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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1889
Page
3
The notice outlines advertising rates and deadlines for the weekly news. It lists rates per line and per insertion, requests cash advance, and specifies submission times for ads to appear in the weekly edition. It notes that late ads may be published the following week and mentions regular running accounts and monthly settlement.
Public sale listing for The Model described as for sale with special notices and rent related notices. No specific dates or locations provided in the readable text.
Iris Townsend known as Gath has been seriously ill for six weeks due to overwork and neglect of proper exercise. Doctors consider seclusion in Florida may hasten convalescence as Republicans fail to start a Annapolis newspaper venture. Memorial service set for 10 a.m. at Court Street Lutheran Church for Rev. Dr. Simon W. Harkey, former pastor from 1837 to 1851.
Gas consumers are reminded to visit the American Heat and Light Company on West Church Street to settle accounts before the 10th inst for available discounts. A teachers meeting in Joverville features music, readings, and a debate on phrenology's relation to public schools with local participants and speakers.
A number of Frederick residents remain in Washington after events with several noted figures among them Gol J. P. Greagzer a former acquaintance of the President's grandfather who enjoyed a cordial interview. Charles B. Trail also met with officials and expressed interest in rejoining the consular service in Europe. L Zimmerman was also present in the city.
The Pinkerton detectives met with President Wentz of Codsins and Merheim Insurance at Hotel Barker Hanover and left by early train for Jefferson hamlet near Lineboro. A bright light toward Westminster stirred barn fire rumors while tramps sought lodging and were turned away as farmers used dogs and shotguns to drive them off.
The second day of the M E Conference in Baltimore opened with Rev. Dr. John F. Goucher presiding. Bishops Huart and Wayman attended. Rev. G G Baker reported on Sabbath schools, missionary societies, and renewed youth interest, noting declines in class and prayer meetings.
Edward Dwyer of Montgomery county, a Republican, named deputy collector in charge of distilleries and breweries to succeed Henry F. Dorton who was removed. Dwyer previously served as gauger and storekeeper and was chosen for his qualifications. The Democratic incumbents offered the promotion declined.
The body of Casper Emrhein a German cooper long employed by Wm T McCauley in Ellicott City was found about seven o clock yesterday evening in the race of Gray s dam on the Pa tapsco river one mile below Ellicott City in Baltimore county He left his Howard county home last Saturday evening He was a widower with children and had visited relatives in Baltimore but they learned he had not been there A despondent act is suspected with possible love disappointment He had no bruises and was found by two workmen The coroner deemed an inquest unnecessary and the body was cared for by Laurain Easton undertakers of Ellicott City aged forty five years.
A Montgomery County circuit court jury ruled Samuel Mobley insane after evaluation and ordered his transfer to Spring Grove asylum in Baltimore County. Also noted are updates on Agnes Campbell visiting from Lima Ohio, Isa Addie McDonald staying with W A Davie in Rockville, and W E Earnshaw’s crew starting a hay and straw baling facility at Derwood in six weeks. The funeral of Samuel T Stonestreet drew countywide attendance, and Mrs Carlotta Sheckell of Detroit, Mich. is noted as a Montgomery County resident widow of R A Sheckell with several children including Mrs W R Pumphrey of Rocsville.
In Liberty the M E church hosted Prof S T Ford of New York for a popular Friday night recital despite poor weather drawing about 125 attendees. Local notices report illnesses on York Road and Bruesville, a double burial, influenza illness, and preparations for Baltimore conference attendance by several residents.
An advertisement extols Barry's Tricopherous as pleasant to use and delivering a peculiarly rich gloss that claims to prevent baldness. The copy emphasizes cosmetic benefits and appeals to readers seeking hair enhancement.
Capt. L M Zimmerman sails to Sharpsburg to finalize contract work next week. Numerous residents attend meetings in Baltimore and Washington. Church, charity, and social visits are noted among Martinsburg West Virginia guests, Waynesboro PA farm activity, and local travel. A holiness meeting at Salvation Army Barracks and refrains from the Eastern markets are reported with small price notes for eggs and cabbage.
The fifty eighth annual Virginia conference of the U B church is in progress at Martinsburg West Virginia with Bishop Castle presiding. The gathering includes sixty preachers and continues through the week. Rev A M Evers of the district attends.
The Missionary Society of Trinity M E Church South met and held an interesting service. The group collected 30.87 dollars for missionary purposes in the past month, with credit due to the church ladies for their untiring efforts to engage members and raise funds.
Mr W C Elief of York Pennsylvania a renowned photographer has secured space in the Cruszet National Bank building and will open a new photographic studio in Frederick on or about April 1. The studio will be operated by Mr Waterberry.
Mr W D A Cole of Washington telegraphed Capt QS Beckley seeking rental terms for the Rifemen s Armory for Thursday Friday and Saturday nights next week. The event plans a female pedestrian contest with seven participants. Capt Beckley wired Cole the rental terms.
A horse owned by Mr. Rameburg ran away in the northern part of town this morning. The animal frightened on E Fourth Street and dashed along Market Street, scattering wagon contents, then turned toward Market to 7th and the reservoir road before being recaptured. No serious injuries occurred, only minor dents reported.
County Commissioners warn residents not to cross the Schiesser’s bridge as unsafe conditions persist. They awarded a contract to an Ohio firm for an iron bridge across the Antietam at Schloaser’s for 14.37 dollars per foot. Heavy rain and snow caused rising streams and minor flooding near town with no major damage reported. An election for burgess and five commissioners produced 38 votes on a single ticket, results listed for Fletcher Lynch Beard Deaner Barkman Brining and Huffer.
About thirty residents attended Presidents Harrison's inauguration in Washington last Monday. A German Baptist church revival near Broad Run led to about a dozen new converts, with other conversions at Winebrevarian church near Borkittestile. Miss Mets S Ausherman and Mr Lurie united in marriage at Hutchinson Kansas on the 12th. A wild cat story near Monument notes a large animal found dead and partly eaten. Board of Directors added Wm Daub as diaconnt clerk. Lettie Countes died aged 99 in Sandy Hook Washington County, mother to Mrs. Za Toy Middletown resident. she served Goviaimy in the lower region and had 12 children, 22 grandchildren, 52 great grandchildren.
fragmented OCR text advertises happiness and tonics. mentions Avker's Dyscersia Table and indigestion. claims cure and relief for various ailments. lists price 34 cents and seller T A Williamson. wording is garbled and archaic.
Captain Beckley of the Frederick Riflement received a highly complimentary letter from Lieut. Col. Willmer of the First Regiment M N G Infantry praising their gentlemanly conduct and soldierly bearing during a Washington D C visit for the inaugural event.
The text notes March as the rugged sturn monath in Anglo Saxon lore and cites an old couplet about three days of April weather. It states a recent snow storm and warns of a freeze to come, with general predictions rather than precise data.
The Citizen editorial calls for local capitalists to invest with more enterprise to spark industries across the city. It argues this would blossoming Frederick into prosperity and attract residents, urging serious, united action for immediate results.
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