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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1891
Page
3
The advertisement announces an extensive line of ensroidbeed flouxdings for dresses and various dress goods including white eye rer cloth cashmere and hanrei eyta cloth. It highlights new millinery department Capo No.34 West Pathich Street Frederick Maryland and lists a pull line of pak- sols mitta gloves hosiery and handkerchiefs.
The column reports on August Kebne's possession of a Revolutionary War bayonet, the death of Mrs. Fannie Staley of Rocky Springs, and local fishing trips. It notes fishing and visits, ongoing strawberry harvests, and health updates including Maggie Kehner. Weather hinders harvests as TJ June 13 updates cover Taneytown and Jerusalem happenings with deaths, visitors, and local commerce.
From Lospex June 15 details William Gordon Cumming and his bride receiving a royal welcome at Forres Scotland as the baccarat scandal follows the Prince of Wales. A Swiss train wreck near Stein kills at least sixty with over 100 injured. Other items note France’s wheat crop outlook, a Volga River disaster drowning convicts, a Hamburg woman’s suicide, a needle journey tale, an acquittal in a Pennsylvania murder trial, and more brief overseas notices.
Henry George, fierce exponent of the angle tax theory, wins a will dispute in New Jersey and then sues his lawyer John T. Woodhall for embezzlement after charging he received $250.66 and kept $100 as counsel fee. The Camden case centers on an executor’s accounts and a disputed $384.20 estate share. Judge Hugg notes lack of jurisdiction. George pursues redress via a civil suit.
The World's Student conference at East Nomsarety chaired by Dr. D. L. Moody begins June 27 and closes on June 3. European universities will send fifteen delegates while American universities will have large representation, signaling a highly representative attendance.
The State Department replies that Congo treaty talks are in executive session and it may go into effect for signatories other than the United States. A number of philanthropic groups and individuals pressed about US adherence before month’s end. The treaty aims to suppress the slave trade, breech loading firearms sales, and intoxicants in equatorial Africa.
A chambermaid Alice Moades found a young man named Eugene St. Clair dead by suffocation in his room at Wrest End hotel. Three French visitors registered under aliases, including ee Fans and a g dash, were questioned by local authorities about the incident. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death.
In Manasor Crry Pennsylvania on June 15 two men Andred Kotowskay and John Makin were fatally struck by a fast freight train near Mabanoy Plane. The accident reports name the victims and place without graphic detail. Authorities investigate the Reading railroad incident and assess the cause and safety measures.
Philadelphia comptroller Lacey publicizes a tense account of missing funds tied to ex bank officials Marsh and Bardsley. Investigations center on $45,000 in school funds, the estate appraisers, and anticipated grand jury action as Yard and others face exposure and possible indictments.
The nation marks the 114th anniversary of adopting the Stars and Stripes. Celebrations spread across cities though Frederick holds no public event. Also reports of three accidents in Sykesville and Ellicott City include a serious foot injury, a copperhead bite, and a freight-train collision with Patrick Welsh facing possible leg amputation.
Peter Glosser of Co C Cole's Cavalry dies aged 31 or 32 buried at Mount Layar La t Heilm an pastor Rev M H Heilman officiates, longtime member of Arthur Post No 41 G A R Laura Boone wife of Wm Boone near Johnsville dies after four months illness aged about 30 Beaverdam funeral officiated by Elder Jesse Fox John Flannaghan of Baltimore visiting sister on East Church Street dies at 55 Funeral in St John s Catholic Church pallbearers named interment in St John s Catholic cemetery arrangements by F Schroeder.
A Maryland drug store on South Market Street installs a new patent soda fountain praised as one of the finest in the state. Only three such devices exist in the nation with amberina globe features and a turbine water wheel driven by fountain spray. Total cost reported as 31,00.
The Frederick post office receipts rose last year but fell short of funding an increase. The Postal Department revised figures show Keefer’s office earning $10 above the threshold, prompting moves to place operations under two nearby offices at Hagerstown and Cumberland, highlighting Frederick’s growth and Keefer’s efficiency.
A. Fearhake, late Circuit Court clerk and deputy clerk, is suspected as a candidate for the surveyor's office now held by W. H. Hillesry. Hillesry's illness has increased Fearhake's use in locating public roads. H. Gey is also expected to seek the position on the Republican ticket.
Crowds gathered on St Anthonys day as Father Mollinger drew attention for distributing medicine via a druggist on Federal Street, with patients urged to obtain prescriptions there. Reports claim his practice prompted suspicions of manipulation, while local doctors note many illnesses may be imagined. The priest plans a rest and possible Europe trip. Three family members died in a New York tenement fire on Upper Third Avenue, and a separate Pennsylvania butcher was killed with a cleaver following a quarrel over a trivial matter.
About 200 members of the order of Railway Telegraphers are in St Louis for the sixth convention which opens today. Key topics include the non striking clause and admission to the Federation of Railway Employees.
In Myerstown Pennsylvania on June 15 a large stone barn owned by William Basaler burned destroying four cows, many sheep, hay, grain and farming gear. A tramp who asked to sleep there is believed to have started the blaze and his charred body was found among the ruins. Rescue at Sea. In AmLastic Crix on June 15 a drowning incident was averted when Harry Devine of Philadelphia was saved at the foot of South Carolina avenue by two bathing house workers in what was described as the season’s first rescue.
Fire at the main building of a large abattoir at Thirty-second and red streets destroyed the entire complex including sheds and grounds. Also reports Chicago style notices of strikes, a man jailed for razor attack, a Tennessee judge’s relative obituary, and a California sea captain death in a local yard.
The Bevill Schofield Co. of Miami is in serious embarrassment as creditors contemplate a mont for insolvency. The firm includes Sevill Schofield William S Schofield and Willem J Sommer set. In St. Johns, masters report Canada will recognize only British ensign for vessels, after US order.
Mrs H B Little of East Foarth Street taken sick at home yesterday. Miss Maggie Kiine returned from Wee Mastery Mills sick. Miss Jennie Baer of the shoe factory taken ill and at home. Mr Eyster Edmunds at South Market Street suffers severe rheumatism. Dr S B Maynard attending. Miss Lou Zalgier of Louis Orphan Asylum paralyzed last week resting comfortably and recovering. Mr Philip Burck near Reich'n Ford ill with convulsions, improving at home. A colored boy named Johnson, recently injured on the PR Ro, had his arm amputated at Montevue Hospital and moved home this morning. he is now reported in good health.
A game on the Development Company grounds saw the Midgets defeat the Little Potatoes 4 to 1 with Rose and Stauffer pitching for the Midgets and Wood and Aftler for the Potatoes. The Snowball nine will play Strasberger’s team tonight at 6 15. St Johns Lyceum plans two July 4 games at Liberty. Advertised letters at Frederick post office include Ladies List and Gentlemen’s List.
Master Harry True Wells of Frederick, son of B G Welty, earned a Red MM for perfect solution of twenty mathematical tables at Frederick College last week. He was the sole successful pupil, memorizing and understanding the tables and their principles, an unusual honor at the college where ten is the general average.
Hymeneal cards announce the approaching marriage of Miss Josephine Zeigler daughter of Biz and Aiis Cyrug Zeigler of Williamsport to John B. Hinds. The ceremony will be held at the bride’s parents Woodland Heights Williamsport district at 12 noon on Tuesday June 3 150.
Friday evening a six year old boy, Willis Stover, son of Ais Wm H Stover, was hurt in a building once used by German Baptists at Heverstown on Willis Stouffer. He fracturing his thigh in two places and was badly posed about the face and body.
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