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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1893
Page
3
Fragmented notice of various ads including sale items like brick and bicycle, locally listed goods such as grape wine and dressmaking, and notices aimed at women and men. Mentions garden seeds and a breakfast event, with unclear organization or dates.
Miss Mamie Hoke leaves for Virginia to visit her father. Miss Mamie Michael returns from Mt. Olivet Cemetery to Mt. Adams town. Mr. Dora Michael travels to Washington for hospital treatment. Miss Fannie Shipley departs for Washington. Mrs. Rosa Knott returns to Keyser WV after visiting here. Mr. W. H. Gardner of Pawnee Bills Wild West Show to Hagerstown. praised for showmanship and past work with P T Barnum. Miss Rosa Jones returns from Washington. James Swinger of B and O offices in town on business. Mr. Richard Ross leaves for Lawrenceville College. Mr. George Seibert previews Pawnee Bill show in town. Mr. B. Stambaugh visits Woodshoro on business. Mr. Co E Meely returns from Washington. Mrs. D A Rice and Mrs. Jacob Smith plan Ohio visit. Mrs. Wm Chiswell of Adams tow visits city on business. Miss Blessing of Brunswick visits Mrs. Simmons on West Patrick. Miss M Imogen Dorsey returns to Baltimore for Peabody Conservatory. holidays spent at home. Dorsey Riddiemooser leaves Telegraph street for Baltimore on business. Hagerstown Water Board asks reform measures to curb waste and supports meter system. water use cited at over one million gallons daily for town, far above the 40 gallons per person recommended. Board postpones action.
On last Monday evening the 10th inst Miss Carrie D Shipley marked her 30th birthday at the residence of her agents Art and Mrs W H Shipley on North Market street. A large number of her young friends attended and offered congratulations. The gathering enjoyed juvenile games and refreshments. About six persons were present.
County column reports Easter communion at Mt Zion Lutheran Church with preparatory services, local visits, and household updates. Updates cover stock loss, improvements, church elections, and community events across New Market Yellow Springe Charlestile Laceel Kempton Broad Run and nearby areas with multiple residents and leaders named.
Miss Jessie Molesworth daughter of Bir James P Molesworth of near New Market and Mr Spalding Davis son of Isaac T Davis of Fountain Mills were married Tuesday at the Ursuline Catholic Church. The ceremony began at 1 oclock with a wedding march by the organist and a reception followed at the bride’s home from 2 to 4. They left for Washington on the train from Monrovia depot for part of their honeymoon. A second wedding in Westminster saw Miss Kilgore and Mr Myers wed in the Methodist Protestant Church with a large attendance and elaborate bridal attire.
An advertiser offers Whastiiffer wine made from pure grape juice without water or dregs. David O. Smith promotes over 400 grape vines on site and Fermented wines. Price listed as 2 gallons for cash at a low rate to benefit families and medicinal use.
The Lutherans of this region must relocate their annual reunion from Pen Mar as Western Maryland Railroad will not transport crowds. Officials estimate 10 000 to 20 000 attendees, citing railroad congestion, safety, and financial losses. General Passenger Agent Griswold notes August peak traffic and World’s Fair demands. Local committee member Bible suggests Washington and Franklin county contingents might still meet, but a full reunion at Pen Mar is unlikely.
Hotel arrivals list names of guests from Baltimore York OsBoyer Hagerstown Wilmington Boston and other locales. Includes counts from county and city, with many individuals such as Crrz Hore H E Brash Paul Win chester Geo H Jackson A C Hood FE Carson and F Todd Guggenheimer among others.
One hundred sixteen county commissioners have entered an appeal in the case of A Z Burrier versus the county commissioners. Burrier formerly claimed damages for injuries to a traction engine after the bridge on the Liberty to Colon Bridge road broke under it, seeking 100 dollars. The court awarded him 5950, and the trial was before Justice Hewes on the 6th instant.
The California Fig Syrup Co promotes Syrup of Figs as the most perfect and popular laxative remedy. It is described as a universal laxative and is sold by all druggists.
The Maryland State Weather Service reports a dry start to the week with heavy rain at week’s end, temperatures dipping below normal without frost. Across regions, late sown wheat struggles eased by rain, fruit prospects favorable, tobacco thriving, peaches promising, and fall peaches expected decent yields despite past harsh winters. Local notes from Frederick and Mechanicstown confirm warm weather and good planting conditions.
Mr. William B. Turner of Liamarilie builds a 50 by 20 foot warehouse with a steel roof. Daniel Pool is contractor. Straw hats appear as headgear for enterprising citizens. Crop prospects point to a large grass harvest. Ten Faepenick News advertises new items. Ocby Springs Minstrels will perform in Walkersville next Saturday. James O Herne qualified as road supervisor in election district No. 10. United Fire Company meets about a June demonstration. Hat factory near full fall capacity. John G. Shoemaker of Frederick denies marriage at Littlestown on March 7. Ida Darfey of this city rumored as the bride. Incandescent electric light being installed at Loy and Perry, South Market Street.
Local ad extols Dreer's garden seeds for superior taste and reliability after forty years of testing. It touts five and ten cent peas, beans and corn at low prices, recommends Pigt Dutch cabbage and Temple of Fancy Sugar Corn, and shares a country tale about a minister at dinner highlighting wholesome produce.
A local shop showcases lace curtains in low, medium, and fine quality with competitive prices. Curtain poles in Ebony, Cherry, Oak, and Walnut with trimmings are offered, plus a new corrugated white enamel pole with silver trim.
Another invoice from our carpet department shows a fresh shipment of Japanese mats arriving direct by steamer now unloading at New York. The notice confirms the cargo status and immediate availability for sale or display.
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