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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1894
Page
5
The notice proclaims careful selection of advertisers and urges readers to report irregular dealings. Signed by G. Marght President and M. E. Gramer Bell Hanger, the brief mentions antique jewelry and promises reliable ads for subscribers.
The piece extols advertising in Tuz News as a vital medium for reaching readers. It argues goods should be described entertainingly, with hints about origin and craft, to spark interest beyond plain facts.
Middletown Valley Register notes Judge John T. Vinson mentioned for Congress in the sixth district. John Thomas and Charles Shipley net 21 fine basses in the Monocacy with the largest weighing four pounds. Dr. Bernard Steiner from Johns Hopkins University is promoted to associate in history. Harvest looks earlier this year. Primaries conventions and campaign for Congress to begin in about three months. John Kuhn the brewer installs an ice machine at his brewery.
The two year old Geo L Steiner son of Mr and Mrs Geo T Steiner of Jefferson drowned in Calcotin creek and was buried at St Marys Cemetery Petersville. Rebecca Zedricks colored had mass at St Johns Church at 9 this morning with Rev Father Coleman and pallbearers listed. Lydia A Stone funeral from Feageville residence went to Mt Zion church with Rev H F Ditmar officiating and burial beside the church. A T Rice and Sons served as funeral directors for Stone and Steiner arrangements.
The 217 acre Harvey M Michael farm in this county sold at mortgage sale this morning at the Courthouse. Laura E. Gray of Washington bought the property for 28 dollars per acre through auctioneer Chas. B. Fout.
A formal portrait presentation for Hiram Winchester, first president of F. F. Seminary, was led by Mrs. Mary A. H. Hunt at the Woman’s College. Professor Apple and alumnae praised Winchester’s leadership, urging continued devotion to the Alma Mater and its mission to educate women as the college marks a milestone anniversary.
The ceremony expresses gratitude for generous gifts and dedication to upholding right and honoring the founder of the institution. It calls for unity between the Woman's College and the F. F. Seminary and mutual fellowship among graduates, seeking prosperity under new faculty supervision.
Letters from the people mourn the eldest son of ventus W Dean. John Dean a college undergrad at Lafayette and Frederick College is praised for kindness and talent. He suffered rheumatism and died after a relapse. Funeral services were held with kinfolk and floral tributes at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Funeral directors were A T Rice & Sons.
A brief hail storm hit the Liberty area on Tuesday afternoon causing crop damage northeast of town. Capt. Welsh suffered heavy losses, hail up to eight walnuts damaged fields, a tree near Maur ice Dinsa’s barn split, a tree near John H. Smith’s farm killed a chicken, and a spring house lantern globe was broken with minor damage. Chas Kregle’s wheat crop was badly harmed by hail.
Mrs. Rosabel Early and Mrs. Eliza Jane Funk of Mountaindale were arrested by deputy Snook on a rotten egging charge against Thos. Marshall. They appeared before Justice Turner, posted 100 bail with friends, and were discharged with Columbus Sunday as surety. Also noted, Charles Contee was sent to the House of Refuge by Constable Brengle for parental-control issues and will remain until adulthood.
The New York Press urges nationwide cooperation to fund a memorial for Francis Scott Key in Frederick Maryland. The piece notes Key’s lasting fame as author of The Star Spangled Banner and frames the tribute as a fitting Republican gesture honoring patriotic heritage. Salvation Army meetings announced at Fourth and Bentz barracks with multiple daily times.
A nostalgic column recalls a week of student events in Frederick including sermons, drills, lectures on love, art receptions, music, and a gala Alumnae closing. It notes decorations, a local fireworks display, Confederate Decoration Day, and changing ice cream prices as town life centers on commencements and Fourth of July preparations. Student Frederick High graduates and University of Virginia appointment for Jesse Ramsburg are mentioned.
The Frederick Gun Club held a regular weekly practice at the Mc Devett farm near Frederick on Thursday evening. A large crowd of spectators watched Peter Mantz post the best score and win the game bag for the next meet.
Sir Daniel M. Grambine marked fifty years as gate keeper of the toll-house at Brad dock between Middletown and Freder ick. His collections during the era are estimated near a half million dollars.
Mr Wesley Wechter of Bloomfield area was badly stung by bees several days ago. While preparing his mowing machine yesterday he cut a finger, suffering a painful injury.
The Comptroller of the treasury distributes quarterly public school tax to counties and Baltimore city. Frederick county allocates 7817.05 for white schools and 1218.33 for colored schools. Also notes a generous gift to Evangelical Reformed Church pastor.
Edward Jones of Philadelphia and Sarah Bigattie of Baldwin Missouri wed in the Office of Judge Hirzel at the Clayton Courthouse. The 146 year combined ages include 70 and 76. Mrs Bigattie is connected to local families near Weverton and has seven Missouri children. The couple plan to decide their future home.
News of the state reports Frey’s army reforming at Cumberland. The Coxey labor movement plans to stay at Bladensburg all summer. John Wilson of Middleburg dies at seventy. A fire destroys Henry Rider’s barn and stables in Anne Arundel County with a $700 loss. The Elkton, Middletown and Masgey Rail line is surveyed, and other local incidents include jail escapes, grand jury notes, and rail surveys.
Miss Helen J Worley led the 59 graduates of Western Female High School Baltimore at the Academy of Music commencement on June 14 with a 98 80-100 average. Miss Leola Dizon Misa Wor ley, a Dixon of Urleans kin, led the second division with 98 74-100. Both won gold Peabody medals. Worley is the youngest in her class and Dixon endured eleven weeks of illness.
Advertisement notes Rambler Bicycles praised as easy running by World's Fair judges with bikes priced at 125 dollars and catalogs available from Pamner agencies or by mail. Also promotes a sale of neckwear, dress shirts, and a Walat at 25 to 37 cents along Market Street showing in North Window tonight.
Mrs Matilda Knott wife of James Knott formerly of Ellerton died at her Mount Carroll home recently. The notice notes her death and provides a brief obituary style summary. The piece reads like a local death notice with missing or fragmented surrounding context.
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