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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1892
Page
3
Weather data and moon phase notes appear from February 1802 as reported by a local meteorologist. The page includes advertisements for employment, farm labor, and real estate, with a fragmentary notice of a land or property listing.
The brief items note new uniforms for Myersville bank staff, installation of Gond Templar lodge officers by Frederick ministers, a predicted business room for 1592, changes in weighers for government gauging after March 1, a large raccoon captured by local hunters, an entertainment planned by Burkittsville Seminary pupils, expansion at Mountain Spring Distillery, tramps receiving jail permits, a water main leak on North Market street, a Gordon letter awarded to George Mathern, pensions for Rippeon and Frost, biographical sketches of judges by Baltimore Sun, a planned factory building by Gov. Rowles, and canal water timing around March 1. It also mentions a Mapleville Peach Growers meeting, a woodworking accident at Steiner’s shop, mayoral candidacy talk for Jacob Tyson and Wm. Hinks, canal water return, a dance at Hiner Rowse’s place, wind damage at Wa. Philips’s farm, a high wind incident near Brownsville injuring fencing, a building collapse at Brownsville with a man trapped, a large fox spotted near Liberty, and other local notes covering residents and events.
The twentieth annual encampment of the Department of Maryland G A R wrapped with a large delegation from across the state. Delegates visited Key and surrounding sites, elected General Wallace Bartlett as department commander, and approved resolutions to form a Sons of Veterans committee and back monuments at Antietam Monocacy. A banquet followed and plans for the next gathering in Washington were discussed.
Letters of administration issued for Ellen Wotinee deceased with executor W. G. Barberaut Cromwell. First and final account of P. Cromwell listed. Distribution details for the estate of 3. F. Bitwe and others referenced. Proceedings include real estate and property dealings with heirs and receivers granted in fall term.
The Maryland Senate approved a bill authorizing the governor to lease tobacco warehouses for general storage when not needed for tobacco. The governor would appoint a warehouse keeper with clerks, with hires totaling about 2,800 dollars. Appointments included election supervisors for Baltimore and other officials. Governor also sent nominations for various counties, and a potential amendment to the declaration of rights regarding trial by jury was proposed. A plan for a Municipal Court in Baltimore and a corporate incorporation measure were introduced, along with civil service regulation and other bills. The governor signed multiple acts, while debate and votes occurred on tobacco warehouse leases and related economic measures.
Mr Charles McCarthy stars as Howard the Brave Sreman in One of the Bravest a stage piece drawing on his NY Vice Department training. The production showcases real life saving gear a fire engine and trained horses in a dramatic fire scene promising the most realistic Gre play yet before the public.
Brunswick yard brakeman Thomas McDonough of regular 906 was injured while working as an extra conductor. His right foot was badly mashed on a Wednesday night in the yard and amputated by Doctors Hillary, Ransom, and Horie. McDonough resided at 4 Monkerne, W.Va. He was among the deck crew on the quay when the accident occurred.
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Dr Lewis Steiner longtime librarian of the Enoch Pratt Library Baltimore and Maryland State Senate veteran from Frederick county died at his home on Bow street Baltimore aged about 59. He was a prominent Republican leader, educator, author and public benefactor, with a career spanning medicine science and public service. He served as chief inspector in the Army of the Potomac and helped establish colored schools in Maryland while active in politics and journalism. His death came after a productive life including books and teaching across several institutions.
Mr Edward Staub a well known resident of the community at one time taught in local schools. He died of cancer after years of service as a teacher and army clerk. He was survived by siblings Mrs Lewis Burekart Mrs FL Vo otaul Mrs Frank McKearie and Mrs Berpand. His funeral arrangements are not fully clear. William Robertson, colored, died suddenly in Mast Slath street. Cause listed as apoplexy. Thomas Linton died at his father Samual Linton’s Yellow Springs home after a pine disease. An infant child of Alex Knott on Wayreshorp Street Wayreshorp Pa died from measles. burial in Mechanics Town.
Meredith Winship Co of Georgetown reports busy yards along Canal Nova and the old Polly Asarcals yard behind Central Station. Over twenty men employed in Cumberland with room tight, five boats for Consolidation Coal Co nearly complete and launched, others on ways. yards full of repairs and new builds signaling a thriving winter season and expected strong summer activity.
Circuits of the M. E. and AL. DP. denominations face division due to large territories. Proposals include adding unassigned preachers and splitting circuits to place pastors at Mount Airy New Market and Walkeraville or Woodboro. Singanore and Union Bridge also may be divided, with Union Bridge seeking a resident pastor.
Dr. Thomas M. Chatard of Washington, chemist with the United States Geological Survey, is connected to Baltimore through a prominent local family. He studied at McDonogh Mary’s College, Harvard, and Heidelberg and recently worked on Florida’s government geological survey amid local civic notes.
The Catholic temperance societies of Baltimore Washington Predrick and Allegany county Md plan a first contention to organize a union of all polities at 8 in Juba's Chuck Valley and attests Baltimore next Monday. Monsignor Jassee M McColgan and other divites are expected. About twenty to twenty-five members attend. meetings held in Red Mes s Hall rented for the purpose.
Fragmentary ad copy touts a sale of dry goods at low prices. It mentions Mullinminz and Keur as sellers and claims prices well below previous 96 and 98 cents. The text is garbled with misread words and unclear merchandise details.
Excerpt covers marriages in Calvert and Anne Arundel counties, a schooner captain fined for detaining seamen, two weddings in Chestertown, a capsize of two barges carrying oyster shells near Love Point, and the Maryland State Council of Red Men annual gathering with officers elected. Also notes oyster dredgers at sea and a naval investigation fining Capt Mills aboard the Norths May.
The circuit court docket for Frick Manufacturing Company versus Jona Lydane and Co is in progress. The criminal docket will be equalized at the next Thursday the 21st instant.
Local mention announces a ten day sale offering the entire stock of boots and shoes, hats, caps, umbrellas, and rubber goods at bargain prices. The description notes location at J Ty Michael, Oakland, near City Market, with prices from two dollars and ironclad bargains.
In a bustling storefront announcement James E Walker & Co advertises new stock including damask fabrics, percal es, and outing garments. The ad highlights guaranteed yardage, special women’s wear bargains, and affordable comforts, while noting court-related details in an unrelated legal line.
The readable parts describe cloudy conditions with mid range temperatures and mentions of wind and rain expectations. It references weather stations and a general forecast pattern but contains many garbled words and misread terms, making specifics uncertain.
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