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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1891
Page
4
Fragmentary ad page lists moon phases and multiple public sale items including bidders Plummer and a blacksmith Wanted. Local mentions of writing types and model notices suggest miscellaneous classified content on the page.
A large gathering attended a Friday night at the Kemp home two miles northwest of Frederick. A lawn dancing platform glowed with lanterns as refreshments were served at midnight and dancing resumed.Miss Kemp received with Blisses Getzendanner Drueburg and Etta Cramer aiding. Attendees included numerous Kemptons Harwood Getzendanners and Williams in Washington Hyattsville Mechanicsburg Boonsboro and Baltimore area names.
The funeral of Eugene C Barrick, a Woodsboro native, was held yesterday afternoon at his Baltimore home with Rev. W McKinney officiating and interment at Mt Olivet Cemetery. Pallbearers included Noble H Creager and others. The late Harriet Quynn had a 2 pm service at her East Patrick Street home with Rev. Dr. Eschbach officiating and burial in Mt Olivet beside a rich flower design. John Macher directed the funeral.
Celestine Eustis of Beverly Alass hosted a quiet ceremony at Cross Road Cottage for the marriage of Thomes Hitchcock Jr of New York to Mane Eustis of Washington DC. The wedding was simple with no display. Beall-Mits. William H Beall Jr of Frederick with G J Doll & Son and Janie Lee Smith of Liberty were wed at Liberty’s Methodist Episcopal Church.
Two freight trains on the Baltimore and Ohio line collided on a trestling west of the bridge near Harper's Ferry shortly before noon. Several cars toppled into the Potomac, tracks blocked for hours, delaying a 1:45 PM arrival. Passengers bound for Island Park picnic walked from Sandy Hook after missing the Knoxville Sunday School event. No injuries reported. Licenses list William Beeil Jr Frederick and Libe Jacob Gaifth Berace and Jane Br Lawe.
The piece reports unusually large fruit crops with plums peaches pears and apples ripening across Liberty and Mechanicstown. It notes heavy yields of wheat with 102 bushels from ten acres, brick production for a new parochial school, and a concert at Town Hall. It mentions church repairs and a move of the post office to a new Water Street room.
A. H. Holter of Batavin near Cincinnati visited Frederick with relative Peter Holter. West born and Civil War veteran, he worked in Ohio census matters, praised Frederick county farming and lime fertilizer, and plans to visit local Holter kin before returning to Washington by October.
Fragmentary report mentions Mr Irs Steiner of Baltimore son of General John A Steiner of Frederick. References a Seer of goonies who went to Brooklyn and a Maryland line. Dancer TM White is noted with renaming or transfer to an order dated 38, unclear.
A large turnout gathered for a temperance phase after yesterday’s exercises at the fair grounds. Reporters note the central activity drew focus in the city with many visitors and officials observing the event.
The County School Board met at Westie ala ranch busticas and approved renting Kouctz Estt for one year to run a single high school. Marshell T. Richards was presented for principalship and approved. Heating bids from Gregory of Washington DC and Smead system were delayed. Repairs to the school house including bell tower and painting were authorized. vestibule to follow.
A reader asks if Frederick has an ordinance to protect sleeping citizens and enforce quiet nights. They request clarity on prohibitions against singing on streets and near cigar stores and blocking sidewalks with boxes, barrels, or benches, and how enforcement would work.
Gen W B Curtis died at his home in West Liberty Ohio county West Virginia on Tuesday at age seventy Born in Sharpeburg Maryland April 18 1821 he lived in Ohio county since 1832 He led a brigade at Petersburg and captured Fort Gregg April 2 1365 and his unit earned a bronze eagle He served in the Virginia state reorganizing convention of 1861 held office in the legislature and was prominent in the Grand Army of the Republic
At the Maryland State Convention in Ocean City, E A Gittinger was named on credentials, G C Huffer on resolutions, and Geo Birely as district vice president. A convention canvass showed Frederick delegates favoring James G Blaine for the 1892 presidential nomination.
Real Estate and Improvement Company of Baltimore sells Brunswick lots for £200 to John H. Garber. Baltimore City Company transfers Brunswick lots for £200 to Harry A. Reed. Isaac S. Russell and associates sell 73 perches for $150 to Margaret E. Harding. N. Freshour sells 12 perches for $15 to A. J. Freshour.
A. William P. Mauisbey Jr attorney files a bill of complaint in the Circuit Court for Joshue 2 against George A Dill and Joshua A Dill et al seeking a decree declaring the lawful heirs of John Dill, deceased. Camping Along the Tuscarora mentions camping with Mr George Phebus’ team for a few days along the Tacarora. Various locals speak at lectures in Leesburg and Frederick about juvenile work and a will for probate.
Brief items note Keedysville sidewalks plan, Potomac Valley Railroad extension by Bert Frederik, George A Townsett’s stake in Haxerstown Daily Herald, and W. Lorete taking over Boonsboro Times. Other notes cover weather, headlines on grasshoppers, a planned tax camp at Lovely with typhoid cases, a death in N Y, local exams, church fresco contracts, Cumberland Orphan's Home closure, a Merchants Agency meeting, a pistol and knife clash at a Cumberland picnic, and farm fruit praise. Several local figures, bridges, and county news are listed with events through early September.
Chief Consul Mott and Maryland Bicycle Club members rode from Mechanicstown to Frederick by moonlight, suffering a near serious mishap when a toll gate without a light blocked the path. The lamp protected the leader, while the rest braked and avoided harm, completing a 63 mile return via Ridgeville and Westminster.
A two story house owned by Mr John W Welker and attached store were destroyed in a Mount Pleasant blaze about 5 o clock. A lighted match reportedly ignited coal oil on the floor, saving only a small portion of furniture. Insurance held with Springfield First American in Springfield Mass. as reported by Mr F Thomas.
The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal repair continues as boats arrive at Georgetown level while lawyers from Morris & Hamilton gather property descriptions in Montgomery County for condemnation proceedings. A party to determine boundaries seeks to reclaim canal lots and eject all settlers after canal suspension. Records of canal property are with the company’s lawyers and being transcribed from the District of Columbia.
A brakeman James Duon on freight trains near Brunswick nearly died after staging a torpedo signal on the track. He slept on the rail as No 46 approached, was struck and badly cut, saved by the torpedo. Fellow yard brakeman Davis fell from a train, injuring his hip and breaking two teeth. Doctors Horine and Hilleary treated both men.
A special two-coach train drawn by engine 937 left Philadelphia at the early hour and reached this city in three and a half hours covering 148 miles. On board were P R R officials and their party who toured local industries in carriages, then proceeded to Cumberland via the B&O Ki R. The cars 160 and 180 featured electric lighting wall intercoms and interior mirrors with cooks and waiters aboard. The 60 thousand dollar coach 180 was a highlight of the display.
The paper urges buyers to watch Tat News advertising columns during the real estate season and sellers to place detailed notices. It argues thorough, timely ads attract bidders and secure the fairest sale, warning against saving a small amount at the cost of hundreds.
The next yearly meeting or general conference of the Old German Baptists will be held at DU Brook on the W. M Railroad about six miles north of Waynesboro Pa. Mr Upton Br Walz of Johnsville is on the arrangements committee. The conference opens with preaching on Pentecost morning 1992 and lasts several days. It will represent all churches in this country.
Daniel E. Hutzell of Burkitts vile was kicked by a horse while passing behind two animals and thrown against a wagon causing severe injuries to head shoulder and chest. Reports say he is slowly improving.
Mullinex and Kemp and partners announce greatly reduced prices to close. Half price Koechlin's best French Satteens offered. Carpet department touts largest sale with 120 carpet remnants by the yard. Call to secure scarce stock before stock ends.
Highlights from Annapolis and nearby counties include Naval Academy grounds expansion plans and professor changes at Lec Bi College. Reports mention a fatal assault in Worcester County, a deadly bridge accident in Cumberland, and political activity with Governor Jackson and the public works board.
A series of Saturday and tomorrow picnics and reunions are noted at Brown Grove Middletown Eckenrode’s Grove Motter’s and other local sites. Events include Union Sunday School picnics in Middletown and Lewistown Rainbow Bazaar at Weller’s Fall and a Red Men’s picnic at Taneytown with a parade. Also listed are Lutheran and Catholic church gatherings and clergy assignments shifting across Frederick Petersville Urbana and Troy. The M.P. Sunday School excursion to Island Park drew about 400 attendees with no mishaps.
A two story dwelling near Carrollton Station owned by Marion Green burned Saturday with nearly all contents. Loss about 400 dollars. Frank Trumblee of Westminster nearly severed his index finger at the eating factory of B F Shriver Co Wednesday. Charles F Fink, counsel to Westminster Mayor and Common Council, resigns due to other duties.
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