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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1893
Page
8
The May market shows abundant produce though some staples scarce. Onions and strawberries feature, spring flowers appeal for Whit Sunday, and prices hold until July Fourth. Butter eggs poultry beef pork and various vegetables list with multiple prices, reflecting a busy rural shopping day and seasonal fare.
A grower affected by the yellows claims to have cured his trees by placing scraps of iron in the soil around them. He believed the trees were iron deficient and after using the iron scraps the trees grew vigorously and bore fruit for years.
A scatter of short items notes frost affecting crops in Kent, a $1.11 tax rate in Calvert County, many fish caught in the Chester River, and primaries set for June 3 in Cecil County. Death of Mr. Henry Foltz at Beaver Creek, tobacco beds covered with netting in Calvert, and active building in Anne Arundel towns. Court docket actions in Cumberland and Washington County, and steam heating replacing hot air at the new Cumberland courthouse. Bridges and rail lines discussed, Susquehanna fishing closed but profitable, and plans to revive coal traffic on the Susquehanna and Tidewater routes. Resignations of Captains Davies and Hoff man noted. Marlboro fair grounds improved, New Castle Presbytery to install Rev. J. T. McClure Knox. Injunction in Baltimore and Lehigh case, Plum Point estate bought for 12000 by Washington capitalists for a summer resort. Princess Anne Manufactures to staff 200–300 workers. Mrs. Laura F. Kemper sues for 20000 damages over a death on the company tracks in Carroll. Right of way work on Baltimore and Cumberland line eyed in Washington County. Herford County political campaign opened with incumbents in field. Carroll grand jury at Westminster returns five forgery presentments against Harvey G. Jordan.
Rights of way along the proposed line from Lancaster to Philadelphia and to Middletown are nearly selected and construction slated to begin around June. The route will pass Mount Joy Elizabethtown Lancaster Parkesburg Coatesville and Malvern with a double track. A 7,500 horsepower plant will be built at Coatesville at an estimated total cost of four to five million dollars. Cars will be 48 feet long with lavatories smoking compartments and center aisles. Through cars will serve principal stops. local cars will stop at all points.
The Washington Star notes lively Canal matters as waterway activity swells since Saturday. Ships load and unload rapidly at Cumberland, with crews and mules active while officials say the renewed pace recalls the good old times.
Martin L Shaff of near Jefferson hunted on Catoc tin Mountain near Adamstown road and shot a large eagle described as cross of the black and grey. The six foot wingspan, three foot body length and nine pound weight are noted. A flock of eleven birds flew high as the shot broke one wing. The claws expanded measured six inches in diameter.
A carrier pigeon landed on the premises of Mr. Jacob M. Hoffer near Broad Run last Wednesday. The bird bears a German silver ring on its left leg inscribed No. 13,219 and a red stamp on the right wing reading Wm. Fuchs, 2193 Tth street Philadelphia. Mr. Hoffer writes to the address.
An old tale warns merchants that a boy with a sack of rotat ing ears could not sell because no one asked what was inside. The message urges advertisers to show goods openly, noting many merchants hide items and miss inquiries. The author argues judicious advertisers avoid such mistakes.
An old notice invites patrons to City Buffet for a fish themed event with fresh water fish including eels and trout. It notes May as poor for fishing for most species except trout and mentions varied bite times and beer offerings at the venue in Washington DC and Columbia PA.
College honors list names students from various towns and counties for orations essays and exams. The graduating class this year numbers 36.
Obituaries list several deaths in Maryland counties with names ages and causes, including James H Smith of New Market and Bright's disease, Henry Weishaar near New Market with peritonitis, Philip Oswald of Wolfville aged about eighty, Mary Walker near New London aged 1 year 4 months, Mary E Horst of Hagerstown aged about 61, and Richard Browning of Kemptown aged 76 with a neurology of the heart. Funeral details and familial connections noted where provided.
News of the Churches lists Epworth League talk on Young Christian in Society at the M E church, services by John Gomber and Rev M L Magelles, topics at P S CE and Holy Communion at All Saints, confirmations at Reformed, preaching by Rev Barnard, D D, in Presbyterian, and Whit Sunday mass at Saint Johns Catholic with Solemn Mass and Vespers, plus varied music programs and religious figures.
A column notes a journey theme with a cordial pitch for Syrep of Figs to aid kidneys and prevent sickness. It then shifts to a two decade-old historical line about a German army taking Paris and a cable report claiming German opera captured the French capital.
The Carroll county grand jury returned five presentments for forgery against Harvey Jordan, son of John Jordan, a prominent Carroll County family. Investigators accuse him of forging names on notes totaling $5,929 to several banks. Jordan, about 24, formerly a student and banker, left Carroll County months ago and is not at home.
The Hon William McKaig visited the city yesterday hosting CoL LV Banghwan. Mrs John BE Kres and her son from Baltimore are visiting Ms Q S J Becklay. Mr S Robert from Baltimore is in town on business. Otis O Hepler returns from Washington. Col J B Thomas plans a San Francisco trip via Chicago to visit his son Charles G Thomas, Palmetto Brush Factory owner, with return expected early October. Dr Hopkins of New Market returns after four months South health improved. Mrs S G Mullin and daughter from Lexington are visiting Mrs Caro Hne Kelier. Mrs Daniel Getzendinner of Keeneysville visits her mother.
Hotel arrivals list names and places including S J Anderson Harrisburg Pa and Wm J Annen Gettysburg Pa with several other entries from Baltimore Cumberland Pa and Columbus Pa. notes counts as county figures and partial locations. The fragmentary OCR shows multiple guests across towns in Pennsylvania Maryland and Ohio with county affiliations.
A New York Tribune summary notes Prince Bismarck's vast wealth from diversified sources including Varzin estate purchases, indemnities, and industrial ventures. It recounts his public prudence and private temptations to gamble, plus a tale of thefts and social caution as detectives pursue cases of missing jewelry and gowns in a late 19th century milieu.
A surprise party was held at the residence of Mr and Mrs James Baer at Haw Botom in the county on Wednesday night. Attendees included Misses Laura Bevington Ada Wiles Cisra Harp Letha Summers and Messrs Harlan Routzahn Calvin Routzshr Calvin Gladhill Charles Wiles John Summers Will Leatherman David Leatherman Newton Bassard Al bers Miller and Newton Majin.
Peakville Vermont residents recall Jeems Busby an idle man who undertook a wood task for Squize Willet and paid the squire 2 1/2 dollars with 23 cents change after a 37 hour work estimate. The tale, plus notes on toy donations and a rain harmed marriage, appear in a London Telegraph reprint of local humor.
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