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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1896
Page
4
A fragmented 19th century column covers local history notes, a weather forecast from April 22, wave of atmospheric discussion, and a brief weather bulletin. It includes Bureau details and general weather trends for New England and the Gulf region, plus mentions of local administrators and advertisements.
A Westminster citizen and former Carroll County bar member, EL Taylor, was adjudged insane by a jury and sent to Spring Grove Asylum by Judge Roberto. The Rhode Bottling Company introduced a new delivery wagon to the streets. The Boers are traced to Huguenots and Hollanders seeking liberty. A large Sunday fire raged on West Virginia mountains opposite Hancock, fanned by locomotive sparks and burning late. County commissioners meet to appoint new assessors before adjourning. The Bishop of Bedford claims East London district has about a million and a half people, mostly poor.
Miss Fannie Miller from near the city has visited friends in Philadelphia and Baltimore and returned. Rev. A. H. Zimmerman of Hagerstown is in the city, visiting Gilom on South Market Street. Mrs. John Ettchie of Frederick visits Judge and Mr. Albert Ritchie on St Paul Street, Baltimore. Samuel Winnberg of North Market atrock visits Baltimore relatives. Bradley Heard of Pittsburg, Pa, guests of brother Wm. Heard on West Second Ave. EV. Baughman to Frederick J. Mss. J. H. Apple has returned from the south where she spent winter.
The Frederick firm announces the selection of the saterite car Dred for use by The Boyds Telephone Company. Details are sparse due to OCR fragments but indicate a local telecommunication equipment update and corporate activity in Frederick.
An old advertisement promotes Syrup of Actacta for travel pleasure or business use. It claims protection against severe ailments and eye issues, selling 50 centers and 1 dollar bottles through leading druggists. Manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Company.
A Grand Commandery of Maryland event in Frederick featured a Yellow Springs Band escorting guests to the B&O depot, a formal banquet at City Hotel with 150 covers, music by Rhodes Orchestra, and speeches praising the order. Notables included Sir Charles Christian Smith and Rev Dr Eschbach, with visiting Grand Officers from Maryland.
The New York City Chapter DAR opened a colonial relic exhibition in the United Charities Building to aid the Francis Scott Key Monument Association planning a statue in Frederick. Priceless gowns, laces, jewels, and autographs from Washington to Jay anchor the show, with many items from New York families and notable estates.
Citizens urge action to stop pollution of the drinking water from streamside housing and stables. They propose condemnation or relocating intake higher upstream to protect health and reduce future costs. A separate letter criticizes Frederick for scarce electricity and poor lighting during a visiting Knights Templar event.
Frederick bicycle leaders outlined town advantages and hotel plans to attract the Maryland Division of the League of American Wheelmen. A chief consul signaled strong Western Maryland support and proposed favorable hotel rates for all league members. Delegations from Hagerstown Westminster Cambridge and Washington County lined up in favor.
The Bailes Lettres Literary Society of Praderick Male High School met Friday April 17. Officers included President B S Wood and Vice President B A L Reich. Members read, recited, and debated art versus nature with a two to one win for the affirmative. The session adjourned after plans for the next meeting and treasury report.
A clerk named Edward Barras slipped while reaching for merchandise on a shelf in the era of B. Roce nour and Bons yesterday. He fell through the top of a glaza show care and sustained several cuts on his arm. A remedy called Good's Sursavartile is claimed to offer pure life and health by improving the blood.
Fourth hand reports gifts and promises from Goris Dy and Jeffery Mg Co aimed at wheelmen nationwide. The Kamder people counter with discounted incentives for cyclists who log 3000 miles on Rambler and G. & J. tres routes between April and December. Other offers totaling 2400 dollars lure riders, with Rambler project affiliates aiding distribution.
The funeral was held from his late residence in Riley on Monday at 1 o clock. Rev W H Pax outdated. Pallbearers named Lawson Gotuis America Smith Joseph Etheradge Simeon Bowen. Funeral directors A T Rice & Sops. Base Ball Trilbya club to play Mary nd School second team Saturday morning. The Crickets and Maryland School team play at grounds Saturday at 330.
Charles Edward Dodrear and Marthe Beatson both of this county obtain a marriage license. John E Nash and Charlotte Laces of Middletown district also secure licenses. One prospective groom listed as 68 years old.
An assortment of local items includes Selters aperitif ads, a photo privilege offer for Rev A A Zimmerman of the Boy's Industrial Home in Hagerstown, upcoming sales calls by Mr S Buckey in Baltimore, furniture and hardware promos, and talks by Mrs Bessie Starr Keefer on health. Events cite dates in April at City Hotel and Walkersville Thurmont venues.
Fragmented note discusses fabric choices from cotton to silk, promising cotton fabrics and wool, with varied colors. Mentions visiting UC Biob as a possible burn venture, and an invitation to sample materials if calling proves impossible. Tone suggests a garbled rough catalog or mock memo from a textile concern.
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