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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1891
Page
4
The fragment lists vendors and items such as Gise Bros. Dog pI-Dog- GA Gilbert Bri h Brothers Bazar and Charles Abb with local mentions of Dr Hardesty. It reads as miscellaneous trade notices and promotional blurbs from a local ad section.
A roundup from Key Monument Assoc and city news. Officers of Parity Lodge LGG T to be installed. A Sandy Hook man killed by a train. Charities Board meets at Montervue Hospital. Coffee price rise noted. Martinsburg to get a steam laundry near $2000 cost. eel catches in Potomac atKnoxyville and Weverton. Mrs. Louisa Blome has a pear tree oddly leafless. Engine 633 ran off track, was jacked back. A new band to form Monday night. George Barrall collecting funds for a colored family burned out. Gise Bros advertise daily through January 31. Philomathes hold weekly meeting tomorrow at 8. Full attendance urged.
Sheriff George McCaffray of Baltimore City wed Laura DeLashmutt at the bride’s Carroll's Manor home near Adamstown. Rev John J. Gaffney officiated a quiet ceremony with close relatives. The couple left for New York and northern cities after a wedding dinner.
Senator Corman praised the returns from Maryland and New York while Governor-elect Frank Brown drew praise in Baltimore. Latrobe and Colton joined in celebratory moves as independent Democrats stressed their steadfast role and analyzed the surprising Republican shortfall across wards.
The funeral for Judge John Hightman was held from his Burkitsville home at 2 PM. Services were in the Lutheran Church with Rev. S EK Sister officiating. Pallbearers included Robert Simms, L. A. T. Horine, Dawson Zecker, Singleton Albaugh, FP AL Horine, and Josephus Shafer. Interment followed in Union Cemetery. a large crowd attended.
The Maryland Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals urges drivers to blanket horses while standing as cooler weather sets in. Horses that have been clipped should be covered when not moving to protect them, a step that may save valuable animals. In other notes, Mr B B Albaugh of South Market Street led a News Star gathering featuring Mary Jane boxed confections and a sample of new treats described as butter cups with chocolate and molasses, praised as delicious.
An advertisement claims to deliver dry clean coal free of snow slush and dirt from Keller and DeLashmute at office 22 East Patrick etree promising reliable undercover stock supplied regularly.
Charles Johnson of South Market street returned last evening from a fishing trip near Harper's Ferry with twenty five large bass.
Constable Miller and City Office arrested Thomas Coarely and Thomas Etitecer, two tramps near Dane, on charges linked to visiting a house of Madame H. Gandrifist Araby and threatening to break windows if not admitted. The case references laws of the local government and dates to yesterday afternoon.
The report details Democratic and Republican gains in multiple states with majorities and elected officials. It notes statewide Senate and House outcomes, including Virginia and Ohio results, and highlights tariff comments, governor re elects, and county returns. It also lists hotel arrivals with names and origins.
Orphans Court grants letters of administration on the estate of Sarah Stoner to John Pfoutz and Henry Ryder. Executor Samuel G. Duvail settles accounts for Albert E Wallis. Guardian Samuel G. Duvall and administrator Henry Williams have accounts approved. Hood re-elected president of Western Maryland Railroad. Geo H. Baer named secretary-treasurer.
Readers awoke to the season’s first snowfall turning sidewalks slick and pedestrians uneasy. The light dusting, described as the first of the season, surprised those who went to bed early and found ground covered this morning.
The return judges of election met in the courthouse court room and completed the official returns. no variation from yesterday’s figures. results remain unaltered and will be published in The News.
The Democratic parade yesterday afternoon from around 3 to 5 o clock was headed by the Independent Drum Corp with Clerk of the Circuit Court-elect John L Jordan in a carriage. Polk Biser brought up the rear as the group marched through several city streets.
A St Louis Globe Democrat overview details the Leonid meteor display from the 9th to mid month, Andromids around November 27, and a lunar eclipse on the 15th. It notes Jupiter and Venus as evening planets and Mars near the horizon, with Saturn, Castor, Procyon, Sirius and Betelgeuse visible at various times. The article explains Earth’s passage through meteor streams and the radiant points from Leo and Andromeda, plus timing tips for best viewing.
Ameer of Cabul is described as England’s vassal in a contested region between British India and Russian territory. The piece warns of a potential major war in Central Asia over undefined borders and Russia’s push to curb British influence, with Russia and England depicted as rivals in Todix and broader power struggles. Captain B F Brown of Frederick shares a congratulatory letter from Frank Brown, Baltimore, praising a Democratic victory and extending greetings to Frederick County.
A large audience at City Hall witnessed Clarence Bennett Company perform The Dead Heart a French drama with strong scenery and costumes. Bennett and company earned applause, with Daisy Hamlet and Hamlet slated for upcoming shows. patrol warns of burglars in the region as a precaution. Grace Neldig remains on the sick list. Oliver Bizhtman Albert Bizhtman and Wm Enniss from Burkittsville and C W Sha from Knoxville are mentioned in recovery notes.
Mullinix and Kemp advertise today the largest and prettiest assortment of new dress goods at 23 cents per yard in the city. Also feature the cheapest lot of comforts and blankets ever offered. Carpet department entrance either Pariee or Manner Burvets.
The column records the death of a child named Samie H Uingsn, church activities at Fairview and surrounding towns, revival meetings, and local occurrences. It notes a near fire at Robert Dutrow’s hog house, revival schedules, missionary society events, weather, and road work on the Montevue Pike. Names include Samuel and Jecule Chagga, Rex Mothersy, Mr. George Cromwell, Robert Dutrow, and Miss Ansle Clay. Occurs in mid 19th to early 20th century rural setting with multiple churches nearby.
Dr J R E Hardesty, renowned eye and throat specialist, plans a public appearance at City Hotel on Friday November 11. Also notices from Win Oberlander, sole agent for Wm Kanbe & Co piano firm, Baltimore, inviting inquiries from patrons for first class pianos and catalogs, with assurances of satisfaction and detailed pricing and terms.
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