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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1897
Page
3
Mrs D A Fort enters race for County Commissioner with George A Dean and J Beckley listed among supporters or associates. Fresh fish and house for rent items appear in extended ad layout alongside names Wertheimer Carty and additional brief notices.
A buoyant notice from The Weekly News proclaims a twelve page edition praising rising prosperity and a harvest feast with low prices. It highlights features like The Girl About Town and Market Scribe along with sermons and stories, plus an advertising gallery listing local merchants and new products.
Purely personal notes report several residents traveling or visiting relatives. Misa Motter leaves for Emmitsburg trends, while Mr Harney of Salt Lake City visits Frederick yesterday. Banert of Hanover and others visit friends or relatives in the area.
Pythian Piceic. are. er Pythian Piceic. are. er An sidsy picine wis oe neld at Brad dock Heights on September 6:h under the stspices of Mountain City Lodge No 29 Rulghte of Pythias of Frederick. Grand Lodge officers from Maryland and District of Columbia will attend to speak on Pythianism. Morning program followed by dancing from 2 to 10 p m. Committee: John Hershberger G W Tycon F W Ch2z derfer Wm H Hammack F F Tyeryar.
The religious work committee will convene this evening at 9 o clock and a mid week men's service follows at 8 o'clock. The prior service was well received and there is rising interest in expanding the church library. A health reminder advocates Hood's Sarsaparilla for vitality and digestion.
The Board of Aldermen completed a thorough tour of the city water works and Fishing Creek project. They noted rapidly falling reservoir levels and expect pumping to begin in September. They valued the system at 250000 to 300000 dollars and praised Superintendent Tyergar and staff for orderly, well maintained facilities.
The wheat market recovered from early-week losses though still four points under last week’s high. Baltimore Southern wheat receipts remained light at 24,575 bushels. Western grain shipments were heavier with ample wheat and corn. Southern wheat rose three cents to a range of 101 to 103 per bushel, September futures fluctuated and closed around 101 and spot prices near 103, with New York and Chicago curb bids lifting September to 103 and spot to 1041 4. Frederick quotes 21 CO per bushel.
The Republican State Convention will meet in Ocean City. Robert P. Graham will not seek renomination. Philips Lee Galdsborough of Dorchester County will be nominated for the seconding post. Two clerkships to the Court of Appeals feature Thomas Parren of Calvert County and Gen. Isa B. Rutherford of Montgomery County. Parren expected to be nominated. Resolutions will reaffirm gold standard and pledge currency law revisions, with no civil service reference. Temporary chair Dr. Washington G. Tuck of Annapolis, Senator Weilgton to seek permanent chair. Frederick county delegates listed.
Joshua Brashear was accidentally shot while hunting squirrels today by William Davis near Prospect Church and Woodylile. Brashear sustains serious wounds in the incident.
The Interstate Grangers' picnic unfolds at Williams' Grove in Pe today. Tomorrow hosts the politicians' day with events planned for attendees.
Alvin Strickler, owner of a large scan dry and machine shops operation at Winchendon, considers moving his plant to Maryland after visiting Frederick. Frederick, praised by the Baltimore American for its rail access and favorable manufacturing climate, may host the relocation if plans advance.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad announces bicycles tricycles tandems and baby carriages will be carried free to stations on B and O lines and connecting routes. For ten years bicycles were free in principle but not checked. now baggage department will issue checks. The plan takes effect September 1 to cover extensive network.
The funeral of Miss Villa Custis, killed in Washington last week, was held Tuesday afternoon from her East Capitol Street home. Rev Dr Wallace Radcliffe led the service with Rev Dr Bittinger assisting. Dr J B Gregg Ceails returned from Canada for the funeral and Glenwood Cemetery burial followed amid floral tributes.
The weekly bulletin from Chairman Albert Mott lists suspensions to September 11 1897 for riders including A W Colemar W W Goleman George Turner John Gartner and Bad Lee of Baltimore at Frederick Maryland. It notes a tire track at the Frederick fairgrounds where sanctions will be applied for unsanctioned races held on the lot.
A series of property transfers recorded. Oscar Shepley and others deed 220 acres to Wallace D. W. Shepley for 2000 dollars. Waring Tyson and wife transfer an undivided third interest to G F Zimmerman Company for 3500 dollars. Daniel L. Hull, executor, transfers real estate in Frederick County for 26 dollars to Frederick W. Hankey. Frederick W. Hankey then deeds to Ganler Dall real estate in Frederick County for 26 dollars.
The News office offers large and small posters in stylish design for picnic and tournament advertising. Samples and prices available. leading printers for all kinds of work.
At Dingscore the latest artiva at Licgaware Hills Farm includes Misses Els and Virginia Smith and sister from Pacoaian Springs Virginia plus Misa Leli Bell of Washington. Mr Anathy Groverman and Mr Gra son Streett attend with Mrs Whittemore and Misa Car ria Wittemore, Miss Maud Wheeler, Alice Amelia Blacke, MissIds Mackee, and Mrs Baltimore resident Sir.
The engagement is announced of Mr. Leslie Cramer of this city and Miss Edna Statifer daughter of Mr. D. W. Statifer of near Frederick The ceremony is set for September.
Benjamin Holz formerly of this county died on Tuesday in Sprinisid. The funeral took place there today.
Rev. C. Kr. Psege of Adamstown preached at the Episcopal Church in reareplog Washington county on Sunday last. Ar Page was rector there about nine years ago. A heavy rain drenched the northwest section yesterday afternoon and a severe evening storm swept eastward over Braddock Heights reaching Frederick with full force about 8 o'clock.
A Presbyterian Sunday school picnic was held at Agricultural Park yesterday. Attendees enjoyed pleasant weather and ice cream before an evening shower shortened plans and sent families home early.
The Pennsylvania and Maryland Union Medical Association holds its twentieth annual reunion at Highland Park PA. Activities include music dancing and an officer election. County Commissioners will convene the fra week next month.
A large temperance picnic and demonstration unfolds at the fairgrounds led by Hon. John G. Woolley. Thousands from Frederick and surrounding counties attend, enjoying a green picnic setting, music by Prof. G. W. Walter’s choir, and a full day of program activities organized by local committee members.
John Ueason, a long time clerk to Secretary Long in Washington, earned $1200 yearly while his son Schley, also a clerk, was slated for a $1400 raise. Schley declined the promotion arguing his father deserved the increase, and the transfer was arranged accordingly. Kindergarten at the Academy to establish a new branch with a graduate teacher from Klonergertin Institute. The Bitters of the Visitation will run the program, promising high standards and healthy development for children.
Farmers in Frederick County reportedly delivered 1 600 bushels of wheat at 70 cents a bushel under a verbal agreement made weeks earlier as the grain was to be thrashed before delivery. Maryland Court of Appeals holds that sale of unthrashed wheat not yet reduced to writing falls outside the statute of frauds and is enforceable.
Frederick shopkeeper David H. Smith expresses gratitude for the kindness and patronage from customers and promises to continue earning favors in the future.
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