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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1891
Page
3
An ad hints at holiday music stores offering guitars organs and related instruments. It suggests a selection suited for women and emphasizes finding the right shop with affordable prices at a noted local retailer.
Tas News launches a new voting contest to select the most popular Sunday School teacher in Maryland following last year’s success. The top vote getter wins an Estey organ valued at one hundred dollars. voting rules remain the same as before and an official ballot is printed.
Richard D. Lamar formerly of this city sells his farm of about 200 acres at Bioler's Cross Roads, 32 miles from Shepherdstown, to George S. Knott for $50 per acre. The Lamars will move to San Diego, California around December 20.
A highly irregular report outlines Mongol rebel advances toward Pekin, indicating divisions among rebel forces and fears of a major crisis. European merchants fear the dynastic conflict, while calls for a strong central government and centralized Chinese rule recur amid troop mobilizations and wall repairs in Pekin.
Yesterday events include a capture near Yetow Springs and a $200 community pledge for a tardpar factory in Martinsburg. Rail progress at Brunswick, Branswick yard work, and a damaged finger incident at the fairgrounds are noted along with retirements, auctions, and committee meetings. Churches, bands, and hospital repairs are mentioned with local trades and improvements.
Airs L B Gakin returns from a pleasant two week visit to Washington and the country. Mrs J H Keller heads to Washington to spend the winter. Miss Nannie Heinlein returns from Washington DC. Miss Mary Alvey returns to Hagerstown from Baltimore and Frederick. Miss Rosie McConkie, guest of Miss A E Kendric, returns home. J J Devlin and others depart on an excursion. James H Dean and wife visit Yellow Stone Park Wyoming. Soula Rawlings Jr of Baltimore Improvement Company in the city. Joseph Dimmick and family arrive from Washington for a mother’s funeral. Charles Wertheimer leaves for Baltimore. F M Fankie departs for Hagerstown. Lewis Baker ships household goods to Raleigh NC. family to follow. W P Morsell to attend Grand Lodge session in Ellicott City tomorrow. Mrs J E Robinson returns home to Harrisburg. Elmer McCroskey and family return from funeral near Araby. John E B R Wood and others depart for Baltimore. Frank McAleer visits Judge James McSherry. George Miller returns from Delaware canning work. Daniel B Aitiler and Willard C Keller go hunting at Lee Simmons home. Mrs Charles Maniz leaves for Marietta PA for a few weeks.
A catastrophic blast in Blackburn devastates the Crown hotel and two Victoria street stores. Dozens dead or trapped, flames rise, heroic rescuers suffer burns, and survivors recount a scene of terror with bricks and debris raining over the crowd. Police and volunteers continue recoveries amid fears for missing relatives.
Congressman Crisp of Georgia, touted as New York's favorite, contends for the Speakers ship in a competitive Democratic race. Born in England in 1845 and raised in Georgia, he served in the Confederate army, practiced law, and rose to judge and solicitor general before entering Congress, where he remains a leading member as he campaigns for the speakership.
Elaborate celebration marks the fiftieth episcopate anniversary of Archbishop Peter Richard Kenrick of St Louis. Cardinal Gibbons presided at pontifical high mass in the old cathedral with Archbishop Ryan as preacher. Banquet for 500 followed. a torchlight procession closed the day as Catholic rites continue. Also noted is the funeral of Mrs Charles T Leonard amid critiquing immigration laws at a Baptist church service in Atlantic Highlands.
The Graves murder trial defense is likely to rest on motive and alibi. Officials say the plan centers on Dr Graves having no motive and the bottle contents being tainted after reaching Denver. Jury selection meanwhile continues.
Teexros New Jersey December 1 A summons was served on John Parnell of Georgia by Sheriff Charles Shinn Burlington County. He must appear before the supreme court in Trenton December 2 in an action of contract for 10 pounds brought by W H Warmer. Parnell and his father plan to sail tomorrow.
In a crowded hotel lobby scene, Springfield candidates Hatch Mills and Springer jostle for support as West side operatives deploy trainloads of local allies. Analysts split on first ballot totals with Crisp Mills and Springer each seen gaining, while McMillan and Daich hold smaller blocs in a tense early stage of the race. Alaska population bulletin issued clarifies racial breakdowns by village.
Bad Tal Jey and Bob Newbern, Blount county farmers, jailed in Onconte charged with murder of Stephen Cafes, a reighter. Longstanding feud sparked the fatal midday confrontation after Cafes was summoned from his horse. Crowds threaten lynching as authorities investigate the shooting and a late-night plan to confront Cafes.
A clash erupted when workmen began laying track for the B and U line through Brunswick on Monday morning causing protests from the town council. Police and officials faced a rising crowd as explosives were used and a worker named Willard R. Bord suffered serious injuries. Hopes for calm followed amid ongoing local opposition to track coverage on a public street.
Church activities fill the holiday season with Thanksgiving services revival meetings and planned Christmas events across Welkernville Burkittaville Walkerville Mount Pleasant and Mt Zion ME churches. Chaplain WeCabe will lead a December service. Rev Yon se conducts revival at Wealkernville ME. Mt Pleasant closes a large revival with 88 converts. Walkersville circuits prepare for a quarterly meeting and Christmas program. Epworth League charter issued as League No 295 of the Baltimore S E Conference.
Fire at Chicago Arc Light and Power plant behind Central manufacturing block at Washington and Market streets darkened downtown. Loss estimated above $200,000 as 2,300 electric lights went out overnight. Noted manufacturer William Aid Allison, president of Allison Car Manufacturing, died of heart failure in Parnsville, a pioneer in the industry.
The Episcopal church will continue a sale at Spa with many beautiful items ideal for Christmas gifts and homemade caramels. Proceeds support church improvements.
The Juniors will hold their quarterly meeting Monday to nominate candidates for the annual event and election. The ceremony occurs one year later.
A meeting of the W T U will be held tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock in the rooms of the F C MA.
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