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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1900
Page
4
Classified notices list items for publication including house rental cow for sale stable for rent and fine candies Easter novelties Easter bills and hams lean 5 cooking by gas Tisbells Gas Works and a news department Neidig and Milter as part of an order of publication slate.
Mrs. Frank B. Rhodes and children return from a Western tour. Miss DelVall of Greensburg Pa visits her sister at the Woman's College. Miss Mary Tonng from East Second street visits relatives in Washington. Mr. Ray Gilbert of Woodsboro visits friends in Fred. Elsie Bively of East Second street visits friends in Knoxville. Miss Ann Tochry of the Woman's College visits Greensburg Pa. Mrs. Joseph H. Apple of the Woman's College spends days with friends in Philadelphia. Mr. Edward Mealey, formerly of the city, visits his father on South Market street. Mr. Charles F. Miller of Washington D C returns after a short visit. Mr. Wi. S. Ray of Pearl returns from the M P church conference at Westminster. Miss Sallie Fauntleroy of the Woman's College faculty visits friends in Washington Baltimore Annapolis. Mrs. L. A. Motter of East Church street called to Emmitsburg for sister C T Zacharias's illness. Mr. Charles Deogs of Glassboro N J returns home after a stay with friends and relatives.
A mixed column of tidbits notes jokes and observations from Frederick area life. Items touch on March holidays Easter plans money matters travel weather forecasts and local happenings such as the Pennsylvania Railroad pay car visit and various anecdotes about beliefs appetite and daily routines.
The Baltimore Annual Conference ends its session at Metropolitan church Washington with a plan for elected elders by conference vote. Frederick district gains a two year trial member. Notices include Epworth League leadership and church appropriations totaling about 1000 dollars.
Church notices describe Rev. E tL McLean at Reformed chapel and services at Reformed, Lutheran, and Grace Trinity churches. Mt Pleasant and St John’s detail Holy Week rites, Maundy Thursday and Good Friday observances, with priests named and times listed. Pensions awarded to John Lansdehead and Margaret Jansdell, plus support from Col. George Pearre.
Lew B. Linton charged with assaulting Daniel Haller. Case dismissed amid confusing prose and unclear medical remark referencing Hood's Saveaparille as alleged remedy.
Reports say General Gatacre was ordered home after a setback last week at Bekersburg. Three Gen S K W UGATACRE units of the Royal Irish Fusiliers and two companies of the ninth regiment mounted infantry were captured by Boer forces. General Pole Carew named to command the eleventh division.
Special dispatch reports Boers shelling the British camp at Elandslaagte from three distant positions. Reconnaissance shows Boer forces in strong numbers and dispersed for attack.
Leroy Anderson remained jailed after a habeas corpus hearing before Judge Motter. The court dismissed the larceny charge against him for taking $2 from Mrs. Clara Harry at the toll gate, but ordered him to appear on the charge of forging a counterfeit $20 coin. Testimony from Emory Coblentz and Edward Steele established the coin's gold value and connections to Mrs. Cramer, Kellog, and Welty Palmer. The case for defrauding Palmer was dismissed and Anderson faces a pending charge for altering a counterfeit coin.
Aunt Emily Wright dies from heart disease at home in New Market district. Her daughter Ann Hopkins witnessed the collapse after returning from a burial. Funeral held this morning. Joshua Albaugh dies at Mt Pleasant residence at 5:45 PM aged 70 years 5 months 13 days. Funeral at Reformed Church in Mt Pleasant Friday 9 20 AM. Interment at Labertytown Cemetery. John J Derr, born Lewistown August 37 1634, long railroader with Western Maryland and other lines. Praised as a flawless engineer with 27 years as machinist and locomotive foreman and 28 years as passenger locomotive engineer. Member of Freemasons and Locomotive Engineers Benevolent Association. Buried in Baltimore at 4 PM. Weather shifts from recent mild to winter. ice forms in county. cautions for upcoming travel and local events. Hood's remedies advertised. news notes and classified columns referenced.
Governor Smith signed numerous bills including relief measures for Frederick City Hospital Association and exemptions from game law for Frederick county. He vetoed Baltimore county health, Cherry Hall Elkton and Chesapeake Electric Railway, and other measures while several bills remain under consideration or held for study.
An unknown man was run over by a train at Perryville and badly injured. The report notes ongoing concerns over local rail incidents and safety measures in the area.
Miss Minnie F Mehrling and Edward K McLane wed by Rev Eschbach at 166 West South Street. Corsa Musser and Harry Hull unite in Woodsboro Lutheran church. A stable near Jefferson burned, suspected incendiary, property of Miss Susan Sacre. Frederick City Hospital notes report encouraging progress and fundraising for a new building project.
An antique advertisement touts a fig syrup product claimed to aid kidneys liver and bowels, preventing fever headaches and various forms of sickness. Sold in 50 cent bottles by the Fig Syrup Company.
Cramer, 30, of near Woodbury, died at Musteres Vraner hospital after being shot Friday night during a pursuit by deputy sheriffs Rowe and Erengie. A coroner's jury will examine witnesses. Arbor Day observed with school programs and tree plantings across the city.
The 52nd annual session convened at Port Deposit with an appeal committee report noting eight consecutive years with no appeals, an unprecedented record. Harry D. Young of Washington, D. C., previously State Council Inside Protector, is succeeded by N. L. Todd of Toddsville.
The Frederick Art Club hosts an Easter Sale Friday and Saturday at the club rooms featuring McCardell’s candies and an array of items. A varied menu includes bass, shad roe, crab salad, crab cakes, spring chicken, broiled lobster, with oysters noted as especially nice this season.
Readable text describes fashion items, fabrics, and garments. References include colorings, silks, judicious trims, belts, gloves, hosiery, and lace. Mentions department store atmosphere, salesmanship, and emphasis on latest styles and affordable prices.
Neidig and Miller showcase a spring department with fresh White and Colored Walats featuring chic lines and perfect fits. Advertises low introductory prices, Easter parade appeal, and new fashion items for women and visible belts and accessories.
An old advertisement from Clinton E Main, graduate pharmacist, claims Main's Cough Cures can shake a tight cough out of the system. The copy promotes a daily Washington-standard remedy.
Local notices advertise piano tuning by Roacos O White now at 62 West Church Street and mention Birely's Palace of Music selling second-hand organs, new pianos, small instruments, sheet music and spring millinery at Mrs Clark's Bazaar and Miss Anne M Griffith. Also offers for sale a first class restaurant and saloon at 1012 Court Street.
Notice promotes a secondhand upright piano on easy payments from Birely's Palace of Music and advertises L. E Mollinix exclusive carpet, wall paper and curtain house with new stock, lamps, and groceries. It mentions spectacles and eye care services by Dr William C. Boteler and a sales pitch urging readers to visit for prices and goods.
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