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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1893
Page
5
Forecast for the next 24 hours calls for fair conditions. Weather Bureau chief M W Blapeinerton notes a calm day with no precipitation expected. Public notices include rental ads, public sales, legal notices, and local mentions of businesses and establishments around the Armory and Green House Restaurant.
Mrs. Daniel Eissiler visits Washington with friends while Mrs. Margaret M. Carty travels to the city to be with Alton B. Carty’s family and attend inaugural ceremonies. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dagger are hosted by Mrs. Aubert on East Second Street. Ella Anderson departs for Washington with Olive Anderson. Hon. Milton G. Urner attends a Carrollton Hotel reception marking the third anniversary of a Methodist society. Mrs. J. H. Bladen and children head home after visiting Mrs. Bladen’s mother. Miss Gussie Sweisfort returns home to Danville from the F. F. Seminary audience.
Budget of bright items of general interest includes the death of Mr. Charles O Leary s valuable cow. Fr McElroy Council meeting set for Monday. auction at Armory Ball selling household goods for Wiss Aun Rebecca Fout and others. Trains on time. horse wreck near Franklin Savings Bank injures shaft. Capt Jacob B Koogle bitten by dog. wound severe. Frederick County Historical Society to meet at Dr Wm G Johnson s Record street. Postmaster George Hickman says Potomac clear of ice easing shore anxiety. Funerals for Eleanor Olney and Harry Eichelberger held today and yesterday respectively. details of locations, officiants, pallbearers, and interment listed.
Miss Effie Kobb of South Market 31 is very ill with Scenza. Mr. George H. Beving shows marked improvement today. Mr. George W. Strasberger is able to be at his place of business again.
A B and O wreck occurred this morning at Waymond Junction. Eleven freight cars jumped the track tearing up a substantial length of rails and delaying service. No grave injuries are reported and crews work to clear and repair the line.
A satirical column blends weather quips with a grocery list of seasonal prices. It notes warm thoughts on winter despite hardship, mocks the rich and their servants, and lists live poultry, meats, vegetables, fruits, and fish with quoted costs. It also covers the Forty Hours Devotion at St John s Church with Masses and processions.
Yesterday’s state items report Port Deposit in Caroline county with Barcus Schoolhouse relocation. A vessel carrying 400 bushels of oysters ran ashore on the Patuxent river. Accomack county furnished 150 armed men to seize oyster dredgers from Maryland at Pocomoke Sound. A colored boy drowned crabbing in Rhode River and a colored man was found in Anne Arundel county.
A late night assault left Remes Carmen and two colored employees at about 21 clock unconscious on Baiting Is pavement. Face bruised, wounds imply blows with a 'flexible weapon'. No clue to attacker. Remus estimated at 45. Frederick Dramatic Company, directed by Willard C. Reid, plans Martinsburg engagement and prop shipment discussions ongoing.
Mail matter arriving and departing via the B and U railroad and the Pennsylvania line totals about six and a half tons per week, averaging one ton per day, according to city post office figures.
Obituary notices report the death of Naomi J. Stait at age 76 in Mechanicstown with details of her life across Maryland and Virginia, funeral held at St. Stephen's P. E. church. Also notes the death of infant Sarah Muriel McConas, and Mrs. Lloyd of Olive, plus Walter Burall of Mt. Washington. Casualties include stock losses of a mare valued at $200 near Mechanicstown and other farm stock deaths in the area.
Last evening the United Drem Band gathered at West South street residence of Mr Henry G Dull and performed several selections. They presented a crayon portrait to Mr Dali with brief remarks by Mr H R Heck secretary of the United SFE Co. Guests were then invited to the living room for refreshments before departing.
The first and final account of Michael Fogle as executor of Elizabeth Fogle deceased was fled and distribution made. Letters of administration on the estate of Martin L. Miller deceased were granted to Elizabeth Miller as administratrix.
The piece jokes about Lent snow and mud, spring signs, and political talk as Cleveland’s inauguration looms. It mentions a new spring cart, street cleaning, plans to visit Washington, and local social jests about eggs, bets, and parades with residents and named locals all mixed in a light town column tone.
A Middletown obituary notes A G Appleman of New York City, nephew of late Aunt Betsy Appleman buried here Friday, attended by his wife. Appleman, a native son, rose from local schooling to top business ranks, now an office manager at Mutual Life Insurance in New York with its vast assets. He married the daughter of Dr James B McKee of Hagerstown.
O G FE Banquet Middletown Lodge No 16 marks its fourth anniversary with a sapper and literary program. Members presented recitations and humorous readings as the orchestra played. Guests then attended a lavish supper at the home of Mr S Calvin Colenz with roast chicken and beef, desserts, and beverages, all praised for the hostess’s elegant prep.
The Philharmonic Orchestra announces its annual pacile concert in the City Opera House in April. Music lovers who have awaited such performances can look forward to another evening of refined orchestral music from the renowned ensemble.
The article urges readers to recognize that many fear not disease but the discomfort of coughing and breathing issues. It promotes Syrup of Figs manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co as a remedy to ease symptoms and restore health.
Qarroll County notes report a hunter killing a bald eagle near Dennings after its seven foot five inch wingspan was caught in steel traps with chain linked sections. Monocacy dam Sterner's milldam and Myers milldam on the same river were damaged by flooding and ice. Real estate sales in Westminster Manchester and Pleasant Valley include shipsley properties and Yingling, with prices from 690 to 2500 dollars. St Johns Lutheran Church receives a call. Haines will case ends with caveatee verdict upholding the will after insufficient evidence of undue influence.
Church notices report services across All Saints Episcopal Sr James Lutheran and Braddock with Rev H Dagskarl leading at Braddock and Epworth League meeting on the topic Our Temptations. Methodist services at East Street led by Rev A J Gill with sermons. Official board to discuss Baltimore Conference invitation. PSCE meeting led by Miss Routzat on sending portions to others. Consecration services mark month end.
Yesterday's Hotel Arrivals lists guests from Baltimore, New York, Philadelphia, Chicago, and other cities at City Haven and Canin House, with eight from the Grorr House. Real estate transfers: Benjamin A. Jones to Thomas Jones for 168 acres at $9,000. George W. Bargate to Chas Eargate in Jefferson at $150. Henry Storr to Jacob Clem in Frederick County at $300. Hightman, Slifer, and Maulsby Jr trustees to W. Scott Kefauver in Bur Eltzevile at $1,350.
Local notice promotes skating and dancing at the Armory with two bands and a champion roller race tonight. Also announces March stove sales, Green House Restaurant dinner special, and help wanted for circular distribution at Mutual Advertising Co. in Chicago. Inauguration excursion tickets via Baltimore and Ohio Railroad from Frederick and nearby stations to Washington March 2 and 3, return by March 4, with details from W. T. Mullinix, Ticket Agent.
A colorful display introduces a bright blue illumination labeled Edison style. A large line showcases imported white lawn bowling attire for parties and general use. New white dress shirts feature unique qualities not found in rivals.
Robbery was reported at Oliver Bennett’s East Second Street home with a break in. Edward Wiles, a colored man of East Street, was found with stolen bedspread and clothing and jailed for Monday hearing before Justice Eckstein. An accomplice escaped. Slim Jim, a colored man, was arrested and jailed for tonight’s hearing. Charles Williamy, colored, suspected accomplice, detained after being found at Micalay’s galoon and jailed for Monday hearing.
Philomatheza Entertainment presents a Kem Hall program Monday evening at 7 15 sharp with a literary and magical program followed by a debate. All friends of members are invited to attend and the entertainment will start promptly to finish early.
Mr and Mrs Leuig Markell hosted a pleasant reception last night at their West Patrick street home in honor of Mr Howard L Staith and his bride. The piece promotes selling items for cash and advertises The News office as a good venue for notices and music. A teaser ad invites readers to memorize Rambler and Remington and mentions a rewards line for familiarity with the doublet.
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