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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1900
Page
4
The weekly AKIWS Tae Weexy News will be a handsome twelve page issue ready Thursday. It claims the largest bona fide circulation in Frederick city and county and offers special advertising advantages. Copy for new ads due 5 p.m. Wednesday, changes by noon Wednesday.
Mr and Mrs E D Shriner celebrated their tenth anniversary at their Ceresvilla home with about 150 guests from Frederick city county and across the country. An orchestra played as the couple greeted visitors, the house lit with acetylene gas, and a repast served at small tables. Elated guests included Medical Inspector Derr and wife from U S N New York Dr R A Barrick and wife Newark Ohio Ex-Lt Gov Lyons and wife of Ohio and many others from Baltimore Pittsburg Gettysburg Philadelphia and more.
Dr Parker denounces the Prince of Wales and other high officials for encouraging horse racing. The Evening Sun reports from Lospex on December 15, with broad bitter critique aimed at the royal and political figures supporting the sport.
Special Dispatch reports in Caretows on December 18 that Boer forces breached Cape Colony limits, pressuring Braband to retire after initial gains. The encounter left Boer and colonial forces in retreat with unspecified losses and rising tension in the frontier.
In a lengthy session the State outlines W. P. Edwards accused of stealing 215 from Charles Koehler on January 1 1900. Key witnesses describe Edwards with money and partners Heard and Channels detailing the alleged theft at Edwards saloon and the surrounding events.
The J William Baughman residence four miles east of Frederick on the Baltimore turnpike burned near noon today. Origin undetermined but suspected hot coals from a stove. Baughman absent. a colored caretaker and neighbors saved much first floor furniture while second floor contents were destroyed. No other buildings damaged. The two story Soninise home had been owned by Baughman about four years and used as a summer residence.
Special dispatch reports the steamship Alpe wrecked with eight crew drowned. The notice appears in Tar News from Waxcouver, Cecil. Cheap publicity invites readers to place notices for 15 cents, suggesting readers seek employment or cooks.
Frederick merchants and retailers across Marcel street showcase elaborate holiday window decorations. Lowenstein Wertheiner lead with stylish clothier displays, while Rosenour and B H Blackston & Son feature garments, trunks, and finery. Floral fruit themes appear in A C G McCardall and the Misses Beckley windows, with jewelers, Simmons, and Blocher Brothers also highlighting wares.
Funeral services for Mrs Jennie Redwine, formerly of Frederick, were held yesterday at the grave. The ceremony at the cemetery was led by Rev Frank Burrows, with Rev Dr Luther Kahlman offering additional remarks. Pallbearers included Alexander Brengie P Iz 0 Birely J J Dill Lewis Clingan D W H Hargett and M E Doll. Interment followed at McOliver Cemetery, with F Schroeder as undertaker.
Freight traffic on the Monocacy Valley Railroad has been unusually heavy. A large quantity of slag is being transported from Catoctin to Westminster for use on city streets.
Local market prices show corn at 2.00 per barrel and per bushel figures for corn and oats. Wheat quoted at about 6.14 per bushel with hay ranging from 6.12 to 14 per ton.
Mary Jane Use logical Survey engineer Jubeve outlined state highway division efforts to assist cities and counties in street and road improvements. The division will perform brick abrasion and water absorption tests, provide preliminary and detailed survey forms, and offer cost estimates to promote economical, durable construction statewide.
Local notice invites readers to visit Smith's Temple of Fancy for a large assortment of holiday goods. The message emphasizes festive gifts for all ages and urges an early visit to Market and Church streets. Also promotes oysters and shell stock from Liprs and Marsh with Christmas orders and fruit imports listed.
A jumble of holiday advertising spans toys pianos jewelry and clothing stores with Christmas displays and a grand sale at J. W. Morris and Dutrow’s. The piece also advertises holiday excursion fares on the Baltimore and Ohio and Western Maryland Railroads for December 1900 to January 1901 with through train service and Pullman cars.
APANESE GOODS showcases new Christmas gifts including durable lacquered ware with crack resistant finish. Crumb brushes and trays 37c gloves boxes 75c to 1.25 handkerchief boxes 65c to 1.25 waiters and trays 20c to 92.59. Hurry to see and reserve selections. Yesterday was a big day in the Picture Corner with bargains still available.
Frederick's Best Store advertises extensive holiday inventory with low prices across departments. It highlights umbrellas, fur pieces, handkerchiefs, ladies and gents wear, dress goods, and pajamas plus bedding items. The copy promises immense variety and discounts to attract shoppers.
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