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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1897
Page
3
The Werety News will be ready Thursday as a handsome twelve page issue replete with news and special features. It boasts Frederick city and county's largest bona fide circulation and unmatched advertising attention. Copy for new and changed advertisements is due by Wednesday 5 p.m. and 12 midnight respectively.
Snippets report small local happenings from towns like Cumberland and Manassas, noting a tax on cigars and tobacco, a pavilion awning at Eckstein's saloon, foxes and wild cats caught for scalps yielding $253, and a gold discovery near Manassas. Also covered are a Royal Arcanum meeting in Frederick, a new City Hotel barkeeper, a long train of care cars on Oil Creek, swinging illuminated clubs in Cumberland athletic show, and fire company outreach by W. H. A. Millilton to Eastern Shore towns.
Thomas J. Morrill of Louisville Kentucky wed Nannie R. Steiner in Alexandria on April 21 by Rev J H Butler of the First Baptist Church. Due to the groom’s father’s death the ceremony was private with only the couple present. They reside with the bride’s sister in Washington DC at 1224 I Street NW until May 15 and will then receive friends at their new home.
Business men met last night to discuss early closing during the summer. They reached a final understanding and will not announce the arrangement until all details are completed. Samuel Filby was kicked on the leg by a horse a few days ago and is badly crippled. Mrs. Mary Soessard is very sick after being taken sick Saturday. Newsparer ARTHhyE
The City Opera House hosted a pupil program from East Church Street School with the Frederick Select Orchestra performing pieces such as Ola Polka and Maypole Dance. Miss Bilson and Prof. George Edwardmith accompanied. an X ray demonstration by Prof. Hammel followed, exciting the audience with electric sparks and bone imaging.
A Fredericktonian writer from the South notes growing town activity as residents plan for a hospital and a second church while floods along the Mississippi recede. He describes Vicksburg’s flood impact with wide river and limited train service and mentions refugees at Wicksharo receiving rations as Frederick rivals modern progress.
Sir Archibald Geikie leads forty nine British geologists on a Maryland tour. They inspect Chesapeake Bay regions and the Allegany cost fields, study Paleozoic formations in Washington and Frederick counties, view Blue Ridge scenery, and visit Gettysburg battlefield. They plan to return to Baltimore Saturday night, arriving Thursday or Friday.
A committee appointed to solicit stock for the Myersville and Catoctin Electric Road plans to begin in Frederick next week. The group will thoroughly canvass the city to secure the required subscription while the allotment remains under consideration.
Mr Genty Lamse finished repainting the residence of Mr Charles Tyson on East Church Street. Michael Hennedy leads repainting of Mr Hiram Reefer’s home on East Patrick Street.
The Frederick Bicycle Club forwarded the program and inducements for the Maryland Division League of American Wheelmen annual meet to their Battimore headquarters today.
Gideon O. Harne and Alita A. Redman, both of Garfield, receive license. Thomas C. Potterfeld and May Elizabeth Jennings, both of Brunswick, obtain marriage license.
A county man applied at the clerk's office for a marriage license but was refused due to not meeting the age requirement.
A public meeting of the women of Frederick is planned for this evening at 8 o'clock at the home of Mrs. Judge Ritchie on West Church Street. The discussion will focus on Greece's condition and Britain’s sympathy and support, aiming to organize aid for the Greek cause. The event marks the first U S women's action on the issue.
Governor Lowndes and his Maryland staff spent a busy day in New York visiting the Waldorf headquarters greeting many callers. They met Governor Atkinson of West Virginia and later called on Fifth Regiment officers and the Fifth Veteran Corps before attending a reception and a Harlem Opera House performance hosted by Mrs. Donaid McKean.
Col Buchanan Schley denounces his removal as Baltimore harbor surveyor claiming he deserved due process and a hearing. He argues fair treatment and notice of charges were missing and defends his conduct and dedication amid the department’s actions.
Brunswick in Brunswick County cannot elect a mayor as Democrats and Republicans split council votes. Democrats first named Gardner as mayor pro tem after Shafer’s resignation. Gardner is a Republican and claims voting rights for mayoral candidates, triggering a potential court battle if Democrats seek a candidate without his consent.
Wuilflem S Flock and wife deed to Edward Ausherman a lot or parcel of land for 3000 dollars. John B Bartholow and wife with Chas W Bartholow deed to Robert E B Spurrier six acres thirty three perches of land. Clinton A Riddiemoser to Jerome Rippeon half an acre for 600 dollars. Robert Biggs attorney to Jacob L Troxe real estate in Frederick county for 34 dollars. James P Biser and wife to George Dancer a lot in Wevertan for 250 dollars.
Republicans debate the Brunswick post office vacancy with candidates John Porter Do W Smith J Wrench and L E McBride circulating petitions. Delegations press Senator Wellington and Congressman McDonald for favorable action while no assured appointment is yet seen.
A man who habitually chewed tobacco 20 cents weekly tries a tobacco cure, then rapidly spends 21.20 on two weeks of the cure. He then uses 10 cents candy 5 cents cough drops 25 cents peanuts 5 cents gum and consumes various odd items. He ends by resuming tobacco for economy.
Special Dispatch to Tus News from Newport News Virginia reports a raging blaze destroying two pilot rigs and four ships, threatening the big export grain elevators. Several lives are feared lost as the fire devastates the port area.
County Officer John W. Bimpason arrested Robert Campoeill a colored man yesterday on drunk and disorderly charges. Campoeill was to appear before Magistrate Biset for a 3 o clock hearing this afternoon. Hood's Baraparilis ad included but not relevant to case.
The Baltimore American notes Frederick is favored to host Maryland’s Fourth of July bicycle meet. It touts Frederick’s Monocacy Valley routes, mountain scenery, and connected pikes from Baltimore, with plans for a new track and ample hospitality for riders. It highlights local sights from Catoctin to Mount St. Mary’s and the battlefield of Monocacy as a backdrop for cycling events.
Arthur DeLashmatt son of B T H DeLashmat of West Third street had an S-ray photo taken of his right leg last evening at the City Opera House by Prof Hammel in the presence of Dr Sharetts Sarek Maynard and others. The test aims to reveal the knee joint injury that has troubled him since a December stiffness and a fall. A similar photograph was taken of a country youth's arm with the development awaited.
Rev. Webster M Strayer of the M P Church Buckeystown preached both services from And Peter followed afar off Large attendance noted at morning and evening services. Kensington gains S Paul s Church corner stone laid cost 5500 progress rapid completion aimed June 15. Missionary meeting at St John s Boskeyostown with a full program and sermon The installation of Rev T Freeman Dizon as pastor of the Presbyterian Church in this city scheduled for this evening at 7 30 with service and benediction
Linds H. Jonason of Indiana renewed a suit in the United States Circuit Court seeking the appointment of Maryland receivers for the Southern Building and Loan Association of Knoxville Kentucky. The case, first restarted in February after temporary receivers were named, was dismissed when those receivers were discharged and renewed as receivers were again appointed in Knoxyl Ll. Bought Saloon. William L. Smith of the city has bought 8 saloons in Cumberland and will take possession at the start of May. + EB Mullinix notes active carpet sales and a new carpet store boasting low prices and distinct patterns at the New Carpet House, 22 North Market Street.
A local ad promotes a large selection of scarves and skirts for men including wool and cotton options. It highlights a variety of colors and patterns and mentions a reputable maker. The copy promises comfort and health with sizes and materials clearly stated for shoppers.
The notice advertises a final sale event featuring Bee s and Tan Hose items at Faist Place with six pairs priced at 9 05 each.
The funeral service for Mrs Charity Stoner was held at her life home on West South Street this afternoon at 8 o'clock. Rev Antonius Darms of the German Reformed Church officiated, with interment at the Reformed graveyard on Bentz Street. Funeral director F Schroeder served as undertaker. Contemplated resignation noted for Mr S V Doll from Frederick County election board.
Local snippets show Mary Gouck obituary note and a series of 1897 shop openings and offerings. Blumenauer's hosts Thursday and Friday sales on April 29 and 30 with crabs clams and frogs. A P Marsh advertises the court street restaurant and city delivery. Kemp Hall lectures by Mrs Mary L Gaddens promote health topics. Lawn tennis gear offered by Allen Gayna & Co at cost with carpet and furniture sales.
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