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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1891
Page
4
A compact 19th century style listing shows moon phases likely noted for farming, plus small ads for sawmills and model goods. The page lists Gise Bros The Model and various for sale items including cattle and horses, public sale Fraley, and local trades by Kindline Wood and Lurch.
Events of interest cross Maryland with burials, closures, and trials. Capt Robert Boyd U S N buried at Anspais. diphtheria on Kent Island prompts school closures. Ex Collector E H Webster ill at Belair. Churches under construction across Maryland. Melvin and Ridgely apologize to Robert Moss in a legal suit for libel. A 16 year old Arabian girl killed on the Columbia and Port Deposit Railroad at French Town Cecil County. Thomas Thompson convicted of first degree murder in Chestertown for killing a colored man named Adams. Oyster tonging dispute in Waterville Court prompts key boundary ruling between Talbot and Queen Anne's. Robert Bailey of Montrose, Montgomery County, run over and mangled near Garrett Park on Metropolitan Branch line.
Norms E the four year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harlan E Keller died Tuesday afternoon after less than two days illness. She began to complain Sunday night of a knee pain and was taken to Middletown where a physician was called. She died Tuesday at 2 o clock after spasms. Burial was Wednesday at Remdammed Cemetery. WLM H Wright. Bir. Wm H Wright a baker of Hagerstown died suddenly of apoplexy Saturday at Frostburg Albany county aged about 55. He married Amies Martha Lorentz of Middletown and leaves three sons and two daughters. Funeral at Hagerstown Tuesday morning M58 Bowman. Marthe J Bowman daughter of Emanuel and the late Sarah Bowman died at Benevola Monday morning one month after her mother. A short pause of panese aged 25 years 7 months 1 day. Funeral at the house Wednesday by Rev. G J Roudabush with assistance from Rev Harp and Elder Stouffer. Interred Fahrney burying ground.
Multiple marriage announcements list the Woodward and Davis alliance at Silver Hill Mt Pleasant, Soth Rice at Middletown, Haller and Xoussiss near Boonsboro and Myersville, and Muthert to Devilbiss at Baltimore, with officiants and residence details across Middletown Valley and Frederick area.
The Sick Birs Frank House on East Fourth street is sick with pleurisy. Mrs. Jesse Haines of East Fourth street is very ill with double pneumonia. Mr. John 3. Zimmerman of West Patrick street suffers a severe dark on his left arm. Mr. B F Long of Brunswick has been at death’s door for weeks with six physicians in attendance and has been given up by his physicians with no hopes of recovery.
A large audience watched Clarence Bennet and his company perform Hamlet Prince of Denmars in a period style production with a full, varied cast. The review lauds Bennet’s faithful interpretation while noting small-stage constraints. Cinderella matinee follows with The Noble Revenge to close the week. A separate item reports a serious riding accident near Middletown and a Cumberland murder trial underway, plus a runaway incident on Patrick Street.
Mr Henry W Rogers Baltimore reports sale of a five acre tract on Noria avenue between Boltonshet and Park avenue to Francis BE Yewell for 70006 dollars. The property fronts 530 feet on North avenue and extends 1206 feet deep. Yewell plans a row of handsome buildings on the site for the Sisters of 81 Joseph Emmitsburg.
A few seats remain for the lecture by Ishu De Wt Miller next Tuesday. Forgery McBimecy will present practical tasks on "Newspapers How to Sell Ad Mission." The Young Men's meeting week features talks on charity and religious topics, with music by Zak Yorly.
Protracted religious meeting starts Monday at 7 p.m. in the M P church with Rev. Evers Wilson and Lovell assisting. Reports include school and church events, a burned residence near here insured for $300, a quiet election with Democratic lead, and various local notices about bands, lectures, and community happenings across Mechanicstown and surrounding areas.
Startling news from Brazil reports President da Fonseca at odds with the Republic's Congress. He dissolves the body and relies on the army and navy, with rumors he may seek dictatorial power. Da Fonseca, a seasoned military man, is said to be in strong health and ready for action. The piece also traces Da Fonseca's rise and the revolution that established Brazil's republic. Also noted is a shift to cooler season attire as autumn arrives.
The coffee trade reports a four cent per pound reduction driven by a heavy regional crop. The change comes as wholesale importers note the lower market costs, easing years of expense for coffee lovers and merchants alike.
At the Young Men's Republican Club meeting held last night, officers approved marriage licenses for Lawson L. Smith of Jefferson and Aon E. Rice of Middletown among routine matters. Tartle soup and vegetable 500 at the Buffalo pines.
Today Mullinis & Kemp promote the largest and prettiest stock of new dress goods at 20 cents a yard. They tout the cheapest comforts and blankets, a leading carpet department with new velvets and tapestry carpets, and many choice, exclusive styles. Odorless goat skin rugs in various colors are also advertised with entrances on Parick or Market Streets.
The lettered jumble reports on an election aftermath with a parade of named locals and political figures, referencing Frederick County and an assortment of community groups. It notes a Denver club invitation and a Philomathean Society meeting debating press freedom, all in a lively period voice.
The article notes Democratic gains in West Imoreland and Clarke counties with key figures such as Hon Bens jemin Cosmbers and Mr. Cleve land mentioned. It records county results, including a 312 majority in Northambere Inad county, and details on local incidents and business news across Virginia and neighboring areas.
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