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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1893
Page
3
Shown as today’s forecast from Washington DC area with showers expected in the day. The report references Weather Bureau personnel and notices including dividend notices and a clerk cashing at J W L Cartty. Other fragments mention items for sale and legal notices from F M Faubel and W W Lease.
Brief notices span June four Thursdays, telegraph poles on Washington County B and O line, Virginia post offices, cherry crop failure, fly paper trend, herring in Potomac near Shepherdstown, and various odd facts. Also mentions Glenelg sale, deck snakes killed near Union Bridge, and local real estate transfers with prices.
A fragmented diary recounts a May trip to Gettysburg with visits to the Nazi Cemetery, Cemetery Hill, Culp's Hill, Little Round Top, Devil's Den, and the Wheat Field and Peach Orchard. It describes monuments, a college visit, a Decoration Day parade, and preparations for local fire-company events with notes on bunting, arches, and a parade review stand.
June’s key astral events include the sun’s arrival at the northernmost point on June 2, the waning moon’s line with Venus and Mars, a full moon on June 29, and planetary conjunctions on June 11 13 21 22. The piece links these to ancient timekeeping and the music of the spheres, noting Roman Greek and Jewish associations with the seven day week and celestial bodies.
Weekly church notices from several parishes. Omitted weekday services at the Reformed church this week. Dahlgren Memorial Chapel consecration at Georgetown College on Friday, feast of the Sacred Heart, with Cardinal Gibbons officiating. All Saints Episcopal summer schedule listed. Young People's Guild meeting led by Mr Richard Darrow. Centenial history talk and children's service at Evangelical Reformed Church. Corpus Christi Mass at St John’s Catholic Church followed by a Blessed Sacrament procession with local participants and altar decor by Miss Georgie Poole.
A citizen reports a snake formed on a hen egg shell in Van Courter with a striking head, promising to send details to the Smithsonian Institution. In Orleans, Isaac M. Fisher sold 70 acres for back taxes 1890 and 1891. J W Banchman sold additional land in Emmitstarg for 1892 taxes.
The record notes that colored people support seven colleges seventeen academies and fifty high schools with about 0,000 pupils. They have 50,009 children in common schools and 25,000 teachers. More than 2,500,000 of the race can read and write.
The resignation of H. C. Winship from the C. and C. Canal general manager post was accepted by the trustees on Friday of last week to take effect June 1. George L. Nicolson, the present engineer of the work, was appointed in his place.
The address speaks of the Golden Jubilee of the Frederick Female Seminary Alumni. It recalls the institution’s origins from 1543 to the 1870s, honors founders, presidents, and benefactors, and emphasizes female virtue, charity, and education. Alumni praise teachers and graduates, welcome returning students, and rally for ongoing support and literature.
An English traveler at a Swiss hotel loses track of his bag after dining. A double charge prompts him to depart. Days later he returns, again places his bag by the table, and repeats the same sequence, with guests observing the curious ongoing bag mixups and a mysterious admonition from a host. The scene shifts to a dramatic exchange as the host or courtly figure vows a stern rebuke amid astonished guests.
An aged orator’s grand tale falls flat as he overreaches and hovers on ego. The crowd detects bravado and a later hush follows a hurried apology from the speaker, while his wife wakes to the scene and muttered disbelief. The episode ends with a memory of misfired eloquence.
Milas Little Chaney from near Midletown visits sister in Reedyville. Frank Smith of files, Kan., visits county and city friends. Elmer Garman of Baltimore visits his parents near Montevue Hospital. Misses Stonecatter and Breeher of Boonaberg visit John R. Young on Worth Market Street. Nelile Kine of York Pa also visits. Lesh Snyder of Washington visits Miss Fannie Shipley on North Market Street. Myrtle Castle of Laurel Md visits aunt Miss Perry Castle. Mrs G O Snapp family in Winchester Va visit Mrs Baumgardner on North Market Street. Ella Lambright of Shepherdstown also visiting. Henry Petit of Missouri visiting city. Mrs Victor M Chrysta at parental home in Frederick. Dr Albert Pearce and bride expected home from wedding trip tomorrow. S J Watts and M E Bailey of Hagerstown Bicycle Club spent Sunday in the city. Mr Charles Slemons of Lancaster Pa visiting parents here.
A young girl asks if he is the Gentle Grant after a brief greeting, remarking on his battles. The scene reveals Grant’s approachable image as he interacts with a child.
Mrs. Julia Gernan aged seventy died last Saturday at her son's home near Joknaville from paralysis Funeral arrangements set for tomorrow morning
The Misses Viola and Lucy Thomas will be at home to friends at Rocky Springs this evening. Auctioneer Charles B Fout sold the late Frederick A Markey house at No 51 East Patrick Street for 7000 dollars to Mire Markey. Master William Crum is recovering from a recent accident, and Miss Carrie Reese of West Third Street is listed as ill.
Local notice urges a clean sweep of decoration goods at the store claiming the widest and cheapest range in town. It invites citizens to contribute to a Firemen's Demonstration banquet drive, signed by Geo. A. Paisly, and advertises circulars for sale at Tak News Steam Job Rooms in Frederick Maryland.
A misc advertisement notes the Gem Store selling chesp decorations and hay, grain, and cut hay delivery to the Vetty area. Glyemacall and Rambler bicycles, with G and J tires, are promoted with a motto about persistence and advertising value, citing John Wanamaker as an example.
A historic ad line promotes the Syrup of Figs as a mild laxative to cleanse the system, relieve costiveness and biliousness, awaken kidneys and liver, and dispel headaches and fevers without irritation or weakening the organs.
NULLINIZ REMP presents a morning display of new neckwear, suspenders, hosiery, cuffs, collars, shirts, and underwear. Ladies and children's hose in tan and black praised. visit Buntings for the latest fashions and bulk buntings at regal prices.
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