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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1900
Page
4
The Weresrs News will be ready Thursday as a handsome twelve page issue with news and special features. It claims the largest real circulation in Frederick city and county and offers advantages as an advertising medium. Copy for new ads due by 5 pm Wednesday and changes by 5 pm that day.
William Stone dies at eighty six in Westminster from fall injuries. Annie McDaniel of Elkton dies after rheumatic illness. Prof. Chapman Maupin in Ellicott City critically ill. Hagerstown contract for municipal lighting plant signed. Joshua W. Moore dies in Keedysville. Black Lick Gold and Silver Mining Co. organized in Garrett County. Body of Zechariah Wilson recovered after drowning in South River. Oyster fleet to Cambridge for overhauls. M J Elfant released on bail after license-law arrest. Laure Walker and Henry A L Vaughn bodies recovered from Monongahela river. Inspector General Mumford seeks relief of commission under new militia law. Rockville approves entry of Washington and Rockville Electric Railway cars. Frank M Smith marries Mimi Osaka Takahashi in Hyattsville before leaving for China. Military inquiry into misconduct closes. Breach of faith charges against WarGeld and Clotworthy discussed. Centreville sees violent incident. woman insult leads to confrontation. Frederick Art Club plans picnic at Braddock and silk recreation for library books. public reception to open club year.
A Baltimore report describes a broad plan to form a nonpartisan anti bribery association on Maryland's Eastern Shore. The movement aims to expose bribery, unite trustworthy citizens, and build state wide public will to curb bribery through law and organized scrutiny of candidates.
Residents and visitors from Westminster, Hanover, Baltimore, Washington, and beyond travel to and from Lykens and surrounding communities. Names include Miss Mollie Brocker, Mr. and Mrs. John Greco, Emily Grads, Hertha Fraley, and many others. Activities range from hosting guests, registering at hotels, to attending gatherings in Littlestown, Hagerstown, and Cumberland.
The Woman's Christian Temperance Union and the Anti-Saloon League unite to oppose a canteen set up at a militia encampment near Montgomery county. Opponents claim local option rules and army post law raise questions, while defenders argue legality. The dispute unfolds as the Washington Grove gathering continues nearby.
The Ladiesburg picnic drew several thousand people with bands, patriotic songs, and speeches on Liberty and religion. A meal prepared by Frederick County women marked the event as the day’s main feature. Nearby Winchester mourns two sisters who died within hours of each other after swine illness.
Market rates today show corn per carrel at 2.15, shelled corn at 83 points per bushel, wheat at 70.5 cents per bushel, and hay at 617 to 14 per ton. Prices reflect local demand and supply conditions in the district exchange.
Robert Wolf aged five of East South Street fell from a bicycle on a clear afternoon and injured his arm between the wrist and elbow.
A Pekin letter linked to Miss Mary Condit Smith describes fears during the Boxer uprising. The author, still in Pekin, recounts fires near Yangtze, the temple, and foreign quarters. Marines from several nations arrived, with guards and tension high as evacuation plans and rumors spread.
The Bozer outbreak in China cripples ginseng trade. Though of little value in this country, ginseng is highly prized in China and commands high prices. A pound of root sells from $1 up, with Amaran root regarded as inferior to that grown in Eores, valued at its weight in gold in Pekin. Garrett County exports much ginseng to China.
At a meeting of arboricalturists in France the question was asked if spiders should spin their webs on fruit waste. The general view favored the webs for their usefulness, as webs hinder noxious flies that damage leaves and fruits.
The National Association of Local Preachers holds its second annual camp meeting at Wildwood Park near Mt. Airy from July 26 to August 6. Rev. W. T. Hammad of Delaware is on site to coordinate arrangements.
A fragmentary note reports a steamship named Deutschlard breaking records at sea with a detailed timing of events. The item mentions shipyard quarters, voyage progress, and potential port maneuvers, indicating notable performance for the era.
July 23 report states Polite Captain Day and Patrolman Lixh were killed in a niche? braegtoes attack. The incident marks a deadly strike against local law enforcement with no immediate suspects announced.
News wire brief from Tug Newer Mitwavker Wisconsin reports a landslide on July 14 near No 2 line. The locomotive overturned, killing the engineer and fireman and injuring several passengers.
Atepane Rosie Poole daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward Poole died at home near Claretteville on July 35 brain fever aged 1 year 4 months Funeral held July 17 at Montgomery chapel with Rev Collum officiating Bearers Guerney Mullinix Adute Alajors Jesse Day Clouds Mull nix L T Lewis undertaker Ellie Steward Nellie infant daughter of Mr Walter Steward died at grandparents home on Plane No 4 July 18 of cholera infantum aged 6 months Interment Montgomery chapel cemetery July 15 Rev Cal lum officiated L T Lewis undertaker Wagaman and Isanogie will open a book stationery and picture store in space vacated by W H Ways North Market street They plan full line of books stationery pictures and picture framing with new moulding stock
Ellig Miller promotes July bargains with seasonable goods. Colored parasols reduced from $4.00-$5.00 to $2.195, plus linens, pillow cases, sheets, wash goods, and wool dress fabrics on sale. Frederick’s New Book and Stationery Store opens midweek with a wide stock of books, stationary, engravings, typewriter supplies, framed art, and Kodak accessories.
Local notices promote a Reformed Sunday School picnic at Agricultural Park on Thursday July 20 with shade and water, and a Tuesday night O. M. Railway dance from Square Corner. Upcoming events include a grand trolley ride July 25, amateur photo registration campaigns, a moisture of ads, and various sales and services in Frederick.
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