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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1891
Page
3
The News opens a Maryland wide voting contest for the most popular Sunday School teacher. The top vote getter wins a Magnificent Estey organ valued at one hundred dollars. Rules and voting method remain as before, with the official ticket printed below the dotted line.
Clark Jorden yesterday named W Nash Young to a clerkship in his office to replace Tilghman Gover. Young qualified earlier, assumed duties yesterday afternoon, and took charge of the position.
Cyrus West Field, the Atlantic cable pioneer, lies near death as doctors say he may not survive the day. The article recounts his rise from a New York paper trader to leader of the field of transatlantic telegraphy, his campaigns to win British and American government backing, and the family saga including sons and notable relatives. It also notes Field’s role in linking New York and London by telegraph, his investments, the staunch supporters like Peter Cooper and Moses Taylor, and his public controversies such as the Major Andre statue incident.
Thomas C. Lewis of Easton Pa a Lehigh Valley conductor was found dead at the Academy of Music building in a roof fall or fall from a height of seventy feet Police believe the enraged brother of a Mrs Hough caused the death after Lewis entered the second floor rooms of Hough a museum of mystery surrounds the incident as investigators press to uncover the full facts
An engineer fired for misconduct sabotaged a locomotive between Aragon and Waldshun. He leaped from the cab as the engine sped onto an opposing passenger train, causing a fiery wreck. Five people died and many were injured as the two trains collided head on.
Dec 2 report from Ispiaxapois says a mob of about 200 surrounded the county jail to lynch Charles Basso who assaulted seven year old Hule fa named Bianche Staton. The jail was entered but doors held. officers and a posse cleared the room. Several mob members were arrested and Basso received twenty years imprisonment.
In Steincrimp Massachusetts on December 2 at the Hotel Warwick proprietor Barr Barr lies in the sitting room on the second floor with his wife dead nearby. The two bodies were shot and a pistol was found under a chair near Barrs side. It is suspected Barr killed his wife then himself and died instantly.
In Dexter on Dec 2 the most notable moment in the Graves trial was salesman Frei W. Bell who treated the proceedings as a joke and was jailed for contempt. Only ten peremptory challenges remain, and 1135 certions indicate a jury will likely be seated before night.
The United States steamer New York, largest cruiser yet, slid into the Delaware as Vice President Morton and numerous senators and congressmen witnessed the christening. President Harrison could not attend. Mrs Harrison and White House family were present. The craft measures 380 feet, displaces 8,150 tons, and reaches 20 knots, with 18,000 horsepower and four main engines. A champagne bottle broke on the prow by Miss Helen Clifford Page as dignitaries watched the ceremony and a lunch followed a grand banquet at the Cramp shipyard.
PURELY PERSONAL. Mr Eets M Ramisburg of Middletown valley left today for Springfiell Obre to attend the bedside of his brother Ramisburg whose condition is critical at Chief Judge Dame Mesherry’s court. HLF W Storm of Charlestown WV visited parental homes in the city yesterday. George S Rodeck of Rodeca and Neldlg heads to New York on business. A T Rice and Henry Perry were in Petersville on Franklin Bank business. Thomas St Myers War Ober lancer and UC Warebime headed to Baltimore. Jesse Brown of the BOF FY Washington and Frederick trate, with sop, left for New York City where he will join Western Electric Supply Co. Capt Brown to return Friday. Philip Retch of Norfolk Va visiting his parental home. Miss Mintie Gelser of Waynesboro Pa visiting Mrs HS Zimmermin. Miss Dora Mantz returned from Philadelphia and New York with Christmas stock. Master David Yinger, North Barker street, who has been ill, returned home yesterday. Miss Margaret Kepner, visiting Baltimore, returned home sick recently.
Brief items record Mfr. 8 Breese of the U S Navy and a driver arriving via Gettysburg Pa, then departing to Washington. Geo C Freshour sworn in as deputy sheriff. Orphans Court judges change seating hour to 10 pm. hunting trip returns. local entertainment at City Opera House featuring Gaele Josh Spruesby. Christmas prep noted with carols, gifts, and church decorations. Also mentions new water pipe, band rehearsals, depot painters, Democratic meeting, and church events with Bishop Paet’s visit to Brunswick and Mechanicstown.
Mr Mortimer Lawrence Wilson aged between 70 and 80 and an inmate at Montevue Hospital for 14 years was found dead in his bed yesterday morning. Heart disease is believed to have caused the death. He was a native of Greensboro and his remains will be conveyed there for burial.
A daring heist near St Louis on the St Louis and San Francisco line saw three masked men boarding at Old Orchard and forcing the engineer to Glendale. They opened the Adams Express car safe containing about 15000, beat Messenger Muirenen, and escaped into the woods after rifling registered mail and taking valuables. Other items include a tidal-ship incident near New York and China rebellion rumors.
The Earl and Countess of London fight publicized kinship disputes with lawyers Sir Charles Russell and Sir Ewart Clarke representing differing sides. A separate Russia dispatch reports peasantry crushed by usurers, while a late lake storm sinks ships near Sturgeon Point. Memorials to De Higbee are noted along with local health updates in Warristown.
Articles of incorporation for Buck Bree Manufactories Company filed in the Clerk's office. Incorporators are Wm G. Barer Otho J. Keller of Bouckeystown and John Motter. Purpose to manufacture and deal in plows and agricultural implements. Silent streets after Branewick report cite minor accident with Wilfard R. Bord of Knoxville.
A man named Sprigg Njamz was bitten by a cat yesterday at Glenmore Farm in the city. He reportedly felt severe pain as the animal, kept in a cage, bit him and caused injury. Mr Haws also suffered considerable pain from bite incidents related to the event.
An Osster Supper gathering at Lawndale hosted by Messrs Unatigs Doing Su es Tiyus Wu Payne and Thomes Yeakre with several friends not invited. A private chafing dish of oysters was enjoyed at their home.
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