22 May 1890
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1890
Page
1
The page combines a Frederick Maryland storefront promotion for dress patterns and tailoring services with varied notices including life insurance endorsements by Judge J. E. Smith, a Memorial-like tribute to the Westminster jurist, and health product pitches. It also promotes groceries, railings, and a blood purifier medicine, reflecting a typical late 19th century local paper blend.
The issue details Maryland and Virginia weather with warm, fair conditions and scattered rainfall in Maryland mountains, plus Ohio and West Virginia cloudiness. Real estate transfers occur in Frederick and nearby counties involving multiple buyers. Marriage licenses issued for Middletown and Buckeystown couples. A Whit Monday lecture by Rev. Hillgore benefits Pleasant Grove church. Quoting pieces, comical and moral snippets appear, followed by transportation notes on Broad Street Station train counts and peak movement times.
The bazaar of days promises novel entertainment with decorated booths for each day of the week and attendants in themed costumes, organized by the Ladies' Auxiliary at Junior Hall next week. Excursion to Pittsburg via Baltimore and Ohio Railroad offers 29.0 round trip from Frederick May 24 26 with return by May 31, plus low rates from other stations east of the Ohio River.
Baltimore papers report Cumberland municipal election under the new Australian ballot system proceeded smoothly with Democrats securing gains. Analysts note the reform did not harm party strength and public schools remain vital to preserving free institutions amid machine politics concerns.
A Maryland and Virginia roundup notes Maryland capitalists touring Norfolk sites Norfolk Pan-American delegates reaching Lexington visiting graves Mulnehill and Lovejoy weddings in Washington Nor folk born to prominence. Maryland jail escape by Jon Dutton. Strauss Orchestra debut in Baltimore. Baltimore police parade planned. Baltimore conference closes in Baltimore and heads to Indianapolis. Rail boards expect June director appointments. Timonium fair bans liquor. Senator 6187 stallion dead in Kentucky. cruiser Cumberland proposed in Baltimore. Bank indorsements questioned in Archer probe. court appointments for district attorney and marshal. Quarterly church meetings scheduled across Urbana Buckeystown Frederick Liberty Johnsville Linganore Union Bridge. Communion and love feasts planned. clergy sermons and preparatory services slated.
Mrs Geo Wolfe and sister Mrs Runkles were baptized Sunday afternoon May 18 by Rev John Utz with many witnesses. The M E Sunday school under Mrs Albinus Poole advances fast. Mrs Wm Seliman adds a fine porch at Cottage Home. A storm last Monday killed a horse owned by Geo Hiood.
In Fredericksburg Virginia on May 21 the commonwealth's case against Dr Horace Wagner for initiating illegal suits against Adams Express Company in Stafford County Court began. The trial will continue after evidence and Judge Godrick plans insanity plea. Also, United Fire Company tested new hose at West South street. Engine readings showed 0 pounds steam and 175 pounds water pressure.
Wheeling special reports a severe hydrophobia outbreak along Bond's Creek in Ritchie County. Rabid animals bite residents including Thomas Dye, a prominent farmer, with livestock also infected. Local farmers shoot suspected animals as alarm rises. Elsewhere, Charles N. Hahn, of North Market Street, is ill.
The Metropolitan Southern Mailroad Company, incorporated at Annapolis, will be built under Baltimore and Ohio direction. The nine mile line will run from Linden station on the Metropolitan Branch in Montgomery county to near Great Falls on the Potomac. The project aims to connect to the South via the Virginia Midland, providing an outlet for B&O.
The Cleveland special reports Garfield's casket opened yesterday to end debate on his burial. The body was in good preservation and easily recognizable though hair had faded, beard grown two inches, eyes and mouth closed, features slightly shrunk and pale. The two sons did not view the remains as the casket was resealed.
The Maryland Legislature approved issuing eight thousand dollars in street repair bonds for Hagerstown with voters to decide. A special April election approved the bonds but questions loom about the election validity and notice. Farmers report excellent wheat prospects though late cold may hurt harvest. hay crops look strong. A house near Hagerstown lost its roof and a Mennonite minister Daniel Roth, 88, died. A court case concerns damaged wheat in transit from Sharpsburg to Georgetown via Shenandoah Valley and B&O Railroad. a verdict is pending.
The Clerk of the Court Parsons announced that John F. PD. Miller qualified as town bailiff and county constable for Mechanicstown district G Vernon Davin qualified as notary public for Urbana district G W Barrick 25 officer of registration for Creagerstown district Oscar P Crampion officer of registration for Petersville district Evra L Karn justice of the peace for Petersville district William M Gaither officer of registration for Linganore district Evra Minnick justice of the peace for Middletown district
At the Baltimore Stock Exchange Jerday Virginia securities traded totaling 3101,000 with no sales of Baltimore and Ohio Railroad stock. Consolidated Gas saw 794 shares change hands. Railroad bonds showed $19,000 in sales while markets in Wall Street were heavy and lower. Richmond Terminal directors officially announced a financial proposition. Inige Ingraham’s decision undermines cases against the sugar trust. The St. Louis and San Francisco Road will amalgamate with the Atchison.
The article lists tiredness dull headache pains in body sinking feeling and loss of appetite as signs of poisoned blood. It endorses Dr Acker's English Blood Elixir as a cure for scrofulous or syphilitic conditions and states it is sold with a positive guarantee by J A Williamson, a druggist.
A Wilmington special reports marine engineer Geo Burns, a wreck survivor from the Savannah disaster of October 18th, who endured multiple severe injuries. He underwent extensive operations in New York, bears a deformed heart position, and still suffers pain and hemorrhages. Authorities plan aid as his extraordinary case draws surgical attention.
A San Francisco Chronicle report details an alleged Lower California conspiracy by prominent capitalists and Los Angeles San Diego residents to seize Ensenada, establish a provisional government, and push annexation to the United States. The scheme reportedly involved arms stockpiles, a large English company, and plans to lure American railroad laborers, with meetings in March and April and August 1 as a target for formal actions. The piece also notes a separate storm entry in Liberty Banner reporting severe weather, hail damage, and crop losses across Liberty, Daysville, and nearby towns.
In Congress the United States Senate discussed the silver bill and the bill relating to liquors imported into prohibitory States. The House passed the tare bill by 164 yeas to 142 nays. Messrs Coleman of Louisiana and Featherston of Arkansas were the only Republicans voting with the Democrats against the bill.
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