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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1900
Page
4
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TREK WEEKLY NEWS announces a well- styled weekly paper ready Thursday with a full news load and numerous features. It claims the largest genuine circulation in Frederick city and county, offering advertising advantages. Copy for new ads due by 6 p.m. Wednesday and changes by noon the same day.
A string of social notes lists visitors and guests in the city from Pittsburg Baltimore Brooklyn and Washington with mentions of households entertained at South Market Street East Patrick Street and Court Square. Several locals and travelers including Rev. John McGill Randolph Mason and the Wiedefeld family are documented along with upcoming Band Day events and community amusements.
Groton New York firm awarded the contract for the tron bridge over the Monsecacy river at Reich's Ford for 117,455. Other bids ranged up to 14,000 for iron and masonry work. The Board also granted a contract to build two new schoolhouses near High Knob to O N Brandenburg for 96000.
A mixed collage notes sugar prices easing and warm spell due to sun spots. Florence Nightingale is celebrated, chestnut crops show promise, and a canary dies at age 17. A Sonoran tribe with yellow hair and blue eyes is mentioned. Nursery essentials cited as fresh air good food and pure water. A hotel robbery attempt is foiled by a watchman. A wagon wheel breaks on East Patrick Street. Aphorisms on death and deeds follow. A political call asks what the nation needs as it expands trade and freedom, mentioning rubber boots.
The article describes drought impacting crops with corn, beans, and tomatoes delayed, while blackberries and plums see jams and preserves. Eggs are cheap for winter packing. cucumbers not yet plentiful for pickling. peaches remain uncaned. Hospital notes report Frederick City Hospital issuing building specifications and an upcoming Braddock Hoeigh picnic, plus a monthly meeting next Tuesday.
The thirty sixth anniversary of the House of Good Shepherd in Baltimore was celebrated. The property benefited from a $10000 bequest by Col James H Cole of Frederick county, funded to found the institution in 1882 and now carried forward by Mrs Emily MacTavish, granddaughter of Charles Carroll of Carrollton.
Sunday schools of the Evangelical Lutheran church hold a picnic at Agricultural Park. The weather is hot but favorable for outdoor activities and community togetherness.
Reports from Frostburg and surrounding areas include a town election in Uywau Utty with reelect of Mayor Clayton J. Porrell, notices of veterans group officers in Rockville, a Republican Yankee convention in Towson nominating Albert A. Blakeney for Congress, and court postponement in Hagerstown. Also noted are a Georgetown shipment of Georges Creek coal, a Baltimore preacher arrest, and a rail franchise decision for Cecil County.
At Athletic Park on Thorday August 16 an exhibition by the Junior reel team will be joined by foot and bicycle races run by the football club to raise funds for a club’s equipment. Pampel set a mile track record with 2 minutes 14.5 seconds, while other events saw Grote and Pampel win respectively in the half mile handicap and a big mile exhibition. Dancing continued after the races until 11 o'clock. Brunswick election results: Hollis wins mayoral race by 85 in a 359 ballot, with Phalen and Shores winning council seats.
The week’s pleasant weather gave way to a hot spell as temperatures reached 93 in the afternoon with no dew at night. Prostrations from the heat were reported nationwide. Hicks notes a break may come as high barometer readings in the Northwest bring cooler winds today.
Market notes report steady overall conditions with shortages in sora tomatoes and lima beans. Fruits show improvement in peaches and plentiful plums with blackberries and raspberries steady. Apples and pears hold, watermelons good, but vegetation overall needs rain in Frexterick county.
The funeral for Mrs. Sumnna Biviz was held yesterday at 2 2 o'clock from her home on East Fourth Street. Bar W. S. officiated. Pallbearers were Thomas F T Lakin Edw K Sap George Schaffer Charles Orrieon and Wm Keyser. Interment followed at Doub's cemetery. A T Rice and Sons were funeral directors.
Citizens from Cabin John report Sunday amusements in Rockville led to warrants sworn by Robert Offat for Thomas Noonan BR Sohneon and Mr Miller. Accused linked to operation of Sunday entertainment.
Bradley Rippeon a laborer living near Liberty filed a bankruptcy petition in the United States District Court yesterday listing assets of 551.07 and his address at 610. The filing initiates proceedings under the federal bankruptcy laws in the district.
Americans who took part in Battle Pret were the Ninth and Fourth regiments, Rielly's Battery and the Marines. The action continues as reports from Shanghai indicate the battle is progressing with the units engaged.
Edward J. Cummings, liveryman of Fishers Ferry, sues Miss Mary P. Powell of Washington DC in Jefferson County circuit court for 2000 damages after a runaway near Hill Top House last Friday night. Cummings claims negligent driving caused the accident that killed his two horses and damaged his rig. Powell and Miss Ball were thrown. reports of serious injuries or groundless claims are denied by Walter Powell.
Edward Frazier colored paid a 2.50 fine after being charged with letting a vicious dog roam the street. Thomas Sporssller, arrested by Officer Ridenour for fighting, faced a morning hearing and paid a 61.75 fine. Lynch Quinn charged with wife non support appeared before Justice Wood with August 15 set for heating. John Washington colored charged with disorderly conduct. Justice Smith fined 1.31 which was paid.
The Frederick County Lima Bean Association held its regular monthly meeting and annual officer election at Shookstown on August 4. Reports by Sales Agent Gambrill showed strong business. treasurer’s report was solid. Officers elected: President Henry F. Gonso. Vice President Len J. Wall. Secretary John W. Grove. Assistant Secretary W. H. Tyler. Treasurer John F. Gonao. Sales Agent James H. Gambrill Jr. Board members named: Henry F. Gonuso. James H. Gambrill Jr.. George Masser. C Edward Schafer. George W. Moore. Wm Wolfe. Cornelius Staley.
Miss Alice V. Shrivar of Frederick represented the Woman's College at Mt Gretna Pa and won second prize for Hamlet Longfellow's King Robert of Sicily. judges praised her rendition while Miss Elizabeth O Miles of Ursinus College won first prize Briar Rose. This marked the Woman's College’s first intercollegiate representation. Political notes follow with Hoar, Boonsboro club honors, letters from state secretaries, and upcoming speeches by Pearre with Grosvenor and McComas on Lasardey sight. Senator Wellington receives a walking stick gift with a note on choosing sides or the middle.
The text stresses that a merchant who satisfies customers gains return, and that diverse tastes require multiple offerings. It advocates daily or weekly promotion of sought items, using advertising to inform and attract buyers seeking specific goods. It suggests clear messaging and timely notices to reach customers desiring particular lines of goods.
A crowded Saturday fox chase near Mount Ida ends tragically when a quarry collapses and dies en route to Montrose. The event concludes with a return to Windham home and a future chase planned by the Ramrod party. Local market quotes list corn shelled 35 cents a bushel, wheat six cents, barley and hay prices provided.
Local notes describe a moopvlight excursion to Myeraville and back on Thursday with dances at Braddock Heights. Multiple outings are listed including trolley rides, clam meals, a picnic by the Methodist School at Bradd Heights, and the Frederick County Band Day with fourteen bands at Frederick Fair Grounds. Also advertised are cheap stock on sewing machines and various Baltimore and Ohio Railroad seashore excursions to Atlantic City Cape May Sea Isle City Ocean City Rehoboth Beach Niagara Falls trips with specific dates and fares.
An advertisement details an extraordinary display of double face suitings and heavy cloths with no lining, claiming they are ideal for fall. It promotes shirt waists under cost, parasols at reduced prices, and a large mix of remnants including silks and lawns, urging quick purchase before prices crash further.
Henpnierson NEIDIG and MILLER advertise a clearance of shirt waists curtains and lace fronts at reduced rates. They claim low prices on white embroidery fronts tides and silk goods while promoting a cough remedy from Clinton Er Maen a graduate pharmacist with standard daily supply from Washington.
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