Fashion Notes on Fur Cloaks and Cape Styles
A fragment discusses fur collars and capes, noting pale to raven hues and fashionable appeal. Mentions glossy fur capes and the dramatic effect when worn, but lacks clear context or attribution.
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1891
Page
3
A fragment discusses fur collars and capes, noting pale to raven hues and fashionable appeal. Mentions glossy fur capes and the dramatic effect when worn, but lacks clear context or attribution.
The News inaugurates a voting contest for the Most Popular Sunday School Teacher in Frederick county. Votes determine the winner who will receive a prize of a sixtent Estey organ valued at one two shillings. Rules follow the prior year's format with a printed official ticket.
On Saturday night an unknown person fired a pistol on East Fourth street startling residents. A ball penetrated the front door of a residence. The act is dangerous and the perpetrator should be brought before the bar of justice and punished to the full extent of the law.
Dated Montevideo November reports from Rio Janeiro say Fonseca denounces General Gasorro Anzume as the dictator and vows to overturn the regime. The Rio Grande do Sul junta refuses negotiations, vows to march on Rio Janeiro, and aims to restore constitutional liberty within weeks amid large volunteer mobilizations and censored press.
The United Brethren church at Myersville plans dedication by mid January 2002 after protracted meetings. Union Bridge and Singapore charge M E Church hold a third quarterly meeting in Union Bridge. Temperance service planned at Beckeystown M E Church with Miss Bond delivering address. A Baptist ministers meeting convenes in Lingapore Frederick County. Y M C U lecture on The Church is Catholic. Epworth League forms. All Saints and Mt E churches report sermons and Thanksgiving services. Revival meetings continue with four conversions. Young People's Society has no meeting tonight.
The Ga Journal notes a near full house for A Breezy Time a breezy musical farce. BB Fitz Kathryn Webster and the Adiants bring lively performances with stylish costumes and strong dancing. The audience praised the show and predicts a larger crowd on Galaday day.
Advertised letters list includes Wiss Bate Ga Gray Miss Gray Mrs Charles Hail Wiss Mary Jewell and others. Two weeks to claim before transfer to dead letter office. Hotel arrivals note guests Cr HorER Lestie Somers Garrett Garey in Baltimore and Boston. Sick report Alster Reymond Lor and J Roger McSherry indisposed.
A St Petersburg dispatch reports the Russian government has banned wheat exports, aiming to preserve grain for the population until the next harvest. Officials claim Russia has ample grain and money for now, while Count Tolstoi warns of famine risk and threatens to aid in a revolution if feeding fails.
Purely personal items describe visits and greetings among Frederick area families. Master Robert Spahr visits grandparents Mr and Mrs David Hoover in Longmeadow Washington county. numerous guests attend weddings and anniversaries in Frederick and nearby towns. several residents travel to Baltimore and Columbus for social events and business engagements. A noted society event is the Wilson Churchill wedding in Hanover Square London. A bank robbery case involves Joe Killoram captured in Lewisburg, with $318,000 alleged.
A mixed Hamilton county style update reports property groundwork, entertainment plans, farm activities, and local visits. It notes a foundation groundwork near Weaverville, extended visits to Virginia and Ohio, a corn ear measurement, hunting plans, and entertainment led by Professor Allen. Also covered are farming yields, horse losses, reunions, postal workers, and a surprise party for Mr. Kepier with a large guest list.
In Rockville, the trial of State agent Thomas Mills for felonious assault, stemming from an August incident on a young colored girl named Anoie Sewell, drew crowded courtrooms. The defense moved to squash the indictment over grand jury issues. the motion was overruled. The State's witnesses testified the girl was incapable of giving consent, while the defense argued otherwise. Mills showed visible agitation as the jury returned a guilty verdict after a brief deliberation. A new-trial motion for jury separation followed, with potential appeal to the Court of Appeals. Also listed are marriage licenses for James Z Reddick and Mary Van fossen of Walkersville.
The Western Boomers from San Francisco, Omaha, Annapolis and Detroit urge the national convention be held in the West to boost party success next year. Omaha delegates insist the party cannot afford independence and must act for the good of the party, while New York backers argue for the metropolis due to proximity to doubtful states. Ex-Governor Foraker arrives in Washington, backing Cincinnati, and Cincinnati’s claim will be addressed by ex-governor and Omaha delegates. The convention opens with Clarkson presiding and each city allotted an hour for its case.
A pleasant social event at Miss Grace Ely's Maryland School on South Market Street featured shadow pictures and pantomimes illustrating Mother Goose rhymes. Notable residents from Algerstown and Frederick participated, with Miss Louise McSherry singing a musical epilogue and several performers enacting nursery figures in a lively, well received program.
Invitations announce the marriage of Miss Jennie Lamette daughter of John H Lamette of Maccester Carroll county to Breck Shaw of Freder ick. The ceremony is at Emsaue Lutheran Church Manchester on Thursday at 3 pm with a reception 3 to 7 pm.
Mrs Sophia Ang Schley widow of the late Juha T Schley of Frederick Street, widow of John T Schley, leaves a large family and German American roots. She was known for hospitality and benevolence, survived by children John T Schley and others, with arrangements held at her residence. The obituary notes connections to Captain Winfield S Schley and local Quyon lineage, and mentions interment at Mount Olivet.
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