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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1888
Page
3
A jumble of phrases presents a string of local notices including Local Notice The Time Specis Notie and Dressmachine. The garbled items reference notices about prices deals and fair dealings with no clear action or dates.
The report covers a grand jury session in Washington County with eighty witnesses summoned, including jailed prisoners. It notes Sheriff Gettill facing a misleasince in office charge, and mentions a large crowd at a political meeting tied to Uncle Tom's Cabin show remarks, with public reaction to Stetson's advertising.
Tomorrow at four o’clock marks the winter solstice and the start of astronomical winter. The day will be the shortest of the year with gradually lengthening hours thereafter. An old adage notes cold weather as days lengthen. The sun’s rays will strike obliquely, cooling the atmosphere despite the sun’s nearness. Current weather is clear and cold, and forecasts humorously miss a three-week sleighing window before New Year.
The Republican League of the United States met in New York at 202 Fish Avenue with President Foster in the chair. Delegates attended largely by proxy as plans for the national convention were set for February 28 and March 1 in Baltimore at Ford's Opera House. W. W. Johnson proposed Baltimore as the site, with a Spanish committee guiding details alongside local Baltimore citizens.
A man using the name G W Mauss entered as a buyer in Doubd's Switch and befriended merchant J C Michael. He bought a farm for 16000 with a 300 check and pocketed 2925 in change from Archie Snouffer's sale, then vanished. Michael is left with a worthless check. Also noted is the death of Mrs Annie Font after a hogging incident nearby.
Mr. Thos. Chapline, an employee of the Examiner office, is confined to his house with sickness. Dr. Daniel Steiner is suffering a slight illness. Mr. Grandieon Shook of Shooks town lies at his residence there, seriously ill.
The Kansas City Journal notes Frederick’s son’s mentions in the Weet column. It reports that due to the illness of Jeane Whittaker owner of five large eating houses in Kansas City Missouri he left for an orange plantation in Florida and placed management in the hands of Bir J A Staley. Staley is a brother in law of J Schmidt and C B Moberly of the city.
A Boonsboro compilation lists arrivals at principal hotels including Pi Hotel Arts and Central Hotel with guests W N Heys C W Henderson Md 5 F Walker Salto WU Brace Wash SB Moetz Va G E Hennedy Pa County 12 and G AJ Seyder Me HT Hickey J M Horn Vs RF Franklin Balto county 3 Carlin House W E Bowers P Coiter Pa F Gonde Fi Issacs J C Devenport Balto L R Borger county 2. Also notes yesterday’s newspaper item about a Catholic Union musical at City Hall abandoned then revived due to many tickets sold. The Harvest Storm farce will be performed with songs recitations and humor. Boonsboro personal items report Melvix Smith returning home after visiting Etherville and Pine Greek with family. Herbert Degenham back from Mt. Morris. Miss Missouri and Julie Smith visiting Funketown for John Reichard and Miss Sallie Kuede wedding at Funkstown Lutheran church with Miss Julia at organ.
The Board of Aldermen met in regular session with President McSherry presiding. Mayor's monthly report showed fines and costs totaling 16.70. Market Masters receipts for the month ending December 18 were 235.35. Bills approved include Miller & Co 156.10, Lorents 6.65, Baoguman Bros 24.95, Supt. Lech 33.30, Supt. Lebhers 37.07. Tax credits of 309.62 were ordered to the city tax collector. A petition for electric light at 6th and Eustree was referred to the Hgbds committee. A ten inch water main from Bent to Second via Tin and Chapel asley was ordered, cost to be reported. City Register to verify Mutual Insurance Company policy. Debts committee to insure boiler and dynamos for 10,000 at Hartford for three years. Petition against granting railroad switch at Garter Street referred to Streets committee. Mayor empowered to purchase equipment for police. gum boots purchased. Bills to committee included Miller 154.40 and Herdt & Keefer 51.55. Leichert reports 59.8 and 52.50. Adjourned after no further business.
The An tietam Camp Sons of Veterans will hold the next regular meeting tomorrow evening the 21st instead of Monday the 24th as originally planned.
The Baltimore Poultry and Pigeon Glob closed last night its greatest exhibition. The event was satisfactory in every way. The annual election of directors named a board including Dr. George H. Garrvee Tonos. W. Hooper John Rumbald George B. Stidman Charles E. B. Ford John D Abel Wm. Hoskins G. P. Powel WJ. Robertson and E. H. Sanford.
Cadet Magie Civie from Havre de Grace will speak Sunday night as arrangements for the Christmas festival advance. An open meeting is set for 7 15 o'clock at the corner of Sixth and Market streets with an indoor gathering at the Barracks at 8 o'clock.
A reflective 1889 year end meditation urges gratitude for blessings and charity for the poor as Christmas nears. It notes deaths and losses, recalls better deeds left undone, and calls readers to begin 1889 with a renewed resolve to live righteously and generously toward others.
The Gettysburg Compiler notes a December 11 marriage in town by Rev. T. J. Barkley between Jne F. Schriver and Miss Mary Ellen Kife of Frederick County Maryland. It mentions residents visiting, students home for holidays, cards, illnesses, remedies, and various local people and businesses with brief notes on health, schooling, and events. It highlights advert-like endorsements for Ayers products and Hood's Sarsaparilla as cures.
A hearing in the case of Samuel Titlow charged with can assault on Ghos H Vanfossen is set for 7 o clock this evening before Magistrate Wilzon.
Horizontal bars have been erected and sand bags set up at the United Gymnasium. Other apparatus from two gymnasiums are installed at the United Engine House. Eighteen members have already enrolled.
Secob F Schmidt weighed seven cattle sold to George Coblestz totaling 7 325 pounds and eight steers weighed for Henry Ramsburg at 6 550 pounds. A new trial motion was made in Ghaz E B Mercer’s burglary case after his father acted as surety and Mercer was released yesterday.
The remains of Cornelius Bast who died at Point of Rotte Tuesday night were brought to the city for burial. The 12 1 interment occurred at Mount Olivet Cemetery with Rev. Geo. W. Leech officiating. Pallbearers were E A Gittinger J G C Hardt J Hj Bennett P P Keefer A T Rice and LM Engelbrecht.
David G. Smih expresses gratitude to friends and patrons for their support, promising continued appreciation and available opportunities to show thanks. The note emphasizes ongoing goodwill and recognition of ongoing favors received.
A new social club named the S. G. and W. of Tina City is discussed as not only formed but expected to be incorporated as the Carroll Creek Boop Pole Sand of Frederick. The site for the club room is planned to be named as the place for deputed spirits.
The poets fire department will introduce a new postal card on January first. The card differs from the old by providing privacy and folds to hide written text. It resembles a double card with a front and back that opens and closes for writing. Posteage for Christmas gift parcels and letters remains low, but registered items require receipts.
In the House yesterday a bill to repay Dilaryland and Virginia money for erecting public buildings in Washington was taken up. Dr Shaw argued in its favor while Messrs Buclesan Adams Kerr questioned the bill. They pressed for details and noted Virgines claim to a real estate syndicate Mount Vernon Boulevard Association. Shaw said no transfer was proved. Debate paused as hour expired. it will resume today with Shaw hopeful for passage. The cost is 72000 dollars with long interest. The bill has circulated through nine Congresses with favorable reports.
The will of Henry Coblentz, late of Middletown, was probated in the Orphans Court yesterday. The estate is valued at $5,000. Executors named are Mesere and Martin Coblenz. A Republican meeting of the Tuscaroa district planned for the 18th of January 1859 failed to secure a quorum. the next meeting is scheduled for January 18, 1859.
A fragmented note by David H. Sanrth expresses frustration with public perception of support and gratitude. The writer claims backing from twenty people and asserts misunderstandings about his feelings toward the town.
The B and O Railroad offers round trip excursion tickets to Washington from all lines at one fare for the inauguration of President-elect Harrison. Tickets on sale March 1st to 5th, valid for return passage not after March 7th. The line claims shortest route with ample facilities, handling large passenger traffic efficiently with enhanced service since prior inauguration.
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