Features of Tomorrow's Big Saturday Paper
The Saturday News previews tomorrow's eight page issue the last of 1898 with a 1899 calendar weather bulletin feature American Aspirant story Williard Frederick County hero Sunday School lesson face to face at last battle account Santiago 1898 livestock farm and dairy notes goat milk industry Mary Jane Market Scribe Trade Review church and news all for 2 cents delivered or mailed.
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Tar News
Weather Bulletin
Frederick County
Frederick Countious
Ensign Williard
Kilmer
Santiago
Mary Jane
Work of Death and Local Obituaries for Bittle and Summers
Dr John Henry Bittle 67 died Christmas day at his Ellerton home leaving wife Miss Grossnickie and children William C and Florence. Funeral 10am Wednesday at Grossnickle German Baptist meeting house with Rev W L Remsburg officiating. pallbearers Daniel Baker Samuel Harshman John M Waldeck Peter Harshman John W Clark. John J Summers Beaver Creek resident aged about 38 died Monday after a long illness. Survived by wife three sons two daughters two mothers five sisters Adam of Church Hill Daniel in the West Mrs Susan Bowers Mrs Catharine Pranner Pleasant Walk Mrs Amanda Derr Ohio Mrs Polly Slifer Minois Mrs J J Beachley Boonsboro. Funeral held Evonsboro Thursday afternoon.
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MR. Bittle
John Henry Bittle
Ellerton
Jonathan
Elizabeth Bittle
David F. Bittle
Roanoke College
Jobs J. Summers
John J. Summers
Beaver Creek
This County
Adam
Church Hill
Daniel
Susan Bowers
Catharine Pranner
Pleasant Walk
Amanda Derr
Ohio
Polly Slifer
Minois
J. J. Beachley
Boonsboro
Evonsboro
Dangerous Play Near Freight Cars At Frederick Factory
Six to eight boys aged ten to fifteen were seen playing on moving freight cars near the Frederick canning factory. As trains operated, three youths walked atop a car while several others ran along, clinging to the rear car, alarming passersby at the scene.
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Frederick Canning
New Public Library Opening Delights Frederick Visitors
The first Frederick public library opened with a grand reception at St John’s Literary Institute. Elegant rooms lit by electric lights and lush plants created a fairy scene as delegates, citizens, and guests praised the venture. Mrs. Carroll Mercer led a warm welcome as Frederick’s intellect and public spirit celebrated a promising cultural link to the wider world.
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St John's Literary Institute
Frederick
America
Carroll Mercer
Navy honors and medals in a cautious nation
The piece notes government reluctance to award distinctions with the Victoria Cross figures listed for various campaigns. it cites Army Register totals, medals, and swords of honor given by admirers. Admiral Schley leads in swords received, while Admiral Sampson has few honors.
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Crimea
Afghanistan
New Zealand
Admiral Schley
Sampson
Not a Success at City Opera House Projectoscope
The projectoscope entertainment last night at the City Opera House failed to impress. Technical issues caused by the lack of direct current left the instrument underpowered, despite the efforts of an expert Baltimore electrician, and both managers and spectators left disappointed.
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City Opera House
T. A. Rhodes
Baltimore
G A M Officers Elected as Frederick Council 118
Frederick Council No 118 Junior O U A M elected officers for the coming year at a regular meeting. Names include V Albauzh V B R A Bennett J Hagan and others. Visitors listed: Munshower Favorite Senft Gaver. Schools to reopen county and city sessions next Tuesday January 3. Prof Sheppard to reopen at City Hall next Tuesday.
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Frederick
W. James
J. A. Bing
K. P.S
RS. Bare
J. D. Hagan
R. S. Bare
Mantz
B. J. Bader
H. C. Smith
H. B. Witter
S.C
Thos
Hlien
W. O. Munshower
Libertstown
Favorite
Thurmont
John Senft
Pleasant Valley
HK. L. Gaver
Utica Mills
Sheppard
The Model Mother Endorses Syrup of Figs for Children
The Model Mother finds her children improve more with the pleasant Syrup of Figs when a gentle laxative is needed than with other remedies. Children enjoy it and benefit from its use. Syrup of Figs is manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Company.
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California Fig Syrup Company
Purely Personal Notes From Frederick Society
Purely personal notices list residents and visitors in Frederick and nearby areas. Names include A F Welsh Thuover Pa, Seth Burgess Carlin House, Gortia Smith East Bourth, Stella Cook Fountain Mills, Blanche Lampe Lovettsville, Katie Burke Frederick, Gerthie Duke Frederick, Jennie Green Lewistown, Pearl Gousey Lewistown, Levy Charlotte Dall School, Alice T Anderson Washington, Blanche Gambrill, Francis Markell Charleston, R M H Stouck York, E Sedley Cassin Washington, R H Alvey Hagerstown, Esther P Lowe Brooklyn ex Governor, Haller family Washington, Grossnickle near Myersville, Elizabeth Butler Washington, Sidney S Sappington Liberty town, Richard Sneadner Braddock, Captain Thos H Cavenaugh Athens Ga, Misa Dyer Mercer, Ola Young Baltimore, and others visiting relatives and friends in Frederick and environs.
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A. 4. Welsh
Thuover
Seth Burgess
Carlin House
Baltimore
Gortia Smith
East Bourth Street
Stella Cook
Fountain Mills
New Market
Blanche Lampe
Lewis Lampe
Lovettsville
Katie Burke
Gerthie Duke
Frederick
Jennie Green
Pearl Gousey
Lewistown
Roger §. Levy
Charlotte Dall School
Alice T. Anderson
Washington
V. Baughman
Poplar Terrace
Blanche Gambrill
Jno. WU. Markell
West Patrick Street
Francis Markell
R. H. Alvey
Hagerstown
Glenn H. Worthington
West Third Street
William Murphy
South Dakota
Dennis Murphy
Esther P. Lowe
Euoch Louis Lowe
Brooklyn
Maryland
Joseph Haller
Nellie
Haller
South Market Street
T. ¥. Grossnickle
Myersville
Thomas Kline
Elizabeth Butler
Butler
Washington, D.C
Edward 8. Hichelberger
West Church Street
Sidney S. Sappington
Libertytown
Jackson
Bernard M. Wagner
Florida
Richard Sneadner
Braddock
John Sneadner
Liberty
Thos. H. Cavenaugh
Beautiful Christmas Tree Delights Young Janie Rhodes
Little Miss Janie Rhodes receives a grand trimmed Christmas tree from Santa Claus. The scene includes a snowy landscape with a pond, two snow slides, three play houses, a farm setup with a house barn windmill chickens and pigs, telegraph wires and children at play. The tree features colored trinkets and presents, appealing to both children and adults.
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Janie Rhodes
Mantz Rhodes
East South Street
Santa Claus
HYMENEAL AND WEDDINGS OF LOCAL FAMILIES
A series of marriage notices from Rocky Ridge Union Bridge and nearby towns announces Bliss Grace Keilholtz to Harvey B. Ozle on January 3 with a reception January 5 in Rocky Ridge. Another ceremony unites Bessie Luffington and Mr. Garver at the bride’s home on January 3. Adam Abrecht and Edith Entler wed at the bride’s home, then return to stay on Beniz Street. Catharine Alexander and Daniel Kline marry in Middletown with plans to reside in Washington. John Tracy and Katie Richards marry at the bride’s East South Street home last night.
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Tobn D. Keilholtz
Rocky Ridge
Bliss Grace
Harvey B. Ozle
Bessie L
Enoch Baffington
Union Bridge
Wm. A. Garver
Linganore
Abrecht—Entler
Adam Abrecht
Wiles Abrecht
Edith Entler
Shepherdstown
Beniz Street
Alixe
Alexander
Ness Catharine A. Alexander
Middletown
Franklin E. Alexander
Bolivar
Daniel L. Kline
Isaiah Hkinne
Hoonsboro
Bhiscus
Kechbach
Washington
Tracy—Richards
John Tracy
Katie Richards
East South Street
Christmas entertainments at local churches this week
News of the churches reports Christmas events: Lutheran Sunday School Patersville hosts a Christmas entertainment Sunday at 7. German Baptist Sunday School holds its program tomorrow afternoon. St John’s Catholic Sunday School plans festivities tonight at the City Opera House. Johnsville M E Sunday School hosts a New Year’s entertainment on January 2 at seven. Hood’s Sarsaparilla praised for its medical merit.
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Lutheran Sunday School
Patersville
German Baptist
St. John’s Catholic Sunday School
City Opera House
Johnsville
M. E
Fox chase at Smiths Hotel in Woodsboro ends with hunt and prizes
Col Star Smith hosts a lively fox hunt at Woodsboro's Smiths Hotel drawing hundreds. The chase begins at dawn with dogs, riders, and footmen, ending five miles out in a wheat field where Reynard is killed. Charles Eyler wins the brush, with Dr W C Boteler close second and Hammond Gross and Rusell Long third. Three riders are injured but recover. Dr Boteler vows an annual chase. Also elected officers for the Young Men's Catholic Union.
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Junior M. Staith
Woodsboro
Col. Smith
Maryland
Smith's Hotel
Colonel Smith
Reynard
Boteler
Dr. McCurdy
Bernard
Josiah Crawford
Charles Eyler
Liverty
W. C. Boteler
Hammond Gross
Russell Long
Jefferson
Mr. Gross
Mr. Long
Mr. Dell
Gul. Smith
Dell
Liberty
Chisc
Frederick
Ira McCardy
Wmn. C. Boteler
Geo. McC. Boteler
Messrs
Elmer Waltman
D. Dell
Thomas Echstein
William Ramsburg
Philip Lambrighi
David Wills
Dr. Boteler
Anti Dreyfus group pledges to oppose Dreyfus return
Fragmented report notes an anti Dreyfus organization passing resolutions vowing to prevent a Dreyfus proposed action in France. It references Ambassador Romero, long resident diplomat, and mentions various local residents with illnesses and misfortunes including Mrs Kohlenberg, Mr Dell, Mr Barel, Postmaster Garretteee, Mrs Douglas, Mr Kline, Mr McDonald, and Miss Chapman.
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Pitis
Langue of
Pasota
Dreyfus
France
Social World Reception At Mrs Eichelberger’s Home
Mrs Edward Eichelberger hosted a social at her West Church street residence from four to six yesterday afternoon. Attendees included Mrs Eichelberger, Miss Elia Eichelberger, Mass Margaret McPherson, Katie Eschbach, Elizabeth Butler of Washington, Julia Williamson, and Elizabeth U Dennis. coffee, salad, and ices were served as the parlor and dining room were decorated with mistletoe, holly and crow's foot. Mrs Cyrus Fout of near Tremorick entertained a few friends Tuesday in a delightful gathering.
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Edward
Eichelberger
West Church Street
Elia Eichelberger
Margaret McPherson
Katie Eschbach
Elizabeth Butler
Washington
Julia Williamson
Elizabeth U Dennis
Cyrus Fout
Near Trroderick
Christmas Eve in Frederick Ancient Ride and Ferry Times
Seventy five years ago Otho T. Cook of Frederick visited the city on Christmas Eve as revelers rode along the road and a fractious colt stirred. With no Monocacy bridge then, a high stream required ferry boats pulled by horses. Cook later settled near Fountain Mills with his son George and is noted as the neighborhood’s oldest resident.
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Otho T. Cook
Frederick City
Fountain Mills
George
Funeral of Bertia Moffitt Held at Grandfather's Home
The funeral service for Bertia Moffitt occurred yesterday evening at 8 from Randolph Horner’s residence 177 West Fifth Street with Rev. E. R. Eschbach officiating and burial at Reformed graveyard. Pallbearers named William Shipley Baylor Christ Charles Koontz Richard Mc Henry Harry Schmidt Edward Young. Schroder Funeral Director. Visited Montevue Hospital. Anne Arundel County Commissioners noted careful care for indigent patients and praised Superintendent Rico at dinner. Chippewa Tribe No 19 elected officers for the term. Sachem FE Fleming Sr Sagimore Thos S Lipps Jr Sagamore O F Young Prophet W J H Mehrling Chief Records John H Bennett Keeper of Wampum John Hardt Representative Great Council E A Giltinger Keeper of Wigwam Thomas Cronse. M S Gramaine of the Y Restaurant sent in oysters on the shell of fine flavor. Calendars for 1890 advertised. News offers calendars for 1889 and quotes prices.
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Bertia Moffitt
Randolph Horner
West Fifth Street
E. R. Eschbach
D. D
William Shipley
Baylor Christ
Charles Koontz
Richard McHenry
Harry Schmidt
Edward Young
Schroder
Sachem
FE. Fleming
Sr. Sagimore
Thos. S. Lipps
Jr. Sagamore
O. F. Young
W. J H. Mehrling
John H. Bennett
John Hardt
Great Council
E. A. Giltinger
Thomas Cronse
Local Wheat and Corn Quotes in Frederick Market
Wheat was quoted in Frederick today at 72 and a half cents per bushel. Corn shelled brings 35 cents per bushel and $1.75 per barrel.
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Frederick
Branch store opened by Keefer Borgeo at Iamsville
Local brief notes announce Keefer Borgeo opening a branch store in the Iamsville space within A.K. Williams building. The item highlights a new business location and provides a snapshot of community commerce activity.
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Keefer Borgeo
Iamsville
A.K
Bargains on Plush Goods and Toys at Cost
Local notice from Brish Bros promotes remaining stock of plush goods and toys at cost. The message encourages use of Taz News want ads to secure publicity and reach Frederick readers, noting generous 15 cent rates for 15 words and inviting readers to place short want ads for quick notices.
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Brish Bros
John Hendrickson St Johns Christmas Entertainment Tonight
John Hendrickson promotes St Johns Christmas entertainment at City Opera House tonight at 7 p m Admission 10 and 14 cents. A pigeons shooting match offers turkeys as prizes. A meeting at Groff Hotel Monday January 2 1899 at 10 o clock. Saturday portraits for school children at Krehs Art Studio 25 cents a dozen. Holiday wines offered at 60 cents per gallon. Simmons Jeweler offers reduced Christmas goods. Little Daisy photographs 25 cents a dozen at Krells Studio South Market Street.
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St. John's
City Opera House
Groff Hotel
Little Daisy
Kreh
South Market Street
Axi
Simmons
Krell
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W. N. Moore
Weather Bureau
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John T. Best
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Adamstown
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Montgomery County
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Baltimore, Md
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