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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1895
Page
4
The report notes cloud and rain in the forecast. A potential cold or warm front in the Northwest today could shift conditions locally within a day or two. If the Northwest rain coincides with a cold wave, expect colder, rain or snow locally within about two days.
A terse notice references Antines and Blankeww Rodock and Heldig with K L Boblitz as secretary. Sponseller and COTES appear in the fragment alongside a Grocerymen's Picnic event. The text is fragmentary and lacks clear dates or locations.
The Weekly News will be a handsome twelve page issue ready Thursday with full news and special features. Advertising copy for The Weekly News is due by 5 pm Wednesday for new ads and by 12 m. Wednesday for changes.
Brief notes report heavy piles to shore up the canal tow path near the two locks below Williamsport with about ten thousand piles. Scott Jackson of Cecil county hauls two thousand pounds of rock bait in a Susquehanna seine worth $500. A medal from Booth Mountain battlefield is described as size of a quarter with the spread eagle and inscriptions.
Police Justice Eckstein awakened early to sentence Edward Carey on charges of being drunk and disorderly and for creating a disturbance on the street. Carey struck ex-Policeman Christian Lerch after a dispute, injuring him. he was jailed for thirty days on the first charge. In a separate case Elias Wineberry, who drew money from Citizens Nations Bank, dropped twelve dollars in notes which were found by Henry Coates. a witness testified Coates kept more than two dollars, and the prisoner was held on $199 bail pending grand jury appearance.
A carriage on Cemetery Road near Frederick broke a wheel while descending a hill and caused a wreck that threw Mr. Offutt, his wife, and two children from the vehicle. The daughter and Mrs Offutt sustained facial injuries and bruises. the son escaped unharmed. The team damaged a horse, one horse was cut, and the others fled toward Frederick before being captured. The injured were taken to War ner’s residence and then to Frederick. Dr. Byb ark provided emergency care to stop bleeding.
PURELY PERSONAL. Mr. Clarence Laken of Baltimore visits Miss Mary Frerie on East Church Street. Frank Hardt of Philadelphia returns after a visit to the Keller family. Mrs. Staney of Baltimore guests D. M. Shells family. Milas Dollie Lowe of Hagerstown returns from Babblestille after visiting grandmother Hannah Arosparger. Mrs. Stouffer and daughter Anole of Hagerstown return from six weeks in Frederick. Miles Maggie Reich of Baltimore returns from visiting Julia Leiching. Grace Rows and Hallie Lease return from a week in Baltimore. Dr. Chas. W. Hoffman and Chss. R. Gittinger leave for Saratoga. Miss Ottilis-Koop, widow of the late Dr. Mearbach, returns to Baltimore. Edward S. Tyler in Frederick on business. Mim Phoebe Stalt of Thurmont and S. P. Erise of the city noted. Miss Marie Erise leaves for Thurmont. Miss Carrie New of Baltimore visits Miss Alice Hughes. Hotel arrivals list many names from across Maryland and beyond. The Sick: Miss Orpha Main improving after malarial fever. Roswell Maugans, six, recovers from illness. Mrs. George O. C. Ebert returns home improved after hospital treatment.
The death notices report Denton Hays a former Wolfaville resident dying in Indianapolis August 15 at about five years old and Charles Martin dying in Baltimore August 26 with funeral details at Third Reformed Church in Baltimore. Ex mayor John E. Fleming announces another bid for sheriff with others named as potential contenders. Property transfers include John H Rouzer and wife to the Board of Education in Thurmont for 400 dollars and Samuel B Preston to Patrick Higgins for two lots in Westminster for 32 dollars.
The Shooting Contest, a state level tournament, will be held in the city tomorrow with invited clubs from Baltimore, Washington, York, Has over, Stanving, Shepherdstown, Shenandoah Junction, and more. Eleven events are scheduled including singles and team shoots with varied entry fees and purses.
Mrs D M Scholl of East Patrick street hosted a birthday celebration for Mrs Stamp of Baltimore at the Bebroeder residence with games social conversation and late refreshments. A lawn fete by Miss Viola Stocksdale honored Miss Nettle Frey of Smithsburg with multiple attendees and music by Robinson's string band. A guest list includes local names and several travelers, with plans for Milton Zimmerman’s lawn fete near Frederick.
A Sunday ceremony in a trimmed parlor united Mr John Waltz of New York and Miss Jennie Baker of Ijamsville in a quiet home wedding. The ceremony brought tears and warm wishes as they pledged with ring and vows. The couple left for New York to begin their life together while Maryland friends send blessings and keepsakes.
The last day of Frederick citys Inwood Park Fair drew about 2000 attendees. The morning baby show attracted around 25 entries with prizes including five dollars in gold for the prettiest baby under one year old, awarded to the daughter of Mr and Mrs Howard Tabier.
August notes on preserving apples peaches and pears with marmalades batters and pickles. Tips cover choosing fruit quantities and spices, ginger and lemon additions, and methods for pear and grape preserves. Local market report follows with prices and fruit abundance plus a note on gold fish release and Siberia size comparison.
A August 24 1863 event at Row Martet featured a large crowd from Buckeyatown and New Market. The Daughters of Charity led a BS GOte procession to a grove for a service with Flint BM band providing music. Speeches by Hiram Craffes and E ward Krem followed a dinner after the program.
The Hagerstown Furstiwore Factory was destroyed by fire last night after being discovered at about 7:30. The frame building 40 by 125 feet two stories high held benzine and oils in the furnishing room and suffered extensive damage. Firemen battled for three hours, one fireman escaped injury while opening a safety valve to avert boiler explosion. Several adjacent dwellings and a steam works were spared by flooding. About 33 workers were employed, with tools and goods valued but largely saved. loss estimated near 18 000 with 7 000 insured. Owners include Philip K. Whogert, Henry Wingert, Ishab Frost, Solomon Baker and Joseph Updegraf.
A meeting of the Key Monument Association is set for this evening at the Y M C A rooms. The time is not specified in readable text.
Eugene Sponseliar will run buses to the Grocerymen's picnic Thursday. Buses leave Square Corner for the woods at 2, 4 and 7:30 p.m. Opening of Prebdlte Schools. Frederick Male and Female High Schools open Monday September 9th, 1895. Male High School will use South Street school house upper room until new building. entrance exams by the principal. Annex to the female school on Booth Street opens Monday for upila reception. By order Ephraim Boblitz, secretary. Teo Dass' Trip to Niagara Falls. An early fall trip via Royal Blue Line and Lehigh Valley route leaves B&O station Washington Thursday Sept 12, 8:00 am, Baltimore 9:50 am, arriving at Fella 11 p.m. Round trip tickets good ten days, $10. Martinsburg fare $11.50, Hagerstown $11.50, Frederick $10.05. For details apply to Chas. O. Scull, General Passenger Agent, Baltimore. Remember the date Thursday Sept 12.
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