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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1900
Page
7
A garbled OCR fragment from The Daily News references a community event or meeting, mentioning a date and location in vague terms. Readable names or specifics are not recoverable, but the notice implies planned civic activity and public interest.
A list of residents and visitors reads: Mr B M Smith of Woodaboro etc. at Park Hotel, Mr Samuel K Brown of New Market at City Hotel, Miss Hsilie Birely visiting Baltimore, Mr James M Smith of Woodsboro in Frederick on business, Miss Cooke of the Woman's College faculty leaves for Washington, Mrs J Clarke Kieffer to Lancaster to visit parents, Mr John Baumgardner on a Virginia business trip, Mr Bernard Herring on business in Danville, Mrs W E Lorentz and daughter from Washington visiting Middletown relatives, Miss Belle Nusbaum returns from visits to Singanore and Mt Airy, Miss Julian Hersperger visiting relatives in Middletown Valley, Miss Anca M Rice visiting cousin Mrs Robert A Kefanger near Middletown, Mrs Edward Grove and children visiting Mr and Mrs Howard Bragh, Miss Ella Brandenburg spending time in Middletown valley, Mr George H Lowery from Washington has returned, Mr and Mrs William Morrow of Druid Hill Park Baltimore are guests of Mr and Mrs W E Kindley in Keystown, Mr Semnosi B H Back formerly of Baltimore retires from Rathbone & Co and will relocate to this county leasing the Mercer farm at Frederick Junction.
Brief bits mention lenten seafood and Easter sewing, garden planting despite snow, a lawn mower ready for service, and Owls club meeting on South Market Street. A moral quip about dress materials follows, then an ad urging a spring opening advertiser to use the home paper. A jail escape incident is described with a $50 reward and a misquoted name. A resident breaks an arm after a yard fall. Arbor Day and state observance are noted.
George W Shank, a native of Woodsboro and longtime local figure, is described as one of the county’s best known residents. At seventy nine, he has twice served on the Levy Court, was a judge of the Orphans Court in 1878, and long acted as a justice of the peace. Shank, twice married with two children, ran a local business since 1849 and built major turnpikes linking Woodsboro to Creagerstown and the Woodsboro to Frederick road.
Mrs. Sunnie Shaw, wife of Breckenridge Shaw, suffered severe burns when a coal oil stove toppled in a South Market Street residence. Her three year old son Robert caused the accident by backing into the stove. Neighbors helped smother flames, carried her to safety, and a doctor treated extensive injuries to the neck back limbs and extremities. Mrs. Shaw’s condition improved but shock lingered.
Sousa returns from a southern and Mexico trip and plans a limited touring run through the middle states and parts of New England. The 8 great band opens at the Paris Exposition in April with soloists Miss Blanche Dutfield and Bertha Bucklin. A single concert is set for Tuesday afternoon, March 7.
Brunswick Savings Bank directors approve building a three story brick bank with a brown stone front on a former furniture-store lot. John A. Cockerly to move the existing frame building to a corner. construction to start next week. Governor Smith appoints several officials and commissions. promotions at the state and county level noted.
A special dispatch from Lexons dated March 17 asserts Mafeking has been relieved, with ongoing confirmation repeatedly echoed in today’s reports.
Special Desk reports a sudden evacuation near Brimch after a forceful breakthrough. A frontline unit abandoned its post in front of the Branch, as alarms sounded and soldiers withdrew under pressure.
Despatches from The News report St Patrick's Day observed widely in England with shamrock displays and strong festive spirit. The description notes celebrations were more extensive than any prior year, reflecting broad public participation and renewed patriotic sentiment.
The article recounts legends of Saint Patrick as patron of Ireland, noting his uncertain birthplace and era. It claims he formed 365 churches and baptized 12,000 in Ireland, and that he banished snakes though this tale is debated. A tale describes his drum signaling his sermon on a hilltop and a miraculous drum repair by angels.
A public sale near Broad Bay, on the Howse farm, saw a young horse bolt after a rotten post failed. Floyd Gaver rode the animal, Greenbury House Jr was knocked down but escaped serious harm, John DeGrange narrowly avoided injury, and the horse toppled John Holland’s wagon and damaged Luther Guyton’s wagon wheels.
John W. Lloyd of Olive proclaims himself top hog raiser in the county section. He slaughtered a 641 lb hog and a 420 lb hog in February totaling 961 pounds. In January 1898 he killed a 521 lb hog and in February 1599 a 505 lb hog. Combined weight of four hogs is 1987 pounds. A musical recital Easter Monday under All Saints Episcopal church China Mission Chapter will be held at Mr Wm Manishy's residence with further details in Tax News ads.
B W Hargest lists today prices for corn per barrel at 1.85, shelled corn per bushel 24 cents, wheat at 70 cents per bushel, and hay ranging from 12 to 18 dollars per ton.
A free concert will be given from 7 to 9 o'clock at Rice Brothers jeoentry store on South Market Street. A graphophone constructed especially for concert purposes will be used to provide the music.
Mim Bulda Brust of Frederick is named assistant teacher in Knoxville public school. Miss Kephart is appointed head teacher at Branawick school.
A lengthy community notice lists Sunday and weekday services across Buckeystown and nearby towns. Churches include All Saints Episcopal St John s Catholic St John s German Reformed Grave Reformed Evangelical Lutheran Presbyterian M B and United Brethren with pastors named and times given. A Maryland Conference session convened in Robersville with reports on church finances and appointments.
Mr and Mrs Jacob Wilhide celebrated their golden wedding anniversary. Married March 12 1850 in Emmitsburg by Rev David Kelley. Ten children, 35 grandchildren, one great grandchild. Present were many family members and local clergy. Each received a gold coin from the children. Both 70. Also notes on a dance at Mt Pleasant with attendees from nearby towns.
A garbled page lists deaths including Captain Samuel T Malemeu and Abraham Cole aged 77, with local obits. Court notes mention an Appeals term, city council actions, a memorial project, and a jail incident involving Joseph Campbell. Other items reference church consolidations and a magician’s medical operation.
A 13 year old Atlantic City telegraph messenger, Cherries O Donnell, gained a page position in the New Jersey Senate after returning a gold coin mistaken as a quarter. Senator Lewis Evans praised his honesty and later appointed him a legislative page, rewarding his integrity with a dollar.
The funeral was from his Jefferson residence with Rev. A Hedges of the Lutheran church officiating. Testimonies came from Rev. George Bowers and colleagues praising his medical skill and Christian character. Interment followed in the Lutheran cemetery. Auctioneers C K Shaff and J L Darrow to conduct follow up sales on Monday and at Link's Ford respectively.
An advertisement page lists mixed sale items from Shipley Boosts and Lovoffes mill, including tea kettles, soap, calendars, and hardware, plus a music shop promotion for Birely's Palace of Music. It also notes doctors offering eye ear nose throat services and a piano for sale.
Local ad lists bargains including organ pianos from Packard Star Parlor and Woods & Co. plus Rosenkranz. A. B. Wiscoxox promotes Kuabe Starr Richmond Singer pianos and Miller organs at 100 N. Market 51, Dr. Fabrney Building. Special sale features towels, soap, kitchenware, knives, and discounts on granite tin and chinaware. Call Brian Bros. for bare money.
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