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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1894
Page
2
A Frederick MD public meeting is called for Friday evening at the F C M C A rooms to organize a monument fund for Francis Scott Key. Supporters urge patriotic citizens to attend, donate, and urge government aid of 5000 to 10000 dollars to make the tribute a national affair.
Selections from multiple papers discuss railway reconstruction sentiment and farm labor demand. The Baltimore and Cumberland Railway chief engineer comments on progress while Brooklyn and Brooklyn Citizen stories argue farm work remains in demand as crops rise and Coxeyites seek employment. The Cherokee land sale item notes a large government payment and per capita money distribution implications.
The piece discusses fault finders who critique public officials and editors, noting their limited success. It also describes Cambridge and Boston women forming cycling clubs with knickerbockers, uniforms, and social events, highlighting Parisian fashion influence and the rise of women cyclists.
Local readers report late bay harvests due to wet weather with notes from Aaron Davis and Noah E. Cramer on crop timing and regional differences. Reports mention fruit injuries from May rain, uncertain apple crop prospects, and a shift in crops as wheat markets fall to fifty-two cents a bushel. Slim political rumor about Julius Lochner’s alderman bid and cyclists reemerging are noted by Frank Boblitz and Robert Nelson.
The poem laments fallen soldiers and their memory in timeless verse. It recalls the courage of those who perished, honors their sacrifice, and envisions their resting place as a hallowed, immortal scene preserved by Fame.
A minister's wife in Zanesville uses a horsewhip on a congregant for calling her a scold. A Maine youth seeks to buy two bicycles on an insolvent plan in Caribou, prompting a police report. Editor Revo 8 notes various quips, weather, events, and local notions from towns like New Market, Moline, and Hagerstown, with random tidbits on stamps, umbrellas, and advertising.
Mr and Mrs E Derr Shriner gave a large reception at Ceres Villa north of the city last evening. Guests arrived after eight and were greeted by the hosts with assistance from Dr and Mrs Barrick and Miss Blanche Shriner. An orchestra provided music as the decorated home glowed invitingly. Refreshments were served in the dining room while a lively crowd of friends, including Miss Grace Houck Miss Lizzie Houck Miss Wille Worman and others assisted by young ladies attentively tended guests. Ceres Villa among Frederick county’s noted country homes continues to be a center of hospitality and pleasure drawing many visitors.
An infant, Nomen Carroll, child of Joseph M. and Annie J. Carrow, died May 28 near Hansonville. The burial took place at Utica cemetery after funeral services led by Rev. S. M. Hench with assistance from Revs. Asper and Todd. O. C. Carty directed funeral arrangements.
The column lists hotel arrivals from Baltimore Washington Philadelphia and New York including Crry Horen O E Burton and others. It notes Frederick forming a baseball team with Wood Straws berger Phoebus Nuez and others and inviting challenges. Funeral announced for Miss Sarah A White at the Presbyterian church in Frederick. Hood's Sarsaparilla ad closes the item.
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