28 Dec 1896
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1896
Page
1
A faded column blends lunar phases and literary notes with civic plans for 1807. References to Pasteur, Baltimore boys, Farpenick, Y M C A convention, Larmor institutes, and Kipling mix with critical chatter on Whitman and Norton's writings. The fragmentary text reads like a miscellany of opinions and upcoming events with uncertain dates.
Dr Ada Schoffman, longtime librarian of the Supreme Court, is remembered for a vibrant intellect and generous spirit. His life bridged private courtesy and public service, attracting scholars from across the world to Washington’s libraries and salons.
A tribute to a lifelong student of law who pursued biology and local history with passion. The Frederick County Eliminatorial Society honors a scholar and antiquarian whose work inspired civic pride, records, and a lasting memory of a life devoted to books, history, and community.
A garbled text references Berlin peace talk arrests anarchists and raiders, a Crown Prince attempting self harm over poverty, and a Confucian not buying gifts. It notes bank failures as a recall of strong institutions failing to carry wear and ventures, concluding that too many banks must close.
Public opinion excerpts from our columns allege Don Carlos claims retirement from pretending badness yet will continue to pretend he is the Spanish ruler until he secures a desired job. A New York department store hires a well known pugilist to sell sporting goods, signaling growing regard for talking skills of modern prize fighters.
Expressions from readers mention a potential electric railroad between Washington and Gettysburg via Frederick Emmitsburg and Thurmont with alternative routes of Westmont er Lilleetown. Local officials and newspapers report on Christmas quiet in Frederick and a Winter Festival at Washington's birthday with music and theatre notes.
A damaged OCR fragment presents a devotional verse by Kav. G. W. McNumer and A. M. Taneytown from Maryland. It laments materialism, urges penitence, and invites gratitude for divine gifts as winter closes. The text blends religious sentiment with moral reflection on Christmas.
A large Christmas party was hosted at Mrs. Nathaniel T. Wachter’s home near Walkerville on December 25 in honor of Miss Emma Biddismozer of Braddock. Guests enjoyed games, a lavish dining room display, and continued merriment into the early morning hours.
A week of repertoire opens at Ally Opera House tonight December 28 with Miss Rachaeils Renard supported by John A Preston's company in Iazomer the Barbarian or the Greek Slave. Parthenis is played by Renard with praise from the Philadelphia Freya and a $500 display of exotic skins enhances the production. Prices are 10 20 and 25 cents with nightly bill changes and seats now on sale.
At a special Point of Rocks branch meeting of the Southern Building and Losa Association in Knoxville Tennessee the election of a treasurer was held due to the removal of Leals M. Wright from Wright Brothers to Springfield Ohio Dr R W Crapnell presided and praised Wright for his service before Dr Trapabis was elected treasurer amid general approval.
An all day chicken contest is set for today on the Virginia side of the Potomac River opposite Point of Rocks. About four chickens will be pitted in the event.
J Roger McSherry buys the interest of Mrs Coatles W Boas Jr in Monocacy Valley kennels. Bettesberry White Cadee Gerel to show his fine dogs at the annual beach show in Boston in February next.
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