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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1894
Page
3
A garbled historical date capsule lists multiple figures with unclear dates and roles alongside an ad section. The readable portions mention amatory poets and emperors and a sequence of names and places, then shift to a general advertiser notice about reliable ads and reader trust.
Advertisers are urged to submit copy for prompt insertion and good quotation in the Weekly News by 3 PM each Wednesday. Changes to advertisements must be received by the Monday of that week.
Sale notes are maturing with the cape popular as Spring bonnet. Farmers busy, winter clothing burdensome. snow turned to dust. landlords may evict prompt tenants with proper notice. Dynamite used to thaw is not practical. Sunshine dries mud. county roads improving. Mint marks on coins vary by city. World population estimates differ. Brazil area smaller than the US by 215,920 sq miles. First strawberries arrive in Frederick at 4 cents a box, not sold in carload lots yet. A few think for many. think before you speak. April 1 falls on Sunday. business and moving must adapt. War memory fades. education: teach a boy to be his own master. Lilly Langtry claims 41. a warm Christmas may bring snow. Pimlico hosts a Maryland race in September if feasible. The Modern Way promises pleasant, effective relief with Br small of Figs.
A Baltimore News political column outlines contenders in Maryland's Sixth District, highlighting Judge John T. Vinson of Montgomery and Senator Sloan of Allegany. It notes Wel Wellington’s factional risks, George A. Pearce’s opposition, possible party realignments, and a tariff resolution boosting Sloan. The piece also cites Assembly actions on term extensions for Vinson and cross-party support from Democrats wary of Montgomery officials.
A Damascu letter describes Damascus on the Washington Frederick route noting steam works with two saw mills and threshers, several carpenters building dwellings, a busy post office with three daily mails and prospect of a fourth. It mentions weddings, a potato concert for charity, and local discussion of reassessment bills, plus cold winter weather and community generosity to a suffering family.
The case Theophilus Barger versus the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company, removed from Frederick County, was decided in Hagerstown on Saturday. Barger, a Brunswick to Weverton passenger, alleged a dispute with the conductor who struck him. the suit sought $1000. Jury verdict awarded the plaintiff $2580 after about 16 witnesses for the defense and nine for the plaintiff. The Williamsport Leader notes a local whimsey about a birthday gift humorous description of a lamp or device.
Brancewick’s proposed bank drew a visiting delegation from Piedmont and Keyser, West Virginia. McCantliab, Heakitt, and Shearer, with John L. Jordan and Samuel T. Miller, led a questioning party to gauge local interest in a national bank. The visitors reported strong encouragement from Brunswick citizens.
Seventy years ago a Maryland paper lists many local events: deaths of Jesse Russell Annapolis and Mire. Michael Nufer and Mrs Elizabeth Morgan Washington county. a deed of trust by Samuel O Feldt Hagerstown. a fatal horse incident in Harford county. quarry death near Delta Pennsylvania. jewelry sale of insolvent J C Irving at Hagerstown. Garrett county circuit term opening at Oakland. Vanderford candidate for Westminster postmaster. M E Church Wilmington Conference with Bishop Vincent. Montgomery County grand jury presiding foreman James R Ayton. wage scale plan for Cumberland miners. Republican town commissioners elected in Ceci county. Grand Lodge of Maryland Mech. in session at St Michael’s Talbot. New Yorkers at San Domingo Cloud on Gunpowder river. Severn Park plotted in Anne Arundel. deaths of Mrs Mire. Nufer 76 and Mrs Elizabeth Morgan 71. Mrs Harriet Craley Hagerstown fatally shocked by railroad accident. German company contracted for spokes at Hagerstown. Banner Council raises flag at Locust Grove School near Reedysville. town commissioners elected at North East.
Yesterday's legislative session covered bills for equal fine distribution among Baltimore dispensaries, incorporation of Curtis Bay Bridge Company, and a creek bridge. restoration of the Senate chamber. signals on unclaimed deposits by savings banks. Hampden and Waverly Electric Light charter amendments. slot machine licensing. school houses in St Marys and Calvert. consolidation of Washington City and Point Lookout railroads. Maryland National Guard composition. and increased pay for police round-sergeants. Also ongoing pension of Baltimore City Fire Department officers, contested assessment by Mr Wilkinson, Mt Airy incorporation approved, printing work for magistrates code paid, and Repediation Day bill in Frederick County.
The well known city florist Mr Herman presents a lush house garden featuring tall palms, fragrant mignonette and dyscinths in full bloom. A bed of large pansies, harmonizing geranium colors, and carnations draw visitors. Two Bermuda Easter lilies add fragrance in a cool cellar to finish the display.
The Merch term of the Circuit Court for Montgomery County opened in Rockville with Chief Judge Mc Sherry and Associate Judge Vincen presiding. James E. Agron was appointed foreman of the grand jury.
County correspondence from Redland Bethel Mountsinda Point of Rocks Rocky Ridge and Mountsinda areas covers social visits church services and announcements. Reports list residents visiting friends in Brookville Travilak and Lewis Town, weather praise for spring, forthcoming Easter services, local farming notes and moving plans. Residents include Romerrick Bean Cor Trevey John Bready Martin Helm Ada Trevey G M Cecil ER Holland Charles Rice Ida Mort Luther Smith S T Heffner and J A Asper.
J. Strine from New York states he is an earnest worker and has connections in Frederick. He conducted the gospel meeting at the seventh day church and will host evening services this week at Kemp Hall with public attendance urged.
Samuel J and Sarah Martin sell to Frederick Crawford a house and lot in Graceham for 250 dollars. Jewish Houpt and Ide his wife sell to Elmer Frying 293 acres more or less. Edwin and Houck and Susie B his wife sell rest estate in Frederick city for 1600 dollars. A divorce petition filed by Addison Fogie against Agnes Fogie.
The St Louis Globe Democrat reports a bizarre sight near the Castleman river where six elm and poplar trees fuse at the base forming a coffin like trunk. A small grave lies within a four foot long enclosed space, marked by a worn gravestone whose inscription is eroded by time. The grave’s creator remains unknown.
Ada Little, ten or eleven, living with the Wigners near Round Bil Gettysburg, bears a growth on her neck since infancy. Doctors say a second twin formed beneath the skin at birth and a lamp-like lump appeared late. an operation in Baltimore on January 29 removed the body of a child. Ada is recovering and health is expected to return.
Arrests and jailings reported for cutting a dog and stealing a ride on freight cars with hearings and upcoming trials. Sheriff activity noted with slight praise for jail cleanliness and recent band musical comedy success at City Opera House Lord Rooney company praised for performers Katie Rooney and Frank Davis in Chips and Pat Duggan.
The Feast of Parha will be observed with the Book of Esther read at sundown on Wednesday. Services continue Thursday morning in synagogues worldwide as Haman’s downfall, Mordecai and Esther’s triumph are celebrated amid harvest festival rejoicing.
A dubious 19th century style remedy suggests handling a felon by wrapping the finger with cloth, filling the end with powder, shaking it down, covering, and keeping it wet with camphor. After two hours the pain would supposedly be relieved and the felon cured, presented as a practical tip from a man with experience.
Dr John Shipley told reporters he would not cross the water with the Pawnee Bill combination heading for Antwerp Belgium next month due to a deep water fear. He cited waves sweeping over ships as the reason for his refusal. Hood's Sarsaparilla is promoted as the best reliable remedy and claims to achieve the greatest cures. Hood's cures.
The annual session of the Grand Lodge of Maryland Ancient Order of United Workmen convened at Royal Arcanum Hall Baltimore with Grand Master Joseph Grape presiding. About 1160 delegates from Virginia the District of Columbia and Maryland lodges will attend through the next day. Maryland lodges reported 100000 in death benefits and 21 assessments over the past year, total benefits since founding $55000000, with 850000 members nationwide. Captain Walter Saunders sold at the Court House the Dubel property in Creagerstown to J William Payne for 955 as Frank L. Stoner, assignee of mortgage, liquidation.
Announcement lists a withdrawn livestock sale at Bir. George C. Renn and a public sale removal. Local businesses advertise look great reduction meats at Rulend Park Packer 178 W Patrick St. plus Dr J B L Hardesty eye ear throat specialist at City Hotel Tamadey. Beckley’s markets promote chocolates roses almonds and Easter confections with large display.
The Sulliniz and Kemp carpet and mattings shop advertises new carpets and patterns arriving in Frederick. It urges customers not to trust apparent price cuts and claims consistently lower prices, inviting readers to visit the store to confirm.
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