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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1900
Page
4
District items mention Lake Clash events and repairs at American Luz. Advertisements include For Rent notices for Mre, Sed E Salter, E V Payne and a News Office on Letter Day. Also references to Tonight advertisements and local society activities.
Clarence Dewilkin, Harry Chew and Charles Keeler were arrested by Constable Simpson and Officer Ridenour for burglarizing William S Miller & Co coal office on Tuesday night. A silver half dollar from 1608 and pennies were found on Chew. The trio appeared before Justice Biser, held on 100 dollars, with a hearing set for Friday. Also before Justice White, Albert Boers, Harry Barnes, and Frank Brown faced liquor disorder charges and fines or jail terms. Neil Martin awaits a Saturday hearing after a battery arrest at Bockeystown.
The Remsersburg home south of Buckeys town hosted a sixth wedding anniversary dinner with oysters turkey beef and tropical data. Guests included Emory Remsburg and family from Buckeystown Middletown and Harmony Grove. A United Fire Co ball at Junior Hall promised a large crowd and good time.
Students at the Woman's College held exercises in College Hall to celebrate Washington’s birthday with decorations, prayers, music, and readings. Hon. Henry Houck of Pennsylvania delivered an address amid enthusiastic applause, with Chauncey Depew also featured in the program.
A compact column notes small items of news and local color. A humorous quip about honoring George with a hatchet appears, while a critique suggests that reporters sometimes tell the truth to keep things out of the papers.
Yesterday afternoons session featured Dr. James A Mitchell of Mt. Mary's College delivering Rivers and River Action, detailing river bed formation and springs including Yellow Springs. Hon. Henry Houck addressed youth on education and manners, with patriotic exercises and remarks by A. M. Isanogle, H. D. Beachley, and readings by Edith Dorothy Utz, concluding with spelling remarks and queries.
Architect William G. Nolting of Wyatt and Nolting surveyed the Female High School on East Church Street with Frederick County and school officials. He cited faulty exnitary arrangements and proposed a twelve-room building of 25 by 30 feet and 15 feet high, plus annex rooms, estimating costs around 325000 to 330000. Plans and specs will be prepared and shown to local builders.
At Broad Street Station Philadelphia stockholders elected Samuel Bea John F P Grean B Parker Shortridge George O Wilkins M Doll P Smyeer Wm S Patton as directors. The board then organized with Samuel Rea as president Albert Hewson secretary Tibor Ashton treasurer.
The Maryland Senate confirmed numerous appointments including county election supervisors for Frederick, state boards for health and prisons, and officials for the land office and humane organizations. The House debated bills on road tolls for bicycles, gun laws on private land, and wildlife hunting dates, with Buckey pushing forgery penalties lower and securing passage over opposition from Lehmyer.
The Woman's Auxiliary of the Y M C A hosts a fastnacht fest on Shrove Tuesday February 27 in Y M C A rooms No 9 South Market street. A musical and literary program features city talent followed by a social with fastnachts crullers coffee and service. A silver collection at the door funds room improvements for the new Frederick Y M C A. the event seeks public patronage.
The body of Sister Mary Lankin of St. Joseph's Academy, who volunteered to nurse soldiers in Cuba and Porto Rico, was transported from Ponce to Emmitaburg for burial after dying of typhoid fever on November 3, 1898. Her remains were interred in the community cemetery.
Ground Hog Weather reports three weeks of conditions ending tomorrow with twelve fair days seven rains and the heaviest snow on Friday and Saturday last. Also note: Mr C P Smith removed his active store from the passing building storeroom formerly occupied by Geo F at the corner of Market and Fourth streets.
The May board discussed market reports and approved bills totaling a list including Steiner Schley & Book and Frederick Electric Light Power Co. They endorsed adding a clause to the General Assembly bill to require permission from Frederick officials to use streets. The bill would grant the company power to lay and string electric and gas lines in Frederick County, with rights to construct poles and conduits in cities towns or villages.
Visitation Academy alumni held a Washington's Birthday social yesterday from 4 to 6 pm in the commencement hall attended by pupils and the fraterni ty. Mrs. Francis Fenwick Smith greeted guests as Mr. Blocher played graphophone selections including The Battle Ship Oregon Miserera from Il Trovatore and Southern songs.
Indications point to an exceptional performance of Mia Burnett's Esmeralda tomorrow evening by local talent at Frederick City Hospital. Advance seats suggest financial success. the cast is praised as among the best amateur groups, promising a pure, intelligent, local production. Hood's Sarsaparilla advertised for blemishes and skin issues.
The eighth annual report shows improvements to the main building and enlarged facilities at the Home. Harvest Festival donations on Donation Day reflect strong community support and a commitment to inmate welfare. The Board notes deaths of Mrs. Charles Summon and Miss Annie Haller among others, welcomes new residents Eleanor Mahony Elizabeth Snyder Mary Tehan, and records four new entrants Jennie Straeffer Charlotte Baar Harriet Baar and Willa Baar. The Cemetery Company donated two Mt Olivet plots, and the institution remains a center of charity and community goodwill.
Knights of Pythias held a large banquet at Centreville. Various local political and civic notes follow including re election bids in Williamsport and Appleton School shutdown due to scarlet fever. Obituaries and court notes mention deaths, injuries, and a race case in Baltimore.
The Circuit Court opened at 9 30 a m with Judges McSherry and Mottar presiding. Several defendants faced trial while others entered guilty pleas including John H Holdman for assault and battery five days in jail. Leroy Hood admitted to larceny and received one year in the Maryland House of Correction.
Fifteen year old Jessie Bradford, daughter of Edward Bradford, was attacked by an unknown colored man near the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad close to her home in Harford county. The assault occurred within sight of the Bradford residence as she traveled toward her mother’s farm, her clothing torn in the struggle. The assailant fled into the woods after perpetrating the crime. Local market quotations follow.
Fragmentary text mentions Jobn Hendrickson and Fei opposing a call with reference to spring merchandise. Shelves and displays appear laden, suggesting a retail or market scene during a spring season.
Local notice blends auction timing and a charity event with various ads. A Girls' Friendly Society tea in All Saints chapel promises an evening sale, with kitchenware and silver items offered. Vendors publicize piano agencies, music store openings, lamps, and beverages, inviting broad public attendance at multiple addresses.
The twenty eighth annual convention of the Young Men's Christian Association for Maryland Delaware West Virginia and the District of Columbia will begin in Washington Friday and continue until Sunday night.
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