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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1900
Page
4
The Weeekly News advertises a handsome re page issue with many special features and claims the largest bona fide circulation in Frederick city and county as an advertising medium. Copy for new advertisements for Tar Wanxix News due by 5:00 p.m. Wednesday. copy for changes due by 12:00 noon that day.
Local notes list many residents visiting relatives and friends during the holidays. Names include Bertha Langley, Nan Honok, Celeats Boelkey, Edwin J. Shope, Maud Smith, Lady Strasberger, J. Thomas Eisenhauer, Mary Hartman, J. B. Greene, and others in Emmitsburg, Baltimore, and Washington. Mentions travel to Philadelphia and York with several already returning home. Also notes State's Attorney Thomas A. Poffenberger on business in Frederick and market quotes for corn wheat hay per bushel and ton.
The Maryland General Assembly for 1900 convenes at Annapolis at noon with both chambers voting on officers and oath takings. Senators and Delegates discuss organization, committees, and the governor’s message as Governor Smith’s inauguration looms, with contest rules and joint procedures outlined for the new session.
The text references leading Hoone petitions and mentions Dr. Benjarain Sua of Duveccnester as chief clerk Waiter KR. Townresd of Battimore socaty as reading clerk and Edward F Meenas of Balco cls as ect gealt a.
Mrs Jase Cleodia Johnson, wife of Gen Bradley Johnson, died at home near Amel Coarthocsa Virginia of heart failure aged about 35. She led charitable work for Confederate soldiers and accompanied her husband in Civil War service. Andrew F. McKinney, farmer of this county, died aged 75 at Rich Geld. Brother Michael Ryan, Jesuit, died at the Frederick novitiate after 24 years in the order. Mrs Sus 8 Hooper, wife of George W. Hooper, died at home on Fast South Street aged 32. Funeral arrangements listed for each.
The remains of Mrs Adelaide Rosenstock died Friday were taken to Baltimore for interment after funeral services. The Iste J Wolfgang Kopp funeral was Sunday at 2 pm at the house conducted by Rev Luther Kahlman with pallbearers A H Harrington John Baumgardner Charles Baumgardner J Henry Lampe George Wieger Peter Sager and interment at Mt Olives Cemetery. Miss Matilda Albaugh’s funeral was Sunday at 3 pm from John Wilson’s residence with Rev E R Exchbach officiating and pallbearers Charles E Moberly Horatio Waters Joshus James Josph Walling Wm B Storm Engene S Albaugh. interment at Mt Olivet Cemetery. O C Carty was the funeral director.
Public meeting of Gen John F Reynolds Post No 2 G A R installed officers led by Commander B Y Golds baugh John H Fleshman Sr Commander Wm J C Long Sr Commander Ruben Hahn Quartermaster James Darali Chaplain John N Zimmerman Officer of the Guard Hezekiah Young Music led by Charles Kline. Mock court martial and chicken theft trial followed with a later conference and refreshments. Archbishop Caprile arrived in Marra for a special dispatch.
A committee pressed by residents sought abolition of the State Fire Marshal office in Maryland. At a meeting in Dursted last night, members debated an appropriation for disabled firemen and elected officers for the United Fire Company. The Junior Steam Fire Engine Company also held its annual meeting and chose new officers for one year, including Gen. John C. Mot tar as president and Lawrence Falk as assistant foreman. The directors announced plans to buy two ball bearing rhubear tired hoes ree cart.
A garbled OCR fragment references winter weather and costs, noting frost and hydrants, with stray names and phrases about private schools and Christmas. The readable text suggests concern for ice, snow, and changing plans. No clear event or subjects beyond weather and quotes remain.
A late 19th century social at the residence of Dr Fraokho B Saath in Union Square featured a miter delyctfal car party with tea tables, oysters and cake, and prizes for highest score and highest and lowest squares. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Willard Buller, Mr and Mrs John A Markell, and many others from Philadelphia and Washington.
The Hygeiake Company votes for directors tomorrow at Citizens Bank building. Middletown Supply Company held election today. Myersville Savings Bank elects directors tomorrow afternoon. Libertytown residents met on Saturday to discuss incorporation. majority of the 5008 present opposed the plan, while some from the southern section propose incorporation.
Governor Lloyd Lowndes pardoned George Leay age 21 who was convicted in 1897 of larceny and receiving stolen goods and sentenced to 49 four years confinement. Warden John F Weyler of Maryland Penitentiary received the pardon. Augustus Rheabottom, 21, of Carroll county, was also pardoned after a Carroll county assault with intent to kill conviction and four year sentence. He was received at the penitentiary November 30, 1597. The Frederick County Telegraph Company plans a synchronized clock in central office to provide correct time, with fast clocks to be placed at other Frederick locations.
Glenn B. Worthington was sworn as Frederick County State's Attorney by Chief Judge McSherry in the county court. The oath was read from the clerk's text and witnessed by Judge Mor and the court clerk. Worthington kissed the open Bible and a $10,000 bond was filed before departure to Pottsville for business, with Hinks handling urgent matters during his absence.
Charles Elion of West Seventh street slipped on ice while walking the Emamita burg turnpike yesterday and fractured his left arm between the wrist and elbow. Charles Herman also toppled on an icy West South street pavement last night, breaking his right leg between the hip and knee.
William Fisher, arrested by Officers Buckey and Six, found guilty of vagrancy by Justice White and jailed 15 days. Charles Herd, colored, accused of stealing $115 from Frederick Kehler, arrested at Blue Goose saloon, jailed for hearing tomorrow at 3.00. Opera alert promotes the romantic comedy Because I Love You starring Harry E Allen and Marie Krise Allen with praise for its sentiment and strength. Hood's Sarsaparilla promotion closes the snippet.
Wish for joyous Christmas to friends and patrons and offer a New Year greeting through substantial purchases. Advertises special prices this week at the carpet store featuring a wide selection of beautiful items.
The Frederick county circuit court opened at 10 with Chief Judge James McSherry and Associate Judges Motter and Henderson. Several cases were called and the court adjourned until tomorrow at 9 208 m due to the room being extremely hot.
Mr Motte suffered vertigo in a drugstore when Thomas Sunday evening fell to the floor, dislocating his jaw. The jaw was set after considerable trouble.
Auction tonight offers goods at self set prices as W.B. Wars promotes the event. The Walking Club plans a meeting tomorrow Wednesday at 3 PM at Alra Jos. B. Garrett residence on West Second Street. Goen Ladies' Tattooing advertises at 34 East Church Street next to Louis' Orphan Asylum. Madam Revere Life Reader claims to reveal the future with a direct pass. A notice at No 50 West South Street advertises limited charges for a few days.
During the week B SAPPINGTON advertises fancy decorated lamps vases bisque figures salad bowls and more at twenty percent off regular price. Readers are urged to choose good articles cheap and avoid poor lighting by using a student lamp for reading.
Mr Thomas Fissnbacer won a pig in a raffle held at the Groff House yesterday. Mr Eusen bacer tossed 49 entries. the pig dressed weighed 21 pounds.
Mr. Charles A. Youson thanks neighbors and friends for kind sympathy after the death of his sister Miss Jennie Youssa. Indigestion relief is attributed to Hood's Sarsaparilla, promoted as a stomach tonic and cure for dyspepsia.
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