Skies in January and celestial motions for 1994
A compact astronomy column discusses long term celestial mechanics and changes in the heavens, noting Newtonian gravitation and the immensity of cosmic scales. It outlines 1994 sky events including four eclipses, a Mercury transit, Venus at brightness, Jupiter’s nightly presence, and prominent constellations and bright stars such as Sirius and Procyon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earth
Hercules
Tha
Madier
Europe
Africa
South America
Pacific Ocean
Venus
Saturn
Ronomer
Sistas
Procyon
Canis Minor
Orion
Taurus
Local sick list items and recoveries noted
The notice reports several local residents ill with various ailments. Edward Suddenair Cramer is recovering, George Schroeder remains ill, N. Lochner improves, and others such as Mrs. Railing and C. E. Beller show gradual recovery or ongoing sickness. The family totals show most members near convalescence.
Potomac Rod and Gun Club Builds Vast Virginia Club House
Brunswick and Washington City columns report the Potomac Rod and Gun Club’s new club house rising opposite Sandy Hook on a Virginia bluff. Workers pound rivets as a steel bridge nears completion while tramps travel toward cities amid hard times and hunger. Public sentiment urges the administration to shift from foreign policy to reviving decaying industries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brunswick
Potomac Rod and Gun Club
Washington City
Sandy Hook
Virginia Bluffs
Potomac
Noble Stream
Brunswick Yard
Purely Personal notes from Westminster to Baltimore and beyond
Rar C. Slagle of Westminster attended the Women’s College board meeting in town. Miss Josie Dudrear visits friends in Manchester. Reno S. Harp is in York. Thomas Schley of Peteraville was in Frederick. Jacob Wiles of Hazerstown stops in the city and returns home today. M L Sechilder returns to Hagerstown from a visit to Bermany Grove. Mrs Wm C Daley visits relatives in Myersville. Murray Brish returns from Baltimore wheeling interests. Mrs 5 Wineberg on a visit to relatives in Baltimore. Daniel Goldenberg returns from Baltimore. Christian Railing of Port Deposit returns from visit to his son. David Lowenstein of Baltimore returns home. Charles Harrigan visits his parents near Brookhill. George Thomas leaves for Baltimore. Richard Haines, with Geo H Railing, departs Baltimore to become traveling salesman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slagle
Westminster
Women’s College
Josie Dudrear
North Market Street
Manchester
Carroll County
Reno S. Harp
York
Thomas Schley
Peteraville
Frederick
Jacob Wiles
West Washington Street
Hazerstown
M. L. Sechilder
Ilagerstown
Bermany Grove
Frederick County
Wm C. Daley
Alexander Street
Myersville
Murray Brish
Baltimore
Wheeling
5. Wineberg
North Diarket Street
Linden Avenue
Daniel Goldenberg
Christian Railing
Port Deposit
David Lowenstein
Charles Harrigan
Brookhill
County
George Thomas
Richard Haines
Geo. H. Railing
Fragmented 19th century odds and items from a newspaper
A mixed OCR of notes and notes from a paper mentions Mr. McKily the lone healthy Maryland delegate, a Miss Mlonie Whistner sent to Montevue Hospital for vagrancy, and various antiquarian facts. It cites Philadelphia broom origins, early printing abbreviations, Hagerstown debt, Dante Gemma Do nat is, Oxford portrait features, Alberton Cotton Ellis labor meeting against the Wilson Bill, and Baltimore and Ohio Relief Department figures. It also includes a string of medical anecdotes and patent remedy advertisements for Electric Bitters and Bucklen's Arnica Salve, promoting cures for neuralgia, rheumatism, ulcers, fevers, and other ailments with several local trader names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
McKily
Maryland
Congress
Mlonie Whistner
Montevue Hospital
Justice Eckstein
Philadelphia
Hagerstown
Dante
Gemma Donatis
Gemma
Oxford
Charles I
Toehead
Ruff
Alberton Cotton Ellis
Alverton
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Relief Department
Baltimore and Ohio Raukesa
Woodsboro Road Case Sees Court Sessions Continued
Circuit Comet reports ongoing Woodsboro road case in circuit court with sessions held yesterday and today. Judge discharged for the day at 1 PM, prayers read at 2, arguments from 4 to 6, and jury arguments to begin this morning. Orphans Court letters testamentary granted Annie M. Adam for William Adam. Additional debts and inventory filed for Richard Browning. Guardian Martin T. Bussard released for record by Ira B. Bussard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodsboro Road
Wool
J. C. Moteer
Annie M. Adam
William Adam
Richard Browning
Jeremiah Browning
Martin T. Bussard
Guardian
Ira B. Bussard
Ward
Grand Dance at New Market with Local Dignitaries and Supper
A grand dance at Jesse Winpiger’s residence near New Market on January 2 hosted by a committee including Charles Winpigler and Thomas Baker. Attendees listed include Jennie Bear, Gertrude Smith, Minnie Kipp, Carrie Castile, Ella Klipp, Flora Winpigler, and many others. Music by Mr. David Kline, grand supper at midnight, dancing late into the night. Also a separate dance at Charles Nazgle’s residence near Motes on January ? with about 50 guests and Eyler’s String Band. A sociable evening at Miss Nellie Kehier’s residence on West Fifth Street featured instrumental music and games. The Whist Club gathered at Miss Rose Chapline’s house on West Third Street yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Winpigler
Near New Market
Charles Winpigler
Thomas Baker
Chas. Sommers
Elias Sommers
Jennie
Caroline Bear
Gertrude Smith
Minnie Kipp
Minnie Bernie Dotrow
Carrie Castile
Charles Nazgle
Motes
Ka Epler
Harry Anders
Messrs
Edgar Moser
Maurice Troxell
Grace
Clarence
Mac Weaver
Park Smith
Alva Valentine
Paul Lawrence
Will Walters
Frank Smith
Clayton Snook
Harvey
Irvin Valentine
Charles Hobs
Harvey Ogle
Charles Domer
Ira Eyler
John Reley
Joseph Tyson
Harry Knipple
Eyler
Nellie Kehier
West Fifth Street
A Sample Potometer and Its Uses in Vision Detection
A fragment describes a potometer device devised by Dr S monod to measure room conditions and assist vision testing. It notes color coding and qualitative phrases, hinting at calibration against another person, with references to limited readable specifics and printed spacing peculiarities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S.p
S.monod
Smokeless powder ruins guns and warnings rise
A fragment from a French news item notes powder damage to arms in the Italian theater, while an apparent medical advertisement touts Chambergin’s Coach Remedy for croup and lung issues. Garrett & Pearse and Garrett & Beatrre advertise remedies and cures in Des Moines Iowa and Luray Russell County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Blaze
Des Moines
Iowa
So Thorogg
Bisie
Rex Dar Was A5e To Come To Bes
Pike
Garrett & Pearse
Frederick
Jaws
Hr. E. Dalton
Luray
Russell Country
Barsas Calea
Charaberisin & Co
Des Manes
Chambergin
Dillon
Garrett & Beatre Vredenck
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ROYAL
Wilson
Earest United
Ali
the Daily News
Fednesdiaty
Calcutta
Sydnce
Bengal
Syaurshieg
Ont
Beth
Francisco, Cal
Bolisure
New York
Imas
Sei Sonad
Auesday, Jary
WM. Hawley Smith
F.C. TM
CAL
Gallert
Han A
Edward Sud Denair Cramer
George Schroeder
N. Lochner
Remstader
M. Hench
Mrn
Petersville
Robert MacPherson
Vinson Yingling
George HW. Railing
C. E. Beller
Alberton
SRIEP
Thomas Buckley
Ate Aron Works
Bim St. Tro
Clifford
New Cassel
Wis
Eaward Shepherd
Harrisbure
Til
Buckien
John Specke
Catawba
Steiner Roe Drag Store
Hawkins
Garrett K Pearre
Ieee
Fsa
N.X
Chuarr
Orld’s Dispensary Medical Association
Main Street
Buffalo
Bustun
Stulpate
Buse
Free
Isaabun
Hans
weNidu
N. K. Fairbank & CO
Chicago
ST. Louis
Hasio
Bruges
Geerow
Gscrott & Pearre
Firede
Rensborg
Carlin House
Frederick, Md
NMEA
Geo. A. Gilbert
George A. Gilbert
B. M. Devi Hss
Garrett& Peare, Drugeists
Boris Clovet Root
Garrett & Pearre
Drugeists
Pan Tina
Steiner Bros, Drug Store
B. Patrick ST
Pfeedrrice
INNA
Frederick City
Thes Agency
West Patrick Street
Sexton Grand
TRON
Noble Cook
Frederick Steve House
Patrick
D. Thomas & CO
Yermanentiy Caren Ea
Boee
L. Pouchas
W. L. Deuglas
Douglas
Brockton
A. R. Yeakle
City Hall
FOS
SPRY
ALWA
W.H. B. Etchison
WOL
South Harket Street
Frederick, HD
Excelsior
U. S
Calentis
Roanoke
D. Wilson & Sor
Excelsior Stove House
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