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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1895
Page
4
Local notice column lists a blot machine for sale at 97 N Market St and a house for rent. Listings include loan offers, dry goods, and a sale of items at 197 N Market St. Advertisers Hamilton Lindsay and John Hendrickson appear among the entries.
Purely personal items describe residents traveling visiting relatives and attending events. Names include Master Harry Macheum Miss Adelyn Wilson Mr and Mrs J A Hager Dr John Shiptey Mrs E A Harriss and Misses Schley Hammick Blue Nielsening Cordova de Garmendia C Francis Baughman Mrs Dr E McSberry Mrs Sartoris General Henry Kyd Douglas and Vivian. The piece also reviews goods and fabrics from a department store, praising simple stylish pillow coverings for summer furnishings.
The Philomathean Literary Bookery held an evening at their Semp Hell quarters with Prof A Harry Anvers Rev David Beale and many members present. A mock trial and debate on the 1894 election outcome drew a large audience as judges ruled in favor of the affirmative.
Members of the Independent Order of Mechanics except Col William Louis Schiey return from a Frederick convention. Visitors came mainly from New Jersey Virginia DC and Baltimore expressing pleasure with the city and urging a permanent lodge here. All 42 members stayed at the City Hotel and were cared for by proprietor Dolk. Schiey will stay in the city tomorrow.
Shoe, boot and clothing dealers in Frederick will close at 6 oclock every Saturday starting June 3 until September, following a push by Wertheimer and Markey to sign the petition. No retail shop in Frederick will stay open after 6 PM on weeknights after Monday, June 3, as the dry goods and clothing trade adopts the same hours. The Gan Club held a practice shooting, with an invitation from Hanover Gun Club to compete on July 23, pending conditions. Ball game results and student matches are noted, with officer appointments for city elections set for June.
The Frederick Novitiate directors have acquired land on the farm of F. Lekin near Monjevue, planning a building 60 to 100 feet for use as a summer home for the novices. Hood's tartarparis is noted as the best selling medicine.
The Middlesex tax case, before Justice Turner, challenged municipal taxation power. Louie Coblenz Emory Coblenz and William Dowd claimed properties lie outside Middletown proper, arguing town limits as fixed by a 1533 charter and later changes. Judge ruled for plaintiffs on two Coblenz cases, while the appeal may reach higher courts to settle the town’s corporate boundary and tax reach.
Clarence Nelson a middle aged Black man employed near the city walked into Dr. Franklin B. Smith’s office and asked the bullet be removed from his skull after thirteen years. A mob once pursued him threatening lynching near Point of Rocks but he escaped and lived quietly since, now the bullet safely removed and Nelson healthy again.
John Byard of Emmitsburg receives a reissue of persion. Remarks discuss fish and reptile senses, likely taste and smell in food choice. George Rippeon near Singanore hurt by a pike harrow. dirt removal and a puncture injury described. Medical examiners of Mersi isnd list practitioners. David Zacnades Dasott noted. J Allen Grombine named postmaster at Braddcié. Over 2000-year-old tablets found at Thebes describe runaway slaves and rewards. Democratic Central Committee meeting set for May 21 at 8 o'clock. Indications of extended service for CMPAF Wil. Barrel prices rise 25 cents. retail price adjusted. A notch in Main Street near West Patries and Court streets being sepstred. Mrs B Lamse secured church fresco contract in Baltimore. Orphans' Court actions: Lorenz? C. Lighter release to John Bigaier guardian. probate for Wm Henry Boyer.
The Maryland Classis met in Adometown at Trinity Church for its 75th anniversary. Rev. J.B. Motter was elected moderator, with Rev. A Conner and Rev. E R Deatrick as officers. sessions covered parochial reports, financial health, and historical sermon by Rev. B K Carnahan. Notable graduates and pastors described amid the church’s seventy five years of growth.
The first quarterly conference will meet at the MP Church in Liberty next Saturday at 1030 am. Meetings are planned for Union Bridge, Sim's Creek, Cafonville, and Exberry circuit Mt E Church. The Protestant Episcopal Diocesan Convention meets in Washington May 29 for two days to discuss dividing Maryland Diocese. Bishop Preston to preside. about 190 clergy and up to 49 delegates expected. Bishop will deliver the address.
Fragmentary note dated May 9 from C. HSNSAAW to Irry Bevis Vile and W. Me Gena mentioning a product called yag and agacther barefot four. Claims it makes better tread than existing certed items and sends best wishes and regards.
A readable fragment lists numerous individuals and places including Pittaburg Harrisburg Morgen town W Va Washington Taneytown Philadelphia Baltimore Lynchburg Potchester Neiker Kem Halle Grayson Valentiog Pine Creek county and related surnames. No clear event or action is specified.
Delegates nominated to represent the Junior Frederick Union were Mrs Luther Koblinas Miss Susie Garrett and Mr Calvin Schildtenecht. The program included devotional services welcomes by Hoy Patterson Woodsboro and varied meetings with overflow attendance at the Sleshodle Church. The convention completed this morning after a day of sessions and exercises marking a successful gathering.
Real strawberry shortcake praised as a market staple in New York restaurants. Describes crust, whipped cream, and ripe berries, noting unwhipped cream can soggy the crust. Also offers moth protection paper backs for winter garments at The News office for 26 cents each.
Notice calls all Sir Knights to meet at the Asylum this evening for business. By order W Naeh Young the recorder. The B&O and Gs rail line offers half fare excurs ions to Decatur with tickets sold May 24 to June 3 and returnable by July 5. Philadelphia round trip $4.55 with Pennsylvan ia Railroad excursion May 20 to May 29 return by May 31 for Dedication of Odd Fellows Temple in Pa. May 21, 1803.
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