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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1889
Page
3
The notice outlines display and classification deadlines for advance and transient ads. Evening editions accept ads until 9 o clock Tuesday for publication the following week, with monthly billing on the first of each month and yearly evening ads charged accordingly.
The issue reports a Louisiana Lottery third prize of $50,000 with ticket 69 159, sold in Middletown. mentions relatives and local patrons as others claim no winning number. Notices include deaths, obituaries, personal items, church monument move, illnesses, and Hood’s Sarsaparilla promotion.
George A Townsend writes to the Cincinnati Inquirer about a village battle over a Burkittsville postmaster. Four to six candidates canvass for a $200 to $3000 annual job while locals analyze life and family of each applicant. The town fears losing votes if Republicans regain the seat as the Democratic postmistress continues to draw pay.
B and O officials inspect the Cum berlnd site for a rolling mill to be established there. Vice President King says lease to a syndicate is under consideration and mill operation will start as soon as possible. Charles Lewis of Nameville received three months wages after an attachment on West Virginia wages was released following a circuit court injunction. A Maryland resident cannot evade state laws by transferring a claim to a non resident to attack wages.
Misa Peace Kemp visits Mrs McKinley and friends in Han cock Maryland. Jon Darby Esq Republican State Senate candidate visits Knoxville with his son OU. Zainey Merchant visits Baltimore Maurice Porter. Miss Grace Miller returns to Frederick Female Seminary to resume studies. Bliss Nettie Harper from Mil Hill leaves for Heavock to visit relatives. John W Hiteshew returns home from Smithsbar. Rev T W Desh to hold communion at Lutheren church Sept 22. P W Hampton registration details for Petersville Didtrich voters. Tinga Bannon of Wingiton erects house. Michael Carey adds to home. Town sees room for more improvements. O W Fry paints house occupied by Louis Himes. Recent rains hinder fall seeding for farmers.
A dense listing of church services from diverse denominations across several towns. It notes times for Sainte' P. Be, Presbyterian, Methodist, Catholic, Lutheran, German Baptist, and other congregations, plus events like Sunday school, vesper services, and upcoming dedications and flood relief collections.
The Cappere and Tankers played to a 12 to 12 tie as darkness fell. Wm Rowe and Walter Czok held the line for the Gappers with Hooper and Haller behind the batter. Hooper struck out 12, Rowe 10 as Lewis Winakelman made a fine catch. Edward Stoner was umpire.
A September report from Harper's Ferry describes widespread flood damage stray canal boats, rising weeds, and a shattered canalbed. It notes the weather spectacle of rain and rainbow, remodeling the town as a summer resort with future hotel plans and real estate growth. Also mentions Miles fire alarm telegraph cottage at Hill Top House and Colonel Whitman’s land purchase. Allegany Centennial events, and Chautauqua circle meetings upcoming with venue changes.
Ex President Cleveland and Senator Gorman met at the Fifth Avenue Hotel in a private interview. Witnesses noted animated tones suggesting a major development. It is now announced Cleveland is proposed as the successor to the late S. Cox in Congress.
The daily hotel arrivals report lists guests from cities including Baltimore Philadelphia Hartford Pittsburg Chicago and New Jersey. Notable names include Houten J Remsburg H G Baldwin and B R Reynolde among others with several travelers noted to be from counties and towns across the region.
An undated ad boasts Ackers Blood Elixir as a positive cure for all blood and skin diseases. It claims medical scarcity endorses and guarantees the remedy, with a note about sale through J J Williams, a local druggist.
The writer notes a bustling market morning with buyers flocking to outlets. prices for porterhouse steak and other meats rise while ham and pork supply expand. Fruit and vegetable sections show scarce peaches and apples, plentiful celery and beets, and rising butter expectations as pumpkin pie season nears. The piece also reports a land sale of 184 acres from the Chapman estate at Blue Ridge Summit for 3500 dollars.
A historical notice reports a child’s death linked to opiate based baby soothing syrup sold by J. A. Willimon druggist. The preparation, described as morphine like, caused deadly effects on sensitive infants.
The Ely Stock Company opens the engagement with The Two Orphans a sensational drama at City Opera House Monday night. Featuring original music elaborate costumes and a full company the show promises a crowded house with tickets selling fast at 10 2 and 6 0 cents.
Headstones furnished free of charge to relatives for several deceased soldiers lie uncalled for at the Penne R R depot city. Names include John Herao Co D 7th regiment C.. lefts and P Stauiler Co B Ist reg, plus many others. It is hoped families will claim them and have them laid over graves.
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