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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1900
Page
2
A fragment discusses a Christmas season boost for public school pupils. It notes an inquiry by a scientist into death by falling, hints at editorials in local papers about honesty in journalism, and mentions debates at Yellow Springs on the Republics fate and signs of national decline.
The Grand Trank Railway of Canada president notes the American method of merit based management. The New York World lauds the system, arguing civil service should mirror corporate hiring to ensure efficiency and prevent political influence. The piece praises workers rising from bottom to top and urges government employment reform.
Fragmentary text mentions costemporay comment and a reference to Boers and war. It notes a son nearly murdered at West Point and a hoped delivery of justice. Named places include Baltimore, with indirect allusions to military and judiciary efforts. The fragment is too damaged for full details.
Fragmentary text notes debates on fatherly guidance and athletic excess at colleges. It cites financial reports from athletic committees in Columbia and Pennsylvania, accusing reckless spending and causing distress among nonbelieving parents of some students. Baltimore appears in fragment.
The fragmentary notes humorously recount classroom banter and social chatter. A Philadelphia era flavor appears in jokes about wise men origins and a poet borrowing lines. A Denver Times fragment mentions Jones and a dinner invitation, while a Philadelphia Record quip mocks a man identifying himself by engraved umbrella initials.
The piece discusses the practicability of rural free delivery expanding nationwide and quotes Postmaster-General Smith on extending service. It contrasts prior criticism with current feasibility while noting immigration trends, the labor market, and the desire to attract homeseekers as the U.S. benefits from careful immigration policy and strong assimilation.
A Woodsboro Lutheran charge installed a new pastor native to Baltimore who married Miss Lillie Lindauer on August 28. He is 28 years old and a graduate of the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg. Court notes include Marshall Bing being brought on habeas corpus for a shooting affair, with bond posted, and Leroy Anderson’s tail reduction motion granted lowering the bill to $100 before continued to February term.
A brief advertisement touts Pearre's Pain Balm as superior for lame backs and side pains. It claims quick relief for rheumatism and mentions A. L Pearre as the seller. The copy emphasizes satisfaction with the product and urges trial.
Poem and notices from a Baltimore area page. The verse extols a biblical scene featuring Bartimeus and Jesus of Nazareth, while readers are invited to a December 17 lecture on temperance. A death benefit notice for Mrs. F F Smith follows, and market quotes from S. B E. W. Hargett list grain and hay prices.
Market Street buzzes as Mrs A hints at a Masons bazar before February, while vendors decorate with pine wreaths and sauerkraut aromas. Prices span butter to pumpkins, apples to cranberries, poultry to fish, with a winter market mood and cautious financial notes from The Scriefl.
The Baltimore market for the week opened active with brisk trading in stocks and bonds but slowed down over the last two days. Investors watched early gains fade as uncertainty rose and volumes declined across sectors.
In Baltimore on December 14, 1900 the boots and shoes market shows strong demand but a slight lull before holidays as manufacturers slow while spring shoes move ahead. Retailers report excellent holiday business. prices for spring shoes rise, leather trade remains steady, hides soften, tallow markets quiet with little change.
Local notices detail worship times for multiple denominations including Episcopal, Catholic, Lutheran, United Brethren, M E South, M A, Evangelical Reformed, and Presbyterian churches. Services span morning and evening with Sunday schools, guilds, and special events. Notable changes include choir leadership appointment, pastor conduct schedules, and sacraments at morning services.
The obituary notes Jennie Redwine of Howardville Baltimore county died suddenly from heart disease while performing routine duties. She was the widow of Capt. Thomas W. Redwine and leaves a daughter, a sister, and a brother. Remains will be sent to Ship City for interment at Mt. Olivet. Colonel John L. Motter, formerly of Emmitsburg, died December 11 in Waynesboro Pennsylvania at age sixty nine after a long illness. He left a wife and five children. funeral services were held in Emmitsburg with burial at Mountain View cemetery.
In Wheeling West Virginia the Doer schuck bank robbery gang from Shanesville Ohio clashed with officers on a Massillon accommodation train to Bridgeport. Two robbers were captured after a fierce struggle. four escaped. One captive carried $340 in cash and tools, while the posse pursued the others.
Advertisers note the affordable pricing in The News marketplace. A small fee secures space for brief notices and want ads, with emphasis on concise language and efficient reach for readers seeking bargains and opportunities.
Edward Lotz of Middichway is registered at the Park Hotel. The Mise Bowlns of Westford Street are spending the day in Baltimore. Mr M Mills of Liberty is spending the day in Frederick with friends. Miss Helen Shipley of West Third Street left for Ballmoore. Charles Gro North Market is visiting in Lancaster. Victor Basgeoar is spending the day in Baltimore and Washington. Miss Margate Albert is visiting her parents at Trede, Pa. E May Condog of Pleasant is visiting relatives in Frederick. Miss Grace Hartzall of the Woman's College is visiting her parents in Latrobe. Miss Williamson and Miss Julia P. Wilkineon of Court Square have returned from Richmond.
The Philomathean Literary Society met at Kemp Hall to present readings and a debate on manhood suffrage based on property and education. The affirmative team Borgee Urner and others argued the case, while Roebroack Hargers defended the negative. Judges Cramer Houff and Biser ruled 2 to 1 for the affirmative.
Mrs William Ridgely was taken sick on North Market Street at the Second Street corner yesterday afternoon. She was taken into Winebergs store where she recovered in a short time.
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