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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1900
Page
4
Special dispatch notes strife among Boers with Free Staters and Transvaalers. Federals retreat from Zand river. many burghers surrender. bitter quarrel reported between Pres Staters and Transvaal faction, expected to hasten surrender of the former.
The Netherlands Peace Society has addressed an appeal to President McKinley urging an end to the war in South Africa. The dispatch notes emphasize peaceful resolution and the desire to avoid further casualties.
The British ship Sierra Nevada from Liverpool was totally wrecked near Mledorss Australia on May 9. Twenty two crew members are believed to have perished reinforcing the disaster.
Twenty men were badly injured in a riot between strikers and workmen at the Parrish Coal Company's Woodtonwood mine in Winerspakne Pennsylvania. The strikers dispersed the workers and the sheriff was summoned.
St. Louis, Missouri residents face a citywide streetcar shutdown with every line tied up and no streetcars in operation this morning, delaying travel and disrupting transit.
Purely personal notes list Mr HD Iakin of Jefferson visiting Frederick and Dr J W Downey of New Market, with others registered in Frederick. Col L Victor Baughman returns from New York and Baltimore. Mrs Sarah Merrixon of Baltimore visits South Market Street. A Masonic Ladies committee forms to plan a festival at Junior Hall for June 12 13 and 14 with meetings set May 13 at Masonic Hall. Ballots from the Inez election will be destroyed this afternoon.
The church announces midweek services at Evangelical Lutheran on Sea Street at 7 o'clock in the evening led by Rev. H. W. McMeyters. All are cordially invited to attend.
The Sixth District Republican Convention at Cumberland reaffirmed support for Hon. George A Pearre for delegate at large to the National Convention in Philadelphia. Resolutions praised McKinley administration and the party’s currency policy, with committees named from Allegany Frederick Garrett Montgomery Washington counties and nominations for alternate delegates.
A curved, wheel-hidden railcar train designed to reduce air resistance ran preliminary trials yesterday over the Baltimore and Ohio route from Camden Station to Washington Junction and Relay. The experiment featured a lighter engine, 12 cars, and a roofline that minimized draft, with speeds up to 35 mph on grades and swift mileages on level stretches.
Obituaries report the deaths of Mrs Catharine Ebert Mrs Catharine Cooley Miss Margaret Thomas Mrs Zedrick Burris and Edward Gray with funeral details and interment locations. The Montgomery County Board of Commissioners met to discuss school construction plans deferring action due to missing member and consulting architect Nolting.
A fragment from a 19th century notice describes plans for an exhibition in Mr. J. W. Morris's jewelry window. It mentions a medical product, Sarmpetilia, praised as a great remedy, and promises a record of cures by two newer remedies.
A large fire at the Groves warehouse destroyed the building and all contents including machinery just received. Estimated value between 4000 and 7000 dollars with no insurance on the machinery. Authorities suspect an incendiary origin as an earlier ignition attempt occurred weeks prior. Nearby listed are opera notices and Census enumerator appointments in Washington county with numerous names.
The funeral service for Dr Edward Cole McSherry was held at 11 o'clock this morning at St John’s Catholic church with solemn high mass by Father O’Hovrks. Honorary pallbearers included C. P. Smith Jos F Eisanhaver John E Schell G B Philpot George Ott and Dr S F Thomas. Alexander Young Camp Confederate Veterans and the Catholic Benevolent Legion escorted the casket to the grave. Interment followed at St John’s Catholic cemetery with W Etchison in charge of arrangements. Frederick A Orrison’s remains, from Washington, were taken to Point of Rocks then Waterford Virginia for interment, with W H Etchison handling the funeral plans.
Manager Joseph E Chew arranged a Saturday 4 PM game with Adamstown club described as strong, while Terrible Sluggers lost 13 to 1 to Brash Factory machinists. Report notes stolen chickens from William Himbury and Mr Moberly, with market quotes and serialized story preview in Weekly News.
The state papers note Georges Blake as school board president and Grorge Bridle as examiner, with other officials including A Baltinote and Gaw freagut named in Cumberland. Howard County and St. Marys County boards appoint presidents and treasurers. The Fifth District GOP renominates Mott with supporters. a condemnation jury adjourns over B&O Railroad land in Mt. Airy.
The catalogue of the Woman's College is neatly printed and bound. It plainly describes the institution's advantages and the variety of instruction offered. The register shows a total of 157 students.
Mr Edward Orom of Lingaliow recently hauled a bark load weighing 13 420 pounds from Me piesn ant to Frederick a distance of seven god one bss miles with only four horses attached to the wagon.
Local notice advertises the National Building Association of Baltimore City offering shares at 106 dollars with instalment stock and first mortgage loans. It invites the Democratic County Central Committee meeting at Junior Hall Frederick on May 12 at 11 30 a m with officers Newxss McQueery Birren.
L. FE. MULLINIZ announces new carpet and wall paper stock with rich coloring and new patterns. The ad claims best prices and largest stock, inviting customers to compare and visit to judge quality and value.
A lively late 19th or early 20th century shop notice touts black tafeta and silk bargains. It highlights a new black tafeta option with high weight and finish, a peau de soie silk, and a black and white silk stripe tafeta at a deep sale price. Linen skirts in Weican lines are praised for quality and tailoring, with a caution against gullible sales tricks and a promise of equal treatment for all customers.
Local notices advertise a City Opera House piano recital by Miss Nannie Young students, a May 18 performance of Seven Old Ladies of Lavandertown with tickets at 10 and 25 cents, and a reminder that optician Berman will open an office on May 7 at 26 West Patrick Street. Also promoted are carpet cleaning services, Portland cement sales, eye ear nose throat practice, lamp and grocery offerings, and a note on lamp readings and tea brands.
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