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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1893
Page
3
Special dispatch from Wasamerton Washington D.C. May 31 at 10 am reports Wednesday will be fair with local rains thereafter. Weather Bureau thief A W Haxzmerer provided the forecast.
Fourfold rise in cigarette consumption since a decade past. invitations issued for the Children’s Building opening at the World’s Fair, to be led by lady managers and unveiled on the last day of June. Also notes on fashion boutonnières, graduates from Lather ville Seminary, a new swinging hammock couch exhibited at the fair, and local fire company plans. Funeral notices and procession details for Mary Mathias and Francis Dulsney listed, with pallbearers and officiants named. multiple relatives and attendees from Baltimore and beyond.
The one hundred tenth annual Episcopal Diocese of Maryland convention begins today at Emmanuel Church Baltimore. Bishop Paret presides and Rev Clarence Bueil Archdeacon of Cumberland delivers the sermon. Local delegates include Rev Deborze Ingle with Judge Lynch, Thos S Bacon Buckeystown Edw Helfenstein Petersville Dewitt Loop Mechanicstown David May Linganore C K Page Adamstown Richard Wittingham Walkersville.
The St James Chapel project in Washington moves forward with Nicholas T. Haller preparing plans and specifications for the pro chapel of the St James Evan Lutheran Congregation. The site on West Second Street sits on land formerly the Maulaby residence, recently partially purchased by the congregation. A portion of the purchase money has been paid and building preparations will begin shortly.
On Memorial Day a veterans march to the cemetery decorated graves with belts and prayers. A night meeting in City Hall featured Rev Hasskarl and Rev Eschbach with musical selections and a long discourse on nationality, language, and unity across nations.
A long observance recounts patriotism and sacrifice with speeches by Col. George W. F. Vernon in Westminster and ritual by Grand Army of the Republic at Emmitsburg. Addresses honor veterans, and flowers and decorations mark ceremonies across Hampstead, Winfield, and neighboring towns with multiple organizations present.
Purely personal notices list visitors and relatives. Mrs Elmer Woodward and children stay with her parents in Park Mills. M B Schran of Baltimore visits Rosencar Brothers. Charles J Sinn returned from Baltimore. Elis Bowers of Woodberry Baltimore County visits friends in this city. A long chain of names follows including H S Turner and others from Philadelphia Baltimore New York Indianapolis Toledo Washington D C and others, with counts of visitors from county and city.
News of the Churches reports a business meeting after prayer in the old Lutheran Chapel on Church Street. Rev G C Dudrear preached at St Paula's Methodist in Hagerstown on Gods character and love. The weekly debate at 8 45 pm in the F C M C A parlor weighs whether invention of machinery harms laborers with Marion Mctoberly and Mebrie Norris on the affirmative and Herbert and Geo Eader on the negative.
The article recounts the Thomas family lineage from Wales to Maryland, noting Philip Thomas and Evan Thomas in Baltimore society. It details their role in early rail development, the 1827 charter, the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad progress to Point of Rocks, and Philip Thomas’ death in 1361, plus civic contributions by William George Thomas and links to the Johnson family.
Last Monday afternoon near the Frederick and Woodsboro turnpike a colt driven by J Grahame Johnson became unmanageable and threw him from his vehicle. He suffered facial and side bruises and was briefly unconscious before being helped by bystanders. The horse wandered off after breaking free, and Jonason's vehicle shafts were badly damaged.
Regularly scheduled Browns versus Pastime Club games expected tonight at 6:15. Likely Browns batters Rowe and Moberly, Pastimes Molesworth and Ely. Possible postponement could shift tomorrow’s Athletics versus Pastimes game.
Yesterday evening two Salvation Army officers Jen nie Colmer and Nettie Crosby were arrested by Officers Abrecht and Hobbs for disturbing the peace by beating a drum. They were fined $5.65 each, refused to pay, and sent to jail for 30 days. The case spurred habeas corpus proceedings later releasing them after a judge ruled the writ could be granted only if commitments were docketed first. The report notes complaints about the drum on city streets and the nuisance it caused to horses. The Good Templars held a Temperance demonstration planning a August 31 event at the Fair Grounds with committees named for grounds, printing, railroad rates, speakers, and music.
Invitations are out for the wedding of Mr David Poole and Misa Bernice Vir tue of Washington both formerly of this city to occur on the 20th of June Traveling advice cautions syrup of i3sit as a remedy for kidneys liver and bowels with bottles at 50 cents from leading druggists
An advertisement promotes new window shades with quick installation and a promise to furnish new tint shades. It claims to stock a large variety and install more shades than competitors, inviting customers to view offerings and compare prices.
The Philarmonic Orchestra enjoyed a very pleasant reception at Mrs. A. E. Bader’s South Market street home. Led by conductor Bion Firestone, the group performed fine instrumental music with Julis Young offering a charming vocal, piano by Prof Geo Ed Smith. Guests included Miss Mason of Shepherdstown and several Getzendanner, Tyson, and Smith family members, with refreshments served and memories made.
An ewe on John Snavgely’s farm in Washington county was bitten by a dog. Hydrophobia symptoms appeared as the animal tore wool and bit herself when isolated. Dr. G R Hollingsworth killed the dog with a tree. Meanwhile Mr. G Frank Clingan fell ill at the American Light and Heat office on West Church street and was moved home by William H. Miller with the Carlin House vagorette summoned.
Dr. J. R. L. Gardesty, an occlist ear and throat specialist, will be at the City Hotel Thursday at 8 o'clock and remain until Friday at 2 o'clock. The Medicine of Healthful Recreation promotes bicycle riding and eye and cheek health. Rambler bicycles, with corrugated G. & J. tires, claim easier ride, greater strength, and safety, are produced after 14 years of cycle building and guaranteed. Call, see and buy at Toe News office.
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