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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1896
Page
4
April 24 remembered events from The Daily News. Ted B.C. notes and archival items list notable people and occurrences associated with this date.
Forecast: light showers this afternoon in lake regions and Ohio Valley, clearing tonight and Saturday should be fair and warm. Temperatures vary, warmer in central Mississippi valley and New England, cooler north and northwest. Winds around high and low pressure areas move eastward, with warm moist air southeast of lows and cool northwest between systems. Local ads note various items for sale and rent amid a general weather summary.
Local column reports visiting relatives and guests in Emmitaburg Baltimore and Liberty. Citizens travel to Washington Shepherdstown and Beltimore for social events and church duties. Several residents recover from rheumatism and grip while lawn vandals plague Court street property with flower damage after an accident at Gorsuch Switch prompts a prayer.
The May term of the Circuit Court for Frederick County will convene on the second Monday in the month. It will begin on grand jury term. Mr. Howard Kusamadl, janitor at the Court House, gave the grass in Court Squares a morning watering with Irae shia.
A large cultured audience attended a two part concert by the Women's College Glee Club with the Arlos Bexwelle Sextette. Misses Markey and Kerr ushered, stage flowers enhanced the decor, and funds raised will buy a new stage curtain. The programme featured vocal and instrumental pieces with Fr. Appie joining the Sextette. In addition to church notices, district meetings and local choir appointments were announced for nearby communities.
Richard Waters formerly of Frederick wed Sarah A Warfield daughter of James R Warfield at the bride’s parents home 1727 West Lenvale Baltimore in a ceremony conducted by Rev M Whaling of St Pauls Church South A reception followed. Also notices of Dora D Mier of Singapore and Gideon Lease marriage in Unionville Kyoto Church event set for Foamy Afternoon on the instant at 2 30.
The Humrchouse couple of Williamsport invite guests to a golden wedding anniversary on May 6 at their Sp field estate. A later item notes a card party hosted by Mr and Mrs Grove of Shepherdstown with many friends attending into the late hour. A Civil War era check for 185 dollars, drawn to Willisma Gaylor and signed by Captain Franklin H. Barrell, was presented for travel expenses and processed through the Baltimore treasury, a detail from historical records.
A new Maryland election law requires voter registration across the state for the next fall election. An annual registration will be conducted in Baltimore City and all counties before each presidential election.
Advertises Syrup of Figa for travel sickness and bodily ailments. Claims benefits for kidneys liver and bowels with fevers and nesdachas cited. Available in 50 cent and 1 dollar bottles from California Fig Byrap Company makers.
A large two story frame dwelling of the heirs of John Saroyer near Mosement school two miles east of Myeraville was burned by an incendiary fire last night. The blaze began around 9 o clock and the building, then cemented, was reduced to ashes before help arrived. Estimated losses ranged from 300 to 500 dollars. Nearby Monument school house in the same vicinity had also been set afire recently.
The Prohibition State Convention met in Baltimore to elect 23 delegates to the National Convention in Pittsburgh on May 27. Joshua Levering is pushed for President, highlighted by Sam Dickies the National Committee chair's address. The platform urges local veto reforms and party unity to enact them, noting Frederick county was absent and Glyndon hosts another state convention on July 30 to nominate the electoral ticket.
A mad dog traveling through Middletown Valley on March 28 and killed in Burkittsville is blamed for biting hogs, sheep, cows, and horses. A sow near Middletown died after rabies symptoms, and a dog belonging to John D. Heffner was also attacked and died. Several owners including William Taylor, Jacob Whipp, D. D. Zecher, Carlton F. Absit, Charles Haffer, and Mrs. Sarah Guyton report casualties and strange behavior in penned animals. A dog near Pesapeake county was killed after rabies exposure, with more linked attacks traced to the same animal.
A correspondent reports a New Midway public school Arbor Day program featuring Organ Voluntary by Miss Tan Barrick Arbor Day Scripture lesson and numerous songs and readings by pupils led by teachers and local residents. The event included two fine maples and ornamental shrubs, with 13 pupils attending daily, and thanks extended to Chas. Dougherty for organ use.
Mr Charles K Young formerly of Frederick suffered an arm injury about two inches below the elbow last Saturday in a circular-tag accident. He is recovering well and receiving care at the home of Mr and Mrs George C Anifr. He is about 27, unmarried, and a member of Middle town Council Junior Order American Mechanics. The group members are providing him assistance.
In Washington county a man named William Frey was seized after an attempted assault on Mary Cox, daughter of a prominent local family. Neighbors aided the injured woman, who suffered a nervous shock but no lasting injuries. Frey was captured days later and awaits a hearing. Separate property transfers are listed, including several land deeds in Frederick and nearby areas.
On a Tuesday evening Mr A W Miller and three others rode through the Western turnpike toll gate near Hagerstown. They paid one cent on gate rates but refused the company rate claiming charter permission. The toll keeper recorded their names and the men say the company may sue to compel payment of the balance, hoping for a test case.
Last night at Freak Bhefield the match between Meests Mc Ownley and White drew spectators as White won 150 to 129. Tonight a four handed game features Mesus, Win Smith and Hicks Glessner, Jno. Mc Cauley and Lyon White. Also suit filed by William C. Keller of South Park Villa Company against Re. Reibeate for damages to property. Charles L Rit ter elected as pastor after trial sermon at Barkettaville Lutheran charges.
The will of Miss Annie Barnum of Baltimore, who died in San Antonio on March 22, was filed for probate in the Baltimore Orphans Court yesterday. Principal heir is sister Mrs. Margaret B. Wilson, died at the Convent after the will. Flora the Clemson mare, bred and gifted, died at 22 after producing many fine drivers. Rev Dr James Fraser receives a call from First Presbyterian Brunswick. he is considering it. Cherry Run timber crews cut pine for J M Birely to ship to Spring Grove. alva D Feete and Lola K Wetton, Francis Maker and Besele Brown mentioned in marriage notices. Hood’s verisparilla advertised as a blood purifier.
The funeral for Junathas Stottlemyer who died at his Beaver Crees home was held Tuesday afternoon at the Christian church. The service included prayers and vocal selections, with many from Predistck county attending. He was 75 years old, and the funeral included an interment and a long procession of pallbearers.
The executive committee arranging the Cumberland Firemen's Celebration authorizes the engagement of the Cumberland Concert Band for three days of commemorations. The band will provide concerts and services for visiting companies from out of town. A letter from William McCormick of Connellsville Pa notes that his fire company will attend with about 50 members.
In Memoriam notices echo the death of three year old George Frankin Borring of Charlotte North Carolina. The family mourns far from loved ones and recalls a recent trip to meet his papa in a new home. The funeral was held Thursday at 10 o clock in Charlotte. Other notices detail local sales and events including hardware ads and railway excursion plans for Washington in July 1896.
A garbled excerpt suggests a satirical piece or editorial critique referencing a department of luck and a chaotic, fanciful field guide. The distorted language hints at evaluative commentary on business measurement and central figures, framed in a stylized, high-spirited tone.
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