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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1894
Page
2
A local discussion notes the upcoming expiry of the Potomac River fishing ban and praises enforcement this season. It argues fish and game laws protect future stocks, urges sportsmen to respect seasons, and calls for continued legal action against violations.
A reflective column notes proposals in New York to compel all registered voters to vote. It highlights women’s influence on presidential elections, cites Wyoming and New Jersey examples, and recalls ancient anecdotes about political and social behavior. The piece juxtaposes civic duty with the accessibility of education for children.
Excerpts from the Columns of Our Learned Exchanges discuss public mood on the coal miners strike and the calm expected among citizens. The piece notes reformers and alcohol consumption among certain attendees, suggesting conciliatory actions.
A brief debate on female and male titles cites Mise and Mrs and proposes Master or Ap as possible forms for married men, noting issues with age terms and language. The second fragment from the Baltimore Herald honors Senator Gorman amid illness, praising his Maryland leadership and wishing a speedy recovery and return to the Senate.
Local writers praise the Independent Drum Corps for competing with established groups. Letters reference Antietam cemetery, healthful cycling, new licenses, and remarks by residents about the Civil War lessons and community events.
A fragmented verse image shows calls for a labor leader to guide workers and reconcile labor with capital, amid threats of disorder, while a romantic scene unfolds where two lovers reconcile after past hurts. The piece blends political urgency with intimate longing in a dated, lyrical style.
A collection of municipal and agricultural snippets covers a warbler found with sceterpilisr in its stomach, cautions about eating fruit skins due to microbes, the West Virginia National Guard encampment at Martinsburg, curious remarks on plants and animals, a horse death near Walkersville, a strawberry market glut in Annapolis, and various local items. Additional notes mention 63 000 post offices in the U S and 67 000 unprofitable, canal boats returning empty due to coal scarcity, a Frederick Republican Club meeting, Col Charles E Trail named as a Republican congressional candidate, snakebite inoculation as a cure, Histories Society meeting at Dr Hoffman’s, and cups placed on city fountains.
County correspondence notes guests and visits across Frederick and Washington with Mary Jersey and Miss Jenkins while reporting frost, church events, and hotel stays. In Aberdeen Miles area farmers replant corn after washouts as road repairs finish and travel resumes. May 30 entries also mention a rye stalk gift, a rain storm, and a U P S C E meeting with Sunday attendance.
The nine year old daughter of Rev. Dr Hasskarl left home on East Second Street to visit friends on West Patrick Street. She did not return for supper prompting a house search. By about nine she appeared at home after following music to the cemetery and returning with friends.
In Jackson District Benjamin Hoover faces a jury de lunatico inquirendo tomorrow at the Court House after being arrested recently for threatening to kill his wife. Hood's Sarsaparilla is praised as the best and most reliable cure. Hood's cure.
The sick list includes Mrs John Z. Fleming of West Third Street and Raymond Zyler of East Sixth Street. Mrs Lille Phillips has been ill but is now able to go out. Western Union manager Wm. M. Crimmins is suffering a severe rheumatism attack.
Purely personal notes recount Miss Etta Cromwell of Walkersville leaving for Washington for weeks, Adam Diehl Sr. returning from Prince George county, Miss Dalsyelle Peitinberger visiting West Patrick Street, and other local movements. Also mentions Constable Breagle’s Westminster trip, Miss Ada Dutrow’s Boston visit, Miss Mamie Brunner at Gettysburg, Miss Nannine Goldsborough’s Baltimore bridesmaid duty, and Major E Goldsborough’s Memorial Day return from Emmitsburg.
An order of sale in the Circuit Court for Frederick County announces the sale of the parcel conveyed by Ezra Michael to Harvey N Michael. The property includes a two story log barn, corn house, wagon shed and outbuildings with tenant crops reserved. Cash sale with a two hundred dollar deposit, conveyancing at purchaser’s expense.
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