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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1894
Page
3
The News announces the serial publication of Gertrude Atherton's Tan Doomswoman starting Saturday January 20 in The News and January 25 in The Weekly News. The tale will unfold in installments across issues, with handsome illustrations and a dramatic, vivid plot featuring romance and adventure.
Tae News announces its 1894 calendar will be delivered to Damy News patrons on Saturday and to WrEsty News patrons on Thursday next week. It includes a yearly calendar, a centennial calendar, a new method for predicting future dates, and on the back a novel weather signals code.
Bernard Basferd of Urbana district is jailed pending the grand jury at the February court term. He is charged with selling liquor on Sunday and operating without a license. Basferd, about forty, remains despondent yet defiant, crying during confinement as fellow inmate Leonard, a condemned murderer, remarks on Basferd's resignation to imprisonment. Meanwhile jail keepers report raids on rats, capturing about 15, and Turnkey John Groff leads efforts to purge the jail of vermin. Jerome Zellers, a popular jail figure, draws frequent attention from visiting acquaintances who often bring edible treats.
George Albert Virts and Let sie E Gibson, both of Brunswick area, joined in marriage at a Christian Endeavor Society social in Lovettsville recently. Hood's Sarsaparilla is praised as a complete cure in an advertisement within the clipping.
The Maryland Legislature reconvened last evening with leaders naming standing committees in both chambers. Senators introduced reassessment and execution by electricity bills while House members debated a law record measure and oyster tariffs. Debates include county term limits and public school law amendments.
The News announces daily coupons for the World's Fair Art Portfolios with 10 cents or stamps required per three coupons to obtain a part. Parts delivered Saturdays, orders due by Wednesday. extra two cent stamp for mail. A bound volume option costs $6.50 for book and The News for one year, or $4.50 price with book and weekly News. Sample copies available at The News office.
List of hotel guests from multiple cities including Philadelphia Boston New York and San Antonio. Notables include Orry Hore James Whitehill Harry Turner Gen Lorey H. Browning and John Pittinger among 20 from the county.
Thieves entered the mest and grocery shop of Stephen M. Lyddane in Rockville by cutting a shutter slab and raising a back window. A large quantity of goods was stolen while only about $2 in change was recovered. the money taken earlier that day had been deposited in the bank.
Real estate transfers list Jesse W. Gaugh and wife transferring 103 acres, with i red and ii perches, for 25192 dollars to George W. Gardner. William J. Beak and Malinds A E transfer property in Cresgerstown for 600 dollars to Grove A. Shryock. Mas J W Long and wife convey 583 square feet to St Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Church Walkersville for 2 dollars and covenants.
Edger L Annan and Miss Psaline Afc Nair, both of Emmitsburg, obtained a marriage license as announced in local records. The couple plans to wed after completing standard ceremonies and legal prerequisites.
Mr W A Turner of the Amarillo roller mills issues a handsome calendar for 1804. The lithograph shows Circumstantial Evidence with a young girl at a baker shop door and a sly kiss implied by flour on her cheek and a baker’s arm imprint. The calendar, titled Favorite Brands, includes a Victor brand flour bag and is produced for practical use by Great Southern Printing and Manufacturing Company.
Passersby along the pulp mill road near Harper's Ferry and Island Park found a lifeless man in the mill race. No identifying effects were found. The deceased, likely a tramp, may have been knocked from a bridge. A Baltimore Morning Herald dated October 25 was found in his pocket. He was buried by local authorities.
Funeral services were held yesterday for Stephen A. Thomas at 11 from the family home on West Third Street with Rev. Luther Buhlman officiating. Interment followed at Art Olivet cemetery. CG Carty served as director along with pallbearers Major Brown and others. Other funerals included Mrs. Mary A. Roelkey and John Hii of Philadelphia with services at local churches and Mt. Olivet and Catholic graveyard. A later report notes Gen. John B. Gordon spoke at the City Opera House on “The Last Days of the Confederacy,” drawing about 200 attendees and positive reactions.
In society circles the season dictates dress across winter and summer. The piece surveys flowers in fashion, rose symbolism, and the rise of velvet hats, bows, ostrich feathers, and toughed veiling. It notes the Napoleon hat profile, trims, and the popular toque with velvet and aigrettes. The NIT XL CO A.M.C.A. reports a Kemp Hall meeting with officers elected for the new year.
Frederick fire company No. 2 directors met at Sheppard’s cafe and elected a standing committee Ed Koontz William P. Rice John Eisenhauer Joshua J. Dil Daniel E. Brenner with Francis T. Rhodes as hall and engine keeper. An unrelated ad proclaims Syrup of S. cures habitual constipation permanently, urging readers to avoid temporary laxatives.
The Clerk's Office reports road supervisors and deputy sheriff qualifications for Frederick County. District 4 Upton Geisbert. 8 Charles W Kregel Edward Noonan Daniel H Buckey. 1 Joan W Knonif. 13 Charles Edward Crum. 7 Nathan England. 15 William Flohr George Brasius Martin. 12 Allen R McGsha Tilghman Hillary. 5 Augustus Wagner John Pedsteard William H Ashbaugh. district 3 county constable George Getzbaugh. 10 Arthur P Brown. 16 Claytor J Horize. 17 Ed Bohn. Also District 1 Horsee H Suifth. 14 Joshua Dancer Joab M Absit. 10 William F Birely Carlton Harbaugh Upton B Brown Samuel West.
XEWS OF THE STATE reports Belair may install a fire alarm system while St Johns College upper classmen end hazing. Elkton and Southern Hallroad to be incorporated. An iron pot with piecing and a watch unearthed at Worter. Captain Robert Goldsborough dies at Centreville aged about sixty five. John Afellizer, baker, dies at Easton aged thirty eight. Mudd and Cox registration cases from Charles county reach Court of Appeals, which dedicates much time to them. Capt J L Clark arrested by ruse for illegal dredging of Blackiston island. John O Hanley nominated for postmaster of Lonacounty. J Faust & Sons shoecallers oppose piecework and proposed schedule. The third anniversary of Kent County YWCA is celebrated in Chestertown. A. J. Willson sues First National Bank of Frostburg over charged negotiable paper. Peninsula Horticultural Society address in Dover notes peach industry threats.
A playful weather bulletin announces a Tuesday evening cyclone near the Opera House in Frederick. It promises a humorous, uplifting effect and urges ticket sales for seats at 7:30 to 10 PM. Tickets listed as 76 cents for reserved, 50 cents gallery.
The Frederick County National Bank directors organized yesterday and elected old officers. First National Bank directors chose Thomson Gorsuch as president, G J Doll as vice president, Tra Tyler cashier, J Vernon Silance teller, George T Baumgartner book keeper, and Leslie Cramer discount clerk. Central National Bank directors named Chas W Rosa president, Henry Williams cashier, Wm H Miller assistant cashier, Wim H Storm teller, and A Gregg Miller discount clerk. Farmers and Mechanics Bank to hold election Tuesday and Citizens Bank to organize this afternoon.
The box factory destroyed by fire will be rebuilt within a day or two in a larger building. Frederick Fence Co will operate the new plant while Relsterntown parties enter the canning business. Debris cleared, foundation started. J B Bolt holds the erection contract. completion expected in three weeks. Reisterstown parties delay work until April 1.
Miss Bessie Bercher, a Female High School student, was knocked down by an elder girl and sustained a severe cut about the mouth.
George Getzbaugh was appointed constable of district No 2 Wm F Birely constable of district No 10 and Wile Topper for District No 15 by the county commissioners.
Dr J R J Hardesty a noted ear and throat specialist will be at City Hotel Thursday the 11th at 10 a m and will remain through Friday the 12th Attending patients during this two day event prior to our annual sale carpet departments announces special February 1 prices under market value We will be glad to see you
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