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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1893
Page
3
Weather summary notes a May 7 2008 reading with high and low marks and a May 5 dispatch from Washington forecast fair weather early Tuesday followed by showers later in the day. The piece includes a brief Weather Bureau dispatch and local advertising notices.
The county records announce B. A. Fincour as postmaster at Thurston. A varied taupe collection blooms at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. gardens of Dr. Purnell and Mr. P B Erunkel display charming specimens. George Jimison, from a Baltimore-bound trip near Harpers Ferry, died and was buried in the county graveyard. Notices cover banns for several couples and local appointments, plus incorporation filings and upcoming civic events.
Messrs. W. S. Rice and W. B. Stambaugh left for Taneytown on business this morning. Mr. W. Mier of St. Louis arrived in our city today. Messrs. A. Rosenour and B. Rosenour of this city visited friends in New York yesterday. EB. Sefton and C. Er of Mechanicstown spent Sunday here. A. Ely and M. Sheffer of Salisburyville are in the city today on business. Mr. Mebrie Norris of this city spent Sunday with friends in Mechanicstown. Mr. Robinson C. Watters of Baltimore rode here yesterday by bicycle. Several gentlemen bicycled to Emmitsburg yesterday. Miss Mamie Hleder, daughter of Hon. EB. Ziegler of Gettysburg, is visiting Mrs. Swallwood. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Witter of Walkersville depart tomorrow for an extended Western tour and will later go to Denver and the Chicago World’s Fair. Chas. Levy, Lewis Smith and Albert Hargett of this city went via Westminster to Baltimore by bicycle and report they were charged tolls along the way. Mr. Lewis Stern of Baltimore was in the city yesterday visiting friends. Fred D. Miller, with Denton Gear and wife of Westminster, are visiting C. H. Sulton at Walkereville. Col. J. R. Rouzer of Mechanicstown joined the city today on business. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Jones, nee Miss May Marshall of Shepherdstown, W. Va., are visiting friends in this county.
Rev Dr Talmage in this city for his son Frack Talmage’s ordination sermon. He paints the church as a garden from the biblical fountain of Lebanon, using historic gardens and figures like Charlemagne, Henry IV, Walter Scott, and giants of battle to illustrate faith, patience, and zeal, urging believers to enter the garden of Christ and trust his care through life’s trials.
Sunday services in city and county churches are affected by Rev. Dr. Eschbach's absence. Holy communion observed at Saints Episcopal Church. Ascension Day services planned plus midweek meetings. The new Pipe Creek Methodist Church was dedicated with Rev. Dr. J. T. Weed presiding. A brick structure costing about $3,600 replaces the old church.
The Maryland Classis opened its session at the Reformed Church of Sharpsburg with twenty three members present. Rev. Joel T. Hosaker preached the opening sermon, and Rev. A T G Apple was elected president, with Rev M L Firor as corresponding secretary. Committees on Minutes Synod Overthree and other duties were announced, covering examinations, finances, morals and religious services. A public sale of Chaplain KR Hees’s household goods is planned for May 10 in Allegany, with cash offers invited. Special notices include a photographic studio promo in Frederick and a tailored clothing advertisement in Hagerstown.
Dr William H Stokes longtime Mount Hope Retreat physician died at his home 619 St Paul street after a two week measles illness. Born Havre de Grace Maryland 1812 he studied at Fale College read medicine in Baltimore and earned a Maryland University School of Medicine degree in 1844. He served as resident physician at the Maryland Hospital for the Insane and taught obstetrics in Baltimore and at Washington University. He moved to Mobile Alabama in 1840s practiced privately and faced yellow fever epidemics before returning to Baltimore in 1843 to teach medicine and obstetrics. He joined Mount Hope Retreat in 1842, retired 1889, and married Mary Tyler of Frederick. An infant child of Isaac Pozey died at home near Greenfield. Burial details noted for Mount Chapel.
A jumble of names lists hotel arrivals in several towns and counties, noting from Baltimore to Washington and Philadelphia. A serious break in the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal near Hancock floods the bank, merging canal and Potomac into one stream. the Ruby canal boat cannot pass, with damage along the line to Williamsport to Hancock. At Washington Junction, James W Hart is fatally struck by a Baltimore and Ohio freight train after attempting to board.
Rev C Hawk leads revival services with Silliman Blagden and sweet gospel singing tonight. Ladies Auxiliary of F C Y M C A urged to meet at Association rooms at 8 pm. BF order, Mrs A L Bader. Mr B V Buckey to show Spring goods at City Hotel May 11 12 13 with Baltimore prices and free delivery. Joel Gatman & Co advertise dry goods. Colored cook sought for Naval Home Philadelphia position with liberal wages, call at Dr William Cohrson residence. UG 8 S N Hoes cords.
Local advertisement highlights Dees Goods offering trimmings and fabrics including Domasti and related items in Spencer. Promotes the latest wash fabrics and brand names to attract shoppers to the shop.
The Special Styles in High Grace All Wool Ingrain Carpets claim superior quality and value withExtra Heavy and Better Value than a Three-Ply, offered at lower prices. Customers are urged to try them.
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