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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1891
Page
3
E Eldridge announces an elegant line of embroidered flourishes for dresses including white eye ber cloth cashmere henel bita cloth and other novelties in features. A pull line of phils sols mitts gloves hosset and handlerschiers completes the millinery department at Oak B J Eldridge West Patrick Street.
The restoration of the canal to support the Potomac Valley Railroad continues smoothly. Repairs along the canal require more time at several points, notably the Williamsport aqueduct where rotten beams are being replaced and the floor grouted for a durable finish. Aqueduct work should finish by week’s end, with navigation expected to then operate without interruptions.
Miss Estelle Warren Earlougher and Horace W. Brown of Baltimore wed at Archangel church in New York. Only close friends attended. Bride wore blue traveling dress and white carnations. Given away by brother J A Barrougher of the Hotel Hamilton Harlem. Bridesmaid Miss Edna Burgess Doe of Washington wore pale gray and carried La France roses. Best man Harry Watchata of Chicago. Wedding breakfast hosted by Mrs Francis Edna Alles in Montana. The couple left for Atlantic City the same afternoon. Brown known in Frederick for appearances with the Kenilworth Club. Holloba uch Birely marriage at Woodsboro Lutheran parsonage.
Miss Lillie Harmis of Woodsboro gave a May 25 birthday party at her home with cake fruits and confections served at ten o clock. Guests included many local friends and a solar lamp gift among the presents. Attendees named include Core Shaw Fannie Gilbert Alice Weikert Robbie Smith Mamie Shaw Cora Shank Alvis Saxton Luis Saxton Rosa Williams Annie Working Ella Roser Alice Steine Mollie Smith Orpha Shank Myra Snyder Elsie Albaugh Emma Smith Ada Smith Esta Renner Bessie Newman Nannie Shaw Emma Weikert Bessie Winebrenner Ella Baker Maggie Barrick and others. Men from nearby towns attended as well.
Yesterday's hotel lists show guests and destinations including Baltimore Philadelphia Day ton New York and Washington with multiple county counts. Separate Carlixs Horse and Gnerr Hovss entries name numerous individuals from Maryland Pennsylvania New Jersey and Iowa and note county representations.
Reports from the Presbyterian General Assembly detail debates on its power to prevent the transfer of a professor between seminaries. A commission of conference is proposed to report to the next assembly, with disapproval of Dr Charles Bruges appointment to Union Theological Seminary noted.
A small frame residence at Buchanan avenue and Gordon street burned yesterday. The ruins contained the bodies of Mrs. Rigsby and her three daughters aged fifteen months to five years. The circumstances indicate a deliberate planned murder and self-inflicted death.
The commission in charge of the Hartranft monument in Montgomery Cemetery Morristown Pennsylvania reports final arrangements for the June 6 unveiling. Gen James W. Latta will give the oration with Governor Pattison and ex-Governor Aver among the speakers. Charlotte Cushman’s earlier rescue is noted in Boston reports.
In New York on May 2 Judge Vaz Brant accepted the guilty plea by Law fer John M. Bowers for Chauncey M. pess and other indicted directors of the New York and New Haven rail lines. The court set the trial date for one 22 and Dr. Garrison faces gallows. The Mary Strine case involving Dr. Garrison for the killing of Dr. Baud returned a verdict in the second degree on May 23.
In Basurven on May 24 Peter Hart, a reputed shooter, died in an explosion while handling dynamite. Investigators recovered remains and a grave basket, with four gallons of glverine found nearby. Hart, known locally as an expert shooter, left behind a wife and one child.
Reported for May 28 that Mr Parnell will marry the divorced wife of Capt O Shea. Prolonged leadership strains and a probate suit could bring £100,000 to the aunt of Mrs Wood. Rumor says the couple may visit America after marriage. Also news of Vesnaime trials and foreign provinces at home.
Failed for 300000 with liabilities potentially reaching 300000 and assets estimated between 150000 and 200000. Sheriff has levied on property. Herman Albrecht, president, cites Spring Garden bank closing as cause. Also notes Farmers Alliance in Maryland seeks recognition and third party movement concerns. Nine other brief notes cover a fatal wagon collision, intercollegiate association meet results, a silver jubilee mass, a fatal boiler explosion, and new immigration policy on polygamists.
A mob abducted and hanged Greer Wells, the Black farmer shooter named Fir, in Corcnara County Tennessee on May 2, amid local unrest. One assailant died from gunfire during the confrontation.
New York May 2 The court delivered a not guilty verdict after forty five hours of deliberation in the Pamgutechina case. A stunned crowd roared as the verdict was announced and several defendants faced arrest warnings. The trial involving a young Italian woman who killed her betrothed sparked wide public interest.
A chaotic May 2 report details a deadly duel between Constable Hagenunn and Cyrus Aldrich after Aldrich fired on him over mortgaged horses. The narrative also covers a broad set of injuries from a May 24 incident in Mahanoy City, and a string of related crime notes, including a schooner case in Los Angeles and robbers in Oberlin. The mix includes police, maritime, and criminal activity with names like Hagenunn, Aldrich, Burt, O’Farrell, and Venster.
Miscellaneous items note the Ohio People's party convention in Springheld, a United Presbyterian Church conference in Spirit Princeton, deaths and misattributed names, a Bordeaux banker’s debt, a denial from Preswinn Kramer about a relocation, Pacific Mail directors reelected, and Sunday school parade crowds along a riverfront in Panokisa.
A garbled dispatch covers political and financial turmoil. It notes Governor Pattison appointments, suspects in bank scandals, and Marsh the missing National Bank president fleeing to a yacht. Delaware tax chaos, Keystone bank assets, and local treasuries face shortfalls as officials scramble for funds and accountability amid fading leadership.
National League results from Pittsburg, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Philadelphia and Chicago plus American Association actions in Cincinnati and Columbus. Track and horse racing notes include Gravesend races with horses such as John Cavanagh and Myre Stakes contenders. Chicago races list five events with Ben Kurtz and Geraldine among entrants. Stock and produce quotes show a dull market with minor shifts and western mining prices reflected.
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