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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1893
Page
3
Special dispatch from Tea News Was Nxeron reports a Thursday forecast for Washington D.C. with likely fall conditions beginning in the evening. The report notes clear to partly cloudy skies and cooler temperatures as a prelude to the weekend.
A newly opened underwater passage near the Natural Bridge in Virginia reveals a natural underground staircase carved by water and time. Reported by a New York Tribune correspondent, the complex ascent includes arched blue halls, crystal formations, a stone cascade, and a circular stairwell linking upper plains to caverns below.
News of the Churches notes All Saints Episcopal adds morning Sunday school from June 4, with usual services this week. Reformed Church winds to begin weekday services, and starts morning Sunday school from the first Sunday in June.
Master Harry Edmonds shows marked improvement today. Brooke Stabler of Olney district Montgomery county is very ill at his sister Mrs. Samuel Russell's residence in Frederick county. Mr. Stabler approaches eighty years of age.
The will of Edward J. Church was filed at Towson. Prohibitionists organized in Talbot for the campaign. A new road to be opened in Howard from Bond's Mill to Laurel. Grub worm damage to corn in Kent county. Decoration Day exercises in Annapolis arranged. A new Methodist Episcopal Church to be built in Beltsville. Peaches prospects in Anne Arundel poor. Board of Public Works to meet for naval commander appointment. Twenty-nine cadets passed May naval academy exam. Rev. Thomas C. Page accepts call to Cambridge church. Lyman stable destroyed by fire in Govanstown. Calvary Baptist ladies hold fair in Towson Armory. Examinations for county schools underway. John B. Lyon, Charles County farmer, dead. John Walter Smith to run for state senate in Worcester. William Bond convicted in Westminster for assault with intent to kill officer. Plans for Zion Reformed annex in Hagerstown approved. Outbuildings burned on Kent Island. Devereaux residence near Kielg Grange burned. Epworth League convention to meet in Centreville May 31. Talbot senate candidates named Tilghman, Seth, Turner. Unfinished frame house blown down in Carroll during storm. Elkridge bridge permit issued by Baltimore County. Grand jury legality upheld in Washington County.
The first consignment of bridge iron for the Potomac crossing at Brangewick near Frederick arrived. construction by Youngstown Bridge Co. to start soon. Local growth anticipated with a link to Loudoun and plans for a canning factory. Washington sportsmen buy land for hunting and fishing below Harper’s Ferry, planning a $5 000 log house. Brunswick sees new cottages contracted, property valuations updated, and locomotive firemen organizing. Congregations vote to install Rev. Wm. C. Sykes as pastor. county Christian Endeavor holds a June convention in Knoxville. A bar room stage production plays to a crowded house. Reports of mad dogs stir local alarm as Rev Oliver C. Dittier visits.
Death notices report Ray Warrenfeltz aged 9 at Hansonville near Utica Reformed Church funeral led by Rev Mc Hench with bearers Calvin Harper and others. Solomon Gartrell aged 46 of West Falls died at home with Taylorville M E Church service led by Rev smith and pallbearers listed. Ida Russell a 32 year old resident of Middle Alley died from consumption.
Memorial notice for Honor Alberta Edmonds aged under 18, describing her character, church involvement, and family sorrow. The piece notes her sudden death on May eve, references her Guild and Missionary Society duties, and includes a long elegiac tribute with hopeful religious imagery. Also lists hotel arrivals and guests from the region.
Justice Hewes issued a warrant for the arrest of Wilbur E Kinney from this county at the request of New York authorities to answer an indictment for conspiracy to indict another for forgery. Kinney was arrested, handed to New York officers, and transported back to Allegany county for return to New York. He had rented a farm at Reips Mill in the county.
The Orphans' Court granted letters of administration on the estates of Vallandighsam Sponselier and William H. Scholl to Martha Sponselier and Elizabeth E. Scholl respectively. Inventories of debts and current estate money were filed. Wills of Samuel Hargett and Ella n S Brooks filed for probate. Amends E Sigler released as guardian of Bessie M and Charles B Sigler. Third account of Peter Grossnickle guardian of Thomas F B Grossnickle was filed.
The Washington Star notes the death of bright child Bessie Young who played Zerubbabels daughter in the Grace and Ryland churches cantata Belshazzar. She died last week from diphtheria. The planned repeat performance this week was canceled out of grief for her family. her father, Thomas Young, directed the cantata.
Last Sunday between 1 and 1 o clock three young white men and two colored men fought on West Patrick street. Beer bottles and missiles flew as Officers Abrecht and Freed arrested the combatants and Justice Eckstein fined each 395 dollars. Word arrives of Jacob Woodward’s severe accident in Pennsylvania with leg severed and other injuries. full details unavailable.
The weekly debate at the F C A MC A parlor discusses the resolution that the Chinese exclusion act should be repealed. Participants include Mehrle Norris Daniel Burray Welty Fabhrney Edgar K. Moore and others. A lemonade incident sickened Mr A Kemp Keefer and several others after drinking lemonade from a galvanized bucket. A found bunch of keys was returned to The News office. The Independent Hose Company formed a committee to draft revelations on the death of Mr Geo Wile with members Tyzon Fleshman Hiltner Hauer and Davis.
County correspondence from Hyattstown and nearby towns lists social visits and travel between Washington and Kensington. Entries note Miss Georgie Dudrow returning from Kensington and Miss Carrie Simmons visiting relatives in Washington along with several local residents visiting Baltimore and Gettysburg College. An obituary for Lewis Elliot of Taneytown records his death after a two day illness and funeral in Baltimore. The piece also covers church officer elections at Grace Reformed, praises from Araby Whit Monday, and local farm and community activity across Yellow Springs Ellerton Charlesville Utica and surrounding areas.
Tenanted by Mr. Marshal Michel and Mrs Matilda Creager plus Missee Elate Elebelberger and Stella Morgan spent Whitsuntide with Mr Coleman Freshour near Lewistown. Rev W H Todd aided the choir improving services. The funeral of a child of Mr and Mrs Milton Warrenfeltz was held yesterday with Rev S M Head officiating. Chas Mull and family near Lime Kiln visited Hunting Creek. Carlton Shank of Myersville visited Thursday last. Preaching at this place next Sabbath at 2 pm. Mrs J G Asper and daughter, long with relatives in Pennsylvania, have returned home.
Names of local residents and visitors with travels to worlds fair, Virginia and Washington, plus marriages, a local storm report, and a health advert. Mentions Birs Hargett Beckley Tyler Anderson Gilbert Michael Ramaburg. Also reports on a storm in the city and in the county. Includes marriage licenses for Tingine Price Forney Ailler Tederick Havermale and a Syrup of Figs promotion.
Whit Sunday items announce dainty tinted dotted twins and white fabrics for sale with prices up to 2 dollars. Local notes report postmaster appointments, marriage license in Washington, wind and storm impacts, building and boat activity, a shooting fine, college invitations, frog sales, mare loss, bass caught, and brick-house contracts.
A Strawberry Festival to benefit the new Reformed church at Adsims town will be held at Krieg's Hall Adsims town Md beginning Wednesday May 24 and continue each afternoon and evening until May 27. The public is cordially invited. E T Bresdy President.
Mulliniz and Kemp advertise window shades with prompt installation and a large line. They claim to supply new Tinisin shading and guarantee timely setup, inviting customers to call for prices and compare with competitors.
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