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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1893
Page
3
Tomorrow the 15th is the regular collection day for Tas Daily News. Car ders will collect amounts due from subscribers on their routes if they have exact change ready to save mutual inconvenience.
Friends rally behind John Jones in Me chanicstown for Democratic sheriff nomination. Baltimore delegates invited for World’s Fair ball paper award. Baltimore’s Charles Markell named foreman of the U S grand jury. W L and F O Stras Berger shot doves last Tuesday. Lewis Mehrling keeps several cats including one fond of peanuts. A L Bosley wiring for incandescent light at Dr Baltzell’s East Second St home. B and O wages cut ten percent save about $100 000 yearly. Summer of 93 marked by rain and currency scarcity. Peaches more canned and preserved due to fruit shortages. Carroll sheriff left with two colored prisoners for Westminster after capturing them here. Charles Shipley and John Thomas fished Monococy, three carp, largest nine pounds. J P F Pem per named examiner in chancery. Funerals: William H Dond of Rocky Springs. Edward Burras at East Fifth St. Mount Olivet Cemetery. Pallbearers listed. Reynolds Post and G A R attended. Junior Steam Fire Engine Company also represented. Underwater work by F Schroeder noted.
The Prophet Hicks warns of electrical activity around the 10th to 15th but storms have not yet appeared in this section. Hagerstown’s forecast contradicts him predicting rain. A cold wave is anticipated but its arrival remains uncertain.
Officer Lerch arrested George Winkelman and Thos Myers after a disturbance. Winkelman committed to Montegue Hospital for care. Myers fined two dollars.
Purely personal update lists Mr. Lewis A. Rice returning from the World’s Fair and several local residents visiting relatives or traveling to Washington and Baltimore. Names include Mrs. Maria Brende, Misa Kitty Leflich, Miss Addie Blumenauer, Mars Graham, Dr. Charles W. Hoffman, Lewis Mebbing, Mrs. Mary EB Esker, Miss Louise McSherry, Miss Nannie McSherry, Miss Cunningham Irwin, Miss Mary Bruce Irwin, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Michael, Miss Mussetter, Miss Nannie Difenderfer, Noah E. Cramer, Mrs. Sue Bast, and Mrs. E. F. Kreh.
The 12th juryman was brought in as the trial for Donnelly and Hessler on mule theft continued. Witnesses from Mt Alto and Mt Alo testified about seeing the defendants with two mules, while cross examination weakened identity claims. The State rested after 83 witnesses. defense presented alibi testimony and both defendants denied involvement. case expected to conclude today.
Dr Franklin Buchanan Smith of Monterue Hospital certified to the Circuit Court for Baltimore County that Willem Cartwright, committed to the institution, has regained his reason. The court ordered Cartwright released. He had been tried at the May term on criminal information for assault with intent to kill but was adjourned guilty on the ground he was at the time of the assault.
David H. Bachiel trustee transfers 13 acres plus £93.05 to Mary L. Bashbier and Barbara E. Dayhoof. Barbara Z. Dayhoof transfers her 12 acre interest to Mary L. Bachiel for 4650 dollars. John T. Williams and wife convey acres to William Bowie for 40 dollars.
Miss Eva daughter of Mr Oacob Wiles near this city was privately baptized last evening by Rev Father Coleman at Saint Johns Catholic Church. Miss Georgie Poole served as sponsor and only family members attended the ceremony.
A meeting of the Junior Steam Fire Engine Company was held last night to act on the death of Mr. Edward Burras. A committee to draft resolutions was appointed comprising Wn. H. Shipley, Wm. F. P. Rice, and Edward Koontz.
A long roll of travelers checked into City Haven and other hotels with dozens of names from Baltimore to Philadelphia. Counts indicate many from the county and several from the city, including Adolph Heinzmann and O W Gott among others.
Anthony Jarvis and Eva Wiles wed at 1 30 PM at the bride’s home after a romance born during recovery from a crush accident. Invitations issued for Prof George Edward Smith and Julia Alexander’s September 27 ceremony in Shepherdstown. Florence Taylor Wood wed Arthur L J Smith in Washington, D C. Wood a noted Frederick visitor and former pupil.
The issue lists Cape Lost New Saloon reefers and wraps from Keuner Kemp dress fabrics from John Hendrickson laces Bodock Neidig fall and winter goods J E Walker Co Mullinix Kemp W T Delaplaine Thomas H Haller secretary O D W Summers president Vigor of Men Erie Medical Co Pointers D H Best buggies for sale T Breagle Crown Drill D E Price Co.
The old log house near the colored grave yard, one of the city’s oldest structures, was nearly consumed by fire in the early hours Tuesday. It is believed to have been built by Valentine Birely, who owned Carroll street properties, and to have been unoccupied recently, with the blaze possibly started by tramps known to frequent the area.
Manager Rhodes failed to secure the City Opera House so Helen Russel's English Sports will be staged in Junior Hall. The company brings its own orchestra and the production relies little on scenery. Reserved seats for the first ten rows go on sale Friday morning at Samuel L. Lily's Cigar Store.
James B. Mackie, the clever comedian known as Billy Grimes, will present the musical farce Grimes' Cellar Door at the City Opera House on Tuesday next. He previously starred as Grimsey Me Boy in A Bunch of Keys and is praised for his strongest performance yet as Billy Grimes.
The Sick reports Mr. Thomas Kemp of West Third Street improving and Miss Eugenia Verson also showing progress after a period of confinement. A young son of Mr. Nelson Montgomery near a jam mill in the county was badly bitten by a copperhead snake yesterday near the barn. a physician from the city was summoned promptly.
Burglars cut a window pane and entered the office of Joh H. Eckenrode, Westminster carriage works owner. They rifled desks but took nothing of value, as the proprietor had already deposited money in a bank the night before.
Miss Mary C. Tyler of Rocky Springs was bitten on the right ankle by a snake secreted in a field as she walked home from a neighbor. Remedies were applied to counteract the poison.
County correspondence from Mt Phillip and nearby towns reports drought relief, gatherings, and local events. Mr Howard Angleverger recovers his horse after a runaway incident. Schools reopen with 19 pupils under UC M Phreeger. prayers held at Frank Stockman’s home amid poor weather. Braddock notes a harvest sermon and plans for a choir. peach grower Mr Bast reports a thriving orchard. Daysville chronicles a fatal horse incident, social visits, storm damage to a house, and local travel. Lewistown mentions Rev Kinzer preaching and various visits. a Gettysburg trip and a social gathering complete the week’s notes.
The second account of Jas. L. Buxton, wardian of Fanale A., William B., and Clarence E. Hood, was filed. The second and final account of the same guardian of Mollie Hood was also filed.
Grace Chapel, the new Episcopal house of worship in Bravewick, was consecrated Tuesday by Bishop William Paret and several ministers. Nine were confirmed after Monday prayer service. The service featured a sermon by Rev Dr Dean of Baltimore and Holy Communion. The brick chapel seats 300 and cost over 5400. Cornerstone for Bethany Lutheran laid Sept 24. building plans may switch from frame to brick.
The Frederick County Agricultural Fair promises a grand display with new attractions and large purses drawing racing enthusiasts. A cyclorama of the Gettsyburg battle dazzles visitors as locals recount the county’s products and flowers with the cornflower becoming this season’s fashion.
A boy named Willie Nellinger sustained painful injuries to his left hand when it was caught in the rollers at the cider mill on the premises of Samuel Kane in Braddock. The incident occurred several days ago and left him with lacerations described as severe.
An ad promotes Syrup of Fiza as the beneficial plant-based remedy for the human system, contrasting it with cheap vegetable extracts and mineral solutions sold as medicines. It asserts permanent benefits and urges use of the California Fig Syrup Co. product.
Mullines and Kemp report fresh stock in the Dry Goods Department. The assortment features towelings with knotted fringe and bem stitched borders, plus table damasks and napkins priced about twenty percent under regular rates.
Our new carpets are arriving fast and we will display the largest and finest stock of Brussels and Ingrams ever shown in our city at the lowest prices. Do not buy until you see our new stock.
The Eastern Shore peach season winds down as oyster licenses surge at Annapolis. Clarence Hodson and Sara M Payne wed in Snow Hill. B&O Railroad ends colored excursion picnics at Irving Park. Cecil Farmers Club discusses taxes and hears a single tax address. William Bennett, Baltimore boot seller, dies at North East aged years. B A Richmond seeks fourth circuit chief judge seat in Hagerstown with Republican plans. Maryland Women Foreign Missionary Society meets in Westminster. Oyster tonging licenses issued across tidewater counties as Wicomico reports abundant fine oysters. Fletcher Oliver of Anne Arundel dies following post operative complications after a baseball injury.
The excerpt praises Grimes' Cellar Door as an entirely new farce with fresh scenery costumes and mechanical effects. It highlights James B. Mackie in a slapstick clock leap and barber pole slide and endorses the show as one of the funniest best comedies. It also notes Soldier Boys Appreciate Ramblers and 1893 Washington events with celebratory remarks.
B Rosenour and Sons will close Saturday September 16 for a holiday. Open that evening at 6 p m. Hay There offers in stock baled hay wheat and rye and cut hay for chop with delivery to any city area. Call Heller and DeLagh mutt at Office 22 East Patrick Street.
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