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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1891
Page
4
Moon's Phases and assorted small ads appear with listings for Wanted items. Notices include Wanted a Boy Wanted Women Wanted Boarders Wanted Salesman and Bank Stock, along with several ambiguous price or date fragments from Deere and Case references.
A children's lawn party at Mr. David Toth's residence celebrated Adele Green of New York. About thirty-one children took part in singing, games, and a decorative march led by Mrs. Green, with a table of treats and lighted lanterns. Gifts and souvenirs were given as they departed. several local children and parents attended. Exhilarating dance by Miss Eloise McClintock Young followed, with enjoyable refreshments served late.
The column reports the death of Wilber Thompson at five months from cholera infantum in Monrovia. Annie Kirby of Baltimore aged 31, wife of George M. Kirby and daughter of Robert B. and Mary E. Gorrell, funeral set for 3 PM at 1229 East Biddle Street. Cyrus Coter of Mechanicstown aged 62, a millwright and Odd Fellow, has died.
The Sick reports several residents ill with rheumatism boils or fever while others improve. Notable mentions include Mr E W Edmonds confined to bed with rheumatism. Mrs AN Shorb improving. Mr Altos B Carty somewhat better though still ill. Mr William Crummitt recovering from a fall at Frederick Junction. Church notes record Dedication of a church at Welkersville on Sunday and Catholic priesthood ordination at Woodstock College. Western District Baptist Association meeting at Germantown Baptist Church begins tonight and continues three days. Second Crop Berries growers report fine strawberries on Madison Street soil and good size fruit with excellent flavor.
County letters report tragic accident with Wm Crammer and a fall at the embankment, numerous church events across Abasy Algist and Petersale including services and picnics, local gatherings at Fairview and St Marks, farm updates, theft at Rinedollar warehouse, and social cards about dances, baptisms, and road work. Multiple mentions of Rev. Messie and Rev. Castle officiating, with notes on crops, weather, and community movements in Taneytown Braddock and Jeffer son areas.
A Young People society set a lawn festival for September 8 at the G T Whipp grounds. Miss Ella Wells visits Washington and Frederick before returning via Baltimore. A D Doty and Son report growing business and need more workers. Children's Day services are planned for September 6 at the Reformed church. Several locals, including Mr. Shaft from Heedyarille and Miss Minnie Slagie visiting Liston, are noted with visits and travel plans. The town touts Jeffersons social and benevolent groups and local enterprise growth amid neighborhood changes.
Mrs Nettie Waugh, indicted for assault with intent to murder her husband, was released on 500 bail after three months in jail. She left the jail, traveled 22 miles to her mother's home near Smithsburg, accompanied by relatives, as authorities consider her condition improved. Investigators believe she fell ill from eating cracked glass rather than taking laxatives, with glass fragments found in her cell and in stained items.
The State Board of Education met at the State Normal School in Baltimore yesterday. Governor Jackson was absent. Rev. William Dale was elected president pro tem. Members present included J. A. Digenbusch, John D. Worthington, L. L. Beatty, and E. B. Prettyman. A fiscal year report was favorably received and several life certificates were granted to teachers from Carroll, Washington, Montgomery, and St. Mary’s counties. eligibility requires five years of teaching in the state and unanimous county school board endorsement.
Gress Bargains advertises greatly reduced prices to close stock. Koechlin's best French satin teens offered at half price. Carpet department receives 120 remnants in 13 yard lengths. Call to select while stock and smortmest options last.
An Hungarian emigrant named Godfrey Caske was protruding from a train car window when the iron bridge struck him, cutting his head and knocking him unconscious. He was removed to Swishmore train station and admitted to Munreuse Hospital for treatment. authorities report he is doing well.
News of the state reports Scattered items from Anne Arundel and Cecil counties include Republican activities in Howard and Worcester areas. Col John Douglas Freeman dies in St. Marys County aged ninety. A barn fire in Cecil County causes $9,006 in losses. An assault near Middleburg and a wounded man near Annapolis are noted. Ocean City preliminaries name St Clabaugh as possible first ticket choice at the Maryland Republican convention.
Delegations from six lodges of the Grand United Order of Chatdeans of Baltimore arrived in the city with the Empire Comet Band at 11. The group met by a Mountain City Lodge of Chaldeans guests at the B and O depot, then proceeded to Groff Hall for welcome speeches and a celebratory program. They plan to return home at 6 this evening.
Yesterday in Cumberland Florence Rabold six years old fell from a second story window onto the pavement. she was found unconscious but showed no other injuries. At the MeKaie quarry foreman Josephe Espenelle was struck by a falling stone, suffering serious internal injuries.
Resident Sylvester Valentine of Hagerstown reports a large black snake caught in the act of sucking milk from a cow in a pasture. The cow had fallen milk production recently and no cause could be found. Valentine believes the snake visited the cow regularly.
An accident at Mr. C. E. Mes sey’s stable morning. A tramway rope broke, the tramway dropped damaging the stable door and rear carriage spring. No one was nearby. Two foreigners faced Magistrate Turner for improper talk on Wear Beneath Street. released as no criminal fault shown. John P. Brady of E. Brady & Sons in Baltimore visiting for the new B&O depot contract. lumber car arrived. foundation being dug.
Horse Stotsu a fine three year old bay mare with star on forehead and not shod was stolen from Buckey's stable near Maplevilla Monday night. Thief headed toward Mount Airy with the mare. Also missing saddle bridle and halter. James Williams discharged after Blagistrate Turner hearing for selling liquor on Sunday. Funeral of E C Barrick held in Baltimore at 3 PM today after death reported yesterday.
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