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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1891
Page
4
Readable bits show a partial calendar fragment with days Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa and odd numerals 131 and 23 10. The text is damaged but indicates a historical date grid or event reference.
A fragmented OCR page lists Moon phases and scattered local notices. There are mentions of Giselins G.C. Carty and Allcock's Porous Plaster along with miscellaneous proposals and tributes. The readable items imply a local advertisement page with names and health product references.
Franklin K. Gane, a Tacoma promoter, backs a plan to hold the next Democratic National Convention in Tacoma. He argues the city’s harbor, hotels, and generous guarantees will lure delegates along multiple railroad routes. The proposal touts Tacoma’s growth, a $20,000 hotel fund, and Mr Lane as a key organizer, praising him as a noted writer and orator.
Mr Achellip worked last week to craft mirror frames from old church bench wood. Mir John W Neipold gilded and mounted them as memorials of the church. The frames, valued for craftsmanship, will endure as keepsakes and decorative adornments for years.
Weekly hotel arrivals list several names including Stanley Winters and J. H. Intile among others from various counties. Real estate transfers record deeds: Mary E. Rice to Clara E Harding in Frederick. James W. Loyns to Kate E Strasberger. The Frederick City Manufacturing and Development Co to Mary J. Brown. The butcher season notes an early start as abundant corn and cheap feed promise a large pork season.
Benignus Nov 5 reports Dr Talmage continuing the series From the Pyramids to the Acropolis. He visits Ephesus with vivid notes on Diana’s temple, the theater, stadium, and ancient ruins while linking the Christian message to the city’s idolatry and seeking faith in God over luxury.
A 25 year old colored worker Hengon Williams at Henry Ruprecht's paper works on Enet Third Street lost his left arm after his sleeve caught in a hair picking machine. Surgeons amputated above the elbow. He is reported resting easy given the serious injury.
Mullinge and Rerip advertise today the largest and prettiest assortment of new dress goods at 2 cents per yard, plus the cheapest lot of comforts and blankets. They claim leadership in carpet department with new velvets and tapestry carpets and offer odorless fur skin rugs in various colors. Entrance noted on Parstos or Maulke streets.
A chaotic digest reports robberies and resignations in Washington county and statewide incidents. Judith notes a Wesleyan check dedication in Maryland, a barn fire near Darnestown, and a school closure in St Michael's Talbot County. There are injuries from razor attacks, embezzlement verdicts, dredging plans on Chester river, and a dog slaughter proclamation in Havre de Grace. A water company is formed for Lonaconing, and local trials include a Belair murder case and Annapolis tax case verdicts.
An early 20th century report describes a corporate evening event with delayed trains and a court case. It mentions an executive, a slager, and a train carrying passengers and U S mail on the Chicago express, noting no prior entombment of the eminence.
Gorton's popular Minstrels presented a refined entertaining programme at the Summer Theatre with unique specialties and strong comic songs. Tumbling, clog dancing, club swinging and guo drills drew applause as the finale “bazourka” with white Hussars closed a fine performance. The troupe will appear at City Opera House tomorrow night. Orphans' Court records final accounts of Elias Moore and Yingling estate matters are noted. Frederick train brakeman Albert W. Crumuiftt suffered a mashed hand while coupling cars at Frederick Junction. he was treated by Dr. F B. Smith.
Local remembrance notes honor Caroline Ross Smith daughter of Ells and the late Dorsey Smith who died aged 3 years. The tribute recalls a pure lovely child blessed by the Gardener and marks a season of reflection on life, health, and faith as the community shares grief and memory.
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