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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1891
Page
4
The Daily News lists advertisements and social items including Miss Annie Cronise visiting Baltimore and others traveling to Petersville and Indianapolis. Memorial Day events are announced with Gen Reynolds Post No 2 arranging services at their Hall and a procession to Mount Olive Cemetery, with church services and a flower donation request.
The Woodvale Sabbath school gathers at 9 o clock tomorrow morning. The Gilde Missionary Society of Walkersville schedules its monthly meeting tomorrow evening. Rev. Osborne Ingle will preach at Walkersville tomorrow afternoon.
On Tuesday Mr. David Main of Rocky Springs fell from his horse while riding to run errands. He sustained severe bruises to the head and hip and is confined to his home.
Base Ball A game of baseball will be played this afternoon on the Development Company’s grounds between the second nines of the Academy and St. John’s Institute. The battery for the former are Wolf and R Wood, for the latter, Smith and Topper.
A morning hearing before Magistrate Turner found William Davis guilty of carrying concealed weapons. Davis was required to post $200 surety for the Grand Jury’s action.
The Sick. vs. Fansie E. . Dorsey has been confined by a week of illness, returning home to East Second street. Mrs. Harry W. Dyer of East Fourth street is ill with dropsy.
Alumnus staged an entertainment to raise funds for a new stage at Frederick Female Seminary. The program featured tableaux from The Ivis of the King with Arthurian scenes, vocal numbers, and instrumental solos by students and guest artists including Miss Selsa T. Hanlink and Prof. Geo. Ed Souith. Costumed tableaux depicted Enid and Geraint, Gareth and Lynette, Lancelot and Elsine, Guinevere, and others, meeting with applause from a large audience.
Sherry and Dr Chas Macgill along with Dudley Page and W C Heller read intimate verses before the curtain in a performance noted for charm. The audience praised the event as delightful with much praise directed at Miss Perdn gris howe cert fertine and Frederix peets for their roles.
The Develop ment Company completes preparations for a grand lot sale on Monday and Tuesday. A Belkimore tent arrives and a Washington party of 300 guests is expected aboard a special train. Delegates and officials organize a committee to greet buyers and promote Frederick as a future home for outsiders, with industries lining up to move in.
Major Thomas H Hodgkiss of Bainbridge Georgia died at 3 20 last evening at his niece Mrs H L Wrights residence 5 East Patrick Street Funeral services will be held at the house tomorrow at 2 pm Interment will follow in Mt Olivet Cemetery The death followed injuries from a fall reported earlier in The News Mrs Wilson died suddenly near Middletown aged fifty eight after waking at ten oclock she complained of feeling unwell and died a few minutes later She left a husband several children and a married daughter Mrs Charles Aschemer resides in Baltimore.
Cards out for the wedding of Bir Samuel D. Thomas of this Guy and Bliss Anns May, daughter of Mrs. MLE Worman. The ceremony is set for Wednesday, June 3 at the Evangelical Reformed church in Frederick. A reception will follow Tuesday evening at the bride's Harmony Grove home.
Funeral arrangements are set for the late David Whipp of Hagerstown. Services will be at 10am at the residence on South Potomac Street, conducted by Rev. S W Owen, with interment in Rose Hill cemetery. Pallbearers named: Henry Fennel, Issiah Hartie, Horrie Detrox, C. Simler, George L. Winter, Jno. T Adams.
Real estate transfers list transfers from Sarah A. Linthicum and husband to Doba W. Tabler for a lot of ground valued at 5 dollars. William H. Isanogle and wife to Charles Ee Levy convey 29 acres and 9 square perches. David F. Dorcus and wife to Jacob A. Elizabeth C. and Anna Beard involve 3 acres and 28 perches priced at 150 dollars.
A habeas corpus hearing occurred this morning over the case of Mofile Myers who had been jailed days earlier on a peace warrant from Magistrate West. The court discharged the accused after finding the commitment defective with Air. PP. Pampeli acting as defense counsel.
The creamery of Mr Clarence Doyle at the east end of Mt Pleas ant village was burned to the ground at midnight. All contents destroyed. Origin of the fire unknown. There is no insurance on the property.
A heavy gale last night between 5 and 6 o'clock caused widespread damage in the city with torn awnings, downed trees, and scattered debris. Telegraph and telephone lines suffered but service remained largely intact. no lightning or thunder accompanied the storm.
The Maryland Classis of the Reformed Church met at Woodberry with an educational session supporting Mercersburg College in Pennsylvania. Rev. L Whitmore, Hoffmeier, Carnahan and others gave addresses. a Sunday school meeting followed with speakers including Rev. Warren J. Johnson and H F Dittmar. Congregation reported a $1500 benevolent gift. synod officers and committees were announced as meetings closed with likely final day upcoming.
An early morning fire at Brown and McKinney's tannery started when a spark from the smokestack set an upper joist ablaze. The alarm was raised immediately and water buckets saved the structure. The joist smoldered overnight, and strong winds yesterday could have worsened the incident.
A telephone message reported the accidental death of an unknown 20 year old colored tramp struck by a freight train on the Baw Ol 2-heifmile East of jamsville, this county. Coroner Shipley and a jury held an inquest. the body was dragged and torn by the train near the site before burial.
Magistrate Turner yesterday heard Charles Stanley on a charge of assault and battery against Susan Ranells. The accused was found not guilty and discharged. Constable Geizbaugn made the arrest.
Col Johan 8 Thomas and Son report two additional houses in Schiaysvyilie sold on November 1 and 2 to Mr. Conrad Ruland for 500 dollars each.
Brief notices report elections for directors of the Fredericx and Mocomser Turnpike Companies to be held Monday. Other items include a factory accident injuring a worker at poke Factory, a Memorial Day address by George W. Elvemwa of Baltimore, a Kreigh's Hall entertainment in Adsustewn with Iiner Waolutg and CA Lane attending, and notes on local storms, fruit prices, and various local developments such as a co operative creamery in Mangansville and the Frederick County Agricultural Society joining the Middle States Trotting Circuit. The town sees theatre incidents, market moves, and civic updates, including a death in Washington County and new legal proceedings posting.
The Rev D J Beale of Baltimore will report tomorrow if he accepts the pastorate at the local Presbyterian church. Rev E R Eschbach is absent at Classis so no Reformed church service is planned tomorrow unless other arrangements are made. bell tonight may signal tomorrow’s service. Young Peoples meeting in the U B church is postponed to Wednesday for ministerial institute talks. Fr Gulden preached at St John s Catholic church last week. May procession at St John s is indefinitely postponed. Quinn A M E church hosted 223 for the first Y P C A meeting with Prof John H Griffin and Miss Mary E Eaton outlining aims. The association meets weekly. At Methodist Episcopal Church Rev A J Gill pastor, sermon to Grand Army of the Public and other services slated tomorrow morning to 1 25 a m, Sunday school at 1 30 pm, Y P meeting at 6 30 pm, and 7 30 pm sermon “Fulfillment of Joseph s Dreams.”
A Whit Monday gathering at the residence of H E Staley ex clerk of Monteyne Hospital drew fifty to sixty guests. The event featured games duets by the Swisses Ramsburg and Emer Fesga, with residents from Rocky Springs Oppossumtown and Yellow Springs among attendees. Committee members included C Staies Thomas Feaga Staley and W E L Moore.
The dry goods department showcases a new line of outings Charlies and Serges, with big bargains in 27 and 40 inch flouncings. Shan tong pongees offered at 123 cents, praised as pretty and cheap, inviting customers to see the store.
The carpet department reports 47 rolls totaling 3580 yards arrived yesterday, bringing season totals to 179 rolls and 6800 yards. Matting trade has grown rapidly since Jap goods were introduced, with inventories and safes reportedly increasing daily. customers are urged to visit headquarters for exclusive styles and prices.
The Frederick Daily News featured a trade edition last Saturday highlighting Frederick with eight pages and portraits of leading residents. An illustrated guide edition with city information and notable citizens is praised as creditable and worth preservation.
A jumble of classified style lines mentions Beas ASALE, terms, inventories, and references to coins and personal property. It notes a German carp weighing ten pounds and lists various items including clothing, drugs, and fashion themes. The fragmentary text reflects a mid century ad page with varied notices and promotions.
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