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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1900
Page
4
Historical notes recount events on January sixteenth including Balkan affairs, a siege defense, and key figures such as General Moore. It notes Moore’s death in a battlefield incident and other obituaries, with mentions of a fortification clash and regional actions. Advertisements list job wanted, office space, and rentals.
The Warexiy News announces a twelve page issue this Thursday with extensive special features and the largest circulation in Frederick city and county. Advertisers are urged to submit copy by 5 pm Wednesday and changes by 1 pm the same day.
County town items report visitors from Hagerstown and Mt. Union, a Gettysburg College student preacher, local weddings, and illnesses. MT PLEASANT hosts Reformed Society meeting with officers elected, and fires, illnesses, and repairs noted in Daysville and surrounding areas. Multiple residents are mentioned in social and business notes, with property transactions and work on farms and homes.
The Evangelical Reformed Church hosts a farewell reception for Rev William E Lampe and his bride as they prepare to depart for Sendai Japan. About five hundred guests attended the decorated event with American and Japanese motifs and both American and Japanese flags on display. Lampe will sail from San Francisco February 1 after a return reception in Lancaster Pa tonight.
Millar a bartelow arrested on a peace warrant by Constable Waters and bound to keep the peace before Justice White. George Diggs jailed by Police Thomas for disorderly conduct and fined one dollar fifty cents. Pepe and sister and George also arrested for disorderly conduct and to face hearing at 3 pm before Justice White. Victoria Miner alias Smothers arrested for disorderly conduct and scheduled to appear at 3 pm before Justice White.
Comptroller Herring and the Paymaster appointment process are outlined with the President to appoint the successful candidate by February 20. The article notes 400 applicants, mentions Mr Pigean and family ties, and briefly covers unrelated local notices and upcoming lectures.
Senator McComan yesterday introduced a bill in the United States Senate to pay $1,000 as a war claim to Dixon of Frederick County. Nervous troubles are said to be cured by Rose Sauna, a fiessero, advertised as the best medicine for nervous people.
A roundup of Brets of intent and local happenings in Maryland counties. Mr J Harry Helte elected mayor of Anta ts 815 contest trou. Widowed E Bonlden died near Elkton aged nearly eighty. A man’s bones found in Gebrisofa dam northeast Cooi county after a dam fire. Samuel Hoffman of New Windice died aged about eighty eight. Comptroller Joshua Hering bonded $50,000 before Governor Smith. Letter carrier Asthur Beibetantz arrested for stealing money from the mails. A joint installation by Order of Railway Conductors and Ladies’ Auxiliary at Cumberland. Thomas Bond, 22, of New Market died after injuries from a fall in a barn. J T Taylor and William Lidinger injured by tilting a rolling iron at Potomas Steel. Meeting in Baltimore with Hagerstown officials on Western Maryland Railroad. Williamsport Board of Trade supports sale or receivership of Western Railroad. Baltimore and Ohio Railroad annual stockholders meeting in Baltimore. board expected to be re elected.
The visit by Uncle Hez drew over 700 people to the Opera House the largest crowd of the season. The comedy was enthusiastically received with cheers and encores. Special praise goes to Frank Adams and the Brothers Kodo for their acrobatic restaurant act and to the beautifully lit scenery that created a striking stage picture.
The Guy Brothers minstrels drew a large audience on Wednesday evening in the City Opera House. Keating and George R. Gay delivered varied acts while the Flood brothers showcased standout acrobatics. The Gay brothers, in separate robes, impressed as a premier act. the show runs again Friday January 19.
Jeme Eldridge Bailey of Hagere town claims heirship to the Bailey fortune said to total 90 million dollars awaiting claim in England. He is son of 77 year old George W. Bailey of Martinsburg West Virginia and the sole child after siblings died. Bailey says his father’s share rose from 13 million to the full fortune and now descends to him through probate. He cites prior legal efforts stalled for lack of funds. Bailey is a native of the county. his grandfather was English and grandmother German.
First Assistant Postmaster General Heath approves the recommendation to establish additional rural delivery stations at Manchester Uniontown and Bargey in Carroll county. The rural delivery by wagons will be retained despite postmasters whose offices have been abolished expressing resentment.
Rev G Merle de Fera Zacharias of Baltimore traveled to Lancaster Pa to place in the Theological Seminary Library of the Reformed Church a rare 1568 Heidelberg Catechism and a 1566 Palatine Liturgy, both secured during recent Holland research. He urged careful selection when buying medicine and endorsed Hood's Sarsaparilla.
Frederick County officials and members of the General Assembly were named to committees. Rohrbach leads railroads and canals and serves on seven other panels. House picks include Waters on constitution amendments and judiciary, Buckey on insolvency, and Bast on immigration and public records. Williams proposes a law targeting attorney solicitation in jails with suspensions and penalties. House also considers adding statewide hangings oversight and state funding for insane asylums.
Director William I Amoss of the Maryland Agricultural College opens a series of farmers institutes in Middletown and Frederick on February 7 and 8. Dr S C Curryer and Mr James E Rice will address topics on breeding, manure, fertilizers, poultry, dairy, tobacco, fruit, plant disease and milk handling. The Frederick railway project appears stalled due to rising steel prices and capital withdrawal. Fitzhugh Lee Chapter U DC meets Friday at 3 pm with officer elections and General Lee birthday observance.
The Local Mart lists today’s quotes: corn $1.60 per barrel, cornmeal 2 cents per bushel, wheat 67 cents per bushel, peay $10 to $11 per ton. Miss Mollie Luckett of Brunswick says the News is a valuable paper and she feels she has lost a good friend when she misses an issue.
A Maryland Senate bill, backed by Senator James Moses of Baltimore, seeks state funding and a commission to restore the Mason and Dixon line between Maryland and Pennsylvania. Dr. Walter Bullock Clark and U S Coast and Geodetic Survey support a $10,000 project with Pennsylvania contributing $5,000. The plan fixes intervisible points, replaces monuments, and reports progress in Maryland Geological Survey volumes. Maryland would join West Virginia and Pennsylvania in reaffirming the boundary with trained engineers supplied free of charge.
The ad touts low January prices on muslin, table linens, napkins, and sheets. It highlights discounts on table linens, satin satin goods, and napkins, claiming prices lower than any city. Clinton E Main advertises location at 5 North Market Street with a pharmacist credential.
The Frederick County Mr. and Mrs. F Smith seek attendees for a meeting at East Second Street on Thursday January 18 at 8 p m. The notice states the business is of importance and a large attendance is requested.
Public notices announce Magic Yeast from Northwestern Yeast Co of Chicago at five cents a package. Also promotions for Gerber cleaning sale and bargains at Maxker's Shor Store and Market Street shop. Individual sellers tout Columbia phonographs and Edison equipment, with tailoring offered on East Church Street.
February sale offers 20 percent prepaid cash credit on china glassware and lamps with free delivery for purchases. Spend 45 worth of labeled goods and receive 3 worth of any items, equal to 6 worth free. Valid through January 1900. Stock includes dinner tea and toilet sets lamps and table cutlery, all priced plainly. F B Sappington 72 N Market St, Jessupville.
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