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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1899
Page
3
The Wherly News announces a handsome twelve page issue ready Thursday with full news and special features. It claims Frederick city and county as its largest bona fide circulation and notes exceptional advertising value and deadlines for new and changed copy.
Purely personal items list residents and visitors from Frederick, Baltimore, Brunswick, Lancaster, and nearby areas. Names include Eloise Young, Cadet Fred McCardell, Mrs. Franklin B. Smith, Frank Pearce, Arthur Lampe, John A. Markell, Mary Plush, Katharine Clippinger, Mamie Ault, Edith Ault, Helen Stahr, J Clarke Kieffer, John Kauffman, Mrs Fleming, Winter Fleming, Geo Barker, Effie Lease, Miss Frances Steckel, Harry Heffner, Mrs Thomas J. Claggett, Dixie Ray, and others with travel to Lancaster, Harpers Ferry, Carlisle, and Creagerstown.
Dispatch from Tas Neva April 4 reports a new proclamation to the Filipinos offering ample liberty while insisting on American supremacy. The notice outlines reform across departments and urges recognition of U S authority amid ongoing policy changes. A separate item notes a property sale by Roelkey estate for 18 240 dollars and an electric railway project near Myersville with estimated cost 235 000 dollars.
Easter Sunday was marked by special services at many Frederick churches with elaborate decorations, choirs, and sermons. Notable moments included Holy Communion at several parishes, choral performances led by Prof. Geo. Ed. Smith, and community visits to Montevue.
Ex judges Col. Trail and others were re elected to the vestry. The Evangelical Reformed congregation elected elders and deacons, reorganized Sunday School, and pledged a 15000 dollar building fund with Grace Reformed church contingent on 2000 dollars from Grace. Officers were named for Zion Reformed Sunday School in Charlesville.
The report notes unsettled April weather due to equinoctial shifts with showers likely throughout the month. Key periods include the 8th 4th and 7th to 11th storms with warming, then cooler winds with possible snow to the north. Seismic shocks are not ruled out and agricultural work is expected to proceed despite the volatility.
On Saturday afternoon two men with two performing bears attempted a cord stone street show on South Market street in Frederick. Policeman Ridenour ordered the troupe out. they protested but left when threatened with arrest. They were later found near the railroad depot and again told to move on. One man sought a street permit from Mayor Chilton but was refused. Officer Ridenour finally escorted them toward Walkersville.
After six years of work the new Book of Worship is offered to Lutheran congregations by the publication society. Delays cited include securing copyright rights and the committee notes dropping about 200 hymns and tunes. Fox chase near the Groff House entertains crowds as horsemen and dogs pursue Reynard but the fox escapes. The Gioff House calf race is postponed.
James H. Gambrill told a News representative that Democratic candidate Mr. Hayes will win by 10 000 to 20 000 votes. He said Hayes would beat Mr. Malster easily, and that a Hooper nomination would have made the race closer. Hayes would give Baltimore a grand administration.
An audience at City Opera House enjoyed the four act rural comedy Joshua Simpkins with entertaining scenes and strong music from the orchestra. The company left Frederick this morning for Hagerstown and the next show is set for Saturday with April dates pending. Discharges in Bankruptcy: Solomon Stern and Charles H. Cramer of Frederick were discharged by Judge Morris in Baltimore upon voluntary petitions. attorneys H. Dorsey Etchison for Stern and Charles L. Wilson for Cramer.
An incident occurred Saturday from eight to nine o'clock to start a false fire alarm at Court Street near West Church Street. Those arrested for sounding a false alarm face a twenty dollar fine. Prof. E. E. Cates of Frederick College lectured at Rockville on Advances in Education and Reforms Needed before the county teachers institute.
Charles Bright faces murder charges in Montgomery County Circuit Court for the February 3 shotgun killing of Samuel Jackson. The trial opened yesterday afternoon as jurors heard the case and witnesses. Hood's Sarsaparilla is advertised in the text as a health purifier.
Frederick fire companies plan strong representation at the upcoming State Wiremen’s Convention in Westminster. Juniors appoint delegates and prepare for steam engine contests while United Steam Fire Engine Company No. 3 confirms many new memberships and agrees to attend the June gathering.
Col. John L. Dutrow of Walkersville reports a work horse sold at a county public sale brought a record price of 140 dollars. Reynolds Post No. 2 G A R members will gather Thursday at 2 PM at the post hall to attend the funeral of Comrade George A Harman.
Wheat prices at 11 cents per bushel in Frederick today. Corn shelled at 38 cents per bushel, corn on the cob 2.5 dollars per barrel. A local ad promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla, claiming proven merit unmatched by any other medicine.
Murry Hildebridle, twenty eight, a farm worker for W N Todd in Mt Pleasant district, was kicked in the breast while hitching a horse to a wagon. Two ribs were broken. He completed the task, then collapsed near Worman's residence and was taken home for care after Dr Stone's examination. He is slowly recovering from the accident.
Charley Denard jailed ten days for failure to pay a two dollar fine after disorderly conduct. Phoebs Goings and Ida Beanor, both colored, jailed thirty days for a ten dollar fine after a rough fight on East Patrick street. Thorn Hill fined two dollars and a half for disorderly conduct. Alexander Noland, colored, held on assault charges with bail set at one hundred dollars after multiple prior arrests. James H Clemson files for bankruptcy with liabilities of 1221 and assets of 710 in Baltimore federal court.
The Mite Society of the Presbyterian church held a special meeting on April 3 to mourn treasurer Mrs Samuel Brown death. Resolution expressed heartfelt sympathy and asked copies of the resolutions for the family and minutes. Grace Reformed Sewing Society hosts a charity sale and supper April 6 7 in Kemp Hall. Public health notes warn measles precautions and potential school closures. Allen G Quynn & Co advertises plated silverware knives forks and clothes wringers with low prices.
L B Mulliniz touts Velvet and Axminster carpets as superior buys with more wear and looks per square yard than competing types. He claims a spring line is larger and handsome with exclusive patterns not found elsewhere. He says carpet makers seek their business and customers should compare prices as a first-class carpet house.
A brisk catalog of discounted textiles and household goods from PF B Sappington at 72 Market Street. The offer includes all wool suitings priced under value, 8 per yard cotton crash, and decorated toilet sets with 25 percent lamp reductions. Also advertised are White Star coffee, Ingram lenses, and fresh roasted peanuts.
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