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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1891
Page
4
Fragmentary 1591 notices include advertisements and items such as a shawl search at Bethel Academy and fleeting notes on weather and moon phase, with no coherent event or people to anchor a full report.
President Harrison named State Senator J S Fassett as Collector of Customs of New York succeeding Joel E Erhardt. Fassett, born in Emirs New York, studied in Rochester and at Heidelberg, served as Chemung County District Attorney, then NY State Senator where he became President pro tem, later aiding Harrison’s 1888 campaign and serving as a university trustee and editor in Elmira.
Miss Mamie Michael and Miss Bessie Cline entered a building to view an ice factory. A shaft caught Mamie’s dress as she paused to examine frost covered pipes. Mr D J Michael seized her and pulled her free just before tragedy. Mamie survived, shaken, with pale marks of the ordeal.
Francis D Tormey a former brokerage worker died at his home 2020 Division Baltimore aged sixty five born in Frederick brother of the late L J Tormey a widow and two children survive Mrs Abram Mangans died at Mangensville Washington county aged about 36 she leaves a husband three sons and one daughter burial was Monday at 10 in Broadford graveyard
The Baltimore American notes the Samuel Ready School is well run by Miss Helen J. Rowe assisted by Mirc hman. Teaching staff include Miss C. H. Steiner Miss M. S. Yeakle of Frederick and Miss Ida B. Whitson of Harford county. The Reformed church consistory grants Rev E R Eschbach six weeks vacation and remodeling will begin Monday with Sunday services ending next week until October. Contracts for line work will be awarded Friday.
The weekly bulletin notes corn in Frederick County is in excellent condition. Overseeded fields are expected to fail, while sunshine and showers are most needed for crops this period.
At Reynolds Post G A L R meeting last night the committee reported progress on arranging an excursion to Gettysburg Pennsylvania in the near future Col Vernon for Governor A Western Maryland Republican writes to the Baltimore Herald naming Co George W FP Vernon formerly of Frederick for Republican nomination for Governor John James colored was jailed for 13 days for drunk and disorderly conduct by Mayor Rae Bennion of Lutheran Ministers Federation of the Lutheran ministers convened in Middletown Valley to be held at Jefferson on the 11th 72th and 11th tostunt
Naval Officer Urner said he knew only two candidates well Brown and Poe. He praised Browns cleverness and popularity while questioning his fit as governor and noted Poes legal ability. Urner doubted other nominees, cited regional balance gaps and warned these weaknesses could hurt the ticket.
A divorce decree is filed assigning Lille Kimes alimony of 49 dollars monthly while she remains unmarried. The couple’s children live in Washington DC. Clinton S Kimes previously ran an advertising chart and later multiple ventures in Virginia and this state, most recently issuing the Virginia Real Estate Guide. He is a well known local figure.
At yesterday’s board meeting the County Commissioners awarded several school house contracts. East Church street annex goes to William Bennett for 2492 dollars and 50 cents, Utica brick school house to E L Kemp for 1239 dollars 80 cents, Sandy Row frame school house near Catoctin Farmaces to James R Isanogle for 527 dollars, and a colored pupils frame school house at Greenfield Mills to Edward O Hehn for 347 dollars. Other general business was transacted.
A man named Bowers Siuntie, son of Chas. Siaakie, of Point of Rocks, reports a fishhook-like fin that grew from a catfish bite on his heel over a year. The thin, nearly three-fourths inch fin finally emerged from the back of the heel after long trouble.
Jerome Henderson was rearrested yesterday by Constable Brengle after his bond was surrendered. The prisoner faces an assault and battery charge for an incident with Gnarles James occurring previously.
George Hockey of West Patrick street delivered a 13 inch long cucumber with 10 inch girth to the Tax News office this morning, described as a Long Green variety.
Letters of administration on the estate of Lewis P Shriv er granted to James B Sinsver. Last wills of Peter Leapley and Jelis Ann Shaff probated. Debts in the estate of AE West and personal property of Joe L Brooks addressed. Attorneys for heirs filed in the Justus Grieer case. Hearing set before the Orphans Court in August.
A Cranberry Valley resident, Mr Abram Letter, fractured his right arm after a fall near Manchester. Yellow jackets cluster on fences and trees suggesting a wet season. A weasel killed several pigeons from dilaster James S Baer’s house. the owner killed the predator with a bullet. A lightning strike damaged a large apple tree at Elmer Batley’s Manchester home, yet fruit remains abundant. bark later fell but branches stay green. Carroll County citizens joined the G A R excursion: Elmer Hoppe, J Hoffman Fuss, Winfield Drach, George Anders, Thomas Hunt, John Payne, George Rippeon, Augustus Zile, Augustus Brown. In Talleytown, a Currens property removal revealed a solid silver tablespoon engraved with H J B T, the initials of Hugh and Jane Bord Thomson, dating back to 1771, possibly 820 years old, well preserved.
Mr J D Zimmerman brought four large potatoes totaling 6 pounds 9 ounces with the largest at 2 pounds 4 ounces. William H Beacht contributed a basket of season’s boss potatoes, four weighing 3 pounds 11 ounces, largest 1 pound 4 ounces. Mrs Carrie E Slyer reported Early Rose yield from No 53 W South street, hills producing twenty two potatoes with some as large as a boiled walnut. Emmitsburg Chronicle notes a potato vine with potatoes on every joint, some walnut sized, from Mr John F Adels berger.
The Eugeia Ice Company produced its first ice yesterday, praised as good quality and highly transparent. The next freeze will be ready this afternoon, with tanks filled with condensed water that will freeze in twelve hours. Cans will be taken out at eight minute intervals throughout the day after today’s freeze.
Sheriff Otho J. Gaver appointed bailiffs for the August term of Court. A. S. Phillips of Johnsville becomes bailiff to the petit jury and William Ropp of Middletown is named bailiff to the grand jury for the session beginning on the third Monday.
Horace G Welty and wife transfer a lot of ground to Sarah E Phebus for 50 dollars. Charles A Dorsey and wife transfer 5 acres and 6 perches to William C Fleagle for 250 dollars. Andrew J Delashbmutt and wife transfer 5 acres 10 roods and 34 perches to Thomas W O Byrian for 85 75 dollars.
Little Bessie Griffin daughter of Mr William Griffin of South Market Street injured when a finger was mashed in a gate. The finger grew very sore and a physician was summoned yesterday. Dr C A Suaretis is in charge of the case.
The following gentlemen have been elected directors of the Lingenore Academy and Normal Institute at Umoryilie to serve one term from their offices. Names include John to Moter Geo D Neviss William H Baker Luther B Harn Esqs Dr Taos P Sappington Hon Peter Lugenbeel and Hamilton Lindsey.
The Gettysburg Fishing Club with the Grand Army Band left to camp along the Monocacy in Frederick county. Officers listed are President and captain Robert Rupp secretary J W Eicholtz and treasurer Charles Holtzworth. The Runaway Found Chas Measelt located living on a Middletown Valley farm. his father visited him last week. Delia's New Postmaster Beall appointed at Delis Frederick county Zeitinger reassigned.
Brief items from Hagerstown area describe preparations for hosting the Carlin House with steam power, local aquaintances sketching near Antietam creek, and notices of a tavern demolition. Other notes cover fruit, plowing, a milk contest, cemetery and court events, and local incidents from Emmitsburg to Walkersville.
Mr. Ethan Cramera improves the dwelling by erecting a new porch at No. 81 East Patrick Street. A Frederick tobacconist notes fewer pipes sold in this city than in similar towns. Dr A A Sharetts removes an abscess from George Hofman’s upper jaw at Water Street.
The Carroll County Sunday School Convention closed Sunday after sessions at Tanertown with officers including President Pedro Riossecco and Secretary Grace Hackensmith. A Lancaster conference on pastor placement featured Rev. J E Troxal from Manor Station Pa. Christian Endeavor at Evangelical Lutheran, Young People at United Brethren, and UB boards meet this evening at 6.00 at the parsonage.
The editor reports city officials will furnish water to Northwest Second City if lot owners provide an indemnity bond covering rent or interest on funds spent. They cite precedent with East Third Street and note pipes were laid despite a delay risk, promising full service once owners protect the city against loss.
A farmer led about 20 hogs through All Saints street toward the lower depot. The herd, some black and some white, scattered as a passing train frightened them. They occupied pavements and guttered areas, creating a curious, rustic scene in the busy city evening. The incident spurs thoughts on city ordinances.
Officers elected include President Joseph F Eisenhauer and vice presidents George D Mehrling and Thomas Dauner. Other officers are treasurer Lewis Riddlemoser Sr secretary George Engelbrecht assistant secretary Jack Eils snubauer with six district directors and sergeant-at-arms John Hehtling.
The thirteenth annual reunion picnic of the deaf of the Maryland School will be held at Druid Hill Park in Baltimore tomorrow. Organizers expect a large attendance.
The Board of Charities and Correction met at Sonteque Hospital for their regular monthly session and transacted routine business related to the institution.
The Rev. J T Lansdale won the cake in the Funkstown picnic contest on Saturday. The cake netted $18 46 in prizes.
Mullinix & Kemp advertise weather dress goods including challies muls pong ees at greatly reduced prices. They tout Hoechtin's best French satterns at half price with good styles and quality. Carpet department adds 120 carpet remnants in 1g yard lengths. Call to select before assortments end.
Yesterday and today in Maryland report on camps near Harper’s Ferry and Say Ridge, a police capture in Baltimore, and a cavalry convention target in Wor evever county. Deaths include James B. Campbell of Baltimore in Cambridge and Juda Silverwood in Norfolk visits.
Marshal Briscoe, a colored man, faced a magistrate named Wilson yesterday afternoon charged with assault and battery on Maggie Sparks. He was found guilty and sentenced to five days in jail.
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