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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1896
Page
4
Classified ad list shows loan money offered by T M Biser attorney and various notices including Good Templars, Mrs A L Bader bakery, M C A Auxiliary, baking powder Royal, dress goods, Best & Kepler, houses for rent, W A Mansfeld, Carty holiday offerings, and W A Etchison.
A string of society notices lists visits and relatives in the city and surrounding towns. Baltimore, Harrisburg, Frederick, Hanover, Gettysburg, and Washington are named with individuals such as Fred Bobley Jereph Dougherty Ida Birider and Miss Weaver in attendance or host roles during Thanksgiving.
The Maryland and Virginia Bridge Company of Shepherdstown increases capital stock from five thousand to ten thousand dollars and plans to repair and repaint its Potomac bridge.
George O Neal, one of two young men employed by Mr Magahs near Barkittsville, county, was thrown from a buggy Saturday night and sustained a broken leg.
Thanksgiving in Frederick featured church services and family gatherings, a major football game at the fair grounds, and a mid day market with turkeys and chickens. High School and East Church Street School held festive programs, while churches and Sunday schools offered sermons and concerts. A Thanksgiving rabbit hunt, cadet drill, and community events filled the day, with many residents taking the holiday to relax and enjoy the springlike weather.
In Frederick yesterday a crowd of about two thousand watched Frederick defeat Rockville 6 to 0 at the late ground. Netkutella scored for Frederick after sustained drives, as Rockville defended stoutly yet failed to breach Frederick’s line. Both teams showed grit with many injuries and a courteous, gentlemanly contest by players from both sides.
Harry Parnosas escaped from Montevae Hospital in Frederick and was captured Wednesday at Sparrow's Point. On State's Attorney John Ensor's application Judge Barke ordered Parsons confined at the Maryland Hospital for the Inasas.
A sales blurb asserts that many think they are healthy though not afflicted, claiming the system needs cleansing and comfort can be brought to the heart through Syrup of Figs. Manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Company, it is sold by all druggists.
Washington detectives pursue Ober Absries Thomphe and Leroy Arcebon, both about 21, tied to a counterfeit money ring. The men allegedly circulated bogus five and twenty dollar notes printed from noted plates, with investigations tracing origins to Frederick and Martinsburg and extending to Baltimore York Harrisburg and Washington. Authorities aim to expose the full gang, with further arrests anticipated in a continuing case.
The Electric Burd carried Macy passengers on a warm sunny day as crowds thronged stations for trips to Braddock Heights Midgetown and other spots. Multiple cars operated with long lines and steady back and forth trips weighed at midday and afternoon.
The Misses Manty open today with windows trimmed in Isurel and berries, showcasing dressed dolls, embroidery, Japanese novelties, and holiday wares. Besant Knott displays new fruits and canned goods for Xmas shoppers. Kodowk & Netley present superior gift articles while Carty offers onyx tables, lamps, mirrors and assorted holiday furniture.
Prof Cyrus Thomas will lecture on The Mound Builders tonight at eight o clock with no admission fee and all men invited The Y M C A membership contest has eleven days to run The Reda team leads the Yellow with a score of 325 to 4 The Thursday evening gymnasium meeting occurs tonight at 6 o clock Frank and Rudolph Crouse earned thirteen rabbits and four quail yesterday
Regular meeting tonight at W U T U rooms 81 Aaor First Nations Bank Building. Ladies Auxiliary to the M C A issues notice for Kaffee Klatch donations and con familiar coffee presses. Frederik Select Orchestra concert and unique drill by twelve young ladies to benefit Y M C A. Christmas opening of Holiday Novels Friday and Saturday November 27 and 28. Building and Loan stock details given by J P Miller. Carlin House Freder ick City 3 to p m daily remainder of this week.
The Rev Dr Stafford of Washington D C will lecture tonight under Catholic Club auspices at Frederick City Opera House. Admission 25 and 60 cents. Lecture titled Dickens All Power and Pathos praises his eloquence and magnetism. Also notices: wills of Harley and Qayns probated. accounts filed for John D Smith estate. Lucretia Albaugh granted admin on Malinda Ramabarg estate. inventories for G W H Garner estate filed.
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