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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1902
Page
6
The Frederick Maryland paper issues subscription rates and delivery options for the Daily News and Weekly News. It lists prices for weekly and monthly services, advance payment requirements, and monthly or yearly rates, urging subscribers to remit and noting postage and mailing details as of March 22, 1902.
The article notes Governor General Wood aiming to persuade Congress on Cuban tariff cuts despite sharp criticism. It recalls President Cleveland’s expected enjoyment of political gains, Admiral Schley hailed as San Magos hero, and a House Naval Affairs Committee inaction pleasing his supporters. Census data on Maryland farming values sparked mockery at calculations, contrasting Charles Frederick Montgomery counts and suggesting possible enumeration flaws.
The piece argues for eliminating import taxes on artworks with broad support from American artists and journals like Outlook. It counsels that while undershirts and blankets are essential, art is a higher essential, integral to civilization and spiritual life, not mere decoration.
A passage envisions a future where under shirts and blacks ta can be bought openly and masterpieces of art traded with equal freedom. It asserts such trade would aid the development of a country’s higher life and culture through unrestrained exchange.
Selection of excerpts from Baltimore papers notes spring’s arrival and looming General Assembly adjournment amid debates over Evans transfer, pension politics, and school and highway conditions. It also discusses election law reform and ballot uniformity amid party differences.
A string of light quips and banter from various newspapers. Politician Bentback-Colonel Gabbie ton denies running for Congress while Buckover jokes uncertainty. A child remarks on Aunt Mary as motherly, Mrs Malaprop critiques a suitor, and Rimer poems draw mild attention. Witty exchanges feature Talikalot and Joax in playful dialogue.
The World reports Lord Kitchener's block house policy in South Africa weakens Boer forces and hints war may end by September. A London estimate puts total war cost at the weight of Boer armies in gold or $20 per acre of crushed republics, with Britain’s conquests tallying vast sums. The piece argues the price in blood, prestige, and alliance strain is staggering.
A mixed fragment from Harper s Faith with verses by Eraxon Norvox and Whittier. The literary pieces evoke night, peace, and faith as the day yields to darkness. Also a brief, humorous ad notes 25 cents buys public announcements in Frederick.
The Baltimore and Frederick Railway Company will begin a route survey on Monday, with two corps of about twelve men each, to map the general route through North Branch and adjacent towns within sixty days. Two bridges will be built, one over the Monocacy at Ceresville and one over the Patapsco at North Branch, before construction starts at the end of the line.
Letters from the People thank the United and Independents for their water-clearing work but urge the Juniors to step forward with the Silsby steamer to finish draining the city cellars. The writer challenges Mow come Mevers and Juniors No. 2 to act, promising to wait for results.
Mrs. Annaretta Shivery aged 98 died at Elkton. Denton officials plan water works. Harvey Hindman age 0? died at Port Deposit from heart disease during handling a fractious horse. Northern and Southern Methodist churches federation session held at Woman's College Baltimore. "Bad" Daniale, charged with shooting Paul Taliaferro of Whealton, Va., arrested at Orlsfeld after posting bail.
Police arrested Harry Scholl on charges of assaulting Dr. E B Kine and held him on 300 dollars bail pending grand jury action. Other youths were fined two dollars each for a street fight on Weat Patrick street, and Richard Potts was briefly jailed for wife beating but released when the hearing was not attended. Charles Lewis was arrested at Buckeystown on an assault and battery warrant from Montgomery county and handed to Montgomery authorities. The rest is a dense, miscellaneous excerpt on vision and medical topics from popular science writings and an advertising note urging immediate advertising.
The scribe notes blooming violets and the approach of Hag ter as crowds prepare. Prices listed show eggs 12 cents a dozen, butter 26 cents a pound, poultry from 25 to 55 cents, apples 15 to 26 cents a half pack, oranges 26 to 60 cents a dozen, cranberries 18 cents quart, tomatoes 5 to 8 cents apiece, fish and meats with varied per pound costs. The column previews fare for Sunday dinner and warns of a busy schedule at the market.
Baltimore March 21 Rumors swirl of Pennsylvania Railroad possibly buying Atlantic Coast line. Market stronger on investment demand with notable gains in Seaboard and various rail and bank issues. several bonds show higher bids while some readings pull back after prior rises. Reports note strong interest in Nash ville Certificates and Seaboard Air Line related stocks while others lag.
Bradstreet's reports active spring jobbing trade in western and coast markets. Continued good crop prospects and plentiful rains bolster southwestern tracts, aiding ongoing commerce.
The report notes stronger industrial activity and improved retentions after the Boston tie-up settlement and Fall River demand gains. Iron and steel lead, with modest weather impacts, while foreign pig iron imports rise. Wheat weakens on frost fears but rallies on large export orders. Baltimore receipts rise, No 2 red at 83 cents, March at 79 1/4 to 80 1/4, southern samples higher, local market dull with little trading.
Albert V. Lampe of this city has been elected post for the class day exercise during commencement week at Franklin and Marshall College in Lancaster Pennsylvania. A 23 year old, he has held multiple roles at the college including secretary monitor vice president and president of the Diagnothian Literary Society and was literary editor of Omflamms last year. He was chosen again for this year’s anniversary in May and is currently literary editor of the College Student. He recently declined a Japanese government school appointment due to parental objections.
The residence at 015 West South Street hosted a tenth birthday celebration for Edward Lease with games and a large cake marked with ten candles. Numerous children and adults attended including Masters Edward Leslie Kreb and Charley Fisher, Misses Hettia Hahn and May Householder, and Mrs. Mollie Lesse among others. A separate note records a Soiree at Independent Hall hosted by Miss Willis Ritchie with her dancing class, featuring pianist Eins Nains Eisenhsaer and a lively crowd.
Hymeneal notice announces the marriage of Hallie May Bars to Benjamin G. Danner. Miss Bars is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel B. Bars of Unionville. The couple exchanged vows on Wednesday March 26 in Baltimore city.
The Sick Miss Lass and Master Charles Haller, children of Mr and Mrs Arthur Haller, South Market firest, are confined to the house suffering with tonatittr. Discontinuing shaverthing through the duit seasoa is like fishing with a pare hook. All you'll ever catch is sea weed and driftwood.
James F. Ryder recalls meeting a young man with flaxen hair and a merry, shifting smile who would become Artemus Ward. The narrative describes his lively manner at a Cleveland room, the quick laugh, and a later sign of fame as Ward writes a letter in The Plain Dealer and grows a network of friends, including the narrator and family.
Flower and tree care tips outline planting, staking, and pest control for ornamentals, plus crocus in October. It covers river depths, seas, and major world rivers, then a brief piece on Sir William Meredith, Ontario chief justice, recalling a public retort during a London campaign.
An undergrad Prince Thwani Vil and riders pursued a fox near a farm. The farmer blocked gates and fined them 21 apiece for trespass. A rider retorted that this is the Pace of Wales, prompting a sharp exchange about money and authority.
The weekly column highlights spring hints as weather warms and gardens stir. Easter previews arrive with millinery openings and garden activities, while local events include art displays, concerts, church socials, and plans for Holy Week.
Peach growers in the mountain region report a very bright outlook for the season. An veteran grower says the buds look fine and should yield excellent fruit unless a heavy late frost arrives. He notes fewer buds can mean higher prices and believes conditions favor a luscious, profitable crop with good quality peaches despite potentially smaller yields.
The annual retreat of the Convent of the Visitation begins tomorrow evening and continues for several days. Easter vacation begins Thursday March 27 and studies resume April 2.
The will of Dennis D H Clemson was filed for probate in the Oryzane Court this morning. All the testator's property is bequeathed to his children James H and Laura V Clemson. Lost and Found. A pair of spectacles. Order can obtain coins for this notice. The News Office 226 paying for this notice.
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