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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1899
Page
3
The Weekly News announces a twelve page issue ready Thursday with broad Frederick city and county circulation. It invites new advertising copy by 5 p.m. Wednesday and changes by noon that day highlighting its advantages as an advertising medium.
A compact roundup notes rapid thaw trends in January, upcoming February writing, and a busy week for entertainments. It mentions the Empress of Russia ordering a Paris automobile wagon, Michigan legislators drinking mineral water at state expense, and a peace jubilee slated for May. Also cited are a New York theft arrest, donkey demand in South Africa, Cleveland brewers gaining saloon control, the first Japanese translation of Heine, Mexico banning church processions, DAR convention in Washington, patent office fees and applicants, New York Stock Exchange membership value growth, and global telephone subscriptions led by the United States.
PURELY PERSONAL. Mr. Eli Masser of Wrightsville Pa g in this city today. Mr. W Elise of Wrightsville Pa s visiting in this city. Rev B S Patterson of Woodsboro pent yesterday in this city. Mr Elmer Culley of Wrightsville Pa is on a visit to this car. Mr Joseph Lincell of Washington is visiting his mother in law Mrs Harriet Anderson. Mr W Wentzhopper of Wrightsville Pa arrived in Frederick yesterday evening. Mr Edward S Tyler representing E B Brace Co Baltimore was in Frederick today on business. Mr H B Hawkins State Secretary of the Young Men's Christian Association paid a visit to Frederick yesterday. Capt Evan Hobbs and Mrs Hobbs left Frederick this morning for Philadelphia where they expect to reside in the future. Miss Mollie Dunvall is enjoying a trip to California. At present Miss Duvall stopping at the Hotel Del Coronado, Toruatio Beach, Cal. Mr Charles Sifford formerly of this city bauli fer some time past with Haunt Brothers Baltimore is on a short visit to Frederick preparatory to leaving for Somerset Pa where he will associate with his brother Mr John Sifford of that place.
A probate jury in the Dixon case found Dixon not capable of managing his affairs after an all but unanimous late afternoon vote. The court will name a trustee to oversee his finances. cashier Wilbur H. Duvall testified Dixon kept a steady habit of small weekly checks and noted doubts about his ability. Dixon’s bank balance stood at $16,386.81 with deposits dating back to 1887.
Smallpox found in Baltimore prompts health concern. Worcester county sees a house burned owned by John H. Truitt. Deer Park church and residence destroyed by fire. Westminster hosts Carroll farmers’ institute. Cumberland backs library initiative. Baltimore county school board hints at closing kindergartenes. Canton Lutherans plan memorial church for Rev. Dr. Morris at O’Donnell and Potomac streets. Baltimore Chamber of Commerce counts Independent ticket victory as President Smith presents report.
Frank I. Lewis and Oscar M. Spurrier of Mt. Airy were thrown from their buggy when two frightened driving horses bolted near Westminster while en route to a farmers meeting. Lewis suffered a badly bruised leg and other injuries not considered dangerous. Spurrier escaped injury.
At a regular meeting of the Independent Dram Band last night officers were elected: President and treasurer Millard M. Nast. vice president M. T. Engle. secretary F. E. Braner. assistant secretary Earnest Moberly. Major C. W. Kolb. They plan a dance on February 14 as the third in the series.
There will be a special meeting of the Ladies Auxiliary of the M C A at the residence of Misses N R and D Mantz 15 South Market Street Wednesday evening at 8 40 o'clock. Dyspepsia is the cause of untold suffering. By taking Hood's Sarsaparilla the digestive organs are toned and dyspepsia is cured.
The County Commissioners appointed road supervisors for Woodville District, Nu. d, and Briddock District, among others. They granted a new road near Mount Saint Marys College in Ennitsburg district, with the college providing ground and bearing opening costs. the county incurs no expense. The board met again with a full quorum to settle accounts with Lewistown district road supervisors.
The Frederick circuit Methodist Episcopal Church will host Rev. W. S. McKenney for the quarterly conference arriving Friday. Presbyterians plan a Ladies Sewing Society sale and supper in the Sunday School room starting tomorrow through Friday. Evangelical Lutheran Church holds a congregational reception tonight marking the eleventh year of Pastor Rev. Luther Kuhlman D D. The Grade Reformed Missionary Society met at Walkersville with Rev. D. J. Wolf assisted by Rev. Hoffmeier and Rev. Alville Comer. Recitations and music followed by local performers. Old Notes: Robert L. Lorentz displayed four Chesapeake and Ohio Canal notes at Tur News, part of his father Henry Lorentz’s collection. Notes issued in 1610 and 1910 bear signatures of Francis Thomas and Jacob Marzel, payable in Washington and Frederick offices. Lorentz cherishes a large collection of old notes.
Farmers dispute the impact of a recent deep cold on peaches. Samuel L. Rinehart of the Franklin County fruit grower group asserts no damage to buds across his 40,000 trees while others fear losses. The Blue Mountain Belt fared somewhat better, with expectations of a large 189 crop. Miss Imogene Worsey of the city received a brass souvenir from the U S War Department made from metal salvaged from the sunk cruiser Almirante Oquendo, a keepsake of the war victory.
Farmers gathered at the Westminster Court House for an institute that began yesterday and runs through tonight with prominent State agriculturists in attendance. Carroll farmers show keen interest and have embraced reforms in farming methods spurred by the institute. A new nozzle for Junior Steam Fire Engine Company No 2 was tested on West Second street, producing a flat stream at least fifteen feet wide and deemed valuable for fire duty.
At 12 15 today the large show window of Mr Henry Winceberg at Market and Second street caught fire and was extinguished with water buckets. The loss on contents is about $30 and the origin remains unknown.
Mr. Robert Trier named Deputy Game Warden and commission filed with the Clerk of the Court. Public notice urges vigilance for impure blood and promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as a blood purifier and tonic.
Mr John Eyler aged eighty five yesterday joins relatives at the old homestead for a large family anniversary gathering. The Eyler family trace land origins to a six hundred acre tract taken up by their great grandfather. Attendees include sister Mrs Rebecca Favorite aged seventy eight next April and Postmaster Thomas F Eyler of Sabillasville with five children and families. Eyler's Valley, three miles long, sits between Blue Ridge spur and Eagle Mountain, noted for pure air water and scenery aiding longevity.
Obituaries and notices recount deaths in Woodsboro and surrounding towns, including Elizabeth Slagle 89, Mrs. Charles Broadway Rouss 63, Mrs. E. J. Chestnut cancer victim, Edward Buckey Howard 29, Mrs. Sallie A Jackson 42, Harry M. Stahle 43, and Lewis Yonson paralysis. Also notes Mrs Corinne Vangleman De Garmendia traveling to Paris and family links to Winchester and Martinsburg.
Advertised bargains include stock remnants, blankets, comforts, solid furniture, and groceries at greatly reduced prices. Winter wear from milliners, spring wall paper and carpets arrive, shoes for spring, and various fruits named among savings. The notice emphasizes quick opportunities for shoppers to save on needed items for the season.
A new post office building is planned for Cumberland this year funded by a 75000 appropriation from Congress. Twenty thousand dollars will buy a site and the rest covers construction. The building will also house the United States Court and government offices, with Judge T J Morris likely to hold court there. Courts may convene for local cases, requiring grand and petit juries and increased costs. A State banquet for Rear Admiral Winfield Scott Schley will be held at the Hotel Rennett in Baltimore on February 28 at 8 pm with Governor Lowndes presiding and Maryland medal of honor to be presented.
Mr and Mrs Wm H Best presented a Bible for memorial of their son David H Best placed on the pulpit of the Evangelical Lutheran church. In early spring improvements will begin in front of the church including partial removal of the railings.
William Wells of Ice Street, a Black man, underwent surgery for necrosis in his left leg and is now showing improvement and a fair path to recovery.
The sewing society of the Presbyterian Church plans a two day sale and supper in the lecture room this week with a full afternoon and evening program. Orders for suppers will be prepared for delivery. Four sets of new scenic displays with calcium lights and a bright music program accompany a Polar Star cruise promotion on February 2 and 3.
Vendor promotes fresh stock of Madras gingham towels and linens in a Monday start sale. Clerks touts 6 inch fabrics and 10 12 and 20 cent price points with emphasis on durability and value. Larger white quilts offered at 1 dollar 26 cents compare favorably with rival goods.
Local store advertises ongoing garment sale with reduced prices shown from last week. Customers responded to the sale with many purchases and aidle pricing noted.
The shop advertises a clearance of linen towels sized 45x21 inches at 206 per pair, claiming 600 value for money. It also notes added silk values, plain and stamped shams scarfs splashers tray covers half price, and new teather boas offered at half price.
A brief notice places Noemie and Mazer at the address 24 North Market Street. The item lacks additional context about event type or date but preserves the named individuals and location from the readable text.
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