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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1898
Page
3
A Christmas present idea urges sending The Daily or Weekly News to absent relatives or friends. The offer promises a year of remembrance, suggesting it as a thoughtful gift more appreciated than costly alternatives.
The Saturday News previews tomorrow's eight page issue with installments of An American Aspirant and Last Days of Pope Leo XII, Captain Kilmer’s San Juan crest episode, Maryland horticulturists meeting in Baltimore, livestock notes, Frederick College sketch, Sunday School Lesson by Rev D M Stearns, and regular features including Letters from Mary Jane Market Wide and Church Announcements. A home delivery option and price of two cents are noted.
The Frederick Art Club will hold its regular Saturday afternoon reception tomorrow afternoon. The note urges nourishing food for nerves and praises Hood's Sarsaparilla as a tonic that fortifies the blood and steadies the nerves.
Col William Lous Schley a Baltimore native and veteran of the Mexican War died at his home on West Saratoga Street Baltimore after six months illness from Brights disease. He served in the Baltimore Battalion and Third U S Dragoons and was a long time member of Odd Fellows and numerous fraternal and patriotic organizations. He was born August 26 1823 and left a legacy of public service and military history in Maryland.
The Maryland Horticultural Society debated the merits of the Kiefer pear at its second day session. Kent County grower James Harris described the pear originated near Philadelphia, vigorous growth, disease resistance, and rapid bearing, noting Maryland improvements and favorable processing color. Robert Emory of Kent County discussed ripening and market aspects for the pear.
The article traces Colonel Schley’s career from York addressing law and partnerships in Milwaukee and Baltimore, through forming the Fifth Maryland Infantry during the Civil War, to his retirement due to ill health. It notes his marriages, political ties, family deaths, and later life, plus scattered agricultural and nursery industry discussions and a medicinal Syrup of Figs advertisement.
Maryland public works officials warn the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal is too valuable to sell for a song. Trustees and bidders are debated as to whether the state may block or force a private disposal, with estimates placing the canal's value at millions. officials stress the board can reject all bids to protect public interests and avoid abandonment of transportation assets from Washington to Cumberland.
The report lists hog weights and buyers including Heavy Porkers My Hewand Ey Adonis of New Mire kut and Claude R. Dutrow of Adame town, noting several hogs weighed up to 874 pounds and 420 pound boars. It also updates local illnesses with Mr. Thomas P. Rigo injured eye, plus improvements for Cleveland Cromwell after a near Buckeystown accident and Frank McDonald’s worsening condition.
Local merchants announce a broad holiday goods assortment in Frederick with aggressive pricing to attract customers. Dave Smith emphasizes price matching and customer service while promoting candy boxes, jewelry, novelties, and fresh fruits. A skating note and new table covers are also mentioned.
A local retailer touts a vast dry goods assortment with Ladies fashions including gloves skirts belts and capes, fine lingerie, linens, curtains, and damask sets. The seller promises low prices, notes excluding hardware and non core items, and invites shoppers to browse the extensive reach of items available in store.
A flood of local sale notices offers millinery goods ribbons velvets and fancy work at Mrs C F Zimmermann 14 West Patrick Street. Also confections chocolates 25 cents per pound at Hershberger's and Little Daisy photographs 25 cents a dozen at Kreh's Art Studio South Market Street. Various Xmas presents tree ornaments and photo services advertised by multiple shops on West Patrick Street Market Street and South Market Street with bargain pricing and early seasonal promotions.
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