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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1898
Page
3
A Christmas present that comes weekly, not annually, is offered by a Tus Worldly News subscription. For one dollar, it delivers a weekly wealth of good things, making it a valued gift to an out of town friend and a yearly cycle of Christmas cheer.
The Saturday News announces tomorrow's big Christmas issue featuring two illustrated Christmas stories, Hymn of the Nativity, short items, and the serial An American Aspirant in its twelfth chapter. Also notes local notables, church lessons, regular features, and home delivery for 2 cents a copy.
Thousands cheered as Rear-Admiral Schley received a $1,200 sword, scabbard, and belt from the people of Philadelphia and nearby states in Temple Baptist Church. Miss Rena McNeall presented the gift after speeches by Governor Hastings and Mayor Warwick.
Local retailer Dave Smith promotes a one day sale with low prices on gifts. The message emphasizes the store’s commitment to value and urges customers to act quickly to take advantage of the discounted goods.
Dr John S Fulton secretary of the State Board of Health reports nine tenths of physicians comply with the Vital Statistics law but notes legislative failure to enact a general burial permit. Outside Baltimore Cumberland Frostburg Lonaconing Frederick and Brunswick burial permits are rare. Maryland schools close for holidays Erie Schools Close The Maryland School for the Deaf ends today and public schools recess until January 3.
Miss Beulah Gilbert of Baltimore will give a reading in Buckeystown M P Church at seven o clock assisted by the Buckeystown Mandolin Glee Club Mrs Graff and Miss Strayer will sing solos The winter season of lectures and readings supports the public library initiative projects readable to the community
A local ad urges customers to save money by buying at cost during a sacrifice sale. The message invites shoppers to see Dave Smith and purchase goods while inventory lasts, indicating no carryover stock.
George Febrey Jr of Williamsport Williams county has sent specimens of the borns, the apple tree pest, to Prof W G Johnson state entomologist for study. The insect has caused substantial damage to local apple orchards. Water closure for canal work will end today or tomorrow ending the season’s sluice operations. Hood s Sarsaparilla is extolled as a blood purifier nerve tonic and stomach regulator with wide circulation.
An AVhorse attached to a dray frightened by an electric car ran through East Patrick Street to the Baltimore pike. Mr Strailman climbed into the dray and, after a long chase, regained control without harming the team. Electric Car No 21 struck a Dayton wagon in front of Schroeder’s store, dragging the wagon to Schroeder's bakery. a 16 year old boy driving across the tracks escaped unharmed. Storekeepers complain cars run too fast through the busy thoroughfare.
Last night at Frederick Male High School a well attended program featured the Frederick Select Orchestra and a sequence of recitations songs and dialogues. Notables included H Ordeman Thomas Eyler Ralph Finney and George Harrison with multiple performances in English French Chinese Dutch and Irish. A book sale by Dave Smith promotes reading as a gift while Mr Wesley Chatham of Wicomico County is recognized for sending four sons to service in the late war and another son plans to enlist.
The circuit court met at 9:30 am with Chief Judge McSherry and Judge Motter. State v Willian Truman resulted in a not guilty verdict for keeping a dis orderly house near Burkittsville. Earene M. Fout was committed to jail for 12 months. Edward Baver and S E Cornelius, charged with assault and battery, were released on parole for twelve months.
Auctioneer Walter Saunders sold at the Court House at 11 o'clock this morning a one story dwelling house No 21 West Third street for Moses Fisher at price 2160 dollars. The sale was for George Houck as assignee of the mortgage.
Mrs. Sarah Blickenstall near Middle Point owns an inch cactus about ten years old. It spans 18 inches in diameter and hosts 272 open towers. The plant faces many challenges from bads along the beaches.
A stray customer pitch highlights Dave Smith as a prompt, confident facilitator who will do his best to assist when presents are many and money is short. The message urges reliance on Smith for quick service.
Wheat prices in Frederick show 70 cents per bushel shelled grain at 5 cents per bushel and 1 75 dollars per barrel, reflecting market conditions at local outlets.
Crowds flow through the town as Christmas goods draw shoppers and mail flurries fill the post office. Postmaster DeGrange handles heavy mail before Christmas, with Santa Claus letters funneled to a special box and eventually sent to the dead letter office. Express agents report brisk deliveries in Frederick, while shops report strong sales across dry goods and holiday merchandise.
A jumble of shop ads and community notices fills the page. Oysters and fruits are advertised with low prices at McCardell and related stores. Jewelry dealers Landis and Hermanns showcase new stock and promotions while Simmons cuts prices on Christmas goods. A greased pig race at the Grand Hotel is announced for Monday at 10. Oysters, cakes, candies, and holly decor appear alongside repairs and flower orders.
An advertiser touts a large stock of fine French dolls with natural hair and kid bodies offered at very low prices. The seller promises further cuts to almost give them away and stresses the stock will not be carried over. Address: Sde Dave Smith.
The First Maryland led Christmas decoration efforts among regiments in the Georgia camp, ahead of others. Plans for Christmas amusements include a big football game next Monday between the Thirteenth Pennsylvania and the First Maryland. Local road improvements near O’Learys' zone and Water Street are noted. A total lunar eclipse on December 27 is anticipated with viewing details. District notices mention Eastern Star convention in Baltimore and Mizpah Chapter representation. Local ads promote Indian goods, Christmas decorations by Roger E Young and F W Staab, a monster hog exhibition by ex-deputy Jas Cram, and Hood's Sarsaparilla advertisements.
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