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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1888
Page
3
Classified items show Farms For Sale and For Rent notices dated Monday March 26, 1888. Advertisers with running accounts will have their bills rendered for advertisements. Transient ads payable in advance. Includes horse for sale and boarding notices.
W F Secrist will sell valuable personal property tomorrow at 10 a.m. on his Lime Kiln area farm one mile west. Also notes on local school teacher training, a Buckeyatown examiner starting a teachers program, and local deaths and civic notices tied to Frederick county.
A letter urges Frederick authorities to adopt a centralized fire alarm system with a chief in charge and district engines. It advocates electrical signals, multiple engines per alarm, and districting to improve response while addressing tax concerns and existing volunteer crews. It also notes current incidents and community events, including church services and local court cases.
The Carroll News cites Jas Simmons of Roanoke Va once of Liberty district Frederick county as signaling a strong boom. Over five years Roanoke grew from 500 to 12 000 people, built about 2 500 houses, and 260 hotels were in construction while the town became a regional railroad hub with rich mineral deposits drawing millions in investment.
The House and Senate set noon and 5 pm sessions as the final week begins. Many bills near passage or death, including redistricting and immigration measures, with fate undecided. Gov Jackson to appoint county voters registers under new law. old Baltimore city list replaced. Local notices of seed firms and a Jefferson burial conclude the item.
G Payson Rowe Esq formerly of Emmitsburg now St Joseph Missouri is nominated by the Democratic party for U S Attorney at St Joseph and may be elected. James A Elder is newly appointed Postmaster for Emmitsburg and began duties Tuesday. The office moved to the room beside Elder's drug store with James Bel as clerk. Retiring postmaster S N McNair will continue mercantile business at the old post office square.
The last exhibiton by Madam Andersons glass blowers and crystal workers and Prof Jake electrical wonders opened at Junor Hill Saturday night with a large attendance. Philadelphia plans a few weeks of shows before joining the Fore page show. Barry Searoeder won the baby contest with 450 votes receiving a $23 prize. Mase Gubert 145, Ilva Hahn 53, Mazie Schley 63 also counted in the tally. The event drew many steady spectators and was praised as refined and attractive by residents.
The Republican League calls for forming a state Republican League with existing clubs to support and encourage active clubs, establish permanent committees, and provide 25 delegates per club. Each club president sits as ex officio with one vote. Eligibility requires clubs with at least 20 members. The aim is to promote protection for American industries and oppose free trade.
The Heb rew feast comments at sundown through April end. Local residents include Elmer Castle at St Mar s School ill days. Visitors: Lucy Harding Baltimore Mrs Wm Devegre Philadelphia Albert Stove Denver Frank Buster Charles Town and Charles Baglor Jefferson County. Stock sales near Dobie Pipe Creek net over $2000. Fox moves to Rocky Ridge to run a dry goods store. Hair remedy ads and church plans for Easter. Public notices of banking interest, hospital and managers. Police court fines for disorderly conduct and intoxication.
A Ridgeville Ridgeville article notes the village south of Mt Airy on the Baltimore and Frederic turnpike as a growing community. It discusses post office needs, potential new station on the B and P line, and local hotels Eagle Hotel and Ridgeville Hotel serving travelers.
John H. Rigney of Adams Express in Philadelphia loaned the United Fire Company a tall 80 foot bunting flag for Easter Monday parade. The Unified have received handsome plumes for their horses as part of the display.
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