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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1897
Page
3
The Weekly News of Frederick city announces a ready Thursday twelve page issue with the largest bona fide circulation in the area. Advertisers are invited to submit copy by Wednesday 6 pm and changes by noon Wednesday for that week.
Brief items report the new Chambersburg bicycle ordinance taking effect, along with other notes on local events. The column mentions a growing press influence, misfit tailor satire, a failed Garrett county chestnut crop, and a damaging forest fire east of Parkersburg.
A string of brief social items lists residents and visitors in Frederick and surrounding towns. Names include Mr L L Kg of Lovelisville plus Mrs Joseph Donaldson of Hagerstown and Mrs D C Thomas of Washington visiting local households. Several others return home from visits in Washington, Westminster, Hagerstown, Martinsburg, and Baltimore.
Frederick industry news notes a busy period at Union Knitting Mill with extra shifts and a larger workforce. Manager George H. Zimmerman says orders are flooding in, unlike two years ago, and home employment is rising as business booms.
Reports from Hampden Baltimore and several denominations including Baptists Friends Lutherans Brethren and Methodists. Highlights include a proposed unisex membership in Friends, a revival at All Saints Chapel led by John R Andrews and a dedication for St Anthony of Padua in Emmitsburg. The Potomac Synod adjourned with officer elections and a five year mission and endowment plan for colleges and churches.
Abraham Shockey and C C Shockey while surveying the planned electric railway at Pen Mar on South Mountain dug into a mound. They found blackened stone, partially burnt pine knots and a thick greasy dust likely human ashes from an earlier grave. Among the ashes a lens of golden and gray hair was recovered.
Several Pawnee Indians walked down Market Street yesterday afternoon drawing attention from onlookers, including many children. Despite damp weather, they followed their tradition of wearing no bead coverings, while Frederick sightseeing drew curiosity.
At the election of officers held last night of Each Royal Arch Chapter No 23 the following officers were chosen Klas B Ramsberg M E WH Charles GO Waters B E Dr Ches F Goodell H Daniel T Ordeman treasurer W Nash Young secretary Francis T Rhodes sentinel The result reflects a routine chapter leadership slate for the upcoming term.
Governor Lloyd Lowndes expresses that Sunday bicycle use must follow general Sunday vehicle principles. He notes a short carriage drive or horseback ride may fit religious observance and that cycling is not inherently conflicting unless it interferes with worship. Individual conscience should guide restraint.
Three Star Comedy Company presents Dor ce at the Academy of Music drawing a full house. Cast includes Miss Meeneker as Lady Horetia, Miss Ricard as Lady Lambourne, Mr Nadire as Lord Bouregard, and special acts by Bertha Boardmanse, Master Meternin, and La Petite Grace. Crowd praised the musical comedy’s bright lines, elaborate costumes, and scenic effects with standing room only and earlier cost markups. The show opened with three specialty acts delivering encores.
A quiet wedding this afternoon joined Ralph R. Bowers of Freder ick and Miss Harriet M daughter of the late Allan G. Quynn. Rev Dr E R Eschbach officiated in a small gathering of two families. The couple left for an 8 Northern tour on the Pennsylvania Railroad after a brief reception.
The Independent Drum Band will hold its first annual dance in Independent Gall on Wednesday evening, November 24. Oyster supper enjoyed last night at West Fifth Street home by Miss Rose Bly. Marrriage Licenses issued for Welker Beachley, Houck Cromwell, Wolf Kuhn. Stagecoach delayed near Frederick after breakdown en route from Jefferson, delaying mail carrier Samuel Greig.
A Higarsiowa correspondent criticizes party bosses and the machine influence in elections. It argues voters must judge candidates by independence and ability, not party labels or favors, urging educated, principled choices in the upcoming November state election and cautioning against dictatorship by leaders.
This week features fall and winter millinery openings by Wise3 M R and D. Mantz on October 27 and 28 showcasing pattern bonnets and hats plus latest novelties. Mrs C F Zimimezma hosts a fall and winter pattern hats launch Wednesday and Thursday. Business note: Biumewater Co. holds grand fall and winter opening on Wednesday and Thursday.
An order book ad at the Fair grounds was returned to its owner by a man from Walkerville who saw the notice in this paper. Hood's Sarsaparilla is advertised as a blood cleansing remedy with numerous claimed cures cited.
Crowds at Frederick fair last week benefited from heightened security after experiences at Hagerstown. Detectives from Washington and Baltimore, plus a Frederick officer at the depot, patrolled to deter thieves. Crooks were kept out and no robberies occurred. Freight train mishap near Chambersburg ends with runaway cars halted on a steep grade following a split locomotive.
The department advances its standing by supplying cloak His-708 and EUCH items, aiming to strengthen reputation and extend influence. The effort reflects a broader push to enhance visibility and credibility through targeted acquisitions and offerings.
The Local Market reports wheat at 952 cents per bushel and corn at 26 cents per bushel in Frederick today.
Local notice invites friends and public to the reopening of The Ballato with an elegant lunch and Opera House Orchestra music. Also announces a Masonic gathering at 8 p m and upcoming fall events at Blamewater Co and Bunensuer Co in Frederick City with hats and fashion showcases on October 27 and 28, 1897.
A letter from Jous D. Ahalt, candidate for the House of Delegates on the Democratic ticket, urges state legislation to regulate commission merchants. He condemns misrepresentation by city houses that exploit farmers, pledging to push a law requiring bonds from firms before soliciting business and harsher penalties for fraud to shield farmers. He asks farmers for support in the upcoming election.
Grend Fell and Winter Opening on Wednesday and Thursday October 27 and 28, 1837. Eimerauer & Co. advertise carpet cleaning and remaking at 64 and 66 W Patrick St. Also shorthand and typing instruction at Woras’s College starting November 1. Blumenauer’s at 160 N Market St offers fresh cakes and pastries daily.
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