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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1901
Page
6
The Market Scribe notes strong demand for good horses and predicts profitability for Maryland farmers in breeding. It reports on electric railway travel from Seaton to Osborn via trolley, and praises Frederick County vegetables and fruits at the Saturday market. Local readers are reminded of abundant gardens and fresh offerings in Frederick City.
A Suffolk Virginia gentleman advocates eliminating titles not earned by service or merit. He forms a society to suppress spurious prefixes, arguing they cheapen genuine honors. The resolutions urge proof of right to a title before name prefixes. Public sympathy is expected as the movement highlights the silliness of misuse.
A Baltimore American note hopes Admiral Sampson observes decorum and stays ten miles from the inquiry court. The Cumberland Times questions Admiral Schley’s whereabouts the night a train incident occurred in the suburbs. The passage mocks the season’s modern tournament and, with garbled phrases, hints at social rituals and honor.
A long passage cites colorful progress in entertainment and public sentiment across Maryland and Hagora town Apipiio. It notes a desire for a unifying civic conjunction and a better future, praising local physicians and the need for communal action to preserve memory of a great citizen.
A collage of short jokes and quips from various newspapers. The Philadelphia Record, Town Topics, Life, Atlanta Constitution and Chicago Post contribute witticisms on speed patience sportsmanship and lightning mischief. The items reflect light humor and social banter of mid century papers.
The Chicago Chronicle notes that water flowers will baptize the cruiser Cleveland next month, replacing champagne in a ritual meant to show its republican character. The piece lauds the idea as fitting and symbolic for a ship of the republic.
A New Jersey doctor reports kerosene cannot eradicate mosquitoes due to local breed differences. In New Orleans a mosquito-free zone exists at the U S barracks where petroleum methods reduced bites, with oil preventing egg hatching and killing adults.
Brief bits note the annual fair at Inwood Park Martinsburg West Virginia will run August 20 to 23. Other items include quotes on action versus talk and a local remark on kisses. Mr William L Gardner named revenue ganger has sold his Middle town confectionery to Walter Shearer. A farm beside Apples Church held by the Freeze family for over a century is being surveyed for public sale.
A meeting of M M C U will be held in their rooms on South Market Street tomorrow evening at oclock. The semi annual address will be delivered by President Alonzo H Ely.
A miner recounts the instant he was blown up while blasting rock. He recalls the sudden bright light, the crash, the fear, and confusion as his senses returned, with his clothes smoking and his body bruised, yet he survived. A warship on springs follows, detailing Johan Nederland’s armored spring vessel proposal.
A bustling market column reports abundant supplies yet uneven prices for peaches, tomatoes, and corn, noting later harvests will boost availability. Prices for apples, pears, cantaloupes, and berries are listed by commodity, with poultry, fish, and various meats detailed and regions noted by market terms.
Major Fisher recounts a partridge fleeing a falcon in a field. The bird feints on ground, darts away, and uses feisty partridge tactics to frustrate the hawk. After repeated exchanges the partridge is finally set aloft and the falcon captures it, a moment the narrator laments.
Miss Elizabeth Dimmick of Kingston N Y died suddenly from heart disease aboard a Lehigh Valley train just after passing White Haven Pa The body went to Jersey City and was sent back to Kingston.
A correspondent describes St Luke's at Smithfield built after Jamestown's first church. Erected 1632 and restored 1891, it remains an early English Gothic symbol with mullioned windows and a tall tower, used for worship for over two centuries. The Jamestown site, Isle of Jamestown, was later preserved by Mrs Barnay. The piece cites a sepulcher inscription of a late Great Minister of State.
Cornelius J. M. Davis, tenant for Johan S. Ramsburg near New Market, reports threshing over 500 bushels of Findley wheat from 15 acres and a Raby wheat yield over 25 bushels per acre. Wheat described as of splendid quality.
The Baltimore market shows dull activity with many dealers absent. Seaboard lines and Georgia & Alabama bonds are discussed as potential attractive investments, noting a large cash value in property and favorable yield on refinanced notes. Seaboard stocks stay strong, while United Railways Incomes decline slightly. Nashville Railway remains firm amid reorganization prospects.
Pooling committees appear to promise for the stock's future though plans remain vague. United Railways common slipped to 1657 with little change. Trust company shares were dull, few deals and stable prices. Cotton Duck Incomes fell sharply to 58. Money remains in demand at 5 percent on call. Townsexp Scorr and Sox.
Bradstreet's notes a robust, broad-based business: aggregate activity set to exceed prior midsummer levels despite corn damage reports and a looming steel strike. Railway earnings rise sharply in July while bank clearings climb, but the Amalgamated Association strike creates uncertainty about long-term demand and employment.
Two railroad surveying parties are active in Carroll county. One party locates a steam line from Washington to Gettysburg via Mt. Airy and Westminster with right of way secured to Mt. Airy. The second party surveys the Baltimore Westminster and Gettysburg Railroad non steam line, starting at Reistertown and moving toward Westminster along the turnpike with right of way secured. construction may begin soon.
A large crowd attended the Braddock Heights dance last night with many arriving by car in the afternoon. By 9 p.m. an estimated 500 people were on the mountain top enjoying pleasant breezes and a social evening.
An old time advertisement touts a one hundred dollar reward for a catarrh cure. It includes endorsements from druggists Spare and other firms, claims the remedy balances the blood and mucous surfaces, and promotes internal use with a free sample and a price per bottle.
A letter argues Maryland should authorize a commission to drill to determine rock formations and discover mineral or oil deposits. The writer cites potential wealth from oil, notes drilling costs on farmers, and suggests sharing expenses if a discovery is made within eight miles west of Baltimore. He urges action to bolster state wealth.
The funeral for Gideon J Renneburg was held yesterday at 10 oclock at his Harmony Grove home with Rev T F Hoffmeister presiding. Pallbearers from Mt Pleasant Reformed church consistory included Geo Harbaugh Herman Backey C A Thomas Martin Hoke Frederick Barrick Edward Cramer. A large circle of relatives attended and interment followed at Mt Olivet cemetery. A T Rica Sons were the funeral directors.
In a notable baseball game last evening the Brash factory club defeated the Young Sluggers by 2003 to 0. Winning battery was Creager Lipps and Albaugh, with Shilling and Keefer on the losing side. Umpire was William Bennett.
A stark bulletin compares ongoing South African warfare devastation with a far deadlier toll from stomach disorders. It extols Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a universal, fifty year proven remedy for constipation biliousness dyspepsia indigestion and melancholia, urging readers to try it.
Trustees announce multiple scholarships in the Woman's College of Frederick for next academic year. Preference given to applicants able to enter Freshman class. Applications due by September 1 with instructor’s certificate. President J H Apple can provide admission catalogs. Milton G Urner secretary. For sale two hunting traps at Herbert's Carriage Shops Frederick Md. Citizen note.
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