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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1900
Page
4
Snapshot of events and figures dated February 26 across years, condensed into a brief, period-voiced entry. Names, places, and milestones appear as readable fragments, preserving historical flavor while delivering a compact card.
Feb 26 Lonpos report says no official Roberts news up to noon but special dispatches show fierce fighting around General Cronje's laager. The action centers near Cronje's Isager as Pierce fights on.
A major blaze in Montreal destroyed the Theatre Francaise and a full block on St Catherine Street. The fire swept through the building cluster today, causing extensive damage and leaving surrounding structures at risk. Fire crews fought the blaze through the day with resources from multiple stations.
Special Dispatch to The News reports Wassmyarox February 26. The Senate committee on commerce approved a report on the shipping subsidy bill after a hearing. The action moves the measure toward floor consideration and potential amendments.
Purely personal items list residents visiting relatives or friends in Baltimore Washington Kensington and other towns. Entries mention Elias Delashmatt Eloise Young Josie Smith Harry Wilcoxon Rosa Stern Hemmas Haller Harry Carty Nellie Prowell A C McCardell Wilbur Duvall George H Railing Mary Whalen Anna Myer Mabel Gattier John A Markell John Wood Nannie Brengle Charles F Kreh Lewis H Moberly H T Kline Turner recovering from eye injury and paralysis at Baltimore City Hospital. Also updates on Mrs Josephine Rogers Charles Engelbrecht and a Post Office order canceled in Barnon county.
Joseph Brachey a Braddock resident is found dead in a small pond west of Hezekiah Young’s residence on the Middletown pike Frederick. He was last seen boarding the Frederick and Middletown Railroad car Saturday and found yesterday morning frozen in four-inch ice with nose and shoulder blade broken. Coroner and jurors rule accidental death after inquiry. Survived by six children and to be buried at Olivet Cemetery.
Judge McSherry reversed a magistrate ruling in a six year old dog attack case involving Lizzie Blum and Dr. L T MacGill. The circuit court heard the appeal from 1994 and favored the doctor after recounting the incident on the Baltimore pike near the tollgate. The session also covered cases State vs Mrs Corassin alias Lotsie Main and State vs Henry Whitman with trials ongoing.
The Maryland State Firemen’s Association plans its eighth annual convention in Baltimore with 60 plus companies sending delegates and crews. Nearly 20 000 visitors are expected for receptions parades and contests. A veteran museum at the association home on Frederick Street will display relics from volunteer fire days including old hats belts trumpets canes and a 1764 Friendship Action engine once linked to George Washington.
The Senate and House will reconvene at Annapolis this evening. The residence of Mr LeRoy Livingstone was destroyed by fire. Seventy seven colored craps shooters were captured in South Baltimore. Mr Daniel Ward aged eighty five years died at his home in Sharpsburg Washington county. Farmers unable to reach agreement with canneria on tomato and corn prices. Elkton considering locating a silk mill again. Faith Reformed Church Baltimore was consecrated. Ralph Brown died at Johns Hopkins Hospital from a dose of poison taken by mistake. Last week 225 Baltimore deaths, 49 from pneumonia. Cecil Telephone and Telegraph Company conveyed to Eastern Shore Telegraph and Telephone Co. Miss Amands Miller of Sharpsburg Maine wounded and dying after sight of sister. Labor groups in Hagerstown planning federation of labor. Rising Sun post office robbed of stamps and money worth about eight hundred. dynamite used on safe. John S. Cummings died suddenly at his city home. Baltimore and Ohio Railroad at Curtis Bay construction to boost coal shipping. Advertisement for Hood's Sarsaparilla.
The article summaries a day of religious services across churches in Washington and nearby, naming Rev Dr. Kublmwan Rev J W Poones Prof Joseph A Apple Rev Pontins Rev C W Stringsprng Rev L B M Myara Rev J S Wilhite Rev T F Dixon Rev Osborn Ingle Rev Page Milburn Rev W I Mc Kenny and Rev John M Schick along with new pastor welcome at Grace Reformed. It covers Lent plans Ash Wednesday masses and Easter duties, Epworth League services, and the Baltimore Conference meeting with changes in presiding elders and a Reform reunion lineup featuring Prof G W Richards Rev John M Schick Rev Atmer Dechant and Rev Henry K Miller.
The Pension Department of the railroad serves to supervise retired workers pensions. About 718 retirees receive monthly company pensions plus 3% extra from the relief fund. The system bases pay on earned potential rather than actual ten-year earnings, with no deductions for sickness or accidents.
Frederick riders rally as Mr Buckey pushes a bill to end tolls on all Maryland roads. Cyclists reject a one cent per mile compromise, urging reasonable fees for road upkeep. L A Ws seeks reductions and uniform charges, while a backup bill contemplates toll-road liability for bike injuries from road defects or company negligence.
A reader replies to the editor’s piece on estates costs, arguing lawyers fees and court charges are fixed by law. The letter contends excess charges are avoidable with pre service contracts and that officers charging unauthorized fees are indictable, warning victims alone bear responsibility.
The brief notes February nears its end with weather and Easter trade. Florists gear up for the Easter season as forecasts hint at storms. Father Coleman’s Jamaica lecture raised 83.59 in net proceeds. Ash Wednesday falls February 28 with Good Friday April 13 and Easter Sunday April 18. The handclasp is waning amid disease fears.
John Hendrickson presents Spring jackets skirts and dresses in all wool serge and mercerized fabrics. Shop highlights include all wool goods, silks, taffeta, and a closing sale on fur and golf capes with many items marked must go. Perrin's Kid Gloves in castor shades praised.
Clinton & Main in Clinton E. Main promote a grand opening sale with spot cash pricing. The ad highlights low prices on Black Dress Goods across multiple fabrics, Cheviots, silks, gloves, belts, dress trimmings, and new kid gloves. Graduate pharmacist offers prescriptions at the shop.
The fourth cotillion by Frederick's young men will be held at Junior Hall with music by the Frederick Select Orchestra and dancing starting at 9. Also O.D.U. and W.C.T.A. meet this evening with Rev. A. H. Zimmerman delivering an address. public invited.
Fastnschut Festat M C A rooms host Shrove Tuesday program with jelly talent and a silver collection at the door while a choral recital directed by Mrs. Nadine Allen unfolds at the Academy of the Visitation on Tuesday February 27 at 3 30 pm. K of P Mountain City Lodge No 29 to hold memorial service for P C W P Rica February 28 with full attendance expected. EB Wilcoxon advertises sale agency for pianos and accessories at 196 North Market Street offering Dow op goods and lamps, coffee and tea brands, claiming sole agency rights and urging readers to ask for something nice.
The Modern Way commends the liquid laxative Syrap of Figs for cleansing the system and breaking up headaches fevers and ailments without unpleasant after effects. Made by California Fig Syrup Co.
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