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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1897
Page
8
Fragmented notices from Baltimore and surrounding counties cover obituaries and deaths, court cases, police reports, social events, and civic notices. Notable items refer to a death in Ratton, a suicide attempt in Baltimore, a larceny acquittal, a dairy facility inspection, a dog incident in Dorchester, and a rough roster of local officials and organizations.
A reader urges the Republican party to nominate John A. Merkel for Clerk of the Court, praising his long Frederick county involvement. The letter notes Merkel’s banking and coal business ties, his local reputation, and calls for his candidacy in the county convention. The writer asks readers to mention seeing the letter in The News.
The writer muses on shifting spring, local events, and civic mood featuring Fredericks town and nearby places. Mentions electric road progress, market alley cleanup, and upcoming social and religious gatherings as the town anticipates warmer days and community happenings.
A Boston sermon text compares disbelief in the Sun Moon and stars to a man kicking at light. It likens infidels to a sun-kicker, describes crowd reaction and doctors questioning sanity, ends with a call to repent and embrace the gospel. The piece cites biblical verses and urges belief in God s word as ultimate truth.
The Cleveland Daily Leader reports a crowded audience at the Cleveland Theater applauding the new English melodrama "Haule Across the Sea" for its direct acting and strong comedy. The review praises the scenic effects including moving water and a realistic man of war scene, and notes the company’s skillful performance led by a capable cast. The production promises another performance at the City Opera House next Monday evening.
Mrs A Priscila Garrott widow of Warren Garrott weeded the large Aanting mill that was destroyed by fre Triredap moretog of Weverton. The mill valued at 10600 with improvements. Darby and Garrett had costs and payments totaling 691000 Bra. Jere Moore who leased the mill seeks about 1000 for stock and improvements.
A ramaburg tenant on James Houck’s farm near the city reported a steer named Amad Steer showed signs of rabies on Wednesday and had to be killed on the following day after veterinary surgeons confirmed the illness. The dog suspected of biting the animal had been roaming the yard, and a stray dog sighting two weeks earlier is blamed for the bite.
The Pobilo School records a regular meeting of the Board of County School Commissioners held midweek with plans for teachers' salaries to be paid on February 18 and 19. A teachers' levee is scheduled for Wednesday, today, and Friday at 11, 8, with attendance required for all.
Mins Emna V Alter retired to be married at the home of the bride’s brothers near Fucketown with Rev S W Owen officiating and a reception for guests from Hagerstown. Indis M Bager of Front Royal Virginia wed Mr H Hoffman of Front Royal at the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mahlon Green hosted a wedding near Pleasant Walk on February 7 with R Byrd and Lewis G Bayle, both Frederick residents, as attendees. Also notes a Captain Bwooney in San Diego and a medicinal remedy mention in an August issue.
Harvey Hahn, an employee of the Western Maryland Railroad at the engine house in Hagerstown, was struck by a train from Ship Pensburg and died shortly after. He stood near Thurmont and was the sole support of his aged parents. The accident occurred Thursday night as he was taking a switch, the engine possibly striking him and breaking his neck.
Mrs M W Wea of Baltimore State Council secretary will open a council of the Daughters of Liberty in Fredonia Council No 46 O U A M on Tuesday night at 8 o clock. The council will be antiill ery to Fredonia Council and is expected to become a large active council under favorable circumstances.
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