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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1895
Page
4
Disjointed OCR fragment presents a calendar style item noting April 26 with references to David Hume and other unclear figures. Names and places are garbled, offering a rough timestamp but few recoverable facts.
Saturday unsettled weather with possible showers and cooler temperatures. No major storm detected. Rain has fallen in the Gulf States and Middle Mississippi Valley while other regions remain generally fair. Forecast: showers and cooler weather for the Middle and South Atlantic States and the Ohio Valley.
Brief jumble lists ads and names with scattered phrases about steer, readers, and reports. Mentions CG, O. Phobus, John Hendrickson, D. E. Best, AL Williamson and items like bicycles, new office and dry goods. Content is fragmentary and cartoonish rather than a full notice.
The article recounts how minor incidents sparked major wars, including the Spanish succession war over a spilled glass of water between England and France. It cites Modena and Bologna bucket thefts, and a dispute between Louis VII and Henry II over hair, linking these to costly conflicts and casualties.
Charity Carter widow of Henry Carter died last night at 10:30 in Bec Street of senility aged about 93. Funeral from her residence Saturday morning with services at St John’s Catholic Church and interment in Batonville cemetery. She leaves daughter Mrs Fanny Webb who lived with her. An infant of Mr and Mrs Ephraim Eyler died April 22. Myre Eyler improving under Dr B Smith care.
Mrs Thomas Schrey and Ittle daugh ter from Peteraville and Mr Laura Chapline hosted guests at Weat Ehird street. Mr T Helfenstein of Petersville visited Frederick today. Sam Hedgen and Robert Robin otto recently left for Cumberland. The column highlights Hood s Sarsaparilla claims of blood purification.
Fire last night totally destroyed the Joseph E. Roekey property at Harmony Grove four miles north of Frederick including the store dwelling and warehouse. Crews and neighbors saved some furniture and valuables but the blaze gutted the building. Estimated total loss is 3500 with 2500 insured. Incendiary origin suspected.
Representative Wellington will deliver an address at Cumberland on Memorial Day May 30 the dedication of the soldiers monument now in progress of erection by the Cumberland Woman's Relief Corps. Mr Frank B Darby a leading miller in Washington county with two mills in Willamsport is negotiating for Harper's Ferry flooring mills. Darby's flour shipments mainly reach eastern markets. A Downsville woman rescues a half grown rat after her five kittens are stolen. England uses 600000 pounds of tea daily. Some Paris insurers refuse coverage to dyed hair. A Rockville bar association is organized with officers Thomas Anderson president H Maurice Talbott vice president Philip D Laird secretary treasurer.
County correspondence from Rocky Springs notes house occupancy changes at Yellow Spring and Charles Stone vacated property, new dwelling for Elizabeth Correll nearing completion, Warners barn work progressing, Willing Willie Wolfe builder of a summer kitchen, and Christ Church Easter services praised. Visits by Josephus Reader, steamer lumber mill activity, entertainment by local families, and a 75 year old Mr Joshua Main described as industrious. Salvation Army meetings on Good Friday and Easter, introduction of three aid schemes. Rocky Springs Sunday school organized with new superintendents and Rev Owen delivering sermon from Mark 13:30, church whitewashed and improving. Sick list includes Clifford Sponselter.
The readable fragments describe Col L oman Bear Frederick and a dog returning after a long absence. It notes Mulborn’s late report for the loss of two dogs that had gotten away and a surprise dog returning within hours after the paper appeared.
A Baltimore swarm of giant Belostoma water bugs has drawn expert notice. Two species, between two and three feet long, with winged forms, have appeared near the Patapsco River and in the city area. Dr. Philip R. Uhler calls them great water-bugs. Belostama Americanum and a narrower Belostama Haldemannis. They feed on sunfish, breed each spring, and can wound a person with their sharp bills. In New Orleans a decade ago they clogged pavements and annoyed visitors at the Cotton Exposition.
The Hagerstown Mail reports Mayor Keedy rejected a proposed telephone franchise from Frederick interests citing risks of tall poles and unrestricted rates. Editorial notes suggest the council blocked a company backed by wealthy backers to protect citizens' rights and streets.
The Philomathean Literary Society held a well attended meeting in Philomathean Hall with President Mac Gil presiding and Prof. C Harry Anders as secretary. Reports from committees outlined plans for a May 17 public meeting and a debate on government ownership of critical lines.
Sunday afternoon near Petersville district Frank Shafer rode along Harper's Ferry road when Cummings of Harper's Ferry driving a horse and buggy struck his bicycle causing Shafer to veer toward an embankment and his machine to be damaged in a deliberate collision.
Visitors at the Fat Grounds witness Australian bushmen and four guides displaying boomerang throwing. Highlights include ground throws, rapid circular flights, and a near-miss with the grandstand. The display showcases skill and mysterious native practice, with boomerangs crafted from hickory two and a half feet long.
Early hour crowds pass Frederick en route to Pawnee Bill's Combination performance tomorrow. The main tent and smaller tents are set up, with the street palace planned to begin procession from Fifth and Beale streets. The parade will move along Market and Telegraph to the show grounds, arriving near 10 20.
The Epworth Church in Frederick was crowded for the wedding of Jacob L. Engelbrecht and Emms Woodward with friends from the Tee News composing room in attendance. Rev A H Zimmerman officiated. The couple will set up home near Frederick amid well wishers and gifts.
Charles VanFossen of North Market Street caused a disturbance last night by wielding an axe and saw near an Interstate Company pole and damaging a ticket booth. He was arrested by Officer Freed and remanded in his own recognizance for a hearing at 7 o'clock this evening. An advertisement for cake and fabrics followed.
Prices listed for various canned goods and produce with a week only sale. Items include California apricots 21, Apple sauce 3, tomatoes 4, prunes 2, cucumbers 1, parlor matches 1b, and other groceries. Includes brand reference Broth ers and promotional lines.
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