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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1889
Page
4
G. G. Carty and J. Doll & Son publish a notice of election and creditors for Mullinix and Kemp with special notices for inventors and for Hent, outlining proceedings and deadlines in the local matter.
Frederick residents consider forming a Farmers Institute with a convention date possibly set for the 14th instant. Major Alvord has been contacted to discuss the subject and a decision will be made if the date is convenient. Last night a fire at 9:45 PM damaged a chicken coop on East Second Street, Mr L M Nxdor’s premises, with prompt response from firemen. A public sale before the Court of Lawrence door featured Mr M G Urner as executor selling the valuable house and lot on the west side of Whitner's alley at Fourth and Fifth Streets to J Schley for 360 dollars.
Election held at Central Hotel Frederick City for nine directors to manage the Fleet n2 company for the ensuing year. Elected: Samuel Hargett, Samcel Zimmerman, J I Smith, Geo T Whip, Michael Cul ier, W A Hemp, D H Hargest, Albert 3 Castle, G E Derr. Board re organized with officers: President D H Hargest, Secretary S Fe fon Hergect, Treasurer C 8 Dex.
The Academy at Johnsville hosted a long program of vocal music recitations readings farces and pantomimes on February 22. A large crowd endured bad weather yet applauded a varied show featuring Meggie Englar W. Englar and Georgie Nichols among others, with multiple nationalities represented in songs and a concluding pantomime. The event was praised as a red letter day in the school’s history and for all participants who contributed to the entertaining program.
A social week at Carrolls Manor highlights grand entertainments hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Sarboe and Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Rohrback. The Garfield event featured refined dining, vocal performances by guests and hosts, and a late ball in honor of Abs. Carroll White. Notable attendees included Col. and Mrs. James P. Roy and many Grove and DeLashmutt families, with extensive arrangements and a sizeable guest list.
A long list of attendees from Howard Co and beyond attended an elegant dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs J Grove on Thursday. The event at their spacious residence featured a lavish repast served by a corps of waiters and praised the Grove family’s hospitality, with Mia J. CG White among the guests. Later, Calvin Brady and wife of Cherry Hill hosted a sumptuous dinner on the 25th inst, reinforcing Mrs Brady’s reputation as a premier hostess in the state.
The regular barracke meeting of the Salvation Army will be held this evening at Sodock with tomorrow’s sessions at 9.30 and 10.30 am 5.30 7 and 5 pm. Capt Collinge and Lieut Stanley will be in charge.
The B and O R R Co will operate two special trains leaving Sunday March 3 at 2 p m. They connect at Washington Junction with the train to Washington. Round trip tickets cost 1.70 with return allowed through Thursday March 7.
The article notes delays in official results from the presidential election eight months after publication, causing uncertainty for settlers in St Michael and the Sea Islands along the Lower Yarea and for residents of Rodisk and Ounaleska. Winter isolation between San Francisco and distant settlements prolongs the wait.
The Republican district committee fixed the election date for Mechanicstown postmaster for Saturday, March 28. Candidates include Hoss F Witherow, Cramer, H C Anners, Dr J J Benshaw, and M J Aloaugh. Incumbent B L Bobvitz’s term ends next November. Also notes a Catholic church fundraiser and a weekend excursion from Emonteburg.
Miss Eva Goblents visits Miss Nanpie Houtszho on North Market Street while Muse Criesia Hane returns from Washington with Miss Halle Rice. Tyler Davis, ex-B&O conductor, visits. Mollie Riefanider and Isabel Miller travel to Baltimore and Brooklyn. Martin L. Storm moves to Boonsboro. Baltimore Property sale approved in Orphans Court. Mrs Albert Dichi and son from Charlestown hosts on West South Street. Mr and Mrs Joshua James leave for Washington. JF Payne visits Baltimore relatives. Philomathean Literary Society meets with readings and debate in Red Men’s Hall. Benny G. Curtain, Baltimore merchant and B&O director, in town. Dr Edward Hewes arrives from the West, plans Baltimore residence. Rev J O Knott cared for at home. Pastime Literary at Carrie Kefauver’s Harmony Grove. next at Lyon Metcalf’s. No Oxford League meeting due to engagements. Columbus Staup and Wm Stop visiting Jamez E Staup before Washington trip. Invitations issued for Wm Zimmerman and Miss Georgi F Whaley wedding at Reformed church March 13. Wm Heard sick at home. WANTED Local and travelling salesmen for fabricating oils. apply to J. F. Dieterichs Oil Company, Cleveland, Ohio.
A bill for divorce was filed in the clerk's office by attorney H A Nienaber for Georgianna Zimmerman of this city against Charles Zimmerman now in Carroll county. The ground cited is abandonment.
John G Etchicon prominent Montgomery county citizen and county commissioner died yesterday of typhoid pneumonia. Funeral at 11 tomorrow Sunday at Providence church near Kemptown. Miranda Roberson widow of William Roberson of East Sixth street died yesterday about 11 am from apoplexy. Funeral at 2 tomorrow afternoon at Quynn s M E church East third street. The deceased once belonged to the late Air D O Thomas.
The Frederick Circuit Court, led by Chief Judge McSherry, discharged the jurors in the State v. Vanfossen after a nine to three deadlock on second degree murder and manslaughter. Separate cases include Richardson found guilty of larceny of two geese and sentenced to 15 months, Heard guilty of larceny of four cigars and sent to the house of reformation, Foland guilty of carrying a concealed weapon with a $10 fine and costs, with Vanfossen to be retrying later this term.
Ts WW CARPETSa our carpet rooms are stocked with all the newest styles and colorings this season. We offer wool and rag carpets at low prices and urge customers to inspect stock before purchasing. Call at Cc. CLINE CO Frederick Carpet and Wall Paper House.
A lively evening at the F. E. Seminary featured a reception hosted by Misses Woodruff and Chapman with teachers and pupils. A large audience enjoyed vocal and instrumental numbers, praised for their polish, followed by informal dancing and refreshments.
For those staying in Washington until late Monday March 4th the B&ORR Co will run a special train at 11 20 pm from the New Depot New York Ave and Boundary street to Frederick with stops between Washington Junction and Frederick. The westbound Washington departure and the Frederick bound train will originate from the New Yor Ave Boundary wires depot.
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