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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1891
Page
4
The Daily News announces a planned illustrated Trade Edition for Frederick to lure manufacturers and business interests. The project, led by The News with L. S. Hugentagier, promises wide distribution to trade centers and aims to showcase the city’s favorable prospects and growth.
A compilation of brief personal movements across Baltimore Frederick Hagerstown and Walkersville including Walton Bolgisno visiting Charles Roelkey near Harmony Grove Victor Koehler returning to Hagerstown and Mary Airey’s trip from Hagerstown to Washington. Joseph Maulsby and C S Levy registered in Baltimore while George H. Railing heads to Washington to usher at William T. ler’s wedding.
The remains of Mr. David Miller who died in Baltimore arrived in the city today aboard the Baltimore and Ohio. The funeral was held from the depot with Rev. George Diehl officiating. Pallbearers were Daniel Shearer George Stu David Main and A P Rice. Interment followed at Mount Olivet Cemetery. A T Rice & Sons managed the arrangements.
Three contestants competed Charles Brencie Walter Ely and George Young in a three mile wheelbarrow race at the Rink Jest evening. Charles Brengle won first prize a handsome picture Walter Ely took second and earned an album.
A wreck on the Metropolitan branch yesterday caused delays to local trains. The Washington service was due at 10.20 and arrived around 2.12 this morning, with the 5:23 service from Washington canceled or rerouted, disrupting morning arrivals and typical schedules.
A Baltimore and Ohio freight on the Metropolitan Branch collided with the Cincinnati express near Warings after a curve. Three deaths were confirmed plus several injuries, with five fatalities reported later. Engineer Curtis Elliott and Postal Clerk S. G. Burdette among the dead.
Illness in York, Pa prevents Rev Luther Kuhlman from home this evening and the regular lecture service will be dispensed with. Holy communion at Glade church next Sunday May 3 at 10 oclock with preparatory services and confirmation on the preceding Saturday at 2 pm. Preaching at Woodsboro Reformed Church next Sunday at 2 30 pm. M E church Sunday school teachers reported increased attendance for the past quarter. Reform Sunday school teachers to meet in the Chapel after the lecture to move Ascension day services from afternoon to evening.
Last night marked the final day of Passover with synagogue services held nationwide. The biblical Red Sea crossing is cited as part of the seventh day observance. Orthodox Jews, however, continue for an eighth day.
In Philadelphia Saturday Night writer Leon Lewis continues a thrilling serial titled The Night Riders of Maryland. The in progress tale is set in the city and county and weaves in numerous local incidents.
The May term of the Frederick County Circuit Court will convene on a date in May. The docket includes civil and criminal matters scheduled for hearings, with judges and court staff set to manage proceedings and filings during the term.
A notice lists numerous individuals connected to Maryland pensions including Original, John H Bond, Ira Plomler, Benjamin Bisch, David Erickson, James Shedoo, Johan H Williams, John Green, William Jones, Benjamin Paradise, Silas Nichols, Marcellus Jones, George J Hutabrree, Joan B Batley, Jobe W Parsons, Amos Belt, Wilhelm Buser, Les KX Frige, Jesty Basse, Beoyapiin F pemtman, Wr T He Weare, Cesar bam, Prancis M Courses, Jamies Wiles, Thomas H Stiorer, erty A Johnson, eehus Pais, Zates DB Braves, Tromas Rice Jr, Fiord Fabman, Kev Diemer, deceased. Acciona Svkases Were, Increase Evbrata O J Mow, Charles HL Haraans Original. Specials: Eonly Manto ot Misatus B Pater, Mangan A. ode euutes W Taomes.
An editorial urges fruit growers to protect crops this season through spraying and timely action. It notes remarkable blossom abundance but acknowledges past failures from curculio and grape pests, stressing that scientific methods and affordable preparations can save harvests through careful application and perseverance by both city and country growers.
A barn belonging to Mr. Carlton Speak in the Creagerstown district burned Monday night along with machinery bogey sleigh harness hay and a valuable horse. The fire was of incendiary origin. The horse was insured for $100 and the building for $400.
Mrs Prova Brown aged 51 2 2 died at New Market on Saturday night buried at Mount Olivet near McKinstry's Mills Rev Joseph Henry of Liberty town preached the sermon assisted by Rev John Brice Westminster and Rev E B Oram New Market Pallbearers included Moses H Wr O Lisles Dennis Hammond Henry Holland Solomon Hammond Thos Coates Lt Russell was funeral director.
Washington Grove campgrounds show heavy work with new cottages rising and more planned. The board of trustees reduced the $5,000 debt by $2,500 over the past year as purchases brought in several new lots by James W Sommerville P Al Smith Geo T Woodward Melville Lindsay Harvey Dowling Thomas Dowling Jr and Alfred Wood with families already settling there.
A list of guests visiting from multiple states including Maryland Pennsylvania Virginia and Ohio at City Hotel and Caxies House with names such as W C Beckenbaugh G Walther H Reese R Culler and B White among others, noting county connections and travel origins from Williamsport to Toledo.
Bliss Bet tie hosted an entertainment where young spellers performed. Thomas schoolboy, 3, spelled 2,740 words. Bila John, 7, 2,730. Walter McDonell, 9, 2,787. Louise Payne, 8, 187.
Samuel Stambaugh Sr and wife transfer 22 acres 8 rood and 4 perches to Abrilla and William Schindeldecker for 525 dollars. Augustine D O Leary transfers 3 acres to The Freder ick Buick Works for 2999 pounds.
A Buckerstown correspondent reports thePhamega Literary Society held its final 1890 91 meeting at Muss Bettie L Biase s home near Liesevile on Saturday evening April 6. Members featured a literary program with solos, violin and piano numbers, a toast to Our Girls and Our Boys, a prophecy by Miss M E Nicodemus, and a closing hymn God be with us. The group planned to meet again in September 1891, praised the society s growth and entertained many visitors, despite a rule against refreshments.
The writer recalls spring freshets in the Sunny South with floods washing through towns. Homes stacked with goods, rafted furniture, flooded cemeteries, and wildlife adapting to waterlogged landscapes. Stops in Evansville show a booming town, while memories linger of past floods and a plan for new riverside development and bridges. United Drill Association holds monthly meeting. Orphans Court reports Guardian Ramsburg accounts and Luckett estate inventories.
A board meeting of Pension Examining Surgeons convened at Dr. Maynard's office. Frederick Ritemen’s drill session is set at the armory. West End addition plans will employ about twenty two workers. W Broadhurst named Browpingerlle postmaster. A priest’s assignment relates to Clar ence M. Kemp of Baltimore. Chas A Yucher seeks bay dissinz Lutee for family use. Urns placed in Court Park. Kolb Gros and Wesley Balizell arrange a large ice box for Frederick clients. New York Alumni banquet at Metropolitan Hotel in New York. Junior Fire Company by-laws revised. meeting to approve next week. Independent Drill Association held only regular drill. Aldermen to discuss garbage removal at 3 pm. contract award pending. Two loads of machinery for Mr. Mesley’s mill arrived. H M Gittinger building a 25 by 50 addition for Steiner Bros. Frederick City Ice Company firing boiler. plant prepping to resume. Willie Scholl injured a heel while handling a hatchet. Marshal Van Loan installed a fine evaporating unit before Captain Grove’s store. Hygeia Ice Company carload machinery arrived via P R A. Dennis McMahon foot crushed unloading machinery at Hygeia plant. James B Walker & Co moved to North Market. old Tick street space to be taken by A C Lorentz.
County correspondence lists improve ments by Mr James H Koons and social visits across Bollingbrook Taneytown and Frederick. Mr R W Walden shipped nine dairy horses to races on Monday the 27th. Corn planting begins in fine weather and local farmers expect quick progress. Various visits include John A Morris of New York to Walden. Sylvester Fink to the Topper home. Miss Alice Cash with Miss Mary Lyus. Lizzie Otto and Jo nnie Otto with Mrs Dattrer near Taneytown. Rev W Brion visiting Baltimore. Lizzie Bi rley in Frederick city.
Miss Mary Kuhn died in Westminster at the residence of James E. Weaver aged 79. Found dead Mrs Noble Cooper mother of Mr William Cooper of Knoxville was found dead in her bed this morning due to heart trouble.
Haller of Frederick and Miss Malinds A. Gheen, niece of Mr. and Mrs. John R. Kelley, were married at St Aloysius church in Washington DC this afternoon at 3 30. After the ceremony they left for Frederick and will be at home this evening from to 11.
A hearing before Magistrate Turner involved Cisra Jones, a colored girl, charged with larceny of items from City Hotel. She was released after her mother paid for the articles and promised to discipline her once she returned home.
Frank Johnson an 11 year old colored boy from East street had his left foot crushed at the Pennsylvania railroad freight depot last evening around 6:20. He was playing near the tracks when a freight engine shifted cars and a loose car caught his foot. He was aided by Lewin Bayer and taken home before hospital treatment. Drs Long Goodell and others treated him and he was removed to Montevue Hospital about 10:30 pm. By midnight the limb was crushed further. He is reported to be recovering today. The accident serves as a warning to boys playing on railroad tracks.
A disastrous blaze last evening in Knoxville consumed the elegant residence of Capt. Benjamin P. Crampton, aided by a strong wind that prevented saving belongings. Sparks also set Mr. J Polk Biser’s house and barn across the road, requiring strenuous effort to save his property.
Col Charles Trail consulted a local mechanic about erecting three buildings on East Street beside the Oboe factory for a Gettysburg, Pennsylvania gentleman who intends to start a box factory here. He would draw power from the Smith factory boiler and expects success. He visited recently and queried box usage in Frederick. Machinery and materials are ready in Gettysburg, with removal planned. The Development Company will build the facilities.
Piscatorthat Mr Jesse FL Clagett of this city and Mr Campbell Carrington Jr of Baltimore fished yesterday on the Maug escy near Faurnace ford and caught 86 bass. Carrington took 34, George Mulhorn Charles Stermeble and Charlon Halter of this ally caught 50 bass with 14 over four pounds. Dudley Page Charles and Thomas and DW Gise caught 24 large bass near Greenfield Mills.
The remains of Mr. R. C Waters step son, drowned in Baltimore last week, were brought to this city today via B and O railroad and interred at Mount Olivet Cemetery. F Schroeder arranged the funeral here. Jacob Rohrback plans a notable improvement on West Church street adjoining the American phe and Heat Company property.
A meeting of the P.O. Y.M.O.A. Orchestra last night adopted the name Haydn for the group. Afterward Mr and Mrs H H Moberly hosted a fine collation for the members.
Mullinix and Kemp announce the arrival of 127 rolls of Japanese and Chinese mattings in Frederick, the largest assortment yet seen. They note more stock en route and advertise popular Bungos Opaysmas Bingos and Eifote Shintos styles at unique prices.
Local ad item lists wholesale and retail ice and fresh groceries at rock bottom prices. It mentions home cured meats and free delivery. A notice hints the firm Adams & Rowe dissolved by mutual consent with Mr Rowe to continue the business. Strawberry Festival Friday night admission free. advertising novelties and cheap printing offered.
Retail sales of Corcovile flour rose by a third in the week ending March 21, surpassing previous records. The note mentions home trade prospects and cites E A Shriner Filing Co and George Fox in relation to the overall market mood. The text also references Dr Hartley's remedy and a druggist price of $1.
John Hendrickson showcases model fancy India silks with superb quality featuring latest patterns in black and white and color, available at 1.00 per yard. This textile listing highlights widths and winches and promotes the material for tailoring needs.
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