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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1889
Page
3
Announcements for the paper must be displayed promptly with a ten cent per line rate. Ads are strictly cash in advance and must reach the office by Wednesday after 9 oclock to publish Thursday morning. Monthly and yearly ads have scheduled billing dates and terms.
Classified brief items include a public sale notice and several special notices seeking goods, positions, and rent or loan opportunities. The readable lines indicate mortgagee site activity and various want ads labeled Special Notice and Wanted.
Mr. Lewis Kuntz reports 16 of 18 chickens stolen in Rocky Springs area. Makers in the city plan a meeting at the Guiled Engine House to set cane smoking prices for the coming season. A Colored State Committee formed with Thomas Esfort as chairman and Alexander Williams secretary at 125 North How exd Street. Public entertainment includes a Walkersville Literary Club evening at Stauffer’s New Hall with games songs recitations and music. The Monday Musical club met at Miss Travis’ home with Bach influences and forthcoming performances by Ronart Szhemanu.
Students and staff held anniversary exercises featuring creed and prayer, hymns by the school, recitations by Miss Mole Immermin and Miss Ciara Ssnroeder, a reading by the secretary, an address by Re Geo Dreh!, and a closing benediction with the Doxology.
Westminister citizens held a meeting at Fireman's Hall to discuss securing the location of the Harrsburg and Gettysburg railroad extension to Washington city. A letter from Col J C Fuller proposed a municipal conference with the citizens committee. Reinrider Lynch and Gorsuch were tasked to meet Fuller in Philadelphia.
The Washington Life of the Western Union Telegraph Company details show during inauguration week February 27 to March 4 immense telegraph traffic. Melosive-Prece records 1 467 283 words, 126 497 messages. Tuangeration has 614 982 words, 29 164 messages. Overall, Washington telegraph output on March 4 reached 805 182 words across all companies and leased lines.
County correspondence reports a Mr Simon L Bass residence party for his daughter Elmegia with guests including Maggie Railing and Mollie and Emma Cutson of Frederica. A school recital at the public school led by Miss Tuhe Beaufeld is noted. Many families are mentioned with local visits, travels, and returning residents. public events include dances, fairs, and lectures. An elephant display is advertised at J L Me Master’s store.
The column mentions L McMaster and HS Wagner with praise for Wag ner. A derailment incident involving Rev DA Foard and Prof ST Foard is noted but no serious injuries. Community tidbits include updates on the Linerty Corner Bann and local residents such as Mrs. L Master and Mrs. Ella Simpson with brief travels and events.
Maryland vacancies include Millicott City Oakland Rockville and Freiburg with nominations sent to the Senate by President Cleveland awaiting confirmation. The Rockville post office candidates are John G England and Thomas Dawson both respected. several current postmasters renew terms and salaries are listed with offices across the state.
Public sale announced by auctioneer Mr C B Fout tomorrow on the premises of Mr G Helinstern. Stock includes several promising bred colts and a herd of Hereford cattle. Also noted is Mr C Shipley’s transfer from city clerk to a hotel position in Graboa.
Weather conditions vary by region with moisture deficits in the winter wheat area but general crop prospects described as favorable in many states. Central and southern states show ongoing farm work with sowing in progress in Nebraska and Dakota and ground conditions improving for spring planting. Snow and cool spells affect the coast and Northeast with wheat in New Jersey and Pennsylvania mildly impacted.
The piece argues the article Needed Change misrepresented popular opinion and emphasizes that criminal conviction rests on evidence rules. State Attorney Eichelberger says arson carries the same standards as other crimes and that a swift, decisive prosecution could lead to a death sentence if convicted.
An outdoor gathering is planned at 7 PM at Marke Space and an indoor meeting at 8 PM at the Barracks. All are invited with free seating.
Amusements listing notes Frank Jones' Company appearing at City Hall in tmacity on Friday evening with plans for The Girl I Life Behind Me. Box sheet 20w opens at Yeekie's and Burmeister piano recital tickets on the 22d mst available at the same spot.
Master Stroke Herr von bss reveals a reform plan where a strategic group shapes policy by quiet manipulation and staged changes to outpace opposition. The piece chronicles how a hidden leadership molds events to advance its agenda while evading open dispute and scrutiny.
A Friday conference set new opportunities for the corporation. Attendees included Texdord’s registrar and collector, water works superintendent, master, city officers, tax commissioners, city attorney, printer, and clock winder. No changes to street lights were reported.
The arrivals at principal hotels since yesterday noon are detailed with guests from various states and cities including New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, and Michigan. Names such as Ritter and Heller appear among the list of travelers noted for the period.
The Baltimore Conference of the M E Church faced a stormy session over the sustentation fund questions. Rev James N Davis urged striking out items seen as inappropriate while Rev Joel Brown and Rev Herbert Richardson defended the committee’s plan to distribute funds equitably. The debate included defense of authority and warnings of a potential leadership change if contracts and plans were not respected.
Wolgate & Co's Demuleent Shaving Soap touted for beard softening and cooling skin. Arrests reported as Ofers Hebbs and Brachey charged with drunken and disorderly conduct. mayor orders jailing for ten days each.
The funeral of the late Catharmine Bentz wife of Henry Hent was held from her West Patrick Street home at 10 this morning. Interment followed at Mt. Olivet Cemetery with pallbearers including Joéo Lambert BF Phoebus John LD Mie ebgel and Chat Willard. Rose Berry child of George Berry was buried this afternoon at 7 at Institution graveyard, Rev Daniel Draper officiating. Face & Sons undertakers handled arrangements.
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