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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1891
Page
3
PIANOS we rK RABE PIANOS Szconpzano Prixnos Slarge assortment compriating almost Well mown make in the country in thorouzh repair will be closed on 12t very low Sgures SPECIAL INDUCEMENTS Semaneen 28 price and in terms which will EASE MONTHLY INSTALLMENTS Write for prices and terms WH. OBERLANDER Frederick Md
The News reports a busy Christmas shop scene on Market street with the south window of Gise Bros. music emporium as the focal point for the really handsome two manual organ prize. It notes the contest tightens between Bliss Heary and Buss Schlieter as votes rise daily and urges voters to cast ballots and order extra copies early.
At a Monday night meeting of Pr McFfrey Council No 70 CB and, officers for the ensuing year were elected: President Charles J Difendel, vice president N 41 Wilson, secretary Wm Mf Crimmins, orator James B Oli, collector Geo J Wilton, treasurer Joseph McDevitt, marshal Frank Stanbsuard, Chay Hauff, trustees Richard C Sappington A J McKenna and L A Hager, Chaplain Rev Theodore Meade, representative Geo S Rodeck, alternate W F Crouse.
New York December reports slow progress identifying the Arcade bombing suspect. Detectives cite letters found in Boston, and Philadelphia communications point to a Pennsylvanian connection. Coroner Messemer notes diseased brain and mild insanity as experts cite Norcross versus a Philadelphia figure.
In Hixetox Massachusetts on December 15 Speaker Crisp heard House members discuss committee assignments and began drafting the list. Springer is likely to head Ways and Means while Holman is expected to head Appropriations. The panel may expand to fit regional balance with members from New England New York Ohio the South and the West.
A fragmentary report details Balmaceda’s surrender after infighting with Montt and betrayal fears at the Argentine legation. The account recalls his preparations for death, the oath by a betrayed ally, and Montt’s push to coax him to surrender peacefully.
A series of brief items from December 15 report on a judge of crimes preparing findings likely exonerating the Carolean police while blaming Americans for provoking the encounter through drunkenness. Other notes include Dungan's tariff effort to extend library book privileges, a gas-related accidental death of the Fitzsimmons brothers, new corporations chartered in various towns, a Lancaster candidate for department commander, and a Indiana representative nominated for the court of claims judgeship.
Two gamekeepers on Lord Brownlow estate in Bucks are shot. authorities suspect poachers. A deer is found near the scene as investigators pursue leads. In Green Bay, Wis a dispatch announces Rev Sebastian Missner, D D, as bishop of Green Bay diocese.
A severe wind storm with heavy rain caused rivers to overflow and widespread damage across the region. The British ship Enterkin wrecked off Ramsgate with thirty fatalities, while a boy was rescued from the rigging after the crew perished. The Thames basin flooded, Windsor Castle grounds partially submerged, and Plymouth reported a perilous voyage for the Glenmire with many cattle killed. Separate items note Bryan's reform ideas, cotton production talks in Alabama, escaped Austrian missionaries, Irish political moves, a church protest deemed inadequate, and a Missouri murder case following a domestic dispute.
Jake Kilrain writes from Baltimore that he will not oppose the San Francesc fight winner. He notes business in Boston and doubts he will return to boxing. In California and Kansas, the Pacific receivers strike continues as Southern Pacific and Western Union replace striking workers with new hires.
A long column covers the senators from New Jersey including Gardner and Fowler with ages birthplaces and party notes. It lists Appeal Docket cases, discharges, settlements, and reversals, then a Sick list and notices on Rectorate change and an upcoming Enoch Arden play program with Townsend article and local ads.
A marriage certificate from St. Joseph's Church Emmitsburg Maryland records the union of James A Baker and Kate S Baker after banns were published on November 24 1801, with both parties described as white and free from impediments. Rev. B. F. Wire officiated.
William Haller was arrested this morning by Constable Brengle on an assault and battery charge against Carrie Dorsey. Magistrate Eckstein committed him to jail for a hearing tomorrow at 3 o'clock. Also notes Prince George of Saxony’s fall and a light snow forecast with southeasterly winds.
Reports detail widespread influenza impacts from Perigueux to Hamburg and St. Petersburg. Noted cases include Supreme Court Justices Brown and Lamar sidelined, Governor-elect McKinley ill, and pianist Von Bulow in critical condition. Nashville reports about 4000 patients under treatment. Pottsville, Schuylkill county faces epidemics with 350+ cases. Mme Modjeska recovers as cases rise to over 500 in Purnapciara.
In Washington the senate breezed through legislative action adding 201 bills to the two day total, with discussions on memorials to Grant and measures ranging from eye injury compensation to war expenditures and Chinese immigration restrictions. A Puget Sound customs collector nomination was confirmed. Maryland pondered a 160000 statewide fair exhibit appropriation as Chicago World’s Fair planning continued.
A batch of letters to Santa from local children, collected by Westmaster Keefer, includes requests for items such as a wheelbarrow, trains, dolls, and candy. Other notes recount church activities, revival services, and parish statistics at All Saints and nearby congregations, with reminders to welcome strangers.
Mrs Rachael Waring widow of Henry B Waring of Montgomery county died last Thursday aged eighty three. She was buried Saturday near Waring Station. Also noted is the death of Robert French son of Mrs Thomas French of Hewani county from typhoid fever aged thirty one. He worked for C A Gambrill Manufacturing Company and leaves a widow and an oc card.
George M. Robinson and Ida B. Muwma listed in Woodville district license records. Hanson Clary and Mrs Lista Brown of Woodville district appear in marriage notices. George Butler and Rachel A. Sturd, colored, both of Montgomery county, granted licenses.
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