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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1899
Page
3
The Weekly News will publish a handsome twelve page issue Thursday with news and special features. It claims the largest bona fide circulation in Frederick city and county and offers advertising advantages. Copy for new ads due by 5 p m Wednesday and changes by 12 noon Wednesday.
Notice outlines uniform charges for reading notices advertising festivals to avoid discrimination. Five cents per line for the first insertion and three cents per line for each additional insertion. Emphasizes newspaper as a powerful medium to promote events and that any entertainment intended to make money should be properly advertised.
Miss Eloise Young returns home from Baltimore. Miss Airy Hahn visits Miss Edith Diller at Mt. Pleasant. Mr and Mrs Howard Brugh finish their wedding trip. Mr W S McDaniel of Baltimore visits Mt. Pleasant. Messrs Drury and Cogswell of Washington dine in Frederick on business. Chas Doll of Doll Brothers spends June at Atlantic City. Miss Nannie Johnson visits cousin Miss Walford on the Eastern Shore. Edna Roderick of Harmony Grove returns home from Mt. Pleasant. Mrs Mary Thompson Maud Beck J F Davis and Ada Virts visit Brunswick. Miss Sallie Fauntleroy travels to Staunton Virginia. returns to Frederick in September. Loreane Barrick visits aunt Mrs J L McMaster Walkersville and goes to Mt. Pleasant pleased with visit.
The State Board of Education opened bids for the new Normal School at Frostburg Maryland. Bids exceed the 20000 appropriation though less than earlier bids. Heating ventilation and plumbing are not included. Contract to be awarded soon. Frederick College Commencement plans include Emerson Society meeting June 15 and graduation June 14. A summer session will run eight weeks starting June 20.
The Frederick fire department sails to Westminster for the State Firemen’s Convention with two engines and mixed units. Independent Junior and Uniteds will send teams to steam engine, reel, hose, and ladder contests, with captains named for reel and hook and ladder squares and a parade marshal list and divisions outlined.
A deadly milk fever outbreak hits cattle in Washington county. A prized cow owned by Dr. T. W. Simmons died and two others fall ill. Vet Dr. C. P. Smith attributes the illness to poison from changes in milk and reports iodine of potassium injections into udders saved fevered cows by destroying ptomaines.
Belair robs two drug stores while Baltimore bets on public baths as Henry Walters donates £16,000. Cumberland hosts 2,000 railroad workers. Towson buys land for 830,000, and a sale of 1,815 acres in Towson nets 32,000. Various legal, civic, and industry notes span from schooling in Anne Arundel to crabbing profits.
Chief Justice McSherry orders a special term of court in Rockville to try Taylor and Brown for the Rosenstein murders in Slidell. Removal to Frederick County is possible but not desired. prosecutors and defense favor Montgomery County for a fair speedy trial. The judges warn against delay tactics. Brown defense lawyers say they accept trial in that court.
Market notes report a strawberry glut with boxes selling 3 to 6 cents and finest berries at 5 cents. Cherries, pink and white preserves berries, go for 7 cents per quart. ordinary berries 4 to 5 cents. Gooseberries currants ripening. pineapples plentiful. overall berry crop expected large.
The annual stockholders meeting at Hotel Spangler Emmitsburg re elected the full board for the coming year after a favorable report from the president. Directors include William A Hines Rev William L O'Hara Vincent Sebold William G Blair Dr John B Brown and Jesse H Nussear.
A recital by Mrs. A. S. McDaniel and her pupils was held at the Middletown M E Church. A special car from Frederick brought about fifty attendees. The church was crowded and the program was wholly successful. both Mrs. McDaniel and her pianists received high compliments.
The article lists five living former Maryland governors Whyte Carroll Lloyd Jackson and Brown. It notes four who have died recently Lowe Boowie Groome and McLane. It also tallies three living former Maryland US senators Whyte Gorman and Gibson.
The Clana Maigyion Chapter of All Saints Episcopal held a reception for Rev James Addison Ingle and his wife in the parish house after a chapel address by the missionary. The event featured Chinese lanterns, floral displays, and a cordial crowd with clergy friends and local families in attendance. An ice cream and strawberry festival followed at Trinity M E church with tables managed by several ladies and volunteers serving seasonal delicacies.
Carleton Molesworth, born in Frederick Md, rose from local baseball stages to appear for Washington in the National League. The youth, noted for a strong arm and solid hitting, spent his early seasons with Rochford and Shamokin before joining Cortland. In 1905 he began pro play, later covering the outfield and infield, with a standout major league game against Boston where Washington won 11 to 0. At twenty three last February, he was praised as one of the club’s best hitters and a reliable fielder with no noted fielding errors that season.
The funeral for Iate Othor Keller occurred this morning from the home of his son in law R G Ford on West Church Street. Services were led by Rev Strayer of Buckeys town with assistance from Rev Osborne Lugle of All Saints Episcopal Church. Pallbearers included Judge James McSherry Joseph D Baker William Baker Douglass H Hargett Frank J Stoner and Jacob M Newman. Interment followed at Mt Olivet Cemetery. Undertaker W H B Etchison handled arrangements.
The Local Mart records today’s prices with wheat at 76 cents per bushel and shelled corn at 88 cents per bushel. Ear corn is listed at 82.48 per barrel.
Advertisement describes summer clothing and yard goods with deep discounts. Highlights include outing skirts, linen garments, shirts, ribbons, and gauging for men. Emphasizes low prices and large stock to satisfy customers in hot weather.
Local retailer promotes limited stock of fine French challies with bold claims of the lowest prices ever. Only a few patterns remain as sale ends.
Local lodge members urged to attend a meeting this evening. The Athletic Park Association offers park and pavilion rentals for festivals dances and picnics with reasonable rates. Trinity M I Church hosts a strawberry festival and benefit program with music and refreshments. Regular dances at Braddock Heights start June 6 and run Tuesdays and Fridays. Saks Optical to visit Frederick City for free exams June 5 and 6. Baltimore and Ohio Railroad runs a Sunday excursion to Baltimore June ormal fare $1.00. Western Maryland Railroad offers a June 7 special to attend Maryland Firemen Convention festivities.
Western Maryland Railroad offers excursion tickets at special low rates on June 5 6 and 7 for the Maryland State Firemen's Association Convention and Festival in Westminster The program includes a parade with 40 fire truck and reel companies and 20 band and drum corps plus reel contests and life saving apparatus exhibits Tickets are valid for return through June 10.
News of the churches reports a lively Children's Day program at the B. church with a large crowd, musical renditions, recitations, and a six-child exercise. A Lutheran church council meeting and a Mite Society event followed, marking pastor Myers’s third anniversary.
A New York lady specialist offers face washing lessons to Indies to improve complexion and erase wrinkles and blackheads with scalp treatment. Madame D Atlee will visit Mrs Bradey's 61 West Patrick Street from January 5 to 8. Dr William C Boteler limits practice to eye nose and throat with offices at 28 North Market Street and City Hotel residence. Spectacles adjusted for all defective sight with free examinations.
U K Online promotes a large collection of Japanese matting designs at Curnis store. The ad invites interested customers to view the assortment and purchase, with Curnis contact via Telephone Call 115.
A local ad promotes L. Ee Mollints awnings described as versatile for any ordinary window. The maker promises easy one minute setup, no wear parts, and air circulation above and below behind striped duck fabric with low mounting ability and affordable pricing.
Arnold Elzey Waters was chosen as a governor at a Baltimore Stock Exchange meeting. Waters belongs to the prominent banking firm Townsend Scott & Son and has frequently visited the city on business for his firm. Local friends celebrate his advancement in financial circles.
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