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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1891
Page
4
Local items include piano dealer Baabe Pianos and Royal Slave amusements. Notices feature garbage and trespass notices, with miscellaneous listings such as office cards and other advertisements from D. E. Best FP BE Tyeryar.
Nicholas Goldsborough of Skiptoi Maryland died suddenly aged sixty five. A civil engineer of renown he designed Mount Vernon squares in Baltimore and the Manassas Gap and the Virginia Midland Railroad. He leaves a large family of six children. Frank M Myers died after a week long illness aged about sixty. He was a farmer and brother of George Myers. His wife was Ross Miner of Loudoun County.
A respectable Fast Fourth Street resident narrowly escaped serious injury last night when stones were hurled at him on the pavement near his home. He saw a man running away in the opposite direction. the assailant’s motive and identity remain unknown to the victim.
At Reynolds Post monthly gathering G A B discussed bringing Capt J T Long of Gettysburg to deliver a lecture, organizing winter entertainments, forming a sworn 40s relief corps, and inviting John M Palmer to visit in February. Other general business was transacted.
The marriage of Sherif George Mc Cilitay of Baltimore to Miss Laura DeLeshmutt daughter of Basil De Eashmutt will take place tomorrow at two o'clock at Carroll's Manor near Adamstown in this county. Rev John B Gaffney of Frederick will officiate in a quiet ceremony attended only by family. Also noted is the Murray Fogle marriage in October 1891 with Jaim O. Murray of Carrell county and Miss Missouri Fogle of Frederick county.
The following officers were elected at Crystal Spring Juvenile Temple Wo 28 Saturday T. Harry Walters T. Hattie Pampei chaplain Allen Lecape secretary Grayson Renner assistant secretary David Lowenstein financial secretary Harry Pampel treasurer Nellie Rigdon P C T Ette Brast guard Myrtle Pampel sentinel Louis Renner marshal Eddie Herbert assistant marshal Daiss Brast superintendent Ar Thomas Rice
The funeral for Mary Louise Rice was held this afternoon at 2 o'clock from her home on East Fourth Street. Rev E B Escighch officiated. Interment followed at Mount Olivet Cemetery. A T Rice and Sons were the undertakers.
Voters flocked to centers at the Coy Market South Market Street the Rink East Patrick Street the Erehison building West Patrick Street and the green grocery Edward Booriz North Market Street as ballots were cast with little disturbance. Authorities note orderly conduct and banks closed due to a legal holiday while returns are expected late tonight or tomorrow because of long tickets and ballot cuts.
Readers urge preserving town landmarks echoing Mary Jane's wish to save ancient sights. Descriptions of Market Street and Patrick Street, the square corner, and old routes reveal how progress reshapes the city while tradition lingers. The piece invites others with local lore to share historical notes before landmarks vanish.
A memorial monument to Rev. E. B. Hegbee, former superintendent of public instruction of Jost Suste, was dedicated in Mountain View Cemetery Emmitsburg by Pransysl vania public schools. Services were held at the Reformed Church where Highee had pastored and funded later life. Leaders and committees from Potomac Synod and Pennsylvania public instruction attended the ceremonies.
In Willlaneport on November 2 reports a heavy thunderstorm caused damage to corn and fodder. wheat and corn yields are good, with an average 50 to 60 bushels per acre. In Yellow Springs on November 3 farmers husk corn, note scarce labor, and local social notes include visits from Dr Heffner. births and improvements, including B&C railroad platform at Ward & Durraw, new houses planned, and a pike to Adamstown.
At Brownsville the community gathers at a wake for William Jennings who died after a long illness. Funeral today at two with interment in Brownsville cemetery. Services by Riders Cornelius Castle and Yourtee of the German Baptist Church. The undertaker is Joseph. Pallbearers named. Jennings had retired years earlier to live with his son Patrick. His granddaughter Annie Nelson cared tenderly for him in his final days. Other local notes include injuries, visits, and moves involving residents Briss, Br. Henry Tenge, Miss Prudence Botelez, Mrs Chas Deener, and Br. Joh. T. Edwards.
Messras William V Albaugh of this city and Charles L Cronise of nearby depart this afternoon for Chicago then Fort Worth Clarendon Texas Sacramento and Los Angeles to visit friends and enjoy several weeks away.
Clarence Becsert leads the Metropolitan company in Alexandre Gumas dramatic epic Monte Cristo at City Hall. Strong scenery and performance, though gallery disruptions marred one scene. Tonight features The Royal Slava and later Hamlet by Bennett's company. election notices to be announced.
A Romani a love story of Crown Prince Ferdinand and Mile Vacarescu shocks the Romanian court. Queen Mother sanctions the match opposition mounts among nobles and people as Ferdinand offers to renounce his right to the throne. Vacarescu declines urging patience while readers hope for a royal union.
Mr L L Nicholson and family moved from Takoma Park to Rockville to establish a new home. The Baltimore & Ohio Railroad starts building a Woodside depot. Rev F D Power plans Christian Church meetings in Rockville. Rockville residents visit one another and a prominent Friends minister prepares religious exercises. Mrs Emily Miller, wife of Jacob Miller, dies near Rockville in her 64th year. she belonged to the Cashell family. The Lamet company elects officers with Sterick as president and reports the depot flourishing. Rebuilding of James Benson’s Laytonsville flour mill completes after an incendiary fire in September. A large 40 hours devotion concludes at State L Catholic Church Rockville, with St John’s Forest Glen choir providing music. A Rockville church wedding unites Charles R Walters and Clara B Thom at Redisnd, with reception in Derwood. Reports circulate of land sales near Bethesda, including a Chicago syndicate purchasing Mrs Buddleson’s farm for £165,000 and Stacks farm near there sold for $10,000 after a prior $490 purchase. Jeff Krise sells stock cattle including a steer weighing about 1,560 pounds.
Churches hold services across Middletown and surrounding areas with protracted meetings planned at Johnsville and Pipe Creek. Notable items include dedication of Pipe Creek German Baptist meeting house, a Presbyterian installation in Frederick, and a missionary service at the Methodist Episcopal church with singing, readings, and a missions collection. Names and places include Rev Dr Beale, Elder Lemuel R Zug, Lancaster PA, Waynesboro PA, Emmitsburg, Hagerstown, Linwood, Uniontown, Carroll County, and the Normal School.
Mr. Jacob Hilsenbeck employed by Mr. A Grove of Fairfield was run over by a wagon today and suffered a broken right leg. While en route to the field the wheel team slipped, throwing him from his saddle between the animals. Dr. A G Scott set the fracture and reports he is progressing well. Also notes men and dogs causing bricks to loosen in city hurry.
A fire at the Daniel O Statey farm near Knoxville to Barkituville burned the barn and several outbuildings. Barrels of corn were destroyed and livestock buildings were damaged. The owner also runs a nearby Pleasant Valley farm where workers were present. Children were reportedly playing near the barn when the blaze started. no exact amount of losses or cause is stated.
News of the State reports GOP gains in Kent county and local events: farmers in Cecil County face losses from a Bell Oil Farm fire causing 35000 damage. a Cecil farmer, Jesse Stoops, breaks his leg from a fence fall. Westminster football: Western Maryland loses 0- ci to Pennsylvania College. Several Maryland state officers resign. prisoners from Annapolis attempt escape. A large Cecil County farm fire totals 6000 loss. first communion at St. Michael’s Catholic church in Poplar Springs with Woodstock College students aiding instruction.
The column lists local ailments and incidents including Mrs K F Kaemani and Mr Charles Samders on the sick list, Milton Hagle injuring his left ankle at a store, and Lizzie Rickerds overcome by nervous prostration. It also notes a Madam Fry Concert Company event at Mount Joy Reformed church benefiting the church, with plans to perform in Westminster after the Mount Joy appearance. D A Best advertises skirt patterns, fresh white serge sale, and children’s coats at 51 N Market Street next to Smith's Temple of Fancy.
A fragmented notice lists Bedford cafes and businesses, including Feather Culan and Tug Buluck, amid a murky dispute over popular shades and profits. Names appear with garbled spellings. the core action centers on commercial disagreements and possible filings.
Ten members of the Bennent Comedy Company journeyed through multiple cities including Washington Baltimore Philadelphia and New York with stops in Jackson, Rockville and Columbus. The group lists performers and associates such as J A. Tkinp and C L Sndell among others in a mobile circuit lifestyle.
The Emmlisburg Chronicle begins its eleventh volume amid praise for the enterprising paper. The publishers are credited for producing a new weekly sheet and are wished continued success and usefulness.
A 75 pound Lell shaped pumpkin, grown on T Ware’s farm in Harrisonville Maryland, is exhibited at Charles K Hoblhepp’s shop at the corner of Eastern and Firet avenues, Highlandtown. The giant measures two feet long with five inch circumference at one end and five feet around the other end.
William Oberlander announces exclusive agency for Wm. Knabe & Co. pianos in Frederick Maryland. He invites inquiries for first class instruments, detailing styles prices and terms, promising individual attention and guaranteed satisfaction.
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