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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1898
Page
3
The Weekly News promises a handsome velvet page issue this Thursday with many special features. It claims the largest circulation in Frederick city and county and advertises superior reach for ads, noting submission deadlines for new ads and changes.
The column blends weather remarks with assorted local items. It mentions the Great Frederick Fair, a cyclone in Gear and South Carolina, pension renewals, a Bethel church Sunday picnic, and the Montevue Hospital board's routine meeting. Also notes a peach weighing two pounds three ounces and an old bridge claim in China. Walter L Main's Carens ad, under Murray, arrives for exhibition filling on October 11.
PURELY PERSONAL. One paragraph listing people who have come and gone. F C Knott returns from Monore. Henry Pettit of Missouri visits relatives here. Frank Shaffer of the Elev U S Infantry visits Mr. W er Thurmont s. Addie Feeley of Philadelphia visits Mrs. glish and family near tin Furnace. William Plummer, formerly of county now in Chicago, returns to see relatives. Bessie S M of Thurmont leaves for the Moravian jary at Bethlehem Pa. Esmeralda Carmichael, pending the summer with Mrs. H and family Catoctin Furnace, returns to Baltimore. Thyson and Miss Thyson and Miss Aine Marr of Washington, who spent the summer at North Hills Inn, are in Frederick for several weeks. Margaret Blaine of Washington, ill, is improving. she was guest of Dr Mrs. Albert Pearre, last end.
Dispatches describe a successful launch at Tan News and include a brief note about the Tradesmen's Bank closure in Yor. The text also advertises a health tonic and a parasite product, promoting self care and wellness despite the fragmented source.
The Blumenauer arson case collapses to a halt after jurors were found separated overnight. Judge Motter discharged them. Edward Harris is convicted of forging an order and sent to the Maryland Penitentiary for two years and six months. George Johnson is jailed twenty days after a battery trial. Rash Lee pleads guilty to larceny and receives three months.
Peter A. Witmer deputy sheriff of Washington County and secretary of the Hagerstown Law Association shot himself in his library at his home around eleven last night. He was sixty four, served as school examiner for twenty five years, and studied law with Governor William T. Hamilton before being admitted to the bar in 1868. He leaves two sons Harry and Frank. He was a well known figure in Hagerstown and Frederick.
A well known citizen urged the Board of Aldermen to pass an ordinance forcing all tramps found within York to work for the city. He suggested options including cracking stones pulling weeds and repairing streets to keep vagrants from the city and benefit public works.
Registration officers sit in city and county precincts today to register new voters and transfer records. They will reconvene Tuesday October 16 to revise the books. No registrations or transfers occur after Tuesday October 11.
Aliss Sallie Keith eighteen and Oscar Baws twenty one of Hyattstown Montgomery married at the Methodist parsonage by Rev Page Milburn. After the ceremony the couple, with Mrs Keith, returned home.
In Frederick, famed Rough Rider Josko Claggott recounted San Juan Hill and El Caney fighting. He described Roosevelt’s charge, shelling, and trenches near Santiago, noting scarce rations and the heroism of the Ninth and Tenth Regulars and the Seventy-first New York.
Market notes report abundant vegetables with tomatoes at 50 and 40 cents a bushel and eggs steady at 18 cents a dozen. Fruit is scarce with apples especially so. The Market items include corn caveats, cucumbers, cabbage, green tomatoes, pumpkins for pies, and fine pickling vegetables. Business Men's Association holds monthly meeting discussing factory inquiry and potential branches benefiting farmers. Dr. W. C. Boteler elected member. Missionary Society of Evangelical Lutheran Church meets tonight at 7:30 in the Sandar School room. Hood's Sarsaparilla ad claims rheumatism relief by neutralizing blood acid.
The health officer notes foul odors from cess pools and contaminated air around East Patrick Street and urges sewer work and clean water. He cites typhoid and other diseases tied to filth, urging the Board of Aldermen to tap Fishing Creek for a lasting pure water supply.
The Presbytery of Baltimore gathers at Highland Church with Rev A C Thomson absent as moderator. Revs Ecker Dixon Davidson and others attend. calls and receptions for several ministers are discussed. The Ropp will is recorded in Martinsburg with detailed bequests to relatives. The Court of Appeals docket includes Frederick County versus City of Frederick.
Two large consignments arrive for Etchison’s new Frederick store with parlor, chamber, and dining room furniture on display. The locally billed stock promises the greatest line of furniture yet, inviting public inspection.
The advertisement touts a Frederick carpet store with the greatest new stock and a claim of unique selection. It emphasizes exclusive focus on carpets and urges customers to visit for the best prices and assortment in the city.
The Local Mart quotes 4 cents per bushel with no change from yesterday. Corn shelled stands at 30 cents per bushel and $1.50 per barrel, reflecting stable commodity prices in the Frederick market.
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