Monday Holiday Will Cancel Paper Issuance
Notich notes that Monday will be observed as a general holiday and no issue will be produced that day. The News will be issued on Tuesday as usual, continuing the normal schedule.
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1898
Page
5
Notich notes that Monday will be observed as a general holiday and no issue will be produced that day. The News will be issued on Tuesday as usual, continuing the normal schedule.
Purely personal notes list numerous residents and visitors in Frederick and nearby towns. Individuals and families from Hanover, Woodsboro, Chambersburg, Washington, Baltimore, Taneytown, Littlestown, Wyoming, Gettysburg, Berlin, Carlisle, Reading, Hagerstown, Waynesboro, and other locales are reported as spending time, visiting relatives, or returning home, with occasional mentions of church and college affiliations and social ties.
Frank Powell McDonald born in Lexington Virginia and long resident of Frederick died at his East Patrick Street home after nearly four weeks of illness from paralysis. He was a practical watchmaker by trade and a devoted family man, respected in the community for his upright character. He endured his decline with quiet acceptance and a gentle demeanor.
The article describes New Year observances across lands with a focus on Jesuit practice. It details the Gesu in Rome and the Pope’s yearly attendance with the Miserere Te Deum sermon and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament, highlighting penitence and welcome for the new year.
The obituary notes Frank Ho Powell McDonald born August 8 1861 in Leighton Virginia later living in Shepherdstown and Frederick where he worked as a watchmaker with Fox Paris Corey and later with Morrs. He died February 18 and leaves a widow daughter two sisters Mary Hicks and Julia LeDane. The service will be held Monday at 2 PM from the family residence with interment at Gate of Heaven Cemetery and a St John’s ceremony planned with Rev Coleman and Rev O Rourke officiating.
Hobson's Co presented Uncle Tom's Cabin to a packed audience at the Opera House with thunderous applause. George E May as Uncle Tom and May La Porte in Topsy drew crowd reaction, while Baby Aka as Eva and Charlie Brickwood as Marks sparked laughs and tears. The noon parade featuring bloodhounds ponies and decorated cars drew praise, and the company touted as the season's best. They return for a January 5 at Havoc with tickets at Yeakle's.
Wheat quoted at 73.15 cents per bushel in Frederick with shelled corn at 5 cents per bushel and 1.75 dollars per barrel. Also notes Victor Infants Relief as an aid for colic, teething and cholera infantum.
Social world reports last night at Misa Alice Crum residence with music games and refreshments. Attendees include Mrs Ann Yousou Miss Grace Shipley Miss Kate Lambet and Mr Guy Albaugh of Waynesboro. Also Dinner parties celebrate anniversaries and weddings with local residents hosting stag dinners and whist club events.
Tomorrow several churches issue their sermon times and Sunday school hours. Rev McLean of Craco Reformed preaches at 6 15 am and 7 00 pm. German Baptist services at 10 80 am and 7 50 pm. Rev L F M Myers at 10 30 am and 7 20 pm. All Saints Episcopal conducts 10 90 am service with 2 30 pm Sunday school. OU B Church at 1 00 pm and 7 30 pm. Trinity M E holds 10 30 am and 7 30 pm with 1 00 pm Sunday school. Presbyterian 10 30 am and 7 00 pm. Sunday School Christmas services on Monday at 7 30 pm. Evangelical Lutheran Rev Luther Kuhlman preaches 1 15 am and 7 30 pm with 1 45 pm Sunday school. Seventy-ninth anniversary Sunday school Monday 7 00 pm. union meeting at Evangelical Reformed Church 3 30 pm addressed by Rev J B Davidson. M E B Church Lords Supper at 10 15 pm. Epworth League 6 30 pm. Frenching 7 30 pm. watch night service canceled due to cold. regular services remain Sabbath.
A collection of rapid-fire items noting 6573 new books with 2677 novels, average clothing weight, scalp hair density, a Waukesha home for sarekeepers, and a mercury temperature shock note. Also tobacco acreage and Canterbury's 477 initiation, plus a California left handed club. Local sick list includes Miss Blea V taun, Isa Claude McCleary, Dir John E. Price’s children, and several residents with grip or rheumatism.
The marriage of William Clutz and Daisy Warner occurred at a home near Emmitsburg on Thursday. Rev. W. C. B. Shulenberger and Rev. F. A. Garland conducted the ceremony with Eva Shulenberger leading a wedding march. The bride wore light gray with velvet trim. The couple left for a short trip to Baltimore and Washington. TRACT-RICHARDS. John Tracy wed Katie Richards at the bride’s East South Street home, the ceremony led by Rev. L. F. MM. Myers.
In a year end column the writer reflects on 1898 events, the Key Monument, electric road, a library, and the Bentztown Bard leaving for the countryside. It recalls Christmas joy, weddings, funerals, and community scenes, and greets the coming year with well wishes from Jane to readers.
At a regular meeting of Fredonia Council No 46, Order United American Mechanics, last night officers were elected for the ensuing term. C Harvey Wiles was named V C, G H Willard R S, J Edward Rice A R, and Lavi Moberly F S. Other officers include G H Layman T, John P Renner T C, F Kiniz E W H Knock J P, A Greenwalt P, John Oland Trustee, E M Eager chaplain, G T Shoffler organist, C LT Kline janitor, John S Quinn R, A Landis alternate, George H Layman Jr E C, Henry E Cramer Sr B E, G J Engle.
A faded classified ad promotes capes of cloth, plush, and fur at cut prices with plain and trimmed styles. It lists various jacket ages and promises sale at greatly reduced costs, bunched with other items and described as a confidential haul from a Hall purchase.
John Thoeranwxson Neidig Miller offer wool dress goods and silks at bargain prices. They promise the best goods, new weaves, fashionable colors, and quality that speaks for itself. They urge customers to visit and save, with no leftovers carried over.
Nzwie Muzxr and King David Lodge members announce a regu lar meeting January 3 at 7 30 p.m with installation of officers R A Rager N G and Geo H Railing Secretary. Shooting match of live pigeons prizes turkeys meet Groff Hotel January 2 1899 at 10 a.m. Daisy photographs offered at Kreh s Art Studio and Studio Little Daisy 25 to 29 cents per dozen. Dr William C Boteler eye ear nose throat practice permanently located at 28 N Market St City Hotel. Spectacles adjusted and eye care provided with free examinations.
January carpet sale at Rodage and Co big store offers carpets of every kind at special low prices. Readable stock details promise clear quality carpets with strong in-store advantage in Frederick. Seasonal greeting included.
Private Walter Richards of Company I First West Virginia U S W and his brothers William and Edward Richards of Brunswick spent Tuesday in Brunswick after three months furlough. He received an honorable discharge from the service in Washington on Wednesday last while at camp in Columbias Georgia.
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