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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1900
Page
4
Frat Walter Saunders advertising items including shelving for sale and a house for rent. Mentions Walter Saunders and C. E. Clie with notes on property for sale and watch items. Scattered fragments indicate miscellaneous notices from a historical newspaper page.
The Saturday News previews tomorrow's eight page edition with original warfare insights by Captain Kilmer, illustrated articles including a new airship, a continuing Love Finds a Way story by Jeannette Walworth, plus household and agricultural pieces, Sunday school analysis, and regular features. It also notes performances by the Sawtelle Company at City Opera House and a divorce filing for George Washington.
News notes describe rumored copper mining on the Arnolt White property near Deerfield, with a $200,000 plant talked of and New York interests led by William D. Elger. Housing and machinery are planned, and options on regional lands are noted. Nearby Catoctin Furnace work progresses toward blast, with a third siding planned at Thurmont to handle increased traffic. Alvin Joslyn of the Alvin Theater, Pittsburgh, dies at 51 from pneumonia. his fortune is estimated around $200,000 with no known relatives.
Joshua Rontzahn died at his Troy home after farming near Casstown, aged 68, leaving a daughter and widow Harriet Chaffer. Hiram Smith, linked to a poison case, died at 67 in Foxville. Local land transfers include Summers Currens and Beachley properties with buyers Young and Batts. Local sick reports note Arthur Lambright's recovery and Visitation Academy directress M Bernard ill with pneumonia. Downey and Rudy health updates also recorded.
The Maryland Conference of the United Brethren church will meet at Robersville in Washington County on March 15. The Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Society will also meet at the same place on March 13.
W.P. Edwaris appeared before Judge Motter on a writ of habeas corpus to post bond for forthcoming court appearances. He was released on a bail of 300 dollars. The News reports the event.
Local residents and visitors are noted across Frederick as Miss Snyder visits Virginia and Mr James M Smith spends a day in Frederick. Several locals secure work in Virginia and others journey to Baltimore and New York. Some return from visits while families plan moves to Washington and a farm purchase follows Christmas in Illinois.
The Philousthesa Literary Society met at Kemp Hall with strong attendance. The debate centered on whether current US policy makes any alliance with Great Britain inevitable, results showing an affirmative victory by eight. Upcoming program includes readings, recitations, and a debate on compulsory education in Maryland.
The funeral of Paul L. Wirts was held yesterday at 11 at the Evangelical Lutheran church with Rev. W. L. Henser officiating. Pallbearers included Ernest Sigafoase, Lindsey Stankle, George Hickman, Irving Brown and interment at St. Paul's Parish Cemetery Point of Rock. A.T. Rica & Sons directed. The funeral of Miss Fannie M. Trapnell followed from her sister Mrs. J. E. Beatty’s Middletown residence with Rev. Osborne Ingie officiating and interment at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Pallbearers were William E. Smith, Charles E. Neinmeyer, M. Gayer, Wm. L. Gardner, Charles Anders, Clinton Main.
A Frederick City Hospital Association meeting was held Wednesday afternoon with several building plans submitted to be decided at the annual meeting on March 13. The society notes the success of "Esmeralda" last week, with receipts of 300 and net profit of 150 after expenses, and thanks contributors for their generosity.
Creston Clarke cancels Saturday March 10 appearance at the Opera House. Gorton’s Minstrels set for Monday March 12. Sonesz and band arrive for a matinee on Tuesday March 27, touted as the season’s event.
A water wheel in Franklin Mills Thurmont district collapsed leaving the wheel idle. Built in 1885 the twenty foot shaft is two feet in diameter and remains in fair preservation. Installed over 28 years ago by millwright Wim Sipes it has served two wheels on the same shaft.
The latest shirt waist fad uses three bright silk bandanas tied to form a waist. Derived from large handkerchiefs once worn by elderly gentlemen, the mat of colors suggests it will appear in the Easter parade.
Mr. Robert J. Hamilton and Migsida Manshower of this county wed yesterday at Evangelical Reformed parsonage per Rev. Dr. Eschbach. Sale tomorrow morning: Harvey Lease and Harry Snook will auction near Shriner's Mill, Caresville, a large tract and livestock including 25 cattle and 35 mules.
The House approves a ten day limit for Frederick county grand juries and considers salaries for the state attorney. Senate debates cost of state debt, valuation for taxes, and salaries for Baltimore city officials. Beasman bills target pure milk standards and penalties. Anderson seeks funds for Maryland State Teachers' convention. Stevenson Williams bill to audit state accounts passes Senate amid opposition from county officials.
Frederick Art Club held a well attended meeting. Mrs. Hendrickson reported the constitution revision is ready and Miss Mullinix read it for unanimous adoption. The program featured studies on The Early History of Venice and The Venetian School by Marian Smith Berths Trail and Tucker, followed by crayon and model drawing progress weekend students' league meets Fridays in their studio.
W G Baker Jr and Sewell Watts organize Baker Watts to operate in banking and brokerage. They purchased a seat on the Baltimore Stock Exchange and occupy 2 South Street offices. Baker, assistant treasurer of Standard Lime and Stone, brings extensive finance experience. he hails from Backeystown, Daughters of Confederacy lineage. Fitzhugh Lee Chapter UD C holds quarterly meeting at Mrs Williamson's home with reports and a Civil War era paper presented by Mrs Smith. The next meeting is set for the first Thursday in June.
The Frederick and Jefferson Turnpike Company directs its annual election for directors to be conducted in the Citizens' Bank building tomorrow morning. Hood's Sarsaparilla is touted as beneficial in the accompanying note, though not related to the vote.
News of the state notes appointments such as Walter Phelpe as warder in Anne Arundel County and a Cumberland site chosen for a factory backed by New York investors. It also covers fatalities in Howard and Montgomery counties, a murder case in Baltimore, municipal government talks in Hyattsville, crimes along the Washington road, a jury verdict in Baltimore, and local court actions.
February mortality rose in the county with 46 total deaths and 32 in the county, city deaths 13 including 4 under 5 years. Interments occurred at Mt Olivet St Johns and multiple county graveyards. some bodies moved from Nocitiate to St Johns. Burials traced to Emmitsburg Middle Town Libertytown Woodsboro Knoxville and other local sites. Health officers report by age sex and causes. Also a piano recital in Reading Pa by Miss Upcraft with Miss Wilt.
Local listing repeats quotes for Ngisnie and Muss at 28 N. Market with prices for corn per barrel 1.75 and per bushel 0.84, wheat 0.70, hay ranging 11 to 18 dollars per ton, and a note about Fhe Local Mart and Mr J E W Hargett's market quota.
Miss E Civis of ONeill & Co Baltimore is at the City Hotel today showcasing a first-class line of ready made ladies garments and remains through tomorrow evening. Also noted is a sale of an elegant $65 ladies bicycle for $15 cash and other advertisements for pianos, optical services, lamps, china, groceries, and imported goods.
The regular quarterly meeting will be held on Monday March 5 to elect a successor to the late Wm B Rice as treasurer. Several gentlemen are mentioned as candidates and the meeting is expected to be lively.
Noah L Cramer real estate and insurance agent sold today for Thomas S Lipps houses on the east side of North Bentz Street Frederick to Barvey S Zimmerman for 1225 dollars. Also promotes Syrup of Figs by California Fig Syrup Co sold by druggists at 50 cents per bottle.
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