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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1897
Page
3
A collection of short notices and quips from a historic page includes social remarks, transport talks with the B&O and Southern Railway about through traffic and valley rates, a college donation of $25, fashion and manners snippets, and assorted local items. Notable mentions cover Lent dates, bicycle catalogs, Canadian timber, and a death notice for Emanuel Jacob.
A neighborhood gathering in Harmony Grove hosts a formal event on January 21 at Mes Geo Worman s where the young set will convene. Mrs Lewis Crum hosted an oyster supper at West Fifth Street for her daughter Mica Mand Crum s birthday. St John s Catholic choir members enjoyed an oyster supper hosted by Rev Fr Giread at Mrs J A Haycon s home on Court Street. Dr and Mrs A Sharottois announce they will be at home today at 0 North Markos Street. Mrs Wm A Chapline of Sheptenstown on a short visit to relatives of Mrs Lvera Chapline in West Third Street. Col Chapline, a former McKinley elector from West Virginia, attended the Electoral College meeting in Weekington.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a night of failed attempts and modest daylight progress. Farmers are reported as engaged in bail log ice activities and several worked amid the thaw with uneven conditions across fields.
A Chicago woman Miss Arte Artz loans ten thousand dollars to the Boston Public Library for a Longfellow memorial endowment. Details about her motives remain secret and her background is shrouded in mystery. The gift, reportedly to fund rare editions, has puzzled librarians and remains unconfirmed by the donor.
John Van Noro entered a B and O bar then refused to pay for a beer. He reportedly grabbed another bottle and hurled it through a window. He was arrested after a struggle and jailed for 80 days due to inability to pay fines. The trial included witnesses and defense, details unclear.
Hank Omde Sammon and principals of Central National Bank of Frederick are summoned to appear before the United States Court in Baltimore on January 19 to testify in the case of the United States against Alion Greag er.
A jumble of late 19th or early 20th century notes reports on Allegany county developments and regional matters. The Hagerstown Sills Mit project starts under a Paterson firm, Horace Join W Criateld funeral held at Princess Anna, a public school logbook entry, and Talbot county reckonings. Henry B. Creward, Cecil county farmer, collapses at work. Alizann of Crilee seeks support at harbor entrance. Mr Wilts ROO Marting of Easton considered for a date-judging post. Mayor Camtridee backs a town ballot item including a dock entry and whipping post concerns. Carroll county farmer PLR struck by a wheel contraption near Western Biatyleid. Governor Lowndes may release prisoners to ease overcrowding. Cambridge Dr Chase de Keetf elected president of Sits board of health. Maryland Society for the Protection of Cruelty to Animals backs a homeless-cat home. Dr John Mtorriaway speaks at Loyals College on hydrophobia.
A partial annular solar eclipse will occur February in the southern and eastern United States Cantrel and South America and the South Pacific. The event from 28 minutes past the hour to 0 minutes past will be widely observed with Johns Hopkins University arranging observations and several photographs to be taken.
Mrs. Catharine Hovblar a long lived resident of Uarmantownship Hartlson County Ohio reached 103 years 2 months and 29 days. Born near Harper's Ferry October 8 1704 she moved to Ohio with her parents and never rode a railroad train nor heard a brass band until age 100. She retained her mental and physical vigor for most of her life despite advancing age.
The board met at Prohibition headquarters 208 North Calvert Street Baltimore and planned to open the next camp Sunday August end to continent eight days. William Dante is chosen president and treasurer, Jacob W. Postes vice president, and Robert Ireland secretary.
Willem Barnes of Isborer reatdin near Oak Orchard was injured in a Beevere accident on Nusbaum farm while quarrying stone. A large lump of earth collapsed pinning his right leg between it and a rock, causing a severe injury that left him unable to walk for some time.
A dangerous counterfeit of the $20 United States silver certificate has been found from the 1891 series. The note is heavy in the Treasury numbers and features well imitated back side ink. The paper is good and the genuine fibers are mimicked by pen and ink on the note's reverse.
Democrats report State Central Committee Chairman Ho teraly W Talbott will convene a Ballimore gathering to review party condition and devise ways to revive the campaign for the public good, aiming to bolster the party’s strength in the near future.
In the regular communication of Lynch Lodge No. 163 A F and A M the following gentlemen were elected: WM. D. S. Houtrow, W. Harry Blackston, W. Jos W OL Carty, W. KF Calton, secretary Allen G. Rhunny Tremaner, Schaller 1 Koreas, Tyler.
Storm doors have torn and added to the care of the Frederick and Middletown Electric Railway. Coal stoves are used to heat the passenger cars in extreme cold weather. Travel over the road remains difficult and freight movement is affected in Delog Daudled.
Edward Mitchell a Tattonkesper at the fifth precinct in Washington DC allegedly sought to flat the home at 203 I Street Dortherst. The report notes his wife and three children were in the residence when he acted, with a prior residence tied to Liberty county.
Governor Lowndes and Senator-elect George L Wellington back Captain William M Piber of Laurel for deputy commissioner of peas hope under the incoming administration.
Willem Hammond a colored resident of Uplon Vile was bitten in the hand by a deep animal about two weeks ago. He is getting along very nicely with no serious result apprehended.
A final retirement was marked Saturday afternoon at Linganore Academy and Normal Institute. The event honored Tre Cekhowers and other individuals linked to the school’s history and achievements, acknowledging long service and notable cures.
A man attempted burglary at a Middletown dwelling, escaped after alarm, pursued by Edward McAserell and others. A suspect was arrested then released after explaining he came from Marklttavius to catch a morning train. no items were taken.
Fire gutted two Bagby and Rivers properties at 624 and 626 West Pratt Street Baltimore in September 2295, with estimated losses of about 935000 for the structures and 50000 for stock. The blaze damaged a nearby building and insurance stood at 8000 on the properties. an elderly employee from the firm observed the scene as fire consumed the site.
The Lyceum program includes headlining speakers and a debate on whether only public schools should receive Histemony. A. M. Copeland arrives to discuss the state convention details as the association plans a new constitution at its February quarterly meeting. A stereopticon lecture on association buildings and methods will be featured at the forthcoming state convention.
The Nashville Students captivate audiences with plantation songs, praised by newspapers across the East and West. They perform at the City Opera House on January 19 in the Y M C A course, drawing complimentary notices and broad acclaim.
Hagerstown weddings include Mise Lillia Wolfhill and Elmer Peilips tied by Rev Owen. Josaph Murphy weds Mary O. Dronenburg near Mt Pleasant at 220 North Market Street residence. Deeds record Lennox Kirkhead to James A. Shudt and wife. Lowla C. Walker to Franklin Mentzer. Public meeting in Freemason hall discussed Daughters of Liberty council formation. Upcoming Independent Order of Red Men conclave scheduled for Embdenburg County on February 17 with officers to be elected.
Mr. Charles Busaard, long time agent from Frederick to Lancaster, is reassigned to run a through line between New York and Vittuburg. Mr. Andrew J. Mefeling now operates the York to Frederick short route. Busard’s promotion signals broader Canadian case movement.
Fragmented text indicates Frederick Cov Amentaeneletion and a committee appointment for centennial events at the college. Specific names and precise actions are unclear due to OCR damage.
The Thy Fast Mall melodrama by Mr LJ Carter debuts at City Opera House tomorrow evening. A sprawling railroad romance with sensational acts features a Grandfather Clock murder clue a Mississippi River steamer explosion and a dramatic Niagara Falls finale setting with a suspenseful curtain descent.
Mr. R. Roop, a Moose’s Carroll County farmer, was struck by a locomotive on the Western Maryland Railroad. The engine tore into his wagon, scattering farm implements brought from Westminster. The engine was moving slowly after leaving a water tank when the accident occurred.
A benefit charity operetta titled 4 3 The charming operetta of "Blue Beard" will be staged Monday night January 18 at City Opera House under Brother Whe lan's direction. Proceeds go to the Key monument fund with popular prices of 15 cents down and 10 cents for gallery seats. Tickets are at Yeakio's shoe store. A post-show program features vocalists Jobs Tehan Brossur Katharine Eisenhaver Lue' Ebenhauer and Goo Ed Bolth with recitation by Grayaan L Tenner.
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