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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1888
Page
3
The notice set references uses of model wall paper Brad Trimmings and a dissolution action with multiple declared wants. No further readable details are available to identify parties, dates, or specific actions.
Sennina's Station reports the death of Brown, a colored railroad worker, after being struck by train No. 37 near Benning’s Station, dying within fifteen minutes. A palomino horse owned by C F Markel died of spasmodic colic. Cardinal Gibbons plans a Western Maryland trip, returning for Bishop Foley’s consecration. Cumberland Street Railway talks proceed with Boston investors, council to consider the proposal. St Mary’s College held its annual field day with prizes awarded for tech events and races.
Mb Airy in open for service every other Sabbath at 3 p m Rev Dr Phensen New Maker rector services well attended Mrs R A Sellman organist choir includes Mrs Pinkner Anderson Mrs C D Wine brewer Miss Kate Smith Mrs Belle Ronkles Miss Angese Jones Miss Albert Meenard Robert A Sellman T a Anderson and Cras A Ronkles.
The Episcopal Church of Steelton will gain a mission station funded by the missionary board with about 100 members. Bishop Pares announced a $1,000 annual appropriation and plans to begin building a church on D Street Grove, near the Catholic church. Rev. James W. Fletcher from Memph y, N J, will lead the new charge as the congregation seeks a marble Baltimore County church. Other denominations in Steelton also seek congregations.
A fierce wind storm swept through the city around six last evening, ripping roofs, felling trees, downing telegraph and telephone lines, and isolating streets. Damage focused west of the city with many homes, fences, and outbuildings destroyed. several accidents and detentions occurred as townsfolk returned from a parade.
The Catoc ti item notes a protracted meeting at the U B church starting Sunday night with Rev Lovell contacting attendees. A hickory pole seven feet tall will mark the event and speeches will follow. John W Hosver prepares to sell village property to John D Kuble with home foundations underway. Typhoid illness hits Mrs Mary King. Loveseat gathering at Gosmickle's meeting house slated for Saturday.
Nuptial notices announce Maggie Warfield daughter of Biz to Josnas W. Dorsey of Eliostt City and Robert H. Woods of Welbington D. C. The ceremony is planned at St Peter's P. E. church at 5 30 p m on Tuesday.
An open air meeting is set for 7 15 this evening on the Square forner while the indoor event at the Barracks will occur tomorrow. Open air gatherings are listed for 2 30 p m Patrick street and 7 15 p m Market Space with the indoor meeting at Barracks.
Gilmer Schler of this city reported a pig pen east of town where six of nine pigs were stolen Thursday night leaving no clue. Local authorities urged residents to report any information aiding the investigation.
Trustees Nathan Raitt Mr Haneon O Raitt and Gustavus W Crapster sell home farm of 1300 acres west Taneytown in Uarrel county to P S Bilrecbrick at 39 75 per acre and 30 acres to Reuben A Wilaide at 54 per acre.
Harmony Grove resident D W Shorbd reported three mammoth Late York potatoes weighing nearly three pounds each ruined at his home. The note details the loss and location.
The Fruit and Produce Exchange at Henderson's Wharf Baltimore reports strong early activity with oysters sold at good prices. Expected cargoes and receipts from Accomac and Northampton counties and the Eastern Shore of Maryland, plus a plan to dispatch the steamer Lancaster for one thousand barrels of fancy sweet potatoes to be sold here. The steamer departed last night and will return by Wednesday's market time.
Mr Walter B Brooks sat at his desk at 21 South Gay Street Baltimore when he suffered a vertigo attack shortly after noon yesterday. Doctors Owings Bibber and Saddler attended him. His condition improved by 5 pm and he went home with Mrs Brooks remaining with him at the office earlier. He is president of the Canton Company and was a Republican candidate for governor in the last election.
A monthly meeting held yesterday afternoon at East Church Street School in the city. President A C MicBride led the session after prayer. Topics included keeping small children active during school hours and effective methods for teaching primary reading.
Col Douglas addressed a Frederick audience amid cheers, saying he would be in Washington to represent Democrats rather than Republicans. McMillan Willis Archer and Henry Page joined onstage, with speeches by McMillin predicting Douglas’s election. The night featured strong attendance, flaming banners, and widespread house fires and club headquarters vandalism nearby.
An item promotes Ayer’s Sarsaparilla as a reliable blood purifier and health booster. Notices mention various local residents, travel plans, and social updates, including visits to Baltimore and Pennsylvania, with several references to horses, staff at the P R R office, and a glee club presentation.
The article describes Halloween customs in England and Scotland, noting nut cracking, apple bobbing, and fire games. It mentions superstition and games to find a future partner, including midsummer water tests and door snare pranks, with appeals to outdoor field frolics and magical bets for children.
In Carroll County notes the oldest figure, Philip Reich, ages eighty four to eighty five, rode erect in a carriage during the Democratic procession. Reich, a former Whig who voted for Harrison in 1840, will celebrate a ninety second birthday next month. Other items include a pardon for Wm Fisher by Gov. Jackson after a false pretenses conviction, a small New Windsor election showing W S Death winning burgess and Beary Geatly top commissioner, Harry Gardner named Westminster mail messenger, union church interests bought in Kaysville, and typhoid illness of Lewe Woodward’s sister of Samuel Roop, a Republican candidate for elector.
G Miasr Amterson completes layout of Gakmont with ornamental grounds near Washington Grove, a project by Beards and Craigbard of Washington to invest thousands this year. Mark Wells and Sioux chiefs visit Washington to seek changes to reservation bill. Mr Chandler Keve, 80, survives a ram attack on his Rockville farm, escaping with minor injuries after subduing the animal.
A joint tariff discussion led by Col B Kyd Douglas and Hon L E Mettemay is set for Frederick on Monday the 22nd at 2 pm. The B&O Railroad offers greatly reduced excursion tickets from Mt Airy Sandy Hook and intermediate stations. Timetables show departure from Mt Airy at 11:15 am and 11:16 am with Frederick arrivals at 12:25 pm. return trains depart 5:50 pm. Tickets valid only on issue day.
Through October middle point the market remains well supplied with vegetables. Tomatoes sold for 12 per peck, lima beans 10 per quart, and small corn 10 per dozen. Peaches pears grapes and apples listed at 25 per bushel along with chestnuts butter eggs and poultry at standard rates.
Jos Bisnd alias Yellow Pete was arrested by Constable J H Lewis for larceny of an overcoat from the Graf House hostler. He is jailed for a Monday 2 PM bearing. John French was arrested yesterday for drunk and disorderly conduct and jailed for 15 days by the mayor.
A B and O derailment occurred near Washington Pennsylvania after a collision with a B and Q car. Engineer James Noone was killed. about twenty others injured with several reported in serious condition. Local residents assisted as ambulances transported the injured to a hotel hospital.
A fragmentary reminiscence recalls famous writers and statesmen dying with calm philosophy. It cites Hugo, Petrarch, Barthelemy, Bayle, Waller, Kentish, Disraeli, and More, noting their final acts or quiet resuming of life as they faced death, often at work or with a gesture toward farewell.
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