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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1897
Page
4
A collage of short items notes dos and don'ts for summer living. Topics include fashion trends, home tips, weather quips, and humorous quips about marriage and society. The snippet mentions the Waynesboro Centennial parade, beach and insect notes, and light commentary on social roles.
A.B. Cunningham Jr son of Baltimore Morning Herald editor arrived in Frederick on a wheeling tour toward Harper's Ferry and Gettysburg. He was delayed by a broken wheel ten miles from the city and walked part of the way. The Harvard student plans law study next year and may follow in his father’s distinguished journalistic footsteps.
Frederick County farmers will gather in a county grove on August 13 with a dinner provided. Speakers include J. M. Bingham assistant secretary of agriculture Otis F. Mason of the National Museum who will discuss Primitive Farming Willa L. Alcore head of the Weather Bureau and J. A. Warner. Also notices on Electric Bitters and Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin promote remedies. Dr A E Satter Testimonial praises Shiloh's Cough Cure.
The May week brought warm dry weather overall aiding harvest and farm work. Frederick County reports a mixed start with rain and wind midweek reviving garden vegetation. Wheat promises above average yield while timothy hay oats and potatoes show good progress. Caterpillars are named.
The first of six dances hosted by Frederick youths drew attendees from Washington and nearby towns aboard a special 6:30 pm car to Braddock Heights. Rhodes Orchestra provided music for dancing until 10 pm. Notable guests included Miss Caroline Ross, Miss Louise Potts, Miss Nannie Potts, and many local residents. The next Braddock Heights dance is scheduled for Thursday, July 22. A Burck family reunion was held today at Kel Mar along the Monocacy.
Mary Elizabeth Radcliffe widow of Iste Upton Radcliffe of Liberty aged 77 years 7 months and 15 days died Sunday after long illness. Funeral from St. Paul Church Liberty Tuesday with Rev W D Litsinger and Rev J H Marah officiating. interment in Fairmount. Also funeral services for Joseph Hopkins colored at 346 West Patrick Street with Abrah Bocks and Stockett officiating. interment Greenmount by A T Rice & Sons. Mamie Augusta Quinn child of Mr and Mrs John Quinn buried at Mount Olivet with Rev Oeborne Togle officiating.
A comic scene unfolds on a grassy mound by Platts river where a shy beau, Joz, tries to woo a maid in a breezy countryside outing. His awkward romantic advance spurs him to dramatic action as he trips and dances after a startled scream, ending with a chaotic pratfall on a yellow jacket nest.
The Prohibitionists of Montgomery county submit candidate slates for the coming fail State Senate William W Moore House of Delegates Vernon D Watkins Jere L Burdette and Louis H Duvall county commissioners Richard C Beall Frank W Wetkins and John Crawford clerk of Circuit Court John F Boyer sheriff Jacob B Ernest county surveyor John J Baker The delegates to the State Convention include W W Moore Rev J Burdette Albert E Shoemaker Vernon D Watkins Richard C Beall F W Watkins G W Walker Jere S Burdette and Louis H Darall.
Posters for picnics and tournaments printed in fine style at the News office on short notice. Large and small posters in six shapes and colors offered at low prices. For sample ad layout and prices visit Tas News office, the leading printers for all kinds of work.
Maryland subjects include the Maryland Pharmaceutical Association meeting in Ocean City and the Albatross schooner yacht sold to Baltimore buyers. A Confederate veterans camp forms in Allegany county, Justice Sandford dies in Somerset county at 53, and naval cadets return from a summer cruise in Annapolis in August. Mr. Perry Leszear dies at Sandy Spring aged 89. internal revenue deputyship at Algerstown to be abolished after July 21. Thomas King dies in Cumberland from self-inflicted pistol wounds. Governor Lowndes petitioned to commute Peer Monahan’s death sentence to life imprisonment. Maryland teachers convene at Blue Mountain House. naval militia readies for an outing at Tolcheater aboard the warship Cincinnati. James E. Donnelly, 17, drowns at Gwynn's Falls. Republican judiciary convention in the second circuit nominates Russum for chief, Mallikin and Halves for associates. Senator Gorman reports a 3000 bushel wheat crop on 100 acres in Howard county selling near 9l 723 cents per bushel. Will of Benjamin O. Lowndes bequeaths most estate to church missions. Baltimore merchants win a victory as Frank Line Association adopts stopover privileges for special tickets in line with Joint Traffic Association.
Chairman Albert Brott of the Ma Honsi Racing Board of the L A W will investigate the amateur status of Charles H Young of Frederick. A letter to Chief Conaul Samst cites a past ride in a match race at Cumber as possible professional activity. Young placed second in the team race between Frederick and Hagerstown wheelmen at the Frederick State meet, and a pro designation could force a delay in the race won by Frederick.
Report from a special stockholders meeting states that an application may be made for the appointment of a receiver to settle the affairs of the company. The development follows Tuesday's gathering and is described as alleged in the dispatch.
One hundred and one Frederick excursionists left by rail this morning for Pen Mar to attend the annual Reformed church reunion. The article also promotes various medicinal tonics and remedies including Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters, Shiloh’s Cure, and Catarrh preparations with local shop claims and guarantees.
Secretary C. W. Malilie of the State Live Stock Secretary Board asks county associations for details on breeds and usefulness of horses cows sheep hogs and oats. Responses requested cover horse types cow breeds meat value hogs breeding profitability and sheep raising, with data kept on file for the board.
A damaged 1897 advertisement fragment touts Dr Caldwell g Burnp cps and a Blocé Purifier for indigestion constipation and nervous ailments. It lists ELI Bowks and A L Peurre as endorsers and claims government use of insect powder Dead Stuck for bugs.
The article extols health as the true wealth of the busy man or woman. It warns that neglect leads to lost health and business, urging regular meals, digestion, sleep, and care of the body. It praises Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery for digestion, appetite, blood, and strength, with testimonials and a hook for the People’s Common Sense Medical Adviser. It cites the World’s Dispensary Medical Association in Buffalo and offers a pamphlet edition and cloth binding at small costs.
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