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News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1888

Page

3

Local notices and hotel arrivals amid area disturbances

A confidential report from the Donor Steam Fire Engine Company discusses a disturbance at the engine house and assigns a three member committee to investigate. The piece lists hotel arrivals since yesterday noon, with various names and places noted among city and county residents and visitors.

Steam Fire Engine Company Gine House Messrs Frank Reeves Wm. H. Shiptey W. A. R.ca

Notorious confidence man jailed nine years

Howard and Roberts, known as Eungrs dce, were accused of swindling Mr. Wm. G. Ebasemer of 5 000 through a chance game. He pleaded guilty to the Baltimore criminal court yesterday and was sentenced to nine years in the penitentiary for robbing Ebasemer and Mudge Pheips.

Bh CO. Howard Ales Roberts Wao Wm.g Ebasemer Crinnal Court Baltimore Bancemer Mudge Pheips B.m

Uncle Tom's Cabin at City Hall by Steven's Double Monster Co

The Stevens Double Monster Company will exhibit Uncle Tom's Cabin at City Hall on the 26th with special approval from Mrs Barrier Beecher Stowe. The production adheres to the original text, unlike other versions that insert modern jokes and vulgar witticisms.

Steven Double Monster Company City Hall Hac Barrier Beecher Stowe Stetson Uncle Tom Mary Ecarcey

Efferton road bridge plea in Frederick county urged

A public plea from residents near Middle Creek at Powell's Ford Efferton to build a bridge, citing dangerous crossings on the Highland to Ehertoz Myersville Middletown road. They warn continued delay risks Roman life and demand action by County Commissioners to avoid potential lawsuits from accidents or fatalities.

Frederick County Middle Creek Efferton P.O Powell's Ford Highland Hembere Ehertoz Myersville Middletown Lave Lasdacf

Colgate Perfumery Goods Featured for Holidays

Latest Novallies for the Holidays highlights Colgate and Co.'s Perfumery in elegantly trimmed baskets and German Porcelain Ware. Dave Scott proclaims fair and square dealings as the public standard. A report from Wayne, state secretary of the Young Men's Christian Association notes last week’s organization efforts and officers for Cunberla d and Rock frie in Montgomery County.

Colgate & Co Rockfrie Macgomery County St. Jude’s Cotteze Aurapois

Confidence Men Target Local Farmers Warned

Farmers warned of a new seed wheat scam by confidence men offering seed and promising high profits. Accepting the seed would force farmers to give half their crop to the seed providers, who would avoid risks or effort. The Catoctine Charjon urges farmers to shun seed wheat peddlers and any framed agreements.

Furni

Maryland Petitions Referred to Court of Claims

In the House yesterday Mr Mc Comes presented petitions from David Reel of Washington County Md for reference of war claims to the Court of Claims. Also listed are petitions from Lu er and Pharaton editors of the Powelton News against the international copyright bill, plus White of Montgomery County Hezgeziakh Rourzab of Freteries coast and James Freeze for the estate of John Levder of Washington County, all seeking reference of their claims to the Court of Claims.

Maryland McComes David Reel Washington County Luer Pharaton Powelton News WB. White Montgomery County Freteries James Freeze Jhn Levder Tier Claims Court of Claims

Southern Republicans Seek Report on Southern Party Strength

A committee of Southern Republicans chaired by Heck and including McCowns Wade Bowfen and Brewer will gather information and report on the condition of Republican voters in the South. They aim to suggest measures to organize and strengthen the party and will not advocate any cabinet appointment, trusting General Barr to decide the best South representation on the council.

Gien Mersrs Heck McCowns Wade Bow Fen Br Wer Zev Wan Gen-ra Barr Isun Samself Counsel Board

Warning to farmers on impostor in Southern county

A notice warns farmers about a man claiming to be George Chambers a pretend horse dealer who has been operating the so called zkeck game in the county’s southern part in past days. He poses as someone buying farms and nurses and passes checks for 60 dollars on 50 dollars a $10 advance. The checks are likely bad. Chambers is about 36 years old with dark eyes a tall head and wears a dark coat over a brown beaver hat and overcoat according to the report.

George Chambers Dexir Cath Chambers Ebout Ciizan

Mechanicstown Notes From The Clarion This Week

Local items recount Lt. W. G. Sharrer sailing on the Gelena to press Haiti for the Heytien Republic release, a boy injured in a fall, and a chimney fire on West Alzin Street. Reports cover deer hunting by Pennsylvanians, a brief note of a sedéle gift, a Lutheran sermon by Rev. I Barb, and the Emmit Corset Band improvising in women’s costumes for a Thursday show.

Mechanicstown Lient W. G. Sharrer F. A. Sharrer U.S Gelena Baytion Tuesdy Heytien Republic Hayti Edward J_ Reudaboeh West Alzin Street Sarah Hahn Sre Sremen Eek Messrs Welie Bez. Dubei de Rin Pennylvanis Nelson Willbide I. Barb

Tide of thanks from David E Smith grows bright

David E Smith expresses deep gratitude to friends for their goodwill and favors. He notes he cannot always repay immediately but watches every opportunity to show appreciation and says thank you to his dear friends.

David E. Smith

Teachers Meeting Topics Showed Grammar Methods

The afternoon Teachers meeting announced discussion subjects on the best method of teaching grammar and the causes and remedies for evective at school. The exercises throughout were of a very interesting character.

Unis

Kirdl Remembered in Bowing Green Tribute

Obituary notes the memory of Jirdl, a devoted figure in Bowing Green. A reception followed with social gathering, speeches, and a table including four dishes totaling about £30.

Priest Receives Silver Jubilee at St Xavier's Church

Reverend June A Boi pastor of St Xavier's Church Gettysburg yesterday celebrated twenty five years of priesthood with a silver salver bearing 25 dollars for each year and an engraved plaque. Parish officials and congregants attended as Father Boil received the gifts in a formal presentation by William Me Sherry.

Boi St. Xavier’s Cethone Gettysberg Lebanon Eurpenne Harrsburg Gormrly Snamok Goty Trestown Bourk Boansughtown McSweney An Emmulleberg Hunga Conowago Kuterant Carren

What is the matter with the boys asks American Farmer

A correspondent laments rural youth leaving farms for city trades and professions. The piece critiques how science and machinery shape ambition, noting boys return with money yet struggle to sustain a farm, citing dress and urban influence. It cautions against overmodernization and urges practical farm support.

Orzer Sime

Walkersville Waifs and Local Church Notices

The Walkersville Waifs item highlights the Utica Lutheran Ladies Aid Society meeting with recitations and choir songs, plus a U B church protracted meeting starting December 31 at 9 p.m. under Rev. G W Kireeie. It also covers the fourth quarterly conference of Frederick circuit Maryland on January 19 at 2 p.m., led by Rev. A S Evers, and notes Memorial Missionary services by Woodboro and Glade Reformed churches, a Sendai Japan classroom mention, Woodboro Teachers Association on Friday at 2 p.m. with teaching topics, and the life Lynn Lyceum at Mt. Precant with a program of readings, declamations, songs, and duets by local students and teachers.

Walkersville Ladies Aid Society Utica Lutheran Koren U. B GW. Kireeie Frederick City U Beburen Frederick Alaryland Evers Woodboro Glade Spirit Sendai Japan Woodboro Teachers, Association Miss Weikert Reser Wachter Todd Bette Harshman Misses Shaw Begs Robnzon Lileon Lyceum Mit Forty-Ove Bre Laura Plater Lydia Timyson Mollie Thomas J. W. Jackon Rhett Jackson Misces Annie Cerdie Costly Geo. Ussley Mies Mollie Thomas C. F. Nichola Mrs Harriet Jackson Fanny C. E. Nichols

Personal and Pertinent Notes from a Wintry Community

Local items recount Mr. Edgar Worthington relocating to Winchester to start a new business with his brother Brase while Jease Ramsbury returns home from Annapolis for the holidays. Also noted are holiday exchanges for salvations, a busy commerce period with shipments, and the town’s social and civic happenings including meetings, appointments, an art portrait gift, school trustees presenting a bat, and a street accident with a wagon striking a restaurant sign.

Edgar Worthington Winchester Busines Brase Jease Ramsbury Annapulic Gray Bane Gandred Adam- Barress Company

Rehearsal For City Hall Entertainment Dec 27

A satisfactory rehearsal of the members of the M C OU who will take part in the entertainment at City Hall on Dec 27 was held in St Joan Institute Hall last night.

M.C OU City Hall St. Joan Inetiate Hall

School Holidays and Teacher Appreciation at Close of Term

Public and private schools in the city closed this afternoon for Christmas holidays. Classes resume Wednesday January 23. Teachers were warmly thanked by their students at the end of the term with tokens of appreciation.

Iil

Tramps jailed by mayor sentenced in city action

Police points note the mayor ordered confinement for several tramps overnight and today. Wm Moran Andrew Mullen and James Kelly receive 10 days each, Michael Laley John Hughes 15 days each, Wm Bebringer Charles Hunter Jas Jane 30 days each, Thomas Jackson Thomas Stine 2 days each, and William Thompson 5 days.

Wm Moran Andrew Mullen James Kelly Michael Laley John Hughes Wm. Bebringer Charles Hunter Jas. Jane Thomas Jackson Thomas Stine William Thompson

Salvation Army Barracks Meeting Tonight In S A Matters

A Hellovens meeting will be held at the Salvation Army Barraca tonight with the public invited. Plans and specifications prepared by Mr. Wealey Butcell for a lavestock warehouse at Mount Airy to be erected by Wmn. R. Steiner at this city.

S.A Matters Salvation Army Barraca Wealey Butcell Mount Airy Wmn. R. Steiner

Hatching Eggs by Machinery at January Poultry Show

The issue notes machinery incubators hatching eggs for January poultry show in Alder County. It mentions subscribers renewals for the weekly, tasteproofing features, and ongoing efforts to improve the paper’s content and pricing. The edition emphasizes reader interest and updated features for patrons.

Jenuary Ikselts Erickedar Tim Alwave Alestio Atv

Homemade Candies From a Powdered Pantry Poem

A fragmented recipes excerpt describes making various confections including peanut brittle coconut drops and coconut curanets with steps on heating stirring and cooling. It mentions ingredients like butter milk peanut starch and coconut with rough measurements and directions to form and dry the sweets.

Anwar Hailia

The December Heavens and Planetary Display

The article describes December skies with Venus guiding the evening and rising before Mars, Saturn visible in the east as Venus moves westward. Orion’s belt stands out and the Great Bear forms a pentagon. With a telescope, planetary beauty becomes clear as the queen of the night, the Moon, rises higher.

Venus Mars Saturn Orion

Washington bill on public buildings debt in House

In Washington the House debated restoring to Maryland and Virginia the funds advanced to the national government to build public structures when the capital was established. Opponents sought delay while supporters pressed for a vote, with a narrow 3 to 2 forum hurdle and a 49 minute extension.

Washington Maryland Bouce Buchanan New Jersey Shaw Mr. Buchanan

Purity Lodge Plans a Curie Turunas Entertainment

Purity Lodge at their meeting elected Mrs Leatherman Strep and T P Rice to chair a committee to arrange a Curietunas entertainment to be held at thearosis on Toursday night of next werk.

Purity Lodge Bigot Leatherman Strep T. P. Rice Carrie Murphy M.A. Woodaard WL 1 Schmidt Dls. Rice

Public Sale Notice at George L Brugeer of Wartons

Auctioneer Mir Harvey Lease conducted a public sale yesterday for the estate of George L Brugeer of Wartons. The sale included property with items traded and noted for purchase. purchasers discussed potential proceeds and future salvage of the assets.

Harvey George UL. Brugeer Wartonshitte Te Euld

Seminary Notes Entertainment at the FOF

The FOF entertainment drew a warm response with a stage series featuring Mesres Sadie Allen Mary Sueno Bose Trson bola Ucer Evett r Hiwort Beare Demal Worse et D ser Cees Bouton Mary Mesnerry Rus He fandy Eivirt Borter Binube Shriver Else Birel Mosss Binel Konlonborg Bartiets Gezndaucer Hote and Brown. A review praises varied vocal and instrumental music and a lively audience. Dr Parnetdl received a mahogany side chair as thanks. an art reception will greet friends and patrons tomorrow afternoon and evening. Christmas vacation begins. schools close Jan 2.

San Athu Ata Aawony Jade Sadie Allen Mary Sueno Bose Trson Bola Ucer Evetn R Hiwort Beare Demal Worse Et D Ser Cees Bouton Parnetdl Wis

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