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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1896
Page
2
Odd items fill this fragmentary page: varied crabbed lines about cricket care, a Balinore death toll in a heat wave, oak trees and gardeners, a Prince of Wales fortune, high tar prices, and old colonial money details. Sparse local notes cover roads, bridges, a mill, and farm land values with scattered tales of magic, performances, and royal curiosities.
A diverse roundup notes water supply declines, a lightning strike on a Presbyterian church in Kensington, and a riding tournament at Bugheaville in Charles County. It cites weather harming crops in Kent and Southern Maryland, peach shipments from Washington County, and a push for uniform legislation as officials depart for Baratogs.
Robert Emmett Lacy of the Society of Jesus died at his father's home in Baltimore from pulmonary troubles. He was 21, recently professed in the Jesuits with priestly aims, entered the Frederick novitiate ten months ago, but left two months later due to poor health. A Loyola College graduate of 1895, he was considered bright and promising.
Miss J Irene Whitehill of Unionville hosted a pleasant informal tea on Tuesday evening in honor of her guest Miss Mary Louise Anthony of Imore. The gathering featured light refreshments and friendly conversation reflecting a neighborhood social scene.
A Baltimore report notes the appearance of counterfeit twenty five cent pieces dated 1895 with lead composition and an overly white polish. Conductor on a city car observed one being passed by a pair of sportily dressed men after a matinee. Five more coins surfaced the next day in circulation among resort workers. A counterfeit half dollar dated 181 and labeled fifty cents is also described as suspected companion coinage.
On Wednesday evening August 5 at eight oclock, a wedding was held at the bride’s residence. Mr Henry OW. Babs and Miss Mary HL, daughter of Mr and Mme Jacob P. Resson, presided over a decoratively adorned setting with laurel and ferns. Reverend S F. Cagaln united the couple, with Mrs. Marsh and Litsinger assisting. The bride wore cream taslimere with lace and ribbon, carrying a white bound book titled Wedding Bell. Attendants wore cream dresses and carried white sweet peas. A reception followed with many presents to the bride. An engagement of Miss Mary Boydle Faulkner to Mr Edgar N. Carter was announced.
Rev. R. B Patterson of Woodsboro Maryland returned from a month away with a Washington convention trip and a southern tour. Friends and church members greeted him at the depot with a supper, songs, and remarks. Joint council resolutions urged withdrawal of his resignation, noting the welcome extended by Heagh and Woodsboro congregations. Also includes an advertisement praising Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy and Dr King’s New Life Pills.
An OCR fragment advertises various patent medicines and cures. Claims include liver and bowel relief, constipation, blood divestment, and cough relief. Products named include Karls Clover Boot Tea, Shiioh's Cure, and a Great German Preparation sold by Albert & Pearre Etchinson Bunting.
The board of counties commissioners will visit Brushwick Tuesday to confer with a business committee on erecting a bridge on Potomac Avenue to replace the one recently washed away.
An old advertisement claims Tutt's Liver Pills cure all liver ills and related ailments. It touts benefits like vigorous health, bowel relief, and relief from headaches, malaria, dyspepsia, constipation, and many diseases, presenting the product as an absolute remedy.
Frederick Maryland locals crowd the Opera House to watch a $500 glove contest between Prof Laffin and ex policeman Freed. Frederick loses but proclaims her fame abroad. Also items tout remedies and cures from J A Jamison and others, with testimonials and promotions for throat and lung treatments.
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