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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1897
Page
5
Fragmentary ad notes missing context but lists Oppenheim Obendorf Co School Shoes Geo A Gilbert Rockers and W G Carty with a Special L B E Mailinix referenced in the notice.
The Saturday market scene shows rush crowds buying sugar corn core Lima beans poultry and tomatoes in good supply. Prices list eggs 10c a dozen live chickens 20-25c, beef sirloin 123c, pork 3c, vegetables and fruits offered with various per unit and per peck prices, reflecting a bustling, diverse local exchange.
The Frederick county Democratic Silver faction presses a petition to force party stance on monetary policy from the 1896 Chicago platform while denouncing Gorman’s convention. Rumors swirl Motter could seek the U S Senate. Urner named for possible judge or Motter replacement. Delegates return from Ocean City confident in a Republican majority and party unity.
The crack Fifth Regiment of Baltimore lost to Frederick at Athletic Park yesterday afternoon in a darkened, shortened game. Eddie Beatin pitched for Frederick and Brown for Baltimore, with several errors and slow throwing affecting the final score of 4 to 6. The game halted after the fifth inning due to darkness, and another match was scheduled for this afternoon.
The Rhodes' Merrymakers troupe promises a fresh program with all-new plays, vivid scenery, and unique songs and dances. Prices are 10, 20, and 30 cents with a single appearance slated for August 30 at Yea kle's, tickets now on sale.
Thomas Jenkins a native of this city died in Baltimore on Wednesday aged 22 years. His funeral service was held yesterday from Whatcoat M. E. Church and interment was private.
Frederick bred gelding Louis Victor won the 213 class trotting event at Readville yesterday, taking first with a time around 2.11 to 2.14. The $1,000 purse was at stake as Louis Victor previously won another heat at the same venue a few days earlier.
Frederick quotes 943 cents a bushel for wheat trade today as Mezera Tate Muller and Co provide pricing data. The deal reflects ongoing commodity movement and local market activity with bids seen from regional buyers.
At noon Friday a spark from a smokestack set a mill alight, burning several hundred bushels of grain. The engine boiler exploded in the heat, wrecking the boiler. The loss is insured for about $3,000 and the mill will not be replaced now. Located 22 miles northeast of Ernie. Within seven years four nearby grist mills have burned, none replaced.
Pred Best, a Westminster photographer strolling Westminster and nearby, vanished after renting a horse and buggy to Calontown. Traced to Johnsvile, Frederick County, the team was recovered. A warrant for his arrest was issued as his wife rode with him. He was taken to Westminster andemisted forshearing on Tuesday by justice Fass.
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad chiefs sign an agreement with stock shippers. Any stock shipped that can be unloaded within twenty four hours will be fed and tested for five hours. Brunswick is named as the feeding point on the middle division. Old cattle pens in the town’s west end will be used for these operations for now.
Charlies Edgar Fisk of Harney Carroll county was declared insane by a jury and sent to the Springfield asylum by Judge Roberts. Evidence shows excessive cigarette smoking as the main cause. Meanwhile notes point to a possible break in the coal mining strike and worsening prospects for laborers.
The August term grand jurors for Frederick County are named with faiths and occupations. Foreman Lewis S. Chinggan leads a diverse panel including Luther T. Potterfield mechanic, David S. Gilehsn merchant, Charles B. Gaver brickmaker, John S. Lambert carpenter, Josephus Palmer carpenter, and others. The petit jury will reassemble Monday to begin docket disposition.
At a Frederick Bicycle Club board meeting, events scheduled for September 6 at Athletic Park were postponed to a later date. The decision followed conflicts with races in Washington and the plan to invite well known amateurs from Baltimore and Weeklegion. The tournament was abandoned and members are urged to support local races instead.
The City Opera House unveils a renovated curtain and fresh paint ahead of next Monday’s opening. The Opera House Orchestra led by John W Neipold serenaded manager P. B. Long at Carlin House, performing new selections to audible appreciation. A generous post concert repast followed hosted by Mine Host Long.
Directors of the proposed Electric Railroad between Myetayile and Middletown will meet Fred 6isk Middletown Railroad directors in Freder ick on Monday to decide on an early start. President Geo. Wm. Smith of the F. & A. road and an experienced engineer will review the route surveyed between Myerzylile and Alddietown next week.
Robert A Kemp a fifteen year old from Canton Mississippi has traveled to Annapolis after passing a creditable Canton prelim and now prepares for the final Naval Academy cadetship exam. He is son of G R Kemp and grandson of Mr and Mrs Lewis G Kemp of West Third Street Canton. The final test is scheduled for early next month.
A joint picnic by Pride of Potomas Council No. 12 Queen City Council No. 49 Progressive Council No. 3 and Junior Order United American Meck snles Cumberland is set for Narrows Park on Thursday September 2. Rev C W Martinespring of Frederick delivered an address and events include prize bicycle races and other features.
Louis T Noonas, formerly of rederick but living with his mother in Baltimore, passed a creditable examination yesterday morning and was admitted to the Frederick bar. The examining board consisted of Listers Attorney William H Hinks John C Motter and Edward Efchelberger.
Mr. Wolves Falk and Mr. Eli Wolfe, peach grower near Yellow Springs, stumbled over vehicle shafts in darkness and fell, sustaining facial cuts and a heavy shakeup but attended market this morning.
The great Middletown union picnic is underway near that place today, with plenica events in Retreat Grove and Houck's Woods at Mount Pleasant. The Houck event is described as a dancing plenic.
A street plane in a wagon drew attention on Market street today as the owner and his whole family rode along. A neatly groomed horse pulled the van with a dignified air.
Patrons of St John’s school are informed of a superior program in arithmetic bookkeeping English literature and classics. An additional full time primaries teacher will be added. Also advertised are low prices at Smith’s Temple of Fancy with engraving work and a grand bargain display on August 28 1807 inviting all to attend rain or shine. David F Smith thanks patrons and pledges continued service.
The Merryland Tract youths hosted a platform dance at Oakland Grove near Peteraville with Kirby and Davis Orchestra. Peterazila plans a September 1 tournament and dance at Petersville featuring amateur and professional knights and prizes. Also a Middleton reunion for Rev. W L Remaburg’s family and a City Aldermen meeting to award a garbage removal contract.
A series of small ads offer money lending at $300, oyster house specials at No 7 South Market, and new store openings at 51 North Market Street. Also advertised are a bicycle sale at Shipley & Bopse No 31 North Market and a carpet and rug display.
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