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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1891
Page
4
Mr Robert Hammond of Woolskover and Miss Annie Gilbert daughter of Mr William Gilbert were married in the Reformed church this morning at nine o clock by Rev S M Hench. Bridesmaid Amy Parsons, best man Alan Shafer, ushers Robert and Bradley Cramer and Hammond Gruner. They left for Philadelphia for a bridal tour.
John G. Devereaux, vice-president of Hibernia National Bank New Orleans, died of pneumonia in Helmetta New Jersey aged fifty one. He was born in New Orleans studied at Mount St Mary's Emmitsburg and served in the Confederate army. He later became cashier of the Hibernia Bank and supported numerous charities with a wide circle of friends. His sister Mary Joseph is Mother Superior of the Convent of Mercy New Orleans. Ambrose Lee, colored, aged about 22, died at home near Park Mills from consumption. Funeral services were held at Hope Hill church with pallbearers named and interment at the adjacent graveyard.
Local notices from Oct 4 include residents of Baltimore and nearby towns. Reports list visits, moves, illness, church activities, and community events across Licksville Charlesville and Tabana with names such as Joshua Hinsley Geo W Wites and Miss Hartaugh. Seeding, corn cutting, and apple harvest dominate farm life as residents travel to Baltimore Westminster Frederick and Wear Chester.
Inquest into Wilbard Lantz’s death in Deerfield valley found conductor George Robinson of Baltimore and engine man Edward C. Hewitt of Williamsport criminally negligent. They allegedly used train schedules to inform themselves of a passenger train approaching Baltimore while their freight train was seven or eight hours late. The coroner committed both men for criminal court action.
At the monthly Board of Charities and Correction meeting at Montevue Hospital the bonds of successful bidders to supply the institution and jail were approved. Vacancies filled include Charles Appbaker by Charles Munshower, James Zaull resigning for a shoe factory position and Howard Stone appointed, Julia Perry succeeding the female warden, Abrecht. Also routine business transacted. A separate note records a monthly Missionary Society meeting at the Evangelical Reformed Church with recitations solos readings and remarks.
The Frederick City Packing Company was gathering tomatoes yesterday while Lands deal and grading occurred at the steam brick yard. Reversions were halted due to unfinished kilns. An engine is being installed at the Palmetto Fibre Company new building. William Bartholow plans to produce about 20,000 to 30,000 cans of goods this season at Schieysville factory.
The corner stone of a new Methodist Protestant Church was laid at Deer Park, four miles south of Westminster, to replace the 1855 brick chapel. Rev. J. T. Ward laid and delivered an address. The 36 by 48 foot building will seat about 300 and cost about 3 000 dollars. The old materials will be reused. Also noted is Prof. Henry E. Alvord’s annual fertilizer analysis report, comparing local fertilizers with others in quality and composition.
The text notes an influx of visitors to Frederick for political favors and confirms a broad but uneven campaign effort in November. It laments not all candidates can be elected while reporting real estate transfers and personal property moves including Horner executors to Isaac Fisher for 19 acres and $226 25, Cramer to Birely and Van B Osler on ear and personal property, and Harshman to Amos Harshman for 1082 acres valued at $5,085.
A mass meeting of the Prohibitionists of this city and county gathered at Junior Hall last evening with presiding officer Frank B. Seppington. Higgins and Tucker urged one more year of restraint as part of the present campaign. The Frederick district registrar and assistants registered thirty one voters and transferred eleven yesterday. Today's sitting moves to Kooniz Hall with tests tomorrow in the grand jury room of the Court House.
Robert L. Hammond weds Fanne C. Gilbert and both reside Woodsboro. Thomas E. Dinterman weds Ella L. Kemp of Pearl. George C. Milian weds Annie E. Baer of Frederick.
Messrs Warmer G Welsh and Charles A Hargett have qualified before the clerk of the circuit court for the event, with the details indicating gate and election proceedings.
A jumble of local items from Shephard's Court to Brunswick depot notes a local kitchen bow range, arrests, court actions, and market quotes. Reports cover frost damage, the wariness of tramps at O'Leary premises, racing at Pinlico, a Baltimore service exam, and county notes on hunting, church buildings, and registration ahead of the November election.
The article lists various renovation and construction efforts across East Church Street North Market Street and nearby areas. Notable items include office papering by G W Good, porch repair at Aira Mergiart, masonry work on Mantz building, bay window addition at Sifford building, Long rebuilding coach and blacksmith shops, and a new brick double house prep. Church revival led by Rev A J Gill and Potomac Synod meeting in Chambersburg with duties around October 18. Annie Morningstar committed to Montevne Hospital for observation and care following a court sentence.
A fragmented report describes the colored club gathering at the Big Horse Tavern to pursue enrolment and organize a fore mag meeting. It notes 52 members enrolled and lists various officials and precinct turnout amid garbled text referencing Liege Faray Cos ras Stu Haegiana Wars and city figures.
A series of local notices from Maryland covers deaths of Samuel C. Johnson in Queen Anne's, Hamilton Moore of Ladin Spring, and James Ward Scott Jr. in Belair, plus a last-minute death in Washington County. It notes political shifts in Garrett County and the Prince Principio Furnace venture in Cecil County, with civil service testing in Baltimore and ballot-box supply discussions in Anne Arundel.
A Baltimore angler reports a productive day on the Potomac from Junction to Point of Rocks catching 191 bass. Josephine Bowman is arrested for a disorderly house and released on recognizance. Captain Hammell and wife of the Salvation Army bid farewell and depart. A pastor baptizes a child at a city residence. The issue promotes a sale of dress goods, blankets, and new carpets with emphasis on odorless goat skin ragas in assorted colors.
The Lutheran Synod of Maryland met in Tricity with officers elected for the year, including President Dr William E. Person and Secretary Victor Willer. Reports noted resignations, transfers, new church dedications, and rising membership. a violent incident at Hopeland involved Kessler and a band conflict, while the Frederick Riflemen opened a skating rink with music and planned meetings.
D H Best advertises Ferris Good Sense waistlines promising solid comfort and better shape and durability than corsets. Available for girls aged 7 to 12 and misses women at 61 N Market Rex. Also offers a seven dollar umbrella and a large assortment of fine velvet.
Local shop in Frederick advertises a wide array of ladies and children's cloaks and home goods. Highlighted items include blankets, eider down comforts, silkoline tufted comforts, and a selection of Turkish felts. Prices range from fifty cents to ten dollars, with emphasis on home-made blankets and filled comforts.
Rodo ck and Neidig in local card meet with players listed. Evening games set for North WLN Rue with entrants including Vin, Tan, and Hewn. Spectator turnout and venue details are noted, with a focus on time and place.
An OCR fragment discusses printing items and card types for sale or display, mentioning Business Cards Chrome Cards and Circulars. It references Mr George Bentz of B U avenue suffering injuries and a sick child of Johan F Gonso at 1 Rocky Springs with diphtheria, indicating local notices or social items.
Frederick Fair events run October 13 to 16 with B and O railroad excursion tickets from Baltimore Washington and other cities at reduced rates. The program features livestock displays agricultural machinery farm products running and trotting races and Pawee Bills Wild West Show. Tickets valid for return until October 17 with next available trains listed by nearest B O agent.
Advertisement for the Great Hagerstown Fair with special B&O Railroad train service from Baltimore Washington Lexington Grafton Frederick and other points. Tickets Oct 12 to 16 valid through Oct 27 with admission, daily attractions including turning trotting and poultry displays Myrtle Peek Racing Combination and live stock exhibits. Include schedule and rates via nearest ticket agent. Also mentions free buck promotion from E A Sirker Milling and merino camel hair products.
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