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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1891
Page
4
Weather record for Frederick and July 25 1991 sun and moon data. Local notices include advertisements for the Model Lost-A Pin W L Douglas R H Campbell and Wanted-Job Printers. Also Local Mention dancing athletics at Frederick Academy of the Visitation and for sale or rent house.
A wedding was held last evening at 6 in Mr B church Doan s county. Frank T Yates baggage master on the B B R R between Baltimore and Washington wed Miss Addie K Hood of Doub s. Rev Schultz Buckeystown united them. They traveled to Washington Junction then Washington and will visit Atlantic City Cape May before returning to Baltimore. The bride received many presents. Other items note Texas and Pennsylvania marriages and hotel arrivals with local names and places.
Judge Alvey presided in Hagerstown yesterday over the petition of Lowndes and Sloan as trustees of the 1844 bondholders for fee allowances for themselves and counsel in recent canal cases. About $8,000 lies with the trustees, paid by the U S government for canal property in DC, to fund fees. The Attorney General argues the funds should repay 1878 bonds, and that under the 1834 act canal proceeds from sold property must go into a sinking fund to pay the canal debt to the state.
John N. C. Hedges, an employee at the spoke factory, found two bullets embedded in a large hickory log he was sawing for spokes. The log, about 9 inches in circumference, came from near Fredencs Junction and is believed to be from battle remnants of the late war.
The Owls social group of this city will travel to Bay Ridge on August 4 for a three day outing returning on the owl train. Committee of arrangements is Messrs Edward Herwig and Frank S zjean.
John Waugh, target of a recent wife’s attack at SsBullsville, is reported very ill with his wound about healed. He has been removed from the Royer tenant house to the home of his wife’s relatives near Foxville in this county.
The Estey Philharmonic Orchestra visited Edgewood at Araby Fredericks Janction hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Gambrill. Guests enjoyed a moonlit reception with lanterns, music from Prof. Firestone and the ensemble, and refreshments on the lawn before midnight departures.
Governor Jackson commander in chief of Maryland military forces visited troops in Camp Douglas on the Gunpowder yesterday. He was received with pomp and ceremony as the big brass gun announced the welcome with seventeen shots, while Brigadier General B. C. McSherry of Frederick attended with the Governor.
Storms struck Cranberry Station where Reuben Bish’s barn survived a lightning strike. Morgan's Inn bridge abutment washed away. Heavy conditions persisted near Linwood Onion Bridge and toward Manchester along the Baltimore pike toward Finksburg. Frederick faced continued clouds and showers with cooler heat than Tuesday.
A five inning baseball game on West Patrick Street between Jail Street and Bentztown Band ended 13 to 5 in favor of Jail Street. Ruwe Salter earned the win for Jail Street, while Molesworth and Friety pitched for Bentztown. Umpires W. Nusz, Denitons, and other officials received praise for orderly conduct. A second game is slated for this evening between the Winning Stars and the Young Seaglers at 6:15, with Derr's Yor hosting the matchups of Serttown Bards and Pus Wace later tonight.
Pensions have been issued to Maryland claimants including Original Lucace Murry J Little William Wheeler Philip K Thompson Jacob Hofman John Becker James Johnson George Towson William Deweise Charles Simpson George West Lewis Schaub Adam McMillan Charles H Trenan Richard F Tongue Elijah Tross John C Neill Alexander Armstrong Wesley D Baich Rudolph Stulier James Johnson Samuel Horney John B Skinner John Johnson William Pensley Justus Low Jobo Fairfax Wilberson Brashearn Peter Troumphoon William Garrett Franklin Williams Joseph West Joan T Anderson Levin Smith William Wood Henry Gray Samuel H Brooke Andrew Velman.
The State filed an equity suit in Washington county court Tuesday against E A Fry tax collector for 1889 and 1890 sums claimed for collecting state taxes. The amount due totals about 10000 after deductions for insolvencies releases and discounts nearly 5000. Fry collected and paid the funds into the state treasury minus 2 percent commission as allowed by law. The action, at the request of county commissioners, seeks to decide who should bear the cost of collecting the state taxes.
Members of the new steam brick works company have bought shale rock and other materials across the county to begin extensive brick production in a few days. They visited G A Wickless in Shookstown to purchase shale rock, a slate sand and iron mix used for fine elastic paving bricks. They also bought large quantities from J F Summers, which he has begun hauling.
Two of four heavy Western Maryland Railroad freight locomotives passed Hagerstown on Monday. They are numbered 43 and 44. On Cumberland Valley lines a locomotive could pull a hundred cars, but due to steep grades the Western Maryland will use them to haul about twenty five cars.
The Altoona fire damaged Besant Henneman wholesale grocery house in Altoona Pennsylvania. D G Mantz Besant of Frederick holds a proprietary interest. The Besant Henneman firm occupied a block from Central Hotel to the electric light station. Loss estimated at 15 000 with 7 000 insured. Fire started in an ice cream factory.
The second Christian Endeavor Assembly will be held at Monte Alto Park on Thursday, July 0. Rev Geo Chambers D D will preside and H H Gibson will be chorister. Speakers include William Kennedy Esq and William P Brisch of Chambersburg. Kennedy will lead the 7:15 prayer service and Brisch will speak on Alidsommer E Work.
The Westminster Md championship match on College Court saw Arthur F. Smith and Edward W. Manning of the East End defeat C. E. Stitely and L. C. Stitely of the West End in straight sets on Tuesday morning. No third set was needed.
A Frederick City Spoke Company carload shipment headed to the Flint Wagon Company of Michigan featured banners reading From the Frederick City Spoke Company Frederick Md to the Flint Wagon Company. C E Moberly Jr painted the banners.
A hearing before Magistrate Wilson yesterday afternoon discharged Fannie Linton in the Iscant on Mary Whin case, as the evidence was insufficient to convict.
The Juniors shut their engine off yesterday afternoon on West Second Avenue testing the same. A satisfactory trial was had.
BallF BITS reports several items: a dog days start Tuesday in Hagerstown with 33 lawyers. Jacob Marshal ban bees arrested in Rohremrifie for counterfeiting and awaiting trial in Hagerstown. A young Chambersburg idea matted up with professional cavalry. Abott ships one hundred boxes of peaches from Smithabore. Edgemont record large, at $6 per box. Chambersburg baseball won fourteen straight, undefeated this season. Union Sunday school of State Line plans a picnic on Saturday August 5 near Aldeburg. Harpers Ferry has a uniformed police force. Wer Pleyford, missing at Hancock, is wanted in Norfolk, England to settle a deceased relative’s estate. Washington County Savings Institution declares 2 percent dividend for six months. A two year old daughter of John Wiles of Franklin County died after being run over by a grain wagon. Mr S Y Wolf leaves Western Maryland Railroad after fifteen years to become home agent for the Baltimore and Washington Car Service Association, based in Cumberland.
A sprawling paste of notices from Frederick City includes deaths and injuries, a government horse dead at 3 years, a boating milestone on the C O canal, a church donation, and a postmaster salary change. Also reported are a cat that plays tunes, a man jailed and cleared, and a lamp incident at G H Railing store. Marriage licenses listed Frank T. Yates and Addie L Hood.
An infant of John Snyder near Red Lion Pa fell into a spring and drowned. Samuel Shelley of York Springs Pa hanged himself to a tree in an orchard. Mrs Frederic Frey of York on Water Street was injured fatally after a fall from stairs. Anthony Baubitz of near Loucks Oil faced four intruders. a warrant led to arrests. Jeremiah McGinnis of Greensburg Pa and wife awoke to find his four year old son triggering a Winchester under their bed. the child shot the father, who died. the boy’s curiosity grew from years of showing him rifle use.
Frederick's Great Weekly announces a circulation of 3,100 in Frederick county and nearby states. It promises world dispatches, local city and county coverage, entertaining features, and a long advertisers list including D. F. Best and Royal Baking Powder.
At a Rockville meeting of the Montgomery county Democratic committee a resolution was passed directing each district committee man to form Democratic campaign clubs and authorize the county chair to procure constitution and by laws forms from the National Association of Democratic Clubs. District committeemen must forward officer and member lists after clubs form.
The Measrs Mertens Long of Camberlend begin work on the C and C Canal with boat John K. Cowen No 1 built for 1844 bond holders. Boat No 2 now raised, boats off the level head to Hancock for discharge, canal trade revival boosts steam engines kilns grain merchants and coal dealers along the line.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad has completed a $10,000,000 program of through line improvements. A large freight depot rises in Pittsburg and a Glenwood loop is built to speed through trains, saving substantial transit time.
A child of Mrs. Chris Wilson was baptised at the Catholic church this morning. The ceremony occurred at a few minutes past the hour, marking a church milestone for the family.
Mullinis and Kemp advertise fast selling summer dress stuffs with low prices. If a single price fails to move, they will drop to another lower price and mail early. Also offer many short pieces of Jap matting from Sto2Cyde at cheap rates.
The Board of Aldermen held a monthly session with all members present except Mr Eben. The mayor's report showed fines and costs totaling £35. A tax rebate was ordered for Mr Milton Burke, and various petitions and bills were referred to the Committees on Claims Water Works Police.
The Brunswick Pure Water Company of Frederick County filed articles of incorporation in the clerk’s office. Incorporators include Thomas I Cannon Edgar W Day Geo KR Gaither residents of Baltimore and John L Jordan Isaac B Cannon residents of the county. The company aims to supply Brunswick with pure water for forty years. Operations to be in Maryland with principal office in Brunswick. Capital stock set at 25000 in 500 shares of 50 each. A board of five directors will manage, with incorporators handling affairs for the first year.
On July 28 from Frederick, Light Battery A, Washington Guards of DC, will camp at Bay Ridge. A dress parade and drill each afternoon, Gatling targets on the bay, Naval Academy Band plays daily, six days of camp life. Officers: Lieut Albert Robbing, First Lt Thomas Alexander, Second Lt Gustave Forebrog. Battery strength thirty five men with two Gatling guns and Napoleon six pounders.
Chairman Matthew 8. McKinney and Secretary William H. Parnell Jr of Frederick county Republican Central Committee issue a fourfold call for a Saturday July 25 meeting in this city to set dates for district primaries and the county convention to nominate delegates to the State convention.
Willis Maddox, an 11 year old son of John Maddox of Montgomery County, was gored by a ball while picking blackberries in a field. The boy is believed to die from the injuries.
News from Maryland reports the death of Joshua Lockand, longtime Westminster resident. Annapolis updates include a new City Council meeting, a naval officers’ board session on promotions, and Charles County Democrats urging delegates to back Frank Brown for governor. An elderly man, Ceciling Calvert, 78, was injured after a fall. Towson bridges plans and a Baltimore County pike dispute were discussed with further arguments set for July 29. Judge John P Briscoe was nominated for the Seventh judicial district judgeship, with C Gruder receiving four votes before Briscoe’s unanimous nomination.
Thera will be dancing all day at the Y M C A picnic Island Park on July 23 with athletic sports and prizes. Kudtie promises whiteness and sweetness using Ceresville Botter Flour with Shriner Milling references and a contact at Telephone 98-5 John Hendrickson.
An eye catching display highlights negligee shirts and assorted fabrics including Gatlines and cheviots along with white dress shirts under wear neckwear hosiery and gloves. Also featured are towels with an emphasis on elegance and quality for Frederick customers.
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