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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1891
Page
3
BJ Eldridge announces an elegant line of embroidered linings for dresses, whitey, cashmere, Henrietta cloth and other novelties for summer dress goods. They offer a full line of parasols, gloves, hosiery, handkerchiefs, and a complete millinery department at 34 West Patrick Street Frederick MD.
A social event occurred at Mr C F Zellers corner Market and South streets as friends gathered Thursday evening to celebrate Mamie Zellers birthday with a decorated table, flowers, lanterns in the yard, a magic lantern show, and dancing to a waltz. Attendees included Ber Edmonds Donald Kilian Sadie Davis Lucy Kilian Jennie Haller Edna Miller Mamie Haberkorn Addie Uhler Mamie Zellers Edith Poole and others. A separate sociable at West South Street hosted by Misses Katie and Stellie Grum featured music games and refreshments. Col D C Winebrewer hosted a dinner at his Council street home in honor of his daughter and son-in-law Mr and Mrs Charles B Trail.
Information reports the deaths of Mrs. Margaret C Nicewanner age 63 of Tifia Ohio wife of John H Nicewanner. Mrs. George C Freshour died near Lewistown at about 50. John Valentine found dead in bed near Rocky Ridge at about 87 after his son heard a choking sound. he never took medicine in his life.
The piece mocks the moon as it failed to rival electric lights during a power outage. Citizens cursed the corporation for dim street illumination, stumbling on doorsteps and trees. The columnist implies the Mayor’s new rules cannot replace reliable bulbs and jokes about retreating to a country village.
Mr J Polk Biser built a new structure near Knoxville and plans to run a cannass factory. Mr Oscar Firestone of Buckey and Firestone in Frederick spent days this week wiring kettles to the boiler and arranging equipment. The engine will arrive next week and operations should begin soon.
The Cry Tax Commissioners finish a two week session reviewing appeals and adjusting the 1891 levy. After adjournment the Board of Review will convene to inspect the commissioners of taxes actions and transfers completed this year.
A Middletown mail wagon on its return trip this morning between seven and eight encountered a broken left rear tire after departing City Hotel, causing a short delay until a replacement wagon could be secured.
Mrs Capt Staley of Charlesville arrived in the city yesterday morning and fell ill preventing her return home. Mr William Byler of Welkersville is quite ill with heart disease.
A heated state investigation reveals embezzlement and irregularities at the Keystone bank, with Comptroller Lacey and Bank Examiner Drew implicated as witnesses. New charges allege another $100,000 embezzled by ex-treasurer Bardsley. Yard arrested pending extradition as more ties to Philadelphia affairs surface.
A freight derailment on a Pennsylvanian Northwestern line near Bellwood at a summit caused a high speed plunge. Engineer John Smon ton died on site, Fireman Mullard Frazier and Conductor Stephen Von Sougue were recovered injured, and a passenger, Hetrich, survived with multiple injuries. The runaway train reached seventy five miles per hour before wrecking at Roat’s trestle, with twenty nine cars piled in chaos. A rescuer later noted the engineer’s possible attempt to reach the sand box before the plunge.
Bard, Kansas reports the eight hour workday law will close state institutions unless special arrangements keep them open. Governor may call a special session for emergency appropriations to hire more staff. Overcrowded asylum in Cumberland, Maryland, hears four lunacy cases on one day with Henry Bevers Sarah Cunningham Louise Trenzell and Joseph H. Smith declared insane and sent to Sylvan Retreat.
A Chilean cable dispatch from Balmaceda confirms government bombardment of insurgent ports and coastal landings. Over 500 soldiers and marines freed from insurgents embarked on the Imperiale to serve under the government. A defalcation at New York Life Insurance of up to 500000 is reported, with Merzbacher implicated in discovery of theft. Nicaragua offers up to 120 acres per immigrant family as naturalization aid. Wanamaker & Co. loses a suit in Philadelphia over 1590 goods and policy transfers.
William Blaney was executed in Baltimore city jail for the brutal murder of his aunt Sarah Blaney and his grandmother, both elderly women who lived together. He faced the end with indifference and bravado noted since conviction. In Boston the Supreme Court bench ruled adopted children have inheritance rights on the adopting parents death as if born in wedlock, ensuring their property share.
Leavenworth reports a Kansas Central wreck near Savannah in which engine was derailed and four down an embankment. Engineer James Mailey and fireman George Purcell were killed, both unmarried, with no passengers hurt. Frank Bright, 28, arrested in Pennsylvania for criminal assault on a child, held at mayor's court pending investigation.
Washington dispatches describe renewed scandal talk surrounding the Prince of Wales over a baccarat matter while MPs debate army discipline and potential action against officers. In London, a Guardian paper row and a South London guard scene flare as the Times reports official removal of Sir William Gordon Cumming from army rolls amid calls for accountability. Meanwhile missions in China face anti foreign violence and a New Jersey murder trial prompts grim testimony of abuse.
Solemn memorial services at Westminster Abbey commemorated Sir John A. Macdonald late Canadian prime minister. Queen and royal household representatives attended as crowds of prominent English politicians writers artists and society figures filled the abbey.
Discontent rises among Samoan natives aiming to oust Malietoa and place Mataafa on the throne, a crisis intensified by the Berio treaty and Barun You Prank actions. A hurricane wreckage case involving American tailors and ships sunk near Manchou is noted with remains to Mare Island. A retrial acquits John Brown’s killer Arbe, who claims self defense as the bullet exchange ends with Arbe slain.
Charles Care, junior member of C. B. Care & Son of Linglestown, was found dead in an outbuilding near his home after years of heart disease. A former postmaster at Linglestown in the late war, he was 57. A Massachusetts treasury case reports misused county funds by treasurer C. Magon Moody for fifteen years. London bus drivers meet to settle hours, with twelve-hour day and wage increase. omnibus traffic resumes.
Roanoke Southern railway near Roanoke, Virginia, suffered a premature dynamite explosion killing two men instantly and fatally injuring two others. All four victims were Black except a white boss who survived. Names could not be obtained.
Morris De Turk, a Western cattle dealer from Bawmstown, was badly gored by a savage steer. He suffered multiple broken ribs and internal injuries. Reported from Bmossor0 Pennsylvania on June 13. The brief item notes the incident and its injuries, reflecting a perilous farm accident.
The article reports varied business activity with general optimism for future trade. It notes stronger iron output and improved prospects in several regions, while areas like Detroit and Cincinnati see mixed results. Few sectors, including footwear and grocer trades, show declines amid broader manufacturing strength.
A June telegraph from Guatemala reports the imprisonment and degrading labor of editors Nicolas Cifuentes Manuel Alisiro and Ventura Paz of The El Pepuist in Guezaltenango over a critical article against Barillas. Other items note state agricultural culling of two horses in Pennsylvania over glanders, Commander Lyon Cleared by a court martial, West Virginia tobacco statistics, and an elderly man sent to Delaware county home amid curiosity about age and health.
A 75 year old man was struck by a coal train near his Gravel Place home while frost crossed the tracks. He died at the scene, early June reports indicate the accident occurred two miles from the station as the rider attempted to traverse the front of a car. The tragedy leaves a Mechamusci- Meacham area community in mourning.
A jumble of legislative items and a follow up from the federal post office: proposals to regulate racing and corking, keep cider vinegar pure, ease divorce appeals, and authorize bridges over the Delaware. Also a teacher's letter praising a woman’s suitability for railway postal work and strong physical claims.
A letter from Beaven Pa reports Rudyard Kipling critically ill with tuberculosis and not able to speak above a whisper. Physicians had moved him from London to Italy two weeks earlier seeking beneficial climate.
Senator W. A. Peffer of Kansas with wife and daughter arrived in Carlisle to visit his boyhood home for the first time in years. A brother still resides on the old homestead six miles south of Carlisle.
Horse races at Morris Park and Gloucester featured multiple events with winners including Hypatica, Annie Queen, Marsden, Arab, Pallades, Marie V, Laura Davidson, Heltershelter, Renounce and others. Curiously dated results show times and placings, with bettors noted for several six furlong and one mile heats across venues in Morris Park, Gloucester and Chicago on June dates.
PalmLADEtrats June 12 The stock market was dull with no feature and near standstill in speculation. Pennsylvania remained firm, Reading quiet, and income bonds showed some movement. Closing bids listed Behigh Valley 47 Reading 84 N Pacific com 34 Reading pf 34 WiPac pf ex div 6734 Reading 2d pf Ss Dig Pennsslvania St Reading Spf 35 Reading-Ig WLNYESPL te Lehigh Navigat 4043 BT com 4 St Pank 2 22 a H BT pref 6.
Postable market notes show bids and steady prices for staples. Wheat futures and beef, pork, and lard quotes reflect market steadiness with occasional shifts in premium and mess amounts. Prices listed include various bid levels and seasonal adjustments across months from June to September. Strong entities include SLOG and SLOG bid references and jurisdictional notation.
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