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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1888
Page
3
Announcement for notices and weekly ads with rates and deadlines. Weekly notices must reach by Wednesday. Tuesday morning is too late. Monthly billing cycle lists dates and amounts, with advertising dates and rates noted.
Dol Douglas shows slight improvement since Saturday with no hemorrhage return and persistent fever. A Republican ladies banquet hosted by Mrs. Jacob Buckey on W South street drew many guests on Tuesday evening the 13th. Wedding cards announce Miss Nollis Lee Zimmerman's daughter of G W F Zimmerman to Gerald Thatcher Robin of New York to be wed at the Presbyterian church on Wednesday November 28 at 3 30 p.m. A Mount St Joseph Academy charity fair at the Baltimore aquarium will feature a stitched chat from local clubs for St Mary’s Orphan Asylum. Mr G Newton Thomas reports seeing three large eagles near his home three miles from town, about six feet span. Totts Sommers, recently released from jail, faces a new assault charge and awaits a hearing after a $25 bond set by Justice Nerasaber.
In Minneapolis a local dime museum beauty contest narrowed to twenty finalists. Kitty Matherson placed fourteenth and suddenly fainted after pounding gum during the show. Doctors diagnosed an attack of lockjaw and she could not continue. Matherson withdrew from the contest.
Lynchburg readers are promised a refined minstrelsy show by Al Breid Co at the Opera House. The piece touts the troupe as among the city’s best entertainment, with each artist praised for skill and the performance described as new and unique from start to finish.
The week saw a partial revival in trade as political uncertainty eased, with volume remaining large yet uneven. Wheat and corn exports fell from Pacific and Atlantic ports while cotton and coffee prices rose modestly, stock markets showed weakness, and manufacturing and coal sectors faced mixed signals amid broader foreign trade uncertainty.
Two individuals identified as colored men resisted arrest at Westminster and were forced into custody by Deputy Sheriff William F. Tyler after a violent confrontation. They are held in the county jail awaiting Grand Jury action. The assault victim was severely injured but not expected to die.
The obliging manager of the Ma Murray canning factory will leave for California on business for the McMurray estate. He plans to spend the winter with Mrs. McMurray at her Baltimore home.
The piece describes cloudy skies over a corporation area after dusk with dim moonlight and failing street electric lights. A brief shower arrives around church departure time, making walking conditions slick and faint lighting add to the dreary scene.
Fragmented notes discuss wedding fashion and invitations, mentioning bridal attire and cultural variations. It notes uncertainty about influences from fashion bed ties and followers, with commentary on whether certain trends will be adopted and how many factors drive fashion choices.
A pleasant euchre party was hosted by Mr and Mrs C Dorsey Waiters Saturday night in their residence. Guests included Miss Bessie Porter of Baltimore and Miss Agnes Less of Mt Pleasant County. Cards continued until 10 30 with seasonal refreshments served. Attendees left with expressions of delight at the enjoyable evening.
Sheriff White escorted Wisfield Scott Suer and James E Webb to Rockville after the freight train wreck on October 6 on the Metropolitan branch. The conductor and engineer were jailed after bail of 300 each was posted, with indictments alleged to have been secured secretly. Stier and Welch, exhausted by long shifts, claim lack of warning and fear for their legal fight as they await trial this term.
A torch light procession is planned for Mideleburg tomorrow with bands from D P Greek Wateytown Ladies baro Union Bridge Mechanicstown Emnaueburz Usontown to provide music. Boonsboro in Washington county held a barbecue and torchlight parade Saturday honoring Barrison Morton and McComas with a large crowd. speeches followed.
Archbishops Elder of Cincinnati and Keane of Richmond visited Mt St Marys College in Emmitsburg last week. Numerous residents and visitors are noted, with engagements, visits, and social events across the area. The item lists names, places, and small happenings including health ads and local announcements.
Judge Fisher administrator to the McMurrey estate along with Frenk Goode and Edgar L. Gann left for Baltimore yesterday. The trio planned further discussions today on pending administration matters and estate affairs.
A grand ball will be given at Groff Hall on Thursday evening next under the auspices of a committee led by George Parrish as president and Robert Palm as vice president. Miss Mary Lierre Williams serves as treasurer with Mira Fiora Parrish as assistant treasurer. Wm Wishems is a trustee, with John Bille and Harry Willams. A grand promenade is planned as the main attraction, with music by Randolph Williams orchestra.
In a Republican parade Friday evening a transparency labeled Packet Boat for Salt River was cut down by Caesar and James who confronted Thomas Mills at the banner’s front, seeking reasons for the banner’s removal and causing the disruption. The banner listed crew members including Captain David Quener, mate John Taylor, cook Lewin Weeks, and other roles.
In a local election bet between Meesre Pauble and Samuel Eoke a turkey and a foal were promised as prizes. The foal weighing 23 pounds was prepared for Fauble, but both it and a cage containing the turkey were stolen, with suspicions it was meant to taunt Mr. Hoke during the Republican parade on Friday evening in Mt. Pleasant.
St Marys Chapter of All Sainte Guild sent a large box of clothing and life necessities to a needy clergyman in Amberet county Virginia, thanks issued by chapter members. St Albrys holds its December sale in Court Street chapel robing room. Germon Temperance sermon quoted Lambeth Conference bishops sanction. All Saints rector preached an excellent sermon yesterday on temperance.
The F C M C A lecture series at City Hall presents Signor Vitale the violinist with the Italian Concert Co. Rev J H Vincent of Ghavinuque fame praises his stunning violin artistry as the audience erupts in storms of applause. The New York Graphic lauds Mabel Stephenson's voice amid the enthusiastic crowd.
The Chronicle notes Carrie Schneter and her parents plan to relocate to Stovestown Pe this month after a Thursday evening party hosted by local friends. The town mourns John F Adams who died Monday from typhoid fever. he leaves a large family and was buried from St Jovetha Catholic church amid community sympathy.
The revival began yesterday at the U B church with strong turnout and one conversion reported. Services will continue nightly next week at 7 15 oclock, and all are invited. The church youth group meets tonight at 7 45 oclock.
EW. Davie, 23, near Dadaceus Montgomery county, shot himself as his sick mother lay in bed on a Thursday afternoon. His act immediate caused her death moments after. He was the son of Mr. Wer. Davis, once toll-gate keeper on the Seventh street pike, who died insane. Davis had been sent to the Maryland Insane Asylum, where insanity persists. His mother had hanged herself years earlier, and one daughter is an inmate of an asylum.
Residents blame city blackout for dangerous streets as storms drench the town. Dr B C Bee Skerry confirms lighting policy rests with the mayor, who alone can authorize lamp work. A lamp committee meeting is slated for this evening to decide on restoring year round illumination.
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