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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1900
Page
4
A terse local item lists venues and events with prices and times. Names of places and groups appear, but text is fragmentary. It hints at a schedule and ticket details for performances and public readings.
W B Stottlemyer notes Maryland peach growing thrives on Eastern and Western Shores driven by Baltimore Philadelphia demand. He details a 30 acre Western Maryland orchard started in 1895, costs, varieties Salway Crawford's Late Heath Cling Heath Freestone, yields, and a net profit of about 19 thousand dollars from 44 thousand bushels over decade plus, with high per tree returns and wide profit variation.
Church notices list a midweek Evangelical Lutheran chapel prayer meeting at 7 20 p m and next Sunday services at Zion Reformed Charlesville at 1015 a m Pleasant Hill chapel at 2 15 p m led by Rev S M Hanch A St Pauls Missionary Society service in Pleasant Hill follows at 7 p m A mocked advertisement promotes Syrup of Figs by a fig syrup company with prices 9 and 50 cents per bottle
State’s Attorney Worth in Baltimore and Prof Tonry report no metallic poison found in Mrs. Mahoda Smith. Analysis of stomach and brain shows no metal traces. a brain hemorrhage likely caused by violent vomiting may have been the immediate cause, supported by Dr Lamar and Dr McCurdy.
An infant child of Annie M. Davis was found dead in its bed at the home on DeGrange Street under suspicious circumstances. Dr. W A Loog refused to issue a death certificate until authorities investigated. Coroner White and a jury, summoned by the Sheriff, opened an inquest as conflicting stories emerged. The State's Attorney directed the coroner to proceed with the inquest. The mother claimed the child was healthy at 5 AM and in bed by 2 AM, while the doctor estimated death several hours earlier. The case centers on unclear cause and timing.
A major blaze in Philadelphia destroyed the Shoreman Bros store at Eighth and Arch streets and damaged surrounding properties. Authorities estimate losses at about a million dollars. Firefighters battled the flames for hours, with extensive smoke and water damage reported across the area.
A Darbar dispatch reports a British flying column entered the Transvaal on February 23 and now holds an entrenched position on Catassi Hills. Arrests followed near Boyds including John Braxton alias George Johnson on theft and escaped convict charges. Braxton may match a Washington warrant tied to a Chinaman robbery. Local market quotes are given by Mr. J. E. W. Hargett. Hood's cures praised for dyspepsia.
Local religious talks by Rev. Maysilles at the chapel raise funds for conference collection. March 11 Life sermon planned. March 15 Sunday school officers to be elected. Residents from Frederick and Emmitsburg visit families in Taneytown and Bloomfield. A St Joseph church fundraiser netted over 1069 dollars with prize winners named.
Mr. Thomasher of Mount Pleasant has been re instated as watch man in the Treasury Department at Washington. Mr. Gallagher rode deputy under Sheriff Benner.
Mr Waters in the House of Delegates introduces a bill amending the constitution to reduce Orphans Court judges to one per county, set qualifications, 4 year terms, salaries 2000 county and 1000 city, effective 1903, with verdicts by 9 of 12 jurors. Also funds, notary, and education measures advance amid committee support.
News from the state reports an infant nearly fatally harmed when a lamp exploded in Mr Charles Renner’s home at Hageratown. Other items note Washington County teacher Charles H Bowers found not guilty of pupil assault, Alberton resident Ar Lewis Bailey dies from falling plaster injuries, a South Cumberland Steel machinists strike, a $50 fine for Washington County Fair Association over gambling, and whiskey shipments from Baltimore to Europe. The Dover Bridge repair by Talbot and Caroline counties uses rope, 8 scows arranged for passage, and a US torpedo boat to test the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal on Thursday.
Local residents visiting relatives in Washington and Baltimore are listed along with business travelers. A large property sale at the Bantz estate proceeds at the Guy Hotel with Ernest Bantz buying the West Patrick Street residence for 1200, the tannery for 1250, and one Ice Street bonus for 205, other buyers include Frank Soman, Horace Zachsrias, Scott Welty, and Dr Geo D Moore with multiple city properties exchanging hands.
Nathan Englar was yesterday appointed postmaster at Linwood Garroll county. The Emma J. Rooper resigned. Nervous troubles are cured by Hood's Sarsaparilla which enriches and purifies the blood. It is the best medicine for nervous people.
Readers debate costs in law and court proceedings with a focus on fees in probate and orphan courts. Advice urges contracts for legal services, legislative fixes for lawful charges, and suggests remedies in civil or criminal courts. Also a plea for uniforms for the Independent boys and praise for an Independent girl.
The Bick Daisy Kline is very ill at her residence on West Seventh Street. Mr. Charles Hagan remains confined to his home by sickness on Week Fourth Street. Mr. George Markell’s condition is unchanged today. Mim Katie Blumenauer is a little stronger and still at Annapolis. Delegations who went to Annapolis yesterday to fight for and again at the liquor license law amendment remained there today.
Ember Day highlights and local notes. Dressmakers work on Easter gowns. Afternoon teas are popular Lent diversions. Mr. Rufes A. Rager, city surveyor, moves his office from the Court House to a room in City Hall.
Mr and Mrs Joseph B Hope entertained a small group at a progressive euchre party at City Hotel last night in observance of their tenth wedding anniversary. Prizes awarded to Mrs Massey Minas Robertson of Allegheny City Pa Mrs Allen Rohrback and Mr Willard Keller etc. Gorton s Minstrels visit City Opera House next week by private train. renowned euphonium solos by Joseph Gorton Jr praised.
Prof A Jackson, a musician of wide reputation, died this morning at 3 o'clock at his Braddock home in this county aged seventy nine. Born in Berlin, Germany, he lived there until 1857 when he came to this country. He resided for many years at Braddock and was held in high esteem. He leaves five sons and one daughter.
Special Dispatch to The News from Loxpox dated March 7 states General Roberts wires that the enemy is now in full retreat, followed by his troops. Mrs. George H. Brower near the city awards a contract for a 72 by 45 foot barn to John Hildebrand of Yellow Springs. work to start when weather allows.
The Frederick Athletic Club prizes draw will be at Shipley and Bopat's store at 8 o'clock. Wm Enabe Co offers a fret class piano toner in the city for several days, with H B. Wilcoxer handling orders at 100 North Market Street. An entertainment event at Church Street High School on Friday March 9 from 4 to 10 p.m. benefits the library, featuring drills, a picture gallery, refreshments, and 10 cent admission. A local piano agency promotes Kesbe, Starr, Richmond, and Singer pianos at 100 North Market Street opposite Doll Brothers. A village store advertises plain white goods, house furnishings, and new weekly arrivals from the factories.
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