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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1900
Page
4
The issue previews fighting in South Africa analysis by Captain Kilba, illustrated articles, a love story Love Finds a Way, household and agricultural topics, Sunday School lesson analysis, and regular features from Mary Jane and the March. It notes The Saturday News as a trusted daily source and lists delivery options and price.
Senate debate reports unfavorably on a bill to fund free scholarships at the Frederick Woman's College with a $5,400 annual appropriation and staggered college grants. Other Frederick County measures pass or fail, including road upkeep authority and a ballot for liquor sales in Brunswick. A map funding bill is opposed, while a pension bill for long-serving teachers fails. A Mason-Dixon boundary stones restoration proposal is debated. a substitute motion fails. A new book by Nellie Blessing Eyster announced. other local notices include theater, drawing, and church delegations.
The Strakosch Opera Company presented Verdi’s Il Trovatore at the City Opera House in Frederick to a large audience. Notable performances included Miss Amelis Fields as Azucena and Miss Lane delivering superb solos and ensembles. The production, praised for acting and vocal strength, recalled Frederick’s early home talent era, with 20 years since the last local staging by J. J. Richardson and Frank T. Rhodes. The Strakosch Company then departed Frederick for Lebanon, Pa.
Mrs Malinda Smith aged 67 died after brief illness at daughter Mrs Alice Case near Wolfeville while caring for a sick child. Also Mary Key Wade a student at Academy of the Visitation died of Bright's disease aged unknown. Emma C Hauver three died brain fever near Everton. Rebecca Gray wife of Dennis Gray died in Midgestown aged 47. Emma Baker 14 died of pneumonia at Berryville. Clergy invited Clinton R White to preach trial sermons at Woodsboro Lutheran charge ahead of voting.
The Philomathean Literary Society did not meet last night. The same program will be presented on Thursday February 22. A separate note mentions the Pen-Mar Reformed Reunion Association choosing Thursday July 19 for its annual event. Market quotes list J E W Hargett's prices for corn and wheat while a health claim promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as a cure for various eruptions.
L S Anderson and Dr Scott ran a bold last week scam dubbed the full ten game. They were arrested at Boxee Virginia on a habeas writ attempt and will be sent to London county for trial. Merchants Osborns Tinsman at Castleman's Ferry Wicklife say they lost sums in the tens. The duo fled via Doubs Switch to Virginia after conspiring to pass counterfeit money. Anderson is linked to a previous Fox Zimmermann scandal.
In New York on February 16, Osbourne and attorney for the defense contended that Molineux’s innocence was proven and that he attacked his wife. The court sentenced Moss Aucs Wastalay to death with execution set for the week leading up to Rising March.
War office reports Western Frepca reached Kemberley on Thursday evening. General Preceh left Modder River Sunday with a cavalry division and strong horse artillery and arrived Kimberly after meeting slight resistance. Boers retired, leaving five isavery and many cattle.
British evacuees leave Renosburg on February 16 as Boer forces swiftly retake their former position, confirming a rapid shift in the local front.
Purely personal items list Gene and us Mr George S Rodocs of North Market Street on business in Baltimore. Mr Charles Firestone of Philadelphia visited his parents in the city and returned this morning. Miss Annie Lincel of Washington visited Mrs Charles Young on East Third Street and left. Mrs McGuffin of Bramwell, West Virginia visits her daughter Alma McGuffin at the Woman's College. Miss Johnson of East Patrick Street leaves for relatives in Philadelphia and Glassboro New Jersey. Lieut Frederick M Hartsock US Army, back from eighteen months in Puerto Rico, now stationed at Fort Warren Massachusetts. Dr Hatterck, son of Cant 7 & B Hartsock of Washington DC, to care for locals.
The grand jury declined to indict Jerome R. Swartley in the Brunswick shooting of Charles Seeberger. Seeberger died after being shot in his wife's bedroom during a struggle at the home, leading to a dismissed case and continued court activity on other matters.
A fragmented late 19th century notice mix of sale advertisements and a memorial poem for Rebecca M. Zacharias, dated December 16, 1899. The page merges bargain prices, musical instrument store openings, tailoring ads, and a tender obituary poem praising a departed life.
A Baltimore and Ohio wreck occurred in early morning on the third division at Snowey Creek. An air hose burst halting an extra freight. an eastbound train then collided with the rear of the stalled train, destroying the caboose and seven cars. No injuries, engineers safely jumped, passengers delayed over four hours.
The article reports Mr. Lewis P. Donb near Middletown struck by paralysis at home, affecting mouth and tongue and in serious condition. Also mentions Mr. Noah Routzsha improving after paralysis, and Mr. Martin E. Kefsaaver or Kefsauver sick at home near Middletown after months away in York Pa. Mr. William L. Rudy of T C Rudy Son Middletown remains ill.
Mr and Mrs George E Saltern marked their thirtieth wedding anniversary with a reception at their East Church street home. A large crowd of friends called to offer congratulations and be entertained. A cotillion by Frederick's young men follows at Junior Hall tonight with dancing at 9 30 and music by the Frederick Select Orchestra.
Multiple marriages announced including George A. Osahonr and Katherine Elizabeth Buckey at Mt. Pleasant Reformed Church. Harvey T. Ott and Annia L. Althouse at a Taneytown home. J T Yingling and Rebecca Deitrick in Tiffin Ohio with visit to Libertytown. George Suimmer and Katie Fulmer near Feagaville. Wilbur Zeliff of Newark and Mary McCracken wed in Newark. Also Frederick Bicycle Club hosts an evening Smoker from 8 to 10.
News of the churches reports the Liberty circuit M E church fourth quarterly conference set for Johnsvills on February 17 at 10 a m. Church members are advised to attend the men and women will join in the meeting at the designated time and place.
Father Coleman offers a humorous character sketch of Jamaica people featuring their language and original proverbs. He will also share personal experiences proving that truth is stranger than fiction at St. John’s Church on Tuesday the th of February at 7 pm.
Aladame Revera, life reader and adviser, claims to reveal scientifically the mysterious future and recall the past to assure honest truths. He offers cures for drinking, morphine and opium habits, locates absent friends, and conducts daily consultations at Frederick's 30 West South Street with guaranteed satisfaction. Say you saw it in Tee News.
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