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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1899
Page
3
Notice explains uniform five cent per line rate for first insertion and three cent per line for each additional insertion for reading notices about ice cream and berry festivals. Encourages advertisers to promote these entertainments through the newspaper as the powerful medium.
Miss Susie Hughes returns home from Washington. J W Lowell Jr of Lancaster visits Frederick. Mrs C C Fout returns home from Baltimore. Mr and Mrs Jacob Rosenstock summer at Mr Davis’s on the Jefferson Pike. Mrs Joseph Rosenstock of Baltimore visits Mr and Mrs Aaron Rosenstock. G Rosenour of B Rosenour Sons travels to New York on business. Miss Bessie Freeze of Thurmont visits Miss Bethe Need on East Second street and returns home. Mrs D J R House of Broad Run and Mrs A M Inskep of Moorefield visit their brother Hon M J Grove near Frederick.
Brief Bits notes a two story brick house rising on East Patrick street by Mr. Schroeder nearing completion. It also records bidders including Mr. John C. Weast and Wm. Marke for installing the Weir and gate house to boost Frederick water supply.
L Fulton Bathon, 26, ex Bal timore journalist and assistant telegraph editor for the New York Times, died suddenly at Smiths Hotel in Brooklyn after leaving his office to fetch land. He studied law under Charles G Kerr, later helped in Kerrs office before joining journalism, and was known for reporting the 1897 German Baptist Brethren convention. John D Heffner of Ballinger district, son of Frederick Heffner and brother of Charles Heffner of Monona Steam Laundry, died at home aged 38. described as industrious and upright.
Miss Allie Shriner hosted a small group of friends at her North Market street home. The note highlights health and beauty through sunshine, exercise, and a gentle laxative remedy Syrup of Figs by the California Fig Syrup Co. Also mentions cheap publicity via News want ads for 15 cents.
Three hundred excursionists left Frederick this morning on Pennsylvania Railroad to Westminster for the annual State Firemen's Convention. Additional groups departed later, aiming to join a large Frederick representation. Firemen marched from their headquarters to the depot, with the Independent Drum Band and the Red Springs Band providing music as the United Drill Association moved forward.
The Maryland Institute held its annual commencement at Music Hall with the Baltimore City College graduates announced by President Soper. Forty six Baltimore Woman's College students earned Bachelor of Arts degrees, while Clayton J. Purnell was elected mayor of Ocean City and other local political shifts occurred. A court suit and liens were noted against Mount Nebo Union church, and rail road policy questions surfaced in Cumberland as labor leaders paid homage to General Henderson.
Annapolis reports that the Board of Public Works will decide tomorrow on disposing of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal. The sole bid of 300000 from the Baltimore and Ohio interest may be accepted, with the state absorbing about 178000 in labor claims, leaving a small credit. The board is expected to require the canal to remain a waterway for 25 years if sold.
More than 10 000 attended the stone unveiling in Stonewall cemetery Winchester of a 18 foot Italian marble shaft honoring 149 South Carolina Confederate dead. Miss Marguerite Trenholm pulled the cord as Col Franklin H Mackey spoke and wreaths were laid. the project was chiefly funded by Mrs Atkinson with Charles Broadway Rouss contributing half the cost.
Under Captain Stokes firemen in new uniforms showcased a grand appearance as colleagues escorted them to the depot for a royal send-off. Banquet at Westminster followed by a parade and a band concert. Contests include Maryland championship hose races with prizes 75 and 25. open event for 50. United Company holds Maryland title. Juniors and Independents vie in steam engine. United and Independent enter hook and ladder. Westminster drills expected to crown champions with contests mirroring state prizes. Frostburg Fine Department and Engine No. 13 from Baltimore arrived. Chief Engineer McAfee to supervise. Troop A Maryland National Guard will camp nearby. Trinity M E church festival closed with piano and violin solos and recitations. Board of County School Commissioners examined 31 colored applicants for teaching certificates.
The article details the Maryland delegation's maneuvering to back General Henderson for speaker. It notes Congressmen Pearre and Mudd clashed over timing and preference, with Baker Wachter pressuring for Henderson while Mudd favored Sherman. The group ultimately endorsed Henderson, with Pearre’s influence highlighted as pivotal and Mudd seeking credit.
The State Council of Maryland Order of United American Mechanics convened in Havre de Grace with about 150 delegates welcomed by Mayor R. K. Vanneman. C. Harry Stein of Union Bridge gave the response as the group notes a prosperous year and 2471 members locally.
The certificate of a corporation of the Hagerstown and Frederick Railway Company was filed at the Executive Department in Annapolis. The incorporators are Albert C. Matzell Theo B Shank C McLemly of Maryland W M Douglass and Samuel F Douglass of Pennsylvania. Capital stock is $200 000. The termini are Angerstown and the depot of the Myersville and Catoctin Railway Company.
Wootton W Crawford son of James H Crawford and Namie E Benson son of R J Benson both of Germantown graduate from Spencerian Business College in Washington city each receiving two diplomas one for full business course and one for stenography and typewriting Recital Invitations issued for a class recital by Mrs A S McDaniel in expression and physical culture at City Opera House tomorrow evening at 8 o'clock An evening of enjoyment may be expected.
The Local Mart reports wheat at 73 cents per bushel in Frederick, corn shelled at 38 cents per bushel, and corn on the cob at 22 dollars per barrel.
A heavy storm hit yesterday between four and five in the afternoon with six huge rain bursts and a hail shower. Lightning and thunder accompanied by gale winds drenched streets, flooded North Market Street as a river formed along the curb. The storm’s path was narrow, causing little temperature change despite the downpour.
Former secretary of state Richard M Vallam returns from Greencastle Tad where his uncle William H Maulsby of this city recently died. The will leaves notes mortgages and personal property valued about 20000 dollars. Maulsby, brother of the late Judge W P Maulsby, practiced law in Frederick before moving to Indiana fifty years ago. He married a wealthy widow under an ante nuptial agreement and left liberal bequests to his sisters. He died at seventy seven. Also, HR organ trustees of Hranitiv and Marshall College elected officers and discussed degrees for 34 graduates and a new literature chair. a $9000 pledge from Bark County and $11000 already subscribed for a science building with site selection and bids planned.
The Board of county commissioners met in regular semi-monthly session receiving numerous delegations seeking new roads and bridges. Extra sessions are likely. walks in Court Square may be taken up later. L. Obenderfer & Son shipped six antique furniture pieces to Harold M. Sewall in Honolulu, mostly Frederick county origin and recently refurbished. Farmers report Hessian fly damage to early wheat plantings, worse than late plantings.
Absence of the orchestra cancels the Brad dock dance on Friday. An electric car will run from 6:40 PM to Frederick at 10:00 PM, with stops at Braddock Middletown and Myersville. Also advertised are Farmer Allerton Axle Grease samples and beauty treatments by Madame D Atlee at Mrs Bradley's on June 5, 6, and 7.
L. BE and Mullinix advertise a versatile awning that fits any ordinary window. It emphasizes simple build, no noisy iron parts, quality striped duck material, and fast installation in one minute. Prices available on request.
Local advertisement announcing L. E. Moiaiax as contact for The Exclusive Carpet House with telephone number 150. The clipped text promotes carpet sales and services from a traditional storefront.
An advertisement page fragment promotes summer apparel and fabrics. It touts low prices on linen, safety wear, and embroidered inserts, with emphasis on white shirts, unions, and cool outing garments. The copy urges customers to visit the corner store for best values and quick service.
The ad boasts special low prices on fine patterns of fabric and white goods. It promotes a selection of parasols, silk shirts for men, and claims the best quality and lowest prices in the city with savings highlighted for shoppers.
Anton E Main is identified as a graduate pharmacist located at 56 North Market Street. The snippet lists his name and profession with a street address. No further context or event is provided in the readable text.
The Athletic Park Association offers park and pavilion rental to clubs and families for festivals picnics and dances with reasonable rates on application. A Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Sunday excursion train to Baltimore departs Frederick at 830 am June 11 returning Camden Station 700 pm with round trip fare 1 00. Electric cars run from Camden to city areas. Druid Hill Park spans 700 acres. Western Maryland Railroad offers low excursion rates June 5 6 7 and 8 for Maryland State Firemen s Association festival at Westminster with a parade 40 fire truck and reel companies 25 bands and drun corps and life saving apparatus demonstrations. Tickets valid to June 10. Dr William G Botcher eye ear nose throat practice at 25 N Market Street near City Hotel with spectacles fittings and free examinations.
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