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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1900
Page
4
A string of short aphorisms and anecdotes quoted from a Frederick County page, touching on agriculture, religion, work ethic, and social commentary. It references beloved households and local life, including a note about a seashore tour and a Georgetown portrait, with Humorous dialect anecdotes.
Nannie Brown was arrested by Officer Ridendonr yesterday charged with disorderly conduct. Justice Stein dismissed the case after hearing testimony. Yofion Six charged with throwing stones and disturbing the peace. Justice Eckstein found her guilty and fined $5 or 30 days in jail. Ernest Charney arrested yesterday by Officer Simpson for bastardy. Justice Wood ordered him jailed for 12 months. Dr. F. F. Smith improving. Rev. Dr. Osborne Ingle not well. Mr. D Scholl on sick list. Eugene Spouselier quite sick but improved. Census Office Miss Nannie Roatzhan, Mrs. Bett, Mrs. Evans appointed to posts in Washington. Local Market: J. B. W. Bargett’s quotaCorn, Hay prices listed.
Mrs Elizabeth Marman, 245 Market Street, received severe burns when gasoline spilled from a can and ignited near a lit burner as she filled a stove tank. Her daughter Sallie Marman helped extinguish the flames with a blanket. Doctors fear the injuries may have serious consequences from shock.
Local notices list numerous visitors and travelers in the city from Baltimore, Frederick, Martinsburg, and beyond. Individuals like Miss Minnie Humm, Mr. W. B. Cuttsil, Miss Lena Hahn, and many on extended visits are named among friends, relatives, and business trips in Utica, Baltimore, Washington, and Monocacy areas.
Moses Rosenstein of Baltimore, administrator of Louis Rosenstein’s estate valued at 900 dollars, made distributions in Rockville yesterday. Louis Rosenstein, a Slidel merchant, was murdered with his wife in May 1899 by John Alfred Brown and Artemus Taylor, who were hanged at Rockville jail. Reverend J Addison Ingle, returning from a year’s China mission vacation, awaits Bishop Graves’ instructions before resuming field work in Hankow, China.
A minor injury occurred when a person named John Beemesriper on Leah Mart Street tripped over a wheelbarrow while walking in a yard. The rib was broken and the individual is resting comfortably today.
A promotional note extols Syrup of Figs as a gentle laxative ideal for families. It claims pleasing flavor, mild action, and universal suitability when parents are costive or bilious, urging every family to keep a bottle. Manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Company.
Telegraphed cable from Admiral Remey to Washington warns that foreign threats may advance. A meeting yesterday discussed the Ninth fortress and a plan learned from Admiral Seymour for action.
A dispatched Shanghai report dated July 11 describes fighting at Tien Tuin on July 5 where the Ressans suffered severe casualties, burying about two hundred men.
The Daily Light reports the July 3 marriage of Isek M. Letsengenves and Bessie Caffee at the M E church. The ceremony featured green and white decor, Mendelssohn music, and an elegant reception at the bride’s home. Best man Herbert Peter and attendants included Miss Marguerite Cuffee, Grace Gray, Effie Arnold, Irms Bankins, with notable guests from local circles. The couple will reside after Augusta, with travels to Kens Cay and Coffsyville before settling with relatives in town.
Friends of Richard Croker say his aim is to shape the Democratic Party as Mark Hanna did for Republicans. He seeks no personal office, dedicating time and resources to advancing the party platform. He remains the recognized leader of Tammany Hall.
Otho Thomas Cook died July 3 at his daughter Emma Fout’s home near Frederick at age 84 years 7 months. Born December 1 1830 near Urbana in this county he married Miss Mary Ann Montgomery after reaching his majority. He was a farmer who raised a large family, seven surviving with the widow. Surviving children include Pembroke A Theodore Cook in Norfolk Virginia Rev C B Cook in Allentown Pa Mrs Frances M Thompeor near Kemptown Md Mrs Emma F Fout near Frederick George E Cook near Tramsville and Mirida T Tabler on the home farm.
The occultation of Saturn by the Moon last night drew interest from star gazers. Clear sky and the bright Moon made the event visible to the naked eye. Early, the Moon covered Saturn as the Moon and Saturn drifted closer until about ten o'clock when Saturn disappeared briefly. It reappeared on the Moon’s western side around midnight as a tiny speck in the sky, an event usually seen only with a telescope.
A moonlight excursion rushed to Mypers last night under the auspices of Mews. F. E. Gilbert and A. Atlee Radcliffe led two carloads of tourists over moonlit mountains. The return stop at Braddock Heights offered cool breezes and dancing sun amusement. The ad business thrives as others ebb and flow.
A sixty year old colored woman, Sarah Johnson, born in Frederick, suffers a long standing case of elephantiasis in the lower limbs. The disease began with vein bursts and left ankle abscesses, worsened over years, leaving the left leg about two feet in diameter and the right leg enlarged. She recalls nursing a white patient years ago and suspects transmission. Doctors early proposed amputation, which she declined. The piece discusses tropical origins, lymphatic involvement, fever, and various palliative treatments such as limb elevation, bandaging, leeching, and bloodletting, noting higher susceptibility among Black populations.
Virginia faces mounting controversy after a new Jim Crow car law requires separate cars for colored passengers. Negro leaders consider a constitutional challenge, but fear high costs and strong Southern resistance. The measure, signed by Gov. Hoge Tyler, took effect July 1 amid widespread public debate.
The annual W C T U camp meeting of Montgomery County begins July 17 at Washington Grove, running for a week with daily sessions including meeting Bible study department of work lectures and evening programs. Notable speakers include Mrs Clinton Smith and Mrs Margaret Bye Eilis among others. On Friday July 20 women from Maryland and the District of Columbia lead the events with Mrs Sarah T Miller presiding.
The Sunday school of Central church near New London will hold its annual picnic on August 25. A band of music prominent speakers and the blind Kenna children will be present and take part in the exercises. Everyone is invited.
The 16 reported as the county's largest corn crop with yields of 37 and 31 bushels per acre from Rockville farmer Jake E. Wilwe and Robert Pierce. The harvest was praised as exceedingly good though a few stalks were damaged by disease. A Rockville band day parade near Brackin Heights drew about 500 spectators despite the heat. Dancing and music continued past the curfew with crowds enjoying the breezes after sundown.
Local page fragment advertises a Baltimore City mortgage stock offering by the National Building Association with instalment payments and a 100 share value. It also lists social events at City Hotel Buffet, a Modern Woodmen meeting, and Niagara Falls excursion plans with train details and fare. Several brief notices mention Emancipation solicitors, a card of thanks for fire assistance, and summer goods advertising canopies and awnings.
Dr James M Radcliff retains office over Geo A Gilberts Show Store 188 Market Street Frederick Dr Herman optician establishes permanently in Frederick and will temporarily use Mrs Hangetts parlor 26 W Patrick opp City Dr Wm C Boteler practice limited to diseases of eye ear nose and throat Special attention to strabismus cataract trachoma and eyelid disorders Office 28 Market Street Frederick
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