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Newspaper

News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1894

Page

3

Inaccurate History Snippet From May 11

The piece lists historical names and events with many garbled words and typos. It mentions David I, Fontenoy, William Pitt, Santa Anna, Recamier, the Merrimac, Black Friday, Herschel, and Brwon, with a Weather Forecast and new advertisements notes for The News.

David L King of Scots Fonteney Wilam Pitt Santa Anus Mexico Recamier Merrimac England Oserend, Gurcey & Co Balliuues Sir John Frederick William Herschel London John Broun Rab Edisgunc Kio Coles Lee Either Townsend Adred

Special meeting discusses coupons and sewer report

The board met last evening with several members present. Authorities cut and burned dated coupons. A report on the sewer and waterway condition was received from the street committee. An orchestra engagement for May 13 was arranged. Estate transfers include John A. Barrick to Charles E. Doughy for 26,000 square feet and Marion Fauble trustee to Cornelia Korrell for 663 acres.

Gor Oty Board of & Dermen Y Register Phillistmonic Orchestra Ter Ohn A. Barrick Charles E. Donghy Marion Fauble Cornelia Korrell

Historical Society meets at Smiths for eleventh season gathering

The Historical Society held its eleventh meeting at Dr and Mrs Franklin B Smiths on Court Square. Judge Lynch presided as members discussed criticisms of previous reports, shared donations from the Maryland Historical Society, and heard papers on George Washingtons nomination and May Day excursion details. The group adjourned after a generous reception and planned to meet May 31 at Dr Hefimar's rooms.

The Historical Society Franklin B. Smith Court Square Judge Lynch West Second Street E.B County Court Register of Wills Association Maryland Historical Society Council of Safety John Pyfer George F. Myer Bartels Frederick W. Obenderfer Worthington Hoss Sons of the Revolution George Washington John Adams Massachusetts Thomas Johneor Maryland Ritchie Brunswick Virginis Old England Berlie Barry Baker Johnson Asbury Hunt Bartgis Frederick Hefimar

Philharmonic Orchestra Concert Presents Notable Singers

The Philharmonic orchestra plans a concert on the evening of the 17th featuring soprano Miss Bertha Maynos noted for a rich trained voice. Miss Fox, daughter of H. O. Fox of Frederick, teaches music at a Virginia institution. Prof Geo Ed Smith will perform and conductor Bion Firestone leads nightly rehearsals with close attention promising a top program.

Philharmonic Orchestra Bertha Maynos Miss Fox Iste H. O. Fox Frederick Virginia Geo. Ed. Smith Bion Firestone

Wheat Beads Brought in From Middletown Farm

On Wednesday John C. Stone a farmer from the western edge of Middie town submitted a batch of wheat beads plucked from a Geld on his farm. That same evening additional wheat heads were sent in by George Remsbere and George Beary Rouitzahn.

Middletown Register John C. Stone Middietown George Remsbere George Beary Rouitzahn

Music In the Air

Frederick streets echo with music from street pianos and waud organs over the past week. This morning two street pianos played near collision, as local residents describe a lively musical scene on the sidewalks.

Frederick Sons of Sunny Hay I Bsve

Quiet Work Advances Against Vice in Frederick

The Frederick Society for the Suppression of Vice met last evening in M M A rooms to discuss stopping gambling and other vices in the city. The meeting noted progress from awareness of the organization and outlined steps to curb vice, reinforcing Hood's Sarsaparilla as a remedy seen in the News.

Frederick Society For the Suppression of Vice

Minor Accidents Report From Middletown and Vicinity

Ossible injuries include a fractured collar bone in Mina Mary Rhoderick of Middletown after a garden fall. John A. Bidel near Middle town cut his left knee badly with an axe while chopping wood. N. J. Brown’s three year old son Leneas broke an arm while playing with brothers. Doctors Beckley and Wachter attended the cases.

Mina Mary Rhoderick Middletown KB. L. Beckley John A. Bidel Catoctin Mountain EL. Beckley Leneas N. J. Brown

Devastating Liberty Storm Transforms Farms and Homes

A severe Sunday storm in Liberty caused heavy rain and hail, flooding roads and fences along farms including Gilbert and Sweamner properties. A lightning strike at Rev. Wilson’s farm injured Bradley Rippeon’s family but caused no fire. The Dollyhide branch flooded fields, washed fencing, and disrupted county telephone lines. 150 fencing panels on Rev. DeVries’ farm were destroyed and the mill race culvert washed away.

Oliver Sweamner Patrick Kearns James H. Harris John T. Yingling Geo. Whitmore George Beard Wilson Washington Bradley T. Rippeon Rippeer Iron Bridge Jones’ Mill Jones John Allough B F. DeVries Thomas Kregio

Botel Arrivals

Since yesterday noon the following arrivals are noted names and places include Harrisburg Knoxville Baltimore Philadelphia Pittsburg New York Hanover Gaithersburg Hagerstown and others with several lines indicating county and state references. John Felty Crrr Horen and John Lard listed with county distance noted in the county line.

Hanover Geo. BR. Smith B. W. Lightner Pittsburg L. P. Hofman Andrew Evans E. Walche Baltimore R. A. Bucher Carlisle

Runaway horse crash on West Main Street injures boy

Last Friday morning a horse drawing a spring wagon with milk cans spooked by a street piano near Ennis Cobleniz’s residence on West Main Street. The boy jumped clear as the horse fell onto a culvert causing bad knee cuts and spilled milk. this marks a second such accident in a month linked to street pianos.

Enon John H. Boyer Middletown Edward Lighter Ennis Cobleniz West Main Street

Wheat crop prospects look strong after mild winter

The wheat fields show an unusually fine and healthy appearance for the season. Snow cover was not essential as most fields look green and well rooted, and the critical month for growth has passed safely. Prospects for a good summer harvest appear very good indeed.

Canal repairs after heavy rain delay traffic

Water drawn from the level between Brunswick and actotcin on Tuesday and Wednesday to speed removal of a large sand bar washed into the canal. The basin on Sandy night saw sand bars washed into the canal at several points. Traffic will be delayed for several days.

Hain Brunswick Atoctin

Man Killed by Freight Train Near Hanover Pickup

An unknown man was struck and killed yesterday near Hanover by a freight train on the railroad. The body was taken to Littlestown as authorities traced the victim walking between Littlestown and Hanover. A separate notice reports Lawcon Stine’s horse killed last week on Ringel’s Broad Run farm after being kicked in the stable.

Hanover Littlestown Falaabie Moree Lawcon Stine Christopher Ringel Broad Run

Coal Strike Effects Hit Baltimore Industry Hard

The Baltimore region faces coal shortages as the B and O Railroad embargoes moving coal and local factories fear costly shifts to hard coal. Ships load scarce soft coal while Philadelphia and other routes may follow, with limited stock and rising transport costs. Street railways and mills rely on Maryland soft coal, and cargo ships like the William Jones and J B Walker deal with reduced supplies. Shockey reports walking around the world but was briefly detained in an asylum.

Baltimore Baltimore Sun Chy Maryland Baltmore Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company Cumberland Baltimore and Ohio Company Locust Point Pennsylvania Railroad Baltimore and Ohio Philadelphia William Jones McLane J. B. Walker Consolidation San Francisco Esball New York City W. Shocuzz

We Won’t Go Home Until Morning in Boonsboro

Two Frederick county young ladies visiting Boonsboro with escorts were caught in a storm. They stayed late, then set out at dawn to return home, one steering the buggy and the other leading the horse, singing their refrain.

Boonsboro Frederick County

Burkittsville Election Details Amid Ballot Law Controversy

The Burkittsville election reported as the first in the county with one ticket in the field polling four votes. Commissioners elected included Wm. Ennis and Josephus Ramsod along with C.3. High barger. The note mentions support for good pay ents and street lamps as the process passed quietly.

Burkittsville Wm. Ennis Josephus Ramsod C Highbarger

Bids Wanted for Odd Items at Esuiss Editor Sale

An Esuiss editor sarcastically invites bids for a sack of flour a pair of five bottom pants and a hat claiming the lowest bids win as merchants do. The note mentions the World's Columbian Exposition and progress in mechanical arts and medicine citing Syrup of Figs as a leading laxative.

Esuiss

Shriners Milling Letter Promotes Bread and Flour Quality

A fragmented notice from Shrin er Milling Co advertises Ceresville Flour and yeast for baking bread. It references a letter from a popular local figure, praising the product and urging use of premium ingredients. The text mentions Locust Level and Fair season details, with emphasis on quality flour and yeast.

Ceresville Rolier Ceresville Gen Hemen Locust Leveirys B.A

Superior Wisla: a booming lake city with rapid growth

The article highlights Superior Wisconsin’s rapid development from a small town of about 4,000 to a thriving metropolis. It details population growth, wheat and flour outputs, mill capacity, capital in industries, streets, industries, churches, employment, shipping, coal, elevator capacity, building costs, commerce value, freight, sidewalks, street railways, schools, teachers, and pupils.

Wesrern Tes Nuwate Beker Johnson Board of Trade Superior Wis Snare Frederick Wm. Cockey Ernest Helfeanstein

Deaths and funerals in Liberty region include Dr Simpson

Dr Thomas Wardell Simpson of Liberty dies at 62 after a long illness of consumption. Survived by a wife and six children, with three brothers and one sister. Funeral held at the M B E Church with interment in Fairmount Cemetery. Also notices for Lincoln Rohrbach and Abraham Garber, with details of their deaths, families, and services. Base Ball note mentions Paola Blues vs Woodsboro on Whit Monday.

Tre Latz Simpson Thomas Wardell Simpson Richard W Urleans George Kansas City Edward Simpson Harney Aiken M. BE Fairmount Cemetery Lincoln Rohrback Lincoln Hordbsck Petersville Rip Jacob Rohrbach Perry G. Cochran Broad Run Rs. Smith Catharine Smith Centerville Rocky Hill Cemetery Reformed Church Centreville Hey Ghulenberger Messrs John Warner Ephraim Stoner Thomas Reissler Elias Brown David Fogle J.H. Stitely Upton Waltz Paola Blues Woodsboro

Fresh Strawberries Ice Cream and Coal Deals at Local Market

Local notices advertise fresh strawberries and ice cream this evening at McCardell's with pineapple and fig banana offerings. Jonathan Biser promotes KEW COAL for cooking, promising easy ignition and strong housewife appeal, plus hard coal and winter delivery. Also updated dress goods, percale shirts, and new mattings and carpets with bargain pricing and visible stock.

McCardell’s Ealso Jonathan Biser

Wish Fabrics Unveils New Insertion Colors

New Wish Fabrics insertions showcase popular colori in bright tones. Consumers are urged to inquire immediately and ask TASER for details on available selections and prices.

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HE Daily News Setal Dispatch Washimgton D.C Mm. W. HaeRincTon Tnt W. H. Burger B. Ramsburg Williamsport Carlton Houpt Mayersle F. Rossworm Cam‘lend Iptain Hagerstown Storney Edward S. Hichelberger Coppock James Mergardt Elmer Fahrney M. Fleshman Percy Stauffer Eenfield Bills Casper E. Cline East Third Street All Saints’ Chapel Rejned Tomer Umunion M. Sp. Maysellis Roudabush Keedgeville Ishington County B. Church G. W. Udsbush Teo. White M. E. Church U. B C. W. Stonespring Walkeraville Lutheran Avance Ddletown M.P Liberty Calvin Meis H. Wwis Ife Deyi Frederic Samen Meurice F. Stars Albert Biz the Historical Society Hood Bay Kansas Shriner Milling Abraham Garder Abraham Garber Johnsville Jonathan 1Eiser Bitemingts Coal East Tie Street Frecerics, Md Suldinte & Kienip Beisce Dress Goods Siisc Cords Cail Moun & Kew John Bendrickson Jobn Hoenousexaon F. V Crystal Spring Farina Tov Lea's F. V. Staub North Market Street Cewary Aper Nisson Circuit Court Edward Bowlus Harvey N. Michael Jaba C. Burch M. Lewis Marbie A Partners Trading, &c Burch Michael Marble John L. Jordan Levy Attorneyis-At-Law Alfred Ritter Intel Office Court Street Frederick, Md Apradawlys CY Levy ARD Ee Court Railian’s Special Base Martino Wagner Valles Lima White House Cartoona Bailing‘s. Fellat jaMEs @ WALKER EB Walberg James EL Walker Beau Tambg BE. Walker & CO Bodook Neidig Kayser Jack le Rodote & Neidic A. Trice & Sons A. T. Rice & Sona R. i Harley R. L. Harley Publc South Market St John A. Kinnedy John A. Kennedy O. Bieldridge Eldridge T. Cc Eldridge, NY West Patrick Street Feedersck, MD Call and Riew B. HB. Buncaston Market Street W. S. Miller & Co Wes - Miller & Co P. BH. Pyters Citt Coal Lysen's Valley George's Urber Oriest Shriner's Wm.s. MilZnesco Offee East Patrick Street Yfard Water Street Depot Berews Job Printing Office Lorress NRA Brent O Ner Delta Oficisis Allecar Coun Salifor H &i Norte
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