Weather forecast brief for the day
Despatch from Washington reports unsettled and favorable conditions with chances of thunderstorms this afternoon and tonight. Wednesday will be partly cloudy and cooler tonight.
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1896
Page
4
Despatch from Washington reports unsettled and favorable conditions with chances of thunderstorms this afternoon and tonight. Wednesday will be partly cloudy and cooler tonight.
A string of brief items shows W. J. Moons and Calef of the Weather Bureau alongside new advertisements. Names like Dorsey, Benson, Chilton, and Grove & Kindley appear next to goods, fabrics, and furnishings in a compact late period newspaper snippet.
The Weely News will be ready Thursday as a handsome twelve page issue with news and special features. It claims the largest bona fide circulation in Frederick city and county and promotes advertising value. Copy for new advertisements due 5 p m Wednesday. changes by 12 m that day.
The Maryland School for the Deaf and Dumb board met at the school with a large attendance. Officers and directors were reelected except for two resignations from speech teachers Miss Fannie Brock and Miss Katherine D Partridge, replaced by Grace D Ely. The annual report by Principal Charles W Ely praised all departments and noted two board deaths, with plans for an alumni reunion on the 17th to 19th instants.
The will of Levin Rice is submitted for probate. The court ratified the sale of real estate of Thomas Molesworth, deceased. Levatera testamentary were read to BH and Jacob R. Nurbiem on the estate of Samuel Nusbaum. Marriage licenses issued for Oscar Mover of Jackson district and Clarinda May Banks of Wachton county. Axes A. Ramsburg and Hannah May Bigler, both of near Middletown, this county.
Mr George Abrecht a butcher killed a copper snake about two feet long in West Patrick area the other day. The reptile crawled from a yard and was moving to a safe place when dispatched.
Frederick readers note a rapid rise in bicycle riders across the city. Women and men, old and young, learn balance on the smoother routes like the Monocacy road from Frederick and quick lessons yield fast progress. Authorities stress safe riding, one-handed control is risky, and new lamps and bells aid nightly use. Local shops expand with bikes priced around fifty dollars. the article highlights the "Tdeal" and "Ides" models and mentions a bicycle excursion to Indian Springs led by Col. Winebrenner's party.
A heavy storm drenched Frederick yesterday afternoon with intense rainfall and mud lightning. Two horses pulling a delivery wagon bolted, colliding with a smaller wagon and scattering debris. Flooding reached two feet in North Market Street, with apocalyptic mud and disruption of fishing on the Anacostia river.
The Woman's College begins commencement week with a crowded audience for the Lesbian Literary Society anniversary. A lively program features students as masters of ceremonies, vocal and instrumental numbers, and recitations, followed by extensive art displays and upcoming class day and concert events.
Bridge builders from Pittsburg to the Metropolitan Branch of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad plan an iron bridge over Little Seneca near Boyd's, with masonry costs around 55 000 and total project over 100 000. Eugene McAtee wins a wagon bridge bid over Little Seneca for 474. Rockville reports a census: population 1 261 with 900 whites and 361 colored, 117 heads of families own homes, 117 rent. A horse-drawn vehicle became unmanageable near Squar's corner, narrowly avoiding an accident.
A health minded note praises beauty through good nourishment and outdoor activity. It mentions a glowing hat form and blooming face, then suggests gentle cleansing with a laxative remedy, Syrup of Figs by the California Fig Syrup Company.
The Bishop of the Protestant Episcopal diocese of Maryland Isad confirmed a class of serestees at Saint Choreh with a large congregation. He preached a sermon urging youth to work for the Master and build the Gospel's cause. He noted twenty thousand communicants in his province and detailed his clerical duties and travel across Adamstown Arcana New Market and nearby communities.
The trial of Dr. W. E. Perry for assault on Miss Rose J. Johnson in Charlestown Circuit Court concluded. Arguments spanned both sides with state and defense presenting expert testimony and rebuttals. The packed courthouse awaited a verdict as Judge Faulkner adjourned until morning with the jury yet to decide.
At a Frederick meeting of the Business Men's Association executive committee, appointed committees will cooperate with the encampment organizers to ensure a grand state encampment. They plan to lobby Governor of Maryland and invite Governor Hastings of Pennsylvania, aiming to attract visitors and cover expenses with a subscription fund at The News office. Farmers urged to subscribe, as encampment will boost demand for local butter, eggs, provender, and produce.
The Frederick Division of the Pennsylvania Railroad was sold at the courthouse door at 1 p.m. by Auctioneer Crash Foet under mortgage. One bidder, C. Bloses of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company Pallaterphis, Pa, offered $150,000. The sale aimed to benefit the company’s vessel halrold and potential extension to Washington, D.C., with four WLR officials present.
The page aggregates promotional notices and offers ranging from coal quality at Markel x Frat to eye examinations at B Rosenour & Sons. It lists display visits at Frederick’s Woman’s College, a $40 monthly claim, and eye care with no charge for examination. It includes sales on lamps, bicycles, ribbons, wigs, carpet cleaning, hats, bonnets, and a major rail excursion deal to Denver with set prices from multiple cities.
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