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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1896
Page
4
The Weekly News announces Tea Weexxa News a twelve page issue ready Wednesday with broad Frederick city and county circulation. Ads copy deadlines are 5 p.m. Wednesday for new spots and 7 p.m. for changes. last copy for this week is due tonight.
More than 50 Chicago bar members are colored. Population twices as large as 1860, tobacco and cigar consumption much higher, cigarette questioned. Women’s fashion trends and delusions noted. Microbes inoculation discussed as British farming idea. Adam Smith pins trade described. machinery boosted productivity. U S Army payroll last fiscal year $160,674. Horse attached to wagon bolted near Frederick but stopped. A P Marsh now in charge of Shepard's restaurant Court Street. Overdrawing bank accounts criticized. Youth with strong face withstands bike falls. Large data on expensive veils observed. Two step remains the favorite dance. Green purses with large gold monograms deemed chic.
County Towns report a mix of social news and farming talk including illnesses and recoveries, visits by Bellevan and Backeystown residents, and a rise in pork butchering. Carries a festive note on Bridgewater entertainment and a new millinery venture. families prepare for Thanksgiving pies and plum padding.
General Mumford and Inspector General Munford praised Company A in Frederick for military bearing and state property condition during a mid November inspection. Captain Beckley and Capt Spencer observed, with plans to inspect further at Oakland, Hagers Town, and Baltimore ahead of December 10th reporting to Adjutant General Wilmer.
Unusually well supplied Tuesday market shows all four seasons in stock. Spring lamb, pon hoss and sauce competed with ample poultry including turkeys ducks and chickens. Prices rose to 20 cents per dozen with a bidder at 22 cents. vegetables and fruits, crisp lettuce kale radishes and tomatoes sold well. Bakers offered pumpkin tarts and mince pies ahead of Thanksgiving with ready mince meat. Tomorrow's Thanksgiving market moves to noon instead of Thursday morning.
The Industrial Fair at Asbury Methodist Episcopal Church runs through the 37th instant with public hours 1 to 1 1/2 pm. Exhibits highlight diverse labor of the industrious colored race including hand carving, painting, embroidery, and quilts some of which are ancient. Rare Liverpool china and old items on display along with an embroidered altar cloth from New York. Watercolors by Miss Florence Duab and paintings by Miss Day enhance the church exhibit.
A man posing as Harry Herbire, proprietor of Burdock Blood Medicine Company, rented a room in the Waltern building on Worth Market Street Frederick. He sold a tonic called Burdock Brood Fitters with various herbs and berries, claiming many cures. After weeks he left without paying rent or other debts, leaving traders puzzled about the company’s offices listed as Reading and New York.
Professor Hellmar the magician and electric spectacle opened a two night engagement at Ly Opera House. The show ran over two hours with a sequence of feats using electricity and illusion to astonish the audience. The act featured Noah's Ark with a wooden boat taken apart and rebuilt, live animals produced from props, and a final display of full electric power expected tonight. Mr EB Ailee, a noted Grand Opera House manager from Washington, directs the tour as business manager for Prof Helmans.
Coach Smith and Cenaln Wood organize a last hard practice at 3 o'clock this afternoon for the Frederick seven. Tomorrow they rest with no evening session. The squad shows improvement over last year and aims for a home victory. Officials include Umpire Dr Ira J McCurdy Referee H A Dawson with Rockville Frederick listed.
On the 6.0 risc, Armur Wachtel, son of John L. Wachtel, of Ingo mar Otis, formerly Myersville, wed Mira Viole Clyde of Union City Ind. The ceremony at the bride’s home was led by Rev. A W. Lamport. The reception drew many guests amid festive gifts as the couple plans West Alexandria home.
Wheat moved higher yesterday influenced by export demand and a reduced visible supply in the United States. At the Baltimore Chamber of Commerce immediate delivery closed at 90 cents a bushel, up one cent from Saturday. December delivery rose similarly, with the Frederick market quoted at 86 cents.
Charles Marils a bridgeman for the Pennsylvania Dice Company suffered a head injury when he fell from a tie on a hoisted bridge over Little Seneca Creek near Boyd's for the Biltmore and Ohio Railroad. He was taken to Emergency Hospital Washington and is reported to be recovering.
Heavy shipments of poultry have been sent through the United States Express Company over the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in the past week or two. About five or six tons have been sent to cities with more expected before the week ends. The poultry is destined for dealers who supply Thanksgiving customers.
Two horses pulling a carriage ran away near the Georgetown pile by Jol Base in Montgomery County. Mr Noah Wilson of Cedar Grove owned the conveyance. Two women and a young man were aboard. they were thrown out but escaped with minor injuries. The vehicle was badly damaged and brought to Frederick for repairs.
A health claim suggests many think they are free from disease, but the system needs cleansing. It urges using Syrup of Figs, manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Company and sold by all druggists.
A reward of 350000 is posted by the mayor for the capture of two colored men from Burlington New York in the murder of Jenna Henke. The crime is dated as the 26th of Angn, noted as a native robbery.
The piece tours Chestertown and Kent County highlighting Providence estate near Comegyn Bight, the old Courthouse, Washington College founded 1783, and notable residents and figures. It notes George Washington’s role, George Alfred Townsend’s link to the college, and lists local politicians and residents such as Pikter F. Chambers, James A. Pearce, George Vickers, Marion DeHalbsmith, Charles Wearcott, Burchill, Van Nort, and Frederick J. Na ion, all reflecting Maryland political life and local history. The narrative preserves a vivid street-level portrait of the town, its riverfront, and civic legacy.
The Boston Home Journal lauds Prof Surmiester as a deeply earnest musician, nearly religious in his art. He performs at the Woman's College on Tuesday evening December 1, with Miss Lia Snyder, contralto, directing. Tickets 50 cents, on sale at Yeakle's.
A local state military encampment committee plans a Friday night meeting at C D Doll's toe to finalize its affairs and close up the committee's business.
In a fragment from The News an advertisement touts simple home shopping, claiming 12 to ba homes and a cure purpose. It references a 412 WHeIG location and mentions marchapie 10 ell, suggesting an opening or sale event to attract buyers.
A runaway wagon from the McMarray factory rolled through Market Street toward Weat All Sati and narrowly avoided damage to a buggy and crowds. A team of four horses pulling a red mac caused a near disaster as onlookers watched the wheels bend and the horse shudder toward the river.
Fragmented note states solicitors in Frederick seek subscribers for a daily Democratic newspaper. Proposal involves requesting Mr W HR Hloarst to establish the paper in Baltimore city.
The Home for the Aged officers and board held a November 21, 1898 tribute to Mrs. Ann G. Rove, former president, praising her Christian character and leadership. They express sympathy to her family and intend to print resolutions in The Freprex News, noting ongoing support for her work and legacy.
An odd ad style note touts comfort items including wool blankets and soft dresses at tempting prices. The fragment hints at persuasive visuals and a slogan Seeing is Believing, urging shoppers to compare comfort and cost.
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