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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1899
Page
3
The Weekly News declares a large size Thursday issue with many features and strong advertising reach in brick city and county. It notes the largest circulation and invites new ads and copy changes with deadlines this week.
A December health and mortality summary details 1893 figures for the city and county. It lists 43 city and county deaths, interments at Mt. Olivet and several local cemeteries, and notes mortality trends from August to March. The report cites Dr. Goodell as health officer and includes disease breakdowns and age ranges. Also mentions Mt Olivet superintendent report and instruments filed with the county clerk. A Laurel fire on Main Street and county commission business are noted.
Myersville Savings Bank opened its doors in Myersville at 10 o'clock yesterday. Edwin C. Markell opened the books and started the bank. George W. Bittle elected treasurer. Ezra Boutvaun as president and A. Young as secretary. A large board of directors, including John H. Maugans Tyson Dubel Upton Grossnickle T. F. Bittle Isaiah Routzahn Ezra Routzahn George W. Bittle George D. Toms John H. Toms BE A A Young George W. Wachtel and Reno S. Harp, initiated stock subscriptions with a $25 000 capitalization expected to be fully subscribed soon. The bank will operate 9 am to 4 pm daily and Saturdays. The Frederick Town Savings Institution is named as co respondent. Myersville gains a railroad and savings bank amid new nearby construction.
The Woman's Christian Temperance Union ends the year with soup donations and visits to Monteveaux two weeks ago. Members, aided by Mrs. Zacharias and Mr. Zimmerman, distributed cakes fruits and books, held a sewing school Christmas program, and received a framed Miss Frances Willard portrait. The group plans monthly visits to Montevae and invites donations at Miss Morse’s residence.
Numerous residents from Baltimore Frederic and surrounding towns visited family and friends during holidays. Names include Mere and Jane Kagan Mrs Firestone Caroline Hughir and many others visiting in Linwood York Pa Baltimore Frederick and Harmony Grove with travels to Philadelphia and Washington D C. Old acquaintances and return trips mark the season with multiple social calls and reunions.
Religious groups report a full week with many services across churches. Ministers from German Baptist, United Brethren, Presbyterian, Lutheran, M E, Grace Reformed and Evangelical Reformed churches lead sermons, Sunday schools, and missionary meetings.
Aspiring officials Chas Moser and George W Bittle are profiled as Myersville post office contenders. Moser, son of Lawson Moser, a nine year confectionary businessman and band member, is described as a physician and cornet player in the Myersville Band. Bittle, son of merchant T F Bittle, succeeds his brother as general merchant and was postmaster at Myersville in 1591. He is a young, energetic church and Jr O U A member.
Miss Jennie Green and Miss Mamie Geaser of Lewistown return from Baltimore while Naomi Gilbert of Westminster and the Misses Bowman of Lancaster resume studies at the Woman's College. Several residents travel and visit, with a new superintendent for the Frederick division of the Pennsylvania Railroad announced as Mr Wireman, based in York, Pa.
Wheat prices listed for Frederick with 41 cents and 5 cents appears for bushels and a barrel price. An advertisement promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla claiming to ease dyspepsia by toning digestive organs and curing the condition.
Sunday services by Rev. Luther Kuhlman and Rev. Osborne Ingle are noted, with elections for elders and deacons to serve two years. Holy communion at St. Saints’ Church, Epiphany and Feast of the Epiphany observances listed, plus a January schedule and orphanage board meeting report. The Evangelical Lutheran Sunday School marked its seventy ninth anniversary, with attendance figures and staff listed.
A Doylestown PA item reports the Junior Steam Wire Buying Company No 2 and the United Hire Company electing officers for the coming year with large attendance and detailed officer lists. It also notes Uncle Tom's Cabin Company at Lenape Hall starring Geo E May with strong cast and holiday performance plans for January 5 with reserved seats at Yeakle's.
Neidig Miller announces a store opening featuring a large line of wool dress goods and silks at low prices. The advertisement promises modern styles from the newest weaves in fashionable colors, with no old stock, and urges customers to visit to see the savings.
Linton B. Main, graduate pharmacist, operates at 5 North Market Street. Telephone 67. Main advertises physician prescriptions carefully compounded at 28 N Market and Main offices.
Notice of a special meeting of St Johns Beneficial Association at St Johns Hall this evening at 8. George I Wilson is secretary. Regular monthly meeting of the Key Monument Association tonight at 8 in Prof Shepherds school room City Hall. King David Lodge 60 I.O.O.F. announces a reg meeting Tuesday Jan 3 at 7 30 pm for installation of officers. Dr William C Boteler offers ear nose throat care at 25 North Market Street with free spectacles adjustments and job ads. Advertising from Taz News. fifteen cents buys fifteen words. Offer: spend 5 and receive 1 back in goods equal to 20 percent of cash purchase.
The funeral of Plummer Maussetter was held at Migs Mole Tams in Trumaville with Rev. David May officiating. Interment at Mt Olivet Cemetery. pallbearers listed. Frank F. McDonald died recently. services by Rev Dr E R Eschbach. interment at Mt Olivet Cemetery. pallbearers named. undertaker Carty. Ad for Hoods Sarsaparilla follows.
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