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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1892
Page
3
Classified note announces advertisements for sale of a printing outfit and Landreth's Garden Seeds. The item list implies promotional material from a local newspaper page featuring wares and seed products. No further details provided in the readable text.
Brief local notices report the Gate City Daily Graphic from Texas on a Cay burning case. Frederick dairy appointments pending, juries weigh action on a weapon seizure case. A special Board of Aldermen meeting is scheduled. Community plans for a post office, moving households, new street signage, and local weather outlook are noted along with wheat shipments and first seed reports.
The Maryland Legislature reassembled with no quorum in the Beasle and weak House attendance amid a Dalti more county delegation hearing on turnpike conditions. Changes to the assessed tax await reports while Eastern Shore reps oppose adding Cesti county to the first congressional district. Governor Brown vetoes bills enlarging the Glynston Martimore County Building Association and an exemption clause for the Home for the Ages in Frederick prompts revision. Construction plans emerge for multiple D.C. housing projects. E D Frazier to build three four story dwellings on Mount Pleasant with brick, stone, and steam heat. costs total about $60,000 with more slated.
A meeting of Frederick College former pupils organized an alumni association. Officers elected include President Dr F S Smith and Vice Presidents W C Birley and E S Blobelberger with J O Outrette as secretary and Alvin B as treasurer. About 800 former students were named on the roster and 20 attended. The group adjourned to March 8 urging full attendance.
While driving home from Marein Chapel after a funeral, Misses Bula and Julia Murphy were in a buggy that stopped suddenly between Plane No 4 and Barthlow's client Sunday. Mevars, Smith and W Tompeon followed closely and could not stop in time, two wagons collided lightly. No one was hurt and Mr. Saith took the women home in his buggy.
A brief church court update reports a verdict favoring Mr. Berry in a case tied to Rev. G. W. Kirscofe’s congregation at the United Brethren church. Jacob attended the service while BP. made an appearance.
The Madison Street Theatre in Chicago presented Blind Tom with a varied programme that pleased patrons. Prof T. Broven of Chicago was invited on stage to perform a complex piece, while Tom impressed with his mimicry of a noted composer.
The document records probate actions including the executorship of E R Groff for Jane Orphane, sale reports from Jona s deceased led by J D Beagher, and wills for Jane A Petit and others. It also notes marriage license events and trustee or guardian filings across Baltimore city and Jefferson counties with several names and locations mentioned.
A 19th century correspondent describes the public school in Frederick County receiving its first American flag. Despite poor weather, crowds gathered at 1 p.m. for exercises led by T. A. Waster and remarks highlighting patriotism. Recitations by students Lille Dawes and Minnie Wastler, with Bertha Myer at the organ, preceded the flag’s reception.
Washington county commissioners resist sale or lease of the Western Maryland Railroad to the West Virginia Central or others citing county subsidies and benefits from the line. Westminster meetings echo concern, warning affiliation with Baltimore and Cumberland Railroad would hurt Maryland interests as the road improves under Hood and associates. County and Baltimore 향ad intervening actions urged with governor to block state authorization without local approval.
Carloads of crushed stone ordered by the Buckeyetown commissioners are being placed in the thirteenth district of Balsiaere county. J Thames Miler of Mommton offers to furnish embankment for a road section in the seventh district at 1.55 per mile. The stones will be covered with earth to blend with the surroundings.
Fragmentary report from Mayor Court shows Charles Johaeon-Barre Bossin and Abrecht Obende among those arrested for disorderly behavior. They appeared before a magistrate, fined or jailed. One individual was committed to jail for ten days. lodging permits issued for some detainees.
A refined wedding took place Tuesday February 36 at the bride’s parents home, Stony Branch. Relatives and friends attended, with a serenade later in the evening. Guests and well-wishers extended best wishes for the couple’s long, prosperous life together.
A blaze last night destroyed the store of Clifton Cramer near Troutville Post Office, about two miles west of Woodsboro on the Creskerstown road. The owner estimated stock loss at 81,400 and could not check the flames promptly.
A Flus concert by Boeky The Laorteger Heppa Company drew an intelligent, appreciative crowd to Mechanica town hall. After the entertainment, dancing continued late. The program featured Marel, Donne Josolta, orchestra, chorus, Bla evere Heatrice, and Misses Lansinger in a vocal encore.
The funeral of Charles Offend, a colored resident, was held at Quinn A.M.E. church with services by the Rev. Charles Young. Pallbearers included Lowla Winghiney, Hicharl Walker, Wil Mam James, and John Ital. Interment followed at the Laboring Sons cemetery.
Harry Myers colored, arrested January for stealing a pocket book from Alsie Cote Specht, pled guilty last week and was sentenced to 18 months in the House of Correction. He was taken to an institution this morning by Bhorn Cromwell. Frequent rail yard watchmen report freight crews resisting tramphers using revolvers to steal rides, with trainmen quick to eject them.
Local display of art needlework continues for a few days in Mr Pater Mantz's room on North Market Street. Free screens advertised. Public notice from Stogers Manufacturing and W F Chilton Agent. Unclear further details about a meeting or event at City Hotel with times given in fragmentary text.
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