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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1900
Page
4
A short history note surveys events around May 29 touching on Lagat and a controversial term Mercy Boo Pen boy, reflecting local historical curiosities from archival pages. The item preserves period voice while outlining dated reminders and names.
The Weekly News will be ready Thursday a handsome twelve page issue with news and special features. It claims the largest bona fide circulation in Frederick city and county and notes advantages for advertisers. Copy for new ads due 5 PM Wednesday and for changes due 12 PM that day.
PURELY PERSONAL. A long list records visits and stays by residents and visitors to Mercersburg, Frederick, Baltimore, Washington, and nearby towns. It notes registrations at the City Hotel, day trips, family visits, and returns from trips to Boston, New York, Ohio, and Lancaster with a final note on immigration plans for Boers to Maryland. Hood's Sarsaparilla praised for scrofula dyspepsia and rheumatism.
A letter from Frank Scholl of the Sixth Regiment artillery describes a day outing to Corregidor Island from Manila. He notes better conditions for Filipinos under American rule, the ongoing insurgent activity, and a band concert on Corregidor after a river crossing and boat travel past Fort Santiago and Manila Bay toward Corregidor.
The article describes yesterday eclipse photographs taken from The News building roof with several cameras. Clouds hindered captures, but images were enlarged from the photos for display. Readers share a vivid narrative of a voyage to Corregidor with details of Fort Otis, the lighthouse, and notes of tropical scenery and a German band aboard.
West Patrick street hosts the engagement of Miss Mary Cordelia Davis to Mr Samuel White Fox of New Jersey. The ceremony will occur Wednesday June 6 at 3 PM at the Merediet Episcopal church with a home to follow after June 20 at 213 North Third street Millville New Jersey. Maude Entwisle Walker and Allen E Walker wed in New York City May 26 at St Patrick Cathedral. George W Mummy and Mary Bard united in Rocky Ridge on Sunday at Elder Renner's residence with few friends present.
The Sewing Society of Grace Reformed held a strawberry festival in Kemp Hall with tables neatly arranged and exhibits including a large 60s style china doll and bed once bought by the Kemp family. The Mandolin Club of Woman's College performed as the event continues tonight and tomorrow. A separate incident at Groasnickle church saw Charles and Harry Palmer accused of assaulting Deputy Sheriff Daniel E. Stottlemyer during a disrupted love feast. warrants were issued for their arrest but they remain at large.
Notices of deaths fill the column with Mrs. Mary A Graham dying at Backeystown station and Mrs. Mary Ann Stockman near Feagarilie both aged in their early twenties and services set for tomorrow. A farmer, William H Best, narrowly escaped death when a bull charged him at his farm, saved by farmhands. An advertisement claims Hood’s Sarsaparilla cures eruptions by purifying blood.
Tomorrow May 22 Grand Army of the Republic plans a Memorial Day program in Cumberland with graveside decoration at Olivet Cemetery and an evening address by Col George A Pearre at City Hall. The day also features a parade from G A R hall and a memorial service at the depot, plus market notes and local delegate news.
On June 2 1900 the Frederick Building Association will issue stock for Series No 6 at 35 cents weekly per share each $100 share. Entrance fee 10 cents per share. Dividends set at $1.16 per year per $100, nets about 4 percent. Secretary J W L Carty of Frederick County National Bank or Doll & Albaugh office answer questions. Local venture promises affordable home ownership and lists directors and store promotions.
Retail notice highlights lightweight jackets, dimities, piques, and cord fabrics for hot weather. Emphasizes quality, low prices, and wide selection of parasols, wrappers, and dress goods. Mentions various fabrics and garments with promotional emphasis and seasonal appeal.
On Decoration Day May 30 the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad offers round trip tickets to Keedysville from Frederick for a set price. Train from Frederick departs 9:40 am returning on a special from Keedysville at 6:30 pm. Also noting early business closings for the season with dry goods, carpets, shoes, and clothing stores reducing hours June through September.
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