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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1893
Page
3
Daily News dispatch from Washington lists bank stock sales at public sale sites including Cant. Nat's Bank and Reich DeLashmatt notes. Also mentions in memoriam items and a fireman’s badge with references to Carlton Shafer as solicitor.
Mr Towner Schley of Shepherdstown appointed chief marshal for Morgan's Grove exhibition this season. The Independent Hose company to meet tonight for parade business. Baltimore Orphan Asylum marks ninety fourth anniversary with a cantata by children directed by Miss Zacharías. Public Philomathian Society meeting tonight at Kemp Hall. Four horse team from Mt Pleasant district broke gear when startled by passing cars. Owen Patterson of Baltimore awarded Middletown water works contract.
Local society notes list Mrs. Dahlpgren returning from Washington to Dahlen. Mrs. Frazier visiting Johnsville. Mrs. Marsh and Mrs. Smith from Westminster in the city. Annie Easterday at the World’s Fair. Andrew Gerrick to Chicago for the Columbian Exposition. Frank Schaub in the city. Annie Murray visiting New York relatives. Moler and Jacob Tyson host visitors. Julia Mason and Mrs. Morgan visiting the Tysons. Fred Obenderfer making a mahogany stand for George Townsend with Egyptian onyx top. Real estate transfers record Nedard S. Eichelberger trustee to Mary Link parcels of land.
Samuel W. Brooks, a gubernatorial messenger, discovered four rare documents in the State House cellar dating to 1776 1778. They include Washington orders for 500 militia to Valley Forge a Johnson correspondence and a Newburgh 1776 letter from Patrick Henry to Josias Clapham.
Senator Gibson Representative McEaig and Col L Victor Baughman met at the post office in Remerdey to file formal charges against Emmitsburg Maryland postmaster. The charges allege partisan conduct during the last election, acting as parade marshal, tearing down Democratic posters, neglecting duties, and leaving the office to inattentive relatives.
The Greensburg Daily Tribune reports Jacob Woodward, about 21, was struck by a westbound Freight train near Manor while heading to Pittsburgh for work. His left leg was crushed below the knee and amputated after facial and head injuries. He was moved to the County Home Sunday. his home is listed as Frederick, Maryland.
Bridendolph, a well known young lawyer active in Democratic politics and several secret orders, was riding a paddle horse down Centre street when a frightened electric car caused a fall. He was struck by a heavy wagon and died almost instantly. The article also notes a Clemsonville debating society gathering on Whit Monday, May 22, with a spirited discussion on world peace.
G. E Miss Nettle Parlett of Baltimore, Grand Superintendent of Juvenile Temperance for Maryland, attended Purity Lodge I O G T last night to promote the Children's Department. A musical and literary program preceded reports that lodge representatives filled the meeting and that interest in the work has doubled.
The program featured straight jec force and comic songs by Ebberts Howe Lebherz Brenner and others with guitar banjo duett Beckley Fergiey and a clog dance. A New Invention or at the World's Fair closed the program. Proceeds go to fund the Fremens parade next June.
Derlay the storm passing over Washington county Tuesday evening between five and six o'clock killed two fine horses belonging to Josephus Moats on Dr. Joseph Cheney's farm. A thunderbolt struck near the forebay where the animals were sheltered. both horses lay dead at the spot. The loss is estimated around two hundred dollars.
Obituary notices for Mrs. Sarah Talbott and others describe deaths in Montgomery and Frederick counties. Maria Talbott died May 18 near Edward Ferry. Samuel Hoover of Wolfsville died in his 80th year. Rebesc Pittinger and Harman Gardner noted. Francis Dulaney and Emma Dorsey also listed with funeral details. Also mentions illnesses and a general travel health tip.
Local notes report fair weather and busy farms with wheat crops and fruit trees. Various residents, including Rev J C Hawk and Miss Rose Chaney, travel to Frederick and nearby towns. a wagon accident causes minor injuries. church services and community events recur across Park Mills and Mountain Dale with picnics, weddings, and public notices.
The Doves selected the Urbana home of B U Fennour for a social afternoon and return to the city after a pleasant evening. Mr Ed Houcks boss ferried the group to the gathering where a bountiful collation awaited in the dining room and hosts extended hospitality.
Readable fragments show names of individuals and towns including Philadelphia Baltimore Washington Harrisburg Pa Brooklyn N Y and Chestertown Md with references to county and city participants. The text appears to be a roster of attendees or delegates with county counts and locations.
Local church notices list revivals and services across Liberty Centreville Middletown Aston Bridge and Walkerville with sermons by J St Clair Neal J Schnienberger and Hassker plus missionary meetings and youth group events. Trustees elected for Liberty Methodist and Y P C A gather with a Bible study topic on character.orações
An event called Freet ch will be served at the Green House restaurant this Saturday. Everyone is invited to attend.
A special meeting of Gen J F Reytolde Post No 2 G A R outlines Memorial Day events. Uniformed members meet at 3 p m Tuesday to march with the Independent Tum Corps and Sons of Veterans to Mt Oliver Cemetery to decorate graves. A City Hall observance follows with ministers, music, and a сакred tableaux. Flowers requested for the G A R ball Tuesday morning. Sunday services at United Brethren Church at 10 15 a m.
A Salisbury note mentions many topics from a new Derwood Baptist church and Hyattsville improvements to a bowie colored convention on May 27. Cadet Wilfred Van Nest Powison heads Naval Academy honors and a Calvert death marks local losses. Governor Brown sends a state steamer to Pocomoke over crab issues.
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