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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1891
Page
3
A Sunday school incident at Mastin Chapel M. E. Church South revealed the pulpit Bible, two bookmarks, two silver election plates, and a glass pitcher stolen. Entry was gained by prying open a window shutter. no clues or recovered goods yet. Authorities suspect the items were sold.
From foreign lands reports describe Sedan Day celebrations in Germany and calls for a tougher stance against Russia. British pressure on Constantinople grows as Lord Salisbury may press the sultan to resist Russian threats. Polish loyalty shifts toward Austria with Galician Poles eager for war against Russia amid anti Russian demonstrations in Crao w. Lebanon strife in Pennsylvania and Chicago civil unrest feature alongside a Delaware murder case and a Worcester fainting incident in a grim, mixed dispatch.
Purely personal notices list residents visiting and traveling. Entries note J E Uber of Sarmdsby away for two weeks with friends in Hagerstown, William Garon from Adams Express taking a brief vacation, and Charlie R Gittinger acting in charge in his absence. Multiple locals visit relatives in Baltimore Frederick and nearby towns, with exchanges of greetings and upcoming visits.
A centenarian from Bethlehem, Abie, ages 102, is said to dance despite age. Mrs. Mary Gallagher of Bethlehem is noted for daily exhibitions in dancing, doing her own washing, and lacking glasses. She has children, some of whom are 70 years old, and remains active into her later years.
A longtime Connecticut politician, Hawley, is rumored to accept the War Department post. Cape May Cottage meeting noted with President and Governor Bulkeley acting to influence his decision amid 1893 term renewal doubts. Other items report water poisoning deaths in Michigan, a murder case in Kansas, inmate suicides at a Weston asylum, and various local notices.
Prof Brenneman of New York arrived in the city and assumed instruction at St John’s College on East Second Street Frederick College and several private schools opened today with large attendance and strong faculty. At the Academy of the Visitation attendance earns a gold medal for the day scholar in conduct. Frederick baseball club seeks a return game against Charlestown after a trip to Shepherdstown last week.
A chaotic mix of local items covers arrests, civic meetings, misadventures, school reopenings, public notices, and weather with names like Frederick Femsie Seminary, Joseph Yelsoe, Harry Mebinley, and Lt. Meatey. Highlights include depot work, a theater tour, Antietam anniversary plans, and a large peach exhibit as editors report on community life and mischief.
The Baltimore Weekly, once published in Baltimore, resumes publication for the Royal Ancemend Independent Order of Good Templars. Publisher editors are Messrs. P F Morring and John J Myers. Religious reception notes sisters at the Convent on East Second Street taking final vows tomorrow at 4 p.m.
In Valparaiso and Washington reports, Admiral von Spee defies Chilean officials by not surrendering refugees aboard the German cruiser Sophie. Berlin approves sending the refugees to Assolondy and the U.S. steamer Baltimore ferries twenty refugees to Mollendo Peru as riots in Coquimbo prove unfounded. Chile’s provisional government reorganizes civil service while Egan’s instructions to recognize the insurgent junta remain unresolved.
A Saturday picnic in Retreat Grove hosted by Democrats drawn a large crowd with women volunteers serving a dinner. Knights of Retreat Linwood Redwood and Stonington along with amateur contestants held contests for professional and amateur rider honors. Misses Atlee, Essie Kreg, Stella Brightner, Jessie Molesworth, Cora Dervilbiss, Lenore Stone named in pageant. Carlton Shafer presided with Hon. John Poe addressing tariff issues as Isidore Rayner and Spencer Jones absent.
In New York Bay between Bedloe's and Governor's Island the tug Erie sank after a collision with the Cunard liner Etruria. James Alexander, son of Erie's captain, perished. The Guiding Star rescued the crew, including the captain, while U S Consul Charles B Trail and relatives were aboard the Etruria bound down the bay. Weather was thick, visibility poor but not foggy enough to hinder the pilot.
William Fitzgerald pleaded guilty in the Circuit Court to larceny of two pieces of shore door and was sentenced to five days in jail. He was released Saturday morning and arrested later that day for drunken and disorderly conduct. Mayor Broner jailed him for 16 days in default of the fine. The Charities and Correction Board, overseeing jail matters, will meet tomorrow to inspect the jail.
The State Convention for the Women's Christian Temperance Union will meet in Westminster October 14 15 and 16. Prominent speakers hailed from other states. Real estate transfers include James P Biser and wife to James B Sullivan for fifty perches and various deed confirmations. Marriage licenses issued to Petersville residents Lewis Belt and Rath Colter. Fragments mention excitement at an evening event and a stray weasel incident involving a caged animal.
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