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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1900
Page
7
A reader supplied noisy OCR fragment from a 19th century page. The readable bits mention a history theme and a date around AD. The exact details are unclear but the piece seems to discuss a concept or event tied to a 2 percent figure and a speech.
At a Baltimore Conference gathering of the Methodist Episcopal Isymen a split over a liquor question led to a resolution criticizing President McKinley. Milton G Urner Louis M Bacon and J W Frizzell spoke as the mixed opinion urged changing the text to condemn the President while Frizzell pressed adoption as is. The amended resolution passed with mild censure of the President.
A collection of local personal notices lists names and movements. Mr Wm B Catshall of Woodsporo and Mr Samuel S Jenkin of Emmitsburg are registered at local hotels. Several residents visit Frederick or Baltimore for business, family visits, or return home, including Rev J P McCurdy and family. Major E Y Goldsborough has returned from Baltimore, and Miss M Jeanette Byers, a nurse from Emmitsburg, takes charge of the Firepial Civ. C nursing training school.
A fragment from a Carolina institution advertisement praises Hood's Sarsaparilla as a remedy for various illnesses including scrofula rheumatism and general infirmities. It claims the medicine cures these conditions and mentions a doctor of divinity background associated with the promotion.
The issue lists Palm Sunday observances in churches across the city with Holy Week services, palms distribution, and special musical programs. It notes clerical leaders, parish schedules, Epworth League activities, and associated charitable efforts and openings in local businesses.
The Board of County School Commissioners decided to build a new Female High School on East Church Street, on the former site, with a cost not to exceed 21000. Plans will be sought from architects and bids advertised once ready. In other news, David H. Kolb sustained severe injuries at Hardt and Keefer’s lumber yard when three fingers of his left hand were caught in a steam saw. amputation of the third finger is likely.
Harvey R. Lease auctioneers offer today a two story house on North Market street in East Estate. Trustees BS Nelson and H Etchison transact with Petter and Dr Baltzeil for Groff at a price of 1495 dollars.
The Business Mens Association elected officers and discussed support for a charitable fund. President McCardell was authorized to appoint a committee to pursue the delay of the annual early morning mail, with focus on Baltimore and Washington routes. Members and donors include Frederick Electric Light and Power, C.E Zimmerman & Co, H S Landis, and C D Doll.
Mrs Marr Barrett of Hatvonis Harrison county Ohio, familiarly known as Aunt Dotty Dortolt, once of Frederick county, went West eighty years ago. Born on the farm now owned by Rufus Day in New Market district this county, she traveled with her parents three brothers and two sisters.
Aunt Polly Barrett Bear, aged 87, recalls family roots tracing to Frederick eighty years ago on the way to Ohio. Her father was Michael Bear, with brother Georges Bear of Middletown, a German Baptist minister. She notes a Maryland-based brother William Bear in Thurston, 84, and mentions John Bear the Buckeye Blacksmith, famed Republican stump speaker who knew Abraham Lincoln and visited the White House.
News of the State reports John W. Ariett qualified as game warden for Allegany county. George H. Hocking dies at his Frostburg home at seventy six. Jurors chosen for Worcester County Circuit Court May term. A large woods fire near Aberdeen. Governor Smith to sign Legislature acts this afternoon. John O. Ellis, father of Dr. Robert H. Ellis of Baltimore, dies in Snow Hill. Three Court of Appeals decisions affect Greater Seaboard plans. Annapolis sees interest in new State building and possible sites. Coal shippers on the C and O Canal reconsider prior no-shipments stance amid mine troubles. Judge Revell defines family as mother and minor children, barring adult children from wills. Thieves loot and set fire to Joseph Fatterer’s Leitersburg hotel. House minutes detect odor of aqudke in time to save the building. Sergeant James F. McKinley of the Baltimore U S recruiting office charged with larceny of government shoes coats and blankets.
The two services were held yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Hannah Schaefer’s funeral, with Rev and Sunday school singing, interment at Mt. Olives Cemetery, was directed by A. T. Rice & Sons. Annis M. Knauts’s service from East Patrick street, led by Rev Dr E. S. Eschbach, pallbearers listed, burial at Mt. Olives Cemetery, funeral director C. C. Carty.
Leroy Anderson and Charlee Cramer, both residents of Unto city, were pursued after attempting to pass counterfeit money and stealing from a tollgate keeper on the Liberty and Johnsville pike. A deputy shot at Cramer during a dramatic chase ending near Market and Seventh streets. both suspects held on $200 bail each for larceny and attempting to pass counterfeit bills. The coin bore Kellogg & Co. and 1834 date.
Easter novelties line from McCardell and Shipley A Bremer Special offers. Fresh stock of ladies accessories, pardamere items, bloomers, and bottes. Woven fabrics, milk products, and kitchenware include kettles, buckets, and paper supplies. See bicycles and baby carriages. shop early for best selection at SauLey A Bory.
Classified items include a tip on a lens specialist visiting Park Hotel, a tailor offering suits and repairs, restaurant sale notice, and a streetcar schedule change from Frederick to Middletown. Also mentions silk ware sales, Easter baskets at McCardell’s, and general shop temptations.
The Delicious Book and Genuine Sweitzer will have the right of way amid a note on wash silks noted for durability. The item references a page 8 entry and mentions heroinesses and a dolt in a compact, period tone.
Neidig and Miller announce Spriox Opening featuring latest styles hats, shipea and shades in French hats and bonnets. Event slated Friday and Saturday April 6 and 7. Mus M L Norns to provide music and reception. Personal invitations extended.
The item notes Neidig and Miller and the National Building Association of Baltimore City formed in February 1805 after an act in 1894 allowing premium charges on loans, highlighting branches in Baltimore and the era’s commerce. It also advertises spring millinery by Miss Anne M. Griffith near the City Hotel and a music hall listing, with multiple local business notices and Easter goods.
Auction style miscellaneous notices from Baltimore dated around 1900. Mentions including Wilbur F Jackson as an association director and bank president, office moves of Roscoe O White, water works supervisor Robert T Danner relocating residence, financials of National Building Association with March 1 figures, and sale of six second hand organs. Also ads for Lowney Easter Packages, sheet music priced at 16 cents, and sale of a second hand upright piano on easy payments.
L. E. Mulliniz promotes a great stock of carpets mats and wall papers with new patterns and colorings. The ad claims prices will not drop and invites customers to compare. Also touts eye specialty at Boteler Clinic and offers free exams. China ware lamps and groceries listed plus readings lamps praised. Special February daily deals.
A refined musical evening at Mr William P Maulsbys home on April six promises charm Miss Harrison of New York soprano and Mr Roberts of St Johns Church Washington bass will present a program including You and Dr Lehman The Night Wind and The Gore Letter The International Exposition Brussels 1897 award notice follows with details from the Commission of the United States to the International Exposition including a Grand Prize citation
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