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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1888
Page
3
Local page fragment lists social notices and advertisements including special notices and wanted sections. Names appear as E J Edicive Jon I Rouzahs and several incomplete headings. The date shown is Thursday May 27 1885.
Rev. O. Go Roth of Taneytown and Rev. S. A. Hedges of Hereon will speak at Woodsboro Lutheran Sunday-school picnic next Monday. The Glade Society meets next Sunday evening at 7 30 at Glade church. Holy Communion at Reformed church next Sunday morning with Rev. J. S. Stahr of Lancaster presiding. Promotional notes: A. W. Marea named general manager of the Eastern Branch of Newars Qonio Machine Co at Hagerstown. successor is Jos. E. Routzahn from Frederick. Col James H. Woolford dies suddenly in Madison Indiana of heart disease. native of Maryland and former lieutenant in the regular army.
Report notes fine and well filled wheat heads with growth two and a half feet high suggesting an excellent potential yield. Extended visit plans include Emma and Jennie Garret traveling to Knoxville and surrounding areas, with arrangements completed and departure on the B&O yesterday evening at 6:20. They expect to return in mid next month.
John F Summers and Lewis Esterday of Ellerton came to Frederick this morning and took an early train for Beltimsoreia company with Mr Ed Eager of Welfville. Summers and Esterday have built a commodious store room at Ellerton and aim to purchase a large stock of goods for a general store to be run in all its branches.
Mrs. Wm Chambers widow of a noted book binder died suddenly of paralysis in her bedroom at 212te hours last night. She was 61 and leaves a son George and six daughters, all unmarried except one married to Mr Frank Brooker Giambera. Burial set for Saturday at 2pm in Olivet cemetery. Mr Thomas W Anderson died at 4 39 am from peralys is at 54, leaving a widow and two sons. He was once deputy clerk and a bookkeeper, later a day clerk at the City Hotel. Funeral Saturday at 2pm from his home with interment in Mit.Olivet.
The Bowder Aldermen met in regular session with all members present. Minutes approved. Mayor's report and market receipts noted. Several resolutions passed on street repairs hydrant counts waterworks health garbage and bonds. Health ordinances reinforced cleaning of water closets and nuisances. Proposals for city bonds to be opened at a special meeting tonight with bids expected around $25,001.
Mr Frank V Siano editor of the Young Mens Cad union was given a gold lead pencil by members at their East Second Street rooms for valuable services. Presentation by Mr Ghas Breuner, with Siano responding. Tes A Gimpson, son of Dr Costa, allegedly stole away to Baltimore to marry Miss Maggie Gibson Smith of Liberty.
Mr Ed D Mullen general manager of Thomson Lowe electric requests aldermen grant of five feet space across 25 feet from Market House end and temporary storage space for material he seeks prospects for additional 35 feet for incandescent plant A B Smith of the Jury company has been heard from and Endersford will soon pursue measures toward the modernization of the incandescent state here.
Elias Elliott Hewes son of the late John Heixes and former president of the Firemen's Insurance Company of Baltimore, and editor of the Federalist Gazette, helped run a locomotive line from Baltimore to Washington. He held roles at Ellicott City and appeared as an uncle to Dr. Ed Hewes. He resigned as a Charleston Charleston Steamboat Inspector and moved to Florida for health, dying there on an unspecified date.
The Maryland Republican State Convention met at Easton to pick four delegates at large to Chicago, two electors at large, and to adopt a party platform. Names floated include Walter B Brooks and others. a question looms on whether Baltimore’s colored element gets a delegate at large. Delegates and observers traveled by steamboat Emma Ailes. platform likely favors protective policy, anti trusts, and Chesapeake and Ohio Canal concerns, with support for high license liquor measures and a costly agricultural exhibit.
About two years ago Mrs. Dr. Sim of Liberty lent a valuable gold ring she prized highly to Mr. Frank Willis on his deathbed. Three weeks ago Mr. Ignatius Etzier was in the Doctor's garden and unearthed the ring, still bright after exposure. He also found an old coin marked 1167 with figures indicating it is twelve or more years old.
Excitement on N Market Street as a horse attachment to a mill wagon caused a near renown, no damage reported. Charles L. Wise, Esq., admitted to practice before the Court of Appeals. Frost devastates county gardens. a meeting in Groff Hall plans a colored military company. A cousin of Mrs. H. E. Reifsaider died in the railroad accident near Rawlings Station. Various health ads tout Hood's Sarsaparilla. Picnic plans by Harmony Grove girls. Miss Minnie Frazier visiting Johnsville. Notices of facial complexion suggest Ayer's Sarsaparilla for blood health and skin conditions. Southern Presbyterian Assembly opens in Baltimore with sessions and speakers focusing on seamen work. Rev. Dr. Suckler preaches. clerks elected. weeklong sessions expected.
A lengthy forecast on the upcoming Senate elections notes 26 terms expire next March with 13 Republicans and 13 Democrats to be replaced, and 50 senators overall with 26 Republican incumbents and 24 Democrats. It discusses potential shifts in New Jersey Oregon and Virginia, predicting a near even split and balance of power with the Vice President’s tiebreaker, plus lists states still to elect. It also reports the death of Mrs Emily Gouldin Nelson and highlights Frederick youths George and Clarence Zeigler finding success in Kansas City and California respectively.
The Union reports that Motter, unable to attend the Chicago delegation, may run for delegate at large. Urner is noted as a potential large delegate, with both Republicans active. If Motter wins the fight, Frederick County may be left out again as two candidates compete for delegate at large.
Maryland veterans remember fallen Civil War soldiers and, on June 14, prepare for a monument campaign approved by the State Legislature. Monuments' designs depend on site choice, then work will start. A Maryland Day is planned with President Cleveland and other officials invited to speak. Regiments to name representatives within a week.
Charles Flemming appeared before the Board of Aldermen over the removal of a pump on East 5th Street. The pump, claimed as city property, has stood for over 50 years. A vote split on whether to allow its removal will affect Flemming’s proposed building project and city water supply plans.
Samuel Derr sold his 13 acre farm located about two miles northwest of Frederick to his sons Cornelius E. and Rev. J. Derr for 9450 dollars. An excursion to Washington is announced by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad with round trip rates from Frederick Junction and Frederick stations on May 24. Trains depart at 6 10 am 5 20 and 5 50 pm. Tickets are valid for return until May 29 on regular trains stopping at advertised stations.
Mr N J Wayne a well known farmer on the Rockville and Georgetown turnpike about three miles from Rockville died after a circular saw incident at his mill. A timber grove struck him, he became unconscious, later revived briefly, but died the next morning aged about fifty five. He leaves a sizable family. Wayne, a Stark county Ohio native, moved here years ago and acquired several farms in Montgomery county. The report also describes an adventuring cave near Buckeystown explored by workers at the Willer T Chiswell farm revealing stalactites stalagmites and an apparent cavern extending underground.
Ms. F M Stiner, visiting Fremts and relatives in the city, departed for Point Pleasant New Jersey this morning accompanied by Miss Nannie Steiner who will spend the summer months here.
Association games included Philadelphia Athletics 9 over Baltimore 4 and Cincinnati 5 Louisville 3. St Louis beat Kansas City 2, Brooklyn 12 beat Cleveland 9, Pittsburgh 6 New York 1, Chicago 2 Boston 1, Indianapolis 4 Philadelphia 2. Standings of the clubs follow.
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