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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1896
Page
4
February 19 marks notable events and births from history. The note mentions Bett and Mel with unclear details about Bett wavertined Bett and toe Woet Token, reflecting garbled OCR.
Weather bulletin reports a likely snow tonight with a cold wave. Forecaster W L Moos notes clear conditions in most regions, with warmer temps on Atlantic and Gulf coasts and lingering cloudiness in New England and lower Great Lakes area. Winds shift with high and low pressure systems moving eastward, bringing varied precipitation and clearer skies in the upper lakes.
Daily notes list Mr. Boenry Wineberg visiting Baltimore yesterday. Mrs. Edward Garrett and her young daughter stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Schley. Ada Lough, recent waitress at New Oxford Hanover and Littlestown, returns home. Mrs. Cyrus Helfenstein and Mr. and Mrs. C. Sisley Gambrill and son depart for South Carolina. Mrs. Lizele Richardson and Miss Riadron of Charleston visit, then go to Washington to see Miss Mary Hoffmeier of Middletown. The Eader family moves to Baltimore for future residence. Mollie Ranneberger of Licksville returns home after two months with Mrs. A. H. Harrington.
News notes from multiple counties report Fizz destroying several buildings in Federalaburg, Maryland. The Court of Appeals finished hearing January term arguments as a Philadelphia syndicate seeks a street railway franchise in Hagerstown. Proposals to raise the Washington county sheriff’s salary to 3000 dollars are discussed amid policing debates. Heirs of Mrs. John Nicholson in Atlanta west and heirs of the late John Nicholson in Boward seek claims to property valued at about 65000 dollars, with other regional notices of legal actions and obituaries. A Washington county jury reports and is discharged. a Hagerstown minister is cited in a controversial attack, while Johns College plans a Friday event at Music Hall, Baltimore, with Gov Owens, Adjutant General Winter Rands, and a large alumni turnout.
The Maryland Senate and House postponed tax plan action on bonds while pressing bills for a state geological survey funded at $10,000 yearly and a people elected school board. Death of Senator Brooke Bond triggered adjournment. Delegates advanced bills on flag collection, naval monument funding, and local train service on Sundays amid debates on dairy oversight and Clifton Park. Frederick County considered issuing $15,000 water works bonds subject to voter approval.
The 29th annual report of Maryland State Board of Education summarizes state schooling in 1895 with 204 744 pupils and 105 more teachers, total school expense of 2 588 281 88, receipts 3 109 048 21 and disbursements 2 425 007 96. It notes funds for colored schools, Arbor Day events, and minutes from school commissioners and examiners. It also lists county reports, attendance, buildings, and salaries, plus brief local lobbying for Woodsboro optics bill and a note on Teasyn Syrup of Figs laxative promotion.
Zara Nally of Phe Reok near Williamsport, a leading local farmer, suffered a severe fall while tending large horses in a barn. The incident left him with facial injuries and lasting scars, as medical staff and attendance report significant recovery but long-term damage. He owns multiple nearby farms.
The United Brethren church youth group held a birthday reception in the Young Men's Christian Association room last evening. A large congregation attended a musical and literary program under a committee of arrangements led by Mrs. Marion Moberly and others. Funds from door contributions will aid church apostle stone. An inscription urged guests to drop a penny per year of age or a dollar for those who prefer. After the program, ice cream and cake were served and the event was reported a success with gratifying funds.
Mrs Catherine Molesworth widow of Mathias Molesworth died at her son’s home near Woodrile on Thursday February 13 in the 76th year. She was a longtime Prospect M E Church member and leaves three children J Molesworth Rachel B R Aldridge and Susan C Mount plus many relatives. Funeral by Hon J T Marah and burial at Prospect Cemetery beside her husband. Pallbearers named. Undertaker L T Lewis. Also notes infant Charlie Walters son of Ira and Mr and Mrs Walters died at home on West Fourth Street with service by Reverend Luther Ruhlman and burial at Mt Olivet. Undertaker F Schroeder. An infant son of Mr George W and Mrs Lotte Wirtz died in Knoxville on Thursday.
Early yesterday morning the mercery fell to four degrees above zero at Frederick Junction and rose to eight degrees at Birely Brothers on Beat Patrick street. The Mexocacy ef Gambril's dam is frozen with about two inches of ice. Local ponds are solidly frozen offering youths a chance for exciting outdoor activity as weather moderates.
Charles W. Ross departs at 6 oclock tomorrow morning for a month long trip to San Francisco. President Charles W. Hargett of the Frederick County Agricultural Society will join the party for the journey, as reported in yesterday's News.
Dr Aiver of Hanover Pa aged 90 is described as a Lutheran minister in the notice. The document claims he is the second oriest Lutheran minister in the area and notes Dr Hauer is positive of Federicx with no others living nearby. The fragment appears in The News.
Frederick resident Joseph C Cronise longtime president of Frederick Town Savings Institution and public official died after a long illness. Born March 10 1829 he built a noted career in farming milling and local governance. Survived by two sons three daughters funeral Friday at 10 30 AM at his residence with burial in Mt Olivet Cemetery. mourners include family friends and community leaders.
Rev W C Bykes celebrated his twenty eighth birthday with a surprise party on February 12 at the Borkittayile Reformed Church. Friends shared supper, music, and social chatter, with a large group listing Mr and Mrs Grove House and others present. A separate February 11 dance at Casper D Rumeburg’s residence near Harmony Grove drew many locals for dancing, games, and a late meal, followed by more dancing. Charles Baumgardner hosted a birthday gathering for Mrs Baumgardner with a bountiful table and well wishes. Sunday school teacher Alter Giwon hosted a Monday evening class gathering with refreshments and social time.
A fragmented 19th century style notice markets Etchison's as furnisher of homes with claims of superior chairs and lower prices. It mentions a Baltimore based National Building Association stock plan and a guaranteed dividend, with subscription notes and agent Johnson. The piece also touts Quamber Salts and Evchieun as cheaper options, urging purchases at Etchison's.
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