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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1895
Page
4
A fragmented OCR item references a historical date tied to a ward and an event labeled reb. details remain unclear. The readable portion shows identifiers such as E6 and names like Wok, suggesting a local municipal or electoral context with no complete narrative.
Fall till Sunday with colder Saturday afternoon and night. Rain has fallen on the South Atlantic coast with snow flurries in the Missouri and Upper Mississippi Valleys. A cold wave is spreading from the Northwest into the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes region, with generally fair weather elsewhere. Snow flurries likely in the Western Lake region. temperatures will drop in the Upper Lake region and Central Allegheny Missouri Valleys. New advs list local ads and notices from Geo F Thomas and others.
A pocketbook with 1200 dollars was found on Cumberland streets. owner unknown, likely a Cumberland newspaper man. Vermont strengthens forests and streams with game laws, boosting land value and visitor numbers. Mrs. Charles Dudley Warner praised as top amateur musician in New England. Bank deposits in 1804 totaled 1,785,150,793 dollars. About 420 missionaries are active in South America’s 37,060,000 population. County reports 35 straight days of fair weather. York sees a molasses price war down to three quarters of a cent. Miss Q S Beckley broke her arm after a fall on ice. Coal demand remains high this winter. An original person grants Josephus Wise, Bolivar, a pension. In Korea, unmarried men are treated as boys regardless of age. the youngest married man’s rank follows. Samuel J Warner of Johnsville sold a horse in Sat Bridge to a man. Gen. H Byd Douglas notes Maryland need not expand regular army. Fancy Ball at the convent omitted Miss Kathryn Eisenhauer’s name. she dressed as Mary Queen of Scots. Hood's Sarsaparilla claims top sales as what people buy most.
The Board of Aldermen met in special session to audit Mr. L. M Nixdorf the city register accounts for the year ending January 31. Checks totaling 890,929 passed through his hands and 6606 checks counted the sum. A church clock repair and funding proposal from Rev Father Hann prompted a committee referral. After adjournment Nixdorf hosted a year end banquet with city officials attending.
The Ladies Auxiliary of the FL C M GC A met after church services on East Gource street. They announced a Colonial Tea for February 26 and began preparations. five new members joined. The next meeting is February 6 at 645 PM, with plans for enhanced activities and a February service schedule including "The Great Confession."
The January record shows seven city deaths with interments at Alt Olivet St Johns and the colored graveyards, plus 38 county deaths with burials at Middle town Emmitteburg and various towns. Health officer notes interments, racial breakdown, ages, and causes including apoplexy parelysis Brights disease uremia pneumonia debility and ten contagious cases diphtheria scarlet fever and typhoid fever.
Local items report Mr Charles Miller catching eels unusual for the season in Catoctin. Mrs Mattie Hoke at Mt Plessac recovers enough to go out. Clarence Warner on North Market Street is away on an errand. Mr and Mrs Airey invited to dine with President Cleveland on February 7. Commentary notes on income tax avoidance via advertising. Advertisement mocks laxative claims forSyrap of Pigs as a remedy.
Mr. A L Bosley of the Electric Light and Power Company suffered a severe eye injury at the plant along the Pennsylvania Railroad when machinery bands slipped and a bright arc flashed into his eyes. He was taken to Dr. Smith in a blinded state. doctors expect some recovery though vision may be impaired for days.
The Key Aruament Association of Frederick reports a letter from John D Shearer formerly of Frederick now in Sacramento Cal he suggests sourcing a stone from each state for a monument to a patriot poet He notes Warden Roid of Folsom Prison would accept and ship a stone valued at 250 dollars He says many Marylanders in Sacramento will contribute and a monument at Frederick is fitting Frederick County is the poet s birthplace and a memorial is urged The association meets next Tuesday at 8 o'clock to act on this and other matters.
The Philomathean Literary Society met at Kemp Hall with Rev. Dr. Basle presiding and Alfred Ritter as secretary. Charles Waters read The Old Osken Bucket and Prof E L Boblitz presented an essay Typea of Man. A debate favored the negative on Napoleon Bonaparte as a patriot. A second debate was scheduled for February 7 on railroad regulation. The meeting adjourned at 10 30.
The Lutteman Sextette will present a concert next Tuesday evening at the City Opera House under the F.C.M.C.A. course. Reserved seats cost 50 cents and gallery 25 cents. The group, praised for vocal excellence in multiple languages, features Sweden’s melodies and aims to charm audiences with a richly varied repertoire.
A fragment states that golf goods are to be delivered by the end of February on East Patrick Street to a merchant named Coe Grone. The note is unclear on specifics but indicates a delivery deadline and location.
Deputy Internal Revenue Collector Edward Koosiz provides a summary of the new income tax law. It imposes a two percent tax on gains over four thousand dollars and requires all eligible individuals and guardians or executors with income above three thousand five hundred to return forms to the collector. Corporations pay two percent on net profits. forms are available on request. Taxable year is 1634 with income for the prior year. Returns are due by July 1, 1895. Failure to receive forms or comply does not excuse timely filing and penalties apply.
The fifth annual Southern Alumni Association of Franklin and Marshall College met at the Continental Hotel in Martinsburg W Va last evening with strong attendance. Officers elected include Dr W M Irvine president Rev C W Levan vice president Rev Dr J A Hoffheins treasurer and Prof J H Apple secretary. An executive committee was named and a banquet followed with toasts on topics from college future to awake ideals. The next gathering is set for Frederick in January 1896.
Messrs. Wesley Fogle and Thomas Oom of Johnayilie have resumed work on their dwelling houses. Their improvements, along with other updates, are enhancing the rocks and value of naively town.
A fragmentary note requests a “petal card” for PM S and mentions THE News with names Frederek and Moor. The writer asks for a title and address on a strip of paper left at the office. The later information could prove important, though details are unclear.
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