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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1901
Page
4
A Baltimore era style account notes Westminster firemen prize funds totaling 875 dollars and questions how much goes to Frederick firefighters. It argues the city’s spoils system harms the municipal electric plant and favors party appointments, urging reform at City Hall and criticizing cross party loyalties.
Contemporary comments from Baltimore newspapers note Virginia and Maryland political activity heating up as a Senate fight in South Carolina draws attention. The insular cases decision prompts a push for greater congressional committee work next session, while Tillman and McLaurin elicit lively debate on democracy and public office.
Readable fragments from a humor filled column noting a woman’s club dispute over speaking time, witty exchanges about domestic life, a village divorce rumor, and Uncle Eben’s rural take on ambition. The snippets capture light social banter and small town chatter with period voice.
The Boston Mast argues for frank recognition of labor organization as essential as capital. It notes labor conditions have improved with organizing, cites abuses by both sides, and urges equity and restraint as the basis for lasting progress.
A fragment from a Washington Star feature with rustic verse and a cheerful dialect riff about fiddles, dancing, and lanterns borrowed from a lightnin’ bug. It blends merriment with a longing lyric, ending in a Harper’s Bazar item about Garrison and the season’s arrival.
Special Dispatch reports robbers wrecked Mechanics Bank at Braprick securing ten thousand dollars. They escaped on a handcar after the heist.
Special Dispatch from Manina reports Sergeant Wilson was sentenced to three years in prison for stealing government supplies. The Townley court martial began today as details of the case emerged. Daughters of the Confederacy Fitzhugh Lee Chapter plans a quarterly meeting tomorrow at 2 30 in new Webster building rooms on West Patrick Street with Decoration Day arrangements to be discussed.
Lieut Frederick H Gallop and Dr D M Roberts of Fort Howard visit Frederick to examine two recruits seeking entry into the United States Army. A recital by Mrs Elizabeth McDaniel’s pupils in elocution and physical culture is set for Junior Hall tonight. The copy reads as an era of advertising with the line business may come and business may but the shrewd advertiser's business non forever.
Miss Millie James daughter of actor Louis Tames stars as Shapielty Jolson in Lovers Lane. The piece accompanies a Maryland teachers’ caravan to Detroit for the National Educational Association meeting July 8–12, then Buffalo Pan-American Exposition and Niagara Falls. State Superintendent M B Stephens directs the Maryland delegation, with travel by Lehigh Valley and Grand Trunk railways and Lake Erie steamers.
Gov Smith commutes Matthew Cheers sentence to life. A force of 50 works on the Cumberland to Frostburg electric railway starting May 28 with Lonaconing soon to begin. A mysterious cattle disease in Frederick County Va spreads via mad cow-like symptoms. dogs exposed and quarantine ordered. Several legal cases include abductions and infant abandonment. injuries from Bennett and Ridout deaths reported.
The Fredericktown Savings Institution of Frederick County purchased 72 thousand dollar bonds issued by the city of Annapolis for public improvements. The total price was 375 835.12 with a premium of 9521 per bond, total premium 4b 2. Bidders included Dick Bros Co of New York Townsend Scots Co of Baltimore Farmers National Bank of Annapolis and Annapolis Savings Institution. Bonds issued in 24 parables series 30 6 49 years from date. Delivered and paid for on July 10. interest starts then.
Miss Anna M. Kenner of Tourmont and Dr. H R Eavey of Hagerstown Md were married yesterday at Vermont Avenue Christian Church Washington DC by Rev F D Power. The ceremony was small due to the bride’s brother's recent death. They plan a wedding trip to the Pan American Exposition Niagara Falls and New York.
The grand opening of Braddock Heights will occur tomorrow under the Independent Draw Band. Dancing starts at 2 and continues until eleven, with the Frederick Select Orchestra providing music if weather allows. A large crowd is expected and cars will run from the Square Corner every few minutes.
Rev. J. M. Motter will preach at Harmony Grove Union chapel Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock. The program highlights local church activities and community gospel outreach.
Amanda B Bruce aged 63 died of bronchial trouble on Saturday morning May 25 at her Flint Hill home. Funeral was at Hope Hill Monday at 1 pm conducted by Rev Daniel Collins with pallbearers George Robertson Frank Lee Lloyd Harrison Clayton Digga Jacob Maker and George Warfield. interment in the church cemetery. James F Hag an funeral director. James F Hagan died May 27 in Washington DC at 66 Pierce Street NW. Funeral from his late home tomorrow at 1 pm. He was a Civil War G A R member, son of Richard R Hagan of 1812 war fame, and well known locally. Daniel Garnand Sr died at his Pleasant Walk area home aged 73 years 6 months. He leaves five sons and one daughter John James Ezra Daniel and Scynths at home near Myersville Pleasant Walk Koogle s Cross Roads Wolfsville.
In Hagerstown Circuit Court Judge Stake ruled Nannie Curtis not guilty of assault and disturbing the neighborhood after she claimed she used force to compel her husband to return home when found with another woman. The decision also condemns double arrest on city and state warrants as improper under a Court of Appeals ruling. Stops cough and works off the cold with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets, 25 cents.
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