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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1897
Page
3
A fragmented City Opera Houze advertises bicycle sale and spring jewelry bargains. Rodock and Neldy promote Easter bargains with a ribbon exhibition and other notices.
The Weekly News announces Tee Weertz News will be ready Thursday as a handsome twelve page issue with many features. It claims the largest genuine circulation in Frederick city and county, offering advantages for advertising. Copy deadlines are 10 PM Wednesday for new ads and 12 PM for changes.
A collage of quick items notes Ohbie’s claim of 7,500 doctors and 51,000 breweries, China’s wine making, 810 creameries, Moscow’s giant bell, sailing barber chairs to Europe, electric dredging, and quirky local vignettes. It mentions a 13-year-old Norfolk marriage, poison loss of a hound, a laundry opening, a whiskey crusade, new nail and guiter tales, a courtroom style incident, and various small town happenings.
Leaders in Frederick contemplate buying or leasing land to construct an athletic field with a bicycle track. Potential sites include fair grounds near a large race track enclosure, along the electric road beyond the peach orchard, or behind Madison Street. The plan aims to attract state bicycle meets and bring major events to the city, backed by stock sales.
An 1831 stable turned dwelling on East Pourth street, later owned by Rice family and rebuilt by Edward Moberly, is torn down. The sprawling garden, sunflowers, hollyhocks, and sweet brier once framed social teas and quilting bees in two score years past. The Rice heirs occupied the home until Moberly purchased it in recent years.
Market note reports brisk demand for produce with eggs at 9 cents a dozen and butter ranging 18 to 25 cents a pound. Dressed chickens sold 25 to 45 cents each. Early shoppers secured the best flowers and fare while late buyers faced limited choices as Easter prep drives a rush.
A bicycle stolen from Frank VY Staub in front of his store was found yesterday in the possession of a 19 year old young man living in the mountains near Brook Bu, this county. Vincent Yingling visited the youth’s home and decided not to prosecute. The youth was said to be partly under liquor at the time.
A rumor says two men who died suffered fatal hiccups then recovered after a wish for ice cream, but the story appears to be a fabrication by young women to amplify a grim rumor about young men and illness.
Mr C M de Garmendis announces an onmeal sale of trotting stock at the Fair Grounds near the city on Tuesday April 20. About 25 head will be disposed of, consisting of young second bred horses suitable for riding or track purposes.
Pupils of the East Church street public school prepare an evening program at City Opera House on Monday April 26 featuring a display of X rays an old folks concert and a Maypole dance.
A humorous ad praises Hood's Sarsaparilla as a preventive health tonic. It contrasts a young man overly polite to women with a claim that good health from pure blood strengthens nerves and appetite, suggesting the remedy helps maintain well being.
Dr John Shipley, missing from Frederick for two weeks, reappears in Boonsboro on a business trip. He left Frederick with four thousand cigars for sale, sent by his son John Shipley. In Sharpsburg he lost part of his stock while gambling, then in Boonsboro again gambled, losing all his cigars and lacking funds for lodging. Landlord seized his gear, audience unsure of next steps.
The twenty fifth anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Adrige Charles McCardell was celebrated yesterday with a family dinner at their North Market Street home. Attendees included T. E. McCardell. W. N. McCardell and family. Nellis and Louise McCardell. O. D. McCardell and family. Nias, Eda, and Ellen McCardell. Dr. and Mrs. W. T. Ecbleseer and son. Eillan Stonebraker of Bagestown. J. C. Stonebraker and Dalby Lovebraker of Densville. D. K. Stonebraker and family. Mrs. Gring. Miss Gring. Grace and Erma Woltmore.
The Utica Reformed and Zion congregations plan Easter services with preparatory meetings and a 2 p.m. Easter Sunday communion. St Paul’s Missionary Society holds an anniversary service titled Gatea Ajar. Zion Reformed Sunday school in Charlesville organized with officers. A reform movement discusses establishing a second English Reformed Church in Frederick. Westminster Theological Seminary appoints leaders and foreign missions report favorable. Westminster Church Home for the Aged receives pledges and funds. Walkersville Station United Brethren holds first quarterly meeting. preaching schedule set for Easter, with increased pastor salaries.
County correspondence reports election results for school officers led by Supt Chas W Abatt and Aust John Bownie with other posts filled by local residents. Easter exercises announced for April 17. Local visits include John M Abeltard in Cresgerstown, bridal trip returning Darner, Edna Groves home from Greencastle and Hagaratown. Marriage notice for Bertha Biser and Walter Stockman set April 14. Huffer’s rheumatism recovery noted. Elizabeth Biser described as worsening.
Purely personal items list figures from Frederick Gan club members Mantz Keefer and Phoebus planning to attend the Interstate Shooting Tournament in Baltimore. A wedding party arrived at Traymore Atlantic City includes Mr and Mrs A W Nicodemus Jr. Maryland. Mrs Dr Baer returned home from a visit to Mrs F T Grove Shepherdstown W Va. City Registrar L M Nixdorffs in Ellicott City on business. Mrs Wm A Manefield visiting her parents near Pearl.
Farmers seek cheap effective storage for meat as Great Southern Printing and Manufacturing unveils Peerless Paper Meat Sacks in three sizes 2 4 and 5 cent pieces. Available through grocers or by contacting Tan News for supply.
Mr. Marion Hatter, while helping erect an awning before the harness shop of Mr. T. E. Schell on North Market Street, was severely cut when an iron hook pierced his upper gut eye. Dr. Sharretts treated him, and he returned home by this morning.
A statement issued yesterday by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad relief department shows receipts for October totaling 3382 dollars. Payments include accidental death 8000 dollars accidental injuries 6934 dollars cargo expenses 558 dollars natural sickness 10907 dollars natural death 8500 dollars general expenses 3836 dollars, with total disbursements for the month about 4400 dollars.
Marriage licenses issued in Hagerstown Maryland to Harvey Davia of Euclid and Etta L Pryor of Wolfsville. Powell Cramer of Woodsboro wed Amy RB Cramer. Henry Castle and Catharine Elizabeth Hartcock, both residents of the city, also received licenses.
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 PM from 811 West Crose Street Baltimore for Miss Mary E Dixon who died in Baltimore. A separate note mentions Miss Sophie Hermann daughter of Mr Carl Hermann of this city who graduated yesterday at Hahnensnn Hospital Philadelphia.
Arrangements are under way to place 10 000 young white perch in the Monocacy River as part of a stocking effort. The inland waters project aims to boost local fish populations and support future outdoor recreation for residents and visitors alike.
Clara Myers of Smoketown Washington county was severely burned Saturday while alone with a younger sister. The parents were away and a neighbor extinguished the flames with his coat after the girl ran from the house wrapped in fire.
Horsemen from Baltimore will attend the Tuscarora Farm trotting horse sale in Frederick on April 28. Most trotters and pacers are by Monocacy 2154 and Sea King, with a chance some youngsters find homes and training in Baltimore.
In a reader letter A Ricg Secretary of the Business Men's Association defends Baltimore taxes. He argues manufacturers seek lower city taxes and debt, noting rivals cited $3.20 and $1.87 total taxes. He says Baltimore taxes are lower than places where firms relocated and urges pride in local tax rates.
Frederick audiences await the Stantford Company's third visit of the season featuring Flora Stantford and a bright cast in A Bollilers Sweetheart. The company presents a clean, easily followed tale with strong roles led by Stantford, as J A Hollingshead manages.
Grace Whip a girl about 13 was taken to the Female House of Refuge by County Officer John Simpson after her parents testified she was incorrigible before Magistrate Biser. The People lie near High Knob. O Tran Leroy Anderson and Charles Thompson with Dick Harsock faced trial for passing counterfeit bills in Washington. The cage was continued. Dennis McMahon of Schleyaville was fined eight dollars for throwing a stone through a window and released after payment. Charles Banneberger faced a charge of ariving immoderately on West Patrick street but no evidence supported the charge.
Five new delivery wagons are set to hit the streets soon from J A O Lipps beer dealer and from William H Shipley, a carbonated beverages and beer supplier, with Harry Sser, a young butcher, adding a fine wagon for customers. The American Methodist Historical Society reports Harriet E Brown, widow of Rev Peyton Brown, donated two volumes from her husband’s library, reflecting ongoing church and historical interests in Baltimore.
Deputy Sheriff James removed his family from Frederick to a farm between Liberty and Woodaboro. Mr Cramba has already obtained fine stock and prepared to free fine cattle. During residence in Frederick Mr Cramb has made many friends.
LOGAL MENTION. Leading spring windows feature H. Wine berg the People's Clothier. Farmcard and bicycle aud pitched as a sensation on the pike. H. Wine berg.
L E Mauronz announces a fresh stock of carpets and bindings with latest reduced prices. The store claims the largest and choicest stock in the city built on reliable goods and liberal methods, gratefully noting strong public patronage at 22 North Market Street.
Thousands of wild ducks alighted on the Susquehanna River at York Haven Pennsylvania yesterday drawing gunners who shot hundreds. The article notes a canal boat passage at Brunswick with an empty boat heading west.
A brief notice states that some fish or game are biting and the strings have been caught with the warning that it is unlawful to take them after May 1st.
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