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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1895
Page
7
Weather Bureau chief L Moors reports rising pressures in the Upper Mississippi and Missouri Valleys with varied temperature shifts across regions. Showers in the West Gulf, Lower Lake, and Lower Missouri Valleys forecast, plus a general trend of fair weather elsewhere and higher temperatures in the Lake regions and Middle States.
Notice to Creditors from the receivers Rowman and Levy for the Erie district. First National Bank and Itzen’s National Bank statements referenced. Public sale announced and advertisements for subscribers and local business names appear, including several creditor notices and recruitment lines.
A long list of local visitors and residents traveling or staying in Frederick, Baltimore, Charlottesville, and beyond is reported. Names include Grace Poffenberger, O. S. Highbarger, Ire Kauffman, Pearl Kauffman, H. A. Kauffman, B.B. Ramsburg, Dr. Jesse Ramsburg, Mae Smith, Mary Lite, John Roelkey, Frank Lorentz, Fred Nyman, Hattie Ingersoll, Rev. E. C. Castle, Willie Lechlider, Mamie Spahr, Emms Bung, B. S. Houck, and others. Impounding the Dogs notes daily pounds and a $2 reward for reclaim.
The report covers the monthly market receipts and approved payments to officials including George W. Brengle and Christian Lerch, plus bills referred for claims. A water works contract for a fountain is authorized with a $15000 cap, and store rooms are rented to A L Bosley. The retiring board reflects on debt reduction and city improvements over twenty years.
Mayor Fiemlag ibes resigns as Frederick mayor, thanking the Board of Aldermen for support during a debt laden era. He reflects on duties, economy, and hopes successors continue prosperously as the council adjourns. Levy hosts officials at a supper. advertisement for Smith's Temple of Fancy follows.
In Frederick county a bustling fruit season outlook lifts spirits as finishing touches arrive from nature. Eggs remain plentiful and cheap, while tomatoes and Frederick county produce ramp up. prices for meats and vegetables are listed, with several staples at low rates. A tobacco sale is hinted for Saturday night at a local store room.
Branswits purchased a new Howe Company chemical and water engine from Indianapolis. A hay and stack fire near the lout side damaged property valued around two thousand dollars. Firemen battled flames for minutes with streams reaching about 200 feet, aiming to save the nearby Bearest dwelling. The town lauds the test of their new equipment.
The countywide Democratic primaries proceed with potential efforts by anti-Grormanites and pledges to support party nominees. Charles W. Rosa may skip due to business, with ex-Judge Fisher favored. Judges Robinson and Dennis backed by Frederick Democrats, while delegates today are not expected to be pledged. Sedge Henderson is favored to seek re election as judge in Frederick County.
The heirs of John Bitner of Hagerstown sue J. Monroe Zimmerman to compel an accounting of all crops grown on the Bitner farm since 1893. The farm was tied to a 290 acre property willed to Zimmerman, a will set aside, and appeals upheld that action amid lengthy litigation with Zimmerman in possession.
In Frederick County Circuit Court Baltimore attorney Lacy L Welty secured a divorce for a woman formerly of Fredericks from her husband Charles Keefer on abandonment grounds. The court granted custody of their child and allowed her to resume her maiden name. A nephew, Thomas Gittinger of Frederick now with the Louisville Club, sent his nephew Lewin Birely a fine Gordon setter dog.
David H. Emith of Temple of Fancy defends fair prices and honest goods, condemns competitors undercutting prices, pledges to match or beat offers within their line, and promises clear displays and reliable stock for customers with a homespun, blunt sales pitch.
Advertising text promotes practical courses such as stenography, typewriting, telegraphy, book-keeping, arithmetic and commercial law at Wolf's Business College. Also touts U No Worm products and corns remedies with prices and a claim about a child case, ending with marketing style slogans.
An assortment of promotional chatter and local notices from Frederick area merchants. Advertisements tout cheap goods at Smith's Temple of Fancy and A K Byrnes. Mentions of Georgia melons, crab soup, and a steam cooker demonstration, plus a farmer picnic at Bradock Heights with music and dancing.
A fragmented OCR note lists flour brands including ShrinER Milling Co and Diamond brand flour used by a cracker baker in Pattsburg Marsa, with mentions of Nancy's Choice, Brenda of flour and TM Flourner Milling Co.. it also references Marvin's crackers and a call to drop a card for payment.
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