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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1897
Page
3
The Weekly News announces a handsome twelve page issue ready Wednesday with large circulation in Frederick city and county. Advertising copy for new ads is due by 5 p.m. Wednesday and for changes by 12 p.m. that day.
A compact roundup of items from Baltimore and beyond notes nine December fires in Baltimore, a busy Christmas weddling for Angerstown clergy, a movement to curb football as a misdemeanor, and a push to boost newspaper advertising. It mentions colored physicians forming a slate in South Carolina, local stock-taking by businesses, Piedmont carpenters moving to Keyser, and various appointments and official matters in Maryland. The page also references royal dance talent, frugal money in western Kansas with a corpse fined for concealed weapons, a trio betting on an election leading to illness from wine, and Wisconsin fish hatchery updates with lake trout fry counts.
Purely personal notices list Mr. George Whitt of Bagerstown arriving in Prodetick yesterday, Mire Caleta Hostkoy of Harmony Grove planning a January stay in Ballaore, Mr. Joseph Tyson of York Pa returning home after selling in the Roelkey family, Mien Kato tittckler of York visiting her brother Thomas Birtekler, and various locals like Foreman and Hermen of Liter town visiting Univeristy of Maryland functions, with others returning home from holidays and greetings to Miss George pate and Winahter in Washington.
The annual meeting of The Galted Hream Fire Engine Company No 8 saw routine business and the election of officers including President John C Melley and Treasurer Wm P Rice. A subsequent session elected seven new members and named chief officials, with mention of gum coat provision and a future election for the Independent Hose company on the last Friday of the month.
Adjutant General L Allen Wilmer reviewed Captain Beckley of Company 4 Fleet Regiment Maryland National Guard at Frederick. Beckley faced arraignment in Baltimore on disobeying orders at Camp Lownder last summer and was initially sentenced to reprimand and suspension. The sentence was disapproved. Beckley is relieved from arrest and restored to duty with his company. He was also charged with intimidating Captain Spence and men over camp property, but denied all charges.
KM C A Bible Study Club led by Mr Advipaia fepthake starts at 8 o clock tonight with twelve sessions for the corps if Joho. Open to all men free. Several new students join the Raglish school. Beginners class in gymnastics tonight at 6 or 7. Religious work committee meets after Bible unity. Lecture for the Gyceam postponed due to Prof Cyrus Thomsy’s bereavement. A literary program will be held.
Frederick Mhiff of Gan eastern county Ma bought fonthea wane of the bifige wreewed at Cainm and report reat red 4g wtona of boo neting thn ere 5000. An employer 2100000 feet of lumber at market rates could yield about $8000. Mescol notes no cotten on shore after two months work, coal cost about one hundred dollars per day totaling around $4000.
The Baltimore National Farmers Bank cashier Richard Corselian, longtime president Kavehrows Was, died in a park pond after leaving the bank during a crisis of shortages amounting to about 40000. Directors and police launched a rapid inquiry, with evidence pointing to suicide as he fled the scene after a failed attempt to conceal irregularities.
Mrs Mary E Koonte of Frederick sues former husband Edward Koonts in the Ofrech Court seeking about 4800 dollars in past due alimony and counsel fees. Motter and Pampel represent the plaintiff while a petition for injunction was filed to restrain disposal of property by the former spouse.
The Frederik County circuit court adjourned the December term after the jury deliberated on the Bowen Groff case and prior motions for a new trial were argued. A prior verdict favored Dr Howlna, while no decision was reached on a new trial. Delegates to a nonpartisan convention and party representation for Tadlanapollé are noted for January 1%.
The fragment notes a quarterly distribution dated January 14, 1897, covering Permal counties and Baltimore, with a tab of 4818 09 for general schools and 050 44 for calorad school rights. It mentions payments to schools and a telegraphic or textile reference, but the text is garbled.
Fragmentary notice states the caveat to William M. Gaither's will was withdrawn and letters testamentary were granted to Benjamin Fottefen and Che Wo Atos as executors of a certain estate. Text is garbled but indicates probate action and appointment.
St Johns Catholic School presented its annual Christmas program in the Uy Oyera House Sunday afternoon to a crowded audience. Over eighty children acted in the operetta with a cast including Perey Myer Lilian Kenelly and Florence Mookey. A distribution of gifts followed the performance with oranges and candy given to the children.
Captain Harron of the United States Fish Commission reports 4000 fish moved from the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal to the Potomac, including 600 bass 8 to 11 inches long, minnows and other species. Work began at Harper’s Ferry with gardeners and helpers, waist boots arriving for deeper pools. Notes mention carp and perch, a twelve-pound carp caught at the canal, and officials at Williamsport managing the transfer and preservation efforts. The event draws local interest as spectators flock to watch the operation.
In the regular monthly Young People’s Society meeting, officers for the next six months were elected. President B. Schilds Knech, vice president Miss Nole Thomas, recording secretary Mies Dadio Hahn, corresponding secretary Miss Nolle Douglat, treasurer Shome L Zm Merranan. They will meet Friday night to appoint committees. Also noted: Presbyterian Sunday School and the annual Christmas entertainment of the Presbyterian Sunday School will be held in the evening starting at 7 o'clock.
The executive committee plans to unify to secure support for a proposed policy. A party member wishes to locate allies and arrange a ticket for the convention. Two delegates are to be appointed to the committee. Mr Job Waters?gandoer elected a member of the isolation. next meeting set for Monday evening February Let.
A review of the upcoming production Tenry Wot Ate at the Grand Opera House details elaborate stage effects and cosmopolitan plot elements. The cast is praised for their performance though the fog scene on the quay draws special attention for its sound and lighting.
Nov SS record from Coltabis Lodge notes a list of officers and members including KS Ramaburg Zacharias J Travis Thomas Adolphus Fearhake secretary John A Lynch treasurer M F Lease Grayson E Bowers HL tame burg Cramer Stywards Rhoden Tylor with unclear spellings and roles in the autogynal listing.
Farmers haul stone from Mentevae Hospital to macadamize the Frederick to institation road. The load is broken by trampe at the institation for board and lodging.
Frederick clergyman Rev John Kearns White presents a charming tale in Godoy's Magazine January number. The feature titled The Colonel and the Major includes a full page illustration and appears as a highlighted story.
Public notices advertise January applications for new students at the Woman’s College for the second term starting February. A January oyster sale and pumpkin contest at local stores promises prizes and free samples. Also advertised are medical tonics from Hartley and oysters from Baumgartdoor at G F Phoman store for patrons.
Mr G Mantesull, the employed clerk at the Western Union telegraph office, is said to be ill and cannot report to work. Mr J T Best, south of the city, is suffering with a very bad cold. Miss Ria Roberts of West Patire Went fell on New Year’s Eve and sprained her arm in a painful way but is much better now.
In Frederick County the Board of Review finishes a review cycle with key findings on parish remuneration and project completion. Officials outline progress, benchmarks, and implications for local governance and future assessments, noting time frames and next steps.
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