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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1901
Page
3
The Weekly News promises a handsome twelve page edition coming Thursday with full news and special features. It claims the largest show side circulation in Frederick city and county and markets advertising advantages. Copy for new ads due by 5 pm Wednesday and changes by 12 pm.
A series of short notes lists visitors and movements in the Frederick region. Miss Bessie McLean of New York is visiting relatives. Miss Amy Rica visits friends in Woodbine. Miss M M Robinson visits Harford county. Mr and Mrs P E H Long from City Hotel spend days in Washington. C C Waters on business in Washington. Wm C Birely on business in Baltimore. George L Gillilan of Emmitsburg spends the day in Frederick. Fannie Biden of Baltimore returns from Frederick. A M Landauer on business in Brunswick. Mrs John L Johnson and daughters visit Ocean City. H S Landis and companion return from Lincoln, Neb.
Budget of local and general tidbits note that electric fans are a luxury, pastry trends favor cherry tart and raspberry shortcake, and the corn crop responds to sun. The piece jokes the South African war drags on like a Waterbury watch, warns men about soda fountain prices, and observes straw hats matching summer’s enduring presence.
Charles Beall, 22, of near Laytonsville in Montgomery County, shot himself in a barn loft, dying instantly. Suffering melancholia after a grip attack, he had earlier attempted Paris Green but survived. He leaves his mother, three sisters, and a brother. EarlyClosing: grocery merchants to close at 7 pm in July and August.
Grant Lenhart aged about 35 was found dead in the Monocacy river near Devilbisa bridge at 1 am after a bath may have caused a spasm and drowning. He resided with his father on the old Getzendanner farm near Utica and was unmarried leaving four brothers and two sisters.
A small crowd attended last night at Athletic Park where the track was rough and not fast. Pampel won the mile open in 2.22/49 with Burk second. In the five-starter novice, Robinson led Esterly, Schell, and Poole as Esterly placed second in 2.42. Pampel won the half mile open with Burk second in 1.1337. The bowling alley and shooting gallery drew crowds while dancing began at 9 and lasted late with Frederick Select Orchestra providing music.
A Baltimore and Ohio freight train passed Mantz's crossing in the county yesterday when a brakeman named Johnson standing on top of a car was struck by a sagging derrick guy wire. He suffered a fractured skull and other injuries, and was sent to a Baltimore hospital for treatment.
Floral design in a saloon window on South Market street represents a button of the order of the Hot Air Club of Washington. Presented to Mr. Frazier by the club, the emblem drew several visiting members on Sunday. Frazier is the sole club member living in Frederick.
Chairman Howard A. French of the L A W Race Committees negotiates with Rhine of Washington J Frank Pampel of Frederick and Al B Hofferberth and Will French of Baltimore to stage a four cornered motor paced race at Hageratowne State meet. It would be among the first of its kind in the country and the first in Maryland.
Pardoned Otho J. Summers of Pleasant Walk this county who in 1898 was convicted at the September term and sentenced to six years in the Maryland penitentiary for forgery has received a gubernatorial pardon. His counsel Joseph W. Gaver was active in securing the pardon.
Miss Annie Campbell of Frederick Mire and Mildred Harlan with Master Benjamin Harlan travel party at Linganore Hills Inn. Also present are Mrs R E K Helphenatine, Mr Rufus Helphenstins, and Miss Naomi Ratcliffe of Baltimore. Washington guests join the group.
The Ladies' Aid Society will meet at St Matthew's Reformed Church on the Manor Sunday evening June 30 at 7 50 p m.
A heavy steel coal car jumped the track at Riehl's Mill this morning. No damage to the car or track occurred, but time was lost rescuing and realigning the vehicle.
The Local Mart lists prices from Mr. J. E. W. Hargett for today. Corn per barrel 2.50, corn shelled per bushel 0.50, wheat per bushel 0.60, May 123 dollars and 14 cents per ton.
Wee Bebe of Lue Baltimore Law School signs the application for Miss Etta H. Maddox of Baltimore to join the Baltimore bar at Marsland. Maddox is the first woman graduate of the school and advocates full equality under the 1888 act. A visiting speaker notes the law's progress and urges harmony with equitable justice for her admission.
A Sunday evening service on June 23 at Mt Airy M E Church South featured a decorated sanctuary, school singing, recitations, and performances by students. Notable were Nettie E. Norwood's solo and recitations by Carmie Day and Annie Roberts. The program included The Gate of Love. Rev A Weller, Rev Thomas Jones led. L B Norwood supervised. Mollie Shipley organist. J Mullin eaux cornetist. ushers E L Norwood and F Marion Pools.
The article lists multiple community events: Sunday school picnics in Johnsville July 1 and August 10, lawn fetes in Ladiesburg June 20 and July 6, Union picnics in Pavorita Grove July 20, Mt. Pleasant AME and Mt. Vernon United Brethren picnics July 4 and July 20, Pleasant Hill festivals July 20 27 and August 17, Centerville Union picnic August 24, Emancipation Day at Agricultural Park August 8, and Deaf of Western Maryland picnic at Braddock Heights August 22. Senator McComas meets President McKinley wearing a striking colored shirt. The President compliments him on the attire, noting decorum limits further remarks.
Commencement exercises at Notre Dame Academy Libertytown will be held on Thursday June 27. St John s Literary Institution will hold its commencement in the school court on Wednesday evening.
Jacob Harmon aged 81 living on a farm west of Hagerstown plowed an 18 acre field prepared it and planted corn demonstrating vigor in old age on a rural farm site as reported.
The $35,000 Myersville and Catoctin Electric Railroad bonds were bought by Charles Lane of Hagerstown, prompting talk that home or foreign interests may gain control and divert trade from Frederick. Rumors mention plans to absorb Frederick and Middleton lines and extend a trolley toward Myersville, with potential impacts on rates and local business. Lane says he bought bonds as a safe investment and denies links to Hagerstown Street Railway or other parties.
News notes report the cornerstone of Emmanuel Episcopal church parish house in Cumberland laid by Bishop Satterlee. Other items include a 69 year old man’s fatal fall in Carroll County and a drowning in Stoney Creek near Baltimore. Disbarment and census fraud trial progress are mentioned along with several injuries and a kidnapping attempt near Little Orleans.
Frank Stanbitz a Springfield Hospital teamster died Sunday night from gangrene following an accident two weeks earlier when he was thrown from a mine and dragged, breaking his leg. Toe News reported the initial incident last week.
The funeral will depart from the late home at 9 39 and proceed to United Brethren Church for service at o'clock. Burial follows at Mt Olivet Cemetery. Alumni Banquet for Frederick Mate High School planned at Doll's Cafe this evening.
Notice for a special excursion car from the Square Corner to Braddock Heights for a Miss Ritchie's dance event, with departure Wednesday evening June 26 at 0.30 o'clock unless stormy. Also mentions ongoing sales at Rosenour's, Lipte's address, and various local notices including a spiritualist reader, tailoring services, and Fourth of July excursion details.
An early morning gasoline blast in a cellar at Mrs. Roberta Miller’s East Third street residence prompted a fire alarm at 15 o'clock. Firefighters arrived promptly but no damage occurred. Also, Washington Camp No. 17 P C S of A will hold its election at tomorrow’s meeting.
The article promotes a line of Colored and White Shirts known for style, true fit, and quality. It notes some items may be owned by others, but emphasizes most are exclusive to the seller and requests patronage from readers.
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