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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1893
Page
3
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Baltimore visitor Miss Mary L Topper spends vacation at her home on East Patrick street. Miss Marie Starkloff joins her. Mr Marion J Kline, studying at Gettysburg College, returns home from this city. Several locals, including Messrs John Wilson Joe Haller and Mr W A Dalrymple, are noted as traveling or visiting. Also mentioned are social visits, marriages, and upcoming travels of area residents and guests. A curious natural story about a large water snake and catfish near Queen Anne's peak is recounted. Personal mentions note Misses Emily and Madeline Pampel returning from Richmond with premiums in drawing and music.
The Saint John's Literary Institute held its sixty fourth commencement at City Hall with Fr Clarke Brother Whelan and Professor Fendall guiding a large turnout. Prizes were awarded across Latin English and doctrine classes, along with conduct and general excellence, and an alumni organization was proposed after the ceremony.
A large crowd witnessed Browne versus Citizens with Citizens scoring 1 in the first, 4 in the second, 3 in the third and no runs later while Browns posted 2, 0, 3, 2, 11 and 0, tying the game after the sixth inning before darkness ended play. Standings show Athletics leading Browns Pastimes Citizens. A postponed game between Browns and Pastimes is set for this evening and another between Pastimes and Browns tomorrow. July Fourth is noted as a big league day.
A Mix town child on North Bentz street clung to a merry go round platform. While the ride moved a box struck the child’s legs, causing mayhem. John Esterly swiftly intervened and rescued the youngster to avert tragedy.
A counterfeit five dollar silver certificate circulates with treasury number 659225 from the 1886 series. Grant’s portrait is poorly engraved, paper quality poor, border too dark, and LU 5.7 over silver certificate slightly raised. It appears little handled and warns to beware.
The gate at Mostevee Hospital has been strengthened with new substantial brick posts and redesigned gates. Old posts removed and replaced. gates removed and replaced with sturdier versions.
An attempt to break into the residence of Charles H. Utermehile about a mile west of the city failed last night as pursuing dogs scared off the intruders. No injuries were reported and no suspect details are available.
A stylish ceremony united Maurice Browning of Ijamsville and Della Hyatt of Kemptown on Thursday June 28 in Providence M P church. Officiated by Monroe Browning with Monroe Turmer and Ina Hyatt as attendants, reception gifts noted, then travel to Monrovia and Washington.
The Baltimore Sunday Herald reports 19 212 Maryland pensioners on June 1 1893 with total yearly vouchers of 2 154 777 6. Bellmore Cumberland Frederick and other towns are named among counties with many beneficiaries. The list from Frederick includes Abner Akers Wm Angevine John Best and many others with monthly stipends ranging from 4 to 30 dollars. A weather note presents July data and the mean temperature 77 degrees, with historic extremes. County tax details show a levied rate of 62 cents county and 2 cents state on a 24 952 00 taxable basis.
Yesterday Eugene Waltera a head at the steam flouring mills on Carrot street fell from the second story striking a digging iron that pierced his right wrist and left him unable to work. Solomon D. Rages the leader of the colored Salvation Army corps in this city departed for Detroit Michigan to join the Michigan Division. Marriage Licences were issued to David Howell of Orleans and Maggie Enode of Rohrereville both in Washington county.
A lengthy roster of guests and visitors is listed with numerous names and cities including Baltimore New York Harrisburg Philadelphia Boston Chicago Richmond and Washington along with county and city markers. Readable segments show multiple individuals and destinations but lack clear narrative or event context.
Drowning season noted with advisories as fly screens are up and local life continues. Frank Garron of Knoxville recounts a Sunday visit with relatives in Engle’s, during which he lost a $45 pocketbook on the route to the depot. Local fishermen report lean times, wheat prices push wages down, and Notre Dame Academy’s closing exercises are set for Liberty.
Local notes scold and welcome readers. Dr J R L Hardesty, activist and specialist, will visit City Hotel Thursday 29th at 3 and remain to Friday 30th at 2. Also ads for caramel and peach cream at McCardell's, cheap used ladies bicycles, tools and spectacles, stock hay and straw deliveries, two local firms advertise goods and services.
News from Washington College Kent county notes commencement events and a sermon at Grace Lutheran Westminster. Commander Seth transfers office to Captain Howard on Saturday. Bishop Curtis visits Rock Hall Cheatertown. A colored woman Grace Brashars killed by lightning near Annapolis. John Orr injured by coal cart at Caledonia mine Allegany. St Johns College Summer School opens July 10 to August 18. Deer Creek Farmers Club backs repeal of Sherman law. State Library gains over sixty volumes at Minneapolis. Sheriff Middleton tests gallows for Pinkney and Barber at Upper Marlboro. Rev B C Kuhne preaches in Westminster. Resignations of Capt E Roberts and Lieut J A Lytle from First Regiment MNG received by adjutant general.
Rev Daniel Schindler D D pastor of the Third Lutheran Church Hanover Pa died Sunday morning of Brights disease aged sixty three He leaves a widow and five children and had served as pastor at St Marks Lovettsville and Hanover where he organized the Third Lutheran congregation and built the church A new bell tolled for the pastor during services. Also notes on a sprained ankle and a medicinal syrup and a lace advertisement.
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