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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1895
Page
4
A fragmented Daily News item mentions a bow ruvetist and a death, with unclear names and dates. It references a meeting, a partner, and a contract, plus entities like Deities Of Finn and Caved Brats, but most details are unreadable.
Weather dispatch from Washington D C December 16 reports generally fair tonight and Tuesday with a chance of showers Tuesday evening or night and slightly warmer Tuesday. Conditions note rising barometer east of the Mississippi and on the north Pacific coast and a central low over Montana. Warm on Atlantic and Gulf coasts, cooler in plateau regions, with fair weather east of the Rockies and rains west of them. High and low pressure areas move eastward, with winds and temperature patterns described.
Court heard the case of the state of Maryland against Minnie H. Maria and others. Jury returned a verdict for the plaintiff for 338 dollars. The term was noted as one of the shortest in memory. The report also mentions French colonial plans and a church donation update from Kansas, along with Hood's Sarsaparilla advertising.
A severe early morning fire destroyed three two story brick buildings at the public square in Higerstown. Firefighters fought cold conditions, water pressure limits, and a second outbreak two hours later damaging lace curtains, carpets, and stock. total losses upper thousands with insured values noted.
The Social World column records a refined evening at Dr. William Crawloed Johnson’s Record street home with the Hoffman Whist Club. Col. Johnson and Mr. Grayson win the contest. A surprise party at James Plank’s Emmitsburg home honors Harry Plank’s party, with a long guest list. Wedding dinner honors Milard Toms, Lizzie Lesterman’s marriage. guests from Myersville Middletown and Berkeley attend. The Modern Mather touts Syrup of Figs as a preferred gentle laxative for children, manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co.
A historical report notes plans for a military band to perform patriotic pieces at ceremonies. Secretary of War Lament considers proposed marches by Boulanzer and The Wearby of the Green, with occasional selections like America or Sixte deemed more fitting at times.
Yesterday and today reports note a profitable season for a local termen at Crisded, the burial of the late Philp Randall Voorhees at AnnancHs, and the death of Bernard Fort age eighty five at Elliots City. canal frozen, Selby buys part of Humphrey Dorsey estate in Coward county. Burglars rob Standard Oil Salisbury branch. Agricultural College closed for scarlet fever. Dr Weaver GOP candidate speaks in Freedom district. Manoah Meiz fined one thousand dollars and six months jail for attempted assault.
The Maryland School notes show students at the Fair of the Baltimore Deaf Mute Society attended by Miss Barry providing kindergarten aid while in Baltimore. Principal Ely oversees duties. a walnut book case and oak chair case are finished for sale to West Virginia. Two thirds of pupils plan home leave for holidays, with Santa Claus and festive meals planned. others stay with special activities and gifts from home for the absent children.
A Hyattstown youth was thrown from a buggy on East Patrick Street in Frederick when icy gutter conditions caused wheels to slip. The horse was untethered, the rider injured, and he was taken to Mr Neidhardt’s residence for examination and care before continuing.
The weekly church report details rising membership, with 689 people registered yesterday and 652 yesterday, noting progress in Sunday School and new officers elected in January. It lists officers, committee members, and volunteers across churches, including names like Lev Kasiman and Prof. Solin, with events at the Reformed Church and All Saints Gospel planned for Friday evening.
Edward McPherson of Gettysburg died after mistakenly ingesting a toxic tincture meant for another family member. The incident, and McPherson’s life, are noted alongside local deaths, residents’ illnesses, and county commissioners’ routine business in this late 19th century obituary and notices page.
Local notice shows shirt makers seeking 300 bands at B Rosenoar and Sons Markes Street. Fragmentary copy mentions Cerrs7 Le Roler Flock and milling concerns with partial corruption of text. Readers see incomplete references to machinery and recent activities at Shiner Milling Co.
A cluttered Frederick scene offers social society notices, sales pitches, and holiday promotions. Advertisements mention dances, theater acts, jewelry, furniture, dining parlors, oysters, and special sales at local shops. Also noted are railroad holiday excursion tickets and parcel delivery reminders.
The Western Maryland Railroad announces Christmas and New Year holiday excursion tickets between all stations on the main line divisions and branches for select dates in 1895 and 1896 at 2 cents per mile. Tickets good on regular trains and returnable to January 7, 1908 with a 15 cent minimum, enabling travelers to visit friends during the festive season.
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