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Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1896

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2

Tax rate fixed for Prince Georges County

The Daily News notes interest here and there yesterday and today including a fixed tax rate of 923 cents for Prince George’s County and reports deaths of Sarah Draper in Greensboro at age 26 from paralysis, and the passing of Thelmes Hoghiett, Talbot Circuit Court clerk, at Esston aged 70.

Prince George's County Sarah Draper Greensboro Carroll County Bernard Murphy Cumberland Thomes Hoghiett Talbot County Esston Wiliam Dixon Crarles Arsoc Washington County

Montgomery Prohibition Convention Chooses Delegates in Hockville

Montgomery county prohibitionists met in Hockville town hall Saturday. County Chairman absent. Rev. J Bardette chaired with Prof W D Watkins as secretary. Delegates to the State convention in Baltimore on April 23 were named, with Frank Biggins and others listed as delegates and alternates. They were instructed to support Eugene Levering for president and July 26 set for nominating convention for the county ticket.

W.D. Watkins Ray J. Rayfield R.O Boall G. L. Stabler Ernest Gayman GW. Selby G. B. Carroll Mary Magrader Samuel Hobia John F. Bover W. F. Bennett Mime H. Hobba Eugene Levering Fr Holaing

The Discrepancy Grows in Bank Defalcation Case

An agent from the Employers Liability Assurance Association of London arrived to investigate a bank defalcation tied to discount clerk A. Gregg Miller of the Central National Bank of Frederick. The deficiency is reported at 2480 dollars, with 990 dollars in addition to the initial 1500 linked to discount paper. Miller departed for Washington at 2:50 PM and is to undergo further scrutiny.

Miller Washington

Practice Shoot at Frederick Gua Ciao Grounds

Frederick Gua Ciao members plan the first practice shoot of the season at their grounds behind Madison street on Easter Monday afternoon.

Frederick Gua Ciao Madison Street

Legislation Row Leads Through Governor Lowndes Actions

Governor Lowndes signed the act and four auxiliary bills while the General Assembly moved to adjust elections and appointments. The Senate rejected Philip D. Laird for land office but confirmed O. Mitchell for coroner and other nominations. Bills approved include a $90,000 appropriation for ex Governor Stratford's Confederate dwelling, Frederick county payrolls, and Middle Town franchise tax provisions. The House and Senate also refined penalties for outdoor laborers and liquor proximity near Fountain Mille in Frederick, with clerical pay approved for Charles L. Wicon.

Lowndes Anne Axrende House of Delegaus Agua Jeffers Annapolis Ibrarias Senate Philip D. Laird Montgomery Counly Land Office O. Mitchell Dorchster County Baltimore General Assembly Yeaterday Middieown Frederick County Courmont Anne Clagg St Mark's Parish Fountain Mille Charles L. Wicon

Death toll in a Smythe household and two more notices

The Beacon reports the death of Willie Steiner aged 8 and Jobo EL aged 1 on March 20 at Pt Pleasant New Jersey. The double funeral was held March 23 with Rev. Moore officiating. Also noted are the deaths of John Ridenour aged 72 in the city and Anna Rinker in Virginia after chronic illness, with service details and family survivors.

Pt. Plessent New Jersey Wille Jobo EL Frank M. Steiner H. F. Stelner Beacon Pt. Pleasant Homs Wiliie Moore John Ridenour Joseph Ridenour Patrick Street Iitel Powers Ridenour Susan Rhoderick Jefferson John Lancaster Joseph Rinker Anna Rinker William Rinker London County Andrew Davis Green Valley Roma Ebert Tatid Zents Union Bridge David Zents Rocky Ridge Quokard Solomon Stoner

Reassessment Bill Sparks Tax Debate in Wasehlagics County

Opposed reform draws farmer and taxpayer ire as Dagerstowe reports a planned reassessment. Mortgages worth around 4000000 threaten higher real estate taxes while an expected 3 to 5 percent rate shift may cut farm valuations. Locals hope Governor Lowndes vetoes the act. An investing agent notes mortgage lending could shrink if rates rise, and many lenders fear reduced income from the tax change.

Dagerstowe Lowndes Wil Lile Mor'gagore

Negro music origins spark debate on authentic expression

A discussion from the era questions whether genuine Negro music exists as defined by its proponents. It argues that much so-called Negro songs arise from white composers and that authentic folk tunes reflect broader American country traditions rather than a distinct black musical identity.

New York Nellie Gray Dixie Africa America

Brilliant 15th anniversary of School No 8 at Nagarite Gall

The 15th anniversary exercises of School No 8 in Eiec District 3 at Nagarite Gall ran March 25 to 27, concluding with a banquet. A large well behaved crowd attended each night, praising instructors, pupils, and patrons and declaring the school the county’s foremost colored school.

FRE Eiec Nagarite Gall Echolara Samuel Dutrow E. L. Boblitz

Senior Order of United American Mechanics Demonstration Plan

Committees for the Senior Order of United American Mechanics demonstration meet at Fredonis Council HQ to finalize arrangements for the April 8 event. Chief Marion Schmidt will soon announce parade start point and route while Matron J B Hemp of Frederick is secured for Crittenden Home duties. Rev A H Zimmerman oversees.

Sevite Antistam Camp Sons of Veterans Furnih North Market Street School United American Mechanics Oo. U.am Order of United American Mechanics Fredonis Council Cnief Marebel Schmidt Wil Matton HB. Hemp Frederick Crittenden Home Weat Washington Street Hagerstown A. H. Zimmerman

Misery of Smoking Aimed at the Young Readers

An early 20th century appeal warns that cigarette use harms youths causing nervous debility and loss of willpower. It promotes a 000 page book on nature, symptoms, and cure, available free for 21 cents postage from Worth's Dispensary in Buffalo.

Worth Dispensary Medical Association Main Street Buffalo N.Y Ietter

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