04 Aug 1896
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1896
Page
1
The piece laments a thriving Maryland summer crop sector and growing Fresh Air Society programs for city children, while noting a notable election in Brunswick with B. C. Shafer named mayor. It contrasts hospitality and beauty with a current crime wave, hoping the surge proves temporary and caused by abnormal mind and morals rather than degeneration.
A fragmented analysis discusses Tom Watson and Delaware politics, noting limited county influence and campaign stakes. The piece critiques politicians from both sides for neglecting the common worker and references Socialist calls for end to indentured conditions and arbitration tribunals, citing Wharton Barker’s supportive stance and the broader fight for equal rights.
A collage of brief items from various U S papers notes McKinley Hobart in Maryland prospects and a mock salute to Lincoln through a 1830 Denton clerk story. It mentions financial receipts tied to James Ratledge and Offutt, and a tale of a child hearing a father talk to God in a domestic scene.
A scattered, patchwork set of reader notes and verses from Bentstown. Items include bondsman remarks about a young man Geo McCaffrey and a claim that a suspect Wil sop may have been captured. A ride from Frederick to Backeystown and a wheelmen event are noted along with a long poem about a grandparent storyteller and a church steeple rhyme.
A horse died after barbed wire injuries following an accident last week. Deputy Sheriff James Cras reports securing custody of two colored men wanted for horse theft, obtaining higher court orders to rescind a sentence, and sending the pair toward home. Auctioneers note Kentucky horse sales at the Ilsy Scales were satisfactory with buyers getting value for their purchases.
A gentle verse reflects a child’s fear eased by a father’s presence and divine reassurance. The speaker recalls God’s nearness as a guiding, loving presence through darkness, urging faith and courage with the refrain that the Father is near.
A collection of brief social items lists movements and visits among residents. Elmer Fabrney and family moved to 04 East Patrick street. D O Thomas of Washington, D C was in the city last evening. Mr and Mrs Karntlsw and children from Hagerstown visited. Mrs L C Wallace and Miss Bertie Bins of Hagerstown are visiting Frederick. Miss Nanois Ed Bell and Miss Maggie Fleshman spent Sunday at Braddock. James Ed Burke returned from Niagara Falls and Canada trip. Miss Edithe Ritchie is home from Pittsburgh and will stay awhile. The Misses Potta and guests spent part of yesterday with friends near Walkersville. Mr and Mrs Baker Johnson moved from Court Street to East Church street. Mr and Mrs Brouch of York Pa hosted by Mr and Mrs C N Hauer returned home. Misses Deaver and guests near Petersville were in Frederick this morning. Mrs Fleecker of Philadelphia is staying at Mrs Harding's Record street boarding house. Theodore Delapiaina, Frederick’s esteemed citizen, is visiting friends in Adetown this county.
Mary Olive Smith daughter of William A and wife died after brief illness from typhoid fever at home two miles east of Utica Mills aged 21 years 3 months 2 days. Funeral held at Utica Church at 2 p m Saturday with Rev S M Hench and Rev Todd officiating interment at Utica Cemetery. Cremier & Son Thurmont undertakers. Also notes a gasoline stove explosion on West South street causing minor damage. Hood's Sarsaparilla advertised as blood purifier and nerve tonic.
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