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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1893
Page
3
Fragmented items from a Maryland area paper touch on odd facts about earth’s motion and bees, local figures in Williamsport and Frederick, weather and mushroom season, transport plans for Shepherdstown, and upcoming church assemblies. Notables include Mr. Kemp, Sylvester Haines, and Col Schrey.
County correspondence lists social visits in Washington and Baltimore, land purchases, and sports as the Laurel Janitor Baseball Club loses 8 to 15 to Savage. Maryland weddings and church notices frame May events in Jamnsville and nearby towns with forthcoming services, entertainments, and continuing community reporting through May.
Special dispatch reports Jack Bindler and Bob Smith, two fishermen, found the decomposed body of convict Pallister off here this morning. Keeper Connaughton identified him by a bunch of keys Pallister carried from Guard Jackson. Pallister was among the Sing Sing escapees about a month ago and is believed to have murdered Roble, who also escaped with him and whose body was found recently.
PURELY PERSONAL. Archie Lough of Woodsboro has taken a post at a Dixon factory band. Mr and Mrs George Alfred Townsend of Gapland are in Chicago. George M Gittinger moves to Boston. W G Buckey traveled to Liberty for a wedding in New London tonight. G H Kiracofe, son of Rev W Kiracofe, accepts a job in Philadelphia. Barry D Hi leaves for Tifin. J Jones family of Mechanicstown were in the city on business.
The Western Conference of the Maryland Lutheran Synod met in Clearspring Washington County and will continue through Wednesday evening. The program lists sermons and talks by Rev. Victor Miller Rev. L Beard J M Snyder Rev S E Batesman Rev E Bushpe Rev C S Tromp S W Owen, among others including discussions on church membership duties family worship and funeral reforms. Miller presides with Garver as vice president.
The Liberty Bell Committee announces a June 7 meeting at Independence Hall Philadelphia to mark Richard Henry Lee's 1776 assertion of independence. A World’s Fair Bell funded by public contributions will be cast next month costing about 6500 dollars and presented with female leadership to be rung by a woman.
John Horst, a Mauganaville resident in Washington County, owns a Guayaquil hat worn regularly for 41 years. Made in Ecuador long before modern Derby and Alpine blocks, the hat remains in good condition with a new band and light cleaning. He notes it could last for years more, despite fashion plates favoring frequent changes.
Washington County matrees demand 52934 for next scholastic year with 6560 for new schoolhouses at Centreville Side ding Hill Cavetown Hagerstown Fountain Rock Longs Wades and stone Braker Mesers Rodgers Clement Shan. New York street railway projectors secured ninety days option on Hagerstown electric light plant. city awarded to 4 & choleryer Company. Emsa Seffman injured by runaway horse near Williamsport. Harry Hartie shot hand by Charlie Lamb at Lestersburg. Carroll County tax collectors listed for Taneytown Uniontown Myers Wool etys Freedom Manchester Westminster Hampstead Franklin and Mr Airy Middleburg New Windsor Gateoa Bridge etc. Newly elected officers sworn in Westminster and organized with Emanuel Sackley president Jesse Shreeve treasurer Henry Grammer clerk and tax collector.
The Pastime and Athletic Clubs planned an opening game but rain postponed it. The grand stand is ready under supervision of Alderman Dadismsa. Inclement weather delays the first City Baseball League game, now set to be played the following day if conditions permit. Distribution of fish in Maryland waters reported by US Fish Commission includes carp, trout, yellow perch, bass, sunfish and other species across Big Pool, Deer Creek, Sideling Hill, and nearby areas.
The Women's Congress in Chicago this week brings a remarkable assembly of women from around the world. Organized under the World's Columbian Exposition with U S government support, it aims to unite all organizations of women and discuss every living question of interest. About one hundred women will take part in two symposiums on Saturday, with monthly sessions planned through the Exposition.
A terrific dynamite explosion occurred in Texas Baltimore county as tax collectors in Carroll county are appointed. Cadets to the Naval Academy at Annapolis begin examination today while John A. Stevens wins a verdict for Walter Sandford in a dispute over rewriting a play. Prince George's county enforces new tax law ensuring prompt payments and solid finances. Methodist Episcopal and Presbyterian ministers in Baltimore oppose Sunday World's Fair openings.
In Hagerstown, a Saturday session heard Robert S. Delander v M. H. Fellheimer and Joseph G. Hanen. Fellheimer attached sheep allegedly Hanen's. Schindel later discounted a $150 note. Delander paid with his own funds, claiming the sheep belonged to Hanen. Defence argues fraud. prior judgment against Hanen cited. Real estate transfers and an endorser liability ruling are noted, plus local notices and upcoming chimes concerts.
Mollines and Kemp’s notice promotes new patterns in Table Da masks and a fresh Lot of Biikories in both plain and figures. It highlights Ladies waists aprons fast biscuits for children and ladies, then hoses in colored and black, and invites shoppers to call and see. Carpet department adds new ingrains and Jap Mattinga selling fast.
A bustling catalog of white silks and delicate laces recommends the Metropolis for variety and value in silk warp materials. Emphasis on French organdies, Swiss dotted fabrics, and Brussels lace paired with fashionable gowns. Also notes on local social affairs and theater notes.
Dr. J R L Herdesty oculist and thrust specialist will be at City Hotel Thursday the 18th at 8 oclock and remain until Friday afternoon the 19th. W Hamack of Musical College apologizes for a prior article and explains it was a joke. Summer term opens July 4 at the Musical College. Catalogs from Henry B Moyer, Fraeburg Pa. Refrigerators featured at Wm H Sichison’s Furniture Stores. Second line of figured sheer ginghams arrived yesterday at James B Walker & Co. store.
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