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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1893
Page
3
A brief item lists Prospect Hall at the Fair Grounds with A R Yeakle and W H Shipley connected to 11871 New York. No further context provided about event, date, or outcome.
Maryland congressman McKaig introduces two general bills to reopen and extend review of quartermaster stores and subsistence claims taken for U S Army use during the late war. One bill authorizes a three member War Department commission and paid special agents. the other grants relief to loyal citizens in states not in rebellion with a one year filing window. News notes include semi centennial services at Central Methodist Protestant church on October 22 1993 with sermons and addresses.
Purley Lodge No 248 L G T plans a 7:30 meeting tomorrow night where a candidate will be initiated. In Baltimore, the Women's Literary Club heard three poems by Aries Janies Zacharias formerly of Frederick. Kitty Rhoades will perform with an orchestra at Rice and Eader's 13 South Market street during the Fair evenings from 4:30 to 6:30. All are invited.
The Frederick Fair's second day opens under ideal weather with school children admitted free. Highlights include the great baby show, balloon ascension, trapeze acts, and a busy parade led by Chief Marshal Best. Governor Brown and Mayor Latrobe attend events, charity sale set for 9 am, stock and cattle displays feature prominent exhibitors from regional farms.
The article lists numerous horse breeds and exhibitors including Stauffer and de Garmendia at the Unionville and Middletown Stock Company displays. It covers three races with Monracy and Grey Eagle top finishers, upcoming events, and judges like Col. Edwards. It notes cattle and dairy exhibitors, household goods displays, and special art and wood exhibits at the fair.
No State campaign tour as Jer Smith cannot stump the circuit. Compton and Lamar direct efforts from Carrollton headquarters while county committees run independent skirmishes. Comptroller Smith to speak several times. Baltimore city campaign opens with a mass meeting on Lexington Street near City Hall and rapid succession of large meetings planned.
A terse exchange reports twenty thousand pounds of Moland Bolt Buckwheat arriving at B and C with a freight price of twenty dollars. The terse dialogue names George Brast and Co. and suggests a typical shipping or customs inquiry.
The Court of Appeals heard full arguments in Frederick county ballot case over whether Republican nominees for county commissioners should appear on the official ballot. Republicans contend the amendment extending terms was unlawfully submitted and void. supervisors argue the amendment is part of the constitution and valid. Names involved include Maulsby, Hinks, Urner, Motter for nominees and Levy, McSherry, Wood for supervisors. The case raises whether the Legislature can alter election methods by statute.
In Burkittsville Lutheran church a large audience witnessed the marriage of Miss Virginia Ahalt, second daughter of Carlton P. Ahalt, to Dr Arlington G. Horine of Brunswick. The ceremony was conducted by Rev S E Slater with Rev William Sykes assisting. The wedding processional and details described, followed by a bridal tour to the World’s Fair. Also noted is the marriage of George L Frey and Rosa L Grubb of Loudoun county at Saints Episcopal church.
Obituaries report John C. Derr longtime Derr and Neighbors miller dies at home in Lewistown with funeral at Dues Millis. Also Susan Poole of Mount Philip dies at 72 of consumption with services at Mount Zion church. Joseph B. Ryan dies in Baltimore. remaining remains to be brought here. Mary Beatty of Monteyne Hospital dies. Orphans Court notes inventories of Samuel Hoover estate.
A largely attended social at the F C Y M C A rooms featured tasteful decorations and bounteous refreshments. State Secretary Lang of Baltimore and Revs Eschbach Inge Hasskart Seale Stinespring Maysilles and Hench of Frederick spoke, with music from Dorsey Robinson's club. Youth members and friends attended. remarks praised the Frederick Fair and local conditions.
A French canine critic named Varade attended parades and theatre, earning the nickname Parade for loyal daily attendance. He sat in the orchestra and reacted to music, showing joy at fine pieces and disapproval at dull ones. A London organ grinder’s dog similarly protected a stolen organ, leading his blind master to recovery.
An advertisement touts Pabst Milwaukee Beer with claims of purity, age, and strength. It instructs dealers to contact the Pebet Brewing Co. at Harper's Ferry West Virginia for prices and availability and encourages readers to buy for health and refreshment. It also mentions new goods at lower prices.
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