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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1900
Page
4
A garbled OCR text discusses an 1880s municipal matter with references to a meeting, statutes, and a citation. It mentions adoption in May and an item tied to a yearly budget or tuition, with scattered names and dates too unclear to determine precise actions or parties involved.
Notice to subscribers outlines collection day and payment process. Reports: Hagerstown workers strike at Table Works. Hagerstown tax rate up two cents. Cecil county resident Horace Disston critically ill. miners in Georges Creek region prefer resuming work. Senator Wellington to speak at Western High graduation. River side Allegany county progress on Baltimore and Ohio cut off tunnel. Maryland Agricultural College commencement with Lloyd Wilson. Western Maryland College commencement with President Lewis. Prof. William H. Thompson invited as Prohibition candidate for Fifth Maryland. Harry B. Boulder custody dispute over four daughters, jailed in Elkton. Baltimore man George W. Walters dies after roof fall. Boer envoys Fischer and Wessels welcomed in Baltimore. fire destroys corn crib and farm outbuildings near tollgate on Baltimore pike. Hargett injured. Dr Kard McCardy treats injuries.
Fine Prait Frederick county ranks among the state leaders for fruit with cherries on the market at peak quality. Berry crops are vast, thousands of crates ship daily, and cherries flood streets while peas and peaches offer strong prospects. Hood's cures indigestion and dyspepsia.
The eighth annual Maryland State Volunteer Firemen's Association convened at Ford's Grand Opera House with Mayor Hayes and dignitaries in attendance. Delegates heard speeches extolling firemen's heroism, noted merit-system promotions, and planned committee credentials as freighters from Frederick traveled to Baltimore by special train.
Mrs McDaniel's class presented an elevated program at the City Opera House last night. The scene from William Tell featured Johnson Smith as Tell and Hunt Hendrickson as Gesler with strong support from the cast. Recitations by Grace Rowe Alice Dean and others drew praise. Grace Zimmerman led the standout Fire Princess piece with several companions in Oriental costumes. The program concluded with pantomime and a Spring voice, plus a choral finale and City Opera House Orchestra music.
A garbled column mixes patriotic references, vacation questions, love and time metaphors, and casual social observations. It mentions a rough Summer tone, jokes on bills and ash brushing, plus a pensions update listing Haller and Brown with monthly amounts. Hood's Sarsaparilla is cited for dyspepsia and rheumatism.
State Senator Moorback and prominent alumni addressed a College Alumni event in a decorated hall. Jacob Rohrbach spoke on Top College Alumni followed by remarks on Higher Education for the General Public. Officers were elected for one year and guests were entertained with music and refreshments.
Frederick County students featured in several college commencements. Harry J Kelsover of the Maryland Agricultural College earned the summi medal, best essay in citizenship, and class relay prize. Clarence Gordon Leatherman of Lewis Town earned A.B. at Roanoke College with Greek medal. delivered address on The Limitation of Suffering. Claire Sappington of Unionville won prizes at Notre Dame College in Baltimore. Helen Abeli Baugan of Frederick earned a housekeeping premium at Visitation Convent Georgetown. Rav. Bred. WW. Friday and Rev. John W On received M.A. degrees. Clyde B. Weikert of Woodsboro got math honorable mention. Western Maryland Village Westminster held exercises with Katherine Finger Thomas delivering salutatory and summa bachelor of arts. Zachar Vish Thomas earned elocution gold and bachelor of arts. James Henry Strnffer of Walkersville earned bachelor of arts. Dr. Daniel Edwin Stone of Mt. Pleasant earned master of arts.
The funeral of John M Engle was held at home near Wredewick with Rev W L Heuser officiating. Pallbearers included Eli Frost John N Zimmerman Solomon J Getzendanner and others. Interment at Olivet Cemetery. C Carty funeral director. Mary E Head funeral held at Home for the Aged with Rev S M Beach officiating. Pallbearers listed and interment at Reformed Cemetery. A T Rice & Sons funeral directors.
Frederick City Hospital Association opens a lawn fete at 6 on the Woman's College campus. Emerson Literary Society of Frederick College holds a public meeting. Katharine Eisenhauer and pupils present annual exhibition with Edocution and music and the Dance of the Flowers. The soloists are Miss Lucy Eisenhater, Ralph R. Bowers, and Wm. Fout. President elected. Dr. Charles F. Goodell of Frederick elected president of the State Board of Homeopathic Medical Examiners. Masonic temple inspection planned in Hagerstown by Carty Zacharias Bowers Dovall and Sappington. Local Market: corn 2.15 per barrel, corn shelled 38 cents per bushel, wheat 72 cents per bushel. Her 12 9 14 per ton.
A digest of exchanges and visits among notable locals includes Leila Delift of York returning from Michigan, Mrs. Sultan Kongsiaker of Sedalia visiting Frederick, Mrs Emma Gilbert of Baltimore with Mrs J E Hargett, Henry Ebert and B V Shaun planning a Baltimore visit, Miss Mary Howe and Miss Marie Howe staying near Frederick, and Miss S Lotta Bowers elected president of the Alamui Association Broad Street Conservatory of Music Philadelphia, presiding at the annual banquet. The report lists several other guests at residences and hotels across the region.
Frpee Outfitter announces a special daytime sale after hours at its York shop. The notice lists limited stock and discounts on men’s clothing and accessories, inviting customers to visit for exclusive deals and new arrivals.
Local fashion house Neidig & Miller touts aggressive prices on underwear and heat wear from 50 cents to 1 dollar. Dress fabrics, silks, and Swiss dot goods advertised as cooler than wool with smart reductions, plus new allover work and aprile styles.
Notice to the Public lists H. E. Wilcoxon as sole agent for the Enabe pianist Frederick in Baltimore and surrounding territory since February 1200. It also notes the Republican National Convention in Philadelphia and B&O Railroad ticket offers, including round trips east of the Ohio River, June 1–19 with return to June 26, plus Atlantic City and New York City side trips and through Pullman and dining cars. Also included are local optician and physician notices, plus a general advertisement line for lamps, groceries, and teas with telegraphic phrasing and promotional claims.
Ernest Chaney of Mount Arcy was arrested by Officer John Simpem on a bastardy charge in Carroll County. Justice Wood committed him, but Judge Motter later released him, ruling the warrant defective and leaving the authority of justices to commit in another county unresolved.
Locals advertise a June 19 concert at Episcopal S. with tickets 35 cents, in sale at multiple outlets and directed by Professor Geo. Ed. Smith. Also listed are Baltimore and Ohio Railroad seashore excursions to Atlantic City Cape May Sea Isle City Ocean City and Rehoboth Beach on select Thursdays with 16 day tickets, stopovers, and durations. Lawn fete plans at Woman's College Campus by Hospital Association, and Deer Park Hotel summer resort details with amenities and rates through September.
L B Mullinix announces the Summer Rag on sale this morning. A limited stock of new rag suitable for sam- cars only is available. orders should be sent promptly. Window and door awnings promoted as adjustable and reversible, claiming quick setup in two minutes and compatibility with outside shutters. Prices offered by Mullinix, exclusive carpet and wall paper dealer.
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