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Newspaper

News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1894

Page

3

New Advts First in The News Ad Page

The Daily News presents new advertisements including specialists doctors furniture stores mortgage sales and notices. Read for reliable advertisers and promptly report irregular dealings. Public sale listings and administrators notices appear among the ads with names such as Dr Hardesty Carty Williams Landerkin Mullinix Kemp Zellers and Frank Suman worth.

Dr. Hardesty G. Carty John H. Williams W. L. Landerkin Mort Kindiing Best Frank Sumanworth Mullinix & Kemp C. EB. Zellers Wailing

Brief Bits of Local and General Interest Items

A compact roundup of varied notices and anecdotes from local life including family humor, workplace mishaps, moral maxims, charitable givings, small town improvements, and seasonal remarks. It notes smallpox in Pennsylvania towns, a factory eye injury, planned building near Frederick, and springtime garden activity resuming with a Baltimore conference set for April 25 at Ebenezer church in Hagerstown.

Baltimore M. E. Church Ebenezer Church Hagerstown

Silk mill bid prompts aldermen special session

The Frederick Board of Aldermen met in a special session with the city attorney and others to consider Bamford Brothers Parencoa New Jersey offer to locate a silk mill. They request tax exemption for 10 years and ownership terms after, while new reservoir work valued at $600 is proposed by Mr Lane’s company. The board adjourned to reconvene tonight to decide on the matters.

Board of Aldermen Col. Hayden Henry Lane Eisenhawer Bamford Brothers Frederick Asittle Delsy Pasalbte Basroup Bros S. M. Co Joseph Bamford, Jr Sec’y Lane Major Berry

Arbor Day Observed At Sugar Loaf Mountain School

Sugar Loaf Mountain School closed to Friday under W A Kessler. Arbor Day celebrated with many fruit and forest tree plantings. Program included prayer, scripture, several student essays, dialogues, songs, declamations and readings by students such as Minnis Sears, Lawrence Jones, Berina Sears, Nora Elliott, and Walter Slagaha. Visitors from Pool's Track School attended. a lemonade and cake treat followed served by students.

Sugar Loaf Mountain W. A. Kessler Minnis Sears Lawrence B. Jones Perne Hickman Montrose Willie Morley Emma Magahba United States Bertha Sears Mamie Cooley Annie Sears Aurela Specht Lillie Sears Mollie Ellicott Lawrence Jones Walter Magaha

Hancock Precautions On Arrival Of Coxeys Army

Judge Edward Stake of Hagerstown received a Hancock protection petition from J. D. Stottlemeyer and Wm. B. Perkins of the citizens meeting. County commissioners and Sheriff Herbert ordered to reinforce Hancock with police and arrests if needed while Mayor Keely urged sworn in special policemen. Six Coxeys Army members arrived in Hagerstown today and lodged in John T. Wolfe’s barn near Cavetown east of the city.

Hancock Edward Stake Hagerstown J. D. Stottlemyer Wm. BH. Perkins Citizens Keely John T. Wolfe Cavetown Hagersown

The Battle of Lexington Commemoration Plan

The Frederick Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution marks the anniversary of the first battle of the American war for independence. An informal observance is planned for tomorrow at 4:30 p.m. at the residence of Vice President General Mrs John Ritchie on West Church Street.

Lexington Mass Wes Ralph Waldo Emerson Frederick Daughters of the American Revolution Dobn Ritchie West Church Street

Great Shooting Match Planned At Motter's Farm

Preparations are underway for a shooting match on Tuesday April 24 at J C Motter near the city under George W Mulhern and other noted gentlemen. A feature will pit two Hanover Red and Gun Club members against two local sportsmen with a Remington shotgun awarded to the winners.

J.C. Motter’s George W. Mulhern Hanover Red and Gun Club Remington

Real Estate Transfers in Mechanicatown and Brumawick

Real estate transfers reported: Peter N Hummaker and Ida C his wife sell to Samuel Willhide property in Mechanicatown for 550 dollars. Executors Wm W Wenner and Mortimer Wenner transfer to Cage Ez Kidwell et al property in Brumawick for 1 pound and related costs.

Peter N. Hummaker Ida C Sife Samuel Willhide Mechanicatown W. Wenner Mortimer Wenner Cage Kidwell

Has Leased a Hotel by Captain Hartuock in Atlantic City

Captain J. S. B. Hartuock once of this city and his brother have leased a hotel at Atlantic City and will operate it this season. Friends here wish him success in the venture.

J. S. B. Hartuock S Cafe Washington City Atlantic City

Imported Hobbits and White Rabbits Find Homes

Pottinger Dorsey and companions import twenty pairs of white rabbits from Blaine. They are released in New Market district where, if left untroubled by hunters, they may provide sport for locals. Also mentions Hood's Sarsaparilla and its cures.

Pottinger Dorsey Blaine New Market District Huntemen

County Officials Weigh Action Over Coxey Army March

State's Attorney Peter Boult and William Boult urged Montgomery County commissioners to authorize twenty special deputies to meet and monitor Coxey's army at the county line, with a decision due Saturday. A Kensington burglary saw a depot office broken into and a money box opened with a jimmy, a large sum stolen. Charles Green was captured while Joseph Warfield fled.

Montgomery County Peter Wm. V. Boult Coxey Kensington Baltimore and Oble Etstion Jimmy Charles Green Joseph Warfield Green Warfield

Thurmont Aims as Summer Resort Col J R Rouzer Leads

A Thurmont Business Association committee traveled to Baltimore to pitch plans for making Thurmont a summer resort. The group envisions a hotel with cottages for Baltimore families, joint stock backing, and site visits by Baltimore businessmen to judge locations. Thurmont, at the base of the Catoctin mountains, offers climate, water, and scenery, with nearby resort inns and transport links.

Sucinem Business Association of Thurmont Baltimore Baltimoreans Col J. KR. Rouzer J. K. Watera Register of Wills Frederick Courty George W. Stocks Dale C. E. Cassell Catoctin Clarion Peno-Mar Beltimoreaas J. R. Rouzer J. EK. Waters George W. Stocksdale Catoctin Mountains Marland Binue Mountains House Buena Vista Fhurmort

Sews of the State A Busy Day of Local News

The Vansville Farmers' Club met. taxes in Howard County stay the same as last year. Obituaries include Mrs. Elizabeth Jenkins in Easton at 72 and Mrs. Martha Simpson in Cumberland at 41. Wills probated for Henry E. Wooten in Ellicott City and Edward E. Sellers named Garrett County treasurer. Burglaries, embezzlement cases, hydrophobia reports, and court actions across multiple counties are listed, along with courthouse and jail contracts and Coxeyite activity near Elston. The Severn river forest fire and canal claimants meeting are noted. The Maryland State Council Junior Order session at Elston mentions a contest for state secretary. The Woman’s Literary Club honors Severn Teackle Wallis with reminiscences from Miss Janoy Zacharias.

Vansville Farmers’ Club Howard County Elizabeth Jenkins Easton Henry E. Wooten Ellicott City Mamie Gephart Ohio Cumberland Garrett County Anne Arundel Martha Simpson Isaac H. Houston Vienna Dorchester County Zenas Burns Long Fairy Mileser Charles Greer Montgomery County Severn River Anne Arundel County Harford County Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Company Hagerstown Alfred &.Way Perry Edward E. Sellers A. G. Roas Chesapeake Beach Calvert County Elizabeth Miller Michael Lokaieigh Washington County Ste Desd Beedy Rogerstown Wm. Massey Caroine Baltimore Worcester County Messrs Simmoned Larkford Salisbury Frederick Johnson John W. Jenkins Ession Hartley Del Maryland State Council United American Mechanics Elston Cozey Coxeyites

State Crop Bulletin Reports Winter Conditions Across Maryland

The Maryland Weather Service Bureau reports a below normal weekly temperature with steady excess in precipitation across Maryland and Delaware. Heaviest snow in the north and west caused orchard and field damage, while fruit appears largely destroyed in some regions. Wheat generally good, oats thin, and potatoes frozen in many areas as farming slows or halts amid wet ground and cold. A Cumberland syndicate forms to buy and run the Hagerstown Daily and Weekly News, led by Col Philip W. Avirett, planning to lease a wire between Cumberland and Hagerstown and reorganize a Westminster plant as the Democrat.

Maryland Weather Service Bureau Baltimore Maryland Delaware Bachman’s Valley Taneytown Hagerstown Resowe Tidewater Anne Arundel Perederick Adamstown Chaups Drison Newpaper Weekly News Cumberland W. H. Shepherd Third National Bank That City G. G. Williams Philadelphia S. W. Goodwin Theational Bank of Waterville J. W. Humblia Kanawha River Railroad John W. Ariett The Times of

Counterfeit Dollar Note Detected at Baltimore Treasury

Mr G C Goodrich receiving teller at the United States Sub treasury in the Customhouse Baltimore detected a counterfeit one dollar silver certificate. It bears the 1891 series Martha Washington head and B 189621456. It shows Tillman’s signature as register, indicating a very recent issue and high deception risk.

G. C. Goodrich United States Sub Treasury Baltimore Tillman

Evolution of medicine shift to new liquid laxative

The piece notes a transition from herbs pills and draughts to a pleasant liquid laxative, Syrup of Figs. It urges readers to ensure the product is manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co and available from all reading druggists.

California Fig Syrup Co

Remarkable Bread From a Flour Test at E A Briner Milling

A misstep by a top housekeeper led to a baking challenge, but a four loaf batch from E A Briner Milling Company flour produced a superb loaf. The tester praised the bread as the finest seen, urging careful trial to ensure consistent results and more loaves.

Thia Gabon Staub North Market Street

Old Kind of Fish Hunts Flying Insects with Water Shot

A description from the Indian Ocean notes a fish with a short snout that spits water to knock insects from the air. The fish watches files overhead, shoots droplets with accuracy, and causes the insect to fall into the water where it is eaten. The flies can be brought down from two or three feet high.

Indian Ocean

Carroll county counsel crippled by track accident near depot

Col Maulsby Hart senior counsel in Smith and Pride v Cover in Carroll County met a bad accident Monday afternoon at the W Mt. RR depot in Hagerstown. While crossing the track his foot caught a rail and he fell striking his forehead just above the left eye, rendering him unconscious. Dr Derr treated the wound and he was taken to Alex Nelli’s residence to await recovery during the trial. His wife accompanied him and will stay until he improves. The doctor warned that a higher strike could have produced a skull fracture.

Carroll County William P. Maulsby, Sr Smith Pride Westminster Alex Nelli West Washington Street

Great Attraction Hagenbeck's Train of Animals in Baltimore

A week of Hagenbeck's animal show comes to Harris Academy in Baltimore. Lions ride horseback and tigers pull chariots with a cage of seventeen diverse animals on stage. Trainers enter the iron cage to perform with the beasts as popular prices apply and children pay half.

Baltimore Hagenbeck Plaisance New York Philadelphia Busipesa Harris’ Academy Ciy

Cardinal Gibbons Praises Shakespeare Enlivened Lent

The Cardinal at Baltimore's Cathedral praised Shakespearean drama as instructive and ennobling when free from prurient interludes. Creston Clarke opens an engagement here tonight, signaling the return of refined stage entertainment amid Lent.

Cardinal Gibbons Baltimore Creston Clarke

Howorths Big Stow and May Forum Topics Preview

Howorths Big Stow touring act offers picturesque views of Ireland with lakes and mountains, praised for its appeal in the City Opera House. The May Forum will review Cleveland administration, discuss unemployed aid, and feature Dr Stanton Colt and Mr D airGregor Means arguments. Also notes Berlin telephone leadership and a marriage license in Frederick County.

Howorth Big Stow Green Isle of Erin City Opera House Cleveland Russell Mssgachueetts Cullom Tinois Washington Stanton Colt New York D. airGregor Means

Ireland Lace Goods Sale At Very Low Prices

The New Laces offer Irish Guipure Oriental Bourdon and Point De Ireland at very low prices. Also linen Torchon laces with Nainsook edges plain and dotted welting. One special item: large dotted Swiss suitable for curtains.

Carpet Department Promotes Ingram Carpets at Low Prices

Daily offerings in the carpet room feature another duplicate lot of Ingram Carpets. The same handsome styles, good quality, pretty patterns, and low prices drive their popularity. See before buying.

Ingram Landizke

Orphane Court Testamentary and Administration Notices

Letters testamentary and administration granted to executors and administrators for several estates. Jeremiah Martin, Luther C. Smith, Jesse City, Ann D. Brashear, J H Colliflower, Daniel Culler, Thomas McPherson, James M Hood, Benny J Walling all appear with respective executors or administrators named.

Orphane Court Jeremiah Martin Eugene L. Rowe Luther C. Smith H. W. Burkhart Jesse City Jno M. Clay Ann D. Brashear John P. Cain J. H. Colliffower Jennie E. Colliflower Daniel Culler John A. Culler M. F. Culler D. Br. Culler Thomas McPherson C. O. Keedy A. M. Husbands James M. Hood Margaret E

Death of Mrs Griffith at Barneaville aged 24

Nannie V Warfield Griffith wife of Philemon H Griffith Jr died at home in Barneaville Montgomery county on April 17 1804 aged 24 years 7 months and 11 days She was daughter of Thomas J and Ruth B Warfield of Bresthedsville Washington county Std The obituary notes her death and family origins in somber terms.

Local Oculist Dr. J R L Hardesty Visits City Hotel

Dr J R L Hardesty oculist ear and throat specialist will be at City Hotel on Thursday next the 19th at 3 o'clock and will remain all day Friday Readers may consult him for eye ear and throat concerns and related remedies. Rambler Biereles notes emphasize bicycle handle bars and sit up positions as choices for speed and comfort.

J. R. L. Hardesty City Hotel

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