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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1899
Page
4
The text describes subscription rates for The Daily News and The Weekly News, including annual and multi month terms, mail and carrier delivery, and offices in Frederick Maryland. It also notes the Baltimore Sun Almanac for 1899, its value as a reference book, and claims about its accuracy and contents.
The eight page issue highlights a history sketch of the Presbyterian Church in the city with a West Second street church building illustration. It continues An American Aspirant, advancing the intrigue to reveal the outcome. Captain Kilmer closes his Santiago campaign history with the capitulation of Spaniards and flag rising in Santiago. Farm and garden departments offer illustrated articles on livestock dairy and creamery. Also featured are The Market Scribe and The Girl About Town, plus Sunday School lesson analysis and other engaging reading.
Frederick residents arriving by railway during heavy rain realize a well run taxi line would greatly benefit the public. With rail travelers needing transport to and from stations, hotel buses are costly and inconvenient. A dedicated cab service could attract ample patronage beyond station trips.
The piece discusses an opening in the local cab business and encourages a hustler to start a modest operation. It argues a big outfit is unnecessary and that a couple of comfortable vehicles charging reasonable fares could serve the public and be profitable for the owner.
A jumble of clipped news notes cites mixed opinion on good resolutions sold at Baltinoe News and quips from Baltimore American, Cumberland Independent and Baltimore Herald about Senator Quay, the American Government and President McKinley.
A collection of quirky snippets and satirical exchanges from multiple papers. Jokes about octogenarians, neighbors, and salaries mingle with light verse and wry witticisms. The pieces showcase humorous opinions on daily life and finance in a breezy, unsigned miscellany.
A Chicago Chronicle dispatch notes Dr. W Seward Webb as a prominently mentioned candidate for the Vermont senate seat left by Morrill. It portrays him as wealthy and connected to the Vanderbilt family, with a palace in Vermont and large campaign contributions, while noting his past as a physician and later public manager roles.
Odd weather note as temperatures swing from 4 to 10 above then drop to 10 below in six hours, an unusual atmospheric event cited by observers. Editorials and letters discuss community notices, entertainments at City Opera House, and a view on future electric railway links between Frederick and Hagerstown with a proposed twelve mile road connection.
A humorous verse lampoons “the Bachelor” living solo with jokes on pipe and bowl and cups of care. The refrain mocks his single life, friends but no wife, and aging without joy. An old poetical tribute ends with mock blessing for the solitary man.
Mary Jarnx writes a New Year column filled with cheerful notes on finances, weather, local happenings, churchgoers, and plans. She mentions banking, a new postmaster in Myersville, a Monocacy river report, and community groups like the W C T A and M C A. The piece blends humor with seasonal observations, closing with warm wishes for readers.
Mr F A Diffendal sold his house on East Main street formerly Lavernace property to Mr John D Rane for 2000 dollars. The Mill property known as Maxells Mill was sold at mortgagee sale last week for 1650 dollars, purchased by Joshua A Stansbury and Oliver Stonesifer executors of Joshua Stansbury deceased. Ig Take only the best when you need a medicine Hood s Sarsaparila is the best blood purifier nerve and stomach ironic Get Hood s.
The annual meeting of the Frederick County Agriculture Society was held in the Grand Jury Room at the courthouse this morning at 10 o clock. A large attendance showed strong interest in proceedings. The treasurer reported the last exhibition a financial success with a good balance for the year. Officers elected: Charles N Targett president, Charles Wertheimer vice president, Harry C Kaefer recording secretary, Lewis Clingan corresponding secretary, D V Stauffer treasurer, Merle Hiteshew chief marshal. President Targett is a well known local farmer and active in agricultural matters.
Elderly Fredericks resident Dr Van Buren Dixon was hospitalised after a decline in health. A bank book at Farmers and Mechanics Bank shows a $16,386.81 deposit with $11.61 on his person. Dixon, born in the county, lived in the South before returning seven to eight years ago. He formerly resided at the Kayle Hotel and Carlin House, known for solitary walks and writing short sentences on fences and bridges. He was taken to Montevue Hospital for care following neglect.
Forty seven years old resident of Col. Charles I Trail east of town, Hargett dedicated eighteen years to the agricultural society. He served as assistant marshal for ten years, chief marshal five years, vice president four years, and president the past five years. Under his leadership the annual nestings and exhibitions have been successfully held, earning wide credit for his interest and effort.
The Ellicott City Times enters its Girtieth volume with a note on a translated Pilgrim's Progress into 203 languages. London police report eight to ten shillings a day for serving. A farmer buys Chester hogs. Ail de Be aildbrand dies at Buckeye town aged 14. Sterling P Willard opens a paper at Gorman Texas called The Tribune.
The county couple Miss Alice P Shank and John C Crovise wed January 5 at the Evangelical parsonage with Rev. Dr. Eschbach officiating. Also notes dubious medical ads and patent remedies cluttering the page.
The notice records deaths in Builattsville and nearby towns on January 1 to 4, detailing Jacob Beam aged about 70, Martha Seeburger of German origin, Mrs Mary Hoke, Mrs Margaret McKinney, Mrs Ann Pacely, Mrs M E Kohlenberg, Charles Becht, and George Hanshew. It notes funerals, residences, and family survivors, with brief biographical details and church or cemetery arrangements.
A parade of social notes lists Miss Mamie Humm visiting bends in Utica, Miss Allie Shriner and Miss Marie Dillin Baltiumore relatives visiting Lewistown, Chas Snook returning from Carroll county, and several other residents traveling to Baltimore Philadelphia and Brooklyn. Holmes Baker and Robert Tyson return to Western Maryland College, Miss Katharine Goldsborough visits Walkersville Frederick and Baltimore, and Mrs. Lavinia Wenner travels to Philadelphia for her son Roy Wenner and Elva Miller wedding set for January 11.
Mass Leatherman hosted a reception at Willow Springs in Lewistown on Friday evening in honor of her brother G Leatherman of Roanoke College. Over fifty guests called and were entertained by Mr and Miss Leatherman with attendees from Burkeystown Catoctin Furnace Charlesville Knoxville Lewistown Liberty Utica Walkersville Westminster and Woodsboro.
The funeral for Robert Ignatius Duttow was held this morning at St Johns Catholic Church with Rev Fr Coleman officiating. Interment followed at St Johns Cemetery. Pallbearers named were Jacob, Sonrip, Johnson, Samuel, M. Duttow, and John Ed Schell. W H B Etchison listed as funeral director.
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