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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1895
Page
4
The page fragments advertise salesmen wanted and various dry goods listings from Brown Bros. Co. and Walker & Co. along with prize promos and product snaps. It notes ethical standards for advertisers and includes items such as Pocketbook Found, Bodock & Netdlg, and U-No Tonic among others.
A long list of social visits and travels in Frederick shows Mrs. L. B. Beachley traveling to Middletown to see her parents, while many others including Mesera G. M. Smith, Miss Stella Rigdon, Serena Kramer, and Mr. Horace W. Clarke are noted as visiting Frederick or returning from trips. Frequent mentions include visits by residents to Baltimore, Washington, Philadelphia, and Atlantic City, along with updates on relocations and hosting duties at local residences and hotels.
Dr Franklin B Smith has completed a large one story building on Court Street designed as law offices for the city’s legal fraternity. The structure features four two room apartments with private entrances and glass transoms, rich wainscoting, hot air heating, and modern plumbing. Ground floor spaces are already taken by F L Broner and John C Motter, with P F Pampel occupying an upstairs apartment and others to follow.
Dr W E Perry convicted last Friday of assault on Miss Rosa J Johnson faced a new trial motion before Judge Faulkner in Charlestown Circuit Court. The motion based on seven grounds including affidavits about a dream. Judge Faulkner denied the motion and sentenced Perry to fourteen years in the penitentiary with a stay for appeal to the Court of Appeals meeting in September.
Three young colored men Nace Morgan and Wao were arrested on All Saints street by Policemen Lerch for fighting. Nace threw a stone that hit Charles Morgana. Stanley was cut. Eckstein fined Morgan brothers 585 dollars each and jailed 30 days for inability to pay. Detective Sloan pursued a separate Island Park shooting, locating a suspect in Bronawick and a corresp man shot in the leg during the melee.
On Saturday evening Captain Q. J. Beckley hosted a balloon ascension at his residence. Captain Berkley had promised a prize to the riflemen’s excursion participant who returned the balloon, which landed near Fourth Street about an hour later. Messrs. Julian Grahe, William Roberts, and Harry Dyer recovered part of the balloon and the young men claim eligibility for the prize. Captain Beckley faces a dilemma on a amicable settlement.
Authorities struggle to obtain papers for Wao H Coles detained after a street incident in Harrisburg Virginia. The case notes Cobbs pursuit, writ of habeas corpus, and a court hearing in Harrlconburg with Mr Grol present.
A Lutheran Sunday school convention in Shepherdstown this week. The summer is half over. The brilliant holybook adorn the lands. Indications point to a huge corn crop. Grapes are ripening on the vines. Estimated annual New York consumption of freight to 2,000,000 tons. Keeley lost state to be opened at Cumberland. Sharpeburg tax rate is 20 cents on the dollar. Independent Churches of Christ in Christian Union number 294 organizations with 183 churches and 18,214 members. Apples richer in phosphor than other fruits. Counterfeit $2 and $10 notes circulating in this region. Hagerstown-Hanover game ended in a row due to umpire decisions. J EK Waters near Myersville had a grafted apple tree bloom and fruit, but everything dropped. tree now in bloom again. Simonel Frey of Scotland, Franklin County Pa., owns an old Conestoga wagon and bed about 91 years old used between Chambersburg Baltimore and Pittsburg. still sturdy. A Harper’s Ferry man caught four bass weighing over five pounds each.
Delegates from this county will attend the Democratic State Nominating Convention in Baltimore tomorrow to select candidates for Governor Comptroller and Attorney General. The list includes Col. L. Baughman Melvin Cromwell Dr. M Whitehill N Addison Englar and others. Prohibition delegates meet in Glyndon the same day to nominate candidates for the same offices.
A Monon Steam Laundry wagon slighted another vehicle on East Sixth Street yesterday with minor damage. A farm wagon broke down on East Patrick near the Square Corner. the driver eventually resumed after a delay. In baseball, the Frederick Stars beat the Young Sluggers 19 to 14 with Wood and Eisenhauer in the winning battery. Diggs and Young officiated for the Sluggers. A Wednesday game is set between the Frederick club and a picked nine at Fifth Street grounds at 6 o'clock sharp, listing both clubs’ lineups and players.
At a special meeting the Board of Aldermen allowed Henry Miller to continue as water rent collector until October 1 and named Marshal Diffendal as his successor. John Whisner received a permit to connect a two inch water main on East Patrick Street for personal use. The water committee and Water Works Superintendent Tyerar began an inspection along the system.
Three well known Frederick fishermen were wading in Bush Creek yesterday when a thief stole several articles of clothing including a pair of trousers two pairs of shoes and other valuables. The incident occurred while the men were in the water and the culprits fled. Hood's Sarsaparilla is praised as a remedy for indigestion nervousness and dyspepsia.
County correspondence notes a pleasant day as crops were tended and warnings issued about reckless driving on Crest Road. It records deaths and funerals including Mrs. Etta Lewis and John George, mentions church events, trains, visitors, and local gatherings at WolfeVille Jollytown and nearby towns. It lists illnesses, crops, wagon trips, and social visits across multiple households with several named residents and guests.
An old grain ad touts Shriver Milling, Nancy's Choice, and Diamond brand flour from Hart Spring wheat. It praises Marvin's crackers made with Diamond Flour and invites readers to drop a card for payment.
Clergy from Ursinus College and Grace Reformed Church planned services next Sunday morning and evening in Philadelphia area churches. Luetheran text night service at Grace Reform. Local couples and residents, including Mr and Mrs Jacob Dress and Mr and Mrs Shaw, were noted for visits and plans. A July 29 Clemourville item reports social visits, travels, and a Sunday dawn in Linwood Camp with a large attendance after a storm, and many young people attending.
Local notice invites readers to the B. M. C. O. Picnic at Island Park on August 1 with dancing, games, and Younger’s orchestra. Bus leaves B. & O. Depot at 7:30. If rain, event postponed to the next day. Middletown notes report health issues and testimonial for U-No Tonic and related products.
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