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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1897
Page
3
Purely personal items list visitors and residents in Frederick Maryland area. Names include Mites Conisa Kader visiting Winchester and several Baltimore Washington visitors at hotels and homes. The report notes social visits, engagements, and travel among local figures, with multiple mentions of hotels, towns, and rural neighbors.
An unknown burglar was shot and killed during a failed robbery at Richard Mercer’s store in Catoctin Switch near Point of Rocks. Clerk William Brubaker fired from a landing after seeing intruders, the attacker dying from a chest wound. A coroner’s inquest ruled the killing justifiable and Brubaker blameless. The other robbers fled along the Baltimore and Ohio railroad.
News items from the state list Emory Grove camp opening with a fund of 3417 for a coor gious event to run until August 25. Other notes include Wesley Grove event, Annapolis incorporation of the Preston Railroad Company, and Planned nomination of a county ticket by the Populists in Caroline August 14.
A Junior Order United American Mechanics picnic drew about 2000 to 3000 people at Appletown woods near Boonsboro on Saturday. Delegations from Middletown Funksown Tilghmas Keedyaville and Boonsboro attended. American Band of Middletown and Boonsboro Band performed. The program included a prayer by Rev A Philnower and speeches by J Frank Butts Mitchstown Rev J Maurer and G W Snyder Stinespring and George M Stover, Boonsboro.
The Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Society received 31000 on Saturday from Mr Charles B. Rous of New York. The contribution, given over years, was sent to ex Gov Holliday and passed to President McCauz. Rouss later sent a smaller amount and an apology for not giving more to the Baltimore Children's Fresh Air Society.
Republican primary meeting for District No 1 at Backeys town hall chose delegates to the county convention at Frederickton and then to the Sixth District Judicial Convention at Point of Rocks. Delegation instructed for J C Metzer for Judge. Delegates named include William Seachrist John A De Lashmutt M Hardy David Oland H H Padgel K O Welling H C Henshaw George Hickman C W Wright William Krants and others.
The HLGA or MC tennis tournament will be held this afternoon on the Association grounds East Third street. Eight flyers vie for the championship with Hammond Urner facing Roger Matter and others paired as Carty Moore Brittin Duvall Leonard Renner Dutrow ref Banadera Lampe linesmen. The board of directors meets tonight and Mr BH Marpy of Western Maryland College conducts the Thursday evening men’s meeting after a fine service last Thursday.
A fragmented report describes mishaps at Church and Sunday school picnics with children and adults involved. Details include a church organ, a minister, a pickle request, a yellow jacket sting, and a child injuring a bone after an accident in the awning area.
An East Her scene describes a pursuit as Mrs Christopher Viloger her spouse and the young daughter of Mr Hearn Smith ran down North Market street for a short distance. About sixty percent was captured before any damage occurred. The hat of the girl fell and was picked up by a colored boy who took it away. The improvised chase warns of trouble if the bat is not returned.
A rough paraphrase of Printers' Ink guidance advises choosing concise clear wording in daily newspaper advertisements to quickly convey the wanted message. It emphasizes plain language that is easily understood to catch the reader's eye and deliver the desired result.
An Atlanta man named Jobo Smith plans to call on the Smith family and others in the world to contribute toward a magnificent building to be erected in honor of the name. The house is to cover ten acres and stand as a lasting tribute.
Funeral services for Major O A Horner past commander of the Maryland Department, Grand Army of the Republic, were held yesterday afternoon at the Presbyterian Church in Emmitsburg. Rev. Simonton preached, with Rev. Shalenberger and Rev. Relnewald assisting. The church was filled. floral tributes honored Cole’s Cavalry Association and G A R members. Pallbearers and honorary pallbearers included G A R, Cole’s Cavalry, and Union Veteran Association officials. The G A R ritual followed at the cemetery under George W Johnson and aides. benediction by Rev Simonton.
Local notes report Mr Eera L Heinz ach family from Washington visiting at U D Ramsborg home. Ramsborg improves under Dr Nicodemus care. William F Zimmerman reports his cow poisoned. David Wastler loses his only cow. Picnic at Ulix draws many locals. Wachter families visit Bloomfield. Farmers finish plywooding and pre threshing. Spedden and Ender guests, Willis Ogie and companion seen. Mt Pleasant picnic remembered as grand. Bond and wife from Baltimore visiting. Summer and Odhm families return from Baltimore. L A Montgomery's typhoid recovering. Camp meeting ends with ground taken by colored brethren.
Posters printed in high style for picnics and tournaments are available at The News office. Large and small posters, in all colors, offered promptly at low prices. See samples first and obtain prices from The News printers for all kinds of work.
The presdent of the Maryland Synod Rev G B Tramp of Martinaburg WV accepts the invitation to meet in Washington on October 12. The selection of The Church of the Reformation Rev W E Parson as pastor is named to hold the seaslons.
Tas News advertises campies Ueslin fans cards and design samples inviting inspection. Dr Henry V Nelson of U S cruisers San Francisco and Clacin natl arrived from New York to visit family after three years cruising European waters. The Liberty Circuit M B Church annual colored camp began, lasting over two Sundays.
Mr. Adam Abrecht injured two weeks ago at Palmetto Fibre Works has recovered enough to be on his feet and about. This brief health update notes his gradual improvement and return to light activity.
About three hundred spectators watched Frederick's nine lose to the Yanigans at Union Park. Molesworth starred for Frederick with eight strikeouts and a home run, while Horton battled for Baltimore with a sharp delivery and key hits. Eisenhager added a long sixth inning homer as the visitors built an early lead and held on with solid fielding and timely hits.
Another game today between Yanigans and Prederixte at Athletic Park at 8 PM marks the second in a three game series for the ams taer championship of the State. Admission 25 cents.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad announces a personally conducted ten day tour to Niagara Falls. Four popular departures leave Washington August 12 with parlor cars and express service, returning via Rochester and Buffalo. Round trip tickets from Frederick are $11.05, with details from local agents. Also notes the G A R encampment in Buffalo August 23.
The Weekly News promises a twelve page issue ready Thursday with news and features. It boasts Frederick city county circulation and solicits ad copy by Wednesday 5 pm and changes by 12 m. A watermelon run organized by the Frederick Bicycle Club is set for Friday August 20 starting 6 45 pm from the club house and ending at Liberty Bridge. tickets are from Captain Harry Lochner.
Milas Holmes, a popular young woman from Philadelphia, is visiting near this city. She has an entertaining manner that has earned her many blessings wherever she has visited.
The wholesale notion arm of A. M. Landauer & Co. will relocate to the Birey building on East Patrick street. The vacated store room formerly used by Mr. Landauer will soon be filled by a stranger at an eight notion store.
Mr J Allen Grembine, boss farmer of Braidock, donor of a basket of Benoni apples known as strawberry apples. The fruit are described as fairly flavored and superior to others, reflecting local appreciation for the crop and the grower.
Professor W J Amons director of farmers inatimates plans a series of farmers cocurations starting November 11 in Prince George's county and extending into every county of the state.
Dr J Mc Hadcliff will be out of the city on Saturday August 14. Conveyors for general accommodation run from Ss James Lutheran Church to the picnic at 9 1039 am and 2 pm. Fifteen cents round trip. L I Myers. The M C U of this city will hold their annual dancing picnic at Island Park Tucsday August 17. Fare 60 and 50 cents. Tickets good on 6 o'clock and excursion train leaving at 7 90
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