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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1897
Page
3
A garbled 19th or early 20th century item lists notable events and people tied to February 3rd. Mentions include regional figures, places, and institutions with scattered names such as Hyde, Antislavery era figures, and various local trades and ads. The legible fragments suggest a mixed history snippet and a commerce column with prices and listings.
Social matters remain quiet in Frederick over the last two months. Two murderers are confined in the Frederick jail awaiting term. one is white and the other colored. A few pedestrians slipped, fell, or dodged acrobatic seats yesterday. Beginning today Bayertown stores close at six on Mon Wed and Fri in February March and April. An observer notes that bad weather then suggests an early spring. Ice quality was gathered for next summer during the recent cold spell. The Democratic League of London urges Britons to avoid turtle, crab, eel, and pork unless the creatures were dead before cooking. John Wanamaker plans an establishment to celebrate his escape. No woman can hate too many serviceable black skirts. It is unseasonable to talk hate now. The average cost of an iron warship in Nelson’s time was $890,000 for a large 100 gun ship. The Magnificent, a great ship in the British Navy, cost over $4,500,000.
Obituaries describe the deaths of several local figures. Mrs Marla G Paret wife of Rev Wm Paret of Baltimore dies at 71 leaving a husband and five children with funeral at St Peters Baltimore and interment at Rock Creek Washington D C. James Woods dies in York after general illness. buried in Woodboro after services. Henry Werkinger dies near Creagerstown aged 76 with six children. Mrs Mary A Goeney dies near Woodstoro aged about 60. funeral held. Edward Rider dies aged 78 at Baltimore area. funeral held. Rotes K Uranner longtime Brenner resident dies at 68 from consumption. Mrs Edwards widow of Dr Edwards dies aged 75 in Virginia.
A garbled record from Tar Circuit Court notes judge Lynch and Henderson presiding in a late morning session. Details are obscured but indicate a docket involving a person named Yee or Yee’s case and a potential felonious matter.
A county teachers institute will convene in the city Opera House on February 17 18 and 19. Prominent educators including Dr Samuel A Baer and Col John A M Passmore will lecture on study methods calisthenics and pedagogy. Researchers from Maryland and Pennsylvania will address topics from reading to geometry with multiple sessions daily. Admission is 10 and 25 cents, teachers may attend for reduced carriage.
A fire destroyed Loy's blacksmith shop and fertilizer warehouse on a Wednesday night. Losses include machinery, tools, and nearly all contents valued around one thousand dollars. The blaze threatened surrounding hay and dwellings but was checked by persistent firefighting. no insurance is reported.
Baker and Hartcock, two men from Beslavile, caused a scene at Fourth and Market. They defied officers, were arrested for disturbing the peace, and Hartcock, the younger, escaped custody after a chase through Court Street and West Patrick. Hartcock paid a $1 fine via a friend.
The Farmers Institute in City Opera House drew about forty farmers for Prof S B Hughes on Valuable Apples and Prof W G Johnson on common orchard pests. Director Amoss praised the meeting then. the party planned a Washington County Institute tour to Cumberland Oakland Bel Air Annapolis Elkton and Wilmington with dates February through March. Brakeman William Nichols injured when his arm and fingers were crushed during a coupling at Brunswick while aiding a job at the B&O yard. Doctors provided aid.
A report notes a group chosen to solicit stock at a Kilerton public meeting in Butt County appears to target access to a county road. Residents express optimism about the road project and funding, expecting details to emerge in due course.
A garbled cable from a Baltimore bureau suggests a special correspondent reports on an announcement that Rev. Ty. Adwert I'. Allen, president of Mt St. Marys College, will be named bishop in Mobis Alabama.
In a Baltimore federal court yesterday the Miller case neared verdict as defense and prosecution closed testimony. The government introduced the Central National Bank charter and related papers challenging forged or misused funds. Judges and lawyers debated admissibility and good character evidence while rebuttal testimony addressed alleged bank irregularities and depositor transfers. The trial enters its seventh day with jury deliberations expected.
A severe wind and rainstorm struck Middletown starting at 3 a.m. and persisted through the day, with a gale up to a pete foot. Copper telephone wires fractured by the storm shattered near Catoctin, cutting service from Frederick to Middletown. Catoctin Creek overflowed, flooding lowlands and causing widespread disruption to travel and utilities.
The article notes Yne disagreeable winter day with snow sleet and icy sidewalks. Pedectrenium is mentioned as a safety concern for people and rodents, amid worsening weather with snow and wind.
The twenty fifth annual assembly of the Young Men's Christian Association for the Baltimore Delaware Western Virginia and District of Columbia will convene in Frederick from February 1 to 4. Delegates from colleges will attend. Hopkins, Maryland University and others will send representatives. The program includes studies on youth development, evangelism, health, social work, and educational aims with sermons, addresses, and illustrated presentations. Notables such as Rev. Dr. H M Wharton and W H Britton are listed as attendees, with a reception committee meeting tonight at six.
Purely personal items recount visits by Mr Oscar Krauso in Philadelphia and Mr Wa Bussard in Washington County with his niece Mise Moble Rensoer. Mention of Mr Bossardale attending the Fare som’s finale and John Brooks driving a four horse team over river ford at Branserick.
Inclement weather forces postponement of the Groff Park Fairpary dance to Tuesday February 9. Invitations remain valid. attendees should be present at 8 00. Ladies Auxiliary of the Young Men's Christian Association and Mrs A M Rader presiding. Armour's Laundry Soap coupons promotion offered by Railing Grocery Co.
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