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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1896
Page
4
Purely personal notes listing dozens of visitors and residents in Frederick and surrounding towns. Mrs Creighton and son from Berkeley Springs attended the funeral of Mrs Dr McPherson in Frederick. Various visitors from Baltimore Washington Hagerstown Walkersville and other towns are mentioned with brief movements and stays.
A golden sunset at All Saints Eve cast a radiant glow along the western horizon as the sun sank behind the mountain. Bells welcomed the coming sabbath while the scene inspired reflections on national strife amid gold and silver imagery. The funeral of Mrs Harriet McPherson was held at Chapel Grove with interment at Olivet Cemetery in Frederick. Rev. Whittingham and Rev. Ingle led the graveside service. Rev. Ernest McGil, son-in-law of the deceased, participated. A land transfer shows Yoho W. Keeney and wife conveying acres and perches of land to Edward L. Pogis. The notice ends with an advertisement for Hood’s Sarsaparilla.
The piece outlines election coverage across the United States with state by state ticket details and electors. It reports public election nights in Middletown and Frederick with parades and speeches, plus local polling places and last campaign meetings.
The Sunday religious schedule spans multiple churches with sermons on heavenly topics and community duties. Distinct leaders including Rev. J. Giraud and Rev. Dr. Jones preached on saints day themes, with services at Lutheran, Methodist, Episcopal, and German Reformed churches detailing prayers, scripture texts, and congregational activities.
The article notes a gathering of women from local and county unions focused on uplifting home life and morality. It mentions prayers for community welfare, upcoming election arrangements, and preparations for the opening of Union headquarters on November 7 with a special program planned.
The Opera House presents Ranch King by the Clifton Douodle Company with Miss June Agno supported by a skilled dramatic troupe. A comedy drama blending pathos and humor, the show features a notable variety program between acts and a vivid staging including a descriptive piece titled Nigger in the Barnyard. The cast, orchestra, and special acts promise a well attended evening.
The Central Bryan and Sewall Club hosts a public meeting at its headquarters to discuss news services and telephone facilities. The article notes a Regular monthly meeting of the Business Men's Association on Monday November 2 at 8 pm at City Register's Office.
Best and Kepler offer novel dress goods styles from France Germany Scotland and America to complete a rich assortment. Select novelties to please fastidious shoppers with simple styles for quiet tastes. Weather won’t affect sturdy fabrics and each item carries a popular price. Bargains await at B Lot.
A fragmented ad admonishes shoppers to seek quality merchandise and honest pricing. It warns that much of the store’s activity is deceptive while urging buyers to choose products of true value, quality, and fair price.
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