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News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1899

Page

5

Condition Of Crops In Maryland From The Bureau Report

The Maryland Bureau's latest USDA report notes mild nights and warm midday temps aiding crop growth with limited frost damage. Dry spells persist in western districts though rain is beneficial, while corn and oats progress. early plantings show good yields but later crops lag. Peaches face mixed outcomes with some districts near failure, though apples, pears, and strawberries show promise. overall fruit bloom exists across many counties.

Maryland United States Department of Agriculture Boonsboro Doncaster Coleman Mir. R.G. Nicholson Chestertown McDaniel Berlin

Amateurs on Comedy at Woman's College Entertain

The Woman's College audience enjoyed the Senior class farce Popping the Question after a Macbeth witch scene. Miss Titzel led as Mr. Primrose, with Allie Shriner as Miss Murray and Miss Bowman as Bobbin, delivering strong ensemble performances. Proceeds benefit the college library.

Macbeth Woman's College Miss Kump Florence ‘Ruil Mr. Primrose Miss Titzel Henry Thornton Miss Woeguy Hall Murray Miss Biffin Miss Murray Miss Winterblossom Titzel Primrose Allie Shriner Miss Woegtly Thornton

Westminster meeting of Independent Hose Company No 1

The quarterly meeting at the hose hall approved attending the Maryland State Firemen's Association seventh annual Westminster gathering. A three member arrangements committee was named and delegates elected with alternates. The company plans hose and ladder contests with 70 to 80 uniformed members, and two cars secured by President MacGill for exclusive United Fire apparatus use at Westminster. The Uniteds compete in prize drill reel and ladder events, holding state championships.

Hose Company No. 1 Maryland State Firemen’s Association Westminster Milliard N. Nusz Geo. Kolb Geo. W. Salter Edward Nelson Edward S. Hichelberger David H. Kolb J. R. McSherry Harry Baer OC. W. Kolb Millard N. Wusz Harry Scholl Geo. Wallis Milton Engle MacGill United Fire Company Uniteds

Oratorical Contest Opens Maryland College Series

The first contest under the Oratorical Association of Maryland Colleges was held at Western Maryland College Westminster. Ridgely P. Melvin of Annapolis spoke on The Wrongs of the Indian. Harry J. Kefsover of Frederick spoke on The Passing of the Sword. Claude C. Douglas of Montrose West Va spoke on The union of Science to Religion. Douglas won first prize with Melvin tying for second with Rhefanver.

Oratorical Association of Maryland Colleges Western Maryland College Westminster St. John’s Ridgely P. Melvin Annapolis Harry J. Kefsover Frederick Maryland Agricultural Claude C. Douglas Montrose W- Va Western Maryland C. C. Douglas Melvin St. John's Rhefanver

Belles-Lettres Society Debates Strikes Justification

The Belles-Lettres Literary Society met with readings and recitations by CG Hargett R Hughes H Mohier P Urner and others. Judges EB Sappington H Mohier and R Hughes ruled two to one against the affirmative in the debate on whether strikes are justifiable.

Belles-Lettres Literary J. Milburn R. Kolb EB. Sappington H. Mohier R. Hughes

Knee Cap Dislocated in Domestic Accident

Henry Ruprecht a noted paper-hanger slipped while stepping over a bed-frame at Davis Byerk s residence on West Patrick street and dislocated his right kneecap He was carried home on a cot for treatment and rest.

Henry Ruprecht Davis Byerk West Patrick Street Ruprecht

Names of Warships Reflect State Ties in New Navy

The article lists states and cities linked to naval names for new ships, noting New York New Jersey California Illinois Maine Massachusetts and Ohio among leaders. It details battleships cruisers and gunboats named for states cities and regions, alongside a critique of naming choices and a nod to naval humor about West Virginia and Indian names.

New York New Jersey California Illingis Maine Massachusetts Ohio Sampson Brooklyn Albany Brazil Buffalo Nictheroy Newark Princetom Monterey San Francisco Illinois Chicago Floria Castine Machias Cincinnati Cleveland Marietta Marblehead Boston Gloucester Dewey Manila Santiago Cienfuegos Guantanamo Pennsylvania Philadelphia Samoa West Virginia State Wheeling Little Rock Ty Roll East New York Georgia Alabama Texas Kentucky Atlanta Montgomery Galveston Mississippi Carolinas Virginia Louisiana Viakaburg South Carolina Chariston North Carolina Raleigh Yorktown New Orleans Arkansas Florida Wyoming Connecticut Delaware Wilmington Maryland Baltimore Annapolis Michigan Detroit Vermont Bennington Concord New Hampshire Kansas Topeka Montana Helena Rhode Newport Colorado Denver Washington Olympia Tacoma Tennessee Nashville Chattanooga Indiana Ashaslowa Des Moines Commerce Minneapolis Minnesota New England Wisconsin Missouri Nebraska Oregon Nevada Utah Idaho North South Dakota Farragut Porter Dupont Stringhare

Nadine Allen Sings in Notable Ordway Recital

Mrs Nadine Allen presented a memorable recital in the Ordway piano room assisted by top city talent. Her rendition of Joan D Arc received special praise. Supporting artists included Louise Payne Tillie Bielfeld Amy Young Louis Rhoderick John Prosins and Prof Maurice Beckwith with accompanimists Mrs Q S Beckley Holly Howard King and Bion Firestone.

Biis. Allen Nadine Allen Ordway Piano Room Allen Louise Payne Tillie Bielfeld Amy Young Messrs Louis Rhoderick John Prosins Maurice Beckwith Q.S. J. Beckley Miss Holly Howard King Bion Firestone

Very Sweet Song Note From Washington Visitor

Dr J W Bischoff of Washington DC thanks Prof Geo Ed Smith for Sunset Gates of Gold a graceful composition he calls a very sweet song He expresses willingness to perform the piece at future recitals and to use it for his program arrangements.

J. W. Bischof Washington, D.C Presbyterian Church Geo. Ed. Smith

Local grain prices quoted in Frederick today

Wheat was quoted at 67400 cents per bushel and corn shelled at 38 cents per bushel. Corn on the cob priced at 2 dollars per barrel, reflecting market activity in the Frederick area.

Frederick

Religious Meetings Announced at Multiple Churches

A local religious notice lists services at St. John's Catholic, Presbyterian, German Baptist, All Saints Episcopal, Glade Reformed Walkersville, Trinity Methodist, United Brethren, Evangelical Reformed, M. B. church, and Grace Reformed. Reverends Freeman Dixon, D. J. Wolf, J. W. Wilbite, C. W. Stinespring, E. Eschbach, Rev. Page Milburn, and others lead sermons and Sunday schools with special events and a commemorative choir performance referencing Ernest Perring’sCantate Domini.

Surmona Gate Maga St. John’s Cathlic T. Freeman Dixon Presbyterian Church Braner P.D. Fabruoy German Baptist Church All Saints’ Episcopal Church Glade Reformed Church Walkersville D. J. Wolf J. WH. Wilbite Trinity Mt. 1. Church South Upworth C. W. Stinespring United Brethren Church Evangelical Reformed Church E. &. Eschbach D. D M. B Page Milburn Epworth League Hov A. H. Zimmerman Grace Reformed Church B. J. McLean LB. Y. Weaver W. M. Strayer Buckeystown Mary Haslup Luther Kuhlman Evangelical Lutheran Church Ernest Perring W. A. von Steinman Frederick Emule Yor Steinman

Maryland and regional civic notes on colleges and banks

Kyont of Gatorestore and There Yesterday and Moday. A colored schoolhouse at Cecilton was boroed. A savings bank at Miaiphester with a capital of BLV,000 was Incorporated. The Intercollegiate oratory contert was held at Western Maryhid College. The Baltimore and Ohio Company fled a petition to resume bonds. The daughters of the conference will unveil a display at the St James Hotel. International revenue agents seized over 18,000 cigars in Cumberland. The centennial celebration of the Maryland Medical and Surgical faculty ended with features. A savings bank at Union Bridge, Carroll county, formed Wednesday. Jacob Stosar elected president. capital stock $20,000. President G8. Griffith appealed for funds at the Prisoners Aid Association. Bonds of three principal railways to Cumberland to Westernport filed. County Grange met in Coloxville. L D Gasgard presided. Charles Ki Hartshorne secretary.

Cecilton Carroll County Vikton Havana Naval Academy Navy Colooud Miaiphester Western Maryhid College Leward County Teachers Association Baltimore and Ohio Conphuytion St. James Cumberhind Maryland Medical and Chirurgtol Union Bridge Jacob Stosar Griffith Prisonees’ Aid Association Plaatric Railway Companins Cumberland Westernearr County Grange New Grange Coloxville Montgomery County L. D. Gasgard Charles Ki. Hartshorne Brighton

Vintage Clothiers Ad Highlights Men Wearables and Bargains

An old advertisement extols winter undergarments and men s wear including Merino and half wool shirts priced cheaply. It touts a high profit on wearables, a range of neckwear and novelty dressings, and notes The Princes of Wales Club and other patterns with low prices that would fetch more in larger cities.

Prinws Wales

The Dialect Poet at City Opera House Thursday May 4

Local mention of Misa Anne Virginia Culbertson performing at City Opera House in Frederick for Frederick City Hospital benefit. Notes her dialect range and appeal, with admission 26 and 15 cents. Also lists various local sales, offers, and notices from merchants and professionals in Frederick, including promotions at Surrney & Borst Shipley & Bopst and Sax Optical Company appearances.

Misa Anne Virginia Culbertson City Opera House Frederick City Hospital

Smythe Snyder Pardum Wedding at Bethesda Church

Edith Purdum and Maurice Snyder were married at Bethesda M E Church near Browningsville after a 6:30 wedding ceremony. The bridal gown was cream Henrietta with satin and chiffon trimmings, bouquet of narcissus, as guests later gathered at the groom’s parents’ home for a reception.

Willard Jacobs Willie James Purdum Edith Purdum Maurice Snyder J. L. Snyder

Frederick Art Club Reads Chapters From Two Women Abroad

A Thursday evening meeting of the Frederick Art Club’s reading section was held in the studio. Miss M Kolb led a program featuring chapters 25 and 26 from Two Women Abroad with several readers including Miss P M Exder and Miss A F Shope. A vote of thanks was given to committee members J Hendrickson M Etchison Hood Ramsburg Quynn and G Radcliffe for planning the spring-tide reception for members and friends.

Reading Art Club M. Kolb P.M. Exder M. GO. Ort. Delaroche A. FE. Shope Paris M. Etchison

Creditors Object In Gambrill Note Dispute Before Judge McSherry

Creditors oppose payment of notes James H. Gambrill gave to his brother George T. Gambrill. James H. testified notes were paid while George T. claimed nonpayment and showed life insurance policies as collateral. Amount involved about 9600 dollars. Lawyers Whitelock Urner Keedy Urner for George T. Gambrill and Manula Pampel for creditors. The Wolf Company of Chambersburg Pa completed remodeling a mill near Loya to the roller process under Harry Krise. Capacity thirty barrels daily with flour, corn meal, hominy, rye, buckwheat and Graham flour machinery.

McSherry James H. Gambrill George T. Gambrill Whitelock Urner Wall Respode Wolf Company Chambersburg Loya Harry Krise Reller

The Exclusive Carpet House Promotes Matting Trade

In a bold offer, L. E. Moz proclaims the town’s matting boom with a big store-room full of Carpeta and Mattings. The Exclusive Carpet House advertises cheap buy prices, big quantities, and small profit margins to counter tariff fears, selling items from 81¢ to 35¢ for various carpets and damasks.

Saw Mill Destroyed Near Woodsboro Fire Destroys Mill

A raw mill owned by Mr. Cramer along the Freder ick and Woodsboro turnpike, two miles beyond Woodsboro, was completely destroyed by fire yesterday afternoon. The blaze originated in the engine room and the building could not be saved as smoke and flames engulfed the structure.

Frederick and Woodsboro Cramer

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