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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1889
Page
3
A period advertisement policy outlines display and classification rates. Public notices warn that ads placed by deadlines may miss publication unless paid and processed by office staff. Bills render monthly with running ads charged on March 15 June 15 September 15 and December 15.
Special notices announce a public sale on The Reason Way and road matters. Rest and rent notices are included along with an organ for sale. Items concern Mallinax and Kemp properties with sale actions and related deadlines or conditions.
City notices report a joint consistory meeting of the Reformed church at Jefferson for tomorrow at 2 pm and a fourth quarterly conference of M P church at Sam's Creek and Union Bridge at the same time. A private sale sold the late Jacob Steiner's home farm of 46 acres west of the city for 1500 dollars per acre, purchased by Steiner sisters. The William Munser barn burned near German town, Montgomery Co, likely incendiary, with a loss around 3000 dollars partly insured. An advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as an imperative spring remedy for purified blood and renewed health.
Arrivals listed for CITY HOTEL and COUNTY and CENTRAL HOTELS include S E McGracken Wash W Quigley Ohio JM Caeletti G Z Saunders J Williams G E Salizen Pa FE Morrill New York county G Cablin House W 8 Harrion Balto G W Wrers New York G0 Garver J W Ah BF Hockman O O Young Pa JS Wardrigat Md county 8 CENTRAL HOTEL T HE Bogg Bilts C H Water G Muapelmar G A Oradorf Pa S L Wrigz Md county 5.
Pittsburg Post report notes Barlow Brothers minstrels attracted large audiences to Harris Theater yesterday. The program opened with two-minute minstrel acts and songs, followed by specialty acts including Adrian the juggler, Conway and McLeod, Eugene Mack, and Master Edward Percy. The show closed with Bill Barlow's farce Business Difficulties.
The centenary and fifteenth anniversary of George Washington are celebrated with reverence. Local interest recalls Washington’s 1755 aide service, Braddock expedition, and a visit noted at Kimball’s hotel. The piece mentions a eulogy by Thomas Johnson and a birthplace in the town, calling the valley the garden spot of Maryland. Also noted are hair remedy ads, Maryland postmaster appointments, and a private sale of a house and lot at North Market Street for 2,500 dollars.
Among the death claims just paid by the Munal Life Insurance Company of New York, local agent Jd. Wo. Brrely, was the claim of the late Wm. Wash. Heirs received $2,663.30. The premiums on which amounted to $1,415.18, levying a profit over costs of insurance of $1,247.87.
A well known city society event at Koontz Hall last evening drew a large attendance for the first of two planned dances. The German was introduced after two short dances and continued into the early morning hours with music by the F. G. 5 orchestra providing the score.
A horse driven by John T Beatshoped broke a shaft yesterday at Court and Second streets causing minor damage. Roy McCardell tried to mount an old family horse, slipped, and became entangled in the harness. he was freed unharmed but the vehicle suffered slight damage from the frightened horse.
The goose-bone forecast for February proved accurate with two stows and five rainy days. Winter lingers on mountains with ice and snow but spring should arrive unusually early. Oats will be sown and potatoes planted by mid March.
A varied page blends a poetic reverie on spring with sharp local notices. It includes brief tragedy at Romney, a train accident in Williamsport, a bold arrest tale of Harry Nipple, and scattered items on missing comfort and crime, all reflecting a small-town newspaper voice.
Col L Victor Baughman attended Baltimore dinner. Col J C O Donnell attends George Town College centennial. Hood's Sarsaparilla ad urges now is the time. Island charity supper grossed 1490 dollars in New Market. Miss Fannie Miller visiting brother in Haverstown. Mr G A Allen of Lynchburg visiting. Mr A B Keib received 400 tons ice from Wrightsville. Alarm attempt on Market near Second failed. Miss Cora Shaw visiting Miss Lena Whalen. Vernon Derr visiting Lewistown. Yeacbkers meeting at Walkersville. Routezahn and others left for Springfield and Dayton. Four young ladies took the white veil at Mt St Agnes. Mr Washington noted. Cadets Ball at Md Agricultural College. B V Backey and O C Warehime to attend poultry meeting in Hagerstown Frederick Carlisle. Golambas Mark of Baltimore visiting. Carrie Kefauver visiting Harmony Grove. Pastime Club meeting at Geo Houck. Philomatheans meet at Red Men's Hall. Fire engines tested. Night watchman L Gittinger convalescent. Miss Robbie Werasing returned home. Miss Bertie Dean on vacation at Harmony Grove. Oxford League meeting at M E church discussing Ten Commandments. Congressman Breckenridge to lecture next Tuesday. Republican City Executive Committee meets at Brown & McKinney. Greeks vs Romans football game at St John’s. Jubilees minstrel show at Brookhill praised. Skipper eggs and Peerless Paper Meat Sacks ad notes.
A hoiness meeting will be conducted at the Barracks this evening by Captain Colling and Lieutenant Stanley, the new officers of the city corps.
The annual exhibition of Frederick Hege will take place this evening at S o'clock p.m. The patrons and friends of the school are invited to be present without further invitations. J. R. Leslie principal. O.K. as Usual. Special Internal Revenue Agent King was in this city yesterday and examined collector B. J. Krise's accounts and counted his stamps, and found everything satisfactory with no mistakes detected.
A community Tea at the Martha Washington Tea event held at the FC YMA house drew a large, receptive audience with antique attire, a modest admission fee, light lunch, and music and recitations. Frank Leslie’s Popular Monthly for March 1589 preview highlights President-elect Harrison and Lord Randolph Churchill profiles, poems, fiction, and art. A New Windsor party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Buckey honored Miss Florence Englar with games, oysters, and a supper, followed by a cider toast and social merriment among many local attendees.
The notice alleges a dubious product named Boyish Blood Elixir drew blood pri sons and claims purifiers fail. It announces a store sale on four or five days with a vague guarantee. Rumors point to William Brown and others as organizers.
Late arrivals in our Carpet department include lace curtains and curtain piles well below regular prices along with Transparent Dada Shades. Our DRY GOODS SPECIAL urges buyers to compare muslins and the latest "tamble" brands. we guarantee them as cheap or cheaper than any competition and invite a look.
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