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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1893
Page
5
The death of Alisa Nettie Moberly occurred yesterday just as The News was going to press. A Newsman rushed to the scene, gathering facts from the family amid confusion, and the main report was in type before many had learned of the tragedy.
The writer Mary Jane plans a summer stay at home to escape heat and dust, awaiting relief from the heat and a possible move to Monocacy's banks. She notes unsettled silver politics, market prices, lack of rain in Frederick, and upcoming local events including a chrysanthemum show and cattle show, promising to enter prizes while tending to domestic duties.
Residents near Blyersville recounts a surprising incident as Mr. Jacob W. Dutrow investigates livestock noises at his barn and finds a large garter snake and a congregation of snakes totaling four with lengths from four to three inches and a mother snake counted at eighty five.
Charles Seis was arrested yesterday by county constable J D Moberiy on two warrants issued by Justice Hewes for assault and battery on Vernon Pheobua of Araby and for carrying concealed weapons. He was brought before Justice Hewes and found guilty on both charges and committed to jail in default of $100 liability in each case.
Miss Nettie Moberly died yesterday afternoon by a self-inflicted gunshot in her brother Robert Moberly’s house. A note left for her sister Jennie explained she wished to end her life due to despair over love and a possible marriage with a man who could not marry her. Neighbors and officials attended the scene. coroner’s inquest deemed none needed. The death follows a recent family tragedy, and the funeral is scheduled for tomorrow at 1 a.m. from the family home, with interment at Mt. Quiver Cemetery.
From the county and nearby cities guests checked in with names such as c Miller L Snook P Taylor Washington O Stone F Rhody CO Rhody A Mayer Chas nehman J 5 Bronwell and others including W Roberts D H Mollestone E R W son Charlestows H Crawbaugh Shen anegeah Junction W Waltz Columbus G F Atland York W telimernan N 5 Hoover Roanoke E Gilbert Kal amezoc K Spessard Leitersburg T H Evers Richmond plus visitors from Baltimore Philadelphia and Washington D C. also notes on Uariix Horse Grort Howes and 14 county entrants.
While tearing plaster in an old Wolfsville house Mr R Brandenburg found a mantel inscription reading Daniel Arnold 1738. Locals think the structure predates the date and was plastered later, suggesting the year marks plastering rather than erection.
M L Gaver of Ellerton was thrown from his pony near Henry Pefinbercer's blacksmith shop in Kerion on Saturday evening when a traction engine passed by. He escaped with only slight bruises.
Mr. Jesse Claggett organized a picnic and tournament near Motter's Station today. The event included contests and a bicycle race with a large crowd in attendance.
A man calling himself Rev William Milner, claiming Eureka California ties and years as a China missionary, stayed in Hancock at J C Hine's, visited U B Sabbath School and church. He befriended Mrs Milner Miller, thin, tall, 55, 155 pounds, dark hair, wore a thin beard, and vanished after taking and resuming a gold watch. Police and public warned to spot him.
PURELY PERSONAL. Mr. Porter of Baltimore visits aunt Emma James on East Third street. Mrs. Nannie Hesston and two children, Miss Edna Porter also visit. Baltimore visitors return home. Several residents and visitors travel to Philadelphia, Frederick, Chicago, and the World's Fair. Names include Sefton, Buck, Shriner, Porters, Gallacher, Foreman, Richmond, Worthington, Maysilles, Stauffer, Dorsey, Landers, and others. The sick list notes eye injury surgery for Benjamin Virts and illnesses for Mrs. Alex Woodward, with several local trips and registrations at the Maryland Building World’s Fair.
Frederick County market reports brisk late season activity despite dry weather. Prices for peaches and grapes vary with supply. tomatoes remain scarce at high prices, while corn, beans, and cabbage show supply pressures. Other staples include butter 20 to 25 cents per pound and eggs, poultry, and various produce prices listed for buyers.
An all day picnic and tournament drew about 13 attendees at the Clerryland tract near Petersville. Twelve Knights competed at 3 PM with Geo Higdon Crowned Miss Hattie Newton Virginia queen of love and beauty. Sir Chas Haydon United States won second and crowned Maggie Newton. Edward Kinna Wheatland took third and crowned Minnie Smeitzer. Irving Slagaha Bischmore placed fourth and crowned Blanche Highims. Committee led by Geo Hoffman and assistants managed the event. The day marked one of the region’s largest picnics in recent memory.
The Maryland Agricultural College marks its thirty fifth year with rising enrollment and growing public interest. Plans include broader scientific agricultural training, a four course program, mechanization emphasis, expanded gym and library spaces, and improved facilities to attract state patronage while preserving the original mission.
George J. Potfinberger plans a new house two miles north of Myersville for his son George O with completion by September 15. Lewis E. Flock to do the carpentry. Ezra Beachley, now in Smoke Town, Washington County, builds a residence on East Washington Street in Hagerstown with Jno. Beachley of Bolivar as carpenter.
George C Freshom and wife transfer one acre to Lee W and Ids M Morgan in James Carlin and Charles V 8 Levy trustee. Christian Rating receives lots in Frederick city for $5 and premises. Lancen H Dobel and wife convey real estate in Frederick county to James Fraley. The Enterprise Company transfers real estate in Brunswick to William Edwards for $1100.
An old authority notes that the finest flowers come from shade of trees and recommends annual top dressing with rich soil for best results. The article also reports a railway incident where Canton Weise collapsed on engine 361 between Cumberland and Brabe wick, was carried to Martinsburg, and Chas Householder took over to Brunswick.
A tramp dog has appeared intermittently on West Second Street over the past day or two. Numerous pursuers have taken up the chase, though the dog has repeatedly escaped and reappeared at different times.
Martin J. Gaver of Eller ton reports multiple rat bites over several months. He was bitten on the finger last Monday and previously on the leg and palm, narrowly risking his life.
The advertisement praises Syrup of Figs as a pleasant tasting liquid laxative that gently cleanses the system by acting on the kidneys and bowels. It claims health and comfort for all who use it and presents it as the best and only remedy with official-like endorsement.
In Cecil and Kent counties the peach canning season peaks as Damask Mills at Baldwick's shut down and heavy peach shipments flow outward. Huntingtown residents fear well water poisoning. a school principal appointment is noted in Leonardtown. A Vermont man dies on a steamer to Denton. Snow Hill residents push a chimney ban and court-square building removals. Fruit trains move east via the Baltimore and Ohio line toward Pittsburgh.
Mulliniz and Kemp advertise a selection of Rag and Ingrain Carpet Remnants plus about 200 ends of one yard each from Ingraia Carpets offered at very cheap prices. Matting ends are moving fast though a few good pieces remain, all must be sold.
Dry goods announces a 30 day clearance on summer dresses including lawns Charlies Fig Swisses Mulls and more at far under regular prices.
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