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Newspaper

News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1899

Page

4

Daily News Frederick ad rates and delivery terms

The Daily News offers home delivery in the city and by mail nationwide with monthly and yearly rates. Subscriptions require advance payment and club incentives exist. The office is linked to the local telephone exchange and accepts mail and telegram inquiries. Correspondence from all parts of the country is invited. Address all letters to The News Frederick, Md.

Carriera Te United States Frederick

Moon Phases and March of Opinion in 1899 News

A string of items comments on moon phases for Saturday May 27 1899 and criticizes Bryan speeches as attention grabbing. It notes a Philadelphia surgeon moving to Chicago after a remarkable foot reduction operation and an ambitious congressman with risky publicity. It questions General Funston’s alleged quiet arrangement with Filipinos and warns about yellow journalism and Cuban press liberties. It also mentions a wheat speculator profiting wildly and cautions readers about sensational reporting and press repression.

Pittsburg Times Admits Fake Story in Its Columns

The Pittsburg Times apologized for a Connellsville date report on a Baltimore and Ohio railroad strike that proved false. The paper credits its honesty and condemns the fake, noting its former reporter Raymond Coll and praising renewed commitment to reliable journalism.

Pittsburg Times the Times Times Connellsville Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Baltimore and Ohio Raymond Coll The Cumberland News

Adversaries press Admiral Schley amid public esteem

A compilation of contemporary comment from Baltimore and Cumberland papers argues Admiral Schley maintains strong public backing despite attacks. It notes Dewey gifts and questions how far Maryland influence spreads, while urging a peace jubilee only after the Philippine issue settles.

Minutes of Merriness and Witty Quips Parade

A collection of humorous exchanges from various papers includes remarks on mistress and company in the kitchen, wives voting, and a joke about a casbman. Other quips touch on parade life, health, and doctors who cannot prescribe for themselves, reflecting early 20th century humor and social perceptions.

Rural free mail delivery praised by The Voice of the Press

The Philadelphia Inquirer quotes strong support for rural free delivery noting it saves time and effort. It argues opposition is mainly from village postmasters and storekeepers who fear lost business, but contends such complaints are misguided and the system proves highly successful.

Philadelphia Inquirer Ufe

May cool weather promises fine local wheat crop

Editor Cassell in the Catoctin Clarion notes May has been unusually cool and questions whether cool springs yield a better wheat growth. He suggests the region could harvest a good crop if the cool trend continues, reflecting seasonal optimism.

Cassell Catoctin Clarion

Moments With She Muse Missed in Summer Thrill

A poem in old verse style laments the absence of the summer girl amid woodland songs perfumed breezes and blooming roses. The speaker notes petals unfurling, birds trilling, and heroes in line as trumpets blare, yet longs for the awaited summer girl among the festive throng.

Jane Ong Wasursatox Stan

John Fox's Mistake In Marrying Kittie Zimmerman

John Fox of the Mt. Pleasant district filed for divorce from his 21 year old wife Kittie Zimmerman. He arrived in Frederick on business and spoke of a hasty marriage costing about 150 dollars plus other expenditures. He admitted to a rash decision after two hours of conversation and quipped that his bride was too much of a honey for him. He noted losses of bacon, side meat, and chickens as a result of the marriage. He plans to remarry once his affairs are straightened out.

Kittie Zimmerman John Fox Mt. Pleasant Frederick J. Fox Mr. Fox Tim Elas

Classifieds From Tur News Highlight Low Ad Costs

Tur News promotes use of want advertisements with low rates. The text notes a charge of fifteen cents per fifteen words and urges readers to mention seeing The News. The piece emphasizes affordable classifieds and local engagement.

Tur News

Letters From The People On Parker And The House Of Correction

A reader letters condemns the decision to commit Parker to the Maryland House of Correction as a dangerous character. It notes Parker, a tramp from Salem North Carolina, was jailed after May 17 20 hearings, with costs cited and magistrates' advice to proceed. The writer, Thran M Biser, defends the County’s use of the institution and asks taxpayers to judge.

Chisen Parker Maryland Mouse of Correction House of Correction Lhe Montevus Frederick County Salem North Carolina Montegue Montter Thran. M. Biser

Young Soldier Robert Campbell Jr Escorts Schley at Medal Event

Robert Helfenstein Campbell Jr son of Robert H Campball formerly of this city was among the young members of the Seventh Maryland Regiment who served as escort to Admiral Schley during the presentation of the Maryland Medal to the hero of Santiago.

Robt. Helfenstein Campbell Robert Helfenstein Campbell, Jr Robert H. Campball Maryland Regiment W.S. Schley Maryland Santiago

Temperance Rally At United Brethren Church In Middletown

The Young People's Temperance rally at the United Brethren church in Middletown drew a large attendance for the county’s first such event. County secretary led morning devotions, with an address of welcome by Miss Grace Beard and responses by Miss Sadie Hahn. Speakers included Mrs May Gaylor and several local leaders, followed by recitations and solos by Misses Lettie Whip Matilda Bieifeld and others.

Temperance United Brethren Church Middletown Grace Beard Sadie Hahn Frederick May Gaylor Lettie Whip Jefferson Matilda Bieifeld Margaret Pontius Amy Young Etta Brust

Funerals for Dayhoff Worthington and Addie auth

The funeral of John J. Dayhoff was held from the United Engine House hall yesterday afternoon at 1 o'clock with Rev. Page Milburn officiating. Interment at Mt. Oliver cemetery. C. Carty was funeral director. Margaret N infant daughter of Glenn H Worthington funeral held yesterday at 2:50 pm. Rev. O Ingle officiated. interment at Mt. Oliver. Addie auth colored funeral held yesterday at 2 pm. Rev. G. D. Pinkney officiated. interment at Greenmount. A. T. Rice & Sons funeral directors. The Jeet babe digestive tonic advertises a remedy for colic and cramps.

John J. Dayhoff United Engine House Page Milburn M. EB. Church BH. Blackston August Obendeuier Geo van Fossen Teaac Crum Capt. Saunders Maj E. Y. Goldeborough Mt. Liver Cemetery C.C. Carty

Market notes promise broad market growth and fruit abundance

Marketgoers packed the Market House for a busy Saturday as supplies expanded. Cool weather slowed spring onion growth while peaches may be short. cherries and strawberries promise plenty, with apples likely to fill gaps in peaches. Potatoes, cabbage, beets, and tomatoes color the stand, prices easing on early vegetables as homegrown goods near, with spring chickens, butter, eggs, and a full flower display adding to the week’s market mix.

Porterhouse Shack Tae Scrize

Fires Scar Mountain District and Holiday Bank Closure Notice

Mountain areas in the county show disfiguring damage from recent fires. Banks will be closed Tuesday, Decoration Day, a local holiday. An excursion runs from Washington to Frederick Winchester and Hagerstown tomorrow. Little Nannie Groff at Aunt Clara Kepler's Middletown home broke two bones in her left wrist while playing Wednesday afternoon. Mr Melvin BE Myers, formerly of Frederick now in Washington, served on fireworks and dance committees for the Peace Jubilee in Washington, reflecting on Fredericksburg boys abroad.

Washinden Frederick Winchester Hagerstown Nannie Groff Clara Kepler Middletown Melvin BE. Myers Washington Duance Miers Frederick Boys Liberty Fishing Creek Sons of Veterans All Saints Jefferson College of ‘Women Daughters of the Confederacy Myersville Christian Endeavor Frederick County Visitation Academy William Weary

Old Tron Sold by Baumgardner in Pig Iron Find

John Baumgardner, noted tank dealer, buys four hundred tons of pig iron left at McCoy's Gap for twenty years. He intends to ship the iron to destinations in Pennsylvania.

John Baumgardner McCoy's Gap

The Girl About Town in May's Last Days

A freewheeling May column blends community happenings in Frederick County with social notes. It highlights gatherings at Point of Rocks and Braddock, dress parades, picnics, and May celebrations. The piece muses on commencements, local clubs, church events, fashion, and Queen Victoria, previewing June’s arrival.

Point of Rocks Braddock Independenta Washington Dunkards Virginia Antietam Avon Queen Victoria Jane

Emancipation Day Committee Plans Next Meeting

The Emancipation celebration committee met at Nazarite Hall with George Herbert as president Marshall Jenkins as vice president and Charles Wilson as secretary. They discussed plans for the upcoming occasion and will reconvene Friday evening for more definite arrangements.

George Herbert Marshall Jenkins Charles Wilson Nazarite Hall

Compromise Proposal in Cumberland Pulp and Paper Pollution Case

Attorneys for West Virginia Pulp and Paper Company submitted a compromise proposal to arbitrate the Potomac river pollution suit. The plan calls for a two to three member board of chemists and water experts to decide causes of Cumberland water injury and the Luke Maryland mill effluent’s role, with a report due by November 1899 and potential halt of prosecutions pending the arbitrators’ finding.

Benjamin A. Richmond D. James Blackinton DeWarren H. Reynolds West Virginia Pulp and Paper Company Potomac Cumberland Luke Potomac River Board of Arbitration Stet

Commencement Week Events At Woman's College

Commencement Week opened with a formal reception for the senior class hosted by Principal Apple and college officers. Rhodes' Orchestra supplied music while juniors served refreshments. guests included several out-of-town attendees. Ninety-year-old Mrs Ann C Schindler celebrated her birthday with family guests.

Woman's College Apple Titzel Bradley Brown Kump Rhodes McCardell Hagertown Diller Stilwell Baltimore Seibert Clear Spring William S. Guthrie St. Joseph Bessie Bradley Emlenton Firth Oakmont Fletcher Clearville Althouse Reading Ann C. Schindler Middletown Theodore C. M. Schindler Cincinnati Northern Railroad Co Toledo Ohio J. W. Getzendanner Isaiah J. Toms Maggie Schindler

Paine's Celery Compound Promotes Nervous Strength

Advertisement for Pino's celery compound claims to build up the nerves, ease exhaustion and debility, tone the liver and stomach, cure obstinate constipation without laxatives, and restore appetite and sleep. Testimonial from M Menenpy and Evaoury Vrr aun of Chicago praise relief and rest.

Pino M. D Chicago Paine Eaivauory Vrraun IIL

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