This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1896
Page
6
Brief notes mix weather, odd quotes, and scattered facts from 1805 to local life. Mentions include winter bloom care, sidewalks, electric rail plans San Francisco to San Jose, wheat field curiosities, and regional chatter about councils, turkeys, and health remedies.
The German Baptists held a love feast starting yesterday at 1800 hours, continuing into today with six members remaining. Eiders Long and Blower led morning services at 7 and 9, Holy communion served to 194, 125 dined at breakfast yesterday, and a love feast is planned for Saturday at Grosanickle’s Church with Middletown Valley members attending. Next week Baltimore Baptist circles expect a busy program with Maryland Baptist associations meeting Oct 27–29 at First Baptist Church Lafayette Ave. Woman’s Baptist Home Missionary Society meets Oct 27 at Lafayette Square Presbyterian Church near Lanvale, led by Miss Anna Armstrong.
Political gatherings across Maryland as Ben Bisie Las J B B Wood and others speak at multiple mass meetings. Baltimore election supervisors award 267 900 ballots contract to John D Lucas Co for 750000. Republican meetings planned in Frederick and surrounding towns with numerous speakers including Capt McDonald and others.
The Officers Association of the First Regiment Maryland Nations Guard met at Antietam Hall in Hagerstown amid renewed activity. Col. Wm. P. Lane of Hagerstown elected chairman with Cap. L. F. Smith of Hagerstown secretary and Lt. Col McLean of Zowsen treasurer. A presentation honored Col. Lane with saddle and gear.
Frederick Board of Aldermen approves and items numerous payments to printers, contractors, and suppliers totaling over 10 000. Bills include Great Leathern Printing and Manufactory, Palmeno Fibre Company, Atlantic Realty Company, and Frederic Brick Works. Rebate approved for tax assessment and repairs authorized for boiler room at City Opera House.
A Quaker ceremony at Edgewood Sandy Springs Montgomery County united Charles Bond and Florence Stabler with about a hundred guests witnessing the vows. The bride, daughter of the late Robert and Hannah Stabler, and groom, son of the late William Bond, exchanged vows and a certificate was read by A. M. Brabler. The couple planned a southern honeymoon.
A large gypsy camp near Bratdock and Shecnstown sparked a major feud when a confrontation over a married woman led to beating charges against Pete Guy. Guy appeared before Magistrate Bloor, was held on $7500 bail secured by collateral, later reduced to $5000, and released until the next term.
The Hagerstown fair reached its third day with crowd estimates around 90 000 as the Washington County Agricultural and Mechanical Association hosted the independent Drum Band from Frederick under Drum Major Frank B Rhodes. Frederick exhibitors showcased chickpeas and local residents attended the Opera House to see Martell's Southern production The South Before the War with elaborate scenery and a full cast. Two Mormon elders visited Westminster preaching to locals about the Church of Christ of Latter Day Saints and distributed pamphlets inviting interest.
The Maryland and Virginia eldership of the Church of God met at Bethel Church in Carrollton on October 15 with Rev. W. H. Englar delivering the opening sermon. Officers elected for one year included Rev. S. B. Craft as elder, Rev. G. W. Soliban as clerk, and J. F. Billimyer as transcribing clerk. Attendance and reports showed steady growth and funds. missionary work expands with Glare Landis commissioned as the church’s first missionary to India. The denomination practices baptism by single immersion and feet washing.
The Ladies Auxiliary of the YMCA will host an Autamo Tea next week in the association room. It promises a pleasant affair with Autamo themed decorations and souvenirs. Music and luncheon will be part of the event. Saint Marys Chapter of All Saints Guild announces a Christmas festival in the first week of December featuring a musical and literary program and decorative novelties.
A Ladies Auxiliary meeting is planned for Saturday evening at 7 9 o clock to finalize arrangements for the Autumn Tea next week. The Central Bryan and Sewallah will hold a public meeting Saturday evening October 44 at 7 30 with speakers Cyrus Thomas J Frack Searth and Jobe E K Wood Jr. All interested in the campaign issues are invited. Also notes include Dr Hicks and Bees specialists and office hours to 6 p m, Octila Hones exams free, and Talzor Saks the Optician at City Hotel each Monday and Tuesday.
Mrs. Joshus D Abelt of three miles south of town loses a pocketbook with 22.50 in gold and 5 in notes while near a side show at the Frederick fair. A concealed 45 remained with her as she left. The incident follows warnings about carrying funds while traveling to events.
A local advertisement proclaims an exclusive range of new curtains in Browning's flagship line. The copy asserts unique designs owned by the retailer and invites shoppers to browse the collection.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.