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News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1891

Page

3

Social gatherings theme in Frederick county continues

A Pleasant Party at Mr James A Gordon’s Brownsville residence drew many local youths for music chat and refreshments. A taffy boiling at Miss Caroline Baer’s East Fourth Street home featured sister and Miss Abbie Bowers aiding hosting guests with games. Miss Maggie Bline hosted friends on West Seventh Street with notable attendees including Minnie Faik Emma Borck Kate Crum Bertie Betson Miss Lawrenc e Fain and Mr W Rowe enjoying games and amusements.

Mrr Jas. A. Gordon Browns- Fille Frederick County Caroline Baer East Fourth Street Minnie Faik Emma Borck Kate Crum Bertie Betson Messia W. Stanton Lawrencé Fain W. Rowe

Habeas Corpus and Divorce Actions in Court

The court heard habeas corpus cases State vs. Thomas Snicer and State vs. Thomas Conley both jailed on assault and battery and discharged. State vs. Earnest Chaney released on $350 bail for court. Divorce granted John H Randies and Mary Randies. decree filed and costs awarded to the plaintiff.

State Thomas Snicer Thomas Conley Earnest Chaney John H. Randies

Committees Forming in Crisp Era House

Washington Dec 9 The newly elected Speaker Crisp, backed by Reed and Mills, won cheers as he pledged courtesy firmness and impartiality. Oath taken, seats drawn, and Ways and Means chair anticipated with Mills likely head. Senate action minimal as seating debates proceed.

Wasuinctox Cartes FL Crisp Buse of Representatives Misars Reed Milo Crisy the Horse of Representatives Sami Holman Indiana Agtburn Crisp Messrs. Holman O'Neill Pennsylvania Afr Garfield House Mills Ways and Means Texas Messrs. McMillin Tennessee Breckinridge Arkansas Wilson West Virginia Turner Georgia Mien Hiely Springer Mrr Rules Mik. Springer Appropriations Agriculture Hatch Missouri Blount Blanchard Louisiana Naval Affairs Virginia Peel Ilt Monae Martin Oates Alabama Culberson McCreary Kentucky Chipman Michigan Tarsney Shirley Bland Senate Call Florida Dubois Idaho

Mayor Harnes Wins Supreme Court Election Case

Neware New Jersey December 9 The Supreme Court ruled against ex-Congressman Lehipach in the mayoralty contest, finding insufficient evidence to overturn the election of Mayor Harnes.

Harnes Neware N. J Supreme Court Lehipach

President's message previews key issues for Congress

The president's advisers prepare a summary of the forthcoming message to Congress. The forthcoming report by Secretary Foster will be released Friday. The administration aims to present the prevent law as satisfactory and pledges international accord. bonds and Chilean policy may be addressed, with no recall of Minister Bean contemplated.

Congressniud Sevrenry Fister Fridey Smaness Teltov de Press Blaine Bean

Boyd Thayer Case Raises Nebraska Governorship Title

The Supreme Court heard arguments on whether Boyd was a U S citizen at election and if he held governorship tied to Nebraska residency. Cowing argued Boyd’s citizenship by state attachment. Dillon countered alien status prevents citizenship by belief. Plus an Anti’s Meeting Postponed as Memphis plans deferred to a later date.

Boyd-Thayer Wasuiscox Boyd- Thayer Nebraska Boyd Feders Supreme Court United States J.B. Cowing Bord Yabraska

Harrity Sees Crisp Vote as Satisfying Democrats

Secretary of State Harrity declined to read political significance into Congressman Crisp winning the Democratic caucus for speaker. He called Crisp's election wise and conservative and said it would provide food for the party nationwide. A Krupp agent warned of looming Chile Argentina conflict. Bergner heads to Valparaiso.

Harrity Peiladelpsia Crisp Br Democratic Caucus House of Representatives Crisp Chile San Francisco Paul Bergner America Krupp Germany Mexico Krupp Company Argentine Confederation Ordfering Valparaiso

Personal notes on Baltimore visitors and returnees

Purely personal column lists individuals visiting Baltimore and returning home. Mr. P. Notangle has reformed home in Baltimore. Mr. R. N. Plummer travels to Baltimore. W. H. McCaffrey J. F. Obler and HJ. Krise depart by B and O for Baltimore. Mrs. J. Roger McSherry Helen Young and Louie Potts leave by P KR R for Baltimore. Lewis Scholl and daughter of West Patrick street return home after a visit to Randolph Scholl in Baltimore.

Notangle Baltimore R. N. Plummer Messrs W. H. McCaffrey J. F. Obler HJ. Krise J. Roger McSherry Helen Young Louie Potts P KR Lewis Scholl West Patrick Street Randolph Scholl

Fire at tannery on East Patrick street

A fire was discovered this morning at a house adjoining Siessre Suelo and Brookey's tannery on East Patrick Street. A large hole burned in the floor from the heat of lime. The fire was extinguished without giving an alarm.

Siessre Suelo & Brookey East Patrick Street

Smith Patent Collar Fastener Right Sold

Issac M. Fisher and Daniel T. Ordeman purchased the sole right for Maryland and the District of Columbia for the Smith Patent Collar Fastener. The invention is described as valuable, combining economy, strength and utility.

Issac M. Fisher Daniel T. Ordeman Bavye Baryland District of Columbis

Wheel breaks on streetcar ride injures rear wheel

Mr Wm J Woman and Dr J M immerman were riding when a rear wheel broke causing Mr Wormen to be thrown out. No injuries occurred beyond damage to the wheel. Worman replaced the wheel and continued on.

Wm. J. Woman Dr. J. Mimmerman Mr. Wormen Mr. Worman

Rare Treat at City Opera House December 18

A rare entertainment is planned at the City Opera House on December 18 under the auspices of Frederick High School. Prof. A W Hawks will present a cabaret of new selections and the scholars will perform many novel features.

City Opera House Frederick High School A. W. Hawks

Farmer's corn field yields 497 barrels from 2 acres

Mr. Hamilton Geisbert, tenant on J. M. Hood’s farm near the city, has finished gathering a two acre corn field that yielded 497 barrels, averaging nearly 17 barrels per acre.

Hamilton Geisbert J. M. Hood

Dom Pedro’s Simple Funeral in Paris Country Style

The ex emperor Dom Pedro I of Brazil is mourned in Paris with a modest ceremony. The bier bore Brazilian flags as crowds observed in silence while nobles and Brazilian residents paid respects prior to the remains being sent to Lisbon. A separate report notes an explosion at Lee Holland & Co mill injuring workers and killing Louis Lossch.

Paris Napoleon St. Helens Burts UIAR Ole Skeet Brazil Dom Pedro Tits Sumimer Petropolis Banetnacus Bin Lisbon Feners Bedford Duke of Chartres Prince de Juinville d'Eu Prince Ernst of baxe-Coleure Prince Louis Pedro Augustus Louis Church of the Madelaine Lerebours Abbi Lerebours Isabella d’Ex

Graves Murder Trial Opens With Arsenic Evidence

The Graves murder trial opened with District Attorney Stevens outlining Dr. Graves's ties to Mrs. Barmaby and claiming the poisoned whisky could be traced to the defendant. He explained arsenic chemistry and how a disguised solution could mimic whisky. Judge Forman began defense arguments after 10 this morning.

Graves Frial Denter Stevens Dr. Graves

Aid for Weak Churches in Pennsylvania and West Virginia

The Presbyterian synod committee granted aid to about 120 churches in Pennsylvania and West Virginia for pastor support, totaling 210010 dollars. It reviewed plans to raise the funds and discussed foreign missions in growing cities. A sensational report by Tracy on the Baltimore Sailors killing stirred locals, hinting at a U S indemnity claim as the American president’s message is awaited amid Chilean tensions.

Azoona Presbyterian Synod Committee Pennsylvania West Virginia Tracy Baltimore

Mystery man identified in Russell Sage bombing attempt

New York December report leaves the death of a man who tried to blow up Russell Sage unclear with his head stored in the morgue. If unclaimed, the body may be buried in Potter's Field. Russell Sage was seen driving yesterday.

New York Russell Saze Broadway Potter's Field Russell Sage

Bright Bits from Leaxce and County Notes

Brief items from Frederick county and surrounding areas noting messrs J. W. F P Nusz and partners restoring the Frank Yin Seviegs Bank building, L. C. Moberly's crew working on a South Market Street house, school officials including Worthington and Bobbitt in county service, and various local incidents. Also reports of a deputy sheriff appointment, a hand burn on the B&O yard, a minor offence with fines, foot walk repairs, exhumations and reinterments, a judge’s frost-related fall, Masque Carnival attendance shift, a pork slaughter, a new band rehearsal, real estate talks, juror selections, church mass trips, and bustling Christmas shopping with shoppers and hotel arrivals.

Messre J. W Nusz Soa Paterers Frank Yin Seviegs Bask L. C. Moberly Force & Warames Uric House South Market Street Belogfae Treecott Belt Gran UW. Worthington Lnte School Fyitz Frederick County Worthiggtog Esser Bobbte Stephen Myers Jordan Lewis Brust B&o Jordon Stewart Bruner Tom Pious Water Street David S. Rice John Ort Mount Carmel Atount Olivet Cemetery Lynch West Second Street Rockville Uniteds Lewis AL Miller Academy of the Visitation Wm. Turner Mt. Ephtraim Montgomery County C. E. Meatey A. P. Renner Welty East South Street Archibald T. Snoufler James J. Fitzsimmons Buckeystown Messie Frank Eisenhauer Cheg Keefor High Knob Wun. Ebberts Joe Haller John Walsh Saw Mill Bottom St. John’s Catholic Church

Illness and recoveries reported in Buckeystown area

The sick include Daniel Baker of Buckeystown who was ill yesterday but better today with Dr A A Sharretts attending. Ellen Howard near Harper's Ferry road has regained consciousness after a Sunday paralysis stroke and is slightly better. James Gittinger and Marshall Diffendail along with several of Mr John Bowers East Patrick street are on the sick list. Harry Stone is also on the sick list.

Daniel Baker Buckeystown A. A. Sharretts Ellen Howard Harper's Ferry Road James Gittinger Marshall Diffendai John Bower East Patrick Street Harry Stone Aick Potomac Messie_ TEI Fpl McCemss Hagertown Messengee T Maryle U. S Sam Fiery Antietam Chas.e. Fechtig Pennsylvania Iowa

Slight Shuffle of Mount Airy Train at Camden Junction

The Mount Airy accommodation train from Camden Station at 11:35 PM Monday night for Camden Junction near Baltimore had a mishap on arrival. The engine detached and sped a short distance before detection. It failed to reverse in time, causing a slight collision. The smoker platform was damaged and several passengers felt shaken, but no serious injuries occurred.

Mount Airy Camden Camden Junction Baltimore

Westminster Club Elects Officers At Banquet

The Westminster Club held its election of officers and first annual banquet at the City Hotel on Monday night. Fifty covers were laid. Elected officers are Benjamin Frank Crouse president J Bilton Reifenider first vice president Charles W Moore second vice president John H Cunningham secretary and treasurer John J Baumgartner and James A Diffenbaugh governors.

Westminster Club City Hotel Benjamin Frank Crouse J. Bilton Reifenider Charles W. Moore John H. Cunningham John J. Baumgartner James A. Diffenbaugh

Murderous crank letter threats Frank Leslie Wilde case

A New York story details a bomb scare and an extortion demand against Mrs Frank Leslie Wilde at the Gerlach on Fifth Avenue. A crank calling himself Jack the Ripper demanded 3400 in cash and warned of fatal retaliation. Police were not alerted promptly but Mrs Wilde increased security measures andEscort was arranged. The piece also notes oyster dredging cases in Maryland and a series of unrelated local notices.

Frank Leslie Wilde Trussell Sage Marlborough Rattoeglock Sharp United States London Leslie Alfaira Shab Se Barnborough Lussie Jack the Rior Inspector Times States New York Mr. Sage

Building of Solomon's Temple Lecture Tonight

The Nowa of the Churcher reports an evening gathering in the Evangelical Lutheran Church lecture room featuring a talk on The Building of Solomon's Temple. Other church notes include clergy changes, new guild officers, and updates from Missionary societies with items on Africa India and Christian gospel work.

Nowa Solomon’s Temple Evangelical Lutheran Church Kennedy Br. John’s Catholic Church Sodatity BV. M St. John's Catholic Church Margaret Diffendal Beuje Lendricktton Satie Poole Mire T.W. Morgan G. H. Morgan Stiss Jennie Morgan Guild of the Reformed Church J. Durraw Walter Saunders, Jr Msgs Bettie Roesky A. Kenner Keefer Women's Home and Foreign Hisionary Society The Enat Chitreli Street Instorentug Christiaas A. Lender Africa Bishop ‘Taylor Silsa Katie Wiener Bliss Rachel Mamie Ott India Eliza Hardt Mamie Bul

Gettysburg Field Guide Captain Long to Speak Tomorrow

Captain James T. Long of Gettysburg and Post No. 51 G A R will present his concise 800 point history of the three days battle at Gettysburg tomorrow night. The lecture, under G A R auspices, promises to be a leading show season feature with a crowded audience expected. Meanwhile the United Drill Association held a meeting and planned for December 2 with officers to be installed. Also reports of theft from Mrs Burrall’s door, turnips passed off as apples, and a runaway horse injuring a boy’s leg on Fourth Street.

James T. Long Gettysburg G.A.R. Dept. of Pennsylvania Gettysburg Battle Field Long Uniteds United Drill Association Stokes

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