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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1891
Page
3
J Eldridge announces a wide display of fashionable dress materials including enrewidered flossings for dresses, white Kentucky cloth, cashmere, Henrietta cloth and other novelties. A full line of parasols mitts gloves hosiery and millinery items is now complete at No 34 West Patrick Street Frederick MD.
Yerrivly, living about two and a half miles north of Rocky Ridge, was injured when a blasting accident occurred while he attempted to light a fuse again after a prior misfire. He suffered severe head and facial injuries and faces a grave outlook.
Inscription on a dining hall table at the Conference grounds in Haxerstown remarks a waiter from Broad Run Frederick County serving five and a half days. The note, dated Jupe 4 1991, expresses affection for the Brethren and the sisters and brothers met there and a hope to meet again on earth or the other shore.
Mr. Emory Befauver of Hood farms reported a horse was stolen from his field last night. A saddle and bridle were taken from the barn. No clues were found as of this writing.
Sir William Gordon Cumming wed Miss Florence Garner in a quiet ceremony at Holy Trinity Chelsea. Twelve guests attended as Maj. Verney Dawson served as best man. Rev. S. Robert Eyton officiated. the groom showed calm pride and no evident distress after the queen's bench verdict. The couple departed to their Scotland estate for a honeymoon, with plans to visit the United States in fall.
The largest cortege seen in Canada honors Sir John A. Macdonald with a regal procession from Parliament to St Alban's church. The governor general entered the hall, the casket was carried amid tributes, and the funeral moved to Kingston for in state viewing before burial at Carano cemetery. Ottawa reports Senator Abbott as future premier, with a broad ministry reconstruction planned.
During a brisk shower with frequent lightning, the electric current struck 20,008 barrel iron tanks of Buckeye oil in Cosscrove, destroying them and an entire block. Losses totaled 49,608 dollars. In Carissroy, Missouri, a fire wiped out an entire block of stores with deaths or injuries not specified and losses around 21,000 dollars.
A contested address from Girdstone New York rails against Charles Stuart Parnell. The speaker accuses Parnell of betrayal over the Paris fund and defends Gladstone era home rule prospects. The piece notes English Liberal support for Irish self government and warns Tory efforts to block reform. Also reports separate local items: Domico Caco guilty of murder in Caspel New Jersey, 20 year sentence. Ephraim Young case bail set. Yale student rescue incident. and tobacco planting growth in Berks County Pennsylvania.
The steamer Itata will depart for California on Saturday carrying arms and ammunition, escorted by the United States cruiser Charleston. In another item, Rev. Father Curdu, a renowned Italian priest, died yesterday at age 71.
Vast forest fires sweep the Lake St. John area causing widespread destruction. Homes along the lake railway are threatened as flames spread toward Lake St. John village and Black Lake. Prohibition party gathers delegates in Tonett with a platform urging liquor prohibition and monetary reforms. Local lynching inquiry in Wanna Wanna flags military tensions. Other notices report a missing ship, a rescued crew, and public pensions data.
Cambridge Massachusetts officials vote against licensing druggists, prohibiting liquor sales citywide. Freddie Rock, 15, dies at Saundersville from accidental head injury during baseball. A bid to kill the redistricting bill fails amid strong opposition. Agricultural statisticians report cotton area and condition data for June. A Meth Episcopal conference audit finds Sam Small in arrears over $1000. Fallon Poindexter, 35, commits suicide in Washington by hanging, after recent religious distress.
A synod expelled ministers Setorab Clogsiman and Theos Wil Setine from the Cove naner Church. Controversy arises over charges of scandal and division. several ministers argue legality and future church alignment. The vote led to resignations and anticipated congregational realignments as unaffiliated worshippers consider new associations.
A chaotic courtroom scene unfolds as officials debate reforms and a push to abolish warrants. A key witness, Chief Swiggett, clashes with ex-secretary Lew over leadership as a law panel seeks to open the vault of recent actions. The aftermath hints at a secure safe and a new lock.
The Western Baptist District Association reports show Rev AL Barryn of Baltimore presenting missionary work details. Last year 400 decisions were made, 3,008 baptized, 20 new churches, 34 houses of worship, and schools established. Baseball yesterday.
The report lists multiple horse races on June 11 at Morris Park N Y and Gloucester N J with first, second, third, fourth, fifth and sixth races. Entries include horses such as Major Daly Jessica Arundel Joe Carter Baltimore and many others with times and placings. The text also mentions Buffalo BuffaloBuffalo races at Buffato and additional results at Port Chester and other venues with winners like Theors Tremont Kingsbridge Firefly Middlestone and Mocilage.
The Philadelphia stock market closed dull with brokers discussing gold shipments and the financial situation. Lehigh Valley and Lehigh Navigation were quiet to firm, Reading steady, Huntingdon and Broad Top showing some demand with both common and preferred shares advancing. The report lists closing bids and notes broad market weakness in grains and pork futures.
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