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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1900
Page
4
Partial readable lines show local items with names and places such as Commastools and Los, references to dates in October and a cabinet discussion. The fragmentary text mentions Sussea Uacan and Mel Preteecs, with unclear actions and outcomes.
The News promises a crowding Saturday edition with Miss Cholmondeley’s The Danvers Jewels, Captain Kilmer on the Peculiar Chinese, plus illustrated articles. Ladies recipes and fashion notes, Sunday school lesson analysis by Rev. D. M. Stearns, and regular features like Letters from Mary Jane. The issue will be two cents per copy, delivered or mailed.
Nannie Marshall Johnson entertained many friends at a euchre party last evening. The guests were invited to meet Miss Dow from Tampa Florida. Miss Emily won the handsome prize and Mr. D Toomas received the second prize. After prizes were awarded guests enjoyed refreshments in the dining room.
Mollie Molesworth wife of Carlton Molesworth died at home on West Fifth Street yesterday afternoon from typhoid fever aged 23. Funeral services are set for Saturday at 11 oclock with interment at Olivet cemetery. Ex Senator Gormas and colleagues were in New York for a Baltimore and Ohio Railroad directors meeting.
Frederick County fair entries pour in for trotting and pacing races with multiple classes and running events. Notables include Monocacy horses and local owners, plus divers and comedians slated for daily shows as preparations race toward the upcoming county event.
A masked gang blew open a bank door in Sandy Spring Montgomery and escaped after an explosion. Guards fired, a bicycle rider shot toward the robbers, and a carriage house theft followed. The robbers fled by train, leaving the bank damaged and valuables missing. Police secured the scene as the First National Bank reopened later.
Local organizations plan winter work with postponed meetings and entertainments. Groups include Scott Schrey Auxiliary of Red Grass Army aiding Galveston, Laduga's Auxiliary to the YMC A, United Daughters of the Confederacy, Daughters of the American Revolution, Frederick County Historical Society, Frederick City Hospital Association, Visitation Academy societies, local alumnae, Woman's College, school literary societies, church chapters, and several others preparing programs and events for the season. The note also reports on Baltimore and Ohio railroad freight and passenger traffic records at Cumberland dated January 11, 1909, and the claim of the body of T Graft Swain, decapitated by a train, being shipped to Sandy Hook, Md.
An old-time medicine pitch touts renewed health and internal cleanliness after using Syrup of Figs. It contrasts genuine California Fig Syrup Co products with cheap substitutes and urges readers to buy the genuine remedy.
Local notices report river and canal activity after rains, a freight wreck delaying trains on the B&O at Patterson Creek, and rising water on the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal. Baltimore officials discuss tax rates, a court contest in Baltimore County elections, and a new detective captain sworn in. celestial observations note Jupiter, Antares, Pegasus, Venus and Taurus heralding autumn.
Town Commissioner Dr. J. E. Beatty of Middletown severely rebuked a brutal drover driving cattle through Middletown toward Frederick. He warned the man that continued cruelty would lead to arrest, and the drover, a large man, ceased the mistreatment after the firm admonition.
The Maryland Synod of the Lutheran church met in Frederick with Mrs. P. A. Heilman elected president and Mrs. James Reese named recording secretary. Delegates included Mrs. Luther Kuhlman as visiting delegate to the general convention. Committees on literature and box work were appointed. An Ashers consecration service featured Miss Laura Wade Rice, and the group planned to meet in Waynesboro, Pa. next October.
Regular monthly meeting of the Bus torss Men's Association this Friday evening at 8 o'clock. After the entertainment at City Hall, note exhibition plans for the Agricultural Fair with Mr. Thomas Rice. Oysters praised as unusually good for the season. Bargains at Fox's Stove House and Frederick stores. The Evening With Will Carleton in Kemp Hall Tuesday October 9. Railway excursion details to Niagara Falls with B and O Royal Blue Line. Ticket prices from several cities and return limits.
An advertisement touts Mein's Cough Cure from Clinton E Main a graduate pharmacist. It promises to relieve a tight chest and bronchial cough and claims it will cure every time. The copy references daily standard time from Washington.
An invitation to visit L. E. Mulliniz Carpet and Wall Paper House to view an extensive stock of carpets rugs lace and la mask curtains portieres wall papers and related decor items. The ad promises exclusive ideas and designs not previously achieved and highlights numerous special colorings and designs to attract shoppers seeking refined home decor options.
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