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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1891
Page
4
The item lists moon phases and daily temperatures followed by a dense jumble of local social notices. Names of residents from Frederick, Martinsburg, Baltimore, Washington, and nearby towns appear with travel, visits, and upcoming events.
Hilleary Jones a well known colored man and trustee of Asbury M E church died of heart failure at 12:20 PM aged about 64. Interment at Greenmount after funeral tomorrow at 1 PM. A nine month old child of John Goles died of pneumonia with funeral set for tomorrow at 2 PM at St Johns Catholic graveyard. Christian Thomas a Haverstown citizen died suddenly after earlier paralysis. Louis Alussetter, a farmer from Kemptown, died Friday night with Providence church services Sunday. Susan Sauify alias Susan King rearrested for assault with intent to murder Singleton Houck and for carrying a deadly weapon. magistrate Wilson committed her for hearing Thursday 10 AM.
February brings seventy seven deaths in Tut News local columns with 14 city interments and 24 county deaths. Burials occurred in Mt Oliver, Olivet and several rural cemeteries. Report covers causes, interments, births, and a new Frederick Typographical Union No 279 formation with officers listed.
In Columbia and Fredericktown, Mr J Allan Grombine showed an old 1838 parchment letter to The News sealed with wax and 25 cents paid to move from Columbia to Fredericktown. The letter from D Grambine to Henry Hilton notes tailoring earnings and costs, with 1838 rates for lodging and work. Real estate transfers include several parcels sold, and a business partnership dissolved as Dean leaves to join Adams Express. Krise buys out Dean.
Auctioneer J H Foms announces a public sale in front of Joseph Brown's store in Myersville for the Elias Gaver estate. 153 acres with improvements, located one mile east of Myersville, to Metzger Bittie at 33.50 dollars per acre.
The paper was delayed beyond its normal hour yesterday due to a boiler room accident that disrupted the composing room. Much local matter prepared for yesterday’s issue had to be held for today.
Bay in the Mails reports John H. Grove of Braddock receiving a fifteen inch timothy hay sample in a small package mailed from Baltimore. The incident marks an unprecedented delivery by U S mails in the city. Road Committee notes county commissioners appointed James A. Lawson Weedin Clary and David Baker as examiners for a proposed road petitioned by Arthur Potts Elisha Swormay and others in election district No 9.
The G A R Reynold's Post GAR held its monthly meeting at Post Hall. Members transacted routine business and discussed hosting the State encampment in the city next winter. Also notes a furniture sale by Mr G F Conklin Friday at 9 am.
Church notices from multiple congregations including Lutheran and Reformed groups in Knoxville Barbiteville and nearby towns. Reports cover missionary societies, Sunday schools, fairs, sermons from Rev. Mickley Eschbsch Logie and Diehl, lent services, and Catholic mass schedules with forty hours devotion concluding today.
Letters from readers urge Fredericks to retain Palmetto Fibre Co as it approaches infancy, scales to 3-400 jobs and 6,000 brushes daily, with offers from Roanoke Hagerstown and Boons Vista. Community improves development group urged to act. A second note warns against disruptive church behavior by local youths, threatening to name offenders. A street accident report notes a six horse team frightened and a boy named Harry Lamartine Cole injured.
Yesterday afternoon workmen undermining a bank on Commerce Street caused a dirt cave in that collapsed onto a cart owned by Mr. McHenry of West Patrick Street. Several workers were caught in the debris.
Firemen in Liberty fought a chimney blaze at the Ross man home last night. The flames threatened the residence but were checked before serious damage occurred, resulting in a quick, brave effort by local firefighters.
Frederick leaders visited by Stonebraker and associates as they press Palmetto Fibre Company to move its factory from Frederick to Hagerstown. They claim offers include building value and tax relief, with promises of support to shield the plant from removal and extend favorable facilities to keep the industry local.
A vivid review of Ab G. Field's Minstrels with Billy Van and Cradoc feats plus the Governor’s Guard in Camp. Notable acts included Estus the equilibrist and Wolller balancing on chairs. Also notes arrivals at hotels and Trinity church entertainment with a full program and attendees.
A tall young woman in a green alsterette appeared before the Board of County Commissioners in Hagerstown on Friday seeking a ticket to Washington. Miss Palda Weston said her partner sent her from Frederick and would follow. he took her purse and left her broke. The commissioners provided a ticket and she left with Captain Benner for the Baltimore and Ohio station.
An amended charter for the Montgomery Mining and Manufacturing Company of Frederick County is filed for record. The charter revises Article Second to restate corporate name and outlines the corporation's operations including mining, smelting, and selling ores and minerals in Maryland counties and beyond. Article Seventh defines the number of directors who shall manage the affairs of the corporation.
The Weekly News announces a 3000 copy issue with ready Thursday morning and deadlines for copy by 5 p.m. Wednesday. Funeral notices include Mrs Matilda Blosa of Knox ville with services at the Lutheran church, interment in Knox ville cemetery. Miss Kate Myers, Rev. Eschbach, pallbearers listed. Rev Henry Bruner of Buckeystown with services at M E church, and interment at Lime Kiln. Also a lecture on the Johnstown disaster by Dr David Beale at the Presbyterian Church on March 5. The Arion quartet performs under Prof George Ed Smith. Deputy Sheriff J F Schmidt escorted five years for forgery. Mary Thomas to be moved to Maryland Hospital for the insane.
Frozen pipes halted work at the McMurray canning factory yesterday. Several new vomiters were installed to resume operations. Also advertised are spring dress styles and cosmetics with a call to visit the Market Street showroom for selections and the cream of the market.
An invoice for mattings arrived on Saturday. Harry purchasers are urged to call before buying elsewhere to ensure value and avoid overpaying. The notice emphasizes prompt action and prudent shopping.
Local notes report visiting friends in Charlesville and Middletown, appointments with doctors, illnesses and recoveries, and a theft of poultry. Snow and cold return after a brief lull, with community events including a cornet band buying a wagon and plans for a May festival. Carloads of Buffalo Pitts harrows arrive for distribution, and a social party is planned in the West End.
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