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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1900
Page
4
The Weekly News of Frederick city and county announces a forthcoming handsome twelve page issue ready Thursday with broad circulation as an advertising medium. It invites new advertisements for The Warxtix News by 5 pm Wednesday and change requests by 1 pm that day.
A Martinsburg telegram to The News from the Evening World dismisses a smallpox report as a malicious lie and claims the instigator will be located. Charlestown health officials report two weeks of cases but now no active infections, with district vaccination and isolation measures, a hospital and a camp of detention in use, and no deaths to date.
A string of short notes lists residents visiting relatives and traveling for business. Mrs. Wm. P. Rice visits Hagere town relatives while Mr. Edward Schroeder spends the day in Baltimore. Others tour Cumberland, Barnesville, and New York. Miss Nellis Bradley returns from Pittsburg. Thomas Prince visits Frederick. Miss Margaret Alvey returns to Hagerstown.
The St John’s Institute held its annual commendment with a staged lawn program. Prizes and testimonials recognized students across divisions, followed by scenes from the Merchant of Venice with Professor Koehler as Shylock. Diplomas were awarded to two graduates H J Labberz and Roy R Ruland.
Baker Johnson reports at the Historical Society meeting that a box carved from the vessel hall wood tied to Francis Scott Key and The Star Spangled Banner will be kept by the society until its end, then given to the Maryland Historical Society. Donor Miss Ella Houck and Abrs Charles H Simmons widow supported the gift, wood likely oak or mahogany aged but sound. The box measures about 6 by 5 by 4 inches with lock and key.
The funeral of J Emory Harper was held at his home with Rev. B W Switzer officiating and bearers Dr Daniel H Steinar Ia ther Davall Wm B Storm Joshua James Willard C Kelier J W L Carty. Interment at Mt Olivet cemetery. W A B Etchison was funeral director. The funeral of Susanna Haugh was held from her Schreys ville home at 10 o'clock with Rev. Luther Rubiman officiating. Pallbearers A Gittinger Wm V Albaugh Peter Seiger David Derr Mr Blentiinger and Isac G Wachter accompanied the service. Interment at Mt Olivet Cemetery. L Obernderfer was funeral director.
The report from Admiral Seymour states relief was received and forces surround the area as of June 24. General Chaffee is assigned to command military forces, with ships ordered to China and the gunboat Princeton dispatched.
A Chee Fo dispatch from Lexvos dated June 26 reports that the streets of Tien Tsin are strewn with bodies of massacred women and men including Americans as well as other nationalities, signaling severe violence during ongoing clashes.
The man linked to a suicide attempt involving a woman named Mrs. Smith has married Minnie M. Bowers of Washington, D.C., at Brunswick after pursuing a license in Charlestown and Harpers Ferry. His former fiancée heads to Mer tingberg hospital. her brother follows Stebbins, planning to expose his past.
Rev Beard preached Sunday to a large audience. The Christian Endeavor Society held a song service with readings speeches recitations and singing. Union Sunday school plans its annual picnic at Messrs Ross and Williams grove on Saturday August 11. An ice cream festival will begin in the church yard Saturday July 7 and continue for three successive Saturdays. Geo W Perry plans to build a new house for F A Mohler near Pearl this county. Reel Team accident: Wilfred McCardell was run over and bruised after a teammate tangled in the rope.
The Deal of Western Maryland to hold annual picnic at Braddock Heights on Saturday August 18. The jury in the Mason inquiry refused aid and will return to address the charge of assault with intent to murder. Dr Francis F Smith of East Second Street ill with nervous troubles treated by Hood's Sarsaparilla.
The Maryland Geological Survey Highway Division offers free surveys and cost estimates for road improvement projects to counties and farmers. The program provides preliminary examinations, detailed surveys, and plans, with costs of grading drainage and paving, aiming to improve highway economy and long term state roads while coordinating with county commissioners and local clubs.
The report notes a strong fall harvest outlook with crops showing good promise. A Sedepa dent Hose meeting is planned for the evening, while Frederick County faces growing bearders and evolving local concerns. Residents discuss Lima benes and peach crop interest as the season advances.
Twenty five dollars reward will be paid for the arrest and conviction of any person or persons raising a fake alarm of fire. W F Cantos, Mayor.
News from Adamatown reports the Episcopalian congregation plans to erect a new church soon, aiming to expand worship space and community ministry in the town.
Resolutions honor Edward Coale McSharry with sympathy to his family and note his society service. Harvest excursion advertises an extra car to Myersville. Ordinance bans firing firearms within town limits with fines from one to twenty dollars. Savings institute deposit terms in Baltimore: six percent, secured by mortgage. Dance plans at Braddock with rides, fireworks, and music. Optician Dr. Saks to visit Frederick for eye exams with no charge. Fre'drick-Middletown Railway promo for July 4 excursions to Braddock, Middletown, Myersville. Grand bowling match at Frazier's Diamond versus Germania of Baltimore. Herman optician opens Frederick office. Portable awning sale offers large savings on adjustable units.
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