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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1891
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR lists ads and notices including moon phases, farm hand wanted, horseshoer help, holiday goods and local mentions. Names such as Gisé Bros Brish Bros Mullinnix Kemp Rodock Neidic appear in miscellaneous listings with varied items.
In Maryland news a series of brief items cover Elkton deaths and fires. Jas A Lee 70 died in Elkton. W T Dryden's barn burned in Rehoboth Somerset. Mrs Dennis funeral in Princess Anne. Frank Alexander killed by a train near Bargrew. Adjutant general warns militia to avoid uniforms at governor inauguration. Isaiah Wilkins found guilty of killing his father in law and sentenced to ten years. Schooner captains charged as foreign dredgers paid fines. Thomas J Shallcross invites county boards to Baltimore to discuss reform for State Legislature.
The page records several marriage notices: Nathan F. Porter to Eiva A. Evans near Woodbine by Rev Edward Smith. George W. Porter to Fannie E. Haines at Watersville. James W. Fisher to Minnie Hatfield at Watersville. George A. Green to Margaret Hatfield at Porter's home. William C. Moullinix to Lizzie Pickett near Morgan. Lizzie A. Fass weds Ezra R. Stoner at White Rose Mills with Elder Ephraim W. Stoner performing. Laura W. Brown and Hanson Clary wed in Woodville by Rev C L Bernard. Jacob Ranode and Elsie G. Kregio wed at Mt Pleasant parsonage. Josiah Houpt to Ide M. Green at Cavetown. and Biddinger to Lucy Seok at Union Bridge. A report on wheat in France by Consul Trail is included.
Purely personal items list residents and visitors: Worthington Jobusor and Purcensteffun travel to Washington. W3. Cr Willamsmor and George StEt are in the city. Grace Davis to Esinecore for winter. Miss Dasts guest of Miss Campbell in Uliv. A B Holtz of Charlessville visits. William and Augustus Lambert host. N J Wilton farm visit. W Nash Young to spend Christmas in Muion Rouge. Rev A N Horg visits. Dante Mehrling visiting in the city. J B Emery of Williamsport on business. P S C Birely and J D Byerly in Baltimore. Potts and Kussman to Woodboro. G Rosecour in Baltimore. B Feutier to Vienna for sale. Chas A Smith visiting near Frederick. George Ulmulng in Baltimore. Ned Loy returns home. Rev Fr Meade visits from Taneytown. Miss Emma Winebrewer visiting near the city.
The Inanagement presents Uncle Josh a rib tickler based on Down East Yankee life. A fine band and orchestra accompany the performance with a parade noon show. Reserved seats available at A. R. Yeakle's Shoe Store.
The Baltimore Morning Herald reports President Harrison appointed Rev. Father Reaney of Liberty as a United States Navy chaplain to duty on a new cruiser. Ordained at St. Mary’s Seminary, he is a popular priest who jokingly claims birth on the warship Ironsides and that his middle name is Tronsides. No official notice has yet arrived.
A meeting of secretaries from Maryland West Virginia Delaware and DC under State Secretary Sims decided to split the territory into eastern and western divisions. Eastern Maryland Delaware DC form the east, Western Maryland and West Virginia the west. Fred A Gains FCALC A delivered an address on Bible Reading.
The new Potomac crossing at Hancock will open to traffic around January 5. The project costs £35,000 with $23,000 already subscribed, leaving about $12,000 still needing funding. It is undecided whether bonds will be issued or further stock subscriptions sought.
The slander suit of Jacob Cutter versus George H. Fresh, moved from Allegany to Hagerstown, ended Saturday with a verdict for plaintiffs for one dollar. Earlier, Washington county awarded $2.60 to the plaintiff. The Court of Appeals reversed and remanded for new trial. A Narrow Escape occurred on North Market Street when an axle broke a dog cart. neither occupant injured, thanks to Officer Brengle. An Orphans Court order allowed sale of personal property in Daniel Marker’s estate, and an inventory was filed in Mary Reitigers’ estate.
Sparse readable fragments recall John Collier and a wartime or postwar inquiry in Texas. The text mentions collier’s widow or family, an unanswered question about life or death, and a nephew in Nebraska amid scattered references to places like Haverstuse and Nazey.
A compact Maryland items page notes Edwenl C. Shafer named notary at Brunswick, the Maryland Democratic Editorial Association meeting in Annapolis in January, and the Western Maryland College Glee Club to entertain at Fredericksburg City Hall Saturday. Canal boats tie up for winter, wild ducks shot on the Potomac, coaching figures in Hagerstown and Mechanicstown highlighted, and a string of local happenings from bailiffs to post offices, rail deliveries, and shop activity.
Ex-governor Whyte and attorney Charlies H Unverzagt of Frederick County with Willem J Wroth filed a petition in Baltimore Superior Court against the Supreme Lodge American Protective League seeking a writ of mandamus to compel the lodge to grant creditors representation on the board of managers. An order requires W E Harrison supreme ruler to show cause by December 17 why the petition should not be granted.
A crowded December update from Shale Chapel Bundy school and Bere NY area outlines Christmas services at the Lutheran and Reformed churches with Pastor Dyttmar officiating. It also notes Mr Lewis O Whip in Jefferson, windfall from sales in Baltimore, fires and incidents, local weddings, social events, and holiday preparations, plus hotel arrivals and population shifts around Bratwick.
A garbled OCR fragment describes a gathering of youths at a cigar store on West Patlek Street with unidentified organizers and vague references to a game or sport. The text is largely unintelligible, but implies a planned event tied to a local location and group.
The letter discusses the Shellman family history with satire on its errors and descendants. It notes the last immediate family member has passed, mentions many relatives including the Tysons, and playfully questions genealogical claims. Harry Shellman and Miss Blary of Westminster are named among notable descendants.
The Baltimore American erred in stating Rev. Jonathan Helfenstein now resides in Frederick. The Emmitsburg Chronicle notes the Frederick Weekly News began its ninth volume, praising its progress and circulation. A hog incident left Mr. Philip Burck with a dislocated arm, Dr. F F Smith assisting. Real estate transfers show Shutt and Welker deeds in Frederick County.
Fragmentary notes describe a contest with a handsome prize for a local Sunday School teacher. References to voting, pupils, and a prize context suggest a community event with various participants and a focus on youth education.
In a fragmentary report unreadable in parts, a sequence of names and events appears. The text mentions several persons and places in a wartime or administrative context, with scattered references to actions, sectors, and possible exchanges.
Fragmentary text reports Wan-Cou and their club at a gathering with a promise of flour package valued at 20 cents. A letter signed White Clouds, ACherletinag Git, Shriner Milling Company references self rafog flour and an offer valid until January end.
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