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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1900
Page
4
A damaged OCR fragment from THE DAILY NEWS includes unreadable text and partial local item details, with key names and specifics obscured. The readable bits hint at a brief news item but lack clear outcomes or dates.
Amid a Westward push for Rear-Admiral Schley as Bryan's running mate, readers see a national debate sparked by Admiral Dewey's Manila pledge. The Kansas City Star notes Schley's naval record and questions of party fit, while Democratic leaders from Arkansas to Arizona push for Schley as a potential ticket mate.
German Baptist Lovel east of the Did Order will be held at Beaver Dam on Saturday. Rev. John Watt of Rocky Ridge has been called to supply St. Pauls Church in Washington DC. Services at the German Baptist church West Fourth street Sunday morning and evening for the India famines relief.
The final cotillion by Frederick’s young men, directed solo by Mrs. O. W. Rost, will be held tomorrow evening. The dance starts at eight o'clock with music provided by the Frederick Select Orchestra.
The weekly meeting of the Lit will be held this evening in Keap Hall.
Independent Hose Company benefit night features a homegrown troupe in Esmeralda a lighthearted tragedy with strong humor and polished performances Miss Gardiner from Baltimore shines as Bernarda with Grayson a new member delivering a splendid turn The cast includes Elbert North Carolina farmer Mr Keller Lydia Ann Miss Sallie Conrad Fauntelroy Kemeralda and many more in a vivid dramatic tableau provided for charity and uniforms fund
Purely personal notes list residents of Frederick and nearby towns, noting travels, visits, and returns. Names include L M Rogers, W S McPherson, Harry Nusbeam, E G Morrison, Joseph Ennis, Richard T Cramer, Hattie and Lucy Boblitz, Anns Treadwell, DeWitt O Haines, Joseph H Apple, Thomas Kamp, George W Wright, Laura C Fout, Rev Dr and Mrs E B Eschbach, and O Edward Presho. Several travelers frequent Baltimore, Omaha, and Lancaster, with trips cited to Washington D C and Lebanon Pa.
The marriage of Andrew J. Eisenhauer and Helena Martin of Huntingdon Indiana will be held at St Peter and Paul Catholic church on Wednesday May 16. The notice also mentions relatives and local individuals, with references to city happenings and a City Opera House recital by Mrs A S McDonnell and Prof Sie Seie.
The sewing school connected with the Women s Christian Temperance Union will hold its closing exercises on Saturday afternoon at 3 o clock in the Frederick College building. It promises to be a pleasant affair and all friends of the school are invited.
Partial OCR reads a freight wreck on the Baltimore and Ohio line near the Union Dem curve two miles west, with damage reported along the resin line. No injuries listed, wreck scene under investigation by local railway authorities.
Property transfers and estate actions dominate the week in circuit and orphan’s courts. Listings include Browning to Frederic County real estate, Costes to Latier, Trester to Fredericks, Falco to Frederick County, Weagley to Frederick County, Derr to Conrad Raland, Abrachs to Wm A, and Etgenbrods to Wm A with values noted. Letters of administration issued for Hirant Clappen and Ada Wachter estates. Inventories and sales of personal property filed. wills admitted or probated for Aubert Delaplaine Baldner and others. executors appointed for Baldner and Donald estates.
Secretary of the Navy reprimanded Captain Chadwick former commander of the flagship New York for releasing official dispatches during the war and for comments about a fellow officer Admiral Schrey in a newspaper interview. The letter notes prior reprimand and stresses violation of naval regulations and discipline.
A Frankfort and Maures College party led by Prof J E Kershner will observe the May 1 total solar eclipse from Norfolk and other locations. American teams at Columbus Georgia and in Africa join by telegraph and cable to share data, with New Orleans timing the totality at 7 30 p m lasting 1 17.
A Friday night blaze on the eastern slopes of Ez y Ping Mountain swept through the county, destroying fencing, shedding timber, and forcing residents from homes. The fire damaged many properties, including Shindledecker and Bigenbrode dwellings, with Beestace barn saved after families removed belongings. Erupted along the mountain base and into Eyler Valley, the fire halted by boundary lines, leaving several residents exposed and alert to further risk.
The Terrible Sluggers defeated the Machine Shop team at the brush factory last evening by 101 to 8. Winning battery Shilling and Bartholow, losing Wolfe and Derr. Manager Morgan praised the team’s large victory.
Wm Mason, arrested weeks earlier on assault and battery charges, was brought before Judge Motter on a habeas corpus writ. After hearing witnesses, the judge set bail at $50. John Wood represented Mason. Also, Mrs. Richard Storm of South Market street sprained her ankle falling while housecleaning and is using crutches.
The Board of County Commissioners yesterday fixed May 14 at 1 o'clock as the time to open all bids for erecting the new Female High School building. Also appears notices and ads: clam chowder promotion, fish depot advert, potato offer, city health ordinance enforcement, carpet cleaning, furniture polish, summer school options, and Saks Optical Co hosting at City Hotel with free eye exams for all.
Senator McNomas urged President McKinley to attend the Maryland State shaft dedication at Antietam honoring fallen troops from both sides. McKinley agreed and may speak briefly. A special train will depart Washington on Decoration Day for the ceremony and return the same day.
An advertising item touts American made silks at low prices with dramatic savings on silk goods. It claims bargains on Bilka foulard, cream and skirt pieces, black dress goods, parasols, princess umbrellas, and women’s undergarments. The tone urges readers to shop now for cuts and savings.
An advertisement touts a cure labeled Main's College Cure claimed to “shake it out of the system” for coughing and related ailments. The copy mentions Clinton and a standard preparation, with daily receipt hinted.
Dr J M Radcliffe retains his office above George A Gilbarns shop at 18 North Market Frederick City Maryland. Herman the optician will return to Frederick on Monday May 7 and will leave his office in the parlors of 36 West Patrick street opposite City Hotel. Honura hours 8 13 and 2 6 and 7 9 daily. With Mrs McDannel as reader and Prof Smith and others in music the Opera House entertainment May 4 promises to be excellent. Tickets 20 and 35 cents. Box sheet at Yeakies. Serial notice removal of millinery from 64 to 22 West Patrick street opposite City Hotel. Spring and summer opening Tuesday and Wednesday May 12. Buomexaver Co fine line of music at special price just received from publishers. Brievys Palace of Music 128 North Market. Dr William O Boteler practice limited to diseases of the eye ear and throat. Special attention to operations for strabismus cataract and trachoma. Spectacles adjusted for all forms of defective sight. Free eye examinations. Office 28 North Market Street.
P B SAPPINGTON offers new wood furniture and decor from top factories. Weekly shipments bring fresh styles, withRemember the Student as sole agents for these goods. Call for furnishings and we will please you. We keep it neat and stylish with a splendid assortment.
Wesley Grove Campmeeting opens July 27 with 13 days of services led by Baltimore Conference elders. Eminent speakers preach. Post-Graduate Association meeting July 31. Emory Lear leases camp August 9 to 23. Sundays overseen by Baltimore Conference Methodist Episcopal elders.
L FE Mullinix promotes Now Is The Time to consider carpets mattings and wallpapers with new stock and low prices. The advertisement promises best quality, rich colorings, and novel designs and notes they are gaining friends daily. Visitors are invited to see the latest assortment.
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