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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1888
Page
3
Local notices advertise for sale and bargain specials including extra bargains and new stock items. Reads like a newspaper advertisement roundup highlighting lamps, pens, stockings and Christmas gifts with promotional phrases.
City county and state notes announce an extraordinary weekly issue printing 2,200 copies of The Wheely News with Christmas stories local and foreign news and illustrated content. Nathen Seumgartner takes a Register of Wills post replacing Chae R Miller starting Jan 1 1589. Baumgartner's grandfather was Carroll county's first Register Wills.
The week closes with no major shock from the Panama Canal crisis, though France faces pressure to stabilize its securities. U.S. money supply remains ample and confidence high as January disbursements approach. Gold exports continue, exports and trade volumes rise, with gains outside New York and in the Northwest. Wheat, flour, pork, and oil show small movements while rail rate cuts dampen activity. Stock markets hover with modest gains, and Treasury bond purchases help cover deficits. Business failures rise slightly to 503 globally, per R G Dun & Co, with Canada totaling 5.
Walter H Brook aged 16 son of W H Brook of Sandy Spring suffered a badly broken leg during a football match between Rockville and Sheerewoods on the Rockville fair grounds Saturday afternoon. He is recovering but suffering.
Mr. J G Morford, sole surviving member of the Association of Old Defenders of Baltimore, has been ill for several days at his son-in-law’s residence at 19 South Bord Street. His general debility stems from advanced age, as he is over 93 years old.
The report says Little Sadie Layton, daughter of R D Layton of Florence County, was badly cut and died a few days later from blood poisoning caused by wounds. Her sister also died shortly after the injury.
Lieut. Wm. H. Shipley of Company A Fredericks Rifemen will attend a Baltimore meeting Wednesday to elect a Lieutenant Colonel of the First Regiment. That evening an election for a secretary and treasurer of the company will take place.
TR WEEZLY News announces a weekly edition of 2160 copies for December. The paper states it has adopted a mail subscription model requiring advance payment, noting broader enterprise and improved prospects. The Toll News joins in congratulating Shin journal on its good fortune.
Arrivals logged since yesterday noon at the municipal hotels include names such as ES enxy HOTEL guests from Georgia and Ohio, Balto, D of C, and local officials like P Cotter qPas H W Senicor. Central Hotels report E Roberts and Hogg along with other guests from Balto and Pa. Carlin House lists Murphy Klinefelter Diggs and Willard among arrivals from various states.
The article recalls that Christmas was a movable feast until Pope Julius I ordered an inquiry. Theologians from East and West investigated Christ's birth date and chose December 25. Roman censor tables and church consensus led to the widely observed Christmas day across Christendom.
In the shop next to Eiseshauer's the display includes sleds wagons and a variety of toys inviting customers to explore seasonal selections.
Internal Revenue Collector Krise began operation at the Ahalis distillery this morning. All the county distilleries are now in operation.
Mr Garrett spent a quiet Sunday walking about the Miller homestead with attendants and staying some time in the shelter house. His condition remains about the same.
At a meeting of the Maryland Republican Association of Washington the president Jas W McKee announced the society secured reduced transportation rates for 1 845 voters in the last election. A conspiracy committee was formed with A Van Reath C P Billupp and Henry Tolon and a membership committee with A Van Reath Beary Soron A L Weltz Thomas Eis and P O Ports.
The Poultry and Pigeon Show in Baltimore drew over eight hundred visitors Saturday. Awards listed include Black-breasted Red Game Bantams with first cock and first and second pullets to Dr. W. C. Johnson and Frederick Brown. Red Pile Bantams first pullet to H. W. Doll. Silver Dusk Wing first cock to C. B. Boileau. Silver Seabright Bantam and White Polish Bantam among top prizes. White Japanese Bantam entries won multiple firsts led by H. W. Doll including first cock and hen, and first pullet.
Death visits Shipley neighborhood as the wife of G J Shipley dies after a brief illness. She was buried at Zion M P church and was a longtime member of the church. Shipley later moved the remains of his eldest son, who died seven years earlier, to be buried beside his mother at Zion church. Elder Thomas J Kolb conducts a preaching tour through Adams County, Pa, not returning until next week.
Mrs. Chas. D. Riefenider and children visit in Tiffin while Mrs. Mitchell of St Augustine and Mr. Addison of Washington guests at All Saints Rectory. Gen Edw. Shriver spent Sunday here. Orchestra to assist at Christmas service at the Reformed church. Ayer's Sarsaparilla praised for scrofula and catarrh. Augustus Kolb sprained ankle. Mrs. B. L. H. Kline ill with pneumonia. Dr. A. A. Roth attends. Christmas rehearsal at St. John’s Catholic church. Adam Stup home from Gallivnburg on vacation. Peter Hemp sold four fat cattle this morning. Hood’s Sarsaparilla advertised. John Baumgartner visiting Double Pipe Creek. Geo. Mehming kills three hogs weighing 45, 18 and 285 pounds. Miss Dree Young visiting from Montgomery county. M.OC A. to meet at Keno Hall at 7:30. Enla James returned from Monrovia. Julius F. Fry in town on business. Hall’s Hair Renewer praised. Revs Skyes Mickly Hoffmeyer guests of Rev Griving east of city. Christmas decorations underway by Reform church ladies.
The Kenilworth Club presented the opera Pocahontas at the Concordia Opera House in Baltimore to a crowded audience. Miss E Litz as Pocahontas impressed with a strong voice, while Mrs Batele Feheenfeld earned multiple encores for O foolish fay. The male chorus and orchestra, including Prof. Fritz Gaul, received praise and the club plans another performance on February 22 in the same city.
The Baltimore Herald, citing Washington sources, says James McComas is expected to be a chief figure in Harrison's Cabinet and influential in Maryland federal patronage. He is predicted to chair the Appropriations Committee and to serve as a top referee on key Maryland questions.
City ministers held a bi weekly meeting this morning in Rev. J O Knott's study. Messie Kiracore and Bielfeld were notably absent. The agenda lacked public interest. The next gathering is set for the 31st in Rev. Luther Kublmen's study.
Two alarms reported Saturday night with one false alarm at 9 o clock. The second arose from a fodder stack fire behind Paul Han sere ice house. Sunday morning alarm at 7 a.m. was caused by another fodder stack burning behind the colored school house on East Fourth street. Firefighters responded promptly to each alarm.
On Saturday evening Mayor Bartgia jailed Edward Smith J Doran James Murray Vincent Beander and Frank Tia man for three days each after arrest for drunkenness. They were fined 5.85 and sent to jail for 30 days. John Bolan was jailed for 50 days this morning for nonpayment of a fine.
Iron gray horses drawing a beer wagon belonging to Paul Hauer ran away on West Patrick Street between 9 and 1. The driver was in Ellsworth Phelens shop when the horses struck William Howard’s buggy in front of Getzendanner’s store. Howard’s horse fell, and the buggy suffered a broken hind spring and box. the horses were recaptured at the collision.
The notice lists Christmas services and sermons by Rev. Mickly in Burkittaville and Knoxville, with times 10 30 a m and 6 30 p m at the Reformed church in Knoxville. It also mentions Harmony Grove Union Chapel’s Christmas entertainment on Christmas night and notes local shop hours opening Tuesday.
The Rev. Lewis A. Thirlkeld preached on Gatherin g Daughters An Appeal to the Kings Daughters. The King s Daughters organize ladies visiting the sick bringing flowers singing and aiding the poorly clothed. Members wear purple ribbons and a small cross with I ALN. They form in tens and emphasize service to God through service to man with self sacrifice and multiple city branches.
Mr Jams J Hoover of Emmitsburg was ordained a priest in St Louis by Bishop Hennessy newly consecrated Bishop of Wichita. Arthur Post No 41 G A R to elect officers next Tuesday evening. Choral Union meets next Tuesday the 18th due to Christmas. Officer elections for the year to follow. Mr Samuel Motter remains bed bound with slow recovery. Mr Joshua Motter of Tootie Hosea Co St Joseph Mo visits his mother near Williamsport. The death of Mr T W Jones former headlight Copper Co superintendent at 69 in Philadelphia noted alongside Methodist and Prohibition party.
Mrs Harriet Smith mother of James Smith a local merchant died at her Middletown home from paralytic attacks after a long illness. Funeral at Church of God Middletown this Saturday at 9 o'clock. A monument for Mrs G Sappington was placed at Catholic Cemetery in Liberty. St James Lutheran Woman's Society reported debt freedom after a Thanksgiving oyster supper. Treasurer Mary Wolfe noted proceeds bringing church funds to about 104 with minor remaining debt. John W Angel returned the note to cancel interest.
A deed of trust was filed in the clerk’s office for Thomas A. Smith of Urbana. Robert Buebalas Richardson, accused of robbing his aunt, will have a hearing Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock before the magistrate.
A soldiers meeting is set for 64 o'clock this evening at the barracks. A public meeting will follow at 7.30 o'clock in the barracks with Mr Wells and Captain Fielding leading the services.
At a M C U meeting held yesterday two new names were added to the role. The entertainment date moved from December 25 to December 27 and location changed from Junior to Arty Hall.
The fashionable winter social ritual is to invite friends to a gathering with a literary reader. Mr Abby Sage Richardson holds several such engagements. The event begins with a feast of reason and ends with an embrace supper after the evening’s entertainment.
The shop offers a wide Christmas stocking stock in all sizes and shapes. Shoppers are encouraged to visit first to save time and money, with fair treatment, good bargains, and a solid business relationship.
A historical notice lists letters remaining in the Frederick city post office dated Saturday December 15 1658. Readers must call for advertised letters to collect them and unclaimed letters may be sent to the dead letter office after one month. Names include ladies and gentlemen with various surnames and initials.
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