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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1896
Page
4
Brief items from Maryland and beyond cover losses, proposals, and local happenings. Notable notes include a photography and electrometallurgy chair proposed for Maryland Agricultural College, budget items, harvest timing, street pavement, and a Sydney fine for spitting. Also mentioned are a foxed endowment figure, a trampling dog, and shad season near end.
A rambling college commencement reflection covers graduation rites at the Women’s College, heraldry, and student life. The piece notes the era’s social rites, desserts, and a toast to graduates, followed by brief local items on Congress, rail expansion, picnics, weddings, and upcoming county church events.
Track layers on the Frederick Middletown Electric Railroad push progress this week and expect to reach a public watering trough one mile from Middletown tonight. Three tracks haul material as 30 to 40 workers toil, drawing curious townspeople to witness the novel scene.
News from Maryland reports a dynamite blast near Williamsport killing T. Silder by an accidental gun discharge. Obituaries note Mrs. Mary Newcomer at Taneytown aged ninety two and Captain J. Louis Beaver in Ohio. Elections districts in Cecil county updated for voter convenience. The Keedysville Lutheran church and other local items are mentioned along with the State Firemen’s Convention in Cumberland. Trustees of Maryland Agricultural College reshuffle faculty with Willisa Lea Amos named director at 1200 dollars yearly. Johnson of Illinois and Buckley named to entomology and veterinary surgery chairs.
A boy sustained a skull fracture involving the outer shell but remained conscious. He was greatly frightened and ill from the incident, with doctors noting the injury appears limited to the skull’s outer layer.
The advertisement asserts good health and appetite rely on digestion. It claims Hood's Sarsaparilla fortifies the body, purifies the blood, and boosts digestive function, with thousands testifying to its merits.
At the court house this morning at 1 o'clock for Willim H. Nicodemus attorney named in the mortgage, mortgage sale of a two story brick dwelling house on the corner of West Church and Lentz streets, to OH. B. Showmen for $950.
The Sick. The condition of Mr. Calvin Kefanver near Frederick improved after a serious lockjaw attack. Leroy Anderson, recently ill with typhoid fever for six weeks, is able to be about again. Mr. Geo Himmerman was somewhat improved. Goldfish presented to janitor Howard Kussmaul at court hours by Chas Price of Urbana. The fish were placed in the fountain basin and seem content in their new home.
An exciting game of baseball was played yesterday evening between the Bentalown Barda and Frederick Juniors on the North West solution. In six innings the Bards won by a score of 17 to 0.
June Blissome recounts Captain Q and J Beckley admiring a rare large black lily in the absence of a bloom. Mr and Mrs James Brown of West Third Street showcased a white magnolia in their window last evening, a perfect specimen exuding rich perfume, drawing many onlookers.
Tyde Harp son of Mr Hezekiah Harp Wellsville met with a serious accident Wednesday. He told family he led a colt from a stable with a halter and wrapped the strap around his hand then lost consciousness. His skull was fractured and he had a gash above the right eye. Dr L M Zimmerman arrived, found injuries, and expected to treat him again Thursday as the boy remained in fragile condition.
An old man with clear health and digestion is praised for never needing medicines. Germ theory and blood impurities are discussed, claiming Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery cures all blood diseases and cleanses the blood to restore strength and flesh.
Pennsylvania Railroad announces excursion tickets to St. Louis for the Republican National Convention on June 16. Tickets valid for return through June 21 at single fare. Dates June 13, 14 and 15. Applies to sleeping car accommodations and timetables via local ticket agents.
A delegation of ladies greeted arriving delegates on the St Louis train at Washington Junction this afternoon. The group was led by Mrs Maud Grimm, daughter of Mr H K Garter.
A collision between two hand cars occurred yesterday evening as workmen rode home on the Frederick and Middletown line. One track layer sustained a crushed leg but no serious injury was reported.
E L Coblentz of Middletown delivered one of the orations at the Franklin and Marehall College commencement exercises yesterday. He was noted as an honor man among the graduating class.
The article notes that two active society members, Mr Henry Williams and Miss Elanor M Johnson, were accidentally omitted from the guest list for Novitiate Wills on Thursday.
In Walkeraylle, this county, the new creamery by Atles Brothers is expected to be completed next week and ready for operation. Wachter Brothers are the contractors overseeing the project and have left the work in good progress.
A promotional note asserts Hood's Sarsaparilla proves great merit and that it accomplishes cures through its use. The piece emphasizes trust in the remedy and its supposed health benefits.
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