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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1897
Page
2
Readable fragments describe local notices, legalities, and peculiar items. Mentions Allegany county, Baltimore Sun, tax interest rules, Mary Prevention of War, and a plant about a brewery warehouse in Fredericksburg area with a plan for storage and boiling uses.
The Frederick area saw a busy week with Arch bishop Martinelli visiting St John and overseeing mass, vows, and novitiate events at Woodstock. Catholic and Protestant services filled the week, while missionary society reports note fund-raising and parish growth, including St Mark’s work and chapel expansions in Brunswick and Pleasant Valley.
The hearing in the case against Frank McAbee, charged with shooting John Hart, takes place as Hart, a colored man, remains hospitalized with a gunshot wound to the left arm. McAbee allegedly fled with a revolver after a wine purchase dispute, his wife stopping him from arming himself, then returned with a shotgun and fired through a door.
Rev M F B Rice and Detective James T McDonald of Cumberland visited Westminister Saturday to identify George L Johnson, arrested at New Windsor on forgery charges tied to urging clergymen in Western Maryland and West Virginia to sign adoptions of a supposed draft. Johnson, about thirty, educated and confident, denied guilt. A companion named James H McCuaiba from Cleveland was not identified. he first met Johnson at a Frederick hotel a week ago.
Fire heavily damaged a stable owned by Mrs Mary Wile near Hotel Albion in Westminster and a stable owned by Mr Charles Linenay in Hames. A wagon and harness owned by Samuel Hohn burned. The Albion Hotel stables also caught fire with minor damage to a boy injured.
A brief marginal report describes a young man roaming from market at dawn this week near the home of Mr. U A Lough, Esset Patrick Street, attempting to break into a dwelling. The description notes the suspect fled without further incident.
To commemorate the 1765 action of the Frederick County colonial court against the Stamp Act, The Frederick Chapter of the Daughters of American Revolution considers erecting a bronze tablet listing the twelve judges who repudiated the act.
The trial date for A. Orege Miller, alleged defrauding teller of Central National Bank of Frederick, appears set for January in the United Siam District Court, Baltimore.
The Nick family and Mr H R Weck with their young child lie sick at home on Kaet Becond teret. Nannie Urt and others have been unwell for days. A loud siren woke residents early morning as ALAN Parly sounded, but no damage occurred.
A masked trio entered the Willard residence in the county Saturday while the owners slept and bound the couple with sheets, robbing them of valuables and a watch. Mrs. Willard freed her husband after biting through his bonds, prompting a hurried search. Three men, described as medium height, aged 33 to 40, fled toward Washington via a train stop at Harpers Ferry. Authorities in Brunswick, Maryland, later detained three men from Granawick who claimed innocence and identified Samuel Gordon, Jamuca Cross, and Richart Wagner as acquaintances. They admitted possible labor trouble but denied involvement.
The Wizard Tharras A. Edison presents the Projectoscope, a life like moving pictures machine, at great cost with five shows starting Thursday January 10. See dramatic scenes of rocks breaking spray and flames, officers in drills, a burning building rescue, fast car chases, and dancers on screen. The 60 views form a two hour program with bright lighting and color effects.
A distorted account praises the Nashville Students Choir for reproducing Negro songs without caricature, claiming worldwide fame from concerts in cities and Canada. The piece notes their appeal at Lyceum circuits, including a forthcoming Y M C A appearance, amid broader cultural commentary.
The article reports Suomar Furreat and Ulaseman were crushed while coupling cars at Bronawick yard in June, dying from injuries shortly after. The victim was 12 years old, leaving a widow and one child. brother Onerien W. Forreat was killed similarly in September 1893 at about the same hour.
The Independents nominate Lilet of Otecouw and a long slate for the annual election on Friday, January 10. Voters will choose from numerous listed officers including Viewttino Judge James Mesherry Vivo Presidente Jacob Rohrback Kal Wanta and a wide roster of directors and officials such as Chaton J. Tyee Wendy Kilne Jerry Keeler Jobu S. Quatnn Jacob C Woolward and many others.
Public School Savings Bank of Talbot County is incorporated with A B Nichols Alex Chaplain William I Walet and others named as incorporators. The aim is to promote thrift in county schools with no stock and no capital. Public school officers or teachers may join after two months of deposits. If five dollars are saved by a school in a county, the principal will represent the school in the corporation.
A dated 1807 letter from Williamepost to Dr Hartley at 811 N Pace describes catarrhal trouble easing after Hartley's care. It notes growths in nostrils removed setting breathing free and credits relief to treatment. The letter invites future consultations at the City Hotel with a $1 examination fee.
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