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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1891
Page
4
The Daily News announces an illustrated Trade Edition to promote Frederick as a healthy thriving city. Frederick marketing aims to attract manufacturers and businesses with large circulated edition sent to leading trade centres. I. S. Mogentagler will visit local firms seeking support.
Purely Personal items report George F Sponseller Jr of New Market visiting Dr J W Downey. Mrs C D Tyson and son return from Baltimore with Miss Hattie J Potter. George L Cramer and party on southern tour reach Wills Point Texas then Warshackle. Dir G A Gilbert travels to Baltimore. Reymond Danner of Unionville in Frederick. Mrs Julia Smallwood and daughter visit Dr Tucker in Baltimore. The Sick: Lewis Markell on West Patrick street ill Bilis. Judge Thomas Jones stricken with paralysis and ill at home in Elkridge. Sister of James R Gamrill of Frederick. Ada Nelson ill on West Third street. Alonzo Ely ill with rheumatism.
Charles James was fined 55 dollars for disorderly conduct. Wm Dorsey, arrested for drank and disorderly conduct, sent to jail for 10 days. Hilleary Countee, arrested for fighting, paid a 1 dollar fine.
Citizens complain the county surveyor records cannot be reached as no one is in attendance. The situation of inaccessible records is causing concern and is hoped to be remedied soon.
Warner Swope faced a magistrate hearing for alleged assault on Mary Warthan. The court, presided by Magistrate Turner, discharged the accused yesterday as the evidence was insufficient to convict.
Robert Bush was arrested on the charge of receiving money under false pretenses from David Reynolds in Baltimore. He was committed to jail locally a few days ago. Authorities have notified Baltimore Marshal Frey and await his instructions.
Jerusalem May 5 The Invincibles baseball club of near there organized with officers and open challenge policy. Malentege May 5 updates on Geo F Deen injury and local visits. Aorstonn May 5 farming and building notes plus Brunswick Herald mention. Jolestine May 5 farming, barn roofs, and a children sermon outline. Myesville May 6 young peoples society organized and church fence upgrade. Teffer son May 5 local shop sign painting and parish renovations.
Mr George William Summersip is quite ill at his home south of town with Dr Hilleary attending. Mission Beach plans a private morning Saturday event and a public Lutheran church meeting Sunday at 7 40. The Lutheran church property sees a new fence replacing the old one. Prev. successor G Ungesturg’s family lineage noted. Mr Titus travels from here to Maryland then Missouri, returning for Washington visit. Captain Lenshaw of Maryland passed through Bere on Monday. A 3 cheese factory is planned nearby with Joseph Grubb as proprietor. wheelwright and smith occupations listed as available. Point of Rocks bridge closure affects county road to the ferry. toll collectors questioned crossing and legality of opening the old road. ferry licenses and public highway status explained.
A Jatus gathering witnessed the marriage of Miss M G Lamar daughter of the late Robert G Lamar and granddaughter of Edsard Linn to Harvey A Rouzer a rising lawyer of the city. Rev J O Knott performed the ceremony assisted by Rev C L Kennard. The couple left for Washington and will reside at City Hotel upon return.
A list shows hotel arrivals including Gary Hover CO, J Hamburger, L Ronigal, PE B Johnson, F J Laffotte, H C Larrabee, Roberson, C L Mahon, I Giltzan, G C Frederick FR, L Hoy, and others in Baltimore Philadelphia Columbus Ohio Williamsport Pa and St Louis Mo with 13 from the county. Also Carin Hovst J W Medcalfe D R Saylor T J Rewler Carroll Co and 13 from the county. Guerr House George Richards Baltimore Henn Carroll county 3 from the county.
Letters of administration on the estates of Julia Bennett John Conrad and E Myers granted to respective administrators. The fifth account of Caroline Miller executrix and Job Miller executor settled with distribution.
At the monthly meeting of the Independent Drill Association reports of officers were read and approved, with several new members admitted. The Fuller Sham Fire Engine Company held a special session to adopt revised bylaws and rules, then the committee was discharged and the meeting adjourned.
Mrs. John Boyer of East Patrick Street sustained severe burns yesterday afternoon after dropping hot starch. The starch splashed her face burning one side and an ear and eye. Dr N A Sharettes attended, and the eye sight is not affected.
Marriage licenses issued for Harvey A Ronzer and M Gertrude Lemar of this city. The records confirm the union and identify the couple’s names and residence as shown in the official notice.
A detailed visit to Henry Trail’s Frederick greenhouse complex reveals a two acre operation expanding from a single year to full estate. The article describes cold, carnation, hot and smilax houses, a water lily pond, mushroom cellars, and diverse tropical specimens. Trail’s meticulous heating, ventilation, and propagation practices are credited with growing trade for Frederick and beyond.
The article profiles Mr Trail as a pioneer in cultivating exotic plants from England and France for the domestic market. It notes the slow, six week development, the heavy demand, and his well equipped establishment at 71 North Market Street with a florists shop, delivery wagon, and personal attention to orders.
The Maryland State Temperance Alliance held a mass meeting at the old Methodist church on Charles and Fayette streets Baltimore with Hon Milton G Urner presiding. Other notes include lecture ticket sales at A KR Yeakle store and various church and community meetings.
An obituary from Unionville reports the death of Mrs Nathaniel Chaney at Place No 4 on May 1 age eight years. She was a devoted wife and mother beloved by neighbors and hundreds attended her funeral from Marva Chapel where she was a faithful member. Her family mourns a loss that colors their lives with faith and memory.
A New York special report honors a Frederick man for mayoral prospects in Brooklyn. The piece notes ex-Postmaster Joseph C. Hendrix, head of the King’s County Frost Company and brother to a Methodist bishop, is praised along with a local elder statesman. The column also mentions Tug News Local Logic solving a puzzle to form the letter B.
The Hoard of County Commissioners adjourned after a two day session in which they transacted general public business and scheduled to reconvene on the 18th instant.
William W Wenner and wife transfer a lot in Brunswick to John Flook of H for 150 dollars. James P Biser and wife convey 63 square perches to Ezra F R Danner for 90 dollars.
A dated advertising notice promotes Bartley’s remedy as a cure for weak stomachs and other ailments. It claims long experience, urges readers to contact the News office for subscription and order details, and includes testimonials about remedial effects. The text references John Hendrickson and a physician endorsement.
J. RL Handeny, ear, nose, and throat specialist, will be at Creed this week for consultations and screenings.
The firm announces 4920 yards of Japanese and Chinese mattings just arrived in Frederick. It highlights Bungos Opayamas Bingos Kioto Shintos among styles, claiming the largest mattings invoice Fredericksburg has seen and promising exclusive prices. An additional invoice is on the way.
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