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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1891
Page
4
Eldridge announces an elegant line of embroidered flouncings for dresses, white eyelet cloth, satin, gingham, and many other summer dress goods. Four bolt lines of parasols, mitts, gloves, hosiery, and handkerchiefs complete our millinery department at 34 West Patrick Street Frederick MD.
The Ard Tke newspaper highlights today cover local events, brief notes, and community updates. Readers see quick items on weather, meetings, and upcoming activities affecting residents.
The Edwards heirs press their claim to a huge estate in New York City and Troy land. Mrs. Lloyd T. Macgill, a descendant, aids the effort. a Louisville meeting of about 200 heirs valued parts at around 100 million dollars. Legal action proceeds with practical steps and roughly two thousand dollars raised for notices and expenses.
Four year old Teddy Kerschner of Rev J B Kerschner’s family narrowly escaped serious injury after his dress caught in a slowly turning shaft at a mill on his father’s Locust Grove property. His older brother, with calm presence of mind, halted the machinery just in time, freeing him with only minor head bruises and cuts. The boy is expected to recover and unlikely to return to the mill soon.
A three year old daughter of Ms. Chas Fagan of West Patrick street fell from a wagon while playing. She slept Tuesday night and has remained mostly asleep since, with brief eye openings at intervals. Also includes a list of hotel arrivals: Orry HorenGeo Fisher Balto 31 Chrystal and other named guests from various counties and cities.
The funeral of the late Stator Thomas H Hodgkiss of Bainbridge Georgia was conducted yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the residence of his niece Mrs Emma Wright 95 East Patrick Street Rev A J Gill officiating Floral tributes included Ripantett designs Beaters were Dr Fairfax Schley George A Gilbert T E Pope B F Brown Wm S Miller and Daniel Stauffer Interment followed at Mt Olives Cemetery C Carty was the funeral director
Mr. Lewis Rice the Secretary of The Francis Scott Key Monument Association acknowledges recent contributions totaling 39 dollars. Donors include Lentz & Lawder Baltimore 1 Dollar SB & B. W Fleisher Philadelphia 1 Dollar Taylor Brother & Co Winston NC 1 Dollar Thor ndike Miss Co Lowell Mass 1 Dollar G. D. Git Hanover Pa 1 Dollar L. P. Stove & Co Danville Va 1 Dollar H. W. Heffner York Pa 1 Dollar from two boxes 2 Dollars.
Mr W T Shook, son of Sir Lewis Shook, hosted a social gathering at his West Patrick Street home celebrating his twenty first birthday last evening. Guests enjoyed refreshments and a pleasant, enjoyable time.
On Saturday evening last Misa Nannie Bentz daughter of Mr. Lawrence Bentz of East street sustained a broken arm while working in the yard at home. Dr. S. T. Haffner attended and set the fracture.
Rev. R. Heber Newton, facing charges of heresy at All Souls church, defends the Nicene Creed as a charter of liberty and peace. He argues the Thirty-nine Articles are non binding and that creeds should be simplified to harmonize faith with modern thought.
ParabeLrata May 23. City Trees for Barnsley arrested by Chief of Detectives Wood and aides after experts report a discrepancy showing appropriation of lands via a $39,000 draft on Third National Bank. Bardsley accused of large city treasury misstatements and forged signatures. Hints Marsh may be in hiding at Hyland House. warrants issued and federal pursuit noted. Bail doubled for Spring Garden National Bank officials. Kan. voter suppression case noted with Botkin acquittal.
A house fire at a estate in London results in the deaths of Blanche Grie and Duwi Lowell, with Lord Romilly and two servants among the injured. The scene includes a soaring blaze, smoke choking the rooms, and emergency crews racing to pull victims to safety. Lord Romilly, manager at St George's Hospital, dies from injuries. two servants die en route to hospital. Son William Romilly, born 1835, hails from a distinguished legal family. Separately, shifts in Senate seats in Washington and the discovery of Gen Gray remains near Belvidere, New Jersey spark interest.
Lewis A. Blat of 48 Woodland avenue was murdered Saturday night on Gloucester road by John Sweeney of Gloucester siletta. Sweeney and accomplice Boggs were arrested in Gloucester and sent to Camden authorities. Sweeney admits the murder but says it was in self defense and provoked. Sidney S Owen Minnesota Alliance candidate for governor opposed Cincinnati railroad plan favoring government ownership and bimetallic currency but rejects fiat money. In Westminster Maryland a district school teacher Pleasant Valley was fined $1 and costs for assaulting a boy William Marshall aged 11. court called the corporal punishment unnecessarily severe.
Mrs Howland wife of Rev Henry E Howland Silvaton Army preacher sues for divorce alleging undue intimacy with Mrs John L Sullivan. Defense denies the accusations and enters a general denial.
Nethalie writes to Servian premier M Pas chies denying the expulsion was for Servian or royal welfare. In Brooklyn Christine Goether dies at Benedict's Roman Catholic Church confession at age 64. A Mersey river collision sinks two steamers Lestrias and Colliston with four fatalities.
A chaotic May news tally reports insurgent Chilean tensions, a U S government deal to surrender the steamship Itita to American authorities, and Charleston backing off pursuit toward Callao. Also covered are drownings, a pension office appointment move, a murderers autobiography, a Wisconsin patricide, a Cincinnati and Philadelphia ball arrest, and boxing bout notes.
Weather notes report slightly warier southeasterly winds. Minor forecast details mention a routine pattern for the region with no significant changes expected today.
The Briggs case appears to be brought to the Presbyterian general assembly this afternoon. Seventy five properties tied to the appointment are reformed to the committee, with votes expected on the propriety of direct voting. Rev Lorenz cites 256 replies and presents Dr Briggs support across congregations.
A May 5 report from Decatur indicates a mob threat was quelled as several suspects were found guilty of a related offense. Bonds were set high and one principal offender fled, while authorities mobilized a militia to restore order after angry scenes involving a crowd.
Strikers faced charges of intimidation amid threats of bodily harm to contractors. They were searched at the Chief of Police Hampton’s office and jailed by Squire Martin in $500 bail each for court. unable to post bail, they remained confined while others were discharged.
A violent confrontation near Cal era Alabama on May 25 involved Sam Ingram Joe Allen and families as they exchanged knife and pistol fire. Allen and his brother Bob were attacked by Ingram with his father and three brothers, resulting in the deaths of Fred Ingram Henry Alexander Joe Allen and Bob Allen. A separate Philadelphia note mentions a social event and decoration plans with President Harrison. A London report questions Bramwell Booth’s finances amid stockbroker bankruptcy rumors.
Reading OCR shows scattered phrases about baseball records from Saturday involving Cincinnati and New York teams. Garmes appears as a named person. The fragment notes athletic competition and record mentions without a clear full event or date. Further readable context is needed to confirm event scope or scores.
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