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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1896
Page
4
The Weather Bureau reports generally fair conditions tonight and Wednesday. No precipitation expected. Temperature details are not provided.
Consensus of current events in Gapland covers new storeroom moves and house guests. July outings include church picnics at Taland Park and Sandy Springs, with many locals attending. A grave electrical storm July 6 caused little damage while residents note visits to Mount South Mountain and local farms.
A lively social gathering was hosted by Mim Gilbert at her Won Patrick street home in Baltimore. Guests enjoyed card games, conversation, and a festive display of fairy lamps and palm vines in the dining room. A bountiful season’s table delighted attendees before they departed after a very pleasant evening.
Prominent Misses Mary and Nannie Deaver report assault by Marin McBride and A M Thomas who drove a four horse team onto their Knoxville farm. Miss Katharine Bosteed and Miss Charlotte Welkes witnessed as a buggy was overturned. McBride and Thomas held for next court term. State plans strong case.
The City Opera House opens Monday August 17 with Hoyt's comedy A Midnight Bell starring Digby Bell and Laura Joyce Bell. The company, noted for international reputation, promises elaborate scenery and fine music arranged by Percy Grant and Victor Herbert, drawing strong local anticipation.
The article notes a new Shakee-Thepesch theater in Washington by way of London, a stop county harvest estimate at about 300000 bushels, and W C Telegraph opens Boonsboro office August 1 with Charnes BE Hentsberry in charge. Dr McPherson reports corn fields between Frederick and Catoctin Furnace. Frederick Republican Association holds 8 PM meeting at headquarters. C N Hausr of The Buffalo learns a German music box shipment from Otto Istro Co in Baltimore will be sent to Frederick. Frederick district senators have half finished county duties. Construction begins to install bells on trolley wires intersecting the electric railroad.
A man described as the receiver in the team was involved in a violent incident at a near neighbor’s home during supper while the State's Attorney prepared to hear his account. A woman confronted him and his brother. the man struck the woman and sustained heavy facial injuries in the ensuing fight. The事件 was witnessed by a local resident and reported in The News.
Moudsy morning near Gref Park a horse kick to the abdomen killed 31 year old Mr. Johns Falk, son of Christian Falk. He was assisting with a plow when the accident occurred and died late yesterday afternoon after swift medical aid. He was an industrious man of good character, nephew of Mr. John Fair, and leaves a father, mother, and a brother. Funeral set for tomorrow at dawn.
Yesterday in Bronswick the Democratic ticket aligned with the Chicago platform won the mayoralty by 88 votes, electing Edward C. Shafer mayor and two of three councilmen. Voter turnout was light with 203 of about 600 eligible casting ballots. Shafer, editor of the Herald and Brunswick fire chief, praised for progress while opponent William Schnanffer, Brunswick Savings Bank treasurer, drew popularity as a gold advocate. Registration issues affected turnout, and many voters treated party labels as secondary to individual candidates.
City Attorney A C Shite reports exhausting Oak Spring lot records in Hagerstown and says further search must occur in Frederick. He notes a 1807 land transfer involving William Conrad and Peter Ariz with a public spring reservation, lacking a William Conrad deed. Mayor Keedy will check Frederick records August 1. Council members discuss yard conditions and looming congressional nominating conventions with local political forecasts and court actions. Thomas Molesworth will probate, and estate actions proceed including inventories and administration for Isaac A Alb sagh and Barbara Baumgardner. Fatally among horses reports indicate Maryland livestock losses tied to South American hides and contaminated packing materials prompting investigation.
Mrs Notnagis of near Feagaville in this county fell in the yard and fractured both bones of her right leg. Dr. F B Smith was summoned and reduced the fracture.
Auction sales report lists several horses sold for cash to buyers including No.1 bay boar No.2 bay mare and No.5 bay mare with prices ranging from 73 to 120 dollars. A large funeral at Lawnton town honors Mrs. Anne Cronise aged 97 with many relatives present. Reunion attendees from multiple states attend at the old Cronise homestead and Mount Prospect church in Pennsylvania Virginia and Maryland.
Frederick Juniors dominated Catchem in a late evening game with standout double plays by Thomas and Shiply and Baumgardner’s curves baffling the opponents. Blamenawer delivered power at the plate as Juniors cruised to victory amid umpire disagreements. A Friday rematch between Razors and Juniors is planned with a ball and bat fund drive. Funeral services were held for Andrew J. De Lashmutt, a charter member of the Frederick County Bible Society, with interment at Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
A large Frederick meeting praised the Pennsylvania Railroad for improved train service reducing local travel time by two hours and enabling better links to North East and West. The group discussed projects for city development and anticipated rapid work. Hobart L. Lorens and Peter Masts declined to qualify as deputy game wardens for the county.
Tribute notes the death of A J Delashmatt a longtime treasurer and board member of Young Men's Bible Society of Frederick County in August 1806. The resolution recalls his 21 years of service and calls for the board to attend his funeral and send a copy of the resolutions to his family.
A rugged figure known as Best Peepler grinds through tough times to secure seventy dollars, underscoring a tale of resilience. The account highlights hardship, perseverance, and a modest payday amid challenging circumstances.
The Board of Supervisors of Election held a meeting on Saturday and bought glass ballot boxes from F. H Gants of Baltimore for the election. They also ordered the Democratic General Committee to present recommendations for judges and clerks by the 15th instant. Magistrate Thaideus M. Biser submitted his quarterly report to City Register Nixdorf detailing cases heard 42 fines paid 33 fines due 7 total fines 00.25 and paid 3.10 in fines to County Jame Kile Piesto. The Lime Eile Methodist Protestant Sunday School picnic is set for Thursday in Manor woods with speeches and music by the Myersville Band. The Woman's Christian Temperance Union plans an evening meeting to elect officers. Hood's Sarsaparilla is advertised as a proven blood purifier.
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