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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1894
Page
3
The Weekly News will publish the first Instalment of The Doomswoman with local and world news illustrated articles and departments. Advertisers urged to submit copy by 5 p.m. Wednesday for prompt insertion and good location. changes due by noon the same day.
The County Commissioners appointed road supervisors for multiple districts. Listings include No. 1 Daniel J. Shellman. No. 3 Geo A Bid er, Chas H Lightner, Geo W Gaver, Jno W Bussard, Harlan G Houtzabn. No. 4 Wwm H Biggs & Bro, Michael H Lippy, Allen G Ogie, Chas H Krise, Jno M Fick, W H Fox, Jas P Martin, Jeremiah Martin, James Crouse, J F Putman. Additional districts enumerate numerous individuals across Nos. 7, 9, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20 with varied names.
Inclement weather forced the postponement of the Missionary Service at Pressant Ball to Sunday night February 18. Preaching is set for Utics next Sunday the 28th and Zion's church Charlesville at 2 p.m. Rev. H. B. Hench will lead. The Annual Maryland Conference of the United Brethren Church meets in Heedonville on Thursday afternoon March 7 with Bishop E B Kephart presiding. Martin of Mechanicatown is secretary and Rev. Maysiles is treasurer. Bring in your coupons.
A fashion feature extols side lace shoes with padded insteps to enhance arches and lengthen feet, warns of wear from doctored footwear, and describes a long coat and ornate gown styles. It notes society women frequently hire gowns for repeated wear to extend fashion value.
Society notes report Purity Lodge led by Lee T won its regular Thursday night session starting at 7:20. The Lookout Committee of the P and C E holds a meeting tonight at Miss Sue Stull’s West Fourth Street residence to discuss the society’s future.
There is reason to believe that counsel for William Leonard seeks intervention from Sir Julian Pauncefote, the British Ambassador in Washington, to secure commutation of Leonard's sentence from death to life imprisonment. Leonard has lived in this country 14 years but remains a British subject and not a citizen.
Proceedings recap last night in the legislature with notes on Western bay scales for farmers in Howard and tax changes on mortgages for state revenue. It cites committee increases for Chesapeake Bay, a judge term extension for Montgomery and publication of general laws in a single Baltimore paper. Local Frederick county measures cover election district liquor sales and county commissioner terms and board composition amid party tensions.
Mr Donald Downie a lawyer from the British Provinces presented an illustrated lecture on Napoleon Bonaparte at the City Opera House last night as part of a lecture series managed by F B Rhodes. Ninety nine views were shown on canvas with color and stereopticon, tracing Napoleon from Corsica birth to exile death with vivid scenes. The audience was attentive and appreciative as the series continues with topics on Columbus and the World’s Fair to come.
Justice Eckstein’s court heard William Fogie for forging a order and committed him for grand jury action. John Fox faced assault charges and awaits 2 pm hearing. Joanna Stottlemeyer versus Frederick Stottlemeyer ended in non pros with costs. Farms of late Col. John B. Thomas sold: 169 acres to George Smith for 9794, 104 acres to Caleb Lewis for 6314, 88 acres to John Kneui for 508. A Hood’s Sarsaparilla testimonial appears.
County correspondence from Hyattstown reports Rev. Wolfe’s sermon at Methodist church and a Sunday school gathering led by Miss Maggie Dudrow. It includes a poetic walk detailing local homes, businesses, and residents from the church to Darby’s mill, concluding with praise for the town and a self deprecating closing.
Local letters and notes describe mixed town news from Pare Mills and nearby areas. Items mention parish prayers by Rev Woolf, a Montgomery Circuit meeting planned for January 27 to 28, visits by Mrs Kildleworth and Minnie Lewis, Rosa Talbott’s recovery, the death of Lewis Lenhart at Flint Hill, and funeral details. Also reported are an accidental revolver discharge by Jno Shilling, and losses of two horses from quingingy disease.
Real estate transfers include Edward T Getzendanner and Daniel Getzendanner to Marlon Riddieman for 10 acres 35 perches at 229.08 dollars. John Jacob Veit and Kate Veit to Clayton A Reedy in Frederick county. Lewis O Whip and Sarah E to Francis Thomas for a lot of land at 100 dollars. Saints Orphanage reports new matron Mss Aallie Rice. Willie Baer recovered and returned as teacher. Mrs Rebecca Dougall improving. Marriage licenses issued for Joseph Lincoln Hartrock and Mrs Sarah A Kump in Johnnyville district.
Snippets note that no marriage entement should exceed six months, citing ardent lovers tiring of idealized living. Other items recall early printing pastes, a water leak fixed at Market Square, and a new fire plug placed before Mr. A C McCardell’s confectionery on North Market street. Local notes cover valentines, plowing, a Harston band petition for new instruments, and a lineage linking Johno Truman to a past murder case at Point of Rock. Also reported are Harmony Band’s new instruments, and several listings of qualified read supervisors and constables in Frederick County.
Georgia senator General Gordon will repeat his lecture on the Last Days of the Confederacy at the Opera House Monday evening February 5 under Presbyterian Church trustees. Admission 25 and 50 cents. Dr J B L Hardesty, Eye and Throat Specialist, will be at City Hotel Thursday at 3 PM and stay all day Friday 26. The Struggle of Life at City Opera House Jan 96 is a Walter Sanford production with notable scenery and dramatic scenes. Pabst Blue Ribbon and Bohemian Beer featured at Carlin House Bar.
Announcement notes a large remnant stock from a past Matting year. Items are measured and marked and offered at bargain half price. Call early to secure a portion before inventory ends.
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