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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1891
Page
5
Local notices and advertisements fill this fragment from Valleys News listing items such as a trustees sale, executors notice, lost cuff buttons, canvassers wanted, and a new invention by Reuter. The page also mentions real estate for sale or rent and local mentions in Vernon and Bay Ridge.
The Woka of Death notes Miss Julia Shaff fell prey to apoplexy at her Jefferson home dying the same night aged about 32. Three sisters mourn, marking a July family pattern. Funeral held at Lutheran Church with Rev S. E. Slater officiating, interment in church cemetery. Mrs Jonas Sheffer dies at 73 after long illness at son-in-law's in Myersville. Funeral at Middletown Lutheran Church Sunday. Mrs R A Fink dies in Johnstown Pa native of Middletown, ill since May flood. Jacob Bender dies in Baltimore aged about 60. funeral tomorrow at his Mount Street home. Rev J L Metzger resigns Csilinebarg pastorate to join Upper Frankford Lutheran at Binsserville Pa, effective October 15.
Louis Andre Manuel, born September 1 1791 in Hyeres, is the sole remaining survivor of Trafalgar. He joined the French navy at 14 aboard the Formidable under Captain Domon noir, fought Nelson’s fleet off Cape Trafalgar in 1805, was wounded, imprisoned eight years, and later honored with the Legion of Honor and a pension of 60 francs, plus 250 livres under Napoleon’s will.
The Marquis de Lenville, a familiar figure in America, faces a lawsuit where he is the defendant. He arranged with Mr. Henry Renton in 188? to run the Institute of Heraldry and Art, but Renton alleges dismissal was wrongful. Benton's claim is £300 while the marquis seeks damages for alleged gross negligence and conduct harming his business.
In a bustling July market, vendors offer butter from real churns, fresh spring bread, and a wide array of produce. Prices list eggs, lard, poultry, beef cuts, and vegetables like potatoes, tomatoes, beets, onions, cabbage, peppers, and fruits such as oranges, lemons, bananas, berries, peaches, and watermelons. A local letter discusses cider barrels and quirky crop chatter, while warnings about eggs and caution with fruit mark the day.
The City Churches with H R Heck will lead a Christian Encloavor Society meeting at Evangelical Lutheran church. St James Evangelical Lutheran parish holds a children's service tomorrow evening. United Baptist Church schedules preaching at 10 am with scripture searching and a prayer service at 7 20 pm. Quebec hosts a 2 pm sermon. Rev Dr Beale of the Presbyterian Church preaches tomorrow at 10 30 am on the necessity of regeneration and at 7 30 pm on despondency and its cure. Rev C L Kennard of Trinity J E church conducts services with a sermon on the Urim on the breast plate at Bonteinne Hospital at 2 pm.
Frederick City Manufacturing and Development Company transfers property to FP Maron Fautel for 367 dollars. George W Doll and wife convey a lot and improvements in Frederick for 2100 dollars. George W Stauffer and wife transfer a Walkersville lot to Samuel H Diehl and others. Levy assigned to Benjamin E Phebus a Frederick lot valued at 710 dollars.
The Frederick championship chess match between Charles J. Sian of Frederick and Calvin Fox of Mechanicstown has favored Sian, seen as a victory since Fox is Mechanicstown’s well known champion and sore over the defeat.
The Fayeneville Observer reports the death of 21 year old Ace Candace daughter of Capt David and Mrs Sarsh Jones who fell asleep on the mop of July 1st. She was betrothed to Edgese L Remsturg formerly of Middletown and the wedding was set for October 3. The community offers sympathy to Mr Hemsburg and families amid this deep sorrow.
The writer recalls Frederick connections amid a grand procession and monument visit at an old town event, noting Gen Bradley Johnson, a former rector’s daughter, and Captain Brown. Then at Asbury Park they describe hotel life, seaside amusements, ice cream parlors, and social mix with Frederick acquaintances. The piece closes with plans to visit Long Branch and the return of Dr Zimmerman and others.
Bony Witter, son-in-law of Joseph G. Miller, narrowly escaped drowning yesterday at Reids Ford. While crossing the Monocacy with a four horse team he toppled into the water and, with great effort, managed to get both himself and the team ashore.
Miss Florence Stine mourns as her little dog Jack dies aged fifteen. The pet was a general family favorite and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Local items report A M Heary farm battle site owner away from home. his mother injured by shell fire. Hail and fruit prices, a driving home purchase, and a horse death. Community notes include church, school, and club meetings, a forest camp, and a turtle catch. Flood-era safe found. Italian workers damaged papers and jewelry. lightning kills two horses. marriage licenses issued. M G A services announced.
Local religious events list numerous services across Utics Middletown Pleasant Valley and surrounding areas. Harvest meetings, sermon dates, and Sunday School sessions are scheduled at various churches including German Baptist Browns ville Mount Airy Camp Ground and Zion Reformed. The second quarterly conference for Myersville Circus United Brethren is set for Wolfaville on August 1 with subsequent Saturday to Monday meetings.
Reports from Maryland recount damaged crops in Carroll county due to rain and hail storms, peach markets rejecting premature fruit, a planned industrial fair by Black residents in Ellicott City, and the Chespeake and Ohio Canal restoration. Local incidents include a wreck averted on the B and O near Easton and a pigeon carrying initials W E G found in Westminster.
Rev T F Hoffmeier, pastor of the Reformed Church at Middletown, marks his fifteenth anniversary with a sermon. Statistics show 1929 sermons, 436 baptisms, 251 total confirms, 87 marriages, 221 funerals, and benevolent giving of 7508.70. The choir and church have expanded, with 13 new certificates and 73 removals by certificate.
William Johnson and Frank Hoptizs, both colored youths, were committed to jail today by Magistrate Wilson for incorrigibility. Early next week they, with James Hopkins Jr., will be sent to the House of Reformation.
The article honors Gen Benjamin F. Kelley born 1807 in New Hampton New Hampshire. It recalls his early move to Wheeling West Virginia and rise as freight agent, raising Virginia’s first National Army regiment, command in multiple campaigns, and his later roles as brigadier general collector of internal revenue superintendent of Hot Springs reservation and pensions examiner. It also lists recent hotel arrivals and other county mentions.
The Police Come. The mayor disposed of cases last night. James Bowers was jailed 30 days for disorderly conduct and fighting. Fenton Lee was fined 2.85 for fighting in Shebro and jailed 20 days for failing to pry.
Local retailer C E Cline and Company highlights Portiers and Lace, claiming the best prices yet. The notice urges customers not to miss the opportunity and to visit the shop for deals on the advertised items.
Short sections of Jap matting from Ste20 yards will be sold cheap. If high prices fail, they move to lower prices to clear stock. Staff urging customers to buy now before further markdowns.
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