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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1893
Page
3
Special Dispatch from Washington reports a 24 hour forecast for Tuesday showing clearing skies and a cold wave. Weather Bureau Chief MLW. Hamemetos signs the bulletin. The page includes help wanted and rental notices as boilerplate local items.
Advertisers are urged to place new ads in The Weekly News by 5 p m tomorrow to appear in this week’s issue. Copy for changes must be submitted by noon Wednesday.
The Valley Savings Bank of Middletown declares a three percent dividend for the six months ended December 31 1892. Other items note road supervisors appointed in Woodville No 18, a fall injuring the wife of ex county commissioner Remsburg, Lent begins February 15, and two solar eclipses this year. January shows five moon phases. J Roger McSherry named vice president and Br F W Staub steward of St Johns Beneficent Association. Blizzard hit Frederick at 2 30 this morning. Dennis Ramsburg age 73 celebrated his birthday. Catholic Beneficent Legion met to transact routine business. Boblitz completed one tour of public school inspections.
Mr. George M. Gittinger leaves for Martinsburg West Virginia. Mr. Charles W. Birely of Yale College returns to his studies after holidays in the city. Miss Fannie E. Shipley visits friends in Washington Philadelphia and Baltimore. Miss Emma C. Seeger visits home after three years in the West visiting Indians Illinois Ohio Kansas and Colorado where her brother lives.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company announces a special trip to San Francisco and Pacific Coast points via St. Louis on February 14. The trip aims to accommodate those seeking western settlement and offers transcontinental comforts. For rates and train times contact B F Bond or Daniel Bride at the B&O Central Building, Baltimore.
Mr Harry Anders of Tat News staff is suffering with diabetes at his home on West South street seeking rest and care.
Rev Hasskarl outlines the biblical account of Adam and the origin of humanity. He contrasts Genesis with contemporary geology, citing physiological observations and ancient civilizations to argue for a biblical chronology of about six thousand years and unity of mankind in Adam.
Died in Annapolis Mr John W Brady. Westernport held an election for town officers. Court of Appeals opens January term. Dr Norman B Scott of Hagerstown paralyzed. Secretary LeCompte recovers to resume duties. Cardinal Gibbons preached at Father Giffins funeral in Howard county. Funeral held for David D Bonsack at Meadow Branch Church Carroll County. Oldest Maryland postmaster Joseph Chaney of Bristol Anne Arundel. Franchise granted for Cumberland Westernport electric road Allegany. Governor Thomas steamer sent to reef of Anns and Smith Chestermyer. Washington county school board seeks funds from county commissioners. Governor Brown presented gold watch to Commender Leary US for Samos gallantry. Adjutant General Douglas notes War Dept order for Lieut George B Davis 23rd Infantry for militia duty. Hill murderers await execution. Sheriff mobilizes posse for jail protection. citizens reluctant to serve. Execution scheduled after noon Friday.
The pay train of the Frederick Division P B R will arrive tomorrow with the new superintendent Arthur W Moss aboard. He will be the guest of the City Hotel during his visit.
The article touts Syrup of Figs as a gentle effective laxative to prevent ailments like gappers, colds, head colds, and fevers. It emphasizes buying the true California Fig Syrup Company product sold by all druggists in 50 cent and 1 dollar bottles.
A Frederick meeting of church leaders and citizens organized to urge Congress to keep the World’s Columbian Exposition closed on Sundays. Four district committees will solicit names for a petition to Representative McKalg, with further meetings planned to review progress.
The marriage of Miss Rhuanna Staley Gambrill and John Mathias Roberts took place at Edgewood in Frederick with Rev Fr Coleman officiating. Attendants included Blanche Gambrill May Roberts Theresa Kunkel and Hamilton Dugan as best man. Guests from Frederick Baltimore Washington Westminster attended.
Dry goods merchant Robert H Campbell of Court and Patrice streets today sold his entire stock to H Bernheim of Washington. The goods will be shipped to Washington. Campbell will move to Baltimore February 1 to take a position with O il and Co, a leading dry goods house.
Cate EARLY announces limited ladies and children's coats possibly in next weeks sale. Headquar ters for blankets and comforts offer big bargains. Limited Japanese matting remnants from 5 to 25 yards, good quality. Closeout to make room for new spring arrival.
Six days of price slashing on fine wool dress robes and suits. Aiming to clear remnants of wool and cotton dress materials at deep discounts with bold reductions. Desirable raw silk garments offered at 75 cents each, with values much higher.
The article lists directors and judges of election for multiple Frederick banks including Frederick County National Bank Farmers and Mechanics National Bank Citizens National Bank Central National Bank and First National Bank. It notes the boards met for organization and set meeting times, with various named individuals as directors and judges of election. Hotel arrivals are also briefly mentioned.
Notice to Quit advising landlords to issue annual notices to tenants. Mentions specially prepared blank form sold at the news office. Price 10 cents per dozen. Call and see them.
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