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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1891
Page
4
Frederick weather record for July 2 1891 reports 2 pm readings and maximum temperatures with tempering notes. Sun and moon data listed for July 6 1831 1891 with historic phase times. Advertisements include Best The Model and various business notices and a political notice for Jacob Robrbsck.
Charles E. Smith, 22 or so, son of John Smith of Woodsboro, was killed Friday when a wheat wagon fell on him. The wagon carried 100 bushels of wheat weighing about 7000 pounds. Funeral held Saturday at 4 pm from his home and interment in Woodsboro Cemetery. He was nephew of Mr James M Smith, Smith's Hotel proprietor. The accident occurred with no witness to the moment of the fall. The left side was crushed.
Master Raymond Wright, studying near Baltimore, returns home for summer. Miss Gertie Strawsburg visits from Johnsville after a week with ex-sheriff Snead’s family. Mrs. Hitselberger travels to Sharpsburg to visit her daughter. Various locals and relatives from Hyattstown, New London, Reisterstown, Mount Airy visit family here.
Mr William Smith, employed on Mr Charles Gtermeble's farm near the city, fell while cutting boxes and injured a hand. He sought medical care in Frederick where it was found necessary to amputate one finger.
Miss Hattie Hersperger of Montgomery County earned top rank at Brintley Hall with an essay titled A Bird's Eye View of the World from a Balloon and carried an average of 99.94 in her studies. She is the daughter of Bir A B Hersperger formerly of Middletown Valley.
The monthly session of the Board of Charities and Correction is set for tomorrow at Montevne Hospital. The purpose is to approve bonds of successful bidders to furnish surplus to the hospital and to transact related hospital business.
On Thursday afternoon a horse hitched to a vehicle carrying Gazan and Jobo McCauley bolted onto Marset Street, throwing the occupants out. They escaped uninjured. One wheel was broken and the horse suffered bruises.
The pump of the Junior engine, broken in Friday morning fire, has been shipped to the Silsby Manufacturing Company in Seneca Falls for repairs.
In a case before Magistrate Eckstein on Saturday the State of Isaac Thomas was near conclusion as the accused was recommitted to jail for action by the grand jury regarding chicken theft.
A 19th century sermon titled Hath the Rain a Father explores weather as divine providence. The preacher likens rain to a gospel and God’s fatherly care, urging trust over complaint and noting tears as a form of repentance and mercy. He contrasts scientific inquiry with faith, urges listeners to see storms as God’s ordering hand, and ends with a call for repentance and divine pardon.
During a Saturday baseball game on Development Company ground, Joseph Thomas, known as Dutchy, age about 14, was accidentally shot in the left chest by Goings, who was asked to discharge a pistol. Thomas died later of complications feared from infection. Goings, about 25, was arrested and jailed to await wound results. the youth reportedly handed him a weapon with blank cartridges only.
West Virginia Central surveyors reach Hancock on Main Street with a feeble proposed route. Barton House hosts engineers. Barton House details, local contracts and public notices about elections, officials, and municipal matters appear alongside weather, fires, and community updates from Frederick and Hancock in this periodical snapshot.
An invitation to Frederick citizens for memorial ceremonies at the unveiling of the Gen. T. J. Jackson monument in Lexington Virginia on Tuesday July 21. Committees include J. J. White J. C. Bonde and W. A. Anderson.
Phebe S. Biggs and others transfer property to William H. and James Biggs in Frederick County for 35000 dollars. Joseph Crontze, trustee, transfers thirty three acres to John Barban, for 21 dollars.
Owling Shirts. Outing Shorts. Outing Shirts EXETHA GOOD ONES ALSO Canis. At 60 Cents. Celi and See Them At 50 Cents. CARPET ROOM. Another Jet of Carpet Remnants in Ingraing, Tapestries, Beds Brussels and Velvets. Great Bar gains in Mattings. MULLIVIN & EMP.
A July celebration at All Saints chapel featured patriotic hymns and readings about the Declaration of Independence. Pastor Osbornes remarks honored Francis Scott Key, with Sappington urging temperance and a large display of red white and blue decorations and refreshments.
The barback rider William Seils of a three day Columbus circus engagement married Effie Jean Maris after the show. Rev. Dr. Bennett officiated at Wealden Chapel, and the couple headed to Zanesville for the celebration. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs George Maris of East Broad Street.
Fragmentary OCR item mentions light colored cloth and loge lawns with challies. No clear event, person, or organization identified. Summary base limited by unreadable text. preserves only available phrases without adding facts.
An early 20th century advertisement promotes pure Export Beer by The Baltimore Brewing Company. It guarantees hops only, with date-marked bottling, and claims health benefits. Besant & Knott carry the product. Also notes Corcagile Self Rising Flour production cessation until October 1.
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