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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1893
Page
5
A Christmas sale and auction are advertised listing organizers and vendors such as St. Mary's Chapter, Stewart's Bazaar at 2 East Fourth Street, and firms like C.E. Cline & Co. amid job listings and household items including carpet sweepers and furniture.
Purely personal items note Margaret Oler of Mechanicstown visiting former schoolmate May Parrot of the Eastern Shore. Mrs EB M E Koblenberg of Adams Town spent yesterday with friends in this city. Misses Katie Renneberger and Chlydia Staley, lately with Buckeystown friends, returned home. Idella Fogte visiting friends in Pa. Esther Hunt of Baltimore appears at Col Trail's. Joseph Limmick of Washington DC visiting his sister Mrs M Whis West Patrick Street. Fannie Landers of Mechanicstown spent the past week in Baltimore. Nannie Goldsborough, long in Baltimore, has returned to West Patrick Street.
The Philomathean Literary Society held a mock Congress debating House Bill No. 1 to reduce taxation and provide government revenue. Members including C. A. Apple and Jacob Houff performed readings as debates unfolded with figures like Nosh E Cramer and Cyrus Ebomas presiding. amendments and procedural wrangling followed in a lively, period‑tone session.
Gettysburg College closes due to grip fever. A prohibition club to be formed at Bencock. Middletown post office handled 5,576 pieces in November. Mr. C. G. Glipm bss adds scouts to Court Street building. Mrs. Henry B. Cramer elected secretary of Pentalphe Lodge No. 194 A F and A M Gaithersburg. Letters of administration granted in Baltimore for Robert K. Martin to widow Elizabeth S. Martin. Board set at $100,000. A Hedgesville grower sets out 4,000 plum trees. Annapolis Naval Academy founded in 1845. Egypt’s Harush obelisk stands as tallest ancient monument, 120 feet long, 460 tons. Monoliths by white ants exceed human-built heights. Mad fog sparks local excitement near Gaitsatg and urban rumors of crimes. Washington county teachers’ salaries total $29,600 for November school fund. Celery remains a popular article at 2 Den quet. A Virgin centremen intensifies activities before the holiday season.
The session features Aldridge defending American labor and tariffs while Cramer and Ritterrose spar over protection. The chair adjourns without action as the debate moves to the next Philomsthean Congress session, with members leaving for their homes.
J Lee Simmons hosted a refined gathering at her West Third Street residence in Freder ick last evening with family and friends attending until ten. Guests included Louise SirSherry Maury Grace Levy and many locals. Refreshments were served and decor featured gaslight and flowers. Simmons will be home to visitors in December from to ten.
Fragmentary text mentions fires and city services with unreadable names and locations. Content is garbled and cannot reliably identify people, places, or outcomes.
A fragmentary puzzle describes substituting letters for numbers and decoding a sequence. It mentions a "Packet of Four" birth on a piece of paper and calculating a result by multiplying and subtracting numbers, with a hint to map symbols to letters and read the result carefully.
Readers are invited to buy Shepp's World's Fair Photographed series from Globe Bible Publishing Co. for ten cents each with three coupons. Part I appears December 1 1593, Part II to follow, and coupons must be sent to The News office to ensure prompt delivery.
About one hundred citizens gathered in Mechanicstown Town Hall to discuss changing the town name. Frank Heson led the session and John Hoot was chosen chairman with Chas Castell as secretary. A committee was formed to report at the next meeting and a final vote by all present was planned for December.
Boonsboro to Seedysville electric road grading advances rapidly with deep cuts near Byonsboro and a seven foot deep trench at J Nicodemus field. Power house and depots to be secured soon by Jodith Moser. Bridges being completed, incandescents installed in Boonsboro and Keedysville, and pole lines spreading through Brunswick and other towns.
Fragmentary text shows a list of food and beverage items with unusual misspellings and inconsistent pricing. Mentions goods like coffee and assorted items with prices in cents, but many words are garbled, making specifics uncertain.
State versus J L Huck berger ended with the court discharging the defendants after ruling the case did not fall under the itinerant vender law. Jurge Lynch ordered a writ of habeas corpus to question nets, and State’s Attorney Eich elberger with P F Pam pel defended the defendants. Also noted are plans for an upcoming Egyptian dance from Yurio World’s Fair troupe at the Opera House with Cristabella and Sefton’s Big Comic Opera and vaudeville company featuring Mary B Deucle.
Christmastime sale announced by St Marys Chapter in All Saints Sunday school room on December 11 from 7 to 10 pm and the following Tuesday from 10 am to 5 pm. Proceeds fund the church carpet. Buck Hawise to operate four saltwater grates today. Address 17 and 19 East Patrick 37 Belo Wanter. Applicants for work between 3 and 6 pm on Monday December 1. W Toum...
Debated ancient names and inscriptions reinterpreted as Semitic dialects linked to a coastal tribe. The article notes competing theories about origin and language, with references to European immigrant links and broader historical puzzles. It also includes a shoppingalist fragment for textiles and household goods, showing a mix of ad content.
Fragmentary note lists Woer & Co and Luats with unclear context likely legal or property related. No clear events, dates, or roles readable to specify actions or outcomes.
An incoherent OCR fragment reports Tromes Stulligan an individual described as a bore pensioner being sent to Washington to the Elder's Home by Justice Echetein. An officer escorted Thomas and he preferred talks to the Home rather than the Correctional Bonze.
Promotional notice describes discounted ladies coats marked down with urgent appeal and cheap pricing, urging customers to seize the opportunity before stock ends.
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