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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1900
Page
4
The Weekly News will be a handsome twelve page edition with news and features. It boasts Frederick city and county circulation and offers advertising value. Copy for ads due by 5 pm Wednesday and change requests by noon that day.
Miss Jamison of Baltimore is visiting Gertrude Haydon. Court Jeidailie Howser of Baltimore is visiting Migass Radcliffe on East Second Street. Miss Blanche Risg of Baltimore visiting Mrs A Rosencor on South Market Street. Mr Henry Wineverg of North Market Street is in Baltimore on business. Mir Emory L Coblentz of Middletown is in New York on trainees. Mrs Charles O Waters and son have returned from Philadelphia. Mrs P D Fabrney and Mrs Dennis Habrney are visiting friends in Keedynville. Mr William H L Ways of South Market Ave leaves for Piedmont W. Ve on business. Mr Johan E W Hargett on East Patrices Street has returned from Baltimore. Little Rachell Thomas visiting grandparents near Harmony Grove. Mr Wm B McGill of Cumberland has been with Wy and Mrs Wm P Manksiy and has returned.
A collection of wry quips and musings on baking, idleness, intellect, marriage, weeds, snow shovels, breach of promise lawsuits and a man’s ambition. The era is described as a period of material prosperity with national progress anticipated.
Special Dispatch reports from Wasmscoxs that Secretary Gage sent a Congress a report showing a surplus of eighty million dollars in the treasury over two years. It calls for a thirty million reduction in the war tax and measures to perfect the gold standard.
Special Dispatch reports German forces attacked near Fao Ting Fe. Twenty killed and many wounded as the engagement unfolds.
Fire company officers and nominations, listing candidates for president to be voted at January meeting. Joints: Drackul and Gaier, with Motter as judge. positions include vice president, secretary, treasurer, investigating committee, foreman, assistant foreman, engineers, truckmen, pipemen, surgeons, and basemen. Also United Steam Fire Company nominations for officers to be voted in January.
One of the prettiest weddings took place at Ridgeville M P church on Wednesday November 28. Miss Hat fie May Hilleary of Ridgeville and Mr. Edgar Mercer of near Mount Airy wed with Rev. B Truitt performing the ceremony. Ushers were Maurice Post and Charley Wilson, bridesmaid Miss Claudia Lewis and best man Mr. Carlton Lewis. The brides gown was Venetian cloth with white silk. reception followed at the Lewis residence. Numerous relatives attended from Ridgeville, Moore Airy, Mount Airy and beyond. a grand dinner was held afterward at Seese Worwood’s home near Mount Airy.
Washington talk centers on who holds priority between Mrs Miles and Mrs Dewey. A. P. Burke of Burke's Peerage weighs in insisting Army ties could place Mrs Miles ahead. He notes many applications from Republicans and radicals, including states, influence his view.
Mesers G A Dean George A T Snouffer James OG Herne and Mr Rems members of the Board of County health werz and Dr Samuel T Haffeer county health officer left today to attend the Health Convention in Baltimore.
The Presyteries concert featured Prof Migor on eight pieces with Baldwin of New York. Miss Lacey Eisenhauer sung with Miss Minnie Barbour and Miss Upcraft as violinists. Selections included Bach Wagner and Beethoven with two Baldwin originals. Osburn accompanied the soloists.
Baltimore and Ohio chief engineer J M Graham led a party including Major P H Irwin and R Meacy to inspect the first division works. Frederick hosts J L Orider and W T Manning, with Langford guiding, then Monrovia visits as Carmichael and Clement & Co. crew assisted. They rode Train 26 back to Baltimore.
Mr Francis Barger age about 77 years died yesterday morning on Baltimore and Ohio train No 8 in Cumberland of heart disease. He lived with his daughter in South Cumberland and planned to visit his son Browar Wick. He fell ill on a street car and died before the train departed. A well known former locomotive fireman, he belonged to Chosen Friends Lodge Knights of Pythia. He leaves two sons and one daughter. Remains to his daughter's home. burial planned Wednesday.
City health officer De C F Goovenn reports November totals: 18 deaths, 16 white and 2 colored, ages from under 5 to 80s with causes including tabes mesenterica congestion of lungs heart disease consumption Bright's disease softening of brain cancer pneumonia peritonitis eclampsia and stillbirths. Contagious cases include typhoid fever diphtheria scarlet fever and mumps.
Abrs John A Powers Mills of Alle gany New York aged two years has cooked So Thanksgiving dinners. She was 7 years old when she prepared the first cue. Mrs Mills did other useful things besides cook Thanksgiving dinners. In 1955 when she was Mrs John A Powers she was a physician and began to practice in the city of Buffalo. But always on Thanksgiving Day she laid aside her professional cases to cook the dinner. On Thursday she entertained a large party of friends besides her own family.
Samuel Overs, a colored man, charged with the murder of Frank Donnelly in Monrovia about a month ago, has been confined in Baltimore city jail for safety. He was brought back to Frederick yesterday afternoon.
Market items show corn per barrel 2.90 shelled corn per bushel 0.20 and wheat 66.4 cents per bushel Hay price listed as 13 0 14 per yen. Tax News ads claim many situations secured. Fifteen cents per fifteen words.
A Maryland case seeks an injunction to halt state taxation of shares in Baltimore and New York Baltimore Transportation Company held by nonresidents. Attorney General argues tax is valid. defendants say valuing nonresident stock violates US Constitution. Case targets state and city tax collection and may advance to the US Supreme Court.
A surprise party was held at All Rest the home of Mr and Mrs Harryell at Four Points by Emmitsburg on Thursday November 29 with guests from Emmitsburg York and Rocky Ridge. Refreshments included gelatine cakes candies and apples before guests returned home. Bradley Found Not Guilty In Rockville Murder Trial A 25 year old man was found not guilty of murdering James Armstead Gray during a July 4 dance at Gray’s home in Rockville. Gray left a widow and eight children. Emmet E Griffin’s murder trial was set for Thursday. Catoctin Clarion notes railroad progress Eldridge to finish right of way surveys for Washington and Gettysburg Railroad. Financing plans to be decided this winter. Three-Fold Wedding Jubilee celebrated in Hillard Mo with anniversary events for Hels family and marriage of Charles Hale Jr to Anna Sypher.
Mr Leruye and a strong company presented Other People's Money at the City Opera House last night to an audience that applauded the cast. Hopper, portrayed by Mr. Llutchinon, and J. C. Haydon as a protege, drew praise for their performances. Janet Walters and May Sargent impressed as Marjorie Hopper and Trike Van Stittart, while Mr. Harden shone in Act I describing the Mexican sport of the bull fight. A horse ran loose on Market Street but was caught unharmed. Daniel Garnand was acquitted of cheese theft in Frederick County.
Local ads announce holiday opening on Wednesday and Thursday December 5 and 6 with stock clearances. Special convocation of Enoch Royal Arch Chapter No 2 meets at 7 oclock. Ads highlight $20 dresses for $11, Martie and Skunk Fur collaretts at $10.05, reduced Baltimore & Ohio excursion fares December 23 24 25 31 and January 1 1901, and retail specials on blankets dress goods velvets and jewelry. Carpet and curtain shop promotes Lambrequins rugs and holiday stock at 31 E Church St.
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