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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1899
Page
3
Readable fragments mention names like Cilio Smith Dorsay and John N Clary along with firms Rodock Co and von Noldig Miler. Park Hotel and McCardell’s appear in the mixed listing of businesses and notices.
Otho B. Thomas and Bertha Michael of Doubs wed at 2 pm yesterday at the bride’s home with D. Hickman as best, maid of honor Annie A. Michael. Emory T. Grove and Daisy Babel married at 7 pm at the Lutheran parsonage with two sisters as attendants. Grace Duffield Parnell wed Rev. Walter Everett Bolth in Windsor Md. The Opera House to stage Uncle Dos Christmas night with a star-studded cast and special acts. Letters to Santa plus children’s requests fill the paper as readers share holiday cheer and thanks.
Confectioners and furniture stores on East Patrick Street and downtown Frederick showcase elaborate windows. Brederica displays sweets and fruits. Dutrow and Herberger’s windows feature chocolates and pyramids of fruit. Local counters highlight furniture, lamps, and Christmas novelties with bright lighting and mirrored backdrops.
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad alters the mainline Metropolitan and Washington branch timetables starting Sunday. Train No 24 from Baltimore to Frederick moves to 1 2 p m and several new stops are added. Train No 16 from Frederick will reach Carden Station about 4 0 p m instead of 4 10 p m.
A string of brief notices lists individuals visiting or staying in the city. Names include Mr. David Lowel, Mr. Win Todd, Miss Uperaft, Mr. Jota W. Porter, Mr. W. M. Darilbla, Mr. UE. M. Clappett, Mr. George Stevens, Aly Wan Catshall, Mr. and Mrs. Edi Wagkey, Mrs. Marla, Miss Vauntleroy, Mr. Hubert Sayan, Mr. Abram Nelson, Miss Edny Naill, Miss Ann Yochry, Prof. Joseph fi. Apple, Miss Stalla Brodbeck, Mr. Stowart Dean, and Mr. Frank Patterson, with notes of their destinations, travels, or home visits.
Notices report the death of Henry Eckenrode of Pikesville on December 12 and a funeral at St. Charles Catholic Church. Elizabeth Fout, widow of Henry Fout, dies at 143 South Market Street, funeral at 2:00 pm Saturday with interment at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Also noted is obituary for Mr. Pater Cotentrated near Kemptown, service at Providence church and interment at Pleasant Hill cemetery. Charles Bowman dies at Montrose Hospital with funeral at Greenmount Cemetery. Winter solstice noted as the official start of winter at 7:56 pm with expectations of harsher weather to follow.
At the Grade Reformed Missionary Society election Mina G Zinnermian was chosen president and G W Stauffer view president with Harry Cramey as secretary. The Grade Reformed Sunday school plans a Christmas Eve service at 7 PM. A Walkeraville property sale saw William Cramer buy the Stanffer mortgage titled lot. A. J. Kenna was elected treasurer and J James B K Walker named a bank director. The report notes oyster deliveries and local commercial notices amid community events.
Fragmentary OCR describes crowded city streets during a severe winter period. It notes shoppers, chatter, and people out in the cold, with references to work, Christmastide, and a festive yet harsh urban scene.
Local readers are urged to buy holiday goods at low prices from McCardell's and other shops in Frederick. The ad highlights oysters, toys, books, and Christmas novelties with emphasis on value, variety, and in particular a wide range of affordable presents for children and adults.
A verbose local ad column highlights oysters piano sales and confectionery from Hershberger and Durrow style goods. trains offer reduced excursion rates over Christmas and New Year. The notices mention Bayard area shops including Western Maryland lines and Baltimore and Ohio promotions with holiday tickets and onboard services.
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