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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1900
Page
4
A garbled OCR history note lists numerous individuals and dates with unclear phrases. It mentions figures such as Bertie and references to events and places, but the text is largely indecipherable, making it difficult to extract a clear, factual item for a concise summary.
Mr B B Shafer of Minaletown is registered at the Park Hotel. Mr Guy H Griffith of MB Airy is registered at the City Hotel. Mr James EB Walker spends a few days in Baltimore on business. Mr James P Biser of Enorrilie is in Frederick on business. L J Biessing of Johnaville rides with friends today. Wm P Manisby spends a few days with friends in Baltimore. Dr E M Bowius of Middletown visits friends in Colombia Pa. Edward Albaugh of Liberty spends the day in Frederick on business. George A Arnold of Taneytown is in Frederick with friends. Frederick Ereh of Weet All Saints Street spends a few days in Washington and Baltimore on business. William T Haller and son of South Market street spend a few days with friends in Baltimore and Washington. Capt William Anderson has been in Baltimore and Washington and has returned. Harry Beaufelter of West Patrick street has returned from a few days in Baltimore on business.
Special Dispatch to THE News from Sorpos dated Jan 24 reports widespread anxiety in Britain as crowds gather around the War Office seeking updates from General Buller. By midafternoon no major developments had been released, leaving the public eager for forthcoming reports.
Moppxs Erren reports January 24, 1900s era siege action as Boews renew their heavy bombardment of Kimberley, intensifying the struggle for control amid ongoing military operations.
Measles are prevalent in the area. Green Valley residents form a debating society. Orrman convalescing after illness. Mr Smison’s sons visit relatives in Gaithersburg. Rocky Springs notes include Bessie Ford and Carnie House visiting Nias Bise Biser. two pound parties held. rainbow display Saturday. An organ placed in Mill Harbor Bethel. Pleasant section sees Thomas Albaugh visit. missionary meeting at Mt Zion. Estelle Hoke visits Middletown friend. D E Cramer suffers heavy cold. Furniture sale with “good prices.” Consumption cure advertised—trial price 95 cents. sold by Pearre.
The Lima bean growers formed a cooperative last summer and, with James H. Gambrill Jr as agent, sold crops directly to canners Frederick Baltimore and others. Returns to growers increased as commissions paid to the agent were higher than under middlemen, and most beans from Shookatown area will go to the cooperative for the coming season.
Dr C Worth Krise prominent Cumberland Valley physician died in Carlisle Pa from pneumonia aged 52. Born Gettysburg 1848 he studied at PA College Gettysburg Franklin Marshall and Maryland University Medical Dept 1871. He served county physician prison physician county home and Carlisle town council president. Active in Odd Fellows Fraternal Mystic Circle Reformed Church. Survived by wife and two children. Mary Staub widow of Andrew J Staub died at 63 liver trouble at her West Third street home. Survived by two sons and three daughters. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
Nicholas Robinson was brought before Justice White after a complaint lodged by Theodore bin Alenrderly. The court dismissed him after hearing the case. in default of which he was sentenced to 20 days in jail. Shultz behaved drunkenly and vulgar in the magistrate's office.
Church of God at Locuat Valley begins a protracted meeting with missionary services planned for next Sunday night at 6 o'clock. The Evangelical Lutheran chapel hosts the mid week prayer meeting this evening at 7 30 with the visiting committees of the Christian Endeavor Society to meet afterward.
The Palmetto Fibre Company of this city plans to send its patent automatic brush feeding machine to the Paris Exposition. The device, patented by Mr McClintock Young, is described as highly useful and will likely be shipped around February 1.
The funeral of Cato Adams, a colored resident, will be held tomorrow at 12 o clock from Jackson Bartonsville. Interment will be at the Tustitation Cemetery in this city.
Mr 3 B W Hargelt reports quotes for today include oats per barrel six one seventy five corn shelled per bushel thirty four cents wheat seven dollars per bushel hay zero to eleven dollars per ton.
Mr William Boman of South Market Street sold his residence to Mr Barnes. Mr Samen contemplates moving to Obio soon.
Mer Lakin introduced a bill to appropriate 8000 for large wall maps of Maryland to be printed and distributed to public schools. Other measures include restricting toxicants near a church, free scholarships for Frederick county students, reallocating a donation to fund public high schools, and Hagerstown’s bid for its own electric plant. Memorials call for Col John Eager Howard to join the Maryland statues in National Capitol.
A book luncheon hosted at Bir and Mrs Lillys last evening honored Mrs Spurrier of Baltimore county Mrs Maasehman and Miss Ross of Manchester. Fifty symbols on tables suggested book names while carnations and smilax decorated the parlor. Covers were set for thirty. menu featured oysters calad Maryland biscuits wafers olives Neapolitan cream cake conserves mints coffee crackers and cheese. Mrs Spurrier poured coffee Miss Eleanor Ward wetted pouch with others in waiting. The event blended meals with witty book discussions and musical interludes by Mrs Spurrier. Miss Tantz won a prize of carnations and roses.
A Louisville paper reports a blaze last week destroyed most of the residence of J N Camden Jr at a house built in 1800 by Captain Nathaniel Hart. The Hart family silver and rare paintings were burned. Dwelling loss is about 25 000 and contents 15 000. Building insured 12 000 and furniture 8 000. The colonial house was a historic site and social hub for nearly a century, hosting many notable figures. Camden is related to Mrs Ramsburg of the city.
A town movement seeks a series of indoor baseball games using a larger ball and two short stops. The sport, booming in big cities, arrives with plans for a Tuesday evening gathering on Patrick Street rink to organize teams and attract first-class clubs.
Dennis Woodward hosted a smoker for friends at his West All Sainte Street home last night. Honorees included Prof Z. Wm Bromer of Walkersville and Prof Chailes F. Jones of Mt. Pleasant.
Fragmentary notice warns residents about road work impacted by local authorities Hood's Barmperula appears in garbled text and safety warnings urge vigilance around Hood's.
A Frederick delegation met Washington Senators Well ington and McComas and Representative Pearre to press the bill paying Frederick’s war claim. Hearings were planned before both Senate and House committees the same day, with a goal to prioritize Frederick’s claim while other indemnities follow. The group cited precedents and discussed iron ore finds in Washington County, including Wyand farm near Keedysville and nearby Geeting farm. A company to mine the ore may be formed as the ore value rises.
The Board of County Commissioners awarded the road contract to Hasgett ts Usarhowe 12 as the lowest bidder. They appointed road supervisors for the Jackson District including Dunnon F. Flouk, Chas. S. Reeder, John Moore, D. C. Kline, Samly, W. Ramsburg, Charles W Staley, Dennis C. Ramabourg, Charles J. Smith and Gideon R Wachter. Johnavills district supervisors to be settled today.
Realistic four act drama The Sleeping City opens Friday at the City Opera House. The review lauds powerful writing and thrilling scenes including Battery Park docks Sing Sing escape and a burning asylum with ample special scenery and strong cast. Seats available at Yenkie's streets. Milwaukee club signing Carlton Molesworth to join on a southern trip in April. Hood promises relief from illness.
A Cumberland newspaper item notes Liward E Tosley won a $16,329 contract for a Centreville High School. Other local items include a theatre ejectment in Cumberland, river flooding near Port Deposit, and Maryland figures in military and civic news.
A collection of short notes mentions a veteran widow’s yearlong status, Mrs Ennis Van Dosen of Dallas as a rare woman deputy sheriff, imperial twilight in South Africa, a planned California corset ladies union for theater exits, suspicions about Aguinaldo, an auction near Mapleville for Harvey W Miller, and a cork crew quip about being ready to join in good will.
Daisy Grimes of Emmitsburg Maryland and Charles B Nail of Gettysburg Pennsylvania were married on Monday afternoon by Reverend A B Statton at St. Pauls A B parsonage in Hagerstown Maryland.
At Springfield meeting on November 11 1890 the Modern Woodmen of America shows dramatic gains. Members rise from 40000 to 460000 in good standing and camps from 1100 to 3500. Average member age falls to about 26 with death rate dropping from 641 in 1895 to 491 in 1899. Management cost per member shrinks from 1.62 to 0.49 dollars per thousand, while total beneficiary payments exceed 15000000 to about 7600 deceased members.
A chaotic storefront notice touts a cloaks sale and low prices on bed and table linens, pillows, spreads, health comforts, and dress goods. It advertises priced items, discounts, and a free goods offer, then lists multiple professionals and shops, including Dr. Brown and FP B Sappington, with a mix of apparel and household goods.
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