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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1900
Page
4
Fragmentary notes recount events tied to April 18 including historical dates and places. Mentions Cubaeta and Led tse EL Wet Git Grane with references to figures, actions, and dates. Several garbled terms appear, but imply a chronicle of past occurrences and observers.
Purposely personal notes list Br. Benjamin F. Smith of Woodsboro registered at Park Hotel and numerous locals and visitors in Frederick. Names include Miss Mabel Kuhlman of East Church Street heading to Harrisburg, Miss M Imogen Dorsey of Baltimore Street in city for a few days, F Roeeman of Liberty on business in Frederick, O E Shank of Woodsboro visiting friends, W Osater Jr of Washington on business, Charles N Hauer on business in Baltimore, William Schroeder visiting relatives, Ignatius Goode and spouse visiting Baltimore, George W Shirl of Philadelphia among friends, Elias B Ramsburg and bride arriving after Utica wedding, Miss Alice Baker of Woodstock returning, Miss Frances Steckel of Woodstock returning from Woman’s College, Leila Wilt resuming studies at Woman’s College, H Barns Trundis of Danville returning, James Staley of Frederick County leaving Mond ay for Washington.
News of the Churches reports the German Baptist Brethren in the Eastern Maryland district electing officers at the new Washington meeting house on Fourth Street. Next district gathering is the third Tuesday in April 1901 at Grossuickie near Ellerton. Grace Reformed Mite Society held a May social with music readings and children’s exercises at Kemp Hall.
A brief local column lists Easter flowers in shop windows, notes Memorial Day on May 30, and mentions a Hose Company meeting tomorrow evening. It also includes a health ad for Syrup of Figs promising kidney and bowel relief and mentions pleasant weather tones influencing moods.
An 11 year old, son of Edward Fogle of Woodsboro, died after picking up a dynamite stick at the farm of ex Sheriff DanielZimmerman during stump blasting. The blast mangled his face arm and leg. The boy died within about half an hour. A Zimmerman boy nearby was covered in blood but not injured.
Special dispatch notes Goebel case indictments with Taylor listed for rediction following April orders. Lamours reports the sequence of legal actions continuing as authorities pursue charges against Taylor amid the ongoing proceedings.
A report notes four thousand deaths from plague last week, detailing severe tolls and ongoing public health concerns amid the outbreak.
April 13 from New Lucatws notes total British losses at Wepener stood at twenty killed and one hundred wounded. This battlefield tally reflects ongoing clashes as forces contend for control.
A letter from readers praises The News for announcing a city hall performance on the 24th to benefit the Independent Hose Company. The show aims to raise funds for uniforms and June events, with praise for the cast and the fire department. Also noted are Easter poems, an accidental shooting of a 17 year old and local health updates.
Notices report multiple local weddings across Maryland and nearby areas. Harry B Holl s and Cora E B Masser wed in Woodsboro Lutheran church with ceremony by Rev D J Wolf. Etta Cromwell and Willard Saylor to marry at Walkersville Shiloh church. William E Hoffheins and Alyce Cushwa tied in Martinsburg. Harry C Stull and Lettie Ramsburg wed quietly in Lewis town area.
Earl Jeffries and George Hamilton were arrested Friday in Brunswick by Constable Nelson for stealing a ride on a B and C train. Brought before Judge Motter on a writ of habeas corpus, the court returned them to jail after ruling the warrant defective. HD. Etchi Son appeared for the accused. Also before Justice White, Oncornet Was was arrested yesterday for disorderly conduct and fined two dollars.
Mrs Donald McLean invites attendance at tomorrow's commemorative exercises in New York honoring Brontway Rousse of Bartholdi's statue of Washington and Lafayette General Henry Kyd Douglas will deliver the oration with Mrs McLean making an address Hood's Sarsaparilla advertised for nervous troubles claiming it cures nervousness and blood issues
A lively Easter social event featured Mrs Willie Ritchie's dance club with colonial costumes and a quartet, followed by a missionary reel and nostalgic reveries. Nannie Eisenhauer and Robert Burk provided refined music as guests enjoyed refreshments and a mosaic of dances. A later euchre party hosted by Mrs McSherry drew notable guests from Washington and Baltimore, with prizes to Mrs B Smith and others. A surprise party honored Miss Lena Habp with games, refreshments, and warm well wishes.
A collage of short notices reports crimes political edits and local business moves in Baltimore and surrounding counties. Highlights include a man charged with manslaughter in Baltimore city a baby found dead at a Rising Sun residence and a habeas corpus release in Washington. Also noted are a Calvert County Republican convention results a jail escape case and forthcoming consolidation of Catonsville Highlandtown water works with Avalon works on Patapaa River with plans for extensive developments.
The arrival of spring brings linen suitings to the front in a production from the loom after an earlier attempt. These fabrics command respect and admiration and are indispensable for warm weather skirts. Ask to view them.
The piece notes a parade by the Baster group on Sunday and praises the Bannockbarna Victorias and Irish Friesert as the standout costumes. It promotes purchasing here exclusively with spring dress options and notes prices from 50e to 105 per yard for fabrics and accessories.
Obituary notices for Mrs. Margaret Zacharias of Emmitsburg widow Mrs. Susan M. Thomas of Buckeystown and Mrs. Mary Ann Horner of Frederick. Surviving relatives listed. services and burial details noted. Also a report from a Baltimore bazar at Fifth Regiment Armory promoting Frederick candy at the Cathedral booth by Mrs. Griffiss and Mrs. L Victor Baughman with Misses Bockley behind the sweets.
The Mantz muucery establishment opens today and runs through tomorrow with an exhibit of artful creations and a line of novelties. Parlors are flower-decked with attractive windows. Mrs Krise also opens millinery today through the week with hats and bonnets in latest styles and novelties. Piano music adds a pleasing feature.
An unusually favorable outlook for a large peach yield appears in Prince Georges county with both old and young trees healthy and budding. State Entomologist Willis G. Johnson and Statepathologist C O Townsend of Maryland Agricultural College report strong prospects statewide after inspections in multiple counties. A separate item notes a Schreysville Mission School fundraiser with pies, confections, sachet bags, and a rummage sale, featuring measured entries and petty charges.
Local notice invites all to the Spring and Summer Opening featuring fresh crabs and deviled crabs from an in-house source. A piano from Birely's Palace of Music will provide music for the occasion at North Market Street. Miss Ariel Griffiths offers spring millinery across from City Hotel with new pattern bonnets and hats on display April 18 and 19. N.R. & D. Masiz, 165 Market Street, Frederick City, Md.
L. BE. MULLINEX announces now is the time to consider carpets mattings and wall papers. The store touts a new stock with patterns colorings and designs and claims prices never lower for some qualities. It invites customers to compare and visit to judge for themselves.
The funeral of Martha Straughter who died in Sims Kiln aged 13 from stomach inflammation was held yesterday at 1 o clock with Rev. Daniel Collins officiating. Interment followed at Hops Hill Cemetery. Rice & Sons funeral directors handled arrangements. Long session ended as County Commissioners adjourned after over two weeks in session. business to resume May first Monday.
Frederick Gas Works contracts offer gas coke at 4.50 per ton as a cheap domestic fuel amid high coke and coal prices. J M Newmax & Co advertises at 22 E Patrick St. Zeigler Brothers shoes promote comfort and style with full stock. Bragny’s Palace of Music at 128 N Market St sells music folios and popular sheet music. Dr Wm C Boteler advertises eye ear nose throat practice at 23 N Market St with free examinations and cataract services.
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