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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1899
Page
5
A drafty society notes item lists visiting friends and relatives across several cities. Names include Alvert McCardell in York Pennsylvania and Miss Greer in Baltimore. SeveralFrederick residents host and return from visits with family in Baltimore and Washington.
Funeral notices list services and interments for Mrs Francis Blensing Miss Jennie Youron Charles A Doan Mina Matilda Albaugh and Mrs Adolalde Kosan Stook with details of churches, locations, pallbearers and undertakers. Services held at local churches and cemeteries including Mount Olivet and Doab's cemetery with dates stated or implied.
Mrs Mire Bowtis W Honkenterry and Mr Thomas D Drown of Martina bare West Virginia were married at the Methodist Episcopal Church in the city by Rev Ward Milborn. The ceremony occurred in the evening hours and witnesses included residents from Monro vis and Tamarillo communities.
The town churches announce Sunday services across Lutheran Evangelical Reformed and Episcopal parishes with morning and evening worships. Sunday schools, youth leagues, Christmas carols, and a Watch Night program are planned, with notable speakers Rev. Dr. Eschbach Rev. T. Freeman Dizon Rev. Stinespring and Fr. Walsh among others leading.
A regular Fredonia Union meeting at their hall on Market and Church streets elected officers for the evening and month. Councilor A D Ball, vice councilor A Greenwalt, recording secretary J Elward Jee, assistant recording secretary AWK Oldler, financial secretary George H Layman, treasurer John P Renner, inside protector Otis Anderson, outside protector Harry Haider, chaplain George T M Shofler, and state council alternate Henry E Cramer among others.
At a Wednesday afternoon meeting of Woodlnboro Savings Bank stockholders 61 votes supported buying the bank from Jacob M Newman of Frederick for 2400 and 3 shares. The parcel includes the bank building Powell Brothers' store and GF Welkort's shop. A new brick building with a vault, storeroom, and a large hall above is planned within a year.
A long reflective piece covers holiday greetings, church services, and community events. It notes Christmas observances, charity, school and church activities, social gatherings, and the region’s wartime mood, ending with New Year wishes and local road developments near Brananswick to Knoxville. It also lists a serious farm accident, local council officer elections, and community notices in Middletown area.
Mr McClintech Young of the city unveils a new mechanical corn husker and shucker that promises to replace twenty four workers. The machine husks, cleans, and prepares ears for cooking, with five prototypes tried before success. It can process corn at a rate of two hours per hour and would require only two boys to operate.
A Baltimore city delegation met at the Hotel Bennett and unanimously approved a resolution urging that the speaker of the House of Delegates come from Baltimore. They argued Baltimore’s population and tax base justify the claim and cited political support for Governor Cotou Smith. The article also describes the Great Falls Power Company project to transmit Potomac River electricity to Washington, with overhea d wires along Virginia shores and plans to supply Washington Traction lines via Rockville, Forest Glen, and Glen Echo.
Final court action confirms the jury award in the Kataw case as Frederick city officials, including mayor and aldermen, approve compensation linked to the Fishing Creek water supply project. The notice notes the city’s increased water provision and district involvement.
The Proctor State Guard was seized at Metate and two orators were treated and held. Dr A Thon Murray and others appeared in court amid a Baltimore city delegation push for Speaker of the House. A divorce suit against Henry W Archer was filed in Baltimore. The miners convened at Numbers Bend to push for a joint conference with operators by January 31 100 as talks continued.
Canal stock once held in Washington's name, presented by Virginia in gratitude for the canal project, vanished after the National University plan failed. Trustees report the $000 stock disappearance, with discovery at Galthernburg as Masons gather for Montgomery County ceremony and cornerstone laying. The missing gavel and three story brick pew ball noted.
Fragmentary 19th century notice mentions Frederick City Maryland events, travel discounts for Christmas and New Year, rail excursion rates between Baltimore and nearby cities, and a medical consultation at Saks Optical Company Washington. Details are incomplete but indicate holiday fare reductions, travel validity around December 24 to January 4, and a free examination.
A fragmentary ad notes Sappington selling decorative ware, lamps, and toiletries at about a cent off regular price. It highlights limited stock, urging customers to hurry for affordable items and brighter lighting options.
A fragmentary report notes an entertainment at the City Opera House lent by the Oxford Musical Club. Vocal and instrumental performances were presented, with Holy rendering noted among the offerings.
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A holiday note from L. Be Mullints extends season’s wishes to friends and patrons. It acknowledges the rush and confusion of Christmas shopping and suggests there is still time to make someone happy with a thoughtful gift.
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