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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1888
Page
3
In Frederick County news a farmer grows a giant Star potato weighing over two pounds and six ounces. Local society notes report weddings, memorials, and plans including a Bishop Lay altar dedication, and a fundraising slot drive at polling places to support the Key Movement.
Baltimore-bound social notes show Miss Bertha Trail visiting friends, with other local visits from Mrs. Maria Worthington of Winchester and Miss Grace Smith of Westminster. An alumnae meeting is set for Monday at FLFL Seminary at 7 30 p.m., and there are ads and notices on local business, health tonics, and upcoming nuptials.
Auctioneer Walter Saunders held a public sale at Champion Livery Stables this morning, selling a lot of lightning red fixtures formerly owned by Chess Catlin who disappeared from the city under peculiar circumstances. A letter to Decatur, Alabama, acknowledges a second installment for the Yellow Fever Relief Fund, noting a $200 shipment and appreciation for local relief efforts.
The Charlesville Cornet Band plans a festival starting Tuesday November 13 with the Myersville band expected to attend and a pleasant time anticipated.
Two young men named in the piece agree to a wager over elections. A pledges not to visit his sweetheart for a week if Herrison is elected, while B makes the same vow if Cleveland wins. They will wheel each other in a wheelbarrow from the Square Forcer to Fifth street and back.
A fashionable church wedding took place on Tuesday evening October at St Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Church in Bar bittsville. Miss Lottier and Mr Lewis Mainharet of Barnesville wed with Rev W Dosh officiating. The ceremony featured elaborate decorations and a large guest list followed by a reception and social hour. The couple departed for a trip to Frederick Washington Baltimore and Philadelphia, with numerous generous gifts noted from family and friends.
Moody next excursion to Charlestown organized by the Junior Fire Company. A meeting this week will confirm arrangements while crews polish the apparatus to be taken along.
A large invoice of fine blooded cattle arrived yesterday from New York state for Fargett Bros. receiver. D. H. Hargett distributed 18 head to James Houck, 17 head to B. C. Markell, and remaining lots to other buyers.
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The Memorial Bazar committee of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union met at the Natatorium to draw for table locations. The event opens in Oratorio Hall on the 12th and runs a full week with daily entertainments including rifle and doll drives, Smith Family concert, and a band. Proceeds aim to raise $5,000 for a memorial building to the late Mrs. James Grey Thomas. numerous union and county tables are organized under local chairs.
After a vigorous canvass the Montgomery race narrows to close. Democrats expect a large majority for Colonel Douglas while Republicans rally at Rockville with notable figures to attend. County registration stands 6712 with 452? white and 2144 colored voters. projections favor Democratic turnout though Republicans are spending heavily. State figures note Douglas support among the Siath District and campaigns report torches and speeches in Gaithersburg and Mechanicstown as remonstrations proceed.
A historic reflection traces advertising from ancient posters to early newspapers, noting early ad practices and the evolution of public notices. It discusses election day work arrangements for post offices and the English tea ritual as social contrast, with details on etiquette and fashion.
Carolinal Gibbone visits Hillcot City from Thursday to Friday. John M Rhodes dies at his Howard County residence leaving about 20000. Admin granted to Samuel K Dashiell and KR Smith Jr. If no heirs, estate to revert to state for school board. Neil Shafer gored by a bull in Poplar Springs. Nimrod Harrison’s two year old daughter breaks her arm after falling from a chair.
Mary Addison, of Frederick, becomes bride of Lt. Cornelius DeWitt Wilcox of the Second United States Artillery in a St. Johns ceremony. Rev. Ozborne Ingle officiates with Rev. Leon ard assisting. A reception at 2009 Q Street precedes a northern tour and return to St. Augustine Florida.
Henry Dertzbaugh cut his left hand when a knife slipped while shucking oysters at C. H. Haller's greenhouse restaurant. Samuel Timmins, hurt yesterday, showed improvement this morning and rested after head wounds with a bruised hip.
The summer brought favorable turkey crops as farmers prepare for Thanksgiving. County officers and delegates named for state and local groups. Rockville Grange reorganized with sixteen members and one initiation. Land sales near Cabin John Bridge to form Glen Echo Heights. New Maryland Code printed in two volumes with extensive indexes. Local laws volumes progress delayed by county vote results.
East Patrick Street resident O W F Casbour lauds Victor Liniment claiming it cures colds burns and all pains after a saw injury. He urges families to keep a bottle with an absolute guarantee and warns against substitutes.
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