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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1897
Page
8
The column reflects midsummer leisure in Washington and Braddock Heights with picnics concerts and community events. It notes a vacation mood, local fairs and reunions, visits by notable figures, and upcoming youth activities at Island Park and cultural venues.
William H Forsyth and his brother along with A Forasth of Baltimore prepare to ride tandem bicycles to San Francisco California. They expect the journey to take two months stopping at Frederick Harper's Ferry Cumberland Wheeling Columbus as they map the route and study western states.
The column details a bustling Saturday market from five to six o'clock with abundant vegetables fruit and dairy. Prices for eggs butter poultry beef pork and assorted produce are listed, along with items such as corn tomatoes cucumbers and berries. Notable quotes praise the morning's brisk market and state of plenty.
A local shopper recalls Lima beans priced at 20 cents per box. With one box and three quarters left, the housekeeper asks for the value. The dealer quotes eight cents. the story notes beans were fairly priced for dinner. The puzzle asks Frat le three fourths of twenty.
William Bull once poetmaster at Beggs in Carroll County was arrested by Deputy U S Marshal Zick Khan on charges of filing false returns to boost government pay. He was released after a hearing before U S Commissioner Rogers in Baltimore scheduled for next Wednesday. He told a Beggs merchant he would cure a cold in one day with Lacadva Brovaccanine tablets. All druggists refund money if it fails.
An unsigned Republican letter in the Tus News endorses Dr. Hoffoer for Clerk of the Circuit Court, praising his experience, public service, and leadership within Frederick County politics. The writer argues Hoffoer’s qualifications surpass rivals and would unite the party and satisfy independent voters. The piece lauds his long residence, affable nature, and extensive party work.
Addis W. Broner was committed to Montevue hospital for treatment on Thursday at the instigation of a jury de illustico nguirendo. Her husband Jacob Broner denies the reports and claims she chased him with a butcher knife during work in a field. Witnesses testified to her unsound mind and the court ordered confinement for treatment. Meanwhile William Simms, recently jailed on a corporation offense, faces a separate assault charge against Emma Lowmen. he is to appear before Magistrate White next Monday.
In Middletown Mr. B F Groff owner of the Valley House and worker Christopher Davis were cutting a large tree on Mrs Lydis Herring’s premises. A swinging trunk struck Groff causing a shoulder bruise while Davis escaped with a fractured right leg later treated by Dr E L Beckley.
In Staunton Virginia crowds enjoyed a day of bike racing at Athletic Park. Fred Wads of Herndon won the two mile State championship with a 5 40 time amid four rivals. Schade and Haltead set a new half mile tandem track record, and Halstead won the half mile open while Rinehart took the one mile novice.
The Jr. U. U. A. M. No. 8 Boonsboro invites Juniors to a picnic in Appletown woods near South Mountain on Saturday August 7. Prominent speakers include Rev. W. G. Cassard of Washington and Rev. C. W. Stinespring and C. F. Flook of Frederick, with State Senator N. B. Scott Jr. of Hagerstown, plus resident ministers. Neighbors councils may attend. Boonsboro band will provide music.
A scatter of local notes reports Mrs. Ifert killing a big black snake in a pastry, Elkton man Arthur Hall terminally injuring his jaw after a train jump, and a Harford barn destroyed by Morgan Mitchell’s fire near Aberdeen. Mill workers seek wages. Baltimore finds a new foundry ready to hire. Beer tax hikes impact Baltimore brewers buying stamps. Primary elections held across several counties. A Baltimore family notes a ten‑month‑old baby and siblings. a court case from St Francis Order fund dispute emerges. A German broommaker Caspar Alt Jr. is killed in East Hoffman Street home by Italian grinder Louisa Ratini. Governor Lowndes cites naval incidents and tobacco warehouse regulations take effect. Federal judges allow certain suits against railroads under limited receivership while granting warrants for rolling stock purchases.
Executive Committee of the Far mers' organization in Frederick County schedules a Woods Meeting for August 18 at Braddock. Noted speakers include B H Warner Washington, G H Bringham Agriculture Dept, Sylvester Maryland Agricultural College president, Prof W L Moore, and Dr Mason. Theme Primitive Agriculture. Local farmers urged to attend. Straws From Grondike report goldfield news with multiple earnings anecdotes.
Conductors on the Williamsport to Hagerstown electric railway are informed of wage cuts effective August 1, two cents per hour for conductors and one and a half cents for motormen. Conductors currently earn fifteen cents an hour. A later order from the road superintendent requires white shirts and high collars, with coats worn tight regardless of weather.
A W C T U business session is set for Monday evening July 26 at 7 45 in the M E church lecture room. Leonard will deliver an address and officers will be elected. All are invited.
Mr Allen Kohrback has moved back into his store room on North West Patrick street with extensive improvements. The building rises four stories with terra cotta brick facade and galvanized iron ornamentation. Lower room to be used by Mrs C A Caine and Mr C Be vine. upper rooms for offices and residence.
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