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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1895
Page
4
The Weather Bureau reports nearly stationary highs over the Central Valley with a secondary high from the North Pacific moving Alberta to Manitoba. A developing low pressure system and clouded, rainy patterns sweep the Northwest and Dakotas while warmer, unsettled conditions edge toward the Midwest and Northeast.
A fragmentary sale notice appears from W. A. Mansfield listing items for sale and offering contact through the Mansfield column. The unreadable text suggests a local market ad with pricing and item details, but many words are garbled.
A jumble of brief notices covers a range of local happenings and names. J George Shellman Jost, son of Rev Irwin P McCurdy, is noted for a fine horse incident and a pet cat bite. various officials and events including J Roger McSherry on stage, and a note on Baltimore’s net debt. Mentions of pensions, marriage certificates, handwriting analysis, and improvements to public works accompany a busyness of scattered items.
Frederick county's push for an electric railway to link Frederick with nearby towns continues as supporters canvass for stock. Prominent visitors Otis Biglow Millson Docket and H C Wells examined the route and praised local farms and prosperity while noting remaining subscription needs before construction can begin.
The Maryland State Weather Service reports a large apple crop statewide with Western Maryland also rich in pears and plums. Peaches are mixed with some rot, grapes show significant rot in parts, huckleberries abundant, and Southern Maryland sees good apples though peaches rot on trees. Eastern Maryland fruit should be fairly abundant with ripening apples and firm berries.
The will of Catherine Flynn filed for probate and letters of administration granted to Clarence C. Bowers on Ross AM Bowers estate. Letters testamentary granted for Peter Shafer Sr and Ma linda Neft. Guardian appointed for Glattice M. R. Bowers. Inventories and transfers filed for Ann KR Bowers and Ann Claggett estates. Wills and codicils of Laura E. Gray filed. release of Wm A Homer to executors of John Witherow. Second liquidation of John B Thomas estate reported with 62 15 100 percent payments to creditors. Two personal-injury notes: Edward Dud Tear injured by marble at Hammager marble yards. Mrs Lallie Campbell struck by shingle but unharmed.
On Monday Master Rojard BR Simpson reported a curious egg in the Liberty Banner. The egg was smaller than a bantam egg and had a soft protrusion at its small end about one-fourth inch long and one-eighth inch in diameter.
Tharmont welcomes a group from Baltimore with the Lidteard family visiting relatives. Stockwed from Philadelphia visits friends in Thermont. Witley Honzaba from Dayton meets the Loy family. Rev W L Martin and Marty from Boonsboro visit relatives in Tharmort. Mize Nelle Boblitz of Frederick visits friends in Thermont. Adolphus Fearhake of Frederick resides at Thermont on Wednesday after being at Catectin for the past two weeks.
The State Prohibition Conrestion of Maryland met at Glyndon camp Grounds and adopted a platform and ticket with Joshua Levering for Governor, J D Nicodemus for Comptroller, and W Frank Tecker for Attorney General. Levering was acclaimed amid a noisy welcome while Nicodemus and Tecker were unanimously nominated. The convention also backed nonpartisan temperance aims and deferred judicial candidate decisions amid debate on fielding a judge.
In a law action over a farm sale and growing grain, Judge Clayton Trundie ruled for the defendant, costs to the plaintiff after the plaintiff’s counsel withdrew. Wheat on the farm was contested, and the case concluded without further evidence. A separate note reports Cora Lutz’s release from Frederick jail while another woman remains in custody.
Public excitement over electrical improvements is shown by two items. A comb design would shave and curl hair instantly via a platform wire and button control, drawing 372 inquiries and nearly 4000 pounds in a month. A separate device for generating electricity from combs was valued at around 600 dollars.
A well known Frederick citizen received a circular and a typewritten letter alleging a method to produce counterfeit money. Officials note similar communications have arrived in the city and county at various times but were ignored.
Real estate agents advertise the sale of a three story house on East Second Street from Miss Kiary Tenan to Mrs. Thomas Morgan. The note shows no stated consideration and appears in an era style listing.
In a November term case from Hagerstown, Walden of Frederic and Beard of Buckeystown fire on each other at close range. Beant alias Puite and Richard Pelmer testify that Walden shot three times, hitting Beard and Frances Fleoolgan, while Beard fires back injuring Walden and others. Beant faces $600 bond and Walden $200 as the trial proceeds.
Annapolis hires new policemen and Queen Anne’s reports worship services at Wye Camp. Washington and Dorchester areas select principals and clash in primaries. Port Deposit tennis sees Country Club defeat Zion’s. Queen Anne’s arrests eight suspects. five jailed. Democrats in Washington and Howard counties oppose governor nominees. State’s Attorney D W Sloan of Allegany seeks vacant fourth circuit judgeship.
Captain Q J Beckley awarded a free Bay Ridge excursion ticket to Mr Julio Grahe for making the balloon sent up at his East Second Street home on Saturday evening last. Grahe, Harry Dyer and Wm Roberts arrived by boat and each claimed a portion. Beckley listed the names and a neutral picker selected Grahe as winner.
The article notes an announced coal price rise will spur purchases for households facing the coming winter. Those unable to buy more than half a ton at once will bear the burden, while coal operators expect market stabilization later. The piece highlights the hardship faced by people of limited means during peak heating season. It also reports sightings of the Big Snake near Liberty and mentions local events including Jr. O.U.A.M. picnic plans and a city baseball game on Market Street.
Local notice promotes U No Corn Care for bunions warts and hard corns with positive results. Advertising price listed as 15 cents per box.
The text touts Shriner Milling Co in Frederick Maryland defending Diamond brand four and Diamond Hard Spring wheat flour for crackers. It claims Marvno Mervin uses Diamond Flour exclusively for his well known crackers and endorses the Shriner Milne Co Agta exclusive.
Local note invites readers to Dest Forge and Laith's Temple of Fancy for a week of new goods and special 5 to 15 cent offerings. Advert mentions Saturday night bargains, cheap baby carriages, water coster, and other items. Also references Niagara Falls tours with varied rail rates and Pullman coaches from Philadelphia area, with travel details and contact points.
Advert promises low round trip rates on B&O trains for August excursions to Niagara Falls and related stops. Details include depart times from Frederick and Hagerstown, round trips, and special Pullman cars, with a Washington to Baltimore route via the Lanigh Valley. Listings name Charles O. Scull as contact.
The readable text references remnants of wool dress goods at their original price and mentions cooling barrels and weight concerns. The fragmentary wording is unclear and lacks concrete actions or entities to identify a full news item.
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