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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1900
Page
4
Brief notes recall events on May 4 in the Daily News archive. Notable entries include historical military, political, and cultural milestones with terse summaries and dates as documented in the newspaper’s past editions.
The Saturday News announces tomorrow the start of a new eight page issue with a thrilling serial In the Name of the Ozark about a Russian intrigue. It also previews British Army articles, illustrated special pieces, for ladies and farmers sections, a Sunday School lesson analysis, and trade reviews. The paper costs two cents a copy, delivered or mailed.
A Johns Hopkins geology party led by C Brogger travels from Georgetown along the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal to Cumberland. The group includes Jessor Clark, Welton, Willis, Hague, Diller, Hinges, Keith, Reid, Mathews, and others. They plan visits to Great Falls and Wheeling en route with notable hosts and a special train through George's Valley.
Four Democrats and two Republicans form the new Frederick County Board of School Commissioners. Members include Samuel Darrow, Teresa Brien, Charles W. Wright, Charles B. Slagle, J Henry Stokes, and Dr H Boteler Gross. Terms range two to six years with appointments for multiple districts. The board reviewed Female High School plans by Wyatt and Nolting of Baltimore and appointed trustees for numerous county schools.
PURELY PERSONAL notes list Baltimore visitors in Frederick including Mrs Emma Wright Dr J W Downey Miss Daisy Davin M M Bronner Braddock wedding trip couple Pampsl Nannie Potts and Jnna Coward with sister Mrs J D Roger Rev Dr and Mrs Eather Kuhligan Atlantic City visits Osburns guest of Lenare Chapline Hayes Brown near Frederick medical student in Philadelphia Holton Wolfe Washington returns George Johnson Nannie Johnson wintering south Beary C Birely Elsie Hirely Elia Pigman Maulsby Rios at Frostburg Daughters of Liberty related event Sappington and Stone graduate at University of Maryland Medical week. Nature remedies referenced for stomach relief and Syrup of Figs promoted.
A meeting of the university extension committee enlarged by Mrs White was held at the Weuss's College to plan a city outreach. Miss Robinson elected secretary. Membership set at 150 dollars with six lectures included, and about 200 subscriptions needed. Arrangements to secure a lecturer staff for next winter and registration forms to be distributed by committee members.
Ramaborg Fertilizer Company begins rapid reconstruction after a blaze destroyed all buildings. Three new factory structures on one and a half acres will house seven thousand tons capacity with brick three story main building. An 85 bore power engine and up-to-date machinery ordered for fall start by June 1. About 3500 tons of undamaged manufactured goods remain on hand. operations continue with sheds erected to protect stock.
A musical program was held at the Home for the Aged last evening under Miss Clara Zimmerman with the Frederick Select Orchestra. Highlights included piano duets by Misses Bahn and Zimmerman recitations by Naomi Herburger and Grace Zimmerman vocal solos by Grace Dixon Mrs A R Yeakle and Miss Wuez and duets by Misses Haller and Kemp with orchestral numbers throughout.
Rev W L Martin will preach at Thormont for the P O U Society of the U B church at 7 90 o clock and celebrate their tenth anniversary. Rev C M Cullum will address Jr C UA M at Pleasant Grove church Kemptown at 10 30 o clock on Conditions of National Prosperity. Junior Endeavor Society of the Lutheran shares meets this evening at 7 30 o'clock.
The Mayor and Board of Aldermen toured the water pipe line from Fishing Creek. They found the system in good order with no major leaks. The party sheltered under a large oak to escape the rainstorm and returned to Frederick about six o clock last evening.
Gartrude Jeams, colored, was arrested by officers Mulhern and Six and tried before Justice White. She was found guilty and fined 3.25 dollars, with 10 days in jail in default.
A baseball game is set for tomorrow at 2 30 p m between the Stover College team of Harper's Terry and the Nouparei team of Frederick. The game will be called adjoining Gost Pack.
Mr J B W Hargett lists today’s market quotes including corn per barrel and shelled corn per dosel. Wheat price is given in cents per bushel and hay ranges from 12 to 14 dollars per ton.
Mr William Feags of East Church Street has recovered from a bout of sickness and is able to go out again. The text also references Hood's Sarsaparilla as a tonic to beware of.
Post office official Mr Shriver and colleagues toured Carroll County outlining rural free delivery expansion from Carnot county eastward. Possible new routes include Union Bridge to Singapore Libertytown and Jonesville with Libertytown as a central station. Hawthorn to visit Libertytown to assess further expansion.
Chief Wilkie of the United States Secret Service warns of a dangerous counterfeit twenty dollar note from 1880 series. The note, though high quality, is shorter in length and has several distinct defects in the Hamilton portrait and border design. Several details including the omission of tiny figures and misprinted letters reveal the fraud, and the paper quality is notably deceptive.
A lively program by the Mandolin Club included selections such as the Isis Dance and Car Wen Fantasie with performances by Miriam Crane Mary Williams and other club members. The Notre Dame Literary Club elected officers led by Carrie Davis as president Mamie Walsh as vice president and Maude Simpson as treasurer.
An advertisement style notice touts unusually low prices and wide range of products. It promises newer goods at less cost than competitors, highlights silk and mohair fabrics, carpet cleaning services, optical and medical services, and a millinery move with spring openings. The piece mixes promotional claims with service notices and product highlights.
A crowded sale notice lists half dozen spoons forks and knives with prices and guarantees, plus odds on tableware and pocket knives. It includes a Strawberry Fete planning note, a spectacle sale with a doctor’s prescription discount, and a political convention travel offer. Also mentions a police inspection of cellars, a summer school, carpet and wallpaper promotions, and local store invitations.
The Woman's College Alumni Association prepares a reunion program for commencement featuring a portrait gift to the institution honoring Rev. Thomas M. Quann, former principal of Frederick Female Seminary. Rev. Mr. Cagne will present and speak, while President H. Barris of Bucknell will deliver the commencement address. Miss Jenkins, the long serving lady principal, resigns to accept offers elsewhere. A local resident reports a three legged chicken hatched recently, noted as a freak of nature.
The Frederick Clearing House Association shows year ending May 3 clearances of $659,305.53 with balances of $1,072,771.91. This year’s clearances exceed last year’s by $37.00.
The Belies Lettres Literary Society meets this evening along with the New Market Literary Club hosting a pleasant gathering. A divorce bill seeks an absolute divorce for Nora M. Stock from George M. Snook, with H H Worthington attorney. A $3.8 monthly pension is granted to Charles Lakel of Beanawick County. An ad promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla for nervous conditions.
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