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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1900
Page
4
The Weekly News promises a handsome issue ready Thursday with news and special features. It touts Frederick city county circulation as largest among local papers and urges advertisers to submit copy by Wednesday afternoon for changes.
Local brief lists residents and visitors in Frederick and surrounding areas. J W Le Gore of Le Gores Md registers at Park Hotel, J Belt Townsend of Westminster at City Hotel, Dr Joseph Enniss of Burkittaville in Frederick with friends, Wm Dell and James Jones at ease on business in Carroll County, Mr and Mrs Wm Weams recently moved from near Woodsboro to West Third Street, Theodore R Helb of York Pa brewer of Hele beer spending day in Frederick, B E Baker and Master Fan Bs of Baton Rouge visiting, Mrs Baker Lewar near Me Camden Ramsbere returned to Baltimore County to resume studies at Maryland Art School, William Armstrong delivering lecture Unpublished Interviews With Great Musicians at Women’s College, Dr W C Johnson of Court Square, plus Miss Maggie Seaman missionary visiting his brother Lyman on South Market Street.
A quirky column notes April showers, Easter fashion, and weather quirks. It mentions Hicks predicting vernal weather, late fashion with black coats, and jokes about tears softening hearts. A Rockie criminal case reports Carlton Eskex fined $100 after a whipping incident at Etchison school, tied to a revenge assault on a teacher. Hood's Sarsaparilla is praised as the best medicine.
The Maryland General Assembly adjourned at midnight after a long day of work. House and Senate bills shaped by the other house included rail power for the Frederick and Hagerstown Railroad, mail and tax provisions for Frederick County, a flag over Key’s grave, liquor law tweaks, and town charter amendments. Governor Smith praised the session but noted some measures he would have liked to see enacted, including a corrupt practices act.
The fragment critiques lawmakers for balancing budgets and opposing measures while warning that the treasury may suffer without proper returns. It suggests the legislature has pursued economy and predicts later criticism from those dissatisfied with the outcome of decisions.
The Woman's College audience last evening exceeded expectations for the mid year recital by the Music Department. Students showcased vocal and instrumental pieces including a mandolin solo by Miss Shipley and a piano solo by Master William Fout. President Apple thanked attendees and announced an upcoming lecture on Unpublished Interviews With Great Musicians by Mr. William Armstrong.
The St Paul Globe and Minneapolis Journal praise the fascinating revelations of personality by great artists. William Armstrong addressed a large Contemporary Club audience and will speak tonight at the Woman's College. Reserved seats for males at McCardell's.
In Middletown the Citizens ticket won the corporation election over the law and order slate. Josiah Doub defeated Cookerly for burgess by 33 votes. Citizens commissioners Dr. Joseph E. Beatty Samuel L. H. Lichter Jona D. Miller Henry M. Keimaver Stephen B. Coblentz won by margins 15 to 24. A celebratory parade with the Harmony band followed.
The regular quarterly meeting at United Hall appointed Dr. L. L. McGill Jr, Glenn H. Worthington, Douglass H. Hargett, H. R. Heck and Lewis Rice as delegates to the Annual Convention of the Veteran Firemen Association. Alternates named were Frederick J. Nelson, Joseph W. Gaver, John B. Bennett, Henry G. Dali, and Augustus Obenderfer. The meeting adjourned after routine business.
Voters in Union Bridge cast 140 ballots in a spirited mayor and five councilmen election. The incumbent mayor marshal and all current council members were reelected 101 to 36, with opposition opposing treasurer G H Stein. New charter sets two year terms. Upcoming City Opera House attractions include O Hooligans Wedding April 10 and more through May 9.
The gold star lost Thursday night has been found and returned. A casual health note mentions Hood's cures for various ailments as a favored remedy.
A man identified as C. E. Dana of Reyer West Virginia was found dead beside the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad tracks near Frederick Junction last night around 6 o'clock. The skull was crushed, limbs mangled, and evidence suggested possible contact with a freight passing earlier. State officials doubt an inquest, believing the death accidental, with body sent to A. T. Rice & Sons undertakers pending word from Keyser.
Martin B Witmer aged 64 dies after a week of pneumonia at home near Wolfsville. Survived by four wives and three daughters. Funeral Wednesday at 2 pm at G B church Wolfsville with burial in adjacent graveyard. Also noted infant Fletcher Goings dies at mother Louisa Webster’s home. age 4 months. Dr Harvey F Getzendanner reports brother Carl G Wright ill in Baltimore. Miss Helen Schaeffer ill. Mrs Grayson Urner severely burned at home when dress caught fire from gas stove. Local market quotes list commodity prices. Junior Order meeting set at Cambridge Opera House. Pension increase approved for Joseph D Main.
Fragmentary clipping reports events involving Boer forces and British shelled locations, with references to waterworks and a Blownston pad. Details are incomplete but indicate wartime activity and opposing forces in a colonial theater.
The report notes a event dated April at 27 Tue Neae Monines with a Yerreo arrival this suming and a rural rackr with the urca on texard for Rinestos. Dornan, April Pre queen crenved. 26 Brogsten at two o'clock in the afternoon.
President A C Metardeil appointed committees for the Business Men's Association. Exec committee includes A C Metardeil S Rodock J E Walker J D Baker Chas Wertheimer D C Winebrener L M Nixdorf. Locating of industries includes J E Walker A R Yoakle Elmer Brown John Baumgardner Dr P D Fahrney N E Cramer. Transport and Membership committees listed with multiple names. Methodist conferences note two to canvass in Washington with Baltimore Conference meeting at Metropolitan Church and M E South at Mt Vernon Place Church. Joint reception planned at Corcoran Art Gallery. Rev J H Wilhite term ends. Rev Page Milburn noted. Maryland Annual Conference to convene in Westminster. President Melvin closing his fourth year at cities. Methodist Protestant church has no term limit for pastors. changes debated.
Local ad notes sheet music at 16 cents and bargains on pianos and organs. It lists models like star parlor organ and Woods & Co. organ, plus services for piano tuning and a second-hand upright piano for beginners. Also promotes Chinese lamps, china, and low-cost groceries with White Star coffee and Ko Mi tea.
The remains of Mrs. Mary E Baker of Portsmouth Virginia were brought to this city for interment at Mount Olivet Cemetery. The widow of Louis P Baker she leaves three children William Baker of Portsmouth Virginia Mrs Tyler Armytroom of Fredericksburg Virginia and Sirs Hares Baker of Mouth Virginia. The funeral proceeded from the company depth at 1059 this morning with services conducted at the grace by Rev Ovoores Ingle. Interment followed at Mount Olivet Cemetery with O Garry as funeral director.
The Sunday school class of Mrs Fearbake hosted a surprise party last evening. Guests entered quietly through a back gate and gathered in the dining room for a pleasant evening of social conversation and games. Ices, cake, bonbons, and fruit were served. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Amos Iner, Mr and Mrs Edward Heinlein, Mrs Wm A Hurley, Miss Emms Gilbert, and Miss Mamo Daris.
Dr J M Radcliff will be out Thursday afternoon and Friday. The Art Club holds an Exster Sale Saturday April 7 at club rooms. public invited. Miss Ritchies Evening Glass in Dancing moved to Tuesday evening. Water works superintendent Robert T Danner relocated to 53 West Church. Spring millinery opening April 6 7 6th and 7th. Roscoe C White has moved office to 53 West Church. Six second hand organs for sale by J M Breecy. Carpet and wallpaper store promotes new stock and lower prices despite the Great Advance claims.
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