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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1896
Page
4
A fragmentary July 23 entry notes a cooler forecast for Friday morning and references historical events. The text is garbled with multiple misreadings, but indicates a dispatch from Washington D C and mentions Merlttyia tor pene and Specta.
The Weekly News presents a twelve page issue with local and general news, features, letters, and ads. It highlights the opening of Camp Lowndes with Morgan's raid tales and Bernarde Mine, plus an International Sunday School lesson and new short stories by famous writers including Thomas Hardy's The Melancholy Hussar.
Purely personal notes list numerous visitors and guests from Baltimore and nearby towns. Misa Katie Haber hosts Miss Cora Keofar in East Patrick Street while Mia Cromwell from South Market Street visits relatives in Walkersville. The fragment mentions travelers to Philadelphia and Ocean City and a Dr. Jesse Rams resident physician, with Charles Claget of Washington also visiting.
A damaged OCR passage describes services and events for the Churches of the United... including Walkerssellls, Bundsy, and Mt. Vernon. It mentions a special service, lectures on Monday, music for the occasion, and a meeting of UB Grane with times on August 8 and weekend sessions led by figures such as Gadabatt of Boonsboro.
River flooding causes Monocacy river to overflow near Cores fields and surrounding areas. Officials report rising water affecting fir centre and local facilities. A school board examiner in Washington alleges the distribution of school book tax is unjust and unequal, prompting calls for review.
A bright Frederick morning hosts the state militia encampment review led by Governor Adrival Lowedes and General Nelson Miles at Camp Lloyd Lowndes. The parade grounds fill with troops, staff, and dignitaries as the governor’s party attends a military dinner and social events at Poplar Terrace and the City Hotel.
Inclement weather and competition from other Frederick attractions reduced the crowd for the Baltimore Comedy Company at Oty O. Howse last night, leaving attendance far below expectations and shaping a difficult performance.
An obituary note honors Eajoye highlighting a gentle, soothing presence. It references the pleasant flavor and mild actions associated with figs as a comforting metaphor for his influence. The tribute emphasizes family impact and lasting memory.
Large attendance at the Francis Scott Key fete at East Patrick street skating rink despite threatening and wet weather. Governor Lowndes and officials visited, crowds enjoyed performances by Miss Eisenhauers class and the Benonitas, with lions of Japanese lanterns and patriotic scenes. Prize voting for regiments, souvenir sales, and a late shower punctuated the lively evening. Funeral notices for Ann Maria Stone and Lewis Blampson follow, with details of services and interment.
The Maryland League of Republican Clubs at Ford's House Baltimore elected large and district delegates to the national convention to meet in Milwaukee on June 26 and 27. Geo Birely was named a delegate from Stsih duc, John Motter joined the resolutions committee, and James P. Ferry joined the credentists committee. Also noted is improved health of Mrs Joseph Withide of Water streets after illness.
A Bablilsavilia correspondent reports a village push to rename the town to Brima. Some residents object citing loss of identity and postal confusion. The original name Zullingersville was changed decades ago to Sabina Ville in honor of a settler’s daughter. now debate resurfaces amid mixed local opinion.
Brief items report Nellie Bleasing Eyster's letter from Baltimore about California, life insurance trends show women rising from 43 to 46 and men from 43 to 44, camels’ feet as cushioning on rocky paths, a Franco Prussian War note on costly French sash coats, and a funeral near Elcott City officiated by Rev. Dr. David J. Beale for Mr. Obes Branch.
Special to The Daily News reports that townsfolk expressed disappointment at authorities ruling out a town parade. A consultation led to a decision to bring the Brigade to Frederick for a parade. Troops depart camp at 8 p.m. and will be met by the city police at East Patrick Street, escorted up Patrick to Mar met, to Third, then back to the grounds.
Local items announce Fete Bulletin No 16 with evening dances and a Grand Finale Republic, Fifth Regiment Band concert, and a sick flag close at 10 p m. An Island Park excursion on July 31 includes bids for treachments and a tour to Belfvar and Maryland Heights with fare listed. Also mentions Crawford bicycles, Isidor at Rosenour’s store and other local notices.
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