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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1896
Page
4
A meeting of the Francis Scott Kerr Monument Association was held last evening at the Jar of the YMCA to hear the treasurer’s report on expenditures and receipts from the recent fete on East Patrick Street. A full final report will be issued after today.
A report mentions the marriage of Henry W Hahn and Mary Henson of Mt Pheasant and notes the funeral of an infant child in a Catholic Cemetery with W Exchison as undertaker. The text also oddly promotes a laxative product.
The article reports a large anticipated corn packing season at McMurray and Frederick City factories in Frederick County. Over 100 workers already employed at the Frederick City plant with more to come, as corn supply grows and quality remains excellent. expectations of strong business and rapid cash flow amid preparations by Goode and associates.
The Frederick Bicycle Club organized an evening ride led by pace maker Dr. Wagner with seventy cyclists starting in front of bicycle headquarters. They rode to Buckeystown to Mesers A. W. Nicodemus & Bone creamery for ice cream, repaired a few punctures, then returned to Frederick without incident. The run was well received despite heat and the next outing will head to the Monocacy for a swim.
Letters of administration granted on the estates of George W. Strasmerger and Thomas E F Molesworth and Anna. inventories of personal property, stocks, debts, and funds filed. orders to sell issued. First and final accounts of executors filed. Cronise estate administration noted. Sale reports and wills filed. vegetable eating guidance and health notes accompany the legal notices.
Application to Governor Lior Lowndes of Maryland seeks pardon for Daud Miary who was convicted in Frederick County for stealing and sentenced to ten years in Maryland Penitentiary. Governor to decide on or after Monday August 17.
Ground is broken for a brick annex at Mont eyne Hospital to serve colored indigent and inmates separately from whites. County commissioners approved the project, expecting significant savings by using local workmen and a modest total cost potentially around three thousand dollars.
News of the State reports Baltimore resident Fannie Ridgley died in Oakland. A Laing Bulldog of Cumberland was struck by lightning. A tournament occurred at Weat Friendship in Howard County. A Washington County man caught a rateawake in his hands. Chautsugea exercises at Mt Lake Park drew attention. A young daughter of James Harmon in Harford County died burning. Judge Sloan set Garrett County September term jury. Peach pickers in Kant protested 50 cents daily. H Webster Mather, 20, was fatally kicked by a horse near North East. Maryland flood repairs progress noted. Maryland Union soldiers records commission received public help. Dr. William Waring and Mordie Plummer of Upper Marlboro, Md, fought. Dr. Waring died from throat wound.
Mr G N Bauer of Frederick announces receipt from Otto Sutro & Co of Baltimore of a German symphonion music box. An upright cherry cabinet encloses a triple-plate mechanism turning in automatic sync to produce a rich volume of music. The instrument is highly ornamental and will play popular arias and standard classical selections with new pieces added over time.
The United Brethren Church at Walk ornville, recently repaired and enlarged, will be dedicated on August 23 with Rev A H Rice of Baltimore officiating and presiding elder G J Roundabund Rev C W Stimezpring and the local pastor leading. Six thousand attended Mt Alto Park for the Cumberland Valley Christian Endeavor Assembly yesterday with special trains from Harrisburg Hagerstown Carlisle York Hanover Chambersburg Thurmont and others and many drove from surrounding areas.
A sequence of land conveyances includes Amands Long and others transferring 2 acres 16 perches to William D. and Charles L. Shhlidt for 203 dollars. Edward J. Simmerman and spouse to Charles C. King for 5 acres 2 roods 26 perches at 9932 dollars. John L. Renn and spouse to Asa B. Keon and spouse for 80 acres at 3500 dollars. Clayton O. Keedy trustee to Valley ram Bank for 183 acres at 3 dollars. Henry Kyi Douglas attorney with Middle States Loan Building and Construction Company conveying Brunswick real estate for 1450 dollars.
William Cole was arrested by Officer Hobbs on a warrant instigated by his wife and brought before Magistrate Biser. At the hearing it was revealed he struck his wife for a frightening cause and was fined 500 dollars. He paid the fine and was released from custody.
Miss Moartha Gartrell aged 87 died July 31 at her home in Woodville District. Funeral service was held August 1 at 11 a.m. conducted by Rev. Miller. Pallbearers were James Deyhof John Aldridge Tobias Martin William Lindsay C Bear and J Bicker. Interment in Locust Grove Cemetery.
Mr and Mrs Bruker Johnson hosted a pleasant gathering at their new residence on East Church Street Wednesday evening. Attendees included the Misses Pots and guests Miss George Ports and Miss Greenan of Cincinnati Ohio, Miss Brashears of Tennessee, and Mrs Worthington of Virginia.
A severe heat wave gripped Frederick count as temperatures neared or exceeded 100 degrees. Workers in factories and on the electric railroad suffered, several horses were overcome, and fish died in streams near Middletown. A Urbana man was injured after being trampled by a cow, and Brunswick recorded 102 degrees as track workers sought shade.
The market shows a prolific year with abundant harvests as warm weather aids drying and canning. Tomatoes, pumpkins, berries, peaches, and apples are plentiful. eggs and butter remain cheap, enabling housewives to stock for winter. A Frederick County crop stands out with many varieties preserved for midwinter use. A picnic at the fair grounds by local Fredericks residents is also noted.
President George Wim. Smith of the Frederick and Middiswn Execuric Rai road learns car manufacturers in Newcastle Pa will ship passenger coaches to Frederick tomorrow. He had believed ships were already en route, and delays push the arrival to Tuesday or later. A special agent will track the shipment from Newcastle to Frederick. If delayed, next week’s picnic and Braddock outing plans may be affected.
The New London M. E. Sabbath school hosts an all day picnic in Mine Woods tomorrow with Hon. Milton G. Urner J Talley Marsh and Mt. Zion band among those attending Solos and recitations will be performed. Johnsville C E Society holds two grand rallies in E Brandenburgs grove on Saturday with Christian Endeavor vocal music and Prof. Fioox of Frederick Union delivering on The Hope of the Young Peoples Movement. The Sick Iggle Eline at West Sevouth Street home with typhoid fever. Btazen Attorney William S. Hinks has been indisposed for several days.
The H C U hosts an annual dancing picnic at Island Park on Saturday August 8 with athletic contests and prizes. Bar cooled by electric fan and various beers featured. A $70 prize covers six months tuition at Well's Business Colleges in Hagerstown, Maryland, with shop items and repairs advertised.
A fragmented ad style passage promotes umbrellas for all seasons. It mentions travel, trips, and the idea of buying a ready made parable at half price. The text hints at a sale of various items in color prints and seeks buyers for a bargain priced lot.
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