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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1901
Page
3
The Weekly News promises a handsome twelve page issue ready Thursday with full news and special features. It claims the largest bona fide circulation in Frederick city and county and urges new advertisers to submit copy by 5 PM Wednesday and changes by 6 PM that day.
The column blends playful sayings about winter and Christmas with a light weekly note on society life. It mentions a Circuit Court session where Charles Cramer sues Ilgas H Haller for $12 over three lambs, allegedly purchased by Haller’s son William, who runs a hutchery business.
Invitations are out for the wedding of Laura Naomi Michael of near Frederick and Irving Agnatha Beall of this city. The ceremony is set for Tuesday evening December 17 at the Lutheran parsonage. Wilbur Rinehart and Ada Brust wed quietly Sunday at 4 30 pm at the Reformed parsonage in Walkersvill.
The Sick, Mr John E R Wood is slightly better today. Mr Charles Smallwood of South Market street remains sick. Mrs E A Cramer of East Patrick street is still quite ill. Miss Mary Sheldon, West Fifth streets, injured Saturday by jumping from a train at LeGore's, is better today. Joseph A Seance, the B and O masonry inspector, critically ill at City Hotel with pneumonia, is rapidly improving.
A Woman's Christian Temperance Union gathering featured Rev Freeman Diron speaking on continuing temperance work. The event included solos, readings, and remarks by Amanda Smith about her orphan home project. Plans for charity efforts to help children in Baltimore, Fargo, and Frederick were announced with upcoming donation drives and a Christmas sewing school event.
The Board of County Commissioners met in executive session with Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company representatives to address unsafe crossings. Monrovia crossing concerns flooding risk led to approving a $1,595 bid by T. Dougherty to build a wall. Ridgeville crossing rejected for danger, repairs ordered for several unfinished crossings, and Monrovia visit planned Friday to decide on Dougherty bid.
The once famous Amos Basie, once a towering baseball star idolized across America, now works as a laborer in an Indiana town. Once at the pinnacle with salaries rivaling bank presidents, he digs ditches ten hours daily for about a dollar and fifty cents.
William Gross, colored, faced Justice Wood for fighting and disturbing the peace, fined ten dollars or thirty days in jail. George Potts, arrested for disorderly conduct, was sent to jail for thirty days after requesting more time. Richard Roe found in Clarke Place doorway, jailed for six days. Mrs Julia Ely of East Fourth Street owns a 111 year old handmade grapevine chair from a cabinet shop, recently repaired and nearly as good as new.
A tramp, helped by Carlton H. Dean of Catoctin Mountain near Middletown, slept by a stove on a cold night. Weeks later he returned with $120, asking Dean to accept it as thanks. Dean declined, donating the money to his pastor Rev. M. L. Beard for home missions.
Creager, a Buena Vista liveryman, remains missing after a suspected disappearance with a woman once in Hagerstown and Cavetown. Police traced a telephone tip from Waynesboro asking about the woman, with no confirmation yet. Oreager traveled with money, wrote a $70 check from Taneytown, and headed toward Littlestown.
Admiral Windfield 8 Schley awards Baltimore newspaper man Merrill A Teague a solid silver service of five pisces as a grateful tribute for aid during the Washington investigation. The gift includes tea and coffee service items engraved with Teague’s name. Also reported is Fr. McElroy Council No 790 B L election of officers for the ensuing year with John Eisenhauer as president and a slate of officers named.
Jackson Middletown and nearby districts convene a local teachers institute in the Myeraville schoolhouse from 1 15 p m to 4 15 p m papers read on Encausives to study and The Pleasure to Be Found in Teaching with main discussion How to Teach Arithmetic in the Various Grades a special car will return visitors to Middletown and Frederick both ways all teachers urged to attend if possible
The most important issue for Montgomery county voters is a proposed act to allow qualified veterans to decide whether spirituous liquors may be sold in the county. A prior bill in 1904 failed. Another measure calls for electing the county treasurer to replace tax collectors, a policy favored by farmers.
Emanuel Heiser of Plaindeld Cumberland County Pa awoke to a blaze when his cat’s yowls alerted him at an early hour yesterday. He and his wife and two children escaped by ladders. the house and furniture burned, the cat died in the flames. In a separate note George T Day of this city failed to appear on the published list of law exam passers recommended for admission.
The Frederick Symphony Orchestra announces a weekly rehearsal tonight as the City Opera House is booked tomorrow evening. The group has received a large collection of new and beautiful music and requests full attendance from all members.
Mr William D Griffith of Long Corner reports killing several fine porkers weighing 29317, 262, 3071, 240, 88253, and 271 pounds. Mr Nathan KE Young of the same area also killed pigs weighing 294, 280, 240, 259, 298, and 228 pounds.
Howard Lee Sanders of Thurmont in this county is appointed a second lieutenant of artillery. He previously served months ago as an officer in a volunteer regiment in the Philippines.
Mr. Jacob Hesson near Mount Pleasant owns a Jerney-Daorham cross cow under five years old that has produced eight calves since birth. Calves include twins twice and a triplet born last Friday. Two twin calves were sold to a Baltimore dealer after raising, while the triplets remain healthy and cared for.
John Y. Stull died near Patapsco Carroll county aged about 74. Mrs Kinney wife of Had Kinney a farmer of Comus Montgomery county died Saturday aged 89. Rafua Thompson 14 son of Josiah Thompson a farmer of Clarkesburg Montgomery county died Saturday evening. Hagerstown Brewery workers discharged for union ties returned to work at old wages. Bernard N Baker president of Atlantic Transport Co bought Mount Vernon Hotel Baltimore plans a 16 story apartment block. Columbian Club forms to contest control of Republican party affairs in Baltimore city. Mormon elders active in West Virginia mountains with about 2500 converts in the last year. They plan to send more missionaries to interior counties this winter. A production titled A Romance of Oson Hollow at City Opera House December 12 features elaborate scenery and a large company. Prices 25 25 and 50 cents. Reserved seats at Yeakle's.
The Fisk Jubilee Singers, praised for a powerful soprano voice, will perform at City Opera House on Monday evening December 16 as the second attraction in the YMCA course. The program features Betish-inspired harmonies and popular melodies, with Mrs Cole directing. Also announced is James B. Mackie’s revival of Grimes’ Cellar Door at City Opera House on December 11 with a top Farce comedy company and all-new scenery built by William Butler in New York City.
At a Maryland House of Correction board meeting Major F. E. Goldsborough proposed buying adjoining land of about 35 acres to use the existing building for officers, easing overcrowding. The board formed a committee to estimate cost and report next meeting in Annapolis. Superintendent Moore highlighted magistrates sending underage riders to the prison, noting no law prevents it and crowding worsens. five boys aged 15 to 17 were shown, Governor Smith criticizing detaining youths and suggesting repeal of the law.
A Baltimore health official states Maryland remains largely free of smallpox, with only one case at the city quarantine hospital and one infected family on the Eastern Shore, despite widespread discussion in medical journals.
A collage of local notices invites friends to a series of oyster and terrapin suppers and a doll exhibit at Bireny's Palace or Music. Mentions a grand oyster pie, Christmas goods stock, palm readings by Mrs. Pullman, and shell oysters for sale. Several local professionals advertise optical services and eye care at Park Hotel and 28 N. Market Street.
A scanned advert promotes marked down garments and accessories, highlighting suits wraps golf capes gloves and new driver walking gloves. It promises low prices from 1.25 to 35.00 and urges customers to visit the store for seasonal gift options and substantial savings.
J Diy Biswonicx reports BOR P. 5.50 per yard for a new Hook Toweling Crash. Fee details unclear.
NEIDIG and MILLER announce a Christmas promotion featuring choice umbrellas silk warp and handkerchiefs at deep discounts. The ad highlights clothing, books, games, toys, china, and decoratives, plus a rug sale by Swanogle and Wagaman and a dressmaking service. Clinton E. Main, pharmacist, and local shops at Frederick, Maryland present holiday offers and in-store services.
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