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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1899
Page
5
Monday the fifteenth day of the month is our regular collection day. Carriers of the Day News will meet subscribers on their routes to collect amounts due. Having exact change ready may save time and reduce inconvenience.
News from the State notes Williamsport will shortly erect an electric lighting plant. Other items include the Baltimore temperance session, piano of regional political maneuvering, and local notes on appointments, conventions, and clergy deaths.
Baltimore businessmen organize the American League of Baseball Clubs led by Charles R. Scoggins to operate under the National League agreement. The circuit includes Cumberland, Hagerstown, Frederick, York, Harrisburg, and a Baltimore team. Season spans three months starting June 15 with 18 games per club against each of the five others. opening game slated against Cumberland.
The Arnold Wells Company presented Saved from the Flames last evening to small crowds in Frederick. The company showed strong merit and individual talent with Gilderoy delivering illustrated songs and encore after encore. Tonight the group closes their Frederick engagement with a sensational comedy.
The summer schedule for the B. & C. B. R. takes effect Sunday May 14. The early Baltimore train leaves the city at 6 20 a m instead of 6 50 a m and arrives in Baltimore at 3 50 a m. No other changes.
A major early morning blaze in Liberty, twelve miles north of Frederick, began in Mr. George W. Bowles feed store at 1 15. The town banded with a small water engine to save the Bowles dwelling and outbuildings, with residents aiding and fearing incendiaries caused the fire. Loss is about 8000 dollars, largely insured, while several properties near the Bowles holdings were damaged or saved.
In Garfield county northwest Middletown Valley two young men George Russman and Roy Lewis fought Sunday at lumber camp No 3 for a nearby girl's affection. Russman prevailed after a three round fist fight and the referee declared Lewis knocked out, awarding the prize to Russman.
Walter S. Ely, injured by a fall from a moving freight car, arrived home in an unconscious, extremely critical state. He was removed from Brunswick to his city yesterday and remains in grave condition this morning.
A vivid reminiscence of springtime in the Hagerstown area describes blooming dandelions and sparrows, weddings, school events, and industry. It mentions the Crawford Bicycle Works being absorbed by a New York bicycle trust, Admiral Schley’s Western trip, and the Business Men’s Association banquet preparations.
The Skyland Patent of the Latter as Teacher of the Art of Expression shown in a two part recital at the Women s College last evening. Miss Fauntleroy s pupils and the faculty received an appreciative audience as they staged vocal and instrumental numbers recitations and pantomime. The finale featured scarf drill and a postog display with scenes from classical and ancient settings.
Governor Lloyd Lowndes told a Baltimore reporter he aspires to a renomination, citing his administration’s record, Republican progress on election and school laws, and improved state finances. He praised bipartisan support and said he would accept his party’s decision next fall. Also, Senator McComas backs no Republican candidate. The column notes Mr. Frank Brown as Democratic nominee prospect and mentions G O Rhoderick Jr of the Valley Register recovering from facial neuralgia.
Purely personal notices report Mr Jank Houser of Thurmont traveling to Philadelphia for a business engagement. Mr Oveur Belleau of Middletown travels to Lancaster to seek work as a harness maker. Mrs Chas W Ross has returned from New York. Mrs L M Rogers visits Baltimore. Mr James Honok returns home in improved health. An evening program led by Miss Ridolfo features Glimpses of Paris by Mrs M Etebison with travels to palaces and galleries. Chapters from Two Women Abroad were read by Misses Doub and Komp with readings from Chancer by Mrs J Lovell.
Local notices list ten cent wood water buckets and other sale items at Suthey & Hops, McCardells, and Albaughs. Edison art pieces and free phonograph entertainment appear with dates, plus K P lodge meeting, concerts at City Opera House, and a North Market street school benefit for a library fund. Deer Park hotel advertises mountain air resort details and rates.
Dr Wm C Boteler limits his practice to diseases of the age ear nose and throat with permanent offices at 28 North Market Street and residence City Hotel Spectacles adjusted free and latest millinery fashions at Mrs Emma Payne 67 North Market Street Pettigain breakfast food promoted as suitable for children and feeble health Grapenuts praised for brain and nerve support and general strength
A new model of window awnings adjusts to any ordinary window and claims the best price. Construction is simple with no worn parts or noisy iron slides. Made from quality striped duck fabric, it installs quickly and can be fastened low on the window to allow airflow above and below.
Local advertisement presents L. E. Mourn with telephone 150 for carpet services. The short notice emphasizes exclusive carpet offerings from a shop named The Exclusive Carpet House.
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