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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1900
Page
4
Champion Miller withdrew from the six day bicycle race this morning alleging illness. The pace appeared too rapid for him as Elkes and McFarland led the tightly bunched field. The Dispatch report from New York notes Miller’s exit amid a crowded pack.
A Shanghai special reports Li Hung Chang, secretary, has been arrested on charges of communicating with the Boxers. The detail appears in a late 19th century dispatch, noting official suspicions and the charged crime amid rising antiBoxer tensions.
Judge James McSherry leaves for Annapolis. Baltimore visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Wagner and Mr. and Mrs. David Lowenstein. C. G. Ksedy in Baltimore on business. George Keily of Philadelphia in Freder ic. Miss Mary Maulsby visiting New York friends. Mrs. Marion Haller and children visit Washington. H. M. Gittinger building a house for Miss Annie Buckle. Mrs. Fahrney returns from Hagerstown. Rev. Dr. W J McKenney departs for Washington. Camden Ramsberg returns to Baltimore. Wilson L. Camden back home in Baltimore after oil business. Miss Helen Baughman resumes Georgetown Conservatory studies.
Two weeks before Christmas mentions settling old scores and mothers admonishing children Santa Claus is coming. Notes include fashion plates, Congress in session War tax and weather, contrasts among people, ample goods in shops, and bright Christmas displays. Advertising urged for timely campaigns.
The column lists Sunday services at St Johns Catholic chapel and multiple churches in the city. Rev J H O Rourke preached at St Alsins. new members welcomed into four sodalities. Various pastors led services at M E church Evangelical Reformed Grace Lutheran All Saints Episcopal and more with baptisms confirmation and communion noted. A church anniversary sermon at First Reformed Baltimore highlighted church history and Reformed denomination milestones.
Fragmented OCR passage discusses venerating historic martyrs and lineage in a church context. Mentions wearing robes, age, centuries, and heritage of faith. Includes garbled names and references to a county and a donation or charge for painting and damage related to church property.
Twelve deaths occurred in Baltimore last week. High winds at Luke, Maryland, toppled walls of a near-complete automobile store. The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal pumping station burned, raising fears of waterway closure. Burglars hit Meyersdale post office, chased through Mount Savage by authorities. A few notable dignitaries and events fill the period’s community notices and gatherings across Maryland and nearby towns.
Mrs Henry Lorentz presented a handsome oil portrait of General Robert Lee to Fitzhugh Lee Chapter of this city. The piece was praised at the bazar and will be hung in the Chapter's new quarters. Also notices: several local health and business items including a sick list and a calendar promotion by Portner Brewing Co. The Y M C A directors have reorganized with Joseph D Baker as president and Wm Q Johnson as secretary. An advertisement promotes Syrup of Figs as a gentle laxative for children.
An older Frederick news page reports a cyclist, Joseph D. Stark, age 25, dying after a stunt at the Twenty-second Regiment Armory in New York. The article also covers court docket decisions, jury lists, ads, mail, capital finance talks on Western Maryland Rail, and Jacob Epstein rising from peddler to Baltimore bargain house magnate.
Tonight at Dolt's residents are invited to enjoy Ciam Chowder and Roast Turkey along with a variety of side dishes. The event highlights a hearty, well rounded meal designed to please a broad crowd.
Local notices describe a tea at Mrs Jake Markell on Tuesday afternoon, sales and auctions by committee, lectures at Opera House by Mrs Ella A Boole, and a holiday goods section. Also listed are eye specialty services, temperance union events, theater pupils, and Baltimore and Ohio Railroad holiday fares to Washington and return, with royal blue train service noted. Families and shoppers are urged to attend events and shop for presents.
L. E. Mullinix Carpet Wall Paper and Curtain House promotes a holiday sale featuring rugs, Velvets, lace collars, shams, pockets books, and leather goods. Emphasizes wide variety, low prices, and quick in-store decisions to attract customers this season.
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