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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1895
Page
6
A fragmented page from The Daily News lists local names and cryptic lines including references to a writer, a zoo, a bear, and an unclear program for an event in Nye. Several garbled phrases hint at historical items and possible notices but precise details remain unreadable.
Forecaster Dianatch reports fair tonight and Thursday with possible afternoon showers. Weather remains largely unchanged since Monday night. A strong storm is developing north of Montana. Barometer trends vary by region while temperatures rise in New England and west of the Mississippi and fall in the Lake region. Local rains reported in Lake regions and Ohio Valley.
New ads today list Grove Lime Co. at 40 W Third St and A C Gronise. Dress goods by Neidig appear beside gas consumer notices. Names such as C Ed Clingan agent and John Hendrickson are shown with products Japonette and Hirat of the Season in a page of sales and promotions.
Joseph Bear, Democrat, was inaugurated Mayor of Frostburg Monday night with a practical inaugural address. The town readies for spring trends as screens and doors are installed. Notes mention Tax News coverage of Frederick county filing law and Keeley Institute incorporation in Baltimore.
Mr Samuel Epley accepts a position with Mr Charles Fleming on North Market street. Mrs Mary Staub visits Baltimore friends. Mr Frank Goode of the Mchfurray Packing Company returns from Baltimore. Mr Clay Buhrman spent Monday in the city. Mrs Eldred Johnson of New York returns home after a family visit. Mrs Harry Swain of Philadelphia returns home. Maj Borner and Captain Curie of the Hawkins Zouves association visited Antietam and came to Frederick by conveyance this week. The Reformed Guild social committee will hold a congregational reception in the church parlor tomorrow evening from 6 to 9. A regular orchestra is organized in the Lutheran Sunday school with Charles Keefer, Albert Hargett, Bernard Esder, violins. Prof Biser and Henry Fox, cornets. Elmer Waitmar, trombone. Albert Schroeder, double bass. The orchestra performs in the Sunday school each Sunday.
An elderly West Patrick Street resident, Mrs John D Getzendanner, suffered a painful injury after tripping on steps from a back porch to the yard. She fell, striking the side of her face and bruising it severely, during an apparent attempt to step over an obstacle.
The eighth anniversary of Frederick Frederick City Young Men’s Christian Association was marked by a church ceremony at the Evangelical Lutheran Church with Dr. J. Butler delivering an address on three reasons to support the YMCA. A reception at the association rooms followed, featuring decorations, refreshments, and speeches by local clergy and business leaders praising the organization’s progress and urging broader support.
The Frederick Republican Association held its first quarterly meeting at headquarters last evening. Treasurer Limon A. Woodward reported finances in excellent shape. Regular business was transacted.
Readable text lists numerous names with city origins such as Baltimore New York Philadelphia Washington D C and others. It references 12 Camus Loves 12 Greer Horses and multiple individuals like Sorel Arricale and J McNulty among others. The fragmentary OCR shows a roster of competitors and their home counties and cities.
County correspondence recounts visits by Mr George Lazon and Mr RA Nelson, with numerous social items. Reports on farm delays due to rain, relocations, church activities and Sunday School officer elections at Bethel and Mountaindale. Easter Sunday events near Utica noted.
The Glebe Council 112 Jr O U L A Walkersville will hold a public meeting and flag raising tomorrow at 7 pm. A flag will be unfurled from Walkersville school, followed by a parade with Reno Council Creagerstown Woodsboro Frederick Councils. Addresses by Reno Harp and Dr Goodell. Walkersville Band to provide music. The Glade Council plans a successful event and invites the public.
Mr and Mrs Arthur Potts of Court Square issue invitations for a reception tonight from to 11 o clock in honor of Mr and Mrs Baker Johnson who have just returned from an extended wedding tour. Also Civil Service Examination announced at Court House June 1 for clerks and letter carriers with blanks at the post office due May 13. Mrs Earnim Eyler improving slowly and Mrs Walter Weller critically ill at her father Mr Edward Coles home. Also ad for Peerless Paper Meat Sacks from Great Southern Co Frederick Md and circulated by merchants.
A jumble of local items reports Washington county death Emepue Titles and a proposed electric power franchise in Bageretown. Court terms open in Prince Frederick and water canal talks occur at Grace May 15. A man in Denton sees no remorse in a murder case. Political skirmishes touch Anne Arundel. Talbot residents oppose Gorman. Police pursue Robert Barris over a Frank Knapp killing case near Elkton. Easton hosts a anti Gorman meeting with speakers planned including Mr Haynot.
The past week brought above normal temperatures with near daily rain across Maryland. Sunshine was limited, and growers anticipate warmer, sunnier days with general corn and crop planting and strong growth in wheat rye and grass though some frost damage is reported in Garrett county.
Philip H Lambright a longtime butcher aged 65 years 5 months died at his home 920 South Market Street Interment will be at Mt Olivet Cemetery West Virginia Fraley dies of apoplexy at age about 50 funeral tomorrow at 3 pm on West Patrick Street Sugar prices rise wholesale 19 cents then 12 cents per 100 pounds retail effect unclear Enoch Jacobs injured by a horse improving Folio endorses Syrup of Figs as superior laxative
Local mill ad promises cheap cash sales on corn meal hominy flour and chicken feed. It urges customers to mail order or drop by, claiming savings even if they must travel. The message stresses cash terms and low prices.
In Burkittsville a town election chose commissioners with two rival tickets. The lamps and paving ticket led with Wm. Minutes, Josephus Kare, and John A. Hor tae, while the opposition listed W.5. Kefaaver, M.8. Siffer, and H.M. Wiener. Vote totals show Kare at 3 percent, Horse 37, Kefaaver 2, Wiener 25, Siffer 23. Knoles and oe ’a Preaoot named members of the council.
A 1870s Frederick scene reports arrests by Police Officer Brookey and Police Justice Eckstein. Mary Jefferson paid fines after creating excitement. John Joos charged with disorderly conduct and jailed fifteen days. Gov Stockman writ issued over hotel board bill. Irene Stanley and sister charged with disorderly conduct. a summer storm follows with heavy rain and lightning over Market Street.
The renovated Dutrow ice cream parlors open day and night offering strawberry pistache chocolate vanilla and orange flavors. A notice to gas customers warns discounts on bills must be paid by the 10th to avoid loss of savings.
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