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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1900
Page
5
Incomplete OCR fragment notes a ceremony honoring a citizen, with names and places unclear. The readable bits indicate a public event on a March date discussing a local award and community recognition.
A string of short notices lists Otto Sipos visiting Washington friends in Frederick, Misa Joha Smith visiting Middletown, Dr J W Downey from New Market with Frederick friends, and Bartgis relocating to West Church street. Several others travel to Mt Morris, Danville, Mont Romery area, Woodstock, Thurmont, Brooklyn, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Oakmont.
Ex-Governor John Lee Carroll of Maryland sends a $100 gift to the Sehley fund, enclosing a letter to Colonel Berret praising Admiral Schley’s gallantry and urging support for a house purchase committee honoring him and defending his reputation in the Navy.
The notice states that Mr John BE W Hargett of East Point is to appear as a witness in the case Davison et al v Harrow Co versus The Standard Harrow Co. in the local court. Details of date and location are incomplete in the provided text.
A daily list of Sunday services across Fredericks churches notes times for morning and evening worship at All Saints Episcopal Grace Reformed Evangelical Lutheran and other parishes. Observances include a forty hours devotion at St Johns and preparations for Triduum with benedictions and sermons. A special Methodist week in Frederick will feature services led by Rev Page Milburn and daily noon prayers. Carding Devotion at Emmitsburg celebrates St Vincent de Paul affiliation with Cardinal Gibbons present.
In Easton the D J Patchet & Son plan was ruined by fire. A bridge collapse and traffic deaths are reported. A train incident near Bowte fatally injures Richard Uruss. a man suffers critical injuries. Harriet Dusman and Bisraw Wolbatsizedd die in New York. An 68 year old Baltimore woman Mary Cooney suffocates from gas. Cambridge election case hearing on Woolford vs Leonard. Belair town limit debate stirs opposition. Rev James H Baird dies at age 76 in Baltimore. George Wolf shoots himself in the ear. recovery expected. Carroll County rural census nears completion with 31 563 patrons listed. Annapolis resident A B Chambers assaulted cycling. assailants captured after a fight.
Mr. William S. Witham of Atlanta is described as heavily involved with finance, serving as president of twenty seven banks in Alabama and Georgia and as director in numerous other institutions.
Middletown's Board of Town Commissioners sets the 1900 corporation tax at 45 cents per 100 dollars, same as last year. The water rents total 530 dollars, only 195 dollars less than interest on water bonds, costing the town about 195 dollars for fire protection. The Burgess and Commissioners contract Standard Oil for street lighting gasoline at 11 cents per gallon in bulk, saving 3 cents per gallon.
William R. May was arrested Thursday evening on a charge of assaulting his wife at a gate near Pearl. He appeared before Justice Biser yesterday and was released as the wife declined to prosecute. Additionally, reports mention unlawful shooting of robins in the county with fines possible for offenders.
A meeting will be held in Middletown on Monday evening to nominate one Burgess candidate and five Commissioner candidates for the town election on Monday April 2 1900.
Robert M. Twigg of Brunswick filed for bankruptcy yesterday in the United States Court in Baltimore. He reports debts of 156.12 dollars and no available assets. Malcolm Y. Tyson serves as his attorney.
Balcom Monday Barney R Lease, auctioneer, will sell at Walketevills station or Wm C. Gre maer personal property including superior war pores and fine cattle. The News fore s thanks Mr Georges D Thomas of Brekays town for a large quantity of fine appies presented yesterday afternoon. Keep your blood and your stomach Seater aly a healthy oa eee ill keah.
The Maryland legislature advanced several measures including a 548000 appropriation to the Frederick Hospital Association and a bill to amend the Constitution to shift General Assembly sessions to every four years. Other actions approved involve county bridges, high schools funding, and appointments for future terms.
A fragmented report describes a fatal mob assault in Colton near The Newer Awgra Va. Troop detachments were withdrawn west as a mob killed a person identified as Colton. The incident followed an attempt to breach a secured area and involved scattered references to nearby towns and forces.
A deadly fire on East 43rd Street in Manhattan claimed the lives of firemen Bradk Bowen and South. Several other firefighters and bystanders were injured as crews battled the blaze on the afternoon of the incident. Authorities are investigating the cause and confirming the total number of injuries.
A fragmentary notice notes budget topics and local commentary. It remarks that days grow longer and experience teaches fools little. It mentions weather with heavy rain and snow melting, road conditions worsening, and a cultural scene of women taking charge at home while men face meals.
Fragmentary ad copy lists dry goods and dress suiting offerings with colors and fabrics. Mentions men’s suits, dress materials, and accessory items like purses and girdles. The tone imitates a late 19th or early 20th century catalog style with scattered pricing and product names.
The Belles Lettres Literary Society of the Male High School held a regular meeting led by President Derr with roll call and minutes by Secretary Toms. The program included readings and debates on curfew ordinances, with judges favoring the affirmative. adjournment till March 30.
Peach growers report no damage to buds from the recent snowstorm and cold, a rare omen after past mid March storms. If cool weather continues into mid April, a large yet not record crop is anticipated. earlier blizzards have trimmed future orchard numbers as new plantings begin to bear.
NEIDIG and MILLER announce a combined sale at Frederick's featuring Black Wool Dress Goods and new silks at deep discounts. Large quantities and varieties drive a largest ever sale, with guaranteed prices and a dress free if not cheaper. Prices include 48 and 50 inch Black Cheriot, Brilliantine, and Kletins, with many pieces under a dollar.
Clinton E. Main promotes a cough remedy called Main's Cough Cure claiming it cures every time. The ad mentions a graduate pharmacist Kelleras and notes daily standard time from Washington.
J M M Breely proprietor of Birely's Palace of Music promotes six second hand organs and a growing line of small instruments at bargain prices. Listings include Packard organ Star Parlor organ Woods & Co. organ and Rosenkranz piano. New Music Store at 100 N Market St offers tuning services. Also eye specialist Dr Wm Boteler advertises exams and treatments. China lamps and house goods advertised with White Star coffee and Pawily groceries.
Various advertised goods include fine shell oysters, spring chickens, sweet peas, Pears Soap, Red Star Matches, and bicycle offerings from Quynn's Hardware and City Hall Store. A charitable Easter recital in Frederick features Charles F. Robarts and Gertrude P. Harrison. Monumental Savings and Loan responds to the Baltimore case, stressing stability. Removal notices for Wm S Miller & Co and discount sheet music at Birely's conclude the page.
Changes note the dissolution of the millers firm H. G. Lichtenthaler & Co. at Thurmont with Deschler continuing milling for D. R. Rouzer. Harmony residents Meears James Baker and Chas. F. Babington, who went to Ohio for work, have found employment. Wades of Thormont KR Waesche moves to Catoctin furnace to oversee iron work. Ausherman of Myeraville relocates two miles below Frederick. Grossnickle near Middle Point moves onto the former Rusherman farm. Capt. A Turner of Brunswick relocates his family to Baltimore.
Real estate transfers include Columbus W. Boyer selling 102 acres near Broad Run for 9000 to his brother John C. Boyer and buying John W. Wilson’s dwelling with 24 acres two miles south. Mahion Grossnickle sells farmland near Eler ton to Charles Bassard for 2300. Frederick city war claim hearings set for April 1 with Senator McComnas and House effort by Mr. Pearre to push claims.
The Brunswick Savings Bank group has secured a charter for a national bank. It will begin operations under the name The Farmers and Merchants National Bank of Brunswick, with the Servings of Brunswick to continue as a feature of the bank’s structure.
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