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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1888
Page
3
Advertising deadlines for the weekly news warn that in advance ads must reach the office by Wednesday. late Thursday morning submissions will miss publication and run next week. Regular running accounts will be billed on March 15, June 15, September 15, and December 15.
A divorce filing appeared in the Clerk's Office today by attorney J C Motver for Emma M Roser and Jacob A Roser of New Midway. In a separate matter, a State versus E K Keazier assault case against Charles Brown will be heard tonight at 7 in Magistrate Wilson’s office, with J H Lewis as coroner.
Mr. David G. Rice of this city has moved his residence to East Fourth Street to better enable him to transact and facilitate matters pertaining to his office as Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of the G. T. of this State.
The Chimes of Normandy eight day clock by C J Smn Jr started a raffle at H S Sahm's jewelry shop yesterday at 8 p m. The four inch high piece is praised as the finest of its kind in the city. Twelve more people still must throw to complete the raffle likely ending tonight. At Home invitations go out for an East Church street wedding shower for Mc and Mrs L E Hedges tomorrow night with wedding service at 11 o'clock Saturday at Reformed church. Music plans include Professor George Ed Smith at the organ and wedding marches by Lohengrin and Mendelssohn for the couple’s entrance and departure.
Mr Wm H Sommers of Telegraph Street, employed with P L Hargett & Co, went to Jefferson on business when youths hunting fired a gun, startling the horse attached to his buggy. The horse bolted, the buggy upset, Somers was thrown out and bruised but not seriously hurt, the buggy and barnes damaged, the horse stopped after about half a mile. Sommers narrowly escaped death.
The Model showcases Christmas windows with a south display of novel gift items and a north winter scene titled Home of Santa Claus. The snow scene decorations by Marion Dyer bring credit to his local reputation and the overall window design reflects taste and Mr Geo Shaffer's styling.
New Market matters report aging resident Jeel Hall in critical condition and recount local incidents. Waggoner fell into a spring bath while Cras. Dreyer hunted many opossums. The Masonic lodge elects officers and plans church service. Berlin items note communion, Christmas tree, travels, visitors, and hog weights. Farmers finish corn harvest as winter approaches.
Mary Elizabeth Lotz aged 85 died at her daughter Mrs. Wolfe's home. Funeral at Rocky Springs church conducted by Rev. Dr. Dchl of Frederick, burial beside the church. Bearers listed. Also notes on a home intrusion at Mr. Grove’s, illness list for Mr. Grandisor Shook, Meggie Krantz visiting grandfather, and a 371 pound boss hog killed by Miss noted. Frederick visitors and local social news included.
There was no meeting of the Enterpe Muchal society last night due to preparations for next week's entertainments.
A United engine fired at 9 o clock for the first time since its new attachment was added to the heater. Hose lines were laid and water was sprayed at the corner of Market and Al Saints streets in bao minutes.
At a meeting last night committees were appointed to arrange the next monthly dress parade and hop to be held at the Ameryon Santary Std in 1869. Letters of Administration granted to Mrs Carilla K Thomas administratrix of Chas E Thomas estate. David O Thomas appointed her agent. Appraisement of goods at the store is under way.
Crayon portraits of Ben, Gerron, and Abe Rosenour by Marion Eyer will be shown at J. W. Nipold’s art emporium on Market Street tonight. The portraits are housed in handsome old frames crafted by Nipold.
Mr P Smith has agreed to take part in the Y M C U entertainment at Junior Hall on December 26 by special request of Y M C U members.
Lineman Frazier came home from Hagerstown after working in the interests of the telephone company. Manager Daler has just returned from a business trip to Martinsburg West Virginia.
Tase Valentine paid a $2.85 fine after appearing before the mayor for playing crap on Sunday on East Church street. Milios and Thomas B. Martin trampers were committed to jail for one day, EF Steck and John Casey trampers were sent for two days each.
An interesting programme was announced for today at the IM. E. Convention in Martinsburg West Virginia. After a long morning session this afternoon the subjects discussed include Missionary Heroism Past and Present Rev W C Gridith Rev C Dean symposium on best methods of raising the annual missionary funds with good singing and speakers Reva France Norris Courteny and Leech.
The McMurray Estate Measre Hargert and Shriner have nearly completed their appraisal work on the estate. They have assessed all items except a woodland tract on Segar Loaf. Completion will take several days more to finish the inventory and shareup. Judge Fisher is expected to arrive later this week or early next.
A light snow squall interrupted a clear morning in Indiana, giving way to sunshine before a fresh front promises heavier snow in a few days. Hotel arrivals list locals and visitors, while a birthday tribute to Fannie MacPherson highlights an eighty ninth year of a long life tied to All Saints' Orphanage and Maryland social circles.
Minor local items note Lynch Lodge A F and A M to meet and elect officers. Church society reports a missionary entertainment with attendees, and several residents travel or visit in Baltimore Washington and beyond. Local health ads tout remedies while several residents hunt, visit relatives, or attend lectures and church events. a wedding plan and organizational notes close the brief.
The Gor man post office in Washington County Maryland is renamed Euclid and is part of a list of postmaster appointments the Senate approved yesterday. Names include Patrick Hamill of Oakland Albert J Almoney of Rockville and others. the notice reflects typical year end federal appointments and local career changes.
The Reformed church Messenger sketches the late Rev. Dr. Bucher who died recently. He arrived in Middletown in 1830 with his wife and organized congregations at Jefferson and Burkittsville. He served twelve years in Middletown and preached a semi centennial sermon there in 1882. He kept a diary for over fifty years baptizing 745, confirming 482, marrying 201, ordaining 260 elders and deacons, aiding ordination of a minister, educated two youths, and disbursed over 12,000 dollars for benevolent church uses. He left his library to Lancaster Seminary and 500 dollars each to Foreign and Home Missions. Also death notices: Mrs. Georgiana Koons of Middleburg, 53 years, wife of John A. Koons, daughter of John W. Muller. Funeral at Mt. Zion Lutheran near Ladieburg with hymns chosen. Sister Mary Clare, 108, nun at the Convent of the Visitation, died after pneumonia. Miss Mary Lilly of McSherrystown, Pa, longtime Academy member, relative of the Jenkins family of Baltimore. Funeral set for tomorrow.
Local notes report Stephen D. Myers wed Addie B Eves at Mt Pleasant with Rev A Shu Jenberger officiating. J G Sheetenhelm injured his leg while helping a neighbor with fodder. Fr Reaney to hold Christmas Mass at St Peters. Emanuel Manahoni and W M Simpson case before Squne Unskefer. Munshour charged with carrying concealed weapons and assault. bail set at 75 dollars for February term.
Special to The Nene Aznarouis Dec 13 The city awaited a Baltimore dispatch claiming an attack on the police boat Folly The alleged foe failed to materialize and authorities avoided a collision between dredgers and state officers Yet many think the trouble is not finished Columine Lodge A Pland A M to elect officers Monday A wedding near Midaletown reports a notable ceremony for Miss Lola W Abbait and Mr Baxter F L Horine with a white broadcloth suit and a formal supper
Dr B M Belton, formerly at Johns Hopkins, appointed by the U S government as a special agent to investigate hog cholera. He left the university in spring for a post at South Carolina State University and was lecturing farmers in the country when offered the post. He received a six month leave and arrived in Baltimore to begin work in the city laboratories.
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