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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1897
Page
3
A jumble of notes notes on pawned bicycles, canary birds bred in Germany, dried bullocks blood pills, and rostering poets. Mentions of deputy sheriff candidates, Mr William Reese visiting from Baltimore, and light carp weighing 60 pounds. Quips on steam heat, mirrors in crowns, and Tennessee statehouse salaries.
A jumble of brief notices lists Harry Lochner returning from a trip to Eskimore Washington, Lewis Freley visiting Baltimore, Lena Neidterdt visiting Miss Ry Montgomery in Baltimore, Oscar Hooper traveling to Belmore to visit friends, Maurice Willhide of Louisville visiting relatives near Emmitsburg, and other local social moves. It mentions Ansie Hargett returning from Baltimore, Jos. Chew in Lime County, Marie Myers and Dr. Evans visiting in Baltimore and New York. Charles Waddies and wife leaving for Ottumwa to reside, Caroline Spurrier McSherry as guest with her sister in East Street, and MLC McNinstry and Edna Kinstey visiting from Onion Bridge before returning home.
A fire at Mrs. Case Anders property near East Patrick Street, last night destroyed a stable and killed a valuable horse owned by Mr. Jarboe. Firemen prevented broader damage to adjacent tannery and bark shed. A night key found in the trough and a vague suspicion of a lighted pipe point to possible arson or accident.
A reader urges Frederick electric railway managers to improve car heat, cleanliness, and punctuality. He praises conductor Anderson and motorman Mantz and calls for better service while noting the line’s scenic route and the public interest in timely, comfortable travel.
The sewing school of the W C T U under Mrs Crane and assistants is progressing with about fifty scholars and twelve teachers attending last Saturday. Mrs Caseek of Groton will speak on W C T U work Monday evening, November 22. A special Frederick W C U meeting is set for Tuesday, November 16 at 7 30 in the Academy room with full attendance urged for a social function.
Beals selected? Members of the House of Delegates from this county have desks in the State House at Annapolis chosen for the coming session. The Geaka will be in the same place this session is last the second row to the left of the speaker's stand.
Commissioner Evans reports Maryland has 12 751 pensioners drawing 1 847 202 61. Ohio leads with 10 471 pensioners and 15 523 678 56. Indiana lists 68 215 pensioners and Illinois 63 717, while Indiana veterans receive 10 550 900 70 and Illinois 9 943 253 88. Pensioners abroad include recipients in India, Algiers, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Finland, Korea, Labul, Siam, St Helena, and elsewhere. In the first five days of the month pension expenditures reach 3 725 000, more than receipts from customs or internal revenue.
Dr. Samuel Swope, oldest physician in Carrell county, died at Taneytown residence of Mr. & Mrs. Rein dollar after a career spanning more than fifty years. Born November 21, 1806, he studied under his brother and maintained Locust Grove home. He left an illness softened by charity and community work, including a late gift to Trinity Lutheran Church. Also reported, Mrs. Addie M. Lambert of Utica died suddenly aged 21 years 2 months 16 days, with funeral services held in Utica. David H. Best aged 22 years 2 months of Frederick died after a long illness, survived by a widow and two children. George G. Bishop of Walkersville died of consumption, funeral at Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
The interior and exterior spaces of the CitiSen Bank building have been repainted and re carpeted, greatly enhancing the appearance and equipment of this model banking institution.
Large attendance marked worship at Hite Holy Temple and nearby churches. Revival services continued at Trinkty M E Church. Rev. Wate Levites urged attendance. Catholic, Lutheran, and Evangelical services noted plus St Stanislaus Kostka feast at the Frederick Novitiate with life of the Jesuit patron cited.
The Frederick City post office lists remaining advertised letters dated Saturday November 13 1887. Call for letters or they will go to the dead letter office after two weeks. Names include Harry Daspler George Edwards John E Foman J C Hoffmaz Son John Kane Thomas Lohman David F Stone Charles M Stiex Miss Sele Cold Mrs Tae Fesga Mrs Sya La Keane Miss kele Shipley.
Frederick football team travels to Thurmont on Saturday to face the Thurmont eleven in tall county. The squad plans a Thanksgiving Day game against Rockville at the fairgrounds.
A new dairy venture led by W. W. Patterson of Beranton Pa plans extensive creameries along the Western Maryland and Philadelphia and Reading railroads with Baltimore and Philadelphia depots. Refrigerator cars will move milk from up to fifty miles out, expanding to the Hanover division and possibly beyond. Thirty creameries will be built within a year from January 1, 1893, and ice houses will store ice for milk care, with forty quart cans and bottled cases used for shipping.
Mizosh Casper No 9 members depart for Baltimore for Con cordis Chapter No 5 entertainment at Cathedral and Preston with all state chapters to be represented. Degrees conferred and a grand banquet planned while Mizpah Chapter guests at Northampton return Wednesday.
The New York World argues that an ad placed where it yields no results is worthwhile at any price, while ads that draw throngs are worth many times their cost, as they bring immediate business and future goodwill.
A short, fragile note recalls a child with blindness learning to sing at Sunday School. Her sister heard her voice rise strong as she sang about sight returning, a moment of faith and joy amid hardship.
The United Americas Mechanics will meet this evening at 7:30 PM in the council room. By order of J. B. Raoderick, Usuceciiier. Read aloud from Carlson & Raonds at 133 Market Street with offers in the window and questions welcome. Also note Rev Ian P F Jones lecture and Boxsheet opens November 20.
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