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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1893
Page
3
Requests all buyers to submit orders and coupons for Parts 5 and 6 tonight to ensure Saturday delivery. Back parts are now available, and late starters are urged to obtain this valuable souvenir.
A newsman found prisoners in a cheerful mood at the jail on Christmas Day. John Groff began an annual visitor log while Leonard the murderer, born in England around 1844, discussed his case and British counsel. Davy Houck remains jailed, exhibiting spells of derangement. Montevue hospital to be considered.
Reports from Albertoz Howard county describe church and Sunday school celebrations with carols and duets by Misses Hattie Bailey and Mattie Walker. Gifts to scholars and prizes to teachers highlight a festive Christmas program, with donations to Acmes Home for the Aged and others.
The Baltimore McDonogh Glee Club gave a well received Opera House concert last night despite a poor turnout. The program included choruses such as Simple Simon and Courtship, recitations by Sewell S Watts, violin solos by Lindley M Huggins, and piano pieces by Barry P Hopkins. Numerous encores highlighted the audience’s appreciation as the club earned praise and hopes for larger future audiences.
Church activity spreads through New Market with three weeks of revival led by Rev. George R. Lanner. Mrs. Hattie Simpson funds new incandescent lamps and praise for Hon. M. P. Wood. Liberty Circuit’s pastor receives many gifts and a large missionary offering. parsonage stocked with garden, dairy, meat, poultry, dry goods, and books. Services announced by St James Lutheran and Hasskarl at Braddock and Pleasant Hill chapels with specific January 7 1894 timing.
Mr and Mrs William Best hosted a delightful country residence gathering last night in honor of their daughters Luin and Memie. The house gleamed with lights and decorations as guests enjoyed games singing and social talk under a mistletoe arch and later refreshments in the dining room. Many attendees traveled from the city for the occasion.
A screech owl was struck by a freight train near Sykesville Station on Monday night. It was captured from the baggage car and brought to Gamien Station, presented to Station Master James McGee, believed to have attempted to cross the track and was caught by the wheel. Directors elected for the Lovettsville and Berlin Bridge Company include Ics Baker, Geo W Smith, D. Ble of A. Lyech, Jno C Morter, Jno L Jordan, D B Keefeaver. A Chile Enjoys The pleasant silver, gentle action and soothing effects of Syrup of Figs, recommended as a restorative for constipated or bilious children. a family remedy.
Frederick hosts a farewell tour of General Tom Thumb and the Liliputians with Mi. Tom Thumb and Mrs. Tom Thumb in "The Rivals" and Gulliver among the Liliputians. Performances Thursday and Friday December 28 and 29 at 8 p m and a Friday 2 30 p m matinee. Seats on sale with price ranges.
Obituaries report James Kain dies in Frostburg and Mrs Robert M Todd dies in New York. Montgomery and Carroll counties note several deaths, including John Whiteside at 94 in Brookville. A fire damages Joseph Tracey store in Lineboro, partly insured. Authorities seek suspects in Cumberland region murder. Woman's College hosts a December series on The Women of the Bible with local clergy talks and reflections.
Kolb found George Hoffman’s son with a severe knife wound in the neck along a lane near Bartensville on Saturday. The injured youth was treated at Ray's blacksmith shop and later in Frederick by Dr. Wootton. Wright, a local youth from Rich's Mills, is jailed in $50 bond for the grand jury after a fight.
Christmas visitors include Hamilton and Harry Showman of Baltimore Gen Edward Shriver of Baltimore Bir Mebrie Whaley of Lancaster PA Lewis Noonan studying in Georgetown Ches E Bailey of Alberton Howard county William Michael of Washington AK William Neidhart of Baltimore. The Human Volcano in Trouble at a South Market street show burned his face blowing alcohol from his mouth. A fight between whites and blacks at the brewery area. police cleared several after a drunken brawl. False report of burglars at Mr Hery Heller residence on East Patrick street prompted search. Real estate transfers: William Nuez and Briget to Abdsolom Merryman six acres and 17 perches for 200 dollars. James W White to Theodore Eyre land in Frederick county for 1 dollar. Uncle Adam Robinson celebrated his golden wedding on East Fifth street.
A long list of residents and visitors share holiday time across Frederick and surrounding areas. John MecDeritt and family visit Charlesville. Carrie Bennett and Mobile Bennett stay in Washington. Alvy C Hoke visits brother Geo B Hoke in Cereavile. Brandenberg and Shriner families travel between Ceresville and nearby counties. many others, including Fahrney, Stover Quynn, Merriwether, Ramsburg, Scholl, Boblitz, Lampe, Lampe, Norris, and Albaugh, are noted visiting relatives or spending holidays in Frederick, Baltimore, Washington, or Huntington.
The Carroll News correspondent reports a pig on Worthington's farm near Garmisonie in Baltimore county found under a tree limb around late October. The animal had its rib cut and eaten roots, drank milk, then ate dry leaves. Mr Parsley cared for the pig, and it began to walk and is improving, vouched for by several locals.
The Mesers Lane Brothers contractors for the new reservoir have been notified of a leak, expected to arrive soon to repair a mortar defect. Under superintendent Chss Titlow progress is steady with water released, about 20 workers grading the exterior, and digging by plow to avoid rock. The goal is to source water from Spout Spring for both reservoirs, using Fishing Creek when needed, with completion in about two months depending on weather.
The News announces daily World’s Fair coupons worth three tokens plus 10 cents or 1- and 2-cent stamps to obtain parts of a grand portfolio. Deliveries occur Saturdays, with orders due by Wednesday. two-cent stamps apply for mailed parts. A bound volume option costs 6.50 for a year, or 450 for the regular price with a free year of The Daily News. Also lists marriage licenses and local notices.
Dr J R L Hardesty will be at City Hotel Thursday next 28h at 3 o clock and stay all day Friday 0th Dressed Turkeys Ducks Geese and Chickens available filling orders before Prida evening Dec 22 C Ruland 173 W Patrick St Frederick New Year calling cards on display at our office Also Baltimore and Ohio Railroad offers reduced holiday excursion tickets between all stations east of the Ohio River valid Dec 22 23 24 25 26 30 31 and Jan 1 return until Jan 3
Western Maryland Railroad announces Christmas and New Year excursion tickets across its main line and branches on December 22 24 25 30 and January 1 1894 at 2 cents per mile. Tickets valid on regular trains and returnable until January 2 1894 with a minimum charge of 16 cents.
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