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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1899
Page
2
Fragments describe subscriptions for The News and Moon’s Phases. Opinion snippets discuss Gov. candidates and Philadelphia peace Jubilees, with commentary on Maryland whipping-post law and wife-beater penalties, plus assorted political jabs at McKaig and Dewey era figures.
The article argues that the whipping post is rarely enforced and thus a weak threat. It notes Delaware and Maryland statutes, with broad public opposition, but contends the punishment could deter men who beat wives if properly enforced.
Contemporary comment notes the Maryland crab crop is a failure yet the deviled crab trade will continue. It mentions white fish and maple sugar shipments suggesting economic shifts and quirky forecasts about Maryland selling ships to England. The remarks touch on political timing and leadership in party contests.
A collage of humorous exchanges and comments from gossip segments. Jests about cooking school affordability and wealth provoke light remarks from fictional baron and count figures. Interjected lines feature playful banter on manners and tallness in a vaudeville style snippet.
The Philadelphia Times reports General Pilar notes Filipinos seek assurances of fair treatment and no executions before surrender. They recall Spanish promises and fear U S methods will mirror colonial abuse. Military respect may grow into trust only if American peace and war conduct differ from Spain and promises align with action.
A reflective piece recalls a forgotten hair keepsake found in a treasured store of old items. The memory of a past relationship and the warmth it brings linger as the speaker muses on who the girl might be and the emotions tied to that long-vanished moment.
A roundup of local reports from Maryland includes the death of 1% Taitere a cousin of Lady Curzon in Hagerstown, an acquittal for Lovett on a murder charge at Wages Town, and Burton Richards dying after a horse kick in Montgomery County. Baltimore elections cost about 30,000. primaries may move to mid July. No new Baltimore and Ohio mortgage filings for 240 million. Henry Fuchs of Baltimore found dead from inhalation. Clergy to attend Rev Dr Southgate’s funeral in Annapolis. Atlantic Trust buys Massachusetts Building in Baltimore. Laura S Bish found guilty of perjury in Westminster. sentence deferred. Edward Thompson identified as suicide victim at Cabin John Bridge. William Mobley barn in Montgomery County burned, loss around 1,100. Bishop Satterlee confirms a class of fifteen at Christ Protestant Episcopal Church in Rockville. Harry C Blumerstock acquitted of horse theft in Medford after trial at Westminster. Washington County school commissioners request about 65,000 for next year, including 6,700 for new schoolhouses.
An advertisement touts Peerless Paper Meat Sacks as the best way to keep meat fresh and free from "skippers." The sacks come in three sizes, priced 3 4 and 5 cents each, with simple printed directions guaranteeing preservation when used. Available through Great Southern Company or from Kroger stores.
A meeting of the colored emancipation committees is set for Friday evening to arrange an August celebration. With no railroad rates requested, the plan favors local attendance over broader travel. The event will be held at Athletic Park rather than the fair grounds and welcomes visitors from city and county.
At the Independent Hose Company meeting a committee of Millard Nusz George Wallace and Harry Hauer was formed to confer with the Mayor and Board of Aldermen about no communication regarding taking the steamer to Westminster during the firemen’s convention. Insurance adjusted for Josephus Harley property near Burkittsville. House insured 2500 and furniture 1000 with Royal Company represented in Frederick by Ernest Helfenstein. Henry Lampe repaints Farmers and Mechanics Bank building and A C McCardell storefront.
Roscoe White of Antictam Camp Frederick was elected lieutenant-colonel of the Maryland Camp Sons of Veterans in a unanimous vote at Tut News Washinatox on May 4.
Constantine F Beckley and Anni Gell Martin wed last evening at St. Peter's Cathedral in Richmond Virginia. The groom is the youngest son of the late Captain Gabriel Beckley of this city.
Wheat was quoted in Frederick today at 72 cents per bushel. Corn, shelled, sold around $2 per barrel. An advertisement touts Shilohs Consumption Cure with a money back guarantee if not beneficial, priced at 25 to 30 cents and SLM by Albert ix Pearre. A Mother's Joy after giving Victor infant’s Reliez tonic to her baby is noted.
An extra Montgomery county grand jury session was convened to present indictments in the Armistead Taylor murder case. Authorities seek custody of the prisoner from Washington to ensure a speedy Rockville trial with indictments likely against Taylor and Brown as an accomplice.
Between 38 000 and 12 000 visitors attended Union Badge for the Old Order Dunkards annual meeting at Elder I W Stitely s farm Beaver Dam. Sacramental communion with mutton soup feast and feet washing concluded the service. The business session followed. The old stone church at Beaver Dam, kept by the older order after a split, is among the state s oldest religious buildings. A new church of the relaxed order is built nearby within two hundred yards.
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