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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1891
Page
4
A compact listing shows vendors and notices such as Local-Oysters, H Campbell, G J Doll & Son, and a Financial-Notice. Items include For Sale Dwelling, Help Wanted Salesman, Financial Money Wanted and Money to Loan, plus a Two Story House For Sale and a Certificate of Scholarship.
The notice urges prepaid subscriptions by February 1 to lock in the yearly rate. after that date the price rises to 30 cents. Office hours extend to 9 PM for subscribers to secure the discount, then the higher rate applies. Personal notices include residents and visitors in Frederick, Middletown, and surrounding areas, along with Independent Hose Company officers elected at a largely attended meeting.
Today’s Frederick News reports an organization drive for a new Building Association with many shares already taken. Prospective members are urged to contact John L. Markell at the Farmers and Mechanics Bank to secure a home.
A writer recalls a June 1884 visit to Walt Whitman at his Camden home. He describes Whitman’s modest house at 325 Mickle Street, the caring housekeeper Mary Davis, and the poet’s serene demeanor. The account reflects enduring respect and fascination sparked by meeting the renowned author.
The column narrates a lively, gossip filled view of town life with mud bath humor, fashion slips, and social jests. It mentions Sam prowling near late hours, early rising bread effects, church tensions, plans of moving shops on Market Street, and upcoming Dramatic Club and Glee Club events. The tone is wry and playful, reflecting local characters and seasonal happenings.
Local items from Walkersville and surrounding towns detail social visits, church schedules, lodge activities, and a fox hunt. Readers learn of medical incidents, proposed church parsonage work, and a public meeting of missionary societies. A notable snow and sleet storm affected the region.
A severe storm blanketed the area with heavy wet snow and high winds. Telegraphed lines and telephone poles were toppled, cutting communications for days. Local real estate transfers included Philip Coblentz selling two 145 acre farms to Calvin K. and Oliver Z., and Edward Coblentz selling 104 acres to George G. Coblentz. Reverend Martin celebrated his 46th birthday as community events continued with music and church rebuilding plans after the storm.
In the Corum Brothers vs George Corum case the plaintiffs won damages for labor performed after a hearing before Magistrate Wilson yesterday. Attorney Afr Pampell represented the plaintiffs, while Wm Maulsby Jr. defended the defendants. A second case, Azariah Twater vs Andrew J Bowers, was postponed to February 6. Also, a fire at Brush Factory on West South Street caused a scare but was extinguished by employees before an alarm.
A house occupied by Willie Nailor and Edward Nelson near Buckeystown burned Thursday night, destroying the structure and contents except for eight stoves. Heads of the families were away at a fair. origin of the fire unknown. Also reports a minor train accident at a turntable and a busy seafood market with oysters offered at 30 cents per dozen. Real estate transfers, a pauper commit to Montevue Hospital, and court notices summarize local civic activity.
A local politician outlines party strategy and reform aims at a public meeting. Crystal Spring Temple notes 8 new members and ongoing electoral organization among youth volunteers. An advertisement promotes Self Rising Flour for family use. An Open Letter from General Raney praises a patent remedy for catarrh with instructions and regional availability.
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