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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1897
Page
3
A collage of stray items and wry observations. Notes on weather, public notices, and small town happenings mix with quips about fashion, aging poets, and a long serving clergyman. Scattered items include a hospital meeting, a needle removal, and a state editorial association gathering.
Mrs. Stewart F Richards of Washing DC visits Mrs. Lewis Hall in this city. Miss Kate Gittinger returns from Fisl to Burkittsville. Mr and Mrs Edward Morris of Baltimore register at City Hotel. Mr E J Long of Hagerstown visits by Saturday morning. Mr T A Worthington of Hagerstown in Frederick on Saturday. Mr and Mrs D L Ely and child of Chambersburg PA register at City Hotel. Mr Schley Cassin of Washington spends yesterday with aunt Mrs Laure Coapline. Miss Elizabeth Eilason of Washington visits relatives here. Mr Frank Miller of Baltimore and Miss Ada Longi of Frederick visit Uniontown. Miss Jesselee O Gaver of Burkitts ville and Miss Anush V Gaver of Middletown guest of Mrs Lizze Cramer of Harmony. Messrs John F Crespley Thomas B Noland Frank Borough 3 5 Beall and L E Brittain wheelmen of the Columbia Athletic Club Washington register at Dow's Hotel yesterday.
Sunday excursions by the Baltimore and Ohio ran to and from Washington. The Frederick train with 68 passengers left at 30s. m and the Washington train arrived at 10398. m with 41 aboard. Passengers spent the day at Braddock Heights and returned to the Capital City in the evening. Frederick service home from Washington at 945. Fire in a Wheat Field near Buckeystown burned five acres after a passing engine sparks started the blaze.
A former member said the Freder ic bakers group known as the Bread Bakers Association had been organized some time ago but was discontinued this morning. He added that everyone in the trade felt the split personally and that it affected many in the business.
Large attendance at worship as Rev. Oxborne Ingle preached from Romans. Barkittsville Reformed plans its annual festival. other churches report sermons from Luke and Ezra and notes on choir and vesper services. Epworth League, YPC and Reformation events noted with pastors at various churches and a Busy Sunday across the community. The Pen Mart Lutheran annual reunion scheduled July 22 with multiple speaker lists and marching orders for pastors and Sunday schools.
A letter from Frederick City readers urging the Junior Fire Company to raise three dollars per member for fifty new uniforms. Uniforms to be stored in a special case and cared for by responsible members. All members to wear them, honoring past firefighters and inspiring current volunteers.
A list of remaining advertised letters for the Frederick post office dated Saturday July 10 1867. Recipients must call for letters within two weeks or they are sent to the dead letter office. Names include Hi Fou John Mose Schultz H. G. &knner Katie And Mrs Bits Henbac Boose Romagie Jennie Ebilins Annie Thompson Gertie Waters Lizate Waters and others.
Henry W Gideon and Jennie Hart man both of Pearl Pearl in this county George L Wilshide of Mechanicstown district and Annie 5 Hartsock of Cresgerstown district granted licenses in a local civil record and announced for public notice.
Sheriff McBride reports five notices from Dr C E Hammen of McGaheysville Va seeking help to find W B Hammen aged 19 with dark hair brown eyes and 145 pounds. The doctor, father of the missing boy abducted on December 16 1896, offers 200 for his return or credible information leading to his location.
The Baltimore Herald devoted extensive space to Frederick, praising the Frederick Club for an attractive bicycle meet program and Frederick’s hospitality. W J Lampton contributes a lengthy Frederick piece with photos of the Reform Church, Court Lane, Square Corner, B and O freight shed, and Barbara Fritchle's grave. The bicycle article highlights Robert L Lorentz as a key information official, and Dr Ire J Ife-Curdy is commended for his leadership and popularity at Frederick.
Near Middleburg in Carroll County, two swallows were found strangled by horsehair tied to the roof comb. The birds died entangled with white hair, not by human hands or self harm. A plausible explanation is mistaken nest material use, with both birds dying in separate cases at the same time and place.
An ostensorium and related church articles stolen from St Joseph s Church in Carroll s Manor were found in a bundle left at a Baltimore saloon on Wilxens avenue. Robert Wallace was arrested May 12 for stealing four silver vessels valued at 125 dollars and committed for Frederick county authorities.
The funeral occurred yesterday from the sister Mrs Elias Grove residence near Brad dock with services at Brad dock Church conducted by Rev Mr Besrd from Middletown. Pallbearers included Charles Kinney George Webster George Malo and William F. Kiniz. Burial was in Mt Oliver Cemetery. C Casty served as funeral director.
Elmer C Davis of Baltimore won the twenty four hour bicycle championship on the Sheil Road east of Baltimore. He started Saturday and finished yesterday at 1 pm, covering 316 miles in 24 hours to set a new record. The previous mark of 314 miles was set May 9-10 this year by Henry Smith of Baltimore.
Prof. Shepherd and Prof. E G Shepherd announce in the advertising columns of News that their school for boys will open here in September. Shepherd has spent over twenty five years teaching at Frederick College and his proficiency and integrity are a guarantee of trustworthy care for the boys.
Wilson N Martz transfers 143 acres of land to Joseph Cronise for ten dollars in a recorded property deed. The transaction documents the legal transfer of land ownership and the agreed price, with details filed in the appropriate land records.
The Frederick county school board met and approved teacher appointments and new trustees for several schools. Proposals to close underenrolled schools were deferred to August. Contracts for books, supplies, and fuel were awarded to local vendors. Oral and written updates covered curriculum changes and examiner approvals for scholarships and certificates, with a scheduled August meeting.
News items report Annapolis city election day, deaths in Elkton and Berlin, storms in Cumberland and Carroll county, a river poisoning complaint, a fatal boiler explosion in Somerset, a Baltimore pier firearm incident, naval cadets at Annapolis in trouble for July 4 rules, Maryland delegates heading to Detroit, a bank case on insolvent deposits, and rail and receiver developments involving B and O and Chicago Railroad amid Morgan Speyer interests.
A New Jersey wheelman secured a 25 dollar judgment plus costs against a vehicle owner after a collision where the driver rode on the wrong side. The court ruled right and wrong sides are the same for wheelmen and drivers under street duties. A new pavement is being laid before Mr Henry Winebert’s clothing store on North Market Street.
Mrs Donald McLean of New York daughter of the late Judge John Riteale heads the New York City Chapter D A R, honored as regent with a diamond pin and a ceremonial tribute. Her leadership and heritage are praised in multiple newspapers, noting her influence in patriotic circles and social prominence.
We opened a large new section with lawn fabrics in great variety of patterns and colors. New embroideries and organdies in bri c and print join the assortment. A fresh shipment of ribbed goods arrives with low prices. Men wear fancy pique shirts and neckwear suitable for the season.
A strong storm yesterday afternoon battered Frederick causing a downpour and a gale that ripped trees, shifted dust, and toppled stands at Athletic Park. The judges’ stand roof and grand stand suffered damage, while Middle town and nearby areas reported heavy winds with limited additional harm. In other news, A J Brown of Thurnton sent in a Plymouth Rock egg, walnut sized, from his hen.
Local note for Braddock Heights July event with dancing from 8 p.m. to midnight to Frederic Select orchestra and United Drum Band at the observatory. Also an excursion to Niagara Falls and Watkins Glen on July 14 via the B and O line with special train, cafe car, and round trip tickets from Frederick, Baltimore, and Washington stations.
A Taney town district storm struck multiple farms near Harney. William Schid’s barn at near Harney burned with wagon, harness, implements and hay. Clay Bishop’s barn also burned with its contents. Joshua Hawn’s barn was struck but remained standing. George Groshan suffered a stroke at his Carroll street home. Hood's Sarsaparilla claims widespread cures in a promotional note.
Retail notice announces a selection of nine skirts for ladies, including DSR18 models in all grades, highlighting variety and availability for customers seeking full wardrobe options.
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