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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1893
Page
8
A fragmentary collection of banana dessert preparations including blanching and thickening with cornstarch, vanilla banana custard, banana butter cream bake, banana gateau style steam cakes, banana pie with meringue, and a banana ice cream custard. Shows era cooking terms and measurements with several spelling errors.
Isaac Yinling, 54, died of heart disease near his Seatell County home after being found near an outbuilding. Pastor Rev. John R. Williams has resigned effective the 30th. April records show 136 deeds 33 mortgages 23 bills of sale filed. Milton Snowden trapped 14 rats, two albinos among them. W Allen named road commissioner for Freedom district replacing disqualified JP Michael Glennan. Rules warning children not to repeat conversations from visitors’ homes to prevent gossip.
An advertisement extols Syrup of Figs as a pleasant tasting laxative that cleanses the system, relieves fever and head robes, and acts promptly on the kidneys. It claims to be the only remedy of its kind, prepared from healthy substances, and offered in limited quantities at leading drug stores in several cities.
Daily church notices list communion at All Saints Episcopal and services led by multiple pastors including Rev. Gana Rev. Proby and Rev. David May. Congregational meeting at Lutheran Braddock 3 p m with officer elections. Y M C A meetings at 9 and 5 45. Epworth League and Y P S C E events. Trinity Reformed Mechartesown Centennial Service 10 am with Rev. Levan. Sunday school Ascension Day observances April 11 at 2 30 pm for Foreign Missions.
Farmers in Market report that rain has not damaged apples peaches and stone fruits yet blossoming and budding are restrained. If May remains not unusually cold apples may yield an average crop especially in young orchards. Vine dressers expect a fair grape crop this year with fruit contributing to health and supply.
George M. Bright of Abingdon proposes a patent stamp system that uses two one cent stamps perforated to form a two cent unit. Buyers separate the two to make change, reducing stamp production and contract costs. The design aims to simplify denominations and lower government expenses.
Fremont Nebr Daily Tribune notes the April 24 marriage of Robert W. McGinnis of York and Mary Franklin at the bride’s home 512 West Eighth Street. The quiet ceremony, Rev W. A. Buss officiant, bridesmaid Miss Maggie Sayers, groomsman Geo E. Chitcote, bride in white silk, orange blossoms from California. They plan to reside in York after May 15 with a Chicago World’s Fair wedding trip.
Indianapolis dispatch notes General Harrison torn by factional pressure over attending the National Lincoln League meeting in Louisville next week. Some advisers urge him to stay home, others his friends hope he may still go, leaving his participation uncertain.
A sale of personal property from the estate of William Brown at his former residence near Manchester Carroll county is advertised in an old style 1832 printer’s hand. The listing includes a four horse wagon pewter ware and other items and runs daily until all sold with reasonable credit.
A dispatch from Indianapolis says Jonathan Stanhope, a wealthy farmer of Indians, will paper his first room with Columbian stamps. He plans to use one and five cent stamps totaling 3200 dollars. The Hichmond Indiana postmaster has arranged for the stamps and Stanhope’s check.
Bulletin No 18 of the Maryland Experimental Station presents practical guidance on sweet potato cultivation. It cites George County Dorchester and Anne Arundel yields, notes soil and fertilizer trials, and advocates horse powered farming and rapid market delivery. It also covers House of Correction officers annual meeting with governance and staffing updates.
Yesterday 2 hotel arrivals include numerous guests from Philadelphia Baltimore York Pa Washington D C and local towns. Names such as Hammett Barber Joyce Mead Bergrell Shriver Backfin Crawford Sherman Thomas Ate Nelson Ellis Baum Weaver Worthington Hanes Nussbaum and others appear with counts from county and city listings.
A casual note on coin shortages cites dwindling two cent and one cent pieces as well as scarce three and five cent coins. A businessman says the savings bank trend among American boys reduces coin circulation until Christmas 1893 when Santa Claus may prompt spending in confectionery and bakery shops.
A May 4 report notes a secretive bid to grant the ex-queen a pension of 5060 through a provisional government plan. Commissioner Blount leads a rigorous inquiry, with hints he may favor annexation. The Hawaiian Patriotic League seeks the removal of Tikmokalau in a memorial to Blount. United States Minister Stevens plans to return home soon.
An advertisement lists stoves of all kinds and sizes including Pilot Cook Catoctin and Linsarore ranges, sheet iron heaters, parlor heaters, E86 stoves, and self feeding egg stoves. The line offers various heating options for home use.
Readers learn that the pansy has been officially designated as the nation’s mural emblem. The act of Congress reportedly recognizes the pansy with celebrations planned in Haristarg and other locales, tying the inauguration to the first day of May 1803 alongside the World's Columbian Exposition.
While traveling from Altona Missouri Mr J Richey became violently ill with cholera morbus. He called a drug store for medicine and the Stnzeist recommended Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. The result was immediate relief and his complaint was cured. The druggist Forsishy Garnaie Fearre of Droggists endorses the remedy.
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