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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1891
Page
4
The issue assembles a moon phase chart and a dense list of local ads and notices. It notes sales, services, and upcoming events from Wallis & Schell and G W Good, plus pension news, harness deals, and a Liberty Band entertainment. Pieces mention fish catches, canalling projects, and a Johnstown flood lecture, with multiple small items on residents and businesses in Hagerstown.
Instructions on starting and nurturing chrysanthemums from spring through fall. Begin with strong春 plants, prune after bloom, potting steps from 2 1/2 to 10 inch pots, soil mixes with bone meal, and careful watering. Use shade and air, promote upright growth, and avoid manure water to protect roots.
Mr John Hendrickson of The Model visits Baltimore today to oversee new goods and will travel every two or three weeks during the season to service stock needs and assist friends and patrons with special orders or information about items not available in Frederick.
The daughter of Captain Hanson of the B&O Railroad was playing near a doorway when a spring door swung back. Glass fragments from a tumbler in her hand cut a deep gash in her right hand between the thumb and forefinger, causing heavy bleeding.
The G A R committee sought aldermanic approval to use the City Opera House on April 6 for the quarter centennial event. The board granted consent, and another committee meeting is set for tonight to plan further ceremonies.
On March 26th, the retailer announces the largest lot of Baby Carriages to Frederick, made at the Baltimore factory. Prices are the lowest ever, with a written guarantee on every carriage. David HB Smith endorses the sale and urges customers to wait and see the new line before buying.
Frank C. Norwood in John M. Bear and Charles S. Snook convey 57 acres of mountain land for 175 dollars. John H. Bear and wife with Charles S. Snook transfer 574 acres of mountain land for 172.50 dollars to Lewis A. Snook. Daniel Harshman sells to Henry Gaver 193 acres for 59.83 dollars.
John E. Little of Burkettaville and Florence C. Hutts of Branawick receive marriage licences. An advertisement promises relief from consumption and dyspepsia with Cee Ceresville Selfising, claiming buckwheat like taste and health benefits.
The Orphans' Court reports probate actions including Harriet Lee last will and testament filed for probate. Inventories of current money in the estate of John M. Miller are filed. Multiple executors and administrators have settled, distributed, or filed final accounts for estates including Kubrick Fos Fox Rheem Ramsburg Lentz and others.
A collage of lighthearted letters and snippets from Bucheystown and Buckeystown readers. Jests about bed bugs, a 106 year old man, and a Trenton jeweller pair wit with social commentary on news costs. A string of humorous quotes references people and events in local life.
Invitations out for the wedding of Miss Albertie R. Cramer and Mr. Albert Stoop at St. Pauls church Utica Mills on Tuesday at 7 30 p m a pleasant event A social gathering at Mrs Nannie Rigdon s home South Market street Wednesday evening about ten couples attended The birthday celebration for Mrs Abbott mother of John H Abbott machinist was well attended A select dance at Mrs George Ketler residence North Market street hosted by Fannie Shipley and Sallie Bartgis About twenty couples attended Master Charles Eline celebrated his seventh birthday with friends at home Refreshments served Names of attendees listed in detail
A brief item notes a dog bite near the Bosiery factory on Wednesday with injuries to a man named Mr. Jacob Esterly. The fragmentary OCR details are unclear but indicate a serious bite requiring attention.
Henry Dreyer, a Baltimore steamer voyage marks his 62nd trip and second crossing since a sailor in wartime. He departs yesterday on the Bremen for a lengthy visit to Germany, continuing a long ocean-going habit.
Local dealer advertises a new line of trades goods and cards with a large sale on Monday offering the lowest prices. The notice promotes Exister Goods and invites all to see the new stock at Smith's Temple of Fancy.
Buckeystown correspondent reports Phamega a Phaneuga literary society gathering at the Cromwell home. Members and guests, led by Miss Mullen and Miss Nicodemus, elect new officers, present varied readings, music, and a humorous dialogue. Visitors from Liberty town Fountain Mills and Barnesville attend.
Rev J O Knott former Trinity ME pastor gave an illustrated talk in Trinity ME church detailing his summer in Europe. A large audience attended and about $18 was raised for church benefit. The lecture will be repeated tonight. Knott is praised for clear explanations and engaging travel narrative.
Fire Sick Master Claude BicCiecry of North Marches street suffers the grip. Mrs. Louisa Stephens of East Patrick street with nervous rheumatism shows slight improvement. Mr Geo E T Anderson of West South street with pneumonia shows slight improvement. The Kennedy children of South Market street have the grip. Miss Misty Tenan, previously sickest, is now able to be up and about.
The subscriber intending to decline housekeeping offers at public sale at this residence No 23 East Church Street on Monday March 23 1891 at 10 o clock a m. The property includes a parlor suit four bedroom suits two walnut wardrobes two bed springs a hat rack extension table dining room set refrigerator china closet new globe range carpets window curtains and other articles in near new condition. Terms cash. Captain Walter Saunders.
A formatted report lists hotel arrivals and county guests with names and origins. Notables include C R Jones Rockville H Arensburg H Pitkinson RG Holmes J C Lowe W B Breizg Thos Clever Philadelphia ED Lewis Boyds E K McDowell Buffalo PA Harmon Pittsburgh BL Roop Meadow WEE Hotehinos Lake Kemp W P Peeshmas C B Barber Baltimore A L Davis Danville J A Dempwolf York J P Holmsen Chicago T W Coca West Virginia and others. From the county entries are Cantus Horse M O Bid Bal lard WoW Faulkeer John J Corre Baltimore J A Parker Philadelphia Frans Hays Luttestown CF McCarty Columbia J C Crampton NY plus seven county visitors. Grove Hotok G H Sibely Howard county A C Doering Piedmont W Va XN Kupperburs Lithermann Punindciphis KR Keller Va Jos MUL Gettysburg BE Nenkey Forres ton From the county.
Professor J E Stuart known as the Vow Boy Artist appeared in Uywego New York city and displayed oil rural scene paintings at C E Hutier's Green House Restaurant. Each canvas was completed in about fifteen minutes. He also claims skill in skinning herring within a minute.
A large gathering in the Association rooms organized a chorus for an upcoming cantata under the Ladies’ Auxiliary. Grayson Lip led the young men’s meeting, and at the close the monthly invitation committee meeting was held.
Col L V Baughman’s horses listed at W T Woodward’s sale in Lexington Kentucky in early Fob era include Gaspard an 8 year old bay stallion by Sea King dam Gold Pen sold for 740 Miss Baughman a bay mare 5 years old by Messenger Chief dam Lyle Wilkes sold for 235 Rimblelegs a chestnut filly 3 years old by Madrid dam Merrylogs sold for 200 This sale supported Cal Baughman’s stock farm.
A small blaze on West Main Street near Western Maryland College partially destroyed a dwelling once owned by John A. Kretzer now a McDonough School tailor. His son Louis slept there but is away from the city. Origin of the fire unknown. Loss about 800 dollars.
Mr. Paul Motter of the Emmitsburg Chronicle and Mr. Charles B. Cassel of the Catectin Clation form a co partnership under The North End Real Estate Agency of Frederick County Maryland. They will operate as real estate brokers with offices in Emmitsburg and Mechanicstown.
Levi Fogle of Woodsboro was arrested in Brookville Montgomery county while returning home from the House of Correction. He previously served two terms there for larceny and had traveled via Washington.
Pemarettey bik Harvey, son of Mr Edward O Withide of Mechanicatown, chopped wood in the mountain and cut his foot across the instep. The wound is long, deep and dangerously located in the foot.
The obituary notes the death of Mr. Jobs Mann near Loversville Loudoun county a pioneer well known in the area. His funeral arrangements and survivors include Rev DA Mann former pastor of Burlington Lutheran church and others. Also reported is the death of infant child of Wilson Naslor and Estelle Wise daughter of Williams Wise of Bolivar who died in Middletown from influenza like illness.
Yesterday, Feast of St Joseph, St Johns Institute granted a holiday by Rev Fr Galfooy. Students opened the baseball season with juniors defeating seniors 28 to 18. Rev Fr Gaffney presented the winning team with a ball.
The advertised public sale of Theo C. Kreh's real estate at the City Motel has been postponed until March 281b.
Readable line notes a full stock at Smith's Temple of Fancy offering Easter gifts for children including Tidday Winks and Anchor Pusch games. The tone advertises variety and harmless fun for little ones.
D V Eisuifer of Prospect Stock farm sold a two year old colt for 250 dollars and a share for 100 dollars on Wednesday of this week. D Richards of Hancock was also mentioned in the sale.
The ceremony connected Morningstar of Backeystown and Miss Florence L Beall of Liberty, performed by Dr Diehl at St James Lutheran Parsonage on the 19th in tent. George Washington Morningstar appears in the notice as the groom.
The Chantangqua Literary and Scientific Circle met this week at Miss Minnie Markey’s East Patrick Street home and will gather Tuesday evening at Mrs. Wo.8 Nicodemus on North Market Street for the next meeting.
The sale of articles by Ail Saints' Guild will continue tomorrow between 2 and 5 pm in the vestibule of old Ail Saints' church on Court Street. A new circulating library offers popular authors’ works for rent at five cents per week with cloth and paper bound books.
Mullin and Kemp announce freshly arrived Serims and Draperies in plain and fancy styles at low prices. They also showcase a full stock of Ince Curtains from a major New York importer. Carpet Department presents tapestry Brussels patterns, inviting customers to view before ordering.
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