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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1900
Page
6
Fragmentary OCR yields a history themed notice from The Daily News with scattered names and dates. Readable fragments reference people and events but lack complete details. the item appears as a brief archival snippet with limited context and several garbled words.
The Weeky News announces a full page Thursday issue with extensive features and the largest city and county circulation. Advertising deadlines are set for Wednesday at 12 noon with copy changes allowed.
Adjutant General Saunders leads Indiana National Guard toward reorganization of the First Regiment with aims to secure armory spaces for five companies including C Cumberland B Hagerstown E Elkton and G Annapolis. Frederick’s old unit has dwindled, delaying Gear for Company A. Sawtelle Dramatic Company stages The Victorian Cross with Miss Sawtelle and Harry English drawing praise at the Tark Gazette. The Lachelle Company to perform next week at the ity Opera House offering The Victorian Cross. Annual York Hanover and Frederick railroad stockholders meet in Philadelphia with president election to follow. Local market reports note shelling 34 cents per basket of corn 71 cents per bushel and 83 per ton for May.
The Frederick County Teachers' Institute opened with prayers and talks on elementary arithmetic and high school aims. Prof Burges argued the need to develop character and intellect, and Miss Robinson outlined education goals, electives usefulness, and the role of teachers, boards, and parents. Resolutions endorsed compulsory education and tenure bills. an evening lecture on earth formation was planned. Meanwhile Daniel Smith was taken to Wolfsville for a hearing as authorities prepared to exhume his wife’s body to check possible poisoning.
The funeral for Thomas Danner occurred at his late home at 2 oclock with services led by Rev F M Myers and Rev Dr LR Eschbach. Pallbearers included Judge J C Motter, William Adams, A H Harrington, Capt Walter Saunders, Daniel H Steiner and George A Schroeder. Interment followed at Mt Olivet Cemetery. F Schroeder served as undertaker.
The focal alumni will host a birthday social tomorrow afternoon in Washington with a patriotic program of music and readings followed by refreshments.
Transferring bodies from Frederick to the pew enté on the Hudson river bank to New York State proceeds slowly as the burial work continues. About forty graves have been moved to East Third Street Catholic cemetery while some one hundred remain, with weather delaying further removals. Chief Justice Roger B. Taney’s remains await relocation, and a public ceremony is possible when moved. Monument plans for Taney are discussed with possible post-removal memorials.
Col George A Pearre Republican representative from Maryland delivers a rapid, witty defense of civil service during a tense House exchange. Massachusetts’ Rep Fitzgerald hammers Pearre, citing Monaut Point service, as Pearre asserts Boston as the center of intellect before finishing his remarks unchallenged. Also reported, Undine Milling Company appoints receivers over insolvency claims of 3112 dollars in Washington County with liabilities around 50000 dollars and the Williamsport mill facility.
A man named George Ford, 50, was found dead under a pile of rails on the Gorench road near Tannery, two miles from Westminster. He had been in Baltimore on Saturday, returned by train to Tannery, then wandered homeward and froze to death. A silver watch and gold chain were found on him. he leaves a wife and two children. The inquest, led by Justice Baer, concluded death from exposure.
Mayor Hayes appoints Carlton Shafer to collect water rents and licenses for Baltimore. City Council confirmed the appointment last night. Shafer, formerly a Frederick resident and former chief clerk of the House of Delegates, will receive a salary of 500.
Pagici Halloway and another defendant faced theft charges in a county correctional proceeding. The docket notes their hearings and related sentences for alleged larceny involving multiple chickens.
Disjointed report outlines a royal statement and various court actions. Mentions General Cronyews, dispatches from Genenet Roberte, and a Maryland court case involving chicken theft, larceny of a gold watch, and perjury charges. Several defendants plead not guilty or guilty with sentences noted.
A Saturday evening blaze wiped out a double two story house in Urbana, consuming most belongings of occupants Charles W. Engle and Arthur Strabey. The fire started in a parret, spread rapidly with shifting winds, and both residences owned by O Newton Trundle and Lenhart were insured for 1400 with Phoenix Company via F. Thomas & Son.
A South Branch Allegany youth drowning occurred when a child of Ephraim Vandevanter fell from a foot bridge while returning from school and could not be rescued. The aquatic accident prompted local authorities to investigate and assist in recovery efforts.
Daughters of Liberty celebrated their fourth anniversary in their ball at Market and Church streets with a program including singing, recitations, and a address by ex-Councilor J Edward Rice. Refreshments followed as the council reflects on four years of growth and activity.
A February 14 pound party at Mr and Mrs Stephen A Thomas residence near Adsmatown featured a reception by committees led by Miss Cors Thomas. Guests included many Thomases and region residents while games and a large refreshment table filled the evening. Also noted was a fifth birthday party for Addie Fagan and a marriage announcement for Elizabeth Anna Warfield and Thomas Rath Emory set for Ascension church in Baltimore. A United Steam Fire Company ball is planned for February 22. Frederick county illiterate voter counts report 1 621 illiterates among 13 350 registrants, 349 white and 772 colored.
Death notices for Sister Rosina Quinn at 83, long service across several cities including New Orleans and Baltimore, with references to St Vincent's Hospital. Also notes the death of Mrs. Struble in Glassboro NJ and details on rural delivery tests, B&O freight traffic growth, and Frederic Art Club officers. Includes a closing ad for Hood's Sarsaparilla.
Our assortment presents Cut Jet Spangled Nets Embroidered Silke and Nets Froges and new dress goods for today. Broadcloths in colors New Camel's Hair Cheviot and Black Pebble Cheviot suit jackets and skirts. Hosiery with double soles and heels offered at 25c per pair. customers invited to inspect the stock.
Linton E. Main, graduate pharmacist at No 6 North Market Street, advertises a mixed inventory of fabrics and novelties. The list includes Whip Corde, Cheviots, Camel's Hotr, Sicililans, Vicunas, Granites, Pochea, and various fabrics with descriptions like Crapook and Figured novelties. The note ends with a price claim stating lower prices.
Father Coleman will deliver a great lecture on Jamaica at St John s Catholic church this evening at 7 20 o clock. Admission 25 cents. Hear him for instruction and interest. Also notices of Oyster and Fish Depot offerings and music store openings.
F B SAPPINGTON promotes a stock of china dinnerware and toilet ware new and desirable shapes. They also show lamps including Student and American Centre Draught reading lamps. The store offers White Star coffee and Ko Mi tea and highlights weekly restocking and prompt service.
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