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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1895
Page
4
This week's advertisement page includes W H B Etchison and Renzi Administratrix Notice ary 8 Heffner Statement Franklin Bayings Bank.
Brief items note post office orders restricting carriers to sorting mail, a French paper journal received by Frank Sheffield, and a wagered traveler aiming a 1500 dollar circuit of the United States in a year. Also mention a pugilist comeback, a Port Frederick restoration plan, and local oddities including a dog incident, a hydrophobia scare, numerous postal card varieties, and a bicycle tax dispute with the L A W railroad shield.
Mr Chas Ebberta who resides south of the city has returned from a visit to Rockville and Washington. Miss May King of Pearl, lately visiting Mrs Mauris Watkins of Browningsville, has returned home to the regret of friends there.
The Philharmonic Orchestra enjoyed an annual feast at Carlisle House hosted by Mr. P. B. Long with Hon. F. J. Nelson, Dr. Ira J. McCurdy, Frank J. Rhodes and others in attendance. The menu featured oysters, tongue and ham and Prof. Geo. Ed. Smith sang selections. Guests praised Long’s hospitality as verses honored the occasion, and a guest recited a poem about the Philharmonics.
Frederick banks have organized new officer rosters after elections. J D Baker presides at Citizen’s National Bank with W J Parsons as vice president and Wm G Zimmerman as cashier. Charles W Ross leads Canal National Bank with Henry Williams as cashier. D C Winebrewer heads Frederick County Bank with C B Trail as vice president. Noting all names, positions, and roles from the newly elected boards. Hood's Sarsaparilla is praised with a brief testimonial.
Mrs Donald McLean, wife of former New York port operator and lawyer, leads the Maryland chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Her lineage ties to early Maryland settlers, Bishop Claggett, Deputy Governor William Borgese, and Revolutionary and Civil War figures through her family.
The marriage of Annie M. Biller to Henry E. Higgins was held January 25 at the Biller residence near Rockville. Clergy Rev Lloyd officiated at 6 pm. Guests included Lula Geffner, Mollie Biggins, William Biggins, M J Cheffer, with a reception at Sunnyside noted for social amusements and a dining room repast. Names appear across Frederick county. the event featured serenaders with a circular saw as a novelty. A following reception at Sunnyside included many friends and a string of attendees listed by town and surname. The couple received many handsome presents. The headline couple, Higgins and McBride Grove, are also noted in separate notices.
Frank Barrick manager of the Maryland Beneficial Association returns to Hagerstown with Thomas G. De Ford to transfer Maryland and Pennsylvania members to the Baltimore Mutual Aid Society. Endowments matured to about 22009 on five years with only 4000 on hand. 5000 members across states. Sick benefits cost tens of thousands while endowments are questioned. Mayor Keely’s office seeks information as winding up proceeds.
The twenty third annual convention of the Young Men's Christian Association of Maryland Delaware District of Columbia and West Virginia will be held in Cumberland from January 27 to February 2 with the opening session on Thursday afternoon January 16. Eliborne programs have been prepared for the occasion.
A public meeting is planned tonight at the City Opera House to organize the 150th anniversary celebrations of Frederick City set for September. The Philhanconic Orchestra will perform instrumentals and Miss Facie Murphy will sing. Miss Dulis Young and Mr. Joan T Brosios are listed among participants. All Frederick residents are invited and urged to attend despite the weather.
Beurswick APFAI&S reports east and west bound transfer work to run in tandem at Brunswick yard through spring with extra sheds, new clerks, and 40 men. A special engine and crew added for transfer work. New freight trains scheduled after a shift in timetable. Ice on Py tomec river and thaw worries high waters. Correction: Borrel Beck did not lose a leg. his leg was broken in yard accident, recovering rapidly.
Jennie Sigler, 87, wife of Lloyd Sigler, attempted to harm herself at Sarah Guyton's home southwest of Middle town. She slashed her left arm with a butcher knife and had prior attempts, including hanging and a revolver incident. She is described as insane and will be removed for treatment. she has three children and has not lived with her husband.
Last evening a snowstorm began near Monocacy with rain and hail overnight. The thawed river ice broke up and passed downstream while residents stocked up on ice for summer use. The scene left pedestrians uncomfortable as slushy streets persisted into morning.
The Prince of Orators Col. L F Copeland will lecture on Books and Snobbery at Cha pera House Monday evening January 14. The Springfield Republican lauds his talk as eloquent witty and fervent and predicts it will be long remembered by about two thousand attendees.
A horse hitched to a wagon belonging to Casper Cline, a noted carpet dealer, became frightened as Pawoee Bills ponies and buffaloes were taken from Pennsylvania Railroad cars. The wagon struck a coal cart, breaking the shafts slightly, but the horse was soon stopped with little damage.
The Independent Hose Company Frederick junior and senior groups, Hagerstown and York, with the First Hose Company Hagerstown and Union Hose Company Reading volunteer units, have accepted invitations to be guests of the Junior Company Reading during the tournament.
After many years Mr N J Wilson of thin city hears from his long lost brother James O Wilson now of Alexandria Louisiana. They had not heard from each other since the arrival of Richmond and the family believed him dead. James is engaged in business in Alexandria and Mr Wilson is glad to hear from him.
The ice on Catoctin Creek broke last night forming a mile long line below the new iron bridge at Abalt's south of Middletown. Water has backed out and is overflowing low land. A strong snowstorm began at 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon with persistent wind.
Nostalgic note contrasts past reliance on transient laxatives with now broad belief that Syrup of Figs permanently cures habitual constipation. Warns that many laxatives only act briefly and may injure the system, urging informed choices and caution.
George Elser arrived in Frederick with Pawnee Bill's Wild West show and stock for winter quarters at the House farm near Frederick. The troupe faced delays and misreporting about disbandment as they traveled to Holland, where crowds attended performances and were glad to return home.
News notes report several deaths across Maryland counties including Elkton Pocomoke City Hancock Laurel Hood's Mills and Frostburg with ages ranging from 35 to 77. Also a bailiff and a clerk die. a woman injures herself. a judge faces neglect charges. a railroad project faces doubt.
Tomorrow night the rural comedy Old Farmer Hopkins plays to enthusiastic crowds with four new sets and strong scenery. Tickets cost 35, 8 and 60 cents, with a large seat sale and praise for the music and wholesome content.
An incomplete OCR fragment describes urgent actions about clearing a clog and stubbing for the coming section. It mentions 18 cubic feet and a need for a loud whap, with references to timing and readiness. The readable content is sparse and unclear on full context or entities.
President Macgill appoints a committee on revising the constitution and bylaws with chairs Frank C. Norwood Geo. Vanfossen H R Heck Henry G Doll John H Ben meth. Manager Rhodes announces the farce Wille Toyo Old Cronies will be staged soon, a reprise from two seasons ago hailed as the best company of the season.
Local notice invites attendance at a Monday night lecture at City Opera House by Col LF Copeland, titled Snobs and Snobbery, with reserved seating at 60 cents and gallery at 93 cents. Also includes Salvation Army festival and banquet reminder, and a gas bill discount notice with payment due by the 10th. Electric lighting rates and reduced prices for oysters at The Reliable Oyster House.
Shriner Milling Co offers a inlaid sterling spoon as a souvenir with each purchase of Patsons flour. Readily available while supplies last, the deal requires returning empty sacks with address to receive the spoon and a Calender’s item valued at 15 cents.
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