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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1891
Page
4
The page lists assorted items including a model by Gise Bros and notices for lost pocket book and the administratrix legal notice. It references Moon phases and various small advertisements such as The Fast Mail and New Advertisements.
Mr Daniel Haller hosts a bar and hall gathering at Mr Fred Kreh's Madison street residence. White Cloud Club No 2 presents the Independent Drum Corps with a blue plush manicure and toilet set. A John A Steele workshop robbery in Rockville stole a clock and several shoes. Trentville Frederick county gets a new post office with Thomas J Kolb postmaster. Fence panels at the old baseball grounds fell in Westvr Gay due to wind. Street corners show crowds and evidence of a boom in factory activity. Christmas parcels swell pouches of carriers and wagons, streets busy. Factory whistles signal sustained industrial progress in Frederick. Philomathean Literary Society to elect officers next quarter. A Shippensbourg couple, groom 72, bride 10, obtain a marriage license. The last leaf of the 91 calendar wears thin. Twelve local railroad accident deaths in twelve months near Hancock. Clerks in Annapolis present a retirement gift to Spencer C Jones. James M Newman named to Maryland Board of Promotion for World’s Fair. Mrs J Roger McSherry to sing at East Church Street Female High School event. Organ contest ends December 20. vote early. Alberton to get electric lights on B C line. Edgar L Biller reports fourteen fine fish from the Bionocacy. Dr Bernard Steiner of Williams College to speak on New Haven colony at American Historical Association meeting in Washington December 28. Special rink prize won by Joseph Volluse for best costume. Mary Pear toilet set. Darktown Fire Brigade among winners.
PURELY PERSONAL items list residents traveling to Baltimore and New York by PRR, York Pa, and P RR. Mrs J M Grayson returns from a southern business trip. Uncle Josh Spraceby and his Komical Kompany arrive for an Opera House show. Trustees appointed in J T Michael insolvency case with creditors favored. B F Reich and E S Eichelberger named trustees.
The Board of Aldermen met in regular monthly session last evening at 739 Weak. Mayor's report approved. receipts and expenditures itemized. Bills referred to committees. repairs to West Patrick street fountain ordered. lighting improvements at City Opera House proposed. Committee to draft resolutions on City Commissioner Hilleary's death. Gum boats for city police referred to Police Committee.
News of the state reports multiple deaths and official changes. Elizabeth Hutchins of Denton, Samuel Beal Merrick of Talbot County, Rebecca Seth of Cecil County at 104, Henry H Bush of Annapolis, and Gen. William McKenney among others. Officials appointed include I B Mattingly as Charles county registrar of wills and J Frank Ford as clerk of the Court of Appeals. The Cedar Point property in Charles County sold for 20000 dollars for a summer resort, and a wildfire and rail incident are noted alongside a drugstore robbery and postmaster meetings. The Baltimore commissioners announced appointments and local tax methods discussed in Caroline County. A large flock of wild geese appears in Charles waters. Local churches and postmasters convene to press government demands. Burial and explosive accident details appear, with a broad tapestry of regional happenings.
Funeral services for Mrs. Ellen Howard were conducted at her residence with Rev. C L Kennaard and Rev. S A Hedges officiating. Pallbearers included W S Miller Samuel Dutrow M E Getzendanner G J Doli and two county selections. Interment followed at Biount Ouvet cemetery with W H B Etchison as funeral director. A second funeral for Mary B M Font daughter of Mr Charles Font was held yesterday at 2 pm, with Rev Osborne Ingle officiating and interment at Mount Olivet cemetery. GC Carty served as funeral director.
Mr Benjamin F Reich reported to THI News a sale of 287 acre farm near Ijamsville at 25 dollars per acre to J W Molesworth, in his role as trustee of Nicholas J Worthington. He also sold 256 acre farm near Tramaville to Glenn H Worthington guardian for 7162.31 acres of woodland to Sarah H Linthicum for 203 dollars.
Members of Watte Cloyd Clay No 2 met at Duster Hall last evening at midnight led by the Independent Drum Corps. They marched to Miss Gertie Arengie on North Market Street and presented her with patrol handone vases won by the Juniors.
Negotiations for the purchase of Caueatin Farances near Meckua Tiistawanes county are reported. The sale of real estate excluding personal property has closed at 155000 dollars. Personal property remains unsettled with owners seeking 15000 to 20000 dollars. Official announcement will follow once the settlement on personal property is decided.
A morning ceremony at 9 30 in the United Brethren Church on East Third Street united Miss Carrie Kline and Mr. Charles T. Edmonds. The couple's reception followed and their plans include travel to Brownsville and Baltimore before settling on West Patrick Street. The event featured Mr. Thomas Kline and Mr. Harry Biclain as ushers and notable gifts from colleagues. Two more marriages noted followed in local parishes.
The News reports continued voting in the organ contest with daily gains altering contestant standings. Interest grows as the event nears. readers urged to vote early and often.
The appeal cases of Levi Price against Geo F Linthicum and Edward Zimmerman and Son John M Zimmerman were heard by the court yesterday and held sub caria.
Directors of the B and O Railroad yesterday reelected President Mayer and declared a dividend of three percent on the first and second series of preferred stock for the six months ended September 4, 1891.
William Haller, colored, appeared before Mazisirete Eckstein for assault and battery on Carrie Dorsey. State witnesses did not appear, case dismissed and Haller discharged.
Benjamin Smith of Woodsboro aged 47 recently came to this city and walked back to his Woodsboro home after a visit to Washington. The Christmas service at St Matthew's Lutheran Church will be held at 1 oclock New Year s Eve on the Manor.
Local columns report protracted revival meetings near Hyattstown to lift spirits amid widespread illnesses including influenza. Community notices list visitors from Frederick, Barnesville and Thurston, with families hosting dinners and church services. In Braddock and surrounding areas, deaths are announced, including John Weybright and Maria Shriner, with details on funerals and long marriages.
Burkittsville area reports mixed items including deaths Joshua Lucas and Mrs Ellen Trapnell, a literary society debate on whether a cow is more useful than a horse, and town social notes. Christmas program plans from Lutheran and Reform churches, plus residents relocating to Baltimore and local disturbances followed by humane aid to a drunken man.
Land transfers listed include James M to William H Harbaugh for acres at $40. George Smith and wife to William Har, acres, 2 roods 19 perches. William Carmack and wife to Elmer Coolbraner, 1 acre for $200. Also a Christmas present ad urges a Bissell Carpet Sweeper as a practical, lasting, novel, affordable gift from Mullinix & Keme's.
Marriage licenses listed include John M Lantz of Hagerstown with Efe a L Brown. Lewis F Gaver of Ellerton with Minnie V Shroyar of Wolfsville. John W Shry with Florence S Com phor of Loudoun County. Charney T Edmunds with Carrie Kilne of Frederick. Orphans Court grants letters of administration for Christian Thomas to Mary B Thomas, administratrix, and notes the first and final accounts of Agnes Turney as guardian to Jessa B Pearl A Sears E Maul Fuarrzy, set tay.
Dr J R Hardesty, oculist ear and throat specialist, will meet gentlemen at the City Hotel on Friday the 16th for a single day engagement. An item list of accessories and gifts, including umbrellas, thermals, purses, and gloves, is offered for sale with no suggested gift for a gentleman.
A cryptic OCR fragment describes an examiner, a query from a writer, and mentions examinations and a chant. It references attendees and a request for appreciation. details are unclear due to garbled text.
Tom Bell, an employee at the Spoke factory, was fatally injured when a pane of wood flew from a machine striking him on the side of the face. Wootton arranged for medical aid, while the Fast Mail Company will present at City Opera House next Tuesday with their steam boilers for curtain and railroad effects.
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