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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1891
Page
3
Rock Arkansas Feb 16 Farmers Alliance urges immediate arrest of outgoing State Treasurer William E Woodruff but the house ignores the resolution. bondsmen allegedly cover 353000 defalcation if no arrest occurs. Public anger grows over perceived whitewash of the defaulting official.
Reports detail widespread condolences after Gen. Sherman’s death on a Saturday afternoon. Messages pour in from officials and soldiers, with crowds at his New York residence and a military guard on duty. Funeral arrangements set for Thursday from his home, with a special three-car train to St. Louis.
Gen Sherman's burial will be in Calvary cemetery St Louis. A Lafayette Post delegation from the Grand Army of the Republic will accompany the procession. Three military displays are planned. Interment by a non sectarian rite per the general's request. The Last Witness notes his illness and the impact on family and friends.
Lancaster born William Tecumseh Sherman born in Lancaster Ohio in February. The long obituary traces his career from West Point through Florida and Mexico to the Civil War campaigns in the Cumberland Army Army of the Tennessee and his surrender of Confederate forces in 1865. It notes his later commands in Mississippi and his brief European leave before final years in New York City with surviving wife and children.
A scrambled report from Washington notes the state department’s uncertainty over any reciprocity treaty with Newfoundland under McKinley era conditions. It adds that the Senate and House plan debate on tariffs diplomacy and impeachment trials with multiple named officials and pending bills.
About 3 000 miners in Clearfield and Center counties prepare for a possible strike after the March 5 agreement expiry. Authorities fear bloodshed if no new pact is reached and miners are reported in an agitated mood.
Notices threaten arson against farms in western Maryland near Mount Pleasant township. Farmers report fear amid claims of an organized gang targeting insured barns. District Attorney Duncan to pursue action. county offers reward, while residents boost precautions and stock protection.
Southeast city water pipes arrival and ditch work to start tomorrow. Various local meetings and social notices amid ads for Wallis & Schell’s harness and entertainment at City Opera House. Advertised letters list includes many names. general community notices and commerce items.
Feb. 10 reports from London discuss the Prince of Wales amid a Gordon-Cummings gambling case probe. Parliament questions will probe the matter while liberal figures defend the prince, who has ties to Gladstone and other leaders though Radicals press for accountability. Separate items note the Jack the Ripper clue search, a fatal theatre fire, and medical surgeries in Ohio and New Jersey.
Officer Odenderfer cited Thomas Crouse mail carrier between the B.& O. depot and the Post Office for blocking the sidewalk with his mail cart after repeated police warnings. He appeared before Mayor Branner and was fined 15 dollars.
The Misses Houck of North Market street have hired architect J A Dempwolf of York PA to draw plans for a handsome residence on the vacant lot beside their home. The project is reported to cost about $30,000.
A local prospect hints that the Cannon Hill Company plans to sell stock to develop land and cottages near Cannon Hill. Capital stock $20,000, land and buildings valued at $35,500 and $11,500 respectively. Expected rents $6 to $8 monthly. projected 13 percent returns, with 20 to 26 percent investment potential if assessments are partial. Officials Chelberger, Sharretts, Hartsock, and Fent named.
The home of Mr. David Willer near Unionville hosted a February birthday party for Grant Willer who just turned 21 and is now a voter. Guests from miles around enjoyed music, games, dining, and gracious hospitality with many presents given to the honoree.
George King an employee at Wilcoxon and Markey lumber yards on West Second Street was badly cut when two fingers and an thumb on his right hand were severely injured by a circular saw. Dr F B Smith provided surgical aid.
The wedding of Mr. F. Vernon to Miss Mildred Thompsom is announced to be held on Wednesday February 12 at the bride’s home in Mectinsburg West Virginia. Aides says he has many friends in this city.
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