Milford chronicle., 1905-01-27
D. A. ConnOrs impression Of Frederick

In summing up my experience in
Frederick 1 do not wish to be prOlix.
On the site of the old school house
where went to school, is erected hand.
some building, in which Harry Mitten
the owner conducts a furniture bazaar,
and undertaking establishment; and
Just across the street stands the opera
house. This is a nice building both in
side and outside.
BY the courtesy of Prof. Els, principal
Of the Frederick public schools have
been shown through the public school
building, from its cOmmodious cellar to
to the upper rooms. This building is
nicely arranged on the inside, with
modern Improvements, including steam
apparatus for heating The exterior ac-
cording to my idea of architectural beau
ty, does not compare favorable with the
interior; aud think this is the general
opinion Of the people of the town.
Mr.. John Townsend, cashier of the
National Bank, kindly conducted me
through that establishment, and ex-
planned the modus operandi of some ar
rangement of which, was before uu-
familiar The bank is a great accOmo
dation to Frederick; aud the business
community appreciate it.
On Monday one of my bOyhood friends
Mr.. Nathaniel Lankf piloted me through
the Steamer Frederica. AS this was the
first time had seen the inward finish of
this boat, was much surprised at its
commOdiousness for freight. and more
partically, with its accommodation for
passenger traffic. This is another in
novatiou from former day that has led
to the building up of the town. Years
ago steamer was talked of here, but it
was always in the dim future. Now the
people are realizing the anticipation of
years, and are reaping the fruits of
which they but dreamed in days gone
by.
Last week the Frederica correspondent
gave an account of the re-opening of the
Nj. E. Church. It is not my province
to re-capitulate subject that has been
prettily and accurately describe by that
writer. 1 wish to state however that
the Frederica NJ. E. Church, was built
in 1856, by a contractor named Maxwell
from Middletown. The contract price
was $4,000, and $500 extra for the steeple.
The steeple was enclosed vertically with
wide boards, aud It always was
menace to the walls of the chuch, on
account of leaking. While was a lad |
my father was employed to shingle this
steeple aud I was one the wOrkmen.
One night in OctobeE 1873 or 70 dur
ing a heavy gale Of wind this steeple |
was blown from the church aud fell |
across the roof the parsonage, neal by, |
bursting a hole through the root and
badly soaring the Rev. ]. E. Mowbray
then minister in charge. 1t is said Mr..
MOwbray 'lit Outp of the building, in
night cloth, and ran to the home of
neighbor, where he stayed the remainder
of the night. It seems almost useless to
sdd that a new spire was subsequently
It upon the church.
: The education aHd thoughts of people
fer in locality and especially among
] lies; and be it remembered the ladies
te Frederica are noted for their intellec-
81, ulty and good common sense; ana
M sst Of them are religious inclined.
have bad the opportunity of talking
with some of these ladies for one or two
hours at a time, aud found them we'll
l.o,ked in tne generalties of the day; aud
hsfore departing they would adrocitly
bring ~ the subject Of religions and
make inquiries regarding my spiritual
welfare. Aud these kind regards touch-
ed me mt ch.
The NJ P. Church is cosy little
building; but it appears almost useless
in this town; as does one in another
town l might name. The membership
is 50 small that it does not Offord a resi-
dent minister. 1t does appear absured.
TO say the least, to try to establish two,
or more churches where one will do the
work, and keep the citizens in state of
belgerency, and say the movements is
rdained of God God does not run an
opposition to his own wish.
have been in Frederick three weeks,
and among other things that have been
edifying have heard nine sermons /
preached by the Rev Cashmere, who is
brilliant, didacric, and well qualitihd
Tsr the position he holds. The people e
1f the town are well aware of this, as
would be anyother intelligent congre-