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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1900
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR item details a historical note about a meeting or event at a convent-like site with unclear names and dates. Mentions Zachery Tach and Generals in a cryptic historical context, with garbled place names and actions.
Local social notes list several residents and visitors. George Birely spends the day in Baltimore while Robert Moxley of Kemptown is registered at City Hotel. Charlee Yingling of Liberty accepts a Hanover Ps post. J Thier in town on business. Barry Hull Jr and his parents host him during Western Maryland College visit. Loraine Simpson shifts from Carter's store to a North Carolina clerkship. Lillian Alexander and Leila DeHof of the Woman's College visit their families in Lancaster and York respectively. Maude Forthman plans Easter with Waynesboro parents. Leila Wilt also eastering in York. Samuel Haines returns from Montgomery County to Frederick. Wm. H. Ramsburg in Baltimore on business, Orville Crumrine visits Walkersville friend Mabel Barrier and returns home. Kragind of Mt. Airy accompanies Crumrine.
Brief items tease Hicks forecasts advertising in the Golden Gate and a view of the new woman. It notes Easter cake plans and the hospital fund drive seeking a $5 000 appropriation with a collection tour to start. Good Friday extends holiday hours at offices and post offices. Hood’s Sarsaparilla touted as America’s greatest medicine.
A long report on Frederick City's bid in Congress to reimburse $2000000 for Confederate ransom levied in 1864. Delegations from Frederick, Maryland, argued that the city acted as a state government agent and suffered as a loyal municipality. Lawmakers Andrea Urner and Maulsby framed the case citing precedents and constitutional duties, with brisk questions from several senators.
Masked thieves raided the Meory Maryland post office around 1 am, forcing assistant telegraph supervisor Mr. Riddlemoser inside. They cracked the safe with an explosion, stealing about 12,000 in stamps and cash, and took mail. one thief described as tall in a black overcoat, another medium height in a light coat. This was the post office’s third robbery, and the band fled after leaving the supervisor briefly bound.
Neidig and Miller promotes spring fashion with a parade preview. The ad touts Easter outfits including velvet mocco shoes, fringe suiting, belts, collars, hats, and men’s silkwear, urging shoppers to visit before Easter and noting limited stock and late saving offers.
The daughter of Mr George Seidling of West Patrick Street narrowly escaped choking yesterday afternoon after biting a hard celery piece that lodged in her throat. Dr William G McAsmas was summoned and after some difficulty the celery was dislodged.
The remains of Dr. Clayton Cramer who died at Monterue Hospital Tuesday night from ballet wounds received Friday at gat were taken to Rocky Hill this afternoon for interment.
Local additions tease Easter goods from Temple of Fancy with baskets rabbits dyed eggs and fur goods lines. Frederick merchants promote low wheel prices large stock of shoes and carpets while House of Mullinix sells exclusive carpets wall papers and curtains. Charles Rhoderick at Temple of Fancy invites shoppers to compare and buy.
Fragment describes a patent remedy named Main's Couch Cure that claims to loosen a tight cough by targeting bronchial tubes and lungs. The text references a pharmacy and daily delivery, but details are unclear and may be unreliable.
Local ads announce music folios from publishers with contact details at Brney's Palace of Marsic and Castle's Crater and Pish Depot. Also notes on seafood goods, oysters, clams, and shell stock, urging early orders and phone number 216.
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