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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1895
Page
6
The passage muses on cloud and rain patterns in the 8th Ward and predicts similar conditions here in a day or two. It also links NW weather with local temperature changes, suggesting a cold or warm wave may arrive shortly. The text includes ad-like lines and local notices, with names such as M. Radcliff and brief personal notes about residents and visitors to Fredericton.
Sugars rise eight one hundredths of a cent per pound and fuel price drops one and one eighth of a cent per gallon. Ex Postmaster James P. Harter of Hagerstown will assume editorial and business management of the Hagerstown Herald and Torchlight, succeeding James P. Matthews of Baltimore. Dr Bernard C Steiner, newly elected president of Johns Hopkins M C A, spoke to graduates at Levering Hall Baltimore.
Wholesale and retail liquor licenses in Frederick city and county expire today. Those selling intoxicants without licenses face prosecution. John L. Jordan and assistants have issued licenses to saloonkeepers and hotel proprietors, with more applications expected. License fees range from 45 to 200 dollars annually. A saloon selling less than a pint costs 70 to 200 dollars per year, while a pint or more costs 41 or more depending on stock. An engine disabled delayed the 3 o'clock Pennsylvania Railroad passenger train near Frederick. rumors of a burst engine were unfounded. Four years for abduction: Webster Barrick, found guilty of abducting an 11-year-old girl at Frostburg, sentenced to Maryland penitentiary by Judge Stake.
Washington detectives Carter and Gallagher chased John Q Byler’s alleged robber Eyler to Westminster and Frederick. Eyler, formerly in the U.S. Army, spent 25 years savings and was found with $1,651 of which over $1,940 was in gold. He was jailed on a charge of obtaining money under false pretenses and forfeited bail. He had previously fled from Frederick to Westminster after learning authorities sought him. Eyler claimed the money as race track gains and used funds lavishly in Baltimore and Frederick before capture.
The holographic will of Samuel Engler of New Windsor Carroll County Maryland who died in Paris last December was filed for probate in Baltimore Orphans Court. The 1883 France dated will bequeaths 1000 to twelve relatives, names four executors, and excludes residue. His Paris estate is reported as 60000 francs plus real estate unknown.
Dr William T Roth, formerly of the Philadelphia Children’s Hospital, plans to locate as head physician for ear nose and throat diseases in Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania. He is the son of the late Dr A A Roth of Frederick. The ad urges Hood’s Sarsaparilla as the best remedy for poor digestion and nervousness.
Long obituary notes Rev Father James A Ward of Georgetown University, his birth in 1813, priestly vows, teaching and leadership at multiple colleges, and funeral arrangements. Also reports the death of Daniel M. Grumbine, toll-gate keeper and church worker, and Mrs. John Schultz of New London with funeral plans, followed by church notices and arrivals.
The Key Monument Association held last night with President W. C. Birety in chair. Reports from committees included appeals to governors and donors, a gift of a 37 foot monument staff from Messrs. Renter & Mallory, and plans to plant it at Mt. Olivet Cemetery with a flag. A wax of thanks was extended to donors and to Mr. Wa. H. B. Exchison for loaned tables. Programs included a call to Frederick educational institutions to include The Star Spangled Banner in commencements and efforts to raise funds for Fing Day June 14.
The Frederick Gun Club met at Messie Elise store room on Weet Patrick street to discuss new club grounds and erecting a portable building. They plan an all day shooting contest on Whit Monday inviting only county departments and may invite Towson Md to participate on Memorial Day.
News of the state reports Embezzlement trial of Frederick Howard at Annapolis and a murder case in Denton. Prohibitory liquor law takes effect in Cecil County for four years. Reformed Church reunion set for July 18 at Pen Mar with committees named. Street lighting debate surfaces in Westminster elections. Tramps captured after freight car robbery near Carlisle. Additional items note Baptist and church concerns, county investigations, and a health inquiry into a convict.
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