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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1894
Page
3
Advertisers desiring prompt insertion of notices in The Weekly News must send copy by that week’s deadline. Requests should arrive by Wednesday to ensure inclusion.
A collection of brief items covers health remarks, local business signs, circuses, street gutters, and trades. It notes funeral services for Capt. Walling and Jacob F. Eich Schmidt with details on pastors, pallbearers, and cemeteries, plus arrival and interment of Nellie Zimmerman.
A scolding anecdote recounts the Prince of Wales’s chiding by a witty Beau Brommel and the insult exchanged in St James Street. The article promotes an encyclopedia atlas gazetteer volume sale offering 800 pages, maps, and biographies for ten cents per volume.
The fastest mile ever ridden was on two Rambler bikes with a time of 1 51. The ad claims unmatched lightness speed and durability and offers cheaper Rambler machines through W. T. Delaplaine at Shade Trees Ramsbusg E Fourth Street.
Wm Brown, a colored man, was caught in the act of robbing a white man under the influence of liquor. Brown was arrested by a policeman and committed to jail for a hearing at 3 pm before Police Justice Eckstein. The white man was taken to a hotel. ARRESTED ON SUSPICION A man was arrested at Frederick Junction by Officer Freed in connection with a burglary at Geo Shoemaker's residence on East Sixth Street. He was brought before Justice Eckstein but released after Mrs Houck failed to identify him.
A dated hotel notice records arrivals since yesterday noon, listing guests by name and city including Baltimore Cleveland Boston Harrisburg Springfield Canton Philadelphia Pittsburg and others. The brief roster mentions numerous individuals and counties with no further details.
Real estate transfers include Geo W Virisachnevic and A wife to Jona D Mifez in Brunswick with nominal consideration. Spriges to Mary Spriges and others describe land in Frederick county. Miller and party to Clem convey 75 dollar deal for SCO square feet. The Sick notes list West Third Street resident on the sick list and updates on Harp and Geo A Schroeder recovery.
The hearing in the criminal libel case of Harp and Smith of the Examiner was postponed until Friday next due to the defendants counsel John C. Molter being unable to proceed. The State will be represented by State's Attorney Edward 8 Hichelberger.
Miss Harris visited Baltimore last Friday. The Enoch Pratt Baseball Club played the Frederick Club on school grounds. Easter events included a Novelty Party with a portrait gallery May-pole dancing and a grand egg display. Notable visitors included Miss Emms Pope and Mr C R Ely. marriages of A V Griffin and Albert C Boxton were noted.
Mr Lewis A Rice announces a May third lecture by J A Powell Commonwealth's Attorney of Kentucky's Fifth Judicial District at the City Opera House. Proceeds go to the Francis Scott Key monument fund. Admission 50 cents reserved, 25 cents general. Powell, famed Kentuckian orator, will present Pythianism Exposed with humor and pathos.
Police Justice Eckstein hosted a social oyster supper at Haller's Restaurant with Mayor Fleming and several aldermen among the guests. The group included Lane Bros. and Tar Xens, with Eisenhauer at the foot and Eckstein at the head. Eisenhauer offered a tenor solo but declined due to a recent quinsy, while Lane shared humorous anecdotes from his experiences in various districts. The attendees enjoyed the hospitality and dispersed around 11 PM. Coming April 4. The Chicago Times notes Sissieretta Jones debuting in Chicago at Central Music Hall with strong praise for her voice and stage presence, drawing a large audience and enthusiastic response. The ad promotes Syrup of Figs from the California Fig Syrup Co. as a preferred laxative, distributed by leading druggists.
Honore J. Jaxon of Coxey's Army travels from Massillon Ohio toward Washington to highlight poverty relief aims. Described as half Indian and half French with a French Indian costume, he averages thirty miles daily, sleeping outdoors and eating minimal meals. He views Congress critics and advocates reform. He reaches Frederick and continues toward the Capitol.
A burglar entered the Frederick home of George Shoemaker on East Sixth Street between 10 and 11 at night, ransacking rooms and stealing $11.50 from a desk, $2 from a trunk, a revolver, and Mr. Shoemaker’s railroad payroll of 359. Mrs. Houck, who saw the man, described him as tall in a torn shoulder cast and wearing a light cloud hat. Police issued a lookout for the suspect.
Annapolis reports semiannual requisitions to the adjutant general as rosters and expenditures are filed in October and April. The summer encampment location favors Frederick Junction for its surroundings, with Salvation Army meetings at Kemp Hall led by Adjutant and Captain Dunham. Hood's cures are advertised as possessing unique curative power.
An advertisement from the Shriners Milling Co claims their Spring Wheat Flour is the best, citing tests in Red River Valley and endorsements. It markets “Superlative” and “Nancy's Choice” blends, notes higher loaf yield, and offers 16 barrel sacks for 25 cents with cash terms. It includes a testimonial from Mrs. George A. Dean, dated April 3, 1894.
The Hagerstown Globe reports in Frederick that Charles F. Marnell former Maryland legislator and secretary of legation to Brazil under President Harrison will be checked by Republicans in this county for the congressional nomination in the sixth district convention.
A survey of poets and writers using trees as symbols and the cultural pride in trees across regions. The text cites Edmond Waller’s burial tree, classical references to trees in Homer and Ecclesiastes, Ossian, Psalms, and Malvina, and notes how nations claim iconic trees from Pompey to Madeira and beyond, highlighting global attachment to notable trees.
The carpet department promotes high grade all wool ingrain carpets with unique styles not available elsewhere in the Carpet Room.
The incorporators of the Frederick and Middletown Electric Railroad met on the mountain at 4 PM to organize. Officers elected include George Wm. Smith president and D E Kefauger vice president with plans to gauge local interest and possibly own the railroad by county residents. A follow up meeting is set for Monday. Habeas Corpus Cage hearing held in court today to release Danny Schroyer from a Baltimore reformatory.
The Adamstown Dramatic Association plans an entertainment in Krieg's Hall on Friday April 13 with proceeds to benefit a church bell. A carload of Ohio horses will be offered for sale at Houck's stables on West Patrick Street on April 1 and 12, with bargains for buyers. Gas consumers urged to pay discounts by the 10th. notice from C. Edw. Clingan and H. A. Smith.
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