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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1889
Page
3
The Daily News urges advertisements intended for tomorrow and weekly to reach the office early for proper display and classification. Transient rates apply per line, with deadlines and billing schedules noted, including monthly and quarterly billing for running accounts.
February entries list sales by Chas B Fout and others including Jacob Moffert, Cornelius O Brashear, and Gideon Leve with livestock farming implements and household furniture. Auctions occur near Frederick, Waltersville, Browesville, and other locales, advertised in Daily News Weekly News and bills.
Local Democratic and Republican primaries produced alderman nominees across districts. Incumbent Dr. E.0. Mc Sherry led among Democrats district one, while district two saw Exsedbauer defeating Eenhauer. other districts nominated Yeakle, Hauser and Brookey respectively. Republicans selected delegates for a mayoralty convention with district by district nominations and central committee additions.
A temperance meeting was held at the M E church in Mt Pleasant closing the series led by Hon B Chase who spoke about Frederick county for three nights. The program included an anthem, prayer, another anthem and the doxology with F B Sappington presiding.
Senator Daniel of Virginia yesterday introduced an amendment to the civil appropriation bill to appropriate $20,000 to pay trustees of the Protestant Episcopal Theological Seminary and High School in Virginia for use and occupation of buildings by federal troops. The bill passed the House after a long debate and is pending in the Senate. The claim was previously favored by the Court of Claims.
The Lotus Glee Club of Boston appeared in the city Monday after a Boston concert. The Baltimore audience last night enjoyed a high order vocal performance with pure finish and constant encores, and the selections were excellent throughout.
A large audience enjoyed an alumnae produced program at the Seminary last night. A drawing room setting and floral decor framed a piano duo, a three act farce The Garrotters, and numerous tableaux and vocal items. Performances by Miss Bertha Trail and Miss Eva Vernon drew encores as the event was praised for its polished execution and delightful variety.
Martinsburg claims a burglary at Bakers Bros Lime Kilns where funds were taken from Mr Frack Thomas desk. No clues yet. Two burglars damaged several plate glass windows in local businesses on Wednesday night and caused minor losses from five to eight dollars. Notices served on several parties but no major trouble reported.
Hotel arrivals list multiple guests at GIy Hotel and Caelen House and Central Hotel. Names include Glerke Mobile Alabama Par sone Baltimore Eisenbrandt Baltimore Kramer New York Brace Washington Atter holt T H Lenigan Shaw Pitts burg Anderson Danville Va and others with counts by county and city.
The Baltimore American reports a generous donation from an unnamed graduate to build and equip a new gymnasium at Western Maryland College. Construction starts as spring opens and should be ready for the next school year with facilities including a basement baths and rockers and a tower over the entrance. Professor Newell praises the college for advancing both physical and esthetic education for all students.
An evening concert at Charlesville features the Ethiopian Tribe from Tar Heel River and a Bolivar Orchestra presenting music and dramatic entertainment tonight at Fink's Schoolhouse in Aiddle Town Valley.
Social events fill the evening with small gatherings at Hoontz Hall and homes. A Mesa HL. Smith led a committee for a dance with about two couples, refreshment at midnight, then dancing until 3. Mrs Marshall Miller hosts a Jackson event Wednesday for Miss Warfild of Baltimore. Beeton Wilcoxon and sister hold esciable with games and 11 o'clock refreshments. Miss Carrie Thomas hosts guests with May Winebrewer and Parkins present, tea tables run by Nannie Thomas and Noonan with helpers. The T. B. C. Association meets, enjoys games, dining, and souvenirs, and departs by 11:30 pm.
At City Hall the Lillian Kennedy Company presented another entertainment last night and tonight featured Black person's Cabin. Attendance was large both evenings. Miss Kennedy wins praise for ability and grace and a return engagement is hoped for. Valentine party ideas and a strange meteorological event near Della, Baltimore County are also noted along with Carroll County real estate sales.
Reported theft at Washington Monument site on South Mountain prompts police action. A farm dwelling burned, Believed caused by a faulty stove pipe, losing about $100 with family escaped. Five locals toured the monument, wandered into Myersville drawing stares as “whitecaps” rumors spread, then returned home amid crowd whispers.
An Oxford League gathering at the M E church on Church street drew a large audience. Mr A Fearhake and Rev Leech led a critical study of the ten Virgins from St Matthew with plans for Joah to be reviewed next meeting. Charles W Ross announced amicable settlement of the Cockerly Railroad suit, details unreleased.
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