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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1895
Page
7
Snow this afternoon with probable fall by evening. The report notes possible accumulation tomorrow and Monday. From W. Harneros, Chief of the Weather Bureau.
Advertisement page highlights various real estate and furniture firms including Noah & Cramer UC Carty ner & Kemp LD H. Hargett F e Y M C A G A Frazier J Hendricksen A.C. Carlin C. Eohierburg 34 W Fourth MuHinixs & Kespe Furniture with promise of reliability and prompt reporting to subscribers.
A February 5 gathering at Mr William Burrier’s home drew many from Mt Pleasant and nearby. Guests enjoyed conversation, food, and music in a warm, welcoming social evening. The following week sled rides to Mr Clayton Zimmerman’s home led to further hospitality, dining, and dancing. Mrs Geo E Salter celebrated her and her husband’s 25th wedding anniversary with friends arriving to share in food, games, and gifts. Mrs Asger Hamerick hosted a St Valentine tea reception at 1929 St Paul Street Baltimore with personalized invitations and a refined social program. A large pound party hosted by Miss Gertle Smith and Beitleavis at Mr August Leichert’s residence brought sixty couples for games, conversation, and a late midnight repast, described as the season’s largest gathering and warmly remembered.
A New York lapidary reports a diamond bore through ruby using a new piercing machine. Ancient needles resembled our darning needles in size. Dr Parkharat’s article on women in The Ladies Home Journal sold out the February issue, prompting a second edition of 45,000 copies. The petit jury was extended to February 25 after an earlier discharge.
The News describes a midwinter charity dinner with a large turnout, distributing groceries to the needy as part of a relief effort. Host Luther Harrison and notable guests attended, with agricultural guidance by Charlie Hagan and a staff of fair attendants. Contributions from many donors supported baskets of bread, meat, and groceries, while no dessert was served. The piece thanks generous supporters and urges continued help until spring.
A group of young townspeople, per the Brunswick Herald, aims to stage Ten Wigh's in a Bar Room in April 1893 to raise funds for fire protection. The plan calls for equipment purchases of ladders and fire buckets, a modest but valued improvement for local safety.
The Lutheran congregation at Burkittsville declined to accept the resignation of their pastor Rev. S. E Slater. He will remain at Burkittsville after recalling his acceptance of the Boonsboro charge.
The excerpt describes the Modern Invalid preferring medicines that are agreeable in taste and composition. It notes that a remedy should be truly beneficial, free from objectionable qualities, and advises using a physician and Syrop of Figs as a gentle laxative if constipated.
The Lyesem Literary Society at MGM Library elected officers after 16 ballots with Roger G. Wick elected secretary treasurer. President Hossace C. White and vice president Edgar E. Moore named. meetings planned Fridays at 7:39 PM with literary exercises alternating. Rev J K White to conduct the men’s meeting tomorrow amid excitement over tonight’s entertainment.
A reader replies to a February article “Affairs at Montevae,” disputing expense claims. The letter states cigars and oysters costs were incurred under a predecessor, not during the writer’s tenure, and accuses officials of false statements while defending the hospital’s superintendent.
A reminiscence recounts Abraham Lincoln's post Antietam ride with Secretary Chase to Frederick over the B and O line. The narrator describes witnessing Lincoln rise from a passenger car, greet soldiers with humility, and declare, Yes, boys, this is old Abe Lincoln, inspiring reverence and shaping views of the Great Man.
An ugly affray occurred Thursday afternoon at the Brewery on West Patrick Street between saloon keeper Carey and George Cookerly of Middletown. Cookerly was badly injured in cuts and unable to testify. Justice Hewes issued a warrant for Carey but it could not be served due to illness. Upon recovery, States Attorney Eichelberger will pursue the case.
The Tyrolean Queen operetta returns for a benefit performance at City Opera House to aid the Key monument fund. Repeats requested for February 21 and 22 with new feats. Patrons urged to attend, especially those who have seen it before.
A brief ad notes "Peerless" meat sacks are guaranteed safe and snipper-proof when directions are followed. If a dealer does not stock them, request the Great Southern Co. of Frederick Maryland to order them.
The country folk briefly escape snow as market activity resumes with buyers and sellers on hand. Tax collector chatter, a dramatic Valentine threat, a pound party at the News office, and varied prices for eggs to pineapples fill the column. Also note new school equipment including an organ and electrical apparatus at Middletown High School.
The Young Men's Republican Association will meet at their headquarters Monday evening next where Mr Hillmood Ureer will deliver an excellent address.
On East Patrick Street merchants announce a February delivery of 100 barrels of Ceresville Roller Flour. The ad claims it yields more loaves per barrel than ordinary cheap flour, implying superior product quality and value.
A popular local youth sustained injuries after a collision between an engine and tender near Winchester on Monday. Reported head bruise and spinal wrench. doctors assess serious but not life threatening injury. He is recovering at home under care.
James A Gleason died suddenly in Soward county and Waskiotter Bast died in Anneville aged sixty. The Chesapeake and Delaware canal was blocked by foe. Arrangements made to prosecute work on the Sneaser Cecil and Southern Railroad, and the Middletown Railroad. Delaware receivers appointed for the McCullough Tron Company. business will not be suspended. Governor Brown selected a commissioner to Charles county but withheld appointment until Court of Appeals decides the pending case.
Jonathan A Staley of West Patrick Street dies at home from paralysis of the brain aged about 68. Funeral from his house tomorrow at 2 pm, burial at Mt Olivet Cemetery. He was a longtime resident, former farmer, later a watchman at McMartray's Establishment, and survived by seven children. Also notes funerals of Columbus Beall and others, with pallbearers and undertakers named. Miss Nancy Burgers dies February 14 1885 in Washington DC at an advanced age. Barney Miller drives a six horse team loaded with wood across Monocacy at Reich's ford in safety.
Rev J K White and F C Y MLC announce visits with Spring and Summer samples from Gutman Co at City Hotel. B V Buckey to show goods February 18 19 and 20 in Baltimore inviting patronage. Nick Hauer warns patrons about circulating reports and continues to manage The Buffalo.
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