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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1900
Page
4
A garbled entry recalls May 17 events with references to ancient rulers, battles, and notable figures. Despite the broken OCR, the text hints at historical milestones and ceremonial acts, including mentions of a palace trace and a congress assembling amid destruction.
Classified fragment listing items found and lost including spectacles and a pocketbook. Also mentions a doll show at Opera House and a sale at a man’s store with various names and notices such as dividend notices and help wanted ads.
State Insurance Commissioner Kurtz, soon to be succeeded by Lloyd Wilkinson, released a six hundred page annual report detailing Maryland insurers for the year ending December 1, 1899. It lists 238 active companies, premium totals of 5,547,693 dollars, and losses paid of 3,918,291 dollars, with fire and life lines dominating the market and several firms exiting or reentering the field.
State entomologist cautions growers after Harry B Witter reports finding pea lice in his box. Johnson notes stray syrphid fly larvae may prey on lice. Witter's box also contained a Lady Beetle larva. circulars filed to help control the outbreak as pea lice spread across Wig peas, nearby patches, and clover fields in multiple farms and counties.
Business transacted in the Circuit and Orphans' Court includes property deeds in Frederick county with sums ranging from 25 to 9 114.25, multiple marriage licenses issued to residents of Bartholows Brunswicks York Pa and Frederick, plus court actions such as inventories, probate, guardianship and final accounts. Modern Woodmen meeting and new member admissions noted.
General Mandersen of Omaha states there is no chance Admiral Schley would accept or be invited to run for vice president. He cites a past letter reading that career soldiers should avoid politics, and notes repeated discussions with Schley on the issue. Also reports that the Maryland Classis met in Manchester Carroll county with officers elected and Rev. Levan delivering the sermon.
In Garrett county on Monday Loch Lynn Heights held a minimal turnout election. A ticket fielded entirely by colored candidates won with 15 votes cast. Ed Smouse and Wm Sebold each had five votes, Charles Washington and Jonas Kennedy ten each, electing them. for treasurer Merchant Coppers five votes and John Gatloway ten. Community reaction cited strong disgust.
The 6th annual Carroll County Christian Endeavor Union convention opened yesterday afternoon and night at St. James Lutheran Church Union Bridge. Speakers included Rev G W Enders Rev B W Hindley Rev James Cattawach Rev J L Alligon Miss Burgoon. Evening talks featured Rev B W Kindle How the Young People Can Help the Pastor Rev G F Stites How the Pastor Can Help the Young People Mrs Annis Meredith The Secret of a Good Consecration Miss Nellie Davidson Rev W H Earhart Rev G W Baughman and Rev Britt.
Mount St Marys beat Washington College Chestertown 6 to 2 in a brilliant game at Emmitsburg. Four double plays by Mount St Marys and Schonder's strong play at third were notable. Batteries Morvant and Wolfe for Mount St Marys, Charles and Marine for Washington College.
Mr Charles Reeder tenant for Mr Dr Stwuffer sold the first country strawberries this morning. They were very small and Reeder fears a poor harvest unless rain comes in a few days, predicting not more than a quarter of a crop for the county.
Delegates to the Supreme Senate of the Hasmonsean body appoint Mesers JohnS Newman and HK P Ross as representatives to attend the assembly of the Supreme Senate of the pier to be held in Pittsburgh May 23 to
Regular weekly Philomathean Literary Society meeting announced for Kemp Hall with full attendance urged. Also United Drill Association members undecided about attending Baltimore for the State Firemen’s Association meeting. Also mentions drugs, pensions, and a dog show prize with minimal context.
The Mayor and Board of Aldermen met to consider an appropriation for the Junior Hose Company to purchase 500 feet of hose at 2.10 per foot after hose damage was cited. Water rent for Frederick Brick Works was debated, with a proposal to set rates and avoid notices. Several city bonds and vendor bills were approved, and bids for George's Creek coal were opened but later rejected due to current coal shortages amid regional strife. The meeting adjourned at 10:30 PM.
The Weather Bureau crop bulletin reports Maryland peaches generally in good condition after frost. Damage is limited to Garrett Allegany and Washington counties with cherries in Garrett blooms likely hurt. Allegany peaches damaged some. Washington uncertain. Pears mostly fine except Duchess not blooming well. apples blossoming but fading in some districts. Strawberries cut by frost in western counties and Eastern Shore.
A garbled list notes Sidney Sappington and Thomas C Pearre spending the day in Frederick while John Neipold travels to Washington on business. Other entries mention Louis Maiiz in Woodstock and Henry M Pettit visiting his sister in East Second Street, with various locals and groups drawn into a confused fragmentary notice.
Caroline Richardson of New Market died yesterday at Montevne Hospital from general debility, aged 75. Funeral services were held this morning at the graveyard.
In a House committee room a member announced Mafeling was relieved. The War Office will not confirm the Bonanorne event. The exchange occurred as officials stated no official confirmation was issued regarding the matter on May 1.
General Baller’s force reports the second division has arrived at Dannaharsa, located midway between Donbee and New Castle, marking a milestone in the army’s advance.
Gen Robert today reports Hunter has entered the Treesvast and occupied Christiana without opposition. Top Circuit Coors convened at 9 o clock this morning with Chief Judge McSherry and Associate Judge Motter on the bench. The docket included Samuel A. Saath v. George T. Kline for H151.90, and a case about a 434 4% well on Colonel Kilroe’s farm. B. Frank Morgan charged with bastardy appeared on habeas corpus. commitment deemed defective and Morgan discharged.
Local notices describe Castle's Oyster & Fish Depot offerings at 43 E Patrick Street and other shops selling housewares, stoves, and groceries. Advertisements mention crab soup, furniture polish, refrigerated goods, a pea harvester, and a piano recital at City Opera House with a cantata. Also rail excursion tickets to Washington for the Mystic Shrine event.
L. B. Mullinix invites customers to visit the exclusive carpet wall paper and curtain house. New stock includes futons mats and novel designs with prices claimed to be ever lower than competitors. Shop to compare and decide if you will buy from this local retailer.
MAURAS AND ULAGHAMS advertise in bold type offering linen skirts white and black dotted silks and wash fabrics at low prices. The Glass of Fashion touts cheaper shirts underweis and heat friendly styles while promising large discounts as thermometers rise and stock sells fast.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad offers a Sunday May 20 excursion to Hagerstown and return. Train departs at 9 a.m. from the city. return from Hagerstown later the same day. Round trip fare is 60 cents. Tickets valid only on the special train and issue date. Dr We Boteler eye clinic advertises eye ear nose and throat services and free spectacle exams.
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