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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1893
Page
3
Purely Personal Pleasant Paragraphs About Those Who Come and Go
Purely personal notes from Frederick area, listing visitors and residents over the holidays. Edgar Worthington has joined a large tobacco house as agent and tours the South with Atlanta as headquarters. Numerous local residents and visitors are named, with moving about between Frederick, Baltimore, Washington, Gettysburg, Harmony, Emmitsburg, and Adams County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Worthington
Frederick
Farge Tobacco House
Atlanta
Georgia
Charles Gaverzagt
New York City
Henry Ungerzagt
Harmony
A.T.G. Apple
Washington
J. H. Apple
Woman's College
Napnie Willson
Edward Nelson
Hosa V. Eyler
Philadelphia
Lewis H. Moberly
Treasury Department
Maris Worthington
Winchester
Denys
Colorado
Gmiss Cobine
Gettysburg
Chas
BL Tendrickson
East Seventh
Mary Maddin
Harrisburg
May Dorsey
W. Third Street
A. M. McCardell
Steuart Dean
Harry Lincoln
Frank Harrison
Baltimore
Jesse Michael
Washington, C
Chas, Harrison
Enry Wineberg
Frank L. A. Kreh
U. J. Beckley
East Second
Wm. 8
Baker
Dalton
David Lowenstein
BE. Doll
H. B. Danner
Elle J. Motter
Emmitsburg
Mergin Zinn
Adams County
Bright Items of Local and General Interest
The column lists diverse items including Buddhism population estimates, a note on Wim Leonard's photograph of a condemned murderer, and a freight brakeman injury. It also mentions the Frederick Female Seminary alumni meeting, the Board of Charities and Corrections quarterly session, and several local illness updates with residents recovering from grip and congestion of the lungs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
France
W. A. Burger
Wim. Leonard
Charles Monshex
Sabilissville
W. M. RR
Frederick Female Seminary
Sth Proximo
Woman’s College
Board of Charities and
Correc- Hon
Christmas at Urbana Parish Draws Large Congregation
Urbana correspondent reports Christmas services at St. Ignatus church drew a large crowd. Rev L S Weber held penance and communion with Rev John J Collins S J delivering the high mass sermon. Miss Teresa Jamison led the choir. Miss Nellie Davis sang. Miss Ida Hendrickson and Miss Nannie Hendrickson organized decorations. Afternoon program featured recitations, songs, tableaux including Elizabeth Queen of Poland and the Christmas tree managed by Mrs John Davis. Santa Claus distributed gifts as the choir sung Adeste Fidelis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Urbana
St. Ignatus
Judea
L. 8. Weber
Teresa Jamison
Millard
Nellie Davis
Ave Maria
Collins
Spaulding Davis
Nelle Davis
Lacustan
Ida Hendrickson
Misa Nannie
Adama’ Noel
Nannie la Mar
Federigo
Falcon
Sybille Mullinix
Siias Daisy la Mar
Felix
Royal David's
Elizabeth
Poland
Wenceslaus
Queen Elizabeth
Mary la Mer
Lady Berths
Felissa Davis
Catherine
Michael
Mary
Dora
Raymond Spaulding
Rachel Davis
Mabel Spaulding
Page
Bernadette la Mar
Stanley Davis
Sonia Davis
James Clarke
Mary la Mar
Bliss Felizie Davis
Santa Clara
Ed Davis
Sante Claus
John ¥. Davis
Hendrickson
Nannie Hendrickson
John Davis
Santa Claus
Cremation on Stage by Mor phat Aire Tonight
The audience watches a Mor phat Aire cremation act featuring Gen. Tom Thumb Co. tonight and tomorrow with a 2.80 matinee. Candy for children and souvenirs for ladies advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andy
Gen
Tom Thumb Co
Rest Estate Transfers In Walkersville and Land Parcels
Ezra Kemp transfers a house and lot in Walkersville to John C Motter amid insolvency proceedings. Philip J and Mary D Snonffer convey several land parcels to Helen J Rowe for 512 dollars and 50 cents. An advertisement touts Hood's Sarisparilia as a guaranteed cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ezra. Kemp
John C. Motter
Walkersville
Philip J
Mary D. Snonffer
Helen J. Rowe
Mysterious Death by Self-Action Near Smithsburg Farm
Yesterday morning Lee Oswald found a 34 year old unknown man, a farmer, hanging by a horse bridle strap from a barn beam at Oswald's near Smiths burg Wolfeville road. The stranger had slept in the barn after requesting shelter. A coroner’s inquest led to a verdict of death by own action. Undertaker M Garver prepared the body. the man’s identity and Frederick County residence remained unconfirmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Oswald
Lebee
Mr. Oswald
Smithsburg
Wolfeville Road
Thomas Simmers
David Phettsplace
M.&. Garver
Michsels
Frederick County
State News Roundup of Deaths and Local Incidents
Robert A. Kemp died in Talbot County. Mrs Mary Rinehart and Mrs Catharine Contff died suddenly from grip in Carroll and Annapolis. A colored oysterman Zack Glasgow drowned in the Wye River. William Causey Polk died of pneumonia in Carroll County. John Swartzbaugh died in Westminster at 91. Burglars robbed several Elkridge homes. Havre de Grace fields three municipal tickets. Burton Gray injured attempting arrest. Patrick Ryan injured near Clayton Delaware. A stranger hanged himself in Lee Oswald’s barn. Edmond Burke injured in a runaway in Burrsville. Fox hunts move from New York/England to Anne Arundel. Paul F Tricou dies in Hyattsville. Kent and Queen Anne's counties form joint bank board. Brantly witnesses testify in Talbot election dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert A. Kemp
Talbot County
Grip
Howard County
Mary Rinehart
Carroll County
Catharine Contff
Annapolis
Zack Glasgow
Wye
William Causey Polk
John Swartzbaugh
Westminster
Clayton
Del
Lee Oswald
Washington County
Edmond Burke
Burrsville
Caroline County
New York
Anne Arundel County
Paul F. Tricou
New Orleans
Hyattsville
Kent
Queen Anne’s
Brantly
Talbot
Lincoln
Roseate Clouds and Evening Promenades News of a Pleasant Day
The article depicts a fine afternoon with people enjoying outdoor society and horseback riding. It describes equestrian ladies, the appeal of horseback travel, and the costs of horse upkeep compared with bicycles. It notes Tom Thomb's carriage, newsboys, a penny graf scene, a football contest near the college, and a full dress military parade with various impromptu contests including swords and muskets. The foggy narrative closes with a weary reporter amid the scene.
Rare copper coin from Charles II era found by John E Nail
Rare Com John E Nail of Hegerstown possesses a very old copper coin dated 1654 from the reign of Charles II. He also holds a copy of The Hornet, Frederick County’s first newspaper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John E. Nail
Hegerstown
Charles
England
Naill
Hornet
Frst
Frederick County
Matinee Tomorrow Offers Candy Bonbons by Borphet
Thousands of candy bonbons will be showered to the audience by Borphet the necromancer at the matinee tomorrow in conjunction with the Mrs Gen Tom Thomb Co. Prices are 10 and 20 cents for the best seats. Come early.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borphet
Necromancer
Mrs. Gen. Tom Thomb Co
Cumberland Sheriff Traces Murder Clue at Frederick
Sheriff Warnick of Cumberland hunted the murderer of E Haldeman in Frederick but found only a slight clue and returned to Cumberland by this afternoon. The case remains unresolved with few actionable details and the search continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warnick
Cumberland
Frederick
E. Haldeman
Fashion's Folbles and Velvet Harness Fashion
Fashion's Folbles surveys the year’s fabrics from street to ballroom. It highlights mantles and gowns in velvet, brocade, silk, and satin with trims of jet passementerie and ostrich feathers. Harnesses in velvet or brocade add versatility for street, theatre, or reception wear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asfrid
Gil
Deziz
Uncle Tom's Cabin Delights Quebec Audience at City Opera House
A large crowd attended a strong Uncle Tom's Cabin performance at Tera Hall last night praised for superior acting. Evva and Uncle Tom drew praise, Topsy and the two Marks impressed, and the slave dealer drew audience dislike. The show featured two large bloodhounds valued at 1600 dollars. Variety acts and minstrel numbers also received loud applause. Tickets were 25 35 and 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tera Hall
Eva
Uncle Tom
Evva
Topsy
World’s Fair Portfolios Coupon Offer Section
World’s Fair coupons are published daily in Tas News for readers to collect parts of a beautiful art portfolio. Three coupons plus 10 cents or two stamps entitle a holder to one part. two parts weekly delivery on Saturday with orders due by Wednesday. extra postage for mail delivery. Also offers a bound volume for six dollars fifty and a year’s papers. sample copies available at the News office. Marriage licenses listed for Edward Lee Michael and Hattle Thomas. David C. Green and Lulu Long. Solomon Jonas Eyler and Ela May Dinterman. John Wesley Williams and Annie E. Powell. Cisrence E Garber and Gracile May Greenholtz. George Washington Kidwell and Sadie Elizabeth Mann. Albert W. Hitler and Matilda C Vollmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tas News
Tak Danny
Tae Weekly
Tae News
Solomon Jonas Eyler
Liberty
Misa Ela May Dinterman
Mt. Pleasant
John Wesley Willams
Annie E. Powell
New Market
Cisrence E. Garber
Gracile May Greenholtz
Singanore
George Washington Kidwell
Sadie Elizabeth Mann
Loudoun County
Albert W. Hitler
Frederick County
Matilda C. Vollmer
Pittsburg
What Hc Advertiser Says
A merchant credits holiday trade to generous ads and plans to invest more in each extra newspaper to gain additional trade and profits. Some resist advertising, but liberal printers ink pays, says the Taz News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taz News
World’s Fair Views at City Opera House Tonight
Two hundred new views of the World’s Fair illustrated by Prof. Hart shown at the City Opera House tonight with a matinee at 2:30. Best seats priced 10 and 20 cents. Audience enjoys candy bon bons shower and invites all to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hart
City Opera House
10W to Sweep Dust Prevention Method
A simple cleaning tip suggests placing a pail of clear cold water outside the room to sweep a dirty carpet with a damp broom. Wet the broom, knock it to shed excess water, sweep a few yards, rinse, and repeat. Change the water when very soiled. melting snow also helps settle dust.
Christmas Echoes at St James Sunday School
Mrs. Schmidt hosts a reception for her Sunday school scholar at 61 West Fourth Street after receiving a valuable Christmas present. W H Keller received a Teachers Oxford Bible from his Evangelical Lutheran Sunday school class and prizes it highly. Orphans' Court notes Kate M Horner releases Silas 31 Horner and others in the estate of John Witherow. Daniel Gladhill releases James K Waters, register of wills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob F. Schmidt
West Fourth Street
St. James
Orphans’ Court
Kate M. Horner
Silas
Horner
John Witherow
Daniel Gladhill
James K. Waters
Register of Wills
A Child Fafoya Syrup of Figs Praised as Family Remedy
The pleasant flavor and gentle action of Syrup of Figs are highlighted as a laxative for children and parents alike, promising soothing effect and gratifying results for entire families seeking a reliable remedy.
Mullinie and Kemp Dry Goods Ad Offers Various Home Goods
Mullinie and Kemp advertise chenille covers in all sizes, endless towels, linen scarfs, gents neckwear, pocket books and shopping bags, plus the prettiest brownies. Carpet department features sweepers priced 2 to 3.50, bugle velvet and moquet options, portieres closing at bargain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smyme
Subscription offers and holiday notices from Baltimore area ads
A collage of colonial era ads promises magazine subscriptions at low prices from The Forum to Scribner's. There is a Woodsboro Fox Hunt on New Year’s day with a brush chase and a dangling prize. Also offered are New Year calling cards and reduced holiday fares by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad for Christmas and New Year travel with multiple departure dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodscoro
James Ame Smith
Woodsboro
Western Maryland Christmas and New Year Excursion Fares
The Western Maryland Railroad offers holiday excursion tickets at 2 cents per mile for travel between all main line divisions and branches on December 22, 23, 24, 25, 29, 30, 31, 1893 and January 1, 1894. Tickets valid on regular trains and returns until January 3, 1894 with a 15 cent minimum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Ita Hines
Ohio River
Western Maryland
Comany
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D. C
Falr Bator
M. W. Hanemerton
Weather Bureau
Thowasa Becker
Catzearat
Canterberry
Archibsld
Alnor
Beales
Shropshire
Ged Hor
Csar
New Haven
Andres Johnson
Seventes
Rater
Wellam Paget Gladstone
WNI. Lease & Co. i
R. V. Smith
V.S
Carlin House
Creistmas At
Ccloneatio County
Hood
News OF the State
Little Tom Thomb
Slong
Market
East Church Streets
Record Street
Fashion’s Folbles
OCR “World's Fair
Marnage
Edward Lee Michael
Miss Hattle
Thomas
Buckeystown
David C. Green
Lovettsville
Virginia
Misa Lulu Long
Branswick
Mullinie & Kemp
Cartain Hunter
Brin
Can Hanpakxson
FLY
STAUB
F. ¥. Staub
North Market Street
Telephone
Cetgaly
Forum
Coamopolitan
Harper's
Century
Scribner's
Ladies' Rome Journal
Leslie’s Popular Monthly
W. W. Lease & Co
Western Maryland Railroad
James E. Walker & Co
J. Walker & Co
James B. Walker
Jrovocx
CK & Neidig
Lep
Rodock & Neldig
A. T. Rice & Sons
A T. Rice & Sons
Steert
Fredgrice, MD
ALY
Rl, Harley
R. L. Harley
Sghing Sas Aerg
Harley
Merchant Tages
Loy
Perry
Loy & Perry
Dows
LOY & Peer
GEO. E. B. Bailing
Ge. H. Bailing
Geo
the Grocer
North Market
W. C. Eldridge
Cimistmas Goods
Eldeidgey
Lissa Cristmas Caba
West Patrick Street
Frederich, MD
NoTmies
B. A. Buscasto
Merchant
N. Market Street
Eeennieeeninnntp Esis Eee
Santa Ries
Homses
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