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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1897
Page
3
Local notice announces a public sale featuring barges farm items fruit grocer goods and furniture from the Ladies' Auxiliary. The advertisement lists dry goods and related merchandise for sale and invites interested buyers to attend.
A collection of light items and social notes from Cecil county and beyond. Observations on weather, behavior, and small incidents mix with reflections on luck, legality, and public manners. Includes a death report, local anecdotes, and a stray quotation about dogs and children.
Freder ick vice president Mr Urner and Hon Milton G Urner join Maryland Conference of Charities and Correction as organizers plan first annual meeting at Johns Hopkins University Baltimore on November 22 to 28. Invitations go to officials and workers in public and private charity to attend or send reps. No membership fees. all present have vote. Also notes on local sickness and a stray medical advert or anecdote.
The page reports multiple engagements and weddings. Charles Roogie Rhoderick and Ailes Mary E. Baer wed at Deltaeran Church Middletown with notable guests and remarks on ring ceremony and wedding journey. Gertrude Barnes and Edgar McCardell wed at Amber Street with ceremonies by Reverend Dante Daroe and a reception, then left for an Eastern trip. Charles H. Miller and Cecelia Stell wed quietly at the bride’s home, with Miller employed by Rodock & Meldig. Nestle E Flock and Chaz Hemp married in Burkittsville Reform Church in a well known county pairing.
Mrs. Clara V. Smith wife of William Smith of Smith's Temple of Fancy died at 5 AM on West Petrick Street from congestion of the brain aged 41 years 3 months 3 days. She leaves son Stanley Smith and is mourned by family and friends with funeral set for Friday at 2 PM.
Measrs. C Edward Ssyler and Robert E Patternen, newly elected registrars and sheriff, arrived in Frederick this morning. They have yet to select assistants but plan to decide in a few days. The Board of County Commissioners will meet soon to set staffing and procedures.
The Baltimore and Ohio system reports major progress in six months with improved service on main line and divisions. Electric motors on turntables reduce labor from four men per locomotive and cut turning costs dramatically, exemplified by Chillicothe and Cincinnati installations. Current bought from a power plant costs less than one half cent per turn, saving about seven hundred dollars yearly.
Mrs Henrietta Anvert returns from Montgomery county visit. Miss Minnie Rice and Miss Emma Grova visit friends in Baltimore. Mrs James B Crawford, in Frederick, visiting. Mrs Laura Mann and daughter Miss Histe from Frederick visit Mrs Charles Jacobs in Hagerstown. Edward Spatn and William Myers of Shepherdstown, W Va, guests in Middletown. Dr George Johnson and daughter Miss Nannie Marshal Johnson leave for Aiken SC to spend winter in the South. Mr and Mrs Abraham Anders and Mrs Alfen and Ine Englar of Carroll county visit Mrs A J McKenna in Buckeown after attending the Dunkark meeting. Mr Nathan Elworthy, formerly near Pearl, now of Fort Steel, Wyoming Territory, visiting his parental home and sharing Western-life incidents.
A late nineteenth century style note surveys signs of coming winter from crops and fruit. Persimmon, acorn, and locust yields, along with thick apple peels, are cited as predictors. Old folklore claims suggest a hard winter if these indicators align.
Mr and Mrs Edgar McCardell of Frederick visit Mr W H McCardell at Potomac Avenue Hagerstown. The groom’s friends plan a noisy old fashioned serenade with horns tins and other noise makers to honor his visit.
A well attended monthly meeting of the Frederick City Hospital Association was held yesterday afternoon. Satisfactory progress was reported along all lines of work. The children of the various schools prepared envelopes for their mites toward the children's ward to be presented on Thanksgiving Day, when the contributors will be served light refreshments. The Association will likely hold several entertainments during the session.
Notice in the Taz News Friday announces the creation of a Building Association for Frederick modeled on the Homestead. Persons interested may leave their names with Mr. Wilbur H. Dayall at the Farmers and Mechanical National Bank. The text urges investing home savings in a home savings association as wise and safe.
High winds bulged a Westminster shirt factory building, trapping about thirty women at work. They escaped without panic as the damage was spotted in time. The structure will be braced with strong girders to render it safe.
Special Dispatch from New York City reports at 1 30 p m Mrs Nack testifies on the witness stand confessing to the Gardenseppe murder and implicating Martin Thorn. The disclosure unfolds during ongoing court proceedings as authorities pursue further clues.
Wheat in the past week has been forced by frequent rains causing excessive growth in many localities. Some farmers plan to move cattle from fields to slow further development and protect crops.
The Middle Conference of the Maryland Synod met at Union Bridge with Rev. P. H. Miller delivering an edifying sermon. Delegates, including Rev. Robert L. Patterdon and Rev. G. W. Beuzhman, elected officers and debated evangelist employment, church power, and baptist covenants. A piano of programs and a missionary rally followed, with strong local attendance and a closing plan for next meeting.
Amid state news a Baltimore area carriage shop burned in Cecil county. In Annspolls Edward Winfield is convicted of assault on a school child. Belt line electric power planned for the Baltimore and Northern Railway. County supervisors answer petition in Mandates case. A party heads to Beltish Columbia for gold mining. Cecil Agricultural Society holds stormy meeting. old board reelected. Moray acquitted on two theft charges. Harford County seeks right of way for electric road. B and O receivers report August receipts 3,627,384 and disbursements 3,153,101. Anti-Saloon League congratulates Montgomery County lawmakers. Sheriff’s Indictment case proceeds. contempt fine not a bar to trial.
A Clinton E. Main advertisements urges customers to trust his pharmacy with pure stock and correct compounding. The notice promotes prescription work as a feature and proclaims to want the trade. An unrelated line notes Helen Broner of Branewick awarded a widow’s pension in this county.
Political pointers focus on Major Alexander Shaw as leading Republican candidate for the United States Senate from Maryland. His military service in the Tolon army and business success boost his candidacy, drawing strong party support. Letters of congratulation pour in to Charles L. Wilson, Republican Campaign Committee chair, from noted figures including Alphonso Hart and Gen. Michener. Also discussed is Charles E. Schirm as a potential House speaker, a former ally of J. Frank Sappe’s mayoral bid.
A modern on stage comedy featuring Mr. Leroyle as a Chicago stock broker. The production is touted as a success with continuous ovations across an uninterrupted national tour. It depicts financial centers and the era's habits with a strong cast and polished humor.
Inclement weather caused the regular monthly meeting of the Ladies Auxiliary to be rescheduled after the prayer meeting at 830. Reports from committees on Library land and unfinished work will be received. A full attendance is requested by Mrs A L Zepz, President. Also a drawing for seats to the YMCA course of entertainments will be held next Friday evening at 720 in Association rooms.
Mr Wm Nusz captured a two pound yellow sucker a few days ago by hook and line. The fish is described as one of the largest of its kind ever caught in the AMonoc acy.
The Fish and Game Protective Association will hold a meeting this evening at 8 o'clock in the rooms of the YML CLA.
Fragmented OCR text mentions names and items with unclear context. Reads as a jumble of phrases including Simina and Bebaepist, plus references to wheat and fields. No clear event, date, or organization discernible.
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