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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1900
Page
4
A fragmented, era voice essay criticizes Anglo Saxon morals and imperial policy. It praises truthful restraint and condemns excess, referencing figures like John Bull and Beveridge. The writer urges freedom and global civilization ideals, signed by FREDERICS.
Omon Stoner, a noted member of the German tech scene, hosts a birthday surprise at his home as the Elder marks years of marriage. The local Mart lists market quotes with corn and hay prices, while a tonic ad references Hood's as relief for indigestion.
Maryland legislation would expand county justices powers to handle assaults and misdemeanors, with trial options and appeals to the circuit court. A companion bill proposes salaries for three Frederick County justices and directs fines to the Board of School Commissioners. Also notes a real estate sale in Frederick: Ezra N Brengle estate sold for 2200 dollars to Harvey R Lease of five acres with a brick house.
Letters from the People criticize a 1895 bill to expand district magistrates in Frederick County, arguing it shifts toward costly, salaried Justices and risks eroding the Police Justice system. They compare with 1852 practices and cite tax levies, savings, and voter impact. Frederick College editorials drawn into the dispute.
The remains of Richard Moberly died in Williamsburg Iowa arrived in Frederick Saturday. The funeral was held yesterday morning at Koontz Chapel Park Mills. Rev Dr Gross conducted the services. Pallbearers listed were Charles E Kaode A Olderman W H Faank John Jamison Samuel Davis and Thomas Seares. Interment followed in the family lot near the church. C Carty served as funeral director.
A London World dispatch reports from a reliable source that General Roberts advises abandoning lacremita. The War Office confirms a heavy casualty toll expected tonight as Lord Dondonald's forces may unite with General Beller.
The London Glee Singers gave a second entertainment at Erdington Institute praised as unique and charming with songs a welcome change from sentimental verse. The Erdington Times notes the troupe’s prior visit to America was unprecedented and that the Fifth entertainment of the Y M C A Concert series is scheduled for February 1 at City Opera House.
Mancuetzx, EsG, Jan 29. The Guardian reports that when Parliament reconvenes tomorrow the opposition will move a motion to install a new censorship of the Government.
Various advertisements and notices crowd the page including theater and concert invites, public lecture promotions, plumbing permit reminders, library benefit events, sewing machine repair offers, tailoring services, and a February sales pitch offering 10 percent of cash prepurchase credit. The mix reflects a 19th or early 20th century town issue with community events and merchants.
Special dispatch from Utica reports a fire at the Delta Chi fraternity house on the Cornell University campus. Eight students were injured in the blaze, the cause under investigation as firefighters battled the flames today.
William P. Rice, a leading local figure, died at his North Market Street home at 11 30 p.m. of lung paralysis after a brief hemorrhagic episode. He served 27 years as treasurer of Junior Fire Company and long as Reformed Sunday School treasurer. A deputy internal revenue stamp collector for seven years, he was 65 or 66, survived by a widow and three sisters. Funeral Wednesday at 2 p.m. under Knights of Pythias auspices. pallbearers named. revenue office duties to pass to Charles Snook. Also noted is L E Mullinix issuing a Handy Volume chart for wallpaper with extensive room sizing tables and decor instructions.
The W D Bowers Lumber Company enlarges its plant with a 100 horsepower boiler replacing the 40 horsepower unit. The boiler arrived Saturday from Oswego NY. An attachment will heat buildings with exhaust steam. The dry kiln will be enlarged. Mr Joseph S Padgett of Baltimore will oversee installation.
Wreck on the main B and O line near Riehl’s Mill yesterday morning derailed seven freight cars. Cars toppled to clear the track, spilling merchandise and confections. Rail damage attributed to a broken rail caused hour-long delays yesterday and today. Also noted is Mary I Hanover as a contender in the Maryland Agricultural and St Johns College Annapolis intercollegiate debate to be held in spring and Kefauver’s medal at Westminster debate last year.
A special meeting of the Junior Steam Fire Company is held this evening to act on the death of Mr. William P. Rice. At a Standing Committee meeting in the Court House Judges' chamber, William M. Crummins was named treasurer in Rice's stead. Uncle Tom's Cabin Tonight at City Opera House by the Davis Company. Densis Ramsberg of West Fourth Street is quite sick.
Knights of Pythias plans a fall attendance tonight to act on the death of Brother William P Rice. Joan H Grove listed as wife. Presbyterian church ladies host a lecture room sale on W Second St this Wednesday and Thursday afternoon and evening. Suppers served from 5 PM and delivered to homes. Mandolin Club Grapho-Phone provide entertainment.
An old graveyard near Biehive end of Brunswick was split by a new Knox-Fille to Brunswick road project. While grading, several skeletons were exhumed after over fifty years buried, in nearly perfect state. An ad touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a blood purifier and vitalizer.
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