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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1888
Page
3
Announcement lists deadlines and fees for local notices and advertisements. It warns that orders after Thursday 9 a.m. will miss publication, notes advance payment rules, and outlines monthly billing dates.
Property listing notes rental availability for units under Model G A Gilbert A and Sproiz Nette. Details include unit types and contact references for inquiries.
SITY COUNTY AND STATE. Fell and Winter Evening. We will exhibit on Thursday and Friday Oct 25 and 26 1888 a full assortment of pattern bensers and bats and all the latest and richest novelties in millinery goods. Frederick city Md 51 North Street. Prohibition Meeting in Walkersville at J H Stanfers store tonight. Rev Tiracore and others will address the meeting. Wheelbarrow race between Ex Congressman Heamill and Dr D Newman of Oakland over election result. Garrett's condition unchanged cheerful mood continues to walk at Miller homestead Ragwood N J. appetite good and no violent spells recently.
The Fourth Battalion's dissolution causes concern among friends as the Prince George's Rifles, led by Captain Phil. W. Goex, may disband. The belief is Southern Maryland companies except Howard Rifles of Charles may join the Baltimore Light Infantry.
The notice promotes the Sexi-Wisnix News as aging well like wine and promises full chronicle of local events and reliable national and state updates. It advertises a price of 25 cents for subscriptions from now until January 1, 1889.
Circulars and clergy invite public interest in jailed offenders as Rev. Dr. Eschbach plans a Sunday sermon on duty to society. The note explains Prisoners Sunday as a day for prayers for criminals and sermons on their rehabilitation.
Yesterday morning between 7 and 11 o clock Bishop Kain of Wheeling and the Catholic clergy of Allegany county consecrated St Peter and Pauls Church. The cardinal left for Mount Savage to confirm a service cass in St Patricks Church and will confirm in all Catholic churches in the mining region.
The National Temperance Union resumed sessions in New York yesterday. Officers for the ensuing year were elected: Mass Place Willard President Carolne Buell secretary. Mire May Wood bridge treasurer. Mi e ber Pugh treasurer. A memorial service for Mrs Whibasi Tao mes, wife of Dr. Jamsarey 7 ho me, of Maryiard, and Mrs Mare H. Vi. Lsre, of Tihncik, who died last year, was held. J. R. Weeks moved to repeal a section of the by-laws requiring votes on political questions to be taken without debate. the repeal passed after a lengthy discussion.
The first in a series of joint debates between Col Douglas and Hon L B McComas drew a large crowd at City Hall. McComas argued for tariff reform and Mr Mills bill while Douglas defended protectionist principles and criticized free trade proposals. The speech highlighted fiscal figures, surplus funds, and future bond payments, with attendees from nearby towns and a lively partisan atmosphere.
The article contrasts Democratic and Republican fiscal policies, alleging rising expenditures under Democrats and urging protectionist American tariffs. It recounts speeches by Col. Douglas and Mr. McComas, arguing over free trade versus protection, with calls to voters to support American sovereignty and labor. It cites specific budget figures, sugar and salt prices, and references to President Cleveland and earlier administrations.
Colwate and Co powder sachets are sold as holiday gifts in several scents. The Second National Bank at Belair Maryland received Treasury Department approval to begin operations with capital of sixty thousand dollars. Religious notes report Sunday school observances nationwide amid remarks by Hoythorne Ingle to teachers on duties.
The warehouse occupied by I. E. W. Harge is being repaired with a new doorway and window frame, and the entire front reboarded. The structure is an old building. Nearby, landmarks include Juan Kunkel’s east end site and the barn at Mr. Thomas Markell’s farm rebuilt after a fire two months ago.
Weather notices warn of a delayed summer pattern as De Voe asserts a harsh winter ahead. He forecasts a cold front after the 23rd causing storms in Virginia and impacts on northern states with snow beyond the 26th.
A coroner's inquest convened yesterday morning to examine the wreck of a Coruori and Varley railway near Shippenbury. Witnesses including the telegraph operator and master ch guide Geo. W. Bowman testified that the train left Snicpensburg without orders, causing the crash two miles from the town. the verdict from one juror remains pending.
In Baltimore yesterday the Reverend Dr Jones argued that the Sunday concert is a questionable charity. He said it is not charity for a theatre to divert Sundays proceeds to benevolent objects, nor legitimate to repurpose profits as alms. He warned offerings could have gone elsewhere more plainly for aid.
Mrs. Davidson formerly Cunningham of Baltimore, wife of Bradley Davidson of Bethesda, died yesterday in Georgetown in her 28th year. Her husband is Judge Vinson of Rockville. Also noted is the precarious condition of Mrs. Vinson in Washington city. Fiordo W. Howard’s remains were interred at Rockville Cemetery. H. O. Baslowell, principal of Rockland School at Sandy Spring, is seriously ill.
A reader notes unusual wedding practices in various countries. In the British Isles poorer girls wear a junge shield on their shoulders until marriage, cages of leaves and cocoanut doors are built, and ceremonies vary. In Australia brides receive a blow from friends, while in Central Asia a horse ride signals union and in other places a doorstep drop or a duel over marriage. An American report adds a Boston woman announcing a duel outcome and betrothal to the winner.
Marriage of Mr J Johnson Richardson and Miss Lydia Gates at Kanawha Presbyterian Church Charleston West Virginia. Democratic meeting speaker Gdl L V Baughnan in Charlestown and other West Virginia towns this week. Hood's Sarsaparilla praised for rheumatism and blood purification. Chautauqua Circle to meet at Mrs Fannie Mullinix West Second street. Mrs Charles Heim of Baltimore visits Mrs W S Brunner. Mr Charles Gerke and daughter from Baltimore return home via Mt Pleasant. Cure claims for neuralgia and rheumatism via Ayers Sarsaparilla. Republican clubs address by Hon J A Creswell. guest Vol D C Winebreger. Prof Darnin now in charge of a first-class school in New York City. Catholic Benevolent Legion holds routine meeting. Local notes on residents visiting relatives and state revenue agent in Urbanna.
Five year old Caspar Mebring, son of Jacob Mebring of West Patrick street, accidentally broke his collar cane while playing in the yard with a large dog. Dr F B Smith provided necessary medical assistance. Separately, George Roberts, assistant secretary of the M C U, is promoted to secretary, replacing Bernard Berant who left for Bowlesburg W Va, and Charles Summers becomes assistant secretary.
The Hagerstown Globe reports Mrs. Callmn, niece wife of Charles Gatlin, who stayed at the Franklin House in this city, has departed for home in Ge lumbue Ontario after her recreant husband eloped with Miss Moberly of Frederick.
Risa Nettie M. Woodward, daughter of Mr A Woodward of West Petrick Street, strained her right knee on Sunday and has been confined to the house since. About a year ago she had a similar injury to her left knee that required the use of crutches for some time.
A stone monument memorializes Wa. B. Travers of New York. The slab is evow white, two feet thick, four feet wide, seven feet long, with a broken top framed by rolled edges. A central cro ss with a quill pen marks the center, and inscriptions name Travers and Frederick fawilies.
The reception committee of the F 0 MG A will host a frat public reception at the association rooms on South Market Street Monday from 8 to 10 p.m. A public entertainment by LO G T members is planned in Kemp Hall Friday evening with a musical and literary program. Admission is free to the public. The Maryland court declared Sylvester W Beach and Daniel W Sprehrv N Besch lunatics. Besch ordered confined at Spring Grove Hospital.
A citywide electric blackout last night plunged the town into intense darkness causing discomfort for many. A Bard of Aldermen member told The News today he regrets the incident and assured readers it will not be repeated.
The Market notes few country wagons but local sellers offer corn beans cabbage turnips beets and greens while butter and eggs fetch steady prices. County Commissioners appointed election judges Schafer L Nuodes Wilson Green Wald and B G Cochran to Jefferson district. The board awarded a heating apparatus contract for Monterue Hospital to Chas York and Co. Hotel arrivals list guests at City, Carlin and Central hotels from Philadelphia Baltimore and beyond, with local names noted.
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