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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1889
Page
3
Announcements advise timely ad submissions for proper display and pricing. Rates are listed. weekly ads must reach the office by Wednesday night for Thursday publication. running accounts and monthly billing terms are outlined with quarterly dates.
A jumble of farm sale advertisements lists livestock farming implements real estate and household items with dates in February and March. Numerous names chase buyers and publication notices appear in Daily News Weekly News and other papers across communities.
Colgate & Co. promotes Sachet Powders including Cashmere Bouquet Caprice Helios West End and Violet as festive fragrance options for holiday gifting aimed at household use.
Peck & Fursman present Chas Gaylor's play On that Trail or Daniel Boone the Pioneer at City Hall Friday evening. The piece blends comedy song and dance while aiming for refined audiences and avoiding sensationalism.
Readable but ragged plea urging advertisers to submit copy for space in The Weekly News. The piece emphasizes wide regional reach across farmers mechanics tradespeople and wealthier households in a casual promotional tone.
In a 1856 legislative case, Cecil County clerks faced disputes over marriage license fees. The Maryland Court of Appeals upheld that Chapter 497, enacted after Chapter 261, assigned additional duties to clerks and increased their fees. The ruling implies the state may recover between ten and fifteen thousand dollars from clerks who paid the tax to the treasury, affecting clerks statewide.
Unusually warm winter aids construction of the Catholic University near Brookland. Exterior walls up, roofed except central section. Interior walls receive hollow terra cotta slabs for warmth. Dedication planned for next November. Eckington electric railway to Fourth street, with B and O R to build a depot on grounds. Building frontages total 266 feet. seven buildings planned around a central park, with possible professor residences. site overlooks Soldiers' Home grounds and Brookland, with trains visible from the hill.
At a directors meeting of the Baltimore Grain and Flour Exchange yesterday, Elward Roelbey formerly of Frederick was reappointed chief inspector. O J Geumsine and Sam D Tamis were elected as directors. The meeting also discussed service arrangements and notable personnel changes in the organization.
J fuachev of Centreville Ain wad has recently taken editorial charge of the Carrolltonian published in Westminster. He succeeds Dr Henry O Nelon who retires due to ill health.
A historic recipe describes melting tar and rosin with sawdust and charcoal to create fire kindling. The mixture is spread on a board and broken into lamp-sized pieces, claimed to burn with a strong blaze and supply household kindling for a year at little cost.
A burglar shot while trying to break into Dr Feltwell near Sharon Hill Pennsylvania has been identified as Charles Green. E B Burrows confirms clothing and jewelry match items from his Frederick Maryland area home burglary on February 4. Green is recovering with injuries and is likely to lose sight in his left eye.
A quirky note on wedding lore and a serious coal prospect near Mechanicstone. Reported activity near four miles west of town on Samce]l Lewis farm involves a creek known as Hurting Creek and a plan to sink a shaft about 150 feet to locate a coal vein.
Weather across the country keeps hens laying, causing a flood of eggs. January receipts reach about 170000 dozen daily with fresh eggs selling around 31 to 34 cents per dozen and limed eggs fetching about 10 to 13 cents as merchants scramble to move the surplus.
Anapy February notes farmers gathering ice two to three inches thick. Abram Mukeseli returns from Mechancestown. Frank Waltz’s dog run over while hauling wood. Emma Humin visits Mechancstown. Mollie Mikesell visits Airy. ET Taylor from Lewistown visits sister. Lewis Rinehart and wife visit J Zomm. Emma Nuillis ill but hopes for recovery. A party at Jas Kenna’s residence on Friday night February ith replaces details with young folks planning a jolly time.
The town hears updates on meetings at the Chatac qua Circle and Evan Lutheran church. Mrs Markey hosts a 7 30 pm gathering with full attendance requested, while Rev Geo W Leech delivers the Maryland State Board of Dental examiners annual address in Walkerville.
Local politicos report rapid polling as both parties nominate candidates. Democratic mayoral contenders include Aaron Bartgis and three others with the winner to receive the party nomination. Republican plans call for a February 14 mayoral convention and district nominations, including Nicholas H. Fleming for Alderman in the 5th district, with C W Cashour appointed to fill a vacancy in the mayoralty delegation.
California Excursionz and excursions to Colorado and Pacific Coast Pointe are scheduled for January 15 and 20 and February 12 and 26 via BL and O BR. Second class tickets include free accommodations in a Meclin Ing Chair Sleeping Car to Kansas City and onward. Interested travelers should contact BL and QO agents in Baltimore Wilmington Philadelphia and Washington for limited passenger availability.
Mrs. Maria Daphorne died at home after an illness described as preuments. Her funeral was held Friday at 2 p.m. at the Evas Lutheran church with Rev Prof Cornelius I Keedy officiating. The Maryland Reformed church investigated moral conduct of Rev J W Meyers, suspended him, with Meyers appealing to the Synod. Masses of Massesto Tribe No 41 report few deaths in 21 years of operation. A grand hop will be held at Mt St Mary’s ball to benefit St Mary’s Benevolent Society. Biographical sketch of Winfield G. Horner notes his roles in Emmitsburg commerce, post office, mail contracts, insurance, banking, and Liberty Flooring Mills.
Agricultural Society Notes report Afr D C Willebrenter leaving for Lancaster Pa for the Fair convention tomorrow. Messrs Cremer and Clingan depart for same purpose. Premium list revision work to begin soon by Moeers Maller Cramer Gambrill Hood Winebrewer and Kemp.
The reception committee plans a meeting tomorrow Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at the Stone Tavern led by Mr G W Evang. The Ladies Auxiliary met yesterday at 3 p.m. to perfect arrangements for a Martha Washington Tea on the evenings of the Zier and 2244 inst.
The Carroll District Missionary Society including Baltimore Carroll and Frederick counties will hold a general convention at Trinity Reformed Church Mechanicatown tomorrow at 2 pm. During sessions Rev George A Whitmore will be installed as pastor by committee Rev Suilmas Emmitsburg HM Hench Walkersville and SL Whitmore Adamstown.
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