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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1896
Page
4
The page details high and low air pressure moving east at about 800 miles per day with winds around systems and a note on weather implications. It also lists numerous local classified items and business notices including houses for rent, sales, mortgage listings, and names of local agents and firms.
The Weeck News will be ready Thursday as a twelve page issue with full news and special features. It is highlighted as an unmatched advertising medium with numerous advantages. Copy for new ads is due by 5 p.m. Wednesday and for changes by 7 p.m. Wednesday.
Local society notices recount visits and guests in Montgomery and Frederick counties, Baltimore visitors staying with families in Hagerstown and nearby towns, and several weddings and trips. Names include Gus Yingling, Gary Lakin, Vinson Yingling, John W. Neipold, Charles Baumgardner, Harry King, Wm. Darils, Claude R. McCleery, G. U. Snydex, Allen Webster, M. J. Wilson, Anna Sill, Lente and Margaret Roller, Charlottes Richardson, and others.
The Legislature adjourned after a session with bills on oyster law authority for vessel crews and dredging interests, a governor vetoed fish catching bill, and moves to abolish distress for ground rent in Baltimore. Flags on state buildings and school flag donations were debated, mechanics lien repeal advanced, police reorganization framed, and nominations unsettled. Senator Bond’s condition improved. two penitentiary board members named. Frederick County notes mention Frederick officials authorizing 1500 bonds to cover a mortgage.
A birthday party hosted by St. Marys Chapter last evening in Al Saints Episcopal Chapel's Sunday School room drew a large, festive crowd. Attendees enjoyed a program of music and readings, with cream and cake served after, to raise money for paying the chapel debt.
The grand jury found a true bill against Granville and Harvey Debof for an alleged assault on Lilian L. Brashears, a fifteen year old near New Market. Trials set for the current term. A jury awarded Squire Chas. J. Little $150 in the case against Samuel Culler for assault and battery. Judgment of $200 entered in L. F. Carter use of Daniel P. Zimmerman v W. R. Curry, executor. Court adjourned to resume Thursday with the criminal docket.
Frederick prospects for a Maryland league or any organized circuit are dim. Mr Ratzenberger of Baltimore discussed franchise plans, but others have abandoned paid teams. Bitsy Besson captains last year’s Maryland Athlon crew and plans a new school team to train for games with out of town colleges, starting early practice toward a home game with Western Maryland on Friday, April 5.
Mr Rafus W Henson, about fifty, was killed on his farm three miles from Silver Ran in Meyers district Carroll county when a tree fell while he aided in clearing timber. He left a widow and several children. He was a member of St Marys Reformed Church and a Republican farmer.
News of the State item notes Williamsport people want a new school. The non jury term of the Charles County Court was held and Napoleon Wilson of Dorchester assigned. A horse kick near Williamsport badly injures Hezekiah Nally. a two year old suffocates in Cearfons. Rev. Dr. Wharton preaches in Hagerstown. no contempt of court indicated.
The obituary-like note recalls a Hancock man who died in New York last year leaving a $10000 life policy with $1000 to Miss Katie T Henderson of Hancock who recently married Samuel McClay in Pittsburg and sent a $1000 check. Mrs McClay returned the funds to the deceased’s relatives while Deleplane’s siblings receive the balance. Also a curious birthday article notes a person born on the 29th would be eight at the first birthday and twenty-one at four birthdays, with a skeptical take on age counting.
Henry Patterson and his daughter were arrested by Deputy Shen Buhrman in Haurers district on charges of assaulting a young man named Green with an expensive shotgun. Green was hospitalized in Moxtevue Hospital in critical condition but has since shown some improvement.
Members of the Frederick Gan Club will hold their first practica shoot at the club grounds Saturday afternoon. During the season the club expects to arrange several shooting contests open to Maryland sportsmen. Prizes will be awarded to the successful marksman.
Saturday night social at Liberty in this county hosted by Mr Roscoe Sweadner for friends. Refreshments were served and attendees enjoyed a pleasant evening. The text also includes unrelated promotional content about a medicinal syrup.
Readable fragments describe church notices, meetings, concerts, and weather impact in Frederick area towns. Mentions include the Reformed Church missionary society, a singing class program, Young People’s Christian Endeavor, and a Washington’s Birthday entertainment plan. Also notes minor illnesses, residents visiting Baltimore, and local school reflections.
The transcript notes many locals ill with colds and pneumonia, including Miss Lucretis Wixon, Miss Arte Burck, and Master Charlie Hock. It reports Mr Barry Nixdorf recovering, Dr Madison Nelson’s friends alerted to illness, and Master David Bowlas’s extended illness. Also mentioned are property owners summoned before county commissioners over newly assessed losses.
At a Baltimore directors meeting the National Building Association of Baltimore City Frederick Branch decided to subscribe 25000 for guaranteed 8 percent dividend stock leaving about 15000 for outside investors. Guaranteed dividend reduced to 6 percent. Also mentions a book seller visit, a furniture ad, and a Pennsylvania Railroad Florida tour departing Baltimore Union Station February 18 offering a 48 round trip with meals and Pullman berth, plus a quick photo service and train details.
Readable portions indicate a forecast for New Orleans with expected conditions. Details on temperatures precipitation and wind are unclear in the fragment but suggest a typical coastal climate pattern for the period.
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