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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1891
Page
3
The ad touts low prices on fur items including an Estey piece, two fur mufflers, fur collars, fur capes, and monkey furs. It highlights hare furs and astrakhan furs praised for warmth and softness, urging shoppers to consider these fashionable options.
Tus News launches a voting contest to select the Most Popular Sunday School Teacher in Maryland. The top voter's prize is a Estey organ valued at one hundred dollars. Earlier, Prof. Geo Ed Smith received gifts at a church sale. Rev Eschbach and Mr Charles E Herman were also noted in the event wrap.
Wilben J Florence the popular actor died in his room at the Continental hotel in New York City after a struggle with pneumonia. The death came quietly as physicians noted a temporary sinking spell before the final collapse. Born in Albany on July 5 1831 he rose from amateur troupes to national fame, starring as Hon Bardwell State in The Mighty Dollar and forming the Jefferson Florence company with his wife. Funeral plans and interment in Albany are expected to follow.
The article traces Judas Iscariot’s betrayal at the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus’s recognitions of his fate, and the mounting events that lead to Jesus’s arrest. It cites gospel passages, notes Peter’s sword incident, and reflects on fulfillment of prophecy and Jesus’s calm surrender to the mob. It also briefly mentions a local obituary and a Bush Factory employee return to work after illness.
Frank Almy was condemned to hang at Concord after a jury rejected mercy in a murder trial. The verdict drew applause from spectators, while an angry crowd at the station jeered and threats of lynching followed as Almy was moved to the state prison.
The issue prints a long reader note on charms and superstitions from Bavaria and a claim of destiny reading by car shape. It reports local incidents including a sow attack on a four year old near Rocky Ridge, a farm accident at Loy’s, plus hotel arrivals listing dozens of guests from Harris, Baltimore, and Philadelphia. The tone resembles a community correspondence page with varied anecdotes and notices.
Hy men eal notices announce marriages in Baltimore and Jefferson with dates toward Thanksgiving week. A Westminster Dramatic Group performs at City Opera House for Key Monument Fund with Estey Orchestra, players from Westminster and local guests. entertainment promises to please. The Sick notes several ailments including Mrs. Messey with errsinelas and Mr. Eldridge’s typhoid recovery. a report on Mr. McComas’s condition and a buggy accident on Georgetown pike ends with minor injuries to occupants.
Interview with Admiral Brown aboard the San Francisco recounts Balmaceda era events in Chile. He describes misidentifications, refugees aboard, and a tense Valparaiso as insurrection and censorship shaped communications. The captain also notes American perceptions, Egan’s conduct, and a telegraph outage that delayed news to Santiago.
A long list of social visits and travels across Maryland and nearby states. Notes include Heney G. Dass’s finances, Lewistown visitors in Biglerville, family visits in Boonsboro, Frederick guests, and several residents en route to Baltimore or on hunting trips. Names include Curtis Zimerman, Joreptus Thames, J C Brisins, Miss Sopa Herman, Miss Fannie Ball, Miss Jennie Williams, Norman Werking, A J Gill, and many others.
A three year old child of Mrs. Howard Ramsburg was burned to death after being left at home with a companion while the mother left for village business. The children started a fire and the younger child ignited her clothing, leading to the fatality. The funeral was held on Wednesday in Lewistown.
Corrected for The News by P. i Hargett & Co. The brief item notes market movements and price ranges, reflecting updated figures and shifts in commodity and share values as reported by the firm. No further details available in the surviving lines.
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