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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1901
Page
3
Fragmented lines mix wit about courtship and letters with odd puns on trains thoughts and kinship. Farmers in spring and a boy’s pocket joke with marbles appear amid garbled phrases. A final stray line reads Drnville Bes.
Miss Grace Houck of near Frederick is spending time in Philadelphia. Miss Susie Markey on East Second street has returned from Hanover Pennsylvania. Mr and Mrs Harry Blackiston have returned to Frederick after a season on the stage. Edward H Keel and Jacob L Engelbrecht spent last evening with friends in Lima Kilp and Buckeystown. Randolph Shepherd of New York visits his parents Prof and Mrs E C Shepherd West Third street. Mrs J H Dobbs of Lancaster has gone to Hagerstown. Mrs A A Lough and daughter Ada were summoned to Philadelphia for the critical illness of Mr Willie Lough, suffering with pneumonia at Hahnemann Hospital. he is a student of Hahnemann College.
A Frederick local center of the University Extension Society decided to invite Dr F H Sykes to deliver a course of lectures next fall with fortnightly sessions starting September 27. Membership dues pledges will be collected at Isanogls Wagaman's, and a center meeting by April 15 will set the course details and elect officers.
Special Dispatch reports Russia warns it will terminate diplomatic relations with China unless the Manchuria agreement is signed. Dated April in Wasuineros.
A weekly roundup from Buckeystown churches notes Easter plans and sermons across Reformed, M E, Episcopal and Catholic congregations. Services, Sunday schools, and special programs are listed with dates, times, and topics, including Palm Sunday observations and ministerial association updates.
Safe Deposit and Trust Company president Waldo Newcomer of Baltimore died Saturday afternoon at his home from a stroke endured Friday night. He leaves four children Mrs. James H. Maslin Mrs. F. H. Hors Mrs. H. P. Gilpin and Waldo Newcomer. He was twice married, first to Amelia L. Ehlan of Baltimore and second to Sidonia Kemp, widow of Morris Kemp. his second wife predeceased him.
Mr Newcomer born 1827 in Washington County Maryland built a leading Baltimore grain and flour business with Samuel Stonebraker. He funded the Maryland School for the Blind, a hospital site for consumptives, Johns Hopkins University trusteeship, and endowed the Washington County Free Library with 50 000 and the Orphans Home with 10 000, plus annual gifts.
A severe mishap occurred near Backeystown yesterday afternoon when Mr Bernard S Thomas, returning from church with his wife, injured his foot as a colt’s dam trampled it while opening the stable door. Dr T C Boutson attended, alleviating pain. his sister Miss Nellie narrowly escaped harm. Also listed are two real estate deals: Joseph Giazs farm sold to Philip Mebrle and Margaret J Hiteshew for 16500 and Charles W Stup property sold near Pearl to William H and Mary L Samers for 3000.
Public and private schools will close for the Faster holidays on Thursday and resume Tuesday April 9. The Woman's College will close on Wednesday and resume April 4. The Visitation Academy Maryland School Frederick College and St. John's Literary Institution will close on Thursday and resume duties April.
The scaffold for Ceph Overs execution of Charles Donaldson was completed on Saturday by Harry Walters. The hemp rope to be used for the hanging is being made in Baltimore and will cost $30.
The renowned colored advocate of the san do move theory Rev. John Jasper died at his Richmond home on Saturday at age W. He long served as pastor of Sixth Mount Zion church and was highly regarded by his community.
The United Brethren church plans a May 9 start in Frederick for its centennial and a global gathering with Germany Africa Japan China Canada and other fields. Five bishops will be elected and the denomination will mark its origin at Lisbon Iowa in 1897 and the Lisbon committee led by Bishop Kephart prepares a large program.
The funeral of Mrs. Wm Ridgely was conducted Saturday afternoon at her residence with Rev Dr Osborne Ingie officiating. Pallbearers named were George Salter Jr Frank Salter Frank Ridgely Evers Ridgely Albert Derr and Anthony Consol. Interment at Mt Olivet Cemetery. A T Rice & Sons funeral directors. Early Market shifts to summer schedule starting tomorrow with opening at five oclock until October.
Traveling readers are urged to carry Syrup of Figs for gentle cleansing of kidneys and bowels, helping prevent fevers and headaches. Available in 50 cent bottles at leading druggists. Manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Company.
Pupils of the Maryland School for the Deaf gave a creditable athletic exhibition Saturday evening. The display featured gymnastics on the bars rings and seats with a snake wrestle and acrobatic feats. Harry G. Bengon instructed the group Perrin W. Lea served as secretary. The students formed an athletic association six weeks ago and aim to perfect themselves to win further laurels at the next event.
John Stewart, a young white resident of New London, was attacked by a colored man at Noyes saloon near Plane No. 4 on Saturday. The weapon slashed the neck under the left ear, extending about four inches to the chin. Dr. Downey treated the wound, and Stewart was returned home and reported somewhat better. Both men were said to be intoxicated at the time of the dispute.
The notice announces G. Eo. Mygra and partners taking possession of the H. O. Zacharias livery stable offering turnouts, reliable drivers, and 24 hour boarding. Also lists other local ads for Easter hats, novelties, coffees, dental services, market hours, and dressmaking with names and addresses in Frederick.
In Memoriam for Henry Fuorents two years after his death on March 31 1899. Also an Easter fashion spread by Nie & Miller featuring crowded stores and low prices on Easter dress goods including 40 inch Baratheas Cheviots Venethans Bannoc in new Spring colors and special line panne velvets with names and prices. extensive fabrics and ribbons promoted.
The ad lists a wide range of items including new ginghams, greens, prunella suitings, French silks, foulard silks, belts, side bags, lace curtains, damask fabrics, German cloth, pure linen lawn, Turkish towels, and kitchen textiles. Prices highlighted show value from 25 cents to several dollars, urging customers not to miss the bargains. The tone reflects a general merchandise promotion from a department or general store.
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