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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1900
Page
4
A garbled OCR page notes historical events for February 15 with scattered phrases. It references names and places in a fractured line, mentioning years, trials, and possible incidents but lacks coherent details or full identifications. The readable segments imply a historical timeline fragment with partial event cues rather than a complete report.
A summary of local events and personal news from County Towna Lynganore. Services at Locust Grove church drew about 100 attendees with Elder John Utz delivering the sermon. Updates include Mrs. Christian Baer improving, visits among neighbors, and family travels such as Mr. Harry W Miller moving to Keyser West Virginia for work.
Brief items report a barber shop change at 105 North Market street with John W. Folan taking over from Harry D. Young who moves to Washington D C. Also Wim McEwen shop in Fredericksburg sold and will relocate March 1. A nine year old in Hagerstown has smallpox. house placarded and patient isolated. health officer notified.
The boy preacher will deliver his farewell sermon at Quinn A M E Church tonight. Local market quotes list corn at 1.35 per barrel, shelled corn 34 cents per bushel, oats 72 cents per bushel, hay 11 to 19 dollars per ton. Pension Bureau confirms a pension of 12 dollars monthly for Martha Poole widow of Frederick Poole of Frederick. Mrs. David Winpigler near Pearl is seriously ill. An advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure and Chamberlain's Pain Balm with testimonials from W. H. Stapleton and A. L. Pearre.
The circuit court opened at noon with Judges Mercer and Henderson. The case J Geer Shipley vs William Shipley ended in a verdict for the plaintiff for 130.11 of 501 sued. Next Charles F Smith vs James B Elder executors of James A Elder was called for continuance to secure Dr J B Brawner who could not attend. The suit claims 900 for services to the deceased and money loaned plus goods furnished. plaintiff represented by I and Brown. defense by Urner Keedy and Urner.
Pleasant Yaragrapha notes three locals who come and go as Edward Butler of Brunswick visits Lewis Brest on South Street and Miss Annie Lincell of Washington visits Mrs. Charles Young on Third Street. Buckeystown visitors A W Nicodemus and Daniel Padgett attend the Canners Convention in Detroit and plan to return home soon.
Obituary notices report the deaths of Albert B. Holtz of Charlesville, Daniel Washington Bowers of Mr Pleasant, and Mrs Mary Wiles of Dayton Ohio. Holtz, 67, former assistant school examiner, died of heart failure leaving a widow and six children. Bowers, 52, owner linked to Bowers Lumber, survived by five children. funeral at Libertytown Catholic church. Wiles, 74, sister of William Funk, remembered in Urbana district. funeral arrangements pending.
Governor Smith names election supervisors and justices of the peace for Frederick county. Reports of damage in Frederick and Howard counties, a homicide investigation, and a trial for alleged felonies near Stemmara Kon Baltimore. Bill proposals cover liquor control, taxation, cannery permits, and a Taney statue tablet.
The report covers two weddings from Baltimore area churches. George W. Schley wed Pearl Hamilton at Fayste Street M E church with contemporary attire and family attendants including Ethel Hamilton as maid of honor. Aronah Fitzsimmons married Lucy E. Kessler at St Joseph’s Catholic church with Regina Kessler as maid of honor and multiple Kessler sisters among bridesmaids. Invitations issued for Hertha O Bara to wed Elmer S Ray in Mt Pleasant on Feb 22.
Miss Willie Ritchie hosts a St Valentine dance at Independent Hall with a heart shaped song program and matching partner cards. The Visitation Academy alumni plan a George Washington social on Wednesday afternoon February 21. Rev Raoseeil Conwell’s lecture on The Angel's Lady at City Opera House drew a fair audience and praise for wit and insights on wealth and poverty.
The funeral for Louise E. Solt daughter of James E. Solt was held yesterday afternoon at 2 o clock from her late home. Rev Page Milburn conducted the services. W H S Etchison served as the funeral director in charge of arrangements at the cemetery.
The hit farce What Happened to Jones comes to the City Opera, featuring a bright lineup led by George Larsen and Walter Lennox Sr. The plot follows the enigmatic Jones through comic misadventures as misunderstandings spiral before a quick forgiven twist.
A rural comedy presented by a company of high-class comedians vocalists dancers and musicians opens at the City Opera House tomorrow night. The production features extensive scenery and effects and includes a parade through four principal streets at noon on exhibition day. See Hyes America’s champion trick bicycle rider and Harry Green in the day’s events.
Negotiations between Baltimore and Ohio management and the Grievances Committee of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers affect freight enginemen from Philadelphia to Chicago. The company offers 4 cents per 100 miles within a 12 hour limit and 35 cents per hour for all time over. Men earn $5.75 daily for 100 miles and 35 cents per hour after 12 hours. They reject the offer demanding a 10 hour limit instead of 12. Authorities expect an amicable adjustment.
The Philomathian Literary Society holds its regular meeting this evening. The Frederick County Historical Society will hold its monthly gathering tonight at Frederick College.
Frederick Bicycle Club hosts a smoker tomorrow night from 8 to 1 o'clock in Sha club rooms on West Patrick street. Indigestion from stomach weakness told to be relieved by Hood's Sarsaparilla, touted as the greatest stomach tonic and dyspepsia cure.
Three thousand insurgents attacked the American garrison at Dabagh in southern Luzon. A fierce engagement ensued with heavy fighting. American casualties were reported as four killed and others wounded before the attackers were driven off.
A fragment from Special Despatches dated Feb 15 lists battlefield losses from Feb 1 to 12, noting forty killed including a colonel from the Heoeburg region. Names and specifics are incomplete due to damaged OCR.
Special Mapaich reports the French steamship Ernestine wrecked at Palesyre on February 15. Thirteen lives were lost in the disaster near Bompeaux, France.
The article outlines five distinct strategies against the Bell Company led by the Telephone Telegraph and Cable Trust. It notes Knickerbocker and People's Telephone groups, a growth in Chicago suppliers, and about 8,000 independent exchanges nationwide with 60,000 miles of lines. It mentions upcoming consolidations and cross-country routes, plus a local grand performance recap from Cumberland.
Castle's Oyster and Fish Depot lists Friday offerings including shad, retock, bass, perch, pike, trout, catfish, and clams. They boast standard and sale oysters as the best shelled stock in the city. G. W. Sroiz, Phone 316, 43 East Patrick street.
Readable notice describes a store offering ready made garments at reduced prices. Highlights include wool skirts, jackets, and dresses with prices like £4.19 for skirts and £2 for shirts. Mentions Madras and light robes, half price on some ladies garments, and a general clearance tone aimed at customers seeking bargains.
Crowds visit the store to take advantage of a February sale of Black Goods. The vendor warns size of stock, claims expected price hikes, and offers to price Black Goods below manufacturer cost for quick action. The ad urges customers to act soon to avoid missing the deal.
Includes Esmeralda benefit at City Opera House on Feb 23, box office at Yoakie's. Historical Society meeting at Brick College rooms Feb 14 with papers by Prof Bonsall. various ads for shops offering novelties, mosaic store opening, ladies tailoring, lamps and home goods plus grocery offerings. Also council drawing for Fredonia No.46 OA. M. at 3:30 pm Feb 15.
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