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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1901
Page
4
Frederick County residents bid farewell to United Brethren General Conference delegates seen as a friendly sendoff. The local scene notes ripening strawberries and the community’s warm wishes for the visitors and their church.
A Chambersburg Pennsylvania bishops sermon declaring women must be subject to men triggers widespread indignation. Letters from New Jersey and Pennsylvania accuse the remark of backward doctrine, while observers say no church can reconcile such views with modern womens equality and unity.
Contemporary comment notes that rough weather may presage a May wedding, while a Maryland society dinner in Chicago last week featured 360 Bacais and Chesapeake terrapin as the menu centerpiece. The piece also observes taxpayers show no urge to raise teachers salaries amid fiscal concerns.
The Hagertown Herald argues teachers deserve a meaningful increase not seen as ridiculous, noting £500 raises would aid those dedicating prime years to teaching. Dr Lyman Abbots is praised for supportive critique of southern conditions affecting the Negro, while the Baltimore News counters Northern critics and praises Southern efforts to uplift the race.
A collage of humorous snippets from early 20th century papers centers on domestic quarrels and social misadventures. Characters debate furniture purchases, dining habits, and stock exchange habits while sharp wits, including a detective and a tailor, weigh in with wry remarks.
The season builds to a major event with the inter collegiate track and field tournament set for May 2 and May 25 at Berkeley oval in Mott Haven New York. Mentions of local social notes include visits by several residents to towns such as Point of Rocks Baltimore and Hyde. The piece highlights community life, fishing on the Potomac and upcoming local events like Children’s Day and a clay pigeon shoot.
The New York Journal reprints Springfield Massachusetts tests with a Wayfarers Lodge that requires a cord of wood to earn food and shelter while Holyoke and Chicopee offer free police lodging. It notes dramatic drops in panhandling after work requirements and suggests Pennsylvania may adopt similar tactics, prompting readers to consider New York’s own approach to vagrancy.
Excerpts reflect on life, grief, and purpose from Harret Prescott Storrorp and Repent Mackay, contrasting a baby’s fragility with life’s vast unknowns. A testimonial from Florence Newman praises Chamberlains Pain Salve for muscular rheumatism, recommended by resident A L Pearre in Gray New York.
A collection of witty lines on law briefs May weather and social mores. Notes on women behavior fashion and youth, with hints of upcoming strawberry festival commencements and civic events adding context to daily life.
Special Dispatch reports Shamrock II swept by a squall off Loxpox on May 22 losing her mast rigging and gear. No injuries were reported and aboard King Edward escaped miraculously.
The May 22 Washington dispatch lists dismissed West Point cadets: Bolby Nebraska Cleveland Alabama Teller New York Linton Michigan Mahaffey Texas. Market notes show corn $2 per barrel or 40 cents per bushel shelled wheat 73 cents per bushel hay $12 to $14 per ton.
Three Baltimore and Ohio detectives battled three suspected burglars at Cherry Run West Virginia. One man was wounded and captured after a heavy fusillade of twenty to thirty shots. The captured man named Albert Winehart was sent to Martinsburg jail for train riding. Officers recovered ammunition and burglar tools. He refused to talk. others escaped. Also notes a Maryland equity case Lewis Chaney v Elizabeth Chaney seeking divorce. A notice invites non resident to appear by June 29 1901. Builders and contractors invited for Masonic Temple waterfall furnishing and erection.
Baker Johnson trustee offers at No East Second Street a public sale of household items including a Damask parlor suit a Knabe piano antique sideboards a kitchen range carpet bedroom sets pictures glass china tinware refrigerator and more with cash terms. Auctioneer G M Clabaugh listed by A E Thomas and trustee.
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