Public Meeting Silent on McMurray Death at City Hall
The public meeting to protest the death of Louis McMurray will be held at the City Hall Thursday evening at 8 o'clock. The gathering aims to express concern and discuss memorial measures.
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1888
Page
10
The public meeting to protest the death of Louis McMurray will be held at the City Hall Thursday evening at 8 o'clock. The gathering aims to express concern and discuss memorial measures.
Cramped streets and closed banks mark election day as voters head to polling places. Quiet crowds, limited party activity, and a wait for results define the scene while reports promise rapid bulletins from five offices and private firms.
The Baltimore Herald reports a tight race as McComas gains strength and Douglas supporters push for larger margins in Frederick and Montgomery counties. A large Democratic meeting at the Jeffersonian club endorses measures to deter voter intimidation and protect colored voters ballots. A detailed district table lists Frederick, Montgomery, Washington, Allegany and Garrett counties, with prior 1886 results showing McComas facing opposition. A Williamsport false dispatch alleging arson amid a Democratic demonstration sparked inquiries, with officials denying the charges.
Amid rumors of theft and political jokes over Joe Cleveland and others a large Republican meeting closes in Rockville as Capt R Pad Staud delivers remarks. Electoral vote totals show 201 needed. Taneytown hosts a torchlight procession. Real estate reports a private sale of a two story brick lease on North Market Street for 1400 dollars.
Frederick artist Merion Dyer formerly of the city and now in Chicago staged an exhibition at the Artportum of J. W. Nespad on Market Street featuring fine sketches and oil pieces. The Juniors completed a trip to Caerlestown and returned about 2:30 this morning describing the excursion as highly enjoyable and noting marked courtesy encountered. President Koontz presented Sam with a gold hada awarded to the handsomest Freman from distance, a prize unanimously voted.
Toots Summers was arrested for drank and disorderly conduct and jailed 15 days in default of the fine. A colored man named Little was brought from New Market and jailed 15 days for a similar offense. William Anderson waived a hearing on an assault charge and posted recognizance for the next grand jury.
The obituary notices report the death of Nathan Syme a Charleston West Virginia attorney aged 71 born 1617 in Montgomery county now residing in Virginia since 1840 and his law partner Joseph Trappell, plus the Charleston News Record noting the death of G Mo Carmo ey aes St. Frenes Naviers i:frmery formerly of ME St Mars Enamit bore, who studied for the priesthood and died of consumption.
Sia ata County correspondence highlights local happenings with Nov 6 notes from Yellow Springs. Sunday school, a lecture by Captain Gay Naliani Vr. Brengie, a lively dance at Burkes Hall, greetings from visiting friends, and various church and civic events across Beallsville and Poolesville.
The item lists members of the Uareean Club with dates and deaths, mentions Pratt Branch Library opening with remarks by Dr. L A Steiner and Local officials, notes about Frank B Rootes and a theater company engagement, a huge potato yield near Doub'e, social news from Baltimore including weddings and a funeral for Louis McMurray, and the Lime Kin Methodist Protestant church dedication with a fully funded cost of 1020 dollars and future services.
Mr. Chas. Dillendal has been tring and Uap through the South, re darged hime last nutet. Mr. Edwin Lo Stose visiting his old home returns to Washington today. News items mention medical remedies, vendors, and social visits across towns, with many names and places listed. Amusing notices cover marriages, illnesses, guests, and building projects in local districts.
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