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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1889
Page
3
Public sale and notices listed by Moulivitz and Kemp include Official Erection Returns and Special Notices for Bert, rent, and sale. Readable items indicate local government advertising and property-related actions at City Hall.
Margaret Ellen Brown, 1 months old, daughter of John R Brown, was laid to rest at 3 o'clock from her father's residence in Lewis Row. Interment followed in Greenmount Cemetery. CC Cartyard-baker. The Jail Shakers Caught. Alpheus Bonsell, the last of four prisoners who broke jail at Rockville last week, was captured Monday near Singersville, London County, Va., and returned to Rockville yesterday morning. Rosswell was in jail on horse stealing charge. Public Building for Martinsburg. Representative Snowden reported favorably a Senate bill for a public building at Martinsburg WV with an amendment reducing the appropriation from 100 809 to 75 000.
Spellman and Brewer, cigarmakers of Harperstown, propose a Ramave factory in Frederick with Roanoke Investment and Improvement Company backing. They promise profit guarantees, tax relief for years, and employment for about a hundred hands expanding with business growth. Frederick is cited as an ideal site.
A fragmented report discusses the Colored Theological Seminary and the Episcopal Church work among colored people. It notes a commission with members including Dadey of Harvard, Osloresi Peoo, and Rev James Eobad, plus many colored students pursuing church studies at various stations.
The clerk reports weekly real estate transfers within Frederick County. Transactions include Geo S Dalander and wife to Lydia Delander for 500 dollars. M Garty to Josepha Sarty for 1359. Linnel Doll to Lewis Doll for 25. Wa Graham to Samuel Dizoz for 3053 acres valued at 3000. MaryDavall to Lewis Dill for 50. Patrick Cleary to Daniel Stouter for 323. Hester Barry et al to Daniel Stouter for 1 acre. Fared Garrett to Miller and Lane for J Rice Garrett property. Anon Delp to Fannie Freed for 890. D C Winebrewer and John Matter to Margaret Smith for 155 acres 2 roods 17 perches. Milton Garner trustee to Wm Wilcoxon for 160% acres valued at 4350.78.
A fragment of Surgeon Derr of the U S ship Nipsic describes Samoa’s turmoil on December 17 18 and 19 involving German sailors and local forces at Apia. It notes street fighting a washed away bridge German losses Australian and native casualties and movements of ships Olga and Adler with muttered war threats and a looming clash. Also brief notices on a special train to Frederick and a robbery near Williamsport Wash. County.
A Washington hearing in the case State vs. Charles Barnes for an assault on Lars Goings on February 23 was held last evening before Magistrate Whiton and the prisoner was discharged.
Hon W C P Breckaridge of Kentussy delivered a lecture at City Hall under the Frederick City Young Men's Christian Association entertain ment committee. The orator, famed for gesture, spoke on From Acorn to Oak and held listeners to the end. Attendance was large and the verdict called it the best lecture in years.
Coal shipments from Cumberland mines to Weed ended Feb 23 1689 totaled 56 665 tons with yearly 122 355 tons, down 33 135 tons from 1888. Week totals to Baltimore Ohio RR and local points were 45 668 tons, yearly 57 103 tons, down 54 690 tons from last year. Pittsburgh RR weekly 10 997 tons and yearly 85 251 tons, up from last year.
The Grant Castle of Maryland held its eighth annual session in Baltimore with about 150 delegates. Grand Commander John Langford presided. grand secretary Dr D F Penineton noted state membership at 2,090, down 34 from last year. Two new councils Steuben No 75 and Germany No 786 formed since the previous meeting. Treasurer Welt Hinks reported revenues of 1,997.22 and expenses of 1,857.54, leaving a balance of 379.85.
The county clerk reports multiple marriage licenses issued in the past week. Names include Tass M Broderick and Minnie Feaga, John H Sesvic and Etta Lease, and Augustus Bowman with Clarissa Thomp son, among others. Several entries list both partners as residents of the county or city, with several couples from nearby towns and counties.
L E McComas declines attendance at the Baltimore conference on Civil Service Reform arguing sickness and political realities. He cautions that reform efforts strain across administrations and urges practical measures supporting reform without partisanship. He notes Maryland’s political balance and the need for genuine reform over office-seeking.
Jefferson Jottings reports a Washington birthday gathering at Wm F Degrange residence with 13 ladies and 23 gentlemen, plus updates from local residents. Also notes ice-house filling, a band purchase, church resignations, visits, and multiple small community items in Jefferson and Charlesville briefs.
The arrivals list shows guests at City Hotel and Central Hotels since yesterday noon. Names include TJ Quigley Ohio CT Anderson E Hescht A Stefson W Beck and many others from states like New York Pennsylvania Maryland West Virginia Idaho and Illinois. The record notes multiple rooms and affiliations with G&Amas Baits Ramsden and DO Hammett among others.
The Board of Aldermen met in the Aldermanic Chamber with President Mic Sharry and members Eisenhauer Phoebus present. Mayor's report showed fines 3 dollars costs 2.55 total 4.55 approved. Water rent report referred to water committee. Eisenhauer motion granted board president power to cast city vote for directors of the F and PLER at a Baltimore meeting by March 1. District No. 1 sidewalk in Klinehart's alley referred to incoming board. District No. 1 electric light at Chape Alley and 7th streets referred to incoming board. The board adjourned.
The item mixes a health claim for Barry’s Tricopherous with scattered local notices about McMurray farms sales, rumored private negotiations involving Joseph D. Baker, and Walnut farm sale details near Lime Kiln. Also covers Brookhill entertainment, a Breckinridge reception, a large Cooking Club function, a visit by Mrs. Morrises from Emmitsburg, and a Gileoa-Bladen wedding organ performance.
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