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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1896
Page
2
The passage lauds Payne’s verses for touching hearts since first printed. It recalls childhood homestead memories, maternal care, and the ideal of home as earthly heaven, urging reflection on family devotion and eternal home beyond this world.
Letters from the people praise sewing schools run by local churches and charities. The note highlights the Women’s Christian Union and other groups, recounting early efforts from 1633 and 1887, ragged schools, and the Gleaners at Alldots Episcopal church. It emphasizes teaching reading, writing, and sewing, with prize awards, Christmas baskets for the sick, and adult involvement, urging continued support and faith in such efforts.
Bertha Igle died in Baltimore on December 31 daughter of Charles A and Martha V Fogle formerly of Liberty. Funeral from No 20 North Pine street Wednesday at 3 PM interment private. Henry Green fourteen of Bereton died recently after typhoid fever relapse died at neighbor’s house after a hearty dinner. James A Boyd died yesterday at Boyd’s Montgomery County of heart disease aged 72.
Maria McBride was acquitted in an assault case with A M Thomas. State v Melancthon Alexander ended with a not guilty verdict for keeping a disorderly house near Barkitteville. "Rip Van Winkle" will star Samuel W Glenn at City Opera House on Christmas night, with a strong company and each member having notable hits.
Anow. Snow began yesterday afternoon and a few flakes fell this morning. Local weather voices predict more snow for Christmas as brief sunshine and cold air followed a cloudy spell. A letter from TJAMAVILLE, MD dated December 20, 1996 asks Santa for a work basket and related items. A note promotes Hortetter's Stomach Bitters almanac for the new year with astronomy, humor, and general information.
Marriage lines show James E Bras and Sarah A E Alrs wed in this city alongside George W Lembert and Ada Beer in the same county. Dennis R Cooper of Brunswick and Dom McSrits appear in-relation entries. John W Pogre Jr of Jossaville weds Bua Biendua of Woowrb. Whitmore and Miller couple near Thermon are listed with Roper and Palmer pairs in local notices.
The Maryland Game and Fish Protective Association plans this week to move bass from the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal to the Potomac. The canal will be closed, gates kept shut to prevent fish from escaping, and water will drain gradually. Four divisions will fish the canal from Little Falls to Cumberland with six to eight men per squad, under four superintendents and Dr. George W Mansamers overseeing the operation from Harper's Ferry. Four US Fish Commission men will accompany each squad to select fine specimens for the Washington aquarium, with substantial funding from anglers and sportsmen communities in Baltimore and Washington.
Poetic reflections on home and mother across a fading rural scene. Local Frederick colored men form a club at All Saints' and Market, with Doc Coleman as president and Billy Williams as chef, housed above Myer saloon in the U. S. Hotel building. About 900 rabbits reported hunted locally this season. An ad promotes a kidney pain remedy Pan-Tina with claims of rapid relief and nationwide availability. Dr Hatter offers catarrh consultations at City Hotel on Wednesdays.
Residents of Frederica cluny face water scarcity as heavy rains cause sirens to blare and cisterns run dry. Neighbors ferry water, farmers dig wells, and warnings warn residents to conserve before more rain. meanwhile the newly formed Opera House orchestra members rehearse, guided by John W. Nelpold, promising refined performances ahead. Also the Frederick High School drill exercises are set for tomorrow at 2 pm with an inviting program.
A fragmentary page shows a slate of patent remedies and cures for coughs, whooping cough, croup, rheumatism, neuralgia, and constipation. Featured brands include Red Flag Oil, Shiloh's Cure, and Kel's Clover Boots. The notices tout domestic sellers like Albert Pearre and Captain Sweeney, with pricing and local shop references.
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