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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1898
Page
6
The notice outlines ad copy deadlines for The Weekly News, requests submissions by Wednesday for one week of placement, and emphasizes issue integrity and special attention to circulation. It notes rates and requirements for space, with emphasis on timely, accurate advertising.
The page compiles scattered notes on better weather, fading donations, harvests with ripening grapes and melons, and a local school renovation. It reports Bringle foundation work on West Seventh Street, a California olive crop, a Newark legal suit, and a future regional advertising plan along the Baez Canal. The piece also mentions court delegations, notable visitors, and various minor curiosities from daily life.
A Middletown court hearing today weighs whether a permanent railroad rack across town will be allowed. Attorneys for Middletown officials and Myersville Electric press the limits of authority while the railroad company argues for its preferred route amid community opposition and legal challenges to restrain construction.
SEW TELEPTIONE COMPANY with Chief Tudyw James Mesherregrated a charter in Maryland to operate telegraph lines across Frederick County and surrounding counties including Carroll Howard Montgomery and others. Capital stock listed as 50000 with incorporators planning offices in the city and first directors to be chosen. The project aims to extend a system to automate letters and connect major cities if successful.
An order authorizes mobilizing around fifty thousand volunteers. The cabinet will approve the measure, with dispatch expected today as plans proceed.
Special Dispatch reports a man shot and killed his wife then killed himself today. In other news the Baltimore and Ohio railroad plans an underground pipe line along Water Street to drain the area, with work to extend to Carrall Creek. Also noted are several local incidents and updates on residents and a published musical composition.
Fragmentary OCR reads like a jumble of names and terms including Viedturs, Beentertek, Jacob, Conrad, Sthadierh, Digsotthaliner, Smitlyslag, WOW Cirtotten, Wolfsgitte, Stith, Crieierrstiatn, Matishuowner, Welker, Pivstsatit, Hipen, Powell, Ciitoeron, Sunguers, Pert. No coherent event or context emerges.
The notes report fresh supplies with tomatoes improving in quality and pies described as the best salt s Wess. Peaches are plentiful though prices from 0 to 68 cents per basket. Pears and apples show mixed quality while pears are rising. Cucumbers are coming in and prices for local produce are noted with cautious optimism.
A landmark monument in the city, credited to A. Lough, printer of Monumental Works, draws attention for its craftsmanship. Hopesutiful paving and work tools are noted, with local pride in the project and praise for those involved.
The text notes ex Governor Frank Brown as a candidate for Congress in the Fourth District to oppose William McIntyre, who is not renominated by the Republicans. Brown is in Europe but expected to return in early September. The convention for the nomination is set for September 14, with preliminary meetings scheduled in Baltimore days before.
Camp meetings at Washington Grove are well attended. The Women’s Home Missionary Society, Mrs AJ Gill, formerly of this city, is active. Road repairs near Brederiele to Middletown lessen rain shelter need during prayers. Trinity Church Southwall annual pie at Binddack Heights Thursday. United Drill Association annual fair postponed, will be held at Braddock Heights. Ministers on vacation include LT Me Myers and Be Le Medan. pulpit supplied by Rev M Motter. County Commissioners approve school supply contract for two years. Local residents and properties, new house completion, and a trip to Gettysburg noted. Peach crop prospects in Frederick County reported.
A fragmented OCR obituary style piece recounts early naval stories and trials. mentions Schley, Scott, Carroll, and Frederick Examiner editor, with discussions of naval appointments, personal memories, and reflections on Civil War era figures and events. The narrative references Baltimore and Annapolis area figures and events, highlighting a long, memory-laden portrait of maritime history.
A string of personal notices describes visits and travels of residents across multiple towns. Mentions include Miss Celeste Tentheg G, Mr. Wane station tech, Miss Mopy and Pandine McCuarsbell, and Mrs. Worthington hosting guests. The piece notes church figures, novitiate activities, and preparations for priestly duties, along with a new summer car configuration for the Frederick and Miketown electric pond company in Washington.
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