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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1891
Page
4
The Daily News outlines an upcoming Western Maryland illustrated trade edition to attract manufacturers and investors to Frederick. The piece highlights the city’s health and growth, urges business support, and notes associate L. Hugentagier will solicit local participation.
Judge Benjamin Amos Cunningham, a prominent Frederick figure with long public service, died at his East Second Street home after a grip infection. Born 1785 in Baltimore, he moved to Buckeystown, engaged in commerce, farmed, and held roles from Levy Court member to Orphans' Court judge and constitutional convention delegate. He served Frederick Savings Institution as cashier before retirement.
Joseph L Demn and wife transfer 3 acres to W B Mont for 30 dollars. Biser and others transfer 12 percent acres to Luther M Zimmmerman for 100 dollars. Daniel a Barp and wife transfer 10 perches to Luther Zimmerman for 20 pounds. The Real Estate and Improvement Company of Baltimore City transfers parcel of land to Charles Harast for 200 CG. Wenner and others transfer Branswick lot to Josiah A Ramsburg for 200 dollars.
Mr. Henry Roddy, a salesman for Mr. T. E. Pope, had an accident yesterday near Myersville when his buggy broke down. He abandoned his vehicle and borrowed another to continue his journey.
A list of pensions issued includes Marghsd originals and many named recipients such as Philip oesatta Blade, Josephay Dar, King Rober Bo Young, Thomas M Dukebant, Joseph Robert Lincoln, Francis Jenifer, Levi T. Lewis, Thomas BK. Wiler, Alonzo W. Wey, John L. Corders, Jamubs Harrod, William L. Wain, Thomas B Quay, Wm H. Baer, Lewh, Wineberry, Charles Saties, Charles W. Parrot, James M. Jones, James H. Foy, Beury prenkle, Alpert Cutford, Comzuus W. Otereg, Pent land Spetzier, Geore Lextig acd. Nonal-Gegrme W Harves, Henry Grine. Also increases for Bessie Whales and Anitony Mager. Original widows listed include Lopes Eddward, widow of glure Lise gus Katte, widow of Geura Lavoie bisera BE, widow of Loree Usher Wikew, et al. Widow of Henry Stewacuer also noted.
The April mortuary record reports eighty-five deaths with sixteen interments this month. Causes include convulsions and pneumonia, with a breakdown by race and age, and interments across multiple cemeteries. The health officer also lists instrument filings in the county clerk's office for April.
A local letter argues for better roads linking Middletown Valley to Hagerstown to expand access for the lower Rimstein area. It cites county stock in the Washington County railroad and Townsend’s promotional efforts, urging road improvements and noting tax relief if others donate funds. The piece contends citizens could raise funds and receive proportional county aid.
A long list from Baltimore to Omaha shows yesterday's hotel arrivals and guests. Names include W Holliday G A Chickering G B Nichols S Baxbaum D Greenebaum G H Jackson A B Tones A Dorsey J H Enode W L Kemp J 5 Bromwell J C Eversfield J P Jenkins Wm Schen HL Pancoast J Taylor George E Gossler F J Pooley S Griffin C O Ashley N Y J E Pierpont Harrisburg Pa R VY Bel ford Williamsport Pa Mrs M E Bean Omaha Neb C G Mantz and wife Ft Collins Colorado Al J Todd Buffalo N Y 8 from the county Carus House B F Clements Baltimore H H Chase PH Yancey B Briggs Phila C J Miccarty Columbia Pa J M Rich and Theo Haney of Rich and Metties Big Solid Ring Show T F Stricklin Ohio N A Searles Bufisio N Y C F Guyertos Richmond Va 1 and 6 from the county Guerr Horse D Devilbiss Carroll co 7 from the county.
City authorities and invited guests visited the receivers Little and Big Uscatore and Fishing Creek yesterday and returned in the afternoon. They, with director Ric Marts the Baltimore civil engineer, made a careful estimate of the water flow. Mir Martin left for Baltimore yesterday afternoon. A report will be submitted tomorrow and the Board of Aldermen is expected to reach a final conclusion on increasing the water supply.
The Thursday Musicale met last evening at the home of the Minces Worman Harmony Grove and had two fine rehearsals. The next session will be at Mr George W Dean also of Harmony Grove. Arrangements for the final musicale will be held at Mr George W Hoack residence on May 14.
The column covers farming prospects with fruit and grain forecasts, parish events at GraLe dam, and the Single Sisters of the Moravian church hosting a gathering. It notes reorganization of the Hugo Library Society with officers elected and a new library to open in Town Basil, plus local buildings and church projects. It reports on St John’s church parsonage gathering, property renovations by Charles Shipley and Joseph Webster, and Kiok building work plus Episcopal church progress. Local society notes, teacher meetings, and upcoming events in Johnsville and Mt Pleasant are listed, along with railroad fire, a pastor’s trial sermon, and Baltimore contract work for Baltimore Improvement Company housing.
Lorenzon Gardner has started building Henry Hoffman’s new store room at Peterswikie, diverting from the old landmark. A village sociable event featured a select dance in Honan bali, with the Mesry lland Fract ladies drawing crowds, elegant waltz openings, and light refreshments as guests danced into the night.
Special correspondent A L B describes Kansas geography climate soils and agriculture noting wheat as the main crop with yields of fifteen to twenty bushels per acre at forty cents per bushel. He compares state conditions to Iowa and defends aid divisions and political claims as exaggerated.
The Brunswick Herald reports a recent fire that ruined Mr. B P Crampton's home in Knoxville. The family found shelter at Mrs H C Deaver's residence for the night. Ladies and children will stay with Mr George T Dunlop in Washington until a new house is built. The frame brick-cased house had been recently improved. Insurance is said to cover the pecuniary loss. Captain Crampton remains in business here and has community sympathy.
A hearing before Magistrate Eckstein in Petersville discharged John Thomas and John Potts on a charge tied to Henry Hoffman’s store after evidence was found insufficient to hold them on the alleged crime.
Mullinix and Semp announce a large stock of Japanese ASD Chinese mattings now in Frederick. The shipment includes Bunges Opayamas Vingos and Kioto Shintos with styles and prices unique to their store. Only 122 rolls shown. more rolls expected soon.
Ex congressman McComas voices optimism about his business ventures in the Southwest while in Washington. He cites tariff benefits, notes regional cost challenges, and discusses Maryland politics. He says McComas will not run for governor and predicts Harrison will likely be his own successor with a probable renomination.
A young man linked to Sr John W Kolb formerly of the city fell ill several days ago after taking a drugstore prescription and died in agony from poison. The clerk who prepared the prescription was arrested and indicted for criminal treason but will be tried. Kolb and the deceased were closely connected and mourn his loss.
Br. O. G. Thomas on a fishing trip fell asleep on a rock. He awoke to a three foot snake sliding away from beneath him. Doc sprang up and moved in a different direction as the serpent vanished.
A muddled local notice lists varied items such as CHARLIES PRINCESS CASHMERES ZEPHYNES PINEAPPLE TISSUES EGYPTIAN CLOTHE and FLANNELETIES. The legible parts hint at a retail sales push and a trade display but details are garbled and names unclear.
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