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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1893
Page
3
Wednesday reports show light showers and a mix of local notices and light items. The list mentions a Weather Bureau thief, new advertisers, rental and sale notices, lectures, a world’s fair feature, and updates from Freeman area locales.
Purely personal paragraphs recount visits and arrivals in the city. Edward F P Little of Freeport and his son Charney arrived. Rev W L Grid of Baltimore visits J D Repner. Blanche Shriner of Baltimore to participate in Peabody Institute anniversary events. Col J R Rouzer of Mechanicstown in town. Mrs Fred D Mier of Westminster visiting Walkersville. Celeste Roelkey leaves Harmony Grove for Baltimore. Dora Cook of Baltimore departs Frederick after visiting. Eldridge of Myersville in town on business. other residents depart for Chicago and return from Walkersville with various local acquaintances.
The article traces the old Reformed church steeple in Frederick from its 1763 first height to 1775 bell purchase, 1861 repairs funded by Elder Kemp, and later chimes. It notes the clock and bell replacements, a 1990 rebuilding, and the steeple’s role as a town landmark through a century of storms and memory.
The Tantor Steam Fire Engine Company No 2 held a meeting last night with members showing interest in the June parade. Reports indicate committees are progressing, and another meeting is set for next Tuesday to begin drilling for the parade.
The May term of the Frederick County Circuit Court begins Monday with one jury term. Dockets show 59 criminal cases, 45 appeals, 5 trials, and 56 original actions to be heard.
Representative McKaig of Maryland submitted a list of candidates for fourth class offices in his district after visiting the Post Office Department. The names include Reuben Elliott of Sellman in Montgomery county, W. W. Darby Etchison, Joseph Hawkens Park Malls Frederick county, T. A. Ordman Middlepoint Frederick county, Martin Feinbour Olive Frederick county, and Wr 8. Boteler. Also noted is the discontinuation of mail messenger service to Faulkner in Charles county Md.
A Frederick committee appeals for public donations to fund a two day Firemen's Demonstration in June. They note poor town support and urge merchants and residents to contribute, detailing expected visiting firemen and projected spending. Contributions will be acknowledged and turned over to the organizing committee.
Frederick launches the Frederick Clearing House Association with officers Wilbur C. Duvall J Vernon Stance and E Markell. All city banks join as members to streamline exchanges and transactions across institutions.
The report notes slow wheat and trees due to persistent cloud cover with fruit trees bloomed and promising a large fruit crop. It records damp health in the neighborhood, local sermons and church activities, various residents’ movements, and farm work delays caused by wet weather across several small communities.
Farmers report heavy rains delaying corn planting and forcing some to replant. Local tradesmen plan a forthcoming excursion to Baltimore for affordable rice, while residents share news of travel, appointments, and community events in May.
Mulliniz and Kemp advertise a large stock of new Crees goods in spring colors priced at 12 and 25 cents. They feature a new line of 50 cent white shirts with plain and pleated fronts, available in all sizes for men and boys.
The Carpet Room promotes Special Styles in T'gh Grade All Wool Jugrain Carpets praised for extra heaviness and better value than 3 Ply. The ad urges customers to give them a trial and note affordability.
Toax Hexdrick son Mr Wellington’s Place notes the federal service must fill the sub-treasury post. Geo Wellington’s term runs to July 1884, but no applicant has emerged after the new administration began. Reports say the bond is heavy and responsibilities large, deterring many capable bidders. The office may later serve to placate disappointed applicants for other posts.
Misa Elizabeth Yates of Miaine will deliver a temperance lecture under the auspices of the wc T U at City Hill Thursday evening May 4 at 8 o clock. The subject is The Modern Hercules. Admission is free but a collection will be taken. All invited. Dr J R L Hardesty will be at City Hotel Thursday May 4 at 2 o clock, remaining until Friday at 2:30. Very cheap wrapping paper offered by The News office with a sale price of 75 cents per hundred pounds or one cent per pound in 25 pound lots.
For the World’s Fair, the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad offers excursion tickets to Chicago at low rates, valid for return until Nov 15, 1893, with a 20 percent discount on regular fares and one stopover option at higher price. Routes include Cumberland via Pittsburg or across the Alleghenies and Deer Park Oakland, with Pullman reserve possible.
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