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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1891
Page
4
The News announces an upcoming illustrated Trade Edition to showcase Frederick Maryland’s business advantages. Frederick partners with Hugentagler to recruit manufacturers, promising strong growth, prime buildings, and wide distribution to leading trade centers.
A miscellaneous 19th century page records health remedies, a depot accident, and a judge’s status alongside extended previews of The Forum and The Cosmopolitan May issue. It surveys literary reviews, new serials, profiles, fashion, travel pieces, and war correspondence with numerous named authors, editors, and publishers.
The Mount St Mary's College Alumni Association held its annual dinner at the Metropolitan Hotel New York City with a reception in the afternoon. President A D Watternon of Allegany, PA presided and welcomed alumni while letters of regret were read for Cardinal Gibbons Arcumahup Coregan and Monsignor Bernard G Re T. The event honored past members and featured speeches and toasts from notable attendees.
Wilbur Kidwell a brakeman on the B and O way freig ht fell from his train between Adamstown and Frederick Junction yesterday around noon. He was brought to Frederick for medical care at 1 p m and Dr Sharetts treated him. Doctors say he has a skull fracture a bruised hip and concussion of the brain. He was later taken to Brunswick where he lives and his injuries may prove fatal.
A Gapland Saturday gathering favored turning the road to Glaggett's station into a turnpike. Jacob Young became treasurer and Geo C Huffer executive officer. A 251.50 pledge was raised, and a 30 foot road width with 16 foot macadam emerged as goals. County survey requested and Townsend Whipp presented pledges near 3600. A two thirds of state funds proposal to match individual gifts likely to pass by three votes.
Hicks for May forecasts an eventful month with storm periods from May 2 to 22 and a regular storm center around May 11. Expect frosts on cool nights, dangerous storm indicators around the 9th and 10th, and continued storm activity from May 21 through 29.
A playful verse mocks a house cleaner as a dramatic Spring poet, describing her glare like a flame in her eye and a broom in her hand. Lively imagery of ladders, tubs, and vocal work fills the scene, parodying editor fondness for seasonal verse.
F C M O A notes a full rehearsal at association rooms for a cantata to be staged May 29 under Ladies' Auxiliary auspices. Music described as bright with top local talent. Prayer meeting tonight at 8 with topic Following at a Distance led by Marion Moberly. Board directors meet tomorrow at 1 pm and plans begin for the fourth anniversary celebration on May 5.
This morning at eight o'clock Mr. Robert Martin of the Baltimore city water works led a party including Jos F Eisenhater A R Yeakle Edwin Nasz Theos Brookey L M Nixdorff City Register S Levy City Attorney and Supt C N Hagan to Linle Tus carora then to Big ee Pissing Grek and to the Monocacy to inspect streams and estimate the cost of increasing the water supply.
The further final account of Emma A Gring executrix of Rev William A Gring deceased settled and distribution made among the creditors. The first and final account of Elton G Kimmel administrator of Frederick Kimmel deceased settled and distribution a
C M Wenner and spouse transfer a lot in Brangwick to Elizabeth L Enleary for 125 dollars. George H Rizer sells 3 roods of land to Corneline J hic Devitt for 266 dollars. Rizer also sells 2 roods and 7 perches to Christian L Me Devitt for 126 09. Lemuel Zimmerman and wife convey 8 acres 2 roods 18 perches to Edward J and Amanda M E Zimmerman for 5196 75 dollars.
Four men died in a collision between the Cincinnati and St. Louis Express and a freight train at Waring Station on the Metropolitan Branch of the B and O Railroad. Conductor Amey and Engineman Elliott died, along with J. W. Murphy and Postal Clerk AG Burdette. Bodies sent to Washington, Shenandoah Junction, Graf ton, and Strasburg for burial. Two express safes with 17000 in greenbacks recovered but charred. Railroad officials deny a board of inquiry, blaming the freight crew for the accident.
The WEEKLY NEWs will circulate 3100 copies reaching readers across Frederick county and nearby states. The issue blends world dispatches and local news with entertaining features and ads from D. H. Best G. G. Carty J. W. Frizzell R. H. Campbell and others including Beecham's Pills Scott's Emulsion and Etna Insurance. Local mentions cover mothers babies carriages misstatements and more.
A list of guests staying at various hotels and houses, including Canim House and Guerr House, with names such as Horan, Bruckner, Ram non, Kahn, Jones, Schloss, Seligman, Wolf, Warren, Need, Lan kota, and others. Locations include Baltimore, Philadelphia, Williamsport, Albany, Rockville, Chicago, Hartford, and Trenton, noting several customers from the county.
Letters from the People criticize a Banner article and defend The News against claims of being imposed or imposing. The writer cites conversations with two great men who say no one was imposed on except possibly the Banner editor. The letter references Liberty driver J C Gilbert and spring chickens weighing 13 pounds.
Funeral cortege bearing the late Mrs. Nicodemus left town at 9 a.m. yesterday and reached Boonsboro by 12:15 p.m. After services at her South Malin Street residence led by Rev. X Laughlin of Hagerstown, a large crowd accompanied the train to the Boonsboro cemetery where she was laid to rest.
The Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle gathered Tuesday evening at Mr. and Mrs. Wm. H. Nicodemus on North Market street. An inflation program was presented. The next meeting is planned for Miss Cambells Travis home on East Third sized street Tuesday evening next.
Officers and teachers of Reformed Sunday School meet to rearrange Ascension Day services for Thursday evening at seven thirty led by Rev. Johnson of Baltimore. All Saints Sunday School to decide Whit Monday events with carols and offerings. May devotional services at St John’s Catholic Church begin this month with a sermon by Rev. Fr Gaffney and music from the Sunday School choir directed by Charles Breunner and William Eberts.
County correspondence from Hyattstown reports Miss M Estells Benton visiting Martinsburg and Monty County. Gayder of Araby visited town. Dorcus Benton hosted Bliss Bessie of Martinsburg. Reuben Biser presented a blue Great Heron to Dr F A D Biser after wading and shooting a wing. Dr F H D Biser moved to Mrs Benton’s property. Miss Etta Biser arrived. W W Welsh of Virginia visiting. farmers plant corn as spring plowing begins. Mrs D J Willard convalescent after grip. Presbyterian minister’s Sunday sermon draws comment. Aeron Hersberger in Washington. canal work rushes. farmers long for rain. Broad Run singing class met at James Trandle's, with Miss Willard Darby Hyatt among attendees. class praised for “Blessed at the Dead.”
A historical note praises onions and watercresses as healthful. Watercresses absorb iron in fer ruginous streams and offer minerals like garlic sulfur iodine and phosphates. They are valued as blood purifiers and meat condiments abroad. The onion odor stems from a volatile oil. parsley coffee or milk can neutralize breath after eating.
Mr. Alex Brengle bought five shares of the Freder ick and Loudoun Bridge Company at the Bir Lizzie R. Lakin sale. The price paid was 61 dollars per share.
Frederick store announces arrival of 4920 yards of Zapanese and Chinese mattings with a vast invoice of Bungos Opsyamis Bingos Kioto Shintos. They claim exclusive styles and prices not elsewhere, noting 123 rolls shown and more on the way from W. B. dealers.
James E Walker Co. announces a grand new store at the main thoroughfare on North Market Street, moving from West Patrick Street. The 30 by 130 foot space features extensive dry goods, handsome interior with leaded wood counters, gas lighting, rear counting-room, cloak department, twin front show windows, and a rear yard. Attendants J Bishell Landis and Mollie Moberly promise low prices, friendly service, and a metropolitan shopping atmosphere aimed at attracting both locals and passersby.
At a special meeting of the Board of Aldermen proposals for cleaning garbage from the city were opened. Only two bids were received from George H. Young for 705 and from Juo Schell for 645. The contract was awarded to Schell as the lowest bid.
Pensions lists include Lorenzo Kobler and Feter S. SMotuiick among Maryland recipients, with names such as Richard G. Bock worth John Goodwit Jas. Bordiey Isaac F. Barneston Ephreim Davis Samuel Hacks Wim. Treke James Cook Joseph Garlick Thomas Small Tench T. Bartlett Win. Saunders and navy cohort Joseph Habbel Win. JL Thompson. Additional names include Jobs L. Savin John Headn Increase co W.Miths Origime adowa.
Daniel Plexer a former resident of the county died in Minnesota after a heart attack suffered at his office. Parker had lived in the county and recently returned after years in the city. Mrs Susan Warren Mrs Fastnacht and Mrs Luther Kuhlman are among survivors.
Authorities of St. John's Novitiate have leased the late Col Keefer Thomas’s residence at Araby in this county. The echolastics will use the homestead as a place to spend their holidays.
C J Lewis announces fresh stock at rock bottom prices with home cured meats and free delivery. He invites trials to prove they sell and keep what they advertise from No 11 East Patrick Street. Also notes Strawberry Festival Friday night at Central Hotel with free admission.
The week ending March 1 showed a one third rise in retail sales of Ceresville roller flour, the E A Shriner Milling Co report states. The company notes the product is manufactured especially for home trade and that the public clearly appreciates a good article.
Attractive advertising novelties suitable for spring announcements available at Tim News office. Also offering cheap printing and competing services. Includes humorous satirical note and assorted textile items like Shepherd plaids and Henrietta cloth in many shades.
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