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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1897
Page
5
Public bale advs list Philip J. Walker with Motter and Rose, trustees, and Mrs N P Allen and John Hendrickson as parties. Stable but unclear text indicates a sale action under trustee oversight.
A miscellany of brief notes from the era covering diverse topics. Mentions include Jack Frost lingering, Denver bootblacks, licensed parlor bootblacks, brick costs, railroad mileage, Paris cab driving school, London gasoline engine, California women motormen, Maine ice crop value, March overtime, cycling stamina, immature straw hats, corn planting, peach crop failures, and various local names and curios from Frederick Junction to Gapland.
Under the direction of funeral director C C Carty the remains of the late Rev. W Wire were moved from the 6.20 P R B train to the 62 Baltimore and Ohio train in this city yesterday evening. The B and O train faced a ten minute delay during transfer. The remains were taken to Lovetteville Virginia and interred today. The family twenty church members and three ministers attended with the body.
Several hydrophobia cases appear among dogs in Carroll county over a few days. A fine pointer owned by former State Senator T Herbert Shriver died of the disease this week. He euthanized his other dog, and Union Mills residents killed several dogs to prevent spread. Abraham Bowersox killed a rabid dog at his Westminster home, with more cases noted in the area.
Peter Brown known as Dacile Peter aged over ninety, former slave of Col John B Boyle, died at Emmitsburg after decades serving his master with integrity. Mathias Brandenburg a Harmony area farmer died suddenly at about fifty five. Robert Annan Galt son of Henry Galt of Taneytown died in St Louis aged thirty six. burial at Piney Creek Presbyterian Church.
The Frederick Wy Hospital Association hosted a matinee by Miss Flora Staniford and her company presenting A Soldier’s Sweetheart. Receipts reached 40 dollars. Tonight they perform Felicia at City Opera House to strong critic praise and expect a top rendition.
The Lite Insurance Company seeks a $1000 settlement with widow of Harvey Miller who died on the Martech Iast electric railroad. They claim the policy for $2000 covers death by accident but Miller was on a gravity car as brakeman, so no payout. Friends and counsel urge full payment, with letters to the Aetna Company pressing for the full sum.
Mrs Harriet Simme a 70 year old Black resident of Hagerstown was found dead along the Western Maryland Railroad after a trip from Halfway. The discovery followed by the death of her son Luther House who returned home in frail health and was struck by the shock.
The Wm. G. Bowers Lumber Company of Frederick plans a building at Middletown’s railroad terminus housing an office and wareroom. C. D. & W. E Befenver are building a warehouse and office at their cost yards by the same terminus.
Capt Brown has served fifteen years on the Metropolitan Branch of the B and O and nine years as conductor of the Frederick and Washington train. He has made eleven thousand trips over the Metropolitan Branch road. He joined the current road in 1872.
Mr H W Shafer of Burkittstville was moving an engine to attach to a saw mill on the mountain side near the crossroads at Gapland when the engine upset. The large flywheel and the dome were badly broken but the engine was rigged up again and will be repaired.
It is probable that the Bicycle Club will close a contract with Mr. George Wm. Smith today to lease about four and a half acres behind Madison street. The land will be fitted as an athletic park with a bicycle track planned.
Amer Robins, a colored man from Ur bana district, was arrested yesterday by Deputy Beton and committed to jail on the charge of bastardy. Mrs. David Knott is improving from rheumatism. Lewis Fraley, once sick, is able to attend. John T. Crouse, recently ill with typhoid pneumonia, is out again.
W. Edward Adame of New Market purchased 53 acres from C. P. Levy on the Baltimore turnpike between the Frank Engle and John Ramsburg farms. The price was about 1,000 dollars.
Two carloads of walnut logs arrived in Frederick this morning via the Frederick and Middletown electric road. The logs were transferred to the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad and consigned to Europe for shipment.
Dr Stahr, president of Franklin and Marshall College, gave an hour long lecture at the Woman's College on Character. He defined character factors, heredity, and the idea that no one is noble by birth, urging students to mold character daily and follow moral teachings. A reception followed with refreshments, and a future music department recital was announced for Saturday evening.
News item notes plans for a twelve story fire building at the corner of Charles and Fayette in Baltimore. Ex Gov Frank Brown will travel May 3 and return to engage in Maryland politics. Drexel estate in Worcester county has been sold to a German company to establish beet sugar production. Naval cadet tea and reception planned at Annapolis executive mansion hosted by Mrs Lowedes. The second day of the Hopkins University suit trial in Baltimore against B&O receivers featured arguments by Bernard Carter and John G Johnson.
The New Market Literary Club held a banquet on a Wednesday evening in April. Green and white decor dominated the hall with attendees in their best dress and floral lights. A varied menu featured Tomato salad, Chicken, Sandwiches, Pie, and desserts. Toasts honored Rev. David May, Miss Rosnell, and several club members. Guests included Mrs. Tanjore, Mrs. Griffith, Mrs. John A. Detrich, Miss Lucia Hendrickson, and Miss Bertha Haugh. Committee members managed decorations and memos.
A garbled shopper notice touts broad men garments including hats belts shirts and shoes. It highlights wool and cotton fabrics with various weights and sizes, emphasizing comfort and a large assortment from a notable maker.
The Frederick Y M G A outlines a one hour gospel service at the men s meeting and announces a large anniversary at the Opera House May 6 with address by a Baltimore divine. The Bicycle Club held a meeting proposing new members and cap samples. Tennis and vaulting lessons are planned and a lecture on X rays by Prof Hammel at City Hall is noted.
This item notes a final opportunity to purchase the double bulk and heel in fall black and tan, with price listed as 602. The shorthand reads like a classified notice in a historical newspaper page.
The M P Church at New Market hosted the wedding of Miles Exama Etchieon, daughter of Byron Etchison, to Andrew J. Zimmerman. Rev G F Farring officiated with ushers Silas Uz A Hammond Eluden Falconer and Harry Rippeon. The bride wore cream albatross and carried calla lilies. They left for their new home amid well wishers and serenades. Separately, an American Indian skull with an arrowhead was found in a Potomac River mound near Shepherdstown, suggesting the warrior’s death.
Handsome improvements at Mrs 5 P Krise millinery on North Market street. A rear department expands the sales room into a large main area with a trimmed flat apartment behind. The store becomes the most extensive millinery shop in the city with year round trimmed hat stock. The Western Maryland College Glee and Chorus Clubs will entertain at City Opera House Friday April 80.4.
A sequence of events scheduled for April includes a pattern bonnet and millinery display at 16 South Markets for two days, free illustrated health lectures at Kemp Hall on April 27 and 25 by Mrs. Mary L. Gaddesa of the Maryland Vine Company, tennis rackets offered by Allen G. Quynn & Co, and an Alty Ball program at Church Street Public High School featuring an Old Folk’s Concert a Maypole dance and an X rays talk by Prof. Hammel. Tickets range 15 to 85 cents with seats free for the lectures.
Citizens hear of a grand Grant monument dedication on April 27 at a Hudson River mausoleum. President and Supreme Court will attend along with national officials and foreign dignitaries. The B and O R R offers excursion rates from stations east of Pittsburgh to New York from April 26 to May 4.
A clipped fragment notes railings and a reference to the Bailing Grocery Co with unclear context. The entry lacks dates, locations, or concrete actions to confirm a full event.
In a late college election at St Jobs's College Annapolis Edgar W Hilleary son of the late Dr J W Hilleary Petersville was named best baseball player second best football player and best all round athlete.
General Manager Greens issues a order to ensure humane treatment of cattle in transit. Regular feeding and watering are required. yardmasters are responsible for compliance and neglect will incur penalties.
The B and O Railroad announces return validity extended for excursion tickets to the Grant monument dedication in New York. Tickets now good for return until May 4 covering April 26 through that date.
Mr. George Casper Ellilan completed painting Oliver Youngs three story house on Eagle Second Street. The work reflects credit on Ellian as a craftsman and is said to be the handsomest front in the city. John T. Brosilla fell from his bicycle yesterday and injured his head.
Frederick's venerable citizen Henry Lorentz was out yesterday for the first time since his illness began on January 165. He was warmly greeted by the many friends he met during the brief stroll in the open air.
Handcome Boat. Mr. C. H. Hauerbes received 8 hanc ome boat from B. Pearce of Drielie, R.J. Everything new. Notwithstanding the dull times we are busy with our new carpet store. Our large line of Maltings and Rugs disappearing rapidly. Many novel patterns not found outside. Prices very low. The Carpet makes or mars the room. New Carpet House offers many patterns and colors for the same money. Visit to compare styles and prices. L. E. Monies, No. 5 North Market SP.
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