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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1897
Page
3
Town newspaper announces a twelve page edition set for Thursday with extensive news, features, and advertising. It claims the largest bona fide circulation in Frederick city and Frederick County and invites copy and advertisement changes by midweek deadlines.
A string of social notes lists Mr H W Parr of Hanover and other visitors in Frederick, including George E Goetz and Miss Carolyne Howell. It also mentions a Citizens Excursion to Baltimore and Bay Ridge on August 18 19 with train details, and a local bicycle event with a watermelon run led by Louis Kline.
The Frederick County Board of Elections appoints judges and clerks for the 1897 election, naming representatives for districts 1 through 22 and various precincts. Notable names include W. Nicodemus, Charles Edward Derr, Lewis W. Mebring, Simonel E Brown, and many others across Republican and Democratic listings.
An editorial reflection on enemies of a newspaper, listing those who owe debts, seek office, demand influence, oppose consistent advocacy, or betray a paper after receiving support, arguing ingratitude is the harshest offense.
Prof. George Ed. Smith, Frederick based music teacher and composer, attends the summer music school in Hagerstown. Former faculty of Virginia Normal Music Schools, he renews acquaintances and sang at St Pauls M E Church with Miss Witzenbacher accompanying, performing pieces including The Holy City and The Plains of Peace.
In a curious note the text describes screen doors with small pencil-sized holes drilled from the inside, creating rough jagged edges outside. Flies entering through intact areas are deterred, while those that land on the screens exit through the holes they see, a quirky explanation tied to Hood's Sarsaparilla’s popularity and its vast sales.
A marked advance in wheat price was reported with spot wheat closing at 94 13 cents in Baltimore, up 3 4 cents from Saturday and 34 1 2 cents from last year. Maryland crops are considered similar to last year, farmers have sold about one third to market, corn and potatoes are higher, and Frederick quotes wheat at 99 cents per bushel.
At last evening's W O T O meeting the Woman's Christian Temperance Union elected officers for the year: President Miss Moreell Recording secretary Miss Saunders Corresponding secretary Miss Keller Treasurer Miss Engelbrecht The county convention will be in Urbana August 24 with morning reports and afternoon talks. Delegates from Frederick meet at M E Church at 2 PM August 24. dues remain unpaid and are urged to be paid.
A lively social at Brad dock Heighte last evening hosted a dance by Frederick’s young men. A larger crowd than usual attended and the event brought joy to all, with many local residents and guests from Philadelphia Washington and Baltimore in attendance.
Creamery butter jumped 13 cents a pound in Elgin yesterday, a move that guides prices in other markets. Buyers in Maryland should see the effect over three to four days as the rise is telegraphed and gradually implemented. Dealers note scarce supply and expect further increases as demand remains firm.
Miss Nellie Thomas daughter of Prof Cyrna Thomas is to accompany W J McGee of the National Bureau of Ethnology on a trip to the Fox reservation in Iowa to paint a portrait in native dress. She is arranging to take the journey and is currently painting the image of a Pepago Indian in Arizona.
Frank Pearre and Keene Cam passed an examination for bar admission before a committee led by J. Roger Bisterry with C Moiter and Clayton O. Reedy. Judges Ailberry and Lynch oversaw the proceedings in a busy session.
The first week of the peach shipping region opened yesterday in the Blue Mountains bell. Buyers from Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Washington Pittsburgh Cincinnati Cleveland and other points attended the event promising a strong fall crop.
One hundred sixty eight excursionists traveled from Baltimore to Island Park by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad for a picnic organized under the auspices of the Young Men's Catholic Union.
The corn packing session began today at Frederick City Packing Company. The McMurray factory is set to begin operations on Thursday next.
Asbury A M E Sunday School workers announce a picnic at Braddock Heights on Thursday, replacing today’s date for the event.
A party of Washington city cyclists rests in camp at Cave woods along the Monocacy river during their outing.
Twelve quart boxes of blackberries were sold in Frederick this morning for 20 cents.
Dr. George W Massamore and Dr W S Harban report abundant bass along the Potomac above Hancock to Harper's Ferry. Deputies deter poachers, boats crowd the river, a 43 pound bass and others 2 to 3 pounds highlighted a thriving catch. Canal spawning observed with many small bass.
A young man using the name Hiram Johnson was arrested after stealing a suit of clothes and three rings worth about $100 from George Schmidt at Aunt Kitty Bahn's boarding house on West All Saints Street. He fled toward Frederick Junction before being pursued by bystanders and detained by County Officer J A Simpson after a hearing before Magistrate Riser. He claimed the items were taken as a test but provided no origin, and was held in $200 bond for the next grand jury.
Hon W G Brandenburg praised as a rising West figure in mining and public life. He has declined high state office, holds a Missouri Mississippi Congress seat, and serves on a key committee for the Omaha Exposition. He travels to Chautauqua assemblies as a speaker and civic advocate. Brandenburg formerly lived near Mt Pleasant Tunis County and now resides in Denver Colorado.
Court convened at the usual hour with no business of public interest. Charles Cramer named bailiff to the grand jury and Edward Ramsburg bailiff to the petit jury. The petit jury adjourned yesterday until Monday August 30.
A hailstorm struck Montgomery County Sunday night causing extensive damage to windows and property. Residents reported large hailstones and significant impact across multiple neighborhoods.
A thunderbolt hit the observatory on High Rock above Pen Mar on Sunday. The fishpole on the roof was splintered by the strike.
Dr Fortst R Winn the young volunteer surgeon who escaped Wesler's clutches will lecture in Frederick next Friday night on The Camp Fires of Cuba. He rode the Havana escape in disguise, hiding aboard ships and dressing as a Spaniard to reach New York. He narrowly avoided capture as Cuban authorities mistook him for dead.
The bulletin lists engagements and weddings including Allen Rohrback and Alize M. Brecel and Miss Estheryne Glessner’s upcoming nuptials in Pittsburg. It notes double weddings of Mary H Stoner with F A Lacy and J Madison Soner with Gertrude Courtney of Allegheny. The County Commissioners met to discuss routine business and potential bridge site moves near Srail's Ford and Le Gore's station with a plan to visit Urbana district for road matters.
A cow owned by Edward Bpeak was killed by lightning on Baldwin D. Patrick’s farm near Lisbon Howard County. Ida the sheep of Master Howard Speak perished on the same pasture about two hundred yards from the house. A fine horse also died for William H. Milse near Daisy in Howard County.
A historical note urges keeping the useful dollar in circulation and moving rapidly for the public good. It claims the currency can perform many tasks within twenty four hours to aid receivers and society overall.
The Robert Portner Brewing Company wagon struck a rear wheel of Rev. T. F. Hoffeite's buggy on North Market Street. The horse bolted and damaged shafts and harness before bystanders restrained it. The animal nearly entered a storefront window.
Miz Lulu Fa a popular singer and entertainer visits Washington as one of the most admired Frederic and indie figures in the capital receiving considerable attention during her stay.
Mr Eugene Grove reports the death of a sorrel horse named Fine Horep last night. The animal was near the posterio opposite the field when it died after feeding and grazing. Grove had recently offered 150 dollars for the horse.
Local note reports Nautica displaying the ites complete dress cutting system at Carlin House WHI with favorable terms and liberal commission. Also mentions George Regadoren's bread and rolls event on West Patrick Street and the upcoming G A R encampment in Baltimore with a special round trip fare August 21 22 23 offered by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad for visitors from stations east of the Ohio River.
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