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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1894
Page
3
Special Weather Bureau message notes April 17 21 p m by M W Hannixerox. The News carries new advertising today with a cautionary note on ad reliability. Readers urged to report irregular ad dealings to the paper.
Advertisers must submit copy by 5 p m each Wednesday for prompt insertion and good location. Changes to advertisements should be in by noon on the same day.
Brief bits from the community note spring goods on display, lawn decor humor, and lighter observations. It mentions wheat prospects, a storm period from Hicks, seeds for constituents, and quips on time and health cures. The item also covers local incidents, a horse death, a dog attack, a land sale, and Hood's Sarsaparilla advertisement.
Weather shifts from winter to spring as a snowstorm passes. Mrs. Cateall's sale proceeds with auctioneer Samuel Forney despite bad weather. Addie Main’s funeral is held with sympathy to the family. Indian Springs near Frederick city will be developed by D C Winebrenner with a mansion and hotel plans. Other notes cover road conditions, poultry stocks, public schools, and local come-and-go with various residents.
Margie Maine Dana Rewsburg Grace Baker and Lucy Michael mourn the death of Misa Smith of Mountain Dale buried at M. P. Cemetery. Local visits, church events, and cemetery improvements are noted along with school Arbor Day activities and a dog attack incident.
Georgetta M F Getzendanner wife of Solomon Getzendanner of East Third street died last evening at 532 of pneumonia aged 59 years 5 months 14 days She leaves a husband and four daughters Mrs VanHorn of Frederics Mrs Gelsinger and Mrs Minnick of Middletown and Miss Azenia Getzendanner Funeral from her late residence Thursday morning interment Petersville this county Also an attempt to wreck a train near Alberton Howard county a large stone weighing over 300 pounds was rolled onto the tracks of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad blocking the line construction could have caused serious damage and loss of life This is the second or third such incident near Alberton.
John Ingle, about 10 years old, of Verr's alley, was playing caddy in Houck's stable yard when he twisted his left ankle landing from a jump. The bone protruded and blood flowed as Dr. Franklin B. Smith was summoned to set the fracture.
The American Signs Company expands at Thurmont by purchasing a factory and planning a cupola furnace to handle own costing. The plant reopens under new ownership, with emphasis on local industrial growth and futu re upgrades.
The notice promotes Rand McNally and Co encyclopedia and gazetteer in 23 volumes for ten cents a week with a coupon from Tak News. It highlights up-to-date content, 2000 engravings, 80 color maps, and travel space, urging readers to invest in a library. Major Kenly visits Baltimore water works reservoir and reports on needed improvements. The Young Mens Catholic Union relocates its headquarters and lists officers and newly furnished rooms.
A Thurmont based Analness Men's Association committee of nine will visit Baltimore and stay over eight days. Members include M. Birely president Dr J B Waters John Root Col John R Rouzer W L Shafer D C Hammett L RB Waesche Geo R Stockdele and Chas Cassell. Headquarters at the Entow House.
A damaged notice from Shrin er Milling Co describes an error by a housekeeper in handling flour, exchanges blamed, and a bread test showing a loaf as fine as any. The report notes goodwill toward the house and promises more loaves from the barrel.
The association last night elected Ed Etchelber, A Clay Hull, R R Lewis, and Jacob sohrback to three year terms. The president praised a bright outlook and sufficient funds to cover expenses. Plans for the May anniversary include Rev Tenants Hamlin of the Covenant Presbyterian Church in Washington DC as speaker, with several committees appointed to assist.
A Baltimore and area news digest reports deaths in Hagerstown and Elkton, a Talbot telegraph link to Easton, a burn fatality near Elkton, and a St Michael's fire causing property damage. Rail concerns include derailed freight cars at Frenchtown and obstructed B&O near Alberton, with plans for Cumberland railroad contracts and Coxey's army encampments continuing elsewhere.
Creston Clarke, son of Edwin Booth, has built a stage career in Shakespearean roles. He recently performed Hamlet 16 times in Philadelphia and 57 total engagements, with a two night engagement at the Clio Opera House beginning April 19. Miss Martha Ford supports as the heroines in the production.
While William Conaway worked cutting timber near Mechanicsville in Carroll County on Saturday a tree fell and crushed his nine year old daughter who was nearby. The accident occurred as he and family were in the area. Also noted is a New Line of Stamped Linen Goods promotion with prices listed for stamped pillow shams splashers bureaus and scarves with low special values.
The Carpet Department presents a wide Snest assortment of high grade all wool ingrain carpets. Styles unavailable elsewhere are shown only in our Carpet Room.
In March 87 at Libertytown Charles E Cooper of Hagerstown and Clara Cover of Mechanicstown wed by Father White. Charles Kohlhoss of Poolesville and Miss Mariel Ebert wedded April 9 by Rev E L Watson. Andrew D Arnold and Amenda C Young to marry today at the bride’s home. Also notes on scarf and hat pin fashion featuring a diamond snake head on a pearl. Grape fruit described as essential for spring society luncheons and served halved with sugar.
Coxey's Army will not get a chance at those fresh deviled crabs today as Sheppards Restaurant hosts a Spring and Summer Opening. An exhibit on Wednesday and Thursday April 15 and 70 will feature pattern bonnets hats and latest millinery novelties. N. R. and DeMantz invite all at 16 South Market Street.
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