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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1895
Page
6
Local notes report Easter visits from Baltimore and Philadelphia guests, religious services across several towns, a baseball win for Westminster at Easter, school closings and Arbor Day events, and community tidbits about residents traveling, teaching staff, and band improvements.
Mr. C Willisfdd Metcalf will open a summer school at Prospect for disadvantaged scholars. Mr. L B Norwood suffered a mishap after being kicked by a horse but recovered. Rev C P Smith to preach at Flint Hill. Flint Bill public school closed April 11 with Arbor Day events and treats. G J Michael plans a 16 week gobberiation school starting Tuesday. A ballstorm caused brief white ground on Sunday evening. Some boys engaged in a shooting match Saturday. Park Mills baseball game vs Urbans tonight. Simon W Harbaugh plans to build a dwelling, Milton William adds porch. Next week a fence around Reformed Cemetery. Easter services held in Reformed, Lutheran and United Brethren churches. Mrs Cyrus and Julia Lantz visited from Deerfield. Mrs Catharine McClain died April 3 aged 73. Mrs Matthew Lewis and Tillie G Biers visited Deerfield. Thomas Benchoff and wife attended Easter services. Three hams and one shoulder were stolen from West Prior garret during church.
St Pauls Missionary Society of Pleasant Hill held its second anniversary with an Easter concert titled The Gates Ajar. The decor featured two large gates and a cross. the program included anthems, solos, and a procession of Faith Hope Pilgrim and believers. The pastor led prayers, scripture readings, and benediction. Next service will be on first Sunday evening in May at 7.30.
Dr Charles W Hoffman has compiled a book to be published in June containing the Historical Society proceedings and other Frederick sketches. The Asiatic war is over but Delaware senatorial deadlock persists. Say you saw it in The News. Protection from illness is claimed by Blood purifier.
A vivid relic of the Revolutionary era recalls the April events at Concord and Lexington. Paul Revere’s lantern warning, the clash at Lexington, and the Concord pursuit weave a tale of witness and resistance. Minute Men respond as British troops advance, with casualties on both sides and militia harrying the redcoats on their retreat to Boston.
The 1836 battle on the San Jacinto plateau pits Houston with 800 volunteers against Santa Anna and 1,800 Mexican troops. A lone bridge is destroyed to prevent Mexican reinforcements as Twin Sisters fires and a rapid Texan assault drive the Mexicans back. Casualties are high with equal dead and living on both sides and Houston wounded in the chaos.
The Maryland State Weather Bureau documents a week ending April 15 with mixed conditions across regions. Cool, damp weather slowed fieldwork in Northern and Central Maryland, while Wheat, rye, and grass improved. oats sowing progressed. tobacco and vegetables were set or planted. frost risks persisted in some areas. Frederick County reports note hail, winds, and rain affecting farm tasks.
Mantels and fireplaces offer wide options for wall space, accommodating clock shelves and ornaments. Plain or decorative tiles and frames can be set in place, with numerous designs available for various fireplacemoldings.
An 1831 era spelling contest in Monmouth devolved into disorder as competitors were demoralized and delays stretched hours. The Augusta Journal notes the event’s chaotic turnout and the knockout result amid unclear proceedings.
Henry Johnston recalls General Johnston describing the origin of the Confederate flag after Bull Run. He notes regiments could not supply state colors and describes a Greek cross on red with white stars, later adopted by the Confederate army.
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