The Weekly News Advertises a 12 Page Mammoth Issue
The issue highlights vigorous enterprise with a twelve page mammoth number filled with lively content. Features include Kipling’s My Sunday at Home, Captain Kilmer’s sea tales, and a broad mix of fiction, miscellany, and advertisements from local tradespeople.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tar
Terseneus
Redyard Kipling
George L. Kilmer
Tener
J. Lowe
Veddadeernarenseeneresaris
ECO
Coblertz
Chelberger
Rodock & Neidig
John Hendrickson
Walker & Co
Rameburg Ferr
Boblitz, Fesy
Morrison, Prest
Pats
Emanuel G. Obler
Bire
Keigier
Barrer
Ditends! & Co Bay Bridgetizens
Missionary Picnic
G. G. Carty
Personal notes from a Baltimore guest list
Purely personal items report Mr. OC N Haver traveling to Baltimore and several visitors at Lingore Hills Farm including Miss Debora Wilnor from Baltimore, Mrs Steiner Schley’s guest, and Mrs and Miss Lere visiting in Adamstown. New arrivals include William E Happ and family, George L Lewis and family from Washington, Omobondro, and McDevitt sisters with Bessie Goode. there are thirty two guests and about twenty more expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OC. N. Haver
Baltimore
Debora Wilnor
Steiner Schley
Ada E. Lough
Carrow County
Miss Lere
Charles B. Lere
Wilmington
Del
George T. Kohlenberg
Adamstown
Linganore Hils Farm
William Ehapp
George L. Lewis
Washington, D.C
T. M. Omobondro
Sarah
Kate McDevitt
Batimore
Bessie Goode
Frederick
Cone
Missionary paper cites $30,000 left in Frederick during Annual Meeting
The Missionary Advocate asserts Frederick’s Annual Meeting left at least $30,000 in the city. It argues 5,000 attendees for six nights at 25 cents and 0.50 daily per person would total $15,000 in addition to store spending, with 15,000 to 25,000 on Sunday and a larger crowd overall. Also notes a concert in Baptistown benefitting the library fund of the M. P. Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
German Baptist Cha.ca
Frederick
Dudge
Monthly Aldermen Meeting Sets Levy and Rates in Frederick
The Frederick Board of Aldermen held its final fiscal year meeting with most members present. Bills approved included payments to city officials and local firms. The tax levy for 1897 was set at 1000 per hundred with 10 cents extra for the sinking fund, reflecting a 22 cent municipal tax rate increase under the new assessment law. The Business Men's Association was praised for boosting local growth and attracting factories to the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Aldermen
Business Men’s Association
Frederick
Poole
Bank Swek
Business Men'a Arecciation
Business Men's Association of
Tnice
Giscrimira
Ihia
Gis
Meneses
Pag
Acud
Cate
Asso
Hope for the Future from Frederick Business Men’s Association
A Frederick citizen writes to The News praising the Business Men’s Association for aiding local progress. He urges wider membership from bankers, manufacturers, railroads and firms, argues unity strengthens reform, and highlights benefits like faster trains and earlier mail delivery as signs of progress.
In the Law's Grip on Uncle Gam's Hand
Constable Burgess S Miller of Taneytown, Carroll County, faced a Grand Jury in Baltimore on obscenity charges for sending letters to Mrs. Emily M Thompson. Mrs Thompson testified she received two letters and identified a meeting place. An Inspector noted Miller initially denied then admitted writing the letters. Attorney General Cazangh defended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gam
Burgess S Miller
Taneytown
Carroll County
United States Grand Jury
Egers
Altimore
Emlly M. Thompson
Cane Vilage
Thompson
Gabe
Sbe
Anos Marthell
Thomas Myers
James Spriggs
White
Grann
Myers
Spriggs
Maz’srate White
Death Claims Mrs Biser at Her Son's Home Near Broad Run
Obituary notices from a local paper recount the death of Mrs. Biser widow of Henry Biser at her son in law Lewis Bowlas home near Broad Run after a long illness. She aged about eighty and leaves two sons Chaget and George in Jefferson district and a daughter Sophie married to Bowlas. Funeral services held at the Reformed church led by Rev. W C Sykes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Buer
Funers
Tueaday
Reformed Church
Conaktert
W.C. Sykes
Clifton Howard
Clifton Ray
Cutton
Annie Howard
Hopeland
Hope Hil
Collins
Pellbeers
George Markell
Gee
G Warfield
Johnson
George W. Petera
E A. Simmons
Washington Township
Iowa County
Iowa
Theresa A. Siamonr
Joe Bacer H Eimmons
Frederict County
Brief Bits in Verse and Prose From Old Baltimore
A collection of quips and witticisms on social quirks and manners. Includes lines about a grass cutter, a tenor, a servant girl, the glacier, a lorgnette wearer, a bust on a string, a Cronis, and a sailor’s secret being told. Mentions Mr Charles M Stieff inviting to the 55th anniversary at Electric Park in West Arlington, Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sleve
Tug Newa
Charles M. Stieff
Electric Park
Weat Arlingson
Baltimore
Wheat Advances Amid Mixed Market Signals
Wheat prices rose on the immediate delivery contract to 83 cents per bushel at the Baltimore Chamber of Commerce, up 13 cents from Tuesday, with August and September futures at 80 cents, up 1 cent. Chicago and New York gains supported the local market as light receipts and steady demand persisted amid uncertain weather and forecasts of possible further shifts in supply and demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore Chamber of Commerce
Chicago
New York
Pacific
Foday
Frederick
Heavy Downpour Floods Streets In Local Gard and Middletown Valley
Between 12 and 1 this morning Frederick was drenched by a tremendous downpour with no thunder. By nine the rain resumed and intensified into one of the summer’s heaviest showers, flooding streets and entering cellars on Market and East Gourd Streets. In Middletown Valley rainfall reached 1 inches, just enough to penetrate the sub-air.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Celars
Market
East Gourd
Middletown Valley
Second annual W C T U meeting in Montgomery county
The second annual conversion of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union of Montgomery county opened yesterday with President Mrs Barah T Miller of Sandy Springs presiding. Flower-decked speaker’s table and a banner honoring the largest membership rise marked the event. officers and superintendents were elected, and local unions across the county reported their roll calls via presidents or letters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Caristian Temperance Union
Montgomery County
Barah T. Miller
Sandy Springs
Montmery County
Montgomery
Sarah T. Miller
Rebecca Miller
Mary Windsor
Wetherald
Taturo
Virginia Stabler
Sally Brooke
Bareh FE. Stabler
Mary Fowler
Mary Magruder
B. Wetherald
John Wilson
P. Higgine
Rayfield
Haviland
Nellie Farqunoar
E. L. Tatura
Mery E Moore
FD. Sackeoo
Nellie Hartahorn
Caroline H. Millar
Brown
Rockville
Davall
Spenceraiilie
Travilab
HayGeld
Galthersburg
Miss Winesr
Darwentown
Bartshorn
Brighton
Garret
Hil
Miller
Coleville
Laytonsville
Gayhill
Tragic Freight Yard Death At Brunswick Claims Washington Man
Lewis Jackson of Washington, a young colored man, was killed in Brunswick when attempting to board an eastbound freight. His right arm was severed and he died Tuesday night after being taken to a company building. Eighteen dollars was found on his person. remains shipped to Washington this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brunswick
Lewis Jackon
Washington
Bronewick
Baseball game at Athletic Park by bicycle club players
Another base ball game will be played at Athletic Park tomorrow evening between teams from the bicycle club. The game will begin at 6:15 and should attract witnesses. The juices cand, blown over by a heavy wind days ago, has been put back in place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athletic Park
Local Deputy Sheriff James Crom in murder case
Hontevue Cass reports Deputy Sheriff James Crom involved in a murder inquiry with Addis Bruner awaiting jury action today. Bruner is said to reside in the county and is considered of unsound mind. Stoob Baer of Lime Kiln was committed to Montevue hospital for private treatment on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Crom
Addis W. Bruner
Jury de Lanatico Iiguirendo
Broner
Stcob Baer
Monteyue Hospital
Kililan Wins Painting Contracts for Local Homes
Mr. George C. Kililan, Frederick printer, received contracts to paint the new house on Third Street extended for John Hartman, property of Mr. Allen Pacely on Telegraph Street, and the new development on the Development ground for Calvin B. Bazls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George C. Kililan
Frederick
Taa
Third Street
John Hartman
Allen Pacely
Telegraph Street
Calvin B. Bazls
Large black snake killed near White Rock in Frederick area
A large five foot black snake of the large-run variety was killed near White Rock in the Lincoln mountain by Harry C. Bail and Harry J. McKenney, both of Frederick. The serpent was described as vicious and showed signs of sight.
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Leigh
White Rock
Ustociln Mountain
Harry C. Bail
Harry J. McKenney
Frederick
Miner injured in fall from telephone pole at Hagersown
Charlea Miner fell from a telephone pole in Hagersown forty seat and was seriously injured. An advertisement promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla claiming to purify blood, support health, and nourish the body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlea Miner
Hagers
Health Hood
The Political Field and Frederick County Faction Talks
A report from Frederick outlines Republican efforts to reunite factions ahead of the 1897 races. John C. Motter is favored for Associate Judge. Samuel T. Affer for Clerk of the Circuit Court. Several candidates for clerkship are named, with party splits and silver issue debates shaping the county convention. Democratic hopes hinge on unity, while Bryan adherents push for a full pro silver platform at the County Convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Batuacday
Ampfran
Bec
Frederick County
John OC. Motter
Sixth Judicial Circuit
Samuel T. A.faer
Circats Court
Motter
Sten
M. P. Wood
New Market
la Nota
Douglas B. Hargett
Frederick Dlatriet
Harry W. Bowers
John OU. Markell
Wouu
Johan L. Jorcan
J. Polk Blaer
Bryan
Gormen
Frederick Anti
Baltimore
Rocky'l's
Bath
Excursion to Washington and Niagra Falls Deals Announced
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad schedules a Sunday Washington excursion on July 25 at 7 30 am with return at 7 80 pm, round trip fare $1.00. Philadelphia trips for the League of American Wheelmen run August 4 to 7 with tickets from system points to Philadelphia and back at a special fare, return by August 9 1807. Grand Army encampment in Buffalo August 23 offers single fare round trip from 11 system points, valid Aug 21 to 23 with return by Aug 31. Niagara Falls ten day tour July 20 features stopovers at Mauch Chunk Watkins Glen and more, B and O Royal Blue Line trains depart Washington 9 0 5 am and Baltimore 9 05 am, with luncheon and scenic daylight travel.
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Washington
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Tralian
A.W. Miot Ina P. R
League of American Wheelmen
Phiadelphia
Pennsyota Railroad Company
Philsdelphia
Moretel
Grand Army of the Republic
Buffalo
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Nungece Falls
Royal Blue
Lehigh Valley
Niagara Falls
Mauch Chunk
Glen Onoko
Watkins Glen
Geneva
Rochester
Specis
Pollman
B.&o Stetson
Washiegton
Camden Station
Batimore
Niagara Falla
Elliott Ghty
Rockville
Branawick
Hagerstown
Frederick
Harper's Ferry
W. Va
Shenandoah Junct.co
Jas BM
Sebryver
Agert
Baltmore
Eleventh Annual Lutheran Reunion at Pen Mar
The Eleventh Annual Lutheran Reunion is held today at Pen Mar with an expected attendance near nine thousand. The program features several speakers including Rev. E A Lessenting and Rev. E J Wok D D on topics from welcome addresses to Lutheran education. Senator George L Wellington will not attend due to illness. The Bee Hive Choir of York, Pa. leads the month’s activities, and Frederick’s contingent of 29 members traveled by rail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pen-Mar
Owen
Lutheran Church
Emma Sters
Dezcor— Eater
W. HB. Danbsr
Luther
George L. Welington
Muth
Bee Hive Choir
York
Frederick
P.R.R
Fatal Palm Padding Ends Life of 87 Year Old Woman
Miss Hebecca Guell aged 87 died after an apparent palm padding incident near Hancock. She lived with two unmarried sisters over eighty, all three aging women who owned three farms and were reported to have a large sum of money. They were robbed twice before the fatal event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hebecca Guell
Tealding
Hancock
Farma
Fall Owner News Item About Clover Harvest
Mr Andrew Scholz from near Feeder ick sent to Taz News several stalks of clover from a fishing hog farm. They measured five feet in length and a field of five acres yielded twenty five tons of hay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Scholz
Feederick
Taz News
Hig
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Falkirk
John Graham
Nace
Stede
Amna Minor
Hotepur
Henry Percy
Barm
New York City
James B. McPherson
Army of the Tennessee
Atlanta
Eduard Otho Cresap Ord
Havana
Maryland
Si—Jane Grey Swisshelm
Swiss
Tae Nowe
Wasumerton
D. C
W.l. Moonix
The
Weather Baresc
Braddock Heighta
B &O
the Weekly News
Lutheran Choir
Frederick Select Orchestra
Bacteystown
Lbrary Fund
M. PL
George W. B.engle
Northern
L. ML. Stone
Southern
Atlantis Refining Company
Frederick Brick Works
Examiner Printing Company
A. L Bosley
F. T. Kennedy
J. E. Doll
Nixdorf
City Hall
Ueburg
Bivileges
Erd
Cal. D
Baltimore and Ohio
Sivant
Pennsylvania Railroad
Richard Bruce
Hopezisnd
Geo. W. Peters
Fanrie Bennett
Fannie L
Thomas Bennett
M. P. Morse
Oee and
Hontevue
Cass
John Hende
Ole A Pone Uolka
Weahr
Wright
Vest
Priestlet
Jobn Henpzzorson
Braddock Heights
George Hegadorn’s
Patrick Street
G. A
Ea Ae
Sli
L. J. Morin
N. B
Railing Grocery CO
Lutheran Reunion
Frodock
Meg
Ms. Mas
Rodock & Heidig
A. T. Bice & Sons
A. T. Rex & Sons, Funeral Directors
North Market
Steemt
F. W. Btaub
Yoann Weacher
Atl
EOP
Safnidville
F.V. SrVp
Norte Maree
Doll Brothers
Pou
Walsta
Japan
China
Doll's
James E B
Walker
Yas E. Walker & CO
Jas. E. Waxze
Joan J
Feller J. J. Bemsburg Dolls
Pex
Nicae
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