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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1899
Page
3
The Weekly News announces a five page issue due Thursday with wide circulation in Frederick City and county. Ad copy for new advertisements is due by 5 pm Wednesday and changes by 12 pm the same day to meet publication needs.
The May meeting of the Maryland Historical Society at Baltimore rooms featured Oliver L. Fassig of the Baltimore United States Weather Bureau presenting a historical sketch on meteorology in Maryland. He traced meteorological card use from early references and noted Captain John Smith and Rev. John Campanius, with Maryland yielding continuous records from 1817 in Baltimore and a long uninterrupted sequence in Frederick dating to 1521.
A special meeting of the Board of Aldermen approved advertising for coal bids for the city and contractors low water works. The water charge clause for building permits was repealed. Farmers welcome timely rainfall that will aid crops after a dry spell spreading across the area.
The Maryland Classis session at Jefferson, in Carroll County, opened with devotion by Rev. I. W. Santee. Delegates to the Potomac Synod were elected, with bishops, elders, and ministers named, and money urged for Bethany and St. Pauls Orphans Homes and the Daniel Stine Memorial Home. The State of Religion report records 64 congregations, 9,062 communicants, 7,920 communicants, 447 infant baptisms, 49 adult baptisms, 405 confirmations, and substantial benevolent giving. next annual meeting set for May 16, 1900 in Manchester Trinity Reformed Church.
Chief Judge McSherry overruled objections by Jas H Gambrill creditors and allowed Geo T Gambrill a $13,000 claim with regular dividend. Insurance premiums paid by Geo were repaid by James H, and notes renewed May 4, 1892, now not barred by statute of limitations. Case cites favorable ruling and parties Maulsby Pampel and Whitgrock Urner Keady Urner.
A party of First Sergeant Earle F. Dederick, First Sergeant Charles E. Baldwin, Corporal David F. Liggitt, Privates Harry C. Richardson and Jasper Ewing of Ohio Second Volunteers drove from Macon to Bellefontaine by wagon and four mules. They toured Augusta Columbia Camden Fayetteville Raleigh Petersburg Richmond and Washington stopping four days in the capital and plan to reach Bellefontaine by May 30 for Decoration Day. Health is generally good with minor illness and appetite loss noted among some members. The group expressed admiration for Frederick county’s beauty and prosperity.
Arnold-Welles Company opened a week at City Opera House with the three act comedy Too Much Mother-in-Law. A small crowd due to bad weather enjoyed a clean lively performance with B Gilderoy and Walter delivering standout songs and jokes. Tonight’s bill offers In the Social Swim.
In Cumberland County a white vineyard worker, John Meyers, shot and killed William Paris, a Black seventeen year old, as Paris ran after attempting to assault Mrs. Kate Hier. A jury ruled the death justifiable, finding Meyers acted to protect the woman. Meyers spent the night in jail for his safety.
The country home of Josephus E. Harley near Burkittsville was burned to ashes early this morning, with most furniture lost. The structure, described as one of the handsomest in the county, burned rapidly after a morning start. Loss ranges from 1000 to 5000 with 3800 insured including 2500 on the house and 1000 on furniture. Royal Insurance Company of Frederick under Ernest Helfenstein.
Rev. Osborne Ingle is in Baltimore today. Rev. H W Bassler of Philadelphia visited Frederick. Mr and Mrs Wim P Maulsby are visiting New York. Miss Helen Stauffer visits Miss Nellie McCardell in Hagerstown. John S Ramsburgh and son Dr Jesse Ramsburgh of Washington DC visited last week. Rev Dr E R Eschbach attends Lancaster pa commencement. Mrs Tolbert and Miss Rose Tolbert of Charlestown WV stay with Miss Rebecca Claggett in East Patrick street. Rev John Leilich of Harrisburg pa visits. Leilich a long‑time resident.
Two boys drown in Allegany County. Governor Lowndes appoints Dr. Latimer to the State Lunacy Commission. Williams and Scots held on murder charge in Mt. Savage case. Percy Mmbly arrested for burning the Western Maryland Railroad warehouse at Smithburg. May term of Carroll County Circuit Court opens with Judge Jones. stock in Baltimore and Central Railroad deemed unproductive. Morae-led company rejects locating a $3 million shipyard in Baltimore. Maryland militia members seek clarity on extra pay under recent Congress act. Baltimore wholesale merchants report strong season with good fall and winter prospects. Virginia Governor Tyler requests oyster prisoners’ release. others to surrender. Dutch editor Van der Valk to urge Dutch settlement in Maryland. Angerstown free library trustees optimistic about $20,000 fund. Delegates chosen to represent Maryland at American Fisheries Society meeting in Niagara Falls, June 28–30, 1899. Bicycle track at Athistic Park to be improved. home stretch banked for speed. Dancing pavilion framework up. opening day planned for early June with racing events. Brish plans opening program and events.
Dry goods merchants boot and shoe dealers and merchant tailors plan to resume early closing from June 1 closing all weekdays at six except Saturday, through September 1. The move follows a successful prior period with broad support among merchants for the arrangement. Also this month Jefferson’s old Union Schoolhouse marks its 75th anniversary with oration by ex Judge Lynch. The building, erected in 1524, may see a recital of memories from surviving early pupils.
News notes a regular monthly Mite Society meeting at Grace Reformed church to be held this evening at 7 30 in Kemp Hall with a special program inviting all attendees. Also reports a baseball game on Boom lot Patrick street with Second street winning 15 to 8 and listing players. Chas B Fout to auction tomorrow at 15 W Seventh street offering buggies wagons carriages and twenty head of horses for Barry McHenry.
McCardell has just received the first lot of Havana Pineappies. Dr. Wm. C. Boteler limits his practice to diseases of the eye ear nose and throat. Permanently located here with offices at 28 N. Marketstreet and residence City Hotel. Spectacles adjusted for all forms of defective sight and examinations free.
LB Mollinix advertises a matting sale with 10 to 20 percent savings. It urges customers to visit the store, viewing a large stock of carpets and mattings and noting low prices from 81 cents to 2.35 dollars for various goods. The Exclusive Carpet House promotes bulk buying, lower profits, and tariff argument, with contact via telephone 150.
Letter from a reader to the Tar News editor requests the Mayor, Board of Aldermen or City Register publish a formal statement of the city's financial condition. The tax payer urges timely disclosure through the newspaper.
Members of the Sanctuary Society of St. John's Catholic church were delightfully entertained at the residence of Mrs. Dorsey on East Third street. About 20 couples attended and a most enjoyable evening was spent. Refreshments were served.
Wheat quoted 72 cents per bushel in Frederick and corn shelled at 38 cents. Oats? 28 dollars per barrel. Rainy weather caused postponement of the Shookstown schoolhouse entertainment from May 6 to May 13.
An extensive catalog lists Embroidery Ribs Allovers Embroidered Lace Nainsook and Embroidery sets at various prices. It touts Embroideries and Embroidery patterns as high quality with many colors and fabrics. It mentions tailored suits and fabrics like Silk and Wool blends plus Sundry Accessories.
Fy OuN Hex Dricksoly Neidig and Miller advertise a new store offering the most complete corset line in the city at popular prices. They feature the 307 corset in all sizes and announce early stock of Mackintosh clothing and Nazareth waists for girls and boys, touting knitted waist benefits to attract customers.
Curtains and draperies cleaned or re dyed touted as best by Footers Dye Works owner agents. New millinery parlor features latest styles and prices. Paper design line promises perfect colors with free room estimates. Also promotes cereals, breakfast foods, and perfumes with spot cash sand sale. WILLARD O. 3 E Patrick St.
Frederick shoppers are urged to visit a leading dry goods firm offering dry goods dress goods carpets mate, and curtains at low spring prices. The store claims the most complete and best equipped dry goods carpet and matting establishment in Frederick with high standards of excellence in selection.
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