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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1893
Page
3
The next 24 hours bring warmer weather on Saturday as forecast by W Hazermeron Chief of the Weather Bureau. Also includes various local mentions and notices such as legal notice No. 6104 Equity, public sale Elizabeth Morgan, and miscellaneous items like The Model rental and Help Wanted Girls.
Purely personal notices list individuals in the Baltimore area and surrounding towns traveling on business, visiting relatives, or returning home. Names include Mr Peter Sakm Mrs T Diffendal Miss Myrtie Davis Dr Stone Miss Ellenore Tyler and others, with destinations such as Washington Detroit Philadelphia Baltimore and Canada noted.
Brief items from the district describe Zimmerman qualifying before Clerk Jordan as road supervisor in election district 11. Stull weighed two steers at 2360 pounds sold to Christian Woerner by John Best. Constable Getzbaugh involved in an incident at the City Hotel. Onion sets attract demand with ample display. Jeweler Geo Myer owns a trained canary that follows him and answers to his whistle. Critique of tobacco chewers and urban manners appears. John Lorentz fished the Monocacy with a fine string. F Keller and Daniel Snyder relocate on East Patrick and East Church streets. United Steam Fire Engine Company names pallbearers for funeral resolutions after W. C. Hemmell’s death. Willie Angevine lies dangerously ill at home on West Patrick Street.
Mr. August J. Larwig found a Civil War relics lot along Maryland Heights in Washington County. The items include a brass and lead shield belt buckle a pewter medal circular about 1.5 inches and 3 sixteenths thick with Union officer likeness and Antietam September 17 1882 inscription. One side reads R H come Co I 14th Mass Bat Att South Danvers Mass the first initial partially worn. Nearby five bullets likely fired by Confederate troops from Fort Duncan on Bolivar Heights. Larwig seeks expert identification of the relics.
Prediction for April calls for alternating storms heavy rain hail and thunder with warm spells and frost and a very cold month overall. Sunday School Conference in Woodsboro runs April 8 to 9 with sessions at M P church Lutheran and Reformed churches and a program of sermons songs and a question box.
A well attended meeting at the Eibicon building featured two readings by Str. J Newman and Dr. C F Goodell. The debate on home rule for Ireland ended with a negative verdict by judges, and the next program includes further literary items and a Canada annexation debate with Drs Pur nell and Goodell opposing Hammond Umer and Jobz Newman.
Farmers report a mountain fire burning intensely for two days and nights. Bands of people fought to check its progress while families stayed awake through many nights. A blind man was rescued from his home and moved to safety as the blaze moved toward Furnace and Mechanics in the area.
Conclusion of Passover marked by reform congregations with seventh day services held last evening and this morning. Orthodox Hebrews keep eight days and will refrain from leaven until Saturday evening.
A landmark in the city, the old Jacob Koehler property on West Fifth Street, dating back about a hundred years, will be torn down by Mr Mebrie Gittinger for Mr Alexander Woodward to make way for a double brick residence to be erected on the site.
Westminster reports a serious church difficulty in Carroll County as congregations from Silver Run Jerusalem Manchester and Pleasant Valley unite under Carroll charge. Bachman and Jerusalem factions clash over transfers while Manchester seeks a pastor. Bachman’s votes support staying with Manchester as Pleasant Valley and Benjamin’s call Rev J H McAlster Baltimore to lead.
News items note a protracted drought in Kent County and forest fires causing damage, multiple fires including a barn near Salisbury with cattle lost, a dwelling burn near Millington, and a Greensboro blaze. Other notes mention a drowned man near Tolchester, a capsized oyster boat near Annapolis, and dredging of Chester River channel completed. The Essex arrives at Annapolis for cadet training.
Frank Ward, once tied to the Maurice Adier murder, was killed last night by a car on the Brightwood D C Electric Road between Brightwood and Washington. The motorman Nef HM Sweet said Ward lurched into the path without signaling to board, was struck and instantly killed. Ward had been prosperous in dairy before a history of dissipation and business failures. He recently attempted to establish a large creamery in Frederick.
A small fire broke out yesterday in a rear building of Messra P. L. Hargett & Co on South Market street. The flames were checked without alarming others and caused no serious damage or injuries due to early discovery.
The Skill and Knowledge behind the product led the California Fig Syrup Co. to great success with Syrup of Figs, touted as the universal laxative and available at all druggists.
Genevieve staged at City Opera House with Mrs Gertrude Man and Miss Sadie Gover at piano. Virgle and Sadie Gaver lead as Genevieve and Isadore, supported by Frank Beckley and Cleveland Plaine as Constantine and Arthur. Cast includes Grace Michael Roxana Lou Blum and others with Mildred Whisner as chaperone and Frank Beckley as master of ceremonies. Ceremony and plot center on a flower girl ally to Gypsies who regain her identity and return home.
The Frederick County Historical Society held its bi weekly meeting at Mrs Francis Fenwick Smiths East Second Street residence. Hon Frederick J Nelson presented an essay The Frederick Bar a sketch of county court lawyers and judges since 1750 and discussed Stamp Act nullification. Exhibits included two large oil paintings, a mahogany writing desk and bookcase, and original land patents from Midaston Valley known as the Merryland act. The group adjourned to meet April 20 at Mrs Ritchie s home.
The Walkersville Cooking Club held its final meeting at Mrs G W Stauffer with Miss Oda Stauffer assisting. Visitors came from Stockton Shore Cornesville Ad amstown Washington Baltimore Mechanicstown and red erick. The presidency shifted to Mr Johnson with officers named and duties outlined for future progress. Also: church notices, a Young Peoples Missionary Society reception at Evangelical Lutheran Church, and a Ladies Mite Society meeting at Rev Hasskarl's. Funerals for Ellen Kemp and William Himmel are listed with times and locations.
A fragmentary hotel arrivals record lists visitors and guests from multiple states and cities including Baltimore Washington Chicago Philadelphia Topeka and Gettysburg. It notes nine visitors from the county and four from the city with numerous names and destinations.
A romantic wedding last night at Evan Lutheran Church linked Samuel Waters and Elizabeth Lerch with Rev. Luther Kuhlman officiating. Attire, church decorations, and a generous reception marked the ceremony while distant guests from Baltimore attended.
Local notice invites gardeners to visit Garden Seeds and Creer's Garden Seed market for planting seeds and trial offers. It promises top corn beans and peas and mentions Smith's Temple of Flucy as a seed vendor.
Our growing matting business highlights superior facilities and direct sourcing from a major importer. The supplier travels in China and Japan, securing favored inside pricing for this country.
Describes lace ginghams in spotted and satin striped patterns, silk ginghams described as scarce and pretty, plus 48 inch silk with strong weave. Highlights new cotton dress fabric twisled wider for summer wear, durability and absorbency, claims wool fabrics fade less and suit children. Mentions assortment of striped and plain styles, waists, wraps, curtains, and chenille portieres with various price ranges.
In Memoriam for W C Hemmell laments a friend's early death with religious consolation about God’s will. The notice blends verses from sisters and references sorrow, comfort, and faith, urging acceptance and hope in God. Also mentions upcoming sales at Smith's Temple of Fancy and D B Best relocating to North Star Street with hours.
R L Harley advertises recently received spring fabrics including rich print brylee and domestic worsteds. The notice highlights 15 suitings and urges attention to new consignments and Cassimeres.
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