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Newspaper

News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1897

Page

3

The Weekly News twelve page issue vivid and varied

The twelve page issue offers abundant local and general news with regular features by Mary Jaze and the Market Scribe. It includes stories poems and sketches, plus Fort Fisher history by C A Kilmer and General Ames lore for old soldiers. Also ads mirror community commerce.

Tux Wisity News Mary Jaze Mary Dan Cupid Cartsin Kilmer Ames Fort Fisher Charles A. Carleton C. C. Carty B. Eichigan_ orseuenem Valentine Benny Willams E. B. Bablitt John .D. Yingling C. K. DeGarmendis W. A. Mansfield Cuticara L_B Maltiniz Sohn Hendrickson Spring Dry Goods Jas. B. Walker & Go Esster Pictures Rodock & Neidig

Brief Bits of Local and General Interest

A collection of short items notes costume trends, first soft crabs in Baltimore, drinking habits, charity views, umbrella theft, York ordinance against fakirs, soda fountain names, Frogtown Baby coach, graduation dreams, a New York to Philadelphia ride record, missing Gog, a homecoming twin sister tale, mustache fashion, fashion origin at Bradie Bartin ball, and a lengthy nestle scouring process for needles involving oil, powder, canvas, and mechanical mangle.

Baltimore York New York Philadelphia Louis Nixdorf

Terrible Conflagration Destroys Enoxvilla Hotel Knox

A large fire in Enoxvilla today destroyed Hotel Knox and thirteen other buildings in the business district. About fifty guests were present at the hotel, with twenty reported missing. The blaze damaged the west side of Gay Street from Commerce to Daloa, with losses estimated at three million dollars.

Enoxvilla Taeawe Erxoxviliz Taix Hotel Knox Gay Street Commerce Daloa

Maryland Senators Clash Over Patronage in Baltimore Posts

Washington dispatch says Percy C. Hennighausen nomination for immigration chief at Baltimore remains unsettled amid party friction. Senator Wellington’s push for central patronage control provokes House members, jeopardizing Maryland Republican unity and upcoming state convention prospects. The battle risks weakening the senator and harming party fortunes.

Maryland Representatives Washington Baltimore Percy C. Hennighausen Wellington House Fnally Hennighsweep Senate Fenetor Hennighausen Borze McIntire Barber Baker McDonald Mudd Rockvllie Gary Rocheville Rockville Lesns Hite

Water supply talks with property owners along pipe route

The Frederick delegation led by the Board of Aldermen and city officials visited mills and farmers along Fishing creek to secure rights of way for an expanded city water supply. They traveled to Lewistown, walked over mountain terrain, and reportedly reached satisfactory terms with many landowners to secure uninterrupted access before pipe laying begins.

Sildermen Board of Aldermen Yeakla Esterday Fishing Creek Frederick Lewistown

Boy Mauled by Dog DuringCounty Visit

Mr Wro Heard and his wife traveled to the county on Sunday to spend the day with friends. While the boy played, a large dog jumped and attacked him, biting severely through the upper lip.

Wro Heard

Edward Addison Wins Maryland History Medal at City College

Edward Addison, student at Baltimore City College, won the Mrs. John Eitchle medal for the best essay on Early Maryland history. The medal, sent to President Roper for presentation, features a five pointed star with Maryland coat of arms and a Psalms quotation, and bears inscription acknowledging Edward Addison as the awardee.

Edward 8 Addison Baltimore City College John Eitchle Frederick Maryland Daughters of the American Revolution Maryland Ritchie Baryland Mrei Ritchie Roper Bal- Umore John Ritchie D. 4 Edward Saddison

Buckeya Town Christian Endeavor Meets on Brotherhood Topic

The Buckeya town Christian Endeavor Society held a regular meeting last evening at 8 o'clock led by W Ernest Biadsy in leader absence. The topic The Brotherhood of Man drew many members, with two new members added at the monthly business session.

Buckeysatown Christian Endeavor Society J. Wm. Works W. Ernest Biadsy Brotherhood of Man Baltimore A. D. Melvin J. D. Kinzer Ray Hugh Elderdice Westminster Theological Seminary J. T. Ward Kinzer Kirzis Buckeyan Town Christian Endeavor Socie Surdly-school Press

Funeral for Joseph Lidie Held at East Booth Street

The funeral for Joseph Lidie was held Monday at 3 o clock at his son's home on East Booth Street. Rev. Luther Kuhlman officiated. The Fall-Seaters included W H Zimmerman L W Mehring Thomas Strickler and F P Rice. Interment followed at Mt. Olivet. A T Rice and Sons were the funeral directors.

Joseph Lidie Coleman Lidie East Booth Street Luther Kuhlman W.H. Zimmerman L. W. Mehring Thomas Strickler F. P. Rice Mt. Olivet A. T. Rice & Sons

Ike Summers to Face Hearing on Carroll Street Revolver Charge

Ike Summers, a colored man, is charged with firing a revolver and causing a disturbance on Carroll Street. He will appear before Magistrate Bier this afternoon at 3 o'clock for a hearing.

Ike Summers Carroll Street

Disappearance of Westminster Baker Jacob Wehrgemuth

Jacob Wehrgemuth, owner of a Westminster bakery, vanished from his home between 9 and 20 oclock Monday morning. He has suffered brain disease and is mentally disordered. He is 2 or 15 years resident in Westminster, with a wife and five children, and previously lived in Baltimore with siblings there.

Jacob Wehrgemuth Westminster Wohlgemuth Weatminster Merly Baltimore Orleans Street Washington

M. B. D. Juniors Seek Baseball Challenges in Maryland County

The M.8. D. Juniors, ages 11 to 15, announce their season and invite junior teams to challenge them. Send notices to Manager George Brown at the Maryland School for the Deaf in Frederick, Maryland, proposing a game on Saturday April 16.

M.8. D George Brown Maryland School For Desf Frederick Ike

Visiting brother noted in Huntingdon Indiana man

Personal mention reports Mr Balizell Eisenhauer of Huntingdon Indiana visiting his brother Mr John Eisenhauer in the city. The elder has been away for about thirty years heading west and is described as enterprising and successful, with lingering influence in his former neighborhood.

Balizell Eienhauer Huntingdon Indiana John Eisenhauer Eisenhauer West

Expression of Sign Language Spreads in Sports and Theater

A new method of expression, termed Nir by some, spreads rapidly among sports and theater figures. The practice, featuring the wight bend and doubled thumb over the palm, gains immediate popularity as a communicative gesture.

Puleect New York Company in Frederick engagement

The Puleect New York Company arrived in Frederick and are quartered at the Catlin House. They are booked for an engagement in the City Opera House this evening.

Puleect New York’ Company Frederick Catlin House

Army Salvation meeting called by Adjutant Miles in Handsome Eloquent

The Ba Adjutant Arthur Miles of the Salvation Army's Delaware Maryland and Virginia Division will conduct a meeting tonight at the army barracks in Handsome Eloquent. By will of Miss Winefride Martin of Baltimore the St Joseph's Female Academy at Emmitsburg receives funds. The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad issues orders for men to wear white caps. An original widows pension is granted to Mary M Mentzer in Emmitsburg, this county.

Edward P. Allen Mount St. Mary’s C.sege Emmitsburg Jeremiah O’sullivan Molifie Baltimore Gibbona Allen Charles Street Arthur Miles Dela— Ware Maryland Virginia Salpation Army Army Barracks Winefride Martin Joseph’s Female Academy Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company Tislmen Mary M. Mentzer Eomitaburg

Legg Elected President of Baltimore Commonwealth Club

Edward K. Legg is elected president of the Commonwealth Club in Baltimore. The notice promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as aiding blood purity and nourishment to maintain health.

Mr. Legg Edward K. Legg The Commonwealth Club Baltimore Hood

Arrest of Lewis Jackson for bicycle theft near Frederick

Deputy Sheriff Crum arrested Lewis Jackson on the Buxton farm near Frederick for stealing a bicycle from Reuben Bolb of Mt. Pleasant district. A footprint and shoe fit were used as evidence, but the missing wheel remains unrecovered. Jackson denies the theft and a hearing is planned in the coming days.

Lewis Jackeor Stapleton Sherff Janice B. Crum Lewis Jackson Wm. Buxton Frederick Reuben 5. Bolb Mt. Pleasant Jackson Johnson Kolb

The Paleo of New York at City Opera Home Tonight

Tonight’s big production at City Opera House promises a melodramatic season highlight with a large first class cast led by Stells Mayhew and Chris Bruno. The show features a piling drive effect, new scenes including The Raines Law satire, and electric light reproductions of Hoffman House Cafe and Herald Square.

Paleo of New York City Opera Home Ite S Evers Raines’ Law Hoffman House Herald Square Electric Light Stells Mayhew Chris Bruno Yale

The Sporting Craze at City Opera House Saturday April

The Sporting Craze with te fanny comedians and dancers returns to the City Opera House on Saturday evening April 10. The farce has enjoyed great success wherever presented and features new songs dances and costumes. The company is led by George H Adams with Carlin Clark H Mosamer F Farley John Boone John Get ter Alice Hanson Tonia Adams Cecil Iverness Ly Adams and Mrs George H B Adams. Also notices of land transfers and wheat pricing in Frederick concluded.

City Opera House Mataic Taskes George H. Adams Carlin and Clark H. Mosamer F. Farley John Boone John Getter Alice Hanson Tonia Adams Cecil Iverness Ly Adans George HB. Adams

Frederick City meetings and church reception report

Frederick council holds regular meeting at seven tonight with business of importance. Frederick County Historical Society foregoes April meeting, May meeting set May 18 at secretary’s residence. Presbyterian Church to host pastor Rev T Freeman Dixon at parsonage No 48 West Third Street tomorrow evening from 6 to 7. Friends invited. Pennsylvania Railroad offers free bicycle transport on trains east of Pittsburgh and Erie if no baggage. otherwise bicycle charged at regular rate. Turtle soup tomorrow and crab soup Saturday at The Buffalo. Car dealer promotes new carpets and mats with reduced prices.

Frederick The Presbyterian Church T. Freeman Dixon Weet Third Street Pennsylvania Railroad Pennsylviana Railroad Company Blepclea Pennsylvana P.treburg and Erie

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