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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1894
Page
5
A fragmented OCR sample lists names such as John Hendrickson and Roelkey with scattered initials and institutions like Frederick College and possibly E Trail. The legible items are sparse, offering no clear event, date, or outcome. The text resembles a damaged directory or notice fragment.
Purely personal items list visitors and residents in Frederick and nearby towns. Names include Col J C O Donnell Mr and Mrs Anderson D Young and family Miss Mary Deaver Katie Getzendanner Dr Colyer Merriwether Mrs C F Zimmerman Carlisle Alice Anderson Wm P Graham and others visiting or staying with local families.
February half gone brings moon phases and lent notices while the snow offers work and joy. Ladiesburg public school hosts an event February 23, and John D. Main of Hagerstown criticizes Interstate Fencing Co. for 5000. Hays near Emmitsburg mails two boxes of Florida strawberries. The Charitable Committee reports relief to fifty two families. The National Association of Master Buneers names Baltimore as October 1895 meeting site with Robie Creager as president. Dorsey party sleighs to Emmitsburg, Middletown Democrat Tobias Msia slated as Monter e Hospital keeper. A C McCardell ice house work, Shroeder injures two fingers at the Examiner press. Charles B. Fout sells the Shoe Factory on East Street for 2100 to W Irving Parone.
A humorous local column traces a winter obsessed town scene from clocks and seasons to weather myths and social oddities. It notes fake ice from distant regions, upcoming Lent recreations, weddings and Valentine tokens, a mind reader, and a lone reference to Repudiation Day as a potential holiday amid off season bustle.
The Lesbian Society met in the College chapel at seven replacing seven twenty. A varied program followed with piano solos recitations dialogues and vocal numbers. The Philomatheans held a 730 pm meeting with debates readings and a vote on tariff questions. They plan to attend church services and elect officers on February 23.
The Chronicle reports Emmitsburg endured the severest snow storm of the winter on Monday and Tuesday, with snowfall starting early Monday and lasting through Tuesday. The weather disrupted sleighing but many residents still ventured out. About two inches of snow fell on Wednesday night.
Marriage license records show Vant S. Lantz of Eyler vicinity wed to Lilie B. Fiter of Motier in Frederick county. Robert E. B. Eyler near Mechanis town wed to Mary T. Werzel near Emmitsburg. Edward Themes Schaffer and Florence F. E. Catsail of the Drbane district obtain licenses.
The passage describes tastes for medicinal luxuries in line with other comforts. It recommends a remedy that is pleasant in form wholesome in composition truly beneficial and free from objectionable qualities. It notes that when consulting a physician or constipated one may use the gentle family laxative Syrup of Figs.
Charles B. Foat sold at public auction at City Hotel this morning shares of stock from several companies. Frederick & Ballenger Creek Turnpike Co. par 35 sold to Louis Markeil for 15. Frederick & Pennsylvania Line Railroad Co. par 50 to George W. Shoemaker at 125 per share. five shares Frederick Brick Works par 100 withdrawn at 92. thirty shares Frederick County National Bank par 15 to Wm. S. Miller at 20. six shares Central National Bank par 235 to Louis Edw. Birely at 32.20. five shares Central National Bank par 25 to George Birely at 220. eight shares Farmers' & Mechanics' National Bank par 25 to Louis Edw. Birely at 53. four shares Farmers' & Mechanics' National Bank par 25 to George Birely at 55. one Wfe membership ticket Frederick County Agriculture Society par 25 to Henry Lorentz at 34.
In brisk market chatter this morning shoppers hurried through stalls as winter’s ice delay relief grows. Prices for eggs butter poultry and meat rise with hens stubbornly productive and buyers eyeing spring as Robins and frogs signal renewal.
Bliss Missouri P. Young and Marcelus B. Wade wed in Baltimore last Friday evening. Cards out for the baptism of Miss Herries May Izendanner and Leslie E. Hedges at the bride’s parents’ home next Wednesday. Hessmiller and Siffer married at Emmitsburg January 23, 1894. Beker and Siffer wed same day. Jacob L. Hoke sold West Main street house and lot for 850 dollars to Joseph D. Caldwell. Salams Pfeiffer bought from Ann Hughes a house and lot on East Main street for 487 dollars cash.
The Seven school commissioners met, reporting low attendance halted a colored school at Feegaville and ordering water for Middletown public school. They authorized sale of Petersville old schoolhouse and secured a deed for a Middletown Catholic church school building.
A Thursday dance at 94 East South Street hosted by Misses Caroline Baer and Maggie Fleschman attracted about fifty couples with Coates' orchestra providing music. Other notes include a February 13 gathering at Mr. C. R. Murphy's residence in Clarksburg with many guests, Miss Bitler’s informal party, a Hephilechorean Hop in Junior Hall, and hotel arrivals listing numerous travelers. Also announced: sale of Araby near Frederick Junction for $60 per acre from Col. Keefer Thomas estate.
The funeral for William Leonard was held soon after noon yesterday with a small service at the Catholic church. Pallbearers Meesra John Groff erome Zellers Geo Keeny and John L Derr accompanied the undertaker F Schoeder. Leonard was buried at the Catholic graveyard beside Costley, described as a murderer.
Sundry church notices announce Easter music rehearsals and regular services across city and county. St Johns in Hagerstown and Zion Reformed in Charlesville schedule services. the Maryland Conference of United Brethren meets in Reedyville. several districts and associations plan meetings in Frederick, Hagerstown, Pleasant Hill, and Liberty circuits with missions and conferences noted.
Governor Brown made general appointments none for Frederick and approved eight bills. A debate over child labor and a commission to supervise common carriers occurred while a Middletown water works bill and a Burkittsville incorporation motion were also noted. An essay on child labor sparked a Frederick county remark by Senator Newman. Senate on voter lists in Frederick passed. First readings included Brunswick water works and Frederick taxation measures.
See Mulliniz and Kemp today for the latest Tecks and Four in hand Windsor Scarfs. A pretty assortment of Ladies' White spoons just received at attractive prices. Endless variety of new spring inghsms, Secreteerty Indigo Prints, sling and more on offer.
Joen Hendrickson advertises a full line of new elegant dry goods at rock bottom prices. The notice claims a bare living profit and promises no undercutting, quality first class goods, and longstanding customer rewards.
Swivel Wilks waved open a new line of goods and announced more arrivals for Tuesday. Prices run 500 per yard on lush silks and satins. The display includes black brocaded satins, silk alines in new designs, art silks, slk g fabrics, black goods, color ed dress goods, fine whites, embroideries, sacks, gloves, and hundreds of other pretty items.
Martin McBride and wife transfer forty five acres to Charles ee. The transaction notes the property locality as residential land.
Prof. Herbert B. Adams of Johns Hopkins University will speak before the Frederick College Alumni during their annual meeting at 8 p m Thursday February 22 in College Hall. Public invited with no admission fee. Also, a Ladies' Short Hand Class in Stenography and Typewriting is forming at the Women's College. apply to J H Apple, President. James E Walker & Co.
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