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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1891
Page
4
The Frederick news page reports September 24, 1691 with temperatures around 85 and 68 in two local readings. It notes cloudy conditions and mentions the Moon phase and a moon-related advertisement. Also lists The Model and local names R. H. Campbell and Rodock & Neldig along with a brief local mention of politics and a young lady notice.
The notice memorializes Emily Johnston Blair wife of Carey M Blair manager of the Huntsville Abstract Company who died Sept 19 1945. Also listed are deaths of Helen Brackett Jacob Haupt George E Cooper and John Dern with brief biographical details and expressions of condolence.
The Philadelphia Transcript prints a vivid reminiscence by former Maryland Governor William M. Bann of a rail journey with Col Baughman and others along the Royal Blue Line from Philadelphia to Baltimore via Claymont and Wilmington. The account recalls Brandywine and Brandywine Springs, Newark, Elkton, and Frederick, with reflections on the changing towns and Barbara Fritchie’s house replaced by a modern two story dwelling.
Pope Leo XII aged 81 born Gioacchino Pecci in Carpineti Central Italy March 2 1810. A student of law and theology he rose from chaplain to bishop archbishop cardinal and pope February 21 1878. Known for restraint on radical change and fair arbitration amid Rome Quirinal tensions amid ill health and successor speculation.
News of the State reports an appeal for the pardon of Frank Sullivan from a penitentiary, details on Allegany county ticket nomination led by Theodore Luman, a fatal tree accident near Selbyport injuring two youths, and indictments for perjury in 2Ceen county. It notes nominations at Annapolis and Oakland, use of Columbia and Port Deposit Railroad funds for state debts, a kidnapping case in Towson, and oyster-interest talks between Maryland and Virginia governors.
Radiators for steam heating have arrived and will be installed at the Carlin House and Post Office. A resting room is being fitted up at the hotel for guest use.
A sale transfer priced at 3487 dollars is noted for Hiram F. Rice selling to Francis L. Schafs Bouse and Josin Jef force. Reports cover church activities, funerals, meetings, a carp catch, school notices, an expected electric light and water project, and various visits and movements of residents in Middletown and surrounding areas.
The Tarif Reform Club of Frederick City schedules a tariff reform picnic on the Thursday after the fair. It promises a smongler affair with fan, able speakers, dancing and amusements and expects All State nominees to attend. There is talk of a meeting in Hagerstown the Saturday after the Frederick event. The plan outlines a pike trip with short meetings in Middletown Boonsboro and Funkstown on Friday and a final gathering in Hagerstown on Saturday under the local tariff reform club's supervision.
A fire destroyed a blacksmith shop on Mr Oliver H. Refauver’s farm, three and a half miles northeast of Middletown. The structure, tools, and a large stock of seasoned wood were consumed. Refauver found the fire started in a corner of a wood pile and saved only a cider press. He reports no recent fires in the shop.
A fair under the Catholic Benevolent Association in Emmusberg runs through next Wednesday. A grand concert will close the event with performers Lin singerflanny Guy Hoppe and Professor G Ruchenteugh from Mt St Merys College.
The dry goods department highlights a Vine of CHUDAH cloths priced at 123 cents per yard. The fabrics are described as resembling goods four times their value, drawing attention to the notable quality and bargain.
The News reports a civic effort to pave Market Street between Patrick Street and the bridge with bricks or asphalt to relieve cobblestones. proponents argue brick lasts as long and costs around 18,000 for the full street, boosting property values and city reputation. Citizens and business leaders support better streets, hoping the municipal authorities back the project.
The October registration period for Frederick County spans October 6 to October 19 with specific days for voters registration and removing disqualified names. The fifth day handles notices sent and the last day revises and hears rein statement requests. Additional notes discuss a Baltimore letter about Ellsworth Artillery and a cruller eating contest between Woodward and Simmons.
A trade note extols the mosquetaire and suede products, praising the buttoned or mourquetaire in cote dressed styles. It declares the slack goods as the best available and emphasizes quality over competitors.
The carpet department displays today the city's largest selection of new velvet, body Brussels and tapestry carpets. The store reports a lively start to the week and invites customers to view and place orders promptly.
RODOCK and NEIDIG advertise as successors to a wine firm with stock ready for inspection and bargains in every des as a special past black misses tied at 24. The OCR shows scattered branding and pricing hints without full clarity.
Local Reform Club members meet Saturday and adopt resolutions urging support for Dr. James K. Waters of this district as Register of Wills by the Democratic County Convention. They cite his countywide popularity, his fitness for the post, and past convention support. The group pledges to use all honorable means to advance his nomination in Breederick County.
The B and O R R offers unprecedented low round trip fares from Baltimore Frederick and all intermediate stations for the Democratic mass meeting at Woodstock on Thursday October 1. A special train will depart Baltimore at 10 8 p m arriving Woodstock by 2 0 p m returning at 8 20 p m. Howard Carroll and Baltimore counties Democrats attend. speeches by Frank Brown Gorman Poe Dek Smith Ford and others. A ball will be held in the evening.
Half rate round trip tickets from stations east of the Ohio river to Atlantic City for the Firemen's Tournament run Sept 25 to Oct 2 with return valid through Oct ith. B&O trains provide fast service and a double route to the sea. Rates apply to the public. details from nearest B&O agent John Hendrickson. The Model advertises new lace curtains and pole breac kits at 25 percent less than in large cities.
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