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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1895
Page
4
Advertisements report a special meeting for Marys Chapter with local agents and notices about office, rental, and lost items among terse entries.JS
A historical column urges steady advertising for business success, warning against sporadic spending and noting long term payoffs. It discusses copy deadlines for The Westy News and lists hotel arrivals including Orr Horels Te Lowenstein and W. C. Simmes among others from Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York, and nearby counties.
Marriages are reported at Parkers Parenazeiber and near Jefferson with couples Charles Dizon and May Bauth, Chas Kee and Mrs Annis Kee, and Samuel McBride with Faunie Grove among those listed. A gas consumers meeting at the City Opera House aims to pressure faster rate relief. A sprained ankle incident involving Della Bleckston is noted alongside transient action notes and health ads.
A scanned newspaper fragment notes officers elected for six months at the Young Men's Catholic Union with Alonzo Ely as president and others in roles. It also lists directors elected for the Frederick Elevator Company for the year, naming Daniel Kefanver, Lawrence Cramer, and others, amid social gatherings and informal recounts of a bank event.
The Petit and Grand juries for the February term were drawn. Names include C. B. de Garmendis, John P. Groff, Frederick McLain, D. Thomaz, Carty, Hagan, Firestone, Potts, Grayaon, Biser, Kellholtz, Pittinger, Blair, Favorite, Hoover, Fmmmers, Hahn, Schaeffer, Whitmore, Carter, Riggs, Jon, Matthews, Cromwell, Hightman, Hillesry, Burkier, Gallagher, Wirtz, Flier, Roddy Jr, Poffinberger, Marker, Grabill, Furry, Suman, Sundergiland, Bhealy, Palmer, Thomas, Kebne.
A collection of quotes extols advertising as a remedy for business conditions from The Spokesman-Review and Benjamin Franklin. The Fredericx News proclaims itself the best paper in Fredericx for reaching readers. The obituary covers Ronard Zeigler’s death in Baltimore and C C Carty as financial director, plus a tramp victim burned near a kiln, dying days later.
The Rev Dr Irwin P McCurdy, formerly of Frederick, resigns as pastor of the Southwestern Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia after 11 years. The resignation takes effect next April. He plans to go abroad for the remainder of his life’s work in study and charity. Dr McCurdy inherited a fortune from Miss Sarah White of the city.
Frederick city marks its founding with a September celebration plan at the Seaton Street meeting hall. A local citizen has agreed to chair the event with short speeches by several area speakers. Philharmonic Orchestra will provide instrumental music and vocal selections by Miss Jota Young, Miss Fannie Murphy and Mr John T. Brosses. Doors open at five, public admission urged.
A Dublin social column recounts a twilight gathering with eight unmasked Walkersville guests and a later Pleasantly Entertained event by Miss Ballie Walker on West Patrick street. Also notes two small parties with dancing and supper, plus a summary of the Red Cross origins and Geneva treaties through 1880s, including U.S. and Japan roles.
Real estate transfer notices show multiple deeds: Mutual Life and Improvement Company of Baltimore to Curtis W. Woolford for tot or parcel of ground priced at 471. Upton Baer and Jacob M. Aolbruner to Chamel I. Bill for 60 square perches at 155 56. Henry H. Cram and Mary H. his wife to Laura A. Castle for 72 acres two roads and 72 perches at 7 500. Abraham W. Nurbaum and Hearletts his wife to Daniel Shoemaker for 53 acres at 11739. Mary A. L. Burgesa and George W. her husband to J. Frank Zimmerman for one parcel in New Market. Hiram Harbaugh and wife to Reuben for real estate in Frederick county. Reuben Shower and wife to Charles W. hea for real estate in Frederick county. Lewis Crawford and wife to Reuben for real estate in Frederick county. Catharine Strassed and John W. Stragberger to David Greif for a lot in Frederick.
The Totted Fire Company held its annual meeting on Booth Market Street. Officers for the coming year were elected and a constitution revision commission appointed. Four new members were admitted. Names include Dr Liosd T Mecgill Jr, F J Acton, H R Beck, Lewis Rice, and many foremen and engineers. The Junior Steam Fire Engine Company No 2 also met, electing Edward Koontz as President and reporting strong finances and several new members.
Maryland national bank examiner Lawrence B. Kemp has sent his resignation to Comptroller Eckels in Washington. The resignation takes effect today as he leaves to become cashier of the Commercial and Farmers National Bank, succeeding John D. Early. Kemp had followed Br. J. D. Ferguson after Ferguson became president of the Equitable National Bank. The examiner is paid by fees, reportedly about $3,000 annually.
Rev 8 M Hench will preach at Trica next Sunday the 13th at 10 in the morning and at Zion Church Charlesville at 2 p m. St Pauls Missionary Society of Pleasant Hill will hold its meeting and service in Pleasant Hill Chapel next Sunday evening the 13th at 7 o'clock.
The Key Monument Association will meet in the rooms of the F C B C A for an evening session to transact business related to the noble movement they support.
F.O.F. B.A Wao reports progress and bright prospects for the year. Delegates were appointed for the Cemberland cos vealiog at last night’s meeting and enthusiasm ran high as membership may grow. The source notes several committees meeting and upcoming events including initiation, education class, gym sessions, and a board of directors meeting.
News items from across Maryland include Shivery’s family farm near Elkton, a burned wedding, deeds of trust in Hagerstown and Annapolis, and early rail project activity in Queen Anne’s County. Reports cover court terms, arrests for jewelry store robbery, a resurvey of Greenbury Point, insurance salary cuts, and a mayoral race in Havre de Grace with ballot reform passing 817 to 35.
Asa Remsburg a well known farmer south of Middletown died Saturday night after paralysis struck Friday at his home. He was about 71 years old and leaves a widow and two married sons. Also notices from the Frederick Electric Light and Power Co announce special gas discounts if bills are paid by the 10th instant and offer meter based lighting for residences as capacity has been increased.
The Holmes and Ed Waard F. Co inlaid sterling spoons offered as souvenirs with purchase of flour from Shriners Milling. Limited run of 45 and 15 barrels at set price, collectors receive a calendar valued at 150 with a Zach spoon. Letters advertise mail order and grocery delivery options for a 2 barrel flour bundle.
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