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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1894
Page
3
Moble Titlow is arrested in Hagerstown on charges of stealing a diamond ring from WH Reisner. April and Easter themes color notes as fields, dyes affect chickens, and dandelion hunting continues. A domestic burglary at Thomas F Thompson’s grocery near Wheaton yields $350 cash and cigars.
Purely personal column recounts Thomas Eisenhauer returning from New York for his twenty first birthday. Clarence West of Baltimore visits and returns home. Shull Rutherford visits relatives here. George Robertshen back from a country trip. Nash E. Cramer departs for Baltimore on business. George D. Gaver and his wife of Ellerton stay with George A. Gilbert’s family on West Patrick street. Mrs. Thos Ritchey of Woodstock Va returns home. Thomas Bennett of New London was in town yesterday. Miss Melle Duvall leaves for a visit to Hagerstown.
A lively dance night under Hlessrs Wm James Alien Atoberly Wm Bennett Harry Butcher and Wm Hooper featured Rice Enders Orchestra. About twenty five couples attended as the committee saved 20 cents to reach 48 in attendance, marking a successful party. A peasent dance followed at the center of Henson Whes nearby, with many guests and late dancing into morning hours.
John P. Gramex Sr died March 2 at his home near Mt Zion from chronic disease at age 78. He left a large family including sons Ezrs, Charles B., John Jr., Geo., L. Cramer, Joseph and daughters Lucretia, Alice, and Fannie. Survived by a ailing wife, he was buried in Grade Reform graveyard beside his mother at Walkersville, with brothers Henry Cramer near Mt Pleasant and Che Cramer near Fricerick, and Mrs. Dr. Hammond of Woodsboro.
William Warner Picket and Fannie Betella Snyder both of Frederick. James D. Hale of near Jefferson and Sarah Catherine Frey of Bear Doubs received marriage licenses in the period.
The St James Lutheran festival at Diehl Memorial Chapel drew a full house as Mrs J Roger McSherry led five tableaux including Apollo and the Muses Media Killing her Children and The Death of Virginia. A post show sales rush filled coffers, with proceeds rising over prior evenings while a music program and auction loom final night.
Major Gordon W. Lille known as Pawnee Bill signs with King Leopold to stage realistic 1849 frontier and war scenes at the Antwerp World Fair. The project to run all summer requires two hundred head of stock plus two hundred performers, including Indians and vaqueros, with a permit secured for out-of-Jurisdiction Indians and a $10,000 bond.
Mary L. Null of Liberty suffered a fall while descending stairs on Monday morning. She struck the steps, landed at the bottom, and was found semi conscious. Dr. J. T. Sim reported no broken bones but a badly bruised left shoulder and severe shaking.
A Frederick county local option bill, aimed at Creagerstown district, moved through the House then faced Senate rejection. Governor Brown signed it despite not passing both chambers, with clerks and officials noting possible engrossing error and future court questions.
The Philomathean and Lesbian Literary Societies hold meetings in Kemp Hall and at Woman's College. The F C G A M C A Literary Society adjourned to early September 1894 after a brief business meeting. A complete list of freemasonry demonstrators and fire companies attending the June demonstration in Hagerstown, with many operators named, is provided.
Dedicatory services for St. James iheran care will be held the week after with pastors Rev Hes ed and Rev W wo. A Diehi Memorial white marble plaque and two engraved silver collection plates were presented by Mrs Mary Dudrear through Mrs Mary Fout. Members of the F. C. M. C. A. leave for the Association Convention in Hagerstown. Point of Rocks M E church plans summer rebuilding. Fruit trees and plants listed at Ramsburg’s E 4th.
An interdenominational service was held last evening at the M. E. church promoting the National Sabbath Reform Association. Rev. Luther Kohlman presided with Rev. Wilbur Crafts delivering the address on Sabbath observance and the harms of Sunday saloon trade. A local organization formed with city ministers and one layman per church. Page notes Crafts travels, tract distribution, and Baltimore event plans.
Isdies of the M BE Church at Ridgeville placed orders in Rockville for pulpit railing and seats from W D Bowers Lumber Co furniture from W H Etchison lamps from John Eisenbauer carpets from LLC Cline. The church will be an ornament to Ridgeville when finished. Dr Killgore was formerly pastor. Lodged in jail John Payne 17 charged with assaulting Katie Tyler near Silver Spring brought to Rockville and committed awaiting grand jury action in November. Katie Tyler is Noble Tyler’s daughter.
E R Lane of Lane Bros and superintendent J L Treveilian organize a force to finish the new reservoir in two to three weeks. Lane predicts the structure will be in first class condition when done, in this city. Base Ball match set at Maryland School grounds tomorrow at 339 pm pitting Pratt Base Ball Club Iastest of the Veazey against Frederict Club drawing a large crowd.
The famous singer Sicileretta Jones known as the Back Patti will perform at the City Opera House in Frederick on April 4 with her company. The advertisement extols Lakota Flour and Hood’s Sarsaparilla, touting flour quality and bread yield with endorsements from bakers and a testimonial from Mrs George A Dean dated April 3, 1894.
Since yesterday noon the following arrivals are noted at major hotels. List includes Geo. B. Jackson Jno B Rood James E Hood Harry Hood 8 A Hood T J Hood and spouses Wm Hood and wife R Harkins E H Matthews Mrs Jno Hood B Betts A B Mullican J Biroham Wm Mitchell Miss Sauerwine Baltimore J Fela man Hagerstown W Lovegood Pittsburg Reuben Saylor Union Bridge F Stockfield New Bridge W Rowland W Fiskelar A E Crane W S Oliver G FE Gossier J Leeds Philadelphia C M Cover Lebanon Dr Hardesty Washington M Thompson St Louis S J Thomas Virginis W J Thomas J Moore 4 Griffith J C Paxton New York G H Satheford Canton Ohio T E Dutroit Columbus W A Southard Harrisburg county 4 CGamnix House D Gaskine Washington J McCarthy Columbia S B Swartley York Geo Dayton Baltimore county 2 Gore House Frank Rose Baltimore J T Trevellian Warren Va county 12
The Circuit Court for Caroline county adjourned and Montgomery county tax collectors were appointed. A death in Howard county aged sixty five. A B&Q freight wreck near Oakland delayed trains eight hours. Ex congressman John B. Brown's Centreville residence was damaged. John Milkman escaped from Centreville jail on bicycle theft charge. Dr George Wells supporters push for Congress in the fifth district. Frank Baker threats of lynching in Beedgeville for alleged abuse of a girl. Amatoplis officials protest school building cost apportionment. Robert Garret vs Lake Roland Elevated Railway argued before Court of Appeals. Mayor Reedy of Hagerstown appointed others who were rejected by council. John W Thawley discharged in Caroline county embezzlement case after taxes paid. Canal creditors oppose sale of state interest to B&O Railroad in Cumberland. Magistrate Garis reappointed. commission says he serves until successor. Frederick Gransee, 77, sues son Frank Gransee over property. Morling v Baltimore county trial in Howard county lacks sufficient evidence. General Assembly engrossing bills completed. Governor reviewing them. Maryland Progressive Improvement Company charter under consideration. Baltimore wood dealers protest cordwood measurement bill. dentists seek dentistry bill approval. Governor Brown to decide Anne Arundel and Howard County Fair Association bill. clerical error delays plumbers license law. Governor to spend tomorrow signing bills. last day allowed.
In January amid tight times The News carried one of its largest ad orders from Paine's celery compound. Local druggists report it remains the top selling medicine, proving advertising value for meritorious products. Eva Ann Burk, age 90, visiting nephews William Morwood and Nesse Rine, shows vivid health and vigor despite old age.
A New Haven shop announces stamped linens and goods including sismyped pillow shams splachers and scrfed scarfs. Prices very low with an elegant two yard brot stamped and knotted fringed bureau scarf offered for 25 cents.
Carpet department advertises a dense selection of high grade wool in grain carpets. It promises styles not found elsewhere and highlights a dedicated Carpet Room for exclusive displays.
A carload of Ohio horses will be sold at Hoock's stable on West Patrick street Wednesday and Thursday April 11 and 12. The advertisement promotes bargains for all horse purposes and invites buyers to inspect the stock.
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