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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1896
Page
4
Gen Tom Thumb s of Buckeystown areaeanesereee O Carty Central Hardware Co Ury Goods and John Hendrickson Dry Goods Jas E Walker Co headlined a local trade gathering featuring area merchants including General Tom Thumb s Buckeystown and several dry goods vendors.
The Methodist Episcopal Church in Frederick hosted a reception for Rev. Wii McKenney and his family. A large audience attended as clergy and lay leaders welcomed the pastor, with remarks from church committee members and an evening of vocal and instrumental performances followed by refreshments in the Sunday School room.
Brief notes report Mormon elders traveling door to door along the Weadblotton county line toward Alle gaty and Foster counties, pa, parading and securing procedures as part of a community presence. Three Sisilans performed street music last night. Mrs. General Toto Thumb is billed as a remarkable mendet storie and should be seen at the Opera House. John Beat brought to Frente yonerney a steer tipping the beam at 3005 pounds. Randy Schroth of Hotel Doll has decorated in honor of Jr. C.O.A.M. The General Toes Taumb will have her lift carriage and ponies tomorrow. Daniel Bowman of Martinsburg, 0 freight bEXkemsno% on the Western Maryland Railroad, had his arm mashed yester ay.
Advice on taking Syrup of Figs to support kidney liver and bowels during travel or business trips. Promotes easing of fevers headaches and general malaise. Prepared and sold by the California Fig Syrup Company.
A large parade led by Chief Marshal Cyrus F. Brook and a lengthy procession of Masons and Daughters of America marched through Frederick. Bands, delegations from Harmony, Creagerstown, and Woodsboro accompanied a half mile long march totaling about 1500 marchers. After the procession, a meeting at the Opera House featured patriotic addresses. The day drew 2000 visitors as the Marg inva Division convention proceeded with officer nominations and an ongoing election.
County correspondence notes arrival of spring like weather with early potato planting begun on Monday. Arbor Day observed as students plant trees on school grounds. Local residents travel and visit relatives in Braddock Loudoun county Va Graceham Exitsburg Adamstown Union Bridge and nearby areas. Several named residents and families are mentioned with brief visits and Shorb Colifflower Eigenroder references.
Mr Hirry Baxter and Miss Carrie Froroxell hosted an afternoon gathering with remarks about the day. Miss Florence De Muth, teaching locally, plans a vacation at home in Ashland Virginia. Mr D Zentz has returned home after several weeks away. Mr and Mrs Charles Baxter spent Tuesday afternoon with the Freshoar couple. Miss Ade Trowell visited Mrs Emons Rider on the 6th. Miss Allee and Bertha Preshour visited Miss Carrie Troxel GUDYLLE on Saturday. Easter service at Prospect was well attended. Mr James Hobbe of rearable plate had an accident when a wagon log fell, injuring his left leg. Rev Mr Edwards preached his first Sydney Chapel sermon on Sunday April 13 to a large audience. Miss Lottie Byatt of Jamers is visiting cousin Mrs Niche B. Clary. A pleasant social was held at Mr L S Norwood’s residence on Friday evening, Arr 2.
A third in a series of entertainments at the Woman's College featured Mr. W Francis Gates with Miss Blanche Shriner pianist Miss Ellen Souder reader and Prof Bion Firestone violinist. The program included Mendelssohn Elijah Handel Samson Schumann and Wagner pieces with an encore of Molly and Romani John. Gates praised for oratorio style and musical range future concert by the Glee Club announced for April 23.
The Philadelphia Times recalls General Tom Thumb and Mrs Tom Thumb now Countess Magic. It notes their legacy with Barnum, the National Theatre appearance, and a City Opera House engagement with Count and Baron Magre and Carlini the dog trainer.
J B Zeigler long time Frederick resident dies at home from pneumonia after illness of several days. Funeral arrangements to be announced. Wm Birley, prominent local merchant and former city official, dies at age 89 after long illness. General Tom Thorpe, visiting Frederick for fourth world tour, is slated to arrive tomorrow for a speaking engagement.
The Frederick and Middletown electric railroad project advances with spike driving at Jefferson Pike near Telegraph Street. President George W Brinch drove the first spike. Eugene Getsender and Mr Gotzendanper placed the second. Track materials and rails are being laid, with crews expanding and staging ahead of city track completion.
The Convent of the Visitation on Haat Second Street marked the golden jubilee of Sister Mary Slacon Miss Frances Rohlerback, a Pennsylvania native who professed fifty years ago and has served Georgetown and Baltimore with devotion. Masses, remarks by Rev. Father O Rourke, and a German Deum surprise reflected sisterly affection. gifts displayed in a monastery room. Also noted is Mr. J Roger McSherry of Frederick showing three fine dogs at the Baltimore Dog Show, including Peg's Lady Ringgold, a two year old, and other entries in heavyweight and lightweight classes.
In Frederick county a local political contest emerges as Mondsy is sold to a Baltimore Herald reporter amid claims of local supremacy. Delegates to the state convention are urged to back Motter for delegate at large while fundraisers offer a gold watch to benefit the Junior Frederick Antons baseball season. A house near Fairplay was struck by lightning causing brick damage and a severe shock to Mrs. Warrenfeltz. Rev Dr J J Doheny of Honesdale Pa left a bequest to St Marys Orphan Asylum at Emmitsburg. Schools close for summer with walking trips and private school six week sessions planned. Janitor Fritchie Haner elected to United Fire Company engine house duties. Nervous troubles linked to impoverished blood discussed with Head’s Sateaparilia promotion.
The notice records multiple conveyances with from and to parties such as Thomas Palmer and wife to Gz Builth, Vincent T. Kepler and wife to John Shaki, and John M. Vansant and wife to Alice K. Jones, detailing several parcels of land and nominal sums. Names and notes are partially garbled, but indicate transfers and boundaries among individuals.
Frank A. Stewart of Bransewick Balke Culsacer Co boasts a striking pool victory over Philadelphia expert Tunts at the Bicycle Club Monday evening. Stewart won 163 to 77 with six scratches while Gay Thomas and Thomas Eisenhauer handled scoring and officiating. Howard Kuemauil, janitor at the Court House, reports park cleaning improves the grounds. John Wilson suffered a head cut after a rope incident at the event.
Dan Feigley of Frederick and Fred A. Stewart of Baltimore will contest at The Buffalo with Stewart giving 150 balls to Feigley’s 100 on heavy handicap. Stewart, among the nation’s strongest players, will play tonight at 7:30. Admission is free. Buckeystown residents thank the Frederick United Fire Company for rescue services after last evening’s fire.
A home furnishings notice promotes affordable curtain options from Best and Kepler. Emphasizes elegant, low priced drapes and fittings suitable for all purses, with full size curtain sets and poles in wood materials. Encourages shoppers to call and see a new royal offer.
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