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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1900
Page
4
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SWS OF THE STATE reports events of interest yesterday and today. A new private bank opened for business at St Michaels. Robert Parke resigned as cashier of the People's Bank of Delta Harford county. Broadside items include Westminster resident Brovert C Matthews death at 58 and other local obituaries.
Local notes report visitors and residents in Frederick area including FR Martiz of Graceham at City Hotel and Mr and Mrs Charles Rohrback of Line Kiln in Baltimore. Emberday observances noted with confessions for children and a winter weather forecast. Market quotes list corn per barrel at 2 dollars and shelled corn, wheat prices per bushel.
The young ladies of the Woman's College plan an informal reception tomorrow evening before departing for Christmas holidays at their homes. Montevacwin Jackson, colored, was arrested yesterday by Officer Brust and committed to Montevue Hospital for medical attention by Justice Smith.
Members of the Centre praised Dr Frederick Sykes after a six course literary feast at the Woman's College. The evening featured readings from Browning, Tennyson, Rossetti, Kipling and more, led by a lecturer praised for mastery, wit, and moral stamina. The event spurred ongoing study plans as Frederick extension work continues.
Mrs Catharine Malehorn of Hampstead Carroll county was found dead in her bed at her daughter in law Mrs Jesse F Malehorn’s Hampstead home about 7 Sunday morning. She was widowed from Jeremiah Malehorn and outlived by her son. She was once injured in Druid Hill Park and remained disabled. Maiden name Fowble and member of the Methodist Episcopal church.
Mr J W Baughman, in Baltimore yesterday when his residence burned, traveled to Frederick on the 4 oclock rain and went to the scene finding the house totally destroyed and little saved. Insured for 500 on the house and 200 on the furniture. Reichs Ford Bridge filling at abutments completed. steel sections to be pieced together once delivered. Juror sick halts B and O railroad condemnation trial of Crist and Parula with juror Humm absent.
The report notes Breck Despates o Pas Naw steaming from Antwerp to New York was towed and disabled, while North German Clove Siegmemp from Bre Men to New Vice also bore today and became disabled. The incidents affected transatlantic routes with ships Sunthampwo and Debacaoa among those involved.
A brief despatch from Amsterdam notes Kroger arrived today and was conducted through a routine visit with standard ceremony. The report highlights the orderly nature of the event and references the dignitaries present in attendance.
Marriage notices detail the unions of Hymenm al with Annie M Barrick at Reform Parsonage Walker aril e on December 12 and 14 with receptions and attire described. Hawkins and Larman wedded at North Market Street with local clergy. George W Hett and Mary E Gonso wed at Reform Parsonage by Dr Eschbach. A U S Court of Claims decision in Washington awarded Norman B Harding heirs 1900 for use of the United States Hotel property during Civil War. Jacob Rohrback served as attorney for the Harding estate.
This week offers a slate of Christmas activities. The Woman's College hosts an annual student music recital this evening. The Free Kindergarten presents a Christmas exhibition Friday morning. Philomatheans meet Friday evening for a debate. Public schools close Friday afternoon for Christmas programs. Saturday afternoon the era School of the W. O. T. U. holds a Christmas exhibition.
Three persons two women and one man were baptized Sunday in an icy pond near Dowesville Washington county in the Tinker congregation. The coldest day of the winter saw two inches of ice broken as Rev Victor L ingersed the candidates 15 feet from shore. The Tookers or German Baptist Brethren claim immersion in cold water and weather never causes sickness even for the weak.
A Cumberland dispatch reports a conference between the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company and the general grievance committee for all B and O trainmen. An agreement was signed by F. D. Underwood, second vice president and general manager, reducing the day from 12 to 10 hours. The change goes into effect January 1, 1902, with overtime paid at the regular rate for hours over 10.
The fine weather drew many to town for Christmas shopping. Merchants praise stock and advertising, with Market Street busiest from ten to three as carriages line both sides. County convicts are moved to Maryland Penitentiary for varied terms. Notables and residents report illnesses. Guild elects officers for six months. An advertisement promotes Syrup of Figs as a gentle laxative for children.
County Commissioners and Examiner Boblitz back the plan to introduce manual training in public schools. Citing 1898 General Assembly act, the program would fund equipment and pay for a manual training department once approved by the State Normal School. The goal is to educate eyes and hands, not train a trade, with the first October warrant funding equipment and carpentry. Christmas Recital by Woman's College music department set for 8:15 PM, free admission, all invited.
Festive shop advertising a wide range of Christmas items at Landis and Hershberger in Frederick Maryland. Presents include books Bibles toys chocolates and ornaments plus foods like Turkey Kraut oranges and oysters. Shipping details and store addresses given for holiday purchases and guaranteed quality.
A cluttered verbiage of holiday offers from oystermen toy shops and jewellers markets. Oysters fresh stock declared best by vendors at Visually's McCardeil and Lew then special prices. Musical toys pianos organs and Christmas gifts promoted along with diamonds watches and silverware at J. W. Morris and Brievy's Palace. Holiday excursion rates announced by Baltimore and Ohio Railroad and Western Maryland Railroad valid Dec 23 to Jan 4 1901 with through trains and Pullman cars.
E Mullinix presents a new line of Japanese lacquered ware praised for durability and crack resistance. The display includes crumb brushes, trays, gift boxes, handkerchief bores, and varied wares priced from 30 cents to 32.50, with several items laid aside on request. Yesterday’s Picture Corner drew a crowd and bargain prices highlight the sale.
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The ad touts a wide range of holiday offerings including umbrellas linen napkins leather goods and clothing for men women and children. Promotions highlight heavy discounts on umbrellas table linens furred items and new fashions with prices and items framed as must-see deals for Christmas shopping.
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