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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1899
Page
3
The article urges farmers to advertise sales widely to attract attendees and obtain good prices. It promotes newspaper ads, gate bills, and attractive printing, touting Tur Daily and WEEKLY News as the best local medium with broad circulation among prominent farmers in Frederick county.
The Weekly News will be a twelve page issue ready Thursday it offers large circulation in Frederick city and county as an advertising medium. Ads for The Weekly News are due by 5 PM Wednesday and copy or changes by 12 PM that day.
The item highlights diverse facts from around the world including animal strength comparisons, exotic plant variations, and old coinage. It notes a Maine iceberg name, chrysanthemums in Japan, and dusting methods in European galleries. It reports a Chinese musical notation origin claim and a 240 B.C. coinage fact.
Maryland Democratic Association members gathered at Carrollton Hotel Baltimore for Jackson Day with William Jennings Bryan’s letter read. Senator Tilman and other guests spoke as Judge Nelson and Mr. Weeks addressed party unity under the Chicago platform. Field outlined aims to rally Democrats for Bryan and the Chicago platform in Maryland elections.
News notes St Mark's Lutheran Church of Doub's will reopen Sunday January 15 at 10 o’clock a m after repairs. Rev P A Miller of Westminster MD to preach. Evening services at 7 p m with 7 15 p m novena. Bible class of the Brotherhood of St Andrew to meet at All Saints chapter room. German Baptist Church reports a lively service last night with Elder Arnold preaching on The Barren Fig Tree. Evening program includes song service at 7 15 p m and sermon by Elder Arnold at 7 45 p m.
The remains of Sammel Chipley arrived by the P R R this morning at 10 o clock for burial from the depot. Rev J H White officiated at Me Oliver Cemetery. Pallbearers included John H Bennett BH Blackston and Alex Brengle. T Rice & Sons were funeral directors. The funeral of Mrs Madge Mee ter McKenney was held at Chestertown P E Church with Rev S C Roberts and Rev Mitchell officiating. F
At a regular Mountain City Council No. 12 Daughters of Liberty meeting last night officers were installed for the ensuing term. C. Ida Handley A. C. Clara M. Miller V. C. Eva Cronenberg A. V. C. Hattie Quinn G. Mrs A. F. Weast R S. Charles T. Kline A. R. S Ena Gideom F S. J Edward Rice T. John P. Renner I G Rebecca Haller O. G Charles L. Brengle Jr Ex. C. M Fleshman Aa Jr Ex. C Emma Dryer.
Manager Rhodes has booked the Gay Brothers Minstrels for a Friday evening January 20 appearance at the City Opera House. The troupe promises a new show, bigger brighter and better than ever, and returns as a longtime favorite with strong public demand.
At the annual meeting of St Johns Beneficial Association officers were elected. Jade James McSherry was named president J Roger Mesherry vice president George I Wilson secretary Wm M Cttoming treasurer Albert S Smith J Henry Doll and Wm T Nood stewards Rudolph Croose measengar.
Purely personal items list several residents and visitors from Montgomery and Frederick counties and nearby towns. Names include Mr. 2 F Painpol in Rockville, Mr DT Stite in Hagerstown, Miss Eloise Yours on Court Street, Tilghman Croasnickle of Myersville, and families Mauleby Scholl and Goode travel to Washington Baltimore and London Co. Va. Among others, Miss Cornelia Dutrow plans to leave Frederick for Washington, and Miss Mary Ingle visits her sister in Washington.
Elections held across all city banks for the coming year result in lists of directors for Frederick County Farmers and Mechanics Cunzens Central and Fast National and other institutions. Notable names include G B Hammond and J Simmons for Frederick County. Norwood Levy and Nosh E Cramer for Fast National. D C Wine brewer and Charles Kruil for Farmers and Mechanics. James McSkerry and Geo Wimonath for Cunzens. Fairfax Schley and Arthur Potts for Central.
Emma Jones daughter of Eunice M Jones married Prof. John P. Burdette vice principal of the Conference Academy Dover in Georgetown Delaware at the M E Church last Thursday afternoon The ceremony featured Mendelohns wedding march and was followed by a reception at the academy The Epworth League presented a silver tea service and a picture to the couple The bride’s brother gave her away and the pair left for Dover aboard the 3 46 train. Upcoming Baltimore nuptials of Miss Mary Dickinson Hough and Dr Dames Zacharias Danotz announced. Invitations issued for Lillie Feaster and Samuel C Gregg marriage in Jefferson Delaware with Delanter Shepley wedding in Ellerton Delaware.
The article reports that five Maryland members of the House, including McDonald, voted against civil service reform, while Melntine abstained. It notes a strong anti civil service sentiment, with 96 members opposing the appropriation for civil service commissioners, 56 of them Republicans. Congressman elect Pearre is pledged against reform per his district's convention resolution.
News from Maryland reports Jackson Day banquet at Carrollton Hotel Baltimore. a Naudain will case in Cecil County ended in a hung jury and discharge. A house fire in Allegany County forced a family to flee. Admiral Schley to attend Merchants and Manufacturers banquet January 26. A Jackson Day speech by A Leo Knott argued against territorial expansion. Drownings on Yough River at Oakland claimed Miss Kiziah Yellowy, Robert Yellowy, and rescuer Thomas Smouse. Baltimore committee urged more funds for the Baltimore ship channel. Circuit Court convened at 9 o clock. verdict for Soltis in Solis vs Leichertz. Shipley v Valentine trial ongoing over a traction engine.
Mrs. Phillips burned to death when a lamp exploded at her home near Jame Baltimore county and her house burned. She was stepmother of Mrs. James Finlips of Washington and wife of Faymaster James Phillips of the U. S. Navy. Mrs. Phillips was a niece of Mrs. Laura Chapline of this city.
John Brown colored was arrested by Officer Buckey for disorderly conduct. Justice White fined him three dollars and jailed him 30 days on nonpayment. Roy Powell of Wolfsville, a member of Company KE First Maryland Regiment, recovered from illness and left for Camp McKenzie after spending the night in the city.
Mrs Emiline Chaney and Francis Smith were committed to Montevee this morning by Justice White for 0 days. Constable Lowe escorted them. They were found living in a miserable fashion with no measure of support.
Auctioneer Barver R. Lease offered a 104 acre farm for sale at Biddies store in Myeraville but the bid of 36 dollars per acre led to withdrawal. Thaiens Bise served as attorney for the transaction.
Wheat quoted at 673 cents per bushel and shelled at 35 cents per bushel. Mr Bradley C Isanogis shot a large hawk yesterday measuring four feet tip to tip. Hood's Sarsaparilla recommended for health.
An ad touts ready made pillows cases bolater cass and home textiles. It promotes muslin hems stitched sheets and broadcloths by the yard at low prices with weekly clearances and continual restocking to undercut competitors. It mentions various fabrics and discounts to attract buyers.
The Frederick members of the Visitation Convent will meet Thursday at 4 PM at the convent to take action on the death of the late president Mrs. Charles Raymond. Also notices offer free eye exams and optical services from Saks Optical Company at 525 Seventh Street, with January dates and discounts.
The First Maryland Regiment is not slated for discharge and will likely be sent to Manila. The War Department has sought soldier wishes, and while many wanted to quit, most officers and privates expressed a desire to stay. Representative McDonald reports officials are gauging sentiment among the regiment.
The hospitality of Mr. William Summers of Braddock hosted a Saturday night gathering. Guests enjoyed parlor games and push, refreshments followed, and attendees included Miss Daisy Barger of Frederick and Albert and Garayson Mercer of Braddock.
Special Dispatch reports United States Senator M L Quay faced dismissal of his petition for 4 percent transfer of his trial for alleged conspiracy to misuse state funds. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled the petition invalid in the Gibbons case, while George Gibbons fight over Leslie Haine murder prep moved to Rockville for retrial after a hung jury. Think health ad follows.
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