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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1898
Page
3
The Weekly News promises a handsome twelve page issue ready Wednesday with extensive news and special features. It touts Frederick city and county circulation as the largest bona fide paper and advertisements are invited with deadlines Tuesday for new copy and Tuesday afternoon for changes.
A joint session of American and Spanish Peace Commissioners reports the United States seeking full control of the Philippine archipelago and offering Spain twenty million dollars as a treaty price. The Spanish side refuses to continue negotiations, with the Spanish president of the Peace Commission declining further talks.
Purely personal item notes Hon J Howard Gittinger of Martinsburg WV visiting the city yesterday. Dr Charles Medders returned to Baltimore from Frederick. Miss Nellie Hauxhorse of Falls Church VA visiting Miss Riddle in Emmitsburg. Rev C W Stinespring travelled to Lewistown for the funeral of George Zimmerman. Miss Emma C Grove of Gapland visited Mrs Florence Hargett near Feagaville. Mrs J Alexander Shriver and Mr Clarence Shriver of Baltimore spent Saturday and yesterday with the Maulsby family.
John Earl Geiser son of Curtis F and Minnie Geiser died at home on South Market street Friday evening at 730 from blood poisoning aged 3 years 10 months. Funeral held Sunday at 3 pm with services at the house conducted by Rev Luther Rubiman and interment at Mount Oliver Cemetery pallbearers were John Waller David Griffin Leonard Storm Charles Zellers funeral director C C Carty. Mrs E W Wook formerly of Emmitsburg aged 83 died November 17 in Greencastle Pa.
Local grain report shows wheat at 69 cents per bushel in Frederick with no price change since Saturday. Corn shelled runs 30 cents per bushel, with oil at 1.504 dollars per barrel.
Brief note reports Joseph Flantt of Baltimore, son of Samuel Flantt of Emmitsburg, has erected a monument in St Josephs Catholic Cemetery for deceased relatives. Also includes an ad for Syrup of Fig’s, claiming it cleanses the system and relieves costive conditions, sold by druggists.
Frederick County hosts a grand welcome for Rear Admiral Winfield Scott Schley famed for the Spanish American War. Thousands cheer as he arrives, hear M. G. Urner outline his career, and witness a parade and torchlight spectacle. A Middletown visit precedes a celebratory return to Frederick.
A vast procession up Market Street to the City Hall honors Admiral Schley with a hero's ovation. Mayor Chilton and the Board of Aldermen lead the escort, followed by dignitaries and carriages. At the hall, the crowd packs the street and galleries as Schley speaks of youth, duty, and gratitude to Frederick County.
Frederick Male High School’s Belles-Lettres Society met Friday with President G. I. Staley presiding. Officers E B Sappington and J B Sappington led roll call minutes while readings and a debate on studying history proceeded. Judges G Lanner and C Derr favored the affirmative. a public debate was set for Friday December 14.
List of remaining advertised letters dated Saturday November 19 1898 at the Frederick city post office. Recipients include Rev. D. Baker Geo BY Gather Michel Hand C Jewoff Go Lavies Lier Miss Annisatter Milas Kate Cavendon Miss Phobie Etnels Miss Annie Grothy Mrs Sarah Lixzle Waters Mrs Calvin Zimmeroay. Letters must be claimed within two weeks or sent to the dead letter office.
Thieves smashed a large plate glass window at Henry Wineberg’s store on North Marin street and looted the show window of clothing coats gloves and footwear valued around 150 dollars. The family living above the shop were awakened by the noise but saw no one on the sidewalk.
Inventories of personal property debts due and current money of Frances W. Haines, deceased, filed. Will of Sally Ann Hilleary, deceased, admitted to probate. Letters testamentary on estate of Sally Ann Hilleary granted to Clarence W. Hilleary, executor.
Potatoes from Michigan in a P. R. R. freight car were damaged after an embankment accident into Carroll Creek. Consignee Daniel Feigley refused to accept 500 bushels purchased by Frank Main at a reduced price. Funeral notices thank supporters for Mary Estelle Miller’s illness and death.
Saturday's freight brings another large invoice of lovely tortieres and portieres, exclusive to this store. Direct from the manufacturer, not seen at other shops, these accessories beautify homes at low cost. Come view the display. L. E. Moon
An early 20th century catalog note from John Hendrickson promoting a large store with emphasis on cloaks and fashionable garments. It mentions imported fabrics, styles from Meltoua Korey Cheviot and Boucle, and promises daily arrivals to entice buyers. Also referenced are bon bons in a window, oil heaters, Saks Optical offers in Washington and upcoming dances hosted by the Independent Drum Band in November.
An 1695 notice advertises November 1 start for prize bowling with monthly grand prizes for the highest score, plus another for cocked hat and the same each winter month. Addresses include Fin erick Maryland and principal listings show local merchants, doctors of eye ear nose and throat, and a Baltimore law firm, with items like spectacles and goods delivered to all parts of the city.
A fragment describes a Fox branded modest priced car product line. It mentions durable finishes and color variety and notes the role as manufacturers' direct representatives enabling quotes for low prices. The text lacks full details on model or context.
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