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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1897
Page
3
Wheelmen urged to line up for the Frederick bicycle meet with second hand wheels at TH News office and the Rambler record breaker on sale. Taz News office sells official program and souvenir, with full meet information and advertising chance for local sponsors.
The Weekly News promises a handsome twelve page issue ready Thursday with full news and special features. It claims the largest bona fide circulation in Frederick city and county and invites new advertisements with copy due by 6 p m Wednesday and changes by 1 p m that day.
A compact roundup of assorted notices and curiosities: price and policy tidbits, police staffing counts, licensing notes, railroad and material details, avarice of diamonds, animal shipments, rising bicycle activity, life expectancy estimates, postmaster salaries, sales of local cement mills, grave maintenance, bank spans, election law complaints, seasonal health inferences, Braddock Heights entertainment venues, counterfeit coin warnings, Seminole War survivor pensions, and a state legislature funding dispute over sourcing copies from the War Department.
Prof. B C Shepherd long-time Frederick College faculty member will open a boys school in Frederick in September. He promises a thorough education and aims for the school to rank among the city’s leading institutions for boys.
The great holiday gathering in Frederick features baseball and bicycle events as Athletic Park opens. Spectators admire the grand stand, track, and new gate house while the Maryland Division approaches. The meet includes a coasting contest on Cemetery Hill with prizes worth 50 dollars and attracts many riders from Baltimore and local clubs.
A Frederick bicycle meet brings Maryland clubs such as the Maryland Bicycle Club the Clifton Wheelmen and the Centaur Cycle Club to the city. Prizes totaling about 600 dollars plus handsome gold medals are on display as officials led by Chief Consul Conway W. Same plan events. The track is described as first rate with ample accommodations for wheels and reasonable rail transport offered for spectators and participants.
Mr Lee Butcher returns home from Waterford. Mr Charles Corning of Baltimore visits Frederick on business. Fr Van Newkirk of Baltimore attends to Charles M Stelif organ work in Frederick. Mina Imogene Coblenrr, student, vacations with Elizabeth Doab and Miss Carrie A Mis Doab near Hagerstown. Sarah Burwell returns home to Air Savage from visit with Misses Alaulsby. Bills Seackle leaves for Baltimore. Ailes McGUL stays in Frederick with Mrs J A Williamson.
Mr and Mrs Leander Foreman of Govanitown host a double birthday party and farewell reception for Miss Estelle Foreman and Miss Hazel Foreman, with Mary J Landers and Mary A Waercae from Thurmont departing today after visiting the family. Jane Elizabeth Rice marks her birthday with a small party and games. Braddock Heights hosts Wednesday dances with Frederick Select Orchestra. Eva M Harp of Myersville entertains guests for Alverds Y Renner of Hagerstown. Linn family reunion planned at Braddock Heights this afternoon.
Quarreling Bentz residents Tea Walters Charles Brown Matte Brown and Aiaggie Moore were arrested by Policeman Eichelberger and face a hearing before Magistrate Blaer. Frank Herring was sent to Montevue for treatment after vagrancy charges. Edward Barnes faces an assault hearing before Magistrate Bizer amid defense claims of innocence and a tarnished reputation.
The article describes an opening at Doll's hotel and cafe on a summer night. Patrons enjoyed hospitalities in a charming garden lit by electricity for cool comfort. A detached summer house houses a bowling alley with two alleys and modern equipment.
Mrs Conway died after illness on June 27 at 8 12 p m at her mother's home 1007 West Lexington Baltimore Md aged 44 wife of Frank E K Conway Relatives invited to attend the funeral from that address Wednesday at 2 p m Mrs Conway was well known in Frederick and a daughter of Mrs Reed sister of Mrs Kitvle Haha this city
State Commissioner Thomas J. Keating will present his stock report to the Frederick county commissioners within the next few days, guiding the tax levy decisions for the locality.
A vivid guide to bass fishing in Maryland's Monocacy Potomac and tributaries. It notes key spots Barbers Ferry Williamsport Weverton Big Pool and outlines live bait like large shrimp frogs and small catfish, stressing practice and patience for success and caution about amateur limits.
President McKinley is set to nominate B. H. Warner Jr. for the Leipsic consulship. Senator Wellington backs Warner, while Senator Frye leads commerce committees and is a friend of Warner. Confirmation may hinge on Wellington’s willingness to clash with the President and risk delay or defeat.
A fragmentary verse piece evokes a nocturnal reading by the Beetztown Bard. The speaker likens the lines to angelic whispers and celestial music, imagining a dreamlike, honeyed charm that invites a toast and a beer.
The Pennsylvania Railroad announces a one day excursion to Columbia on Thursday July 1 1897 to view the Susquehanna railroad bridge at Columbus with lower excursion fares. Specials run from Washington to Niagara Falls via multiple lines with return allowed within five days. Additional reduced round trip tickets offered July 5 to 9 for Winchester and other points, plus further reduced rates for trips July 24 through 28.
The Grand Central Palace auditorium in New York hosted the formal opening of the Women's Department on a Thursday afternoon. Mire. Theodore Sutro presided as president, with committee chairmen and speakers on the platform. Mrs. Donald McLean, daughter of the late Chief Judge John Ritchie, spoke on patriotic music and urged composers to write an opera using The Star Spangled Banner as its theme.
The Frederick County Agricultural Society adds a roadster class. Bessie Aberdeen Estelina and Sam Brengle trial the half mile track. Brengle proves fastest beating the others with ease in a lively spin.
William H Poole Fillmore N Poole and Peyton Poole all of Cedar Grove Montgomery County were arrested by Sheriff J W Collier and Deputy Sheriff Day on arson charges for the Cedar Grove home of Mrs Charles Young burned in April The case is set for a hearing next Wednesday before Magistrate Jones State Fire Marshal Edward Sawyer ordered the arrests The Rockville water tower is fourteen and a half inches out of plumb The 60 000 ton tank would fail when full and contractors say the tower must be torn down and rebuilt The builders offered a steel foundation at their own expense but the county declined
Tomorrow night Harry Jersey a Pawnee Bill cowboy plans to ride ten mules against John Lawson the Terrible Swede in a pony express style exhibition. Jersey will use twenty of Pawnee Bill’s possessions, swapping animals every half mile to illustrate the relay. Lawson is entered for bicycle races at the coming meet.
The article notes varying peach yields along South Mountain with better prospects in high hay orchards and a large lowland crop in other areas. Dr. L N Snotvely reports 100 acres planted with peaches and expects thousands of bushels.
Tate Muller and Co of Baltimore now control the Frederick City Grain Elevator set to open July 1. They plan to buy all kinds of grain directly from Frederick county farmers and act as direct exporters of wheat and corn, ensuring good prices. Robert G Gambri will be local manager and flour and feed will be sold at lower prices than recently.
A statement from the Baltimore and One Railroad relief department covers December 1696 operations. It shows receipts of 37491 and disbursements of 338644, including 3500 for accidental deaths, 7317 for accidental injuries, 709 for surgical expenses, 8591 for natural sickness, and 5709 for natural death, with the balance for general expenses and other payments. Mr Guarles E Mobery Sr heads force of painters engaged in Te a nting Frederick Golicges.
Mr G Pottinger Dorsey of New Market brought in a sample of Fultz wheat to the Tas News office on Monday. He reports about 60 bushels, with harvest expected to start this week. The sample is the finest seen this year and suggests one of the largest yields ever gathered in the county if farmers follow suit.
Property transfers recorded for John H. Wilhide and wife to Ellen Fitz comprising 45 acres for $243.10. James H. Wilhide and wife et al to W Nelson Wilbide 87 acres 2 roods and perches for $325.63. John H. Withide and wife et al to Harry W. Wilihide 1053 acres of Isad for $1,200.
Governor Lowndes fixes August 13 83 as the day for the execution of Peter Monahan the condemned murderer of his wife Bridges Monahan now held in Baltimore City Jail. Also notes Hood's Sareaps rilla price and claim of 100 doses for one dollar.
Reserved seats on sale at Yeakle's store for the City Opera House concert Tuesday evening. The program features choice music with descriptive pieces and fine solos. refreshments available. The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad announces a series of popular excursions to Atlantic City and Maryland shore destinations, with first trip Thursday July 5. Round trip $5.50. trains from Frederick and Hagerstown with stopovers and overnight Philadelphia options.
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