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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1889
Page
3
The notice outlines ad space rates and submission deadlines for a newspaper. Transient adverts must be received by 1 O'clock to appear the same evening, with late ads published the following week unless directed otherwise. Monthly and yearly accounts will be billed, and listings include running totals and dates.
Fragmentary notice references an auction or sale item with mentions of Nision Audit Special and Golden Ting. The readable text shows partial agency or notice language but lacks clear dates parties or locations.
Community notices include a strawberry festival at Hoblenberg's warehouse, a church meeting postponement due to a member's death, and an art exhibit by Miss Gertrude Steiner titled Deathbed of Saint Joseph moving to St. Joseph's Catholic church. A quiet town calendar lists Island Point near Harpers Ferry events and county readings.
News notes from Hagerstown report heightened vigilance after a killing, with officers planning arrests of youths found with dangerous weapons like puns, cat riffs, and slingshots. The Riflemen Pegler group plans a meeting and new member pledges, while weekly drills increase to three sessions.
County correspondence from Taneytown notes local incidents and social news including property damage when a horse frightened by a moving furniture store, a painter's accident inurned, visits by residents to Spring Grove and Baltimore, railroad surveyors at work, and community events such as a harmonica troupe meeting and stockholder actions at Union Cemetery.
The article records injuries from a severe cut to Mr David Arnold and notes road widening plans on the Burkitville to brick schoolhouse route. It mentions a county surveyor and contract items tied to Burkittville and Knox County, with references to local duties, invitations, and studio events.
County teachers arrived in town in readiness for the examination to be held Wednesday and Friday of this week. The county teachers’ examination process is being organized with credentials to be issued upon completion.
Fire at the Iribur Patts farm in New Market destroyed a building within a short distance of Mr. Sherr who had just left for a brief errand. Firemen found the blaze spreading from an unknown cause and the garret quickly burned, resulting in total destruction. Insurance covered a considerable amount.
The Episcopal Diocese of Maryland convenes at Epiphany Church in Washington tomorrow at 10am. Bishop Parst will preside with about 130 clergy and an equal number of women attending, noting several diocesan changes since the last meeting.
A resident south of the city has built a cooled dairy facility with brick walls plastered and cemented, preserving 2.5 cream and batter. A new cistern receives water from a wind pumped well, flowing through milk and horse troughs to keep the dairy and barnyard cool. Henry Nelson Thames, the cistern builder, completed the work.
A mix of short items covers community happenings in Hagerstown and nearby. Reports include minor accidents, property theft, animal incidents, local business visits, a strawberry and ice cream festival, postmaster appointment in Tatat county, school term dates, and election results showing Democrats gaining city council seats while a Republican mayor remains.
Mr Jerney States a new restaurant and bakery at 832 Main Street Kaneas City Missouri opens soon. Bishop Bean of the newt Cathole University at Woellington is expected, with Cardinal Gipboe and others among the guests. Public bids for county projects close Wednesday. sealed proposals due by 1:00 PM. commissioners reserve right to reject any or all bids.
Fragmentary report notes heavy rainfall and rising water across Baltmscre and downtown areas. Partial accounts indicate crop damage in Riddietown Valley with wheat beaten down. no dams breached in our county beyond isolated spots.
A list of guests arriving at Atpai hotels since noon yesterday includes travelers from New York Philadelphia Washington and Balto with names such as F E Baldwin WBz Par ngreen OC Ler J Pickels T B McPher son JB Hough and JC Ereld among others. The county references include Delaware county 3 and county 9 with several initials and surnames noted.
At the association meeting led by presiding William Birely committees were named for activities including visitation Sunday School work and music. Members listed include Wm W Petason Moberly C Fisher BR J Dutrow Prof Ely Dr Parnell and many others. A class in book next meets at 9 30 this evening at Stone Tavern with Wm Bag and the session opens at 8 00.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a Frederick County Fire Company event and parade plans. It mentions a July parade invitation, committee members L P Dixon and Frasier, and preparations with lanterns and guards. The text lists names such as Dora Bauer and Mary Cue among participants and describes a celebratory setting with domestic activity and community involvement.
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