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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1898
Page
3
A Christmas pitch urges subscribers to gift The Daily or Weekly News to relatives or friends away from home. The message asserts the paper keeps memories alive for a year and surpasses costlier gifts in value and sentiment.
Dr Edward Wootton of Montgomery County argues in a Washington interview that the Chesapake and Ohio Canal contains untapped water power from Seneca to Washington. He says twenty two locks offer eight feet each and the power could generate electricity for Washington, industry, and streetcars, preserving transport for farmers and boosting regional value. He urges keeping the canal rather than selling stock, with public bids when the decree ends in 1901 and possible precharter of a joint railroad reorganization.
Calendars for 1899 are advertised as an attractive art of advertising. Tar News offers samples and prices to interested buyers. Situations are secured through want ads. Postage is fifteen cents for eight words.
Judges McSherry and Motter hear argument on the demurrer in the pulp mill case. If not sustained, a January retrial is likely. Attorneys for defendants and prosecution arrive, discuss, and await court ruling. Local interest centers on potential livelihood impact for Piedmont workers.
In Poolesville Montgomery county at the Methodist Episcopal Church South Dr Walter Shannon of Manassas Virginia and Miss Ella M Poole daughter of James F Poole were married. The ceremony was conducted by Rev D L Blackmore with Glen Poole as best man and Emma Shannon as bridesmaid. The church featured potted flowers and evergreens. The couple left for a wedding tour. Also noted is the quiet marriage of Miss Alice V Hanna daughter of Isaac N Hanna to Mr Thomas Brewer at Zion Reformed parsonage in Hagerstown.
One night only appearance by J Walter Kennedy the grasy American tragedian at the Opera House in December. The program features Sanzon from the work of William Dean Howells and a grand spectacular stage. Kennedy’s performance is described as a sermon to the soul and his acting praised for natural grace and stage presence.
A veteran and Messrs. Josephus Reeder W O Z Lopg and Mr Mifert of Middletown visited the Tun News office this morning. Reeder, a survivor of Company H in the First Maryland Regiment, spoke vividly about Civil War events and answered Capt B Henry Schley's call for volunteers.
Miss Mary A Kolb of Greagerstown died suddenly Saturday in Unionville at age 68 while visiting sister in law Mrs Josiah Kolb. Funeral held Saturday in Creagerstown. Also noting Mrs Lewis Gattinger sufferer with inflammatory rheumatism and Edward Herring's illness easing today.
The Maryland District of Columbia and Delaware Young Men's Christian Association in-state convention starts January 27 in Cumberland, running for three days. The notice emphasizes practical support and home aid material like Victor Infant's Relief.
Manager Rhodes of the Opera House has arranged for Professor Cloward to continue the Passion Play exhibitions through the week with shows Thursday and Saturday and a Friday matinée for schoolchildren at 4 oclock. A private Friday evening at Visitation Convent is planned, with broader history of the production.
The sketch highlights Lewis William Mehrling born March 21 1861 at 143 East Patrick street. After early moves and farm tenancy the young man, with six dollars and fifty cents, bought a trader's license and started in business aided by his brother in Baltimore, marking the start of his rise.
Justice White heard Charles Dorsey charged with assaulting his father John E. Dorsey and Robt Ivory. Dorsey was sent back to jail for the February term of the circuit court. It was shown he fired a pistol and caused disorder on East Patrick street.
Barry C. Monroe purchases the Boonsboro Times plant and assumes immediate possession. J. Harlan Smith had managed the paper since the death of former owner W. L. Irwin. Monroe is a son of R. N. Monroe, founder of the paper.
Col. Louis Schley died this morning at his Ballinghe residence at 11:45. He was a former resident of the city and brother to Capt. Alfred Schley of Liberty and Capt. John Schley of Indianapolis. He leaves several grown children.
Thomas P. Rice injured in his shop when a piece of wood struck his right eye as he placed a hatchet on the chopping block. He suffered considerable pain but details of his condition are not provided.
Wheat quoted 68 15 cents per bushel in Frederick with corn shelled at 35 cents per bushel. Publicity notice offers cheap ads for 13 cents in Frederick. Private Glessner from the First Maryland Regiment named as a company captain. Hood's Sarsaparilla advertised as a blood purifier and tonic.
Richard Jackson, colored, committed suicide in Dorchester County. Coal shipments by canal were 26,000 tons less than last year. Joseph A. Miles of Laurel died from injuries after being struck by a horse. The canal is frozen and bowling season winds down. Jacob Shutter died at his home in Pleasant Valley, Carroll County, today, aged BY years. Mrs Mary Tihomas of one county, aged ninety seven, fell in a fire and was badly burned. John W Bowling, colored, and his wife are in Cumberland for undecegenation and periumy. A new trust company was announced, organized in Baltimore with Westmvster Warfield as president. Warden John E Weyta submitted a report to the Maryland penitentiary directors. Pension-law violations in Baltimore prompt possible action by the Pension Bureau. John Munay, 30, glassblower, struck by an empty engine in South Cumberland and fatally injured. Stockholders of the Cambridge and Seaford Railroad to vote on a sale to comply with Queen Anne's and Kent roads.
Purely personal notes list Rev J White of Norfolk on a visit to the city Ma Georgeium of Jefferson in Wachevek yesterday, Rops Crersbert recently back in the county, Me Abram Neon and wife visiting Mrs M Nelson West Third Street, Mrs Laura Lee of Baltimore visiting Mrs Googe, Aly Benjamin Vails and son Engone from Point of Rocks returning home after visits.
A crowded page offers Hershberger's novelty tree ornaments and fruit stands in Frederick. Details describe a vendor selling fruit on wheels, later opening a store, and expanding to a larger building by 1898. Advertisements promote confectionery, chocolate, doll carriages, and holidays, with performances by Rice & Barton and upcoming City Opera House shows.
A short note notes a large duplicate invoice for table covers rope portieres and couch covers. It asks if the new rope portieres have been seen and to check the north window for them.
A scanned advertises ladies and gents wear and home textiles direct from manufacturers. It highlights umbrellas gloves silks linen damask table linens towels rings and belts, with prices and strong claims of low costs, urging shoppers to visit for dry goods and fashion items while avoiding hardware chinaware.
Neidig and Miller promote a Christmas season shopping message urging undecided buyers to visit their new store. The ad highlights a carefully selected stock including a handkerchief department with fine stitched, hemming, and embroidered items for men and women in the city.
An assortment of Christmas gifts and millinery items offered by Mrs. C F Zimmer man at 14 West Patrick Street and J W Morris Jewelry Store in First National Bank building with discounted hats and ribbons. Several ads announce Little Daisy photographs at Kreh’s Art Studio 25 cents per dozen and general Xmas presents from H F Baock & Sox at 2 Market Street. Dr William C Boteler advertises eye ear and throat specialty with free spectacles adjustments and exams at 28 N Markets, City Hotel area.
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