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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1891
Page
3
The patient, Mrs Sarah Hess, 71, of Covey Do Arbuut, has a rare condition expelling bones from her body. Bones emerged from her left hand, then arm, shoulder blade, and lower jaw, with six inch bones leaving the body and healing after each expulsion.
Croton oil placed in coffee at a Mooseup social supper risks multiple deaths. Major W. F. Pickett, the caterer, drank the coffee and later became dangerously ill. A dozen locals also fell ill. suspicion centers on deliberate poisoning. The incident follows a report of a horse injury to Pickett.
PURELY PERSONAL. Mr. Harry Eo urday, Mrs. Pittletittuw, and others are mentioned in this column of social notices. Residents report visits, trips, and returns from Baltimore, Washington, and nearby towns. Several couples and individuals are noted for travel, hospitality, and family connections, with names and places tied to North Market, Monrovia, Westminster, and surrounding areas.
A fire at the Antietam Paper Mill barn in Washington county burned twenty five tons of hay farming implements and harness. Owned by John W. Stonebraker the building was insured for 500 dollars. Calvin Smith of Hagerstown spotted the blaze and first reached the barn his shirt burned as he saved horses James Haugh aided in rescuing two more horses before help arrived and all the horses were removed safely.
Mr Edward T Schroeder narrowly escaped a serious accident on Saturday while en route from Braddock with an ice box in his wagon. Bees swarmed the horse, causing a sharp sidestep into a ravine. Edward Tucker and Mr McHenry halted the wagon, removing the threat as the horse recovered. No serious damage or injury occurred.
Mrs Jane J Bowles of 1220 Bolton Street Baltimore died age 81 widow of Paul C Bowles a woman of many fine traits. Funeral held Saturday afternoon conducted by Methodist ministers. An infant Alice daughter of Mr and Mrs W S Ray of Pearl died yesterday buried at St Camel Schroeder was the undertaker
I P Lucas PD T Wette W 2 Kinsell W Miller 3 W Miller Hagerstown E 5 Mobbess Coartes Cover Westminster C F Spotswood Norfolk Va F Lurfeld C M Newman W A Evans Baltimore J Cook B O RR James Hanen Mt Olive Va 4 from the county Canim Horse J Rickerds Balti more J Ridgely Washington D C C F Miler Lebison Ps G M Smith N 5 from the county
An Investment Company plans to organize in Hagerstown to build dwellings in the western part on land owned by the West End Improvement Company. Homes will be modestly priced for rent or installment purchase. Stock not to exceed 156,000 dollars, divided into 250 dollar shares, with weekly installments of 1 dollar.
A collage of local items reports rain in Sumner easing dust, the Latrobe Maryland Historical Society successor, and a rescue on railroad tracks. It notes Martinsburg street railway due by October, a $35,000 Carlisle shoe victory, and an earthquake shock in the Western States. An excursion to Baltimore for the A M E Sunday School convention draws 220 participants. An engine derailment near Tramsville causes minor delay.
The Sick. William B. Zimmerman with E H Albaugh the confectioner suffers a sprained ankle. Miss Katie Cager, ill Saturday at Union Knitting Mills, has recovered at her boarding house. Miss Fannie Cremer of Mt. Pleasant is dangerously ill with heart trouble and typhoid malaria. Mr. Aaron Rosenstock went to Philadelphia to see his wife who was sick there. Mr. Lewis O Castle, ill for several days, is able to be out again.
A list of remaining advertised letters as of Saturday September 26 1891. Recipients must call for these letters within two weeks or they are sent to the dead letter office. Names include Julia Belt Miss K Markel Mrs Geo Z Cline Miss Sathe Morgan Mrs Dr W B Nolan Iss Ettie Jones Mrs Dr ME Pond Mrs M Shafer Lizzie Swearing Mrs Netne Stoner Mrs Hattie M C Thomes Mrs Painie White Mrs Machete C Beall Steve Bimp s Mr Cunsle Victor Cushna Son Barmy Castle Charles B Gaver J BTS Heard S Preard Locks P Nichols EH Baws 34 Smith Lewis Schafer Warren Whip J J Walthall.
At a special meeting Saturday the Board awarded Monterae Hospital supply contracts. Winners include Steiner Brothers Milling for flour, R. S. Hemp for cattle, Jona Biser for coal, A. R. Der for jail meat, Conrad Sebeitz for cord wood, B. E. Phoebus for groceries, Steiner Bros for drugs, Wiliam Miles for tobacco, Rosenstock Bros for clothing, and Mallinis & Kemp for dry goods. Bonds will be approved at the next monthly meeting, held Tuesday next week.
The governor seeks removal of Auditor General and State Treasurer after senate address. Senate inquiry into treasury mismanagement follows a letter to Chairman Smith. Cost of the special session is about 10000 and senators receive daily mileage and pay.
Fire swept the Plant Milling company building at Chateau Avenue, collapsing the roof and floors. Two firefighters were reported buried but later found injured. nearby firms Heinrich Schoffen Lawrence Lumber, Holmes Lumber, and Manure fibbett Implement faced losses around 8000 dollars each. The logs at Manure fibbett Implement suffered 500000 dollars in damage, while Colloor Lead works and Bridge and Tunnel warehouse also burned. The blaze prompted multiple alarms and left the structure heavily stocked and smouldering.
In Pittston Pennsylvania on September 29 John Giroc a Hungarian died at Silverbrook after telling a priest a startling tale of crimes during his residence. He confessed to murdering three men who vanished mysteriously in recent years and said the killings were for plunder. Giroc was a desperate character and his link to broader crimes was not suspected.
Elizabeth New Jersey September 28 General August Fay a well known Democrat and Grand Army man in the state is dead. He was bedridden for months yet kept remarkable vitality. Born in Baltimore he lived in Elizabeth since boyhood and graduated from Williams College. Searles Will Compromise New York September 28 There will be no compromise in the Hopkins Searles will contest despite rumors Searles was ready to hand over a big sum to settle. Searles lawyer says his testimony at Lynn Massachusetts was very vivid and the attorneys will listen to terms now. A Whole Family Killed Ind Ind Sept 25 While Joseph Black a prominent farmer with wife and two daughters was driving to Cammaniece Crossing four miles east of here their wagon was struck by a Pan Hardie fast mail train and all four instantly died. A Whole Family Burned to Death Minnesota Sept 23 Word has reached this village that the family of Mr Messe a farmer living a short distance out of town consisting of himself his wife and several small children were hemmed in by the fire and no help could reach them.
Biz Storms at St Justen predicts a remarkable period of great storms in early October, with three waves crossing the continent from west to east, first hitting the Mississippi valley and the last reaching the Atlantic coast. Also reports: acquittal on embezzlement ruling and a wave of charges against Endowment League officers for defrauding members.
Union Pacific creditors committee met and announced four fifths of the 5 500.06 debt notes offered through Drexel Morgan has been subscribed. Jay Gould pledged 1 million dollars and sent a 100 thousand dollar check as required. World’s Fair Nicaragua exhibit plans in Washington and Jackson Park with land reservations requested. Typhoid fever epidemic in Harris City region claims twenty five deaths over two weeks. Counterfeiters and wife captured in Beatrice Nebraska after raid on coin production. Odd Fellows parade brings crowds to Weisersville with judges and bands. Catlin the accused murderer captured near Wasersneaton. He refused to speak.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a fatal train incident near a station. Names such as Peters and Williams appear in scattered form. A rider on a boatlike carriage is mentioned with an afternoon event involving a conductor and others. The text is garbled and reads like a damaged page with incomplete names and details.
Readers report a lively surprise gathering at the Nicodemus residence “Ele Tree Home” near Buckeystown Sept 2. Attendees included Carrie Nicodemus and many Nicodemus relatives, with refreshments by M. E. Nicodemus and Alice Schaeffer. The Phamegs Literary Society plans a meeting at Eli Nicodemus’s home on October 10 with Miss A M Thomas presiding.
County correspondence from Saw Mill Dale notes John H. Grove shipped large quantities of beans to Europe this season. A Dale Hall bean grower social at Marion Riddlemoser's residence drew over 200 guests with elegant attire, dancing to Senfill Dale Orchestra, and a midnight supper. The gathering exposed mishaps and health notes, including Peregrine G. W. Rickerds dispatching a skunk, Washburn Smith aiding health improvements, and large beans weighed by John App and Charles K. Smith. Republican County Central Committee elected Wm. H. Parnell Jr. as chairman. A. C. McBride secretary. G. S. Degrange treasurer. Democratic Convention set for City Opera House tomorrow at 11 AM.
Foreign notes report riots on a steamer and tensions with China near Tientsin. Italy forecasts a very large wheat crop at 45,000,000 hectolitres, up from 44,000,000 last year. Obscure accidents and society items follow including deaths and engagements in London.
A grisly murder at the county eastern border. Martin Heipes vanished and later fragments of his bones and clothes were found. evidence points to John Silvia who allegedly shot Heines in the back, chopped him up, and fed him to a hog wallow. Dr Cal Var Wistar Hodge of Princeton dies aged 61.
Anchor line steamer Circassia returned to port with a large hole in her starboard bow after colliding Saturday night at about 10 o'clock with the schooner Daylight. About 120 passengers caused commotion but will stay aboard while repairs are completed in one or two days. dry dock not needed.
FaYETisville Ark Sept 25 An drew Gage clerk of Madison county was shot on his back porch by an assailant hidden near a well house Eighteen buckshot struck Gage and the town of Hantsmithe turned out for him Authorities sent to Fort Smith for bloodhounds but no arrests have been made to date
In Cheater county St Marys, William Sherman Mauger, 19, of St. Marys, reportedly committed suicide by cutting his throat with a razor. His body was found by his wife at a location described as a shed where he had gone to tend cows. A separate note from Danville, Pa, mentions Dr. Schultz and Dr. Bhuitz in unrelated context.
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