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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1891
Page
8
The Daily News announces a special Frederick City Illustrated trade edition with extra illustrations and increased paper size. To cover higher costs, regular subscribers will receive copies at no extra charge while single copies sold by newsboys or agents cost 4 cents each or 34 per hundred mailed or 3 per hundred as printed.
Miss Lillie M. Crone of Middletown plans a two month visit to Indiana to spend time with relatives and friends. Mrs. J. H. Goodell of Boston is quartered at City Hotel to rest and recuperate in health. The Hon. Outerbridge Horsey of this county tours the South with a party of capitalists visiting Roanoke Balem Enosville Birmingham and other points. Mr. Daniel Seeger, previously in Washington, D C, visits his parents here. Miss Daisy Birely leaves for New Midway for a visit. Master Harry Anders visits his uncle George Sappington in Johnsville. Master Owen W. Compher visits relatives in Loudoun county Va. Miss Lizzie Philpot leaves for home in Knoxville. Mrs. Frank T. Knock leaves for Washington to visit relatives. Mrs. George McGinness of Columbia Pa returns home after visiting here. Mr. Martin L. Storm of Boonsboro spent yesterday here. Mr. James Mergardt returns from a Baltimore visit. Bishop William Pavet of Maryland moves to a country home near Towson. Mr. H. F. Steiner returns from a Charleston business trip. Mr. C. K. Stribling of the Examiner job department joins the Quenzel Printing House at Barlinsburg W Va and departs this afternoon.
Henry Miller of Mt Plessant district is convalescent at home after a illness. His son Clifford, recently injured in a game, is recovering from a broken leg. Mrs Ebberts of Bentz street is much improved after a sickness. Dr Hillary of Petersville attends W Scott Kefsover near Broad Run, who broke a left leg two weeks ago. the wound shows risk of gangrene.
The morning services at Kemp Hall tomorrow will be in charge of Mr. Oliver McClow. In the evening Mr. William Knock will conduct the services.
Rita notes Market chatter with Dr. John Zimmerman seeking Mary Jane. Ice cream signs rumored to deter young men, while Mary Jane’s wagon provisions feed the town. Butchers report scarce beef and rising prices as vegetables and fruit show steady supply. Captain Stokes trips home after Monocacy visit as fish trade slows post bass season. Prices listed for butter eggs lard poultry beef veal lamb pork and produce with varied per unit costs.
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad workers in Martinsburg held a meeting to oppose relocation of the division end to Brunswick. They argue added travel and home moves raise costs and threaten a strike on the first and second divisions with up to a thousand workers potentially joining.
The remains of John Clemson, who died on Wednesday, were removed from his Tate home at 16 Nash Fulton Avenue in Baltimore to Liberty, Frederick County for interment. Rev Father Wynn of St Martins Church accompanied the procession and conducted the funeral at the Catholic church in Liberty.
Messrs. A. S. Chatfield and H. C. Emery left Washington Tuesday noon on a bicycle trip to Frederick, arriving at eight o'clock after a one hour dinner stop. They visited Mechanicstown in the morning and returned Wednesday evening by train.
Flag Pond school near Doubs presents a free admission entertainment this evening featuring eight comic acts at the Continental school house. If not held tonight, a Monday evening event is planned with similar program.
Mr Washington Lanenhower a leading Washington city real estate dealer arrives with contractor Mr T Clark. They select a forty foot lot on birth street near Em and plan a modern cottage development in the Northwestern addition. Construction to begin Monday with brisk progress and expected advancement of the new quarter’s growth.
An article details closing exercises and programs at Frederick's East Church Street School with numerous student performances led by teacher Lilie M Wiener. It also covers Colored School No 2 on South Bentz Street, attendance, and a list of pensions and widows associated with Maryland.
The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal above Georgetown is being pushed forward under Major Whitcomb with repairs kept in order by miller funding after the great freshet. Marion dredge at Winship's wharf will enter the canal to begin essential dredging and lock repairs, while lawyers review deeds for possible future District court litigation next autumn.
The State v Augustus Hydrel was heard by Magistrate Turner. Hydrel is held in jail on a $100 bond awaiting grand jury action after being charged with carrying four concealed weapons.
John E. Schell and wife transfer a lot in Frederick to Philip M. Handley for 550 dollars. Charles M. Wenner and wife and others transfer interests in Brunswick to see Q. Barger, with liens or related Lois in Brunswick noted.
The column describes a booming town scene with new businesses and eccentric antics. It highlights plans for an ice factory and fountains, a blue web, and various local characters like Charlie Duffends and Harry Bowers. Social events include school exercises and a Thursday Musicale, with notes on picnics, harvest apples, and upcoming New York trip.
Harry Byers of Pleasant Valley, Carrol County, was found unconscious under a horse in Albarn on Thursday morning and died shortly after. He had visited Westminster the day before and returned home around 9 pm. While tending horses, he apparently fell and was stepped on, fracturing his skull. Found by a child the next morning, he could not explain the accident and died fifteen to twenty minutes after reaching home. Byers was twenty three and married.
Baltimore violincellist Louis Blumenberg tours Exslexsd and earns high praise from the London Figaro as perhaps the greatest violincello virtuoso in the United States. He owns two fine instruments, including one made for Charles I of France. Blumenberg is a cousin of Mrs Allan Daner of this city.
The Democratic State central committee meeting date to set the State convention is not announced yet. Party leaders press for an early date to allow ample canvass of the state, while Compton remains noncommittal amid internal pressure.
The Board of County Commissioners will convene Monday in the Court House. Ed Mealey received a gold watch for his father on Eddie’s birthday. Plans call for a big Whit Monday paddle party with three wheel riders invited. A branch observatory near Hockville, MD aims to study latitude transitions. London reports frauds by agents claiming European belts. Westminster Knights of Pythias to hold a big party next Monday with local participation. The Pink Tea at Stauffer's Hall Walkersville opens this afternoon. May weather predicted with cool nights and frosts. Frederick Reichle of Gettysburg, a former Middletown resident, died while driving cows. age about 57. Emory Nusz and Ralph Bowers returned from Keefers Creek with large bass. The May weather breaks records for cold. Local residents Alonzo Benner, Joseph E. Brachey, and Jacob E. Cloterman awarded U.S. pensions. Col George W. F. Vernon invited to speak at Memorial Day in Hampton, VA. he accepted. YMC and St Johns Lyceum hold Sunday meetings at 9 am. D Winebrewer installed elegant new office furniture for the wholesale department. A new Episcopal church to be consecrated in Johnstown, PA on May 31. Frederick College to remain Open on Whit Monday. Farmers League of Emontaburg joins Farmers Alliance. W.A. Telegraph Office to cut stairs at rear for yard access. Frederick carriers strike for higher wagon wages, demanding $2 per day.
Charles O. Biggina of Montgomery County dies at his son in law S Clinton Dorsey home near Brookeville after brief illness at age 76. He leaves a widow and three married children and was uncle to John J. Higgins and Edwis Higgins. Chas A. Hilleary dies in Baltimore at 30 years 2 months 1 day wife Josephine Hilleary. Funeral from 1688 Hanover Street and interment at Plane No 4.
A committee of John C. Hardt W Ad Simmons and W H Kline was appointed at a recent Independent Hose Company meeting to investigate alleged bad conduct by two members inside the engine house on a previous Sunday. They will report at the next meeting.
An elderly man named George Wolf was killed in Carroll county near Harney when a wagon loaded with wood toppled as he attempted to help unload. He was eighty, died within an hour from a head injury, after the wood was hauled to Joseph Plankett’s residence by two young men. Insurance on the fire-damaged property totals 355.
The Marsland Classes of the Potomac Synod of the Reformed Church will convene at Trinity Church Woodberry on Thursday the 21st instant with Rev. E R Deatrick, pastor, presiding.
Mullinix and Kemp announce a new line of Onings Charlies and Serges praised as beauties with bargains on 27 and 40 inch Flouncings. Shan tone Pongees offered at 122 cents. Carpet department reports 47 rolls and 1,180 yards of Japanese Mattings arrived, totaling 170 rolls or 6800 yards this season. They claim rapid matting growth and invite shoppers to visit their headquarters for exclusive styles and prices.
An audience braved bad weather for a Cobegiate List recital featuring Fraulein Elise Wenzel and her students. The program included Wagner and Schubert pieces, Mendelssohn songs, Mozart and Beethoven selections, duets, trios, and a Tanhauser march. Wenzel received praise for artistry and Frau Getzenpanner for violin tones. Miss Heinlein and Miss Wickowski supported Mayer-like solo turns, and Miss Dexter led with piano and vocal pieces.
Amprovement Notes report Eli Nicodemus near Buckeys town starts a fine new house. W S Ray of Pearl improves property. E J Zimmerman of Charlesville adds a front portico. Wm D Bowers Lumber unloads eight carloads at the P R R siding. George Glessner on East Sixth street makes dwelling repairs. Lewis Anhalt near Middletown builds a new dwelling. J H Kepier Jr of Middletown erects a carriage house. Shmon D Roatzahn of Middletown undertakes extensive home repairs.
About sixteen year old Bryant Wortz of Liberty township near Emmitsburg fell from a hay wagon on a Monday and was badly cut bruised and one arm broken. He was taken to his grandfather’s near Fairfield for a load of hay and was run over during the return trip. Dr J W Eschelberger Jr of Emmitsburg provided surgical aid.
The Thursday Musicale closing meeting featured a gift presentation to Dr. Charles Hendrickson by director Neut E. Cramer. The note also mentions the Workers' Training Class meeting at 9am tomorrow and a gospel service at 3 pm on the theme Christ the Light and Life led by Mr. A. Fearbake.
Retail brief notes that include a listing of all prices in figures and in polka dot format, with confirmation that the seller has complete pricing data available. No further details or context provided.
The Alumni Association of the seminary will stage a Friday evening program at Seminary Hall showcasing Tennyson’s Idyls of the King. Elaborate stage pictures will illustrate the Amatharian legends and some of Tennyson’s best lines will be sung.
Joel Gutnac and Co of Baltimore will showcase a full line of samples on Monday Tuesday and Wednesday May 28 29 and 30 at the Dry Hotel. Special patterns and prices in black and colored grenadines and Lisita silts.
A report states retail sites at Cereszille rotter four showed a significant rise during the week ending March tot, marking the greatest activity ever known. The company highlights strong home trade and EF A Soriner Filing Co. as the manufacturer.
The Newe office showcases new advertising specialties ideal for spring announcements. Includes inexpensive printing services and aims to outperform competitors with selective offerings.
Wholesale listing for ADEs Shoes at a location on West Patrick Street near Frederick. The note indicates a sale or display event in the wholesale district, with emphasis on footwear and a specific street intersection. Local merchants may be referenced for buyers and inventory.
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