Christmas Special in The Weekly News Front Page
The Christmas number presents a green front page and a Merry Christmas greeting. It features Christmas themed reading matter, an excellent story and Yuletide features. A list of holiday advertisements follows, including Dry Goods, carpet sweepers, dressing tables, holiday gifts, and farm notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.&. Landis
John Hendrickson
Aulee
Ee Inix
Oehm
Acme
O. BH. Waterman
P. Lewys Solr
L. M. Allison
Shipley & Bopsi
Local residents note visits and family contacts
PURELY PERSONAL, Mr. Wm. Graham of Burkittsville visits The News office. Mr. John Buckey of Washington D. C. visits his home in this city. Biss Bessye Rauneberger spent Sunday with Mrs. Elen Figgins of Jefferson. Roy Thomas of Westminster, son of Mr. G. Thomas of Rocky Springs, is home on a visit. Dr. Wm. H. Benuvez of Industry Kansas, visiting his nieces the Misses Howm, visits his mother at Lewistown who is quite sick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Graham
Burkittsville
John Buckey
Washington, D. C
Biss Bessye Rauneberger
Elen Figgins
Jefferson
Roy Thomas
Westminster
G. Thomas
Rocky Springs
Wm. H. Benuvez
Industry
Banasas
Howm
Lewistown
Birthday Party for Master George Biggs at Home
Master George Biggs youngest son of Mr and Mrs EB H Biggs celebrated his birthday at their West All Saints Street home. Guests attended in feasting hours and gifts were given as eight o clock refreshments were served. Rear Admiral Thomas O Selridge Jr Washington DC writes to Tas News requesting withdrawal of an ad for a dairy manager and attaches a $1.25 check to settle the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barah Coleridge
Samuel Taylor Coleridge
Keswick
England
United States
North America
New Orleans
New York
Eack
Cross
Mary Ann Evans
Lewes
George Eliot
Chelsea
John B Bachelder
Gettysburg
George Biggs
EB. H. Biggs
W. All Saints’ Street
Thomas O. Selridge, Jr
Washington, D. C
Tas News
Wheat and corn prices quoted in Frederick market
Local market notes list wheat at 70 cents per bushel and shelled corn at 35 cents per bushel. Barrel pricing shows corn at 1.75 dollars per barrel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
County and City Split Thirty Cent Tax on Securities
The Court of Appeals upholds that only thirty cents per $100 of securities can be taxed for county city and municipal purposes. The county must pay one half of the proceeds from residents within Frederick city to the Mayor and Aldermen. The decision, reported from Frederick, affects Annapolis and other municipalities and increases city revenue by about $600 annually. Hammond Urner and B S Eichelberger led the litigants for the city and county respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Frederick County
Tas News
Boyd
Algwmien
Rederick
Frederick
Code of Public General Laws
Maryland
Acts of the General Assembly
Frederick City
Frederick Cnty
Annapolis
Martin
McSherry
Motter
Court of Appeals
Hammond Urner
B.S. Eichelberger
A Dangerous Crossing at Frederick Lane Works Crossing
Adam Notnagle narrowly escaped a collision at the Baltimore and Ohio crossing near the Frederick Lane Works when a passenger train sped by before he could clear the tracks. The near miss followed past incidents including a demolished team and a farm team struck years earlier at the same site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore and Ohio
Frederick Lame Works
Adam Notpagle
Notnagle
Hedge
Harris and Hopkins Arrested for Disorderly Conduct
Frank Harris and Jerry Hopkins were arrested by Officer Mulborn on a disorderly conduct charge. They appeared before Justice White. Hopkins was discharged while Harris paid a fine of £1.25 and was released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Harris
Jerry Hopkins
Mulborn
White
Hopkins
Harris
Wheel Came Off On Patrick Street Turkeys Shipped
While driving down Patrick street with a load of turkeys yesterday the rear wheel of Mr. William Partholow's wagon came off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Street
William Partholow
Transfers and notices in Frederick County courts
Business in the courts covers property deeds marriage licenses and court actions from December 21. Transfers include Americus F. and A. M. Magruder to Zacharius Male, Buckwystown Manufacturing to Other Kieler, and multiple Frederick county real estate deals with sums ranging from 25 to 5,000 dollars. Marriage licenses list numerous couples from Urbana Emmitsburg and surrounding towns. Orphans Court reports sales and administration actions for deceased residents, with inventories and orders to sell. A separate item notes recovery of stolen clothes and ongoing investigations into two suspects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit and Orphans'’ Courts
Circuit and Orphans
Rufus H
Folisa A. Americus F
Acanor Ei. Magruder
Zacharius
John H. Alexander
Amy Whihide
Frederick County
Peter Hauver
Albert L
Albert M. Smith
Richard 8
Bohn
George Norris
Willie W. Wastler
Vredertele County
Witlie W. Wastler
Albert F. Ramsburg
Frederek County
J. Roger McSharry
Chas. A. Castle
Frederick
Hammond Urner
Frank J. Stoner
Emanuel S. Boho
Regine S. Madden
Albert © Wetzel
Susan R
George W. Nichols
Caleb D. Nichols
George B. Clutz
Taneytown
Daisy M. Warner
Emmitsburg
Henry W. Boone
Johnsville
Maggie C. Valentine
Emmittsburg
James E. Grimes
Fhe Frances Mort
Lewis Clark
Urbana
Nina B. Suoots
Brunswick
Charles W. Addison
Lantz
Mary K. Withide
Thurmont
M. E. Willard
Carne V. Willad
L. H. Rolke
Middletown
Mary E. Thomas
Petersville
Ira W. Beall
M. D
Libertytown
Rose Kate Lohr
Henry W. Smith
London County
Anne R. Brooks
M. A. Baker
Woodsboro
Fannie M. Murphy
New Market District
John W. Nichols
John Nichols
Mary EB. Hill
Depost
Rufus K. Magrader
Rufus H. Magrader
Disagreeable Weather and Fog Disrupt Frederick
Dense fog settled in Frederick between five and six last evening reducing visibility to less than half a square. The fog later disappeared and then returned later, with three days of damp conditions raising grip concerns and urging precautions to avoid illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Fire destroys barn and outbuildings near New London
A fire last night consumed the barn, oat buildings, crib, hog pen, and dice on J. Cook Mobberry’s farm near New London in New Market district. It is believed incendiary. the property was insured with Mutual Insurance Company of Montgomery county. Big Chicken Fight planned across the river from Point of Rocks next Thursday with birds from Frederick, Hagerstown, Baltimore, Point of Rocks and Bakerton slated to compete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New London
J. Cook Mobberry
New Market
Detrict
Mutual Insurance Company
Montgomery County
Point of Rocks
Fredenck
Hagerstown
Baltimore
Bakerton
North Market Street Public School Holds Evening Entertainment
The North Market Street public school presents an 8 o clock program in the assembly room to benefit the library and piano fund. A lively program has been prepared and will be enjoyed by attendees tonight. Sarsaparilia advertised as a tonic is mentioned in connection with health benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Market Street
Aldermen regulate plumbing and approve city expenses
The regular monthly Board of Aldermen meeting approved an ordinance to regulate plumbing for the water works system. Payment items included claims to multiple vendors and a credit for former water attorney Henry Miller. Market heat set for Saturday morning December 24 and the market accounted for scales, stands, and collections totaling $101.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Aldermen
Winebrewer
Chilton
Zimmerman
City Register
Henry Miller
Mr. Brown
Dr. Goodell
W S Miller
Electric Light
Independent Drum Corps
Atlantic Refining Co
W. D. Bowers
Isabella Gas Co
W.K GC. Cox
R. D. Wood & Co
D. B. Herbert
Frederick
Nederiale Mig . Co
A. M. Patterson
J. Register & Sons
N.monty
N. O. Neighbors
D. EH. Smuich
W. HH. Ways
Frederick Brick Works
Gon'l Electric Co
Woodward
Humors of Rural Life From the Antietam Valley Railroad Tales
The Antietam Valley Recod recounts a Sample Manor youth who greased his buggy with molasses by mistake on a night ride to Sharpsburg. A Frederick and Middletown Railroad president recalls a wagon tale where a servant greased everything but the wheels, prompting laughter over the missing axle grease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mangsland
Antietam Valley
Sample
Manor
Sharpsburg
Maryland
George William Smith
Frederick
Darky
Kerridge
Eady
Landis and merchants tout holiday goods in Frederick
Frederick merchants push Christmas candy beads jewelry and novelties with fresh stock from Philadelphia. Advertisements urge visits to Landis Jewelry Store for boots of oranges and banns, oysters at City Restaurant, turkey roasters and gift items from Darrow and Simmons. Special notices promote routes, calendars, and BISSELL carpet sweepers as desired gifts for 1899.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mnons
Simmons
Igies
A.W. Uarrington
Bride
Frederick
M.S. Grumbiio
Landis’ Jewelry Store
Great Frederick Store Ad Lists Holiday Gifts
A fragmented ad for Greater Frederick highlights a new store offering a diverse holiday gift selection. It mentions silk skirts satin garments umbrellas and various clothing and household items. The text also references a sales pitch with prices and a greeting to Greater Frederick.
Work of Death: Mrs Mary E Thomas Dies at 78
Mrs Mary E Thomas widow of Christian Thomas and daughter of Walter B Kemp and Catherine Kemp died at her West Third street home. Aged 78 she leaves four children Edward F and C Newton Thomas and Misses C W and Emma Thomas. Funeral Monday at 2 pm from the family home with interment at Mt Olivet Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary E Thomas
Mary E. Thomas
Christian Thomas
Walter B
Catherine Kemp
West Third Street
Thomas
C. W
Emma Thomas
Edward F
Baltimore
C. Newton Thomas
Buckeystown
Mt. Olivet Cemetery
Aid Society Meeting of Jefferson Reformed Church
The regular quarterly Aid Society meeting at Jefferson Reformed Church was held Sunday evening. The program included anthems, scripture, prayers, recitations by Miss Hattie Cochran Master Lester Carter Miss Anna Biser Miss Darsh Miss Bertha Hargett Mr Cyrus Thomas, an address by the pastor, Lord's Prayer doxology and benediction. Also notes on illness: Clinton Shepherd ill with grip, B H Blackston confined but better, Raymond Ford sick with grip, Mrs Henry Nelson and two daughters ill, all on local streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aid Society of Jefferson Reformed Church
Hattie Cochran
Lester Carter
Anna Biser
Clinton Shepherd
West Third Street
B. H. Blackston
Raymond Ford
East Third Street
Henry Nelson
West South Street
Tramp to be Sent to House of Correction
A tramp named Frank O Connor was arrested by Policeman Ridenour on vagrancy charges. He is committed to jail and will be sent to the House of Correction. Magistrate Biser ordered all vagrants and beggars arrested to the House of Correction. Mr James Hesson near Wolfeville made a 45 feet 8 inch long sausage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jexssups
Frank O'Connor
Ridenour
House of Correction
Biser
James Hesson
Wolfeville
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the Daily News
Washington
Tas Nuws
W. L. Moorg
Weather Bureau
Hmnm
John Lambright
Lands
Landis
McCardell
Turkey
Fancy Rockers Gomez
Walkersville Pr
Ope
Woodard
Harrington
Grambine
Dean
Myer
S. C. C. Carty
Radock & Co
G. EB. Chine
Geo. F. Thomas
Neidig & Miller
W.E. Cramer
Tom Weekly News
the Weekly News
Pleassant
Local Mart
Raymond Renneberger
Licksville
Emma Cecil
Charles Jefferson Armor
Philgdelphia
Ella Ruth Forrest
George Brust
Bie
Kee
Tooal
Philadelphia
Landin’ Towelry Store
Ode
Wa. A. Woopwhip
Ab Landis
City Hotel
Harry E Kunse
South Market Street
Gross Hotel
Eiverybody
Wilson
N.J Winson & Sox
East Patriots
W Harrison
Daniel Hobbs
Drax
Darrow
Buruener
W. Patrick St
Charles Herstany
W. South Street
the Buffalo
Nick Haner
O. M. Buracker
D. Groff
Florist
Jet Simmons
Amas
N.J. Wilcox & Sox
East Patrick Street
Aimas
H. F. Kxock & Sox
Market St
Little Daisy
Kreh
B. A. H. Ernst
W. Patrick Street
Tus News
Bissell
Grand Rapids
L. E. Mullusn
Jofin Hendrickson
Pcophanes Wik As
Criday
Yancy Shute
Jonn Henpricxson
Greater Frederick
Presenta
GEO
Rodonk
Engellen
Cristmas Giesats
Lou
Ike
Storch
Rodour
A. T. Rice'& Sons
A. T. Rios & Sons
PUN, Eral Directore
Eleprone Jo
Anla
F. W. Stave
Northwest Corner
Forth and
Market 63
RA @ GROCERY CO
Neo & Munzz
Hodock & Neldig
Ereere
Linton E. Main
M. J. Wilson & Son's
Wm. C. Boteler
N. Market Street
Residence City Hotel
Erec
Western Maryland Railroad
C. B. Ramsburg
E. Ramsburg
Pocomoke
Townserp Scott & Sox, Bankers and Brokers
No. 15
North Street
Baldoors, Md
J. Heikely Keiler
Dewey Merkitt
Sampson
Schley
Hobson's Choice
Nicodemus
Rocker
Cc. E. Cline
University of Maryland
Selton Shafer
Attornex-At-Lawb
East Lexington
Cercle Prommiy
Aradenom
Milton G. Orner
Ciarien
Keegy Hammond Urner
Urner
Keedy & Urner
Conan
Hecard Si
Geass
Interrerroro Oss
Lary
Corre Seeervorpenite Court
Eeos
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