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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1891
Page
4
The Daily News advertises a model loa t bracelet event at George's Hall with notable entertainment and attractions. Ban rsee details and times appear, including a royal arcantia and various notices from Septenesz 9, 1891.
A quiet wedding was held this morning at a city home for Henry L. Lampe and Nettie L. Bartgis in the presence of relatives and intimate friends. Rev. Luther Buhman officiated, the couple departed for a briefer bridal tour to Philadelphia and Baltimore, and will reside with the Lampe family on East Fifth street after returning.
Social events fill the week as Edward C. Lease hosts a birthday party at West South street with music by Lucy Lesse and Joseph Hoffman and a large guest list. A Monday German at Normal Hall in Gatthernsburg features debutantes and elaborate décor. church notices include prayer meetings, synod sessions, love feasts, and confirmations with Cardinal Gibbons expected, plus plans to dedicate a new Sunday school building September 27.
A lengthy court session yesterday afternoon determined by Mayor Bruner resulted in a fine for Albert Barnea, a colored man charged with disorderly conduct and creating a disturbance at Gro Hall during a Thursday night dance. Roger, counsel for the accused, entered an appeal and will carry the case forward.
At the Convent of the Visitation on East Second Street, four women were invested as nuns and took vows in a solemn Catholic ceremony led by Rev. Father Coleman with Fathers Simmer and Zwinge assisting. Sisters Mary Usbrick Mary Berchoas and Mary Terece received white and black veils respectively, with vows of poverty chastity and obedience. Relatives and academy students attended as the Mother Superior and choir aided in the rite.
Brief items from Talbot Dorchester and surrounding counties cover a Farmers Alliance basket picnic at Ellicott City and Bucktown, Prohibitionists naming a Caroline county ticket, a fusion ticket vacancy fill in Dorchester, John B Egerton named Rock Hill College professor, a Republican nominating convention in Kent county, and funeral of Frank Raobaden. Also notes on ring theft case in Hagerstown, exams at Maryland Agricultural College, and 28 cadets entering Annapolis Naval Academy.
Detectives Dovighy and Murray seized a gold bead necklace with a diamond-set monogrammed locket in the possession of two young men. Frank Szowa of Hagerstown and Robert Johnson of Frederick were arrested after attempting to sell the locket on South Street. They claim past employment but refuse to name employers. The pair will be held at the central station until the owner is located. Also, The Week's Patent Issue notes 443 patents issued, including five to Marylanders for mechanical inventions such as a bail bag deliverer and safety valves.
Mr. A. T. Bnonifer qualified yesterday before Clerk Parsons as a road supervisor for Backeystown district.
Postmaster General Wanaraker, amid vacation, ordered a review after a clerk leaked false press reports on free delivery experiments. The investigation shows mixed results but indicates some offices cover costs and slightly extend service. He may seek Congress input on rural subsidies and broader free delivery under future funding.
Pittsburg Phil George E. Smith a 30 year old Pittsburg resident won not less than 100000 at Sheepshead Bay on September 8, after leaving a $16 weekly Pittsburg salary to pursue turf betting. He is famed as a cool plung er amid mixed fortunes, with recent winnings likely offset by prior losses on other occasions. A separate note reports William Poffenberger and a rider thrown when a wagon shaft broke during a mountain descent at Crampton's Gap. rescuers freed the horse, while Poffenberger and his son escaped unharmed beyond mud. Other news: Benjamin Brosius declared a lunatic by sheriff proceedings in Hagerstown, with Jacob Startzman named trustee.
Mr. W. W. Fleming, prominent tobacconist, reports several new curios for his collection. A colossal petrified oyster dominates the display, overseen by Mr. Charlies E. Haller, while Dr. D. F. J. McKinney contributes petrified nuts and shells from Canada.
Aloysius Lee a colored youth released from jail on Cheltenham remorval was allowed another chance by his parents at 450 Will bock lane. John Bateheimer injured his leg when a wood shed accident caused bruising and swelling. George W. Smith drove Joe D. two miles at the air grounds in 256 and 2.51. Orphans court grants letters testamentary for Bridget Dozesily estate to executor James F. Gickey.
A fragmented local column reports on incidents and events including a copper garden snake found at a residence, a fatal train accident near Harper's Ferry, and a forewarned winter for local banks and businesses. It notes circus plans in Merinsburg, shelling of fences, livestock shipments, school exams, a farmers alliance picnic disrupted by rain, fowl exhibitions, and a variety of hotel arrivals and travel updates across Hagerstown and surrounding counties.
The Circuit Court convened with Judges Mesherey Lynch Lyn and Vinson presiding. The State’s case against Frank Early proceeded yesterday and into this morning. Between noon and 1 pm the jury retired to deliberate. Sheriff S. Carr Wickert of Carroll County stayed at the Carlin House. The Pfoutz case is expected to be the next called.
Mrs Magdalena Saltzgiver died at 86 at her son in law Dr Zimmerman’s residence in Myersville. She was a Lutheran and will be buried at Woodsboro on Thursday with Rev Diehl officiating. Survived by children Mrs 4 D Main, Dr Buper man, George Saltzig er, Mrs Wood, Mrs Afiner. James Sensenbaugh died at Good Hope after nine weeks illness of typhoid fever. Burial in Wolfsville Lutheran graveyard. F C M C A Orchestra elected officers led by W B Keller president and Albert Schroeder vice president. Harvey Lease auctioned 600 acre farm near city, sold toSam ie Ginancitasa for 2900 to Oshus Gigo’s occupancy.
Testimony in Frank Early case on statutory breaking and larceny describes a mountain thieves group modeled after the Molly Maguires of Pennsylvania. The gang used coded signals to meet and operate, with leaders obeyed and some members married and bred in the district.
The piece notes cautious investor sentiment after the South American security panic, with London Amsterdam and Berlin markets pulling capital from U.S. securities. It cites Mr. Wo. Royall returning from Europe, says American and foreign securities faced renewed demand, and highlights railroads’ improving July earnings across 146 roads, while wheat traffic remained light. It forecasts better railroad finances, more iron and ore activity, and hopes for renewed capital flows as confidence returns. It also reports factory outputs at McMurray and Frederick Packing, and mentions artesian well work progressing.
A lively social dance last night at Junior Hall hosted by Biss Clara Louise McSherry daughter of Chief Judge James McSherry. The hall glowed with national colors and palms as the F.C. 13 Orchestra played lively tunes until near 2 am. Notables present included Judge and Mrs. James McSherry and many others from Westminster and Baltimore, with refreshments of ices and cake enjoyed after a long evening of dancing.
A garbled OCR item reports on goods or a bar with unclear wording. Readable elements hint at a local business or venue possibly named with nonsensical letters. No clear persons places or dates emerge.
The Woman's Christian Temperance Union of Woodstore will hold a meeting tomorrow at 2 p m in the Lutheran church. Mr Belen G Rice of Boston Massachusetts an officer of the National W C T L will be present and deliver an address.
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