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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1895
Page
5
A compact recap of today’s date in history drawn from The Daily News, noting notable events, dates, people, and places referenced in the issue. The fragmentary OCR yields scattered names and items, with several partial lines suggesting past events, broadcasts, or notices.
A forecast from the Weather Bureau chief notes little change since Monday night. High pressure over the Atlantic states and Pacific coast, with a powerful storm developing north of Montana. Temperatures vary by region with rain in parts of the Lake regions and Gulf states and expectations of cloud and rain moving eastward in a day or two.
Aged newspaper style ad column lists Grove Lime Co items and dress goods for sale. Job and helper postings plus gas consumer notices appear amid partial ad fragments. Reading includes references to Cronise, Lima Beans, John Hendrickson and other names, with generic ads for Pasture and Japonette.
Miss Emms Garrett returns to teach at Harmony Grove school. A spring market display shows wild pansies and honeysuckles. Joseph Bear, Democrat, inaugurated mayor of Frostburg. Mayor Best gives a practical inaugural address. Keeley Institute of Maryland formed in Baltimore with Frederick’s P Frank Pampel as incorporator. Adams Express installs an attractive new sign on North Market Street.
Local items report Samuel Epley taking a new position with Charles Fleming on North Market Street. Mary Staub visits Baltimore. Frank Goode returns from there. Clay Buhrman plans a Monday in the city. Mrs Eldred Johnson and Mrs Garry Swain return home from visits in New York and Philadelphia. Maj. Horner and Captain Curie visited Antietam and rode to Frederick. Church notes announce a congregational reception and a Lutheran Sunday School orchestra with named members. Mrs Getzendanner suffers a painful fall on steps near her West Patrick Street home. An advertisement promotes Sarsaparilla for protection against flu and epidemics.
The Frederick Y M C A celebrated its eighth anniversary with a church service at Evangelical Lutheran Church. Dr J C Butler of Washington spoke on three aims of the Y M C A including body and mind development and Christian unity. A large attendance from Ladies Auxiliary and senior orders attended. a reception followed at the association rooms, with decorations, refreshments, and praise for secretary Walter Saunders.
The Frederick Republican Association met at their headquarters for the first quarterly gathering. Treasurer Liilian A. Woodward read an encouraging report showing finances to be excellent. Regular routine business was transacted.
A list of hotel arrivals since yesterday includes guests in Knoxville Baltimore Philadelphia Harrisburg Willington Marhelm PA and Washington with names such as H and Wood F Goodman W C Carrol A Greggeshauser W S Hinds J R McNulty M B Moore and D Smith. The note mentions county and city entries and county passengers.
County notes from May 7 record visits by George Laion and others to Nelson and Baltimore, farm delays due to rain, sawmill moves, and church events. Local residents, weddings, and church officers listed for Moun taindale and surrounding area with details on Sabbath school appointments and upcoming gatherings.
The Glade Connell No 112 Jr O A M of Walkersville will hold a public meeting and flag unfurling at 7 o'clock tomorrow. A parade follows with Reno Council Creagerstown Woodsboro Frederick Counc. addresses by Reno Harp and Dr C F Goodell. Walker ville Band to provide music. Gilbe Council planning full event. public invited.
Court Square hosts a 3 to 11 pm reception to honor Mrs. and Mrs. Baker Johnson newly home from a wedding tour. An upcoming Civil Service exam for clerks at Court House on June 1 begins at 9 am. blanks available at the post office with a May 13 return. Mrs. Evraim Eyler recovering. Mrs. Walter Weller in critical condition. Also brief notice about "Peerless" Paper Meat Sacks and a Great Southern Co. circular.
News item details deaths, elections, legal cases, and political strife across Washington, Anne Arundel, Talbot, and surrounding counties. Emanuel Titian dies in Washington County. Davidities include contested tickets in Anne Arundel and calls for meetings opposing Benstor Gormann. Substantial mentions of Elkton murder case, tax talks, and Tidewater Canal ties.
Over a week, temperatures near normal with frequent rain and brighter sun. Crops show promise with wheat and rye growing well, corn planting expanding, fruit crops abundant though some freezes hit peaches and plums in Garrett county. Local reports from Frederick, Adamstown, Mt. St Mary’s, Buckeystown note improving grasses, blooming fruit trees, and potatoes and gardens thriving.
Obituaries report Philip A. Lambright age 65 dying at home on South Market Street after a long career as a butcher and two marriages. Susan Fraley of West Patrick Street dies at home from apoplexy linked to breast cancer, to be buried tomorrow at 3. Sugar price rises are noted with wholesale increases driving expectations of retail changes. Enoch Jacobs recovers after being kicked by a horse while driving it to a stable. The piece ends with scrambled text about the World’s Columbian Exposition and mechanical progress.
A regional ad promotes CERESVILLE ROLLER FLOUR corn meal hominy and bran with a wagon delivery offer. It promises savings for customers paying cash and hints at terms via a postal directory, urging buyers to order to save money.
In Barkitts ville town election for commissioner the case split between the temperance favored ticket of Enniss Kurs and Homme and the opposition ticket led by Kefauver Slifer and Wieser. Nearly all eligible voters cast ballots, with Enniss 33 votes, Rare 35, Horte 27, Kefauver 3, Widener 35, Slifer 22, and others totaling to a close result among the nine candidates.
Ida Davis colored was brought before Police Justice Eckstein after a Monday arrest by Officer Brookey for creating an uproar and paying $1.35 in fines. Mary Jefferson testified of others attempting to visit her house. shot at them. John Jeems bootblack faced disorderly conduct charges and, failing to pay $3.85, was sent to jail for fifteen days. Writs issued for Gov M Beckman over a boarding bill at Eagle hotel. arrest in Hagerstown. Trane Stanley and sister charged with disorderly conduct. Frank Stanley involved but fled. They were discharged with a warning. A summer storm drenched Market street with rain, lightning, and thunder.
The newly renovated Darrow ice cream parlors open daily with a cool, inviting interior. Menu features strawberry pistache chocolate bisque vanilla and orange ice cream, offered all day. Gas customers are reminded to pay discounts by the 10th to avoid loss of savings.
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