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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1897
Page
3
Notice directs subscribers to have exact change ready for the weekly delivery on Saturday the 14th, with carriers collecting from each route. It specifies the regular mail day and urges prompt payment to ensure uninterrupted news service.
A string of social notices lists visits and extended trips among residents. Rev Dr Zechbsch, McR. Miss Florence McDonald, Miss Gaither of Saint Snow, and Miss Bowney Tower are noted visiting Frederick area friends. Mrs BA Welker of Baltimore travels east. HC Harris of Frederick visits the Philips family. A well known New York firm representative Mr A Oursick visits Frederick. Miss Lena Bruckey and Annis Toepler of Baltimore visit Mr J W Elsm Barrier. Miss Hate Ferguson of Baltimore visits Irene Whitehill near Unionville. Continuous hospitality at the home of Mr Roy Gerdner and Mrs Ferguazz of Baltimore.
Peter Monshan was hanged in Baity More for the murder of his wife. He mounted the scaffold at 853 and the drop fell at 956. Neighbors, sons, and a spiritual advisor were interviewed as part of the event.
The Young Men's Catholic Union of Frederick schedules an annual picnic at Taland Park for Tuesday with plans in place for games and amusements. A favorable rate has been secured via the B and O line. The report also notes a burglar killed during a store robbery at Catoctin Switch and the gunman remains unidentified. A mad dog scare in Walkeraville and Keinity leads to cattle deaths. Hood's Sarsaparilla advertised.
The Farmers Institute of Frederick County held its first woods meeting at Braddock Heights with thousands in attendance. Speakers included Colonel Brigham Profs Mason Moore and Sylvester Hon B H Warner and Dr W C Boteler. The day featured farming talks a sunny picnic a band from Yellow Springs and a lively crowd of farmers with families engaging in discussions and tours of the grounds.
A Maryland gathering featured Prof R Weylves ter of the Maryland Agricultural College urging farmers to send sons for scientific farming, Col Brigham noting agricultural issues, and Prof Moore describing Weather Bureau forecasts aiding shippers. Dr William Boteler celebrated Maryland’s history and resources, praising its people and leaders.
A fragmented notice announces a new stock of laces and related goods including N Reow Val Laces im Waitr and Slack with reduced lawns and fast sale. It lists stock codes 1247 and 260, mentions remnant sale bale and bargain pricing, urging quick purchase.
The Frederick market quoted wheat at 87 cents per bushel, two cents under yesterday’s price. Baltimore spot traded at 24 dollars yesterday.
A quiet hour last night offered men a chance to reflect on relations with God, sing, and share experiences. Plans include a week of Bible studies in Frederick led by C S Scofield, a noted teacher, to advance church work this coming year.
Proposals will be received at O2 P. Smith & son for privileges of Young Men's Catholic Encampment at Hinduston. Annealed trips to Atlantic City and Ocean City offered by Baltimore and Ohio Railroad with round trip rates from Frederick and Hagerstown, including stops and sea shore excursions via steamers and connections.
Delegates from Frederick County meet tomorrow morning to select representatives for the State convention at Ocean City on August 26 and the District Judicial convention at Poist of Rocks on September 7. They are instructed for John G Motor for Judge and list Garrett Deztange Dr O F Goodtl Onsries He Koasff Rufus A Reger Harry Chipline John Abbott Rea Hero George War man Dr Fairfax Schle Wm Sina Delssbicut George Broaner Capt Joseph Gaif Levl wn Moberly Adolphus H Garrington James Howard Viloto Zimmermann C W Pally Wa 4 Wovaard Cyrus F Ficoz Elmer Pahrney William H Rimavarg Basjs a Resenour Marshall Jerking Scott Miner
The fifth Frederick dance of the young men will be held Monday August 16 at Brad dock Heghta with a special car leaving Corner Market at 2 30 pm sharp chaperones listed include Wm P Mautety Mrs EB Eckelberger Mrs L Titan Mrs 0 TM Ross Jr Mrs GW Sbriser Miss Jacob ryson Mr Joan A Markell and Mrs Ka Grove Bicycle Tea among Misses Druvs planned for Monday evening with attendees meeting Bills Ingle's at 6 30 pm sharp.
The Sharrezsima near Keys were sold at public sale on Thursday. Fares ott and two other parcels brought 27 per acre, Gruole of Gh paid 4850 per acre for 74 acres to Herry Harter. The house and 31 acres belonging to Robert Stentios two miles northeast of Liberty were offered Saturday by auctioneers Harvey Lease at trustee's sale but withdrawn after a bid of 185.
Frederick Council No. 118 I O U A M L entertained Mt. Airy Council last night in their council chamber on West Church Street. After the work of the evening music and refreshments followed.
In Martineburg a large canning facility formerly idle will resume operations soon. Operators advertised yesterday for 300 women and girls to work the cannery, signaling a return to production after a period of inactivity.
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