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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1891
Page
4
A fragmented page shows weather and temperature notes, moon phases, and scattered local ads. It lists sellers like G. J. Doll & Son and George A. Gilbert, plus miscellaneous notices including car sales and a Lost-A Cat item, with educational and local mentions.
A summary of local obituaries and death notices in Emmitsburg and surrounding areas. John Blower of Emmitsburg dies after long illness. funeral held at St. Joseph's Church with Rev. H F White officiating. Bridget Donnelly dies at home near Emmitsburg. funeral from Mt St Marys College church. William A. Flantt, Baltimore builder formerly from the county, dies of typhoid fever at Clifton Forge. remains to be moved to Emmitsburg for interment. An infant son of T F Cain of Doubs dies. funeral held at home. John Henderson, colored infant aged five months, dies at Bentzrow Test.
A lively social feature details a Friday dance at the home of Jas Bioleprorti near New Market in Frederick County honoring Miss Eloise Dufour. Guests from Washington to Baltimore attended, with lanterns, palms, and a late repast marking a warm social hour.
The Baltimore market scene boggles with 100,000 boxes of peaches arriving in a single day as prices hold steady. Watermelons and tomatoes flood Pratt Street while 1,000 drivers clash, and police maintain order. Prices span butter twenty cents, eggs ten, pork and beef markets surge, and fruit in abundant supply signals a lively winter ahead.
Yesterday's arrivals include Kean Sid well Hoffmen Wheeler from Washington and Reading J A Dills from Indiana A Pereare McSherry Hooper Parrish Keizer Louderman Tat Polis New York and many from the county Pennsylvania L D Hecht Maryland Smithburg Bai more Zimmernan Bernauer and others. The list names several counties and towns with multiple individuals from the region.
The usual Sunday services will be held in Kemp Hall tomorrow under the auspices of the FTBC A. This item notes a religious gathering organized by a local association, indicating a timely notice for parishioners or readers seeking community worship options.
Louis McComas of Hasermtowe and his wife and child, en route to Attentio City for a brief rest, have just returned from the Yeilomsuneag Site of Weshingtoe. He discusses cautious talk of property and plans, noting a long journey and mixed reactions from associates as he contemplates the Lumination of Mr. Yaanort.
A long humorous reminiscence of Ocean Grove and nearby resorts filled with social quirks. The writer details encounters with locals and visitors, notes about gambling debates, hotel life, and a camp meeting, with vivid sketches of rides, picnics, and society figures as they enjoy a seaside excursion and observe regional scenes. The piece captures gossip, entertainment, and the era’s moral contrasts in a breezy travelogue voice.
The Maryland weather bulletin notes Frederick in Frederick County had a week with mixed rain but no damage. Beneficial sunshine and showers are forecast, though rainfall was uneven.
William E. Sponseller of near Bloomfield delivered two pecks of Sponseller Choice corn to The News office. He offered one dozen ears weighing 142 pounds total, describing the ears as well formed and of splendid quality.
Joseph Freeze and wife transfer a lot of land in Mechanicetown to George W. for a stated consideration. The transaction details include property description and conveyance between private individuals. Public record indicates a change in ownership pending further filing.
A mass of brief notes covers deaths, accidents, funerals, local industry, and conventions. Items include the death of Jack H. Esrlougher at Mountain Lake Park, a boyish foot measurement incident near Euclid, a funeral at Rocky Springs, a rain memory along Rocky Springs, and Saint John’s Institute class plans. Notable tours involve the Buckey & Firestone foundry auction, Buckeystown additions, canal boat arrival to Georgetown, and a Humble note about a moose antler gift to Col. L. Caghman from Ex-Governor Bann. Party machinery details include Frederick county Republican convention results and state delegations to Ocean City.
Mr Granville Lindsay was indisposed yesterday. Aston Diggs, son of Charles Diggs of East South street, had a leg fracture on Thursday afternoon, and Tar News notes he is suffering greatly from the accident.
An association announces a Washington and Mount Vernon trip for next Wednesday with plans for a visit to the capital’s sights and a base ball match between S Louis Browns and Washington teams. A meeting of interested parties was held Monday to organize the excursion and related socials.
A cabinet of rare documents and relics was shown by Mayor Brunner, including centuries old counterfeit detection tools, early postage items, a 1655 Agricultural Society membership list, various political tickets, and a 1830 Frederick Times issue. Peach prices soar locally, with cheaper fruit available in Baltimore next week promised to Frederick buyers. Missionaries Brown and family head to Brazil on the Seguranca. John W. Waugh to depart for Montegue Hospital after grand jury testimony following a shooting that paralyzed his right side. A factory accident injured Wade Burke at the Shoe Factory. The Young Republican Club met for routine business and planned further meetings with venue arrangements.
Mullinix and Zemp advertise heavy markdowns on chalis mulls and ponges with half price on Hoechlin’s best French Satteen. They tout large assortments and the carpet department has 126 remnants in 1g yard lengths. Prices described as low and sale is “great bargains.”
Twenty thousand Lutherans gathered in Pen Mar for the Luterran Reunion with speakers including Rev W C Wire and Rev J B Siorria. Delegates from Marylsed, Penosyl, and other cities attended as plans for a permanent Pen Mar Bethesda building moved forward and a new executive committee was elected.
The Emmitsburg Chronicle reports an unsuccessful attempt to derail a north bound train near Appold's cross to Br Joseph Davidson's, with stones arranged to brace a trap but the obstruction was discovered before harm. Baseball notes follow: Tom Gittinger returns to attempt rejoining major clubs after stints with St Louis Browns and others. Middletown loses to Smithsburg 9 to 2 as Otho Sigler fans 15, Smithsburg triumphs over Bromtraburg at Highfield.
A Sunday School revival postponed till September. Bar utisritte hosts a Reform parsonage evening festival. Grangers’ annual picnic starts Monday at Williams Grove, Pa., with attendees from Frederick, Hagerstown, and beyond. Workers begin tearing down the brick wall as part of city improvements. W. T. Mullinix plans to move the office to the lower depot Monday morning before handing the building to contractors.
Odd seller adpresses batines madras and cheviot neginee shirts going out today at lower prices. Mentions colors such as collar and black sashes and neckwear. Encourages to visit Gilbert 6 and buy a pair of our shoes.
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