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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1894
Page
5
A dated miscellany lists deaths and births of figures such as St Francis Xavier in Navarre and other noted writers, educators, and leaders. It reflects a late 19th or early 20th century style with a merchant and advertiser section following, including notices about reliability of advertisers and subscription terms.
Local notes report Lewiston entertainment by P S C EB in M P Church tomorrow. A 50 year gap in roads cited as progress improves wealth. An April 9 election for corporation officers in Afechsnicstown. Wm H Habaugh’s forty acre Eyler’s valley farm sold for 1206 by Lewis McKissick. Alderman Ordeman had property painted. Feagaville schoolhouse entertainment held last night and repeated tonight. Middletown town board sold $3 water bonds at a $2.50 premium. Counterfeit five dollar US note with Jackson vignette circulating. easy to spot by poor printing and seal. Earhart estate sale includes an over century orange tree to Joseph F tle. tied to Andrew K Shriver family. A mysterious Indianapolis woman attends funerals, never leaves, comments Oh Beautiful at each corpse. Junior Steam Fire Engine Company to meet tonight after death of Jacob F Schm t member.
Purely personal items recount visits among citizens, transfers of real estate, and local career moves in Frederick. J Brunner Bantz receives a Piedmont posting via Davis Coaland Gke Co. Air. Bantz praised for securing desirable position. Editor notes politics forming a Senate pair. Local ads promote fruit trees, shade trees, and plant offerings.
The four evenings of the Successful Festival at Johi Memorial Chapel concluded with strong attendance and festive events. Miss Annie Adams won $50 in a watch contest, Miss Eld won $87.71, Mr. Salfon earned $74.0, Miss Lacy Oeder received a hand tray for $5.70, Eloise Degrange won a doll for $410, and Miss Alice Reynolds correctly guessed the cork in a pie puzzle. The pastor Dr Hass announced upcoming office dedication on Sunday April 3 inviting city congregations.
Myersville residents gathered Tuesday evening to honor Dr L Al Zimmerman turning 34, delivering cake, bananas, lemonade, and music. A separate incident on the hill left the doctor uninjured after his cart axle broke and he steered his horse to safety. The Epworth League held a social with performances, praying, singing, and new member solicitations. Florence Baumgartner hosted a surprise evening with multiple brown dressed ladies and a refined repast. Judges of Election for Walkersville named D E Stauffer Jr, W H Cromwell, and David A Baker.
William Warder Pickett and Miss Fannie Estella Snyder were married at the U B parsonage on Thursday April 6 at 6 p.m. The ceremony united the couple in the presence of family and friends.
A large group of Sons of Veterans met with Arthur Post at Erwinittsburg Grand Army Hall to discuss reorganization of Reynolds Camp S of V. A nine member committee was appointed to mobilize attendance for a meeting on Friday April 13 at 7 30 p m at Grand Army Hall. The committee includes Geo T Gelwicks, Wm H Weaver, Abraham Herting, Samuel Wagener, West Starner, Clarence Zeck, and the Commander.
News of the state highlights events from Carroll to Harford counties. Y M C A convened in Hagerstown while a dog scare sweeps Carroll and tobacco growers in Calvert report a second crop loss. Union Bridge elects Joseph Wolfe mayor and local postmasters see appointments and surprises, including Ellicott City.
The governor signed numerous Senate and House measures, including local bills for Freder ick city and county items such as extending police jurisdiction, incorporating towns, water bonds, and voter registration. An seized repurposed funds note references a 1895 homestead improvement program with heating and electric work. An adjudged insane case and a dwelling fire with insured losses are reported in nearby Lew London.
A lively Frederick column notes cold weather delaying garden plans and praises a World’s Fair on campus. It admires Mozart and F.C.O. shows, praises a Philharmonica concert, and jokes about ice cream venues, fashion trends, and civic events while wryly commenting on financial stringency and local culture.
A list of arrivals noted since yesterday includes Orry Horer F H Stuchield from New Brighton C A Vey C B Jammond McKim Fogg L P D Schultz Balti more W H Holmes Boston J T Hayes Pillsbury M Brown J H Bender W G Crawford David Bixler J Bradbill Bellefonte Pa W 3B Cranch St Louis B A Montghan Lock Haven W G River Lovet usville E Thomas Point of Rocks C T Sellesney Ky C W Potman Winchester county Guerr Hovss F M Spotten Columbia F F Stevick Harrisburg county Canis House D Geskine Washington S Lewis Baltimore county
Obituaries report the death of Jacob F. Schmidt at 46 after illness starting Sunday. Captain Henry J. Walling dies at 74 from pneumonia, former Baltimore and Ohio conductor. John H. Fauble found dead in Burkittsville of heart disease. Amos G. Harshman passes on after long illness on his farm near Grossnickle. Nellie Lee Zimmerman dies in Brooklyn at nine months. infant death of Charles Bohn’s child in Walkersville. Frederick Agricultural Society postpones constitutional changes. William Ricketts suffers a severe finger injury at Gemmill’s Flour Mills.
A blaze sparked by a foul chimney at Stephen B Cob lentz’s Middle town home threatened the roof. Clayton A Fox and Wim T Mack cut a roof hole and doused the flames, saving the house despite a large burn hole. A Union Bridge meeting backs a proposed agricultural machinery works to employ locals.
An 1894 letter from Frederick, Minnesota, touts Servier Dakota Four flour blended with Superlative and Nancy's Choice. It claims higher yield per barrel, better bread quality, and wider bakery acceptance from Marvin’s Pittsburgh operation. The ad invites readers to try a 16 barrel sack at 250 and offers 2 free trials by mail.
Local notice informs gas customers that to secure the usual discount they must pay on or before the 10th instant, as discounts will not be allowed after that date. Signed by agent C Edward Cuagan By the Yard notes lamp shade crepe paper in all colors sold by the yard. W W Lease & Co advertises Ward's fine stationery new stock available only through them.
Hullinig and Kemp advertise a new line of stamped linen items received this morning. stamped priow shams splashers burean and signed scarfs offered at special values with very low prices. an elegant two yard stamped and knitted fringed burean scarf in satin sells for 235 cents.
The advertisement proclaims a finest assortment of high grade all wool ingrain carpets with styles exclusive to the Carpet Room. It emphasizes superior selection not available elsewhere.
New French goods arrive daily including black brocaded batines and solid black options. Patterns copied from imported silks, offering silklike effect and good value. The 75c corset has merit, while gents’ starfs offer a novel line. Only a window glimpse shown. vast interior selection.
A dramatic association plans an April 13 Krieg's Ball at North Market Street with a church bell benefit. Also advertised are Ohio horses for sale at Houck's Stables on West Patrick Street April 11 and 12. Tombstone discounts offered by F B Sappington, agent for J E Sifford. Goods listed include various canned foods and fruit in a mass ad.
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