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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1894
Page
4
Fragmentary Rural New item mentions outdoor chicks and curding practices, surveying months and regional farming notes. References a farmer's hay and ground yard work, with dates and counts unclear. Notes existence of seven in the United States.
Frederick merchants condemn the Pennsylvania Railroad for pulling the early morning freight and the 7.55 passenger train. They say the move harms Baltimore trade, raises travel times, and deprives the city of $300,000 in railroad value. Local businessmen vow to voice their protest and seek remedy.
Obituaries and death notices for Caroline Nickels and several others from Maryland, detailing funeral services, burial sites, and families. Included are brief tributes to John Worthington Jones, John L. Griffiss, Elmer K. Long, Olivia G. Urner, and an infant child of John and Bills Pyse with funeral details and interment plans.
Culle s Murray nuptials held today at 2 PM in the home of Mrs Stockman with Rev S A Hedges officiating. Reception 3 to 5 PM at Mrs Stockman and another at Mr Murray's home tomorrow at 6 PM. Following the ceremony the couple received guests in a spring-tinged event.
The third onus Congress of the D A R will meet in Washington D C on 28ad inst with receptions at the Ebbitt House on Wednesday and at the Normandie on Friday. Frederick Chapter will be represented by Mrs John Ritchie and Mr Henry Williams. The congress runs three days and will include a portrait presentation of the late Mrs Harrison to be placed in the White House.
Purely local notes list visits and guests including Edward Mobley of Westminster, Dr. Goodell of North Market Street returning from Washington, Mrs. George Houck of Harmony Grove visiting her daughter, C H Nelson of Baltimore in town, and others from Frederick county and nearby towns visiting relatives or staying with friends. The items read as casual society notices of travel and callouts.
Mr and Mrs F J Schroeder of East Patrick street hosted a birthday party for their son Master Frank marking his fifth anniversary. Many youthful friends attended with games and amusements, followed by refreshments and magic lantern views in the parlor by Harry.
Workmen blasting to remove a large tree at St James Lutheran church yard caused a dent in a rainspout and minor damage to a nearby house. A fragment struck near the mayor's office. the mayor intervened after the second charge was fired.
The fund collected by the mayor and police for the worthy poor has been exhausted. One hundred thirty two orders were issued and families of both white and colored races received coal and provisions. City authorities deserve credit for aiding the needy regardless of color or denomination.
News of the Churches reports St James Lutheran in Kemp for a 7:30 pm special session, All Saints Episcopal Sunday school in the South Chapter room, and the Reformed Church Guild monthly meeting at 7:30 pm. Also an advertisement touts Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a nerve tonic and digestive aid.
The page promotes World’s Fair souvenir portfolios obtainable via coupons and cash, with delivery on Saturdays and Wednesday order cutoffs. It also offers a bound volume deal for The Daily News and Tus Weekly News, plus multiple patent medicine ads and drugstore remedies.
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