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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1891
Page
5
Short column from The Daily News lists entries under Miscellaneous and Local Mention. Items include notices about losses, sales, and bank statements referenced with terse captions and generic headings. Entities are sparse beyond banks and local notices, with little descriptive detail available.
Obituary notices recount the death of Miss Ross at Record Street after a lingering illness and the sudden death of Mr Henry Shepherd in his carriage near Shepherdstown. Also noted are the passing of James Woodward, a centenarian colored Democrat, and the death of infant Jacob O Basford. Also reported are new B&O coaches and Beagle purchase by engineer Owing.
The issue reports a sobering death tally for September with 121 total deaths city and county wide. It lists interments, notable deaths from Olivet and other local sites, plus scattered national origins and a note on health and weather forecasts. The Health Report covers causes of death and recent disease counts while weather projections warn of storms and early winter.
Personal mention notes Mr Edward Garrott a prosperous farmer of Pleasant Valley and partner in Darby Garrott millers at Weverton was nominated by the Democrats of Washington county on Tuesday for the House of Delegates. He is the son of the late Warthn Garrott whose supporters in the city and county wish him success regardless of party principles.
Capt WE Horton of Washington organized Tuesday night a camp of Sons of Veterans in Hagerstown to be known as McPherson Camp No 2s Division of Maryland. The group aids Civil War veterans’ sons and aligns with the G A R. Also notes several local residents on the sick list.
Constable Brengle arrested a colored woman named Tate Tonseil on a charge of malicious destruction of property. She was brought before Justice Eckstein and released on bail for a preliminary hearing on Saturday.
Auctioneer E Cramer presided over a public sale in front of the art House for the County Com mission ETS. Bonds valued at 210 600 were offered at four percent. Names mentioned include James Sonda, Clarence L Hartsock and others.
At Pimlico race meeting of the Protuing Horse Breeders Association of Maryland and District of Columbia attendance was large on opening day. The event featured races at the Gentlemen's Driving Park with notable drivers and horses, including the Lurse ridden by a professional, and competitive showings from Garrus de Gare mendia and other entrants amid crowd activity and later discussions among observers.
Manny Grove, confined at the local jail for alleged offenses, designed a break using improvised tools tied to a broom handle. He reportedly planned to free other State prisoners by unlocking cells but was halted by the sheriff who placed him in a solitary cell. Grove threatened to die after the thwarted escape.
News from Maryland reports Garrett county Democrats nominate a two ticket slate. Cumberland mourns death of William Gilmer at age eighty eight. Prohibition meetings held at Salisbury draw crowds. Oyster farmers face flood losses from drought in Queen Annes. Estate sale of J C Resin heirs at Centerville. Henry Talbot, a colored convict at Elk, escapes. identified as key witness in a murder case. George Gammel named Republican nominee for sheriff in Carroll as Alfred Buckingham resigns. Gordy v NY, Philadelphia and Norfolk Railroad suit moves in Salisbury. W W Bittle declines reelection. W G Chance may be named to Queen Annes delegation. Scarf argues case on up to 121 acres of Worcester county land between Synepuxent bay and the ocean near Ocean City.
The Garrett County Democratic Convention at the Oakland Court House nominated a full ticket led by William R. Getty as chairman and Charles Miller as secretary. The ticket includes State's Attorney Gilmore Hamill sheriff Edmund Jamison county commissioners Thomas Johnson Isaac Cmbie Ephraim Whelso House of Delegates William Brydon George Browning Orphans' Court John Hughes Norman Bernard William Fazenbdsker county surveyor William Daily. Resolutions endorsed Arthur P. Gorman for reelection to the U S Senate.
Magistrate Eckstein heard the case of Biate vs Fenton Lee a colored man charged with perjury in registering illegally at the last sitting. The court examined many witnesses for both sides and the state prevailed. Lee was found guilty and remanded to jail for further action.
Has declined. Alfred T Buckingham of Woolery district declined the Republican sheriff nomination in Carroll County. George Gumimei of Westminster district has been named to the ticket in his place. John T Casseil has also declined the nomination for county, but no replacement has been named.
Frederick City Manufacturing Company building is wrapped with artistic advertisements on three sides. Artists Jonathan Bielfeld and Michael Kennedy created the artwork.
Mrs. Wm. Roberts of 85 Esot Third Street invites garden lovers to view two night blooming cereus plants with buds opening tonight. The plant has produced forty blooms this season and is described as a fine flowering specimen.
Company B of the 1st Regiment Infantry based in Hagerstown will visit the Frederick Riflemen on Wednesday during Fair week. The notice states this will make four companies signaling their intention to visit the city for the event.
Mr Job L H Thesnson of Roanoke with his daughter Mrs George Beeler were riding when a frightened horse bolted and jumped a stone fence scattering the wagon. Mr Thompson sustained an injured ear and other hurts while Mrs Beeler escaped unharmed. Dr Magnani treated the injuries and Mr Cosgan escorted Mrs Beeler to her grandfather’s home.
A compact guide to October’s celestial scene detailing Jupiter as the evening monarch, Venus and Uranus as evening stars, Mercury’s cycle, Mars approaching Earth, Saturn’s ring reappearance and close lunar conjunctions. Notable notes on rising times, planetary positions, and the Sun’s influence through the month.
A quiet elegant tea hosted yesterday by Miss Berths Trail celebrated Mrs Frank H. Markell of Charleston West Virginia and Miss Theresa Kunkel of Baltimore. Guests gathered in decorated parlors with a table presided by Miss Gambrill and Miss Edith Markey as a lavish salad and ice selection from Ould of Baltimore and the Carruth sisters of Boston delighted attendees.
News from various churches notes Rev. Mr. Winstead of Baltimore leading revival at East Church Street M E church this evening. Rev. P. P. Flournoy to represent Maryland Presbytery on the synodical boundaries committee. A Maple party from New Orleans visited Mt St Mary’s in Emmitsburg. General John Steiner presided over a service at Reformed Chapel. guild prepared for next month’s festival. The 14th annual convention of the Christian Missionary Society of Maryland Delaware and DC met in Hagerstown on South Potomac Street with Frederick unrepresented. Republican county ticket candidates held a meeting in the Court House to discuss campaign plans. The Maryland Bulletin at Starr and School in Baltimore enters its twelfth year with new May issue.
A letter to Frederick News editor Andrew H. BISEEn describes sending a tooth claimed to be from Robinson Crusoe, found by a shipwreck or in 1605, with playful remarks about age calculation via tooth prongs. The writer urges Patzigk in Frederick to guard and exhibit the relic, noting Crusoe’s age implications and offering humor about women’s ages.
Marriage notices detail Miles Florence Willard Conklin and Dr. William J. Arlutz wed at the summer residence of Geo. F. Conklin in Arlington Baltimore county. Ceremony by Rev W W Barnes. Bride presented by her father. Couple to reside in Hoboken New Jersey. Attending guests listed from Maryland Boston and New Jersey.
Col Olcott president of the Theosophical Society denounces critics of theosophy as he tours England and India. He seeks to revive Vedic study and probe alleged psychic powers, calling for unity and leadership from Indian heritage while promising to evangelize the movement in America and Asia. Admission to his New York lecture was free.
Yesterday's hotel arrivals list multiple guests with surnames and origination cities including Baltimore New York Philadelphia Jamestown Trenton and Virginia. The count notes 12 members of Birdnaight Alarm Company and 15 from the county among attendees at Crey Haven and Cansin House lodging entries.
George Bentz, 37, of the coal yard staff at Wiking, ailler & Co, was injured while loading a car when a large lump of coal struck his right leg. The leg swelled and caused severe pain. Dr. W. T. Wotten attended and fears erysipelas may set in.
A respected German resident on Enar South Street yesterday sparked an incident as an apple butter kettle toppled from its tripod. The kettle broke releasing butter onto the ground but only a small amount was lost.
D H Best stands next to Friths Temple of Fancy in a storefront display likely reflecting a local gallery or shop window arrangement. This notable proximity suggests a curated partnership or joint showcase featuring Bests work and Friths curated pieces.
G. Urner sold the building on Vibrarr or Record Street housing the law office to Dr. William Johnson for $5. An official visitation of Jacques de Molay Commandery and the Templar grand officers occurred this evening at 7 o clock, in conjunction with the grand officers’ official visit.
Among the many late arrivals in this department a handsome line of CHUDAH CLOTHS at 12 cts per yard catches attention. The goods show a quality appearance far exceeding their price, looking like materials four times their value.
Mullings & Co. showcases today the largest variety of new patterns in velvets body Brussels and tapestry carpets. The department reports a lively start to the week and urges customers to view selections before placing orders.
An OCR fragment advertises bargains across departments and a visiting ear nose and throat specialist. It mentions Dr JH Hardesty, an eye and throat specialist, and a Frederick, Maryland address. The text is fragmented but conveys promotional notices for services and sales with multiple names and locations.
The Grand Carnival at Cumberland Maryland October sixth to eighth promises a three day spectacle with sham battles pageants processions and military parades. A pyrotechnic display boats on the Potomac and a Ballon ascent will light the city with electric illuminations while B and O Rail Road offers a low fare from multiple stations for round trips.
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