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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1897
Page
3
The Weekly News touts trendy Thursday content with wide appeal and diverse features. It claims the largest circulation in Frederick city and county as an advertising medium offering unmatched attention. Copy deadlines are Wednesday at 5 p.m. for new advertisements and 1 p.m. for changes.
A jumble of brief items covers varied topics from household tips to local notices. Highlights include fashion and decor references, advice snippets, local anecdotes, and minor incidents such as a boardwalk accident and a residence sale. The tone mirrors a busy late 19th or early 20th century local column with scattered quotes and observations.
At a Frederick bicycle club meeting Dr J B A Wageer was elected president and director along with Elton Ramaburg Daniel Bittler VM Markeo and J J Bielfeld. The club has paid debts increased membership added ten new members and plans to lease land for a race track and courts. Renovations include a billiard room library conservatory gymnasium and new gym equipment and a front door tube. The club remains active with many prominent local business members.
Edward T. Geusendanner died at his home near Poolesville Montgomery County Sunday at age 71 after a long life as a respected businessman and farmer. Born January 1825 near Frederick he married Catherine Schaefer in 1848 and later Verdna Young in 1875. Surviving are seven children and several relatives, with funeral arrangements to be announced.
Fragmentary obituary notices report the death of Uled Baodey wife of William J. Krethart, with survivors and a cemetery funeral planned. Other items mention Mary Ellen Mocldeno of Rockville, daughter of Levi Mocdires, and a memorial service for Charles W. Wilson aged 63. Also noted are Mrs Lucinda Stidley of Uranawick and Mrs Aaron Pry of Keedyayile with brief remarks on death and family.
A large, attentive audience witnessed a lively production of Hands Across the Tile Ska at the City Opera House. The cast featured Jack Dudley and Miss Milford Well, with Mrs. Wallacie and Miss Harris delivering notable turns. the orchestra wore full dress, and due to patron demand, performances were repeated at reduced prices of 16, 25, and 35 cents.
An upcoming Sunday afternoon event at the Opera Hotel features Dr BOM Wharton of Baltimore as speaker. Percy B. Fester of Washington leads the Christ’s Endeavor group in charge of singing as three new students join the evening classes from Britain. The Ladies' Auxiliary plans a library and musical program on March 30 with special gymnasium work highlighted.
A young man named Peter K Sheppard was arrested by Constable Georges Golzbavys and brought before Magistrate Diesel charged with obtaining money under false pretenses from two prominent Frederick citizens. He claimed a book titled The Lilley of Universal Literature vs Ore was a new edition, but purchasers found it nearly identical to Aldeo's Cyclopedia with minor changes. He agreed to refund part of the installments and leave the city after the hearing, with further orders to be sought by city authorities.
A roundup of regional deaths including William T. Anderson in Bent County and Mrs. Sarah E Regere in Harford County, plus Wheatley of Charles County who died of pneumonia aged 43. Cadets resign from Annapolis Naval Academy as farm activism and health notices surface. Towson hosts initia tes under new law. Admiral John C. Febiger turns 76 at Londonderry in Talbot County. Captain Richard Gray involved in a bog feud in Queen Anne’s County. the J H Ruth store in Overton Kent County burned and suspected robbed then set alight. An ordinance on mall-carrying railways appears. Governor may defer pardon for William Neuman. Maryland Grand Army hosts welcome to Commander in Chief Clark son. Ball for Cumberland court case. Governor Lowndes weighs invoking McKinley inauguration day as holiday.
A violent incident at the corner of Bith and Merk streets left Mr Deaner and Mrs Danner wounded after a quarrel over beer. Whreeberry was captured after a pursuit on Seventh Street and placed in jail awaiting a further hearing tomorrow. The report also notes a state assembly session and a Frederick College Alumni banquet scheduled for February 2.
Local theater promotes Hands Across the Hen with plays and operatic acts at reduced popular prices. Tickets to Washington round trips offered by the B and C Railroad for trains March 1 2 and 8 and morning of the 4th arriving by noon, two cents per mile each way. Fares from Baltimore Frederick Brunswick etc listed.
Circuit Court opened with Judge Lynch presiding. A jury ruled for Edward G. Cummings in a suit brought by Frank State for $500 damages alleging a bicycle collision on a public road. Separate cases noted include a morning will contest and a Baltimore and Ohio Railroad freight earnings report for January. An attempted robbery occurred at Branewick, and local merchant Frank Jr. Beppington died, with buckwheat cakes celebrated. A boy suffered severe frost damage near Dickerson, requiring possible amputation.
The funeral service for Mr William H Lare will be held Sunday at M K Church Bouih with pastor Rev Mr Willette. Pallbearers include W S Ray John Hough Watley Sponselior Jacob Mtult Boots Duvell Randolph Hamilton. Interment at Mt Olivet Army Cemetery under director Achteom. The funeral for Mrs Thomas FY Castle will be from her home at noon with interment at Mt Olivet Cemetery.
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