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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1894
Page
7
A brief report notes showers on Friday then fair conditions Saturday. Mentions Shriner Milling Co and individuals M. Nixdorf Jr, John Hendrickson, S. Levy, Solr, Staub, A. L. Eader as president. Details are sparse but indicate local business and civic figures involved.
Thurmont's new board orders regrading and relaying of pavements. R H Bowman named postmaster at Hyattatown. L C Zeigler removed. John W Biser of Frederick granted pension increase. Mercury equinox yesterday foretells cloudy, drizzly weather. warmer today with storms to follow. J H Freeze reports an unusual ice formation described as an egg with yolk and albumen in separate sacks. Walkersville brick yard restarts. Glapp & Co forecast higher wheat prices soon, claiming bottom reached. A thunderstorm toppled a locust tree near Mt 4 T Cromwell’s, with tree delimbing. Washington county short on cash. Thurmont houses eight churches, five schools, no drinking saloon. Cretin's distillery to suspend summer operations in about three weeks. House of Correction re-elects U J score as superintendent and L Roester as guard. Albert Baker injures small bone in right foot. Baltimore reports two smallpox cases. Early potatoes rotted in ground. Worlds Fair stock pays 10 percent dividend. remaining funds about 400,000. Powell illness may delay lecture. fundraiser for Monument fund continues with $24.50 donation from Lewis Tisch, Wilkes-Barre.
The Lesbian Literary Society will hold its regular weekly meeting this evening. The Philomathean Literary Society meets at Kemp Mall at 9 20. World's Columbian Exposition will showcase improvements in mechanical arts. Eminent physicians discuss progress in medicinal agents and a trusted laxative note praises Syrup of Figs.
The thirtieth Ascension Day Anniversary of the Reformed Sunday school drew a large audience last night. Decorated chancel, palm offerings, and memorial tributes honored deceased ministers and staff. Rev. Eschbach, assisted by Rev. Hench, spoke on the history of the celebration since 1864, with musical solos and carols concluding the program.
The Maryland Classis of the Synod of the Potomac will meet May 16 at the Reformed Church in Silver Run Carroll county. Rev J G Noss pastors the church. The classis includes 39 ministers and 8517 members with 56 Sunday schools and 7297 members including officers and teachers. Last year benevolent contributions reached 10222 while church expenses totaled 44865. The body is among the largest in the Reformed Church and active in church extension.
The Rev J T Shelton, a noted Little Rock minister, warned in a Terent sermon that labor conflicts would intensify. He claimed to have predicted past strikes and warned of hell and fury in the next six months, extending toward 1900, as fermenting thoughts drive future movements.
Dr Lloyd TF Macgill Jr chairman of the Tariff Reform Association plans an excursion train from this city to Baltimore on Monday for the tariff reform meeting there about 200 members will attend with the Myersville Band. Each county will be represented by speakers including Im P Maulsby Jr for Frederick Philip D Laird for Montgomery and J Clarence Lane for Washington counties.
Stevenson Archer's term and possible commutation expire September Sth. It is likely he will be released before that date as Gorezor Brown has set May Sth for hearing the petition of Archer's friends seeking a pardon. Archer's appearance betrays only honesty, not refinement, and he shows no signs of illness.
The report discusses conflicting views on apple buds and blossoms with claims of no injury and near total destruction. Most observers doubt both extremes, suggesting a middle condition likely affects fruiting prospects.
S A Adjacent and Mes Dunham Fil head to Frederick to lead Salvation Army outreach on Saturday and Sunday May sixth and seventh with services and marching events announced for the weekend.
The annual picnic of Singanore Methodist Episcopal Church will be held in Whitehill's grove near Caionrike on Whit-Monday. A brass band and several prominent speakers are expected to attend.
Over the past ten days three attempts at robbery occurred in Taumont. Homes and stores targeted include John Root & Sons' caning house D R Rouzer's store room and W M Six's granary. Hood's cures are promoted as a universal remedy though unrelated to the crimes.
In Annapolis officials corrected an omission by attaching missing signatures to acts approved by the Governor. The assembly included Speaker Preston and Senate President Smith who met Wednesday night to ensure all required attestations. The law changes pleadings to require a jury and court to return a special verdict on a key internal fact. if inconsistent, the special verdict overrules the general verdict.
The Liberty Benner reports a large Italian marble monument valued at 95 dollars for Rev. Ferguson in Fairmount cemetery. Bought from B F Bammaker this stone will stand over his grave before Decoration Day May 30, with the fund fully paid by the paper’s next issue. The group thanks all contributors for the initiative and support.
The Maryland Board of Medical Examiners opened the spring physician examinations yesterday at the Atheneum Building in Baltimore. Sixty five recent medical graduates, including one woman and one colored man, take tests in obstetrics, gynecology, anatomy and physiology. results expected in ten days. President Dr James Bordley of Centreville presides, secretary Dr W L Lockwood of Baltimore, with members Dr J L Sogalls, Dr J McPherson Scott, Dr F B Smith, Dr W F Hindes, and Dr W W Wiley.
A well attended meeting of the Choral Society at the Women’s College elected officers to serve until September. Chaz Hoffman was named president, J B Apple secretary, J W Carty treasurer, and George Ed Smith director. A rules committee was formed to admit members and set the group on a firm basis for fall rehearsals.
Mrs F O Smith sent to the Liberty Banner two genuine egg curiosities found in her hen nests Last Friday One is a small gourd shaped mass with a larger end a hard shell and crooked neck The smaller end is soft and elastic The other eye is large and natural with an indentation in one side and the shell end These eyes are not common in every hen and the appearance is of very late OCCHTTeERCE
The cigarette license law passed in 1890 faces a challenge over a title body discrepancy. The case, pending in Baltimore Criminal Court, argues the title amends article 56 while the first section amends article 54. Attorney General Poe and State's Attorney Kerr will defend the law's validity.
Mrs. Emms J. Clingan filed suit in Washington against Honor Life and Maturity Insurance Company seeking $3000 on the life of George F. Clingan of Frederick. The policy was with the Columbia Mutual Life Association to which the defendant reportedly succeeded in 1538 and received payments on Clingan's policy.
Very chic tailor made spring costumes described in tan and string colored cloth with light backings and trims. The garments use Newmarket cut styling in black satin or moire, closely fitted vests boned and stiffened, with fancy buttons of onyx paste or glass-like metal.
Hagerstown Mail reports Rice of Frederick praises local women and their role in the city parade next month. He predicts a Frederick company will clinch first prize in the reel race amid the contests following the parade.
The Frederic Gun Club held a practice at Ac-Pevits near town yesterday afternoon. The club announces a public shoot on Whit Monday inviting the public to attend.
Real estate transfers listed include Joan Gardner and Susan his wife selling in Freder ick county for 700 dollars to Samuel L Crone. L Cook Moberly and others convey 9 to 10 parcels of land to Samuel Burrail for 4826 dollars.
Belatr to hold town election Monday. Ascension church celebrates fiftieth anniversary. Monongahela arrives at Annapolis. W Wilson nominated for burgess of Frankstown. Mire. Margaret Evans and Alfred Pinch in Snow Hill die suddenly. Chesapeake Beach elects town officers. O D Colling dies at Snow Hill. Queen Annes teachers institute at Centreville. Wine Foreman Roberts warned to quit at Union Mine. James Allen convicted of criminal assault in Prince Georges. Ivan Sibley found strangled in Allegany. Pleasant Hunter, eighty five, ex sheriff and legislator, dies in seventh district. Gov Broun pardons Austin for killing near Cambridge. Railroad men discuss Cumberland Valley link at Hagerstown. Sullivan farm fire endangers occupants. Davis and Kennedy consult at Hagerstown on terminal facilities for Baltimore and Cumberland roads.
Dr and Mrs Wm Crawford Johnson hosted friends at Court street home last evening. Miss Nannie Marshall Johnson honored guests Miss Lizzie Wolford and Mrs Charles W Ross Jr with a dinner. Violet Club's May ball at Harper's Ferry drew Howard Norris Thomas Baumgartner Barry Lochner and Misses Minnie Baumgartner Margaret Ragan Daisy Sparrow. Miss Clara Wineberg hosted a pound birthday party for young friends with dancing games and refreshments. Mr and Mrs George W Brengle marked their 25th wedding anniversary with calls and gifts. Brengle serves as a guardian of the peace in Frederick.
Chanies E. Haines jailed six months at the House of Correction after a police justice order. A cattle drove impounded by Officer Brengle until the owner paid fines. Caroline Johnson committed to Montevue for hard labor as a vagrant under liquor influence, taken by Constable Miller. Mr Eckstein appointed Police Justice for two years after qualifying yesterday.
Lodge Neve Parity Lodge I C T No 248 held an interesting meeting to start a new quarter. Reports showed the lodge in fine condition as officers were installed including C T Miss Etta Brust V T Miss Jane Staley secretary David S Rice assistant secretary Harry E Storm financial secretary G Howard Bing treasurer G Waring Tyzon marshal Frank Suman deputy marshal Miss Matilda Batfield guard Miss Gertrude Cronenburg sentinel J J Bielfeld P C T Jacob Engelbrecht. Delegates to the District meeting at New Market on Saturday May 14 are Misses Jane Staley and Mariands Biliefeld, alternates Miss Etta Brust and Jacob Engelbrecht.
Miss Katharine Boone daughter of Dr Jerningham Boone of Buckeystown and Wr Stonebraker a Brownsville farmer were quietly married at St Ignatius Church by Rev Fr Gainey. Witnessed by close friends and relatives the couple then left for a bridal trip and will visit their country home. Locals note Boone is well known and widely regarded. Also three Besie brothers sons of Rev Dr Beale set out on Ramblers to tour Washington expected back tomorrow evening.
A reader letter extols baking bread using Ceresville Flour and top yeast. It praises quality ingredients to produce good bread, urging homemakers to choose reliable flour and yeast and promising better results for future meals. The author signs as RB Legie from Locust Level Milling Co.
IEE WORK OF DEATH. Mary Moser of Thurmont dies after asthma and heart trouble at 71. Funeral held April 27 in Thurmont United Brethren Church. Also notice: Herbert Elmore dies in West Washington after peritonitis. described as a refined social figure with ties to Frederick. Rev Father Nordmeyer of Saint John the Baptist Church in Rengel, Franklin County dies April 10. born 1838 in Balz Bergen, Hanover, came to America in 1864 and was ordained priest.
Blanche Shriner and John Tehan Brosius will sing a duet at St John’s Catholic Church Sunday during the Weaper service. Regular services are listed at St James Lutheran Chapel at 10 15 a m and 7 30 p m. Dr Hasskarl’s evening discourse is The Model Pastor in the Pulpit. Rev Dr Hassharl preaches at Bontevue Hospital at 1 pm and Pleasant Hill Chapel at 2 30 pm. The Reformed Theological Seminary anniversary at Lancaster Pa begins Sunday and runs several days. Alumni Association banquet Thursday features Rev FE R Eschbach. Jacques de Molay Commandery Knights Templar attend All Saints Episcopal service yesterday afternoon, Rev Osborne Ingle delivering an Ascension Day address. uniformed Commandery with banner and United drum corps present.
Elroy Boelkey, the contractor for filling and grading the South Park Villa Company property, reports rapid gains in progress. Though the work started recently, the tract's appearance has undergone a great change.
The Sick. Mr. Henry Lorentz is on the sick list. Mr. Jacob B. Fyson, who has been quite sick, was able to come downstairs today. Willie Locki is confined to his bed, at his home in Hagerstown, with a severe attack of ennul.
Notice states a Ladies Auxiliary meeting is set for Saturday evening at 3.20 to finalize arrangements for the ICA reception. Directors including A L Bader, president, invite attendance. The message also advertises the Brewery as a place of business with beer and liquor and mentions a special Euln's beck beer promotion for the season, stressing strict good order.
In a bold boast W T Delaplaine claims the fastest mile on a Rambler bike, 1:51, touting lightness, speed, and durability as unmatched and offering cheaper machines if desired.
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