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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1891
Page
4
The page lists weather notes with a 5 29am sun moon reference and a mix of advertisements and notices. It includes Lost-Dog and For Sale items, a $1000 reward, and a legal notice labeled Equity No 586. Local mentions include lessons in alteration and miscellaneous ads for belts and feather beds.
Early Wednesday a burglar forced shutters and raised a window at Thomas F. Rogers Desillas farm near Liberty. A dining table rolled out, waking Mr. Boyer who fled frightened. The crime may have targeted hidden wheat and fertilizer activity from Frederick days prior.
William Francis Alden of Vermont married Marion Ellen Perry of Washington at Hamline Methodist Episcopal Church. The bride wore steel blue Bedford cord with black braid and a matching toque, carried La France roses. Ushers included George R. Wales and E. Linenweaver and the bride's brothers. After the ceremony the couple traveled to Vermont via Saratoga and will reside at 915 New York Avenue, Washington, after October 1, with Tuesday home days.
The notice records the death of Mrs Mary Ecker near Union Bridge on Tuesday the 8th in her 86th year after strokes of paralysis and illness. Funeral at Haughs church led by Rev J J M Brown. It also mentions the cholera infantum death of infant Charles Henry Mitchell of Emmitsburg and the burial of infant Benjamin Harrison near Myerstown, with clergy named.
Social world notes a pleasant party hosted by Kir Charles Smith on East 7 Second Street with about ten couples present including the Stieses McSherry from Westminster. Cards dancing and refreshments featured as guests enjoyed the evening. The Week's Weather reports mild warm and clear in Frederick County aiding agriculture though wheat harvests are variably damaged by late wet weather. A fourteen year old, Wr Webb, son of Mr Frank Webb of Waynesboro and formerly Emmitsburg, was seriously injured at the Frick Works when a nail pierced his hip. Rev J R Lewis of Ailesville Pa accepted the call to pastor Sabiliasville Reformed Church and will reside at High Geld until spring. A Masonic Celebration is noted as part of Freemasonry observances previously reported.
A vivid column recalls a lively period social life at Junior Hall and the Opera House. The writer describes refreshment tables, dancing, and a reception for a religious order led by John Evenhiuer, alongside remarks on temperance lectures, a tariff reform picnic, and political guests. The piece previews upcoming events at Mt. Airy and mentions the Scott Key Monument Association plans and local community figures like Ezra Thomas, Lewis Rice, and Prof. Geo. Ed. Smith. It closes with personal plans to visit Jefferson for meals before catching a train.
The September business meeting will be held in the lecture room Monday at p.m. The state committee plans a successor to State Secretary Zimmerman, who takes charge of a church near Washington. Rev G L Kennard speaks tomorrow at 3:30 p.m. on Profanity. The Ladies Auxiliary meets next Monday at 7:30 p.m. to discuss fall and winter work. Athletes may enter the Balti more Association event on September 26 with medals as prizes. Yesterday's hotel arrivals list multiple names from Baltimore Philadelphia and nearby counties.
Thirteen year old George Shorb son of Daniel Shorb of near Bridgeport fractured his ankle when a horse fell on the toah between Tanestown and Braceville on Tuesday. Dr. Weaver of Taneytown set the break and the boy is reported doing well. Also, Charles B. Fout auctioned at City Hotel today for Joshua J. Dill trustee 3000 dollars of Fredericktown Saviors Institution capital stock with bids to Henry Willams 2159 Joseph G. Miller 150 and John Simmons 148.10
Members of the Democratic Central Committee from the county met in the grand jury room at the Court House this morning. Every district was represented and an adjournment was made to Junior Hall where a secret session is now in progress.
Rev Dr Samuel Rodgers presiding elder will preach Sunday morning and close the service at Trinity M E Church South. The quarterly conference members will meet Saturday evening at seven o'clock at the church for the session.
The Circuit Court adjourned yesterday afternoon after jurors retired at 1 o'clock to reach a verdict in the State vs James Ogie for larceny. Other cases disposed included State v Jennie Biggus pleading guilty to larceny and sentenced. State v John W. Brown armed with a concealed weapon fined. State v Sarah E B Foutz convicted of assault and battery with a fine and costs. Court returned today, with Judge Mesherry presiding, but jurors could not agree in one case and were sent back by the sheriff. The only case tried was State v Eilen Linton for perjury, found not guilty on demurrer, adjourned to Monday at 10.
The Market Ecribe reports on pork timing and new market features as warm weather shifts product focus back to pork, eggs improve, and sausage and tenderloin regain attention. It notes fruit and vegetable prices, mentions a peculiar three cornered egg inquiry from Frederick, and lists assorted prices for meat, poultry, and produce with regional oddities.
J Newton Coshun a Bridge Port area farmer disappeared Saturday morning while en route to Taney town. A man matching his description was later seen near Greenmonn with no trace found since. Family says he wore working clothes and was in shirt sleeves. Relatives report happy home life with possible financial troubles blamed for the absence.
The court settles the final account of Dr. Henry J. Houck as executor of Henry Houck deceased and completes distribution. The first endowed account of Gornelta Wikuler, guardian to Josie L. Wise ter, is settled. Further details unclear due to damaged text.
A compact column of brief items reports a dead young local lawyer Samuel H Strite, a headline on a deadly rail accident, a New York police incident, and a Timonium Fair closure. It lists a surveyor finishing Montevue road widening, a Maryland Christian endeavor gathering, peaches scarce at market, and the Winchester fair’s closure. It mentions a state central committee meeting upcoming in Duskane Post Hist and a September 14 anniversary of South Mountain battle. The column notes school openers, a triple beet three bulb novelty, and various local events including picnics, a prohibition convention, and a drum band pausing rehearsals for packing season.
The Spoke works hum to meet orders while the steam brick works turn 20 000 bricks daily. At Fredrick Packing, 15 000 cans of corn, 1 000 of succotash, and 3 700 cans of tomatoes were canned, work lasting to 11:15 pm. Tomatoes and beans move in large quantities. McMurray factory packed about 89 000 cans. Previterick Shoe Factory to ship forty-freights to Hosien Mass. Base Ball: Hyattstown nine beats Stars of Dan cas 34 to 8. Braddock to Middletown battery officiating. Constable Breugle takes Martha Snowden to Melvaie Industrial School for colored girls.
Gatch of Frederick was temporarily named professor of English literature and philosophy at the college yesterday. He was selected by the institutional board, with a salary of five hundred dollars, as the new head of the department. The United States Experimental Station at the college supports the faculty, marking a notable step in the school’s development.
The Mt Zion M. E. Church near Walkersville was dedicated last Sunday with 9 a.m. love feast, sermons by Rev. J. Ste Clair Neal and Rev. V. Gate, and a 7:30 p.m. sermon by Rev. R. Norris. Donations exceeded $400, covering debt. total cost about $2100. A corner stone ceremony by the Walkersville Lutheran group followed with a Bible, Lutheran Observer, and other artifacts stored in the stone. The brick church will seat about 36556 feet, feature a recess pulpit, slate roof, and tower, and will grace Pennsylvania Avenue near Fulton.
The colored citizens of Frederick met Wednesday to organize the county for a State Convention at Annapolis. Officers elected include President Marshal E Jenkins and Treasurer Frank Roberts. A committee of eleven was appointed to draft resolutions and promote Republican interests across the county.
Improvements at the Maryland Institute for the Deaf in this city have been completed. Two small towers were raised and repainted, the large tower was improved and repainted, and a large cooking range added by a Baltimore contractor. The enhancements enhance the building’s appearance.
News items note a colored bicycle club formed in Hagerstown, the death of Caroline County merchant Thomas F. Johnson at age sixty, a railroad yard accident injuring several cars in Cumberland, and various local happenings across Maryland including gas, crops, and political club activities. The report also lists notable deaths, court actions, and tariff reform efforts with several local delegates and officers named.
County officers announce open doors hours for voter registration and transfer certificates. Eligible voters reaching voting age before November 4 may register on Monday Tuesday or Wednesday September 6 22 and 28.
SODUCK & NETLIG. The Sich. Master Garry, the infant son of Sp W. Nash Young, 560 Market Street, a signity Letter. Mr Michael Kolb, Raith Market street, who lost deep fit for several months, is able to be out apaty. Mr Insane Miler, of Sabillasville, who was suffering paralysis recently, is yet to ensign condo. Mrs Thomas H Mytee and child, Telegraph street, very sick last week, are much reproved. Mrs Louisa Wire of Loudoun county, Va., mother of Rev WC Wire, formerly of this county, is reported to be ill. Mr Bradley T. Marman left for Baltimore this morning to seek asthma treatment. Mr Wolf F. Ervin, former citizen, is sick at home in Hagerstown. Ex-county commissioner Lewis Crawford of Sabillasville, long in poor health, sudden collapse at Crawford Bros. store but now out again. Mr Thomas Bricker, engineer at Gambrill’s steam mill, struck by crossbar in ribs. no bones broken, but bruised. Deputy Sheriff Jacob F. Schmidt left for the House of Correction with Lewis Jones, sentenced for six months, Annia Ogis for one year, Eugene Roberts for nine years, and David R. Houck for two years. Mr Thomas Colt of Orange, N. J., purchased from Air Burra Brish six horses for express service.
John Hendrickson advertises a selection of genuine bargains including black half hose priced at 60 cents, a new white handkerchief with blue border, and a convenient purse. The items are showcased in the lower window. Gilbert, Geo A, and Co. invite shoppers to view the display in their shop.
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