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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1894
Page
4
Confectioners in Frederic display festive Easter windows with eggs in many shapes and colors. The Misses Beckley and Messrs Albaugh Detrow McCardell and others feature fine displays alongside spring bonnets, dogs and rabbits arranged with taste to attract shoppers.
The Hagerstown paper notes a German traveler met on a train near nine o clock who plans a contract for a large supply of war spokes. Frederick is to supply points in Africa and South America. Mr Hahn stopped in Hagerstown, placing an order with the Hagerstown Spoke Works. The contract calls for about 593,900 spokes per year and will take three years to complete.
The County Commissioners notify removal of the preexisting bounty, ending rewards for foxes owls and hawks. Earlier incentives drew killings but the price per head was reduced leaving nothing after the magistrate’s fee. Postal cards will notify magistrates of the change.
Frederick observes Good Friday with schools banks and public offices closed and church services held. the holiday passes with no outward sign of celebration. In other items, Capt. Walter Saunders auctioned the Hare Lime Kilns near Ceresville with five acres, selling to Henry Cremer for 2900 dollars.
A devotional reflection on the resurrection as central hope. It traces biblical references from Acts, Romans, Corinthians, and Revelation, urging patience in faith and zeal in service while contrasting sabbath rest with Easter victory. It notes Mary Magdalene and others at the tomb and the angelic messages of fear not and the risen Christ's presence.
Mr John Berser of ackepstown county was seriously injured when struck in the eye by a rock at the stone quarry of Mr G C T On Bavarcay. Dr W G McComas provided medical care and recommended Brood Pr szheT restorative remedies. An advertisement for Shilon's Cure by Albert L Pearre Apothecary promotes prevention and treatment claims and lists prices.
The article discusses the fashion cycle of novelties in spring textiles, noting dealers struggle with stock due to unpredictable popularity and long restocks. It highlights materials like rich fibrous fabrics, velvets, and moires used in gowns, corsages, skirts, and balloon sleeves, with color notes of brown, mauve, and Parma violet.
The column records the March 13 marriage of Myrtle Linebaugh-Miller to Charles D. Linebaugh at the Waynesboro parsonage officiated by Rev. Jacob Snider, with details of attendance and attire. It also describes a Feagaville wedding of Nannie D. Zimmermann to William O. Michael, including bridal party, flowers, procession, reception, and train departure to Baltimore. Notices about illnesses and remedies follow, highlighting Mrs. Charles B. Fout’s slight improvement, Dr. J. M. Shafner’s recovery from rheumatism, and a testimonial for Chamberlain’s Pain Relief from J. Lopeswell of Des Moines, plus sales pitches for local druggists.
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