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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1900
Page
1
The Martinsburg Evening World editor notes a false report claiming smallpox in Martinsburg. City officials offer a reward for the culprit, sparking local anger. The piece condemns the prank and highlights July Fourth plans as Martinsburg seeks calm and safety.
The Maryland Geological Survey offers county commissions and farmers clubs examinations and surveys of proposed road projects, with cost estimates and advice on materials and methods. The 1898 act aims to ensure thorough road condition investigations and material studies, leading to durable, scientifically based improvements across the state.
The Geologic Survey urges individual farmers to contribute to road improvement at their own expense, arguing that lasting progress requires broad support and collective effort. A call for widespread backing follows a note on public ceremonies and political figures, highlighting ongoing statewide development.
A collage of comic witticisms from various papers includes a Washington Star quip about art as a cruel stepfather, a judge remark on Mrs McGorrs-Hardity's explosion death and nine children, and quips from Second Quack and Chicago Times-Herald about medicine, executors, and politics with a Cleveland Plain-Dealer pun about an undertaker seeking the vicepresidency.
Miss Heoker, star of the Wee Burn Club, is a small, pretty player not yet fourteen, yet she defeated Miss Beatrix Hoyt in the season’s first golf tourney in a brilliant feat for the year.
The text condemns large firecrackers for causing grievous wounds and property damage. It urges vigorous suppression to reduce injuries, preserve lives, and prevent hospital crowding during Independence Day celebrations.
A nostalgic verse recalls the Fourth of July preparations with vivid images of crackling rockets Roman candles and nearing celebration. The narrator notes rain dampening crops then shifts to households bracing for a noisy festive display and the collective anticipation of the old time parade.
The article reflects on Civil War animosities fading as Union General Fighting Joe Wheeler rises to brigadier general and commands in Chicago, symbolizing postwar reconciliation. It notes Wheeler’s legacy, retirement soon, and Chicago’s warm regard for his service. It also mentions a Pottsville toy pistol incident prompting safety warnings about weapons for children during Fourth of July celebrations.
Frederick Conclave of the Improved Order of Heptasophs arranged a Baltimore trip for twenty eighth of the month. Visitation by Westener Conclave in Monumental City includes depot arrivals, city tours, and a Weisener Conclave evening meeting with honorary guests and addresses by Alfred Ritter John F Kreh and Harry E Chapling.
Invitations issued for the wedding of Misa Alto Lowman, longtime Maryland School faculty member, to J. Kavanagh, former pupil. Ceremony to be at the bride’s home in Leitersburg, Maryland, tomorrow. Also noted: Dr W R Fank in Frederick arranging reports for United Brethren General Conference to be held in May 1901. A notary Public oath by Frank J. Cheney claims a $100 reward for catarrh cures via a patent remedy.
Secretary Long announced names for ships from the latest naval appropriation. Maryland, Colorado, South Dakota armored cruisers and St Louis Milwaukee Charleston protected cruisers were designated, with Maryland sized to match Brooklyn class and armed with eight 8-inch rifles. Delays arise from armor plate price disputes and design start times extending to several years.
The commencement exercises of Notre Dame Academy at Libertytown will be held tomorrow morning. Two graduates are listed, Miss Grace Welsh and Miss Maude Simpson. Mrs. Mary B. Balthis of New Market attended Randolph-Macon College in Ashland Virginia where her son J. H. Balthis graduated, leading his class in Theology and Greek, winning the Greek Prize, and placing third in a 30-student class in ethics psychology and logic.
City Councilman Joshua Powles and Mr William Locks of Hagerstown traveled to Frederick to discuss a July Fourth trip for Frederick firemen. A Hagerstown committee will visit Baltimore to arrange rail commemorations with Frederick and other towns. Local market notes list corn at 2.15 per barrel and shelled corn at 35 cents per bushel. wheat at 5 cents per bushel. hay quotes range from 13.80 to 14 per ton.
An advertisement promotes Allen's Foot-Ease powder to ease tight or new shoes, relieve swollen feet and blisters, and prevent sore spots. It claims to curb sweating and hot aching feet and lists 25 cents price from Allen’s in Olmsted Falls. Also mentions Harrer and Harper Whiskeys sold by local dealers in Frederick, MD.
The American exhibit at the Paris Exposition will be an open volume with lessons of skillful directed endeavor. Our Government Building is completed with effort to represent the nation. Hostetter's Stomach Bitters is praised as a long loved dyspepsia cure and bowel regulator.
A public notice invites customers to call and inspect a stock of inexpensive ribbons in latest shades at 22 West Patrick Street opposite City Hotel. The ad, placed by Blanenaue r & O Ahiliners, promotes the new room location and ribbon varieties.
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