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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1891
Page
3
New ads note D C Warehime and several visitors with Baltimore and Philadelphia ties. People include H G Welty in Baltimore on business, Br G B Daniels of Pittsburg in the city, and Mrs P E Long returning from Baltimore. Many townsfolk travel to Washington and Haegerstown with婚?
A derailment near Harper's Ferry halted Baltimore and Ohio Railroad traffic in both directions last night. The derailed car attached to a passenger train caused it to leave Point of Rocks after 3 a.m. The Washington train also faced delays to the same hour. No injuries were reported, though the wrecked train suffered significant damage. News of the Churches reports events at All Saints P E church and several German Baptist, Lutheran, and missionary society meetings with programs, lessons, and letters from missionaries across Africa and India.
The Sick Mr William Heard of West 3th street suffers a severe cold. Ex Sheriff Michael Zimmerman, a longtime county resident, is critically ill at home near Crea genuwa. Mrs Geo J B Lewis and child on West Patrick street fell ill yesterday, likely from coal gas. Dr 3 5 Maynard attends. Archie Thomas of Petersville ill with typhoid pneumonia shows slow improvement. Mrs C G Helfenstein of West Patrick Street, confined to home, is out and about again. Ad Steiner Bros promote Bain Cure, 25 cents.
Local column records daily thermometer readings from Tuesday to Sunday with varied numbers and notes Carrie E. B. River’s return from visiting relatives in Middletown. It also lists church services by Rev Hedges and Dittmar, a Ladies Missionary Society meeting, and a Sunday school music book update. Neighborhood reports include rehoming, repairs, new houses, farm work, and social gatherings across Wolfe’s Hall, Terasa, and Sabellastille with personnel changes, illnesses, and community enhancements.
The Cannon Hill Building and Investment Company aims to transform the historic Cannon Hill location into a premier residence district. Stock is moving fast with Mr. A L Hartsock handling shares. Proximity to factories and planned dwellings suggests strong demand and limited supply. A rich ochre vein found on Carroll street could yield substantial returns after development.
The Hancock Bridge will bring prosperity to the town as abutment on the Maryland side is finished and two river piers are underway. A connecting track to the B and O Railroad is in place and Martinsburg stone is transported for the Virginia abutment and piers. Completion was due by April 1 but may delay due to winter.
An 1891 notice urges young gentlemen to send a valentine next Saturday February 14 and invites them to visit Smith's Temple of Fancy for a large stock and low prices. It also promotes Victor Tnfants infant products as harmless and effective.
A Mrs writes to The News expressing views on civic support and public services. She critiques media and local responders, remarks on domestic life and the duty of citizens, and questions societal priorities. The tone blends personal reflection with observations on community aid and fairness.
A reader denounces an article accusing FCA M C A members of public insults. They cite no unbecoming acts and urge fairness, noting the group’s long membership and clean conduct in front of the building. The letter argues the public wrongfully tarnishes the association.
Dr Geo E Connell advances practical physiology articles in Tax News. The writer promotes ongoing installments aimed at educating and entertaining readers while detailing heart theory and related topics. The piece hints at further installments and related content to follow in upcoming columns.
City records show Mr Win H B Erchison selling estate property with revenues from Tate Fr A A Rott on South Market Street. Misses Mantz plan remodeling to create a storefront for millinery, while the former space may soon host two known Piadecika businessmen.
Mr Geo W Wertenberger of Sabli Lassille a grand jury member entertained fellow jurors at the jail, playing accordion selections including Stonewall’s March and Dixie. Orphans Court reports final accounts for William Downey Lloyd Peach administrator and Emanuel Stockman guardian to Water Stockman and final account of Wattle Thomas administratrix of Annie M Thomas.
An important Ladys Auxiliary meeting is set for 7:50, with every member urged to attend. A Young Men's meeting at 6:00 led by Mr. Charles W. Lough will discuss A Good Soldier, followed by a religious work committee session. Real estate transfers include transfers from Henry A. Boller and Israel Boller to John Rouzer for acres at $100, and others in Mechanicstown Frederick City and Lewistown District.
Messrs. Moses George and Oliver Chipley were arrested on charges of involvement in the robbery of Afr. A. K. Williams store at Jamaville. They appeared before Magistrate Turner yesterday afternoon and were recommitted to jail in default of 3500 each.
Edward Adama, constable for New Market district, yesterday arrested Mrs. Sallie Thomas on adultery charges, alleged to have occurred April 12 1890. She waived hearing before Magistrate Bar Mek, demanded a jury trial, and was held to bail of 25 dollars. Mr C V S Levy represented the prisoner.
Mayor Brauer ordered seven tramps jailed. Wn Williams and Wm E Tyler with Rob ert Juricks were nabbed for drunk and disorderly conduct. Brauer jailed the first for 16 days. the others paid a $1.85 fine each. Valentines notes and tokens advertised. Articles filed for Cannon Hill Building and Investment Company. Mullinix and Kemp.
FE FEY at NINE unveils choicest spring styles in dressing hams now open. Handsome assortment never seen in Frederick with a South window Market Street entrance sample. Early selections advised to secure Cream of the Market.
Special Dispatch reports General Sherman is gravely ill with slight chance of recovery. Morning consultation and extreme toction administered at 1 o'clock. family summoned. Sherman born in Ohio, West Point graduate, served in Mexican War, led brigadier campaigns in Civil War including Shiloh and Vicksburg, commanded in Georgia and fought to secure Confederate surrenders.
Our first invoice of Mattings reached us on Saturday. Early purchasers will do well to call before paying elsewhere.
A jumble of commodity prices and terms appears, mentioning flour, wheat, and brands, with scattered notes on futures like western hard red and No 2 white. The piece also notes the funeral of Mrs Ane Howard and a Miss Thomas injury at a church, plus a confusing entry about a writer and a lucky reader.
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