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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1901
Page
4
The Daily News of Frederick Maryland lists subscription rates and office details, then flags local items including oyster talk, oil business rumors, a marriage treaty in Indiana, a shovel trust, and a warm weather quip. Agricultural fair season opens next week with Rockville neighbours and Frederick county fair touted.
A Limerick native cites Ireland’s global roles in brewing and shipbuilding, asserting Ireland dominates major industries and supplies Britain with beer, bacon, butter, and textiles. He claims Belfast yards, Guinness, and the Danes’ beer mark Irish influence, noting significant shipbuilding capacity and economic links to England.
Contemporary comment notes Sampson’s absence from the famous court of inquiry and questions Bryan’s standing in the national campaign, with the Washington Star suggesting he could still act as a source of good advice for Americans and view himself as a central adviser.
Minnesota reports 11356 more males than females, prompting a commentary that the bachelor girl or old maid label is unfair. The remark pairs with editorials urging prudent restraint from politicians and a note on General Kirchner relinquishing command in South Africa amid critiques of military leadership.
The passage compiles snippets of humorous exchanges from Chicago and Philadelphia papers. It features a Boston man and a St. Louis girl debating Whitman and George Ade, jokes about hats and cornices, flirtatious Bridget and a conductor, and a barber shop gag about a hair renewer and its assistants.
A Wilmington News item notes talk of naming a Washington street Bryant but local residents fear confusion with Bryan. The piece observes that nine in ten would call it Bryan, risking mixed references as residents resist the proposed homage amid shifting public sentiment.
A whimsical piece from Brooklyn Eagle about letters arguing over who should lead the alphabet with playful personifications. Rumbles and refusals echo through A to Z as familiar names contend for prominence. A second piece salutes the real Summer Girl, praising her timeless charm and bright, carefree spirit.
County notes from Rocky Ridge and surrounding areas record visits by Philadelphia and Baltimore residents, a Lutheran festival planned for August 29 and 31, a select dance at a boarding house, hospital and sick lists in Hyattstown, and social visits in Yellow Springs Barnesville and White Car regions. The piece cites church dedication, family visits, and local social activity across multiple towns.
Mr Charlee Houghton spent Sunday with Mrs Houghton and their children at Mr Ed Campbell's. Mrs Hopking and son Albert were visiting her daughter Mrs Washington in D. C.
A curious snapshot of small items and quips. Tomorrow's picnics are noted, a 12 pound carp at Camp Wide Awake is reported, and witty remarks about shopping, finance, and marriage appear. Mr John H Frazier becomes sole agent for Hester beer in this territory while Liberty Copper mines prepare for expansion in coming weeks delayed by machinery delivery.
A compact column of witty reflections on love and flirtation. It contrasts kissing with restraint and notes tensions between social duties and child care. The piece humorously links morality, manners, and lovemaking, suggesting social conventions shape romantic dynamics.
George Alfred Townsend critiques the naval controversy amid Schley and Sampson pursuit. He recalls cordial scenes with Schley in Portland and Sampson aboard the Iowa off Newport. He denounces partisan scandal, praises the navy, and condemns the administration’s self glory and public commonness.
Mr John E Wisner and Miss Clara E Barrack both of this city were married at Columbia Pennsylvania on Sunday August 15 at the Salem Lutheran parsonage by Rev George Kern.
Local market notices show corn at 2.59 per barrel with swelling costs of 50 cents per basket and No 2 red wheat at 70. Steamer price listed at 50 with rejection at 40 cents per bushel. Ray figures note 418 and 14 dollars per ton.
The regular quarterly meeting of Meetings District Lodge Wo 4.1.C. G. T. is set for Saturday in the W C T U rooms on Court Street. Frederick County Anti Saloon Leagues plan a Middletown gathering next Tuesday afternoon and evening. An advertisement promotes August Panar for relief from dyspepsia and liver trouble with claims of cures.
John H. Butler, a Black man, was hanged in Baltimore this morning for murder. He did not confess yesterday to satga Wagoer, remained cheerful and hungry all day, and said he was ready to die. The drop occurred at 9:26, the gallows previously tested. No relatives appeared to claim the body. burial entrusted to the city.
The article notes Emory JL Coblentz is quite sick at home in Middletown.Walter Brachey’s son at Osming Factory mashed his thumb badly in an elevator. JH Doak of Williams Oregon reports his baby suffered severe diarrhea and improved after using Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy.
The ordinance repeals subdivision 1 of section 77 of Ordinance No 12 and reenacts with amendment the right for the Postal Telegraph Cable Company to construct and maintain telegraph lines along certain Frederick streets beginning at the western city limit on West Patrick Street to Tele graph Street and South Street, with poles, wires, and fixtures to operate telegraph lines. The act takes effect upon passage, as read August 13, 1901, by GEO. EDW SMITH and PG A.
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