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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1894
Page
3
The piece likens business to moving a stone with a lever and crowbar. If the load is hard to shift, extend the lever rather than shorten it. It notes that newspaper advertising is the longest level and quickest to move trade, and lists copy deadlines for Tas Werere Mews with weekly schedules.
A condensed set of notes reports outdoor sports in full swing, fashion trends, business resuming at an old stand, and a busy trade in soil water and ice cream. It notes limited harvest activity, excellent hay weather, and civic efforts in Martinsburg toward a factory addition. It mentions a would be flyer claiming to move many shingles, a county tax rate rise, and local commentary on political succession. It covers a firemen display cost, Master Wade the bulldog’s death, an illuminated bicycle parade abandoned, and the Court Park sea turtle relocation and death.
James EB Walker of Frederick delivered heads of Michican wheat from his father’s farm to Taz News office. The stalks ran 6 inches long with 80 to 86 grains per head, grains formed in three rows across. The seed came from Michigan Agricultural College experiment station.
The article promotes the pleasant effect and safety of the California Hyald laxative Syrup of Figs for ladies under all conditions. It advises readers to seek the true genuine article and to look for the California Syrup Co name printed near the bottom of the package.
St Johns Literary Institute-Brother Wheelan's students staged a drill and ceremony in Cov 4 Hosen Square before a large crowd. Major Goldsborough presented colors and spoke on civic duty. Joseph Eisenhauer won the gold medal for drill. Francia Roelk ey won the gold for highest English averages. Other honors included perfect attendance to Willie Houck and George Topper medals. The event praised military instruction and thanked city authorities for venue and color stand.
One of the season’s most attractive weddings occurred at the Evangelical Lutheran parsonage at 8 20 this morning. Prof Irving Stanley Biser, musician and county adopt master, wed Miss Celeste Grace Stone daughter of Mrs Harriet Stone of this city. Clergyman Rev L Kuhninen presided as Mendelssohn’s March played by Prof G E Smith accompanied the ceremony. The couple left by the 9 eelock train for Atlantic City on their honeymoon and will reside at 283 North Market Street after returning. Professor Biser is from Middletown Valley and brother of T M Biser. Stone is a Frederick High School graduate who has been teaching in the county.
Since yesterday noon the following arrivals are noted listing many individuals and places including Crrxy Horn Brooke Buxton Plane No. 4 O. P. Miller Pittsburg T. F. Metcalf New York Frank Gindmer R C. Hall H C. Trapton E F. Bokee C WN Clash W T Seeman 5 H Merens F Patterson Baltimore J Mus tard W M Jones Philadelphia F a Clerk Canton Oh C B Fonda and son Washington D J Lisberger Va B Weller Hagerstons Mrs J F Kinslow Brooklyn county 9 Canirs Hovsz BM Martin Berlin Pa FP F Norris Waynesboro R M Coad W W Casey Fichmer Baltimore George Thomas Washington county 5 Geerz Hayes Ruins Bing Hanover J H Williams Union Bridge dno Feezer Littlestons W F Spotten Jno W Libhart Columbus county 6
A city social group chaperoned by Mrs. W C Keller enjoyed a picnic at Black Rock, featuring Blanche Gambrill and guests Miss Beckenbanghe Nellie and May Jones Miss Gambrill Seems and Messrs Edwin Markell Harry Nixdorf Arthur Gambrill Charles Smith Knight McDonald among others. Marriage Licenses Irving Bleer and Celeste G Stone both of Frederick city Jesse Barnes and Cora Snowden colored both of Frederick city.
Very Rev Dr McSweeney preached the ordination sermon for Father Coad at Mt Mary parish. The following day a solemn high mass was held with Rev P A Coad, Rev W E Ryne deacon, Rev C H A Watter eon sub deacon, Rev P J Walsh master of ceremonies. Large congregation and visitors attended. Announcements followed including high mass for college benefactors and lectures by T J McTighe Jr on Electricity and W Brennan on Chemistry.
Mrs Elizabeth Sank widow of Plummer L Bank died Friday morning June 22 at her son in law George Ripe 1910 Federal Street Baltimore aged 76 years 15 days She leaves daughters Annie E Rine Mary J Sank Ruth E Baker and son George T Sank Funeral held at the house Sunday with Dr Hubbard then burial in Mount Olivet Frederick beside her husband Also noted: Mr Ellis Crouse died at Graceham in his 88th year with funeral at Apple’s church tomorrow at noon
A small crowd in St Nicolas Cafe recalls a humorous discovery story. A man mixed lager with ice cream and salt, froze the mixture, cracked the bottle, and served lager beer sherbet with a spoon. He extols trying it for curious palates and promises more details if asked.
Robert Curn, a veteran of the Seventy-fourth New York Volunteers, released from the House of Correction yesterday by Judge Phelps of Baltimore on a writ of habeas corpus. Arrested in Frederick for alleged lack of visible means of support, he showed $75 and a $1 daily pension for an eye injury. after testimony, he was promptly freed.
The Rev Fr Van Renseslier of Frederick Novitiste, founder of the Catholic Club, was given a handsome alligator hide traveling bag with a solid silver tag by the club before leaving for New York. Presentation was made by Hon F J Nelson and Fr Van Rensealler replied feelingly.
The Salvation Army visited Montevue Hospital last evening and held an open air meeting on the lawn in front of the hospital entertaining the inmates with songs. Mrs. Isabella B Koontz of West Fifth Street suffered a sudden partial stroke of paralysis yesterday.
News from the state notes peaches are being shipped from Kent. Died: Dr W B H Marr near Upper Marlboro and James Scott in Harford County from a fall. Drowned: James Griffin in Queen Annes County. Kent farmers Frank P Cochran cleared 116 per acre on asparagus. Twenty Coxey men travel through Cumberland toward Washington. Wicomico Democrats elect delegates to congressional meetings. Ex Sheriff Bramble and Edward Hopkins of Dorchester to Camp Brown. Mining employment rises near Frostburg with unions predicting resumed work and possible votes to oppose.
A chaotic Friday night invasion by North Mountain tribes on Cherry Run ends with moonshine, drunken brawls, a depots stone throwing, and injuries. Constable Lloyd Frederick is hurt while quelling the riot. Residents recall the event with wary memories and expect future retellings.
At the Columbian Exposition observers saw a gown of spun glass once deemed impractical. Now durable versions exist for wealthy buyers, washable with a hard brush and soap. A Russian fabric from a stone fibre is cleansed by fire, burning off dirt to restore purity, a novel concept.
A mahogany sofa with brass lion feet, once owned by Mira Laws a sister of President James Buchanan, passes through Harriet Lane Johnson to Seth Dickey of Merceraburg. Dr Bishop later buys it at Mr Dickey’s sale, recognizing its intrinsic value and selling price as a trifling sum.
This morning ice dealer A B Kolb drove a two horse wagon across the street when the single tree detached and struck a horse. Frightened animals ran away and hit a heavy iron hitching post in front of W S Ramsburg’s store, bending the post. Kolb remained in the wagon and halted the team. The wagon tongue broke off but no further damage occurred.
The text urges commencement into vocations and family life, then promotes CERESVILLE ROLLER FLOUR from Shiner Milling Co as a remedy for hard bread. It references Jobn Moned Anderson of Wheeling and Jennie Bell Ausherman of Harmony, with a dated tone and old-time publisher style.
The Chesap... and Ohio Canal Company warn against dumping animal bodies into the canal or on canal property. Individuals found guilty face a $10 fine per offense and must remove the nuisance at their expense. Superintendent Michelson notified Hancock residents with overflowing stables and outbuildings to remedy the issue or face proceedings. Officials pledge a systematic, business-like canal management.
A leading Republican from Maryland's Sixth District accuses Senator Gorman of manipulating party affairs to block current nominees and push Ex-Congressman Louis E. McComas for a future nomination. George L. Wellington supports his own bid, while McComas is said to be eager but may no longer reside in Maryland after moving to Washington.
In Scribner's Magazine July issue Philip Schaff D D recounts a Civil War era journal kept in July 1863. He notes arming actions around Clear Spring Hagerstown Williamsport and nearby areas with reminiscences from his Mercersburg Seminary period.
At Mr Charles T Kuss maul's cigar store on West Patrick street a banana eating contest occurred between Victor Mchenry and Frank Boyer. McHenry won by eating three large bananas in twenty two seconds while Boyer finished three in twenty four seconds and then three more in twenty five seconds. C W Miller served as referee.
Frank R. Taylor Samuel I. Henry and Edward M. Grimm rode 1003 miles from Hagerstown to Lelters berg Winchester and back in eleven hours and fifteen minutes on pneumatic tire bicycles. Several tires were punctured during the journey.
Mayor M. L. Keedy of Hagerstown announces candidacy for Republican nomination in Maryland's Sixth District. He defeated R. J. Baim for mayor in the last election, but faces a council filled with Democrats, hindering his bid.
On July 1 a new money order form replaces the old one and abolishes the postsl note. Fees will be three cents for up to 250 and five cents from 250 to 5. Rates are adjusted widely across the system. The remains of the infant child of George and Rebecca Reid, who died in Washington yesterday, arrive in this city today by the 1.50 Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. Interment at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. F. Schroeder, undertaker. Siase Bal. Hood's Sarsaparilla is advertised as guaranteeing a complete cure.
A selection of Percale dress shirts is showcased with prices including 25 cents for a waist, 37 to 4 cents for better styles, and 50 cents for an elegant line in white and colored fabrics. Customers urged to view before purchasing.
California peaches apricots and Florida pineapples advertised with early season fruit. Dress goods in all new fabrics for men women misses and children gauze underwear in all sizes and at all prices.
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