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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1891
Page
3
An ad asserts August Flower cures indigestion and stomach trouble. It traces its growth from a small town to wide distribution, claiming honesty and single purpose as reasons for its success. The piece cites G and Green of Woodbury New Jersey as the sole manufacturers.
The column reports Clement Lee Bowles of Bowlusville died in Toledo at age 28 from bilious fever during a visit to his sister. Funeral held in Bowlusville with six brothers as pallbearers. Julia Powell aged 79 died in Washington DC and was moved to the city. services at Quinn's AME Church with pallbearers listed. Mary A E Fox of Brockhill, aged 80, buried with pallbearers and undertakers A T Rice & Sons. An infant child of Ernest Poole buried at St John’s Catholic cemetery. Bs. Land, 75, died in Philadelphia. wife Mary B. Land in Middletown valley. Massie Teresa Dean, child of John Dean of Point of Rocks, died aged 4 years 8 months 20 days. George Murray treated a self-inflicted left-hand gunshot wound. no serious danger. Louis E Shell injured after a fall while washing windows on West Patrick street.
A Erie through train collided with a freight near Ravenna Ohio, destroying a day coach and killing and injuring many passengers. A second wreck at Farm Station West Virginia killed fifteen and injured nearly sixty as two coaches failed crossing a damaged trestle amid a holiday crowd. Notable figures aboard included General Nelson Ailes and Captain E L Hegins, both unharmed.
Terrific storms sweep Galveston with gulf waters flooding streets and basements. Shipping damage along the coast reported as very great though totals remain uncertain as the era’s wreckage disrupts waterfront warehouses and infrastructure.
Yesterday at Methodist Episcopal Church Rev Gill preached morning and evening from St Luke and St Mark, with communion administered. Reports say a committee plans the annual picnic at Peamar later this month. Rev Dr Beale preached two sermons from Matthew 28:18-20. Wednesday services start at 7 45. Catholic services listed with multiple priests and Mass. Lutheran and Reformed notes include picnics, union excursion, and a farewell sermon for Rev Betzger at Funkstown.
Augustus Rudman a two year old Swede tramp jumped from a freight at Washington Junction and walked along the track to board another freight to Washington when struck by the Cincinnati express. He suffered head and body injuries with a broken rib and bruises but is improving at Montegue Hospital. He hails from Beanoan New Ireland.
A July 4 list shows remaining letters including Miss Eleanor Davis and Miss Ella Thomas in the Ladies List, and gentlemen like Geo. D. Lempstone and Wm. Chevanee in the Gentlemen’s List. Call for these letters within two weeks or they go to the dead letter office.
On Saturday Officer Brookey arrested Wm. Brown for breach of peace. Mesyer Braner committed him to jail for 20 days. A state writ was served for drawing a pistol on another colored man, with hearing set after serving time for the first offense.
Central measurers report 392 600 bushels measured for the port of Baltimore during the season, about 367 000 bushels in another tally, and 200 000 bushels at St Michael's. Oxford Cambridge and Crisfield measurers are yet to report.
A man accused of larceny of a pocket-book containing money appeared before Megistrate Wilson on Friday night and was discharged for insufficient evidence. Dennis Cox, colored, facing related charges.
Professor E. B. Guion, who nearly died after an overdose of chloral the other night, departed Friday afternoon for Baltimore. It is very probable that this school here will be discontinued.
Obituary notes the death of William Gladstone after brain surgery at Berkeley Square. He had served as prime minister and chancellor, lived in retirement due to illness, and was attended by family including Gladstone and the late great statesman’s kin. The report describes his education, career, retirement, and the operation that led to his death.
A violent sequence in Lakestilly near St. Pad left EH Mullinar dead and John Jobmon wounded amid a family feud and horse theft. Suspects Mulinar and Brizendine fled on horses after driving off with a pair owned by Jubawn, prompting a manhunt through Pannington toward Nyuthfield as residents brace for further violence.
Prince George of Greece sails from New York to Europe aboard the Cunard steamer Servia. A fire razes three frame houses at Seventh and Railroad avenues in Wilmington Delaware, sparked by a skyrocket. A lightning strike near West Alexandria Virginia kills Clark Grimes age 9 and shocks three others in a wheat field. Gwilym Gwent, 54, Wilkes-Barre native and Welsh immigrant, dies suddenly in Plomonth from ruptured blood vessel. Pontiac Knittings works suffers major loss from fire at stock room and shipping area. Insurance losses estimated between £257M and $4. Lossons buildings and contents suffer heavy damage. The tenth international convention of the Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor opens in Minneapolis Fair. delegates from all states, Canada, and several European nations attend. The Charleston and Statez enter the central at San Diego California. Word from a passenger aboard one ship reports on board arms and ammunition taken from the schooner Robert and Minnie and provisions loaded at this port.
The article recalls the life of a notable Maine political figure, detailing his birth in Paris Oxford County, early legal career, service as Maine representative and senator, governor, and Vice President under Lincoln. It notes his long public career, immigrant to Republican ranks, and final years including diplomatic post in Spain, with reflections on his vigor at an advanced age.
A roundup of personal visits and holiday travels across Frederick Maryland with residents and visitors from Washington Baltimore York Harrisburg and surrounding communities. Names include Noonen Mackenzie Dimmick Hiteshaw Zieler Hooper Rosenour Best Fra zier Haller Cramer Zimmerman Reich Clark Clark Anderson Kemp Smallwood Besant Buckey Davis Doll McDevitt Shaters Griffin Devilbiss Rose Vernon Nusbaum and other local figures.
Twenty five St John s Lyceum members visited Liberty in Zacharlay s four horse wagon. They were met by 83 Beter s Lyceum committee and guided to Munshower s Hotel. Morning game ended 22 10 in Frederick s favor with Roddy and Diffendal in attack. Afternoon Liberty won 12 10 with Sappington and Danner pitching. Sappington s ball control and Wilson s long drive featured both games. Frederick presented cigars to the hosts and praised the hospitality of St Peter s Lyceum and the hotel proprietor.
The Rev Fr Gaffney spoke of a fatal lightning strike Friday night at St Ingoes Villa in St Marys county Maryland during a violent storm. Three scholastics were killed including John B Lamb formerly of the Novitiate in Frederich and beloved by many here. He played organ and was master of the organ at St Johns Catholic church.
A pleasant social on Saturday at Miss Georgia Marmon's on South Marset street drew about trellis couples who danced and enjoyed various amusements with refreshments and music by Coats orchestras. A chicken thief stole ten hens from Howard Starey on East South street, but the intruder could not be identified.
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