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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1897
Page
3
The Weekly News will be a handsome twelve page issue ready Thursday featuring many special features. It claims the largest bona fide circulation in Frederick city and county as an advertising medium. Copy for new advertisements due by 5 PM Wednesday and changes by noon the same day.
PURELY PERSONAL P Rev. J. D. Trote of Hope Kauss the German Espiral Church has returned home after visiting western churches. Mr. CO Keedy and Mrs. Keedy leave for Baltimore then Boston by boat on a trip. William Wood departs for Dickerson Station to work for Thomas Chiewell. Miss Edne Vernon’s friends greet her in Frederick. Mr. and Mrs. Charles S. Houghton and daughter return to Baltimore with Miss Grace Cartie. Mrs. Rebecca Walls and Miss Fannie Dutrow depart for Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Charles P. Kevy will summer near Frederick. Attorney E. E Harn returns to Frederick after two weeks’ county visit. County Constable John Simpson returns from Baltimore. Miss Rutherford of Harrisburg visits Miss Nannie Johnson. Prof B. EK Purdum leaves Baltimore County for vacation in Frederick County. William Warner Osborne departs for Pittsburgh after a stay with Frederick friends. Thomas A. Chapline returns from Montgomery County visit. Miss Blanche Whitmore returns from visit to Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Mebbing. Miss Callie M. Hane and Miss Marie H. Yeakie visit Hanover. Mrs. C. E. Crane leaves for Pittsburgh then Canada on a September trip. William Lochner of Baltimore visits his brother Nicholas Lochmer in Frederick.
An editor receives letters praising Charles E Mesley for the office of County Commissioner. The writer notes Mesley’s business prominence, building projects, and Republican loyalty while urging nomination and support from both parties. The piece ends with weather observations and political digressions about powers and harvest.
Washington sources report no Maryland office developments. Senator Wellington left with House members present. four opponents pressed two candidates for collector and port surveyor before the President. They argued for their picks Parlett and Haupa while Wellington rages for his own choice, inviting possible courtship of unity but likely no full delegation conference.
Fragmented notes report a rise in stiff prices as odd bits reference balloon stunts, a produce merchant touting eggs, roofer services, numerous divorces in Chicago, injuries from cherry trees, a Royal Arcanum meeting, a storm toppling a pole at East Saint street, and Maryland delegates braving a snowbound Pike's Peak on the way to a Christian Endeavor Convention in San Francisco.
A Washington Post essay recalls John Hanson of Charles County as a leading Maryland figure before and during the Revolution. It notes his roles in colonial assemblies, his 1774 and 1775 activities, and his 1781 presidency of the United States with a cautious take on his place in history.
The United Fire Company of Frederick hosts a dance at Braddock Heights with music, illumination, and refreshments. Tickets are fifty cents including car fare. ladies dance free except for twenty cents car fare. A special car runs from the Square Corner. proceeds aid the firemen.
A 20 year old colored farm hand on State's Attorney McGuire's farm in Rhine's care can lift a 150 pound man from a handstand without ground contact. Weighing about 180 pounds he rises erect with the weight on his hands, proving remarkable strength and agility for the county.
The Sunday school of the Methodist Episcopal Church will picnic on Thursday this week at Wilens Griva near Braddock Spring along the FSM Electric Road. Excursion cars depart Market Street at 9 a.m. and hourly thereafter. Round trip fare for children 10 cents and for adults 15 cents. All friends invited.
The sixteenth annual B and O MC A reunion will be at Harper's Ferry on Thursday June 29. Inquiries suggest a large turnout with sixty-five stations represented and tickets on sale. Attendees come from as far as Oakland Maine and Winchester Virginia via the Valley Road and Hagerstown branch.
Mrs G W Hindley, long in Baltimore for eye treatment, plans to return home this week as the heat affected her condition. Also noted on the sick list is Mr Alen Gosnell of the Baltimore and Ohio lines.
Charles E. Shook and Jola M. Enne maker of the county receive marriage licenses along with Horace Gilmore Daley and May Bell Watkins of Montgomery county.
A force of men are engaged in laying a set of Fairbanks platform eceles in close proximity to the Fice isk elevator building.
Joseph Hopking died at 340 West Patrick Street yesterday afternoon from injuries received Friday on George Remsberg’s farm when he was thrown from a load of wheat. He was about 60. Funeral Wednesday. George M Groahon died at Carroll Street early this morning from paralysis at 53 years 11 months. He leaves a wife and several children. Funeral Thursday at 5 PM, interment at Mr Oliver Cemetery. Mamie A Quinn infant daughter of Mr and Mrs John Quinn died at 78 East Third Street last night of cholera infantum aged 4 months. Funeral Wednesday at 4 PM Mt Olivet. Solomon Wikirk died suddenly at Boonsboro yesterday morning while at home. He was 67, leaves a widow and two children.
Stockholders of the Catoctin Mountain Iron Company met at the home of W P Maula at 11 AM to review the company condition and discuss steps to protect its interests. The session continued into the afternoon, with a probable sale of the company's property anticipated.
The Frederick City Hospital Association held its monthly meeting this morning. Progress was reported along all lines of work. The association is encouraged by the success to date in the past four months and grateful for support received. The association adjourned until September.
The old armature from the electric light plant, sent to Philadelphia for rewinding, has returned to Frederick and will be placed in position tonight. A new dynamo has been shipped from Lynn, Massachusetts, and its arrival for the city is expected at any time.
Rew Cara of East Patrick Street completed two freight cars for the Frederick and Middletown electric road. Mr Seeger involved in the project.
Mr. Charles Wallsce caught 14 fine fish yesterday in the Monocacy river. The event highlights a good fishing day with remarks on method and local angling enthusiasm.
Mr Pole assisted by Frank B Rahoties and Hubert Lorentz has painted scenery at the East Patrick Street skating rink for the Menumakers company. A 85 by 18 feet coastal scene is completed and will feature in The Heart of Cubs, produced by Rhodes under Charles Froeman’s permission.
The Board of County Commissioners will reconvene on Monday to decide where to locate a bridge over the Monocacy at either Stull's Ford or Legore's Station. They aim to move quickly toward construction but seek a site satisfactory to all involved before proceeding.
Mrs William Evine residing at the summer home of Mrs Dahlgren two miles south of Boonsboro was bitten by a copperhead snake caught between a door and jamb. The left foot and leg swelled and she was rendered unconscious from the venom.
Deeds recorded in Frederick County show John Motter trustee transferring 1a to John Zimmermann for $100 and Abraham Bailey to Ernestine Enement with easement rights. Gilcav et al sell real estate to William Dorsey for $825. U B Sunday School of Daysville announces a register on Friday July 31 inviting all.
Editorial notes the Frederick and Middletown Electric Railroad report showing dividends and regional value. It argues electric roads can spur further rural lines, create jobs, and unlock capital harnessing water power to move passengers and farm produce, predicting a century of great development.
Weather continues mild as storewide sale operates with many goods at low prices. Fresh stock includes lawn fabrics, embroidered patterns, and colorful organdies, plus new embroidered designs and ribbed fabrics. Mr Dor offers quality goods at low prices with men’s percale shirts and neckwear for the season.
Samuel A Rowe receives $3075 cash as settlement from the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in the Harper's Ferry tunnel collapse. The injury occurred when a rock dislodged by a blast struck him during construction years ago. The case, tried thrice and once in the Court of Appeals, had previously yielded $5500 in Frederick Court before receivers took over the railroad. Mayor M L Reedy of Hagerstown defended Rowe.
The column lists numerous July and August events across the region including ice cream festivals at Wellern Hall Lewistown St Peters Homan Catholic Liberty Graceham Mite Society Burkstaville Trinity Reformed Bundsy Capctin Grove and more. Also noted are Sunday school picnics union picnics at Mr Gnarles L Renn near Mt Zion Lutheran Josiah Snook woods August 7 and 21 events at Liberty Pleasant Wak and Pen Mar. A timber yield report notes Joseph B Kirne near Adams Town harvested Timothy from a 46 acre field with stalks over 43 feet tall and heads 13 inches.
A horse belonging to a country man backed into and upset the peanut stand run by Mr William Zimmerman at the square corner this morning. The Business Men's Association met last evening to discuss private matters. Hood's Sarsaparilla is promoted with claims of merit and cures.
A heavy storm hit Carkaburz Montgomery county yesterday around two o'clock. Lightning struck the parsonage of the Southern Methodist Church, causing severe damage and shocking Mrs. W. H. Saunders and her daughter. Mr. Saunders was away at the time. mother and daughter were not injured.
Liberal Mr. David Lethman presented to the bicycle club a box of fine cigars. The smokes were much enjoyed by the members at the meeting.
Local note reports Samuel T. Buxton near Frederick harvested 559 bushels of wheat from 13 acres at 43 bushels per acre using 167 pounds Tyron's phosphate. An excursion to Niagara Falls and Watkins Glen hosted by the B and O Railroad departs Washington at 8 10 AM July 14 offering stopovers and meals, with round trip tickets sold at Frederick and through Baltimore agents for July 24.
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