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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1891
Page
4
The Frederick Frederick area notes a June 16, 1851 weather record with temperatures near 273 and moon phases, followed by a long social column listing visitors, weddings, travels, and local notices. Notables include Capt J. J. Bartsock from Washington visiting Frederick, Miss Bertha Palmer and Miss Rosa Schildtknecht visiting Yellow Springs, and frequent travel between Baltimore and Frederick.
At the Maryland School for the Deaf on South Market street the Board of Visors adjourned after a lengthy session. The principal C W Ely reported census figures and school attendance while outlining finances, bids, and future plans including a push to attract deaf children from across Maryland.
Brief items note Mr Charles Brust entering the grocery business succeeding Mr James E Staup on South Market street. The Peomar season opens tomorrow with Prof Zeisler in charge of music. Dr Jesse Wright Dowsey receives assistant surgeon commission in First Regiment Infantry. Community notices include a festival, cemetery and church events, schoolhouse plans, and local infrastructure updates. Copper ore found near Brunswick by a West investor, specimen sent to Washington for analysis.
Yesterday evening Dan iel Crinkins F Y Stanb and two unnamed gentlemen broke down their wagon. They walked home and the wagon was towed for repairs. Forty four pupils from the Maryland Institute for the Deaf left for home this morning. Baltimore area pupils with a specialist rode the 3 10 train under Mr Robert Thames. Others from Montgomery County Cumberland and beyond left on the 6 and 1 20 trains.
Jennie Biggus and Fanny Malloxs, both colored, appeared before Magistrate Wilson yesterday at 2 pm on the charge of larceny of a small amount, $1.10, from Mrs. Louisg Shipley. They were released on $50 bail each pending Grand Jury action.
Few fountains have been erected in the northern city area at Court Park and in front of City Opera House. Two more are planned at Third and Fifth street corners under Officer A P Reaper supervision.
On Monday night a wagon driven by two young men, described as reckless, collided with Sir Jackson Myerly’s vehicle at Spring Mills. The impact overtrimmed the other carriage, ejecting occupants. Sir Jackson Myerly was seriously injured and in critical condition.
J T Geisbert was committed to jail yesterday by Magistrate Leather on the charge of assault and battery following a grand jury action.
Maryland readers learn changes in rent law, including notice periods, lease termination, and landlord remedies. The piece clarifies invalid beliefs about rent hikes, tenant quit rights, and repairs, detailing distraint procedures, exemptions, and enforcement rules under state and city law. It cites examples of writs, warrants, and the need for express rent agreements, plus notes on related notices and a local court context.
The city endured another heatwave with sweltering air and scarce cooling options. Soda water sales rose as workers paused to mop brows and seek shade while a late afternoon storm cooled the atmosphere and broke the oppressive heat. Temperature readings reached near record levels, and several factories limited work to short intervals due to near heat. Residents on North Market Street saw showers but many still avoided heavy activity.
Severe storms swept Frederick with lightning and hail, causing hay losses but little structural damage. Rev. Henry Edwards of St. Mark's in Washington County resigned after 24 years of service. Real estate transfers include Barris estate to Whaler and multiple Northwest addition lots. Also reports on florists, paralysis near Bolivar, and Miss Mary Smith’s upcoming graduation from Washington County High School.
The Frederick Riflemen will convene this evening at their armory for drill and to organize plans for the camp and an excursion to Bay Ridge Ridge, detailing arrangements and timing.
Mullinix and Kemp announce a fresh line of Outing Sains and Gents Neckwear at very low prices with new Charlies Ponzees and Ginghams. Extras include ladies ribbed underwear specials and noted improvements among the stock.
A trimmed newsroom item notes the carpet department faces slow assistance and continued sales. The piece highlights ongoing bargains in carpets and mattings, stressing steady daily customer momentum despite staff shortfalls.
The article recalls the June observance of Dr. Santee’s anniversary marking over 40 years as pastor of the Cave Town charge. It notes sermons delivered, congregational milestones, and totals for sermons, births, baptisms, marriages, and pastoral support, including salaries and church rebuilding efforts. It references associated congregations and pastorship history in Cavetown, Leitersburg, Wolfsville, and Harbaugh’s.
An old urban ad fragment promoting thin underwear and boster, gauze and lisle undergarments, and a large men’s wear line. Includes references to B H Blackston and D C Winebrengr related tailoring business, with promises of goods in stock at Market Street and tailoring services, buttons, and prices.
In a brisk ad tone the shop boasts steady business and a busy week with special value ginghams selling at a per yard price. The notice promises more offerings beyond ginghams and emphasizes brisk commerce.
The Republican state committee met at Duchane Post Ball in Baltimore at noon today and set dates for the State and judicial conventions. Col Thomas Hedson chaired the committee with logistics for tickets and venues discussed. The Reformed Guild of the Reformed Church held its regular monthly meeting, naming officers and reporting doubled membership to nearly 10. A baby boy and girl were born to Mrs. D. J. H. Simons in Petersville, but the boy died. mother and surviving child are healthy.
Our sales are up this week showing continued popularity of Ceresrille Roller Flour, manufactured exclusively for home consumption by E. A. Shrings Milling Co. Wanted four more tench hands at once at Wm. D. Bowers Placing Mills East Patrick street. June 12dln Pur MopEL.
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