01 Feb 1890
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1890
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR shows addresses 201 103 and 103 N Howard Street Corner of Farette 101 103 and 105 Wy Howard Street Corner of Fayette Baltimore MD with unclear purpose or authority implied by the line apreidiwiy.
The February term of the Circuit Court will convene Monday at 10 o clock with a grand jury. Howard E. Ramsbars of Lewi was released on bail of 100 for the February term larceny case. Mr McComas to attend Lincoln Club in New York February 12 and the next evening the annual dinner in Philadelphia. Electric Bitters praised as a health tonic aiding kidneys liver and stomach remedies. advertised at 50 cents and 1 by Joseph B Garrett and A G Cuynn & Con.
Mr. G. Frank Clingan of the American Light and Heat Company displayed a so called curious plant at his West Church office. The water plant, described as a unique bloom, was said to be discovered in the far north region and claimed to be the only plant capable of growing in length and producing vivid blossoms.
A December necrology lists numerous deaths in the area including Sallie Nusbaum at her home near Newburg, Brett, 72, near Knoaville, and Rev. George J. Zimmerman of Baltimore aged about 30. Other names include Wm. Yount near Wood OTS 87, Mrs. Elfen Doub of Hagerstown, Addison I Dent in Washington aged 64, and numerous local residents. Also noted are a Junior Fire Company meeting to address misconduct by members Wm. Winebrewer I. Loy and James Gilbert.
A fragment from Corry Pennsylvania notes a curious tale of a double chin theory and a famed boxer, with references to Sir Nicholas, Cefn Mably, and Chepstow Cast, plus a deputy sheriff presentation and a lingering portrait discourse by Lavater and Shakespeare. The piece blends speculative physiognomy with historical figures and local notices.
Local column blends market chat with weather notes and small town happenings. Vendors, meat prices, eggs and poultry prices listed. electric light plans, traffic mishaps, and local residents referenced. illness and social notes from Middletown Valley. The piece reflects daily life from a quaint market town.
Biographical sketch tracing Lewis Albert Rice from North Market Street school to Little Rock tobacco and general jobbing ventures. He rises from retail clerk to traveling salesman, helps found Rice & Haber, and leads the Skids social club. Active in church, charity, and local commerce, he builds a homegrown business network with his partner and remains a prominent, industrious figure in Fredericksburg.
From Hocks Springs a conductor faced a crowd in a tense scene last Saturday. He announced a monetary notice to be kept at the rest area on Tuesday and warned of exposing a man’s wife, sparking wide curiosity among attendees about the alleged affair and its implications.
Reports say officials from Annapolis and the Sheldon College area plan a quarterly gathering in Antipolis on Thursday to choose a new meeting host city besides Annapolis. Meanwhile, Treasury views and local incidents occupy Washington news. Firefighters rescue an elderly woman trapped in a third story fire at 258 North Capitol Street. Congress considers bridge control and Coast Guard referrals. Robert Lane denies claims about Speaker Need’s precedent for counting members.
The month of January 1890 is noted for extreme warmth and unusual booms in bloom. Weather statistics show seven warm days, twenty clear days, and a dense fog that recalled London. The death roll lists numerous cases and interments, with health figures and causes, reflecting a grim start to the year.
United States Senate not in session yesterday. House debated renewal of controversial procedures alarming Speaker Reed. Mr Bynum of Indiana denounced rulings as arbitrary and outrageous. West Virginia contested election decision discussed. Maryland legislature recessed until Monday night. Senate debated bills on Charles County seat relocation La Plata and increasing Blind Asylum funds. Several local and personal notices noted.
Mr Ci fate Coblentz, president of Ravines Bank, traveled with E Coblentz to Altoona Pennsylvania where their former pastor, Rev F A Rupley, now in Martinsburg Pa, was visited. G B Daniels of Milwaukee Wisconsin continues business travels.
Middletown reports Rufus Shoemaker, a young man, wounded in a family quarrel as Hen Crone, his father-in-law, fired a gun at him after an axe threat from Crone's daughter Pet. Shoemaker was hit in both legs. Crone posted bail of 100 pounds. Pet faced a hearing the following morning.
Virginia lawmakers repeal the American Tobacco Company bill. A House of Delegates proposal to abolish the same body and another bill to incorporate the Pan American Railway and Transportation Company are introduced. Maryland reports death of Dr. John Chew and notes residents, railcar store experiments, and road improvements in Watford County.
The first and final account of Oko J. Donsife administrator de bonis non on the estate of Henry C. Donsife deceased was settled and distribution made.
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