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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1888
Page
3
Advertisements must reach the office by 9 o clock on Wednesday. Weekly notices publish the following week if received after Thursday nine. Local rates per line apply with advance payment required. Regular running accounts billed on the first of each month with monthly totals included.
Carriers will present their annual address on blotting paper printed with a poem and a one year calendar. They note subscribers’ promptness and vow renewed energy for the new year. Clerical notes include church calls for Rev Griggs and Rev Petterson. Scholastic notes announce school reopenings and gifts between teachers and pupils. Lectures feature A J Gleave on Was He Divine and Rev Dr Kilgore at Central Chapel.
The list shows arrivals at major hotels as of yesterday noon. City Hotel records B Iagle G H Williams A R L Do hone Balto F H Moelbert Pa T F McCordell Md B Hartesck Wash W A Corcon Mess county 8. Central Hotel notes T H Hoge A B Cline W S Littlefield W H Hanson Balto county seven. Carlin House lists ed Gordon Ma4J F Savage Va S S Johnson Balto county 18.
A fire damaged a roof at the dwelling of Mr. John Sneadner on 1 Liberty last week. Prompt citizen action saved the house before further harm. The blaze likely started from cracked fuel, and a stronger wind could have scorched the M P church and public school, endangering both structures.
A historical market recap notes the June lows and September highs in stocks, with foreign selling and price manipulation cited. Commodities peaked in March with a cautions outlook, and December saw continued declines in many sectors while equities held firm for holders. Trade activity improved, with strong exports, rail traffic at record levels, and overall business confidence for the coming year despite price declines.
The writer expresses thanks to Mesers E A Shriner and Son of the Ceresville Boiler Mill for a hardsoae Caiander for 1889.
The News urges readers to send subscriptions as a lasting gift to friends who have moved away across the country. A yearly cost of one dollar for 52 weeks is highlighted as the most economical and enduring present for New Year.
The funeral of Mrs G. Hult Bowera was held at Woodstoro yesterday at tee o'clock with interment in Woodsboro cemetery. Mrs Vinson, late Mrs John T. Vineer, was honored Saturday at Rockville residence with Rev. A S Johoes and Rev. R P Brown presiding. Interment followed at Oak Hall cemetery West Washington. Pallbearers included Spencer C Jones E B Prettyman Thomas Anderson W Viers Bonic Jr John J Higgins H W Talbott John W Warner and George Peter.
A Berkshire mathematician and organist Mr W J Hare well is said to have found a feasible scheme for a clocklike eight-figure cyclometer, presented to the French Academy of Science. The note compares such claims to perpetual motion pursuits and recalls Dr Gray's machine from Frederick County Maryland.
Misees Katie and Weslie Getzen danner host guests at the family home on W Patrick Street. Mises Nora Nelson of West Third Street will be at home from 6 to 9 tonight. The Independent Hose Company holds a dance at the Rick at 9. Merry land Tract young men plan a New Year’s hop at Mr Tulghmen Hilleary’s former residence. Jennie Smith of Bellevue will receive tonight. The Cooking Club is entertained at All Saints Rectory tomorrow evening.
Miss Flor ence Hughes of Baltimore visits Miss Nannie Getzen damer. Miss Birdie Dean of Harmony Grove visits in Baltimore. Bradley and Wm Hoke return from a trip to Pennsylvania. Mrs Nora Whitter visits Frederick area. Emma Worman visits Miss Boma Zimmennan on the Manor. Henry Fulton family moves to Walkersville with daughters. Mr and Mrs Whi Diehl return to Basas City Mo. Fannie Colisne of Mr Pleasant plans Smurthebure visit. Florence Colline returns home after year abroad. Hal Sone home from Western Maryland College. Lenora Stone reports friends visiting.
Charities board meets next Wednesday at Montevue Hospital. Several visitors return home after stays in Richmond. Market and tram counts noted. holiday tomorrow alters markets. Various residents and visitors in Chambersburg Mechanicstown Baltimore Charlottesville are listed. Health ads tout Ayer's Sarsaparilla and hair tonic. Independent Hose Company to address death of Jacob Delp tonight.
The regular meeting of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union is scheduled for Wednesday January 24 at 4 pm in the lecture room of the M Edhard. Attendance of members is specially desired.
City ministers held a routine meeting this morning in the study of Rev. Luther Kuhlman. No public business was transacted. The next gathering is set for the third Monday in January 1889 at 10 o clock 3 m at the United Brethren church.
A select crowd at Green Home hosted by Mrs. Alice Worthington featured Miss Lockwood’s chorus and Miss Beardsley’s original recitation from Waslington. A ballad performance by Mr. William Pitts of Baltimore delighted attendees, with Muse Chambers of Point of Rocks and Mr. Nicholas Worthington also noted. It was one of the season’s most enjoyable events.
Mr Marion Dyer starts an art class on Wednesday and invites all interested scholars to apply at once. Also note a bankrupted sale offering clothing near original cloth value. Read page 2 for details and more notices from the period. Captain J S B Hartcock of Washington D C visits with friends and looks well. Tor Naxi Literary Union members may save on yearly magazine subscriptions at Tax News office in Frederick Maryland.
Eddie B., owned by Mr. James M. Soith of Woodsboro, has been sold to Mr. Samuel Rice of Baltimore. The sale, for a consideration act, reflects on the trotter’s popularity and Mr. Rice’s gratification at securing the favorite horse.
Mr Jacob Schardt has secured the Jeanie Winston Operatic Company for Monday night January 7 with Fra Davalo leading the opera. Miss Windows stars as the leading gentleman in this unique production, the only woman to ever hold that role. The company’s aria chorus and arrival plans are announced with box sheet opening as arrangements finalize. New Year watch meetings are noted at several churches with prayers, praise, and services to ring out and in the year.
The Sunday school of the Presbyterian church hosts a Christmas entertainment Thursday evening. Rev Maurice Mehrling of Bunker Hall Va officiated at Trinity ME church yesterday. Mr Lloyd Coblents of Franklin and Material College Lancaster Pa preached at Reformed church yesterday morning. Children sang carols at night. The missionary society meets tomorrow at 7 p.m. An anniversary program is planned for next Sunday night. At All Saints P E church Edward T Helfenstein assisted in morning service. Evening prayer featured Christmas carols. Tomorrow Circumcision service at 11 a.m. Bishop Paret to visit for confirmation on Wednesday Jan 23. Rev Dr Diehl's illness leaves Court Street Lutheran pulpit supplied by Rev Dr Ecbach yesterday morning. Two Christmas decorations described as west and beautiful. St John’s yesterday celebrated feast of St John with High Mass at 10. Rev Fr Collins celebrant and Rev Fr Brand deacon. music praised. Tomorrow feast of Circumcision of Our Lord. Masses at 6, 7 and 9.
A warm New Year greeting reflects on 1888 with wishes for joy and renewal. Notes a holiday impact on services. banks, the telephone exchange, and post office hours are posted. The paper explains no papers will be issued tomorrow while offices remain open for general business amid social gatherings.
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