May 11 in History and Weather Notes
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1895
Page
8
Weather forecast notes scattered rain and pressure changes
An old weather bulletin describes an area of high pressure over the Rocky Mountains moving eastward, a trough from the Lower Lake region to Texas, and rising pressures in the Upper Mississippi and Missouri Valleys. Showers occurred in Florida and the Gulf States, with a forecast of temperature drops of 20 to 30 degrees east of the Mississippi and possible thunder storms in central and western regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Dakkinaton
Thief
The
Weather Bureau
Rocky Mountain
Lower
Lake Region
Texas
Mississippi
Missouri
Pacific Coast
Atlantic
Pacific States
Upper Lake Region
Missisippi
Gulf States
Miesiasippi
Mississippi River
OTR
New Ads Today Highlight Local Merchants
A burst of 36 advertisements fills today’s page, listing merchants and offerings. Notable names include Fred’k. Co. Nat’l Bank, Granville Lindsay Typewriters, Derr Portraits, Miss Nellie Thomas, Smith’s Hammocks, Raidng’s Groceries, and B. Reich, Solr. Equity, with Pine Apples and Strawberries from A. 6400 Equity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renner & Kemp
Fred’k. Co
Nat'l Bank
Granville Lindsay
M. T. Derr
Neilie Thomas
Smith’s. Groceries
Raidng’s. No
Reich
Wo Millinery
N. B. Sheffield
Brief Bits of Local News and Seasonal Hints
May is said to be unlucky for marriages with fewer license sales at the Court House. Joseph A. Weddie begins work on F. L. Wilnowzky’s new home on East Malin Street. William A. Biggs moves his separator to the old Waesobe Sasa Factory in Thurmont. The first milk delivery weighs 1,070 pounds. Penmar prepares for excursion season, a favorite with Frederickians. Wheat looks promising, farmers anticipate a good crop. Sheep shearing season is near. Samuel Titlow, telephone lineman, clears a branch in Court Street blocking work. Dandelion crops are large this season. Exams soon, followed by commencements. English sparrows drive other birds from nest sites. Many country folk visit the city, merchants report brisk trade. John Miller of West South Street improves his property with a back building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Titlow
Court Street
Joan Miller
Weat South Street
Tur News
Taza
Aldermen
Greeley
Lee
Gre
Board of Aldermen
Gamewell Co
Market Street
Starket
Gamewell
Frederick
Pida
Gamewell Company
Greeley Company
Dolara
Ceris
Axntuor L Boser
Personal Notices of People Passing Through Town
Dr F K White of Phillipsburg Pa sold his office building on West Main street Thurmont to Dr M Sheter. Mrs James Ely and Mrs Philip J Nashsum visit friends in Baltimore. Mrs Caroline Markell leaves to visit son Frank Markell in Charleston W Va. Mrs John Ritchie visits Washington and Annapolis. Mr John C Wood of Washington DC visits in the city. Mr Roscoe Swewlver, student in Frederick, goes home to Liberty. Mr C Dorsey Tyson comes up from Baltimore on business. Guy Albaugh of Frederick mashed his hand while assembling a pea-holling machine at Cambridge Md.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. K. White
Phillipsburg
West Main Street
Thurmont
M&. Sheter
James Ely
Philip J. Nashsum
Baltmore
Caroline Markell
Frank Markell
Charleston
W. Va
John Ritchie
Washington
Annapolis
John C. Wood
Washington, D. C
Roscoe Swewlver
Frederick
Liberty
C. Dorsey Tyson
Baltimore
Guy Albaugh
Cambridge
Letters on Fire Alarm Bid Sparks City Debate
A reader urges the city to buy a fire alarm system and offers a detailed bid and critique of Gamewell and Greeley options. The letter argues for price, reliability, and municipal interest, inviting officials and citizens to inspect the system and stressing prudent spending.
Young Men's Republican Club Plans June Delegates
A meeting of the Young Men's Republican Club adjourned last night to reconvene Friday evening to elect two delegates and two alternates to represent the club at the State Convention of League Clubs in Baltimore on Tuesday, June 42nd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Club
League Clubs
Baltimore
Boy suffers arm fracture near Thurmont
The young son of Mr. Edward Angel residing near Mr. John Stoner in Thurmont fell and broke his arm on Monday last. Dr. M. A. Birely set the fracture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Angel
John Stoner
Thurmont
M.A. Birely
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Pure Blood and Strength
Tired and nervous individuals are told to rely on Hood's Sarsaparilla as the best blood purifier and nerve tonic. It claims to rebuild strength by purifying and viralizing the blood, with thousands endorsing its permanent benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
New Train Schedule Adjustments Prompt Local Reactions
A revised timetable takes effect tomorrow affecting trains to Baltimore Philadelphia New York and Washington. Key changes include earlier departures from the west line and adjusted arrivals to Frederick merchants press for operations along the Metropolitan Branch with a Washington shuttle leaving at 9 30 pm and arriving 9 52 pm. The return train departs at 3 50 pm with connections to Montgomery County and the 6 30 pm service retained for pilots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isisetty
Pailadelphia Snd
New York
Washington
Palacelgots
Washingia
Baltimore
Los Metropoitan
Frederick
W. TP. Motinix
Montgomery County
Churches News Reflect Post Conference Turmoil in City
News notes post African M. E. Conference reveal trouble in several churches with secret meetings and locked doors. Rev. W. P. Arnold assigned to Quinn Chapel amid the unrest. Services planned at St James Lutheran Chapel and ME Church Booth, with sermons and Epworth League activities noted. Funerals for Philip A. Lammbright, C Edwin Jacobs, and Mary E. Gosnell observed with church services and interment at Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Gaines
Quinn Chapel
Idle City
W. P. Arnold
St James Lutheran Chapel
Presbyterian Church
Westminster League
Kepner
Strangera
Epworth League
Staley
Aananal
M. B
Etts Brust
League Sa
Nopstairs
Founerala
Philip A. Lambright
South Market Street
Luther Kuhman
Evangelical Lutheran Church
B. H. Blackston
J. H. Lampe
Geo. W. Vanfoasen
E. A. Gildnger
Wa. Roelkey
Wm. Esterly
Mt. Olivet
A.C. Carty
C. Edwin Jacobs
Mt. Pleasant
Mt. Carmel
Limespring
United Brethren Church
David Brunner
Harry Grove
Chas. Knott
Edward Koutzabn
Mertisnd Dutrow
Mary E. Gosnell
B. & O. Avenue
Suneapring
A. H. Zimmerman
Lewis Miller
Peter J. George Eisler
Wm. H. Burger
B. Etchison
Pleasant Concert by Woman's College Glee Club
The Young Ladies Glee Club of the Woman's College gave a pleasing concert in college hall last evening. A large audience enjoyed vocal and instrumental music and a recitation as the club showcased its talent. The program included Fly Forth My Dong, The Hunter's Song, Chromatic Waltz, I Trovatore, and other selections with performers Misses Snively Albert Gring Steckel Holly Ditzler and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giee Clab
Woman's College
College Hall
Dong
Frank Abt
Glee Club
Hunter’s Bong
Grover
Snively
Albert
Godard
Naomi Gring
Charming Little Valley
Roberti
Misa Albert
Frances Steckel
Gounod
Melnotie
Misses Holly
Ditzler
Dadley Buck
Bert Biple
Bishop
Giese Club
The Work of Death Died of Injuries in Gas Explosion
William Miller Nyman, 48, brother in law of Mrs. Wm H McCaffrey, died from injuries after a gasoline explosion last Sunday. Funeral today at 3 p.m. at his Cheney Chase home. burial at Boonsboro tomorrow. William F Johnson, 2 years 6 months, died at East Street residence of acute nephritis. Funeral at 9:20 a.m. Rev J T Owen officiated. interment Laboring Sons Cemetery. directors A F Rice & Sona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Miller Nyman
Wm. H. McCaffrey
Howard
Nyman
Cheney Chase
Washington
Boonsboro
Wm. F. Johnson
William Johnson
East Street
J.T. Owen
Sons
A. F. Rice & Sona
Pole Removal At First National Bank Site
Inter State Telephone workers gained permission to relocate a pole of the Electric Light and Power Company from the bank corner. They completed the move several days ago and replaced a temporary pole with a new seventy foot structure in front of the bank today to secure the location from all sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inter-State Telephone
Electric Light and Power Company
First National
Inter State Company
Market at Gub Gunlip Amid Price Flurry and Fresh Goods
Market goers complain of high butter prices and scarce beef while buyers enjoy plentiful flowers and berries. Aaron Davis debuts a verbal receipt system for produce prep and Tommy Hulne controls the strawberry market as prices vary by item from butter at 15 to 20 cents a pound to beef cuts and vegetables listed with dozens of prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
Frederick County
Aaron Davis
Aaron Davia
Tommy Hulne
Little Girl Breaks Arm Near Petersville
Earle, daughter of A. Thomas, near Petersville, suffered a broken arm after a swing struck her while playing with neighbors. Dr. C. E. Rether treated her. recovery expected. Mention of World’s Columbian Exposition and Syrup of Figs advertisement follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earle
A. Thomas
Petersville
C. E. Rether
Shriners Milling Request for Barrel of Bread Flour
May 9 letter from E C Renshaw of Hedgesville to Mr E C Shriner requests another barrel of dour for baking, praising the flour as superior and signing with best wishes. The missive notes the flour makes better bread than any prior trial and closes with cordial regards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hedgesville
E.C. Shriner
Sir
E.C. Renshaw
Injured by Lightning near Winfield in Toceday incident
A young man named Cook, son of John W. Cook, was badly injured by lightning near Winfield on Toceday evening while a stock trial was ongoing. He fell to the ground, lay ill for hours, then gradually recovered consciousness the next day. His brother, carrying a load of wood to the house, was knocked down but recovered. Their mother, milking cows in the stable, was uninjured. Street music drew small crowds with two child-like performers carrying large instruments, pleading for sympathy. Dr. Geo. Zimmerman farm sale reported for Thurmont area at public sale. buyer Chas Shipley paid $65 per acre totaling $4,810.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
Cook
John W. Cook
Winfield
Strock
Woo
Teo Aworthy
Telians
Moesara Motter
Eichelberger
Rasises
Dr. Geo
Zimmerman
Thurmont
Graveham
Bir
Chas Shipley
Milk Factory Readies Operations at Thurmont
The American sterilised Food Company plans to begin operations at Thurmont on Monday the 18th. They will pay 80 cents per 100 pounds for milk during the summer months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thurmont
Local bargains lure shoppers at A. L. Kline and Smith's Temple
Local notices advertise cheap hammocks and bicycles, a diverse list of goods from box paper and rubber stamps to crab dishes and baby coaches. Promotions promote large stock, low prices, and a Philadelphia excursion special for May 20 to 23 tied to the Odd Fellows temple dedication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Temple of Fancy
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