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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1893
Page
3
Those who want the World’s Fair Art Portfolio must call at the office or send an extra 2c stamp for mailing each part. Parts 1 and 2 are available, Part 5 will be on hand after Saturday. The set contains 32 parts at 10c each plus 3 coupons from The Carnxy News, or 25c elsewhere. Special price offered at 1 per part or 3.20 inbound.
A stream of brief personal notices lists relatives friends and visitors in Frederick and nearby areas. Names include Daniel Getzendanner A J Wilcoxon Edward Getzendanner Mrs Walter Saunders Mrs Irwin Yingling J Ritchie Willie Ritchie Henry G Dolless and others with mentions of travel to Baltimore Washington Philadelphia and Carlisle for funerals visits and holidays.
Adem Robinson, just sentenced to six years, will be taken to the penitentiary tomorrow, joined by his brother Peon awaiting release in about two years, and sister Mary Jane Robinson, recently released and living in Philadelphia. The family hails from this city and has drawn local notoriety.
Washington reports Christmas season boosts mercantile activity despite tough times with crowded shops. Charity drives include 400 dollars donated by a leading store to Associated Charities, police and firemen selling concert tickets for Marine Band benefits, and hopes to raise about 5000 dollars for the district’s needy. The Evening Star Santa Claus Club expands to 20000 members aiding fuel and food distribution on Christmas Eve. stamp-printing proposals face criticism. winter racing at Ivy City halted. a big dead-letter sale on Pennsylvania Avenue draws attention. Mrs. Forgerson’s accident at B & O terminal noted. Princeton Glee Club to perform at Metzerott’s Hall.
A festive social pound party at Mir Joseph Evitbiss residence in Loys on December 19 ended at midnight with a confectionery supper and cheerful departures. Attendees included Eva, Emma, Myrtle Devilbiss, Mattie Martin, Katie Meskill, Zeppa Loy, Reza Diffendal, Eli Simpson, Nora Loy, Kate Mort, Addie Willhide and others. Invitations for a Bal-Macque at Abdiior Hall on January 2 are issued with a list of chaperones. Lodge Yeyne Parity Lodge I. O. G. T. No. 248 to meet tonight at 7:30 with candidates to be initiated and unwritten work to be presented. Crystal Spring Temple plans an initiation tomorrow night at 7:15.
Between Walkersville and Woodsboro resident Mr. JK Weever reports an overnight raid on his turkey roost Saturday. Local neighbor Mr. Wagner confronted the thieves, firing several shots as they fled empty handed.
A concert will be given by the pupils of the music department of the Woman's College this evening at 3 o'clock in the college chapel. The text also references Syrup of Figs as a laxative for families, urging it as a best remedy.
John Smith Renn of Frederick election district marries Elmira Elizabeth Cepieat of Middletown election district in a district marriage license notice.
A Washington Evening News note praises Finnigan's Ball a lively performance by a varied troupe of comedians singers and dancers with Murray and Mack delivering strong Irish character portrayals and witty satire despite uneven songs describing the stage spirit and audience entertainment.
Richard Hoops, a 1770-born Black man living alone in Osage City, Missouri, is claimed to be the oldest in the state and perhaps the nation. He remembers events from the late 1700s, once rode with Gen. Greene, and works when able. He maintains a clear mind, fishes for Osage catfish, and supports himself despite local care.
Cold weather keeps the market fairly attended this morning as dressed turkeys sell for about fourteen cents per pound. With 50 chickens across the county, prices are expected to hold through the holidays. Butchers and farmers urge later market hours, and The News may back the change when discussed by decision makers in the near future.
Diversions for the Independent Hose company boys include a 288 game domino league and sparring matches. A knockout yesterday morning between Roger Hagan and James Hand left Hagan with a black eye and Hand a bloody nose after three rounds. Another kockout between James Brust and C H Wineberg ended in a seven round tie.
A three horse team owned by Wesley Hoover of west Wolfsville bolted near the intersection of North Market and Seventh Street yesterday afternoon around 3. The wagon ran down Seventh Street, nearly tipping, before one of the riders halted it. No damage occurred.
Boues, previously accused in a November by Justice Eckstein case about a seduction, shows signs of alleged insanity. Last Tuesday night he acted violently, banging his head against the wall and tearing hair.
Clared Property Sold. Air. W. Irving Parsons rest estate sold to the County School Commissioners of Frederick county for school use. Property in Middletown to Catholic church with $630 consideration. School Commissioners to repair and use for school purposes soon. Also transfers from Benny C. Draper to James O. Harney in Frederick County for $12. Wm. Bic Denzel and Sarah Jane to Milton B. McDaniel convey parcels for love and affection. Ends with Hood's Sarsaparilla ad.
County correspondence from New Market Lewistown and nearby towns reports visits, illnesses, Christmas preparations, religious services, and school events. Rev Balthis, Rev Revell, and others are mentioned along with seasonal weather impacts and community notices. A memorial mentions an elderly couple buried together in St Johns.
The following road supervisors have qualified to date by district: District 10 Samuel P. Busserd. District 5 Wm. T. Miller John Septer John K. Taylor. District 12 Daniel Shafer Chas. W. Engle. District 18 William Clay Arthur A. Peddicord H. A. Peddicon. District 16 Henry Hartsock. District 19 George D. Norris. District 7 John R. Sponseller. District 3 John G. Norris John T. Yingling. District 31 Samel Early EW Wolfe. District 1 Charles E. Nichols. District 14 Thomas G. Cochran.
The State Board and public works discuss the Capitol’s condition while Maryland moves on tax rules for Caroline county students. Gov Brown dissolves the Maryland Naval Militia. Death of Elias Myerly of Manchester at 17 precedes county appointments and rail progress. A sheep breeders and fish game group forms in Talbot, a Washington to Chesapeake rail be-tendering is let, and a fatal accident kills Phillip Winyard in Cecil. Fire threatens Mnlington. a Naval Academy seaman dies after a fall. Talbot election hearings pause, and Carroll County judges set voter law recourse. Portraits honor Harford natives. recount petitions are dismissed in Charles County. A suspect stolen-team case links to Chaddsford Junction. Hotel arrivals list officials and visitors from multiple states.
A ragged advertisement list touts Eve's Works and Smith's Temapie of Fancy offering cloth books from 10 to 30 cents, toys, organs, instruments, oysters, and holiday garments at deep discounts. It urges shoppers to visit 15 South Market Street and nearby outlets for cheap Christmas gifts and coats.
Local merchants advertise a flood of holiday bargains including towels plush damask table covers and kitchenware at Hal ler’s Restaurant and a display of solid gold jewelry at J W Morris Jewelry. C Ruland promotes poultry and holiday orders while Baltimore and Ohio Railroad unveils reduced excursion fares for Christmas and New Year travel across its eastern lines.
The Western Maryland Railroad announces Christmas and New Year excursion fares for travel between all stations on the line on December 22 23 24 25 30 31 1893 and January 1 1894 at 2 cents per mile with return validity to January 3 1894. Minimum charge applies. Low rates aim to encourage social greetings and holiday travel along the line.
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