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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1889
Page
3
The Daily News outlines advertising deadlines and rates for transient and running accounts. Ads received by 10 oclock will appear the same evening. weekly ads should reach the office by Wednesday for Thursday publication. rates and billing cycles are described, with monthly or yearly terms and post dates.
The Model E J Eldridge runs a set of notices including Special Notice We Know Special Notice Little Neck Clams and a listing of Lawn Mowers for Sale. The brief ad set highlights product offers and shop branding.
City county and state news notes include Clarence L Kennard to lead tonight's meeting and Bible class. The gym class had two meetings last night. A Poultry Pigeon and Pet Stock Association monthly meeting is at Mr BV Buckey’s store. St John’s Beneficial Society meets Sunday morning and OB Legion meets Monday at their rooms.
A baseball game was played yesterday afternoon at 4 35 on Carroll street tan lot between the 3d Academy nine and the Professionals. Five innings were played with the Professionals winning by 9 to 0. Battery for the Professionals was Solb and Birely. for the Academy Thompson and Farner. Umpire Edw Hing.
The current issue showcases two weeks of town happenings with enterprise and energy. It promises rising circulation and urges residents to keep absent friends posted, claiming sharper coverage than rival outlets at a price.
Rev Mr Karicofe left for General Conference opening in York Pe Reva Hicka and Leonard of Sandusky Ohio were to conduct tonight but will not be present. Prayer meeting tonight led by Mr Lewie Ruprecht. No Sunday morning service. Dr Parnell to preach at night.
Messrs C F Markell and Wm Wilcoxen with Mr John Simpson left for Baltimore to finalize arrangements for equipping the Union Foundry and Machine Works. The plant has been renovated and expanded to produce modern and latest improved patterns starting Monday.
A reflective column discusses the social sting of a first wrinkle on a pretty woman. It argues gray hairs can soften the face and deepen the eyes, while a wrinkle marks age in an unflattering, stubborn way.
A lengthy list of school trustees across multiple districts names Buckeystown district leaders and officers, with Mattel Buckeystown E district the largest group. The roster enumerates secretaries presidents and various trustees for districts from Buckeystown to Urbana and beyond detailing local education governance.
A fragment lists district and place names including Mountain John T Geesey Geo W Mort Jas L Green Lewistown and Bloomfield districts with names such as Sauerwein Smith Augleberger Easterday and Zimmerman. No clear action or dates provided.
An open air meeting will be conducted in front of the Post Office this evening, and the usual Barracks meeting at o'clock.
Famous local fisherman E. Haller landed 12 large bass yesterday to add to his reputation. One of the catches weighed four pounds highlighting his skill in angling for the finny tribe.
The aldermanic committee on streets met at 3 p.m. to inspect recent improvements completed by the superintendent of the northern district.
The committee tasked with selecting locations for new school houses at Barlin Olive and Bear Branch will visit those localities tomorrow and Bear Branch on Monday to conduct the work.
An advertisement-style piece urges Hood's Sarsaparilla as an imperative necessity for health. It compares the tonic to spring cleaning for the body, claiming thorough renovation, purified blood, and elimination of diseases including scrofula and salt rheum. It touts the product as the most popular spring medicine.
Stockholders met at the Old Mutual Insurance Company rooms last night electing twelve directors to manage the association. Officers chosen include J. Wm. Bircy as president J. T. Quynn as treasurer and G. W. Cramer as secretary.
A fancy dress ball was held at Lehmann's Hall Baltimore last night. The grand promenade was led by Mrs Parks Fisher, daughter of the late John T. Schiey. Fisher wore her mother's 1830 wedding gown in heavy white silk with point lace, short sleeves, and large shoulder ornaments of pearls and diamonds.
An infant son of Mr. John J. Shipley of West Patrick Street died last night and was buried in the Reformed graveyard this afternoon at 4 o clock. Funeral services for Mrs. Calvin Rhodes were held at her East Eighth Street home this afternoon at 3 o clock with burial at the Reformed graveyard. Rev BE R Eschbach conducted the services. pallbearers were Wm H Rhodes E E Steiner Oscar Firestone Ira F Steiner. A T Rice & Sons, undertakers.
An advertising snippet touts Head Sarsaparilla as the ideal spring medicine. It claims the tonic purifies and enriches the blood, sharpens the mind, increases appetite, and restores strength and vigor after a fatigued season.
The list details arrivals at major hotels since noon yesterday including Washington DC guests W D Brace J Hi McConkey Geo P Leteche W C Templin Dr Wm N Martis Geo M Martin and many others from Philadelphia Baltimore Pittsburgh and counties. Also noted are eight members of Bell Ellis Combination and several travelers from West Virginia Ohio and New Jersey.
Notice urges payment on or before May 10 for a gas bill. G. F. L. Clingan Avent. dt. 0.G.T. District Lodge of Good Templars of Montgomery County to meet Saturday at Clarksburg. Purity Lodge appoints Warren Traon and Frank Saman as delegates with Masses Lillie Weiner and Mollie Bargix as alternates.
The text describes a peculiar device called ra's 10 meal with a vest pocket repetition of the piga using bullets suited for marblee. It claims the revolver and the inventor complete the design to make the purse perfectly satisfactory. The fragmentary passage reads like a cryptic catalog or gadget note with unclear context and many misspellings.
The War Department has completed and published the arguments for the $400,000 appropriation for militia equipment. Maryland's allotted share is $7,594 16. Regulations require requisitions for militia supplies to go directly from state governors to the Secretary of War.
The FLO will hold its second anniversary next Tuesday night in a city church. The program includes vocal and instrumental music, quartets and trios, the General Secretary’s report on the past year, the Ladies’ Auxiliary report, and an address by Thomas K. Cree of the international committee of the YMCA. Various committees meet tonight to perfect arrangements.
A civil suit on a debt was heard yesterday afternoon before Magistrate Barrick between G C Winebrewer of Walkersville and George H Wal of the same place. W P Maulsby appeared for the plaintiff with J C Matter for the defense. Judgment was rendered in favor of the plaintiff. A brief misunderstanding occurred between Motter and Winebrewer during the hearing, stopped by the magistrate.
Coal region shipments for the week ending May 4 1889 totaled 57 071 tons with 992 472 tons year to date, down 165 336 from 1888. Rail and canal splits show Baltimore and Ohio 32 006 weekly and 699 098 yearly, down 207 995. Chesapeake and Ohio Canal 4 625 weekly and 31 528 yearly, down 4 862. Pennsylvania Railroad 20 480 weekly and 261 851 yearly, up 47 736 from 1888.
Harper's Ferry is described as evolving from a sleepy town toward a city of 10 000 residents with new development. A bank, a centrally located public hall, a hotel on Bolivar Heights, a $3 500 cottage, and a Morrell House operator are noted as upcoming projects to attract visitors and boost prosperity. Local figures Vail and Lovett are mentioned as driving plans and fencing in property on Magazine Hill.
Extra Good Bargains feature handsome Marseilles welts and plaids from 20th century styles. Less than real value for desirable this season with imports from India Linens, AV Oxer Embroideries and flowncings sold direct from an importer. Carpet mats and rag carpets arrive at Patrick St entrance as a big new stock. More Jap Mattings excel in beauty, quality and price with no joints. we offer direct importers' complete assortment in the city.
A $10,000 blaze broke out around 6 p.m. at Floyds Fertilizer and Commission House and Dougherty grain house on Pratt Light and Gay streets in Baltimore. Firemen faced dense smoke as flames damaged upper doors and woodwork, injuring Reese and Stockdale who were carried away. All property was fully insured.
A birthday party was hosted by Master T M Wolfe at his father's residence on Record last night. The gathering was cheerful with games and amusements. Refreshments were served. Guests included Misses Caroline Ross Irene Turner Faith Lindsay Massie, and George Ross Harold Kunkel Aubrey Lindsay Calvin Page Charles Robinson and Thos Fisher.
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