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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1897
Page
3
Bright items of local and general interest cover politics, new telephone systems for Mastineborg, holiday windows, and seasonal tips. Notes mention a 90 plus voter from Hagerstown, a tarantula capture in Shepherdstown, wheat growth, and a joke on golf magazines. Postmasters receive new date stamps for mailings.
Mrs. P E Long visits Weehawken Washington Rev Paul Smith of Baltimore spent yesterday in the city. B Rosenour brothers were at their parents in Baltimore. Fora Houck and Grace Simons Houck reside in Washington D C. Miss Rose Boyer of Washington is guest of sister Mrs Teey Bachbach East South Street. Robert Tyson home from Western Maryland College for a short visit. Adrian Hemp of Jefferson visits daughter Mre E Bentz on Maple Avenue Martinsburg W V. Mamie Harvey of Washington niece of Mrs P E Long returns home after pleasant visit. G W Aumges and Edward Smith of Washington rode to Frederick on bicycles yesterday returning home by car. Richard Potta Dorsey Owens and Miss Louise Potta and Miss Jannotieroy of Frederick drive to Leesburg afternoon.
Large attendance marked worship at Zion German Evangelical and other Baltimore churches as parsonage cornerstone laying and Jubilee celebrations continued. Rev J H White and Rev Charles E Guthrie preached, while Epworth League hosted a day of sacraments and old fashioned experiences for elderly members.
The General Conference Committee of the United Brethren church will meet in Frederick in 1901 to organize the centennial celebration. Members expected include Bishop E. S. Eep hart, Rev. J. L. Grimm, Rev. D. W. B. Mathews, Prof. M. B. Drury, Rev. A. H. Rice, Rev. E. J. Fout, J. C. Exipp, Rev. G. W. Brinespring, and Rev. Cyrus F. Frook. The event may draw 30,000 to 40,000 people. Frederick was chosen through the efforts of Prof. Flook and Rev. C. W. Gynespring.
Frederick Dare News argues the county offices race is over but street improvement remains a constant, admirable issue. Cities including Baltimore seek clearer funding aims, criticizing city politics and alleged waste. The piece blames the sports doctrine at City Hall for hampering street management and broader governance.
The W C T G invites interested girls to attend a night school gathering at the W C T G rooms at the corner of Record and Council streets this Thursday at 7 30 pm. The meeting aims to organize sessions and enroll participants for the program.
A prominent Democrat in Jefferson district and a Barkettaville district voter each failed to stamp parts of their ballots after careful handling. The Jefferson voter returned to the booth to stamp but was told it could not be corrected. The Barkettaville voter realized the error after deposit and could not amend the ballot. The incidents are recounted with light humor among friends.
The State v Piedmont Pulp and Paper Company over Potomac River contamination is transferred to Frederick county for the December term. The defense argues public meetings and displayed samples biased Cumberland jurors, while Judge Sloan notes prejudice likely prevents a fair trial in the town.
The Middle Conference of the Maryland Lutheran Synod convenes at St. James Lutheran Church Union Bridge on Monday November 8 at 7 20 p m with a sermon by Rev Prof J B Turner of Lutherville. It opens with devotional exercises then business and discussions on ministry power and evangelist roles followed by a missionary rally and talks on baptismal covenant and regeneration.
Miss Esth stine Kelly daughter of Mr and Mrs D L Kelly married Mr George A Leiter former resident of this county at Trinity Episcopal Church Kansas City Tuesday evening The Lohengrin bridal chorus organist Fred Durrant led the ceremony The bridal party included bridesmaids Miss Margaret Kelly Miss Daisy Banz maid of honor Miss June Kelly and bride wore white poplin over pink with a shellcomb bouquet of roses and ferns Reception followed at the bride’s parents home and the newlyweds left for a journey in the east Notable guest Mrs Elizabeth Mantz former resident attended.
The Key Monument Azso ciation reports progress on its fund and erection of the Bos memorial to the i-patric' with great radetection. Vice President Lewis 4. Rice reports receipt of $1490 from appeals by association committees. Mr. Rica named chairman of arrangements for the unveiling ceremonies.
In The News on Friday the interpretation of majority and plurality for several candidates was swapped. Figures labeled as pluralities were actually majorities and vice versa, altering the reported outcomes across multiple races.
Master Warren Garrett and Miss Maud Claggett, daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Claggett of the Merryland Tract, rode to Frederick on bicycles last Saturday. The youths, guests of Mr and Mrs Thomas Schley of West Second Street, expected to return yesterday but were detained by bad weather.
A special car will leave Frederick for Middletown at o clock p m Wednesday to carry guests for the Rhoderick Baer Baptists. The car will return at 4 p m
The newly elected Court House officials led by Douglas H. Hargett seek eight appointees for the county clerk and other offices. Webster Hitcshew and others named as probable aides. Applications from many party men exceed sixty, with talks of preferred candidates and possible appointments pending final decisions.
An Oakland Maryland dispatch to the Baltimore Sun discusses Maryland Senator Gorman's possible political path after the recent election. Friends propose he retires from the Senate, then runs for Governor to rebuild influence and use that platform for a future presidential bid in 1900.
Fire destroyed the old O W Good distillery perched below Blues Mountain House. About 250 barrels of whiskey were lost. Insured for 3100 dollars. Owners Kouzar and Needy had failed earlier that summer. Fire origin suspected incendiary. Also notes on Frederick City Hospital Association meeting and land subscriptions.
John G L Manning known as an Ic'or who portrayed a New England farmer died at his Dorchester home on October 21. A former circus clown and later a school of acting figure, Manning traveled with Bancroft the magician. He was famed for his rural farmer persona, witty audience quips, and long association with traveling show business.
The Ladies Auxiliary holds a meeting this evening with an informal social program and refreshments. A reunion of members on Wednesday night is expected to be one of the year’s highlights. Attendance is urged and the board of directors will meet Tuesday at 8 o clock.
List of uncalled letters at the Frederick City post office dated Saturday November 6 1897. To claim, applicants must call for advertised letters. unclaimed items within two weeks go to the dead letter office. Names include Mr Ambridge H Daeber Douglas Gunzan Howard Hunter Holt Johnson Morrill McDevitt Patterson Razer Sharp Shaw Tucker Waters and several ladies such as Mrs Hutshens Beeld Florence Howard Rosie Lee Morton Violet McCleary Annie Simpson.
John and Christopher Davis were arrested Saturday near Burkittaville after allegedly striking William Sigler with a beer bottle at a Middletown Republican meeting on October 31. They are held by Justice Rematurg for a Tuesday hearing, with about thirty witnesses summoned.
Samuel Nelkirk reports an extensive peach tale near Sharpsburg with over 300 trees infected by the San Jose scale. He plans to cut out all diseased trees immediately.
Our new velvet carpets with borders to match have found many purchasers. See our handsome assortment. We recommend them for hard wear. The New Carpet House.
The notice lists Clinton E. Main, a graduate pharmacist, and Mize Daisy Davis of East Patrick Street as being on the sick list. Daisy Davis is noted as failing on the sick list.
Brish Bros Bend advertises a sale starting now through November 20 featuring a 10 cent assortment of glassware to clear space for holiday goods. Call for bargains and place orders for cream puffs and cakes at G. M. C. Binamenauer’s 160 N Market Street, with telephone 1933.
The M. F. D. Juniors defeated Wood's team with a score of 21 to win a recent Saturday football contest.
Brakeman J. S. Heck about 22 was struck and killed by eastbound express train No. Gat Patter yesterday morning. His remains were sent to his home at Martingborg, W. Va.
The Piedmont Pulp and Paper Company case, indicted by Allegany county October grand jury for Potomac River pollution, has been moved to Frederick county. The notice also mentions Hood's Sarsaparilla, touting a claim of one dollar per bottle and exclusive selection of a genuine blood purifier.
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