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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1891
Page
4
The page notes moon phase details and daily temperatures with scattered items. Readable items include ads for The Model, RH Campbell, and notices such as Wanted a Boy, For Sale Cattle, Wanted a Fan, For Sale a Boat. The fragmentary text documents a late 19th century newspaper layout.
Obituary notices detail the death of William Henry Miller of Mount Pleasant, a former superintendent and Census Bureau employee, aged about 60, and his funeral planned for Sunday, with praise of his character and public service. Multiple infant deaths are recorded from Woodsboro Broad Run and Double Pipe Creek, listing names, ages, and burial details. Jonas E. Smith, a Middletown native, dies in Springfield Ohio from sporadic cholera.
A private party in honor of the Misses States of Baltimore visiting Misses Ida and India Nichols near Washington Junction. music and dancing before rain interrupted, then resumed with supper. Attendees include Spates Spittle Hagan Nichols from multiple towns, plus others. Bliss Amy Kemp announces she will be “at home” next Thursday with dancing at 8 o'clock.
Thomas Mills, colored, was arrested yesterday afternoon by Constable Brenne on the charge of indecent assault on Annie Sevell, also colored, whose mind is said to be somewhat impaired. He was sent to jail for a morning press, and at the preliminary hearing before Magistrate Turner he was adjourned for the grand jury.
Improvement notes report Messra Schaffer Markoe and Kebre completed the chimneys on the new residence of a Sates Boars at Rocky Springs. Mr C A Hartman has finished the roof.
Concrete pavement completion along with tree and fountain work and iron post planting were finished yesterday to enhance the north end area. The project aims to improve aesthetics and public spaces.
The Board of Aldermen met at City Hall with all members present except Ebterts. Mayor Eisembauer outlined future actions including nightly electric lights, paving and macadamizing Carroll Street, water for the northwestern area with a bond indemnity, revising the dog tax law, and requiring building permits for new or improved structures to aid tax records. the session adjourned subject to the Mayor's call.
A late night hay ride from Fountain Lake Springs Pennsylvania to Emmitsburg gathered a crowd including Mr and Mrs John Claryoe Mr and Mrs E L Woodside Mr and Mrs E H Haswell from Baltimore Mr and Mrs John Young Belair and others. The group rode in tally ho style and shouted greetings at each house along the road with many attendees listed by name.
Mr Statton Smith of Benevois area caught an otter on a stream near his home. A wounded six foot crane then attacked him, biting severely across cheeks and nose. He captured the crane and displayed it at the Globe office, planning to kill and mount it.
Republicans of Frederick county hold a county convention at the Court House tomorrow to select delegates for the State Convention in Ocean City Maryland on August 27. The meeting will address the county organization provisions of the Republican State Constitution and the Republican County Central Committee will meet in the Grand Jury Room immediately after adjournment.
Camp staff captain John McFarland of the Salvation Army arranged with Wim Silverwood for use of Glyndon camp-ground for a Salvation Army camp meeting to open on Saturday September 5 and continue through the following two Sundays in September ending on September 4, marking the first two Sundays of the month.
Yesterday afternoon about 2 o clock Aaron Diggs nine years old son of Charles Diggs residing on East South street played with companions on South Barket street bridge when he fell or was pushed under the wheels of the City Hotel wagonette fracturing the left leg. He was taken home and treated by Dr Long.
Mary Bruner, aged about fifteen, appeared before Magistrate Eckstein on a charge of being in corrigible and beyond parental control. She was committed to jail for a hearing this evening, with a strong likelihood of being sent to the House of Refuge.
An eyewitness report from Tas News notes William Crummitt suffered injuries in an accident near Frederick Junction yesterday. He was diagnosed at 37 and is not reported to be in serious danger, with condition described as no worse today.
Festivities and excursions are planned for tomorrow with music by local bands and dancing in Woodsboro and near Jefferson. Invitations have gone out and many residents from this city will attend. A Jefferson woodland picnic will be organized by a sizable delegation from Hagerstown.
Mrs Wowell near Mt Zion church fell ill with spasms yesterday and was aided by Dr Getzendanner. Miss Mary Knauf of East All Saints street on the sick list. Mr John L Levy moved to Monteroos Hospital for treatment, condition improved. Mr C A Thomas of Mount Pleasant with typhoid malaria not much improved. Charles Fup at Hamburg home quite sick with fever. Miss Clittie Cromwell Walkersville ill with typhoid fever, somewhat improved. Miss Meggie Rhoderick, editor’s daughter, Middletown Valley Register, on sick list this week.
Mr. C. E. Haller and So Son Will haul nine fine bass yesterday evening. Dir. George Kline and nephew Marion clean out Carroll creet last evening. Edward Burck’s team and meel sacks help bring catch home. Col. L. Baughman and wife ex Gov Buon of Montana and others fished the Monocacy.
The Lutherans of Boonsboro plan to re furnish their lecture room and fit up an Infant department with folding chairs and racks. Chairs ordered from a Dayton Ohio firm. Total improvement cost about 3400 Res. Fr Chappell of St. Matthew's, Washington DC, named executor to Archbishop Salpeviet in Santa Fe New Mexico.
Baseball on Johnson's lot yesterday evening pitted Third Street Dutch against Yellow Hammers. Third Street Dutch won 120 to 8 with standout catches by Anderson and Wm Lebbergt. Batteries: Third Street Dutch J Sauter and Wm Lebherz. Yellow Hammers Baer and Yolluse. Umpire William Yinger.
A fragmented notice lists numerous individuals and towns including Philip Reich Mrs R K Evans Leetown West Virginia J Marshall Diffendall Chas Diffendall John Haller Clifford Frazier Atlantic City New Jersey Kate Gittinger Doubs Maryland Lucie Ramsburg Asbury Park Northwest I Brs J Wm Byerly Mire P H C Birely and daughter Caroditn Furnsce Maryland Robert TM Kemp Taneytown Miss Ella Tucker Thurston Bd.
The funeral for the late John Kallarn of Rocky Springs was held this morning at 10 o'clock. The service took place at the house conducted by Rev. E. C. B. Castle. Interment followed at Douwb's graveyard with pallbearers James McKenzie Charles Kehne Charles Orrison and Philip Hanshew. Undertaker F. Schroeder oversaw arrangements.
Constable Miller arrested Martin Eyler in Walkersville on an assault and battery charge against Adem Diehl Jr, committed on the 8th. Before Magistrate StanHer Eyler was released on security awaiting grand jury action.
Work at the brick shed of the steam brickyard advances with both kilns nearing firing readiness. Masons construct the foundation walls of the crew Lutheran church in Walkersville, with a corner-stone laying expected by next Wednesday.
Vendors report yellows attacking peach orchards and bean crops across the county. Growers near Dignnt Zienena and nearby areas warn yields may shrink as infestations spread.
A thermometer record from Dr. Hewes' Drug Store lists morning readings from 7 o'clock and noon with temperatures around 73 to 83 degrees, then an evening value of 79 and a morning reading of 74 at 9 o'clock. The entry includes several garbled values such as 737 and 12.39 p. m. which appear to be OCR errors.
On the Tace track at the Fair grounds yesterday, A Good Goer, a two year old Dundee colt owned by Mr. John C. Motier and trained by George W. Smith, made a record of a £ milt in 1:23 posing a notable performance in the event.
A Pair of Tramps will appear at the City Opera House on the evening of September 9. The troupe has its own Liang and orchestra.
Monday evening a board of aldermen will hear testimony in the Ridim moser Phoebus Lambert waterway case. Various local incidents include a Freceriza camp stretter abort, court cases in Frederick, and meetings in Emory and Allegany groves. Reports cover fires, crops, river street work, a missing pig stack, and nearby county notices.
In Huntington West Virginia a mother Kayley wakes to find a black snake trying to swallow her six month old baby in a cradle. She grabs the snake by the middle and it releases the baby's arm before she kills it to protect her child.
An eccentric collection sent by Mr Jehn Lorentz of Fort Keenzh Morisss includes aNavigator bisaker woven by tribe women and other artifacts. The items feature painted tepee characters, deer shin pendants, feather work, and a painted pigment. Lorentz plans a county fair display this fall to showcase the collection.
News of the state reports a three day trades display October tournament near Mar tlousville Howard county a tournament and ball at Green Park near Port Tobacco commissioners remark on lines of the army on the batty Meld of Antietam Md an entertainment at Ellicott City by the Misses Merrick for St Paul's Church Jobe Snowden's two century old residence burned near Latrel Anne Arundel county Mn C A Arma hurt getting on a moving train at Rockville narrow escape near Rock Springs Cecil county Harry Wright of Lancaster Pa fatally wounded by James Jordan Prohibitionists hold a large meeting near Belair speeches by Edwin Higgins Justus Levering and W Frank Tucker and others.
Under a Fifty first Congress act provisions were made for marking the line of march or positions on the Antietam battlefield Major Stearns of Vermont and General Heth a Lee division commander have been tasked by the War Department to locate the lines. Their work over the past week marks the positions of commands that took part in the fight.
Baltimore visitors from Potomac Telephone Company led by Archie Wilson and Frank Boyd toured White Rock praising the scenery and signaling interest in building a hotel there. Boyd said he would confer with associates regarding the project.
Samuel Ridenour of Washington county reports a young game variety chicken half grown with one side fully feathered and the other side bare. The bird remains balanced with the flock and appears on track to full growth despite the unusual feather distribution.
Assistant District Attorney C H. Arma narrowly escaped serious injury yesterday morning while attempting to board a Rockville train moving fast. He grabbed a car railing, was thrown to the platform, and sustained a sprained ankle and notable bruising though not as serious as first feared.
A six year old boy, Davit K. son of Afr. Conrad Schultz, living near High Knob, fell from a post fence on his father’s premises and fractured the tower portion of his right arm. He was brought to the city yesterday evening for medical attention.
Tus News praises a generous harvest from Harry Witter living east of Frederick. The note highlights a superb crop of peaches and other fruit, touting exceptional quality and size.
Preparatory steps are under way for B and O improvements at the passenger depot. Hands are removing the depot shed and the ticket office will be moved to the lower depot next week. In town, John W. Waugh appeared before the grand jury. he was previously shot by his wife at Sabillsville. A shafting accident at Buckey and Firestone left Wil Poole with injuries. Local ads announce deep discounts at Mullinix and Hemp, and a sale on Koechlin’s French Satteen fabrics. Carpet department adds 120 remnants for quick selection.
Reader letters describe Myersville Maryland as a growing rural town near a railroad with four daily mail pouches and local enterprises. The writer notes valley beauty, cautious about railroad growth, and mentions townspeople planning for intercommunication and prosperity. Also lists recent hotel arrivals and visitors from multiple states.
Real estate transfer notes Joan C Blatter and Jerome Zelers convey parcels in Frederick City to Adam Railing in Northwest addition for $120. Frederick City Manufacturing and Development Company appears as the grantor or related party in the transaction.
The readable fragments reference a celebrated pearl, a museum and a system, with mentions of SHIB, 27 percent, and names like Alec. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR but indicate confusion over a museum display and related SHIB references. No clear individuals or places are deducible from the legible text.
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