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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1891
Page
4
The column discusses Frederick County fruit farming profits with strawberries peaches and cherries as paying crops and mentions cash yields and market demand. It also reports Peter Lamb a colored man found guilty of carrying a concealed weapon and jailed on bail set by the grand jury.
The sick list reports Mrs. George Haan of Creagerstown is very ill and Mrs. H. E. Zimmerman at her residence near Manor church is lying very ill. She is a sister of Mrs. Irring Parsons of this city.
The Frederick Female Seminary held a large elocutionary contest with Miss Hale Bagwell Miss Melia Lowenstein and others performing dramatic readings from Longfellow and Coolidge. Judges included Prof. L Thos Col Ulysses Hobbs and Mr. Glenn Worth, with sixteen girls later giving a flag drill.
The market bustled at 5 o clock with buyers clamoring for lamb, chickens, vegetables, and fruit. Prices varied from 25 cents per peck for peas to 3 boxes for a quarter of a dollar for fine strawberries, while cherries ranged from 3 to 10 cents per quart and cautions about worms lingered over ripe fruit.
The Frederick City Guards announce an excursion to Washington D C on Friday next. Round trip fare is 1.50 with tickets valid for two days. The B and O railroad train departs at 6 30 am returning from Washington at 1 pm. A special car for white persons will be attached to the train.
Attorney Frank Pampel filed a habeas corpus petition after Mollie Fogie was committed to jail in default on a $1000 surety bond following a grand jury charge of arson. A hearing is scheduled before Magistrate Turner Yeater-Gay tomorrow.
The board of county school commissioners appointed trustees for Frederick District No. 2. Harmony Grove Americus Croniste Bouck and Geo. W. Dean. throossiswa Eaand Staley Ernest Mees and John Beck. Fairview T Ste Cleery Wiles Daniel Grumbize and Lsaish Schildbrecht. Philip Summers L. Frank pincsme Amt rh Angieberger Alt. Zion John L ttean Douglas Har sett ved Ed J Zonmurean Estevers John Engle Geo. Sith Clown Zimerman Reich E. Hargett J.meph Gi Miver. Oot Frederica Female Jota A. Bearer James E. Walker and Jobe Quinn. Mev Peelers Male J. Haashen Male dushia JUG aid Mo E Gst ishty an mit Market Street Male Sante as Suyit Market Street Female Street-teme as Nonth Market Sree Male Colored Nomk Frederick Chas. Wil aw Nosh Carter sod Geo. Herter Udod South Frederickh Aaron Tan eybu ueary Score James Davis.
Real estate transfers recorded include Joseph Urugier teestee to Frederick Savings Institution for 205 acres and perches, Fredericktow Savings to John D. Weller for 2s seres and Eb perches, and Frederick City Manufacturing and Development to Charles W. Ross with trustees to Jane R. Wachter for land in Lewistown priced at 5050. Additional transfers involve Charles W. Johnson to John C. Palmer for 3 roads and 323 perches, Development Company to Frederick and Catoctin Mountain Road Company for lots in Frederick at 425, Heors W. Bennett to Burtis Bennett for 22 acres and 2 roods at 900, and Burtis Bennett to Andrew N. Cramer for 705 acres and 23300.
Mr Samuel Kolb about fifty two suffered a painful injury when a seventy five pound stone rolled onto his left leg while laying a fou align for Miss Houck's residence on North Market street. Dr FB Smith found no bones broken and he was bandaged and taken home near Mount Carmel church New Market district.
Maryland issued pensions to listed claimants including Original group John Frick Jr Robin Green John H Lee Cudgen Purnell George Pletcher David Addison Rasberry Jennifer Samuel T Harrison Chas A Wilson John Williams John Hoffman Jacob A Gowans Phillip Engels Richard A Tarr Jan Ford Chas Dashiell Jacob T Davis Grafton Reilly Edward Clifton Sorace Downa John Eichelberger Geo Neal Additional Harmon Brinkman Increase Wm R Sturgeon Reinhardt Munganest Jack McCown Reissue and increase William Bauer.
On Thursday June 25 a grand reunion and picnic will be held at Penmar bringing together Young Men's Christian Associations from surrounding counties and adjoining states. Hagerstown leads the effort with large delegations expected from Winchester Martinsburg Frederick Baltimore and others. Athletic contests will award medals to champions.
Memorial Day exercises in Emmitsburg featured letters of regret read by Commander Horner on behalf of Milton G. Turner and others. Missing attendees included Col. Geo W Vernon John Rotter and Lewistown’s Charles Snook among Frederick G. & R. Adjutant Reynolds Post No. 8 members.
Orphans' Court inventories list current money real estate stocks and bonds and personal property in the estate of Clara A Cronise deceased. Inventories of debts due and stocks and bonds in estate of ls A Cunningham filed. Inventories of stocks and bonds and debts due in the estate of Mary O Kramer filed.
A Washington capitalist met Captain Joseph Groff to negotiate buying Groff Park property west of the city. The buyer aims to acquire the residence and surrounding lots staked for public sale on the 23rd. If unsuccessful, the sale will occur on the 28th as planned.
Mr Peter J Carpenter of near Sjimsville supplied pine Sharpless strawberries from nearly an acre of ground. The berries average 1290 bushels per acre and last week he marketed 400 boxes. This morning he sold 20 boxes or about ten bushels.
Reports from Carroll County indicate the grain crop is progressing well. Late rains have boosted grass and hay yields, with harvest expected in about a week to ten days. The grass, though short, is thick and luxuriant, promising better yields than anticipated.
The spoke factory and steam brick yard remain active. About 40 bushels of cherries were processed at the Frederick City Canning factory yesterday.
A biographical sketch profiles William H Getzendanner born near Walkerville Frederick county Maryland May 14 1234. He studied law in Frederick city and at Dickerson College Carlisle Pa, practiced in Waxahachie Texas, served in Company E 12th Texas Cavalry and later as quartermaster and adjutant general. He helped found a private bank in Waxahachie, built wealth via farms and real estate, and served as mayor, then state senator for Ellis Johnson and Hill counties. He married Mrs. William Neel in 1863. has two children, Willie and Ralph. He is a Master Mason, Episcopal, and a Democrat with a notable rise from debt to prominence.
Washington society notes detail William C. Corcoran’s heirs and George Eustis buying an older Frederick Maryland manor to convert into a stock farm. The house was restored with English style, silver banished, and a retinue hired, but six months later the venture folded and the silver returned to Washington. The 28 horses for the tally ho route come from the Eustis stock farm near Washington.
A great union picnic may be held on July 4 at Emmitsburg. No definite plans yet but Arther Post G.A. the Vigilant Hose Company and several local groups will unite for a stand demonstration and picnic at Summit Corner.
State authorities grant armed Frederick colored volunteer company under Captain Julius Gwsar permission to depart the state for the District of Columbia. Adjutant general has contacted District authorities to permit entry into the District.
The water committee, chaired by Chsiugn Eisenhauer, discussed delaying the reservoir with actions to begin Monday. Additional items covered included larger water wipes for Evsrt Patrick street and electrical light bids to improve service, with emphasis on rule compliance and subordinate reporting.
Oliver Lf Surtz died in Rocxsille after illness while staying with friends. The 62 year old, formerly at Garrett Park, left a note and death followed a physician visit. Funeral held from his Frederick home with Rev. O. L. Kennard officiating at Mount Olivet cemetery.
Advertisers must submit new ad copy by Wednesday before 5 pm and change notices by noon that day to secure space in The Weexey News. The paper, priced at $1 yearly or 3 cents per copy, markets itself as a live independent journal guarding public interests with local and state news plus miscellaneous features.
The young ladies employed at the Hosiery alilla held a feast yesterday with a large spread. Those in charge included Misses Tiney Six Manzella Young Ada Davis Geor gie Fout Ollie Strawsberger Bertie Bell Tolle Goodman Cora Slyer Katie Ket Her Annie Deitrich Mattie Smith Katie Ebrecht Teresa Bowers and Maggie Bhipley. The event was a marked success and enjoyed by all invited.
Mr. C. E. Mealey, proprietor of City Mills, will open a bathing house at his mill with male and female bathers and salts supplied. Alsie and female attendants will be on hand and good order will be maintained at all times.
D H Best announced early morning openings for a sale featuring Chantilly, pongée, tissage, and ribbed ladies veste. First customers receive first choice, with prices marked in early pennies.
Mulliniz and Kemp announce a new collection including Outings Charlies and Serges described as perfect beauties with bargains on 27 and 46 inch Flouncings. The ad touts Shan tong Porgees at 221 cts as pretty and cheap and invites customers to compare with their offerings.
Carpet department reports 47 rolls and 1380 yards of Japanese mattings arrived yesterday, totaling 170 rolls or 6840 yards this season. Growth of matting trade noted as sales rise daily. customers urged to visit headquarters for exclusive styles and prices.
Baltimore caretaker W J Katzenverger stays at City Hotel while a Base Bell League bid to form a tripartite circuit with teams from Baltimore Winchester Hagerstown and Fredericksburg moves toward a July 1 start. Key figures include Kaizer Zerzer and McGraw with Gade catching for the Balimore squad as organizers plan championship games in early July.
The moot exciting baseball game yesterday afternoon at the Development Company's grounds matched Strasberger's nine against Linte Barber nine. It was a pitching duel with Shipley and Ketler hurling fine ball, a fielding showcase by Lipscomb Meson Esterly and Rowe, and Rowe delivering the go ahead runs before darkness halted play with Strasberger ahead 2 to 1 after seven innings. Umpire W. Nuez. The clubs plan a rematch Friday with potential strengthening. Also noted, the Board of Charities and Correction held court as the sheriff reported a month’s findings: 17 state prisoners and 1 corporation in custody, including 4 females and 14 males.
All who desire to secure advantage of the usual discount must pay their bills on or before the 10th instant as no discount will be allowed after that date. G F Chingan Agent American Light and Heat Co.
Painters and printers are urged to inspect improved extension ladders praised for simplicity convenience and strength. All sizes offered with reliable operation and no risk of derangement. Call and examine at King Step Ladder Factory.
Our retail sales of Goxesville flour were one third higher during the week ending March 21 than ever known before. The people appreciate good articles. We manufacture expressly for home trade. E.A. Shriner Ling Co.
A brief notice notes a promotional offer in which portions or plush items are advertised as not accessible to readers. The fragment mentions currency and a warning, but the full context is unclear.
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