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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1895
Page
4
The Weather Bureau reports threatening weather for Washington on Thursday with rain or snow possible. Chief meteorologist M. W. Danersstox issues the forecast from the Weather Bureau in Washington, D.C.
A fragmented newspaper classified page shows a disclaimer about reliable advertisers and reader reports. It lists room for rent, a house for rent by Susan R Lakin, and various notices including Dry Goods, Horsey Whiskey, and Mort Bale. Multiple names appear as advertisers or items including stamps and listings.
Purely personal items list residents visiting or returning home. Charles W. Birely leaves for Yale College to resume studies. F C Davis of Mt. Airy visits Wm. Davis in Schleysville. David Lowenstern returns to Baltimore from Frederick business trip. J Renneberg of Baltimore visits Frederick on business. A J Wilcoxen of West Second Street returns home after visiting Baltimore relatives. Allie Metcalfe of Baltimore visits James Houck family in Harmony Grove. Dell Houck B&O traveling agent visits the city. Sydney Mercier of Washington DC visits sisters and parents in Hagerstown and Frederick County.
The third meeting of the Historical Society will be held January 10 at 8 o'clock in the secretary’s rooms. The city electric light plant expands capacity as ten new lights are installed by the Board of Aldermen.
At a meeting on Monday last the Frederick County Mutual Insurance Company elected directors for the ensuing year including C. W. , W. S. Parsons, John C. Hardt, Thomas E. Pope, L. S. Clingan, W. G. Birely, George A. Gilbert, Thomas H. L. Baler, W. H. Nicodemus, L. Lilly, Jochen Baumgardner, and John F. Ramsburg. The Frederick City Bicycle Club also elected officers for the year with J. F. Bielfeld as president and a governance board of Bielfeld, M. Jenkins Kennedy, and others. The Hygeia Ice Company announced its stockholders elected directors for the ensuing year: C. S. Levy, S. C. Motter, Col. Chas. E. Trail, C. K. Seksien, M. E. Geizendanner, D. H. Hargett, and Gen. W. Smirk.
The funeral for George W Robertson of color was held yesterday at 2 o'clock from his residence. Services occurred at Quinn's Chapel with Rev L B Becket officiating and Order of Chaldeans members in attendance. Pallbearers named Leals Mixem George Thomas Shedrack Bowen Jerry Barnes Frank Dixon John Bail. Interment at Laboringion Cemetery. A T Rice & Sons funeral directors.
The article profiles Colonel Isaac Shelby born December 1 1750 at North Mountain near Hogerstown and Frederick County. It outlines his rise from surveyor to militia captain, his key roles in the frontier wars, his deeds at Fort Thickety Cedar Springs and Camden, and his governorship of Kentucky from 1792 to 1795. It notes his alliance with Sevier and Morgan, later service as governor and final act organizing volunteers at age 63 for William Henry Harrison’s campaign, with multiple states commemorating him.
Gen Monford, admired in war, will address the Confederate Society in Maryland at Barris Academy of Music on January 19. His speech, The Unseen Hand of Lee and Jackson's Valley Campaign, highlights Marylanders' pivotal role. Describes Ewell and Jackson praising the First Maryland Regiment and recounts Dorsey’s cavalry actions at Ramsonburg and the Valley campaign.
The Satiocrasty meeting of the Young Men's Bible Society of Frederick County will be Sunday, January 13, at the Methodist Episcopal Church. Services start at 7 o'clock and all churches will close so pastors and people may join the event. An interesting program has been prepared. The Gas Club directors met at St Kline's store on West Patrick Street to plan purchasing birds. The aim is to determine how much money can be raised from members before seeking outside aid.
In ancient days people ignored lasting benefits and settled for temporary relief, but now it is widely known that Syrup of Fire will permanently cure habitual constipation. Well informed readers will avoid other laxatives and gossip harmful to the system.
Citizens gathered to vent anger at the American Light and Power Company over rising gas bills. A five-member grievances committee will be formed to devise protection measures and seek fair rates, with another meeting planned. The event also discussed pursuing lower electric rates from the Frederick Electric Light and Power Company.
William Midson a colored man about sixty years old employed near Point of Rocks and across the river in Virginia was found dead in Edward Fry's field near Washington Junction Monday morning. Justice Colbert declined an inquest noting death from exposure. On his person were two whiskey bottles a fish bunch and 28 cents. Last seen after Christmas he was intoxicated. It is believed he succumbed to exposure and snow concealed his body until the thaw.
James A Beale sued W W Smith son of George W Smith for gunning on Beale’s premises without leave. Police Justice Eckstein ruled $5 in Beale’s favor. Smith appealed and the case may go to the next term unless compromised.
Samuel Wineberg, a well known book and shoe dealer on North Market street in Frederick, has retired from active business after about 35 years in the trade. He passes his interests to his sons, Messrs. David and Isaac Winebere, who will operate the business in their own name, continuing the stand for the past decade.
The Circuit Court heard ejectment arguments Monday in the case of James Elliot and Sgalost Benjamin Barch before Judge Caris. The essential John A Barrack action against the Adamstown Turnpike Company was heard yesterday.
Shriners Milling Co offers patrons one free present with purchase of one barrel Cere stine Kolter Slouse. Promotion details unclear due to OCR errors. Spoons by NBE Holmes and Ed Edwards Co planned. Free calendar valued at least 156, with mailing of empty sacks for two barrels flour. Contact address required.
A fragmented review lauds a rural stage production titled Old Farmer Hopkins. It praises scenery and presentation as soothing and memorable with a single show offering four scenes. Tickets list prices of 25, 35, and 50 cents for an evening performance.
News from the state reports John Brown of Eston City dies at BS years old. A camp of ex Confederates is proposed at Annapolis. Court of Appeals docket items include Lewis Stanhope of Washloxtes county paralyzed. Ice in Susquehanna River near Havre de Grace was mushy yesterday. Joe Sew, Howard County School Board plans abatement of 12 the Puaotic. Wir Getes, ex-connections with the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, dies at Hagerstown aged 64. State Board of Wealth met and county health officers submitted reports. Allegany officials fret over county commissioner removals. Charges of neglect of duty filed against Annapolis justices of the peace, W. B. Claude denies Gov. Brown’s right to remove him. Judge Stake notes his name among Republican governor nominees as a joke. Inquiry demanded into the death of C. W. Owens, insurance agent near Brooklyn, Anne Arundel county. Gov. Buranvider was flailed at Bittinger by Cornelius Bittinger, who mistook him for an arresting officer.
Early Thursday the home of Wtett Kifsuver in Burkittaville hosted the wedding of Mr William H Flock and Mrs Mamie M Wileon. Rev W C Sykes officiated with organ music by Mary House as guests applauded with gifts and farewell gifts. The couple departed for Wassatington after a 76-guest wedding breakfast. Alberta C Dutrow and M Harlan Schildt knecht wed last week. Samuel Zimmerman and Jennie Himes married at the Himes home.
In a formal resolution the Junior S. E. Company No 3 Frederick City Maryland expresses sorrow at the death of Charles W. Haller. The note praises his youthful energy and later steadfast life, saying he added lustre to the department and will be remembered by the brotherhood and its records. Committee members Edward Kaontz 4 S Hoxn? KR D Hacer.
A noisy ad blend cites Pure Sugar Honey and Vermont Maple Syrup offered by F. V. Staub at 127 N Market Montgomery. Separately Rockville bar plans resolutions as Judge Vinson nears retirement. a Martinsburg grand jury returns a felony true bill against J C Thompson for shooting William McKelvey with multiple indictments in the mix. James E Bolt buys 183 South Market Street for $1,000 through L M Nixdorf Jr. real estate agent.
LOGAL MENTION. Notice to Gas Consumers. Consumers desiring usual discounts must pay by the 10th instant or discounts will be removed. Frederick Electric Light and Power Co announces reduced residential lighting rates and meter system option. The Reliable Oyster House advertises fried and stews at various prices amid cold spell.
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