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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1899
Page
2
The item references the moon phases with dates and notes a commentary on Germany’s deal over the Carolines affecting Spanish pride. It also critiques General Alger’s focus on private West business and condemns the Hagerstown Mail for alleged sensationalism about a Westminster Firemen’s Convention, lamenting its decline in truth.
The Frederick community honors Rev Dr E R Eschbach celebrating a quarter century as pastor. His leadership has shown zealous service, liberal support, and marked progress in the congregation. The populace expresses gratitude and hopes for many more years of his esteemed ministry.
California may boast of more pondes than Maryland yet Western states lack quality. The country prepares for drought reports predicting ruined crops and scant garden value. Cumberland launches a subscription library as a private substitute to a costly public library, seen as public spirited though not a public project.
A collection of humorous snatches from early 20th century papers. Jokes range from poker quitting over rain to marriage, fashion, juries, and baseball in the Philippines. Included lines reference Indianapolis Journal Chicago Post Philadelphia North American and Chicago Tribune tone.
The Denver Post argues that city franchises granted to corporations have harmed public revenue. It urges recognition of their value to the public and warns against careless grants. The piece promotes public ownership as a remedy and a means to proper compensation for communities.
A weather filled poem notes heat and movement across land from mountains to seas with the world continuing to roll amid summer heat. It imagines rain someday dimpling streets and roads while harvest scents reach the air and birds sing in blooming orchards.
Weekly religious notices summarize sermons from Trinity BM EB church All Saints Episcopal Grace Reformed and United Brethren services. Highlights include Acts 12:23 Matt 12:45 16 Luke 16:2-24 and 1 Cor 3:19 plus Children’s Day exercises and a mission history talk. A postponed St James pilgrimage and Sacred Heart devotions are announced.
A large crowd of colored people caused a Saturday night disturbance near Freed's saloon on East Patrick Street. Fifteen to twenty participants fought inside and outside the premises, police intervened, and warrants will be issued for the entire crowd. A Bartonsville man was badly cut with beer bottles as neighbors were awakened by the riot.
Miss Helen Beck enbaugh and Rev. Henry Evan Cotton rector of St. John s Church Hagerstown will wed soon. Miss Beckenbaugh is a niece of General H Ryd Douglas and frequents Frederick. Mr Cotton will spend summer in Europe Dres den for his sister s wedding. MOSER AREM Miss Dora T Kreh daughter of Theodore Kreh and Mr Charles Mosser of Shockstown Md married at the bride s home last evening at 4 o clock by Rev A W Philhower in a large gathering. refreshments served.
Charles E Brachey 42 a canmaker formerly of Frederick now in Baltimore died at Maryland University Hospital from injuries after his legs were crushed by a Baltimore and Ohio Railroad train. He was found beside the track by Engineer William Mant after being struck while walking along the rails between Washington crossing and Carroll switch in the early hours before four.
The Hormtal Association meeting scheduled for 4.0 a.m. today was postponed because of inclement weather and will be held tomorrow at 10 a.m. A tornado demolished the home of the father of Rev. Luther Kubiman in Nebraska.
Early yesterday a half clad man from Walkersville fled down West Church street pursued by Policeman Ridenour. He crossed Carroll creek and perched on a fence. The officer urged him to return, and he complied after some hesitation. Authorities had been alerted as he was wandering from home and believed to be of unsound mind.
Governor Lownder says he will select on site for the Spanish gun offered by the War Department. Hagerstown formally applies, boasting more soldiers sent to the front than any other town in the state and claiming entitlement to the prize. President T H Lewis of Western Maryland College preached a sermon on Peace.
In the Circuit Court for Frederick County in Equity Carr E Shank files to procure equity for sale of real estate of William Carmack late of Frederick County deceased to pay debts. He alleges William Carmack died in April 1900 seized of about eight acres three roods ten perches, portions conveyed to by McCroskey and Law s Phipps families. letters testamentary issued to Carr E Shank as executor. real estate descended to heirs including John Carmack, Alice Tilghman Grogsnickle, Mary Keilholtz descendants, Lulu M M, Clyde J, Mamie M, Cost W Carmack, Lizzie J, Birdie McClelland, Emme Roberts, Ade Carmack, Theodore Carmack, and Sarah Fulton descendants. The personal estate insufficient to pay debts including board and care.
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