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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1891
Page
3
An OCR fragment advertises August Flower with phrases about a remedy and a large house listing, mentioning M A J Little and a South Harbor address. The readable text shows appetite and health claims but is garbled. no clear event or outcome is established.
The News lists advertised letters for August 16 with Ladies and Gentlemen sections. The obituary notes the funeral of John Grafton, son of Shoemaker, at 2 pm with interment at Doud's Graveyard. Marriage licenses issued to Edgar Langerbee and Shipley. The Hon. Markell is reported ill at home. Camp meetings are upcoming at Mount Camp meeting site.
A detailed untitled briefing describes a tacit understanding between President Harrison and Secretary Blaine that one will decline in advance if the other gains strength. Cabinet officials Tracy and Mabier push a national slate while Harrisson’s supporters foresee renomination. Maryland delegates pledged to Harrison amid political maneuvering. Albany visit outlined with a public reception. China rebellion chatter and railway government-control debate also appear.
A young woman died during a parachute descent at an amusement event, the chute failing about 50 feet up and the parachute collapsing. The crowd watched in horror as the descent ended in a fatal plunge. Parachute instructor Professor Delye later drowned in an unrelated exhibit at Pleasant Beach. Reports also note a poisoning case in Delaware and a rescue during a fire in Pamakerpata. The day closed with news of Lt Evans being suspended for drunkenness.
Brother and sister of Barry Eckersfort Pa aged 21 and 12 drown after entering the Monongahela for a bath. The elder attempted to assist the younger who sank suddenly. he struggled with a heavy load but both did not reach shore. Other items note land sales for Baron Hirsch and a Jewish colony in Woodbine, a tribute to James Russell Lowell, Russian sealers activity in Siberia, Cannon Carleton’s death in Kilkenny cathedral, and William Butcher dying at 116 in New York.
A leaked letter from James A. Garfield detours blame onto Rosecrans and Chase, detailing the Confederacy era conflict that culminated in Chickamauga. The writer portrays Garfield as treacherous and reveals the political fallout that demoralized supporters and shaped Union command. The piece also notes a riot in Cleveland over religious tensions and reports on Maryland towns push for electric streetcars and regional growth.
Purely personal notes of people visiting or residing in Frederick and vicinity. Lists Miss Corugna Hilesry returning to Prtunk, Edward Savith visiting Doub's Station, families in Walkersville, Port Deposit, Emmitsayre, Westminster, and Frederick, plus travelers from Baltimore, Philadelphia, Chicago, Wichita, Staunton, and Washington.
Republican primary meetings across the county selected delegates to the county convention to be held in the city, then on to the state contest at Ocean City August 27. In Buckeystown district delegates were chosen including Dr D F McKinney and G W Blessing among others.
Since the death of young Peck killed by lightning at Petersville a few days ago it has been ascertained that several family members have perished in that manner A brother of the deceased Rev Dr Peck of Campbell church at Anacostia DC while at home a few years earlier farther south was knocked senseless by a bolt.
New York August 17 brokers rushed into the wheat pit fueling a strong buying movement. Prices jumped from 10.04 to 11.10 the day before and settled near 11.00 as traders weighed signals from Chicago and rumors of notable bets by James W. Keene and B. P. Hutchinson. Nearby markets in Germany and Russia reflected rising grain prices and export prospects.
Eyewitnesses from Mevastash mires report an active volcano about thirty five miles southeast of the mines. They describe a great light and lava streams seen from their vantage, tying the event to a以前 reported mountain Tacoma ascent mentioned by a prior party.
Sunday services held across Frederick with pastors from Episcopal Trinity Lutheran and Reform traditions delivering sermons. Topics included Matthew guidance, 2 Corinthians 5, and Psalm 3, while camp meetings at Emory Grove and a general church program continued with prayers, classes, and the reinstatement of Rocky Springs Chapel trustees.
Excursionists from Mechanicatown traveling to Baltimore faced a fierce thunderstorm. Rain and lightning forced many, including women, to seek shelter at No. 4 engine house and City Hall dome repairs. Two Frederick men suffered shocks from live wires while workers fixed the dome scaffolding.
Isaac Reich a farmer died of dysentery at his home aged 51. He leaves a wife Annie Zimmerman and three children. funeral tomorrow at 3 PM. Captain John Gaither of Unionville died Saturday at age 38. He was brother of George R. Gaither and never married. Yesterday's hotel arrivals and local county travelers listed.
A wedding occurred at 11 39 this morning in the Clerk's office. Matilda Engel of Bruceville and Elias Fogle of this county bonded in matrimony, with Bor. feargs Diehl officiating. Also notes a rumor of a robbery at Col. Rouzer's home in Euchanistown, which is denied.
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