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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1891
Page
3
Local column lists moon phases and a mix of ads including Gisa Rea Brith Bros. R.P. Storm RB. H.Campbell Wanted Corn For Sale Horses For Rent Houses Miscellaneous Raisins Ec Local Mention You Can Have It.
Death announces Dr Beory Fulton of Pleasant died suddenly at his home after breakfast. Born in Baltimore 1882, he lived in Washington with his sister before moving to Pleasant. Funeral held at his late residence, interment at Frederick. Also: John William Michael, Civil War veteran, died at Confederate Soldiers Home Pikesville, native of Frederick. John Keller of Frederick County died of consumption at 46, leaving wife and six children. Child Ernst Clay died at Mt Airy from brain gathering. funeral at Prospect Cemetery.
Notices detail several weddings including W O Hiltabidie and Bessie L Gosnell in Baltimore, James Rendick and Mary C Van Fossen in Fille, and Dr Charles Ridgely and Isabelle Ridgely in Washington, with attendees from Frederict. The piece also notes a new 38 member band rehearsing and Standard 671 Company testing water filled tanks for oil shipment.
Purporting to be pure personal notes, a long roster lists residents and visitors leaving Frederick area on PRR trains for Thanksgiving travel and various towns. Names include Hartsock, Hager, Hagen, McSherry, Eyler, Hoover, Orndorff, Zeigler, Webb, Byler, and many others, with destinations such as Baltimore, Westminster, Walkersville, Brunswick, and Martinsburg. The items note revival meetings, church services, hosting visits, and people gathering for holidays.
The Independent Drill Association held a meeting at eight o clock last evening, practiced drills for half an hour, then marched to L A Hager’s on Court Street for their first banquet. About thirty members attended as Capt Walter Saunders led speeches praising the feast and camaraderie. Oysters of all styles were served, and the firefighters enjoyed a royal good time before dispersing.
Improvement Notes report Mrr. Wm James directing a crew to lay the curb in front of the new B and O depot as groundwork for paving. Oil and paints for the building arrived today. Holbruner and Boyer scaffold the Hygeia Ice Factory stack and plan to reach the top and hoist a fish to the breeze, followed by painting next week.
Orghaus Cort reports letters testamentary on the estate of George Null deceased granted to Mary L. Null as executrix. Guardian accounts for Emma and others are settled. Executors and executrices listed include L L Ben and Vitor B. Mer, with settlements and final actions recorded at the court.
The county teachers association met at Koontz Ward et al for sessions on reading circles class engagement school entertainments opening exercises and library reading. The executive committee listed included Miss M Robinson P Richards W Gittings and I Wachter transfers show real estate moves among local residents with several parcels and sums acknowledged.
Frederick farmers in Taneytown district reopened a public road by hauling stone and gravel after the supervisor refused funding. The act boosted local infrastructure and prompted notes on tax efficiency. Also reports: Ladies Auxiliary meet, young men’s meeting on National Thanksgiving Worship, a fatal shooting near Brookville, a bone removed at Maryland University, a milk-can theft, a deed of trust for Mountain View Cemetery, Breezy Time performance in Frederick, and marriage licenses issued to Claude Doty with Annie Feaster and Charles Milberry with Queenie Whiting.
Sunday services will be held at St Stephen's Episcopal Church in Mechanticstown with regular worship. The new church building features a Gothic interior, stained cathedral glass, a 40 foot belfry spire, and a 200 seat capacity, while ongoing notices include sermons at Presbyterian and Harmony Grove churches and planned protracted meetings in Araby chapel.
The silver wedding of Mr and Mrs Charles G Myers was celebrated at their East Church Street home with a large reception. Guests from Baltimore and Washington attended as the couple received many congratulatory gifts including mementos marked 1866 1931.
A Monday evening delegation from St Josephs church on the Manor visited resident Mr. Dob Ressler and presented a gold healing clue as a token of appreciation for recent steady conduct. The gathering included Mr Chay Hobrbsck and numerous attendees who enjoyed a prepared repost and warm greetings.
The Frederick Seminary Alumni staged an evening of entertainment for a ladies audience. A musical program featured Misses Johnson Getzendamer Lampe Lewis and Hallock Shriner with solos and a “Three Fishers” encore. A one act farce “Poot Pillicoddy” followed, with cast Elizabeth Kettingal Carribelle Travis Mary Grace Levy Eleanor Potts and Aisme Shriner receiving praise for their lively roles. The production, directed by Miss Minnie Markey, drew near-universal applause and the hope to perform again.
Indignant farmers in Middletown warn sportsmen not to trespass on farmland as arrests and fines for trespassing rise. They oppose bird and squirrel hunting, citing careless firearm use endangering lives and stock. School Reunion at Buckeystown Normal School, led by Rev. J. M. Sheridan, featured readings, essays, and multiple addresses.
New lines arrive today in Chenille and Linen Coverings with 29 percent off. A fine assortment of towels, carpets, and tapestry fabrics is offered. Also another batch of plank coats and a growing carpet department stock from Frederick.
John Browns Fort, the historic Harper’s Ferry engine house, has been purchased by a syndicate for display at the Chicago World’s Fair for 7000 dollars. The building was moved to Chicago by seven cars amid security to prevent vandalism.
W. W. Lease and Company, the Gem Store opposite City Hotel, advertises a local sale or display. A customer is invited to guess a name and participate in the offer. The fragment references a large gift or prize and indicates a promotional gimmick in a small town setting.
Inmates at Wartes a Uoapttat shared a thoughtful Thanksgiving meal on Thursday organized by Supernsiine staff. Durrant's wife attended, and the menu featured chicken, beef, kraut, pork, tomatoes, bread, butter, cake, and more.
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