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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1889
Page
4
Wheat prices rose early in the week after a Vienna conference report but closed modestly higher. The market showed strength in pork and a quiet grain session with bonds and bank reserves influencing prices. Local society items note many residents and visitors in Frederick, with brief updates on performances, travels, and forthcoming events.
At City Hall Behe Sra Parsion's Slavs presented by a good company and well balanced. A sumptuous supper to Dr Geo Diehl on arrival yesterday by ladies of his congregation. Dance at Licksville. picnic invite near Lickayille Sept 4 with music from Frederick. Emanuel Miller 13 committed suicide. popular and exemplary. Hotel arrivals list principal inns. Juniors meet. Steam Fire Engine Co elected officers for 1889 and next meeting Sept 9.
A jury at the Court House found Philip L. Robinson of Licksville to be insane and ordered commitment for treatment at Montevue Hospital. Deputy Sheriff Thomas Gallagher and Jail Warden Jos Freeze escorted him to the institution after the verdict.
A detailed list of tomorrow services across multiple churches including Reformed, All Saints P. E., German Baptist, St. John's Catholic, United Brethren, Trinity M E S, Evan Lutheran, Presbyterian, AY. B. E. church, Court Street Lutheran and Salvation Army with times for worship, Sunday School, Holy Communion, gospel meetings and special services, noting a quarterly meeting and sermons by local pastors.
A collection of readers letters and remarks from The Times, featuring Theodore Kib, a Frederick lady, Dr J J Shipley, H Taxpayer, Jessie Krieg, C L Hartsock, Julius Caesar, E O, and others. Dialogues include opinions on motherhood training, street paving opinions, labor relations, and a prophetic death anecdote by P N Leapley.
The remains of George Smith who died in Ballimore last Thursday arrived in the city at 11 30 this morning by B and O railway. They were taken to Mount Olivet cemetery for interment with Rev. Geo Diehl officiating. A T Rice and Sons had charge of arrangements. August interments at Mount Olivet totaled fourteen including nine adults and five children. Six from this city, five from the county, two from Baltimore and one from Washington. A Pretty Lawn Party at Mrs Geo M Hauer 161 South Market Street honored daughter Annie. Guests included Florence McDonnell Mamie Harler Jessie Bennett Jennie Buckey Nellie Whitner Mamie Hauer Netlie Heffner Julia Seidling and Jessie Hauer. Refreshments were served at 11 o’clock and all enjoyed the evening.
Baltimore markets summary shows large grain and flour receipts with declines in city mills and varied prices for staples. Along with freight and stock data for wheat, corn meal, oats, rye, hay, and potatoes, several meat and dairy items like lard and butter trade steady, while confected goods and coffees display wider price ranges across multiple brands and grades.
An old advertisement touts Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption and chest ailments. It claims guaranteed relief in all cases, offering a money back promise and testimonials of safety and pleasant taste. The copy urges purchases at a local drug store.
Crowds at the market this morning hunted for gold county staples with picnics and camp meetings on hand. Butchers offered fresh steaks and roasts at marked prices while vegetables, fruits, and berries filled the stalls. Prices ranged from 2 to 5 cents for greens to 30 to 35 cents for choice watermelons, with ample cantaloupes and peas but a light berry supply as the season waned.
A baby was discovered this morning lying on a barrel behind a building on East Patrick Street. In grisly condition with severe head injuries, the infant appeared deformed and not visibly breathing. The report notes the baby was sold for 5 cents and manufactured by Lewis F. Kussmaul with no scraps or favoring used.
Interested readers learn Kemp's Balsam for Dourts and Colds is advertised with free sample bottles from druggists. The pitch claims cures for coughs sore throat asthma bronchitis and consumption. Large bottles priced 50c and 1, with trial offered to tempt purchases.
Shortly after six Theodore Kreh's wagon wheel broke at Church Market streets near the union picnic in Mictetown causing a spill of ice cream and confections. A second wagon carried him to the event. The 11.50 train from Philadelphia to Lancaster was delayed about twenty minutes by a heated journal causing a ripple effect. The Baltimore connection required walkers as the Frederick train started late. An eccentric locomotive rod broke near Breceril, stranding passengers who walked to the junction for a connection, while Frederick passengers rode roaming carriers over hills to reach the ferry. No injuries reported. A separate note: Dr J B Heinecke fell from a rock while skating along the Mesozac banks and plunged into the water but swam to safety.
A social event last evening hosted at Miss Nettie Hooper’s home on South Market Street. Guests included Miss Ciara, Miss Nettie Haller, Miss Celia Sinnll, and many others, with a beautifully decorated table by Miss Mamie Stull and a festively adorned lawn by M. Alton B. Carty and Mrs. Richard Storm.
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