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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1897
Page
6
The Tux Weekity News will be a handsome twelve page edition ready Thursday with news and special features. It claims the largest bona fide circulation in Frederick city and county for advertising and invites new and changed ads with deadlines Wednesday at 5 p.m. and 1 p.m. respectively.
Copies of prior Tae Newa issues containing addresses sermons and notes from the annual meeting are available at this office for one cent. Mail orders fulfilled promptly. Full reports of preliminary meetings and descriptions of grounds and buildings have appeared in Tee News dormime in the past two weeks.
First page details a daily report on conference proceedings and notes a supplement included with Tas News. Each copy sells for one cent and contains six pages covering conference, local, and general news.
Brief notes list local events and incidents including Pen Mar opening on June 23, a Maryland capital incident involving Jessie Connely fatally shot by a boy in Montgomery County, drownings of J. T. Johnson and others, resignations, deaths, hospital recoveries, a Maryland League convention, a knitting industry success story in Ireland, a bowling alley project, price updates on straw, church incorporations, local political reorganizations, and a note on rain delaying park bench placement. Dr. Steiner owns two preserved 1808 and 1807 five dollar gold pieces.
The 61st field meeting of the Farmers' Institute was held in Snook's grove at Utica with strong attendance despite bad weather. Prof. W. G. Janeon and others spoke on farming, dairy advances, and the Guenen cow judging system. Director Amoss and party departed for Baltimore after the event.
All Saints Sunday School held an anniversary with a floral chancel arch and a white cross. Addresses were given by Rev. Jenan Yen of Armenia and Rev. Robert Nelson of Petersville. Memorials were presented for Bishop Norton of Virgins and Mrs A G Ross. Sc Mark's parish received the firing funds for Burkitaville.
The item notes deaths in Norrisville Barford county and Ocean City ages 50 and 76, plus a Cumberland mayoral finance report. It mentions Annapolis volunteer meeting plans, Jack Leman's trial for felonious assault in Williamsport, a naval cadet summer cruise with Governor Lowndes aboard a state steamer, and Bishop Paret’s trip to New York London and Lambeth Conference in July.
The funeral for Louis Markell was held at 1 o'clock this morning from his West Patrick street home with Rev. Eschbach and Rev. Osborne Ingle officiating. Music by Prof. George Edward Smith and pallbearers listed. Interment at Mt Olivet Cemetery. Separate service for Rev. Dr. James McKendree Reiley held at Eutaw Street Methodist Church with multiple reverends officiating and floral tributes. Burial at Greenmount Cemetery.
Brice Gant to Belle Prater sells one acre for 45 dollars. Emory L. Coblenz trustees to Alonzo C. Kepler eight acres and 38 perches for 92 28. Kepler to George L. Doub nine acres and 88 perches for 92 38. Effie R Greif to George L. Doub lot in Middletown county 1000. Edward O. Weant to John F. Callman two acres for 253. George W. Albaugh to W R Currey and others 17 perches for 1.50. Albaugh and wife to Jos E Englar three acres for 800. Edward S. Hichelerger and P Levy trustees to John H Wilhide et al 249 acres and 30 perches for 2491.88.
The Evening Star reports Valley Female College celebration in Winchester Virginia with Miss Pope directing a large turnout of patrons. The kindergarten program impressed attendees with well acted performances and promises higher enrollment this fall. Each participant received a title and a candy box.
The Brunswick town council remains without a mayor as a deadlock between three Republicans and three Democrats stalls quorum. The corporation business stalls, and police threaten to resign without council aid to address the impasse.
William Beat of Round Aff Virginia was struck by Freight Engine No 412 while piling in the west end of Brunswick Saturday evening. He was found dead, then revived after surgical aid and moved to a company building for the night before returning home.
Civil Service Examiner Himbuy at the post office examined two applicants for the letter carrier position on Saturday. The examination took place in the petit jury room at the courthouse, after which papers were mailed to the United States Civil Service Commissioners in Washington. Results likely within about 60 days.
Annie Need of East Second street was struck by paralysis Saturday night. The report notes a sudden onset and medical attention was summoned, detailing the incident in brief local terms.
The piece records angling activity in Washington county Potomac tributaries with catches at Kemp's Mill and Conocochezus Creek. Notable hauls include 150 fish at Kemp's Mill, 39 by Johan Essminger, 8 by Jorn Murray, 245 pound bass by James Bird, and 14 bass by HK Ardinger. Five carp totaling 70 pounds were seen by Samuel and Henry Melown. a target fish weighed 25 pounds and stretched 42 inches.
A Thursday afternoon gust toppled stones along Pleasant Walk with objects as large as shellbarks, while rain remained light. No injuries reported and weather details unclear.
Mrs M J Perkins widow of Dr William H Parkins is named postmaster at Hancock Washington County replacing Benjamin Mitchell Jr. The appointment formalizes leadership change in local postal service.
Flag Day program committee of the Key Monument Association will hold its fourth meeting in the M C A prior to Thursday evening at 8 o clock.
Mr. Evard Kepner has returned home from Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore after a successful operation. He is reported to be resting and in good spirits following treatment.
The Frederick fire companies plan to travel to Annapolis on the 6 50 p m exceeding train in two special cars to attend the State Firemen s Association annual convention. Delegates from Japier Steam No 2 Usned Steam No 3 Independent Hose No 1 will represent the departments with a drum team and drill contests expected to showcase uniforms and showy gear.
The Jantor Order of Jeferacn in this county joined by neighboring councils traveled to Broad Run and Burkittsville to present a Bible at the public school. Rev. W Stine spring spoke, with remarks by Arthur D Williard. The American Band of Middletown provided music amid a large crowd.
The Academy of the Visitation will hold commencement exercises Friday morning at 9 30. The first annual Alumni association meeting follows in the afternoon with officer elections and reception of new graduates. The group reports a large member enrollment and aims for a pleasant social and business event.
Mr. W. Si. Binks, city agent for the Karella Gas Company, has realigned his position to take effect this month and will soon leave Freder ick for his home in Michigan City to accept a similar post. Dr. Hinks has made many friends in Freder ick and will also depart.
A large Bronewick store owned by J. D. Oglestee & Co. was broken into in the early morning. About 25 dollars in money and some goods were taken. A gang of four tramps seen in the city that night are suspected to have committed the robbery.
The missing boy Fighman Jackson, who left his Middlepoint home last week, has been found by his father and J. W. King at Woodsboro lime kilns. Authorities had reported him missing in yesterday's News.
Daniel Wenner, a mail carrier on the star route between Brunswick and Elvan, was severely injured Saturday afternoon when his horse threw him. Several ribs were broken and he sustained additional injuries.
The Central Evei property at Main and Centre streets in Westminster, owned by Mr. Joan Marsh, was sold yesterday at a mortgagees sale for 4600 dollars 10 Wim. B Thomas and Cueries E Fink acted as mortgagees.
The article outlines a Columbia bridge length of 5 296 feet three inches with 27 spans, a 25 foot bridge height, 30 feet 66 inches overall height, and an interior 20 by 17 feet for brakemen. It notes 8 000 flyers per span outside the area, vast red lead for painting, three dawn shifts, and a $30 000 toll slope cost or progress expense. It mentions the Percord Company work and an incident where Frank Meehan was killed amid several other affected tiers.
A Nebraska gathering lists numerous members across towns such as Elmwood Beatrice Lincoln and Norfolk. The text name checks many individuals including Peter Fornay John Wurloe Oake and J. A. Flory among others, detailing an extensive Brethren community roster.
Church services across several parishes reported with sermons and Holy Communion. Special Pentecost observances at St John s German Reformed. Armenian missionary talk on Turkish atrocities. Sunday school and offerings for a chapel in Barkits-Wille. Ordination of Rev J I Yellott. ministry appointments and marriage license notices in multiple counties.
Benry Smith was paced on Sunday by d Murray Brisa Jobo Baumgardner Philip J Nursbaum Harry Lochner Barry Kiracofe and Wlard Markey from Frederick to Poplar Springs in a daytime event.
Report states Holtzman Manufacturing Company may relocate its shirtwaist factory from Frederick due to difficulty in securing efficient female help.
Workers at the stocking factory were granted a holiday yesterday to celebrate Whit Monday. The ad promotes Hood's Saraapartila as a tonic for pure blood and overall health.
A festival under the auspices of the MM P Sunday School at Lime Kiln opens this evening and runs through Saturday evening, promising community events, attendance by residents, and church group activities.
Strawberry Fete on the lawn of St James Lutheran church offers strawberry and cream with admission ten cents on Wednesday and Thursday evenings. A notice warns passengers to consult railroad brokers before buying tickets as special excursion and return fares are advertised for travel to Annapolis and Pittsburgh.
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