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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1891
Page
4
The Frederick daily note lists weather data for May 19 and rounds up local society notices. It records visits and travels of residents including Col J B Thomas, Lt Herbert Winchester, and Miss Gertrude Steiner, with brief mentions of trips, returns, and gatherings around Frederick and nearby towns.
Major Charles E. Worthington, a former Frederick County citizen, died in Leesburg Virginia from nervous prostration at age fifty seven. Surrounded by his wife and three children he was buried in Leesburg on Tuesday at 4 30 o’clock. He was a familiar figure and well mourned by many friends.
Yesterday's hotel arrivals list includes Hanover, Baltimore, Pittsburgh, and New York guests with county counts. An ordinance violation hearing is set before Mayor Brauner at 6 30 pm for Lawson Robinson cited for dissecting a dead horse on his property in the city.
Mr. H. J. Sewer draws up specifications for the pew broth factory structures. Main building measures 50 by 30 feet, height 24 feet. Engine house 24 by 30, roiler house 24 by 37. Stack base 8 feet square, stack height 72 feet.
A Frederick development official spoke on the Northwest addition and new factories shaping the city’s future. He urged residents to buy lots as part of a pivotal sale, noting the area’s location, grade, and park planning as key to long term growth and industrial interest from manufacturers nationwide.
Pensions have been issued in Maryland listing Original group including John Anderson Samuel H Shoe Bernard McMahon Christian Spitznas John W Ott Geo Raab Benjamin Meads Charles Williams John Mitchell Francis Shives Jeremiah Haines William H Waller Wm Mc Keige Wm H Cadwell Henry Chase David Williams Edward Evans John W Diggs William A Butler Patrick Davie Charlies Meyer Israel Pinkney Wm Rodgers Henry Carey John Miller Thos Atkinson Charles W Hing Konrad Streb Greenberry Wallace George Williams John Tillman Jacob Renner Clinton J Cooper Geo T Satchell Additional John Aro and Incresse Benjamin Malone Original Widows Sc Hattie widow of Jos Carroll Mary C mother of Anthony Debring Ann Blake widow of Alpheus French Caroline widow of Valentine Franz.
A deed of trust has been filed in the Clerk's Office by Brown and McKinney, tanners, with Samuel H. Brown and Charles E. Trail as trustees. The firm, successors to Joseph D. Baker at the Louis tannery near Masket street bridge, has faced several severe losses by fire and a gradual decline in trade and prices.
The Charles town West Virginia Mining, Afsinizeturing and Improvement Company closed its public sale last Friday. 371 lots were sold, most as business lots, with an average price around 32 mae 3 and annual rent about 170. The sales aggregate totaled roughly 397 482.
John Reynolds jailed ten days for fighting and disorders. Conductor Groff Hall jailed. Wim Gates and G C Stanley fined 1.85 each, paid.
James T. Hays and wife transfer property to Elias Wey sat for 900 dollars. George W. Wachtel and wife transfer real estate to Fenton Gaver for 1535.28 dollars. John C. Motter and wife convey 120 acres to William H. Fox for 2500 dollars.
Yesterday afternoon Mr Emer EB Woodward burned two fingers and the thumb of his left hand while handling a pan of hot candy. A Greek candy maker also burned one hand as the pan fell and hot mixture splashed onto them.
The Catholic Benevolent Legion in this city plans a Monday evening musical and literary entertainment in their hall. Committee members overseeing the affair are James Doll, George L Wilson, and F V Staub.
Afr. Chas. Bussard of Williamsport Md. named successor to Mr. Chas. B. Tyson as the mail route agent between Frederick and Lancaster. Bussard is a cousin of Joseph H. Bussard of Tae News office.
The committee of arrangements of Reyoulds's Post will meet at the office of Marshall E. Y Goldsborough on Patday evening instead of tomorrow evening.
A humorous tale from the Waynesboro Gazette recounts a mistaken special train arrival from St. Louis. Reportedly, pranksters posing as a party caused a wary security response at Lighton, with police scouring the area to prevent a disturbance by the clandestine crowd.
Local items report a series of entertainments planned by the Academy Literary and Musical Association in Lis, church services and parades on Whit Monday, a fishing party at Links Ford, and various town updates. Notables include visits by Mr. John W. Berry, school closures, construction, and a Whit Monday crowd from Frederick city and Ceresville.
Daniel Edward Stauffer Jr of Baltimore and Bettie Victoria Zimmerman of Walkersville receive marriage licenses. The filing indicates two individuals forming a union pending further formalities in local records.
A grand silver anniversary for Rev. Legle at All Saints' Parish with about five hundred guests. The rector received guests in a decorated hall, with palms, illuminated windows, and a display of snowball cakes, flowers, and lanterns. Dignitaries, clergy, and prominent citizens attended, praising the rector's fidelity and leadership while hoping for many more years of service.
Reports from the Reformed Guild monthly meeting in the chapel cover committee work and officer nominations for six months. A duet by Misses Baker and Dixon is noted. Services in Hegeratown included two sermons by Rev G J Roundabush with eight baptisms and thirty-one new members. Woodvale Sabbath school reorganized with officers listed. Episcopal Council of Virginia meets in Grace church to discuss diocese division. Criminal cases include arrests and bail set for two defendants.
Brief notes from Frederick include 4 marriage licenses issued at city hall Washington. a West Lynchburg land sale with bidders from New York. local people attending patrols and pension exams. civic meetings of aldermen and riflemen. repairs along Market Street and South Patrick Street. novel bicycle sign at W H Dugvall. a garden tower at John H Williams residence. Melting ice plant operations. a fast Monocacy rowboat claim. dead fish found near Georgetown pike possibly from dynamite. St John Catholic Church repaint by Baltimore printers. several repainting jobs around town. and partial officer installation at Jacques de Molay Commandery.
The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Frederick City Young Christian Association held its annual officer election. Elected: President Mrs. A. L. Ender. vice presidents Mrs. A. E. Galliftower, Mrs. Alice Owings, Mrs. J. B. Tyson, Mrs. Laura Birely. secretary Miss Mollie Owings. treasurer Mrs. P. B. C. Birely. Executive committee includes Mrs. Laura Chapdine as chair, Mrs. Helen Schley, Mrs. L. A. Wickham, Misses Florence Stealey, Eliza Hardt, Bertie Wadield, and Sarpy Tyson. A plat of W. W. Wenner's addition to Brunswick for record was filed in the clerk's office.
Mulliniz and Kemp announce a new line of Outings Chaifies and Serges praised as perfect beauties. They advertise big bargains in 27 and 49 inch Flouncings and Shan Tong Pongees at 124 cents, urging customers to see their stock.
The Frederic Daily News published a Saturday edition with illustrated looks at area businesses and civic figures. The Mail praises both papers for boosting Frederick’s progress and urges Western Maryland towns to unite for growth, warning against jealousy and stagnation.
A stylish colored wedding took place yesterday at 10 o'clock in the Asbury M. E. church. Benjamin Jackson of Frostburg, a mining man, married Mrs. Larsi Manly of West All Saints street after a ceremony by Rev. R. P. Lawson. The couple left on the 10:40 train to Frostburg. Prior, Monday evening, friends Thomas Speaks and Mrs. Jane Wausel hosted receptions with abundant refreshments for the engaged couple.
A fruit seller from the Italian company retasting fruit around the county with headquarters in this city started on his rounds when a rear wheel collapsed in front of Cant E N Bobbs restaurant. The wagon and fruit dropped suddenly, causing a minor scare in the street.
47 rolls totaling 1980 yards arrived yesterday, pushing season totals to 7170 rolls or 6800 yards. The matting trade has grown since Jap goods were first offered and sales rise daily. Visit headquarters for styles and net prices not found elsewhere.
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