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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1891
Page
4
The Daily News from April 1 891 notes a weather record with a clear day and a later moon phase calendar for April 15. It also mentions a forthcoming illustrated Trade Edition to promote Frederick business interests and invites manufacturers to participate in advertising within the edition.
Purely Personal items note visits and travels of residents and visitors in Frederick and surrounding towns. Walter Dyer, formerly of the city, has joined a large dry goods house in Indianapolis after leaving Marshall Fields in Chicago. Mrs Charles Ritter and daughter left for Union Bridge to visit. Nannie Goldsborough left for Baltimore. Edward T. Dorcos and family visited Port Deposit and returned home. William Grombine visits friends in Woodsboro. Mr Freed and wife, guests of J Daniel Hendrickson, returned home. H Andrews of Hagerstown returned home from Frederick. Solomon Reynolds visits his brothers in Fredericktown and Hagerstown. Nell of Hagerstown and Miss Chie of Frederick visit Charlestown for a short time. Mrs John Garber of Union Bridge visits sister Mrs Daniel Hendrick. John D Hendrickson leaves for Baltimore, Philadelphia and New York to buy spring and summer stock. C T Hilleary of Brunswick was in on business. D M L Scholl spends the day with his mother at Walkersville. Lara Davis, recently visiting Capt Walter Saunders, proceeds to Columbus. TD OC Winebrencer in Baltimore on business. K C Hahn in Baltimore today on business.
In Yel Springs this morning the case states Dutrow and Flahr charged with breaking and entering the house of Horace Staley. Both defendants were held for the grand jury. Dutrow released on bail while Flahr remained in jail. J P Creager of Schleysville, who had been ill, was able to visit town yesterday.
The April issue describes Myeresie in the Middletown valley with details on local life, economy, and people. It notes a public entertainment at the local school, trees planted in honor of community figures, and ongoing building projects while reporting on weather, farming prospects, and local residents’ movements.
School Examiner Worthington urges county teachers to submit mixed pupil work for a united county fair exhibit rather than individual school displays. Payments of trees and Arbor Day program details are requested for the State Superintendent reports, with copies of programs and press news of Arbor Day exercises.
Improvement notes record Mr J Calvin Cronise of Harmony Grove starting a new barn. George C Rhoderick of Middletown repairs his property. John A Cockerly, contractor, is rebuilding the dwelling of John Linthicum in Middletown. Luther Derr also makes property improvements. J I Carer of Doubs adds a new fence. C E Zimmerman of Jefferson upgrades his property.
The Westminster Board of Trade held its second public meeting last night with large attendance. Dr. Charles Billingsley was named president and Edward Lynch first vice president. Milton Schaeffer became second vice president and Joseph B. Boyle secretary. A. H. Huber was chosen corresponding secretary, O. D. Gilbert treasurer. An executive committee includes Dr. J. W. Hering, John L. Reifsnider, F. K. Herr, Wm. B. Thomas, and Jacob F. Elgin. Offers of buildings and real estate were made by John T. Orengorst, Adam Rickle, Edward Lynch and Milton Schaeffer. Letters from foreign manufacturers asked what incentives would be offered to attract them.
The remains of Sir Philemon Smith Jr son of ex county commissioner were brought home and interred at Laytonsville after being fatally injured at Frederick Junction Sunday night. Rev Alfred T Graham resigned as pastor of the Rockville Presbyterian Church to join Davidson College Wilmington NC. The Montgomery National Bank of Rockville will establish a savings bank with 4 percent interest about May 1.
Five Fishing Tackle, Mr. C E Haisler and one of our crack anglers received three fine nickel steel rods with celluloid handles yesterday. The tackle is praised as the finest in the section and Back is now well equipped for the season, ready to pursue shy bass once he starts out.
A party from Cumberland starts a line survey for extending the West Virginia Central Railroad from Sinclatow to Hagerstown crossing the Potomac River the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal and the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. Consulting engineer is C. H. Latrobe.
Beater the pitcher formerly of Frederick was summoned from Hot Springs to Baltimore due to the death of his sister, prompting his return home.
Thomas W. Butler of Middletown and Emma Smith of Baltimore obtained a marriage license, confirming the union between a Middletown man and a Baltimore woman. The record lists the couple’s names and the issuing locations.
The speech by Mr Gills to the Philomathes Literary Society argues for a bi metallic money system with silver and gold circulating together. He cites historical ratios, global currency needs, and the dangers of demonetizing silver, urging that both metals sustain exchange and national prosperity.
The speaker questions where the United States should place 2, under what conditions it should depart, and whether it is habit to give it away. It argues for US independence from global money metals and praises silver production by Americans, urging strength to deter foreign influence and to sustain domestic need with efficient industry.
Mr John Ed Gittieger will erect a brick residence on Seventh Street with work starting immediately. Mr Carton Palmer of Ederton plans a new barn on A W Burkhart’s Yellow Springs farm. Harry Cramer buys a Victor Safety bicycle from W F Davstl. Miss Jennie Buecker, walking in Mt Oliver Cemetery, killed a snake. County Commissioners discuss transfers and abatements. Pension examiners evaluate applicants. Chas BE Mealey has front of Bentz Street mill whitewashed. Miss Steiner leaves for Baltimore with portraits, including a grandson portrait of Mr James Garey. Aldermen Eisenhauer and Nusz inspect the reservoir. Great Southern Minstrels head to Sparrow’s Paint Atonday for Town Hall show. Junior Fire Company by-laws revision completed. Independent Drill Association adds two new members and conducts drills. J P Whisner and Henry Scheel leveled garde and pargana with O’Leary’s. Al M C 4 1 holds routine meeting. Lewis Markell and family move to West Patrick Street residence. W L Duvall to build a new Peters church. C A Castle displays a life size wooden horse carving for harness fitting.
Miss Janette Shriver daughter of Mrs Caroline Shriver and the late Anguetua Shriver of Avondale married Dr Joseph T Hening at St Pauls Reformed church Westminster The church was decorated with palms The bridesmaids were Miss Bettie Shriver and Miss Augusts Shriver The bride wore a light tan Bedford cord gown trimmed with brown velvet and pink rose hat She carried a bouquet of la France roses The ceremony was performed by Rev C S Slagle The bridal party advanced to a fine organ rendition by Prof Frederick Wolfe The couple left for a bridal trip to Baltimore Philadelphia Atlantic City New York and the Bradson after the 424 pm Western Maryland train
Church notes report the Women’s Home and Foreign Missionary Society meeting with readings by several members and a delegate elected to the Middle Conference on May 21. Two new Evangelical Lutheran churches were dedicated in West Taylorsville and Taylorsville, Carroll County, with cornerstones laid in May and sermons by Rev. P. H. Miller and Rev. J. C. McGaughey. A St John’s Catholic convert will be baptized Thursday at 12:30 PM.
The life treasurer of the Baltimore Poor Association, William A. Weisong, died at his brother’s Martinsburg home after a sudden confession of misused funds. Investigators found a shortage of 11,000 to 12,000 dollars caused by investments in stocks and securities. Friends aided the association to cover losses as Weisong faced mounting health strain. The article notes his career in pharmacy and banking, and his charitable work with churches and society groups.
Yesterday Bir and Chas Tyson advertised a lost watch owned by his son in Tae News. Within an hour the watch was returned to the owner who gave thanks and a reward. The item’s recovery prompted gratitude from the owner.
The Orphans' Court records show fees and giclee on the estate of Jeremwis, deceased granted to W T Lews as administrator. Letters of administration on the estate of Hary Poffenberger granted to Isaish Poffenberger as administrator. The sixth account of Amanda B Styler, guardian to Whe Costes, and others acted.
An old style local advertisement mentions enticing spring promotions from shops like Rheumeract and Red Flag Girl, highlighting printing services and cheap rates. The fragment references familiar brands and local vendors, signaling a bygone period in community commerce.
A local advert by John Hendrickson promotes inner GOP themed items and a line of blazers reefers embroidered fichus and Misses' jackets. The seller emphasizes first come first served as stock dwindles daily.
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