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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1900
Page
4
The fragment references historical dates and names, plus a notice about advertising for The Weekly News. It notes deadlines for ads and copy changes, mentions Witnesses and local offerings, and advertises the publication’s large circulation and upcoming five page issue. The readable text emphasizes ad deadlines and publishing plans for brick city.
PURELY PERSONAL asant Paragraphs About Those Who Come and Go. Wm. Hardt of a citadelphi visiting relatives in Frederick. Robert Campbell of Baltimore visiting in this city. Lillia Keller West Church. Charles N. Hargett spending a day in Baltimore and Washington on business. Edward Garrett of Washington spending the day in this city. Gertrude Lilly of McSherrys Pa visiting Mrs. Dorsey East d Street. Misses Butler of Weatminater visiting Miss Clare Schroeder West trick street. Wm. M. Douglags of the Park tel visiting friends and relatives Hagerstown LA Winsbers Sark Market spending a few days in Brans ick on business. Rev. Thomas Freeman Dizon wast and street spending vacation Mackettaville Md. Miss Margaret Donald East Patrick returning from Atlantic City. Mrs. O. B. Zimmerman and daughter in this city visiting Mr and Mrs L. Hedges Willow Springs. Miss Nannie Brengis North Market Sweet visiting Baltimore returning. Mrs. L. Victor Baughman Mrs F. H. Baughmar and Miss Helen Baughman of the city left for New York. Miss Rhods Snyder Union Pridge visiting cousin Miss Nuskwam of this city returned accompanied by Miss Nusko visiting Mrs H. B. Oob mee Washington DC returned accompanied by Mrs Coblentz and her little Laughter Beasts. foe Yallie Ramsburg of this city.
Pauline Elizabeth Wallace aged 1 year 2 months 20 days died at home in Woodsboro from cholera infantum. Funeral from home Tuesday after July 15 with Rev Wheeler officiating. Pallbearers Maurice Holbraner Harry Dorens Maurice Saylor Harvey Cram. Interment Mt Hope Cemetery Woodsboro. D A Sharetts funeral director. Also BELEN HARRIS Helen May Morris died at home of her son. A T Hira nd Sons funeral directors. LILLIE JONES May Lillie Jones died at home on Street of spasms aged 1 year 4 months. Funeral planned for tomorrow. Local market quota today. Corn 2.15 per carrel, corn shelled 28c per bushel, Wheat 69c per bushel, Hay 12 to 14 per ton. Some large oaks grown from advertising acorns.
Rev Dr Henry Branch denounces commercial greed and missionary zeal in East Asia. He argues open doors clash with Christian duty, urging gentler methods to win heathen trust and avoid coercive expansion, warning against opium, war profits, and open borders. A second item notes a family reunion near Frederick and Braddock Heights dance plans with local chaperones.
The Keen and Cote Sel Com notes increased business at the collector's office with June figures showing 16,558.11 in receipts and 674.34 in other earnings. Compared to last year, coal tonnage grew by 506.00 tons and miscellaneous bagal tons, with receipts up by 78.39.
Obituary notices report the death of Dr Thomas Welch in Anne Arundel County at age 61 and hotel proprietor Joan W Myers at Indian Springs Washington County aged 61. A Citizens' League formed in Prince Georges County to declare good local government. Cumberland authorities report a fatal accident involving a child from a falling tree. Sophia Waters aged 105 dies near Thompson's Station Dorchester County. Court of inquiry into Fifth Regiment officers resumes amid a tense session. William H Griffiths son Charles dies after kite accident in Baltimore. Swindling complaints target Professor LaRoy as police search. Baltimore City Solicitor rules out labor clauses in electric lighting contracts. Charles H Dickey loses control bid for Baltimore Consolidated Gas Company. William W Russell of Montgomery County departs for Venezuela as secretary to the U S legation.
A mixed OCR fragment column includes witty epigrams on politics and summer life, an odd farm remark about labor-saving machinery, and a small crime note about a stolen horn recovered near Kaat Berlin Pennsylvania. It references a June 30 theft and a farmer’s quip about hours to the tomb.
Daisy Grove was arrested by Officer Ridenour for disturbing peace. Justice Smith found her guilty and imposed a fine of $1.75, which was paid. Frank Grove was arrested for disorderly conduct and paid a fine of $1. William Cole was arrested for assault and battery on James Bowie and held on $50 bail for grand jury action.
The Board of County Commissioners approved a 500 addition to the contract for the Female High School building to cover a pressed brick front. The total contract rises to 23 020 with work advancing. foundation complete and granite rot layer in place. A new road project from Frederick to Emmitsburg through St. Mary’s College land was confirmed after college authorities petitioned and donated land for the route.
County correspondence from Woodville reports the Prospect M E Sabbath School annona picnic set for the first Saturday in August. It notes local events at Mt Airy, weather concerns, a lightning fire destroying Harrison’s shed, and plans for a major Salvation Army encampment at Wildwood Park Mt Airy starting August 25 with notable officers and bands attending.
Severe heat records 104 degrees in some city areas intensify drought damage. Corn and vegetables are ruined, beans damaged, poultry losses reported. Sections north and south of Frederick suffer worst as crops decline without rain. Also notes a local Sunday school event in Ladiesburg and a divorce filing in Woodsboro by Mary J. Liday.
In memory of little Johnnie Lyons. Excursion to Myersville and round trips offered by Baltimore & Ohio Railroad with schedules and prices. Also building bids for United Brethren church in Frederick and various local commerce and ads for beer, travel, and home goods.
A cluttered page advertises reduced fabrics including muslin, sheeting, and white spreads at deep discounts. It promotes parasols, long cloth, and shirt waists with prices, then notes local sales and offers on stock in a Baltimore Savings and Loan association. It lists eye ear nose and throat services, railroad excursions to New Jersey resorts with discounted fares, and a call to inquire for tickets and schedules.
Miss Eile Sadonia Burns daughter of the late Richard Burns of Damascus and Mr Robert Gassaway Davis a well known farmer near Cedar Grove Montgomery county were married last evening at the bride’s uncle Robert Plummer residence Laytonsville by Rev Mr Marsh A large invited guest list attended The piece also notes a horse related injury to a family horse and a local athletic park evening with several races plus a wagon wheel breakdown and health update on Mrs Whisner with a cynic closing remark about men who wreck banks.
The funeral of Barbara E Bast left Monte oe Hospital yesterday afternoon with Rev N Jr Gasmway conducting services and burial in the hospital grounds. Charles Duran who died on his farm near New Tos don in New Market district on July 11 had services Friday at Beaver Date Carroll peacery with Rev S H Utz of the German Baptist church officiating. he was about 76. Isaac S Russell was the undertaker.
Douglass H. Hargett, clerk of the Circuit Court, marked his birthday yesterday. Court House officials attended a gathering with gingerbread as old friends recalled years. Hargett did not reveal his exact age but hinted it was a bit over 30.
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