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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1891
Page
4
The page lists brief notices including For Rent housing, local mentions of Dr Hardesty, and miscellaneous items. It references Moon’s Phares and other ads, with names such as R H Campbell and Rodock & Weldig. Public notices and small classifieds appear alongside rent ads and event pointers.
The writer tours Atlantic City noting the promenade by the sea, the art parlor with wax doll prizes, fashionable ladies and clergymen, and views of ships from many nations. They describe the Whaling Bark Stafford display, its burden, length, voyages, and equipment, then praise autumn travel, hotels, and the ever changing ocean as the main fascination.
On the 12th ultimo Jessie Merritt two years old died of membranous croup after a four day illness. Interred in Hill Cemetery with Rev D R Saylor officiating. Minnie Fleszler wife of George Fleszler daughter of William Shate died ultimo aged 26 leaving a husband and three children. Interred in Hill Cemetery. Mary Smith wife of Pratby J Smith died at Mapleville after a typhoid fever illness. Interred at Locust Grove. Deceased was about 30 with a large family of small children. Handsomely Entertained. C U Levy hosted a gathering of the County Commissioners and clerks at his West Third Street residence last night. Invited guests included Judges McSherry and Lynch Clerk Irvin Parsons, Joseph D Baker and L Victor Baughman. Levy served as counsel for the Board and the event marked a fitting close to his official role with the old board.
A December through November death roll is recorded with 43 deaths in the county including 14 children and burials across Emmausborg, Burknutsville, Petersville and other towns. The health report lists causes such as pneumonia, diphtheria, typhoid and consumption, with 25 measles cases and 9 diphtheria reported in November. Interments number 14 for Mt Oliver cemetery, with origins spanning city, county, Baltimore and Washington.
Today, the clerk's office, register of wills, and sheriff's offices welcomed new leaders. Old subordinates were replaced, with J. W. Gaver A Fearhske and C C Smith among clerks and Ty son Charles Lawrence and Ti. Gaver among new clerks. Register Waters will run the register of wills temporarily, while J. R. Mills Harrison Miller and Bernard Colliflower became orphans court judges. Sheriff Cromwell with Dr J E Stambaugh and D E Cramer as deputies are new appointees. All took oaths and began duties. Sheriff Cromwell and family moved into the jail yesterday.
Remains of L. 31. Gorsuch president of Frostburg National Bank died from stroke and were sent to Westminster for interment. Elias Davis’s funeral was held at Quinns A B Church with Rev H Young officiating and Greenmount Cemetery interment. Joan D Byerly eldest son of J Davis Byerly had rites at West Patrick Street with Estes Philharmonic Orchestra pallbearers and Mt Olivet Cemetery burial. A T Rice & Sons directed the services.
P A Gillian appeared before Magistrate Furner on a charge of malicious destruction of property in Brunswick. He was committed to jail for a hearing on Thursday at 10 a.m.
A ladies auxiliary and the F C W M C held a book reception last night in the association rooms. The program featured piano solos, vocal numbers, recitations, and a notable piece The King's Coming by Prof Geo Ed Smith. Guests contributed books for the library including Sir Walter Scott novels. Two accidents were reported, one a boy cut by an axe blade and another man injured by a hammer blow during rock breaking, both with limited injuries.
The first and final account of Edward Goldsborough as administrator of John S. Goldsborough, deceased, was settled with distribution made. Gideon Bussard's guardian account for John W. England was settled. Mary E. Elliott as guardian to Margaret A. R. Ray had her first and final account settled. Jacob A. Huffer as guardian to Samuel J. Huffer completed his fourth and final account. John C. Motter as executor of Mary A. Simmons had his first and final account settled with distribution. Inventories of personal property and debts in the estate of William H. Bowles, deceased, filed for record.
Mr Wesley J Bargan of Dam No 4 preserves stone tomahawks celts skinning knives and arrow points taken from a mound on Jacob Ame Quilkin farm in Berkley county West Virginia. The relics show skilled workmanship and have remained well preserved for hundreds of years. Bargan is an expert at opening mounds and collecting implements. exposed skeletons crumble to dust after air contact. The Dam No 4 area is noted for numerous mounds and archaeological specimens.
Samuel B. Preston and others to William M. Feaga sell multiple tracts of land for 25 dollars. Cyrus Smith and wife transfer 61 acres to Levi and Catherine E. Cline for 210 dollars. John Repp and wife sell 107 acres 3 roods 2 perches for 6386.34 dollars to Philip B. Myers, who then buys back 107 acres 3 roods 22 perches from John Repp for 862. Albert Foreman sells real estate in Frederick County to James T. Wesche for 26 dollars. Elizabeth Harper transfers land to Elizabeth West for love and affection.
In Washington County Court yesterday the issue of including colored men on juries was raised for the first time. Attorney A C Siite moved to quash an indictment against a colored defendant on grounds no black jurors had been drawn. Citing a New Jersey lead, the argument was deferred and no ruling was made.
County correspondence from Taneltown and surrounding areas reports Haugh and sister hosting their sister Mrs Grant Wentzel in Bal Fete. Mr and Mrs Mcs Davidson and family hosted Thanksgiving at Ladiesburg, visits to Mrs Davidson's parents noted. Harry Hardaugh stayed in Baltimore to visit parents. Francis J Baker left for his home in Balticore Thursday morning. Additional notes from AEW MARKET noY and Pleasant Xov 30 cover entertainment, meetings, and weather impacts with local people and events.
Dallas Texas visitors Mrs Alice Buracker and her son Alles are guests of Sr and Mrs D M Grumbine after touring Baltimore relatives. Daisy Grumbine of Baltimore also visited grandparents, returning home Saturday. Exhilarating Thanksgiving Day tales unfold of local families including Webster and Weoster ties. Weathered incidents include a buggy accident injuring Mrs Whitehill, and Fly the family mare’s passing at age 80. Local farm notes detail wheat yields, hogs, and a dramatic horse and dog driven transport mishap involving Mr Gaither and his team with a chaotic chase and near wreck on a steep lane.
On Saturday November 21 trustee C O Keedy sold Edward Buhrman property near Foxyville for 500 with Levi Buhrman buying. Also C V Levy and Keedy sold John Krise estate 70 acres for 3897.97 with Elias Ties purchasing. George Markell sold B and E turnpike property north of Mechanicstown to Frederick White for 3500. Local residents ill include Collie Mayne West Second Street, Edward H Dyer East Fourth Street, Willie Riggins of Frederick Female Seminary, J Roger McSherry ill but improving.
The Hagerstown Mail notes Mir S. D. Newman will retire in one month from his positions as storekeeper and ga nger at Walker’s distillery. Str. Thomas of Frederick will be appointed in his place.
Miscellaneous notices report local events in Allegany and surrounding counties. Sheri Warwick of Allegany west into oice. Elneots City hosts the Sc Loos Lyceum formation. Darie L. Winelscu mentioned as red rivertone. Denton area updates include a free library and reading room at Eiktor. Carroll county sheriff-elect Albert Dorsey faced bail conditions. Port Dejoyt Meabyiedian Church pastor Key Willae M. Reese dies in Wilmington Delaware. Calvert clerkship contest won by Democrat Thomas B. Turner. Baltimore businessman Br. 5. F. Naxcomer sends $200 to YMC A in Hagerstown for defraying expenses.
A social dance at Fountain Mills drew a near full hall at 7 30 pm on the 20th with many guests from nearby towns despite wet weather. A long 11 30 pm supper featured seasonal delicacies and dancing resumed to close the evening with guests expressing a lovely time. Notables present included Mrs Nora Browning and many Misses from Unionville Monrovia New Market Watersville Mt Pleasant and others. Gents included Megara Galtoer Unionville Brock Boyle Lherry Chas Smith Linganore Ed Gilbert Sid Sapington Al Stone Vernon Nicodemus and more.
A dated hotel arrivals column lists numerous guests traveling from Pensacola New York Philadelphia Baltimore Washington and other cities. Names include Orry Harz B C Wilson J Halle F W Watt J Sherman H Muller H Constantine J B Gary J Dixon W V Bricker R Cookman T Tucker J Reed and others with several county origins.
An abbreviated classified item lists clothing for sale including woollen fabrics and a model coat. It advertises cheap coats and rents for a carriage house and a dwelling, with rental terms and contact details for John C. Hardt and others. Includes a rental notice for House No. 43 East Church Street available until May 1, 1882.
Mullinix and Kemp announce a new Chenille and Linen Table Covers line with 25 percent discount from regular prices. They also offer tidies, fancy towels, and a fresh stock of plush coats, with a carpet department featuring Motquettes, velvet, and tapestry carpets. The Frederick store claims a larger stock than any local competitor.
The notice covers two weddings and a bridal tour. Dr. James Dudley Morgan will wed Mary Abell, daughter of Edwin F. Abell, at a Catholic church in Govansinwo Maryland at noon. Miss Hackelslerman and Dr. Paul Thorody plan to remarry in Washington. A third couple, Mr Charles Ur and Rosie E Schriver, married November 2 at the bride’s home in New Markets Linwood Carroll county, with a reception at New Market attended by relatives and neighbors.
The board of county commissioners met and examined Sho Swomley and Russell roads and will prepare a report for acceptance or rejection. They authorized burning of 5000 worth of unexecuted 1890 bonds. The board visited Montague Hospital for inspection ahead of the next board’s induction on Monday.
The Board of Charities and Correction met at Montevue Hospital today from 1 to 4 o clock to transact business pertaining to that institution for the past month.
Oenlist ear and throat specialist Dr J R L Hardesty will attend the City Hotel for one day only on Friday December 4. W W Lease & Co offers a free doll name guess with holiday purchases.
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