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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1888
Page
6
Garrett County Public Schools opened for a two month term as school commissioners plan to keep the district operating. At Martinsburg, Gen Severson delivered an enthusiastic Republican address despite heavy rainfall that flooded the venue.
A large crowd attended the second joint discussion between Col. Douglas and Mr. McComas in Ha gerstown with rain and crowding. McComas attacked Democratic spendthrift policies and tariffs, while Douglas defended tariff reform and Lincoln era policies, sparking cheers and interruptions as the debate touched on mills, coal, and free trade.
Cardinal Gibbons confirmed at St Michael s Church after arriving in Frontburg. Louis McMurray received patents in Washington for grain cleaning apparatus. The First Puromec Home Brigade monument near Spangler s Spring at Culp s Hill nears completion as Thursday exercises take shape. An October wool and millinery opening is announced by N B D Mantz Frederick Md. A Western Maryland Railroad clash leads to arrests, while a Charlestown barbecue draws crowds with speeches by L Victor Baughman and Thos C Weeks. Howard county law cases end with fines for alcohol and assault, Nora Ridgely case addressed, and Toots Brown fined for assault.
Abram Hargett removed front boards at J. B. W. Hargett’s four and feed store. Oats spilled from gaps between logs, packed by rats into four to five bushels of grain found.
Charles Edward Hermann Jr., 28, a former clerk at the Third National Bank, shot himself in the right temple with a 35 caliber pistol in his Hanover Street home. He had suffered epilepsy and prolonged mental distress, with family Merchants George J Hermann and Ine L Hermann noted as prominent locals. The act occurred yesterday morning at 9 o'clock, causing instant death.
Text describes what may be the first prohibition petition in the colony. Dated May 26 1756 Kn Hagler of the Gatowasines petitions Justice Hexlep to curb white access to strong liquor near Indians. He argues limits prevent mischief from drunken quarrels between races and promises governor notice.
Real estate transfers posted include Emanuel Renner trustee to Sarah A Keap for 26 acres 1 rood and 20 perches at 1496 dollars Richard Vensan and wife to Edward M Moles worth 1 rood 5 perches at 100 dollars Martin V Witmer and wife to Samuel Pryor 6 acres 89 perches at 45 dollars Samuel G Pryor to Catharine Pryor 9 acres 89 perches at 45 dollars E A C Fox and wife to Geo H Trammerman land in Frederick 175 dollars Ludwick Keefer to Board of County School Commissioners parcel in Frederick county 10 dollars Geo E B Myer executor to Henry G Schell real estate in Frederick city 3000 dollars. Anniversary Sermon notes: on Saturday the 21st vnsi Rev Chas W Schrist delivered first anniversary sermon to a sprend:d audience at St Marye Lutheran ch area, Doubs. He praises the charge financials and congregational interconnection and previews further duties.
Community items report Mr Moberly confined at home awaiting illness care. A Dunkard love feast is planned at Manoesey at 1:50 PM tomorrow. Various locals, Alderman Eisenhauer and Internal Revenue Collector Rise are in Baltimore and Weedebore on business. Ayer’s Pills advertised for headaches and digestion. Union guests, church and civic news, and Prohibition meeting notes included with school reports and upcoming gym class.
The record notes the wedding of Hemme H. Haller to Angeline Bryan in this city with Washington presence. It also mentions Miss Jessie Wood of New Market wedding in that town with Mr. Lyon Brambord as groom. Additional items describe a Presbyterian minister’s nuptials at Berryville Virginia and a health product advertisement for Hood's Sarsaparilla urging buyers against impure, low state remedies.
Miss Blumenauer hosts fall and winter opening of French pat tern hats and bonnets with latest styles displayed. Banquet at Salvation Army Barracks hosts success despite bad weather. open air meeting planned at Market and Church streets led by Captains Smith and Bratte. Arrests noted for disorderly conduct and jail terms given. social party departs for Gettysburg to attend Maryland monument unveiling. Charlington excursion plans offer cheap round trip. Juniors sell Charlestown tickets with special train. Orphans' Court grants admin appointments and accounts settled. notable local figures travel for winter in New York. Hotel arrivals list multiple guests at City Hotel Central and Carlin House.
Local notes from Bealleville and surrounding towns report Ida Roberts visiting Germantown, a Bealleville music class picnic under Prof Spahr with gifts to the teacher, and visits by Professors Story and Poole. Marriage cards issued for Leonard Hayen and Mary White. Reports mention hunts, travelers in Shookstown, and a damaging rain storm that prompted ongoing church meetings led by Rev. W L Martin at Rocky Springs.
An unsuccessful attempt was made yesterday afternoon by tramps to effect an entrance in the seat of the residence of Mr. Wm. Jouea, residing in Derr's alley.
Mr. Frank Wheeon of Hagerstown will address the colored Republicans in the Court Home basement this evening. Invitations go out for an auction party at the residence of presis Amschherz on Hass Coorch Street tomorrow evening. A public reception is announced at the F. F. S minery this Friday evening.
A small fire at the Times office was quickly damped by United Fire Company members. In separate notices, funeral services were held for Mrs. Catharine J. Pznler, Mrs. Mary A. Barshers, and Mrs. Barabara Renner, with interments at local cemeteries.
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