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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1894
Page
2
A parade of wheelmen last Friday highlighted a sizeable voter presence among reform minded youths. The text hints at anti cobblestone sentiment and a demand for street candidate efforts to succeed if pro Teason policies fail.
The item surveys topics from taxation trends in France to weather warnings and celestial speculation. It notes a drought of Mars signals, a strong watermelon crop, and Chinese purchase of canned beef for armies. It also mentions scarcity of rodents and small game in China.
Excerpts criticize a recent raid on a suspected disreputable house, noting the male visitors were not charged while female occupants were fined. The piece argues the city code unfairly targets women and calls for amending the statute. It also reports on Miss Pollard and a theater manager dispute over a potential tour and public reaction praising the manager’s stance.
Contained to the Bladensburg raid and Rosslyn camp, Governor O Ferrall action relieves Maryland residents of Coxey army nuisance. Officials warn pilgrim bands will persist and urge states to halt future invasions toward the National Capital, preparing for mass demonstrations in Washington.
A string of letters and notes reports on a Walkersville visit, a nurse’s quip about health cures, praise of a cyclist Zimmerman, and comments on rain benefiting farmers. Local residents discuss picnics at Braddock and Rocky Springs, the Rocky Springs phcde gaining notice, a bicycle parade praised but criticized for streets, and a reader pledge to subscribe.
A compact excerpt blends a flirtatious portrait of a summer girl with a harsh archived dialect piece about watermelons and enslaved life. The verse juxtaposes Romantic imagery with demeaning rhetoric reflecting historical racial tropes and coercive control in a plantation setting.
The Key Monument Association hosted a Saturday reception for district vice presidents at the F C M A rooms from 2 to 4 PM. Mrs J H Markey and others led the receiving committee while music by Prof Geo Ed Smith and Miss Elizabeth Tyson entertained. The Rev Dr D J Beale spoke on fundraising for a Francis Scott Key monument and district vice presidents were empowered to form branches and guide local campaigns. Plans include subscription books, entertainments, and an August 27 city Opera House event for monument funds. a Frederick program featured local talent. The association reported strong local support and preparatory meetings and a seal design for incorporation. A donation from the 4 CG Evans Manufacturing Co of Springfield Ohio was announced, to be used to maximize fundraising impact.
While in Germany last year W L Burgess of New Haven described cast iron hollow bricks used in public institution walls. The bricks resemble standard units but are lighter and mortar free with grooved edges and interlocking projections. They form strong quick assemble walls that, when painted, seal cracks, resist rust, and offer durable, weatherproof construction.
A group of about a dozen friends traveled from Freder ick to White Reck for a private picnic at Singanore Hills Farm. The return ride was pleasant with cloudy sun and many attendees later joining a neighborhood dance. A separate note mentions Mrs E B Etchelberger hosting a five o clock tea and Hood's Sarsaparilla boasting proven results for others.
Report covers the Braddock Sunday school picnic drawing an immense crowd from Braddock and adjacent Carroll and Washington counties. A decorated stand, evergreen motifs, and music from local choirs framed a day of speeches by Rev. F. F. Boffmier and others, with committee members named. Also notes on Frank Leslie's Popular Monthly September issue featuring a broadly illustrated piece on the Presidency of the French Republic and other seasonable articles.
New York watchmaker E A Williams drilled a hole through an entire common pin from head to point, the opening just large enough for a fine hair. Two years earlier he split a sewing needle lengthwise and rejoined it so the seam vanished to the naked eye. Real estate transfers list Jeremiah Lyles to Bianzella War field Urbana district for $2, Mary and James M. Smith Woodsboro lot for $420, and Wm T Miller to Mary H Miller in Thurmont for $1.
Augustus Heidler and Margaret C Eyler were married July 30 at the diatheran parsonage in Jefferson by Rev Hedges. Both spouses reside in Frederick city and issued wedding invitations.
The registrar and Collector of Corporation Taxes announces tax books ready for city taxes. A 5 percent discount applies on bills paid before September 1, 1892, and 2 percent if paid between September 1 and October 1. Taxes must be paid before January 1, 1895. L. M. Nixdoref, Registrar and Collector, City Ball, August 4, 1694. Notice to taxpayers.
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