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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1891
Page
4
Miscellaneous notices include boarders involving Pianos WM Oberlander and Local A Lawton Institute. Election notices and a Woman's Exchange item are listed among the miscellaneous briefs.
Obituary notices recount the passing of Christian Thomas aged 52 on Ballenger Creek Road. his widow Miss Kemp and children Kate Emms Eichar and Newton survive. funeral at Mt Olivet led by Rev Dr Eschbsch. Resin Hobbs dies in Baltimore aged 81, formerly toll-gate keeper on the Baltimore Pike. interment at Mount Olivet with Rev A J Gill. Maryland Institute notes report faculty changes, student events, and a Pedestrian Club excursion.
A Maryland Prohibitionists conference met yesterday at the old First M E Church in Baltimore to plan methods of work. Ninety three delegates attended, with thirty four from Baltimore city and the rest from counties. Dr D E Stone presided in the morning, J W Wheatley sang, and Rev E O Eldridge spoke. Frederick county delegates included Dr D E Stone Frank B Sappington and Dr Nicodemus.
The funeral for Letina Smothers a colored woman was held today at one o clock. Interment followed at Mount Tabor in this county. F Schroeder served as undertaker.
Local items report livestock accidents and butcher trends, storms, and repairs at homes and farms. Mentions Mr Davi Main hog killed, weddings in Yellow Springs, storms damaging barns and roofs, mills and construction near Col. Baugh Tan, health issues for Mr Sampson eg, and church revivals led by Rev Castle with new members recorded. Also notes cold week temperatures and Christmas plans in multiple communities.
JRL IOWN December notes regular meetings connected with the school and an upcoming entertainment at the school. A meeting was held Friday with another planned for next Friday, with announcements next week on the exact date. Weather comments are included along with local notes about Mr. C M Phreeger and Miss Mary Summers who is ill with typhoid fever. Mr Edward Shook visited Braddock and Rocky Springs on Sunday.
In Hagerstown court Monday a motion for new trial was filed by defendant counsel Douglas and Schley in Mc Dowell & Sons vs Darby & Garrett. Verdict favored plaintiff for 31966 on a non performance of contract suit. Former firm ordered feed from latter and could not supply. Real estate transfer noted Samuel A J W Brown to Jacob on a parcel of land at My Pleasant 10.
A Cecil county temperance group appoints a new county commissioner and completes officers. Criminals in Washington County receive prison terms. Maryland railroad progress includes Potomac River bridge piers and canal work. Local accidents injure residents while the Cumberland council plans water and debt measures. Several land and property auctions occur in Cecil and Allegany counties.
A Lawton Institute branch for curing alcoholism and narcotic habits has opened in Carlisle under Dr. Samuel L. Diven. The facility relies on the Lawton method, claims a 5 percent cure failure due to brain disease, and notes patients progress to leave whiskey behind in days while under supervision and medicine replacing longer drinking. Officers elected for Royal Arcanum in Frederick, and county commissioners plan January sessions. new constables to be appointed January 4 include John H. W. Bill and Cora Markel.
In Baltimore Circuit Court the Trust Estate of Noah Walker faced claims against heirs of Noah Walker and the Caughy trustees. Judge Dennis deemed the set-offs by Caughy fraudulent and ordered the auditor’s report adopted, ruling the Caughy trustees owe the estate $199,452 after the examination of rent abatements and other clerical claims.
WHITTIER THE QUAKER POET will celebrate his 84th birthday on December 17 1891 at his Amesbury Massachusetts home. He and Oliver Wendell Holmes are the last survivors of a group of eminent American poets from the first half of the nineteenth century including Longfellow Bryant Emerson Poe Lowell Halleck and others.
Dennis Middleton faced a magistrate for assault and battery against his wife yesterday at 5 pm. The case was dismissed after witnesses testified and Middleton promised to let his wife keep bets and to live separately. Personal Mention notes Mrs. Catharine Hanshew and her daughter Mrs Mary Quyan celebrate the 90th birthday tomorrow with praise for Hanshew's health and standing. Orphans' Coast reports letters of administration on John Hightman's estate granted to Martin L. and John J. Hightman.
The contest mirrors last year’s popular school program with Teacher Lescher, Frederick Tamait, and Tag News organizers promoting youth votes for the event. Winners receive a valued prize amid community support and school pride.
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