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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1893
Page
3
Local Briefs Highlight Oddities and Events
A compact roundup notes oyster counter fans, peach buds slowed by cold, a fast-melt coal pile, and a purse that clues to generous hearts. It mentions H.G. Bowers Lumber workers returning, Frank T. Rhodes invited to the National Rifles parade, a foot injury from an axe, Hose Co. anniversary plans, a bull kill near Emmitsburg, a math riddle about birth dates, Gaithersburg Bank directors, a revolver accident, sun and Sol timing talk, a drug store sale, bread distribution, and yesterday’s hotel arrivals with a city and county tally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Stover
Edgemont
H.G. Bowers Lumber Company
Frank T. Rhodes
National Rifles
Washington
Frederick Heinlein
Independent Hose Co
J. Roger McSherry
Peter Bolinger
Emmitsburg
Gaithersburg National Bank
Foll Wing
Jos. E. Ayton
Nathan Tis
John B. Dismond
Upton Darby
Tiolks
H.C. Miller
A. Crishen
Smith
A. M Falbott
Waters
A Williames Anderson
Sol
Msinhart
Peth Market Street
Ee Bock
Charles F. Fleming
Worth Market Street
Strawberries Advise Growers at Fitchburg Grange Meeting
An article highlights a Fitchburg Grange talk by Geo. B. Andrews on strawberry culture in Frederick County. It traces the fruit’s American origins, notes varieties and European influences, and stresses site, soil, and heavy watering for successful fields. It recalls childhood berry picking and outlines practical planting and winter-cover practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newes
Geo. B. Andrews
Fitchburg
Miss
Frederick County
New England
Planting and beetle troubles in strawberry culture notes
An article discusses practices for second-year strawberry care including mowing and cultivation after harvest, and warns of leaf beetles and June beetles damaging young plants. It also covers selecting multiple varieties such as Skarpens and Charles Downing, plus notes on water needs and general farming advice. It mentions dog-damage cost comparisons in Worcester County and lists local damages by town, followed by club officers installation and probate notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Satary
Pacific
North
South America
Virginia
Rocky Mountains
Atlaatic
Europe
America
France
Hovey
Downing
Wilson
Sam
Han
Tong
Skarplens
Jewell
Crescent
Jessie
Great American
Buback
Cloud
Arlington
Yates
Charles Downing
Fitchberg, Maes
Worcester County
Frederick County
Brown
Athol John S. Brown
C. H. Nicherson
N. S. Caswell
Rogere G. Twitchell
Ginton
William Maginnis
Dennis Maher
Fitchburg
William Ash
Nicholas Parker
Hervard
Harriet Dickenson
James G. Dickenson
Lancaster
A. W- Blood
Henry C.brown
Asher Jewett
R. P. Bemis
W. A. Davis
Charles Warree
Leominster
Erre Powers
Lunenburg
Francis A. Proctor
E. W. Lewis
Petersham
J. G. Oakes
Oliver W. Loring
Patrick Conner
Matthew A. Clepp
Warres
E. Russell
Philipston
John F. Humphrey
George F. Gould
Sterlng
Moses B. Heywood
C. H. Schett
Templeten
Louis Valeton
Wrestminster
Alton Battles
Geo. W. Gates
Albert Howard
Fossil Mollusk Shells Found in Deep Marion County Rock
A Frederick correspondent in Grangeville West Virginia reports sand pumping at about 2008 feet in Marion County uncovered rock filled with shell fragments that have become fossilized and cannot be separated from the rock. Geologists are asked how mollusks ended up at that depth while the rest of the article mentions land sale facts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gortons
Frederick
Grangeville
W.va
Marion County
Calf Kicks Man, Breaking Teeth in Weat South Street
John J. Melting, a butcher from Weat South street, was kicked by a calf yesterday after the animal freed its rear feet. The kick knocked out a front tooth and loosened another, leaving him injured but able to report the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Melting
Weat South ‘Street
Yesterdy
Six Weeks Business Course at Wolf's College
Six Weeks' Business Course offered by Wolf's Business College targets busy individuals with limited time. The program promises concise instruction designed for quick learning and practical application in business tasks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolf's Business College
Funeral of Dr E Richardson Held in Belair
News notes funeral details for Dr E Richardson of Belair with scant local obituary lines. Weather and regional records report extreme cold with 18 degrees below zero in Lauternburg and 12 below in Carroll County. A Cumberland Times retraction relates to a criminal libel case involving R R Bender. An Alfred B Niles address urged home rule in taxation to the Herford County Farmers Association. A patrol from Crisfield walked toward the Anter Lighthouse on ice. a Tangier Island trek is planned. A court note in Allegany counts 30 indictments with grand jury discharged after a Court of Appeals ruling in the Avirett case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Richardson
Belair
The
Mercury
Lauternburg
Washingtom
Xeros
Cumberland Times
R.R. Bender
Alfred"b. Niles
Herford County
Westigie
Coon Seas
Sallient
Exboo
Crisfield
Anter
Tangier
Carroll County
Circuit Court
Allegany County
Grand
Court of Appeals
Avirett
Baltimore and Ohio Relief Department July 1893 Expenditures
The Baltimore and Ohio relief department reports July 1893 expenses for accidental deaths 7000 accidental injuries 5418.41 surgical expenses 730.54 natural sickness 5489.20 natural death 6750 total 25449.15 plus August disbursements 10950. total benefits since 1880 3074101.61. Several doctors added to the surgeon list including A Hunter E K Raseley G A Davis G S Dirichh H P P Thompson F W Schuessler J F Holbert Gi Riggs and G E Kurtz. A new uniform benefit classification for trainmen is issued with monthly rates
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore and Ohio Relief Department
A. Hunter
E.K. Raseley
Dawson
G. A. Davis
Summit Point
W.va
G. 8
Dirich
Baltimore
H. P. P. Thompson
Woodstock
F. W. Schuessler
J. F. Holbert
Fair Chance
Gi. Riggs
Relay
G. E. Kurtz
Chicago
Lst
B. & O. Relief Department
The Jobs Brown Bible in Charlestown Sale
A Charlestown West Virginia special sale features John Brown’s Bible sold by Mrs Emily J Blessing to Mrs F G Logan of Chicago. The fly leaf contains Brown’s handwriting with thanks and wishes. Other notes record Brown’s signature dated November 29 1859 and passages he marked while at Charlestown jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jobs Brown
Charlestown
W. Va
John Brown
Emily J. Blessing
F. G. Logan
Chicago
Brown
John F. Blessing
Prisoin
St Charlestown
W Va
Andrew E. Kennedy
Harpers Ferry
Geo. Baylor
Real Estate Transfers and Easter Date Notes
Real estate transfers list Eugene L Howe to Nicolas Baker for 53 acres at 726.25, Sidney Sappington to Jacob Bosyan for a quarter acre at 5, John Motter trustee to Elizabeth Bast for 20 acres at 250, Emilie Hanshew to Daniel Hanshew for a lot in Frederick City at 1050. Easter date notes: Easter Sunday falls on April 2 this year, earliest March 22 in rare cases. 1989 Easter will be March 25, next similar only in 2000. Road supervisors listed as qualified. eclipses noted for 1893 with two dates and visibility details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene L. Howe
Nicholas Baker
Sidney Sappington
Jacob A
Bos- Yan
John ©. Motter
Elizabeth A. Bast
Emilie E. Hanshew
Daniel 8. Hanshew
Frederick City
The True Remedy Yemedy Syrup of Figs Advertisement
A vintage warning touts Yemedy Syrup of Figs as the most pleasant preventive for grippe Coidy heady and fevers. It promotes the California Fig Syrup Company as the only true manufacturer and urges consumers to rely on this genuine remedy for gentle effective cleansing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Fig- Syrap Company
Uncle Tom's Cabin Presented by Walker Villa Amateur Players
The Walkeraville amateurs staged Uncle Tom's Cabin at Stauffer Hall on Saturday night to a good audience. The cast included Uncle Tom played by Mr T. Oland and Shelby by Br Geo Rice, Eva by Miss May Elite, Aunt Ophelia by Mrs Suate Myers, and Topsy by Mrs Nettle Burrier. An orchestra of 10 under Prof L S Bier accompanied the performance. The company displayed strong talent and good entertainment value for the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walkereyilie
Walkervilla
Walkeraville Emateurs
Mary
Eiva
Uncle Tom
Oland
Mr. Wang
Opay
Miss Burrisr
Personal notices from Frederick area include jobs and visits
Purely Personal items list locals receiving holidays or new positions such as Mr A tus Obenderfer and Mr Harry N Black. Others visit relatives in Hagerstown Baltimore Hanover and Palmyra. Funeral of Mrs James C Clark noted in Mobile. Carroll County notes report Chas Morcan funeral at Westminster and church services upcoming. Mrs Anne Wadlow dies at about 50. cherry tree linked to Elder Bonsack suicide removed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A Tus Obenderfer
Frederick City Packing Company
Harry N. Black
RL. Campbell
O. Neill & Co
Charles
Lexington Streets
Baltimore
Birs
Susan Smith
D. 5. Bowers
Downsville
G. W. Good
Hagerstown
H. T. Eilne
Hanover
McSherrystown
Carroll County
Chas. B. Morcan
Waynesboro
Westminster Ban
Methodist Protestant Church
J.T. Ward
Westminster Theological Seminary
D. Melvin
Littlestown
Bathodist Episcopal Church
Moorehead Church
Aston Mills
Freedom District
Local Briefs and Community Notes Parade of Ills and Echoes
Sick list includes Jennie Baer and Annie Campbell with ailments at East Fourth Street and All Saints Church. A pneumonia attack hits Mr Mehbrling, while Dr A A Sharretts cares for him. George Morningstar and Annie Dartr seek marriage licenses. Reformed Church in Emmitsburg elects Rev R F Gass as pastor. Local retailer previews coats, blankets, remnants, and a sale for spring arrivals amid cluttered copy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mehbing
Iss W. Mehbrling
East Patrick Street
A.A. Sharretts
George W. Strawsberger
Annie Campbell
All Saints Episcopal Church
the Reformed Church
Emmitsburg
R. F. Gass
West Millville, Pa
Maryland Heirs Called For Partition in Frederick County
A. C. Clark and wife filed a bill in Washington against about thirty persons including James Ward Scott and Rena R. Scott Corinne L. Scott and F. W. Scott of Frederick City Md Frank Higgins of Montgomery County Md John T Braddock and Bills Cox and Samuel Cox Jr of Charles County Md seeking partition of several lots in square 1028 along Maryland Avenues near its northeast end. Also an accident report notes Thomas Baumgardner son of Charles Baumgardner of East Fifth Street and Alisa Datey Sparrow of West Patrick Street were riding on the Harper's Ferry Road Sunday evening when the horse shied and threw them from the sleigh. no one was hurt and the horse remained with them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
A. C. Clark
Washington
Hongland
James
Ward Scott
Rena R. Scott
Corinne L. Scott
FW. Scott
Fredersick City
Frank Higgins
Montgomery County
John ‘T. Braddock
Bills M.cox
Samuel Cox, Jr
Charles, County
Maryland Avenes
Bounary
Thomas Baumgardner
Charles Baumgardner
Enat Fifth Street
Ailsa Datey Sparrow
West Patrick Street
Harper's Ferry
Rosd
Kiser
Local News Briefs From Frederick and Beyond
Community sympathy goes to Mr Geo Warner and wife on the death of their daughter Ruth. Notices include a sample wedding sentiment for Blushes of Arend from Garrett & Pearce and a quitting notice for landlords. A cheap trip to California via the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad is advertised with times, rates, and agents listed for Westbound travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Warner
Frederick
Httle
Ruth
A. Jones
South Bend
Ind
Arend
Fifth Ave
Diadison St
Fred M. Roberts
Stamhall Field & Co
Chicago
Roberts
Garrett & Pearce
California
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
San Francisco
Pacific Coset
St. Louis
B. F. Bond
Daniel Bride
B. & O. Central Building
Baltimore
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Mr. W. Havermaton
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Snook
Norwood
Thomas F. Murdock
Washington, DC
Owings
R. E. Waters
H. B. Gains
George B. Fisher
E. & Carter
Watts
BR Bems
Herald
New York
H. A. Yingling
C. Clark
Mobile
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Thomas B. Feely
Preston Schwartz
E. C. Sheelenberger
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Ohio
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Adam Salter
George ME
E.mccarty
Colmabis
Paewie
David C. Holtz
John O. Holtz
E. ¥. Goldsborough
Hannah Goodman
Columbus Lindsay
Margaret Lindsay
Jacob Meyers
Annie M. Myera
Noah
Cramer
George Win. Smith
T. Stall
Orange
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Amos Greahem
Marshall B. Eyler
EL. Bohn
Isase Fogle
John D. Grabill
John T. Warner
D. G. Gernand
Wm H. Fogie
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Geo. F. Kinneig
Oliver Pearre
Unionville
W. H. B. Etchison
A. A. Haines
T. H. Haller
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Jennie Baer
Hosters Factory
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George Coleman- Freshour
Ann Sophia Clemm
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George A. Morningstar
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A T. Rice & Bons
Swedas
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V. Staub
F. V. Staur
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OF & Perry
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