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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1893
Page
3
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PURELY PERSONAL. Mr Augustus Clemm of Walkersville Enterprise left Frederick by B and O for Johnstown to visit friends and relatives. Miss Mary Hovil returned from Baltimore. Mr John Baker left for Baltimore on business. Several families and individuals journeyed to World’s Fair sites and other destinations including Philadelphia Baltimore and Princeton.
The Potomac Synod of the Reformed Church gathers for its annual session in Gettysboro starting Tuesday evening October 17. The opening sermon will be delivered by Rev. J. G. Hoss, the retiring president.
The Frederick Circuit Court disposed of several criminal cases yesterday. Wm Riley was found not guilty of car breaking in Carroll county. Ockerman Jeems pled guilty to larceny in one case and was sent to the House of Reformation. William Cann was acquitted as a common nuisance. Wm Hiley was discharged after a directed verdict of not guilty for car breaking. A jury found James Lowe guilty of assaulting Henry Lopez, with sentencing pending. Three boys, Squires Selly and Bell, await a jury verdict on obstructing the B&O track and a related freight car robbery charge.
At the Democratic primary in Mechanicstown last Saturday delegates to the county convention were appointed including James Fraley George Bussard Dr McPherson and many others. The new district central committee lists John Jones J W Creeger George Bussard and others. Mt Pleasant district delegates named with a new central committee. Delegates were instructed to support D E K Cramer for sheriff.
In the Northwest Addition yesterday afternoon Frederick College and Male High School played four innings with the High School winning 8 to T. Batteries were T Wolf and J Wood for Frederick College and G Duvail and R Wood for Male High School. This marks the third straight win for the Male High School nine. Another game is scheduled for tomorrow afternoon.
Charles Kausi corree was arrested yesterday by Officer Larch and Constable Miller on a Carroll county warrant for shooting Hester Richardson on the seventh of this month at Mt Airy during an Emancipation demonstration. He appeared before Justice Eckstein who remanded him in jail in default of bail of 1000 dollars.
Miss Cora Hobbs youngest daughter of Captain Evan Hobbs returned to Frederick from Baltimore where she had lived for months. At a box factory she lost a finger in machinery a few days ago. The wound is painful and friends regret her misfortune.
At the Fair yesterday visitors from Frederick and Emmitsburg gathered at the Maryland Building. Among those registered were Mr and Mrs J D Hendrickson Misses Mary and Nannie Goldsborough Amy Parsons Helen Young Eleanor Potts Rose Emms Wertheimer Gertrude Steiner Richard Potts W J Franklin from Unionville and Miss Genevieve Claggett Peteraville E R Smith Emmitsburg guests attended the World’s Fair events and exhibitions.
Herbert Thompson and wife transfer a lot of land valued at 160 dollars to Charles A. Gillespie and wife in a real estate transfer record.
The Lutheran Mission led by Rev. Ferdinand Hesse bought a Second Street lot in Brunswick for a new church costing about 1500 dollars. The cornerstone is set for September 4 with Rev. E Slater assisting. Catholic church efforts rise under Rev Father Riordan. The Presbyterian and Methodist Episcopal groups expand their churches. Potomac bridge work progresses with eight spans completed and two more planned. Public school attendance prompts a fourth teacher. if growth continues, the West End school may reopen.
A mosaic of quick items from weather lore to small-town events. Mentions of parades, real estate activity, stage notes, and minor accidents intersperse with jokes and calendar reminders. Notable items include a Baltimore banquet report, a boy’s injury, and questions about hunting turkeys in Frederick County after November 15.
The Sick notes progress on three individuals. J B Trice, foreman under Afr Lane at the reservoir, is improving after illness. Thomas Kemp of Renner Kemp is convalescing after a week of sickness. Eleanor Mshony, who fractured her left shoulder last Saturday, is improving.
The son of Christopher Sanerwine of near Bloomfield was gored while leading a bull last Thursday. He sustained internal injuries and was treated by Dr. B. J. Hofner of the city, and is slowly improving.
A horse pulling a buggy on Church Street fell near the Church and Market corner this morning. Mrs. mas W. Hoss Mrs. J. Roger McSherry and a young daughter escaped unharmed, though frightened, with no damage to people or vehicle.
The Rev. M. L. Maysilles argues capital punishment reflects the value of life and upholds civil law. He defines murder as malice aforethought, discusses the roles of jury judge and sheriff, and cites Scripture to support the death penalty while distinguishing it from personal vengeance. He praises civil law as both blessing and deterrent.
At the Convent this morning Sister Alphonso Muth took her last vows in a candlelit chapel setting. Father Coleman and two acolytes led the rite as the postulant answered affirmatively to the vows of chastity poverty and obedience and received the cross veil and crucifix. The ceremony was followed by Mass with Sisters and pupils of the Academy of the Visitation present, along with Mr and Mrs W J Muth and their three daughters. Registration: September voter registration opened yesterday and runs until tomorrow night with 20 registered 10 transferred from this district 4 transferred to this district.
A magnetic comedy by James Mackle features bright musical numbers and wholesome fun. The program includes Mackie’s Salvation Army, The Trip Jets, a topical song The Rats Have Got Him Now, Louise Sanford’s specialty, and the Boston Ides Quartette, all popular and encore-worthy.
News from the Cecil County area notes the September term of the county court in session and local events. The Hagerstown Daily News passed to a receiver, a Kent water fish killing bomb was invented, and Antietram Poa G A K held a reunion at Sharpsburg. Obituaries include Dr Osborn S Igtehard in Vickburg Mississippi at 57 and James A Lewis of Cecil County at 64. The Prin cess Anne high school building opened, and the Junior Order of American Mechanics laid the cornerstone for a Cumberland public school. The Peninsula exposition opens at Easton with Vice President Stevenson attending Wednesday. A new road law in Carroll County shows improvements, and James E Marshall sheriff of Queen Annes County died at 57. Estate of Thomas W Ellason in Kent County valued over 4 million. John W Vincent found dead in Wicomico County woods with gunshot wound. A miners committee from Cumberland supports keeping the bituminous coal duty. William Hartford area Republicans nominate a ticket with three Democrats on.
Aphoristic letter from Frederick resident describes visiting the World’s Fair in Chicago. The writer praises the Russian and French exhibits in Manufacturers Building, notes Ferris Wheel and moving sidewalks, and mentions Maryland’s souvenir medal as the prettiest among state medals. They report weather, lakefront breezes, and frequent Maryland Building visits looking for familiar names.
Helen Russell and her company delivered an excellent show at Junior Hall last evening with polished musical numbers, lively choruses, and humorous comedians. BM or F B Rhodes announces Miss Toma Hanlon and a New York cast in Her Fidelity at City Opera House on Saturday September 28 with new patent dated tickets from Great Southern Printing and Manufacturing Company.
Last Saturday teachers connected with colored primary schools in the city met at the colored primary school on South Bentz Street. The private discussion covered business matters and the possible reduction of their salaries.
MullinIz and Kemp present 64 air wool sacking cloths in handsome styles suited for misses and children's coats and reefers. Also offered are pretty figured eiderdowns for the little folks. Call and see them.
Displayed at Par tick Street Entrance are chenille portiers in many styles. Several extra bargains well below regular prices include a perfect beauty new design in show colors. Regular price 675 dollars our price 550 dollars. Call early.
A historical overview notes the Bland act of 1878 mandating purchase and coinage of silver bullion, the Sherman act of 1880 repealing a key provision, and the 1890 act requiring monthly purchases of four and a half million ounces paid in treasury notes. It explains bank acceptance issues with silver certificates and the limits of silver in circulation plus denominations set by 1876 and 1886 laws.
The old log cabin in Shenandoah Valley near Berryville shelters George Washington during surveying work for Lord Fairfax. He and Geo William Fairfax, both youths about sixteen, reportedly built the hut used as an office with sleeping quarters above and tools below. Greenway Court lay ten miles away.
The Orphans Court lists debts due for the estates of John L. Johnson and John Flohr. The first and final account of J. Lakin, agent for administrator of Johnson, was filed and distributions completed.
The article extols the true lacrative effect of the plant used in Syrup of Figs and warns that cheap vegetable extracts and mineral solutions are permanently injurious. It notes the remedy is manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co.
The production features 25 new songs and captivating melodies and boasts elaborate costumes for the flower dance. Miss Louise Sanford stars as Fandora with high praise for her impersonation as the Goddess of mischief. Scenery, costumes, mechanics, effects, and fun are highlighted as entirely new.
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