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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1889
Page
3
Miss Bell Ford returns from Baltimore and attends a forest reception at Me adore Garber. A sling of odd notes covers hunting mishaps, street life preaching, and a storekeeper’s horse crossing a stream. An editorial hints at Democratic campaign rumors and sheriff race shifts, with town chatter about forthcoming ticket harmony.
A new railroad named Seneca and Powmace is filed with Maryland Secretary of State. It runs from Boyd's Station on the Baltimore and Ohio Metropolitan Branch in Montgomery County to near the mouth of Senere Creek at the Potomac, with branches possibly added. Capital stock is 25,000 dollars in 500 shares of 50 dollars each, with Baltimore incorporators Eben J. Cress George W. Hansenbeck ward 2 Silkman Frederick J. Rarifith and George D. Jobasioa.
The Roll of Honor plans weekly lists of top pupils for punctuality and behavior across Frederick County public schools. Schools 2 4 5 report names and teachers include C N Stem Sabillasville G Harbaugh Viola Mey Borer Ellen Boyer etc. The feature notes cooperation from teachers and future extended lists in Tus Darry News and The Wesly News.
From WMiversville The News reports a gloomy week for farmers readying fields for seeding hindered by wet cold weather. Local notes mention local meetings postponed, a Pleasant Walk picnic well attended, farm purchases near town, W OC T 0 activities in Hagerstown, and rising political chatter as campaigns begin.
Dyspepsia causes misery and self-destruction. Hood’s Sarsaparilla is praised as a gentle yet effective remedy that tones the stomach and organs, relieves faintness, improves appetite, cures headaches, and refreshes the mind. Give Hood’s Sarsaparilla a fair trial. it will do you good.
The Carlin House to be sold at public auction on October 19 to settle a $2000 mortgage to Lewis H. A Civil Suit will be heard before Magistrate Wilson Saturday at 2 pm Harriet Hughes sues Martha Attick for $3450 for services Motter represents plaintiff Pampel defendant Also mentions Stri op figs as a laxative product warning against overstatement
County officials anxious for pontoon bridges for Monocacy streams receive a response promising shipment within a day or two. The note stipulates workers must smoke Baby cigars, claimed to contain no serapa and not to ignite. Havana cigars priced at 5 cents are produced by Lewis F. Kustmas.
Morning shoppers filled the market as butchers reported improved weather and steady meat demand. Prices ranged from 12 to 15 cents a pound for sausage, chicken prices around 25 to 30 cents each, with various fruits and vegetables scarce or steady, including scarce pears and apples at about 10 cents per peck.
Advertising a patent medicine in a peculiar way, the proprietor of Remp's Balcam for Coughs and Colds offers druggists free sample bottles to encourage trial before purchase. Large bottles are priced at 500 and 100. The note urges a trial, claiming it may prevent consumption.
S T Dixon will wind up this annual tour of inspection starting today in the city and ending in the election district next week. The mite society of Trinity M E church hosts an evening meeting at Mrs. Hamilton Lindsay’s home at Record and Second. Williams' orchestra provides music for a select dance at John E Schell’s residence tonight. Town Bitters advertise stomach relief and Brown’s Iron Bitters promise stomach relief and stronger nerves. Wm. T. Haller ships 1 ton 1/4 of Lima beans to Baltimore. Josph Snook of near Lewistown to ship two carloads of cattle to the York Fair Monday. one steer weighs 2600 pounds. Dr J R L Hardesty, eye and throat specialist, will be at the Carlie House or J W Smorin’s on Wednesday and Thursday. Prohibition meeting at Charlezville delayed to Oct 1 due to weather. Preparatory service at Court Street Lutherans church tomorrow at 7:15 pm with Holy Communion on Sunday.
John Posie 12, son of Joshua Posie, Mt. Pleasant District, died suddenly on Monday after rising in good health. He reportedly injured internally at school in recent days while playing with peers. Funeral held yesterday at 9 a.m. interment at Fairview. pallbearers Francis Baker Willard Hall Charles Griffith Emory Leae. Isaac Russell oversaw funeral arrangements.
Edwin I Shope, temporary organist at Christ Episcopal church in Washington DC, has received an unanimous call to become permanent there. He is also offered the same honor at Dr. Ramsay's Presbyterian church, where he served years ago. Shope weighs the offers as both churches seek him.
A quiet wedding occurred Tuesday at 10 am in Buckeystown uniting Miss Viroii’a Chiswell and Mr. John Ball of Colorado. Ceremony at the bride’s brother Jos N Chiswell’s home with Col E V White officiating. Guests limited to intimate friends. The couple left for Washington by the 11:30 train and will head to Virginia then Colorado for their new home. They received many presents and warm wishes from friends and relatives.
The Democratic State Convention meets at Concordia Opera House Baltimore today to nominate a candidate for State Controller. Col Baughman is the likely nominee despite neuralgia and attendance concerns. Delegates from the county include Gen B C Mee Sherry Hon M J Greve J Polk Biser Otho J Garer Cal G R Dennis Hon P H Griffith Ephraim W Warner G B Philpot Jos H Brown J F Davis Wm H Cromwell Warner G Welsh Jos D Baker F T Lakina Dr Charles W Goldsborough Jos A Gernand M N Rohrback Edward Koontz William H Lakizs Hon George R Stottiemyer C V B S Levy Wm T Chiswell Charles E Caseell Frederick J Nelson Timon F Gaver Thos Browning A P Works.
Mestre Charles Hooper and George W Hyatt form a two person partnership to run the grocery business at Lutz’s stand on Beat Patrick Street and invite the public and friends to visit. Motel arrivals list travelers at principal hotels with names and origins including Cory Hover and Venetra Hover with assorted visitors from Maryland New York and Pennsylvania.
The Emancipation Celebration occurred in Martinsburg West Virginia described as orderly. Merchants Morgan and Gilacre have signed an assignment with liabilities believed equal to assets. The Winchester extension now runs on schedule, bringing Martinsburg within forty minutes of the city. The Maryland Lutheran Synod plans to convene with eighty delegates three wizisters and forty lay delegates. Rev P M Billette Bartlett Hareh to deliver opening sermon. A farmer, Rev. P. M. Bartlett Hareh a, Dr. Faulkner improves with use of crutches after six weeks crippled, and attends to business. Woman's Temperance Work notes include a large Baltimore session with committees, memorial service, and five minute reports. Miss Rebecca Miller and Miss da Cunningham contribute to kitchen garden. Mrs C B Buell of Line and Rev Anna Shaw of Chicago speak. Treasurer reports year income 4075.71 expenditures 3877.
State politics report from Oakland shows J. W. Laughlian as State Senator nominee with Ira E. Friend and H. E. Kemp for House of Delegates. County commissioners are W. A. Fulkle, Jacob Freeh, and George W. Leege. sheriff BE. N. Cast ed. register of wills James W. White. county treasurer John Harned. The ticket favours local option on liquor. Talbot elected State Insurance Commissioner. Davidson named for Baltimore mayor. Wood nominated for mayor by Col. Charles E. Wood amid laughter.
An advertisement notes Doty to Foraois and touts Dr Ackes's English pills as superior for headaches liver troubles and general sickness. The pills are described as small sweet and easy to take and are sold by J A Williamson, druggist.
Wilhelm Rogera and Bud Nider, two colored youths, were arrested by Officer Hobbs in the evening on the charge of throwing stones. Mayor Dolt fined them $1.85, which was paid.
War. Jone of Prospect Hall was driving down East Patrick Street when a cart caused his vehicle to topple spilling milk but no serious damage. Ernest Morterly of North Market Street, Bruah factory employee, caught iron in his right hand at the first eng?er of yesterday, causing his hand to swell and stop work.
Washaston correspondent notes merchants of West Washington backing a railroad toward upper Maryland with aims to pass Fredstick. Promoters, viewing the city favorably, expect the move to advance if construction begins. If built, the line would open a long sought market for regional products and attract high stock values.
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