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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1897
Page
3
A fragmented page item notes January weather and historical dates, mentioning weather patterns, notable events, and various names and places in a garbled column. It references figures like W.L. Moons and Overton, plus names tied to local notices and advertisements, in a snapshot of a busy newspaper page.
The Weekly News announces a forthcoming twelve page issue to be ready Thursday with broad circulation in Frederick city and county. It pitches itself as an unmatched advertising medium and urges new and changed advertisements with deadlines of 6 p.m. Wednesday for copy and 12 m for changes.
A compilation of misc items and quips touching on weather, social topics, fashion, travel, and local curiosities. Includes humorous observations about babies, New Year resolutions, stray phrases, a few historic curiosities, and odd anecdotes from newspapers and society columns.
The annual meeting of Frederick County National Bank directors was held to elect officers for the coming year. Bank officials and directors from multiple branches attended, with refreshments served. The ballot resulted in a slate including C. Wincorener, A. J. Huns, and James McSberry, among others, as officers and board members.
The Maryland school resumes after Christmas with staff and students returning January 4. Visitors from Union Bridge and Washington kept ties, while Armenia relief efforts prompted the school to donate twelve dollars and host a charity food drive. Santa visited with gifts and a party, and pupils enjoyed a holiday program and parlor games before return to classes.
Assignment for the benefit of creditors made yesterday by Phener Creager Fair and associated brick and terra cotts manufacturers of Baltimore. Bond valued at $200,000, with over $100,000 in assets and about $47,000 in liabilities. Noble H. Creager, involved in city collectorship dispute, among the board. Office listed at 14 East Lezby top sige. Also notes about a Norfolk horse named Tiddledewinke, valued at $10,000, bred and raised by Dr. Be V. Smith, and a Maryland record for three-year-olds anticipated for the next season.
The state board of health with the cooperation of the medical faculty plans a two day conference of health officials in Maryland during the second week of February. Dr Jobo So Fulton, secretary, sent circular letters to town authorities and county officials requesting delegates to attend. He reports strong enthusiasm and local energy to ensure the conference succeeds.
An eleven year old named Wallace Miller son of Jane Loew's Miter of Burnt Mille Montgomery county was crushed under a wood wagon on Batuniay and died before reaching the high pins. Additional Clerk George M. Grayson appointed by Clerk of the Court John te dordan to transcribe mortgagis for the Cosatpy Con miosis h ere.
An assortment of state notes includes the Court of Appeals meeting today, a Maryland elector vote for McKinley and Hobart, Lowndes remarks on prison reform, and local officials facing legal scrutiny. Also mentioned are a railroad crossing wreck, a fatality in Virginia, and changes in city offices.
A grand production of Lincoln J. Carter's The Far Mall opens Saturday evening at the opera house. The railroad melodrama features modern principles, rapid pace, and spectacular effects including a patrol wagon, Mississippi steamboat scenes, Niagara Falls water action, a staged freight train, and a burning locomotive. The railroad scenery is hailed as exceptional, with a strong blend of comedy to balance the serious elements as the company receives high praise.
The Maryland State Temperance Alliance executive committee met at headquarters on Mu berry street Baltimore. Beary Branch chaired the session which transacted routine business. A committee was formed to coordinate with the Ministerial Union for a future gathering to discuss forming temperance leagues. A Park Avenue Meeting House Baltimore session announced to form an anti-mioog league tonight.
Y M A members who went to Woodsboro at night enjoyed presenting the association work. A collection for state work was taken. Tonight at 6 o clock the Zod In the ee rlea of Bible practice to the Gospel of John will be held. All men invited. The Religious Work Committee meets tonight after Bible study.
A misc readable fragment recalls a gathering with wildlife talk and a "Dram Band" event. Officers named include president D. NH Medherry and secretary Edward Haungardner, with others listed from Mechanicstown and Harpava Ferry. Unsigned notes mention Baltimore Morning Elazald items and Hoos's Bareapariaria.
Mr Brown, near Sahlfaaville, reports a large kaolin deposit suitable for fine pottery uses. Samples from Hagerstown show brown, gritty clay with well defined graces, promising for delicate china and tableware while copper traces were found nearby during prospecting in the Montana region.
Funeral services were held for Dr Alexander E Ble ton at 11 a.m. at a Baltimore church with interment at Mt Olivet Cemetery after a train trip to Frederick. Pallbearers included Edward Hoffman and James H Gambrill Jr. Also noted were the funeral for Mrs Aditha Reener and the funeral of James Prinkard with pallbearers listed and arrangements by Schrusuer undertaker.
A regular Ladies Auxiliary meeting was held in the A C A room. Committees for five months were named: Membership led by Miss E O Cartle and others. Entertainment. Reception. Verotional with monthly appointees. a special meeting set for Wednesday January 13 at 4 00 pm. A Baltimore mailing note describes a $100 bill and a $50 note in trust, with the administrator unsure of their source.
Deputy State Chancellor Joseph Lentner of Baltimore chaired the installation of officers for McKiry Lodge No. 400 UWB East Second Street. Officers sworn in included James A. Det, prelate. Rot Parl, vice president. John Klaead, chancellor. John A. Kennedy, secretary. William M. Crimmine, collector. Joseph McPeviit, treasurer. KH Long, orator. Rev Theodore Meas, chaplain. Joseph Tout, marshal. Coaches J Houll and 3. % Diffendal among others. Maryland state representative William M. Calmmiansternrust named NJ Wiaua.
Cole's Cavalry Veterans held a commemorative banquet at Wagner's Inn Hall in Watmore Towroantoa to mark the battle around Louisburg Relster, Va, with Lieut Joseph H. Nelson among guests. Attendees included Col. Vernon, Colusouel Vernon presiding, and remarks honoring Col. Henry A. Cole. Attendees noted the late proprietor Roncbsugh of Hubbsagh's distillery, aged 90, who died after a long illness.
The Court of Appeals January term closes with a docket listing cases from the county. Notable entries include Allen Virginia Gilbert by her husband J Miton Gilbert versus David Kolt and Peter W Shafer as executor, plus several names such as Jesac Annan Oliver A Horner and others connected to mortgage matters.
A broad prepress war in Rochester New York led grocers to vary tactics. Some gave away loaves free to each customer while others charged for loaves or used loaves as leverage in picket actions related to a school car ticket dispute.
The Historical Society will hold its next regular meeting at Eleazor Johneau’s residence on Thursday January 14 1897 at 8 o’clock p m A full attendance requested Joan A Linod January 13 1887 President
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