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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1897
Page
5
In a rugged contest, Newman spearheaded Cols. to a strong showing against CG. Carty and DUL O, with Cline and A. Maxfield contributing steady plays. The result highlighted key performances from Newman and Cline as the game swung.
Tiny items of daily life include egg hunts by small boys, St Patrick’s Day events, a mini flower garden Batter bonnet, and a wheel learner’s mishap. Other notes mention Hanover shipments, street repairs on West Third Street, a Bear Middletown drama club’s six plays, muddy streets on East Patrick Street, and a new independent line by P. Telephone.
Two electric freight cars arrived in Frederick from Chicago yesterday for the Frederick and Middletown Electric Road. The cars have already been built and are ready for the trucks. The company now has all freight cars.
Church notices list services at All Saints Episcopal and several other churches in town tomorrow with sermons by Rev J A Wilhite and others. Rev Wilhite to be absent next Sunday. Lutheran and Evangelical groups hold meetings. revival at Zitlestown reports 75 conversions. Epworth League hosts reception for Rev Harry D Mitchell and wife in Baltimore. Arch Bishop Martinelli presides at St Josephs Academy mass in Emmitsburg. Methodist South Conference set to open in Staunton Va with Bishop Galloway presiding.
Hon Mfton G. Urner will speak at the 3.30 men's meeting tomorrow. Debating results favored the affirmative on electing U S Senators by the people. Upcoming lectures include Mr Hammond Uroer on Old English and Roman laws. New electric light poles added on East Patrick Street and a new Chesapeake and Potomac pole on Booth Market Street.
Netaral Freak born yesterday on Dixon C. Walker’s Urbane farm lies in a litter of eight. The one abnormal pig lived only hours with a humanlike lower face and a tracklike snout. Doctors inspect and deem it a remarkable creature sighting.
Charles Gilmore alias Manyounk sum, a gray haired but about 45 year old tramp, was arrested by Policemen Hobbs and Eichelberger after stealing a lap robe from William Lease near East Patrick Street. Magistrate White remanded him for a 10 o'clock hearing. Sheriff McBride assisted in subduing Warder Shaw during the arrest. Gilmore is a long-time offender with prior penitentiary and House of Correction terms.
The funeral for John F. Kitne who died aged 37 years 10 months 17 days after a brief illness was held this morning at 10 o'clock from his father's residence one mile north of Yellow Springs. Interment followed at Doub's graveyard. Pallbearers were Joseph H. Linton William McKinsey Charles Hanshen Harrison Kehre and Kev G. W. Brinespring. Rev. C. G. W. Brinespring officiated with F. Schroeder acting as casket bearer.
An all day temperance meeting under the State Juvenile Institute Independent Order of Good Templars will be held in Odd Fellows Hall Elitectthhy. The chief templar vice templar and grand superintendent of the Grand Lodge will attend. At 2 p m the Little Reapers local lodge of Juvenile Templars led by Mrs Charles T Makinson will present an entertainment.
Peper from France reports Tus Naws owes thanks to Mr John C Palmer Paymasters clerk U S Navy aboard the flagship Ban Fracciazo for a copy of the carnival number of The Swiss and Nice Times published at Nice February 28. The twelve page illustrated issue has a bright crimson cover and is a notable specimen of foreign journalism. Mr Palmer formerly of Lewistown, this county.
Charles Mumford, 20, employed on Oliver Beschley’s farm south of Middletown, nearly severed the ends of the third and fourth fingers on his left hand while trimming a locust tree Tuesday. The ax glanced, injuries just above the first joints. Dr. Beckley supplied surgical aid.
A decree of advotate divorcee granted by Judge Henry Stockbridge of Circuit Court No 2 Baltimore city awards custody to Mrs. Wm. H. Bradley formerly Milas Erthilda Ritter and confirms care of her two children.
Easter Monday night the pupils of Thurmont High School under principal Prof. Harvey D. Beachley will present a sparkling comedy drama titled Strife to the public. Also notes that Mr Perry Levy of Middletown is in ill health while Mr Charles P Levy left town that day.
Edwin Ellig arrives as the new superintendent of Osiso Manufacturing Company knitting mill on East Patrick Street. About 200 workers operate 400 dozen stockings daily, shifting to finer finer goods to meet trade demand. Shipments reach parts of the country with a bright outlook for the year as Frederick benefits from local capital.
Frederick High School notes March meeting with readings on heroism and Hamlet, debates on pauperism versus illiteracy, and a prep for next session. Officers chaired, judges chosen, adjournment set for March 26. Also Philomathlean Society reports readings, debates on Napoleon and daily reading profits, and a hospital patient note on Miss Barab Papel needing knee operation. Lowndes named candidate for U S Senate.
The Maryland School for the Deaf Athletic Club staged a persisting gymnastics exhibition in their school gym despite bad weather. Older students performed wand work, Indian club routines, dumbbell drills, rope climbing, tumbling, bar work, vaulting, and weight bouts. Four boys led a polished closing wing, praised by a large crowd of friends and guest observers.
Advert shows LOO4S mention We Buy and Sell for Cush with cheap prices on rye chop meal corn bran and more delivered in town. Shriner flour noted. Mentions Tams little cherry and various beverages. author Charles N. Hauer invites readers to come see him.
Local brief notes Cr eb Soup and Crab Soup tonight at the Buffalo Char N.?. Prices listed include crab at $1 per dozen and cheese at 20 cents per pound. A free Washington stopover via Baltimore and Ohio Railroad allows travelers arriving in Washington to extend visits without extra rail fare by depositing tickets with the station agent. Also advertised Excelsior Steam Carpet Cleaning Company offering carpet services on East Fifth Street with O. Frank Rice as manager.
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