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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1894
Page
3
The page lists Catholic Club events including a Baltimore versus Cincinnati match and an excursion, along with brief local items. It notes ads promotion, a domestic economist quip, Hydrangea plant owner in Harmony, and moves by local professionals such as Prof. Charles Walter and Jesse Michael.
Mr Dora Michael son of J D Michael Mt Olivet cemetery superintendent has returned from Maryland University Hospital Baltimore after hip operation. He fell from a moving train in Washington two years ago injuring his hip. A large bone fragment was removed and he remains on crutches but Baltimore treatment helped. Rev M Li Maysilies sick in pulpit, Rev Wm Best filled pulpit. Mrs Marrilla Mantz improving with Dr H L F Getzendinner as attending physician. A daughter of Dr John Shipley is quite sick. Mr Dennis RaxiShure somewhat disposed today.
Charles Henley was arrested Saturday near Washington Junction by Officer Jacob Brengle and Detective Hutchison on a charge of involvement in the car robbery at Frederick Junction last Tuesday. He was committed to jail and, with Charles E. B. Young and Geo. Brown already jailed on the same charge, will have a hearing before Police Justice Eckstein this afternoon.
A crowd of several hundred rode the B and O to Frederick for a base ball game against a local team. An earlier match on Derr's lot saw the Beanztown Bards defeat the Cricket team 14 to 10 on Saturday afternoon.
The Woman's College faculty will see no changes this coming year except the departure of Miss Florence Trail who has taught Mental Philosophy and related subjects for several years. She has been granted a one year leave to seek renewed zest and hopes to return afterward.
A social event titled at home will be held on Tuesday July 31 from 7 to 11 pm at the home of Mr John Jones in Tharmont. Faylton witnessed the notice in The News.
A searing spell eased briefly yesterday afternoon and evening after record highs in Frederick. Friday opened with 84 degrees and skies stagnant with humidity. mills sickened workers, ice stands flourished, and shops endured sweltering clerks until a late breeze and scattered showers offered brief relief before dawn.
The Pall Mall Gazette notes Americans cannot buy Stratford on Avon liked by locals. North end church doors carved a century before Shakespeare were removed and sold as lumber to fund a pigsty. Nearby resident George Rollins was badly injured by a steer, with scalp torn and ribs broken. doctors say his condition is critical given age and injuries.
The Hagerstown city council approves adopting the Gamewell fire alarm system at an estimated cost near 3000. Alarms will be announced from a public tower. A five per cent municipal levy funds the fire department. Baltimore’s fire chief endorse the Gamewell setup after visiting Hagerstown.
The Democratic tariff reform meeting at Court Square will feature Philip D. Laird of Montgomery County Roger W. Cull of Balimore James H. Gambrill J E B Wood and Frederick J. Nelson among others The speakers will be brief and pointed not a discussion of principles but an arraignment of those blocking democratic hopes.
Hancock resident Dr W H Perkins daughter Miss Nellis Perkins nearly drowned Friday evening while bathing in the Potomac with a party. Companions carried her far out as she attempted to return alone she was overcome and sank a fourth time before being rescued by Miss Loretha Widmeyer and another companion.
Mrs A BR Yeakie and daughter Highfield Rev Dr Beale Blue Mountain Rev Ostorne Inzie Georgia Mrs L V Baughman Bersley Spritg Miss Lou Clingan York Pa Mrs Ieabella Whalen Atlantic City Miss Mary Clingan Washington Miss Minnie Markey Martinsburg W Va Miss Marie Diebi Easton Pa
James H. Dean, formerly of Frederick and once a proprietor of the Carlin House, now serves as superintendent of all hotels in the Yellowstone Park Reservation, Wyoming. His headquarters are at the Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel, the association’s main property.
Advertising copy promotes Syrup of Pigs for travelers and visitors, claiming pleasant effects on kidneys bowels and fever prevention. The California Fig Syrup Co. bottle priced at $1 and sold by leading druggists.
From Washington came Thurwoot’s Mr Harvey N Brown riding to Col John Rouser’s area. His wheel broke on a hill near Catoctin Furnace causing a heavy fall. He lay unconscious for two hours then wandered to Thomas Goreick’s home where he recovered enough to relate the accident. His wheel was badly damaged and he remained at Mr Gorsuch’s residence for treatment.
Local residents recall the drowning of Jennie Benders Souder, 45, near Poval’s Bend. Investigators suggest she slipped on slimy rock by a dam while bathing after asking her mother for relief. Funeral held at Pleasant Walk with Rev. S. F. Butts.
Rein fell liberally in Anne Arundel county yesterday. Hagerstown plans an electric fire alarm service. The Good Templars of Howard county held a jubilee on Saturday. A fire destroyed property at the railroad station. Cardinal Gibbons visited Mr Daniel J Foley in Howard county. A meeting on electric road to connect Baltimore with Gettysburg was held at Upton Mills. James H Morgan, longtime PW&B Railroad employee, died at Elkton aged 73. A sixth district Republican nomination contest is active with optimism for victory next November.
Evidence of rising interest in erecting a Francis Scott monument spreads from coast to coast. Chicago leader Col D E Root, president of Cook County Democratic Association, offers services and seeks authority to fundraise immediately, aiming for swift success. Root is linked to Frederick figures through family ties to Bre. &. Lilly and the late James Whitehill.
The list of letters remaining at the Frederick City post office on Saturday July 28 1904. Applicants must call for advertised letters or risk sending them to the dead letter office after two weeks. Names include Cros, ann, Hitrsm Barpett, Proming, Stoll, Whit mer, Williams and Zimmer among others.
A divorce a vinculo matrimonil was granted Saturday to Gertrude M. Gittinger of this city from Thomas L. Gittinger. She receives custody of the child and the defendant is to pay the costs of the case.
Five Frederick wheelmen toured Thurmont Blue Ridge Summit Buena Vista Waynesboro and Penna yesterday showcasing cycling clubs and enjoying a brisk circuit through popular routes amid clear weather and light spectator interest.
The column lists numerous Frederick residents and visitors including the Howe sisters, Clara Shawn, Mrs. J. F. Manning and baby, Charles J. Nusbaum, Lizzie Schroen, Fannie Moger, Arne Nusz, Mary and Emily Maulsby, Bertza Kemp, Col. G. W. Black, Ulysses Hobbs, Charles Firestone, Maud Lavinia Moon, Thomas H. Haller, Mrs. G. Warring Tyson, Neliye C. Gezendasoner, George Wachtel, J. H. Toms, Miss Hines, Belle Dean, Janie Ritchie, and others, with trips to Baltimore, Pen-Mar, Winchester, Hagerstown, and Carrol counties noted.
In Dawsonville on July 23 Mr H C Abmott visited town and a gentle rain blessed farmers from last week through Tuesday. The rain lifted spirits over fears for corn crop failure. Miss Mary Byrd spent time with Miss Margaret Rawlins. Harry Biscoe of Washington stays with Dr C H Waters family. Geo W Byrd recovers from typhoid fever. Miss Della Young of Poolesville visited Miss Kelle Gott. An old landmark is removed as the brown schoolhouse was sold on Saturday the 21st and torn down on Wednesday for a new building.
The National Carpet Band of Myersville led by Prof. D A Schildknecht will appear at tonight’s Jariff Reform Democrats meeting. The band is described as the oldest largest and one of the county’s best. Also questions about medicine and Hood's Sarsaparilla are mentioned.
Yesterday afternoon Mr. Won Fleshman riding past Third street collided with a horse and carriage in Chapel alley. He sustained slight bruises as the bicycle was badly damaged. Vehicle occupants Mrs Augustine Fraley Miss Hazel Ridenour and Master Robert Fraley escaped injury. The horse and carriage occupants did not flee, a detail noted as preventing a possibly worse accident.
Delegates selected in Brunswick's three wards to attend a Friday night convention at Wenner's hall for mayor candidate nomination. First ward split, Democrats backed Edward E Thompson and S P Wallace. Republicans backed W B Morrison, J W Main, and Richard Wirtz. Second ward favored Republicans with Dr J B Billopp chairing. councilmen Samuel Bratt and Charles H Edmonston nominated. John T Martin endorsed for mayor. Third ward held at Wenner's Hall with J R Ball and L E McBride named councilmen. delegates to mayor's convention chosen. list led by Swank, Gaver, McCormick, and others.
A crowd watches William Lebbertz and Charles Walter conduct a rain making experiment near Lebbertz residence on East Third Street. A paper balloon filled with explosive material rises then bursts, leaving the storm of yesterday evening a matter of conjecture. Real estate transfers show George W. Cockerly to Daniel M. Ball of part of an acre for $1, and William P. Manisby Jr as assignee to Alixins Pigman for $1,050 with further transfer to Clarence M. Murry in Frederick County.
The Catholic Club and St. John's Sunday School promote a Riflemen's excursion to Baltimore and Bay Ridge on Tuesday August 14. Round trip $1.90 valid for three days. Morning trains available with special events and comforts arranged by organizers including Frank Rhodes.
Fragment describes a wing in Cerlon linked to Belenos producing a delicacy of osgor purity and strength. It claims unmatched quality and states a pound equals one and a half times the strength of the best tonz on the American market.
Cath olic Club and St John s Sunday school plan an all day excursion to Island Park via Grocers Ex cursion on August 14 with round trip fare 1 50. Dancing music booths and a good time promised. Tickets on sale until July 31. Excursion to Martinsburg WV for West Virginia National Guard camp July 26 to Aug 1 offered by B C reduced rates from July 27 to Aug 1.
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