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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1891
Page
4
Local notices list diverse items including a public sale headed by Barigis, lost items such as a diamond pin and a money purse, and miscellaneous mentions. Advertisers include D H Best and R H Campbell with items titled The Model and Lost Diamond Pin. Also includes excursions and sales of lots and melons.
The Tilton family mourns a newborn infant died at 12.30 pm yesterday on Counsel Street the third in one week. Rev Osborne Ingle led a brief home service before the remains were sent to Philadelphia for interment Carty oversaw local funeral arrangements. Also, Sarah Cann niece of Mrs Dr McSherry died while visiting Gardner Massachusetts.
The second in a series of dances last night at Junior Hall drew a large youthful crowd. The F G B Orchestra played as guests enjoyed ices and cake. attendees included Dr Edward Nelson, Dr C McSherry, Mr and Mrs Wolverton, and many others from Urbana Baltimore Washington Hagerstown Frederick Westminster and nearby towns.
Millianaires in brass and blue of Troop A District of Columbia Militia meet Troop A First Dragoons of New York for a cavalry march through Maryland Virginia. Capt Barber commands. They stop at Bit O Donnell in Washington then head toward Charleston Winchester Berryville Snickers Gap Leesburg and back to Washington August 1.
Baltimore visitors are listed among Blue Ridge Summit guests at Blue Mountain House. Notable names include Mrs A W Reid Miss Stokes Benna Vista Gen Bradley T Johnson Monterey Mrs L Z Doll and others. City residents spend summers at Harmony Grove Emmitsburg and Sabiliasville with Ulisses Bell Marian Dean and the Ridgaways among those noted.
Prominent Frederick county figure Ezra Buckey travels to Saratoga to wed Miss Ella Collins after a surprise marriage at a Maryland hotel. The couple quietly tied at a Mount Pleasant church parsonage weeks earlier, while Buckey’s social circle and horse racing world buzz about the nuptials. The bride, 25, is active in church missions. Buckey, 40, a leading horseman and dealer in fine stock.
Frederick delegation returns from Lexington Virginia after unveiling the Jeckson monument. The trip was mainly pleasant with generous hospitality from locals. One minor incident reported as a pocketbook theft attempt on Johnson of Adamstown. a chase ensued but the thief escaped.
Scarce supplies this morning left vendors short and buyers thin as raspberries vanished. Huckleberries, dewberries, plums, and gooseberries sold at 3 cents per quart with apples cheap and peaches at 15 cents per peck. Early corn lacked flavor but prices held steady as the market expects improvement.
Mary E Smith, wife of D S T Smith of Frederick, files two caveats to the late Joshua Bruner will. Smith is Bruner’s niece. her attorney William P Maulsby Jr notes provisions include about 4400 to the Evangelical Reformed Church of Frederick and 6000 to the Society for the Relief of Disabled Ministers after Elizabeth Mainhart life estate ends, with 500 bequest to Grace Reformed Chapel in Washington DC.
Oscar Firestone, lately named superintendent of Hanover Machine Works, received a floor plan for revision and alteration from the draughtsman. The firm plans to start with about $100,000 capital and to manufacture machinery, notably paper making equipment, in large scale. Firestone receives a lucrative, responsible post reflecting his noted mechanical skill.
Cards issued by Misses Dinggie and Ada Buckey of Johnsville announce a reception on Tuesday July 28 from 7 to 11 p m for their brother Mr KB A C Buckey who left for Baltimore and was quietly married to Miss Ella Collins of St Pleasant this county, then proceeding to Saratoga Syacose and other cities.
An Italian fruit store owner in the Walling building on South Market Street woke at about two this morning to a noise. A man fled through the front window when startled. The thief likely loosened window fasteners yesterday but secured nothing and escaped.
Mr. Robert H L Campbell argues advertising is essential for success in the newspaper. He notes strong sales and asserts judicious advertising as the keynote, citing yesterday’s brisk brazier sales and the overall value of The News as an advertising medium.
A hearing in the case State vs Thomas Goings occurred before Magistrate Eckstein this morning on the Fourth of July shooting of Joseph Thomas. The accused was held to bail in the sum of 2200 for court.
Yesterday was warm with a cool breeze. Hickssara from Jo aay until Sunday will bring the hottest days of summer. Then Gondy, migoy nesths, sail the 20h, though it may be a little cool on Sunday and Monday. Watch for it.
Buchanan Schley Jr of Hagerstown and Lettie Robertson of Lexington Virginia eloped to Washington on Tuesday and wed after securing a City Hall license.
George Livers and wife transfer a parcel of land to Adele Elder for $1. Charles M. Wenner and wife and others transfer rights to Charles L. Cole and wife Tot and others in Brunswick for $730.
Local notes from Jefferson and nearby towns recount visits, church services, school events, and civic meetings. Residents like Miss Rose Lewis, Rev. Barnes, and Mr. Shaif appear across postings as painters, preachers, and hosts. a Democratic primary delegates list and upcoming picnics are highlighted along with weather and harvest updates.
Bloomfield resident Mr Wealey Wachter and Mr Ariss Ramsburg from Charlesville trade business last Saturday. Washington DC's Mrs Crum and family visited the Rickerds and others. Zion Reformed Church in Charlesville hosted Rev SM Head’s sermon to a large crowd. Nearby towns discuss Bay Reise and Baltimore excursion set for Tuesday the 28th. Summer visitors and health updates include Minnie Martin, Mrs Wo. Martin visiting Zeppa Zimmerman in Frederick, Annie Manin and daughter with Grant Ogle in Lay’s, Mrs Thomas Ester improving from heart trouble. The bride Mr and Mrs C T Matthews of Elston Virginia visited near Rocky Ridge. Lutheran Women’s Aid Society organized at Rocky Ridge. Katie Mort sustained arm in an accident at Low’s. Rev J H Barb to confirm August 1 at Rocky Ridge. In Middleburg news Frank and Viols Henry show improvement. Union Sunday School festival extended. Miss Bessie Clabnagh visiting Frederick City. Miss Mary Lyon with Mrs R R Koons in Ladiesburg. Mrs Stansfield visiting daughter in Harrisonville. Norman Landers from Cedar Rapids Iowa visiting. Trumbo family from Baltimore visiting grandparents. Nanote Lyon returned from Double Pipe Creek trip with cousin Nellis Cover. Mrs Wm Topper of Mechanics Town visiting son Wm Topper Jr. Wheat crops good. Edward Kines and brother from Baltimore visiting Dr Charles Dreyer. Miss Isabelle Cecil visiting. J B Hyatt on vacation. Thomas France built a working water-wheel praised as a local genius.
Burt Grhon left for Frederick after a several day visit. Rev Father Meade returned from Hancock and Hagerstown after a visit. R U Roth and family from Baltimore visited Mrs Meders Reladolsr and sister then went to Gettysburg. A baseball game Friday saw Uniontown defeat Taneytown 8 to 4. James A. Baker returned Saturday from New Midway after several days away.
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