21 Jan 1895
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1895
Page
1
A fragmented column cites political rhetoric, street costs, and cobblestones, then shifts to a New York crest bicycle exhibition. It touts bicycle riding as healthy and enjoyable, notes price reductions on standard wheels, and highlights growing female participation in the cycling community.
The Philadelphia Record notes Pennsylvania has acted to rescue Abraham Lincoln's tomb from neglect. It argues the state must assume guardianship of the sacred vault, placing Lincoln's memory under the nation’s care rather than as a federal obligation tied to Illinois. Oak Ridge and Mount Vernon cited as enduring national shrines.
Public opinion notes the gold reserve shrinking toward 50 million with a possible loan to avert suspension of specie payments. A Washington letter declares the “meanest man” in the world has been found in Washington while a New York preacher defends Parkhurst against sensationalism.
A page of letters from readers discusses the upcoming sesquicentennial styled as a centennial celebration, praising Frederick figures and community spirit. it includes views on dehorning cattle debates, bean crop talk, and reflections on printing type machines and local public schooling.
Uaime reports George Albright and Lizzie Jordan engaged, wedding day canceled after alibi. He agreed to bear the cost if she paid with her earnings, then obtained a license to marry another, leading to an arrest for money order fraud. The rest discusses weather bureau civil military control and improvements since its separation from the army signals corps.
A reflective poem speaks of stormy wind and fading hope, then shifts to a traveler encounter at noon. A narrator offers water to a weary ticket seller, who reveals the gift as charity and earns the chorus that great deeds come from quiet acts of love rather than grand rhetoric. The piece ends with a reminder that humble kindness fulfills a higher duty.
A string of obituaries from Polo and surrounding areas notes the death of John B. McAway at 64 after a Civil War service with the 32 Maryland Volunteers. Also listed are notices for William B. Repp of New Windsor aged 70, Hillary A. Haho aged about 51, Catharine Holbrook near Feagarville aged 87, Joseph Gaver of Middletown at 73, Mrs Frank Simmons of Roanoke aged 23, and Lucy Lewis a 52 year old resident of Broad Street.
The Cumberland gathering highlights church revivals, committee reports, and social events. Richard Darrow led the Reformed Guild meeting, with services at Art Gans Episcopal Church and St. Mary’s Despier events planned. Various church groups, including Lutherans and United Brethren, reported attendance and membership conferrals, while revival services at the M. E. Church expanded to accommodate growing crowds. The Two Old Cronies to perform at City Opera House with Carlotta the dancer as a guest, promising a lively evening of entertainment.
Samuel Titon, efficient lineman at City Electric Light Plant, completed reconstruc tion of the line and added ten more lights to the city grid. New lamps include Mad Jeon Street and multiple street corners, with seventy four city-owned lights upgraded with pulleys and ropes. Titon brings experience from large eastern plants. state work history noted. Also mentions Governor Brown appointing James B. Henderson to succeed J. Sade neon, with Henderson a staunch Democrat from Montgomery County. Additional notes on local residents Frank C. McDonald improving, Edward Hewes recovering, and Miss Jane Staley ill.
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