The Weekly News8 To Be a Handsome Twelve-Page Issue
The Weekly News8 announces a twelve page edition ready Thursday with full news and special features. Advertising copy is due by 5 p.m. Wednesday, with changes due by 1 p.m. that day.
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1895
Page
4
The Weekly News8 announces a twelve page edition ready Thursday with full news and special features. Advertising copy is due by 5 p.m. Wednesday, with changes due by 1 p.m. that day.
Messrs F T Rhodes and Samuel V Doll are out today on the Monocacy enjoying a fish. Mrs Randall Webb and her daughter of Washington, formerly Miss Maria Ingle, visit her father in this city. Mr Lewis Kemp visits his parents on West Third street. Miss Katie McGinnis of Columbia visits her mother on West Seventh street. Mabel D Ely returns from Western Maryland College to South Market street. Beale and Dusle brothers return from New Jersey to spend summer vacation, joined by Cyrus H Wall of Briar town, N J. Nannie Houck of Harmony Grove was in Frederick this morning. McGill Belt of Dickerson Station was in the city this morning. Lizzie Wagner of Baltimore visits Miss Haho on East Patrick street.
A pneumatic tired hearse is the latest attraction advertised by an Atlanta undertaker. John Jacob Astor reportedly drove an engine on the Illinois Central, covering a hundred miles between Fort Dodge and Bronx City at a dazing pace. A two-horse wagon with groceries owned by Moberly broke down at the Square Corner. The black lily blooming at Capt. Q. J. Beckley’s home attracted many. Mesara, E.B. Howard and John Stone caught 16 bass in the Monocacy. The Holbruver registration case before Judge Lynch remains unsettled. Jordan’s party caught nineteen bass near Harper’s Ferry, largest six pounds. Property transfers listed include Breann M. Fester’s Jefferson lot and several land parcels with prices. Changes in warm weather predicted as solstice nears. planetary disturbance noted. Storm wave expected to usher the warmest period of the month.
The S. A. holds a sindilse meeting at Salvation Army Hall tonight led by Adj. Wm. Harter district officer and by Dr Nice a violinist and solo singer. All welcome. The text praises Syrup of Figs as a safe laxative for ladies promising a true genuine article from the California Fig Syrup Co.
The eleventh anniversary of Rev Dr Irwin P McCardy the honorary pastor of Southwark Presbyterian Church was observed with a farewell sermon by Rev Dr McCurdy and a closing song service. Dr McCardy plans study in the Holy Land and Europe, returning via Germany. his family has moved to a $15,000 residence in Frederick Maryland presented by a former parishioner.
The Lima Kings P Church held a Children's Day service at 3 pm with daisies arching the platform and flowers in view. W E Kindley supervised with Rev E Peirce delivering remarks. Offerings go to mission work. Delegates to the Baltimore lay convention included James Perry and others.
Isaac Johnson of Mt Pleasant dies of pneumonitis at an old age. funeral at Hill Church conducted by Hoy G W Stanley with A T Rice & Sons directing. John Michael of Middletown dies after paralysis while riding with his son William in Washington. body returned for burial. Harry Burall, three years five months old, dies at Mt Airy. funeral at Prospect with Rev J T Marsh officiating.
The will of Eliza A Diller deceased was filed for probate. Debts filed and accounts distributed for Mary Ann Barbaugh Wilbert Eyler estates. Admin Thos Hightman appointed for Martin L Hightman. Release of administrators to executors filed. Letters testamentary granted Jno A Fleagle and Benj Smith estates.
Base Ball News notes the Hagerstown club, a paid-professional team, defeated the local Frederick club in Martinsburg on Saturday. It praises the back bone of Hagerstown and criticizes inflated expectations, mentioning Hood's remedies in a closing promotional aside.
A crowded Brsi dock church hosted Children’s Day led by Rev. J. Hofareter. The program featured school recitations, solos, quartets, and a duet “Oh I Love to Talk With Jesus” by Grace Dixon and Harry Schroader. The event showcased Braddock Sunday School’s strong reputation for entertaining services.
Confederate dead at Washington Cemetery in Hagerstown were honored by local ladies led by Martha Dabney Stuart. The 4168 graves were decorated, with prayer by Rev. P. A. Cave. The cemetery's funding and trustee board reflect Maryland Virginia and West Virginia involvement since 1870.
Early birds secured limited offerings as cherries were scarce and market officials warned of a poor crop unless late arrivals appear. Strawberries were inferior and peas abundant while local produce like Sagreas June lilies and Sweet William bouquets brightened stalls. Eggs and batter plentiful. pineapples in excellent condition. ripe apricots nectarines and peaches from California were available.
The Seequi Centennisi group holds regular meetings at Col. D C Winebrewer residence for those involved in the seaqui centennial celebration. Chairmen and committee members must attend to plan the event, with two months remaining and public invitation extended for broader interest and enthusiasm.
The well known city painter Joseph Burck was riding a bicycle near Gatendamere Mill on the Gas House road when his bike hit a stone. The seat moved and he was thrown to the ground, scratching his right arm and losing use of it for the moment.
Two African American men clashed on All Saints Street yesterday. Theodor Hil reported the incident to Police Justice Eckstein. Hil paid a $135 fine and was released.
The work of tearing down the old Independent engine house 13 is progressing rapidly. Contractor Mr Weal Balizeli expects to have the entire building down by tomorrow evening. Some lumber for the new structure is on hand and the work of erecting the new engine house will begin as the old one is demolished and debris cleared away.
The state comptroller has issued the quarterly distribution of public school tax to counties. Frederick county’s share is shown as 27841.24 for white schools and 1528.3 for colored schools, with the remainder allocated to other districts and schools as recorded.
Letters from Elizabethtown recount local life on Potomac and Prospect streets, noting fires, bikes, religious figures, and a shift from Law and Other League to Peace Society. The writer jokes about editors, reviews a Fourth of July plan in Frederick, and mentions old newspapers found during demolition plus local shop news.
A distressed fragment advertises mills selling cereal products and animal feeds including flour rye and corn meal. It promises savings and offers a card or postal terms to customers, and hints at shipments or wagons for delivery.
A Baltimore dispatch reports Judge Edward Blake in Hagerstown doubts a Maryland moral panic cure for drink. A petitioner sought confinement aid in the House of Correction, yet the judge warned he would send the man to Jeannapolis if he drank again. A past incident in Frederick County recalls a drunken deputy swapped for an inmate in a farcical jailbreak.
Court Square is a favored place for locals to gather and enjoy an hour or two. The lawn is well kept the fountain sprays water in even directions and the basin water is crystal clear. Mr Kuasmanal maintains the park neatly and earns praise for its appearance. Funerals. The funeral of the little child of Mr. Chas. M. Miller was held from the North Market Street residence on Sunday at 3 pm. Services were at the house conducted by Rev. Dr. E. R. Eschbach and interment followed at Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
J W L Carty, secretary, circulates share purchase details with Frederick County National Bank. First payment Saturday June 22, 1805. John C Hardt presides. U No Tonic touted as blood and stomach remedy with liver kidney benefits. Free samples. Excursion tickets via B and O R R for eighth anniversary picnic at Taland Park West Virginia on Friday June 21 under Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. Round trip fare $1. Pleasant time promised.
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