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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1898
Page
3
Brief bits report that the Kaiser and Empress carried 102 trunks on their Jerusalem trip. Other items note Sandwich Islanders judging beauty by weight, red berries signaling the holiday season, Quinn A M E Church members planning a Thanksgiving supper, and a Myersville and Catoctin Electric Railroad directors meeting held in Frederick yesterday.
Local society items list residents and visitors in brief notices. D. H. Gilbert of Hagerstown and others are in the city or visiting Boonsboro Columbia Baltimore Frederick and Middletown. Rev. C W Stinespring sails to Hagerstown. George W. Smith visits Baltimore. families return from trips.
Yesterday and last night Justice White heard disorderly conduct cases involving Lena Watkins Thomas Potts Frank Smith Daisy Cooper Corde Young Eve Hill Neel Robinson Bernard Noland David Robinson and E May Warren. Fines ranged from 2.50 to 5.50 with many defendants jailed for nonpayment durations up to 30 days.
The Local Mart quotes wheat at 69 cents per bushel in Frederick with no change from yesterday. Corn offers 30 cents per bushel and 1.50 per ton. Dyspepsia is blamed for suffering and Hood's Sarsaparilla is advertised as a cure for digestive issues.
Admiral Schley toured the Academy of the Visitation and the Novitiate in Frederick, recalling his boyhood days at St. John’s Institute. He spoke modestly of his role in history, praised teachers, and noted the Brookyln’s bombardment and Porto Rico’s value to the United States.
The community hosts various activities this week including a Cecelian Circle concert at Visitation Academy, a Carty furniture store opening, and an Odd Fellows visitation to King David Lodge. Public school Thanksgiving program Wednesday, St James Lutheran oyster supper, Wills Comedy Company at City Opera House, Independent Drum Band masqued dance, Thanksgiving services Thursday, Grace Reformed and Lutheran congregational events, plus Evangelical Lutheran Church frescoing overseen by C D Rudy with exterior repairs finished and steeple straightened.
Governor Lowndes names Cyrus F Flook a delegate to the Good Read and Public Improvement Association. The Whig notes the group is in session at St Louis Missouri with ongoing discussions and local civic focus.
A Maryland group urges state and county cooperation to strengthen game protection. The Maryland Game and Fish Protective Association asks for at least ten more deputy wardens, listing current appointees and inviting interested citizens to contact state warden Robert H. Gilbert or the association secretary at 100 South Calvert Street.
The marriage of Miss Marcella Fox of near Double Pipe Creek to Mr. Henry H. Boyer of Tabertytown occurred Wednesday morning November 16 at the brides home. Rev. RS Patterson officiated. A reception followed and the couple departed for Baltimore and Washington.
Joseph Methan of Emmitsburg suffered a severe foot injury when boarding a freight train from Hagerstown to Baltimore. He fell as a car was boarded and the wheel ran over his foot. Trainmen moved him to the Y M C A hospital in Hagerstown where Dr. J McPherson Scott, the company’s physician, treated him.
Columbia Lodge No. 59 announces a grand Masonic bazaar at City Opera House next week to raise funds for a new temple. The event runs all week with daily hours 11 to 3 and 4 to 6 on children's days. Opera House access will be altered for floor space and decorations, with guests from Washington and Baltimore expected and season tickets available.
A Pennsylvania paper calls the production In Atlantic City bright and spicy with funny situations. Frank M Wills John B Wills Estelle Emma S Wills and the Helston sisters receive praise for acting and dancing. The show is billed as the best seen here at popular prices with strong encores noted.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad cuts $150 off the Pittsburg New York fare with proportionate reductions to other Eastern through points. The move prompts expectations that the Pennsylvania will match, likely triggering a lively rate war between the two major trunk lines.
Mr. Owings former head book keeper at Central Hardware Store resigns and leaves Frederick on the first of next month to take general management of a large pottery plant near Chattanooga Tennessee. He is a well known young businessman and friends regret his departure but celebrate his secured lucrative position.
Evening crowd at Market street observed smoke issuing from a cellar and found paper on fire. Fire was extinguished before damage occurred. Grand Lodge officers of I O G F Maryland visit Rang David Lodge No 50 for official work and a banquet at Hotel Burgess after the meeting.
Invitations come from Frederick for a Thanksgiving evening dance in Westminster with Mrs John Roberts, formerly Miss Nancie Gambrill, as chaperone. A log barn on Leonari Grosenickle’s David Delanter farm near Ellerton burned Sunday night with contents, including an old threshing machine, insured by McComas Agency, Hagerstown. Market note indicates a shift to tomorrow afternoon in place of Thursday morning due to Thanksgiving.
The grand holiday opening of Shipley and Boost showcases furniture, lamps, chests, desks, and china closets in an up-to-date display. Santa Claus visits and Landis the jeweler presents a fine line of Christmas souvenirs as customers explore mahogany, oak, and walnut pieces.
The U B Pilgrimage Association received incorporation and the executive committee will organize the 100th anniversary celebration of the churchs first general conference in Frederick in May 101. Delegates from Japan China Africa Canada and United States are expected for a thirty day event. The countys first general conference occurred May 1801 on Miller farm near Rocky Springs with Rev Otterbeen as the first bishop. A crowd of about fifty thousand visitors is anticipated in Frederick during the month.
Reynolds Post No 2 held the annual inspection and camp fire at their hall on Market and Church streets. D H Moberly of Dushané Port Baltimore conducted the inspection with exactness, commending the post on its condition. A table of tempting delicacies followed, with brief remarks by Inspector Maberly and Major E Y Goldsborough.
W J Black as administrator transfers real estate to J W Creager for 60 dollars. Vincent Sebgid and Samuel M Birely sell to J Wesley Creeger for 42.50 dollars. William L Fier and wife sell to J Wes ley Creeper for 41.12 dollars. Marriage licenses issued for James W Biggs Jr of Adamstown and Ruth A Rohrback of Burkittsville, Henry L Moser of Myersville and Myrtle E Frey of Pleasant Walk.
Christmas opening of a holiday novel ties Friday and Saturday November 25 and 26 invites all to attend. King David Lodge No 50 I O O F notes grand officers will attend tonight. members urged to attend. Kodak gifts at Kreh's Art Studio. Thanksgiving Market at A L Kime's offers oysters celery cranberries poultry mincemeat apples dried fruits and sour kraut. Breh's Art Studio open all day Thanksgiving for sittings.
Saturday's freight brings a large invoice of Lovely Fortieres, unique in the city. Direct from the manufacturer, these beauties are showcased for quick sale at low cost. Visit our display to beautify homes with affordable portieres and table covers.
An advertisement promotes a graduate pharmacist at 28 North Market Street offering carefully compounded physician prescriptions and a telephone contact.
Advertisement listing AJL Bal timore oysters fresh daily and extra oysters, Q S J Beckley photo services with orders for photos and enlargements, KREAM B ART Studio gift options for Christmas, plus home heaters by Git Heaters and Allen G Quynn & Co. Bowling alleys offer fall and cocked hat prizes, Dr Boteler eye ear nose throat services with free spectacles adjustment. Ingrain products available in every color.
An early 20th century ad lists The Ralling Grocery Co at 203 North Market Frederick Nebraska with telephone contact. It touts low prices on staples and notes home delivery service for customers.
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