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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1897
Page
5
Scattered showers this afternoon and probably Sunday afternoon. Forecast by the Weather Bureau chief notes unsettled conditions across the area with a chance of showers. Readers are advised to monitor local advisories and updates for timing and intensity.
The News office calls wheelmen to line up for the Frederick bicycle meet with secondhand wheels on Land st TH Wee office and at the lowest terms. A Rambler record breaker at $20 is highlighted. The News will publish the official program and souvenir, the only authorized source, for wheelmen and bicycle vendors.
A collage of scattered notes mentions a fire scare, clock work for the Fourth, rattlesnakes near Oakland, and Norway maples attacked by pests. It recalls Aunt Minerva Key turning 99, a quip about the woman with the handsomest carriage, and a Librarian Spofford report noting Library of Congress books at 748,115 with 72,450 new copyrights and 245,000 pamphlets.
The Democratic County Central Committee met in the Frederick Court House grand jury room at 11 o clock. Chairman Chas N Hargett announced a resolution calling Democratic voters to primary meetings on Saturday July 17 in district locations to select delegates for a county convention in Frederick on July 24 to elect delegates for the state convention in Baltimore July 25 and for a Judicial convention in Rockville on September. The Frederick district meeting will be at the Court House at 2 p.m. The primary call to nominate a county ticket will be issued later by the chairman.
Last Friday lightning struck the stable on the Mia property during a heavy storm on Sunday morning. The bolt splintered the comb and knocked the field to the ground. Alonzo Kepler, son of Mrs. Henry Bepier, keeps a fine horse in the stable and the animal was injured in the strike at the stable.
Frederick welcomes Maryland wheelmen for the seventh annual meet with hundreds arriving by B&O train. Locals decorate shops and hotels in flags and bunting, crews arrange races and a $150 MacDonald cup trophy is on display. Officials and visiting clubs from Baltimore Washington and beyond gather as riders prepare at Athletic Park and amid city celebrations.
The Columbia Athletic Club lists Fred Schade Griffin Halstead and Harry B Greer as its representative team with Sims Clum and Schade the original lineup. Halstead may win the amateur class with Le Compte and Bekade as top rivals. Turkey Thompson and Mott join later as contenders and referee. Club committees and officials are named for grounds races entertainment and reception duties.
A guide lists morning and evening services for numerous Frederick churches tomorrow. Episcopal, Lutheran, Reformed, Methodist, German and Catholic congregations publish times, with Sunday Schools and special events including Independence Day observances and a variety of sermon topics and guest preachers.
A 03 exhibition in Morris window features a wooden cave built from Barbara Fritchie house timber. Ten cents guess drawn to aid Frederic C ty Hop tal Association. Proceeds earmarked for hospital association efforts.
L. E. Matoox states that all items in the clearing out discount sale must be paid in cash.
The Janior Order UO A Mechanics announce divine service at U B Church tomorrow 10:30 AM and extend an Inviters invitation to visiting Janior and Bobera to join. Members meet at Independent Hall at 10 o'clock sharp. By order of the Council G J D Hagan. Bicycle pumps offered at 45 cents at Smith's Temple of Fancy and H F Shipleys shop. Special train by 3 0 R BR to Baltimore July 3 4 5 for wheelmen returning from the coast.
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