19 Oct 1998
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1998
Page
1
Meteorologists note a dry summer shortened the window for autumn foliage. Peak color arrives late in October in Maryland and varies by region, lasting only 3 to 4 days as trees shed leaves to endure winter. Factors include soil, sunlight, and elevation.
A Saturday morning blaze at a two story townhouse 1505 Dockside Drive Frederick caused about 30000 dollars in damage. Diana Grimes reported the fire at 10 19 am after a smoke detector activated. Fire marshals say the origin was the basement laundry area near a clothes dryer and the incident is under investigation. The home is uninhabitable and the occupants are being helped by relatives. Fire crews from Junior Independent Citizens United Fire Companies controlled the fire within 20 minutes, limiting flames to the laundry area but smoke damaged the entire residence.
Editor notes Frederick County history spans centuries with many enduring names in the phone book. Kenneth Allen Bartgis, 67, links to a lineage including a mayor and sheriff, sparked by Jacob Engelbrecht diaries he bought in 1975 while a safety specialist at Fort Detrick. He read about Matthias Bartgis and began deep research.
Mr. Bartgis explored church records in Rockville and distant libraries to trace lineage. He learned Matthias Echternach Bartgis, born 1759 in Pennsylvania, was a printer's apprentice and Revolutionary War officer who fought at Germantown before moving on to Canada and beyond.
Frederick man Kevin Eugene Spiker, 27, was driving a brand new 1998 Yamaha four wheeler in a wooded area near Upper Consol Road when it overturned on a steep hill and landed on him. His mother, 56 year old Catherine Spiker of Frostburg, was a passenger and sustained only minor injuries.
Frederick News-Post reports on a local aviation host presenting a historic aircraft. The feature notes community interest in aviation heritage and a public event at a Frederick venue. The piece highlights local involvement and ongoing efforts to preserve historic flight history.
Festival returns focus to trolley era as locals and visitors debate transit future. Don Easterday promotes nostalgia while noting congestion, and Johnstown Pa plans a trolley system. Car 150, refurbished by Easterday, hosts tours as Eddie Erber shares dream of a peaceful ride and potential links to Frederick and beyond. Out-of-town guests Harold and Margaret Byrd reflect on the scene.
Oktoberfest drew about 10 000 revelers over two days as Heimat-Echo band led a German song sing along and youth Philip Menschke helped rally the crowd with Vogel-Hochzeit. Bavarian costumes and earthhorns showcased heritage while attendees like Ray Heslop Jim and Burnie Smith offered 18th century frontier displays and Iroquois artifacts.
Incumbent State’s Attorney Scott Rolle faces Democrat Norman Usiak after Republican Theresa Adams loss in a primary. Rolle highlights reforms including faster preliminaries, grand jury pathway, juvenile and child support division separation, 24 hour on call prosecutors, a youthful offender program, and computerization. He seeks more judges to speed cases in Frederick County.
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