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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1899
Page
3
This OCR fragment lists historical notes and names in a dated column style. It mentions events, people, and places with garbled phrasing, referencing a variety of figures, dates, and locales without clear cohesion or a single dominant story.
The Saturday News highlights Captain Kilmer’s statistical look at the bloodiest battles, a gruesome yet informative wartime piece. It also promises ladies recipes and crafts, illustrated articles for farmers, a Sunday school lesson by Rev. J. M. Stearns, and regular features like Letters from Mary Jane, all aimed at providing timely news and practical content for readers.
A compact wire item lists assorted local and general matters noting the year’s stretch toward year end, modest quarrels with fashion of heavy overcoats, and casual social reflections on women and marriage. It mentions the Maryland Democratic meeting in Annapolis at 10:20 am on Wednesday January 10 1900 and provides market quotes for corn and hay, with some medical advertisements and patent cure claims interwoven in the fragmented copy.
Last night at Independent Hall Miss Willie Hitchle hosted a successful Domino Party for her dancing circle with all attendees in handsome domino costumes. In Wavelock a large dance followed with many spectators and music by Miss Namnile Bisenaser. A card party at the residence of Judea and Mrs James McSherry featured ten tables of Euchre and Whist and a late supper. Tonight a cotillion at Junior Hall will feature four figures of the German, then general dancing. Frederick Select Orchestra will supply music. Weds Mrs Abe Rosenour hosted a reception at 16 South Market Street honoring Miss Florence King and Miss Myra Krause with pink decor and refreshments.
Personal notices list residents and guests in Emmitsburg Frederick and surrounding towns. Names include Vincent Beabold, Zitidell, Daley Davis, C C Clemson, J P Arnold, Edward Eichelberger, Albert M. Sheriff, Minn ea, Lyon Ritchie, L O Burtner, U Sny-Wer, Miles Clotilda Wright, Ring, Bessip Johanson, Harry and Virginia Flantt, Clara Fleishner, Dlayou Suydu, Tata Walfe, Goanall, M E Daniela, Rex Steach, Ethel Unkefer, Anty Sappington, and others visiting relatives or staying at local addresses.
Mrs Adelaide Rosenstock widow of Joseoh Rosenstock prominent merchant died at 11 o'clock heart failure after three weeks. Survived by daughter Mrs K Birkenwald son Solomon Rosenstock and others in Frederick and Carrollton. Mr Wolfgang Kopp longtime resident died at 2:30 am age about 60. Survived by three children. Miss Matilda Albaugh died at John Wiles residence at 3:?? pm aged 79.
Mayor Hayes of Baltiavore met with President J. MM Hook gid and directors Mendes Cohen John A. Tompkins and Phomay J. Ah doen at the Western Storyfaud Hall room to discuss welfare matters for the tau. The committee presented an agreement to fund the floating debt about 225000 by a sale, with the city securing a lien. the mayor consented to this but opposed delaying the road sale for a year. Afterward the mayor released a statement citing a per cent report showing a 27073 surplus over operating expenses, now tied up in new equipment settlements, not available for interest use, while the floating debt had shrunk from 10000 to 250000 in the past year. An official noted 545876.73 in 1809 earnings capitalization would value the Western Maryland system at BVA 9125.
The ceremony at Bugusbard church united Miss Lenora Thouas of Maattel Abra with Mr. Charles W Lough of Philadelphia. Rev J B Maurer officiated with Rev BH eschbach assisting. Devoted relatives from Franklin and Marshall College attended. The couple planned a northern honeymoon then travel to Jogua for missionary work.
The Midis town High School Alumni Association met despite poor weather for a well attended gathering. Officers and members discussed a library book purchase for the High School, a lecture series for teachers and students, and noted an upcoming preliminary lecture on January 1 at the Edgh School.
The Oxford Musical Club presents a fully modern concert venture with high class vocal and instrumental solos, quartets, and original descriptive selections. The program features piano, guitar, mandolin, flute, violin, xylophone, organ, and a host of novelty instruments, aiming to captivate patrons from start to finish.
The Maryland General Assembly will convene at Annapolis State House on the first Wednesday in January 100 for the election of Senate and House leaders and the inauguration of Governor elect Smith. The ceremony, led by Chief Judge James McSherry, is expected to draw thousands of Democrats from across the state and mark a notable shift from earlier, low pomp inaugurations. The Fifth Regiment Veteran Corps will again serve as the governor’s military escort, with Governor-elect Smith’s oath to be administered in the Senate chamber or platform in front of the State House depending on tradition.
William B. Dell owner of the Choff House faced a magistrate on a charge of selling liquor without a license. John Wood and H. Eckstein defended Dell as Robert Carter, colored, was also heard on a separate charge of selling cider without a license. Carter admitted selling thin cider for two months from a Beatz Street cellar in Beatty’s house. Carter was sent to jail to await grand jury action in default of $200 bond.
At Union Bridge on a cold December evening, Hymenkal and Morsingsta were wed by Elder Rappington in a private home ceremony. A real estate sale followed at the Court House door by 9 o'clock, including the transfer of property in the Fourth district to Ella V. Smith.
News items report a suit for appointment of a receiver for the St. Dies Hotel Company of Baltimore. Obituaries note Daniel N. Scholler and William T. Bailey. Social details cover anniversary celebrations and a governor’s mansion event. A poem about a boy with a tin horn appears amid miscellaneous local notices and an advertisement for Hood’s Sarsaparilla.
A local notice advertises Matias iingere as a fife leader, claiming to reveal scientifically foretold futures. It urges readers to visit No. 60 West South Street for a few days only to receive honest, straightforward truths and be convinced.
Local notice urges defective eye patients to consult Saks of Lake Optical in Washington DC, visiting Frederick MD January 1 1900 and January 2 for free examinations. Also announces Western Maryland Railroad Christmas and New Year holiday excursion fares along the line with one third round trip, December 29 to January 1. Baltimore and Ohio network offers reduced fares December 24 25 and 31, with through trains and Pullman service described.
Local ad promotes a clearance of fancy lamp shades and vases at 40 percent off regular price. Limited stock remains with appealing articles described as helpful for students. Shoppers urged to visit the location at 72:8 and browse the remaining items for good values.
A newspaper snippet wishes readers joy after Christmas and hints at New Year greetings from L E Mulliniz. The message speaks of friends patrons and festive sentiment amid a busy season.
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