Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

News in Frederick, Maryland

We have 6,005,256 pages in Maryland

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 22 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1894

Page

3

Meeting planned to honor Francis Scott Key monument

A special committee meeting at the F C Y ALC last night organized fundraising for a monument to Francis Scott Key. A public event at City Opera House on July 18 will feature a large chorus, an orchestra, readings, and speakers from Frederick. invitees include General Horace Porter, Vice President Stevenson, and Admiral Gherardi.

Francis Scott Key David J. Beale City Opera House A. L. Eader 8.C. Lilly Or F. F. Smith Judge Ritchie Henry Williams Edward Nelson Wm. P. Mausby, Jr C. W. Ely Wm. C. Birely Folger McKinsey Frederick Horace Porter United States Stevenson Gherardi

Died of the old horse ’tRock’ and meetings resume

The old horse ’tRock’ belonging to Mr Harry Bowers died Tuesday night. The Daughters of the American Revolution Frederick Chapter will resume monthly meetings in October. The Young Men’s Catholic Union abandoned plans for a summer picnic at their Etchison building headquarters. The Dill stable between West Second and Third streets was torn down after years of dilapidation and two arson attempts. Dr Edward Bowlus secured a patent for an artificial tooth. L W Albaugh Guy Albaugh Harry Rowe and James Rowe captured a string of fine bass, twenty eight fish in the boat Wednesday.

tRock Harry Bowers the Daughters of the American Revolution Frederick Young Men’s Catholic Union Etchison Dill West Second Third Streets Edward Bowlus L W. Albsuch Guy Albaugh Harry Jmes Rowe

Pleasant Social Evening At Clebaugh Home

Bilss Bessie Clebaugh entertained many friends at her Ksst Second street home last evening in honor of Miss Seilman of Baltimore and Miss Eniwise of Georgetown. The gathering featured dancing, amusements, and refreshments, with a large group of guests including Misses Seliman Eshtmere Eniwisie Washington and several Ritchie McSherry Shriner, and gentlemen from Baltimore Washington and local areas. A separate Monday night dance at Mr Wm Davis Schreysville, led by Grimes orchestra, continued well into the night with John C Hedges Pinkney Eckstein James L Murray and Charles Tinney in charge.

Bilss Bessie Clebaugh Ksst Second Street Seilman Baltimore Eniwise Georgetown Seliman Eshtmere Eniwisie Washington Edward Nelson Eleanor , Ritchie Mime McSherry Caroline McSherry Louke Potts NeWe Geitzendanker Mamie Shriner Clarence West Madison Neilson John Ritchie Louis Harry Nixdorf William Meegill Charles Frank Smith John “‘Tehan Brosius Richard Ress Frank Baughmen Wm. Davis Schreysville Mersrs John C. Hedges Pinkney Eckstein James L. Murray Charles Tinney Grime Riehls Mills

Oue County Schools Proceedings Discuss Vacancies

The county board met at the courthouse on Monday July 2 with full attendance. They appointed trustees for several districts and set rules for vacancies. Scholarships at St Johns Maryland Agricultural and Normal schools were outlined with costs. Bids for books and coal were opened. the contract went to Keller and Newman. The board thanked the city for hall use and proceeded with teacher certs and assistant appointments. more appointments to be settled next meeting. A separate report noted forged checks by Harry Bradshaw totaling 1080 dollars found on arrest.

Seastom Board of School Commissioners Court House Hayfield Henry Lingg Wm. Warren Michael Lingg Urbana Jas. Murray Rus M. BR. Rice Good Intent Fedw OG. Norris Besver Dsm Calvin Andere Newton Pittinger Charlie Maryland Agricultural and St. John’s Colleges Maryland Normal School 5. John’s College Agricultural College St. Johns Wm. J. C. Delaney Co J. W. Bond &Co J. H. Medairy & Co Red Hill Lottie Thomas Etta A. Brust Mary M. Weems Liberty Katie McMaster New Market Ione Wood Woodsboro Cora E. Shaw Burkittsville Bertha M. Wiener Knoxville E. Brent Kemp Mr. Pleasent Anna M. Shorb Brunswick Katherinne M. Wiener Ella C. Bevans Janie Boteler Walkersville Blanche Lampe Mary C. Ott Jefferson Rita Hilleary Johnsville Gertrude Strasburg Worth Frederick Colored Jalla Russell Asaiatanus

Temperance Picnic at Wildwood Park Draws Large Crowds

A large temperance picnic was held at Wildwood Park Mount Airy on Wednesday attracting many from surrounding counties. Reverends Mullints of Delaware and Kreamer of Baltimore gave speeches while the Rice Eader Orchestra of Frederick, led by Prof. Wm. D. Manross, provided music praised as the finest heard by the crowd.

Wildwood Park Mount Airy Mullints Delaware Kreamer Baltimore Rice & Eader Orchestra Frederick Wm. D. Manross

Collision in front of Schell's harness shop injures cart horse

A cart belonging to Col V Baughman was struck by a dog cart on North Market street yesterday. The impact frightened the horse, which bolted until a young boy in the cart, employed by Col Baughman, managed to brace the lines and stop the runaway before it went far.

Col . V. Baughman Schell North Market Street Col. Baughman

Delegate Elected to International Endeavor Convention

The Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor of Buckeystown has elected W. E. Hindley Aélelete to attend the International Christian Endeavor Convention in Cleveland, Ohio, July 11 to 15. He replaces Miss Keller, who cannot go due to sickness.

Young People’s Society of Christian Endeavor Buckeystown W. E. Hindley International Christian Endeavor Cleveland Ohio Mr. Kindley Miss Keller

Syrup of Figs Ad Promotes Health on Trips

When traveling on pleasure or business, carry Syrup of Fige to help kidneys liver and bowels and prevent fevers headaches and sickness. Sold in 50c and $1 bottles by leading druggists. Manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co.

California Fig Syrup Co

Frederick Gun Club Fourth of July Shoot at McDevitt’s Farm

The Frederick Gun Club held a well attended Fourth of July shooting contest on McDevitt’s farm near the city. Participants from Frederick and Ballinger Gun clubs competed in eight events under rapid firing rules from about 3 PM to dark. W. Smith and Phebus tied for first in the initial event. McDevitt won a shoot off. Mantz won the third event, while C A Smith led the fourth. Mantz and McDevitt tied for first in the fifth, with Phebus second and C A Smith third. McDevitt led the sixth event with 100 percent, Phebus second, and Kennedy, A. Smith, Myers, and Manizte third. Kennedy won the seventh event with 100 percent, Phebus and C A Smith tied for second, Eisenhower third with prize money. Kennedy won the eighth event, Miss and out, with a 25 percent miss.

Frederick McDevitt Ballinger W. Smith Mr. Phobus Kennedy Mantz C A. Smith M Phebus Manzus C. A. Smith C.A. Smith Eisenhower

Gath as McKaig renomination sparks Maryland GOP

The Baltimore Sun notes McKaig will not seek renomination in Maryland's sixth district. Democrats are united. Republicans face old feuds between McComas supporters and Wellington backers. Gossip says George Alfred Townsend, alias Gath, may seek the nomination, with rivals in Allegany and Frederick counties debating Motter, Dawson, and Warner candidates.

Gath Baltimore Sun McKaig Maryland Washington Judge McComas Wellington McComas George Alfred Townsend South Mountain Washington County Townsend Worcester County Congress Allegany Pearce George L. Wellington Frederick Motter Montgomery Dawson B. H. Warner Kensington Montgomery County

Exciting Ronaway at Lingsvore Hills

A two seated conveyance carrying Harvey Lease, his sister Lizzie Lease, Blanche Ogle, and Benjamin Ogle overturned on a steep hill near Kolb farm. Miss Lease suffered a broken ankle, others had minor injuries, and Miss Gease was taken to Charles Zimmerman’s farm for the night.

Ronaway Harvey Lease Lizzie Lease Blanche Ogle Benjamin Ogle Lingsvore Hills Kolb Ford Lease

Baseball action from Hagerstown and area clubs

The Hagerstown club defeated Rockville 13 to 10 in Hagerstown Wednesday. Paris Blues beat Rough and Ready 19 to 3 on Northwest Addition with Strasberger Esterly and Walters batting. Woodsboro juniors beat Taneytown 24 to 10. Woodsboro seniors defeated Taneytown 19 to 7 behind Wood and Summell. A development grounds game between Pines and Frederick lab was announced for this afternoon.

Hagerstown Rockville Paris Binea Rough End Ready Northwest Addition Paris Biuea Paris Blues Strasberger Esterly Walters Rough and Ready Rhodes Brengle Pines Frederick Lab Woodsboro Taneytown Woodsboro, Sr Wood Summell Sinning Battery

Wife bitten by copperhead snake at Liberty home

Susan Co wife of Anthony Smith near Liberty was bitten in the back by a copper held snake that entered the room while she lay on the door. She felt pain briefly and recovered somewhat in the days since the incident.

Susan Co Anthony Smith Liberty Mrs. Smith Tae Lile

Missionary Event At All Saints Chapel Tonight

The Friends of All Saints Church and the public are invited to a chapel gathering this evening. The China Mission Chapter of the Guild conducts the event with Mrs Louissat, president of the Maryland Branch, delivering an address. Rev James Addison Ingle also speaks about the mission work in China.

Friends of All Saints Church China Mission Guild Louissat Maryland Woman's Auxiliary James Addison Ingle Sonissat China

Wheat Stack Burned At Middletown Farm

A large stack of wheat on George J. Remaburg’s farm at the south end of Jefferson street Middletown was destroyed by fire about 6 PM. It is believed children playing with matches started the blaze. The stack held 1175 bushels. Hagerstown clinched its second win over Rockville, 17 to 2, in eight innings.

George J. Remaburg Jefferson Street Middletown Hagerstown Rockville

Major Kerbey on War Path Tour to Frederick and Beyond

Major J O Kerbey, famed adventure writer and G A R figure, is staying at the City Hotel and recounts war days in Frederick. He bicycles the same Army of the Potomac route, recalls censel duties to the Amazon, and writes Across Equatorial America while detailing a July visit with Custer as a youthful observer at the hotel.

J. O. Kerbey City Newa & Pleasant Frederick Maior Kerbey Army of the Potomac Major Kerbey Washington Censel Amazon Brezil James G. Blaine Andes Pacffc Lima Peru Equator Loyal Legion Equatorial America Major Berbey Barbara Fritchie Cty Hotel Army of the Cavalry Corps Lee Kilpatrick Custer Buford Gegg Fredericksburg Brandy Station Fairfax Point of Rocks Mason Dixon Chambersburg Pleasanton Gaele Sam City Hotel South Mountain Jeb Stewart Schley

Poisoning Stock Case Before Magisterial Court

Isaae Shriver was brought before Magistrate Strasburg in Johnsville charged with poisoning a horse and cow owned by Elder Joho Usz, a farmer living nearby with whom Shriver had been living. Judgment was given. unable to provide bail, he was sent to Frederick jail to await Grand Jury action.

Isaae Shriver Strasburg Johnsville Joho Usz

Bad Luck With Horses and Livestock Losses Reported

Mr Barry Peddicord near Unionville lost two work horses one overheated in a barn and another from colic. Mr Dantel H Buckey lost his fine horse Johroy Crapaud Jr to overheating and a valuable cow injured by a floor fall in his farm shed. Abdiel Roberts near Liberty reports a horse death in the first week.

Barry Peddicord Unionville Dantel H. Buckey Johroy Crapaud, Jr Buckey Abdiel Roberts Liberty

The Work of Death The Late Mrs Johnson

Obituary notices for Mrs. Sarsh M Johnson of South Market street born 1827 in Frederick, longtime Frederick resident, died June 23 after long illness. She leaves husband Charles W Johnson and six children, with daughters in Frederick and Vir Lois often in the South, sons Eugene in New London and George in West Virginia. Funeral and church details noted, with affectionate tribute to her Christian character. Also brief notices of Wilbur Anderton infant son of Harry and Victoria Anderton dying June 30 1894, Laytonsville service and ME cemetery interment. Portia Norris Buckey infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs Daniel Buckey near Liberty died Monday of cholera infant burial at Central M P church.

Mhs Johnson Sarsh M Johnson Charles W. Johncup South Market Street Frederick Christian Jesus Jesus When the Final Summons Came. She Leaves To Mourn Their Losan Alice Mollie Virginis Ida Johnson Meters Eugene George Johnson Miss Virlois South Eugene New London Tals County George Weel Virginia Wilbur Anderson Wilbur Herr Harry Victoria F. Anderton Gap Portia Norris Buackey Daniel A. Buckey Liberty Central M. P. Church

Magistrate court notes from city cases and local events

George Boose colored was bound over for peace and appearance at circuit court after arrest by Constable Getzbaugh. Fannie Bouse colored was found not guilty of assault and battery. George Winkelman found not guilty of assault with intent to kill but guilty of assault and battery and bonded for circuit court. Henry Frazier held to bail for further hearing. Families picnicking in local woods and a colored couple, W D Cooper and Hannah E Phillips, married in the courthouse on July 4 by Rev. Maysilles.

George Boose Walter City Hotel George Getzbaugh Charles Watson Henry Frazier Hewes W. D. Cooper Hannah E. Phillips Loudoun County Court House Maysilles

Local notices and events at McCardell's and Salvation Army

Florida pineapples advertised as first come first served at McCardell's cabinet sale. Grand Ice cream and cake festival set for Saturday night at Spa Salvation Army barracks, with Adjutant D E Dunham hosting meetings and free admission. A culture class with Prof. AS Boyd meets Saturday and Sunday at Mrs Ritter's 56 East Church Street. Also ad praising Bambier Bicycles and Percale Dress Shirts at The News Office.

Salvation Army Spa D E Dunham Claas Mercury Culture AS. Boyd

Picnic at Island Park Postponed Indefinitely

The M. G. U. picnic scheduled for August 8 at Island Park has been postponed indefinitely due to an unsatisfactory arrangement with the railroad company. The notice references a new colored shirt opening event and mentions Robby taking part in the occasion.

Jone Robby Island Park

Also Mentioned on This Page

LY News England Ourn Scotland E-Cer Isin Cabarrey Macy Beritess Hlacensberg Sshington Ted Tim Dan Moruntee Wirtester Aby Bee Ruse Wreebee al Dareets Uss Peni Meaio United Vile Pha Oorm Mesiead Beec Piskeswa Pomerus Great Britain France Washimeron D. C M.W. Janmeeron The Weather Bureau A. 8. Boyd PAN A OC Carlin Wisainbes McCardell Rick Hongment Pade Oue Harry Bradshaw Bradshaw Stepow Mr. Freed Emperance Picnic Hood Shriner Milling OO America Ceresville R. A. Shriner Milling Co Johoren Sil Woode Jacob B. Tygon Baugher’s Woods West Third Street Mills Helen Shipley Crontse’s Woods Florida McCardell’s Bambier Molliniz & Kemp Market Street Mui & Kune Jdobrn F. V. Staub Basi8 .Co Byrne & Bons Dukehart's Afppollo Asd E. VV Cetadaly McCardell's Chas. G. Barfoot Georgia Frederick Electric Light and Power Company Thia Station Baltimore and Ohio RBR. Co Ohio River Canada B. & O. Book of Chas. O. Beall General Balto., Md Railing Railing Grocery CO S. N. Market St James E. Walker & CO AAV Toille DE Nord Ginghams Tames BE. Waleser & CO B. L. Harley R. L. Harley Harley No. 15 South Market St. Frederick Gil Noah E. Cramer Oaheb. Cramer Am Sch Pache Winebrewer Natiungle Turnpike Judge Keller Crick West Srd Phebe Wipepenner Jonnarilie Broaher Ceramer W. 0 Eldridge W. C. Eldespag West Pathice Prederice B. H. Blackston B. Hi Bunczsrton W. S. Miller & CO Miller & CO P.O. Pytert City Coal Cumberland Baltimore Vein Lye Bn’s Valley Georgesurbee JOB Printing Office Loweet Priegm Rodooe Neidig Goce Rodock Neldia Rior & Sons A. T. Rice & Sons Fresena
Search Courier

Search the News Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The News?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication