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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1893
Page
3
Advertisers are asked to submit copy for prompt insertion and good locations in Tus Weekly News by 5 p.m. Wednesday each week. Changes to advertisements must be received by noon on that day.
A mix of short items from the era notes a nickel lump worth half its dollar value, 2100 Baltimore bars, World’s Fair visitors, fall trade as merchants move to cities, and equinoctial weather easing into autumn. Reports cover eel catches, a new floor on Water street bridge, 946 New York papers, Zeiglersville improvements, a Brunswick brakeman injured, and Chas. W. Coughy’s appointment as consul at Messina. A Westminster infant dies of diphtheria. rail toilets costs cited. moral advice samples. fishermen’s catches on the Monocacy. a Brunswick seed spill incident. wartime-style couplets and quips. Maryland corn at the Corn and Flour Exchange. a trial transfer in Westminster.
The Columbian Charity Sale, to be run by Messrs P L Hargett & Co on fair grounds next month, features dozens of donated items from makers and stores. Highlights include a Winchester rifle, various farm implements, tools, paints, a plant of souvenirs from the World's Fair, and a half dozen other goods, all to support the charity. Souvenirs of the World's Fair in aluminum will sell for 15 cents, with each buyer receiving one free.
Yesterday afternoon the jury in Now trials, John F Wirtz versus Saran N Kessler, rendered a verdict for $60 in favor of the plaintiff. The Hezekiah Fox case against W A Valentine for about $2500 is before a full bench. Fox claims a joint purchase of Newton Groff farm and that Valentine deeded half to his son in law Harvey Miller. Attorneys on both sides are listed. trial with eight jurors ongoing.
The Hancock Star recounts Nathan Sagre a gunsmith born in Harper's Ferry who served as a Confederate gun inspector after being captured by John Brown. He later lived with his son in law Mr Faith, worked on gun repairs, and died recently in Mich ii after years away. Sagre disliked John Brown and spoke openly about him when the name arose.
Wille Sir F. M. Cestle of Middle town drove a horse attached to a siege wagon when the animal, frightened, sped down West Patt street and rammed into Mr. John Michael's store. The wagon broke, the horse injured itself slightly, and was recaptured near Mrs. George Brust's shop. The wagon was badly damaged and sent to a shop for repairs.
Prisoners named include Joseph E. Chipley jailed for 3 years for store robbery at Iamartile and James Smith John Clark Frank Doyle for robbing a freight car at Monococy Junction. they will serve two years. Fred Davis to the Case of Correction for one year.
The Brunswick club beat Broad Run 12 to 8 in a praised Middletown Valley match at Brunswick on Saturday afternoon. Wise pitched for Broad Run with 12 strikeouts to 9 by Brunswick’s batters, while Wise also led Broad Run’s offense with strong support from Alexander and Claggett. Brunswick plans a return visit to Broad Run on Saturday afternoon, October 7.
The Baltimore American notes Rev. David J. Beale D D of Frederick is stopping at the Eatow House to supply the Associate Reformed Church pulpit yesterday. He led Light Street Presbyterian Church from 1872 to 1883 before moving to Johnstown Pa. He survived the 1889 flood, aided victims, served on a Vigilance Committee, and wrote a widely circulated history.
A list of hotel guests and arrivals is provided with numerous names tied to several counties and cities including Philadelphia Washington Baltimore New York Harrisburg York Cleveland Chicago Pittsburg and more. The tally notes county and city origins with several entries from Montgomery and Hanover.
Orphans court releases Henry T. Jones administrator and John Lakin agent by Ellen Johnson heir. Will of Abel Mitchell filed and probated. First and final account of James H. Garris as administrator of M Emma Harris deceased fled and distribution made.
News of the Churches reports the Bethany Lutheran Church corner stone laid on Sunday with late services. Rev. 5. ELS preached the sermon as a handsome collection was realized. The church will cost 1470 dollars, Gardner is the builder, dimensions 50 by 36 feet with tower, interior plastered and fresco.
The Uniteda meeting of the United Steam Fire Engine Company last night decided to decline an invitation from the Issign Bridge Fire Company to attend and partake in a supper offered on the 28th and 29th of Ibs Month and October 2nd and 3rd.
Yesterday at the B and depot platform a bucket of oysters spilled sending juicy bivalves across the floor. A crowd of hungry boys gathered, snagging the seafood as the scene drew a quick crowd.
Report notes participants from Frederick and surrounding towns such as Buckeystown Newmarket and Mechanicsburg with names including Wjer Pennell and John FLeter among others as they registered for the Maryland World’s Fair events yesterday.
A Servante from a Frederick household reminded the lady of an imminent departure. She said staying in Frederick would prevent her from sitting and dancing at the events hosted in the home, prompting her decision to leave.
The Frederick Agricultural Society contracted Cyrus Finck of the Myersville Guide to supply a 45 member band for one day of the fair. The program will include selections from the Boonsboro and Myersville bands.
Charles William Moxley of Piano No 4 B and O R R and Isabella V Izer of Catonville are recorded in the marriage licenses. The notice lists the couple as legally joined and the filing location.
A Montgomery county report details a well organized horse thief gang near Rockville. Four horses missing, with Mr Offatt’s prized steed targeted by a taunting threat. Sheriff Loughborough pursues the gang from Blue Ridge to Loudoun County, Virginia, where four gunmen ambush him. Detectives later seize horses linked to thefts from Steanton and Hokville, with several stolen animals identified as Montgomery county property. The horse thefts span Maryland Virginia and Pennsylvania, with authorities tracking the nest and arrests in Chester Pennsylvania. Too many horses believed stolen across the region, with more than 50 horses at risk.
Seventy words of disparate items from Howard and Caroline counties cover typhoid death, railbird shooting, naval academy assignments, election ballots, store reconstruction in Snow Hill, a church dedication, upcoming Republican primaries, a model embassy at Johns Hopkins Hospital, a railway wreck attempt near Hagerstown, survey work for roads, assault charges in Snow Hill, election updates, and a Baltimore county jail escape case.
A notice corrects yesterday's list of fair appointments stating Georges Moberly was listed as bar keeper in error and announcing that no intoxicating drinks will be sold on the grounds.
Mrs Margaret Brane of Washington died here Thursday at age 93 turning 94. Born in Montgomery County Maryland in 1800, she lived in this city the last eighteen years with her son Dennis Brane at 1446 Pierce Place. Her father Jacob Launin was a Revolutionary soldier who fought at Trenton Brandywine Paoli and Germantown and served in the Yorktown campaign. She recalled her father’s stories and the 1814 British burning of the Capitol.
Local social news lists numerous residents and visitors, including Geo Wm Cramer, Jesse Kauffman, Mrs Hopwood, Ida F Wiles, Harry Downey, Casper E Cline, George W Smith, Frank Goode and Mrs Boris McMurray, and Champerty. The piece mentions trips to Baltimore, Hampden, Trenton, Chicago, and the World's Fair as well as attendance at court and the state fair. It also reports on the mandamus petition response before the Circuit Court by county election supervisors' attorneys, asserting legality of the 1892 term length amendments.
An ad touts the True Lazative Principle syrup and warns against inferior medicines. It promotes a new line of 64 all wool sacks and chenille portieres in Patrick Street’s carpet room. Featured items include elder down materials, bargain Bareatas, and a beauty new design priced at five dollars and fifty cents.
The department store announces new stock of wraps for fall and winter. It claims a reputation for stylish, high class wraps from prior seasons and promises unique, bright designs. An invitation to inspect the 750 Parrish Glove-5 hooks and a large restock invoice aims to meet customers approved wants with all shades and sizes.
Secretary LA Clay Naill of the Republican State Central Committee said Frederick County will see its most active campaign in years. Richmond is expected to defeat Democrat Boyd for chief judge by a large margin. Republicans claim a 6 year term for county commissioners is unconstitutional and seek to place their nominees on the ballot, while Democrats support the law as valid. If the court blocks the GOP names, Republicans fear six-year control.
Edward Det loyd, eight or fifteen years old, left his guardian Mr Isrouel Smith of Myeraville on September 3. He had been at the Orphans Home in Hagerstown for years and nothing more is known. Mr Smith and his wife plead for any information and welcome his return.
The dedication of St Matthew's Manor Reformed Church is postponed from Sunday October 1 as announced. No new date is set due to unfinished construction and pew delays.
Engines for sale include a 25 horse stationary boiler a 6 horse stationary vertical and an 8 horse portable all in first class condition. Hay straw and cut hay for chop feeding delivered to the city. Kelier DeLash mutt stock of fall and winter goods includes new dress styles swimwear undergarments and a larger stock than ever James Walker Co invites customers to call and examine.
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