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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1888
Page
3
Advertising notices set local rates per line and require cash in advance. Transient ads must reach the office by Wednesday for Thursday publication. Regular accounts will be billed monthly. running ads start on set dates.
This issue reports telegrams from Stanley with latest war updates against Hayri and declares several columns on youth topics and Christmas poems. It notes a Montgomery County Grange meeting January 3 at Brigh ton to discuss Washington agency business and officer elections. A Frederick College Literary Society debate considered whether sheep farming is more profitable than cattle raising, concluding with a sheep victory. A public sale by Chas B Font as auctioneer sold mortgaged property for Paul Hauser, including a bay horse and a folding top buggy.
Property owners should check hydrants to ensure water is turned off at night. Proper care can prevent sudden freezing and avoid trouble, inconvenience and expense.
Elections held last night named Ira Tyler as president Garrett Depranze as vice president Daniel Barrae as secretary M S McKinney as treasurer and an executive committee of W Hardt W W Flemming F G Norwood J W Kaniman and E Eichelberger with J A H Hargett as sergeant at arms.
Despite decades since publication, Uncle Tom's Cabin still plays to large audiences. Stetson's "Original Monster Double Combination" drew nearly sold out crowds last night as patrons scrambled for tickets in Jacksonville.
Gov. Jackson appoints seven Maryland gentlemen to represent the state at the centennial celebration of George Washington’s inauguration in New York City on April 30, 1889. Appointees include Ex-Governor Henry Lloyd, John Carroll Walsh, Hon. John H. E. Latrobe, Albert Ritchie, ex-Gov. Oden Bowie, and Col. H. Kyd Douglas from districts one through six.
Christmas tide brings church services and Sunday school programs across county. Lutherans Reformed and Methodist groups report carols, cantatas, and nativity entertainments from Christmas Eve through New Year, with special sermons by pastor Lloyd Ochlentz and performances by Graceham Cadets and various Sunday schools. Admission fees apply at some venues.
The Oreagerstown Union Sabbath School plans a cantata for New Year. The Utica Mille Union Sabbath School hosts Christmas entertainment on Christmas Eve. The M P Sunday school and M E branch schedule Christmas and New Year activities. A YMCU meeting is set for tomorrow at 7 p.m. sharp.
The hearing before Magistrate Nienaber was postponed today in the case of the State versus Co May Anders. The delay delays further proceedings and next steps are not announced.
The Pastime club of Harmonr Grave held a pleasant meeting at the Mises Worman last night. The next gathering is set for January 4, 1889 and will be designated Lereiter.
Miss Marie R Koontz and Theo dore J Myers of Brz-Dbur wed at Hylinn Rock firm in a ceremony led by Rev J A Asper, with a reception for the couple. The report also notes two other weddings and includes a discussion of colored Republicans in Maryland seeking a presidential appointment under Gen Harrison's administration.
A Rockville jury before Judge Vinson found that George Myers, confined two years in the Maryland Hospital for the Insane, should be kept at the county's expense. A letter from the physician confirmed his ongoing insanity and lack of funds. Also, Miss Fanny Shreeve, daughter of Dr. Ghos Shreeve, was declared insane and placed in Gatoneville asylum. she is 28 and has been partially imbecile since birth.
The article notes a January 1 total solar eclipse, a rare event like the 1870 eclipse. Astronomers plan to travel to Europe then California to observe. Dr Swift from Warner Observatory explains the eclipse depends on Earth's position and sun moon alignment, with longer duration at the equator due to Earth’s tilt and motion.
The piece notes mistletoe costs for maidens and compares American and English varieties. It mentions mistletoe sourcing from Virginia and Tennessee, the strong demand for flowering greens, and florists’ efforts to ship stock. It highlights Algeria cardamomum as a new fashionable plant and its social appeal. A leaf fragment is said to neutralize alcohol odor.
Organists and choir directors urged to submit programs by Monday morning. Rods of residents travel for family visits, church services planned in Barnesville and Ruchville, and community events at Stover's Hall and New Midway. Local remedies, entertainment plans, and holiday gatherings fill the county scene with names like Lease, Dusch, Helfenstein, Bowers, Wert, Webb, Knott, Gittinger, Quynn, and Perry.
The quarterly statement for Montgomery County National Bank of Rockville reports individual deposits subject to check totaling 27083.75 dollars. The report reflects bank activity indicating growth in demand deposit balances.
S A matters announce an open air Salvation Army meeting at Market and Patrick Street corner tonight. The usual Sunday gathering will be held tomorrow by members of the Salvation Army.
An expert forecaster predicts stormy conditions from Saturday to Monday, followed by cooler, clearer trends. The projection, if accurate, promises brighter faces and merrier gatherings during the holiday period across the New York area.
The list records arrivals at central accommodations including Hotel J C Bow RS, Sullivan NBH, Shaw FO, Gutzsen J Balto, Neri JG Md, F sinth C Va, and county lines. Also noted are JE Witmer and DL Witmer from Pa, J McKeverh Md, with entries at Carlin House and Gu Mortem J Groff Pa. Additional names include Kemp er Balte and Law ou Va, Suth G E Lovell Mu, county 32.
Prisoners appeal through the Frederick News for Christmas provisions as a remembrance of Christ. In a note dated December 22 1888 Jusera Hauey signs the plea urging Frederick citizens to provide food to those confined and neglected by the Commissioners amid hardship.
Last night hinted at winter with crisp air and frost on windows while Cold Atlantic signals warn of colder weather. Montgomery officials offer rewards for information on the Wm. H. Carr stake incident. Derwood mills expands with new buildings, and a Potomac area fire destroys a dwelling with no insurance. W Veirs Boult sells 50 acres near Harpin station for 5000 dollars to Isaac N. Rawlins, likely to be developed.
Acsoin Lodge and Acavia Lodge 165 A F and A M of Mechanicetown will attend services at the M D church tomorrow with Rev Dr Davia delivering a discourse. The Browning Literary Society at Western Maryland College marked its 21st anniversary with addresses and music featuring several local women.
A local notice describes Cyrue Pollinberger assisting relatives near Elerton Maryland for years. Josh Reeber, Esq. fell ill on Mar day morning and died August 5 at 1H. Dr Lewis Lamer attended and he is convalescing now. Emma S Hoover elected a member of the club at the last meeting. The debate topic for the new meeting is the condition of laboring classes with support from R Stetelmyer J Luther Frey N Frubour and Geo M Werrenteliz for the affirmative. Opponents include J W Wileon E G Bea ver A W Hershman and C S Smith. A program featuring Prof E G Hoover is planned. members urged to attend.
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