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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1894
Page
5
In a long standing custom to allow Easter observance, Tar News will skip its regular Monday issue. A special Easter page goes live today with poems stories illustrations and a selection of miscellany.
A Baltimore and Ohio depot at Halltown six miles south of Harpers Ferry was destroyed Wednesday afternoon. Mushrooms appear with thunder showers and planting potatoes fetch 1.25 to 1.46 per bushel. Pottery and house cleaning notes, dog rabies scare in Middletown Valley, and Boonsboro Kee d yville electric railway parts shipped back to Akron. Jacob Phillips and Henry Knipper catch a 2 pound carp in Middle Creek. C V S Levy elected to Maryland Royal Arch Council laws committee. Baltimore and Giio Ashrosd Company February earnings down 54000. Public sale of Wr C C Manght personal property yields horses at 70.50 each.
A horse attached to a dog cart escaped near Bit Pleasant and Daysville, running through orchard and meadow, breaking the cart. Marriage licenses issued for Joshua Hammond Nor and Amelia McNulty, and William Allen and Anna Cisse. Hebron vs Fyffe case moved from Rockville to Frederick County. See also local notices and a Syrup of Figs promotion.
Easter Monday program notes joyous services in St. John's Catholic St James Lutheran Evangelical and other churches. Highlights include special mass at 10 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. at St. John, varied choral offerings, and district church plans as congregations decorate for the holiday.
Easter Monday will be observed in Frederick Though not a legal holiday Many business places close Schools do not meet Several churches report services Confirmation at Reformed church 42 members received Easter Eve services at 6 pm All Saints Episcopal Myersville Lutheran Easter entertainment Pleasant Hill Easter service St Pauls Reformed Cues communion administered by Rev Hench Conformation and preparatory service held this afternoon
The legislature meets with bills on a three member telephone commission to oversee rates and service, an oyster dispute committee between Maryland and Virginia, and local measures including a charter amendment for Frederick City and a liquor sale ban near Mt. Carmel. The watermarked session notes include a failed anti pool bill, child labor exemptions, and teacher association use of the House chamber.
News of the State notes deaths of Benjamin Hedges at Rockville and Mrs Ids E Koons in North East, a suicide attempt by Mary Spencer in Elk River, and a severe burn to G L Crawford’s four year old son in Middlebrook. Also mentioned are oyster land petitions in Dorchester County, a Rosasboro peach grower rate plan, a school flag presentation in Mechanics, rabid dogs killing sheep in Carroll County, a Methodist conference debate on claimants sustenance, and coal price reductions for mines in Lone Coning and George's Creek.
A large coal vein has been found miles west of Frostburg on Johnson Bros land, promising a nearly inexhaustible supply if confirmed. The Johnsons, active in lumber, plan careful development and immediate operation, with strong excitement across the mining region.
Early yesterday eight o'clock a large box filled with straw ignited on the porch of A Welling’s house in Wenner’s addition Brunswick. Stewart Fisher and Edmonston quickly aided by the ladies prevented a major blaze. Mrs Welling sustained minor burns while attempting to extinguish the flames. Fruit trees grapevines berry plants and asparagus roots suffered nearby.
The writer praises Louis Kossuth as a heroic freedom advocate who visited the United States, recalling his 1851 voyage to New York and 1852 Washington presence. The piece likens Kossuth to Lafayette, notes his embraces by Americans, and describes the enduring impact of his calls for liberty and human rights.
A citizen letter questions Circuit Court proceedings and judge obedience to law urging accountability and expense review. Another note celebrates local industry growth, detailing increased production, expanded capacity, and export reach from a small shop to multiple states and foreign markets.
The Philomathean Literary Society met at Kemp Hall with good attendance. Reports were read and a program included readings by A C McBride and others, a debate on labor saving machines, and adjournment planned for March 30. The F C Y M G A echoed with weekly talks on moon influences and planting signs supported by a scientist’s note on lunar effects.
Local notice promotes a lively event at Nick Hauer's Buffalo Saloon offering monstrous lunches and free drinks. The city hears talk of extravagant layouts and a Swiss Orchestra providing music, inviting friends to attend and enjoy beer and whisky.
An assortment of Easter goods fills Frederick Market Street shops, from hats and ribbons to millinery and dress effects. Local ads tout beer and whiskey offerings at City Hotel, plus fresh chocolates, dried fruits, and confections from Beckleys. Nightly music by a Swiss orchestra and Easter greeting promotions accompany thirsty shoppers.
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