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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1899
Page
3
The Weekly News announces a ready to publish twelve page issue on Thursday with extensive news and special features. It claims the largest bona fide circulation in Frederick city and county and invites new ad copy by 5 pm Wednesday and ad changes by 12 pm the same day.
A local roster of social notes lists residents visiting relatives and traveling. G. Lu. Brewer of Hagerstown is in Frederick. Mrs. Thomas Geisinger travels to Virginia. Edward Mealey of Quincy visits his father Charles E. Mealey. Mamie P. Akers visits Burkittsville relatives. M. P. Greene, Portner Brewing travel agent, in town. Nellie Geisinger to Baltimore to visit Miss Banon. Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Flook and Flook family journeyed to Dayton, Illinois. Engelbrecht family visits Mary Akers in Burkittsville. Mattie Anderson returns from Baltimore. Clark family ends visit to Mars Schley and East Patrick street for Winchester. Dr Charles Zimmerman elected to British Aeronautical Society with Capt Baden-Powell as president.
George R. Gehr presents a relic circular from 1785 by Legh Master of Avondale. It touts a Frederick County candidacy for the Assembly, printed with an advertisement for Matthias Bartgis and subscriptions for the Maryland Chronicle.
Mr H E Wilcoxon, previously reported gravely ill, shows slight improvement today after a deterioration yesterday. Family and local friends monitor his condition closely as doctors assess next steps.
Walter Ely's funeral was held at his home on East Fifth Street with military honors. Representing Company A, the Sons of Veterans, and United Fire Company acted as pallbearers, with the Independent Drum Band leading. Interment followed at Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
J Walz director of the Maryland Station reports wheat improved in most districts but south and east counties lag due to dry weather. Oats and grass look good in the west and north central, while corn planting nears completion. Tobacco, garden crops, cabbage, tomatoes, strawberries, potatoes and peas show variable progress with favorable weather needed. peaches likely a poor crop except in some areas. fruit overall promising for many varieties.
United Fire Company held a special meeting electing ten new members. John Wilson and Wm D Lipps appointed to travel to Westminster to arrange details. Henry Doll named chief marshal for the parade with assistants to be appointed. Uniforms arriving about May 25. Red Springs Cornet Band engaged for Westminster. Thanks extended for Independent and Junior companies at Walter S Bly funeral.
Brown Sill at large sought for the murder of Louis Rosenstein at Slidell Montgomery County. Mrs Rosenstein recovering in Baltimore Maryland University Hospital. Witnesses John Brown and Nellie Turner held in jail but considered witnesses. Deputy Selby briefly detained a suspect in Terra Cotta before freeing him. Blood stained apron pants and a washed watch chain found near the crime scene. other items recovered in the investigation.
Mrs Nadine Allen headlined a two part program at Kamp Hall last evening with local musicians Miss Agnes Krise Miss Molly and Professor Firestone. The audience showed keen appreciation as encores followed each selection and performers received hearty acclaim for solos and ensemble pieces.
Joshua Hall of Watersville dies after lingering illness on May 8 at home. Funeral May 10 at Monrovia German Baptist Church. Also notices WM. ALEXANDER age 35 dies May 13 near Creagerstown. funeral May 15. GEORGE MILLER of Rocky Ridge dies May 12. funeral May 13 at 2 p.m. DAVID RALPH GREENWALT dies aged 1 year 10 months 19 days. funeral May 15 at Mt Olivet Cemetery. ROBERT JENKINS dies suddenly at West All Saints Street. funeral at East Fifth Street and St Johns Cemetery.
In the Circuit Court this morning Chief Judge McSherry and Associate Judge Motter heard the case Frederick and Baltimore Turnpike Company vs John Hamilton contending the 1867 act barring tolls for funeral attendees is constitutional. Hamilton refused a 25 cent toll to a funeral and was sued. judgment for Hamilton was reversed by a magistrate and the circuit court reserved decision until tomorrow. H Dorsey Etchison for Hamilton and William P Maulsby for the turnpike company.
The Brunswick Presbyterian church dedicates its new Sunday school room debt free, with Rev. Luther Martin pastor and Rev. I. C. Yeakle of Baltimore delivering the sermon. The effort has doubled church membership and includes boys club and Christian Endeavor Societies. A Y P S and C G E meeting is planned at 8 45 in the Evangelical Lutheran chapel. Corner stone laid for new Church of God building at Fifth and Bentz streets with services.
Brief items note an amateur city team seeks a Whit Monday game at Athletic Park against Middletown or Adamstown. A Fiat Cow. Urbana resident Dixon C. Walker tested a Jersey cow for a week and produced sixteen pounds of butter without grain, suggesting potential twenty five pounds with grain.
Decorations will be held at Antietam battlefield near Sharpsburg on May 30 with a sermon from Rev. Mr. Grimm at the National Cemetery instead of a formal oration. An excursion from Washington on May 20, led by the Union Veterans Association, will include Confederate veterans and about 500 participants led by Senator Louis E. McComas.
A largely attended Mountain City Lodge Knights of Pythias meeting at their headquarters conferred amplified Knight rank on three candidates. The session ended with a banquet at Court Street restaurant hosted by A. P. Marsh. Visitors from Brunswick Taneys Town and Union Bridge attended.
The seventy fifth anniversary of the old Union school house at Jefferson will be celebrated on Whit Monday May 22 at 2 p.m. Addresses will be made by Judge Lynch and other former pupils. All are invited especially former pupils.
Frank Briscoe was arrested by Policeman Buckey and brought before Magistrate White last evening. He faced charges of obstructing the public way and showing disrespect to an officer and was committed to jail for five days.
Mr John Fox aged 56 and Miss Kittie Zimmerman aged 21 married last night at Walkersville in Walkersville, near Mt Pleasant. The groom is from this county.
Wheat in Frederick quoted at 71 cents per bushel. Corn shelled at 28 cents per bushel. Corn on the cob priced at 2.8 dollars per barrel.
Talbot county court met in the renovated chamber while Howard county home burned. Sparrow's Point reports seven smallpox cases and Towson hosts Baltimore County Court May term. Naval Academy admission standard raised and postgrad course discontinued with cadets sent to Paris and Glasgow. A Norfolk sale priced William Bowen property at about 14 thousand dollars. Murder case involving John Barry begun in Baltimore with others arrested in Rosenstein case. Baltimore Retailers invite May 22 carnival. Beards Church hosts Western conference of the Mary swod Lutheran Synod. Baltimore and Ohio Railroad reorganization stock and bond plan approved. Brown murder suspect arrests continue in Montgomery county aftermath.
Preparations underway for an all day entertainment and bicycle tournament at the Fair Grounds on Decoration Day May 390 to benefit St John’s circulating library. Notable wheelmen Myron Baker Armstrong Brothers George Hanes will perform tricks with Military Cadet Band from Gonzaga College Washington directed by Amabile Samuels. Bicycle races between local wheelmen invite entries. event aims to be entertaining and beneficial to a public cause.
Entertainment last night drew a large audience with war pictures of Spain and an illustrated recitation. The program highlighted patriotic views, praised for merit and instruction. Grand family matinee Saturday with doors at 2 pm. prices 10 to 20 cents. reserved seats at Yeakle's Shoe Store.
The annual German Baptist church convention of the United States begins Monday in Roanoke Virginia. On Friday many members from Frederick and Carroll counties will depart to attend the gathering.
Public schools closed yesterday after a day of lemonade and Coke for pupils. Several departments held short programs with music and recitations, and a few gifts were given in some county schools.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad will run a special excursion train from Frederick to Washington and return on Sunday May 21. The train leaves Frederick at 7 45 a.m. and returns from Washington at 7 p.m. The round trip fare is $1. Tickets are valid only on the special train on the date of issue.
L E Mullinix advertises a new movable adjustable window awning offering simple construction and low noise. It emphasizes easy up and down operation, no iron parts, and ventilation above and below the fabric. Made of striped duck, marketed as the best and cheapest option with quick one minute setup.
An advertisement for The Exclusive Carpet House highlights L. E. Mon. Telephons 150 as a contact. The feature emphasizes carpet offerings and showroom availability in a concise promotional notice.
Buy prime quality India linens offered at a season low price. This lot promises superior fabric and value for buyers seeking reliable, long lasting linens at an affordable rate.
15 cent notice offered to reach Frederick readers via News want ads. Includes asks for a situation or a cook. Mentions foods like cooked oats barley tapioca breakfast hominy and extra wholesome claims. Signed by BLAPPINGTON 72 Market St.
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