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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1891
Page
4
Daily News notes the metropolitan temperature averages and hourly readings from dawn to early morning. Mentions specific figures and a brief weather advertisement, listing names such as Carty Campbell and Winebers alongside miscellaneous entries.
Obituary notices report the death of farmer Jacob Leatherman near Cearfoss Washington County after a paralytic stroke. He leaves a wife and eight children and was a known progressive farmer. Funeral services were held at Beaver Creek after a wake at the residence. Also noted are the deaths of Miss Rate Simmons of West Patrick Street in Washington, D C after tumor surgery and James E. Six of Baltimore at his North Poppleton Street residence with funeral arrangements forthcoming.
Mrs. M. Catherine Seabrook of Creagerstown marked her eighty fourth birthday with a dinner and reminiscences. Attending were her sons John H. Seabrook of Aus tn Ohio and Wm I W Seabrook editor of the American Sentinel, Rev and Mrs TE Zerger, Euphemia Seabrook of Middleburg, Catherine Koontz, Eva Staud, John Clemm, Wm Speake, BMK, Wm J Cramer, Charles and George Stevens, Jane Haribaugh and other friends.
A list of hotel arrivals includes Orry Hover C Dagan Jr F W Baker H Clay Eby and others in Baltimore Hagerstown New York and Cincinnati with eight from the county. Individuals such as G M Markell Fridinger J O Keene George Hoffman and W H Hanierson are noted along with Sars togs and Montgomery county entries. The report records multiple names and places across the region with several travelers from the county.
W. L. Devall purchased the property on South Margaret Street known as the old Eat dwelling. The historic landmark, said to be over a century old, once served as a schoolroom for Miss Callie Hane. Devall plans erecting a new building on the site soon.
Hymeneal notice reports Miss Grace Bopst and James C. Bender married in Baltimore on September 20 at Colon Square parsonage with Rev. Birsuce officiating. Also notes a pardon petition for John H. Green, a lot holders meeting in Frederick to form an improvement association, and Frank Winderchief found a home after being placed with a guardian.
The Brooklyn Tabernacle opening service drew seven thousand worshipers as Dr Talmage’s sermon centered on the theme To this end was I born from John sixteen thirty seven. He argued the divine purpose behind every life, urging listeners to seek God’s guidance to discover their vocation and role in life.
A preacher exhorts listeners to discover their God given purpose and pursue useful service. He compares human potential to a complex factory, urging individuals to use their faculties fully and seek specific calling rather than vague goals. He cites biblical examples and urges acts of practical charity to fulfill one’s life work for God.
A preacher denounces medical hubris and laments modern care while urging faith in salvation. He paints an instant resurrected self with perfect bodies and minds, contrasts centuries, recalls Vienna’s 1683 relief, and stresses eternal life through divine grace and repentance.
A fragmentary text speaks of distant kin and blessing across worlds and relations. It references home, Egue, Crriet, and Veal in a dreamlike plea for connection. The readable lines convey longing and a sense of universal kinship without clear events or dates.
A detailed sketch of William McKinley Jr born in Niles Ohio on February 20. It covers his Civil War service from private to captain and brevet major, his roles as Stark County prosecutor, and his terms in Congress. It notes his reputation as a protectionist champion and references debates with Governor Campbell and a Baltimore Sun column criticizing a Frederick county supervisor appointment.
The Rockville court house in Montgomery County is described as a brick building with brownstone trim on a granite foundation. It features a 59 foot frontage, 92 foot depth, a 96 foot tower, a slate roof, and fireproof first floor housing multiple county offices. The second floor holds the school board, State's attorney, and the main 50 by 60 foot court room with a 24 foot vaulted ceiling. Prohibition voters in Frederick County plan a convention at Good Temples to nominate candidates for county offices, with state organizers and candidates scheduled to address attendees.
Mr Elmer B Powell proprietor of a Uuirathi county store found his store room filled with smoke when opening this morning. Fire burned in the cellar, causing slight damage. Origin suspected incendiary as no one had entered since Saturday until today.
Mullinee and Kemp are listed with two possible entrants Pavries or Marrzer Btreeta as options for the entrance.
A Sunday evening blaze damaged the rear and front roof of a Westminster building, with water flooding several rooms. Firemen from three companies battled the flames, saving the structure from a midnight disaster. one firefighter was injured. The adjacent building escaped fire by officers’ efforts. Insurance on Ramsburg’s loss stands at $1,900.
Dr John B Reynolds, who died in Shreveport Louisiana one day last week, was the brother of Mrs Catherine A Cramer of Walkersville.
Advertises lace curtains and a full line of ladies, misses and children cloaks at low prices. Highlights blankets and comforters from Rider Down and turkey bed comforts. Mentions location at Market Street and a large stock to inspect.
A man identified as Weiser at Mt Piensint was treated yesterday and placed in custody on the charge of simple assault and battery. He is to appear Thursday before a local magistrate.
Frederick City manufacturers and development firm transfers to Louglas H. Hargett of Cannon Hill for 600 dollars. Horn and wife convey ten square perches of land to Anos E L.
During hot weather every head of a family should stock our celebrated Export Brewage. It eases fatigue and boosts mood, promising purity, wholesomeness, healthfulness, and strengthening effects. The Baltimore Brewing Co. is offered for sale by Besant & Knott.
The B and O railroad promotes the great Grand Carnival at Camberland from October 6 to 8 with sham battles pageants and parades over three days. The timetable includes military displays on Tuesday and Wednesday, aquatic contests on the Potomac, a grand street pageant on Thursday, and a balloon ascent with an all day round trip fare for selected cities. Tickets are valid October 6 to 8 with return by October 8.
Ready made waists announced for children ages four to sixteen under the Good Sense and Goodene brands. Includes all sizes for ladies with the Good Bene line. Located at 4 West South Street.
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