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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1897
Page
3
The Wrresh News will be a twelve page issue ready Thursday with full news and special features. It claims the largest circulation in Frederick city and county and advertises advantages as an advertising medium. Copy for new ads due Wednesday by 5 p.m. and changes by 2 p.m.
A string of local social notes records Miss Sarah O Keefe and Mr Monroe Ryan returning home to Baltimore after visits. Others visit Frederick from Washington New York and nearby towns including Dr Hartsock and Dr Medders with relatives and host families enjoying summer days.
Conductor H. Gochenonr of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad was found dead yesterday morning at Kealox Carve West Virginia while en route to duty. He resided in Branewick, and his wife and four children survive. He had previously lived in Woodstock, Virginia, where he was well known.
In Avuspolis on Saturday Judge Thomsa Sharke, a veteran figure from the firemen's convention, was seen posing by a telegraph pole in front of Ingomar Albaugh’s bar amid a scene of disrupted activity and public concern.
The seventh annual Maryland Division League of American Wheelmen meet in Frederick drew only a few hundred attendees though the city hosted fine races and spectacular fireworks. Frederick riders won the great team race as local organizers praise the event while lamenting lower than expected turnout despite strong advertising and reduced rail rates.
The four day racing at Athletic Park attracted over a thousand spectators with excitement throughout. Winners included W N H Msonske in the one mile novice, A C Moran in open amateur, and Wm Sims in the professional events with times around two minutes. The McDonald Club Cup went to the Washington Head Club by twenty points.
The Clifton team won the road race Frederick to Woodstock and return in 1 hour 3 minutes 30 seconds, establishing a record. Individual placings credited points and the Clifton trio totaled 24 points to lead Centaur and Westminster. Team members listed for Clifton Centaur Westminster with riders named.
The coasting contest at Cemetery Hill drew 18 contestants with many rides per rider. Courses measured 3 550 feet and only those below were disqualified. Henry M. Wolaon of Baltimore led after eleven trials with 1 605 feet 4 inches. H A Rhockisy, second, had nine trials and a best of 7 581 feet 3 inches. Gunray C Wedekind finished third after ten trials at 1 581 feet 2 inches. A H Janeway, Princeton excerter rush, made three trials but did not beat 1592 feet on his first attempt.
After the coating contest the wheelmen moved to Poplar Terrace home of Col. L V Baughman where races thrilled spectators. Lecompte and Wright set a tandem half mile record of 57.15 seconds while French and Leatherbury rode tandem single wheel nearly three quarters of the distance. Lecompte also set a track record on the mile flying event with 1:32.6 as French rode in 1:30.7 and Wilkinson finished in 1:28.7. Clifton team took first through third in the twenty one mile road race. Leatherbury and others posted fast trials and H A Murphy completed a strong ride. Prizes of silver trophies, awarded by Louis Wetherill, were presented, embossed with Poplar Terrace Frederick Maryland Most of Maryland Wheelmen.
Crowds packed the grand stand for Ahizie Park racing with top times posted in the one third mile and two mile divisions. Key wins included Gie Compta in 44.15, Geo. S. Ball in 440, W G LeCompte in 5281-5, and F M Campman in 2 48.45. Charles B Church dazzled with a pac ed quarter in 293-5, while Fred Sims ran 301-5 and Turker Thompson showcased a 2 25 2-5 mile. A serious accident sidelined BL Willison Jr with a broken collarbone and bruises. W J Wilkinson suffered a severe fall. Fireworks capped the evening after special trains carried fans home.
Frederick and Hagerstown met in an important event with Frederick’s graceful play. The baseball game opened the day and bicycle team racing followed. Hagerstown fought hard in the bare knuckle game but failed to match superior skill. The match drew a large crowd at 10 o clock yesterday.
Frederick and Hagerstown battled a tight game as the home club surged late to win. Hagerstown led early but Frederick pulled ahead with three runs in the fourth and two in the ninth, backed by strong fielding and Ely’s doubled plays. Grove starred for the home team with solid batting, while Baumgardner pitched and Wood managed the game. A one mile team race followed with Frederick’s Young Schmidt and Brish defeating Foltz Burger and Kemp for the medals.
In the one mile amateur handicap for 25 gold medals Jacob Schanidt of Frederick won decisively after Schmidt set a strong pace. Runners included H B Messenger L French W G LeCompte and several others with varied starting distances as the crowd cheered the victor.
Six tents were raised near the grand stand for racing men to dress in. The Independent bell tolled midnight to herald the Fourth. Ice water barrels at street corners drew crowds, aiding refreshment. L. 4. W. headquarters were at the City Hotel with Conway W. Sams hosting guests. Tickets were sold at multiple entrances by G. Waring Tygon and Bir. Wm. Lebbert. A Centaur Club party stayed at Lingsnore Hide Farm. the Ciftin wheelmen at Dr. A. S. Hunichen’s. The Independent Drum Band provided music. William Weeks suffered cramps. Dr. Ira J. McCurdy treated him, then took him to the City Hotel. Baltimore White Flyers members enjoyed tents and hospitality, listing many names in a long roster. A pair of Baltimore riders and Abner Saylor, Jr. rode their bikes 56 miles via multiple towns in 2 hours 16 minutes.
Tiabett M Ramaburg returns from West Virginia after a month away to care for the Camden heirs estate as they negotiate with Standard Oil to seize a large tract in oil regions promising eight yields. Hood's Sarsaparilla sells for 100 doses at one dollar as a noted blood purifier.
The report covers fires at D. B. Marr’s tobacco barn in Prince George’s and Fernaide, home of County Commissioner James Ristenhowse near Mt. Winans. It notes a murder hearing for William Bennett in Caroline County, a suicide attempt by August Chevalier in Baltimore, a fall injuring John B. Brooke, election officer disputes for Annapolis, a Colored Protective Association push in Upper Marlboro, a Baltimore consul general’s daughter Rose Carroll’s death, and Maryland Independence Day celebrations with festivities and dedications in Whamsport.
Mr Harry B Witter proprietor of Locust Level nurseries presented cherries to The News on Saturday. The fruit grown from his own seeding is named Ruth. Staff praised the fine large well flavored cherries and enjoyed them.
A June local notice describes a weekly Braddock Heights dance, a department fair item using Barbara Fritchle’s wood, and a Frederick City Hospital benefit. It details B&O Railroad excursions to Washington and Niagara Falls, with dates July 7 to 12, reduced rates, and connections from Hagerstown and Frederick, plus train times and round trips.
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