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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1893
Page
4
A historic tale recounts a jail raid where a young jailor refused to surrender a prisoner under lynching. His mother, facing gunmen, urged him to do his duty and stood by him as she vowed she would die rather than yield. The jailor kept the keys and saved the prisoner through steadfast resolve and her daring words.
Four men from Liberty named Joseph Wilhide Albert Ezler Abdiel Albaugh and William Colleberry were returning from the Uniontile picnic when a runaway horse caused the carriage to overturn on a steep hill. Wilhide strained a side Albaugh lacerated his hand Etzler was kicked in the leg and thigh while Colleberry and others escaped unharmed. The dash and shafts were bent and the hats mashed.
The text advises drinking water slowly to avoid drying lips and throat and to prevent stomach overload. It suggests holding water briefly in the mouth at start to gain a cooling sensation and warns against hastily gulping large draughts that pass through the mouth without benefiting the body.
Among recent table novelties is the strawberry spoon in gold or silver. It features an eight perforated oval bowl and a straight handle ending in a point. Sugar is sprinkled over the strawberry, which is then lifted by the spoon tip.
A pastor urges believers to use limited time and talent for God's work, noting that even small deeds are noticed by Jesus. He cites Paul and the memorial value of good works, urging humility and reliance on grace rather than self effort. The piece ends urging readers to act, no matter how small the action. A reader correction calls attention to a peach tree measurement typo in a separate note.
In 1859 Maryland authorities advised Sheriff John W. Hanck to appoint deputies along the border and river to deter armed gatherings and possible slave rescue. The orders urged prudence without causing alarm as threats of civil war loomed amid the Harper's Ferry incident. Also noted is the Ancestral Home of George Washington's great ancestor in Little Brington England, a mossy cottage once lived in by Lawrence Washington.
The Maryland Board of Dental Examiners met at Dr A J Volck's Baltimore office. Attorney General Poe advised on applying state dentistry law requiring examination for certification and penalties for uncertified practice. The board adjourned after routine business and will reconvene at the president's call.
The Hagerstown Milling Manufacturing and Land Improvement Company agrees with wagon factory representatives to donate about an acre south of the Crawford Bicycle Factory for building. The inducement includes $7,500 in building lots. The plant is projected to bring about $100,000 in invested capital.
An article notes a new lighting method by eight French men using prism rays and electric light colored globes. It contrasts tableware trends, advises against soap on linoleum, and explains cleaning with warm water and sour milk. The room is described with red tiled dado, red matting, mahogany furniture, brass trim, and red damask curtains.
A published interview with Western Maryland President John M Hood discusses a proposed connection to the Baltimore and Ohio line. Western Maryland officials cite potential benefits if the plan proves advantageous, while B and O leaders say no formal conference exists and any agreement would require a clear proposition and careful review.
The German Baptist annual meeting opens its seven day session in Muncie Indiana with Rev J A Florey of California delivering the opening address. A tabernacle seating six thousand and a dining hall for over one thousand have been built to serve delegates. The fair ground hosts the gathering as cattle, bread, pies, and other fare are prepared on site for attendees. The standing committee, led by Moderator David E Price, elected officers for the year including J G Royer, John Wise, and H E Light.
A white embroidered muslin gown features forget me not motifs and a tall round skirt with satin folds. The bodice has a broad white satin belt, four knotted ribbon bows, wide revers, Irish lace, high satin sleeves with lace frills, white gloves, a gauze fan, white satin slippers, and a center-parted hairdo tucked low at the neck.
A sermon examines Proverbs 31 as a model of the virtuous wife and the true church. It links strength, wisdom, charity to the bride of Christ and calls believers to live in faith, righteousness, and care for the poor, mirroring the bridegroom relationship.
The Star of the West was fired on in Charleston harbor on January 9 1861 as it attempted to provision Major Anderson after Fort Sumter. The incident occurred near the end of James Buchanan's administration.
James Alexander Di and Pink Madaline Jones, both of Urbana district, obtained marriage licenses. The filing lists their names and residence in Urbana.
The Orphans Court released David Engier as administrator of Lewis P. Bogier deceased. Peter Dudder’s account as agent for Columbus Lindsay’s estate was filed and liquidation completed. Letters of administration on Samuel Hargett’s estate granted to P. L. and D. H. Hargett, executors.
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