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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1894
Page
3
The annual News calendar will be ready for distribution to Daily News readers on Saturday and Tas Weekly News readers on Thursday. Extra copies will be available for three 2c stamps for new subscribers and others. The calendar features a yearly calendar and a central century calendar plus a revised weather code on the back.
Miscellaneous items include zodiac-like gemstone assignments for months, pronunciation notes on Newfoundland, US and British government spending figures for 1891–94, court decrees in Green vs City and Suburban Railway, Pansy leaves for moths, gifts of eye tests, postmaster commission rules, historical coffee duties, a report of Carter Creek freezing, January 17 calendar, society meetings, dance classes, a critique of French politics, telegraph pole renovations, local ad updates, and brief notices on illnesses and medical staff.
An article surveys gowns and trends with almond green bengaline and ivory satin wedding dresses. It notes tailor made styles, overskirts and panters, elaborate lace, jet decorations, and evolving traveler outfits shaping fashionable bridal and evening wear.
Eight young colored man Robert Ridgely from near Rocky Springs vanished a year or two ago and was later found in a Baltimore hospital with a bad gunshot wound to the face. He had been raised in the family of the late Wm. T. Preston. Hood's guarantees and cure claim Hood's Sarsaparilla as a remedy.
The Oloai Court heard arguments yesterday as Wm P Maulaby Jr opposed the road and Judge Nelson supported it. After a lengthy session the jury returned a verdict for the road at 7:30 pm. Nelson closed with a peculiar original poem satirizing public figures and magic.
The clerks office yesterday qualified several road supervisors by district. District 1 lists James H. Culler E Charles Renn and Richard S Stallings. District 14 includes Wm L E Kemp Jas D Hale. District 2 names Henry Hett. District 15 lists Wm O Harman. District 10 names Reuben Fox Philip Baker George B Green. District 17 includes John T Warn Marshall B Eyler Peter H Tier Charles F Grimes. District 12 lists John Webster. District 9 names Garrizon B I Branden burg and George W Cutsail.
Special report from Gerryssoxe Pa notes a morning blaze around 9 o'clock destroyed a full block housing the Hagle hotel. Firefighters could not halt the flames. Hagerstown units were dispatched. No fatalities but property losses are described as severe amid high winds. The storm's winds caused roof slate shed and telegraph pole damage across town. minor damage near East Church Street and Liberty turnpike.
Williem Campbell Benjamin Butler and Frank Lynn faced charges of disorderly conduct. They were tried by Justice Trundle, found guilty, and fined 500 dollars for Butler, 200 dollars each for Campbell and Lynn plus costs. Butler and Campbell paid fines. Lynn jailed twenty days in default of bail. Constable Myers made the arrests.
Mr McKaig of Maryland is listed among those posting on the tariff bill at tonight's session and says he will defend it. Mr Rayner of Maryland is asked by the Ways and Means Committee to speak and may do so unless general debate time is exhausted.
The Frederick County Bible Society will hold its annual meeting at the Lutheran church on Sunday evening January 11th with services starting at 7 o'clock. A distinguished speaker will deliver the address. All Protestant churches will close so they may participate in the event.
The Glen Times notes that people once ignored lasting benefits of remedies, but now Syrup of Figs is seen as a permanent cure for habitus constipation, making well-informed readers avoid temporary laxatives that damage the system.
The Maryland Legislature elected Spencer C. Jones as state treasurer for two years and John Q. A. Robson as Baltimore police commissioner for six years. Other items include amendments to the state constitution for Baltimore city care, road and canal funding, indexing deeds, and a proposed monument fund.
Obituary notices report the death of Dr Alexander Stewart in Shippensburg Pennsylvania from pneumonia aged about 84, with details on his education and career. Additional obituaries include John F Dill son of former Berkeley Springs mayor, Abner Baile aged 81, and Ruth A Cain aged 52.
Nomination of officers for the Independent Dram Corps occurred at their Hall on West Church Street. Meeting opened by acting president John Baker and secretary Millard Nusz. Positions listed include president J R McSherry or Wm C Martin, vice president Millard Nuez or Murray Baer, secretary Henry Fox or Lee Hanshew, treasurer G W Tyson, instructor Peter Lugenbeer, major Wm Kolb or Charles Winebert, fret fire sergeants Ernest S Moberly or John Gillinger, second John Baker or Edgar Brest, festival drum sergeant Wm Davis or Edward Baumgartner, second Geo Crum or Albert Baker, chief bugler Charles Witzreberg or Frank Salter. Election set for Thursday night January 15.
A roundup of short items notes deaths in Annopolis and Thistle, Sunday social events, and court actions. It lists railway, post office, and village developments, including a town charter vote at Hyattsville and postmaster election talks. Also mentions a warning on gravestones, property suits, and a hospital medical society discussion.
The Historical Society held its bi weekly meeting at Hon. E. B. Etchelberger’s Court Square home with many members and guests present. Miss Ritchie read on Maryland civil and religious liberty, and old documents were displayed and discussed. Next meeting slated for Thursday January 25 at Col Winebrewer’s Court Square home. Rex Estate transfers listed and two marriage licenses noted in Frederick county.
A note lists multiple canned fruit items including 3 cases of dessert peaches 15 count each and 7 dozen peaches 10 across. It also mentions California Pompkins and California prunes, with unclear catalog details.
Bill Nye and William Hawley Smith perform a two hour show at the Opera House next Tuesday with reserved seats priced 75 cents and gallery 50 cents. Revival services at Trinity M E Church begin with a 780 o'clock service led by Rev. Silliman Bligden. California excursion trains to Pacific Coast cities offered weekly by Phillips Excursion Company from Philadelphia and B and O connections. Underwear line highlighted with fleece lined options for ladies and misses.
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