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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1900
Page
6
A terse item notes a change of time for a lawn event titled Odds and Bade, with no additional details readable. The fragment suggests scheduling notes or a notice about timing adjustments affecting participants or organizers.
Farmers report rising prices ahead with strong demand for preserves raspberries and crops. Wheat harvests expected but rains have caused lodging. Odd farmer tale involves a man using an umbrella to shade from sun. Prices listed for butter eggs poultry fruit fish and meats with extensive per unit rates. Real estate sale announced by Capt. Walter Saunders for Franklin Savings Institution at court house.
Frederick Female and Male High School alumni held a joint celebration at the North Market Street Eagle School to honor graduates of 1900. The event featured recitations by Mary O Ort and Marian Kolb, decor, refreshments, and gifts to Professors Barg ee and Navogte. Also noted is St Johns Literary Institute commencement plans for June 25 with The Merchant of Venice recital and calisthenics exhibit.
Mrs Elizabeth Geisinger Ridgely wife of J Tilghman Ridgely dies at 66 in Springfield Ohio after two year illness of diabetes. She was daughter of the late Samuel L Geisinger and sister to Catherine Fox and Charlotte Geisinger. Survived by husband and four children. Also noted are obituaries for Barbara Ann Hogg widow of Samuel Hogg of Baltimore in her eighty eighth year, John Fleagle widow of John Fleagle at Thurmont aged 65, Mrs Hezekiah Palmer of Middlepoint in her 70s, and Charles J Sefton of Fairfield Pa aged 65 with details on families and burial plans.
The report notes officer led to Justice Eckstein with several minor cases. A man named Six was fined two dollars and jailed for days. Wa. Campbell was fined five dollars and jailed twenty days for disorderly conduct. John Jones, found begging, was ordered to leave town after a brief hearing.
In a rough report from Hagerstown, C A Little is cited regarding congressional con nuptions. Major figure Lindl of Hagere tow is noted for involvement with the Democrats and a three year term question. A fable of fire and fee collection appears, while a Crane head from Lancaster, Pa, is mentioned in a local context.
He taught in Washington County public schools for years before college and after graduation read law. Admitted to the county bar in November 1883 and elected to the Maryland House of Delegates that month. Later became State's Attorney for Washington County for four years. A long time member of the Maryland National Guard and major in the First Regiment, he served as major in the U S Volunteer service during the Spanish American War, mustered out in Augusta Georgia February 1895, then returned to Hagerstown to resume law practice.
A reader replies to a June article in Tor Daily News about the North Market Street Male School sixth grade. The letter requests details on daily lessons, geography questions, arithmetic problems, and promotion exams, and presents the teacher Mr I S Biser’s ledger style answer. The response defends the Frederick county program as aligned with state guidance and notes no complaints in the past year.
Special Dispatch reports that United States Marines and allied forces are fighting the Chinese army near Tien Trin. Admiral Kempf announces the ongoing engagement as of June 23, with additional details sought by Tat News.
Religious notices list sermons and services across many churches including St Joan's German Reformed St Johns Ostholia and Evangelical Lutheran with times from early morning to evening. Sunday school, vesper services, and special events for lodges youth groups and aid drives are scheduled, with Rev. Freeman Dison Dr. Kuhlman and others directing. An India relief drive and building fund offering are noted.
Mt St Marys fell to Frederick yesterday afternoon 17 to 2 at Athletic Park. Frederick’s Hershberger drove in two runs with a double in the fourth inning after a tense early game, while Brown and Creeger starred for Frederick’s battery. The defeat ended Mt St Marys’ run. errors and steady offense by Frederick widened the gap as the game was called early.
The ad touts instalment stock at $100 par with a 60 cent monthly cost and a 100 month maturity, promising to nearly double money. It also lists varied local notices and a sale on adjustable window awnings at $2.98, plus sundry events and offerings from Masons, Knights of Pythias, and City Hotel Buffet.
Unprecedented sales at a Frederick shop feature drastic price cuts on lace and Lisle Vests, hosiery, and shirt waists. Advertises new Dimity fabric, Corn Colored Dimity, gloves, underwear, and ladies bargains. Also notes local services and an excursion to Washington and a fire alarm reward. Includes pharmacy and optics notices.
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