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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1893
Page
5
Special dispatch from Washington D C May 6 reports weather outlook for Sunday by Chief Hanmeton of the Weather Bureau. The brief item mix lists local notices and advertisements including real estate and insurance statements, plus many short notices about dances at the rink, fires, thefts, elections, and river shipping.
Market reports note rain has curbed garden vegetation and stercity of chicknee with prices remaining high. Lettuce, rhubarb, kale, radish appear. strawberries of Frederick county delayed. Listings cover butter to oysters with multiple meats, vegetables, fruits, and fish priced per pound, bunch, or quart.
Mrs Condit Smith of Washington city sister of Mrs Justice Field and her daughter Miss Mery Gsborne Condit Smith visit Dr Charles W Hoffman in the Central Bank Building. Chas Yourg and J Glessner were in Myersville yesterday. Mrs Maddor of Baltimore guests of the Misses Quynn on East Patrick street. T Mo Nelson president Chambersburg Shoe Manufacturing Co visited the city. J Miller and daughter of Hechapientowns were here yesterday. D Hauer Quynn of Baltimore visiting his home here. Mrs Albert W Reed recently in Jacksonville and back in Baltimore. Edward S Eicheiberger Frederick county State’s Attorney begins revision steps inviting county prosecutors to a June convention in Baltimore.
The annual love feast of the German Baptists will be held in Brownsville on Saturday evening June 3. A Queen Anne cottage at Gapland by George Alfred Townsend is rental to a friend for the summer. Civil engineers have completed street surveying in the old town. Brunswick gains extra mail service and expects better access similar to Frederick City. Shenandoah floods threaten Harpers Ferry gardens and the new iron bridge. river rises since 1888 flood. Potomac overflows affect Itabanka and traffic with Loudoun County stopped. Brett's Island Park dancing pavilion washed away. rich bottom lands between Brunswick and Weverton flooded. Trinity Lutheran Church at Knoxville reopen Sunday 10 AM. opening sermon by Rev. H H Seebber of York, PA. Ecclesial conference of Maryland Lutheran Synod to convene Monday with about 20 ministers. possible steps toward a Southern Lutheran Church at Brunswick.
The Phimisthean Literary Society met at Kemp Hall with about twenty members. President Glenn H Worthington presided as Noah S Cramer and Charles F Erech lectured. A debate on whether the Civil War issues outweighed those of the Revolution favored the affirmative. Meeting adjourned after planning the next session for Friday evening May 26.
The mendera of Evan Lutheran church held a Sunday program in the Bayenday 1 room on Second Street last night. It featured prayers, recitations, vocal solos, duets, autoharps, a cornet duo, and readings from classic pieces. Despite bad weather, attendance was strong and a ten cent admission contributed to the relief fund for the poor.
A letter from Abate The Vallance to the Tus Newt editor complains of nightly disturbances near the Pennsylvania BA depot. The writer cites crowds of colored boys and others, asks why police fail to act, and urges patrols along Church and East streets to curb late night disorder.
A surprise pound party honored Miss Ida Bussard at the Bussard residence about 24 miles west of Middletown last Friday. Guests enjoyed social amusements and a late feast. attendees include several Bussard sisters and local residents in a lively evening. Real estate transfers and a fire loss in Texas are noted, with Yorer and Taxpayer cited in distress.
A lively column mix of local observations on rain washing streets, garden blooms, concerts, theater plans, and civic talk. It mentions chimes performances, a Liberty Bell related anecdote, a World’s Fair circular, and nearby cultural events, with humorous asides on streets and city life.
Further details reach B and O authorities today about Annie Leipksa who was killed near Akronvoia last Sunday. Her exhumed body was sent to Sandusky, Ohio, after letters from John Lesnock at Sandusky indicated she planned to marry her lover upon arrival. W. H. B. Exhison led the case. the embalmed body remains well preserved. The Sick Mrs Rebecca Oronize of East Third street is ill with pouermontia.
The Frederick Dramatic Association presents a modern costumes rich drama about a young couple moving in wealth circles. Five costume changes and novel stage effects promise stylish scenes with a hall setting and winding stair. A legal friend intervenes as the couple face estrangement after their child’s death, leading to renewed unity amid rising dramatic tension.
News arrives from Middletown of Rev. Dantel Smith D D sudden death in Mansfield Ohio at age about 58. He was a Middletown native, Wittenberg College graduate, son of the late Samcel Smith, with relatives in Washington County. Also recorded is the infant Borths Corter daughter of Baylis and Fannie Corter who died near Burkittsville on May 2 at seven months.
The Catoctin Clarion notes Chas. 5. Cansell and Doc Leatherman fishing at Maxwell’s Milldam after rain ends. They report a two pound sucker and claim larger fish were missed by the washed out day, joking about a cosmopolitan dam population and local drought prayers.
Forty Penn students performed at the Baltimore Lyceum last night led by Daniel Zacharias Dunott a Glee and Falio Glob a manager who also played mandolin. Audience included Mrs Danott Miss Danott and Sydney Danott of Harrisburg Pa. Independent Hove Company met that night with annual reports delayed to Monday for further consideration.
The issue highlights The Travelers Inc. Co as the world’s largest Accident Co and a leading life company with guaranteed results. J. L. Shuff named General Agent for Maryland and D. C. seeks five agents per county, while Rice & Bader and Rice & Ender advertise piano and organ tuning and sales at 13 South Market Street.
Public sale to be held in the room recently used by Mrs. E J Eldridge on West Patrick Street Wednesday May 10 18023 at 4 pm. Items include a parlor suit by Herts a dining room set Turkish Morocco upholstery a raw silk parlor suit a first class parlor organ and various household goods all cash without reserve Chaplain R R Hoes U S Navy and clerks attend.
Mulliniz and Kemp advertise a wide assortment of new dress goods in spring colorings at 12 1/4 and 25 cents. They also promote plain and prested front Ho White shirts for men and boys with all sizes available, claiming value for money.
The advertisement highlights high grade Ingrain carpets as popular with customers. It claims the Tixirs Heavy line offers better value than three ply and invites readers to try a four trial.
Ad copy touts Tourlak curtains and portieres with varied colors and price range from 75 cents to 5 50 per pair. Highlights durable natural wood poles and brackets, easy fastenings, and Perkin’s price of £1.75, claiming long wear and universal appeal.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad announces excursion tickets to Chicago for the World’s Fair at low rates. Sale ends November 1 with return valid to November 15, 1893. 20 percent reduction on regular fares, one stopover options, and Pullman reservations available. Also notes special photographic studio opening with cabinet photos at $1.75 per dozen for 80 days by A Murray Thomas in Frederick.
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