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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1899
Page
3
A garbled mixed text from a historical page blends date line snippets with advertisements and notices. It mentions figures and events in a fragmentary way, alongside faded listing items such as bank notices and sales, and various names and vendors appearing in a jumbled sequence.
Local column details visits across counties including Mrs. Lawis and children in Montgomery, Miss Kate Moore from Pittsburgh visiting Mrs. Dresllla Nmond, Edward W. Ioghea traveling, and Mrs. Newkirk of West Virginia at Vig’s home. Funeral attendance for Addie Buck in Philadelphia noted. Thanksgiving period described.
Notice of contest filed by Arthur D. Willard Republican challenger alleging irregularities in Jefferson district votes. He claims ballots marked for the Democratic ticket and social labor ticket created double impressions, demanding witness deposits ten days before examination. The case proceeds under 1894 state election law with parties notified and representatives allowed.
Lincoln J. Carter presents The Fast Mail a grand scenic melodrama at the City Opera House tomorrow evening. The railroad and Niagara Falls scenes promise spectacular realism with a masterful steamboat sequence and rapid train action. The production, directed by Carter, features a capable cast and detailed stage settings enhancing dramatic intensity.
Local notes record visits and travels of residents and visitors in Frederick and surrounding towns. Names include Engelbrecht, Louis Bergen of Baltimore, J. W. Molesworth and family, Miss Eleanor Potte, Mrs. Wil Mam, Mrs. Adolphua Pearhake, and Jeriah, with mentions of Elkridge and Washington trips for business and leisure.
An odd ad fragment touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a cure for indigestion and dyspepsia and praises “Chambersline Coie” remedies. It cites testimonials about a man cured after taking two bottles and mentions a pharmacist or merchant endorsing various remedies and patent medicines.
Public Works in Baltimore mulls a $104 bid from the Mercantile Trust for the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal while new terms by C K Lord trigger talks on ownership and waterway guarantees. Separately, John T. Michael pleads guilty to forgery in Carroll County Circuit Court and is sentenced to five years. He had been fugitive until captured in Baltimore.
The Reynolds Post No. 2 G A R in Maryland held a regular meeting Monday evening and elected officers for the coming term. Commander John H Fleshman was chosen along with Senior Vice Commander William J Lone and Junior Vice Commander R A Hahn. Other officers include Chaplain John N Zimmerman, Quartermaster Janus E Davall, Surgeon Joseph E Beatty, Officer of the Day Edward D Maissy, Officer of the Guard Hezekiah Young, Trustees Peter M Eader James McDevitt Edward Goldaborough, Representatives Jas C Duvall George W Gaver Thomas O'Brien John N Zimmerman, Alternates Gideon Staley August Mehritt Joseph Reeder Henry Merling.
The obituary reports David Progh who died at home near Gamber Carroll County on Monday aged about 60. Funeral held yesterday at Monant Ploagot Church Freedom District. He left five children Annie Progh Mrs Braphan Shipley Upton Lewis and Uriah Progh. Two brothers Peter Progh of Ohio and David Prngh of Carroll County died recently at an advanced age. Abusr Prugh long ago moved to Ohio and was over 100 when he died.
Invitations have been received in Frederick for the marriage at Rocky Mount North Carolina on December 19 of Mise Canalo daughter of Dr and Mrs Kline DB Maruel to Dr Lee HH Simmons. In Montgomery County Perry G Watkins aged 70 and Mrs Emily Lowde aged 60 were quietly married yesterday afternoon at the M B Church South parsonage by Rev Witshite.
The funeral occurred yesterday at 2 PM at Quinn's chapel with Rev. Murray officiating. Pallbearers included Jacob Smith and Paul Young. burial at Lavboring Lane Cemetery. Divorce case filed: Milton D. Ramaharg of Lawlataven seeks absolute divorce from Mary A. Kemaborg in the circuit court.
The Local Mart reports prices for oats corn wheat and other staples with noted per ton ranges and trading terms. Alexander Ramotarg is sworn in as the newly elected county treasurer. The Modern Mother advert highlights Strap of Figs as a pleasant remedy for children.
A lengthy notice describes a winter social series arranged by Mrs. CG W. Ross, with cotillions scheduled from December through February at Ducior Hall. The Frederick Selyet Orchestra will provide music and a long list of subscribers is named. A complimentary dinner for Governor-elect John Walter Smith is noted, along with a teachers meeting, church restoration, and local social and business updates.
A long mixed OCR page describes plans to protect Maryland game and introduce pheasants from elsewhere, urging farming methods and state-wide measures. It also touts the Carol Club of Boston performing in city venues with Mr Edwin Rood, plus Y M C A events and a December 12 public reception at South Market.
Fragmentary text from a clothing store ad describes fabrics and pricing with references to Camel and various cloth qualities. The legible portion hints at customer service phrasing and sales pitches but few concrete details remain.
A clutter of notices lists Hey J. W. Moninger lecture in Kemp Hall with 160 views and a Kodak gift idea, plus Christman sales at Frederick College and local merchants offering cider, Phonograph records, tailoring, and holiday specials. Several events span December 4 to 12 with venue addresses and times for community attendees.
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