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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1900
Page
8
The clumsy jumble of quotes and jokes reads like a late 19th or early 20th century miscellany. It parodies language about marriage learning weather and gendered sayings with whimsical wordplay and puns.
Mr. Jessa Claggett of Matters Sta tion visits Frederick. Miss Ely of the Maryland School for the Desf visits Baltimore. Ex-Sheriff Zimmerman of Woods boro spends in Frederick on business. Mrs. C. W. Ross Jr Court Square returns from New York tonight. Mr. Joseph E. Chew, state senator, rests at East South street. Mrs. H. M. Claggett returns from Patershille. Mr. and Mrs. J. Calvin Miller visit Middletown. Roy O. Phebus leaves Frederick for Washington. Mr. Wai. C. Birely attends New Haven Republican Union League banquet. Mrs. Isaiah J. Toms leaves Middletown for Williamsport then Martinsburg. Rev. George Coch visits Brunswick researching Seeberger children. Six Seeberger orphans placed in Baltimore home. The Sick: Mrs. William Martin and Miss Haller out after illness. Mr. Thomas E. Pope improving. Lecture by Rev. Page Milburn on What Is Good at ME church. Epworth League sponsored.
George Littles facing assault and battery charges appeared before Judge Motter on a writ of habeas corpus. He was released on recognizance for appearance before the grand jury with Francis Smith serving as his attorney. The scene occurred in Prince Georges County as the case proceeds in Washington.
Local religious groups announce tomorrow’s worship at St John Osthore All Saints Episcopal Glade Reformed M E Grace Reformed and United Brethren churches with morning and evening services, Sunday school, catechism, and special events including a Valentine Tea by the Mite Society and Christian Endeavor Day observance.
The senior class hosted a Japanese Tea at the Woman's College last night. Proceeds benefit the college library as the decorated hall featured lanterns and Japanese bric-a-brac while guests enjoyed tea, oyster suppers, ice cream, cake, and coffee served by elegantly dressed students.
Harvey R. Lease sold 40 acres mountain land near Emmitsburg at the courthouse door for Sheriff Troxell to James T. Hayes at 128 dollars. At the City Hotel John F. Harshman bought a house and lot in Ellerton for 75,552 dollars. Captain Walter Saunders sold Cannon Hill property for Edwin G. Markell to Edward S. Eichelberger. The house and lot of KR Zimmerman on West Patrick Street was withdrawn after a bid of 2,350 dollars.
The Baltimore Herald praises Alfred Ritter for his work as Secretary of the Senate, noting his ease and promptitude in a difficult role. It says he has fitted into the position as though familiar and is a favorite among members and staff for courtesy and consideration.
An old cedar pole near Morris is tied to a 17th or 18th century chief Nacquet. Legend says he died in battle at Blue Island and was buried there with his wife nearby. Local historian P A Armstrong dates the pole to about 250 years ago, with later fires fading carvings and a canal-era excavation uncovering a skeleton nearby.
Bart Stanley presents A Night in Chinatown a sensational City Opera House production drawn from Inspector Byrnes records. It blends comedy and tragedy with rapid action vivid scenes and street life portraits of irishman tramp and vendors amid the metropolis undercurent.
Harry B. Cramer, deputy county tax collector under County Treasurer George W. Kauffman, will be appointed stamp clerk to succeed the late William P. Rice. The office will move Monday to the County Treasurer’s office in the Court House where Mr. Cramer will handle all business.
Willie Doll eldest son of W. W. Doll of Brunswick was run over by a yard engine and an empty coach on Wednesday night at about 8. Both legs were crushed and amputated one above the knee and the other below. He is reported doing as well as can be expected.
The South Mountain Conclave of the Improved Order Heptasphs in Middletown will hold its annual installation of officers and banquet at Odd Fellow Hall on Wednesday night. State officers from Baltimore will perform the installations and also speak at the banquet.
A Democratic Central Committee meeting at Doll's Cafe recommended candidates for justices of the peace and notaries public in Frederick district. John Fraccia South, John Wood, and C. H. Eckstein named for justices. notaries include Citizens' Bank, J. Travis Thomas, Central Bank, William Storm, Frederick Savings Bank, Marshal Foot, First National, G. Wesley Kindles, Farmers and Mechanics', Charles Hendrickson, Frecklin Bank, George W. Heinlein. Names will be sent to Governor Smith and then to the State Senate for confirmation. Also notes a bill to increase justice salaries and jurisdiction. Rohrback to introduce enhanced powers and $500 salaries combining city and county payments.
Feane M Scholl of Frederick enlisted in the Sixth U.S. Artillery band at Fort McHenry on February 6 1899. He served as corporal of the transport Warren en route to Manila and led concert programs on Luneta. Also covered are D Webster Groh and A W Miller opposing 5 cent bicycle tolls on Maryland turnpikes with plans for a 1 cent toll per gate and potential legislative action.
Four reserved seat tickets remain unsold at a city store for the show My Friend From Cabs. Interested buyers may apply at the store. details about payment and seating are not fully clear in the notice.
H B Wilcoxen announces a new music store to open at 100 North Market Street in Dr H P Fahrney's building on February 15. The shop will stock small instruments including pianos and organs. Hood's Sarsaparilla advertised as blood purifier and vitalizer.
Senator Rohrback introduces a bill to incorporate the Consumers Electric Light Gas Heat and Power Co of Frederick. Messrs Hahn Aaron Rosenstock and Rosen stock were seen by a News reporter this morning and declined to discuss plans beyond intending to erect a plant to furnish electric and gas light heat and power to the area.
Mr J B W Hargett lists today prices for corn barrels at 1.75 and shelled corn per bushel at 34 cents. Wheat at 63 cents per bushel. Hay priced 18 to 11 dollars per ton. An ad promotes Hoods Sarsaparilla as a cure for eruptions linked to impure blood.
Frederick resident and long time businessman Mr. Asbury H Hunt died this afternoon after a brief illness. At eighty eight he celebrated a birthday last January and remained active in church and community affairs. Survived by three daughters Susan Sifford Mamie Wright and Callie Hunt, with ties to Baltimore Catonsville and Frederick.
General Roberts dispatch to The None states that forty Highlanders who were previously reported killed are now prisoners at Pretoria.
Special Dispatch reports that on February 3 Americana forces occupied the islands of Sama and Layto near UCUPY Islands in what Philippines news brief describes as a strategic advance. The item notes the quick development and names the involved parties.
Local notice proclaims Madame Revera a life reader and adviser who claims to reveal the future by recalling the past. It offers cures for drinking morphine and opium habits, locates absent friends, and advertises daily sessions at 50 West Southtreet Frederick with satisfaction guaranteed. Also promotes a mix of goods and services from pop corn brittle to soap, groceries, and a new music store opening at 100 North Market Street with a range of instruments and accessories.
A garbled notice promotes winter apparel at low prices with blankets wool underwear and petticoats. It claims direct-from-loom pricing before wool advances and urges readers to buy now to avoid higher costs next fall. The copy mentions items in grey white and Hed and Grey hues and stresses large sizes and wholesale-like inducements.
Local sales note urges shoppers to hurry for today only discounts on linens and household goods. Pillow cases 19 and 38 cents a pair, bolstac cases 240 hemmed, left over sheets heavy quality 52 cents, blankets and comforts 64 to 85 cents, underwear 92 cents, all limited stock.
An old classified item details Nuie and Maze at 38 N Market St and Clinton E Main a graduate pharmacist at NG 5 North Market Street with a telephone number 67 but text is corrupted and unclear.
An advertisement lists prices for 4 quart granite covered stew pans 250 each, 6 quart, 12 quart water pans, and assorted pots, dishes, and basins with cents and dollars. Also mentions ash of cotton towels and glassware deals tonight. Grace E. Lampe notes a Woman's Auxiliary meeting February 6 at 7 30 p m in AL C A rooms. Free lunch at Clarke's tonight with bowling and bagatelle, Lost items for restitution, Saks Optical in Frederick City visit for eye exams February 5 6 1900. CAPARING sale offers 20 percent chargeable credit on china glassware lamps through January 1900. F B Sappington Market Street advertises dinner tea sets lamps and more.
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