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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1898
Page
3
Notice to ten subscribers that on the fifteenth day the newspaper carriers will collect amounts due from all subscribers on their routes. Readers are urged to have exact change to save mutual inconvenience.
Contents offer cheerful notes on Christmas charity, upcoming bake sales, and church activities. Mentions Frederick's shops, New Year duties, and lessons on not offending children during holidays. Includes a stark Dallas hanging description with precise timing and attire of the condemned.
A string of visitors and residents travel in and out of Frederick. H B Phelpa of New York and John E Martin of Baltimore were in Frederick yesterday. Alfred Schley of Liberty and Huey of Philadelphia visited, while St J W Huey travels here to visit his brother. R A Offat of Mt St Marys College and DeWarren Reynolds of Cumberland arrived for a pulp mill case. Demurrer to be argued tomorrow as counsel arrive.
Miss Matilda Bielfeld and Mrs. Robert Danner are reported sick. Mr Frank McDonud shows slight improvement this morning. Mr Stra Hofman is confined to his bed with muscular rheumatism. Miss Mame Humm tended to her grandfather Mrs Levi Enter who is quite ill.
The Local Market lists Whest at 68 cents per bushel in Frederick with corn at 25 cents per bushel and oil at 1.75 per barrel. Orphans Court notes inventories of personal property, cash and debts due P. B. Stauffer, with a court order to sell granted to Amanda Stauffer, executor, per the local court order.
The circuit court convened with Judges McSherry and Motter. T M Biser won against I J Lewis. Emma Shank vs Pryor resulted in non pros after juror withdrawal. T M Biser vs J M Wilhide favored the plaintiff. Shook and Janes vs C T L Engle involved a jury and dispute over mason work at the West Seventh Street colored school house amid factional tensions in the Republican party. plaintiffs claim seventy five dollars loss.
George Rauth, formerly of this city, died in Hagerstown of pneumonia aged seventy one after four months illness. Born October 6, 1827 in Frankisch Grumbach Germany, he emigrated to America in 1851 and later lived in Eroderick before moving to Hagerstown. He worked in Peter B. Smalls shoe shop and later lived retired. He married Dorothy Born in Germany and is survived by ten children.
Miss Annie Irene Albaugh daughter of Mr and Mrs George F Albaugh of Fairfax county Virginia married Mr Wm W Bready this morning The bride is a niece of County Surveyor Edward Albaugh of Libertytown Also reported is the marriage of Harvey W Lewis and Martha Eller both of Garfield county on Monday December 12 by Rev R M Moore The couples are from local families and towns in the region
The Baltimore Presbytery examined Dr. W H Purnell former New Windsor College president and Frederick Female Seminary principal he stated he had served 28 years as elder and five as evangelist and he was licensed to preach King David Lodge 60 I O G O F elected N G John H Catshall V C M F Lease R8 George H Railing F Harry D Young W H Shipley Sr Chaplain Rev T Freeman Dixon Marshal Trustees Dr CF Goodell Elmer J Smith Harry Zimmerman Representative to Grand Lodge Rev T Freeman Dixon
Last night an unknown person filled the store door key hole of Mr. George Myer with putty. Mr. Wm McCreery had to remove the putty to open the door, sparking fears burglars were using the mold to craft a matching key.
Charles Dorser, a colored man, was arrested by Officer Ridenour for disorderly conduct. He was committed to jail for 10 days after failing to pay a $2 fine. A prize fair and bazar will be held by Quinn A. M. E. Church on East Third street starting tonight and continuing through the month. Also noted are visitors to Frederick and a pet dog named Loy, seventeen years old, found dead at East Third street home of Edward J. Elkins.
Mr. John L. Routzahbe and his bride return from their wedding trip and will be given a wedding dinner at Herman L. Routzahn’s residence in Middletown today. Also note a health claim that Hood's Sarsaparilla tones digestive organs and cures dyspepsia.
County correspondence from Lew Markey reports visits, missteps, and illnesses in Baltimore and surrounding towns. Notable items include Clayton Keller’s home visit, John C Stephens Sr injuring his ankle, May Barnes visiting town, and William Keller relocating for work. Funeral moves for Benjamin Kessler and local farm stock weights are noted alongside church duties and Christmas preparations in Petersville and nearby areas.
A ceremonial sword for Rear Admiral Winfield Scott Selby to be presented by the Royal Arcanum at Carnegie Music Hall New York on January 20. The Damascus blade bears inscriptions noting victory over Spain at Santiago and the 1802 date. The silver scabbard and gold inlays, diamonds, and regent jewels accompany a $1500 cost.
Reports from the House Naval Affairs Committee show a favorable report on a temporary rearrangement of admiral ranks tied to the Dewey Schley Sampson controversy. President may name Dewey admiral and Sampson vice admiral, potentially sidelining Schley, while supporters of Schley fear obstruction of Dewey’s recognition. A cold night followed with record lows around 3 to 20 degrees across local areas.
Owen A Smily combines ventriloquism and music in a polished performance praised by critics. The Cleveland Leader notes the sequence of wit pathos and philosophy while audiences laugh and sigh at the California poet. The New York World lauds the show as harmonious and satisfying at City Opera House tonight.
The funeral of Myrtle I M Whiten, colored, was held yesterday at 2 pm from her parents’ East All Saints street home with services by Rev. A Becks and burial at Green Mount Cemetery. A T Rica Sons directed arrangements. Snowden, colored, died in York Pennsylvania and his remains arrived in the city yesterday morning and were taken to Point of Rocks for interment. A T Rice Sons handled the remains.
The senator elect will stay in office until just before Congress convenes and then resign. Rumors place Liter ary-General Clabauzh Jonge Necoman as his replacement, with a Western Maryland Democrat predicting Ashley M. Gould of Montgomery as Attorney General appointee. A barn fire on the Emanouner Brandenburg farm near Johnsville Sunday night burned insured property worth 700 dollars and produce valued at 300 dollars. locals suspect arson though the cause remains unknown.
The Passion Play pictures attract intense interest as lifelike moving images created by the proteudsman process. Clergy and readers debate its nature while local authorities record property transfers and marriage licenses amid community notices in Frederick County.
A jumble of festive offers from Frederick merchants. Red berry holly and baking butter advertised at local shops, plus Little Daisy photographs and Christmas gift ideas. Eyewear and medical services featured, with Staff details and addresses on Market and Patrick streets.
Mrs Elgie Bond Bischoff, a famed high soprano, delivers a stunning performance with two numbers including the Brazilian Bird Song. The event, held at the Puritan Bellini venue, wins praise for her vocal expressiveness and stage presence during a festive church gathering. Overnight holiday sales and local Christmas promos distract shoppers with jewelry, ribbons, and millinery offers from McCardall's and other outlets as extras appear.
Yesterday's freight brings another large duplicate invoice of table covers portieres and couch covers. The store showcases handsome coverings with Oriental effects popular in the past ten days. An exhibit promises great value with prices described as very low as Frederick shoppers view the new rope portieres in the north window.
In Frederick, residents recall Clarence Key who was reported dead but is alive, alongside his brother John R, as they were described by locals who knew them in youth. The two once lived in the house now occupied by Col. Hersperger.
The Middletown Literary Society will hold a public debate tomorrow evening on the government policy regarding the disposal of lands in the East recently occupied by troops. In Urbana Frederick County post mistress Matilda Kidd was appointed, replacing the late John Kidd. The Modern Mother notes Syrup of Figs aids gentle relief for children and child health.
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