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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1893
Page
3
A jumble of small items from Frederick area life, including toll receipts, property work, an injured cabinet foreman, a shooting arrest, a funeral, a burial, a jail hearing, hotel arrivals, a lightning strike on a barn, and marriage licenses. Also notes on pest problems, weed control, and a local newspaper ad for circulars.
The state column notes Oakland street work was suddenly stopped. Other items report a canoe and cliff race on Miles River August 10, a typhoid death in Lonacarity Jobs Dizon, a pulleys lift at Elkton Pulp Works, and various regional notices from Prohibition conventions to church events and local projects.
Charles E. Wachter, well known contractor and builder, died at his Wrest Fifth Street home in Baltimore after back injuries from a building collapse. An operation by Dr. L. M. Tiffany failed to save him. He was 42, left a wife and three children, and hailed from Lewistown District. Funeral plans set for next Wednesday and services in Utica.
Government statements show individuals in Frederick banks with substantial balances for the quarter ending July 12. Major deposits include Citizens Nations Bank 1 408 486.94 Central 180 212.05 Farmers' and Mechanics' 173 087.52 First National 195 748.67 Frederick County 87 981.05. Savings institutions Fredericktown 529 147.26 and Franklin Savings Bank 111 365.23.
Charged with an unlawful assault on a local woman, a BurkittsvEile native colored man was brought to the city by a district constable on a warrant from Justice Cams. He was committed to jail for a hearing next Wednesday before Justice Eckstein.
A young man who arrived on the 11.25 Baltimore train this morning was taken to the City Hotel suffering severe cramps. Dr. Ira McCurdy administered medical assistance to stabilize him.
At sundown last Saturday storm clouds gathered northwest of the city and winds shifted from southeast to north. Lightning flashed, dark clouds rolled, and long flames of light intermittently shot from the storm as an aurora borealis appeared, followed by a meteor-like comet. The phenomena are explained by atmospheric conditions creating positive and negative areas in the air.
The Literary News of Cumberland reviews the life of Mrs. B. Sim Graningham wife of W F Cunningham who died at her home in Cleararring Washington county Ed. June. A daughter of Dr. Thomes Sim of Liberty Frederick county she showed literary prowess early publishing sketches to the Local press. Her two books with Lippincotts were popular. she also wrote short poems and lectured on art music and painting. The tribute lists extensive connections and notes her artistry as a pianist and interpreter of Chopin Beethoven Liszt and Mendelssohn. A lengthy list of relatives and friends in various states accompanies the notice.
Mrs Katherine Stotlemeyer wife of County Commissioner BR Stotlemeyer of Bancock Washington county committed death by her own action Saturday morning by Grosvaing herself. She had health problems for several years and suffered from fits of melancholia. The act occurred while she was a victim of mental excitement. Mrs Stotsmeyer was 56 years old and a faithful member of the Methodist Episcopal church. Her untimely death cast gloom over the neighborhood.
A list of letters remaining in the Frederick City post office dated Saturday July 15 1983. To obtain, call for advertised letters. if unclaimed within two weeks they go to the dead letter office. Lapiss list includes several names and titles. Grsne TMer’s List lists additional names.
John Welker a white man from the county and Toots Summers a colored man of the city were arrested Saturday afternoon by Officer Brookey for disturbing the peace. Welker paid 185 dollars and Summers 2.85. Earlier, Charles Worman was arrested by Officer Abrecht for disturbing the peace and, after failing to pay 3.85, was jailed for 30 days by Mayor Fleming.
The Philadelphia Record notes a shift in seaside attire with plain white dresses favored for modesty and comfort. Bright, decorative outfits with leather boots and belts are less popular, while blue knit knickers and wash ribbed skirts appear in various ensembles. Accessories include caps, hats, and camel hair tones, reflecting a focus on practical, beach-ready fashion.
News from churches notes several Sunday schools planning events including Rocky Springs annual picnic on August ninetieth with an orchestra from Frederick, Aroane E Sunday School picnic in Urbans grove with an excursion train at 7 o'clock, and Evanage Hess Lutheran picnic in Cronise's woods three acres north of the city with a 9 o'clock excursion. Reverend A J Gill spoke against Washington labor organizations endorsing Chicago anarchists and praised World’s Fair decision to close on Sunday.
The game tonight between the Athletics and Browns promises general interest as both teams are strengthened and battle for every inch of ground. A postponed game will be played tomorrow evening. The M C A Wo 1 and the M VA No 2 will play this evening on East Third street.
A compiled parade of prominent men including General Bridges as Massachusetts prison warden, Major J F Meline as assistant US treasurer, Edwin Dun as minister to Japan, and J Edward Simmons a bank president and Masonic leader. It notes foreign ministers Quin ine McKenzie, and Thomas Allen with veteran credentials, plus remarks on Bayard, Turney, and other statesmen with vivid character sketches and anecdotes.
Westminister woman Mrs Simon P D Bish suffered serious burns Saturday afternoon when a gasoline stove exploded after fueling. Neighbor Harry Schaeffer smothered the flames with his coat, saving two daughters and an infant. Bish remains in critical condition as doctors treat severe facial and limb burns.
One of the season’s largest parties departs Haz exstown for a two week trip to Weverton. The camp will be pitched on the Potomac bank midway between Weverton and Sandy Hook with many ladies and children invited. About 100 invitations issued. few will attend. A gentleman has spent a week preparing gear and cooking stoves while others tend to fish boxes and tents. Orphans Cours. Healy Beker and others release Theos. A. Ogle, administrator. Healy estate transfer in Frederick Co. valued at $200.
An advertisement extols a fig syrup laxative as a pleasant safe remedy for ladies under all conditions. It urges buyers to seek the genuine product by checking the bottom of the package for the company name and trademark.
Our matting trade has risen yearly and we are closing the biggest season yet. Many pieces of Japanese matting remain, ranging from 10 to 20 yards, offered at net prices for ten days only at great bargains.
The Baltimore and Ohio Redpath Company speeds improvements at Harper's Ferry Maryland Heights section. Piers nearly finished, grading through the old armory, and a modern depot to be erected. Locals report typhoid fever danger to William Main of Knoxville and several church plans in Lorettaville and Alexandria. A big campaign meeting is expected as road supervision critiqued. The bridge’s first span across the Potomac nears completion and contractors anticipate four more seasons to finish the structure. Howard Bound leads the Washington Military Cyclists who arrived in town en route to Pennsylvania and beyond.
Mr J Bitchell Stover of Edgemont a noted peach grower says six canneries operate in the peach belt near Hagerstown with a combined daily capacity of 65000 cans One cannery sits at Hagerstown two at Routerville Pa and three at Edgemont He has long argued that locating canneries near the supply source helps combat market gluts and recent factory openings support his view.
Two of three Baltimore and Cumberland Hallroad survey corps have returned to the main office and resumed work above Hancock. One group led by Alex Murdoch revises the Hancock area while another under Edwin Stitchell surveys near Little Orleans Angegany zeuoty. Paterson’s carys remains below Hancock.
Local ads invite public support for patent wire window screens from The Gem Store at 109 N Market Street. W. W. Lease Kepner and Harrison advertise spring bedding and cats samples. M. P. Sanday School Buckeye town plans Island Park excursion on Wednesday July 19 with all invited to join. Hay and stock feed offerings and delivery by Eller & DeLash at office 22 East Patrick Street.
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