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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1898
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR describes Harteys in Washington, clergy figures, and local committees with mixed names. It references river, sanitarium, county figures, and a crowd at a ceremony, with scattered personal names and roles amid an unclear sequence of events.
A fragmented OCR reading mentions John Hendrickson and garbled phrases with references to dates and events. The legible parts identify a person name but provide no coherent action, place, or outcome to summarize reliably.
A jumbled OCR snippet lists diverse items from weather, maritime facts, and local notices. It mentions daylight hours, a whale underwater time, unclaimed money orders in a British port office, and a range of quirky statements about potatoes planted on St Patrick’s Day, church spires, and migrant education measures. The text is garbled with many errors and illegible segments.
Purely personal notes recount a sequence of Baltimore visits by residents and friends. Several individuals are named as traveling to Baltimore or returning from there, including Mr and Mrs, Clarice, Clayton Hyer, Ren and Gerson, the Wilcoxen couple, Samuel Snyder, William B P Rice, George Rodock, John A. Markell, Mr and Mrs Richard Hewell Singlat, and others. The piece also mentions a social event featuring The Starcarier at the City Opera House with favorable reception and praise for the performers and venue.
Funeral services for Mr Charles T. Hotle were held yesterday afternoon at his residence on Blast Pestan Street. The service was conducted by Wilbur Watkins, rector of St John Protestant Episcopal Church, with Rev OB Naver assisting. A large attendance included veterans, civic leaders, city and state officials, and representatives from multiple fire departments. The burial occurred at Louisville Park with a marching escort and floral tributes from the Veteran Firemen’s Association, Sons of the Revolution, and Winchester Volunteer Firemen. Notables attending included ex-Mayor Latrobe, Police Chief Hamilton, and numerous honorary pallbearers from national and city fire departments.
A letter from Baltimore commission merchant Mr. G W Miller urges Col D C Winebrewer and others to push the Frederick Thurmont and Northern Railway project, praising a Thomont to Gettysburg route as a low cost, high payoff feeder with light grading and abundant timber. The note notes strong agricultural prospects and urges early action. A separate report updates Samuel E Korary’s condition after near suffocation at Hotel Franklin. His father John Forney travels from Thomont to be with him.
A chaotic report describes a cataract removal performed Saturday by Dr Win o Botla at a Washington hospital. It credits the surgeon as experienced with twenty years and notes the patient regained sight after the procedure. The piece references local figures and a historical medical background in Middletown and West government service.
A collection of obituaries and death notices: Dr Sappington of Liberty County renowned physician and farmer. Mrs Chiton Bramble and Joe Eugene Edmondson noted as survivors. George Jones of Baltimore aged 36 with services at Broadway Presbyterian Church. George Shank of Mycraville dies at about 30 with Lutheran funeral. Virginia Newton McCormick McCormack widow and mother to Rev John Newton McCormick linked to Trinity M E Church South.
County correspondence reports Mt Pleasant Hoy Cro of Ellicott City appointed to lead Liberty and Walkeraville circuits by the M E B Conferences Rev Marah, fore ver pastor, will oversee Cron charge and relocate to Ellicott City Wednesday. The wife of Mr S C Nuxbanm’s on Shoote attended, good prices realized. Local people collecting aid and preparing gardens. Miss Annie Burall of London visiting her sister Mr Simon Noa haun.
The funeral for Basilio Buckey, who died in Baltimore on Saturday, was held this morning at 3 from the Dad OF depot. Burial followed at Olivet Cemetery with Rev. T Freeman Dixon officiating. Pallbearers were the deceased’s relatives. CLC Carty served as funeral director.
Hymeneal notice reports the marriage on the 6th distant in tadicoburg Uy Tider De Crossnickle Horice A. Dontoln wed Misa Mary L. Biehl near Middleburg Carroll County. Vague political chatter follows about Adolph Foarhake and local candidates. a sick list for G. Howard Whig and a county committee member’s comment conclude the fragment.
Wheat prices fell to Frederiktown trading near ten per bushel while the Key Monument Association plans an evening meeting at the City Magistrate's office on Saolack Way. The marriage licenses section lists Tanner Ner and Margaret A Holtzaple.
City churches held Sunday services with varied themes. Pastors and congregations gathered for sermons at Trinity Chapel and local Presbyterian church, noting subjects like Ye are my witnesses and The Christian Victory. A change in weekly prayer meeting timing was announced with plans for Thursday supper and study.
A reminiscence honors Col J D Johnson of Cumberland, detailing a lifelong career from early drag business to lumber and milling ventures. It notes Johnson Milling Company, an enduring enterprise, a large stake in Western Maryland business longevity, and his active, vibrant temperament despite age. It also mentions a postal ad list and a local music society meeting, with civic views on politics and community uplift.
A fire at a Vernon Redkalok property destroyed the stock including harness, hay, corn, fodder and other articles after an early afternoon blaze. Andrew Tower is described as the resident, with efforts to remove stock reportedly only partially successful as the side of the building burned.
John Clark, a Black man, was arrested this morning by Constable James Stank, charged with assault and battery on Vettie Johnson. He was taken before Justice White, with a hearing set for today at 2 o clock.
The Beard of Cont Commissionere met today with members Meas AL 8 Touts and George Grosenickle absent. The session focused on general business and routine motions.
Fragmented OCR item mentions Chilean warships, revolutionary leaders, a director who became dictator, and municipal water bond debates. Also references to asbestos lamps, a large tunnel project at Point of Rocha, a telephone company, and a California Fig Syrup advertisement. Entities include Chile, Maipu, Various leaders, Swindon, Ireland, and water taxes.
Fragmented OCR notes claim value of advertising in business and rail against apathy. Mentions Ro Doses Wanamaker store New York Merchant Association and W.O.P. Lawson, with estate and auction references across Frederick and Brederick counties.
Local dealer promotes a huge carpet sale with new stock at reduced prices. The advertisement touts a large selection, lower costs than before, and plans to offer fashion and style at discount rates. Shoppers are invited to inspect the showroom and compare values.
An earlier notice from the Presbyterian church invites residents to attend Wednesday afternoons and evenings for a supper and address questions about a new municipal voter registration. Instructions list dates March 10 and 22 for registration at a central precinct with available services and contact details for local officials and the Eagle at Brand.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention a Sunday event involving Japan, a matting, and a wallet left at a location called Neen Atten Men Tigi. No clear names, date, or outcome available.
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