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Newspaper

News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1891

Page

4

City and County Directors Directory Advertised

The News announces a new combined city and county street directory by Mr Wr H Kirwin of Saratoga NY. It will list every resident over two, with occupation and address, plus city government, institutions, and societies. The county part covers villages and rural property details. Subscription set at $3.40. advertising at moderate rates.

Canvess Wr. H. Kirwin Saratoga N.Y Kirwin United States

Christmas services and events in local churches

News of the Churches reports Christmas services at Buckeystown M E Church and a Christmas night program in the city. Rev L M Mickley and Rev A J Gill lead services and missions talks with choir from Cz bana. The M E Church urges donations for the poor via the Epworth League Mercy and Help department.

Donation raid rattles United Brethren parsonage

A donation party raided the United Brethren parsonage last night at 8 o clock and abducted the pastor and his family taking a large quantity of eatables. The pastor expresses gratitude for the incident and its outcome.

United Brethren Parson

The Organ Contest and Local Social Event Recap

Voters choose a winner for the organ contest while Miss Lebrowier and Miss Harriet remain top contenders. December voting remains open with early and late options, described as fair and worthwhile. A separate note covers a December social at Irais Coblentz residence in Elmwein with numerous guests from Frederick Braddock Middletown and Frederic, games, dining, and convivial lingering remarks.

Irais Coblentz Elmweini Ulars Rovnafe Ata Della Coblentz Viola Thomas Daisy Lizzie Hopwood Eleanor Elle Hargert Frederick Ads Thomas Hosa Fannie Klein Braddock Slisses Sally Amy Nora Annie Kefauver Mira Coblenz Mollie Holter Middletown Mesers Wiliam Hargen William Hiram Thomas Frederic Casts Charles Andrew Alexis Klein Geo Joseph Thomas Frank Jobe Caas Holter Eloser Coblentz Walter Wefanger Amos Emory Foster George Daniel Remsberg George Derr Jobe Kean Feagaville Egsinto

Rocky Ridge Literary Entertainment By Missionary Society

An attractive literary and musical program will be held on New Lear night at Rocky Ridge under the Missionary Society of the Reformed Church with talents from Woolsboro Mechanicetown Finksburg Baltimore and nearby places. The event includes a show by 20 little girls a cantata diverse national costumes solos quartettes choruses essays and recitations directed by Miss Henderson of Baltimore. Admission is free but a liberal collection will be taken. Doors open at 7 p m with exercises starting 7 30 p m.

Missionary Society of the Reformed Church Rocky Ridge Woolsboro Mechanicetown Finksburg Baltimore Ats Miss

Express Train Collision At Sir John's Run

The Cincinnati express via Baltimore and Ohio Railroad struck a freight train at Sir John's Run and derailed an express car and four freight cars. The locomotive toppled across the track. Engineer Trout of Martinsburg broke a leg. he was the only injury. Travel resumed at 6.55.

Sir Jobn

Braddock Post Office Row Ends With Minor Bruises

A disturbance at the Braddock Post Office last week involved a well known local rake rebuking the Deputy Postmaster. Several blows were exchanged and a young gentleman reportedly vanished through a cellar trap door. No serious injuries were reported. Also noted are obituaries for Isaac Menchey, Caroline Menchey, and John Eckenrode with ages given and causes of death.

Braddock Carroll County News Isaac Menchey Shiloh

McKaig laments Maryland patronage oversight

Representative McKaig expresses disappointment over Western Maryland being overlooked in House patronage allocations. He explains he was absent during the distribution and suggests he might have presented his district’s applicants had he been present.

McKaig Representative McKaig Maryland

Christmas Entertainments Across Local Schools

Christmas entertainments will be held this evening by the M. P. Sunday school Liberty the primary school at Wolfsville the advance school in the evening and by the public school at Shookstown in the evening.

M. P Liberty Wolfsville Shookstown

Bruns​wick Man Breaks Wrist Jumping Train

W. 5. Elgin of Brunswick broke his wrist a few days ago while attempting to jump onto a train at the Keep Trust area in Washington county.

W. 5 Elgin Brunswick Keep Trust Washington County

Brief Bits From The Cumberland News Items

A Cumberland News prize awarded to Ernest Shriver for best city essay. The Bitner family suffers theft during church service with clothing and six dollars taken. A New Jersey firm eyes moving knitting mills to Harper's Ferry with a five thousand dollar guarantee. Martinsburg plans a bicycle club after holidays. Peach growers in Washington County rush to prepare for canning near Waterloo schoolhouse Road to Pen Mar. Col John R Nesly appoints Roscoe C White of Antietam Camp as Maryland division commander. Acting Mayor Eisenhauer jails ivy tramps for one day. Weather notes hint at possible Christmas snow. Public schools close this afternoon for holiday programs. New Year’s ball planned at Hotel Hamilton, Hagerstown. Marion A Brian of the Howard County school board resigns. term ends this year. N T Wachter of Yellow Springs reports a bullock dressed at 848 pounds. Maryland World’s Fair board names Joseph D Baker to executive committee. A new news sign appears at Mainhardt’s pharmacy. Trains depart from the new B&O depot. Sharpsburg faces election confusion over proper notice. old officers may be replaced. new election set December 1. Annapolis land office holds Mason and Dixon notes, with daily entries 1763 to 1767. A. R. Reuter of Sharpsburg reports corn yield of 916 bushels from 16 acres. The sick list includes Carrie Mussetter, Jennie Bennett, John F. Kreb, many with grip or pneumonia. Mayor Braner and Alderman Eisenhauer ill. Harry Kiracoté and Blanche Strasburger also listed.

Ernest Shriver Cumberland News R.H. Bitner Downsyike New Jersey Harper's Ferry Holideys Martinsburg Washington County Waterloo Pen-Mar John R Nesly Roscoe C. White Antietam Camp Sons of Veterans Frederick Maryland Eisenhauer Ivy Tramps Hamilton Hagerstown Marion A. Brian Howard County School Board Br. Brian Baltimore N. T. Wachter Yellow Springs Board of Promotion of Maryland Joseph D. Baker Annapolis Mason and Dixon Pennsylvania Philadelphia A. R. Reuter Sharpsburg

Princess. New social life drama gains readers in cities

A new copyrighted serial by SM. G. McGlelland will soon appear in Tae Weetsir News. It offers vivid pictures of New York City society and the Virginia peninsula with romance for young readers. The story light sheds on social problems with truth and fidelity in character drawing and is finely illustrated.

SM. G. McGlelland Tae Weetsir News New York City Virginia

Social World Reception At Female Seminary

A pleasant largely attended reception at the Frearress Female Seminary last night hosted by the young ladies. Many guests prepared to return home for the holidays.

Freaeress Female Seminary Oung

Booming Birminshan Letter on Alabama Coal Mines

The correspondent describes the Tennessee Coal and Iron Company mine complex near Birmingham Alabama. He details convicts used as labor, wage patterns, a stockade at the shaft, and conditions underground and above ground including a convict cook and church attendance. He notes a Southern bloodhound program and mentions meeting author Miss Margaret O'Brien at a local Alabama Club reception.

Birminshan United States Elie Aed Times E-v.s Pratt Coal Wines Tennessee Coul Sad Iron Company T. C G. Plau Alshams Bury Prise Alabama Lauce Soulf Alabama Club Margaret O'Brien

Pastor Remembered at Bethany in Unionville

Rev. W. E. Woolf and Jamily of Unionville were honored by friends from Bethany on Saturday. They brought a liberal supply of provisions and useful articles for the preacher and his family. On Monday Captain Danner gifted a fine turkey for Christmas dinner, leaving the family well supplied for the holiday.

W. E. Woolf Jamily Unionville Bethany Danner Woolf

Acting mayor fines citizen for disorderly conduct

Acting mayor Eisenhauer fined Geo Lewis of West 4th Street ten dollars and ninety five cents for disorderly conduct after an alleged assault on the mayor with an espantoon. Officer Brookey intervened and Lewis was jailed for 15 days at Fort Cromwell.

Eisenhauer Geo. Lewis Weat 4Th Street Brookey Lewis Fort Cromwell

Funeral notices from local church and cemetery services

The document reports multiple funeral notices and obituaries. It notes the funeral of Nelle Taylor of Beats Street scheduled for tomorrow at Asbury Cemetery, with mention of pallbearers and the funeral director. It also records the funeral of Mrs. Justice Cul ler Strietfer last week, with services at East Church Street residence, pallbearers listed, and interment at Mt Olivet Cemetery.

Nelle ‘Taylor Beats Street Tomorowato Stock Pei Asbury Ule Lewis Patrias Schley Elsting Moet Olret Cemetery Carty Perry Hiaivs Cary Thorp Uel Tiums Eslaimore Tovpie Rey Inxiy Omstaad Pallbesses CW Grose Bes Rutter Harvey Rouser Wah Keller R. Ce Lnte Jusis Culler Strietfer James W. Lyons East Church Street Luther Kuttan Pall Learere John C. Hardt Luther M. Engelbrecht A. HH. Shaffner War IL. Zimerman

Contest Seeks Frederick County Sunday School Teacher

Teu News launches a voting contest for the Most Popular Sunday School Teacher in Afaryland. The winner receives an Estey organ worth one hundred dollars. Voting rules remain as in their prior school teacher contest.

Frederick County Teu News Afaryland Estey

Rock Springs County Notices Snow Skies and Injuries

County correspondence from Rocky Springs notes John Grove was hurt after being thrown from a colt last week. A light snow squall visited the area. Julian Kemp has recovered enough to move about following a grip. Sunday School holds planned Christmas services Thursday with Rev Castle speaking Sunday night. Cottage meetings occurred at multiple homes as preparations for Mass heat on Christmas Day continue. Thermometer dropped to 16 at 8 a.m. Friday, the coldest day of the week.

Rocky Springs John Grove Julian Kemp Rmas Castle L. Twenty's L. Lorz's D. Main Srs. Correl

Man Sentenced After Fire Attempt at Park Mills

Thos J Noppinger arrested by Officer Rickets on Sunday night and judged in jail Monday for attempting to set fire to a straw tick belonging to Mr Danis at Park Mills. Magistrate T B Turner held a hearing this morning at 10. Witnesses testified, Noppinger found guilty, bail set at 3500, held to await Grand Jury action. Noppinger claims residence in Cocke yville Baltimore county and pleads lack of responsibility.

Thos. J. Noppinger Rickets Danis Reer Park Mills T. B. Turner Noppinger Cockeysville Baltimore County

A Car Load of Turkey Acar Load of Lurkers

A shipment described as a car load of turkeys and lurkers, consigned by Fairfax Brothers of View, was sent from Point of Docks to Washington DC yesterday.

Turkey Point of Docks Wasington Fairfax Brother

Christmas and New Year Greetings and Bargain Ads

A dated note of holiday wishes from A Zeltinger & Son accompanies long lists of book sets and sales. Local merchants like Wm W Lease & Coy, Gise Brothers, and David H Smith offer cheap musical instruments, dolls, and officeware at cost or below. The page also advertises a Temple of Fancy dinner and various children’s toys and clothbound volumes.

David H. Smith Temple of Fancy

Christmas beer offered under dual rulers Hingie and Gambrinus

A Christmas advertising item promotes Export Beer bottled at Baltimore Brewing Company. It describes cases with quarts or pints, bottled in bottles and packaged in wood wrappers. Orders to Besant & Knott from 51 N Market St.

Baltimore Brewing Company Besant & Knott

Holiday Excursions And Low Railroad Fares Advertised

The notice promotes excursion tickets on Western Maryland and B and O railroads for Christmas and New Year holidays. It lists routes New York Baltimore Philadelphia and rates from 11 to 15 days, with trains from Frederick and specific departure times. Also advertises holidays sale, returns until January 4, plus mortgagee sale of a Frederick City property on January 6.

Weetera Land Tinlruad Staryland Heltroad Ttsms Cuubis Sci la Cachaye suLilbilge Western Maryland Railroad New York Baltimore Philadelphia Pennsylvania Railroad Philadelpia Frederick McDaniel PLR

Mulliniz and Kemp Coat Sale and Carpet Department

Weamer from today the Salenze of our Ladies and Children's coats at Very Low Prices as we close them out This is a good opportunity TV Season to get a very cheap coat Carpet department Among the many desirable New Things will be found handsome Moquette and Daghestan Rags Portiers Art Square Druggetter Goatskin Rags in all colors Hassocks Chenille covers Stuat opened the Largest and Cheapest line of Umbrellas ever shown

C. E. Haller Green House Taurant Groenteli Satia Anneubey A. Zeltinger & Son Ube Weamer

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