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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1899
Page
3
The article urges farmers to advertise sales through newspapers and bills to attract buyers. It promotes The Daily and Weekly News of Frederick County as the paper with the largest circulation reaching influential farmers, claims moderate prices, and offers to design and print sale bills to save money.
Beginning Monday January 23 the Markham Big Stock Company with Harry Markham presents new to the city plays at the Opera House for a week. The Stars and Stripes is a war drama with thrilling climaxes, clever comedy interludes and novel specialties. Prices 10 20 30 cents. Ladies gain access to 15 cent seats at the 30 cent resort on Monday.
The Board of County Commissioners appointed road supervisors for Emittsburg District No 5 listing Albert Doterer Augustus Kreitz Victor E Rowe W J Long Karene McKissick Eli Miller Jacob W Datel John P Moser Richard S Hill Absolom Smith James B Ripe Henry Obler Denton A Wachier N C Stansbury John Crutz Morris H Gillelan and George S Springer plus acciue Physician for Brunswick Dr Fiske Elgin The board discussed Jefferson district No 14 and Frank B Rhodes arrangements for the Polar Star operetta to stage February 2 or 3 with proceeds to the Junior Steam Fire Yomine Company for new uniforms staged in September
The Frederick public library formed from a 19th century fundraiser and reading room in Kemp Hall. Col. Charles E Trail and John William Birley led a drive to purchase books, but poor patronage and mounting debt led the library to suspend operations. In the end the Maryland School for the Deaf purchased the books to liquidate debts and discontinue the venture.
Dedicatory services for the new pipe organ drew a large, attentive audience at the Presbyterian Church. The program featured hymns, invocations, anthems, choir pieces with full orchestra, organ selections, and remarks by Rev. T. Freeman Dixon. A Te Deum offertory and an address by Mr. E. S. Eichelberger closed the event.
For years the Gay Bros Minstrels have performed in Frederick since 1876, delivering clean bright and up-to-date entertainment with strong music and singing. The Guys promise witty spice without vulgarity and claim a full audience dividend of fans and odd music at the City Opera House on Friday January 20.
Louisa Bloom announces resignation from her toll gate post on the Baltimore turnpike near the Monocacy stone-bridge after fifteen years. The tollgate is unmanned as no successor has been appointed. Heptasoph Installation set by South Mountain Conclave Middletown to install new officers with visitors from Baltimore and Hagerstown expected.
Mr Wm H Ramsburg buys the Market and Third streets property from Mrs Joseph Roatzaha for 8200 dollars. The notice includes an advertisement for Hood s Sarsaparilla claiming it nourishes nerves by enriching the blood and strengthens the nervous system.
In the Reid versus Baitzell case tried in Baltimore, the court reserved decision on Reid's claim to relief after destruction of key books. Reid and Baitzell once partners settled five years ago. Reid sought account and reform of settlement alleging falsified entries by Baitzell. Books were taken to a law office, then burned at Johns Hopkins University, leading Baitzell to decline further proceedings.
A roundup of misc items notes Covenaut fuel uses Phoenixville silk milk Supfower seed from Russia and Japan's mills Silk dyeing precedes weaving Eight German army women colonels Haumotulips WA state settlement The Mobilders Union reports a strong year with 20 000 olive and fig plants planted Queensland exports dried bananas Argentina hosts 20 000 000 cattle 73 000 000 sheep Iron outlook improves since 1873 Great Britain spends 40 000 000 annually on the poor Germany 25 000 000 Mexico sees 34 000 annual passengers 23 000 by rail 11 000 by boat.
Minnie M. Cecil of Tramsville died January 8 after pneumonia. Funeral held January 10 at A E Church with Rev John Smith. interment Mt Olivet Cemetery. Pallbearers named. John W Windle, 72, Baltimore compositor for the Baltimore American, died last night. Born 1827 in Frederick, moved to Baltimore 1856. worked since 1861 for the American. Survived by wife Mary Bennett and two children Clarence J Windle and Mrs Ida Lookingland.
John Stanton an elderly Black resident of Shebro fell in darkness into a water tub at his home. He cried out for help and was rescued in a helpless condition after neighbors rushed to aid him.
A list of names and places including Alex Ramsburg Lewistown W G C Clary Brunswick Allen 3 Martz Charlesville Calvin J Speak Creagerstown C A Weddie Woodsboro Henry F Locg Daysville appears as a directory or notices fragment with multiple individuals and towns in Maryland.
E A Pry the largest peach grower in Washington county reports that despite a 12 degree below freezing spell there are enough buds to yield a good crop. Growers differ on final outlook but the majority anticipate a good peach season barring further severe weather or frost.
Hattie Davis aged 21 a colored woman died Saturday evening at her residence on Five and a Half street and was buried yesterday morning at Montevas. A T Rice and Sons were the funeral directors.
Perry Bankina an aged colored man who had a leg amputated at Mostevne Hospital by Drs. Harry Fabrney and S. T. Haffner is recovering. The text touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as producing cures unequaled in medical history.
An eye witness recounts January 1 transfer of power from Spain to the United States in Havana. U.S. Army officers including Major Generals Wade and Brooke, with staff, attended the ceremony at the Governor General's Palace while flags rose and salutes rang out as the Star Spangled Banner played.
Veterans march past Hotel Lagletorme as Major-General Leo leads regiments of US Volunteer Infantry through crowds in Central Park. Homefront decor reflects American pride and Cuban symbols, with flags and portraits honoring leaders like Gomez and McKinley as spectators cheer and wave.
Notable deaths include Joseph Wright in Kent County and Thomas Cdlla way in Dorchester County aged sixty five. Aaron W. Eugen longtime deputy naval officer of Baltimore port is dead. Cumberland city buys property for a new public building. A Northern syndicate reportedly negotiating to purchase three Baltimore fortifier factories. Baltimore county police transfer order stirs debate. Wesley Grove Camp Meeting Association to charge admission after abolishing collections. event opens July 28 for thirteen days.
Receivers were appointed for D Holliday & Co wholesale dry goods firm at Hopkins Place and Lombard Street Baltimore. Oscar Wolff and Benjamin JF Smith named in Frederick. they bonded for 875000. Assets valued 132000. liabilities 377000. Liquidation aims to pay obligations about 50000 and distribute assets to creditors.
Joban Elen Deloron promotes fine Swiss and English embroidery fabrics, laces, and cambric with claims of superior workmanship. The ad highlights dainty patterns for children's garments, three to four widths, and real handmade Torhow laces in many widths, inviting customers to compare with cheaper goods.
Miss Florence Trail of Frederick presented a comprehensive paper on Italian Literature before the Women's Literary Club of Baltimore yesterday afternoon. A brief notice promotes cheap publicity with a 15 cent Frederick News want ad for jobs or cooking work.
Community events announced for January include a meeting of participants in the Cruse of the Polar Star at City Opera House January 19 at 4 30 p.m. Humorist Prof A W Hawks to present People I Bare Met at Buckeystown M P Church January 20 at 7 30 p.m. Plumbing permit requirement to take effect February 1 1849. Mayor W F Caiiros notes Board of Aldermen meeting January 18. Dr Wm G C Boteier advertises ENT practice at 28 N Market and City Hotel residence with updated spectacles and eye care.
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