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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1892
Page
5
The forecast for Maryland calls for showers then clearing tonight with possible clearing Sunday morning and a fall on Monday. Ads note bicycles, local services, sales, and employment listings from multiple local businesses and merchants.
Bright brief items describe painting at Mt George Burall and Mrs Helgesheimer’s house, interior work near Broad and others. Snakes killed near Brethdayville and Mysrsville, and a six foot black snake caught at Bolivar. Police officer Bruchey declared incapacitated. band reorganizations in Hancock and Hagerstown. telecom line proposed Petersville to Brunswick.
The second night of the Merchants Carnival matched the first with fine entertainment and strong audience. Queen May Lampe led the event with two pages, the orchestra impressed, and Miss Maggie Carty and Miss Julia Young sang while Prof J K Hoffmann performed a corset solo. The program featured merchant pantomimes, tableaux from the Art Studio, and vigorous applause for workshops and films. many performers were listed, including Pearl Eader Rose Jones and Miss Rose Jones. The show drew praise for artistry and financial success, though Lowenstein Wertheimer was briefly omitted on Thursday. The event, licensed by Mrs Virginia Patternon, was unique and drew more attention than Frederick had seen in years.
The column lists multiple residents of Middletown and nearby areas who are ill or improving after sickness. It notes Mrs. Governor St. John of Kaness, a national figure, will preach at Buckeystown’s Methodist Protestant Church Sunday morning and night during the conference in session.
Geo Fisher of Reading, Pennsylvania, showcased a plow pine fan with two large background fans and eight smaller ones, described as the prettiest fan exhibited in the city. Separate notes report wheat heads from James Hood’s farm two miles south of town measuring five to four inches in length.
A factory accident injures a female worker. Several girls are involved in the incident. The victim received a severe head injury and is being treated. Local authorities are investigating the scene and the conditions at the workplace.
Barney and Mary Fitzpatrick were arrested in Barkitteville by Gon mable Highteran on charges of threatening someone nearby. Judge Phmova L. Karn of Bortitearili presides over the proceeding in the grand jury context.
A Baltimore and Ohio Rail Road notice details new departures including 6 am to Washington, 9:26 am to Washington Junction and other towns, Sunday exceptions, and revised arrivals. It notes a Frederick merchants alignment with the Metropolitan Branch, trains to Harrisburg and New York, and a 5:20 pm Baltimore departure with a 5:45 pm arrival, plus improved running time.
A reader forwards genealogical notes naming Urormy M Potts of Frederick City Maryland and James McKinsey of Philadelphia as descendants of Revolutionary figures. The letter cites Judge Richard Potts and Lt Benjamin McKinsey, with references to their roles in the 18th century and connections to Washington and local militia actions.
A local society note records Miss Annie H Estherday from Hinsdale visiting Middletown and sailing for Liverpool on the City of New York with her sister Mrs. Augustus Wilson. Louise Jones of Baltimore visits Frederick and attended the White-Leane wedding. Daniel Kefauver returns from four months in Ohio and western states. Cora Michiel visits Jefferson street and D. Vincent Beachley leaves Middletown for Delaware to enter the National Pen Art Hall and Business College. Mrs. M. Dahlgren of Washington returns to Dahlen for summer with daughter Mrs. Joastak Pierce. Capt. Joseph Groff visits his daughter Mrs. Jeanie Everhart in Hagerstown. Guy Doty of Jefferson attends to business in town. Mose II Lowla of JeMureva plans a visit to Graceham Mechanicstown. Rev. A J Gill visits Walkernville and Ada Hefper visits Baltimore. Rev. Harry F Dittmar of Jefferson was in town. Daniel Boeger travels to Lickville and attends a funeral in Washington. G W Kitacofe visits town today. Mrs. Sarah Brust and daughter Miss Noeble visit Washington to spend a few days.
Multiple wedding notices dated 1809 and 1883 detail marriages in diverse locales. Names include Tansthan Griffth Harried, Reverend Lewis H efauver, and George N. Poole. Locations span Monrovia Frederick County near Springfield Ohio Dayton Ohio and Tensallytown.
A forwarded report from Washington states that Naval Coder Groff, formerly of the Naval Academy, was interned at Antapolia in Inez Saturday and is now being reintegrated through the efforts of Hon. I. F. Met omnes.
Obituaries report Dr F A Grove of Broad Run dying at fifty eight after a long illness in Florida return trip to Quincy with wife and daughters. Other notices include the death of Wm Trunnell in Urbana, funeral at St John’s Church, and Charles Burrier of Walkersville dying of heart disease with funeral set for Monday. Also Col William Sisston had a neck tumor removed in Baltimore in a complex procedure.
A broad array of church notices from Sunday services to dedicatory plans. Rev G A Hedges administers Holy Communion in Jefferton Lutheran church. readings, youth meetings, and sermons schedule across Evangelical Lutheran, M E and Reformed congregations in Middletown, Myersville, Jefferson, and surrounding areas. A new United Brethren church at Myareville will be dedicated with Bishop Kephart officiating. A Rochylle church fund drive seeks $4,000 with early subscriptions totalling $2,000.
Frank Lene, the cyclist on a world tour, arrives safely in Cumberland on Thursday night after a journey through Hegerstown and nearby towns. He reports rough roads but expects improved riding from Cumberland to Washington.
Fragmentary record of real estate deeds and trusts including Ree Etate Tranafere to Mulgin I Wood for 774 acres, Bowferle executor details, Stymond and Slusmund estate dealings, and transfers involving Howlett, Wurman, Byler, Sigmund, Shipley, and Fredericks City Manufacturing's release to Henrietta Co Krol.
Market opened with heavy attendance as shoppers bought new jeans and seasonal produce. Prices listed cover butter to veal and a wide range of fruits vegetables and dried goods with multiple regional vendors and local hotel arrivals noted.
Weather and legal briefs from Harford and Talbot counties summarize rainfall, convictions for poisoning and burglary, juries and indictments, and arrests connected to local cases. Notable items include the Norfork and Western wreck update near Hagerstown, a funeral in Hagerstown, and a forthcoming state fishery board appointment process.
A fragmentary notice advertises a temporary recruitment for a sales venture at Assembly Park in Matrleopuarg Va for a Farmers Encampment. It mentions round trip train fares to Harrisonburg and back from Cumberland Baltimore Lexington and intermediate stations, plus 23 cents, with a special Women’s Alliance Day event and attractions by nationally reputed gentlemen.
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