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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1894
Page
2
Frederick businessmen condemn the Pennsylvania Railroad for withdrawing early morning passenger and freight trains. They argue the move was a winter trial with light traffic and claim keeping trains until spring would have shown a traffic boost to justify the expense.
A clipped opinion piece offers scattered social commentary on politics and holidays. It notes Valentine’s Day passing with little notice and muses on time’s noiseless trend and a peculiar reference to a hired sleigh cutter tied to revenue, with no clear conclusion.
Public opinion argues for free state supplied schoolbooks, urging legislative action. The note praises uniform texts and quality education, claiming cost is repaid through better citizens and future state prosperity. References to a Senator Smith proposal and bipartisan support appear in the discussion.
The Baltimore American notes wheat prices at 60 cents a bushel and analyzes factors depressing profits. Amid industrial crisis, expanding U S wheat areas and rising Indian production threaten Maryland farmers who are urged to diversify. Congress supports sheep farming as a potential alternative.
A collection of quotes reflects mixed public reactions to hangings, noting contrasts between Leonard and Trueman, sheriff performances, curiosity about the public library, and local musings on weather and Easter season. Pieces come from various readers and reporters including J A Staub and Tos News-Harlan J. Beard.
A reflective poem critiques idealized fairy tale endings as it ponders marriage happiness versus real life. It debates whether lasting bliss exists beyond fiction, noting lovers face domestic strife and social realities while acknowledging love can still create earthly paradise.
Col L Victor Baughman testified this morning via a Tar Nuns representative that he dined with Fred May and learned of a prior feud between May and Buffalo Bill Codey. He said May and Codey argued after dinner, but no one struck him. He defended May and blamed sensational reporting by papers in New York and Philadelphia.
Purely personal items list residents and visitors with ties to Frederick Maryland and nearby areas. Names include Miss Rebekah L. DeLashmatt Miss Nannie Routzehn Mr Jacob G Apple Miss Ora Ahalt Mrs Laura Chapline Miss Mamie Hargadon Dr and Mrs Harvey Mudd Messrs Jacob Engelbrecht Lamar Brady A Murray Thomas Lewis Haller Annie E Shipley Miss Moble Brashears Nancy Black Mrs O C Warehime Rev C S Slagle Misa Ells Pigman Miss Houck Mrs Adolphus Fearbake Mr E B Tyler and Edgar McCardell among others with travels to Washington Baltimore Norfolk Richmond Philadelphia and other points.
Wm Ensor, 25, son of Hamilton Ensor, returned from Washington to Westminster. While opening a trunk on Saturday afternoon a pistol shot occurred, and he died about an hour later. No motive is known. the act occurred near Sam's Creek in Carroll County.
The funeral of Mr. Thomas Mor shaur, formerly of Liberty, took place yesterday afternoon from his Baltimore home. Rev. F T. Little of the M. P. church officiated. Interment was at Loudon Park cemetery. Testimonials for Hood's Sarsaparilla are presented as trustworthy as from a trusted neighbor.
Real Matate Travelers and Reed Estate trustees release mortgages in Frederick County. Transfers include Benjamin T. from Reed Estate Baltimore City to local properties totaling $1,172.56 and $104, plus 87 acres and 29 perches to George W. Devilbiss for $5,508. Ann Hughes sells in Emmitsburg for $500. Beedy and Devilbiss trustees transfer 7 acres for $9,937. Reedy and Devilbiss trustees convey 1882 acres for $9,8628. Lydia Green and husband convey to Annie E. Smith a land interest in Lewistown for $1 and premises.
The circuit court convened with Judges McSherry and Lynch. Michael Roberts sues James M. Smith over unpaid stock and two horses claimed by Dorsey after a dissolved partnership. The jury list includes Wellington Hammond and others. A separate East Sixth Street rumor about Bud Zedricks harming an infant prompted a medical check and an investigation into possible exaggeration.
The February 17 18[4] notice lists remaining advertised letters. Lapres List includes Miss Mardle Duesing Miss Berne Brady Miss Lillie Clowman Miss Amy King Miss Katie McManus Miss Ida Paraholl Mrs Alice Kiddlemoser Miss Lourie Kewald2 Mrs J F Thomas Miss Pettie Wachter. Gentlemens list includes I F E Baugher Harry Mt Carroll Harry Edmonds Charles Gonso BM Gallinger Freddie Hull2 Dr T B Johnson W E Moore MT Kleic Thomas KE Lawson Samuel Wood Edward Willson Charles B Warren.
A list records hotel arrivals including Orry Horet and J D Leaman in Baltimore with others from Pennsylvania New York and Connecticut. Names include E H Rotten J N Thrope and J Hutzler along with several county entries. From city and county sources the tally notes four city and six county arrivals for Grorr Howaz and seven city six county for Pawnee Bi's Show.
The Ministers Association met this morning with strong attendance. Hoy White of the M E Church South proposed a union parish paper funded by each church for space and its own news, a plan approved. A special meeting will be held next Monday for a paper read by Rev A J G. Contest decision announced Bethel church lamp drive raises funds for the church with David Carisil first and Louis Nolan near. Local bills include swine and geese at large in Johnsville Frederick county and Pennsylvanus Railroad watchmen at Dublin crossing.
BUI Nye the humorist could not appear Saturday at Niagara Falls due to a heart ailment. He was reported in critical condition at the Imperial Hotel under medical care. Probate filed for the will of Samuel Stevens. Notices appear for trades and services including boot and shoe repairs and paper hanging.
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