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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1897
Page
8
Buyers flocked to the market this morning as lettuce, radishes, and berries drew crowds. Prices listed include strawberries at 20 cents per box and various vegetables, fruits, and seafood priced per dozen or per pound with a brief note on an infant being brought to market for a potential delegate position.
Rev David C Irwin died at his Lexington Virginia residence yesterday after noon after a long illness He was born in Wheeling West Virginia on January 2 1835 and began preaching in 1843 He married a daughter of Dr George E Pryor of Frederick County Maryland Survived by six children He preached in Kentucky in 1859 Missouri 1855 and moved to Virginia in 1858 He served as pastor at Harrison Park Portsmouth and Lexington for several years John Cole of Derwood Montgomery County mentioned
In Frederick the month of May brings galas and gatherings from bicycle meets to church fairs. Conventions, picnics, and dances fill Market Street as businesses reopen and electric railways extend toward Braddock and Myersville. Citizens anticipate a lively summer with a grand Kay Monument and local societies celebrating with receptions and elocution nights.
A farm dwelling on Mr. Montgomery’s Christian County property occupied by Benjamin M. Rodrick burned on the night of April 7. Rodrick fought the blaze, saving some household goods, but 11 hogs, 300 pounds of lard, 25 bushels of potatoes were destroyed. The blaze, possibly started by chicken thieves, left the Rodrick home uninsured with a $500 loss.
An advertising fiction claims a tired man with impure blood can gain energy by Hood's Sarsaparilla. It argues warmer weather weakens the system and blood, urging Hood's to purify and enrich blood, build health, and is a spring necessity used by millions.
John P. Gmitb of Sharpyburg conducts extensive research tracing aboriginal Washington county history. He finds numerous Indian village remains along Potomac and Antietam creeks with rock-shelter sites on bluff lands. Arrowheads and tools suggest settlements near Acocery Iron Works and lands of Stouffer Sebamel Miller and others near Sharpsburg.
A collection of brief visits and travels from Frederick and surrounding areas. Alvin R Nissly of Hanover and others from Jersey City, Washington, Baltimore, and Indiana are noted as visiting or returning home. Several residents journeyed to Washington, Fort Motte, and Gapland for summer stays amid health concerns and family visits.
Eight candidates receive first degree as members attend the regular Fredonia Council No 40 0 T A M meeting. The council votes to shift summer meeting time to 6 o’clock. Rev C W Stinespring named editor of Public Spirit the eight page weekly out of Baltimore. Daughters of America Maryland State Council to convene in Frederick with Barbara Fritchie name to be used for local council. Frostburg and Frederick representatives praised for their work and patriotism.
The quip echoes Barnum boasting of advertising skill and public speaking prowess. He claims he can outtalk any man and insists on using ten dollars for effective ads while the rest fund fox advertising. Bio note requested for a friend.
A dramatic voice presents Our Lady of the Snows declaring independence from a dominant power. The speaker vows to govern her own house, open and close gates, and carry a message to eastern and southern queens. The passage ends with a stated resolve and a call to action.
A Fragaville St Luke's Church program by the Ladies Aid and Missionary Society featured an anthem, scripture, recitations, solos by Hargett Thoms Phreeger and others, and a dialogue titled The Model Church. Noted were musical pieces Home Sweet Home by the Caller sisters and Edger Thomas's standout solo.
The Y M C A wheel club held its first run of the season with Chas B Hendrickson as pacemaker and Prof. Apple as bugler. Twenty two men rode at 6 40 toward Buckerstown, more joined on South Market street to total 28 or 30. Cream at Nicodemus Creamery followed at Buckerstown. The group disbanded before the association building at 3 30 after declaring the event a complete success. Tomorrow at 3 30 C P W Nims of Boston the drummer evangelist will address men in the association building. Nims travels nationwide and is a skilled speaker. The athletic grounds opening is set for 6 o'clock next Tuesday evening, and the public is invited.
Tas News announces a large lot of sample advertising novelties including fans cards and unique designs. Invites inspection of the variety and invites those planning spring printing to view Tas News list for up to date features before placing orders.
The Maryland Fish and Game Protection Association branch in this county vows to enforce the law, arrest all violators, and rigorously gather evidence to secure convictions.
Mr John Thomas Norwood and Miss Susie Ellen Renkles were married April 29 by Rev Edward Smith at his Watersville home. The notice promotes Hood s Sarsaparilla with a slogan about 100 doses for one dollar as a “One True Blood Purifier.”
Misa Rachelis Renard presents Ingomar the Barbarian at the Opera House Monday evening with Miles Renard as Parthenia and a strong company. The production is praised for its beauty and sentiment, noting popular prices for gallery and reserved seats.
Frederick Male High School's Belles Lettres Society met under CO Richardson. The program featured recitations and a Daniel Webster reading. Debates favored the affirmative 2 to 1 on the Civil War benefiting the country more than barmaids. Adjournment set for May 1. A bicycle race to Ridgeville under Frederick Bicycle Club auspices is planned for tomorrow.
A vivid, if erroneous, sensational notice extols a deadly pestilence killing one sixth of the world annually and promotes Dr. Fierce Golden Medical Discovery as the ultimate blood purifier and cure. It cites testimonials from Mrs. Area Dunham and others, claiming immense success against consumption and related diseases.
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