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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1891
Page
4
Moon phases listed alongside miscellaneous local notices and ads. Names include Geo A Gilbert and D H Best. Items mention For Rent Store Room, Wist miscellaneous produce, and horses trained for breeders. Salvation Army noted in local mention.
Miss Annie Hehn returns from Washington. Mrs Read and Sapdet visit, and Lawrence B Kemp of Baltimore was in the city. Local outings include Castle and others from North Market Street, and millinery styles eyed. Prof Hawks from Baltimore to prep for Friday High School entertainment. Mrs Churchill and John McIntire return home due to illness in the family. Meantime Miss Alice Mali visits and will stay in the city. Chautauqua home of Miss Nannie Routza noted. Myersville school pupils to raise funds tonight. Auctioneer O Backenbush, now Baltimore, leads Southern Real Estate Review. Bodies moved from local graves to Mount Olivet and Saint Olivet cemeteries. sickness updates show Miss Blanche Styers ill and Mr. Edward McIntire not much improved.
The second account of James B Cover as executor of Ephraim Cover deceased was settled along with the first and full account of John Toms as administrator of Susan Toms deceased. The third and final account of James B Cover as executor of Ephraim Cover deceased was settled and the first and final account of Daniel J Shellman as executor of Martha J Atbi deceased was settled with distribution made.
Wa Jenkins and Mary Keller of Jefferson, John Dutrow near Charlesville and Mary Long near Liberty, William Boyer of New Market and Lillie Eelier of New London granted licenses.
A reader argues that public faith in courts is eroding as juries, lawyers, and judges exploit legal subtleties to shield the guilty. The writer warns that delays, subterfuges, and corrupt jurors undermine justice and may push society toward extrajudicial remedies like lynching, urging reform to protect the community and punish crime swiftly.
Letter from Iowa writer describes travel from Pittsburgh to Chicago and beyond. He notes prairie views, crossing safety with elevated watch boxes and cable car police, compares Chicago to New York and Baltimore, and praises Illinois flat land yet notes dirt and wary fashion. He mentions Omaha and Fort Omaha, Wounded Knee exhibit, and future updates expected from Chas Haller.
Real estate transfers are listed with buyers, sellers, and locations across Frederick and surrounding towns. Items include perches and acres in lands and lots in Frederick city and Brunswick, with prices such as 1622.99, 1065, 325, 350, 2700, 160, and 185, noting trustees and executors in multiple transactions.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe mothers at a Bir brick yard blocking workers and seeking better pay. The text indicates some workers quit and the group of striking mothers attempts to fill vacancies, resisting returns by previous men.
At yesterday’s stockholders meeting Union Manufacturing Company elected directors David Lowenstein Thomas H Haller George H John and M B Getzendimer. A board meeting will be held Monday to organize and elect officers.
The Frederick and county school boards meeting to discuss a jointly housed and maintained school for a large unprovided population has been postponed to April 28 due to bad roads. The sentence indicates the plan, but logistics cause the delay and rescheduling.
Local observances marked the silver anniversary of the Grand Army of the Republic with meetings across posts, a public gathering at Chy Aipers Livute, and speeches by notable veterans including Hon. T. H. McKee and Lieut. W. P. Mauisty. Comrade Stephenson’s history and the order’s growth were highlighted, with post events at Guy Hall and East Sixth Street. The Arion quartet provided music for the decorated hall as veterans reflected on the order’s past and future.
Col Chas E Trail, president of Frederican Manufacturing and Development Company, announced shale found on John Baumgardner’s property. Analysis by S Schley and Brothers drug store deemed genuine. The shale is undurated clay rich in silica and alumina with lime and iron, varies in color, and may yield slate pencils or fire bricks. bituminous shale occurs where bitumen is present, and plant impressions are sometimes found.
A verse from Taowas Rempornar of Taneytown Md contrasts bankers with farmers. It depicts a banker as a barber who trims faces and profits from debt, while panels of a wall show a farmer’s image. The piece laments social cycles and ends with pledges to praise country and God.
County notes recount visits of Ellerton residents and local movements. The piece lists hotel arrivals from Baltimore Philadelphia and New York and discusses lingering hardships for workers due to bad weather and rising living costs impacting daily pay and family needs.
A colored girl aged about six months died after a fire sparked by Hansen Brown at his father's home near Specht's lime kilns one mile southeast of Frederick. Brown, husband of the deceased, had two children. The incident happened around yesterday at one o'clock as bystanders attempted to stir the fire with a wool stick. the girl’s clothing caught, causing fatal burns. Funeral held at 2 pm, burial in Restition graveyard. CLC. Carty oversaw arrangements.
The Janko keyboard invention by Paul von Janko draws broad notice in musical circles. Critics praise it and foresee wide use within five years as manufacturers adapt existing instruments and new pianos appear. Concerts in New York and Chicago boost its profile.
Plain snd fancies is very Pretty and Cheap. New stock of curtains and novelties arriving at The News office. We offer extra inducements for spring advertising. Cheap printing available. Dr Hartley cures catarrh for one dollar at druggists. Red Pine Pain Cure promotes relief. Steiner Bros Druggists promote remedies for coughs and chest constriction.
Local notice records Col Rb Gardesty appearing at City hotel on Thursday and Friday April 9th in a speech series for the Salvation Army. Commissioner Babington Booth with Star Brass Band to perform at Barracks Fourth Street Sunday April 1 with an address on "Darkest Welcome." Tickets ten cents, both events fifteen cents. Also mentions Young People's Society of Evan Metormed church hosting a sale. Local milling firm A Shriner & Milling Co. advertises home title products.
Removal sale and new shop debut with a display of rich hats and ladies accessories. Fiat opening Saturday invites the public to MiG OL Blais at 13 Market Street with High School Entertainment. At City Hall Friday night April 10 1891 Prof Hawks leads a music program with admission 25 cents and reserved seating.
Frederick County Agricultural Society managers have closed a contract with the Pawhee Bil Colossal Indien Show owners for four dates during Fair week on the society grounds. Hagerstown hoped to secure the attraction but Frederick won out, keeping the show in this county.
William Welker Jr was released after being arrested for enticing Hallie V Keyser from her home on January 14 for immoral purposes, following the injured party's failure to prosecute.
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