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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1896
Page
4
A roundup notes Russian soldiers burdened by heavy packs, a £90 green cashmere show in England, and the vast 80 ton lifetime meat and drink intake claim. Also mentions a bicycle dance craze and an accident to James Minll. It gives an egg preservation method using lime, salt, lemon, and boiling water for winter storage.
Matilda Hendrickson of 1824 Garrett Avenue Baltimore was arrested by County Constable John Simpson near Park Mills after wandering the woods gathering weeds and filling her sapron. Believed to be 2, she was sent to Monterue Hospital with $4 in cash and two Bay Ridge excursion tickets dated August 14.
Williamsport Md special reports Judge Stake confirms he will not seek Congress. In a recent talk he stated satisfaction with his bench position and implied he would not accept a nomination under any circumstances.
Polish for furniture describes a mixture of spirits of wine wine vinegar and sweet oil with a weekly shaking period of three weeks. The funeral of Mrs Ellen Grimes was held Friday at the E church Backeystown with Rev W M Strayer officiating pallbearers listed and interment at Mount Olivet Cemetery. W H B Richison was the undertaker.
Real estate transfers include Vincent Sebold selling Colliza property south of Emitaburg to Mrs Catherine Bank for 255.50 and Jacob Smith selling a West Main Street Bamsteburg house to E L Frisell for 1450. George A Schroeder was injured at St James Chapel during Sunday school with a window accident. doctor S Maynard treated the wound with ten stitches. A junior meeting of the Jeaior 5, F B Co No 2 was postponed due to Job Sheppard’s death. Relief payments list rail and sickness benefits totals reaching 231 to 600, 8938, and 14147 respectively. Byrup of (text cut)
An electric car accident on the F M road caused a Sunday fright as bystanders witnessed excrete meat in the commotion. Fortunate escapes from death were reported while several passengers were burn injured and others wounded in the incident.
A Frederick and Middletown Electric Railroad car derailed at Mercer's Curve injuring many passengers after speeding from the mountain. Car No. 10 toppled, but only a few were seriously hurt as others escaped with minor cuts and bruises. Thomas T. Anderson suffered a broken hip while Miss Annie Buckels and Blanche Long endured facial injuries. Several others, including children, received various cuts and bruises. All injured were local residents or guests at Mr. Heinlein’s.
Electric car service ran all day to Braddock Heights to offer mountain rides but halted when Car No 11, with Civil Ranger William A Heywood at the helm, descended the mountain shortly before six o clock. No injuries are noted in the fragment.
A mountain trolley car ran out of control on a summit grade. The motorman regained control briefly, but the car plunged from the rails at a curve, toppled near a farm, with many passengers thrown free. President Smith and crew urged restraint as brakes failed and a dangerous descent continued. Rescue efforts followed amid screams and shattered glass.
Frantic crowds gathered as word spread of the Frederick accident. Auctioneer Harvey Lease led the early alert, with local farmers and residents rushing to aid. Injured passengers, including women and children, were carried to nearby homes and to Webster’s residence where doctors worked to treat them. The wreck left the car crushed on its left side, rails torn up, and track torn. rescue and relief efforts continued through the night as residents opened their homes and dispatched teams to clear the line.
Widespread reaction followed a deadly wreck as crowds gathered at churches and on streets. Residents learned no one died instantly, though fear and shock lingered as the town processed the tragedy and reflected on possible causes.
President Geo Wm Salih and party planned to visit Frederick to collect a team when the trolley car overloaded and wrecked on the Mountain. Motormen Mantz Hale and Conductor Kefauver described the crash, speed near fifty miles an hour, and the brake limits. Civil engineer W A Heywood blamed no one and stressed safety and prevention, while directors lamented the accident and pledged care for Frederick’s interests.
Mr. Asbury H. Hunt spoke this morning saying the accident was regrettable but could happen anywhere anytime. He noted it was remarkable that not all were killed and many were seriously injured and believed it would spur directors to greater care and safety, though he would still ride the car after today.
A major wreck on an electric streetcar line drew crowds as bystanders helped, with the long heavy car blamed for the incident. Dr W A Long and his injured daughter were among the first at the scene, Fr Pendergast and Movitiate aides offered comfort, and Col L V Baughman organized a drag to aid the injured. News reached Middletown, causing widespread excitement and concern for local safety.
Infant son of Mr and Mrs Josseh A Ramsburg of Kasb Fourth Street died yesterday at two months three weeks. Funeral at three oclock conducted by Dr Bech bach with interment at Reformed Cemetery. Undertaker O Vary Waa. Eleanor O Neale of Rockville died Friday at age 67, last member of a notable Montgomery county family and oldest promissory church member. Warner T Grimes died yesterday at Thermont after celebrating his 90th birthday last week. noted as one of Thermont’s wealthiest residents with substantial town investments.
Captain Blanche Cox leads Salvation Army Women’s Cavalry Brigade in resting services at the barracks Square Corner and Philomathean Hall with large crowds. Tonight at Salvation Army hall fourth and Bonts streets a full meeting precedes a march to diagoratown. A sobriety object lesson features two Galvation alsters in slum costumes showing how to deal with the drunkard at home. Admission is by silver offering.
Listed are remaining advertised letters at the Frederick City post office for Saturday August 28 1896. Applicants must claim these within two weeks or they go to the dead letter office. Names include F C Anthony Geo D Ginebergar and others with ladies and gentlemen in the list such as Mrs. Marshal Miss Sarah Smith Bettie Smith Lula Johnson and Benet A Pyrettes.
The town promotes a bicycle club raffle at Birely's Palace of Music and invites all to the Grocerymen's Picnic at Inland Park on August 25 with a 20 piece band. Athletes compete under Daniel Crimmins while Lutheran Sunday School plans a picnic at Croniss woods Harmony Grove on August 26. Specials include Bran price and a free sack offer from Shriner Milling Co. Isidor Suks, the Optician, will be at Rosencars Store Saturdays and Mondays.
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