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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1895
Page
4
News notes an emerging telephone system for Easton with lines to Westminster and Pleasant Valley. Other items report fires, shipper activity, floods fears near Port Deposit, and local infrastructure projects including a Bay Bridge Electric Railroad contract.
An advertisement extols Pyrup of Figs as a gentle, effective laxative. It claims quick cleansing of the system, relief from headaches, and natural action on the kidneys and liver, with medical endorsement and easy pricing.
The Farmers' Club at Peagsville met to discuss why farm sons leave home and how to fix it. Edward Bear and others urged giving sons responsibility, stock, and freedom to manage parts of the farm, with guidance to foster thrift, loyalty, and eventual self-reliance.
A father should steer his son toward virtue and discipline, avoid sowing seeds of discontent, and set a strong example. Under proper conditions, the Warren youth could find home, forge a fortune, and become an honored neighbor.
Dr Hasekerl plans services at Vieumnont Bar chapel Sunday at 2 20 p m Rev Bates of U B Church Middiziona preached farewell last Sunday not returning James Lutheran Usere Le serrica Sunday morning and evening 5 usual rooms Sunday school at 140 p m Mr Harry Witter to lead Westminster League tomorrow evening Presbyterian Church 06 30 preaching 1090 a m and 780 p m China Ta trustees bought land to enlarge cemetery All Saints Chapel China Mission Chapter met at All Saints Chapel letter from Rev James Addison Logie article on Question in China A B Sabbath School Myersville elected officers superintendent M D Harp assistant superintendent A A Moser secretary W H Moser treasurer J J Smith librarian Miss Jennie Harp chorister Bliss Anns Grosanickle organist Officers take duties first Sunday in April Mt B Church no preaching tomorrow pastor absent for Conference Epworth League service 6 30 p m Edgar K Moore subject Gods Helping Hand League reception for probationers next Friday Maryland Annual Conference Church of the United Brethren Christ to meet Thurmont March 13 3 p m Bishop Mills to preside Conference Branch Woman's Missionary Society meets March 11 9 a m to opening of Conference Mrs Jennie Evers president Conference Branch D D Seedy president Y P C U to have an evening during Conference
Capt Warner G Welsh of the 1st Maryland Cavalry CS A died at home in Liberty from paralysis aged about 60. He leaves a wife and children and served in politics since 1815. Leander F Smith of Waahing County died after lingering illness at about 45, leaving five children. Ringgold, once of Middletown Valley, died near Bridgewater VA at 44 years nine months, leaving a widow and five children. John B Lewis of Harrisonburg VA died after protracted illness, interred at Woodbine cemetery Barrisonburg today.
Policeman George Brangle arrested two well dressed colored women on West Patrick street this morning for being intoxicated. They were brought before Police Justices Eckstein and refused to cooperate. Names given were Frances Sarai and Wes Hester Cooper. Both jailed for thirty days after failing to pay a $3.85 fine. They walked arm in arm as they were taken to jail.
A fragmented 19th century style notice touts a cure termed Mystic Cure for rheumation and related conditions. Bold claims are attributed to J. A. Frederick, with mention of Count Ca 1 and a barrage of nonsensical phrases implying scandalous or defamatory content.
A bustling market reports buyers and dealers, with eggs at 12 to 15 cents a dozen and butter 20 to 35 cents a pound. Local residents, including women and a court-house crowd, discuss prices, weather, and a planned Harpers Ferry trip, noting varied livestock and produce prices across multiple items.
Miss Mollie Bennett, formerly of Frederick, now in Washington DC, hosted a surprise birthday party on February 26. The event included games and refreshments with attendees such as Miss Bennett’s sister Carrie Bennett, Mrs. John Moore and Hessie Miller, and several friends. The Bennett family, new to Washington, has already made many friends.
Mr J F Hreb formerly connected with renowned photographer J Davis Busby has opened a first class studio at 76 Bonth Market street opposite the B and O depot. He guarantees satisfaction with his work and invites patronage.
A special adjourned meeting at Mr. Jacob Shack’s office 02 West Church Street decided to incorporate the society. A large membership was present and a committee was appointed to draft the articles of incorporation.
Literary societies announce a reading by Miss Dieh at Prof. L B Titon's Court Square residence on Monday evening. The selection will be from Robert Louis Stevenson, an unusually interesting topic.
Mies Fonce White of Emmitsborz visits at Apen Hall in Martinsburg West Virginia. A. and G. Ropenaur will visit Baltimore tomorrow with their parents. J. N. T. Rudy of near Mt Airy is in Frederick today. C. P. Smith of this city, a tracker for the Gr. Dramatic Association, will play Jon Morgan in Ten Nights in a Bar Room at Brunswick April 23 for the town’s benefit. Mrs. R. A. Crane has returned to Piedmont West Virginia. F. Alvey of Hagerstown visits friends in this city. John B. Gilbert of Thurmont is growing weaker daily. Bethany Ridgely near Harmony was stricken with paralysis last Sunday. Theodore Michael, son of the cemetery superintendent, is recovering from railroad injury, now using a crutch and on the road to recovery.
A first season thunder storm struck about 1 o clock with wind rain hail and lightning. Gale tore a tin roof at George Engelbrecht on West South Street. no other damage reported. Old saying links storms to fires, suggesting an active summer if true.
A promotional note extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as ideal for spring cleansing, appetite restoration, and overall vitality. It claims the remedy cures humors and various ailments while presenting bank deposit totals from Frederick’s five national banks, totaling $1,943,615.93 with breakdowns by bank.
A number of fish were caught from the Monocacy in recent days with most nets. A colored man named Chas Ross of near Bertonsville caught a German carp weighing five pounds. Other large fish were reported. Local ads promote tonics Pan-Zink Pan-Tina and other remedies.
The famous Sousa Concert Band led by John Paills Sousa arrives for a city engagement. Sousa, famed for Washington's Marine Band tenure and national acclaim, draws praise for his baton and stage presence. Also noted is a local horse bite incident on Carroll Street and an editorial promoting Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as winter health aid.
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