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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1895
Page
4
Frederick Town Ravings Inst Bough AR reports advertisers detail their wares. Notes mention For Rent Ice Hones For Rent Wah and subscriptions.
A pamphlet advises cautious advertising noting that little ads build familiarity, not trust, and that readers judge advertisers by their messages. It argues that initial ads prepare the public, then reputation grows, with ads acting as representatives of their authors. Submissions for The Wasety News are due by Thursday 5 pm.
A Friday evening dance at Major Hall in Frederick drew a crowd of notable attendees led by Dr. and Mrs. Edward Nelson. The guest list includes Mr. and Mrs. Edward Eichelberger, Mrs. Laura Chapline, Mrs. Dr. Lloyd T., Misses Tyson George Deaver Shriner etc. The event featured a large mix of local and visiting individuals from Baltimore, Washington, and beyond, with many names and affiliations noted. Later, Mr. Wm. H. Rameborg hosted a small gathering for clerks and friends at his West Fourth street home, serving a seasonally composed repast with cake, wine, and lemonade.
December 31 reports the death of F T Barpre Dee of consumption in Parsons Kansas and notes he was brother to Em ery Basper who lived here years ago with his uncle Jozeph Shawen. Jacob Hartman died at his Lime Kiln residence at 7 56 yesterday morning of dropsy aged about 50. Funeral at M E Church Lime Kiln tomorrow at nine with interment at Point of Rocks. Mrs Clarence Schroeder and daughter visiting Mr Schroeder in Wilmington Delaware.
On New Year’s Day Frederick residents enjoyed quiet observances and numerous receptions. The Ladies Auxiliary of the Frederick City Young Males Carlistfna Association hosted a public and private reception with music by Prof. Geo Ed Brith and refreshments, while Dr Charles W Hoffman opened his Court Street home to friends. Mary Logie hosted guests at Old Street with warm hospitality and other local hosts offered chocolate and treats. The Independent Hose Company held a well attended New Year’s Ball on East Patrick Street with a grand march led by Capt. Walter Saunders and Misa Derr and dancing into the early hours.
A Monday night gathering at the Methodist church drew a large, attentive audience. The Epworth League opened with a 30 minute program featuring readings, singing, and a solo by Mrs Zimmerman, wife of the pastor, whose voice was praised. the pastor led closing prayers marking the one year war period.
Multiple late 19th century style wedding notices from Maryland, detailing weddings in Freedom district near Day Poattise Carroll County and in Bethesda Browningsville and Frederick area. Notables include George W Mullinix’s daughter Bessie S Mullinix marrying John T Sante of Watergville, with bridal attire described. Additional ceremonies include James Start Day and Laura Belen Davis at Bethesda, Royal Browningville band involvement, and Ivy Irene Wiles to Sterling A Stall at Frederick, with receptions, bridal party details, and post ceremony plans.
The Evangelical Lutheran Sunday School marked its seventy fifth anniversary with yesterday's main program following Sunday services. Readings and addresses were given by the pastor and others. officers for the next year were elected including Superintendent W. Irring Parsons and secretary J. Hetaley Belier. Funeral notices follow with details of the Miller and Lizhet families. Hood's Sarsaparilla is praised for health benefits.
The Schley family of Frederick County, prominent since the 18th century, traces roots to Palatinate emigrants 1735–1740. John Thomas Schley built a house at the Patapsco Street and S Cin’s alley junction, with a stone well and eastward statue. Members held public roles, including a Governor, a Georgia Supreme Bench member, and a U.S. Congressman. William Echley, son of John Thomas, became a Maryland senator and lawyer, later involved in a famous 1838 Senate nomination contest and a noted duel with William Cost Johnson. The article chronicles lineage to Winfield Scott Schley and naval exploits from the Civil War era.
Patrons buying one barrel of Ceresville flour this week or next receive a souvenir spoon made by Holmes and Ward Co. Send 10 empty barrels plus address to obtain a spoon and a calendar worth at least 150. Limited supply. Our new harvest hominy also promoted.
Eberland Islands secret mission rescues six shipwrecked crew at Tristan d Acunks. In 1883 Commander Sealey sailed Cape pell Land and later became chief of duress of equipment and recruit ing at the navy department. He received promotion to captain and commanded the Hiltimore with duties including the transfer of remains of Ericesco to Sedeo.
A scattered state summary reports a fatality in Crinteld of Joatab Sterting aged eighty two, a funeral in Cambridge for Mrs Sarah E H Grevens, and river skating across the state. Ice four to six inches thick is being diverted to Cecil. A deed was voided in a Crisp equity case and county treasurer changes occur in Ceckl. Authorities hold two colored men for terrorizing Baltimore and Ohio Railroad passengers in Billcott City.
A large Buckeystown crowd attended the Lime Kiln M. P. Church Christmas program on December 27. The program featured a U.S. Marine Band piece, phono graph selections, recitations, duets, solos, and carols, with Santa Claus telegraphs and candy for all. Superintendent W. E. Indley welcomed attendees, and Rev. W. An Strayer thanked him, presenting Webster's Unabridged Dictionary to the superintendent. Santa arrived, distributed candles and candy, and the school was praised for its efforts.
Charles Price a well known farmer and berry grower in the county has suffered two weeks with blood poisoning. Dr Boward Hopkins Sr treated him and performed a surgical operation on his arm. The illness is linked to an injury from picking widts believed to be a small welt on his head. Price is recovering and missed socially and religiously.
Superintendent Michael reports 15 interments at Mt Olivet for December thirty. Of these 7 came from the county 5 from the city and 8 from Baltimore. For the year 1804 there were 162 interments at Mt Olivet.
Mr. James Gittinger, president of the Frederick County National Bank, slipped on icy pavement in front of Derr's meat store near the Square Corner yesterday around 1 p.m. He landed on his side but escaped serious harm, suffering only a slight bruise. Also mentions an ad claim about NoTo Bac tobacco habit cure with anecdotes of a St Louis architect cured after twenty years of smoking and chewing. It asserts the product is sold by A Williamson and Sterling Kennedy Co.
To our many patrons and friends who have generously given us patronage and kind words in our behalf during the past year we extend grateful thanks. We wish you all a Happy New Year and ask a continued patronage.
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