28 Jan 1890
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1890
Page
1
Advertisements trumpet baking powder lemon drops and elixirs while noting guaranteed refunds for purity and strength. Listings include real estate deeds, local weather, and rail project debates alongside tonic remedies and patent medicines marketed to readers in Washington district and Atlantic City era papers.
Deputy internal revenue collector T A Wastler, responding to instructions from F S Hill, traveled to John T Cretin’s distillery at Art St Marys, Ris county, to investigate a Monday night warehouse break in and theft of spirits and to report findings to the internal revenue department. A young horse died after snapping necks while being mounted by James P Molesworth’s son Roy near New Market, with the fall occurring around noon. the boy escaped injury.
United States Senate debates Senator Chandler resolution on maltreatment in Aberdeen Mississippi while the House passes a bill for three new U S prisons Pending motion to reconsider delays action Maryland assembly discusses guardianship and liquor law reforms Leaves granted for local bills Compliments dance for Henry Neon in Cincinnati Junior Association adds 30 new members Fire Company to report on February 22 wrestling match planned Hearing held on assault case false Rosenstock business relocation rumor debunked Pleasant area construction and Mt Pleasant store moves noted
A man visited the Convent of the Visitation yesterday aiming to run a money making scam. His scheme was uncovered before any paper he drew could be negotiated at local banks. The rascal escaped.
A Newsman noted a new delivery wagon from the E A Shriner company in standard straw and vermilion livery with the name Ceres ville Roller Flour and the number 3 on the end gate. The four in hand team adds a neat finish to the display and drive. Fairy Exonerated. Professor M E Daniels reports Mr P D Mahoney, once in Hagerstown antitrust claims, was acquitted and is now promoting his advertising business here and nearby counties.
W H Lakin former president of the Frederick County Board of Commissioners presents his views on county roads. He argues against heavy bond-backed road paving, citing debt, interest, and tax burdens. He praises careful supervision, advocates practical, economical road management, and endorses conservative Democratic governance. Edward Baxter Perry endorses Perry’s upcoming Frederick Seminary appearance and cites Etude journal note.
RANDOW NEWS NOTES. ABROAD. The Anti-Slavery Conference has resumed sessions in Brussels. The United States steamer Enterprise carried remains of George H Pendleton from Germany but returned to port due to weather. In New Jersey a Baptist minister famed for baptisms battles a stubborn cough, a doctor prescribes Dr. Burk’s Cough Syrup promising a baptism next Sunday.
A Dover weather note details a cold snap that damaged peaches and delayed outdoor work, with many orchards hit hard by frost. It explains peach buds may die, delaying the crop for 1900 and possibly forcing a full year’s growth before new buds form. The report also covers local community notes from Moersville and Rockville, including illnesses, roads, and a proposal to create a new Howard County district.
A scattered item list notes P A and Delos Mc Graw of McGrawville N Y died Friday and their corset making firm is noted. Charleston Chamber of Commerce approved a resolution backing tonnage to promote American shipping. Thirteen distilleries in Kentucky near Louisville shut down with 360 workers laid off. Northern California rains threaten floods as snow melts and streams rise. A Tennessee stock inquiry is urged into actions at a state stockyard. A veterinarian reports on a foxed medical text and poison symptoms. Drug ads tout Dr D A Williamson and Kemp’s Balsam for throat and chest ailments with discounts offered tonight through the week.
Judge Cox in Washington granted the petition to appoint receivers for the Chesapeake and Ohio canal. The decision, after examining the case, supports invoking equity to protect bondholders and preserve canal tolls. Receivers will pledge tolls to raise funds to restore navigability and prepare for sale under decree if needed. The case, now ongoing, may lead to foreclosure and sale, with further hearings anticipated in Angerstown.
Virginia merchant J H W Gresham is dead. E R Anderson & Co insolvency with liabilities of 42000. Virginia House debate on oyster bed rents. Fleming Goff contest in West Virginia ends. discussion to continue. Baltimore officers elected. various local appointments and deaths noted. An Annapolis conference discusses redistricting to favor Democrats. Garrett’s drug store promos King’s New Discovery cure for coughs and lung issues.
A Fredericksburg libel case over the Mary Washington grave concluded with a verdict for the defendant. The dispute centered on ownership claims and published handbills alleging options on the monument. Colbert and Kirtley filed libel and damages suits against George W. Shepherd. the libel action was decided in Shepherd's favor, while damages remain unresolved.
Gov Jackson has not yet countersigned appointments. A bill to rearrange Maryland’s congressional districts is in preparation. Notable items include gas bills at Annapolis and a claim that Laird’s railroad measures would relieve expenses on B and O and Northern Central. Naval casualties, court, and diplomatic notes appear amid a broader Washington dispatch.
Jan 27 report from Wolfsville and Woodsboro records a busy medical season with two doctors tending many patients including Jonathan N Wolfe with pneumonia. Mentioned is the Pleasant Walk protracted meeting with youth involvement, a new 15 horsepower engine purchase by J W Morgan & Co, and the death of Mrs. M Jane Motermyer from consumption leaving seven children. Clara Stot elmyer teaches near Woodsboro. burial of Mrs Motermyer occurred at the Reformed cemetery with Rev Dr Santee officiating.
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