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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1897
Page
3
Miscellany notes span weather hints, social quips, and market murmurs. Items mention Cranberry tart, Halloween, oyster prices, and cabbage yields alongside brief notices of a Baltimore and Ohio whistleblower, a carp catch in the Potomac, a divorce filing in Hagerstown, and regional police praise.
The Sabbath day notes a large attendance at worship in the Holy Temple with Sabbath School and church societies active. The Ministerial Association met this morning, the yearly meeting of Friends on the Western Shore of Maryland and adjacent Pennsylvania and Virginia sits in Baltimore, and a Lutheran social proceeds Wednesday with bank offering boxes returned.
Bards of gypsies gathering in a woods near Shepherdstown for their fall pilgrimage. A 14 year old girl named Lillie, valued at $20 000, eloped with Walter Harrop after promising to elapse with him. Parents raise alarm. search parties sent, but no trace yet. Harrop faces arrest threats from the girl’s father and mother.
The Frederick Daily News garners thanks from multiple newspapers in its twenty first year. Baltimore Sun, Hagerstown Globe, Liberty Banner, and others commend its independence, progress, and local coverage. A narrow escape en route from a county fair ends the report with gratitude.
Charles Bidler, a 25 to 30 year old brakeman from Virginia, was instantly killed yesterday morning at Brunswick while coupling cars on the BSO railroad. He had arranged to reside at Brunswick and planned to move from Virginia to the Brunswick area within two weeks.
Dorcas, a operatic comedy featuring Inez Mecusker, opens at the Academy of Music with five nights of performances led by manager Thomas Van Osten. The cast includes Kathryn Evans, Ida Roessel, Amy Ricard, and Bectha Boardman Eaton delivering songs, dances, and cornet solos. A matinee is set for today, with further acts including The Bugler.
The article notes dwindling fruit supplies as summer ends with rising prices for potatoes and tomatoes. Cantalope and watermelon seasons extend due to recent warm weather, while overall market activity remains weak and the autumn harvest lingers with limited notable sales.
Geo Calvin Renn and wife deed 97 acres with three roads and 31 square perches to Wm H Renn for 7500 dollars. Bilton B Miller and wife transfer Woodsboro district real estate to James H L Delep lare et al for one dollar. Wm J Mobley and partners sell one acre to Wm T Geisler for 40 dollars. Frank L Stoner trustee to Herriott Diggs 52 acres and 3 perches for 100 dollars. Hora and wife deed 34220 feet to Alma V Barns for 100 dollars.
The Harford Historical Society elected officers while large Republican barbecues occurred in Howard County. Democrats and Republicans held mass meetings in Oakland and Acton City Massachusetts. A man named Thomas Oswill was killed by a burglar trap in Etna Pennsylvania. A four months old child of George Garrison, colored, in Baltimore died in a bed fire. Injury reported after Misses Hines and Baxter were thrown from a carriage near Hyattsville. Police and civic actions discussed in Cumberland water proceedings and local governance.
Local notices announce Grand Fall and Winter openings on Wednesday and Thursday October 27 and 28 1897 at Einmenauer and Co Nos 64 and 66 West Patrick Street for hats and fall accessories. Mrs C F Immerman also promotes pattern hats at Bunenauer Co Nos 64 and 66 West Patrick Street. An important meeting of Frederick City Hospital Association is set for tomorrow at 3 pm at Mrs J B Markey residence with full attendance urged.
Jony D Abalt, candidate for the House of Delegates on the Democratic ticket, pledges to back a state law requiring commission merchants to post bonds and operate under strict safeguards. He argues such measures would reduce fraud, protect farmers, and improve trust in farming trade. He urges fellow farmers to support him in the coming election.
Edward C Harrison and Nei je M Fry both of Loudoun VA seek license. Daniel GO Harshman and Susan E Weller both of Billerton. Prospective groom of age must show parental consent before license issued. Charles Ridgley and Jennie Carter both of this county. John F Davis and Rore L Thomepzen both of this city.
Invitations have been received in this city for the wedding of Edgar McCardell and Miss A Gertrude Rams of Pittsburg Pa. The ceremony will be at the bride’s parents home in Pittsburg on Wednesday November 3. Also reported is the marriage of John J Ford of Northeast Washington and Miss Pest E Wiley of Anacostia in Frederick, officiated by Rev. W L McKenney.
A list of letters remaining at the Frederick City post office dated Saturday October 23 1857. To claim, call for advertised letters within two weeks or they go to the dead letter office. Names include William J. Fogie Frank M. Farrand Edward Fielding A H Hoefe Joseph B Leonard Eric George Skafec Francis Snowdes Chas Bomita Paul Young Joseph Young F Garrett Young M Lapies Miss Fannie Beckley Charles Eyler Susie McDonsid Clara Hobrer Mary oc Walker.
Mies Catharine Hobb of Emmita burg district walked in her sleep on Tuesday night and fell headlong down a sight of stsita, breaking her arm and cutting her head.
James B. Jones of Philadelphia, once a citizen here, visits son William H. Jones and family. He is described as an 931 year std very remarkable and well preserved with old school courtesy. Also visiting are James R. Jones Sophie Patterson Jennie J. Jones and Edward L. Jones from Philadelphia.
State Entomologist W. G Johnson reports San Jose scale in several orchards near Frederick. The pest has established in a large orchard near Frederick Junction, with about 1300 trees infected.
The notice lists meetings for committees on rooms and ty-lane and entertainment with dates October 26 and 27 both at 5 pm, a business meeting for active members on October 23 at 7 30 pm, F W Doub as president, plus an evening class in shorthand and typewriting beginning November 1 at Won' Guliegs, with inquiries to Geo W Lough at 70 Eat Patrick Street. Fresh and fancy cakes and pies offered at Binomensuer's, 160 M Market Street.
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