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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1897
Page
3
Weather bulletin notes a transition from partly cloudy conditions to fair skies. Minor wind variations expected with no precipitation indicated. Temperatures and exact timelines not specified in the readable text.
The issue highlights rising wheat prices and a hopeful shift toward a dollar, stressing direct impact on local commerce dependent on agricultural resources. It previews a twelve page edition with varied content including letters, a Market Scribe feature, a Wm Perry Brown story, Captain Kilmer on daring deeds, and sections for youth and matrimony.
A Baltimore area memorial seeks removal of District of Columbia judges McComas and Lewis for alleged partisan meddling in Maryland politics, urging President McKinley to act. Democratic state leaders met at Carrollton Hotel to discuss primary procedures and election staffing, with Vandiver as chair and Watkins named treasurer.
Bir G O Banker of Hanover arrives in Frederick after eight in the evening in hot pursuit of a supposed bicycle thief. He left Hanover at moon to hunt a Sandusky pattern bicycle believed stolen by Elmer Lease, who was described passing through Middletown and possibly heading toward Hagerstown. He plans to leave the area soon.
Mrs, lds Cols, of this city, Art for Washington today. Miss Camdes, of Annapel'seis guest of Miss Emily Quynn. Willim Heard with Henry Wineberg in Baltimore. Miss Mary Potts, of Dolphin, visiting Baltimore and Frederick county. Mayor Yeskle and family left for Atlantic City. Mrs. D. O. Thomas has returned to Washington. Mrs. Edward Keeer and Master Dwight Fisher return to Washington. Mr. Charles W. Birely home from Yale to visit parents. Mrs. Orleans McCarty and Miss McCarty of Washington guests of the Konkel family. Mr. Benton Knodle spent yesterday at Braddock Heights. Mrs Wilism E Marshall visiting Baltimore. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Irving and Miss Lizale Miller at Blue Mountain House. Miss Helen McSherry visiting Mize Ireas, Sippington, Edberly. Court note: Prof S. B. Searet returns from Carlisle visit. Miss Enys Snonffe among Merrymaker crowd. Miss Nellie T. 379 West bomisg returns home. Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Wilson and child of Baltimore visiting Mrs. Aerd Wilcoxon. Capt. Hiteshew of Parkersburg, W.Va., visiting Frederick. formerly conductor on the B&O.
The Glade Reformed Sunday School of Walkersville plans its annual picnic in Retreat Grove near Fountain Rock Station by the F and W turnpike on Saturday August 23, 1897. The program includes vocal and instrumental music with several adds by prominent sneakers and music supplied by the Walkersville Cornet Band No 2. Refreshments will be added for the benefit of the school.
St Matthew's Sabbath School of the Reformed Church Manor plans a picnic in the groves near the Polet of Rocks road on August 21. Frederick Selec Orchestra will provide entertainment and a good time is anticipated. Addresses may be expected for attendees.
Charles A. Spangler has been unanimously elected fire marshal of Hazetttown and is noted as a brother-in-law of C. A. ee of Frederick. The announcement praises his experience as a long time fireman and predicts a satisfactory official tenure amid a strong circle of friends.
The all-absorbing topic in city cycle clubs centers on the Cycle Century division. The Harlem Wheelser and Centaur Cycle Club are expected to contend for a silver cup for the visiting club with the best showing. Entries require at least twelve members and must be filed by the club secretary. The ride starts from Thirteenth and E streets NW at six am, with a strict eight am cutoff. If enough riders enter, a special train may be arranged to help Baltimore clubs reach on time. The event, under the League of American Wheelmen, is not limited to members.
Mr John Hardt chaperoned a twenty strong party to Braddock Heights yesterday. Included were children from Lons Orphanage and other guests. They enjoyed kite flying, riding the gravity road, a grand dinner and supper, and dances in the pavilion. Friends joined later for a final ride and grooming before night.
Market notes report varied prices for summer broom and savor items with midrange costs. Demand remains abundant. three to five cent box sizes and three to five cent per quart options appear, while butter prices show a rising trend and adjustments in each unit.
City board approves claims including Brengle Stone Brick Works and Examiner Publishing. Bills paid to Jone Quynn Hardt Kell etc. Market master receipts cited. water rents fixed for Tate Maller and Atlantic Refining. Streets and bridges committees authorized curb work and repaving. ordinance on bicycles repealed and reenacted. adjournment follows.
The report lists multiple obituaries from Woodsboro and surrounding towns. Mrs Catherine Lootz of general debility aged 79 years, with five children, funeral at Lutheran church conducted by Rev. Patterson and Rev. Baxton. Pallbearers named. D. A. Sharretts funeral director. Mrs Lee Lewis, widow of Charles Lewis, died at 85, funeral at Hyattstown Christian Church with Rev. Schilbarn officiating. interment at family graveyard on Lawsons’ old home place. Pallbearers listed. Samuel McMaster, Liberty citizen, died of heart disease in his 76th year leaving a widow and seven children. former German Baptist Church member. Infant Fant ha J., son of Charles and Emma Andrew, died of brain fever aged eight months. funeral planned at 8 AM with Catholic graveside service on the Manor. Joseph E Neikirk, farmer near Boonsboro, died of stomach trouble aged 62.
A cryptic note from MGA indicates a tie in the men’s meeting with a relock issue at 80 percent. The phrase in charge remains unclear, suggesting internal scheduling or leadership changes amidst ongoing discussions.
Mr D A Sharreta, long associated with Rudensking, attended the Champion School of End balming in York Pennsylvania last week, according to local reporting.
The plan calls for a two story fishing house along the Monocacy bank west of the Georgesong Pike at Frederick Junction to be kept by noted fisherman Mr Mac Phews. Col L V Baughman and Mr Mercer among others support the project.
A special Frederick to Baltimore Bay Ridge excursion train arrived late in Baltimore yesterday, missing the morning boat. Excursionists from Baltimore waited until the afternoon for the next departure. There were 265 travelers from the city.
Two residents on West Patrick street fought last evening causing a scene. The aggressor, intoxicated, was knocked down but quickly recovered and walked away, leaving onlookers surprised by the brief disturbance.
4 New Holder, The American Light and Heat Company are installing a new holder and making extensive improvements at the gas house, expected to be completed in about a week. Consumers can look forward to better stam inating gas in the near future.
The weekly bulletin from Chatimsa.Albert Mott of the National Racing Board announces the permanent suspension of Chilles EL Young of Frederick for repeated anti desinage connections with cycle races.
The funeral of Luther Stockman, son of Mr and Mrs Nelson Stockman, was held Wednesday at 3 PM from the Stockman home on West Patrick Street. Rev Osborne Ingle officiated and interment followed at Mt Olivet cemetery. Obenderfer Son were the funeral directors.
An unknown colored man died in a freight wreck on the Baltimore and Ohio line west of Martinsburg. He was crushed in the wreck. two to twelve others were injured or killed as a result. The incident remains under investigation with few readable details.
Miss Neltie Rose Miss Mamie Riston and Mr Harry Rose of Baltimore join Miss Neltie Kasemanl and Mr Willie Russau of Frederick for an afternoon outing at Braddock Heights. Nearby Mr Richard C Sappington of Liberty Gheriet has a petition in fascireacy in the fi
A jumble of local notes reports Alona Lilly and Baltimore items. It mentions a deed of trust, deaths near Freeland and Cockeysville, a drowning body found in Le Compt’s Bay, a coroner’s verdict in Marlboro, a suspected assault case near Hagerstown, and political chatter about Judge McComas and other Maryland matters.
A pretty home wedding was solemnized yesterday at 1 80 p.m. Katharyns Elizabeth Gleisner and Edward Bangelog Chipley of Pittsburgh, Pa, exchanged vows as Mendelssohn’s music filled the parlor. The bride wore white organdie with roses. guests from Philadelphia, Sunbury and Pittsburgh attended. The couple departed on the 6 o’clock train for an extended tour and will reside in Pittsburgh. BOTELER STEWART. Miss Lillie Browatt daughter of Mr and Mrs James Stewart of Park Mifle Frederick County married Mr s Boteler of Frederick County at the bride’s aunt’s Baltimore home. The bride wore white with lace. a reception followed. They travel south then reside in Buckeystown.
The poem describes spring arriving as a sunbeam that wakes the earth and trees. It moves from coast to meadow proclaiming new growth and life. Birds join the chorus, blossoms awaken, and a grand procession of season’s beauty unfolds across landscapes.
In a Texas Smith and Harry Gelsinger case heard yesterday before Magratae Biser, Smith was discharged while Gelsinger was jailed on $100 bond awaiting grand jury action. Evidence suggested another Frederick youth implicated. Constable Simpson on the lookout for a tin lockout.
The second game of base ball played Wednesday evening between the Young Sluggers and Third Street ended with the Sluggers winning 10 to 4. Batteries Woof and Myer for the Sluggers, Houck Baer and Bentix for Third Street. Picnics at Asbury M E Church Braddock Heights and Jefferson Union picnic in Steschman’s grove near Jefferson today.
A large farm wagon broke down near the square this morning causing a delay of about ten minutes. H. Smith and A. Hunter of Frederick were observed passing by and may be connected to the incident as townsfolk report the event at Mariagaburg.
John Henpkxso notes renewed export demand and higher overseas quotations pushing wheat prices upward. By 2:15 PM, Baltimore spot wheat at 9 1/4 cents, September at 93 1/4, with later gains to 9 8 2 and September 9 1/2. Deniers expect $1 wheat soon. Tall time 4 year ago spot wheat at 6 0 4 cents. Frederick Tate Muller & Co were paying 4 cents per bushel.
Governor Lowaden proclaims the first Monday in September as a legal holiday in Maryland. Defenders' Day is designated a municipal holiday in Baltimore, with no additional holiday date named since the observance falls on a Sunday.
A mishmash of notices from Mizp ah Chapter No 9 O E S meeting at Masonic Hall, ticket distributions for a graphophone, dress caning exhibit at Carlin House, Liberal commissions, fresh bread at George Hapworth, and a G A B encampment rally in Buffalo with Baltimore and Ohio Railroad offering one fare rail trips east of the Ohio river for late June travel.
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