History notes revise a cryptic June 16 entry
A garbled history column fragment references June 16, name altered by OCR. Names, places, and events are unclear, yielding a puzzle-like historical note with many unreadable segments and mismatched terms.
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1900
Page
6
A garbled history column fragment references June 16, name altered by OCR. Names, places, and events are unclear, yielding a puzzle-like historical note with many unreadable segments and mismatched terms.
A jumble of ad notices from UZW including boarders wanted meeting mentions, specials from Yingling's Heurich's Beer City Hotel Buffet and Kaufman's Reliable Furnitura. Listings show dinners and lunches, gas station items, carpet sales, doll and spice waists, and various merchants like John Hendrickson and Kemp.
Mrs Arthur Smith and children visit relatives in Hon Judge Motter returns from Baltimore. Miss Mamie Zellers goes to Baltimore and Washington to visit relatives. Mrs M G Albaugh returns from Waynesboro visit. Mr Guy Duvall returns from Baltimore. Rev C W Stinespring returns from Harrisburg on business. Misses Florence and Helen Foke visit Madeline Shipley. Mrs Lillie A Shearer visits in Waynesboro. Mr Samuel Rowe relocates family to Emmitsburg. Mr William H Ramsburg returns from Baltimore. Miss Alice Shriner visits Miriam Evans in Washington. Mr M A Woodward leaves for Philadelphia for Republican National Convention. Mr O H Snyder and daughter return to Washington. Miss Stoner and Miss Carrie Stoner visit Grenholm Adamstown and return home. Mr Frank L Knode leaves for Philadelphia for the Republican National Convention. Miss Weaver, Miss Grimes, and Miss Gaesman return home after visiting Mrs Wm Beckey.
Dr. Harry C. Jones of New London, Maryland, has been promoted by Johns Hopkins University from associate to associate professor in Physical Chemistry. In two years he rose from instructorship, with several original investigations and four books, two published this year, and he is writing a complete physical chemistry text for Macmillans. His work has earned international praise and his university awards place him near the head of the department. Marylanders at West Point note two graduates this year, Charlies M. Weenon and Clarence Deems Jr., with five Maryland vacancies in the academy under new law. successors to Weeson and Deems will enter, leaving a district vacancy.
Frederick firemen won three prizes totaling 329 dollars at a Baltimore event held on Broadway between Lombard and Gough streets. United, Independent, and Sugiary earned 125, 125, and 75 dollars in ladder and hose reel races. The day featured crowd scenes, delays, and a parade home with bands and speeches honoring the victorious crews.
A Frederick graduate will soon finish at Georgetown University. The likeness shows Mr Meredith Smith, son of Dr Francis Fenwick Smith, awaiting commencement next week.
A wedding at St James Lutheran Church Union Bridge linked Hyman Engelard's widow daughter H. Jana Roozer and Robert Les Myers. The ceremony was by Rev G Enders and Merle Englar organist. Bride wore traveling gown with bridal shower bouquet. ushers included Jesus Mere and others. They planned a trip to Atlantic City before settling in Linwood.
Sunday worship schedules announced for All Saints Episcopal Church St. John's German Reformed Grace Reformed Lutheran and other congregations. Revivals and sermons listed with times including 10 90 am 10 15 am and 6 30 pm plus Sunday school at 9 15 am. A missionary collection for India famine and Corpus Christi Masses noted with multiple church activities.
State Senator John P. Moore, a business partner of Governor John Waller Smith and former Worcester county representative, is among candidates for the Democratic nomination for the vacated First District seat. Moore, 42, is endorsed by the Worcester county convention and resides in Snow Hill. Also noted are local flower displays and a pension raise for John O. Heysar of Buckeystown.
Advices from Tien Tet report large fires burning three American and English churches and many foreigners’ homes. The Brith cruiser Terrible, with troops, sailed for Tien Tein this morning amid the disaster during Saevis Utepatch.
Ambitious reports say German Minister Baron Von Kettler was murdered by a riot that also destroyed foreign legations in Pekin. A dateline from June 16 notes chaos and fatalities including Doyen Dex and Jone 16.
A Windsor bound train carrying racegoers derailed, dispatch reports say. The incident disrupted travel and left local authorities tallying the scene. The Ladies Auxiliary of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen announce memorial services for Sunday June 24 at a Bronawick church to honor victims.
A jumble of promotions and notices includes National Building Association stock pitches, Heurich beer, a W. O. T. O. meeting on Flower Missions, lamp and broom sales, Singer sewing machines, a concert at Episcopal Hall, a strawberry festival at Kemp Hall, and fabric and home goods ads for Kemp Building and L. E. Mullinix exclusive carpet and wallpaper offerings. The text preserves era commerce and community events with names such as Heurich, Surrey and Borst, Williamsson Drug Store, and Frederick Branch, Baltimore City.
The remains of Eugens Weldon were taken to Bronewick for burial at St Mark's Church after dying of consumption in Washington, D C He was 38 He later notes the funeral of Mrs Henrietta Graham of Burkittsville at St Mark's Episcopal with Rev E T Heisenstein and Rev Robert B Nelson officiating The casket bore flowers and interment occurred in a local cemetery A new warehouse for John E W Hargett is under roof with workers completing the interior in the area
Shopper warned by advertisements that new waistline trends and perfect fitting garments are showcased. The store touts linen corded skirts and all linen options, with sizes 32 to 42, inviting customers to view and be impressed by the range and quality.
The Neldig and Miller store pro claims better styles and lower prices than any city shop. End of week bargains include 1 Shirt Waists at 5 cents, 10c White Vests, Lisle Vests at 25c per dozen, 37x Lisle Vests for 25c, plus new summer collars and hosiery. Also features hot weather shirts and a Malin’s Cough Cure promotion with local pharmacist endorsement.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad will run an excursion to Baltimore and Camden Station on Sunday June 17 leaving Frederick at 8 a.m. Return trip departs Camden Station at 7 30 p.m. Round trip fare is 1. Tickets valid only on the date and on the special train. Also notes local ads for Dr. Herman optician in Frederick and other eye specialists, plus a long promotional item for F B Sappington at 72 N Market St selling lamps, china, and groceries with no explicit dates.
Fragmentary OCR notes a property record mentioning No. 61 East Fourth Street and a 1590 deed involving Daniel Scherer and others. Real estate agent Jean N. Clary appears as the agent for the sale or rent notice, with unclear references to locations, names, and dates.
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