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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1891
Page
4
Frederick county notes and society items from Tur Daily News include local visits and returns, with mentions of Mrs Jacob Flook, Hagerstown, Rev E R Eschbach, and Cardinal Gibbons health, plus college events and a public sale notice.
A dance was held last evening at Bellvae the home of Howard Smith with about eighteen couples enjoying the event. The committee consisted of Howard Smith and William Howard amusing guests through the night.
A nostalgic reminiscence of summer days, picnics, and island outings. The writer recalls old dances, family pets, and campus memories, contrasting past picnics on Verr’s Island with modern excursions. Frequent mentions of Mary Jane, Uncle Paul Kunkel, and local places evoke a warm, reflective tone.
The Missionary and Aid Society of Buckeystown St Johns Reformed Church held a well attended meeting Sunday evening June 1. The program included recitations solos duets and essays with Misses Harris Kemp Thomas and others performing. Rt D C Aldridge led devotional exercises. Next meeting is July 1.
The Rockville Advocate praises Spencer C. Jones as the Democrats ideal gubernatorial nominee for Maryland. It cites his qualifications, public service, and citizen reputation and argues Allegany Garrett Washington and Frederick should unite for Jones at the state convention.
A report notes the Confederate Veterans of Frederick plan a Lexington Virginia visit on the Fourth of July for the unveiling of the Jackson monument. The page also lists post office contests, local incidents, weather quirks, arrests, and community events in the Frederick area.
A heavy storm struck Martinsburg West Virginia on Tuesday evening bringing rain thunder and lightning. Lightning damaged a mill roof tearing through a bolting cloth but failed to cause further destruction. A horse owned by J F B Morrow was struck and killed.
Collegiate notes report Messrs. Lewis Lampe Ro Franklin Main and William Houck students at Franklin and Marshall College Lancaster Pa left yesterday to visit Rev George Zacharias at Marietta Pa They will return to their homes in the city for their vacation on Monday evening next.
VUE MARKET GOSSIP reports on rising costs and harvests as strawberries and raspberries shift in supply. Butter, bread, sugar, and ice cream demand reflect cool May weather. a Wall Street visitor dined heavily on ice cream at United Hall. Cherries, beans, potatoes, and meats show varied trends. Maryland pensions listed for originals and widows. a serious lawn accident injures Mr Flater's father as he tended the mower.
The scholars of John’s Institute held a pic nic and banquet on the grounds adjoining the institute to mark the school’s closing, with the commencement exercises planned for Monday. A pleasant time was had by the scholars and their teacher Prof Willis as the boys enjoyed games and other light amusements.
Captain Joseph Grog announces a grand sale of the Gros Para property in Frederick on Tuesday June 22, starting at Sam Thi. The estate includes four acres around the four acre Grois Park, a four story brick building with 22 rooms and a large hall, and park-like grounds with shade trees and fruit. The elevated view covers the city to Sugar Loaf Mountain. The property is suitable for classrooms or a summer resort and will be sold with the buildings. For sale details see Tuk News issue. Those seeking bargains should attend.
An O10, Church in Westminster saw the belfry of the Old Union Meeting House collapse after a prior iron support was removed as rust and wood decay weakened the structure. Built by lottery in the last century as a union church, it served Protestant denominations and housed wounded from Gettysburg during the war. The building’s walls are now dangerous, prompting discussions of demolition. In other notes, Prof. GW Weditz arrives with ore specimens for the AMarsland School museum, including carbonates of lead and bullion lead and silver auriferous quartz. Mr. Coyne, now assistant overseer at Leadville’s largest brickyard, is cited. Photographer J W L Unsworth visits, capturing groups and campus scenes.
Miss Laura Haines in Baltimore after a ten pound tumor removal and progressing to recovery. Joseph Walling, telegraph lineman, at home sick. A child of Melvin Oden in East South street, sick. A Schleysville girl with measles. Howard Young in Baltimore after surgery, good appetite, no fever. family returned home. A stray note questions use of international accords for preserving seal fur in summer.
Describes a sale of various fabrics and apparel including Charlies Pongees Ginghams Oatines and ribbed underwear. Notes department not yet stocked carpet and matting sales continue daily with bargains available in ladies wear and accessories.
A reader letter recalls a community gathering at Fairmount Cemetery with a rain challenged but steadfast turnout. It notes services led by Reverends Savage and Devilkiss, poems and hymns, graves decorated, and public donations to Cemetery funds via an ice cream and strawberry festival hosted by the cemetery board.
Lightning shattered rafters of George Feeser’s home in Myers district Carroll County on Tuesday evening. It burned through the floor into the kitchen and discharged a loaded gun before striking a yard pump. Mrs. Feeser was seriously injured in the attack. Prolite Tree: Solomon Garber of East Fourth Street gathered one and a half bushels of cherries from a four year old tree bought from J A Ramaburg, noted as a remarkable yield.
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Unclear OCR text reports church events with names such as Elder J. D. Trosile and Rev Fr Yawmakea. Services include a German Baptist sermon, evangelist meetings, and evening gatherings at Tig elec and St. Job Asthole. Also notes Sunday school times and summer services at Monteguest and related churches.
Official handicapper predicts clear superiority for the Victor Bicycle in a one mile race at the Magers town Meet, with Wil Duvall listed as agent for the Victor Machines. The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad announces reduced round trip excursion tickets for July 3 and 4, with return validity east of the Ohio river until July 7 and west until July 6. Also notes a sale for Ceresville Roller Flour by E. A Shriner Abiiling Co.
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