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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1891
Page
4
Tomorrow is the id of the month and the regular collection day. Carriers will collect from all subscribers on their routes. Have exact change ready to save mutual inconvenience. The News aims to be a live bright reliable Frederick local paper.
A two story frame building owned by John Stover in New Midway was destroyed by an incendiary fire between 12 20 and 1 o clock. Eleven buggies nine new, plus tools and paints were lost. No fire apparatus existed locally and bucket brigades saved surrounding property. Insurance did not cover the loss.
The nineteenth annual Methodist camp meeting at Washington Grove opened under favorable conditions on a site famed as a camp ground. Ministers from Baltimore Hagerstown Westminster and Gettysburg will be represented with Wheeling? attendees. The camp on the Metropolitan Branch of the Baltimore and Ohio in Montgomery county is noted for pure spring water and a cooling atmosphere. A sermon at the tabernacle by Rev. Dr. Wilson of Wesley Chapel marked the opening with large attendance and strong expectations for the meeting. Hotel arrivals list physicians and travelers from Baltimore Philadelphia Washington and beyond.
A large crowd gathered for a Liberty Club picnic celebrating tariff reform with a coronation ceremony for amateur and professional knights, a royal dance, and speeches by William M. McKaig and John P. Poe. The event, in Frederick, featured coronations of Miss Sirzin Harwood and Miss Elsie Kreto among others, with prizes donated by the Liberty Club and local sponsors.
Agron H Woodhull and company present Uncle Hiram a sparkling New England comedy with singing and dancing. Woodhull as Hiram Home spun plays a Vermont farmer who steals the show, supported by Miss Griswold's versatile performance.
Monday night in New Kent Cent House W2 a woman confronted a man trying to steal a registered letter. Her husband was absent as postmaster. She restrained him, locked him up, and notified Postmaster Russell in Richmond who forwarded the matter to District Attorney Bristow. A deputy U.S. marshal was sent for the prisoner.
A fragmentary report from Middletown describes the death of Joseph Peck, a colored youth, near Petersville after a storm while fleeing a potato patch. Details are garbled with misprints but imply a fatal incident tied to local weather and a nearby Baltimore county connection.
A rumor of a murder in Best's Row leads to a city inquiry. Alleged victim a Balivoore man killed, later identified as Tom Brawo of this city and Harry Brows of Baltimore. Brows wounded. Brawo fled. Officers pursued, captured in front of Mr. J Alfred Plennay, brought to the city, and mayor Bruner fined the suspect $255, which was paid.
The Patrons of Husbandry launch the eighteenth smavel interstate exhibition at Williams Grove Pennsylvania from August 24 to 29. The event will feature a ritualistic ceremony with unwritten laws fully exemplified and higher degrees conferred by officers from Pennsylvania Maryland New Jersey New York Delaware Virginia and West Virginia. A new commodious hall will be dedicated August 25 by National Master J Brigham Ohio National Lecturer Mortimer Whitehead of Dissed st F Spurters of Virginia T C Atkeson West Virginia and other grangers from Maryland and Pennsylvania.
Mrs Dr Ruuse narrowly escaped death when crossing the Gettysburg pike in a vehicle as a Hanover bound locomotive passed by. The horse was uninjured but dragged over the ties while the engine and a ground fence flanked her. She remained in her seat and steered the horse to safety though bruised by post impact.
A mortgage deed was recorded in the Corporation Court in Lynchburg Virginia on Monday for a large sum from the Virginia Company and 3 I Doren and wife of Philadelphia. Hamner, trustee, to secure funds for Sylvania Mutual Benefit Insur AGE. The deed conveys real estate in Lynchburg the Hotel Roanoke property in Roanoke City the Maple Shade lot at Pulaski land in Bristol and Warren counties the Grayson Sulphur Springs in Carroll county and the Bluefield Inn at Bluefield West Virginia.
A buggy scene near North Market Street ends abruptly when a frightened horse kicks the buggy, sending Mr. John Murray and Miss Mollie Winebrewer into peril. They escape unharmed as the young horse bolted and was captured.
Jerome Henderson colored, jailed on assault and battery charges, was released yesterday by the court on 250 bail for grand jury action. John Boyer appointed night engineer at Uygeia Ice Factory with Sheridan Holbrowne in charge. Barry Chapline of the Examiner injured on the wrist by broken pottery from a freight car near the Hygeia ice Factory. Will Nusz and John Baptst shot 10 squirrels in Saw Mill Bottom Urbana district, largest weighing 24 pounds.
Tomorrow brings a Bicks Rext storm period with Amie Arun del county residents, a man sent to Momte vue Hospital after a family tragedy, and carpenters at the new Breet Factory. Various local items include a twin-apple, pocket-books stolen on North Market, a farmers’ entertainment by Henry Shepherd, and notices from Adjutant-General Howard about World Exposition representation. Wheat at 95 cents and corn at 4 cents. a late Pittsburg express derailment near Martinsburg.
A Maryland family tale from The News recounts Miss May Ebberts of Cockeysville who left a note and attempted to flee into a Monocacy river plan. She rode home in a buggy with police and a Baltimore visitor, then walked toward a field before being recaptured. Her mother expressed shock at the perilous idea sparked by novels.
The article recalls the destruction of Jerusalem and Jewish dispersion linked to the Day of Ab observances. It notes persecutions, expulsions in 1492, and 135 rising anti Jewish measures, with prayers for Jerusalem and the Messiah. It also mentions a Lutheran church reunion in Middlestown Valley, attendance low due to distance and summer recreation, and Rev. AL L. Cutler’s sermon on the Gospel Ministry.
A historical notice describes Tsni-tien the present Chinese Emperor born in Pekin and the ninth of the Tartars. It details his upbringing by the Empress Regent, the push for modernization, and past punitive practices. It notes Hi Hong Chang as a stabilizing figure and mentions a costly royal wedding in 1889. It closes with a separate obituary notice for Florence Engelbrecht and funeral details.
Miss Clara Schell of B. & O. avenue reports a sunflower in her yard reaching 9 feet tall and spreading about 4 feet on the ground. The bloom measures 2 inches in diameter with an approximate 1 meter circumference.
Gress Bargains advertises greatly reduced prices and a closing sale. Koerbjia's French Satteens offered at exactly half price. Carpet Department lists 120 carpet remnants in 13 yard lengths, inviting selections while the assortment lasts at low prices.
A large Emancipation Day demonstration at the fairgrounds ended with violence by white roughs and a police intervention. Several colored participants were injured, one man fractured a shoulder, and others were detained then released by the mayor. The crowd dispersed after marching to the depot, with trains carrying over 1800 colored riders to Baltimore and Washington.
D H Best advertises remaining stock of chalcies pongees tissues chambray and lightweight dress goods at greatly reduced prices. All new goods but must be cleared now and vendors are urged to buy to save money on quality items previously sold at higher prices.
Alfred J. Reed of Baltimore appeared before Magistrate Turner on a carry weapon charge. He paid $10 plus costs after being held to answer.
Local notice advertises Cereagine Roller Flour for affected wheat. E A Shriner Msing Co lists Selephone 94.5 for contact.
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