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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1897
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR shows personal names and an address on Market Street with initials and initials. Readable items include Lewis H Man and Lew C Gantle among others, but no clear event or context is provided.
A collage of short items notes odd boasts and events such as a rare bald fad, a champion in a shooting star story, winnings from a cockpit, and letters arriving from the post. It cites Governor Lowndes as a possible successor to Senator Garman, reports on a crusade against horse winkers, a contest clock won at a cigar shop, a postponed fox hunt due to weather, and a new store clock laid in Nodock and Netdig’s. It mentions high taxes, the Grand Army, and a Catholic world count of 240 million. It notes Bryan's Virginia address invitation, royal wealth of the Duke of Fife, freed fish in Russian tables, and preservation of royal flowers from a French visit. It also observes long-standing female predominance in Massachusetts and a historical 180-year imbalance.
A fragmented local column reports individuals returning from trips and visiting relatives in Frederick and nearby towns. Names include Mr Harry Grove from Ellicott City and Balsimort, Mrs Nicholas Lochnere, Mr George Moberly, Ida Robinson, Mollie Lee, A E Inglefrin, J W Jenkins, John Flemto g, Mrs Murray Beer, Mrs S L Lilly, Eugene Larmart, Laure Bindaba ker, Wilson Howry Themen in Frederick county and surrounding communities.
Frederick College alumni gathered in its college hall for a centennial reunion and banquet. Dean Montague of Columbia University urged alumni to support the alma mater with standing by the old academy, gifts to the library, and an active alumni association. The program featured remarks by Prof Lucian Dilton and others, praising teachers and urging endowment and renewed support for the college’s future.
An Alumni Association banquet for Frederick College featured tributes to former teachers Profabarry and Shepherd and praised alumni who advanced education. Speeches by Chas E. Falsoner and others highlighted the college’s impact, with officers elected for the year and a plan to commemorate the centennial celebrations.
Marriage notices reported at the parsonage and bride home show Frank W. Ela and Ida A. Craver of Lewstown wed February 17 by Rev. J A Asper. George P. Altiean of Hermony Grove and Mary M. Wachier of Utica Mills also married by Rev. Asper. Adderley Cooper of Baltimore plans Nanote E to John Aifrea idle in Baltimore at 425 North Avenue East on Saturday night March 4. Orphans Court records probate wills of John W. Wilbide and Columbus Dade. administration granted to Thomas F. Castle for Georgina M. Castle estate.
Sad news details the death of Prank Thomas in a runaway accident near Merryllie Clarke county Virginia. The report notes his father Col George P. Thomas of Baltimore mourns, with memorials and community condolences.
A nineteenth century notice details an imminent Pullman sleeper service from Baltimore to Detroit via Washington and Cleveland, with daily departures and round trip tickets offered for March travel. It notes connections through Harper’s Ferry and Wardington, promising the best service between Washington Central Ohio and Michigan and marking firsts in daily long distance rail comfort.
Fragments describe a windy morning practice with athletes warming up and discussing times and conditions. A few names and venues appear, but the text is largely unreadable and disjointed.
A Montevue board meeting led to the ousting of superintendent Mr Megahn and recall of the tram boss, amid an unusual embroidery display and a mystery poster incident. A woman named Mrs Awope Se remained at home on Carroll Street due to illness.
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