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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1894
Page
3
The column lists first time ads from A M Landauer Co and Melbourne Ad Bureau. Items include houses for rent by Mrs A C Carlin and W H Burger, bargains, a pocket book lost, agents wanted, and notices for engines for sale and a musical instrument event.
Tus News will post bulletins in front of its office showing progress and results of the prize fight today up to p.m. All readers are invited to read them.
Mr David Lowenstein was in this city yesterday. Mr Allen Rohrback returned from a short visit to Washington. Gen James Clark a prominent Alabama railroad man, formerly Maryland, called on Maryland members in Washington yesterday. Mrs Gatchell of Baltimore and Miss Nannie Willson of Washington visit Dr Edward Nelsons family on East Church Street. Miss Annie Hahn of East Patrick Street left for Baltimore to attend a funeral. Brg Christian Delp of East Patrick Street left for Chicago. Mrs S M Atlee of Hagerstown visits her daughter Mrs Kefauver in Meyers town. Mr Jas W Harrison of near the city is a guest of friends in Virginia.
An item lists hotel arrivals with numerous names and locations including Orry Horen and M F Cram from Baltimore and D C, J P Hess and N D Norris from Chambersburg, and W H Bricker from Harrisburg among others. The county count notes three arrivals from the county.
John Johns a former Confederate Army officer and resident of Washington died at his residence on 29th Street NW. James E Crawford of near Pearl died of kidney trouble at 23 years 4 months. The Sick list includes Mrs Harwood and infants with teething issues, plus William Staunton with quinsy. Olden Times notes Syrup of Figs as a permanent cure for habitually constipated."
Yesterday's sessions covered a field artillery regiment bill reported favorably, a likely revenue bill introduction, and a conference on assessment. Debates included changes to the charter of Hyattsville, sewer projects, and expansion plans for the State Normal School. An inspectorate for oyster legislation and a revived ticket of leave bill were discussed as hearings proceed.
A Newport reader urges citizens to resist diverting public school funds to sectarian use. He argues public schools sustains American liberty, cites illiteracy in parochial systems abroad, recalls Bible readings in schools, and warns against foes of public education. He calls for unity to protect Old Glory over every school.
Special Board meeting reports reelection of Dr. EG McSherry J B Price Joseph P Payne John Eisenhaber Samuel Ver t elmer as directors. A contract for 300 long tons of coal for the electric light plant was let to Wm 5 Miller & Co at 823 per ton while bids from Jonathan Brier Keller & Newman Market & Trail ranged to 524 395 395. The opening of 8 street adjacent to the Desf and Uumd Institute was conditionally approved.
The irspira ble home of Mr. T. A. Blenthazer hosted a lively gathering Tuesday evening with a large turnout and a grand dining display of confections. A Musicale and Social at Miss Florence Baumgardner’s residence featured autoharp selections by Florence and her brother among attendees including the Railing and Layman families. A pleasant home party at Mr. Upton Gladhill’s place drew about 20 couples for games and refreshments. Mrs. Edward Melson of East Church street will receive friends tonight from until 10.
The funeral of Airs. John H Allman was held at the M P church New Market on Sunday at 2 PM after a long illness of peritonitis she died Saturday October 20 at 10 PM Rev G F Farring officiated Five pallbearers named Wm Smith Wm Falconer Nimrod Hammond Andy Zimmerman Silas Utz Luiier Falconer Wallace Besll Hilfred Smith Frank Thompson Harry Wood John Bader J F Zimmer Man burial near the church J S Russell directed the funeral The funeral of Miss Susannah Jamison from St Johns Catholic Church was moved to 10 AM The remains of John Truman colored died at Montevae Hospital on the 21st were taken to Point of Rocks for burial
At Arthur Smith’s Frederick area home a shooting contest drew about 125 spectators. William Hershberger of Adamstown won the first prize a turkey worth 30 pounds while Ernest Kessler placed second receiving a box of cigars after a tie breaking shoot off.
John James, colored, was committed to the almshouse for 80 days at hard labor by Justice Eckstein on a Tuesday evening for being drunk and disorderly. John Fox, committed Monday by the same judge to await a hearing, was acquitted on Tuesday afternoon due to lack of evidence of the assault on Matthiae Barigis.
A matinee at City Opera House featured Mr Donald Downie's illustrated talk on the World's Fair and Ireland. schools closed for the event. The evening program, though less crowded, also impressed with topics on Ireland and Taper.
Reading a compact notice by W T Deleplaine invites buyers and sellers to confer on sale rent or exchange of real estate. The advertisement claims broad connections through Tee News and promises swift service.
Alberton residents fear a mad dog outbreak after a dog bite incident targeting dogs owned by Messia Bridner Davis and Eagle, leading to the pets being killed. A second suspect dog was fired upon by Norton but not killed. In court, Fanny Brashear formerly Keefer was granted an eight vinculo matrimonii divorce from George Brashear yesterday.
Mise Diehl's Reading Club meets this evening at Mrs. Caroline Merken's on West Patrick Street. The Frederick County Historical Society gathers tonight at IX D.C. Winebrewer's residence on Court Square.
The F C A Literary Society will hold a regular meeting at their rooms this evening at 8 o'clock. A good literary program is planned plus a debate on the resolution that enlarging the Navy is an unnecessary expense. Hood's Sarsaparilla promoted as a cure.
Jan 24 reports Miss Core Lowe returns from a southern sojourn. Local weather mild with road conditions praised. Moves include Philip Hobbs family to Mr. George Scheel’s house and Mrs. Koogle’s return from Middletown. Reverend Dulaney’s Trinity sermon highlighted. Nearby Taneytown, Dagsboro and Yellow Springs cover social events, church notes, and arrivals.
Fragmented local notes report a dance planned at the town hall next month and record various visits, illnesses, sales, and social events across Pleasant Hill Mount Pleasant Clemsonville and Rocky Ridge, including church services, school progress, a baseball game, and a new musical association forming in Rocky Ridge.
Advertisement touts a new organ for 50 dollars with a six year guarantee. It invites cash or easy monthly payments and urges potential buyers to visit Rice & Eader and Dr J R E Hardesty at City Hotel. The event occurs Thursday at 3 o clock p m and continues Friday the 26th with specialists in eyes ears and throat.
The local General J F Reynolds Post No 2 adopts resolutions thanking United States Senator General John B Gordon for his January 9 1894 lecture in the city and hopes for repeat performances nationwide. A second note announces Gordon will present The Last Class of the Confederacy at the Opera House on February 5 with admissions 25 and 30 cents.
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