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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1900
Page
4
In a fragment from The Daily News dated March 27 a brief survey recalls local historical happenings. The note mentions figures such as a biker and a figure named James Wemsty Nusar associated with a presidential context, with scattered references to dates and places.
The Weekly News will be a handsome twelve page issue ready Thursday with all the news and many special features. It boasts the largest bona fide circulation in Frederick city and county and offers exceptional advertising advantages. Copy for new advertisements is due by 5 PM Wednesday. changes by noon that day.
PURELY PERSONAL Mr. Ray Gilbert of Woodsboro is registered at the Park Hotel. Mr. Brooks Boyle of Liberty is registered at the City Hotel. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Johnson of New London have moved to Tiffin. Judge John O Motter leaves for Rockville to attend circuit court. Mr. E C Wachter of Walkeraville spends the day in Frederick on business. Mr. Lawie H Moberly of Washington, ex-a-gyor of Frederick, visits relatives here. Mr. Chapman Heard of Pittsburg is visiting his sister-in-law on East Third street. Mr. Frederick Bachelor of the Arlington Hotel Fort Myer Va is in town. Mrs. Maude Forthman of Waysboro Pa returns to Woman's College after visiting parents. Mr. J Alleine Williamson on Court Square has been in Montgomery county on business. Mr. Charles L Brengie, longtime resident, moves to 217 South Market. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Shriver Taylor in New Orleans then to southern cities, returning to Baltimore in May. Mrs. James S Phillips wife of Paymaster J S Phillips US Navy spent yesterday with her aunt Mrs. Laura Chapline on West Third street.
In the house of Delegates last night a bill to substitute John Eager Howard for Joby Hanson as a statue sponsor for the Capitol was debated for two hours and ordered to a third reading. General Knotz Latrobe and Robinson spoke in favor. an amendment to pay the sculptor was adopted. a postponement motion failed 39 to 33. Senator Stevenson Williams prepared a substitute amendment revising the state license system for goods, with a tiered fee per class and distribution of license revenue between state and localities. The Johns Hopkins University grant of 25,000 won Senate approval by 16 to 1. Frederick Hospital and county bonds also passed in the Senate.
The Woman's College lists April events including the Faster concert on April 3 by the Music Department, Armstrong's lecture on Unpublished Interviews with Great Musicians on April 4, a College Hall recital by the Music Conservatory faculty on April 20, and an Adelphi Society phonograph exhibition by Mr. Blocher later in the week. Commencement address will be June 7 by Bucknell President John Howard Harris.
An armed mob in Belaie, Maryland, abducts Lewis Harrie after he assaults Miss Melivaine McIlvaine, then hangs him from a tree. The crowd improvises execution using rope, a limb, and a gate post, firing shots as the scene ends and the mob disperses.
News from Maryland reports Annapolis public schools will reopen Monday following a measles related recess. The state notes a felony murder verdict in Anne Arundel County, and public notices include a New Baltimore donation theft and a court death. Officials fix Baltimore City tax rate at $1.67 per $100 with April discounts and projected revenue.
Charles Matthews, colored, released on bail after a judge set bonds at 25 dollars on a writ of habeas corpus for coal theft from the BE and O Railroad. John Wood represented him. In separate matters, fourteen boys arrested for stone throwing on South Street were released on good behavior. Andrew J. Jackson faces a hearing tomorrow at 7:30 in the Mayor's office. The Russell Plecwic Mallet Company plant moved from New Market to New York for larger-scale operation. Percy Russell and associates departed Cleveland Waltz, William Sponseller, and William Hough. A notice updates Sea King horse advertising and local market quotations.
Large audience braved bad weather at City Upstairs House for Royal Arcane program under Frederick Council 1195. W Nash Young chaired. speakers included Grand Regent James B. Yeakle and Deputy Supreme Regent EB Linday Grier. musical selections and a graphophone concert highlighted the event.
The Strakosch Opera Company travels across America with a large leading cast and a polished chorus under Edgar Strakotch. Scenes for Carmen are drawn from real places seen in Spain and South America. Diatolo appears at the Otte Opera House on Thursday night with reserved seats on sale at 4 this afternoon at Yaakle's.
Brief notes reflect on upcoming dates and seasonal changes from Easter to Decoration Day and the Fourth of July, with people's activities and local curiosities. Mentions Young American Club moving to 196 North Jentz street and hints of spring businesses and events shaping the community.
In a decisive municipal vote in Hagerstown Democrats secured the mayor's office with Dr Edwin Schindel defeating Republican Dr Jeptha Fitsnogle by 485. They also carried two council seats and backed a $60,000 municipal electric plant, with Ward 5 turnout and broad cross party support. Voter turnout totaled 378 abstentions. A separate note mentions matinee plans and train arrangements for a Barbara Frietchie event, plus an unrelated advertisement for Hood's Medicine.
Miss Mary Helen Howe, a noted soprano and Washington Star daughter, sang before President McKinley at the White House after a special invitation. She has performed in opera and concerts in major Eastern cities and will sail in April to Europe to study in Paris for two years.
The CTC meeting in the college building featured a key question Shall the Curfew Ring The discussion covered statistics of juvenile crimes laxity of parental control curfew as a remedy and social obligations The WOC PT is Solly convinced of the need of the curfew in this city.
Mr Eugene Sponssner proprietor of the Pioneer livery stables plans extensive front building improvements tearing roof and brickwork to add a third story An elevator will move carriages to second and third floors for storage The project aims to greatly improve the building’s appearance Indigestion sentence appears as advertising copy for Hood s tonics and Sarvaparilia
A fragment indicates an event titled the Early Exposition will open in April with a fixed date to be announced, linking to a cabinet or advisory body and scheduled activities. The readable text hints at March notes and a March 2 reference, underscoring upcoming formal opening procedures.
A Rome dispatch reports that the State Foreign Office informed reporters that Lipy would consent to mediation for peace if President Kroger would modify his demands.
In Penns Manor New Jersey Rev Charles Glover wed two daughters Helen Glover to Dr Davenport of Newark and Annis Glover to William Proudfoot of Dubbs Ferry while a younger sister lay dead in the next room. The ceremony occurred with no guests as a funeral followed.
Obituaries report Adam Bidel aged 33 of Middletown Valley died of general debility leaving five sons George William Charles John Daniel and two daughters Mary and Elizabeth all of Middletown. John Summers aged 73 also died at his brother David Summers residence with five brothers listed. Aunt Easter Fry a ninety plus year old colored woman died in New Market with funeral at Simpson's chapel. William H Lochner died in Baltimore aged 61. Auction notices mention Wellington man and household items to be sold in coming days.
Excellent Baby Carriage will be sold at the Rink tomorrow in first class condition. Easter Baskets offered as the largest Frederick assortment at McCardell's. Removal of S D Thomas & Co from 15 to 17 East Patrick street with expanded stock inviting inspection. Wm S Miller & Co office at 29 East Patrick street announces removals. Birely's Palace of Music offers six second hand organs at bargain prices with easy terms. Medical ad copy about keeping blood pure and digestion noted.
An advertorial page highlights a clearance of garments and fabrics with emphasis on shirts jackets and undergarments. It touts economical prices, weekly arrivals, and a focus on women’s wear including lace ties collars and stock collars. Notable names appear to be retailers urging customers to visit for unsold stock and new Swiss and Latice stock collars.
A fragmented ad style note references Nuwie and Maas at 38 Market Street and mentions a dubious remedy tied to Clinton and a pharmacy. The text hints at a daily Washington standard but lacks clear actions or outcomes. Entities include Nuwie, Maas, Market Street, Clinton, and a pharmacy.
The advertisement promotes cheap prices on pianos organs and music services at Birely's Palace of Music 16 cents for tunes and instruments. It lists instruments including Packard parlor organ Wood’s organ Rosenkranz piano and notes agents for Knabe Starr Richmond Singer pianos. Also mentions Dr Wm Boteler eye ear nose throat services and a display of lamps china and groceries at 72 N Market Street with White Star coffee and Ko Mi Tea.
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