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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1891
Page
3
B J Eldridge introduces an elegant line of embroidered flouncings for dresses plus white eye bar cloth cashmere Henri STON cloth and other novelties in sunrise dress goods. A full millinery department is now complete and a selection of parasols mitts gloves hose and handkerchiefs is offered. Call 3 Eldridge No. St West Sathice Street.
The Hagerstown gathering of the Duck ards adjourned with plans for the next convention in Iowa. The report of the Church Extension Society details foreign and home missions, with new members in Denmark and Sweden, and missions activity in Texas Kansas and Indian Territory. The committee urged hiring traveling secretaries to preach missions and solicit donations. Local attendees have returned home.
A correspondent reports the Thomas Dutrow wedding at the M. P. church in Buckeystown on Wednesday evening. Afiss Lillie May Dutrow and Milton Thomas wed with Mendelssohn’s march, Rev. Sheridan and Rev. Whitmore officiating, amid floral decoration and a reception at the groom’s father’s home in Adamsstown. The couple will reside on the Lime Rite farm. Also: Stone Engle wed at the Lutheran parsonage in Brookville County with Rev. Dr. Geo. Diehl officiating.
The Confederate memorial day exercises proceed at Mount Olivet Cemetery on Thursday at 3 o clock. Rev. C C. Lt. Kennard leads the program with music by Prof. Geo. Ed. Smith and a chorus of young ladies. Flowers can be left at the Citizen office for those unable to provide their own.
David Noland, a Black man, appeared before Mayor Broner on a charge of buying a dead animal for his bogs and was fined $5.85. Ww A. Brown faced Mayor Braz on a charge of bar fighting and disorderly conduct, fined $1.85.
At Loxpos on June 5 the court heard young Arthur Wilson testify to alleged cheating by Sir Gordon, with the Prince of Wales named in relation to game counters. Berkeley Levitt and Lycett Green contradicted the account, testifying to observed cheating and drinks before the baccarat sessions. Sir William’s brother Alastar Penrose Gordon-Gamming described family innocence and a theory that the contract setting ensured no exposure of royal gambling.
June 5 in Sresoheny Illinois the lower house erupted amid wild confusion as the World’s fair bill faced $750,000 amid attempts to cut from $1,000,000. The speaker’s bid to adjourn sparked shouting and a near riot as revolver threats and a chair rush nearly broke out before a truce was declared. Also reports an Albany shortfall of about $10,000 by Delaware and Hudson railroad parson Ward, with company insurance covering losses. Ward, 45, says he will explain once able, after an accident concussion.
Capt William Clark superintendent of the life saving station was drowned when a lifeboat capsized while rescuing the Badger State crew after a propeller ran aground. The Badger State crew and passengers were saved and Clark's body was not recovered. Also reported is a Cleveland schooner that went down near North East. News from Nashville and Milwaukee details an insurance assignment by Cannel Hal McLester company with liabilities of 184000 and assets around 718000. Thirty unnamed men arrested near Waldo for the death of 14 year old Fred Kopwood after he refused whisky and fell into a mill pond dying from exposure.
Tax collector Exesge of South Bethlehem says he cannot collect from Hungarians and seeks exoneration for amount owed. The Huns were taxed by numbers, not names, and the board advised hiring two constables to enforce payment. Iron bridge plan favored for Patapsco River at Martinsville with 93 feet span. Howard County supports. Carroll County must concur.
In Readixg Massachusetts Jane 5 John You an inmate of the county hospital aged 21 years starved himself, eating last twenty seven days ago. He died yesterday after body weight declined from 115 to 38 pounds. No appeals possible indicate in Dum to Lapa food and why he undertook starvation he refused to explain.
The Midland strike ends as payments of old labor claims are settled with court deposits before any vehicle movement. New York publisher change at The World with George W. Turner resigning and Dillon succeeding him, per reports.
The report from Admiral McCann confirms 5,000 rifles and ammunition taken from the Robert and Minnie off San Diego, delivered to the Esmeralda then Tocopilla. Insurgents disapprove and may surrender the vessel. United States court action to resume proceedings for neutrality violations. Surplus in treasury up to 5 million with calls on banks. A theft and resignation cases noted in Washington and New York. Secretary Tracy and other officials referenced.
A patient bitten by a cat developed suspected rabies like symptoms and a lengthy medical search followed. Meanwhile, James Ritchie pleaded guilty to embezzlement at the Commonwealth National Bank, seeking time for restitution as prosecutors agreed. Justice Willson deferred sentencing to allow repayment and arrangements for funds.
A warlike steamer Santi sailed for the Bahamas carrying a revived expedition led by Walter Wellman to locate the spot where Columbus first landed. The party includes Charles Loterer and two servants, tracing Columbus voyage routes near Nassau and Watling’s. Historians dispute islands proposed as the landing site, with London officials and geographers weighing Watling's as the likely point. Meanwhile, crime and other news occupy Norristown and Conshohocken as murder investigations continue and a grand jury weighs indictments.
Justice Van Sickel outlines election expense sharing for booths registry revisions and related costs. Counties and cities must split booth costs. counties pay half for registry inquiries, with townships covering half. spring registry revisions funded by townships. November registry revision by county.
In New York on June 5 the Japanese murderer Jagiro was sentenced by Fudge Van Brant to death by electrocution in the week beginning all 6, the same week set for the execution of the other three murderers. This is Jagiro’s third sentence. Dexter Fie 3 Lieni Schwaika, Arctic explorer, arrived and planned voyage with ex minister E B Ewing.
A garbled sports column reports race results from Morris Park Buffalo and Latonia Ky with multiple horse names, distances, and times. It also notes a juvenile swimmer drowning in Pennsylvania and a supreme court venue change for the Delamaters case with depositors’ issues mentioned.
The Philadelphia markets report a mixed close with Lehigh Valley under pressure while Pennsylvania and Reading show firmness. Bond and product markets reveal varied bids, with wheat and corn futures listed and oats and rye steady to easier. An art reception at Hoontz Hall drew crowds despite rain, featuring wax can dies, colored lamps, and F C B Orchestra with Miss Berths McSherry and Miss Battie Bold in the event. Notables included Col J W Alviite and Miss Nannie McSherry with Miss Hallie Ott receiving medals.
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