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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1889
Page
3
Announcements for tomorrow's paper must reach us early for proper display. Advertisements received by 1 pm will appear the same evening. Transient ads posted at set rates with cash in advance. Notices for the weekly issue must reach the office by a Thursday morning or be delayed to the following week. Regular running ads billed monthly on specified dates.
Public sale listed for C E Gine Co G J Doll & Son Mullinix Kemp with specials on oysters beer granite floor paint and local notices for strawberries shad and hats. Saturday May 25 1883.
A special meeting of the Ladies Auxiliary is announced for this evening at 7 o clock. A sale attendance is earnestly requested. Judge Wright of Baltimore has refused to grant the interference by Claude Brooke to restrain Jeannie Winston from the Academy next week. It is probable Miss Winston will meet her engagements in Baltimore. Farmers’ Picnic of the city is likely to be held in July during the State Militia encampment with hopes for a grand gathering. Philomathean Literary Society held its last regular session at Red Men’s Hall featuring readings recitations and a debate. They plan an annual banquet at the Carlin House on Tuesday evening. Charles Dixon a Cumberland salesman was arrested on a charge of assault with intent to kill his wife after domestic troubles. He allegedly fired through a window at what he thought was his wife but hit his sister-in-law. The preliminary trial is set for today before Justice Goncer.
A fragmentary tale shows a girl vilified by rumors linking her to street life and prompted by jealous relatives defending family honor. The piece warns how rumor harms a woman’s reputation, with scattered notes on kidney disease and a testimonial about Warner’s Safe Care.
A narrated reminiscence of church music mishaps and marvels. An urban church choir misfires on a third hymn but recovers with a historic tune. An old countrywoman mocks grand organ tones as an “Indian war-whoop.” A New Jersey summer resort audience fills an open auditorium with massed Methodists singing. The piece closes with a universal praise note.
Died on the road after leaving home for a walk to Waynesboro Pa. George Gaus of Smithabure Washington County aged about 50 found dead on the pike likely from a stroke. County notes cover Children’s Day plans at Lit terty and local clerical appoints. A proposed reform would raise tavern taxes and establish a police court. Also reports on Ross funeral in Gloucester Court and a proposed railroad route through Carroll County with connections near Weaston. An aged resident from Lipass named Shafer recalls Wellsville naming origins. Local church and civic notices follow with meetings and parades planned in Mechanicstown Graceham Rocky Ridge.
May examination ended at Annapolis yesterday with twenty admitted. Many were disqualified and three candidates failed to pass including Mc Donald, son of Captain McDonald from Montgomery county who was an appointee of Congressman McComas.
The notice lists berries and a variety of fresh produce including cabbage carrots peas beets tomatoes asparagus squash cucumbers pineapples and bananas at A D Elise’s 5 West Patrick Street along with fresh shad available today by express.
The piece extols reporters for exposing boodlers and a murder in an insane asylum, claiming they work tirelessly at night to uncover crimes while police lag behind. The writer emphasizes reporters never tire nor sleep until they have secured their victim.
The first quarterly conference of Miyersville Circuit Maryland Conference G E Church meets today with Rev. A M Evers presiding. Walkersville Holiness Church holds services today with Sabbath school, Love Feast and preaching by Rev. J Irwin Amos tomorrow including communion. Elders and ministers meet for classis session with reports and questions.
Mixed local notices report visits and arrivals in New Windsor area. Mentions Mrs L M Philips, Mrs C a Cue tte, and East Third street residents, plus Mr Christiaas Warner buying steers and other civic notes. Community events include Memorial Day plans, church services, and water works committee visits to Union Manufacturing building.
Major E. Goldsborough of this city extended the invitation during a Washington visit. President Harrison said he would enjoy visiting Frederick but could not attend the designated Decoration Day services.
A strawberry and ice cream festival will be held by the M. P. Sunday school of Johnsville on June 6, 7, and 8 with an afternoon event on the Sth. The Ladies Aid Society of the Church of God in Middletown Carroll county will host a festival near the church in a large tent on Wednesday through Saturday nights. The Board of County Commissioners adjourned and designated vaccination physicians for Frederick county for one year, including Dr. Jermingham Boone, Dr. Wilson A. Long, Dr. EL Beckly, Dr. James W. Emmiteberg, Dr. Lamar Urbza, and others in several towns.
Local notes report heavy rainfall Monday afternoon with over an inch in an hour near Pipe Creek. Crops suffered as Charles Angel lost about four acres of corn while grain stands in the area are damaged by the deluge. Biss Battie Horne of Faksborg is to preside at the organ for an upcoming children’s meeting.
The Frederick team member M. Nicelae agreed to a July 1 contest with Bright Star B. B. C. of Baltimore, a challenge he declined. Postmasters appointed Geo. H. Hiskman Po Rocka J. Elmer SMyereville John C Endd Urbara J A DeLashmutt Bucseyetown. Dismissed McDonald case dismissed with costs. Salvation Army barracks meeting at 3 o clock this evening with open air meeting tomorrow at Sixth and Market streets.
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