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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1896
Page
4
A jumble of brief items records political chatter about a House of Commons, animal tales, fashion hints, weather quips, hunting seasons, and local notices. It notes births, deaths, funerals, and a few minor incidents including an injured wrist and children sent from Baltimore.
An elderly sportman stated that rabbits would be unusually plentiful this season, claiming observation supports his forecast. He suggested a field stroll would lead anyone to the same conclusion, noting fields and woods as the setting for his trend observation.
A breezy 19th century column recalls scorching August weather with heat waves and relief showers, detailing local picnics at Braddock and the aroma of ice cream from the factory. Emancipation Day celebrations, Bay Ridge outings, and a grand trolley party with notable guests color the week, ending with plans for Midnight Bell entertainment and upcoming picnics.
Local notices list Rev Charles Winpigier’s temporary pulpit in Washington and family ties to Middletown. The column records visits by Missea Molife Virgie Renner from Hagerstown, and many other relatives and friends from Frederick Quincy Jefferson Poolesville and beyond. A steady stream of trips and greetings marks community life.
Mr and Mrs John M Mann were visiting friends in Washington for several days during the past week Miss Nannie Routzahn of Frederick was also visiting friends in this place
County wide picnic notices list events at Rocky Springs New Market Friendship Grove Wolfaville Cable's woods Ramsabarg Ramsabarg Feagaville Clopper's Station Island Park and Jefferson. Groups include Sunday schools Lutheran union and Sabbath School with music by Valley Corner Band. Dates cited include August 19 22 22 25 29 with various locations and activities.
The Frederick bicycle club hosts a lantern parade and watermelon feast on Thursday evening with plans for young lady cyclists. A prior parade drew strong enthusiasm and officials anticipate a crowd equal to past successes. A general meeting Monday at 7 80 o clock will finalize arrangements with all committees meeting afterward.
A prominent peach grower says many immature peaches were shipped from the South Mountain Delta and harmed the fruit’s reputation. He estimates Washington county's peach crop at about four hundred thousand bushels.
Nine men handled four wagon loads of telegraph poles from Bohreraville Washington county toward Middletown. The first wagon broke its tongue. crews spent nearly an hour reloading. Poles were moved between wagons to complete the delivery route while delays and heat affected the crew.
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