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Partly cloudy tonight with Saturday likely fair conditions. Forecast includes mild temperatures and light winds, with no precipitation expected by daybreak Saturday in the region.
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1896
Page
4
Partly cloudy tonight with Saturday likely fair conditions. Forecast includes mild temperatures and light winds, with no precipitation expected by daybreak Saturday in the region.
Archbishop Elder delivered counsel to graduates at St Josephs Academy Emmitsburg. Rain and clouds marked the commencement as medals and diplomas were awarded to students Catherine Timmes Elizabeth Kane Esther Heiskell Rebecca Seaforth and others for history elocution painting and sewing. Elder urged graduates to lead in teaching and shaping American youth within the nation and home duties. The academy operates under the Congregation of the Sisters of Charity of St Vincent de Paul.
The Bauing Association reports that Junior Fire Company members organized a permanent racing association led by captain John Adams. Members include John Grahe James Davis John V. Davis Frank House Charles Howard David Freahour Geo Blair Frank Strasburger John Esterly Wm Wood John Thoms Harry Johnson Harry Cole Geto Mail and Harry Nippin. They plan to equip uniforms stockings capes belts and maintain a fund to cover travel to contests in cities, from dime to time, to pay expenses.
Joan W. Barr of Ohio and Virginia May Clover of the county wed Wednesday night at 1222 Madison Avenue Baltimore in the Twelfth Presbyterian Church pastor D B Greigg officiating. The couple then left for Atlantic City amid a note on healthful living and a laxative product promotion.
Frederick College held its ninth year closing exercises in the school room on the third floor with a packed audience despite bad weather. The program featured the Frederick Select Orchestra, Latin prize awards to Zimmerman and Saunders, a gold medal for best essay to W. W. Saunders, and a reform proposal for next year with lower rates. Alumni and community figures attended, praising student work and the school’s progress.
Attorney Frank L. Stoner for Frederick Electric Light and Power Company sought an injunction in Cir Court restraining Frederica from enforcing city taxes the company claims are over due. The case, tied to an aldermanic ordinance exempting manufacturing plants for five years, will be heard next week. The company argues the plant is manufacturing and tax exemption applies, while the city will press dismissal via corporation counsel Frank Pampel.
Last evening a special Board of Aldermen session settled a dispute with the Frederick and Middletown Electric Railroad Company after representation by President Georges Wikliam Smith. A Frances Scott Rey Monument Association committee secured free use of arc lights at East Patrick street rink during the encampment, and a two year rebate on the Carlin House property was authorized.
A string of short personal notices from Frederick and nearby towns. Miss Fannie Mareh visits relatives in Baltimore county. Miss Fannie Nusbaum visits Mrs. C. Dadrear, Liberty. Rev W D Isitainger of Liberty travels to Newark Delaware for his son Glenn. Lizzie Webb of Lisbon visits May Brightwell at Unionville. Mina Rose Harris leaves for Clifton Springs. D Haner Quynn and son visit the Quynns on East Patrick Street. William Richardson of Charleston, WV visits friends here. Mr and Mrs P B Kunkel return from Washington. Dr J W Downey and party attend a dance in Junior Hall. Cornelia Potta departs to visit Miss Katherine Goldaborough at Walkeraville. Mr Henderson, son of Judge Henderson of Rockville, in Frederick. Elizabeth V Dennins near Urbana visits sister Mrs Batth in Court Square. Wetherby of Baltimore on a visit to J Leo Simmons near the city. Mayor Yeakle receives a letter about a prisoner from the Chancellorsville period and a request to locate a soldier in Frederick. Spworth League delegates W J McKeeney and Miss Grace Radcliffe leave for Harrisburg to attend Epworth League conference.
The first consignment of water melons of the present season arrived in Frederick. The fruit is a Georgia variety and retailed at thirty to thirty five cents each. October shifts show cooler weather with a frosty morning and residents wearing light wraps and overcoats.
Attorney General Clabaugh issues opinion to Governor Lowndes arguing that deposits held by savings banks are exempt from franchise taxation and not subject to additional tax under existing assessment laws. The ruling stresses the 1874 act and 1888 reforms, preserving depositor ownership and the policy to foster savings banks, while noting questions about farm and oyster bed assessments and enforcement practices.
Miss Jennie and Emma Smith daughters of John Smith near Woodaboro left home for the Peter farm driving two young horses. Four signs dropped in one horse’s teeth causing a runaway. Jennie was only slightly hurt, Emma badly bruised from a fall. No damage to the conveyance. The road horses were captured by Albert Smith and Cletus Fogle.
Dr. Cronk of the Maryland State Weather Service notes peach crops vary by county with Eastern Maryland reporting ripe fruit shipped to market while Frederick and Western Maryland report poor yields. Bremer deeds show property transfers in Baltimore and Brunswick with prices listed. Spring table decoration gains from arbutus pollen and orchids, while the Potomac River remains high and muddy for weeks.
A series of small notices detail cheap fruit and ice cream sales at No 4 East Patrick Street opposite Cartys with a June 27 opening, offering a free beautifal souvent with each plate, plus various local ads for services and sales in Frederick discussions.
Kadies variety store advertises closing out base sale with 50 cent waists and light dress garments offered at great bargains as they liquidate remaining stock.
Sayer Blfome presents a selection of slevent goods offered by Cs 48 for sale today. The items include various merchandise ready for customers.
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