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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1889
Page
3
Notices detail transient and local advertising rates with ten cent per line local notices. Ads must reach the office by early Wednesday for the weekly, otherwise published next week. Regular accounts are billed on the 15th of March June September and December each year.
Classified notice summary lists multiple upcoming sales from February to March, including livestock, farming implements, household goods, and estates. Advertisers Chas B Four, John Mediress estate executors, Jacob Routine, Cornelius O Brashear, Cor nel ius Brashear, and Major Hervey Lease are referenced with locations such as City Hotel and Backeystown and publications Daily News Weekly News and bills.
The Republican Executive Committee met at Brown and McKinney's office to set dates for ward meetings and form two new executive committees. Westminster social events included a dance for Miss Mae L Lee and visitors from Philadelphia hosted by Mr George E Sherrer, with music by Joe Mazziotie and Saverio Vetta of Baltimore.
New York City faces a mounting street car strike with surface transit near stoppage. traffic on the 21st Street line has halted, forcing thousands to walk while managers plan possible service resumption. Police prepare a large reserve force as four strikers are arrested for interfering with service.
The Republicans of ward No will gather at Maj. B Y Goldsborough's office on Thursday evening at 7 o'clock to discuss municipal nomination matters.
An F C M G A missionary meeting convenes at the old stone tavern on W Patrick street this evening. Mr GW Evans will lead future training classes starting Friday evening next.
School Examiner Worthington and Commissioner Zimmerman visited public schools last week. Nan Orndorff received a surprise party at her sister Mrs. Vincent Eckenscde in Tenry town. A dance occurred at Mr. Chas Giz residence on Thursday. Marry Nussear, living with daughter Mrs. Anthony Coote, injured her hip in an ice fall and may have a broken hip. Vigilant Hose Company gifted Capt. George al Byeter a ceremonial badge last week. A new building will rise on Green Street site for St Euphemia school. A young folks sociable was held at Jos A Myers residence Tuesday.
The 22nd annual report to the Governor details county education metrics including 2,031 schools and 122,377 pupils, with 65,007 enrolled in one term and 2,041 teachers in counties. It lists expenditures by city and counties, notes salary totals, repairs, books, rent, and overall costs, and references minor legislative changes and funding shifts for colored schools and teacher certificates.
Wesley Baltzalione of Frederick presents a masterful design for the Church Street Lutheran Sunday School. The design is described as one of the finest and most complete seen in the city and will be submitted to the committee next week.
Washington note reports a dinner in Baltimore for Jac F Chamberlin hosted by prominent businessmen. Attendees included L Victor Bichgman Jr Dayward W J Montague Thomas Janney E L Barrett H A Pace Jobe Gibb W A Marbury plus Hailet Kilbourn F A Richardson Gen George B Williams Soilsen Betshine Senator Blackburn and Rep McNomas. The table decor and menu were praised as superb.
Reporters seek accurate facts and face reluctance from sources who prefer to choose what is shared. While reporters aim for fairness and courtesy, they may publish verified information from other sources if direct quotes are withheld. Suppressing names is common when it does not affect justice, and can reduce sensationalism.
Cherles Williams alias Delaney, a 32 year old colored man, is held at the Western Police Station Baltimore to answer two burglary charges. About $175 was stolen from residences of Emanne Hes at 692 West Lombard street and Samuel Gather at 1421 Hollins street. Williams, an ex convict, was pardoned in 1888 after a 1879 13 year sentence for a Rockville burglary. Most stolen articles found. rest may be recovered today.
Senator McComas urged a Sendry Civil Appropriation Bill amendment to fund education for Alaska children without race references. He criticized Congress for neglecting Alaska's needs, noting its vast area, population growth, and limited educational funding while rebuking treatment of Alaska natives and fisheries policy. He urged stronger federal support to develop Alaska and protect its resources.
Local society items report Mr and Mrs J A Helman celebrated their china wedding in Emmitsburg. Cora Tanner appears in Fascinating at Harris Academy of Music Baltimore. Several residents travel between Baltimore and the city, while others visit family in Washington West All Saints and West Third streets. Additional notes include sermons, illness, travel, a burglary at a smokehouse, and a birthday commemoration at a Frederick farm.
The Last meeting of the Frederick Literary Society will convene at Mrs. G E Trail's this Thursday at 7 45 p m Members are asked to bring a quotation on the theme Sol.
Jacob Mehrling, longtime city butcher, relocates today to Baltimore to take a lucrative position in a large meat store. Mrs Mehrling and the children will join him in a few days.
The semiannual meeting of the Deaf Institute Board of Directors was held today at its state. Members Pratt, Bary, Markel hams, Baur, Schley, Neill, W. G. Baker and McCate attended. The executive committee report was presented by chairman Dr Far int Schley. The principal EY gave his report and the Repair Accounts were examined before adjournment until the June meeting. The board dined at the Institute.
A pound party and dance are planned in the Stone tavern double room on Friday evening February 1. The committee includes Geo H Railing Thomas Butcher Elmer Fritz Gav Lochner Daniel Wiles Lewis Fraley for gentlemen and Misses Minnie Engelbrecht Crissie Burck Amellia Purdy Gertie Smith Clara Roesky Blanche Butcher for ladies. The Wheat Crop. January market review notes US wheat stocks relative to population and historic lows since 1867, with prices at 285 cents in Chicago in May, and European crops estimates for 1835 around 1 124 000 000 bushels. Hotel Arrivals. Listings show arrivals at City Hotel Carlin House and Central Hotel from various states and counties.
California Excursions offer January th 20th and February 19th 25th departures to Colorado and Pacific Coast points. Second class ticket buyers receive free sleeper accommodations to Kansas City and onward. Limited passenger slots. contact listed agents for reservations.
The Mount Airy column notes a cotillion committee gathering at Anderson Hall and a Wednesday evening party. It also details Joab Brown’s pruning of two large chestnut trees near Parreville, a historic playhouse use by Prown siblings, and chestnut sales to Abram England in Ridgeville.
A hearing before Magistrate Wilson is set for Wednesday at 7 PM in Purity Lodge GCT Rev A O M Osbe will officiate. The event includes a musical and literary program at Purity Lodge LO G EL No 245 in the city.
Local items report marriages at home January 22 by Rev Hollmser, reunions, and visits in Braddock area. Notes include a riding accident involving Samuel Kline with non serious injuries, Annie Mercer visiting New Market, and Mary Stup’s return from Urbana. Also mention a sick child, Florence Mercer visits, and several social events with neighbors and relatives in Middletown and Mt Zen.
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