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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1891
Page
4
The page lists astronomical data including moon phases and a weather section with temperatures. It also shows small advertisements and misc items such as Stalin's Business Column notes and local business lines.
Obituaries for Mary Leonard Smallwood and George W. Mateny aged 3 years 9 months, plus a notice of William Schlotterbeck’s death. A horse-cart chase caused crash damage near Market House. a billboard toppled a clerk. an injury to another man. Installations for Rev Geo W Sxy Get and a planned new Pennsylvania Railroad line from York to Gettysburg. Also notes on Orphans’ Court, marriage licenses, and county surveyor vacancy.
The article notes the funeral of William Henry Hilleary of Frederick County with details of his birth, education, and career as a surveyor and public official. It records his marriages, children, and connections, plus a brief history of his public service and Democratic affiliation. A separate item describes the Fredericktown Clock Lottery of 1790 and outlines a state farmers association convention agenda for January, aiming at agricultural legislation and road and tax reforms.
Two Tobias Main dogs in Middletown showed rabies like symptoms, one went on a two day rampage biting several dogs cats and a dog and attempted to bite a Main son and two girls on the street. The animal was shot about a mile northwest of town. Burgess Niemeyer ordered muzzling of all dogs at large for 60 days as a precaution. Some bitten dogs were killed and others are penned or tied pending developments.
John W Neipold conducted experiments yesterday to improve enameling at Frederick Shoe Factory. The new process avoids ink smears, yielding a solid enamel that wipes clean. Wolverton the manager praises the method as the needed improvement. Narrow Escape near Petersville involves Mrs Page and daughter Judy fleeing a frightened horse on Knoxville road. Judy sustains a slight injury from a fall. An attempted robbery on West Fifth Street at Mr William Gite's residence ends with broken glass but no theft.
Good weather this week encouraged Washington bicyclists to ride country roads. The Arlington team made an interesting run last Sunday, traveling by rail to Frederick Saturday night and returning by bike Sunday. Mr. Frank Larcombe of the Nomads rode both ways on his wheel.
The Dual Grand Lodge of Good Templars of Maryland met at Ellicott City and closed with a large mass meeting at Emory M. E. church. Officers for the next year were elected including Grand Chief Templar F L Sterling and Grand Secretary J J Bielfeld amid juvenile templary performances and temperance songs by Miss Minia R. Hobbs.
The News notes a Gettysburg lecture by Capt James T Long at City Opera House on December 10 for Reynolds Post G A R funds. The Atheneum crowd packed, Gov Harrison and Adjutant General Smith attended, Long detailing corps, divisions and regiments with clear familiarity. audience responded with enthusiastic applause.
Mrs. George Miller of Boonsboro was seriously injured Thursday while ascending the mountain near Dahlen. The horse and buggy, spooked by an approaching wheelbarrow, turned suddenly and crashed into a stone fence, fracturing three of Mrs. Miller's ribs. Dr. Wade was summoned to provide surgical aid.
Cyrus W Field’s illness and family troubles cloud his later years while his role in establishing the Atlantic telegraph link between Europe and America is recounted. The article covers his early life from Stockbridge to New York, his business ascent, failed cable attempts, and ultimate 1866 success. it notes honors from England and the Expo and mentions surrounding arrivals and local notices.
Real estate transfers include Francis H Orendorff to Mary M B Orendorff in Frederick county for 6500 dollars Archibald T Snouffer to John Howard Allant 3912 acres for 13100 dollars Mary A Burek and husband to Thomas H Biyers lot in Frederick city for 1 dollar Mary Barnes and others to Thomas H Myers lot in Frederick city for 2500 pounds Constable Shank of Woodsboro arrests John W BicCarty near Linwood and brings him to court Beary Rump of Johnsville taken to Monterre Hospital in an incident at 2 am Democratic mass meeting at City Opera House this evening at 8 o clock with no Republicans admitted United Dram Panel and Independent Dram Corps engaged for music.
Two habeas corpus cases are formally set before the court on Tuesday morning. The defendants are incarcerated in the county jail. Earnest Chaney faces larceny of an overcoat charges. Thomas Suber and Thomas Conley charged with an assault on Guatirs Holland in the county.
News of the state reports events from yesterday and today including a will probate in Upper Marlboro. A Maryland woman with seven children from Prince George's. A freight wreck near Cumberland with no lives lost. The sudden death of Daniel Caulh in Annapolis at eighty. Prince George's board of commissioners acts after qualification. Calvert election cases closed. decision next week. John W Arghett of Cumberland Times jailed for insurance law violation. Calvert court at Prince Frederick continues election contest hearings. Edward Newman convicted in Eston for stealing 441 from a Baltimore stock dealer. Death warrant read for Thomas eacalp son to be executed January 29 in Kent. Benjamin G. Stonestreet files to contest Charles county state attorney seat with James F. Matthews. Governor Jackson pardons Geo. D. Mountz for manslaughter and Joan W. Smith for larceny. A lawsuit soon to begin in Salisbury involving city, Salisbury Manufacturing Co and the Eastern Shore Railroad.
A reader asks Tar News to press Tope mayor and authorities to halt a nightly drum corps parade along East Fourth Street. The writer cites many sick children and an elderly neighbor near death, noting repeated complaints have gone unacted upon and urging swift action.
Grand Lodge of Colored Masons and The United Grand Lodge of Masons met at the new Baltimore temple on Courtland street and elected officers including Samuel FE. Young as grand master John B. Smith deputy grand master Joshua D. Sims senior grand warden James N. Davis junior grand warden John St. Keehe grand treasurer W. W. Lewis grand secretary and J. H. L. Smith chair of foreign correspondence. A financial committee was also chosen. The craft now meet in their own hall.
Zach Mort of Bruceville in Carroll county reported a sad incident in Baltimore after a Wednesday night encounter near Hillen Station. A stranger walked with him for several blocks, then Mort realized his twelve dollar watch was missing and the man boarded a car with it. Mort and others tried to stop the man.
A debating and literary society was organized at Braddock on Wednesday evening with officers: President J Allen Grumifine, vice-president Chas G Kilne, secretary William C Kaufman, treasurer Franklin Jackson, censor David WM Mercer. The society aims for mutual benefit of local young ladies and gentlemen.
Westminster's Henry Poole tells youths to launch sleighs as soon as snow covers ground. He warns that two in three times winter turns to rain. Ponte cites hog melt trends over fifty years, claiming no failure in prediction based on that.
The Frederick store announces today the opening of a new line of Chenille and Liven JTable covers at 25 percent off regular prices. It features a tasteful assortment of Tidies, Fancy Towels, and plush coats. Carpet department highlights Moquette Velvet and Tapestry carpets. The shop touts the finest and largest stock and growing sales.
A blaze at a Winchester residence produced smoke and an alarm, with authorities reporting a stack of bricks festering in the yard. Fire crews arrived quickly but no further services were required.
Hartimore and Philadelphia excursion tickets via Pennsylvan is ref road offer priced options for Baltimore and Philadelphia journeys. Tickets valid 8 to 11 days, prices from 7.00 to 11.00 dollars. Well equipped trains, through Frederick to New York and Philadelphia departures at 6:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Weekday Baltimore connections, return from Baltimore at 5:15 p.m. to Frederick by 8:00 p.m. via RR Station agent A. S. McDannel.
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