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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1894
Page
4
John W. Remsburg, eightyish former Ex County Commissioner of Middletown, in weakened state from paralysis, attempted to cut his throat with a razor in the doorway of an adjoining room. The weapon dropped. he was found by his wife with non fatal wounds and expressed regret his tool was not sharper.
Janitor Howard Kessmanus at the Court House notes the park greens awakening with spring weather. Squirrels increasingly roam the Square while their homes remain vacant. A dog chased a fat squirrel near the Court House, causing it to fall and break two legs.
The Sherwood Band from the Sherwood Orphans Home in Petersburg, Virginia, visited Frederick yesterday and gave a concert at Quinn A.M.E. church last night. They also played marching music in the streets during the day. The band is composed of 13 members, all skilled players, and won a prize of 500 at the World’s Fair. Frederick aims to follow Baltimore by banning banana peels and orange peels on sidewalks.
A fashion note advises selecting a simple, delicate evening gown for a 17 year old, favoring light fabrics like mull and sheer silks over heavy satin. Emphasis on youthful freshness, minimal jewelry, modest necklines, and restrained adornments. sketches describe a plain white gown with a bell skirt, moss green velvet accents, and rosettes.
Yesterday's session saw Tull of Somerset propose banning oyster dredging in Tangier Sound. Debates covered a double track electric road on the Frederick turnpike, boundary changes in the Third district, and a niche bill on fraternal insurance. A contested election claim from Isaac A. Barber was referred to Elections, and Arington Baltimore County urged poolselling restrictions. Local routine noted Brunswick charter amendment and other general measures.
Elaborate and impressive service will be held next week in St John s Catholic Church in honor of Holy Week. Beginning Thursday morning at 7 50 they will continue to Saturday Tenebrae services will be held on Wednesday Thursday and Friday evenings. The Passion sermon will be preached on Friday evening. The Young People s Missionary Society meets at the parsonage to pack a box for the mission cause. A meeting of the Bible Class was held last evening in the south chapter room of Saint Erizetos Sunday school.
Adam Brasher of this city reeled in an unusual fish at Israel's Creek near Frederick yesterday. The creature, about the size of a yellow perch, was spotted with black spots and sparked quick curiosity among observers. Penta of Northumberland praises a rheumatism remedy, Shilich's Cure, sold by Garret & Pearre with a guarantee and advertised as aiding various ailments.
Local residents and visitors are listed with travels and calls on kin across Maryland. L A Valentine visits Rocky Ridge from Hancock while Mrs Jacob Willbice in Middletown is hosting her daughter. Various residents travel to Baltimore Pittsburg and Harrisburg for work and visits.
The Connecticut Experiment Station reports cob ground feed at 44 percent feeding value per 100 pounds. Cattle prefer green stalks but digest dry cob well only as woody fiber. Pigs and young animals should avoid corncob feed. oats help bind ground cob and improve feed for horses and cattle.
A nine year old boy named Johnnie fell from a cliff while helping a rabbit to escape. His dog held him by a bushy limb about ten feet below the top, suspending him over the river about 50 feet down. The father rescued him with a rope. the dog alerted the family and refused to leave. The boy had only a few scratches from the limb.
Inventory lists ancient books and curio items including a Roman Missal from 1822, Spectator copies 1711 and 1712, stamps, colonial notes, Confederate bills, a revolutionary canteen, and autographs of Pope Pius IX and other notable figures. Proprieties from Talbott City and Dorsey’s hotels are mentioned along with advertisements and local news items.
John W. Fogle was killed Monday afternoon on Henry Elder’s farm near Caton Bridge while tamping a dynamite charge to clear stumps. The blast shattered his eyes and crushed both legs. he died two hours later. H. Lee Siener witnessed the accident unharmed. Fogle leaves a widow and six children.
Lizee M. Meers of North reports using the remedy with success against bronchitis during cool weather and notes it has helped in various cases.
An antique ad touts A Bappr Man as a cure for rheumatism Seuraigia toothaches and chronic pains with a claim of universal cures. It lists 25 cent and 75 cent prices and references Garrett Peatre Dracrista Steiner Bros Drug Store Mrs Hawkins and Chitlacocca Tean. The copy urges trust in the remedy’s effect on an “inclined debwimt… system” and mentions Dispepsis kidney issues and life protection claims.
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