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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1896
Page
4
A jumbled OCR draft gathers varied fragments from a historical issue. It mentions manufacturing and taxation notes, locusts and crops, a wedding recital, equestrian feats, a fakir, debt laws, a buggy accident, school grounds as playgrounds, a senator’s quip on ducks, Persian treasure lore, and China's cheap labor districts, all in poorly formed sentences.
Judge Thadeus M. Biser held Mrs Olivia Ramsburg of Middletown in bail on a charge of being a common scold after a writ by Goward Sparrow and service by Constable John A. Simpson. Ramsburg, 60, was married to farmer John Ramsburg of Middletown Valley. Frederick City Manufacturing reports American Standard jobs rise and shipments of products to southern markets.
The Frederick market report details a lively morning with diverse goods and steady prices. Cucumber, beets, and string beans brighten the display while peas cabbage and lettuce sell well. Poultry slaughtered ducks and smoked sausages appear. fruits like strawberries and apples fetch modest sums as shoppers haul home a wide array of items from eggs to shad and herring.
A series of land transfers recorded including Charlea Bi Ridgelay and Eva Chaney for 18 acres at $395, Charles W. Johnson and Lud wig Rousahn for 16 acres 9 perches at $154, Peter Bussard and Esmuel Bussard for 162 acres at $8,500, Mary Welty to Basal Wood for 35 acres, Milton Renner to Dantel Erise for 3 acres 2 roods 26 perches at $396.84, Mary Bast and others to George Hughes for lots in Point of Rocks at $800, Amands Grog and Gross to Ramsburg for several parcels at $1,065, William Borall to William Borall for 293 acres 13 perches at $2,550, Son Beachley to John and Elmer Beachley for 163 acres 24 perches at $7,296.75, John Barthslow to Frank Berdette for 5 acres 35 perches at $185.24, and John Barthslow to Aue-Rr for 155 acres at $3,109.00.
The North pier of the Army Correspondents Memorial at Gapland Washington County Maryland rises 7 feet to the spring of a 16 foot arch with two piers resting on a concrete base eight feet deep, seven feet masonry. The South pier is under construction while 400 square yards of stone and earth shape the base. Contractor Daniel W. Maria and foreman father oversee work. No public ceremony due to lack of funds. efforts aim to raise $5,000. Memorial stands 49 by 37 feet and should be finished by August.
The Havark and Hornet are among eight ships in a batch of 42 torpedo boats nearing completion. They feature a 12 pounder forward gun and multiple small bots with three to five 1 pounders, speeds ranging from 27 to 30 knots in smooth water. The craft are meant to scout, defend larger ships, and chase torpedo boats, with catchers designed to deter attackers though slower than destroyers. A table compares speeds vs battleships and cruisers to illustrate escape challenges. Good Words outlines a new club in the city with officers and a headquarters on East Patrick Street.
A Chicago report from Washington details the proposed Democratic national convention site in Chicago. The structure would cover 285000 square feet, double Madison Square Garden, with delegates seating over 3000 and gallery seating for 15000, plus ample ventilation and a favorable breeze from Jackson Park.
The Orphans' Court records the second account of executor Peter W. Shafer for Peter Shafer Sr as filed, with distributions made and legatee receipts noted. Separately, Franklin B. Alexander resigns as Middletown county constable, leaving the town without a constable and prompting local administrative concern.
An OCR fragment notes reduced prices on various goods at GEO A GILBERTS 18 North Market, with mentions of outside straw bats and discounts compared to year earlier levels. Additional items reference court actions and a fire incident, including draft resolutions and a potato-like wheat bead claim.
Citizens from Sailorsburg Hauheville Ephrata and Mt. Adams report cures for coughs and colds using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. Testimonials claim complete relief after trying other remedies. Available at 25 and 50 cents per bottle through local merchants including A L Pearce Fredericks Rudy and WR Rudy.
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