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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1896
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR yields an unclear note mentioning Ye Joba Melton and various scattered terms. The readable portions reference prices, a park or place, and possible names like Usford and Hastie, but specific events, dates, or outcomes are not discernible.
The Frederick weekly highlights Mountain City’s awakening to larger enterprise under electric current. It covers world news summaries, trolley discussions, and local features including a gossip column, market glimpses, and a fiction piece Second Eight by J A Connelly. It lists ads for merchants and services, school openings, and local notices in a busy Frederick sections.
Purely personal notes from Frederick detailing visits and departures. Rev B W Wissler of Cata wissa Pa visits Mr F Heinlein. Mrs David O Thomas returns to Washington. Miss Orlie McCarty visits Mr P B Kunkel. Albert Seeger of Chicago in the city. Ingle brothers return from Canada. Eusen Knodle of Sharpsburg stays with sisters. Hauer and Kirac party travel to Baltimore. Eckatein and Berner Herring with son arrive from Charlotte N G visiting relatives. Doves picnic at Braddock. Albert Chapline of Washington visits aunt Laura Chapline. P M Long in Washington. Prof Joseph H Apple arrives from Charon Pa to lead Woman's College in Frederick. fall term setup underway with enrollment at president's office on Monday Sept 15 and classes to begin Tuesday.
Edward Sheriar and Gertrude Fleming of Brunswick were wed yesterday at Joseph's Catholic Church Martinsburg by Rev. H. J. WoKeeley. The brief notice notes Nervous troubles and a reference to Hood's Sarsaparilla in this era-tinged fragment.
Delegates faced a jammed hall as Motter and Haffner factions battled for control at the Frederick County Sixth Congressional District Convention in Oakland. The meeting opened with disputed rulings, a chair being seized, punches and chairs hurled, and calls for order amid cries of gag law and snap judgment. The crowd split along faction lines as temporary chairman Shoemaker was seated amid protests, while Hammonds Urner and others urged fair procedure and a peaceful vote.
The convention opened in confusion as factions Motter and Haffner clashed over chairmanship. Shoemaker was claimed by one side, Urner and others contested, and shouting filled the hall while chairs and delegates jostled. A roll call and credentials committee followed as two delegations formed for Oakmont. William Nusz was injured in the melee. Separately, Democratic and Republican conventions met in Oakland and Garrett county, respectively, with Williams and Lee contesting the 6th district nomination and GAR delegates backing Havenscroft for Congress.
Police court report notes Fannie Skinner told Magistrate Bleer of threats from Marthe Dean to kill her. A peace warrant was sworn, Dean bailed for 420 to appear next term. They Walked Home describes a Frederick man and his son trip to Braddock Heights on the electric road with a strenuous return.
A terse note describes a mild syrup for cleansing the system. It promises gentle relief when constipated or sluggish, aiding kidney activity without taxing them. It claims to ease headaches colds or fevers and to restore regularity and vitality.
A large temperance picnic at the Fair Grounds draws crowds from nearby counties with music bands and a renowned speaker Hon. Lor. J. Beauchamp of Ohio. The Frederick Bicycle Club organizes a Watermelon Festival Parade with decorated wheels and various prizes, starting at Court Park at 7 pm and finishing at Club House Yard for melon servings.
Rev B Peyton Browne died at his home in North Baltimore of acute peritonitis. He was a prominent Baltimore Methodist Episcopal figure, long served East Baltimore Station and other churches, and held roles including presiding elder of the Washington District. Born in Virginia, he entered the conference in 1853 and retired two years ago from active pastoral work. Also death notice for Arthur Heatt, 2 years 5 months, cholera infantum, Wolfsville, interred at United Brethren Cemetery.
At Park Eldorado near Camberand middleweight Tansey was knocked out in four rounds by Florence Hurley known as Friday the Eldorado Giant. Tansey recently lost to Abe Timan in Baltimore. Hurley’s quick start and early pressure defined the bout while Tansey tried to respond with measured counterpunches.
A local note records mentions of French fish varieties including Ray Mackerel alongside Taylors Trowt and Rock at Q 3. J. Beokleyra.
Frederick County Agricultural Society leaders meet with the Jail Board to plan the 36th fair. Space requests far exceed any previous year as preparations proceed, with catalogues ready and prizes arranged for a hurdle race featuring Washington DC clubs and local entrants. The board will meet Saturdays on the grounds to complete improvements by October. Farmers show growing interest and stall bookings rise.
National Democratic Convention in Indianapolis prompts BL&CO round trip fares from Frederick at 16 dollars for August 29 and September 1 with return by September 7. B&O issues one fare round trips to St Paul for Grand Army of the Republic encampment August 29–September 4 with rates from major cities, return until September 16 and extension possible if checked with a Joint Agent. Through trains, Pullman cars, and sale at connecting lines offices are noted.
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