar drew large crowds at the Opera House last night with lively trade and fine meals. A Washington Mystic Shrine delegation, led by Captain Jesse M. Brown, attended, while Miss Lucy Fisenhawer and other performers showcased living pictures and tableaux.
The Director of the Mint at the New York Sub Treasury noticed widespread penny counterfeits. About 300 counterfeit pennies arrived monthly, with most originating from newspaper offices where they were paid for papers. Thousands are believed to be in circulation.
Messrs. Reno S. Harp Chas. W. Johnson and E. A. Young bought a five thousand pound safe in Baltimore yesterday for the Myersville savings Bank. EBooks and other banking material were also purchased. The safe will be placed soon and the new bank opens for business on January 1.
The winter lecture course at Mt St Mary's College opened Sunday evening with Henry Austin Adams of Brooklyn giving a talk on The Life and Influence of Cardinal Newman. Rev Henry Jordan accompanied Mr Adams.
Sister Mary de Chantal Darnali of Visitation Academy will celebrate a golden jubilee on Tuesday December 6 with a special 4 oclock reception in the Distribution Hall. Invites are engraved in gold.
Perry Hawkins a colored man was committed to Monterne Hospital for 60 days for treatment by Justice White Stable Waters removed him from the institution and took him away.
A note praises the Syrup of Figs as a gentle laxative for children. It states the remedy, manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Company, improves little ones and is preferred over others for digestive relief.
Report of the Maryland Frederick county gathering of the School Commissioners Association in Hartnore details criticisms of district trustees, alleged appointments for personal gain, and calls for law reform. Rev J C Nicholson urged improved trustee laws while others praised some trustees and library initiatives. A committee was formed to study attendance and related issues.
John C. Kidd of Urbana dies after a brief illness at 57. His funeral set for 10 am at the M. E. church with Mount Olivet interment. Survived by wife five sons and three daughters. former Urbana postmaster and merchant. Also notes the death of five year old James Sappington of Libertytown from scarlet fever and George Franklin Lartholaw infant son of William Bertholaw given interment at Mt. Olivet. Also references Abs William Buzall of near McKair with service in McKaig and Mt. Zion burial.
In November the Clerk of the Court received 103 instruments including 7 deeds and 44 mortgages for record. Grand Templars Dual Grand Lodge I.O.G.T. of Maryland will meet at Popular Springs in Howard County on Wednesday and Thursday December 7 and 8. Delegates from Farny Lodge will attend.
An old ad notes wheat at 19 cents per unit and corn shelled at 5 cents per unit with a price reference of 1.76 per barrel. It also promotes Hand’s Sarsaparilla as a blood purifier and health tonic.
The Baltimore City grand jury refused to indict William T. Henderson on Maryland game law violations. Henderson argued the rabbits came from Virginia where captured legally, and that punishing possession during the closed season would violate interstate commerce. Officials warn the decision undermines protections and could ease enforcement if game is proved from other states.
A wedding at St Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Church Burkittsville was held at 3 50 o clock Wednesday. John Henry Mehring of Littlestown Pa married Tala Estella daughter of the late Rev W C Wire of Burkittsville. Rev L A Mann and Rev C L Ricter officiated. The couple will reside after December 20 with a reception planned December 13. Zimmerman-Remsburg wedding at Walkersville M E Church features Edward F Zimmerman and Gertrude L M Remsburg. Swartz-Shulenberger nuptials held at Esme Shulenberger home in Newburg with Rev W C B Shulenberger officiating.
A string of brief notices records individuals traveling or staying in Frederick. Names include Ignatius Goode, J L Massey, C L Hagan, Iva Murphy, Henry Reuter, Edgar McCannell, G W Wachier, F A Gainsedson, Yeary A Lners, Yen Bussi, J M Hood, and Helten Wolf. Several are described as visiting Frederick from Baltimore or returning to Washington on business or personal trips.
The Agricultural Department in Washington reports that the San Jose scale infesting pears apples and peaches fails to survive fruit drying. The finding refutes European claims excluding American fruit. A German expert who joined the last experiment saw samples and endorsed the results.
Akoudemin of Washington warns against selling the states stake in the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal arguing that a sale to Baltimore and Ohio would destroy a vital waterway and invite railroad control of coal and commerce. He predicts future resorts for alternative routes while noting local illnesses and recoveries among residents.
Bold tramps broke into two freight cars on a sid ing near Frederick Function and stole merchandise. The theft was not found until the next morning. Detectives are on the case but no arrests or recovered plunder yet. Injured man George T. Rhoderick, 11 ity, lost a leg in a hog flotation accident while butchering. Dr S T Haffner gave medical aid.
A local notice announces oyster prices and measurement standards for December 2nd and 3rd. It lists Frederick salt water oysters and notes the house manager Cas. EL Burra.
L B Mullinie promotes holiday shopping with new Thermacat attractive resort gifts in stock. The store features silky textiles, covers, fortieres, hassocks, sofa pillows, table covers, and new rags in bright colors. A cordial welcome to all customers.
A newspaper ad touts massive stock of laces, embroideries, silks, and remnants at half price for holiday gifts. It highlights Nainsook embroidery, rumants silks and ribbons, embroidered flannels, silk velvets, and linen collars. Multiple fabrics and patterns are advertised with bold claims of best prices and quality.
A promotional card from JOH HENDRICKSON NEIDIG & MILLER marketads a new start in weather and underwear related goods. It touts walking gloves for ladies, claiming comfort and warmth at very low prices and asks readers to compare value with high expectations.
Neidig and Muze advertise a pharmacy with Clinton B Main graduate pharmacist. They offer telephone orders and prescriptions carefully compounded at 5 Nortie Market with address and contact details included.
Informal reception announced at the Frederick Art Club rooms on Saturday December Arn from 2 to 6. Invitations extended to members and friends. Numerous local ads promote holiday openings, furniture and draperies, oyster specials, and eye care services with addresses in Frederick and nearby areas.
Cline announces daily arrivals of Christmas stock and fancy furniture, rugs and portieres. Store expects to be dressed in Christmas attire by the first of the month and will notify shoppers when the full line is in. New items promise appeal for buyers at Oline’s Carpet Store.
An auction notice from Samuel J. Forney and others advertising mixed nuts raisins and other items available for sale at the store of William H. Runsburg in Walkersville Maryland. Orders at the store will receive prompt attention with a current market focus. Additional notices list local professionals including dentists and attorneys and offices in Frederick Maryland. The document is a fragmented historical newspaper notice with multiple names and roles.
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