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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1889
Page
3
A fragmented classifieds item lists a public sale for The Model and references Nolin & Kemp. It also shows special notices seeking a laboring man and salesmen, plus an entry for Wanted.
An Oxford League meeting was held last evening at the M E church on Chore street with large attendance as the book of Jonah was studied. At Montgomery county agricultural society’s annual meeting in Rockville next Wednesday an effort will form a farmer's institute in the county with Major Alvord delivering the supporting address.
The Roznoke Virginia chamber of commerce formed a manufacturing and investment company with up to 100000 dollars capital to attract small manufacturers, donate building sites, and diversify the city’s industries. Leaders are described as experienced businessmen with ample resources.
A large barn owned by Simon D. Best of Germantown Montgomery county burned on Tuesday. Losses include four horses cattle 40 tons of hay 500 barrels of corn mill feed and farming implements valued at about 5000. Fire started from sparks from an engine used to call provender. A son of Mr Best risked his life entering the blaze to save the horses.
The Barlow Brothers minstrels arrive on the 22nd with fine voices and new material. The show features a humorous sketch of a colored panicked picnic scene with a razor and a lively crowd-pleasing finale. This troupe previously impressed the city about a year ago.
The Church Work and Aid Society of Ss Matthes's Reformed Church at Menor held a Sunday evening program February 10. The ensemble delivered Go ye into all the world with Mrs W O Glaze leading the solo and many readers and duets including Cora Thomas Elle Cockrell and the Thomas duo. Rev S L Whitmore gave an address and the group reported a prosperous membership of around one hundred.
Frederick County showcases its agricultural lead with 1879 wheat output of 1.5 million bushels and corn near 1.8 million, outpacing neighbors. It hosts vast improved lands, a large livestock base, and notable historic figures, while calling for renewed enterprise to transform Fredericktown into Maryland’s metropolis.
A clipped letter urges residents to invest in the town’s rise, urging bold action to boom the city. It proclaims pride in the town and calls for forward momentum to make it a great American estuary of progress.
A cryptic note alleges ongoing feud involving Fleery Berwager at a farm near Manchester Carroll County. The unsigned message claims threats and vandalism with corny fodder removed from a bed and traces of a bitter mixture. Berwager has been kept under close watch at night since the incident.
The article promotes Hood's Sareap Mila as a blood purifier claimed to health the body by cleansing the blood and aiding all organs. It asserts it purges impurities through urine, bowels, kidneys, and skin while supporting weak or debilitated persons. A trial is urged to prove its curative powers.
The article explains hat lifting as a military courteous custom with roots in helmets and trust. It notes a New York man who can lift six hats at once by slipping into halls during meals, illustrating the skill as a practiced pastime.
John Hipsley a carpenter living near Ellicott City was accosted at Petzard's saloon in Catonsville by six or seven men who claimed to be White Caps. They demanded he swear off drinking and provide for his family, threatened whipping, and forced him to wear an oath badge before being released. He did not know the men and resisted the coercion.
Peck and Foreman’s company presented Onshe Trah or Daniel Boone the Pioneer to a large crowd. The melodrama features authentic scenery, horses, a trick horse, Shawnee actors, and strong performances by John O'Brien, Charles Thorpe, Dave H Woods, James Griffin, William Wylie, Kate Sanford, Georgis Osborne, and Little Kittie. The production is described as a bright, non sensational portrayal with comical touches and solid acting.
Local items report a mask dance to be held by the Frederick Roflemen at their Armory on East Patrick Street March 13. Other notes mention club meetings, travel, visits, illnesses, a hotel fire with light damage, and advertisements for Hood's Sarsaparilla and Aver's Hair Vigor.
A marriage was performed by Rev. John J. Kantner at his residence on S Market Street. Jos Muton Catsail married Miss Alice Virginia Enode, both residents of the county, on the 14th inst.
Luther Bready auctioneer sold the fine farm of Heary and Smith near Adamstown at 2 o'clock today in the City Hotel. The 130 acre tract changed hands to Cayin Renn for 94.75 dollars per acre.
Rev. N H Saylea of Jefferson Reformed Church has accepted a second call to lead a mission in Jeannette Pennsylvania. His resignation from Jefferson will take effect around April 1.
Waynesboro will gain a new enterprise at the Waynesboro Tool Manufacturing Company to produce mechanics tools. Of a 25000 capital, 29000 has already been subscribed with 50 to 100 hands to be employed and a 12 12 factory in operation during the coming summer.
The Frederick Circuit Court convened at 9:30 with Judges Lynch and Vinson. The trial of Wm. Saxton vs Jesse Roser continued. Election cases disposed include Smothera added to Ward 8 register, Hollman Butler Brown petitions dismissed, Taylor care continued to Feb 30, Ebare restored to Ward 4, Brown placed on Ward 4 list.
Notices show Leavaall orders taming at Prof Geo Eid Smith e office on E Church Street Sanders gand Stayman. The user will be in the city on Monday February 18th.
We are indebted to Messrs Char Diffendal & Co for a demijohn of Yorous cider from their establishment. The cider was manufactured by Ed Nichols of Licksville and can be obtained from Diffendal & Co at East Patrick street.
Frederick Ritemen received an invitation from Reno Post G A R of Hagerstown to join the February 22 demonstration. The Riflemen declined due to travel to Washington for inaugural ceremonies. Hotel arrivals list include A G Shannon Pittsburg and George Chapman Philadelphia among others.
Invitations issued for a social gathering at the late Charles Simmons home near Backeystows on Friday evening February 24. The committee includes Edward Grove Kemp ouckep Henry Chiewell D B Muller Robert Moffett Bernard Grove Chas Worthington Jr matrona and Mrs Robert Moffett Mrs D B Miller Mrs Wm Chiswell and Mrs Kemp Buskey. Dancing begins at 8. Mamie Lisie hosted a birthday party on East Fourth Street for intimate associates. A large crowd attended Miss Keady Williams birthday event at Mr O W Quynner s home in Tamevisle with dancing and sumptuous refreshments.
The Maryland Bulletin notes several local updates. Mr North paid a short bill to friends in Baltimore last week. Gertrude Smith, confined at home since Christmas, arrived from Baltimore Friday evening. The Wells family from Baltimore visited the school to see Helen who has mumps. Emer Phillips, back from the county, helps on the farm and enjoys the work. Thomas, our supervisor, learned his father died February 13 at seventy four. The printing office boasts new gallers and ornamental type. printers do good work. Oilie, a former pupil, is ill with typhoid fever but hopes to recover. Miss Ca''hanne Sarges and her mother plan to return to Boonsboro this week. Me and Mrs Storm move to Boonsboro soon. LydiatA Easterday and daughter Eta from Barketiville visited Grow for several days. She returned home last week.
In Market and Patrick streets this evening an open-air naval meeting is planned. Barracka hosts a naval gathering at o'clock with regular services and meetings scheduled for tomorrow.
A new mining furnace and improvement company forms in Bocas Vista on the Shehandoah Valley Railroad with capital of $1,000,000.
The Young Men's Republican Club of Frederick held a meeting at Independent Hall last evening at 7 30 o clock. Important campaign business was transacted.
Advertising copy notes Safe from Skippers will be your hams shoulders and Peerless Papea Meat Sack manufactured only at Frederick Maryland. Merchants offer them to customers at 3 4 and 5 cents each by size.
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