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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1888
Page
3
A compact montage of items including a public sale notice linked to Gilbert Mullinix Kemp and local notices such as Excursions Special Notice and Conklin's Bazaar. The fragment references oysters and a sociable event among miscellaneous notices received.
Chas E Young and Virginia B Ware of Montgomery County and John F Bet and Laura Price of Charles County obtained marriage licenses at the City Hall in Washington yesterday. Governor Jackson arrived in Baltimore en route to Annapolis for a Board of Public Works meeting today with State officials expected in Annapolis.
The Reform ed Missionary Society held its monthly meeting last night with hymn singing prayer by the pastor, several musical numbers by Miss May Koontz Rosa Lamar Sallie Clingan and others, readings by Mice Pattengall Wissler and Blanche Shriver, and officers elected for the coming year: President Wim Herd vice president Noah Cremer Secretary Robt Kemp treasurer Thes. Kemp ushers Carl Link Webster Hiteshew Leslie Creamer.
Mrs Marvy Morrison aged 65 died in Baltimore on Saturday from natural causes. She lived alone and left four trunks and a will dated September 35, 1878 naming Feather John Daugherty of Ellicott City as executor. Bequests include $20 to Father Ziegtex, $50 to another relative, and the residue to sister Bridget Connelly of Emmitsburg. bank books show $3,900. executor Dewherty had died two years earlier.
The sensation of the season is a large display and extremely low prices for Holiday Goode at Conk din's Bazar in Frederick. Shoppers flock to the Frederick shop to take advantage of the special offer and festive assortment.
County correspondence recounts visits and social happenings from Taneytown and Littlestown with mentions of Dec 3 guests, obituaries, new house construction, Christmas prep, and court attendance at Westminster. Knoxville notes add depot work, trade woes, school illness, and regional travel patterns tied to the Merryland Tract shipping point.
The Ladies of the M E Mite Society are finalizing plans for a charming social Friday evening in the church parlor. Musical and literary gems will headline the program followed by oysters and touch served.
The GAR held an evening meeting where officers were chosen. Tyler I a was named Post Commander, J W Kaviman Senior Vice Commander, G W Grove Junior Vice Commander, Eli Frost Officer of the Day, W H Parnell Chaplain, D F McKinney Sergeant, Auy Mehrling Officer of the Guard, and J E Duvall Quartermaster.
Rev E S Johnston and wife and Bliss Carrie depart by 8 30 a m train Monday for Altoona, planning to reach Stoyestown later in the week. Messrs John O and R B Johnston set off in the afternoon by road, aiming to travel a longer route over several days. Creamery plans advance as George Late and W B Ogle buy land between the depot and N Baker’s for a building beginning January first. Miss Catharine Riley goes to Plymouth Va Mrs Lulu McClain visits her grandmother. Bis Amy Troxell dies suddenly in Hanover of heart disease after dinner, funeral at M E church, buried beside husband. Surviving: Jas W Troxell, Mrs Benjamin Poole, Mrs John Miller.
Notice invites shoppers to view the holiday stock at Conklin's Bazar with emphasis on deals and seasonal goods. No further details provided in the readable text.
The annual Washington county Sunday school convention at Chena ville closed Sunday with success. Maryland Union was represented by Rev W A Baker Geo N Nock W B Mackea. Officers elected for the year include President A A Lechlider Vice President Jere mish Snyder Secretary W H B Mc Cardall Treasurer Jacob Roesner Executive committee J H Beakley F F Baver P A Blew S J Baker Samuel Hockman W H Hammersley Clagett Lowry. Adjournment set for Hagerstown next year. Sunday services featured a morning prayer meeting and sermon by Rev G M Hott from Boonsboro with school children presenting afternoon and evening exercises.
A Staunch Democrat, Wm Delashmutt brother to AJ Delashmutt, is reported elected as the democratic candidate for the legislature at Martinsville Illinois by an overwhelming majority of 3000. A centenarian walked miles to vote, and Delashmutt, who stood near Cleveland at his inaugural, earns warm congratulations from local friends and may gain a large Congressional following.
Advent season brings church services, choirs, and Sunday schools preparing for Christmas. Homes bake mince pies and fruit cake while garlands, holly, and spruce boughs are readied. Tots enjoy gifts as plum pudding nears. Sundays remain busy with candy boxes.
Meetings last evening nominated officers for the next twelve months for the Junior and United SF E Companies. Elections occur the first Monday in January. United selections include president J B Ty eon and F J Nelson, secretary J Hi Bennett, treasurer Lewis Rice, and multiple foremen and chiefs among numerous nominees.
A brief cheerful note invites readers to visit Conklin's Bazar for a whimsical glimpse of fairy land and playful wonders.
Hon L E McComas named to the inaugural reception committee by the Executive Committee. Local items note hunting, entertainment plans, travel to Baltimore for a funeral, a wool of charity at Reedssville, and various personal notices. Hood's Sarsaparilla advertised as a blood purifier.
Osahmere Bouquet trimmed baskets presented as a festive gift for all ages. From 3 o clock yesterday until 11 this morning, 11 individuals were jailed by order of the mayor in a brisk public safety action.
An open air meeting is set for West Fifth Street this evening at 7 15. Indoor meeting at the barracks begins at 9 o clock. Monthly excursions to California Colorado and Pacific Coast Points announced for December 11. A free chair and sleeping car excursion to Pacific coast points via several rail lines departs Philadelphia 11 am Wilmington 11 57 Baltimore 2 pm Washington 3 pm. Tickets and reservations available from B and O ticket agents or Dan Bride Baltimore Md. dewlwtd
Arrivals since noon yesterday show guests at City Hotel including Bodine Stem Shannon, Hunter, Fisher, Wilkins, Underhill, Bair, Stewart, Mantz, Hudson, Gans, and Dein at Carlin House. Central Hotel reports Brieker Seitz Cline and Girdner. Orr. Bostick among others.
Two indictments allege assault with intent to murder Otho M. Jones and Ida Mulbury. Bowen was taken from Union Bridge jail by a mob last summer, a sensational escape followed. Jones and Mulbury testified as the case heads to a jury tomorrow morning.
The committee on hall and buildings met last night and rented the City Hall store room to Menara Wm H Eichelberger & Bro. The lamps and light committee opened coal bids for the electric light apparatus and awarded to Wm & Muller & Co. at 3.25 per ton for 300 tons of coal, matching the price since the electric station began. Jona Biser bid 3.40, Gao Groshon 5.30 per ton.
The U B Church held elections for general conference delegates and constitutional amendments last night. Amendments passed unanimously and Brane Evere and Roudabueh were chosen to attend the May Reading Pa convention. Four seekers joined after the revival. meetings continue. Rev C I Brane to lecture for the young people soon.
A News representative toured the art studio of M. Dyer & Co in room 6 of the Citizens National Bank building. Mr Dyer, the artist, and Mr G E Morgan, firm member and assistant, oversee over three hundred dollars in oil paintings and crayon portraits to be finished before the holidays.
The Boston Globe reviews a crowded auditorium unable to find space as Chas. Reade’s novel adaptation Chrove Upon the World stars Mer. Scott as George Trneforth. The show, praised for its mounting and Scott’s solid performance, is expected to draw large crowds all week.
Dr Francis Tumblety the eccentric American who was held in London on suspicion of Jack the Ripper jumped bail and escaped police. He landed in New York aboard La Bretagne from Havre and was not recognized by many reporters. Inspectors Byrnes aides followed him to a boarding house on East Tenth Street where he remains under surveillance.
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