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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1889
Page
3
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The State Republican League Clubs adjourned after a long day with Henri Lingenfelder elected treasurer and John C Rose to lead as treasurer by acclamation. Delegates to the National Republican League convention in Nashville were named amid debates on race and patronage. New president Daniel L Brinton spoke of Republican success, mass meeting followed with speeches by Major Goldsborough Congressman McComas and others urging reform, organization, and proper nominations for the fall elections.
City events column notes the Royal Marionettes from Bell Eids Compacy will perform in the city starting Thursday evening. Change of Name notices list the Franklin House of Hagerstown becoming Hotel Franklin under proprietors Samuel Dutrow and Gestie Fasnacht replacing Samuel Facques. Church notes mention May devotion to the Virgin Mary with daily 7:30 pm services at St Johns. Clergy and love feast dates across multiple locations are announced.
The sixteenth annual session of the Afaryland State Temperance Alliance met at old First M. church in Baltimore yesterday. devotional exercises opened by Mrs J Sommerfield Baldwin and Rev W T D Clemm. Rev Dr Julius E Grammer gave the welcome, stressing temperance work in Maryland. Col Bain of Kentucky spoke at night to hearty applause.
Among the guests at the Sentennial cair in New York was Mrs. Roberts Weir daughter of R.G. McPherson of Frederickton. She wore an old fifteenth century style robeiza egg blue satin gown with floral brocade lace and a lace stomacher. She carried a Martha Washington era locket. other Fredericktonians included Col L.V. Baughman General Edward Shriver Gen EB O McSherry Cal J O'Donnell.
Members are convened to address a member's disorderly conduct in the engine house last night. A separate Pastime Literary Society gathering is planned at Mr George Houck’s Harmony Grove home tomorrow evening.
Messrs. J. A. Orcott of Michigan and A. T. Stewart of this city become general agents of Champion machine works and enter a co partnership to manufacture wire and paling fences at the old Paga Foundry. They have sold many machines in the county and plan to employ forty or fifty men, urging public encouragement.
Fire alarm at eleven last night exposed a stable owned by Mr Lewis behind Wet Second street as it burned rapidly. Firemen saved two horses and a sick tram. Loss pegged at about 2500 with little insurance. Edward Cole Sr and Robert 18 and 20 were arrested for the act and held for a Saturday hearing. Other suspects may join the case.
Tha Predar ick Riflemen held a meeting and drill at their armory last evening. Four new names were proposed for membership and another chance was set for the 15th of the month at the Rias.
Hotel arrivals list names and origins for several principal hotels since yesterday noon. Entrants include R E Waters Allen Dorsey Baito RV Wood Wm Wat xing Levi Proud Johnston Louis Baegarich H Renter Bale J H Waser A Sauk Pe B F Jacobs E Wright L H Hasset Tohe Mitts and agents from Philadelphia Cumberland Washington New York and other counties.
Social circles in South Market street hosted a Monday evening tea party using the old Liverpool China once owned by the late Barbara Fritchie. The china is noted for its historic value linked to General Washington and a famous tea moment at City Hotel. Prominent guests included Ava Haakken, Catherine Haakken, Mrs Abbott, and Mrs Abbott’s niece Barbara Fritchie’s daughter.
Reverse from New London. Tis Sunday might. The sunset glow has faded. The purple gloom razed died out on the distant hilltops and night like the wing of a weary bird covers the land. Sunday night echoes the lowly Christian of chastened it. The past week has been unfavorable for outdoor work but three days rain has increased growth and crops look promising. Mr Elizha Swemley and Mr Jasper Albaugh are praised as model farmers. Easter has come and gone with nothing more than usual in the neighborhood.
Local items report Charles S Reich sailing to Roanoke Virginia for business. Notices warn readers to act before fatigue and illness overwhelm. Advertisements promote Brown's Iron Bitters for malaria indigestion and fatigue. An election promo invites attendance to Col Bain at City Hall. Various locals travel visit and celebrate, including teachers, clergy, and merchants.
Rev Dr Santee of the Leformed church preached to mark his 38th anniversary as pastor in Cavetown. He has served there for many years and also preached in Predenck county during that period.
W Bain of Lexington will lecture tomorrow evening at City Hall under Parity Lodge auspices. The speaker will discuss Among the Masses or Traits and Trials of Character. Bain is a pleasing instructor with wide reputation and will attract a sizable audience.
Kindly remembers. We are indebted to Mr E Herman the florist for a box of cat sowers. His establishment offers a large stock of plants and bulbs of all descriptions. Recently erected new conservatories are worth visiting. Call on him for anything in this line.
The Mesars and Baker Broz of Buckeystown showcase a price fixture using a Remington typewriter with a phonograph attachment. They outline letters and general correspondence by phonograph, while an employee types it all. The setup promises great value and significant time savings.
The Cumberland coal trade reports weekly and yearly totals with changes from last year for Cumberland region shipments to Baltimore and Ohio railroad, Pennsylvania Railroad, and Chesapeake and Ohio Canal. Local items include residents visiting family, health updates, Atlantic City trips, and community events in Ceresville Walkerville and Harmony Grove.
The local unit of the G A BR in this city schedules its monthly gathering for Wednesday evening next. Members invited to attend and discuss community affairs and upcoming activities.
Odiver Abrecht arrested David Robinson for drunk and disorderly conduct yesterday and took him before Mayor Doli, who fined him $2.85, which was paid.
A hearing before Magistrate Wilson on the States versus Daniel Bents for an assault on Calvin Keily concluded with the case dismissed due to insufficient evidence.
John James a Bentz Row boot-black fell about ten feet from a stone approach into the water near Branner's AU while crossing a bridge yesterday evening. He escaped unharmed though the incident highlights the need for a railing along the abutment to prevent a future accident.
Verkkable boom as Verkkable newspaper N Ees achieved unprecedented sales yesterday despite holiday demoralization and a Republican convention. The paper published a complete report of the Republican League proceedings up to four o'clock, selling like hot cakes and keeping carriers busy to meet demand for the regular edition.
Regular monthly gathering of the Ladies Aid Society at St Marks Lutheran church in Douds featured a program of organ music scripture readings prayers roll call minutes of previous meeting committee reports new and unfinished business recitations by several members a pass under the red, a Where Dolly Was Lost number and a We're Going Home Tomorrow solo, brief remarks by Rev Seachrist and a liberal collection. Good order was maintained and the session adjourned to next week.
The Great Star Minstrels of this city will perform at Stauffer Hall Walkersville tomorrow evening in a show described as one of their best.
The Board of Charities and Corrections held their monthly meeting today at Mortegue Hospital and transacted regular routine business. The jail meeting will be held tomorrow.
A three year old son of Richard Fry of Lime Kiln nearly died Tuesday evening after drinking laudanum from a cotton bundle the mother used for a toothache. A sister witnessed the act and alerted the mother. The child received strong coffee and ipecac until Dr Boone administered an antidote. He improved but remained in danger with lingering stupor.
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