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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1893
Page
3
Special dispatch from Washington D C reports rain in the early hours for Thursday with clearing by mid day or afternoon. Chief M W Hasemeron of the Weather Bureau provides the 24 hour outlook.
A collection of brief classified items includes Wanted Bench for 3ele Refrigerator Help Wanted Housekeeper and In Memoriam notice. Also mentions The Model and Amusements with references to Mrs Winthrope.
Mrs. Dr. Clarence A. Adams of Franklin Pa visits her sister Mrs. A. L. Bosley in town. Mr. O. F. Firestone formerly of Frederick tours the Hanover Foundry and Machine Co as superintendent. Miss Nannie Goldsborough returns from Baltimore. Edward Wiener of the city spends time at home in Liberty. Jennie and Ade Anderson visit Ellicott City and Baltimore. Flors Michael of Lewistown visits grandparents Daniel and Mrs. Barrick. Mr. B. Rosenoar and daughter Bell visit Rosenoar Bros. of the city. F. G. Keller of the city goes to Washington on business.
Police report Sergeant Abrecht arrested George P. Lowe for drunkenness and disorderly conduct. Lowe sentenced to 30 days by Justice Eckstein. Cumberland forms a baseball team backed by 100 subscribers as Bucheusz Schley Jr. to play first base. Waynesboro electrifies growth with a 40 lamp dynamo. Weille Braddon, famed bronco rider, arrives for Pawnee Bill show engagement. Billicott city eyes electric railway, water works, and boom. Grangers Picnic set for August 28 to September 1 at Williams Grove. Gen Rufus Saxton receives Medal of Honor for 1862 Harpers Ferry action. Banana Agent sells World’s Fair tickets. Dysyer Dys dys dys. Public meeting in Reedsville forms fire dept plan. cost committee named. C M Main catches ten-pound carp onsite. Frederick Dramatic Association to perform Young Mrs Winthrop with Philharmonic. Electric lights reach the Rink. Snowy owl from Mantz millinery tour shipped to Mrs DeLeshmutt in North Dakota. Forepaugh’s show arrives tomorrow at 4 am on Wm Anderson’s farm. Judge Eckstein buys old safe from Wills office. Real estate transfers noted in Branswick.
The Haverstown Mail noted the sudden death of Edward Huffer, a former Frederick county resident who invested in Funkstown property willed to a Fawkstown resident. Relatives, led by Norris, plan to exhume the body from Boonsboro to test for poison, though attorney Buchanan Schley sees no evidence of undue influence or suspicious circumstances. The State's Attorney had previously found no cause for suspicion.
Cool days and frosty nights give way to warmer stormy weather in early May with several strong disturbances. Expect extreme warmth and cyclonic storms on the 14th and 16th, cooler spells around the 18th to 22nd, and more warm, stormy days toward month end. Parade led by J T McCaddon of Adam Forepugh Shows urged newspapers to warn owners to guard animals along the procession route to prevent accidents.
The X. M. C. A. society held a meeting in its parlor with the president delivering an inaugural. Roger Wickham read an article. Mehrle Norris and George Bader spoke for the affirmative while Victor Staley and Harry Lakin argued the negative on compulsory education by law. The judges, chaired by the president with Edgar Moore and Harry Fisher, ruled the negative.
The Baltimore Veteran Firemen Association met at North Frederick street hall to plan their June journey to Frederick for the big turnout. Chief Holloway led the meeting as the group expects 10 to 15 old veterans to attend with hand engines and a band, aiming to win the hand engine contest. They will stay at the Carl House during the Frederick visit. The Old Gives Place to the New. St Josephs Academy Emmitsburg welcomes a new organ donated by Mrs A M Parratt California in gratitude from a former pupil and her four children. The organ moved out of the college where it has resided since 1841.
A list of hotel guests includes F. Schaub T. Carnon W. Moody and many others from Baltimore Philadelphia York and Harrisburg. It notes 10 visitors from the county and four from the county at Grorry House and Canto Horss with additional names and towns.
A string of marriages appears across local churches with ceremonies in Emmitsburg and Westminster. Notable unions include J Edward Baker and Miss Teenle Topper at St Joseph's Emmitsburg. W H Knock and Miss Adam Fox at the Reformed church in To c leck. Miss M Agnes Durst and Frank E Brown in Baltimore. Rosanna Doyle and Michael E Walsh at St Johns Westminster. Also W Taylor Sweadner and Amelia A Gladhill wed near Mt Pleasant, plus Charles T Sullivan and Fannie E Leckner in Steverning. A quiet Novia de ceremony and Rhodes Englebrecht nuptials are listed, along with a planned May 3 ceremony for Rev Lewis Rester and Jennie Baxter.
In a spirited contrast with Europe where circuses are stationary and small, the Adam Forepaugh Shows in America offer grand, varied, and spectacular performances. The article lauds the American circus for its scale, dramatic military displays, and vibrant public pageant, asserting national pride in Forepaugh's exhibition.
Calvin A Rhodes 30 dies after long illness at North Market street home. He leaves a wife and two children and was a member of the Junior Steam Fire Engine Company. Funeral Saturday at 2 p.m. George Jacob Hemmel 70 dies at 71 West South street after illnesses. Services at St John’s Church and Mt Olivet burial. Arthur Thomas seven dies at Adamstown. Funeral at St Joseph’s Church at 3 p.m. tomorrow.
Local notes report Daniel P Zimmerman sprained ankle from a rail hauling accident. Various social items include trades, visits, and a funeral service. A frost and rain affected crops with blossoms and growing oats and onions noted. several marriage licenses granted. a Rambler rider praised for comfort and durability.
The Potomac Synod of the Reformed Church of the United States holds a special session at St Pauls Church in Westminster. Nine classis covering Maryland Virginia West Virginia North Carolina Oregon and southern Pennsylvania region with about 55000 members. Rev John G Noss presiding. Delegates listed include Revs Coliesder Eschbach Spengler Keiffer Hoffmeir Besver Soueffer Hofffheins Noss Miller Goodrich Ditimer Lewis Miller D D Cobb Firor Destrich Barkley Pleghtel Bellman Snyder coblentz Aches Zarger Rol Yer Seibert Stauffer Ellicott Little Shultz Wetzel Kissell Lakin H MeCardell Cost Slagle. Rev William C Shieffer preached the opening sermon.
The Education Committee reported the Maryland handbook is ready for printing as a five hundred page volume with maps half tone pictures lithographs and charts. It will be sold at a price rather than distributed freely and may be sent to libraries and newspapers. A raised map may be shipped Saturday. A request for $150 to display revolutionary relics was denied.
The ad promotes a Bic A New Drecs selection with 934s in latest colors and 12 and 25 cent items. It highlights a popular 30 cent Water Shirts in plain and pleated front styles for men. No other details available.
The Carpet Room promotes Special Styles In High Grade Wool Ingrain Carpets as a value pick for customers. They highlight extras that are heavier and better value than Three-Ply options while promising savings for buyers.
In Memoriam Mary Burck died April 27 1803 remembered by sister in law SM. B. The postponed play set for Saturday 22 moved to Saturday 20 at Kreig hall Adamstown. Thomas Studio ads invite portraits and baby pictures. Blumenauers Frederick Md offers French hats and millinery April 26 27 1898. Meats and wrapping paper sale from the News office offering low prices and stock clearout.
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