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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1900
Page
4
Fragmentary page shows a sale notice box 183 and various business ads. Names such as Baughman, Wm 0 Birely, Geo E Wilcoxon and J O Cronine appear alongside items like city hotel buffet, bill of fare, Shrine Dry Goods and roller flour. The readable portion hints at a local commerce listing with multiple merchants and offerings.
Miss Jane Staley visits Mrs. D. H. Staley in Hagerstown while Miss Waomi Gring and Miss Celeste Roarkey travel to Knoxville and visit relatives. Many local residents and visitors are noted, including Hott named as Shookstown principal, and frequent trips to Atlantic City Toronto and Latrobe with friends and family in Frederick, Washington and Baltimore.
Miss Alice Haller daughter of Henry Bailie married Mr Charles Biggs last evening at the Lutheran parsonage Rev Dr Dunter of Baltimore officiated Police Justices Reports show city fines totaling over 44 dollars Poolesville lost to Hyattstown 19 11 on August 11 with Davis and Fowler at Hyattstown battery Bell and Craft at Poolesville Mrs Sas Gittinger ill with asthma
J Beckley longtime Frederick resident and Civil War era captain in the Maryland National Guard died aged 52 at his East Second Street home after suffering illnesses. He served twenty years in the guard, five as staff officer and the last years as captain. He remained in Frederick during the Spanish American War era despite his infirmities.
Captain Beckley a longtime Democrat and public official died after a long illness. He served as court crier and law library librarian, with family survivors including a widow, three sons in Washington and Fredericks, and two daughters in the city. Funeral plans noted at St John’s Catholic church. In Montgomery, farmers report large wheat yields and a booming peach crop with Farm figures from Trendle near Poolesville and Charles Mainhart Bestisvilla selling bushels at varying prices.
The Frederick baseball team was beaten 22 to 3 on Electric Park grounds in Baltimore. Baltimore scored four runs in the first inning and held the lead throughout. Frederick players listed include Knox, Creager, McGinn, Baer, Davia, Bennett, Riddlemoser, Heales and Haskie.
A coal train collision occurred at the Patrick Street crossing last night. One car separated and spilled coal along the track while the other car, after the crash, ran off the trestle without further damage.
A special meeting of the Key Monument Association will be held in the Y M C A rooms tomorrow night. The meeting is called to take action regarding the gun that is to be sent to the city for the dedication and to arrange the program.
Two of Frederick's most expert anglers report a good bass catch on their fishing trip along Monocacy River. They are expected to share details upon their return.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad will run excursions Sunday from Baltimore and Washington to Frederick and from Frederick to Hagerstown.
A Maryland ledgers of brief notes reports Thomas Rhodes died at Cear spring in Warrington county. In Calvert County a fatal shooting by a police sergeant is logged along with a vendetta between Smiths and Tangier Islands. Unemployment meetings yield little progress. A curtailed reunion and several accidents are recorded as officials address taxes and public safety.
Judge Burke instructs that grantors must furnish the revenue stamp on deeds for validity. In trustees of Waugh Chapel v Twinning they cite that a deed is invalid without the stamp, making the grantor responsible for its affixation. The Maryland decision caps a long dispute on stamp duties. California Canners Object suits seek injunctions against mislabeling fruit products and labels claiming origin in California.
The funeral for Mrs. Clara V. Blair was held this morning at St. John Catholic Church with Mass said by Rev. Father Bridges at 10 o clock. Pallbearers included Lawrence Ebbers Geo A Groshon Jr D L Strasburg and Wu Fraly. Interment followed at St. John's Cemetery. A T Rica & Sons were the funeral directors.
The Washington county grand jury returned two indictments against Attorney Adam S. Gariz for subornation of perjury, mirroring charges against Mrs. Garis from a week earlier. Gariz's counsel demurred to the indictments, but the court sustained them. Masque Ball at Singanore Hills Inn featured a lantern lit lawn, Japanes lanterns, and striking costumes with refreshments served.
News of the churches notes Addison Ingla gave a missionary talk Sunday night at Trinity Episcopal Church Martinsburg West Virginia Rev Baxer formerly in Northfield Massachusetts will preach at Deaths and Point of Rocks next Sunday Also a herbal remedy promotion features Syrup of Figs from the California Fig Syrup Company urging gentle cleansing and kidney liver aid in a short promotional line.
The article notes record heat in Frederick with July temperatures peaking at 105 degrees. It records daily highs, mentions the 17th as the warmest day, and compares July and August temperatures to past years, noting notable hot spells since 1890 and the practice of 3 PM peak heat. The piece lists daily readings and identifies the 10 year pattern of peak heat around mid afternoon.
County correspondence from Rocky Ridge reports Mrs Hichelberger and Miss Marian Eichelberger visiting relatives, Miss Martha Seabrook from Lincoln returning to relatives, and numerous locals visiting Baltimore friends. Also notes church absence, a Sunday school festival, farmers club talks on fertilizers, and regional visits including Troutville and nearby towns. Congress district Republican convention reference appears briefly.
A dated dispatch from Whatee at Narow reports yesterday’s opposition as Odnseydence. Jesus faced a terrible heat event with many prostrated.
A crash between passenger train No. 2 and freight No. Sou near Pearson Michigan kills nine passengers and injures many. The incident involves Big Wreck on the I. BR. at de bt. KK and is reported with limited details on the cause or exact location.
A Fanid M Railroad freight and passenger car left the track near Braddoch Heights last night, delaying traffic for hours. A woman aboard the car was injured as crews reattached the car by 10 30 pm and service resumed.
Community gathering at the Y M C A rooms tomorrow night at 8. Fall attendance urged. Business with Doll’s Eatery highlights crab soup turtle soup and craved dishes. Also notices on Gettysburg excursion from Frederick for 1.50 round trip plus child discount, and Baltimore and Ohio Railroad excursions to Niagara Falls with multiple dates and stopovers. Specials include tours to Thousand Islands and a Toronto return option.
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