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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1891
Page
3
A local entrepreneur announces operation of a delivery wagon for Bartholomsy Apollo beer and other beverages. He offers free gasoline delivery within the city and promotes sealed pots and kegs for distribution.
The Westminster Carrolltonian notes Col. Charles E. Trail, former Frederick County state senator, is frequently mentioned as a possible Republican governor candidate. It praises his legislative experience and ties to Western State interests but says Trail will not allow his name to be used in the convention. Also brief local notes on residents of B and O avenue, health updates, and a business trip.
Work on the Williamsport Branch of the Western Maryland Railroad to connect at Cherry Run with the Baltimore and Ohio is advancing rapidly. Sections 13 14 and JS are graded and rock work continues. Masonry for several bridges is finished or underway including Big Pool near the Fourteen mile Level of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal as water rises.
Messrs Jacob Mainhart and Cline left Hagerstown at 6 AM on bicycles. They rode to Boonsboro Sharpsburg Antietam cemetery Rohrersville Harpers Ferry and Brunswick yards then along the Major to Frederick arriving at 3 PM pleased with their excursion.
Mayor Brauner disposed of cases on Saturday for breaches of the peace. Thomas Carter fined 21.55. John Cole 185. Mollie Dorsey 1.5. James Lee 1.95. Lewis Merritt and Vincent Smith 1.85 each. all paid. Laura Maxell arrested for nuisance. fined 21085 or 30 days in jail. John James arrested for disorderly conduct. fined 1.8.
A July 7 cyclone struck Baton Rouge Louisiana causing extensive damage. More than thirty six injuries included multiple fatalities and hospital cases, with the governor’s mansion and factory destroyed. A separate towboat wreck occurred near the city with drownings and injuries reported.
The Missouri river breached Compliant Point again, shifting the main channel about a mile east of last week. Jared Joseph's house remains on land with about sixty acres, possessions moved inland. A man named King lost his house to the current, and the river cuts banks on both sides of the new channel as the main flow passes through. The government steamer Alert is stranded near Donivant as water rises six inches in the area.
George K. Barrett of the Chicago Cycling Club sets a remarkable record at the Hinds division meet in Rockford. Timers note a halt at the start and a final half mile in 57.45 seconds, surpassing the world record by 0.2 seconds and beating all other riders by a wide margin.
Mrs Hannah Jepton and her 14 year old son Louis drowned in Little Beaver creek six miles south of town yesterday. Louis ventured into deep water, his mother went to rescue him and both died. The father tried to save his wife and narrowly escaped the same fate.
A fatal accident occurred yesterday at Darby station when a northbound train struck Miss Thifts, a guest at Thacher's fruit farm, and scattered her remains along the tracks. The incident happened while she awaited a train from the mill.
Uneasy telegram from four provincial offices reports Mexico near revolt against Diaz after General Manuel Doblán death. Messages claim vast secretly stored arms in major cities and a poised revolutionary leadership awaiting Diaz’s weakness from Berlin finance troubles.
The British warship Cordelia under Captain Harry T. Grenfell has returned to Sypney Nova Scotia after a disastrous sea trip for target practice. An explosion of a six inch breech loading gun killed Lieutenant William Byer, Lieutenant Gordon, and four seamen, and wounded three midshipmen and ten seamen.
The Informers Portion reports that SC. Osborn of New York City was paid 150 dollars for informing on Betz of Palo, Utah, for violating the labor law. The case ended with a 1,000 dollar fine for Betz. Osborn becomes the first informer to recover his portion as provided by law.
A fire at the E. R. Priestley carpet mill on Lawrence Street in Philadelphia yesterday caused about $200,000 in damage to a five story building extending toward Fifth Street. The blaze began in the basement near the engine room with the exact origin undetermined. little inside the structure was saved beyond a few account books and office paraphernalia.
Princess Lome of Schleswig-Holstein wed Prince Aribert of Anhalt at St George's Chapel Windsor Castle in a grand ceremony held yesterday afternoon. The event drew a brilliant company including Queen Victoria, the English royal family, and the German emperor and empress, with prominent foreign royals in attendance.
The coroner's jury in the Central road boiler explosion near MaccCauxk Pa on July 7 declares the accident caused by low water in the boiler. Four men including the engineer and fireman died last Monday.
John Hart man 23 years old extra fireman on the Reading and Columbia railroad was struck by a locomotive while crossing tracks near the main passenger depot in Reapms Pa and probably fatally injured. He is from Columbia and hurt about the head and body.
Minister Fred Douglass met Acting Secretary Wharton at the state department. The talk touched on his future plans but no resignation was indicated regarding his post as minister to Hayti.
Washington orders Drew to resign after Comptroller Lacey finds an omission in the Keystone Bank report. Correspondence shows scrutiny of clearing house certificates and liabilities, with Drew admitting an accident caused missing figures. Public notices of related incidents accompany this banking dispute and tragic local deaths.
News of the state reports a mix of local accidents and deaths including John Henson at Annapolis, Mrs. Louisa Mitchell burned, and a carpenter named Starleper losing legs. It notes crop damage in Kent county from a Friday storm and a cyclone-like fury, plus various legal, political, and community items across Carroll and Washington counties.
Peter Rosskey a 66 year old Petersville district farmer was driven by a young colt when the horse bolted and dragged him a distance. One leg broke and the animal is said to have kicked him several times. Found unconscious, he may have internal injuries. He is brother of Mrs. J S Burucker and Mr. Wim Relkey of the city.
The board met at the office to adjust losses from the Wilcox on and Blarkey fire.
They Got The Contract. A Cumberland arm, Messrs. Gray and Freithoff, have secured the contract for painting fifty houses at Brunswick for Edward Brady and Sons. They expect to begin work this week.
Reports from Washington and Boston describe Emmons Blaine's ill health, with a prominent physician saying he is done with public life. Observers note his frail state, limited access to cabinet circles, and speculation about recovery, amid a flurry of unreliable rumors and public interest.
Johnn Cole faces a hearing before Magistrate Barrick at 7 30 this evening on a charge of assault and battery against William T Thompson. The alleged offense occurred on July 4.
Purity Lodge of this city plans to attend the Mt. Airy picnic on July 14 in full regalia. Members will wear garments as specified for the event.
Mr. T. Canton is actively pushing a plan to supply Brunswick with water. The contract is secured and work started at the Knoxville end. A reservoir on the Mattal Improvement Company ground is nearing completion and water is expected in the reservoirs by mid August.
Mr Jesse Hyder of Jonnsville and Mrs Freshous of Myersville were married on Tuesday. The bridal party later attended a reception at Mr Hyder’s Johnaville home in the evening.
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