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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1891
Page
3
J. Ildr idge offers an elegant tine of embroidered florals for dresses plus white goods, cashmere, and novelties in bomber dress fabrics. A poll line of peasols mitts gloves hosiery and handkerchiefs at Millinsky Department Store now complete call B.J. Zeldbringr at 5 West Patrick Street.
The May obituary column shows sixty nine deaths in the city, with fourteen interments in Mount Olivet and other graveyards. The Health Officer notes interments and causes including pneumonia, typhoid, paralysis, and diphtheria. 12 interments and 10 deaths reported for the month with age spread and a look at county burials and last month's changes.
Cords announce the marriage of Miss Virginia Hooper of Baltimore to Mr. R Hault of Arm strong Cator Co. at Grace M E church Baltimore on June 10 with Rev Harcourt and Rev Campbell officiating. Miss Hooper a West Baltimore society leader and cousin of Rev C L Kennard. Also reported are marriages of Mr W H Frederick and Miss Ely from Backeystown and of Mr Raymond B Long and Miss Lizzie Slagle from New Midway at the Carjin House.
Sister Helena Elder of the St Amy St Marys community died last Thursday in her eighty ninth year at St Amy West Emmitsburg. A Baltimore native and elder sister of Archbishop Elder of Cincinnati she joined the order over sixty years ago and lived as an invalid in later years. Her funeral Saturday featured clergy from St Marys College. Archbishop Elder was absent.
Brush Factory employees held a Saturday picnic at Black Rock arranged by Mr. McClintock Young. Palace Livery Stables provided transport and refreshments. The return was cheerful with games and merriment among the workers.
Rev B Beber Newtonton sermon How to Read the Creed argues creeds rest on intrinsic truth not council authority. Creeds must grow, be read by reason, and aligned with righteous living. Understanding leads to judging others by lives, not beliefs, and creeds should awaken moral character.
Envoys of the African king Gugenhama have arrived for an official reception and church visit. They tour the naval exhibition and reef navigator exhibits, with banquets planned in their honor as Britain contemplates protection and influence amid Portuguese claims.
In Wasm sco x June 1 a mood in official circles suggests Secretary Noble may resign from the interior to join diplomacy. Rumor places him as Minister at St Petersburg or as secretary of war if Proctor becomes secretary of the interior, with Noble slated for St James in the court service.
John Seward confessed to Justice Henry in the presence of his eldest son to killing both wives. One died by poison at Anoka Minnesota and the other smothered at Wayne Nebraska four years later. Seward said his conscience troubled him and he could not bear the guilt. Sheriff Stanley took him into custody pending investigation. In another incident a clash at a religious meeting in Texas shook attendees as a clergyman faced harsh remarks from a controversial editor. A Missouri family vanished after heavy rains drowned a husband, wife, and daughter. search parties fail to recover them.
Mary Agnes Fitzgerald, heir to a fortune, wed John O'Brien a coachman at the country home. The groom is about fifteen years younger. The marriage notices were published by the uncle ex-Mayor Fitzgerald and the couple have left the homestead.
Four men died in a premature blast while tamping holes with giant powder near the Atlantic and Pacific tunnel about six miles from here. The explosion occurred during work on the giant powder, tearing the bodies and mangling them beyond recognition.
In Algiers Fame 1 Jeanne Weiss the woman on trial for slowly poisoning her husband with arsenic reportedly killed herself in her cell. She had been sentenced to twenty years hard labor. The case involved claims the poison was administered to the husband as he lay near the wormm's liver. A Haitian revolution and siege at Port au Prince were reported with a French ironclad dispatched. President Fonseca of Honduras reportedly near collapse from asthma after an attack several miles north of the capital.
A British bill outlines penalties for sealing in Behring Sea under an order in council. It prohibits killing or hunting seals during the restricted period, with forfeiture of ships and equipment for violations. Officers may stop and examine ships, and prosecutions may follow under merchant shipping acts. Also note oblique items on Haskell’s deathbed, Senator Ayme, Jules Arme, wheat hail damage in Kansas, and a boiling water accident in Ohio.
A steamer from the New Hebrides reports anarchy in the islands with numerous clashes. About 600 natives are said to have been killed and in each case the victors ate the bodies of the dead. The dispatch from Marseilles notes the brutality and lawlessness gripping the region.
A Sunday morning boxing match at Bilgipeaksbert works concluded with Baker knocking out Joe Tansey in the fifth round after a lively exchange. The Chicago heavyweights clash drew local spectators and generated brisk sport talk in the city.
Memorial Day observances were held in Frederick under Reynolds Post No 2,6 4A BH with a Grand Army ritual at Cerwin George L. Tyler’s grave. A procession to the North Market street hall followed and a public service featured Dr. Lewis H. Steppur and Dr. Fairfax Schley, with Miss Clara Zimmmerman at the organ and a choir. George B. Goldsborough delivered a patriotic address on enduring loyalty to the nation and vigilance, touching on the New Orleans lynching and a future Columbian fair exhibit. Flowers covered every grave in the city and Kilpatrick Post, G A R, planted flowers at colored Union graves. Emmitsburg’s memorial events, led by Major Horner, drew large crowds with graves equally adorned and Rev. Devoe delivering a partisan, patriotic speech, aided by the Emmitsburg Choral Union under Dr. Wright.
County officials traced burglars who robbed John Nichols at Point of Rocks and cracked a city safe Friday. Sightings of three strange men in Walkersville and Imore drew crowds, but evidence remains thin. Constable Brengle arrested two strangers as guards kept Watch.
Reports from Washington describe Sir John Lingering’s critical decline with physicians noting continued vitality despite failing strength. The cabinet lines up a transition as Sir Hector Langevin or Sir Charles Tupper may assume leadership amid a pending premiership reshuffle in Canada. In other items, a 16 year old girl faces multiple crimes, and Paterson reports a “Cream Gang” assault case. Further, President Harrison delays nine circuit judge appointments until December, with scrutiny of candidates’ briefs and arguments.
Artena Messenberg, a colored woman born into slavery, died at 121 or 122 years old at her granddaughter Mrs. Peter Davis's home. She moved to this area with early Virginia settlers seventy years ago, married three times, and her youngest son aged 19 75 was at the funeral.
The Rake's Progress reports William K. Turner in critical condition at Hotel Gray after a morphine dose believed to be suicide linked to a letter from his father reproving his dissipation. The Cimalkston's Chase Ended notes Charleston ceasing pursuit under Navy orders. the cruiser coaling at Callao, likely return to San Francisco. naval officer estimates Charleston repair costs at a high figure.
In Omaha Nebraska reports detail shocking developments at the Omaha Medical Institute. Prominent residents A T McLaughlin Lass Banellor and J A Williams figure in the murder case tied to a wealthy Stroder city citizen. Detectives uncover evidence surrounding the death of Miss Leabells Leaser of Plattsmouth and her baby, with a skull fracture linked to Dr Williams. Meanwhile Minnie Winterling, witness in an Ottawa Moroy murder case, remains despondent after testifying against accomplices.
The interview with manager Hur covers Bele Bilton, now Countess Clancarty after the Earl of Clancarty's death, her contract to perform, and Harris's insistence on enforcement. The Countess reveals mixed feelings about her father-in-law's passing and her new status, noting she will be the first peeress to sing in a music hall.
Fragmented early 20th century wire copy mentions a parade route security for the czar, a broken arch, and guards along windows as the czar passed. Nearby items report a fatal house fire in West Virginia, a court delay in Wales due to a relapse, and Cardinal Gibbons’ status in Baltimore.
Fragmented schedule notes list multiple games across cities including New York Brooklyn Boston Philadelphia Cincinnati and St Louis with irregular scores and unclear teams and results. The text reads like an OCR garble of a basketball or athletic schedule, offering little coherent outcome data or dates.
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