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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1897
Page
3
A quirky, informal roundup of short items and jokes. Topics include spring fever, a barber, saloon plans in Bentztown, a man cured by ice cream, telephone line extension, a new saloon in North Market Street, and miscellaneous observations on fashion, manners, and the weather.
Local residents and visitors observed a flurry of social activity. Mentions include engagements and nuptials of Nicodemus and Thomas families, arrivals of Earl Nicodemus, Holmes Baker, and Mrs. Harry G. Gelser visiting relatives, plus social calls among Baker, Duvall, Sifford, and Goldsborough circles in Buckeystown and nearby areas.
William Graser lies bedridden at his mother's East Sixth Street home after a severe runaway accident left him with a sprained leg. Mrs M M Whisner slipped in the kitchen Saturday evening, spraining her left leg. Marriage licenses issued to Augustus W W. Hicodemus Jr and Ann K H. Thomas of Buckeyastown district.
The body of Joseph Frey, missing since March 22 from Heater's Island on the Potomac opposite Point of Rocks, was found yesterday three miles below Point of Rocks. He was last seen at 8 p.m. on March 22 rowing home in a small boat and is believed to have accidentally fallen overboard and drowned. Funeral services were held this morning at St Paul's parish cemetery. interment followed at the churchyard.
The remains of Edna Young died in Baltimore arrived in town and were taken to Bro. Cook's on South Market Street for a 4 PM service conducted by Rev. Luther Kehlman with pallbearers Robert and Lewis Bennet Welter Cook Allen William and Richard McHenry. Burial followed at Mt Olivet Cemetery with A T Rice Sons as directors. Isabella M Rod erick's funeral was held Saturday at 9:30 AM from her Ladiesburg area home with Rev K O Spessard and S M Hench officiating, burial at Mt Olivet Cemetery. pallbearers Dr Charles H Diller Dr Samuel Haffner Charles T F Howard Amos Eyler Martin L Kauffman and William P Morsell. J Kolb undertaker. Margaret Harrington's funeral was Sunday at 3 PM from her East Fourth Street home, with Rev Father Kohlman officiating. pallbearers GB H Blackshot I N Loy D S Rice Lewis Euasmant Daniel Elster and Solomon Garber. interment at Mt Olivet Cemetery. A T Rice Sons again listed as funeral directors.
A bicycle owned by Mr. F. W. Staub was taken Saturday night from in front of his business on North Market Street. A young tramp was seen eyeing the wheel and is thought to have fled with it. The 3330 numbered Eagle bike cost about $100 last year. Staub notified police and contacted cities hoping for recoveries.
Captain Winfeld Scott Schley will chair the lighthouse board succeeding Admiral John G. Walker, with the first meeting today marking Walker's retirement. General John B. Wilson, though senior overall, will resign from the board and be replaced by Colonel Gillespie, engineer, in charge of the New York river and harbor district, with Lieutenant Colonel Ludlow taking Gillespie’s seat.
The State Teachers' Association executive committee plans the next annual meeting for July 13 to 15 at Blue Mountain House pending railroad and hotel arrangements. Committee members include Prof. John F. White of Cumberland E. L. Bobitz of Frederick Dr A E Sudlex Sudleraville Queen Annes County and Prof Samuel Gamer of Annapolis.
The News presents a review of Frederick business ventures funded by special solicitors. Readers are shown promotional material arranged by space sellers, with responsibility resting on them, not on The News. The display enterprise is expected to be appreciated by the paper’s readers.
The town election in Manchester Carroll county Saturday resulted in the election of Dr. John F. B. Weaver as mayor and Isaac D. W. Stonesifer Cornelius Miller Englehart Buchman Chas. Warner and Greenberry Everhart as councilmen for the ensuing year.
Alberton Bims, twenty, is held for the Carroll county grand jury charged with robbing the B and O station at Morgan. He allegedly took an express package containing 32.50 dollars and 1.60 in change.
President Pro tempore Edward Eichelberger and President Charles W. Rees Eng. are described as serving in leadership roles at the Central Bank and are compelled to undergo treatment for their ailments.
Echoes of market report a 5 a.m start may push buyers to rise before sun up yet crowds still form around six. Eggs priced at 18 cents a dozen faded to 3 cents per egg later. Dressed poultry scarce and rising. Cottage cheese in pint buckets draws shoppers who may return the container. Spring produce arrives with beets radishes and rhubarb while greens like spinach kale and lettuce stay visible since December. Easter season brings new flowers and catkins as market life renews.
The newest production The Pulse of New York will be shown Thursday night at City Opera House. Etelia Mayhew and Chris Brono head a strong cast in a Gotham life drama with singing and comedy. The play spotlights landmarks such as Hoffman House Cafe Herald Square Brooklyn Bridge Five Points Bowery and Upper Broadway while presenting life at all hours with accuracy and color.
Mrs. Markwood Huffer suffered serious injuries when a horse and buggy ran away on a road from her farm to the public highway. She was thrown, the buggy demolished, and her five year old daughter was fatally injured. Mrs. Huffer was found unconscious with internal injuries. The colt escaped after some time.
YMGA announces quarterly business meeting of active members at 8 o clock with a new constitution to be adopted. Also a 7:30 board of directors meeting tonight and an International examination in arithmetic at 7:20. All advance class members in the evening school should attend.
George H. Tansill a brakeman on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad was crushed to death Saturday at Mount Aly. He was on the caboose platform when the car gave way under the pressure of an assisting engine. His body was taken to his home at 519 East Fort Avenue Baltimore.
The Woman's Christian Temperance Union State Convention opened yesterday at 9 o'clock in the First Baptist Church. Mrs. Bullock of New York attended, delivering earnest, touching remarks considered a benediction for all attendees.
Mr. J. Ed. Schell suffered a severe chin cut in a local barber shop accident Saturday when a fellow customer bumped the barber’s arm, causing the injury.
Destructive fires rage across hundreds of acres of valuable timber on South Mountain near Mont Alto with a tract burned near Bavens Vista Spring close to Blue Ridge Summit. Public notices urge vigilance as crews battle the flames amid dry conditions. Hood's Sarssparius ad copy appears in the text.
Large attendance marks worship across Evangelical Reformed and M E churches. Ministers preached on atonement and righteousness with additional sermons in Buckeye town and All Saints Episcopal. Missionary society meetings, Lenten services, and Easter preparations noted, alongside financial reports and forthcoming Endeavor gatherings.
Mana ger Long presents The Sporting Craze Co at City Opera House on Saturday night. April 10 with George H. Adams leading a witty troupe of dancers singers and clowns in a satire on local sports mania. Special acts include Adams stilt dance Carlin and Clark German Senators Hanson's back and wing dancing and more for a two hour comedy program.
The Union Manufacturing Company elected Thos H Haller David Lowenstein George H Zimmerman M E B Geizendanner and John Baumgardner as directors at the office today. Frederick Steam Brick Works named D C Winebrewer John Baumgardner Colonel Charien S Trail Edward B Eichelberger and Dr Geo Johnson at their annual meeting. Frederick and Woodshoro Turnpike Company held an afternoon director election in the rank.
A Howard County jury returned a $1000 verdict for Robert C. Sipes in a damage suit against the Baltimore and Liberty Town Turnpike Company. Sipes alleged negligence left a stone pie on the pike causing his broken leg and other injuries. The accident occurred in 1833 and the case was removed from Baltimore County to Howard.
The residence of Mr Edward Mob erly on East Fourth Street will be rebuilt. An open front will be added to the John A Kennedy store room on North Market Street. Mr Lewis W Mehleritag has improved his property by paving the back yard.
Mrs. Salile Hager died in Hagerstown at 80. St Mark's Reformed Church was dedicated in Cumberland. Mrs Wim Wallace Spence died at Bolton Baltimore. Edward Donahee, Frostburg pioneer, died at 63. Willamsport gifted land for a tannery. Dr John F P B Weaver elected mayor of Manchester. Salvador F Miller of Howard died of stomach cancer. Eastern Shore farmers shift to tobacco. Mrs Markwood Huffer and child seriously, possibly fatally, injured in Boonsboro driving accident. Mrs Caroline Rabeck shot in Baltimore and died. Rousby Thomas Dare, colored, drowned at Monumental Chemical Company wharves. New storage yards to boost B&O freight at Locust Point. D B Martin named B&O traffic manager. HKR and later a prominent rail figure. Lieut John H Fellem of Baltimore dismissed for conduct unbecoming an officer.
Obituaries from Baltimore list Edwin Davis a Northwest builder dying at 2211 Madison Ave age 80 plus Salvador Miller a Buffalo attorney death after stomach cancer tied to Frederick past. Ambrose OConnell Frederick priest and scholar. Joseph Lidie aged 91 Montevue death. Israel Schubert 79 Baltimore funeral at Frederick Ave. Joseph Jones Montevue death. Barney McManus McManus Montevue death. local death notices include family connections and funeral plans.
A barn and outbuildings on Joshua D. Horiue’s farm northwest of Myersville were destroyed by fire between noon and 1 pm Saturday. Loss estimated at about $1,200 with insurance. Contents included one colt, calves, hogs, corn, and hay. fire began in a straw creak and spread to the barn. Advertising letters list for Frederick City post office Apr 8 1887. Election underway in Middletown. New Carpet House advertises awning goods and mats.
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