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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1893
Page
3
Tomorrow is the lab of the month and our regular collection day. Carriers of Tee Damyr News will collect amounts due from all subscribers on their routes. Have exact change ready to avoid inconvenience.
A jagged compilation notes brine smells in city districts, polite letter color trends, and the Martinebure Street Railway’s active service. It mentions coal supply for winter, a stained glass window for a Shepherstown church, sheep losses near Shepherdstown, and remarks on politics, postage stamps, and building markets.
Local society notes list numerous visitors and residents from Frederick, Baltimore, Hagerstown, Washington DC, and beyond. Names include Miss Daisy Showman, Rev James Neck, Miss Agnes Topper, Mrs Martha Rider, Miss Hattie Leech Young, Miss Laura Sheeer, and many others visiting relatives, attending events, or traveling to Chicago World's Fair.
Miss Blanche Staley of Baltimore is the guest of Mr David Ric on East Fourth Street. Mr J W L Carty departed today for the Workin a Fair via Niagara and Mr D H Hargett left today for the World's Fair in Chicago.
Drought grips Frederick County farms as two months pass with little rain. Wheat stands a rare consolation after a dry spring, but corn and vegetables suffer with light yields and dried grass. Some Middletown valley areas show slight moisture, while mountain regions resist better from cooler nights and occasional dew.
Hotel arrivals list includes numerous guests from Baltimore Washington Philadelphia and New York. Names include J. E. Carlile Ed Evans W. Miller Benny Fonk J. Harty Eldred Johnson and more with counts from the county and city.
The fire begun near High Knob last Thursday spread across five miles causing damage to young timber amid dry ground. Fire crews faced heat and danger as winds pushed the blaze toward Hamburg and south of the road to White Rock with a second mountain fire this year. Weather lore noted an extremely hot period around the 12th with forecasts of rain and cooler air later in the week.
A hearing in the case State versus Misa Almeda Steicer and her employee Wr Hood for malicious destruction of property ended with dismissal due to lack of proof of malice. Prosecutor Pampel represented Steicer while Eichelberger aided the defense. A large crowd attended the picnic party at the end of the evening.
The report notes a dispute between A Large Crop St CFD and Mr Byers over a 22 000 claim. It outlines the parties involved and the amount in question.
Local officials discuss a new dam in Bavseystown with a proposed height around 0.7 above river level. Residents weigh potential impacts on flood control, water supply, and downstream ecosystems as engineers present feasibility details.
Prof Cyrus Flook of Myersville predicts an electric railway from Frederick to Middletown about seven miles will begin soon. He cites a $42,000 Middletown Bank stock purchase and a $3 million New York capital infusion. Surveyors from Myersville to Boonsboro and Keedysville report favorable topography with crossing South Mountain the main hurdle. Western terminus likely at Hagerstown with Hughee Rigby Engineering ready to start once details are settled.
The Presbyterian church cornerstone at Brunswick will be laid August 20 with Rev. Dr. Branch and Rev. Dr. Beale among speakers. A drought lashes Loudoun Va and threatens corn and fruit. fire risk grows as Brunswick lacks protection.
A fragment outlines a program plan with an ode and readings. The notes mention a 4290 OFM item and a reception, referencing a speaker and guest list. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR, but indicate efforts to arrange a formal event with music and a vocal performance.
County Constable Edward Adams of New Market District was struck on Mi Airy Camp beach by a colored man during a dispute over passing space. Adams received a painful head injury from a heavy whip as pursuers followed. a bystander woman intervened and others restrained the assailant with a buggy whip.
County correspondence reports the German Reformed Church in Sarilllasville painted inside, new pulpit installed, and renovations completed by August 27. D Crawford improved several dwellings and stores with fresh paint in the latest style. The season sees crowded summer resorts. crops suffer from drought. Petersville notes a sick baby, Dr. J W Hillery attending, Mrs W A Gardner injured, and Petersville well represented at a cross-section celebration. NJ Stem reports honey harvests of 126 5s from 6 bees, stating the season has been better than in years.
The item notes social visits in Baltimore residents and Rocky Ridge, a Dunkard church harvest service on August 5, and local farming amid good weather. Wheat crop threshing yields about 200 bushels per field with steam thrashing praised while prices stay low. Community events include Mite Society meetings and church notices at Locky Ridge and Mechanics-town. Local building plans include W Detroi erecting a two story frame house on the public square.
The district meeting met in Purity Lodge room at Citizens Bank Building with officers and grand lodge officers present. New delegates were initiated and elections for the ensuing year announced with Banks in Carroll county chosen as next meeting site. Several local members were noted as ill or improving.
The narrative notes severe drought harming Maryland farming and packing interests. Potomac River low at Williamsport affects commerce. Three houses burned at Oxford Talbot County. Berlina sawmill destroyed. the steamer Joppa helped prevent further damage. John Martin dies in Cecil County during the Sith year. Striscad Tome, a banker, marked his 34th birthday at Port De posit. Governor Brown and Mayor Latrobe hosted by ex Congressman Lowndes in Cuomberland.
John Wesley Hussard, about 75, a Harmony area farmer and former county commissioner, died suddenly from heart trouble. G Ridgely Kemp, wife of Bir Ridgely Kemp, age about 40, died in Canton Minnesota after two years with West Third street family, leaving a husband and five children.
Last Saturday Messrs. Thomas and John Walsh, of Sharpsburg Washington county, walked 22 miles to this city. They left at 6 a.m. and reached by 11 a.m. in five hours.
Rev. E R Eschbach will be absent and no service at the Reformed church next Sunday unless the notices appear in papers. Rev. Thos Bacon of Backeystown preaches at Episcopal church yesterday. Manet Galligher’s son Harry P Galligher wins Atlantic City baby show in Baltimore with 656 votes fattest, 228 prettiest, 308 cutest. prize a gold and silver ring.
A distant soirée was held at Mr. Zimmerman’s country estate near Walkeraville on Saturday evening in honor of Miss Zelseiman who has spent the summer there. Guests from the city attended and the event was greatly enjoyed.
Local notice states permission granted to sell temperance drinks and lunches at the August 31 picnic. Bids open Tuesday at noon. Signed by F B Sappington. Also advertises stock of hay and straw with delivery quotes from Keller.
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