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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1896
Page
6
Historic date notes from The Daily News describe a cold, clear night with forecasts for lower temperatures. The report lists staff and weather bureau personnel including Jae Fair and W. L Moons, with the weather office at 8 Market Street and various local names assisting.
Transcribed fragment lists assorted figures and notes: coal shipped to Port of Rocks via the & C Canal. a wind storm in Brunswick blows a tin roof from a three story furniture house. gold valued at 800,000 pounds at a location between England and India. reference to an African continental trackless desert and uniformly white chickens in western French Guiana. Alaska natives and a claim about the largest professional fee for an engineer at 120 dollars to R A Faeries of Cornwall for a sanitary system in Santos, Brazil. rights of way for a tric railroad costing about 9400 with 1500 in stock. Mr. Allen Shaeffer loses three horses to casiet fever. a local Masonic council gifts a fish and bibs to El lerton schools. a mishap thawing a water pipe in the Miller home on Benis street causes minor damage. fire department not activated.
A fragmented clipping reports a local bazaar disruption with a scene of bread theft. Police investigated the disturbance as shoppers fled the area while vendors secured stalls. No injuries reported and no arrests listed in the readable text.
Vendors and buyers braved extreme cold as the market opened for 1806. Prices listed include poultry at five to 25 cents per item, beef and veal per pound, and various vegetables and fruits with midwinter offerings and reminders of spring.
Reported incidents include J Oliver Harne of Star Gar field and Mr Russano tumbling down a steep hill near Eder Silas flarp barn where Harne broke his ankle after leaping clear. M L Gaver aided, horse captured at Chach, vehicle damaged. Also Christopher Davis of Middetown injured by a stray gunshot during a New Year’s Eve incident, causing wrist injury. John Frey of new Pieasant Walk injured while chopping wood, axe blade cutting boot and foot, with a two inch gash and heavy bleeding.
Report notes no Udings from Conste ble Edward Shriver who vanished from Middletown Monday of last week. Estimate places him with debts ranging from 50 to 1000 dollars. another note mentions an 18 dollar debt. Authorities seek information on his whereabouts and financial obligations.
Mr Charles 3 Bacok of Ucha MAls in this county was the Republican caucus nominee for the position of sergeant at arms of the Senate. The organization met on Wednesday last.
The Freser Creek County Agricultural Society met at the Court House this morning. Elected for the council term were President Charles N Hargett, vice president A C McCardel, secretary Harry C Keefer, corresponding secretary Lewis B Cieges, treasurer David V Graufer, marshal Pat Breeben. A motion urged attendance at the farmers meeting in Anmapo Ma January lata.
Daily religious observances fill the schedule with Holy Communion and sermons across multiple churches. Rev A A Zimmerman leads revival at M B Church with choir and orchestra, while Gospel services occur at Opera House. Elders and deacons elections are planned after morning services at Evangelical church.
Miss Josnes Miller hosted a New Year’s Eve reception at the Thormont Hotel with many friends from diverse ties. Attendees included residents and students from Frederick and nearby towns, and the evening featured games, dancing, and a formal dining display.
Rev A Himmerman of the M E church promotes a practical charity to aid the unemployed during winter. A yard on East Church Street will produce cordwood. workers receive tickets exchangeable for provisions. Wood sold to the public at 12.35 per load, tickets cover purchases, with monthly reports and clearness. Contributions aid the yard fund.
The Middletown Valley Register reports several deaths including Cornelius F Harley near Broad Run in his 54th year. Also noted are E Igabotkh M Kelesarer of Springfield Ohio aged 45, Sussa R Flook of Middletown aged 78, and George A Gilbert Jr and Margaret A Barges with funeral details. Entombments and church services follow in local cemeteries.
Carroll County farmer B. W. Harrison was severely injured stepping from a moving train at Fredericksburg station. His right foot and ankle were crushed. amputation below the knee was performed by Dr. W. E. Gaver with Dr. L. B. Spreeber assisting. He is reported to be recovering. Separately, 76 marriages were recorded at the clerk’s office last month, 18 domestic partnerships. Four licenses went to underage men with parental consent. State Attorney Edward S. Eichelberger’s term ends soon. William A. Hinks will assume duties after bonding already filed.
Hiring notice invites fifty young women to work on shirt waists at Old Central Hotel. Apply Tuesday from 11 to 4 p.m. in Greeneville for positions at Ogresville Roller Plant.
Fragmented notices show a local vendor soliciting subscriptions for magazines and a six month Lee of Virginia series in Frank Searle's Popular Monthly. Names include David H. Gemith and David A. Smith, Temple of Fancy, with offers for family subscriptions and a new oyster delivery at Shepperd's Court Street.
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